Lincoln's Last Days is a gripping account of one of the most dramatic nights in American history—of how one gunshot changed the country forever. Adapted from Bill O'Reilly's bestselling historical thriller, Killing Lincoln, this book will have young readers—and grown-ups too—hooked on history.In the spring of 1865, President Abraham Lincoln travels through Washington, D.C., after finally winning America's bloody Civil War. In the midst of celebrations, Lincoln is assassinated at Ford's Theatre by a famous actor named John Wilkes Booth. What follows is a thrilling chase, ending with a fiery shoot-out and swift justice for the perpetrators.With an unforgettable cast of characters, page-turning action, vivid detail, and art on every spread, Lincoln's Last Days is history that reads like a thriller. This is a very special book, irresistible on its own or as a compelling companion to Killing Lincoln. Views: 14
He was a nice guy. Now he's dead. That's all Hammer knows about the stiff in the hotel room. But that isn't enough because Hammer suspects murder while the cops are calling it a suicide. Without a license or a gun, Hammer is pushing his way through a swirl of sex-and-game clubs, high priced models and not just a little blackmail. Someone is working hard to frame Hammer and he's working hard to find out why. Everywhere he turns, he keeps coming up against a blonde beauty named Juno. She holds the key to the crime wave that could unlock the mystery behind the nice guy's murder. Views: 14
Fate has played River for a fool. Again. He thought he'd earned the respect of a decent and admirable wolver pack. He was grateful for it. He was content...until they took it all away, and left him alone and angry. Again. What Fate knows, and River must learn, is that happiness comes when you least expect it, and finding a love worth fighting for is what brings a Wolver's Reward. Views: 14
Academy award–winning actress, producer, and entrepreneur Reese Witherspoon invites you into her world, where she infuses the southern style, parties, and traditions she loves with contemporary flair and charm.Reese Witherspoon's grandmother Dorothea always said that a combination of beauty and strength made southern women "whiskey in a teacup." We may be delicate and ornamental on the outside, she said, but inside we're strong and fiery. Reese's southern heritage informs her whole life, and she loves sharing the joys of southern living with practically everyone she meets. She takes the South wherever she goes with bluegrass, big holiday parties, and plenty of Dorothea's fried chicken. It's reflected in how she entertains, decorates her home, and makes holidays special for her kids—not to mention how she talks, dances, and does her hair (in these pages, you will learn Reese's fail-proof, only slightly insane hot-roller technique). Reese loves sharing... Views: 14
A beautiful and brilliant portrait of two generations of women. Set in India's railway colonies, this is the story of Kamini and her mother Saroja, nicknamed Tamarind Mem due to her sour tongue. While in Canada beginning her graduate studies, Kamini receives a postcard from her mother saying she has sold their home and is travelling through India. Both are forced into the past to confront their dreams and losses and to explore the love that binds mothers and daughters everywhere. Views: 14
In the new millennium, what secrets lay beyond the far reaches of the universe? What mysteries belie the truths we once held to be self evident? The world of science fiction has long been a porthole into the realities of tomorrow, blurring the line between life and art. Now, in The Year’s Best Science Fiction: Thirtieth Annual Collection the very best SF authors explore ideas of a new world through their short stories. This venerable collection brings together award winning authors and masters of the field such as Robert Reed, Alastair Reynolds, Damien Broderick, Elizabeth Bear, Paul McAuley and John Barnes. And with an extensive recommended reading guide and a summation of the year in science fiction, this annual compilation has become the definitive must-read anthology for all science fiction fans and readers interested in breaking into the genre.The multiple Locus Award-winning annual compilation of the year’s best science fiction storiescontentsSUMMATION: 2012WEEP FOR DAY • Indrapramit DasTHE MAN • Paul McAuleyTHE STARS DO NOT LIE • Jay LakeTHE MEMCORDIST • Lavie TidharTHE GIRL-THING WHO WENT OUT FOR SUSHI • Pat CadiganHOLMES SHERLOCK • Eleanor ArnasonNIGHTFALL ON THE PEAK OF ETERNAL LIGHT • Richard A. Lovett and William GleasonCLOSE ENCOUNTERS • Andy DuncanTHE FINITE CANVAS • Brit MandeloSTEAMGOTHIC • Sean McMullenIN THE HOUSE OF ARYAMAN, A LONELY SIGNAL BURNS • Elizabeth BearMACY MINNOT’S LAST CHRISTMAS ON DIONE, RING RACING, FIDDLER’S GREEN, THE POTTER’S GARDEN • Paul McAuleyTWENTY LIGHTS TO “THE LAND OF SNOW” • Michael BishopASTROPHILIA • Carrie VaughnWHAT DID TESSIMOND TELL YOU? • Adam RobertsOLD PAINT • Megan LindholmCHITAI HEIKI KORONBIN • David MolesKATABASIS • Robert ReedTHE WATER THIEF • Alastair ReynoldsNIGHTSIDE ON CALLISTO • Linda NagataUNDER THE EAVES • Lavie TidharSUDDEN, BROKEN, AND UNEXPECTED • Steven PopkesFIREBORN • Robert Charles WilsonRUMINATIONS IN AN ALIEN TONGUE • Vandana SinghTYCHE AND THE ANTS • Hannu RajaniemiTHE WRECK OF THE “CHARLES DEXTER WARD” • Sarah Monette and Elizabeth BearINVISIBLE MEN • Christopher BarzakSHIP’S BROTHER • Aliette de BodardEATER-OF-BONE • Robert ReedHONORABLE MENTIONS: 2012 Views: 14
Firefly Summer is an enchanting poetic recreation of life in rural Puerto Rico at the turn of the century. Returning home to her parents' plantation for the holidays, a young student rediscovers the quaint customs, music and lore of country folk, and the lush verdant beauty and lure of the tropical hills. Teresa is honored when her family initiates her in their traditional rites and celebrations that mark the seasons of the year as well as the stages in people's lives.However this idyllic journey is not without intrigue. Unknown to Teresa and her best friend from school, there is a real-life mystery unraveling concerning the foreman of the plantation who was raised by the family since early childhood. In the course of their sleuthing, the three young people discover the challenges of approaching adulthood. The events of the summer bind the trio in a lasting friendship. Views: 14
