Compass of the Nymphs is the beginning of an epic journey. When all the children in the town of Solames go missing, a young girl named Taisiya sets off to find out why she’s the only child left untouched. Taisiya learns that the kingdom’s queen is responsible and that she has dark powers that could cause terrible devastation if unleashed. Views: 10
Human bones are discovered by the boys Liz Sullivan is babysitting. As if caring for Bridget Montrose's four children is not demanding enough, there's now an investigation into the fifteen year old crime. Paul Drake reluctantly accepts Liz's helpful observations, but the old crime starts to intrude on the present, with frightening results. 4th Liz Sullivan mystery by Lora Roberts; originally publisher by Fawcett Views: 10
A startling and revelatory examination of Nabokov's life and works—notably Pale Fire and Lolita—bringing new insight into one of the twentieth century's most enigmatic authorsNovelist Vladimir Nabokov witnessed the horrors of his century, escaping Revolutionary Russia then Germany under Hitler, and fleeing France with his Jewish wife and son just weeks before Paris fell to the Nazis. He repeatedly faced accusations of turning a blind eye to human suffering to write artful tales of depravity. But does one of the greatest writers in the English language really deserve the label of amoral aesthete bestowed on him by so many critics?Using information from newly-declassified intelligence files and recovered military history, journalist Andrea Pitzer argues that far from being a proponent of art for art's sake, Vladimir Nabokov managed to hide disturbing history in his fiction—history that has gone unnoticed for decades. Nabokov emerges as a kind of documentary... Views: 10
Medusa discovers that having the golden “King Midas” touch has its ups and downs in the sixteenth Goddess Girls adventure.When Medusa suddenly becomes able to turn objects into gold just by touching them, she is thrilled. Gold, gold, everywhere! But it’s not just objects that become golden—it’s also food, and, even people! Her new ability turns out to be more dangerous than delightful, but can she do anything to reverse it? Views: 10
The Bold family seems fairly normal: they live in a nice house, the parents have good jobs, and they all love to have fun. One slight difference: they're hyenas. That's right—they're covered in fur, have tails tucked into their clothes, and really, really like to laugh.For years, the Bolds have kept their true identities under wraps. But now the neighbors are getting suspicious, and the Bolds are getting homesick. During a trip to the local wildlife park, they meet an old hyena who is going to be put down, and the Bolds have to act fast to save him—without revealing their secret! Views: 10
The quest... I'm Maclain Stone, and Taylor Mathews is my obsession, my reason to be a better human. Is that even possible? For her, I'll try. Years of living in the fast lane—literally and figuratively—are catching up with me, as I fight to shift gears and win the right to commit to this incredible woman who has tumbled into my life. The fight... I'm ready for change, but is she? So far, she's rejected every offer I've made and shut every door in my face. If she can't admit her feelings to herself, how can she commit to me? The fall... She's so close to showing me everything she is. I can feel her need in the fire of her touch, taste it in the connection of our kisses, and glimpse her surrender in the intensity of our passion. Yet I want more. But I can't be her white knight until she admits she needs saving. Views: 10
Coretta Scott King Award winner and Newbery Honor author Patricia McKissack's inspiring A PICTURE OF FREEDOM is now back in print with a gorgeous new cover!It's 1859 and Clotee, a twelve-year-old slave, has the most wonderful, terrible secret. She knows that if she shares it with the wrong person, she will face unimaginable consequences. What is her secret? While doing her job of fanning her master's son during his daily lessons, Clotee has taught herself to read and write. However, she soon learns that the tutor, Ely Harms, has a secret of his own.In a time when literacy is one of the most valuable skills to have, Clotee is determined to use her secret to save herself, and her family. Views: 10
Maud Drennan - underpaid carer and unintentional psychic - is the latest in a long line of dogsbodies for the ancient, belligerent Cathal Flood. Yet despite her best efforts, Maud is drawn into the mysteries concealed in his filthy, once-grand home. She realises that something is changing: Cathal, and the junk-filled rooms, are opening up to her. With only her agoraphobic landlady and a troop of sarcastic ghostly saints to help, Maud must uncover what lies beneath Cathal's decades-old hostility, and the strange activities of the house itself. And if someone has hidden a secret there, how far will they go to ensure it remains buried? Views: 10
The sequel to Heather Wardell's laugh-out-loud hilarious reality TV send-up, "Seven Exes Are Eight Too Many"!During her time on "Ragged Royalty", Ashley developed a reputation as the show's scowling shrew. Clever editing, no doubt, but she still hates it. Now that her stint on the show is complete, she's determined to get the revenge she deserves on the producers who made her look so awful. Without it she can't move forward and decide what comes next for her. She knows what doesn't, though—ever seeing MC or Kent or any of the other contestants again. She hates all of them and they hate her too. Who could like "Angry Ashley"?When she meets sexy attorney Will on the flight home, she believes he can help her get everything she needs. Until he double-crosses her. Now she needs revenge on him too.After reluctantly enlisting fellow contestant Sam's much-needed help in her "Bad Will Hunting" mission, Ashley turns up a ton of dead ends but also some exciting life-changing possibilities.... Views: 10
Nickelodeon's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles battle the Kraang and Shredder in this omnibus that brings together three junior novels: Showdown with Shredder, Friend or Foe?, and Mutant Mayhem. Boys ages 8 to 12 will thrill to this awesome collection that includes 8 full-color pages of images from the hit show. Views: 10
He underestimated me. The girl with the red hair and green eyes. But I also underestimated him. We’re both good at what we do. Together, we’re unstoppable. But I’ll have to be careful. Last time I played him and he's not going to take the betrayal lightly. I'll have to watch my back... and my heart. Views: 10
