The first time Christos Pateras laid eyes on Alysia, he promised he would make her his.Ten years later, Christos seized the chance to realize his vow: Alysia's father was offering his daughter's hand in marriage, in exchange for Christos's financial support. But on their wedding night, Christos discovered that though Alysia might be his bride by arrangement, she was not his willing wife.... Views: 35
The Best New Horror has established itself as the world's premier annual, showcasing the talents of the very best writers working in the horror and dark fantasy field today. In this latest volume, the multi-award winning editor has once again chosen more than twenty terrifying tales of supernatural fear and psychological dread by some of the most acclaimed authors working in the genre. Along with the most comprehensive review of the year and a fascinating necrology, this is the book no horror fan can afford to miss. Views: 35
Uncle John's Ahh-Inspiring Bathroom Reader, Uncle John's all-new 15th edition, sheds a light on everything under the sun and over the moon. From obscure history to classic wordplay to dumb crooks to inspiring quotations, you never know what you're going to read next! Since 1987, the Bathroom Readers' Institute has led the movement to stand up for those who sit down and read in the bathroom (and everywhere else for that matter). With more than 11 million books in print, the Uncle John's Bathroom Reader series is the longest-running, most popular series of its kind in the world.Where else could you learn how the banana peel changed history, how to predict the future by rolling the dice, how the Jivaro tribes shrunk heads, and the science behind love at first sight? Uncle John rules the world of information and humor, so get ready to be thoroughly entertained. Read all about...Homer the Greek versus Homer the SimpsonThe history of the bicycleWhen humans... Views: 35
Enter an enchanted world of fairy animal friends!Penny the Puppy is trying to learn something very important in school—how to count. The only problem is that Penny keeps getting distracted. How is a puppy supposed to concentrate on her numbers when Misty Wood is so beautiful and interesting? With help from some new friends, Penny might just find a way! Views: 35
Danielle is an editor and aspiring writer. Logan works for a software designer. One Saturday, they meet at a coffee shop in the city where they both live … and, as the months pass, keep meeting there, a coincidence that quickly turns into an unspoken arrangement. Their friendship blossoms into a deep love that seems destined to last a lifetime--until their romance faces a test it may not survive. Views: 35
When Eliza wakes up in bed with sexy stranger Emerson Banks, they discover they got married during a wild night in Vegas. Easy decision--quick divorce to correct the mistake. But before the weekend is over, Eliza starts to think that marrying her devastatingly handsome new husband wasn't such a bad idea after all. Views: 35
When the U.S.S. Excalibur was suddenly destroyed, Starfleet not only lost one of its finest starships, but also their charismatic maverick captain MacKenzie Calhoun. After a brief get-together, the crewmembers go their separate ways. Lieutenant Soleta, has to face a painful reunion with her Romulan father, while Zak Kebron and Mark McHenry are sent undercover to investigate a series of mysterious alien abductions. Going their separate ways throughout the Alpha Quadrant, the Excalibur's survivors must face diverse challenges and dangers on their own. Views: 35
Pa Lia Vang's first day at Jackson Magnet, her new school, isn't going so well. She doesn't know anyone. She can't find her second-grade classroom. And then she gets the only person who's been nice to her into trouble. Will Pa Lia ever fit in? In this first chapter book of the Jackson Friends series, Michelle Edwards explores with humor and sensitivity the anxieties children often face in a new situation. Views: 35
