Andrew Clements's latest novel, about mentors, role models, and choosing friends, examines the fine line between good-humored mischief and dangerous behavior—and how everyday choices can close or open doors.There's a folder in Principal Kelling's office that's as thick as a phonebook and it's growing daily. It's filled with the incident reports of every time Clayton Hensley broke the rules. There's the minor stuff like running in the hallways and not being where he was suppose to be when he was supposed to be there. But then there are also reports that show Clay's own brand of troublemaking, like the most recent addition: the art teacher has said that the class should spend the period drawing anything they want and Clay decides to be extra "creative" and draw a spot-on portrait of Principal Kellings...as a donkey. It's a pretty funny joke, but really, Clay is coming to realize that the biggest joke of all may be on him. When his big brother, Mitchell,... Views: 22
Gus and Cassie have always been on the same team off the field, but in this third novel in New York Times bestselling author Mike Lupica's Home Team series can they stay friends when they're on the same court?Everyone assumes that Gus, whose family is from the Dominican Republic, is a baseball guy. But this year Gus is even more excited about basketball than any other sport he's ever played. He's been practicing some new moves and lately he's more surprised when he misses his shot than when he scores. Plus now that he's convinced his friend Teddy to try out for the team and Jack's shoulder is healed, it looks like Walton's home team will be unstoppable. But this isn't going to be the season Gus expected, because their team is getting a new player—and she just happens to be one of his best friends. Gus knows Cassie is more than good enough to compete on the boys' team, and besides they really do need a point guard, so why isn't he able to shake the feeling... Views: 22
The past is calling, and Jane Blonde must travel back in time for her final showdown with Copernicus. Does she have what it takes to defeat him – and avoid getting stuck in the past forever? Views: 22
Giles, Professor of Magic and Illusion, is invited to join the cast during their rehearsals at the oldest working theatre in Scotland. 'The Cinderella Murders', destined to become a West End hit needs a 'wow factor' and Giles is the man to create illusions which will mesmerize and delight audiences. But the rehearsals themselves are dogged by Illusions, misdirections, tricks and random inexplicable happenings. Views: 22
**Recipient of the 2008 award for Best Mystery from the Golden Crown
Literary Society, the premier organization for the support and
nourishment of quality lesbian literature. **In the first of a
series of psychological thrillers, Harriett Markham is a defense
attorney in Austin, Texas, who lost everything eleven years earlier. She
had been an associate with a Dallas firm and involved in an affair with
a senior partner, Alexis Dunne. Harriett represented a rape/murder
client named Jared Wilkes and got the charges dismissed on a
technicality. When Wilkes committed a rape and murder after his release,
Harriett was devastated. She resigned and moved to Austin, leaving
everything behind, including her lover.Despite lingering
feelings for Alexis, Harriet becomes involved with a sex-offense
investigator, Jessie Rains, a woman struggling with secrets of her own.
Harriet thinks she might finally be happy, but then Alexis re-enters her
life. She refers a case of multiple homicide allegedly committed by
Sharon Taggart, a woman with no motive for the crimes. Harriett is
creeped out by the brutal murders, but reluctantly agrees to handle the
defense.As Harriett's team prepares for trial, disturbing
information comes to light. Sharon denies any involvement in the crimes,
but the evidence against her seems overwhelming. Harriett is plunged
into a case rife with twisty psychological motives, questionable sanity,
and a client with a complex and disturbing life. Is she guilty or not?
And will Harriet's legal defense bring about justice -or another Wilkes
case? Views: 22
Libby McIssac is known for two things: catching bridal bouquets (her record's an even dozen) and having a way with words. Since the former isn't really something that looks good on a résumé, it's helpful to have parlayed the latter into a new career as a political speechwriter. But just as she's making sure her boss looks as if she knows something about...well, anything, Libby's world is turned upside down.Enter a handsome British consultant--a bit on the cagey side, perhaps--who upsets the delicate chain of command around the office and somehow always gets what he wants. Including Libby?When a media leak of a big-time scandal sends everyone into a tailspin, Libby fears she may get caught in the cross fire. Cue the fake alliances, the secrets, the sex, the subterfuge, the hidden friendships: it's all there.Welcome to the world of politics, where perception is everything, nothing is as it seems and the last thing you want is to be left speechless. Views: 22
Buttermilk is frightened by the creatures that live within shadows deep. With the help of her father, she tames one of them in the light of day when shadows go to sleep. A wonderful bedtime story about being afraid of the dark. Ages 5-9. Views: 22
SUMMARY:The kingdom of Imperia is threatened by an unspeakable evil-and only Caelan E'non, a champion gladiator, possesses the power and courage to combat it. In this second tale in the Ruby Throne trilogy, the Kingdom of Imperia is threatened by an unspeakable evil--and only Caelan E'non, a champion gladiator, possesses the power and courage to combat it. SUMMARY:The kingdom of Imperia is threatened by an unspeakable evil-and only Caelan E'non, a champion gladiator, possesses the power and courage to combat it. In this second tale in the Ruby Throne trilogy, the Kingdom of Imperia is threatened by an unspeakable evil--and only Caelan E'non, a champion gladiator, possesses the power and courage to combat it. Views: 22
Many men aim high; Tom Farrell dares to be average. While his friends accumulate wedding rings, mortgages, and even, alarmingly, babies, Tom still lives alone in his rented apartment with nothing but condiments and alcohol in his refrigerator. He spends Saturday mornings watching cartoons and eating Cocoa Puffs out of an Empire Strikes Back bowl, and devotes the rest of the weekend to his other favorite hobbies: sports and girls. His credo, to think and act like a thirteen-year-old boy at all times, has worked well enough to land him a decent job writing headlines for the New York Tabloid. But neither his personal life nor his professional life has any forward momentum; he's occupied the same cubicle since the first George Bush was president and is currently "between girlfriends." At thirty-two, it starts to occur to him: There's a fine line between picky and loser.Enter a sly, beautiful coworker named Julia. After a few torrid dates, Tom is hooked. "She's like... Views: 22
When a man who claims to be from outer space is brought into the Manhattan Institute, the mental ward seems to be just the place for him. However, this patient is unlike anyone psychiatrist Dr. Gene Brewer has met before. Clever, inscrutable and utterly charismatic, Robert Porter calls himself 'prot' and has no traceable background - but he claims that he is an inhabitant of the planet K-PAX, a perfect world without wars, government or religion, and where every being co-exists in harmony. It's not long before the other patients are hanging on prot's every word. And even Dr Brewer starts to find himself convinced... This omnibus edition contains all three of the K-PAX novels, plus a bonus story, prot's report, and is as witty, quirky and enlightening as we have come to expect of Brewer's wonderful characters. Views: 22
She was a jewel among women, brighter than the moon and stars. Her hair shone like newly minted gold, and her skin was as smooth and iridescent as an exquisite pearl. Her lips were lush and pink, made for kissing...and more erotic purposes. She was a pirate's prize, yet he could not so much as touch her. destined for the harem of a Turkish potentate, Willow wondered whether she should rejoice or despair when her ship was beset by a sinfully handsome pirate. alread, she'd been probed. prodded, dressed indecently and sold to the highest bidder. Now it seemed she was a helpless pawn in a power play between two brothers. Fortunately for Willow, neither Ibrahim nor Dariq realized that a clever woman is never without resources. She certainly had no intention of becoming the sex slave of a sultan; and no matter how much he tempted her, she would teach her captor a thing or two before she gave her heart to the Priate Prince. Views: 22
