A story of four American teens in Paris? and the scandal that leads one girl to disappear.This sparkling novel reveals exactly how it feels to be a teen in love, in angst, in a big, gorgeous, unfamiliar city. Fall in love with the elusive model-gorgeous PJ, on the run from a mysterious past. Or Olivia, a hardworking ballerina whose fall from grace?both literal and figurative?lands her in the arms of the wrong boy. Witness the melodrama of jaded but beautiful Alex, whose seductions will never fill the void left by her father. Finally, let fun-loving Zack warm your heart with his vulnerability and sweet Memphis accent.On their own for the first time, these kids go wild in Paris. But when PJ disappears, the others must face the lies they?ve told and the secrets they?ve kept in order to help find her. Views: 55
It was just a weekend camping trip ... until she met a very masterful vampire! Ariel, enjoying a long weekend camping in the woods with her friends before college resumes, thinks she is perfectly content. Then Lucien and his vampire clan come down from the mountains, abducting young men and women for their settlement. When hLucien sees Ariel sunning by a lake, he knows he must make her his thrall - in every way. On the journey up the mountain, Ariel is subjected to the vampire's constant seductions, beginning with an arousing strip of leather attached to the saddlehorn of the horse he keeps her bound to, to nights of unbridled passion. She finds herself branded and pierced, and the object of the dark vampire's lust. More horrifying is the fact that Lucien seems to have awakened desires for domination and submission Ariel never knew she had. She desires more ... and even Lucien worries she will not survive the claiming of the vampire's curse. Views: 55
In a world where magic has vanished, rival nations vie for power in a continent devastated by war. When a young woman demonstrates magical talent for the first time in decades there are those that will kill to obtain her power. But the girl finds that guardians can come from the most unlikely places. Views: 55
SUMMARY: One long, languid midsummer's day, the Godleys gather at the family home of Arden to attend their father's bedside. Adam, the elder child, and Petra, only nineteen, find that relations with their mother, Ursula, and their dying father, old Adam, are as strained as ever. Adam's relationship with his wife, Helen, seems too on the brink of collapse and Petra, fragile and deeply troubled, finds deepest relief in her own pain. The gods, those mischievous spirits, watch silently, flitting through this dark menage. Unable to resist intervening in the mortals' lives, they spy, tease and seduce, all the while looking upon the antics of their playthings with a mixture of mild bafflement and occasional envy. Old Adam - husband, father and esteemed mathematician - has made his name grappling with the concept of the infinite. His own time on earth seems to be running out, and his mind runs to disquieting memories. Little does he realize, as he lies mute but alert in the Sky room, that the gods are capable of interposing themselves in the action, and even changing time itself when it pleases them. Overflowing with a bawdy humour, and a deep and refreshing clarity of insight, "The Infinities" is at once a gloriously earthy romp and a delicately poised, infinitely wise look at the terrible and wonderful plight of being human. In electrifying prose, Banville captures the aching intensity, the magic and enchantment, of a single midsummer's day in Arden. Views: 55
When the conquering Vikings settle in North America, they realise that their new home might not be as pleasant as they thought. The land is green and fertile but will they ever become friends with the natives, the fierce and war-like people they call Skraelings? Or will they be forced to return to Greenland?A Viking story blending Norse mythology with historical fact and Terry Deary's vividly imagined characters. Views: 55
Dyamonde really wants red high-top sneakers. Too bad they're so expensive! A classmate tells her it's her mom's job to give her what she needs, but when Dyamonde tries that argument, her mom teaches her a lesson by literally only giving her what she needs. Now Dyamonde is down to almost zero outfits! But then she finds out one of her friends has it much worse, and she's determined to do what she can to help.Coretta Scott King Award winner Nikki Grimes' third book starring the unstoppable Dyamonde Daniel will delight fans and new readers alike, with energetic storytelling, relatable situations and Dyamonde's spitfire personality. Views: 55
In Australia… a U.S. Air Force computer operator receives a terrifying radio transmission out of Ayers Rock that knocks out the world's communications. In New Mexico… a boozy college engineering professor is suddenly escorted into a waiting car by two armed military men. In New York… a tall, slender woman leaves her husband a note on the refrigerator saying that she's leaving — but can't tell him where she's going. In Colombia… a Special Forces officer breaks into a drug kinpin's bedroom and puts a bullet into a woman's brain before running to a waiting helicopter. And in England… a beautiful twenty-three-year-old mathematician prepares for a journey that will change her life forever. The team assembles in Australia on a mission that can save the world. But first, they must figure out who is the message coming from? What are they trying to tell mankind? And can it be deciphered in time before Armageddon overtakes the world? It’s about a bomb, it’s about a world about to be shattered. It’s about the last few days they have to save us all. Views: 55
Book II: The Midnight Eye returns…At first it’s a simple lost son case, but for PI Derek Adams things turn quickly to the twilight zone.Soon he’s on a remote island and up to his hips in mer-women, shape-changers and ancient fisher cults.Running back to the city doesn’t help; there’s magic and mayhem loose on the streets.An ancient god is waking up, and only blood will stop him! Views: 55
Sir John Hargrave's Mischief Maker's Manual is the definitive guide to pranking and mayhem. Written in the style of a training manual with hilarious illustrations demonstrating proper tools and helpful tips, this book will introduce kids to the basics of mischief, before instructing them on more advanced pranks. This wildly funny book is loaded with pranks and practical jokes that kids can play on their schoolmates, teachers, parents, camp counselors, brothers, or sisters. Views: 55
