What is a Borrible? Borribles are runaways who dwell in the shadows of London. Apart from their pointed ears, they look just like ordinary children. They live by their wits and a few Borrible laws—the chief one being, Don’t Get Caught! The Borribles are outcasts—but they wouldn’t have it any other way….The Borribles: Across the Dark MetropolisBattersea was no longer safe for a Borrible. The Special Borrible Group—a secret section of the London police dedicated to finding Borribles and clipping their ears—was closing in. Driven on by the fanatical Inspector Sussworth, the SBG was determined to wipe them out once and for all. It was time to break out, escort Sam the horse to safety in Neasden, then return to the old Borrible life of independence and freedom. So began a perilous trek across the dark metropolis—a journey that would test the courage and cunning of the Adventurers to the limits. Review“The offspring of a singular imagination.”—The New York Times on The Borribles Trilogy“A modern epic. It’s a brilliant invention.”—Publishers Weekly on The Borribles Trilogy“Projects a gripping story through slam-bang action.”—The Los Angeles Times on The Borribles Trilogy“A strong and vivid fantasy, much recommended.”—The Observer on The Borribles TrilogyAbout the AuthorMichael de Larrabeiti was brought up in Battersea. He is the author of two more books about the Borribles--The Borribles and The Borribles Go For Broke--as well as many other books. He has three grown-up daughters and lives with his wife in Oxfordshire. Views: 67
From Chekhov to Maugham to William Carlos Williams, doctors have long given voice to their unique perspectives through literature. Writer, M.D. celebrates this rich tradition with a collection of fiction and nonfiction by today's most beloved physician-writers, including,• Abraham Verghese, on the lost art of the physical examPauline Chen, on the bond between a med student and her first cadaverAtul Gawande, on the ethical dilemmas of a young surgical internDanielle Ofri, on the devastation of losing a patientEthan Canin, on love, poetry, and growing oldThese essays and stories illuminate the inner lives of men and women who deal with trauma, illness, mortality, and grief on a daily basis. Read together, they provide a candid, moving, one-of-a-kind glimpse behind the doctor's mask. Views: 67
From the author of An Amish Christmas and A Plain & Fancy Christmas comes a heartwarming novel of marriage and family, new beginnings and poignant homecomings--just in time for the holidays. After her husband, Shep, loses his latest job, Jennie Davis is grateful to be in a car en route to beautiful Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Shep has inherited a house from a distant cousin, along with the cousin's long-established bicycle shop. The move gives Jennie, Shep, and their two children a welcome chance for a fresh start. While Shep dives into his new venture at the bike shop, Jennie carefully restores their broken-down house. She loves being a stay-at-home mom but yearns to find some fulfillment outside of her family--particularly as they struggle financially. On morning walks, she forges a friendship with her Amish neighbor, Mattie Fisher, who opens up about her modest way of life. Mattie's unswerving good character in the face of... Views: 67
The chef's towering white toque, the high bonnet, is the mark of achievement to which every young sauce-stirrer aspires. Idwal Jones's urbane novel follows the young provincial Jean as he attempts to master culinary art at the hands of Paris's most distinguished chefs. Jean will win his high bonnet and the royal bearing that accompanies it - but not until he's had many outrageous adventures, in the kitchen and out. High Bonnet is a sly send-up of the seething politics, subtle artistry, and enslavement to the palate that constitute life behind the kitchen's swinging doors. First published in 1945 and out of print for more than four decades, High Bonnet will delight readers of Anthony Bourdain's bestselling Kitchen Confidential or of Ludwig Bemelmans's Hotel Splendide.From the Trade Paperback edition. Views: 67
Rose
Stratton took a job as a maid in the Fletcher’s household to find her father’s
killer, not to fall for the master’s son. But nothing could have prepared her
for the instant and forbidden attraction she feels for Luke Fletcher. No other
man has made her want so much, or risk so much to have him. With every
forbidden kiss she comes closer to losing everything she holds dear.
Luke
Fletcher knows better than to trifle with his father’s new maid, but somehow he
can’t keep away from her. He runs into Rose at every turn, and it’s not long
before his vow to steer clear of the luscious redhead falls to the wayside. Her
innocent passion drives him wild with need, but she deserves better than what
he has to offer.
It’s
not until Luke nearly loses Rose that he understands how far he’ll go to have
her. But there are things Rose isn’t telling him, and more obstacles to finding
a happily ever after than either of them could foresee.
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3rd Lindsay Gordon Mystery. Views: 67
Discover magazine Top 5 Summer Read"Scientific American Recommended" feature reviewA masterful balance of science, history and rich narrative." —Discover magazineHirshfeld tells this climactic discovery of the expanding universe with great verve and sweep, as befits a story whose scope, characters and import leave most fiction far behind." —Wall Street JournalStarlight Detectives is just the sort of richly veined book I love to read—full of scientific history and discoveries, peopled by real heroes and rogues, and told with absolute authority. Alan Hirshfeld's wide, deep knowledge of astronomy arises not only from the most careful scholarship, but also from the years he's spent at the telescope, posing his own questions to the stars." —DAVA SOBEL, author of A More Perfect Heaven: How Copernicus Revolutionized the Cosmos and... Views: 67
Jack Frost has stolen the Pet Fairies' magical pets! Can Rachel and Kirsty help find them? Or will the pets be lost forever?The Pet Fairies have one of the most important jobs in Fairyland! They work with their special pets to make sure that all animals find safe homes. But now Jack Frost has stolen the magical pets! Could they be lost forever?Molly the Goldfish Fairy's pet fish, Flash, is missing. Something awfully fishy is going on! Poor Molly needs Rachel and Kirsty's help.Find the magical pet in each book and help keep all the animals safe! Views: 67
