Nearly two decades in the writing, The Heathen School is the award-winning historian John Demos's vivid story of how a small New England school for "heathens" embodies the larger story of America.In Cornwall, Connecticut, a picturesque village best known today for its antique covered bridge, there once was an old "heathen school" created to "civilize" children from around the world. There were boys and young men from Hawaii, India, and China, as well as some Jews from Europe and of course plenty of Native Americans; they were to be educated and sent back to their own lands to help their own peoples. The students soon became virtual celebrities at a moment when America was just starting to see itself as an international power. Yet when two Cherokee students fell in love with local girls, things turned out quite differently than planned, setting off crises that would ultimately shape the fate of the Cherokee Nation. The Heathen School is a moving story of... Views: 18
As he approaches his 18th birthday, Brandon DeWolf knows he is not the sharpest knife in the drawer. He failed a grade in an undistinguished school career, and is contemplating spending two more years in school when most of his friends will be graduating at the end of the academic year. He tends to be in the wrong place at the wrong time, has no real ambitions, and seems to be at a dead end. Among the few happy moments of his life are the ones he spends with his good friend Kayla, a girl he's known from childhood, another misfit.Two days before his birthday, however, everything changes for Brandon. First of all he falls out of a tree - and survives intact. On his birthday, savouring his lucky break, he picks up a lottery ticket, and discovers he's won three million dollars. Suddenly everyone's his good friend, and his parents - a discontented frequently squabbling pair - rejoice in anticipating all that this sudden bonanza will buy them. The school's hottest girl becomes... Views: 18
Zombies are about to get schooled. Leo and Chad are glad to be back at Rotfield Middle School with their friends. But they can't help noticing some of their classmates are acting a little . . . undead. The Zombie Zappers are determined to find out why. And since Principal V won't help them stop the zombie outbreak, they're the only ones who might be able to save their fellow students. Fiction from the Speeding Star imprint. Views: 18
Time Will Tell by Tressie Lockwood Tonya Cole was set to marry Roman Thomas, and all was right in her world. That is until his best friend and best man, Grayson Porter, accused her of cheating just days before the wedding. Instead of standing by Tonya, Roman dumped her—hard—and left her with nothing, no job, no place to live, and no hope. Devastated, Tonya flees Charlotte, North Carolina with a vow never to return, but seven years later, when she’s rebuilt her life in Los Angeles, Grayson shows up to ask her to come home. Grayson Porter cannot deny the attraction he’s always felt for Tonya, but how can he forgive her for the past? He brought her home for a reason, but he can’t keep his hands off of her now that she no longer belongs to his best friend. Lies and deception lay between them, and a future together seems dim. Can they look past their mistakes to discover the truth and a lasting love? Time After Time by Dahlia Rose Stasia Copeland thought she’d left Charlotte behind—the people, the ridicule, and a crime she didn’t commit. Her family didn’t seem to care either way, and being a bar manager was a lot better than being in prison. That was until a face from the past was standing in her bar, which caused everything to come flooding back. Bryce McDowell was looking for his sister who had gone missing, but she could still see the anger from the past in his eyes. He was one of the people who believed the worst of her, so when he asked for her help, Stasia had every intention to tell him no and go on with her life--until he said he would help her clear her record and her name so she’d finally be free to live her life. Stasia didn’t expect the gut wrenching need he caused when he kissed her or held her in his arms. When it was over and Kim was found she planned to leave Charlotte for good. So how could she be falling for a man who seemed to hate her when he wasn’t jumping her bones and blamed her for his sister’s downfall? Would the truth finally set her free or tear them both apart? Views: 18
Tennessee horse trainer Cat Enright pushes the boundaries of lost friendships as she tries to solve the murder of a country music star. When the body is found floating down river from a nearby therapeutic riding center, Cat dives into the investigation. Between mourning a friend, chasing down murderers, an absent boyfriend, a new horse, an extra child, learning the ways of the music industry, and the weird behavior of the (possibly) psychic mare Sally Blue, Cat has her hands full. The Fame Equation is the third in the award-winning Cat Enright cozy mystery series, and features a glossary, recipe, reader club questions, and seventeen quick tips on horses and horse care. Views: 18
Hannah Garrison was fresh out of high school when she decided to test her wings and move to Nashville. She came from a family of modest means and had little more than the clothes on her back when she moved. But, she was a talented artist and was just tenacious enough to make it in a new, strange city. Jason Lane was the golden child of one of the most established families in Music City. He was the definition of Nashville royalty. His father was a renowned country music songwriter, and Jason was following in his footsteps. Although only in his early twenties, he had already written some epic hits and established his presence in the country music scene. Hannah made no bones about expressing her distaste for country music even though she lived in the heart of Music City. Jason had no problem using his fame and good looks to elevate his status as a player. Neither of them saw it coming, but sparks begin to fly when the two have a chance meeting at a local coffee shop. Can Hannah get beyond Jason’s colorful past and the baggage that comes with it? Can Jason change his ways and convince himself Hannah is worth more than a one-night stand? This dreamer and heartbreaker might just be stubborn enough to make it happen. Views: 18
Scotland, 1830. Following the death of her dear friend, Lady Kiera Darby is in need of a safe haven. Returning to her childhood home, Kiera hopes her beloved brother Trevor and the merriment of the Hogmanay Ball will distract her. But when a caretaker is murdered and a grave is disturbed at nearby Dryburgh Abbey, Kiera is once more thrust into the cold grasp of death. While Kiera knows that aiding in another inquiry will only further tarnish her reputation, her knowledge of anatomy could make the difference in solving the case. But agreeing to investigate means Kiera must deal with the complicated emotions aroused in her by inquiry agent Sebastian Gage. When Gage arrives, he reveals that the incident at the Abbey was not the first—some fiend is digging up old bones and holding them for ransom. Now Kiera and Gage must catch the grave robber and put the case to rest…before another victim winds up six feet under. Views: 18
