Did someone say "field trip"? Gerald is all in! He'd much rather be exploring the Taiga than sleeping through science class. His buddy Sam is all about spotting polar bears, but Gerald is having way too much fun building igloos and snow golems. His science teacher says there are only two rules—learn something every day, and stay with the group. (That's adult speak for "don't get lost.") When Gerald discovers a secret trapdoor in an igloo, he doesn't exactly get lost. But . . . if he's not careful, his classmates might just lose him! Views: 253
From the authors of the New York Times bestselling novels It Devours! and Welcome to Night Vale and the creators of the #1 international podcast of the same name, comes a collection of episodes from Season Three of their hit podcast, featuring an introduction by the authors, a foreword by Dessa, behind-the-scenes commentary, and original illustrations.In June of 2012, the creators of Welcome to Night Vale began airing twice-monthly podcasts, hoping to be heard by anyone outside their close circles. They never had any idea just how much the podcast would take off, and by the anniversary show a year later, the fanbase had wildly exploded, vaulting the podcast into the #1 spot on iTunes. Since then, its popularity has grown by epic proportions, hitting more than 100 million downloads, and Night Vale has expanded to a successful live multi-cast international touring stage show and two New York Times bestselling novels (Welcome to Night Vale and It Devours!), and a new... Views: 253
SOME SECRETS ARE BETTER LEFT BURIEDStill reeling from their losses, Raine Miller and her disparate group of survivors are searching for a place that can protect them from the ravenous plague. During their travels, they encounter another group who have a much grander purpose than simply staying alive. They offer shelter and some insight into why the dead now walk the earth. The Lazarus Serum could be the most important discovery in the fight against global infection, but what will such a scientific breakthrough cost and who is willing to pay the price? Season 2 of this serialised horror/sci fi drama contains 8 gut-wrenching episodes. Views: 253
YOU LET A STRANGER INTO YOUR HOME. YOU INVITED HER IN - NOW SHE'S HERE TO STAY...Best friends Megan and Chloe have finally found the perfect house. And when they meet Samantha, she seems like the perfect housemate.YOU DON'T KNOW WHAT SHE'S HIDINGBut Megan thinks there might be more to Samantha than meets the eye. Why is she so secretive? Where are her friends and family? And why is she desperate to get close to Chloe?YOU'RE ABOUT TO FIND OUTWhen strange things start happening in the house, Megan and Chloe grow more and more alarmed. They soon realise that letting a stranger into their home - and their lives - might be the worst idea they've ever had..YOU SHOULD NEVER HAVE LET HER IN... Views: 253
The Blue-Collar Lover Series They don't wear suits, but the five Carter brothers work hard to earn a day's pay—and keep the right woman satisfied . . . No one turns out luscious pies and to-die-for cakes like Marvin Carter. Few outside of the family know about his baking skills, but working as a restaurant line cook is getting old fast. Now he'll do whatever it takes to win start-up money from a major cooking contest and launch his own dessert franchise. But his prime competition is making things hot for him in—and out—of the kitchen . . . Naomi Wells is as savory as her soul food and has twice the spice. This confident, large-and-in-charge beauty also has high aspirations, and will work all her skills against the tasty Mr. Marvin to take first place—and start her caterer-to-the-stars business. As their attraction burns hot, the other contestants can't take their heat nor their talent, and threaten to burn their... Views: 253
A vibrant history of the renowned and often controversial Iowa Writers' Workshop and its celebrated alumni and facultyAs the world's preeminent creative writing program, the Iowa Writers' Workshop has produced an astonishing number of distinguished writers and poets since its establishment in 1936. Its alumni and faculty include twenty-eight Pulitzer Prize winners, six U.S. poet laureates, and numerous National Book Award winners. This volume follows the program from its rise to prominence in the early 1940s under director Paul Engle, who promoted the "workshop" method of classroom peer criticism.Meant to simulate the rigors of editorial and critical scrutiny in the publishing industry, this educational style created an environment of both competition and community, cooperation and rivalry. Focusing on some of the exceptional authors who have participated in the program—such as Flannery O'Connor, Dylan Thomas, Kurt Vonnegut, Jane Smiley, Sandra Cisneros, T.... Views: 253
Home isn't just a place...Amish widow Ruth Mast wants nothing to do with the handsome man from her past who just returned to Cedar Grove. Ruth learned the hard way that Owen Mast's restlessness always causes trouble. But when a little Amish girl appears on Owen's porch, lost and afraid, Ruth has no choice but to help the man who only ever causes heartbreak...All Owen wanted was to make amends with Ruth and her family. He never imagined that little girl Grace—or the strange mystery surrounding her—would bring him closer to Ruth. Or that a tender and unexpected attraction would quickly take hold of them both. But even a wandering heart can grow roots...when there is hope for love. Views: 253
