He was always the oneWhen it was all said and doneAfter years with meYou went running back to himYou two weren't together that longAnd you knew He never wanted youHe still told me he would never be tied downBut he took youFrom my house to hisAnd gave up ten yearsOf what I thought was friendshipBy taking Everything I hadAnd together You two are...Everything BadTom is desperate to have a granny. His best friend, Declan, has two grannies, and Tom is determined to find one for himself and his little sister, Amy. Tom also wants to learn to tie the laces on his new lace-up shoes and he thinks a granny will be able to teach him.How will Tom find a granny?Will he find a granny?And will he find a granny who can teach him to tie his shoe-laces?Here Comes Granny Ticktock is an easy-listening story for 3 - 5 year-olds, made colourful with simple illustrations. It is the introduction to the series of stories featuring Granny Ticktock - the accident-prone granny who, in future stories, will always get stuck in small spaces with hilarious consequences. Views: 511
A pair of federal agents from either side of the US–Mexico border target a cartel kingpin
They call him “Cuchillo,” the Knife. Not because he kills with a blade—he has plenty of men to do that kind of work for him—but because his mind is so sharp. As Mexico’s government wages war on the drug cartels, it takes brains to survive, and Cuchillo has not just survived—he has prospered. But when Cuchillo begins to cut too deeply, the federal police of both the United States and Mexico step in to dull his blade.
P. Z. Evans and Alejo Díaz know the Hermosillo cartel is planning an attack on a tourist bus in Sonora, and they know they will have to capture or kill Cuchillo to stop it. The cartel leader has one weakness: rare, old books. To destroy the intellectual’s evil empire, this unlikely pair of international police will have to appeal to his inner bibliophile. Views: 511
Along with a growing and enthusiastic following, this novelist has published almost twenty novels published since those words appeared in 2003. This story introduces Macey Steigel who has returned home to Kansas for her father’s funeral after many years away. Her intentions are to immediately return to her big-city career. But the sight of the old farmhouse opens the door to a rolling current of memories about why she left in the first place. A story of love, healing and renewal. Views: 510
The plan was simple. Succeed and be promoted, fail and be fired. An ill-advised night of drinking to celebrate a co-workers birthday leaves Jack scrambling the day of the big presentation. A comedy of errors threatens to derail his day and his job as one crisis after anothers calls for his attention, least of which is his tiny dog with a big heart Bruiser.From the author of the Topper McMullen Series:The Trinity MurdersSun, Surf, SuicideThe plan was simple. Succeed and be promoted, fail and be fired. Jack knew he had the talent to succeed but his inner slacker never made it that easy.An ill-advised night of drinking to celebrate a co-workers birthday leaves Jack scrambling the day of the big presentation. A comedy of errors threatens to derail his day and his job as one crisis after anothers calls for his attention, least of which is his tiny dog with a big heart Bruiser.Don't Cry for me Margarita is a fun, humorous short story about one man's quest to improve his life and the obstacles which try to hold him back. Views: 510
Satyajit Ray (1921-1991), polymath, polyglot, novelist, short-story writer, illustrator, designer, music composer, was one of the most eminent film directors of world cinema. His Pather Panchali (Song of the Little Road, 1955) established his position as a major film director, winning numerous awards. Recipient of the Lifetime Academy Award in 1992 'In recognition of his rare mastery of the art of motion pictures and for his profound humanitarian outlook, which has had an indelible influence on filmmakers and audiences throughout the world', Ray took Indian cinema to a grand platform hitherto unachieved by any Indian film director. "Not to have seen the cinema of Ray means,' said Akira Kurosawa, 'existing in the world without seeing the sun or the moon.' While Ray's films are fairly well-known, his writings-fiction and non-fiction-written in Bengali and English continue to attract attention. His illustrations, design works, comic strips, science fictions,... Views: 510
"It was pure joy to read and edit What You Don't Know by Bianca Sloane. Alternating between the violence unfolding at the Gilbert's and investigative interviews with their friends and family, Sloane transports us into a terrifying, brutal home invasion while constructing a brilliant plot that reads like an episode of Dateline. I was mesmerized and petrified through every page. Masterful and gripping, this is a suspense novel that any thriller lover will devour."-Samantha M. Bailey, #1 bestselling author of Woman on the EdgeFrom the author of Killing Me Softly comes a terrifying thriller that will make you think twice before you open the front door...It's Saturday morning. April Fool's Day to be exact. Malcolm Gilbert is on his way to play golf. His wife, Blair, is headed to the hair salon.That's the plan anyway.Then the doorbell rings.And their nightmare begins.For the next forty-eight hours, the Gilberts... Views: 510
No one bats an eyelid when a bag lady washes up on the shores of Sydney, minus five fingers and decked out in designer couture; nor is anyone too perturbed when socialite Beatrice Musgrave plunges to her death soon after. No one, that is, except ghostwriter and Merlot-lover Roxy Parker. She’s been writing Beattie’s 'autobiography' and has just stumbled on a secret that’s worth killing for.With slick black hair, tortoise-shell glasses and a penchant for cheap Merlot, Roxy Parker is a sassy new female detective … except she’s not strictly a detective. Rather, she’s a writer with a taste for the morbid and mysterious—and this time her little sideline may get her in way over her head …In the first book of the Ghostwriter Mystery series, Roxy is hired to ghostwrite the life story of department store heiress Beatrice Musgrave. Beatrice has promised Roxy a secret worth writing about, but before she gets the chance to tell all, the socialite is found ripped to shreds at the bottom of a cliff. The police say it's suicide but Roxy knows better—there are too many people looking way too relieved. And so she embarks on an investigation of her own. From the posh suburbs of inner-city Sydney to remote outback Australia, Roxy finds herself lured into a web of deceit where time has healed no wounds and no one is who they appear to be. One thing, however, is crystal clear: chasing headlines can be a deadly occupation. Roxy must also act fast—there's a menacing stranger threatening her life, a handsome best friend growing increasingly impatient, and her mother is really starting to get on her nerves. Killer Twist is a fun, fast-paced adventure for anyone who loves a good cozy mystery with a little wine swilling and fashionable accessories on the side.A Word of Caution About the Language This story is set in Australia so you may come across some unusual colloquialisms and cursing. Both are an everyday part of our vernacular but I apologise for any confusion or offence; it is not intended. Views: 509
Introducing Myrtle Hardcastle, your favorite new amateur detective: a wickedly smart twelve-year-old with a keen interest in criminology and a nose for murder. Twelve-year-old Myrtle Hardcastle has a passion for justice and a Highly Unconventional obsession with criminal science. Armed with her father’s law books and her mum’s microscope, Myrtle studies toxicology, keeps abreast of the latest developments in crime scene analysis, and Observes her neighbors in the quiet village of Swinburne, England. When her next-door neighbor, a wealthy spinster and eccentric breeder of rare flowers, dies under Mysterious Circumstances, Myrtle seizes her chance. With her unflappable governess, Miss Ada Judson, by her side, Myrtle takes it upon herself to prove Miss Wodehouse was murdered and find the killer, even if nobody else believes her — not even her father, the town prosecutor. With sparkling wit and a tight, twisty plot, Premeditated... Views: 509
Three witches and their magical cats solve paranormal murder cases in the mystical town of Wonder Falls. From USA TODAY Bestselling Author Harper Lin.Niles Freudenfur, the town's fabulously wealthy—but fraudulent—psychic, is found dead in his own home. The police discover he has been killed—with strange stab wounds on his body and mud in his throat.Did Niles die from a spell gone wrong, or was he really killed by someone in town? Before the witches can find out, Aunt Astrid, Niles's biggest competition in Wonder Falls, becomes the main murder suspect.But the Greenstone women and their magical cats have bigger things to fear than Aunt Astrid being behind bars. Another murder befalls a local, in the same strange manner, and it's only a matter of time before whoever—or whatever—the murderer is comes for them too.The 9th novel in this charming and spooky paranormal mystery series. Read it today. Views: 509
As Promise Glen prepares for the Easter season, one woman discovers that forgiveness is freedom—and maybe forever after.Anna Stoltzfus lives a quiet but fulfilling life in Promise Glen. Though she lost her beloved brother in a tragic accident, her family is supportive and close-knit, and her job as a cherished teacher at the Orchard Hill Amish School fills her heart with joy each day. Anna knows one day she’ll find someone she can love and marry, but she’s perfectly happy with the life she created. Anna’s comfort is quickly dashed, however, when the man Anna deemed responsible for James’s death returns to the Amish community—Matthew King. Forgiveness is at the heart of being Amish, and no one else blames Matthew; his grief and pain over losing his dear friend are obvious. Still, no matter how she tries, Anna can’t let go of the reckless night that ended her brother’s life so soon. The ache had been more... Views: 509
An Ozark coming of age story about an orphaned pigeon, raised by a robin.Robert is a painter on the rise, but he feels as if he's being split in two. His model and roommate Jake is taking him under his wing and becoming a "bro". He has also made friends with a prostitute named Liz who he plays to simply listen to his problems. One he feels as if he should be attracted to, and the other he feels as if he shouldn't. He feels love for both, but his body is as confused as his mind. Which one he should reach out to is an all or nothing choice, and the wrong choice will destroy his world. Views: 509
