Who are the two funniest guys at Camp Wolf Trail? Will 'n' Zee—no question! The best buddies have emailed all winter long, and now they're back at camp, with millions of great ideas for practical jokes and more than a few big surprises to spring on their fellow campers and counselors. Will and Zee are a trickster team of two. They're partners-in-pranks, a dynamic duo, a famously hilarious pair.At first, all the mayhem and mischief they cause is a big success. Who'd have guessed that a stuffed octopus, toilet paper, and pies could be combined so comically? Will and Zee's twist on a Camp Wolf Trail tradition is brilliant—and means that they're rewarded with the privilege of doing Dead Man's Dive off Big Boulder into O'Mannitt's Cove. They're sure their next triumph will be finding the camp's best-kept secret: the location of Hidden Falls. But when Zee tries to include other guys in the searching, plotting. planning, and fun, Will gets mad, and their friendship... Views: 56
Oz's first book—beautifully repackaged— is a disturbing and moving collection of short stories about kibbutz life. Each of the eight stories in this volume grips the reader from the first line. Each conveys the tension and intensity of feeling during the founding period of Israel, a brand-new state with an age-old history. Some are love stories, more are hate stories, and frequently the two urges intertwine. Views: 56
Now a major motion picture starring Robert Redford and Sissy Spacek, The Old Man and the Gun is here joined by two other riveting true-crime tales."The Old Man and the Gun" is the incredible story of a bank robber and prison escape artist who modeled himself after figures like Pretty Boy Floyd and who, even in his seventies, refuses to retire. "True Crime" follows the twisting investigation of a Polish detective who suspects that a novelist planted clues in his fiction to an actual murder. And "The Chameleon" recounts how a French imposter assumes the identity of a missing boy from Texas and infiltrates the boy's family, only to soon wonder whether he is the one being conned. In this mesmerizing collection, David Grann shows why he has been called a "worthy heir to Truman Capote" and "simply the best narrative nonfiction writer working today," as he takes the reader on a journey through some of the most intriguing and gripping real-life tales from around the world. Views: 56
FBI agents Cuthbert Gibbons and Mike Tozzi are on the case in Bad Apple, the sixth book in the Gibbons and Tozzi thriller series. When an undercover agent is murdered, the mob and the bureau race to nab the triggerman. The prime suspect takes Tozzi hostage and handcuffs him to the Mafia princess they both desire. The big boss captures Gibbons, intent on seeing justice served his way. A wild gut-wrenching ride that just doesn't let up."Bruno keeps us entertained with a razzle-dazzle style that tap-dances from horror to farce without tripping." Marilyn Stasio, New York Times"Anthony Bruno is a terrific writer who makes New York seethe with the tension that exists when the underbelly of organized crime is turned to the daylight." Ocala Star-Banner Views: 56
Desire in Tartan Suz deMello In the wake of her father’s death Alice is forced to seek a position as a governess. The wild Highlands of Scotland are a far cry from the life of musty academia she’s used to, and the man who engages her, Dugald Kilburn, is like nobody she has met before. When he rescues her from a notorious group of cannibals who ambush them on their way to Kilburn Castle, his strength and bravery win her heart and rouse her passion. But the Kilburn Clan have a secret, one darker and stranger than Alice could possibly imagine. Though Alice fills him with lust and tenderness in equal measure, the vampire knows that he may not be able to offer her the happy home and family she deserves. A Romantica® historical erotic romance from Ellora’s Cave Views: 56
George and Annie are off on another cosmic adventure to figure out why strange things are happening on Earth in the fourth book of the George's Secret Key series from Stephen and Lucy Hawking.George and his best friend Annie haven't had any space adventures for a while and they're missing the excitement. But not for long, because seriously strange things have started happening. Banks are handing out free money, supermarkets aren't able to charge for their produce so people are getting free food, and aircrafts are refusing to fly. It looks like the world's biggest and best computers have all been hacked. And no one knows why... It's up to George and Annie to travel further into space than ever before in order to find out what—or who—is behind it. Views: 55
RetailFor the first time EVER, global superstars One Direction are releasing their 100% official autobiography, offering a new, intimate insight into their lives as never before seen or heard!In their first in-depth autobiography, pop sensations Niall, Zayn, Liam, Harry and Louis tell the story of their lives. From nervously auditioning for the X Factor and meeting each other for the first time, to filming their hit movie This Is Us and releasing their bestselling third album, Midnight Memories, it really has been one incredible journey. For the first time, the boys’ loyal fans will be given an unprecedented insight into all of it, from their humble beginnings and lives before the X Factor, to recording their first single, touring the world, winning awards, breaking records, and much, much more.What has it been like for them? What did they really think of each other when they first met? What inspires their song-writing? How do they handle life on the road and long breaks away from those they care about and love? And what do they think is next for them as a band who have achieved so much so quickly?Beautifully produced and filled with never-before-seen snaps, drawings and notes taking you behind the scenes of the creation of their music, their tours and their incredible friendship, One Direction are ready to lay themselves bare in a way we’ve never seen before.Get ready for the incredible story of a lifetime from an incredible set of lads. Views: 55
Nick Kismet will go anywhere, do anything, to protect the treasures of the ancient world. But to stop an ancient symbol of power from becoming a weapon of unimaginable terror, he’ll have to go further than he’s ever gone before…. When an old college flame tries to entice him into smuggling a precious relic into the United States, Nick Kismet knows there’s something more going on. But before he can get at the truth, a former rival appears out of nowhere, inviting Kismet to join him on a search for the mythical Golden Fleece. Although Kismet dismisses the possibility that the Fleece is real, he soon realizes that the search may bring him one step closer to unmasking the mysterious Prometheus group and solving the puzzle of his own origins. Accompanied by the beautiful daughter of a kidnapped Russian exile, Kismet follows in the footsteps of the legendary Argonauts, and sets out for the Republic of Georgia, the site of the ancient kingdom of Colchis. There he will discover that the Fleece is no mere story, but is instead the key to a devastating new weapon. Kismet’s quest will take him from the deserts of North Africa to the urban jungles of Manhattan to the snow covered mountains of Georgia…but to keep the Golden Fleece from falling into the hands of his greatest enemy, Kismet will have to go... ...Into the Black. PRAISE FOR SEAN ELLIS AND INTO THE BLACK: “Sean Ellis is an author to watch closely. Into the Black is one of the top ten thrillers of the year! An adventure story that will stay with you long after the read is finished. You can count this reader as a huge fan of Nick Kismet!” – David L. Golemon, New York Times bestselling author of EVENT, LEGEND, ANCIENTS, LEVIATHAN, PRIMEVAL, and in 2011, LEGACY! "INTO THE BLACK is a rollicking adventure that races through your hands like a hydrofoil flying across the sea. Filled with masterful action scenes and a great new hero in Nick Kismet -- a lucky soul who knows only one way to live: full speed ahead -- Sean Ellis has mixed a perfect cocktail of adventure and intrigue and this one is definitely shaken and not stirred."-- Graham Brown, author of the thrillers BLACK RAIN and BLACK SUN. “Sean Ellis brings another high-energy adventure to his fascinating action-hero, Nick Kismet. INTO THE BLACK offers a brilliant blend of science and mythology to each heart-pounding twist and turn that every thrill-seeker craves." – Theresa Danley, author of EFFIGY. “Sean Ellis is quickly becoming one of my favorite authors. Between his high-flying adventures of Dodge Dalton or the relic hunting exploits of Nick Kismet, Ellis is just plain fun to read. This up-and-comer is someone everyone needs to watch out for!” – J. Kent Holloway, author of PRIMAL THIRST and SIRENS’ SONG. Views: 55
After securing the survivors from the Bramford Apartments, Denny heads off on his own to make up some time on his journey home. After meeting up with a new acquaintance the travelers come across a unique place that sheds more light on the extent of the infection. Views: 55
