More than a Convenient Marriage? It started with a signature Rich, powerful, with a beautiful wife, Greek shipping magnate Gideon Vozaras has it all. Except, his perfect life is a facade?. Gideon can'
A vibrant new novel from Penelope Lively—a wry, wise story about the surprising ways lives intersect When Charlotte Rainsford, a retired schoolteacher, is accosted by a petty thief on a London street,
"A taut, thrilling adventure story about buried treasure, a manhunt, and a woman determined to make a new life for herself in the old west. It's the 19th century on the Gulf Coast, a time of opportun
A literary account of the author's paratrooper mother's murder in September 2001 explores the crime against a backdrop of a shattering national tragedy, his struggles to become the man his mother want
A vampire mage and a modern cop team up to battle evil magic? When police sergeant Caro Hamilton witnesses a man being killed by an invisible assailant, she suspects a detective agency with a reputati
Elaine Hawthorn is a gray American werewolf, currently out of work, and on a mission to share in a family treasure. When she arrives in Scotland, she nearly has a head-on collision with one hot, kilt-
When his father insists that he pursue a more respectable path and find a suitable wife, brilliant pianist and notorious rake Sebastian Hall agrees to a marriage of convenience with Clara Whitmore, a
A searing exploration of a family’s struggle to heal in the wake of unthinkable tragedy A week after his eleventh birthday, Caleb Vincent vanishes with hardly a trace. After a three-year search, he is
Richly drawn and sharply observed, A Nearly Perfect Copy is a smart and affecting novel of family and forgery set amidst the rarefied international art world. Elm Howells has a loving family and a dis
With a nifty handle to promote book-handling skills and manual dexterity, this fun board book features photographs and lively rhyming text showing a fluffy puppy, a cuddly kitten, a pretty bird, a cut
A Desperate Widow Once a penniless orphan, Evelyn D'Orsay became a countess and a bride at the tender age of sixteen. But the flames of revolution forced her to flee France, with the aid of a notoriou
When her mother marries a king, Sofia is instantly elevated to the status of a princess and embarks upon a wondrous new life involving days spent in a castle, time shared with new step-siblings and a
A frank, intelligent, and deeply moving debut memoirWith the precociousness expected of the only child of a doctor and a classical musician—from the time he could get his toddler tongue to a pronounce
Now in a toddler-friendly board book edition, a fresh and stylish alphabet book about a pup that tries 26 different ways to get a bite of apple pie is a delicious twist on traditional verse brought to
After opening a new private investigation agency with her husband, Helen Hawthorne takes a job as a receptionist at a gym to keep an eye on a cheating husband.
Magic sparkles on the edges of the forest in a secluded village where a young girl named Evie possesses unusually strong powers as a healer. A gypsy's charms-no more than trinkets whenworn by others-a
On a sweltering day in August, a small town drunkenly celebrates its six-hundredth anniversary with a funfair when an anonymous tip leads police to find a young woman brutally beaten, raped, and throw
In Susan Gal's delightful young-concept book, a family travels up a mountain, over a bridge, and under a canopy of trees to reach their campsite in the great outdoors. A forest hike offers more oppor
A volume of four previously unpublished short works includes "1922," in which a man explores his dark nature; "Big Driver," in which a writer confronts a stranger; "Fair Extension," in which a cancer
Join Edward and his cousin Judy as they spend a hilarious day learning how to be firefighters. From a fire drill that leads to a slippery slide down a fire pole, to a hysterical battle with an out-of-
Once in a generation a novel comes along that taps a vein of universal human experience, resonating with readers of all ages. THE LOVELY BONES is such a book -- a #1 bestseller celebrated at once f
As he did in GOBBLE IT UP!, Jim Arnosky has created a charming picture book from a catchy, spoken-word song that is a favorite in schools everywhere. This humorous song, filled with factual informatio
There was once . . . a silly old lady who made a Marzipan Man. But no one wanted to eat him - not a monkey, not a giant, not even a marzipan-eating monster!
A spare, imaginative picture book that makes a perfect gift. A boy and his mom happen upon a lone hat in the middle of the park. It’s bright red, and fits Henry just right. Turns out, Hat has a to
Think of a corset as a blank canvas.Linda Sparks' The Basics of Corset Building: A Handbook for Beginners is a comprehensive guide to building your first corset, including:Section One: Tools and Mater
Will Freeman wants an easy life with no responsibilities. But then he meets Marcus – an unusual twelve year old boy with serious problems.About a Boy is a modern classic – a very funny story about a v
It turns out that a skunk wants a big bottle of French perfume . . . and a spider hopes to find a spinning wheel waiting for her on Christmas morning! Deborah Zemke's cheerful, expressive artwork is a
EVANGELINE LOGAN WANTS a kiss. A spectacular, heart-stopping, life changing kiss. Somehow The Crimson Kiss (a romance novel she’s become obsessed with) and Four Steps to Living Your Fantasy (a self-he
The third installment in this series features 18 works of art that illustrate a variety of activities in a child’s day — boys eating by Murillo, a child writing by Renoir, a girl sleeping by Millais,
Collins German Phrasebook and Dictionary is ‘four books in one’ – a photoguide, a phrasebook, a food guide containing a menu reader and a 5,000-word dictionary. The phrases are short and easy to use.
Collins French Phrasebook and Dictionary is 'four books in one' - a photoguide, a phrasebook, a food guide containing a menu reader and a 5,000-word dictionary. The phrases are short and easy to use.
An elderly widow is murdered at a clifftop seaside house… What is the connection between a failed suicide attempt, a wrongful accusation of theft against a schoolgirl, and the romantic life of a famou
A complete guide to growing vegetables introduces the tools and techniques of producing one's own vegetables in a garden, on a balcony, in an apartment, or on a patio, in a volume that includes more t
In a remote convent school in Nova Scotia, an aging nun has a miraculous vision; a mute, injured man washes up on the nearby shore; and a group of girls is busily creating a reckless drama of exciteme
Inspired by real events, Death of a Superhero is a brilliantly original fusion of novel, comic book, and film script; a celebration of the transience of life, the eternal difficulty of love and a hil
A licensed creation from the foremost authority on teddy bears, The Boyds Collection Ltd., this kit features a 32-page booklet of congratulations and a plush, fully jointed three-inch Boyds bear holdi
When his eight-year-old daughter is gunned down by a sniper, Shannon Davenport, an ex-con trying for a second chance, searches for his daughter's killer in a world of gang warfare where he discovers a
Inez Roseman, a noted beauty, has a charismatic husband, two bright children, and a successful career as a lead violinist with the San Francisco Symphony. On the surface, she is a woman with an enviab
A lap-sized board book edition of a classic picture book features lively watercolor illustrations in a tale that finds a menagerie of familiar barnyard animals who gather together for a parade. An ALA
Ophthalmology at a Glance is a concise textbook written as part of the highly successful at a Glance series. The book follows the classic format of topics laid out in a double page spread, with clear
