One of the most beloved of all children's book writers tells the story of a seemingly worn-out mare, owned by Molly's family, who is carrying a secret: a baby mule! Young Molly thinks the new creature is the most beautiful thing she's ever seen. She calls him Brown Sunshine of Sawdust Valley and as the years go by, Molly discovers that, just like his mother, her mule is full of wonderful surprises.

Ein großes Haus, einen reichen Mann und viele Kinder hatte sich Alison für ihr Leben gewünscht. Und das Leben, so scheint es auf den ersten Blick, hat es gut mit ihr gemeint. Während ihr Mann Charles seine Bücher schreibt, ziehen Alison und Ingrid, das Au-Pair, eine Kinderschar groß. Es ist das alltägliche Familienchaos: kleine Grausamkeiten und große Gefühle. Und ein Geheimnis, das unter dem brüchigen Siegel der Verschwiegenheit gehalten wird. Booker-Preisträgerin Penelope Lively eröffnet uns die Welt einer Familie, die Träume, Wünsche und Erinnerungen, die Siege, Niederlagen und unsichtbaren Narben, die von Weihnachts- und Geburtstagsfeiern oder Strandurlauben zurückbleiben. Ein hintersinniger Roman, der zeigt, was Familie ausmacht.

Will Maine’s historic Schooner Inne Bed and Breakfast be a safe haven for the island kids boarding during the school year—or the end of them all? Christina Romney is thirteen, with a personality that matches her unruly but charming tri-colored hair. She is about to start seventh grade, and for kids from Maine’s Burning Fog Island, that means leaving their little white schoolhouse for regular classrooms and life on the mainland. Everyone assures Christina it will be a fantastic year. Mainland school offers great advantages, after all: extracurricular activities other than boating and fishing, a gym, a cafeteria, and more kids her age. Best of all, this year the boarding students will live at the historic Schooner Inne, a former sea captain’s house (and now a bed and breakfast) recently bought by the school’s charismatic new principal and his wife, Mr. and Mrs. Shevvington. But Christina is apprehensive. She adores the wildness and excitement of her island life. Boarding with her island friends will surely help: Anya, a beautiful senior, fifteen-year-old Benji, the aspiring lobsterman, and his crush-worthy younger brother Michael. But Christina’s apprehension sharpens when Benji and Michael aren’t as friendly as they used to be on the island, and Anya starts acting so strangely it seems she is slowly losing her mind. Christina is increasingly certain the Shevvingtons are behind all of these changes. But no one else can see the Shevvingtons’ eerie behavior—not other teachers, not her parents, not even her fellow island kids. Is Anya the one going crazy in the Schooner Inne—or is it Christina? This ebook features an illustrated biography of Caroline B. Cooney including rare images and never-before-seen documents from the author’s personal collection.

The first book to be set in the new Richler typeface, commissioned by Random House of Canada Limited and Jack Rabinovitch in memory of Mordecai. Mordecai Richler’s final book pays homage to his personal heroes and celebrates a writer’s love of sport with his trademark irascibility, humour and acuity. Even while writing his bestselling novels, Mordecai Richler nurtured his obsession with sports, writing brilliantly on ice hockey, baseball, salmon fishing, bodybuilding, and wrestling for such publications as GQ, Esquire, The New York Times Magazine, Inside Sports, Commentary, and The New York Review of Books. Mordecai himself chose the pieces to include in Dispatches from the Sporting Life, and together they give us an intimate portrait of a man who admired the players and prized the struggle of sport -- as much as he enjoyed skewering those who made a mockery of its principles. His encounters with Pete Rose, Wayne Gretzky and Gordie Howe (“Mr. Elbows…the big guy with the ginger-ale bottle shoulders”) are by turns bizarre, moving and uproarious. Richler travelled with Guy LaFleur’s Montreal Canadiens (“Les Canadiens sont là!”), but also with the “far-from-incomparable” Trail Smoke Eaters to Stockholm for the world hockey championships, where Canadians are “widely known, and widely disliked.” There are wonderful pieces here about Ring Lardner, George Plimpton, Hank Greenberg and lady umpires, and a marvellous essay on his unlimited enthusiasm for the all-inclusive Encyclopedia of Jews in Sports, which includes among its champions Sandy Koufax, “who may well be the greatest pitcher of all time, regardless of race, colour or creed,” as well as one Steve Allan Hertz, an infielder who played five total games in Houston in 1964 and had a batting average of .000. From the Hardcover edition.

Lori muses about birds, her birds, as her nagging psychiatrist pushes for further explanation.Lori muses about birds, her birds, as her nagging psychiatrist, Dr. Mack, pushes for further explanation. He seems to enjoy pushing her buttons, or maybe she's just imagining it. Her answers don't please him. She tries to hide her true, dark thoughts from him by distracting him with talk of birds.

Sorcerer Pug wakes from a nightmare that portends destruction for all of Midkemia, and his son Magnus learns the reason: a beacon draws an army of alien invaders, and nemesis Sidi, now Leso Varen. In Stardock town, two boys come of age and go deep into the Empire of Great Kesh. A dark plot implicates the highest-ranking nobles, and the Nighthawks clan of Assassins.

In these nine delightfully funny stories, readers will discover how the Moomin family spend their first Christmas out of hibernation, how they save young Ninny from permanent invisibility, and what happens when Moomintroll catches the last dragon in the world.

Ever wonder what zombie life was like in 1900 Dublin? Zombies of Clay is a parody of James Joyce's short story CLAY. Many of the words are the same, but our main character, Maria, is now a zombie and the story is told from a zombie standpoint. This story is NOT for the squeamish.The original story is less than ten pages and is reprinted in its entirety at the end.Ever wonder what zombie life was like in 1900 Dublin? Zombies of Clay gives you a quick look. Zombies of Clay is a parody of James Joyce's short story CLAY. This story (and the original, by the way) takes place on All Hallow's Eve.An older woman, who helps tend female zombies who can no longer find men who they like, leaves the home early to visit the family of one of the boys she brought up. Along the way she picks up some treats. It culminates in a heart-rending moment. (pun-intended)Many of the words are the same, but our main character, Maria, is now a zombie and the story is told from a zombie standpoint. This story is NOT for the squeamish.The original story is less than ten pages and is reprinted in its entirety at the end should the reader choose to see the real story.

Jehovah Shammah, the Lord is There. Ever wonder if that was true? Discouraged by crushing circumstances Naomi and Ruth travel back to the land of Judah. They have lost everything in Moab, the land of the descendants of Lot. Watch their lives as El-Olam, the Everlasting God guides them by His sovereign grace in this miraculous story.My name is Boaz and I am related to two Kings. The first of course is my King Jesus. He is my Savior although I just met Him in person when I got here. Got where? Heaven of course. Yes, I am in Heaven with God my Redeemer. The other King is King David for he descended from my ancestral line. It is quite a story to tell you. A true story, a miraculous story. It is the story of a young lady named Ruth who decided against all odds to trust Jehovah. My part in the story comes later so let me introduce you to a fine godly woman named Naomi. She also plays quite a part in this story of how I became related to two Kings. Take a walk with Naomi, Ruth and I, through the book of Ruth. Take a walk verse by verse and watch as the God of Heaven reveals Himself in the details of our lives.

Jonathan Laing and Blake Roth are two men with nothing in common. Until now.Finding themselves suffering from memory loss, erratic behaviour and a ferocious thirst, they come to realise that their lives have become mysteriously entangled. As one searches desperately for answers, the other tries to flee them.But the truth is hunting both men and they must decide how they will choose to face it.Jonathan Laing; rootless and lonely, he is horrified when he wakes up bandaged in a burns unit with no memory of how he got there.Blake Roth; violent criminal, finds himself behaving increasingly erratically after an attempted mugging backfires on him. As each man contends with a terrifying and baffling new reality, they slowly come to realise that they have become inextricably tangled. But there are so many questions. Like; what happened that night, and what is happening to them now? Why can't they seem to shift their thirst? And when will this unseasonal heatwave break?As one searches desperately for answers, the other tries to flee them. But the truth is hunting both men and they must both decide how they will choose to face it. And how they will deal with that ferocious, unquenchable thirst.

What terror lurks behind the fence in an ordinary neighborhood? What manner of monster will you see if you peek through a knothole? Something ugly. Something angry. Something with a very large appetite. Take a peek, go ahead. And then run back the way you came!!! You do not want to reach the end of the fence . . .This is a story from "The Macabre Mind Of Lori R. Lopez" -- a horror collection. A creature has emerged from the sewer, mean and deformed, an anomaly. Experience the chills and chuckles of another offbeat tale by an author who loves to weave intricate weird tapestries. Watch your step the next time you leave your home. A creep could be slithering through your neighborhood!

In TRUTH INSURRECTED: Declassified, take a behind-the-scenes look at some of the most compelling and endearing moments in Truth Insurrected: The Saint Mary Project, the acclaimed debut novel by Daniel P. Douglas. In conjunction with excerpts from the book, Daniel P. Douglas shares a wealth of insights in Declassified and shines a light on events, characters, those mysterious aliens, and much more!DECLASSIFIED now includes an excerpt from WAR TORRENT, Book I of THE OUTWORLDS sci-fi series due out in June 2015!In TRUTH INSURRECTED: Declassified ...Take a behind-the-scenes look at some of the most compelling and endearing moments in the acclaimed debut novel by Daniel P. Douglas, Truth Insurrected: The Saint Mary Project. In this energetic science fiction UFO conspiracy thriller, former FBI agent William Harrison investigates a decades-old extraterrestrial cover-up, while hired guns and an alien-human hybrid stand in his way of finding and revealing the truth.In conjunction with excerpts from the book, Daniel shares a wealth of insights in Declassified, ranging from UFO's and activities at the super-secret "Dreamland" test range in Nevada, to the sinister Saint Mary Project, crimes committed in the name of "national security," and the elusive, extraterrestrial "Fifth Species."He also shines a light on some the book's main characters such as General Stone, the military leader of the Saint Mary Project's working group; Art Holcomb, FBI agent; and William Harrison, whose dog even makes it into Declassified.In Declassified, discover the secrets that make the adrenalin-fueled Truth Insurrected: The Saint Project, a must-read for science fiction, thriller, and conspiracy fans alike!From the AuthorIf you have read Truth Insurrected: The Saint Mary Project, then I want to thank you. If you haven't, please take a look. I hear from readers and critics that you won't be able to put it down!Of course, whether you have read it or not, my hope is that by taking a look at Declassified, you will find your interest fueled in the book (and its sequel) and - of most importance - the UFO subject in general.By including my insights alongside excerpts in Declassified, I hope to provide interesting answers to several interesting questions about Truth Insurrected: The Saint Mary Project. However, we are all still a long way from answering the big questions about UFO's and aliens.Let's find the courage to bring big curiosity and open minds to that extraordinary mystery.

The world after the Shift Wars is not for the faint of heart. Life is a constant struggle. Each day harder to survive than the one before. Join Tater on his travels through the perilous Sandlands and discover the world of the New Bloods.The world after the Shift Wars is not for the faint of heart. Life is a constant struggle. Each day harder to survive than the one before.Tater, the traveling trader, has seen his fair share of this new world's atrocities. But somehow he has always managed to escape unscathed. Not this time.This time it's his life on the line. And his deliverance may very well rest in the hands of a tortured young woman who no longer believes in hope or salvation.Enjoy your trip into the perilous Sandlands, and don't miss out on the novels in this series.Awaken: New Bloods book 1Ascension: New Bloods book 2

When Felix is deposed as artistic director of the Makeshiweg Theatre Festival by his devious assistant and longtime enemy, his production of The Tempest is canceled and he is heartbroken. Reduced to a life of exile in rural southern Ontario—accompanied only by his fantasy daughter, Miranda, who died twelve years ago—Felix devises a plan for retribution. Eventually he takes a job teaching Literacy Through Theatre to the prisoners at the nearby Burgess Correctional Institution, and is making a modest success of it when an auspicious star places his enemies within his reach. With the help of their own interpretations, digital effects, and the talents of a professional actress and choreographer, the Burgess Correctional Players prepare to video their Tempest. Not surprisingly, they view Caliban as the character with whom they have the most in common. However, Felix has another twist in mind, and his enemies are about to find themselves taking part in an interactive and illusion-ridden version of The Tempest that will change their lives forever. But how will Felix deal with his invisible Miranda’s decision to take a part in the play?

In James Patterson's shockingly suspenseful *#1 New York Times *bestseller, one member of the Women's Murder Club is hiding a secret so dangerous that it could destroy them all.** One of James Patterson's best loved heroines is about to die. Detective Lindsay Boxer is jogging along a beautiful San Francisco street when a fiery explosion rips through the neighborhood. When Lindsay plunges inside to search for survivors, she finds three people dead. A lost infant and a mysterious message at the scene leaves Lindsay and the San Francisco Police Department completely baffled. Then a prominent businessman is found murdered under bizarre circumstances, with another mysterious message left behind by the killer. Lindsay asks her friends Claire Washburn of the medical examiner's office, Assistant D.A. Jill Bernhardt, and Chronicle reporter Cindy Thomas to help her figure out who is committing these murders-and why they are intent on killing someone every three days. Even more terrifying, the killer has targeted one of the four friends who call themselves the Women's Murder Club. Which one will it be?

How does it feel to be desired by every man and envied by every woman? Wonderful. This is the life Nora Sinclair has dreamed about, the life she's worked hard for, the life she will never give up. Meet Nora Sinclair. When FBI agent John O'Hara first sees her, she seems perfect. She has the looks. The career. The clothes. The wit. The sophistication. The tantalizing sex appeal. The whole extraordinary package - and men fall in line to court her. She doesn't just attract men, she enthralls them. If you dare. So why is the FBI so interested in Nora Sinclair? Mysterious things keep happening to people around her, especially the men. And there is something dangerous about Nora when Agent O'Hara looks closer - something that lures him at the same time that it fills him with fear. Is there something dark hidden among the unexplained gaps in her past? And as he spends more and more time getting to know her, is he pursuing justice? Or his own fatal obsession? With the irresistible attraction of the greatest Hitchcock thrillers, Honeymoon is a sizzling, twisting tale of a woman with a deadly appetite and the men who dare to fall for her. In his sexiest, scariest novel yet, James Patterson deftly confirms that he always "takes thrills to the next level" (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review).

Christmas 1815. Upstairs and downstairs, Holbourne Abbey is abuzz with preparations for a grand ball to celebrate the year’s most festive—and romantic—holiday. For at the top of each guest’s wish list is a last chance to find true love before the New Year… A chance meeting beneath the mistletoe, a stolen glance across the dance floor—amid the sumptuous delicacies, glittering decorations, and swell of the orchestra, every duchess and debutante, lord and lackey has a hopeful heart. There's the headstrong heiress who must win back her beloved by midnight—or be wed to another....the spinster whose fateful choice to relinquish love may hold one more surprise for her...a widow yearning to glimpse her long-lost love for even one sweet, fleeting interlude...a charming rake who finds far more than he bargained for. And many other dazzling, romantic tales in this star-studded collection that will fill your heart and spice up your holidays... Contents: Prologue by Jo Beverley My True Love Hath My Heart by Joanna Bourne A Scottish Carol by Susan King Christmas Larks by Patricia Rice In the Bleak Midwinter by Mary Jo Putney Old Flames Dance by Cara Elliott A Season for Marriage by Nicola Cornick Miss Finch and the Angel by Jo Beverley Mistletoe Kisses by Anne Gracie

It's your first day at your new cool school.By lunchtime you could have gone into the wrong toilets, gatecrashed the staff room, blown up the science block, been hypnotised by the principal, asked for a date, broken every bone in your body. . . It's up to you. You could have felt joy, fear, love, revenge, rage, embarrassment. . . It's up to you. You could have become your school's biggest hero. . . or its biggest loser. . . You make it happen.

Product DescriptionEmma’s struggle with an abusive home life came to heart pounding conclusion in the final chapters of "Reason to Breathe". Now everyone in Weslyn knows Emma’s secret, but Carol can’t hurt Emma anymore. Some are still haunted by the horror of that night, and some must face the repercussions of their choices. Fans of Rebecca Donovan’s debut novel will discover there’s still much to learn about Emma’s life.