Eddie Hertz is a 12-year-old genius who patrols the streets of Nirvana, hoping to foil the schemes of the evil Mephisto. Being small for his age, Eddie relies on a Batman-style gadgets belt and acrobatic skills as well as street smarts and ingenuity. Eddie has a dream, to become like Damocles, Nirvana's great superhero. To accomplish that goal, Eddie invented a device that theoretically will endow him with superpowers, but using it on himself could be dangerous, maybe even fatal, so he doesn't have the nerve to try it. When Mephisto unleashes an earthquake machine to terrorize the city, Eddie gains a surprising ally - his quirky eight-year-old sister, Samantha, who comes up with an unexpected way to help in the frantic battle to prevent the impending destruction. Working as a team, the siblings fight Mephisto in a race against time to save Nirvana and the world from devastating earthquakes, all the while receiving advice from a computerized version of Damocles, who has been rendered incapable of helping in physical form.

The perennial New York Times bestselling author returns with an emotionally resonant novel that illuminates the power of friendship in women's lives, and is filled with her trademark wit, poignant and timely themes, sassy, flesh-and-blood characters, and the steamy Southern atmosphere and beauty of her beloved Carolina Lowcountry.Few writers capture the complexities, pain, and joy of relationships—between friends, family members, husbands and wives, or lovers—as beloved New York Times bestselling author Dorothea Benton Frank. In this charming, evocative, soul-touching novel, she once again takes us deep into the heart of the magical Lowcountry where three amazing middle-aged women are bonded by another amazing woman's death.Through their shared loss they forge a deep friendship, asking critical questions. Who was their friend and what did her life mean? Are they living the lives they imagined for themselves? Will they ever be able to afford to retire?...

New, fresh, and different is tricky in the storytelling business, as rare as diamonds, but, as a born storyteller, Harlan made story brave, daring, surprising again, brought an edge of the gritty and the strange, the erudite and the street-smart, found ways to make words truly come alive again in an over-worded world. From the watershed of the ’50s and ’60s when the world found its dynamic new identity, to a self-imitating, sadly all too derivative present, he has kept storytelling cool and hip, exhilarating, unexpected yet always vital, able to get under your skin and change your life. And now we have it. The Top of the Volcano is the collection we hoped would come along eventually, twenty-three of Harlan’s very best stories, every one being award-winning, brought together in a single volume at last. There’s the unforgettable power of "Repent, Harlequin!" Said the Ticktockman, The Whimper of Whipped Dogs and Mefisto in Onyx, the heart-rending pathos of Jeffty Is Five and Paladin of the Lost Hour, the chilling terror of I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream, the ingenuity and startling intimacy of Adrift Just Off the Islets of Langerhans… These stories are full of the light and life of someone with things worth saying and the skills to do it, presented in the book we had to have -- not just a Best-of (though given what’s on offer it may just fall out that way) but in one easy-to-grab volume perfect for newbies, long-time fans and seasoned professionals alike to remind them just how it can be done.

In "Furies of Calderon," bestselling author Butcher introduced readers to a world where the forces of nature take physical form. But now, it's human nature that threatens to throw the realm into chaos. In Furies of Calderon, #1 New York Times bestselling author Jim Butcher introduced readers to a world where the forces of nature take physical form. But now, it is human nature that threatens to throw the realm into chaos…For centuries, the people of Alera have harnessed the furies—elementals of earth, air, fire, water, wood, and metal—to protect their land from aggressors. But no fury can save them from the dangers they face within. A mysterious attack from across the sea has weakened the First Lord. Should he fall, a bloody civil war is inevitable. The responsibility of fending off assassination attempts and treachery within the First Lord’s circle of spies falls on Tavi, the one man with no fury to call...

In a dazzling career spanning a dozen acclaimed novels, Kristin Hannah has distinguished herself as an amazingly sensitive writer who can tap into the deepest, most precious mysteries of the heart. If You Believe is one of her finest books--a timeless tale of two lonely people who witness the miracle of second chances. Mariah Throckmorton was hiding from a past filled with scandal. Mad Dog Stone was a drifter looking for a few days' work. He walked into her life, threatening Mariah's peace of mind and stirring emotions she tried to hide. Their love was born against all odds, difficult to count on, impossible to hold. Together they would learn the bittersweet truth--that love exists only if you believe. . . .

15-year-old Jessica Day moves with her family to Bixby, Oklahoma after her mother gets a job offer at a high-tech aerospace company. Soon after the move, Jessica awakens to find time frozen, rain stopped in mid air. Although she thinks it is a dream, she is suspicious when she wakes to find her clothes wet. The next night, it happens again; leaving her room, she finds that her family is frozen, and the only other living thing is a cat, which leads her out of her house before transforming into a snake, revealing that it is really a slither and, with the help of more snakes that are also called slithers, and a darkling in the form large cat, attack her. Jessica is rescued by the "Midnighters": Dess, Rex and Melissa, who chase away the animals using thirteen letter words and steel.

Extrait: ...ma maitresse Sans pouvoir la r'trouver, Pour un bouquet de roses Que je lui refusai Il y a longtemps que je t'aime, Jamais je ne t'oublierai. Maria looked through the window at the white fields circled by mysterious forest; the passion of religious feeling, the tide of young love rising within her, the sound of the familiar voices, fused in her heart to a single emotion. Truly the world was filled with love that evening, with love human and divine, simple in nature and mighty in strength, one and the other most natural and right; so intermingled that the beseeching of heavenly favour upon dear ones was scarcely more than the expression of an earthly affection, while the artless love songs were chanted with solemnity of voice and exaltation of spirit fit for addresses to another world. . Je voudrais que la rose Fut encore au rosier, Et que le rosier meme A la mer fut jete. Il y a longtemps, que je t'aime, Jamais je ne t'oublierai . . "Hail Mary, full of grace ." The song ended, Maria forthwith resumed her prayers with zeal refreshed, and once again the tale of the Aves mounted. Little Alma Rose, asleep on her father's knee, was undressed and put to bed; Telesphore followed; Tit'Be arose in turn, stretched himself, and fined the stove with green birch logs; the father made a last trip to the stable and came back running, saying that the cold was increasing. Soon all had retired, save Maria. "You won't forget to put out the lamp?" "No, father." Forthwith she quenched the light, preferring it so, and seated herself again by the window to repeat the last Aves. When she had finished, a scruple assailed her, and a fear lest she had erred in the reckoning, because it had not always been possible to count the beads of her rosary. Out of prudence she recited yet another fifty and then was silent-jaded, weary, but full of happy confidence, as though the moment had brought her a promise inviolable. The world outside was lit; wrapped in that frore splendour... --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Never trust anyone that brings an energy rifle to a diplomatic meeting.In 2148, first contact for the human race came in a somewhat expected way. Most had hoped the aliens would simply descend onto the planet to some public arena and walk out of their craft in numbers. This is what eventually happened, but not in any way we had previously envisioned it. Because when it finally happened, we had no choice but to shoot the bastards.

The Matrix/ Ender's Game meets The Hunger Games ...What if, instead of traditional schools, children learned by participating in a virtual reality simulation, one that allowed them to experience, "life" from birth to death - multiple times?What if one player, on his final play, could change the world forever...?No one ever said that Felmont males are handsome. They are famous for their long noses and their passionate natures. The only thing they all agree on is the need for one of them to marry Lizzie to keep her fortune in the family. Lord Felmont had wanted to marry for love but Lizzie has ruined his chance for happiness, and now she fears he is going to take his revenge. Lizzie shudders at the thought!

A fun family vacation turns into an apocalyptic nightmare when a couple and their young son find themselves trapped in the Irish countryside after an international crisis. With all contact outside the country gone, this suburban American family must reach deep within their reserve of brains and courage to survive.A fun family vacation turns into an apocalyptic nightmare when a couple and their young son find themselves trapped in the Irish countryside during an international crisis. With all contact outside the country gone, all electricity and all except horse-powered vehicles useless and desperate bands of outlaws roaming the Emerald Isle, the time has come for one soft American family to reach deep within for the reserve of brains and courage to survive.

After surviving a brutal attack, psychic Mica Thomas vows to live life on her terms, but when an old enemy returns, she’s swept under the protection of an immortal special ops team with a mission too fantastic to believe. For Primani Sean O’Cahan, this should be a routine protection detail, but nothing about this crazy, sexy woman is routine. He's forbidden to mess with destiny, but he's no angel.Sometimes destiny is wrong...After surviving a year of heartbreaking tragedy, college student Mica Thomas is finally ready to have some fun. Determined to live life on her terms, she sets her sights on the gorgeous mystery man who keeps showing up when she’s in trouble. Intense, cranky, and oh, so sexy, he’s the exact kind of challenge she loves. Romance, adventure, and good friends--She’s living the dream, but this dream is shattered when fate intervenes. When her life is threatened again, this budding psychic is suddenly swept under the protection of an immortal special ops team with a mission too fantastic to believe. Powerful and ruthless, Sean O’Cahan is a legendary Primani. His job is to disrupt demon activity and protect special humans. When his special ops team is assigned to Mica Thomas, he knows he’s there to guard more than her body. There are plans for her. Plans that’ll change everything she believes if she survives long enough to learn the truth. For the Primani, this is a routine protection detail, but nothing about this woman is routine. Fiercely independent, brave, and sexy as hell, she’s making him crazy. He’s supposed to watch from the shadows, but the more he watches, the more he wants her in ways that break all of the rules. As their attraction grows, sparks fly and emotions run hot. Sean’s not allowed to mess with destiny, but one moment of weakness awakens a power in Mica that sends her careening down a path towards immortality that no one saw coming.Accompanied by her demon-hunting Dalmatian, Mica’s pulled into the Primani world of angels and demons until there’s no way out, and she doesn’t want to leave. Urban Fantasy Romance filled with humor, sexual situations, and intense action sequences. Series Description: Primani are soldiers with supernatural abilities granted by an archangel. They police demon activity that threatens humankind. Before becoming Primani, all were superior warriors (Celts, Huns, Vikings, etc.) with unique psychic abilities. The series follows them as they cross lines, fall in love, and butcher demons to save the world. Living by a loose code of morals, they’re more mercenaries than angels, prone to violence, vengeance, and in the end, sometimes, heartbreakingly pure love. The first three books follow Mica’s transformation from human to immortal after she becomes entangled in the Primani world. Each subsequent book focuses on the unique story of each Primani as they battle both Hell and their own inner demons. Often dark, funny, full of twists, and steamy passion, the Primani series crosses the lines of paranormal romance, metaphysical fantasy, and occult suspense.

Does an alien super-weapon from 3,200 BC signal the end of mankind, or open the door to his ultimate destiny? Unaware that they are being stalked by a psychopathic killer, an elite team of time agents transport into the past and find the unbelievable answer.

Jonas is a pre-teen boy living happily in an orphanage when his long-lost Uncle comes for him. He is transferred to a world of wealth and riches and finally gets to learn all about his mother. But, all is not as it seems. Soon he is running for his life and must find a way to stop those that wish him dead.The Billionaire of aspen estates is the first book in a new series by M.D. James. Think of a mixture between Downton Abbey and a V.C. Andrews book and you'll have this first book of the Concord Series.Jonas is a pre-teen boy living happily in an orphanage when his long-lost Uncle comes for him. He is transferred to a world of wealth and riches and finally gets to learn all about his mother. But, all is not as it seems. Soon he is running for his life and must find a way to stop those that wish him dead.

Start two different series based on the beloved fairy tale but never as it has been told before.Beauty of the Beast series:1. Alba: Prequel focuses on Alba who later becomes known as Pluck as she starts her journey at age six.2. The Mystic Rose #1 Part A: The story of Beauty and the Beast with a twist. What if the woman was the one turned into the creature?Start two different series based on the beloved fairy tale but never as it has been told before.Beauty of the Beast series:1. Alba #0 Beauty of the BeastA very short teaser for the Beauty of the Beast series. This prequel focuses on Alba who later becomes known as Pluck as she starts her journey at age six.2. Beauty of the Beast #1 The Mystic Rose- Part A: The Flower, The Sword, And The KissThe story of Beauty and the Beast with a twist. What if the woman was the one turned into the creature?On the planet Terra when recorded history began, Man coexisted with the Necroms. Necroms were intelligent catlike humanoids. The dawn of this period was known as the First Age of Magic. In the Second Age of Magic, a war broke out between Man and the Necroms and by the middle of the Second Age, Man was nearly wiped from creation. Those who survived fled Wellspring and journeyed across the sea into the unknown, finding new homes and creating fortified domains. In the Third and final Age of Magic, Man established five island kingdoms: Commery, Fletching, Morgog, Swelldom, and Hort.In the First Age of Metal, Man turned from the lost art of magic to the might of weapons as they discovered iron then steel. Large armies were created, and Man fought amongst themselves, forgetting the Necroms into myth. For generations the wars continued until an arranged marriage between the two strongest kingdoms of Commery and Morgog ceased the bloodshed, and so Man established the first Emperor and Empress and the tradition of Amalgamation. When both the Emperor and Empress of the Five Kingdoms died, the two strongest kingdoms' heirs married and crowned a new dynasty, and so began the Age of Amalgamation.During this age, a witch placed a curse on a girl named Pluck. The curse had been meant for a boy, Prince Edward of Fletching, for stealing the Mystic Rose. Pluck transformed into a Necrom with the Kiss, Edward's first kiss as her only redemption. The Kiss wouldn't be an easy task since showing her face meant her death.AaBack A Dark Fantasy Fairy Tale series:3. AaBack's Grimm #1 Tale Of Two Worlds: The Wizard, The Battle Mage, And The WerewolfBased on the Grimm short story series. The fairy tales you know with a wicked twist.A woman, Jane, who seems out of place in her own world is transported to a world of fairy tales. All is not happy endings, for the world of AaBack's Grimm holds a dark and deadly secret for Jane.In our world, Jane has lived life as if a curse has been on her her entire life. As an artist, she has created artwork of many fairy tale characters, but her favorite is the Beast from Beauty and the Beast. When she enters the World of Grimm, Jane comes across the Beast, and she's instantly struck with a need to help him. What Jane doesn't understand is that his curse is nothing like the ones in the fairy tales.4. AaBack's Grimm #2 Friends Reunited: The Janus Beast, The Rose Beauty, And The Cursed DucklingJane finds that the World of Grimm is more frightening and dangerous than she first believed. She meets the Beast from Beauty and the Beast and discovers the curse that is on him is nothing like anything she could imagine.

Liam desperately needs superpowers. He must protect Patrick, his pet parrot from the claws of the neighbour’s fat orange cat. But will he find his superpowers in time? Will he be able to save Patrick? (Illustrated.)Sentient life exists because the right condition have given rise to life. The time has come for to a new form of sentient life to rise into ascendance and a young man accidentally unleashed the mechanism to allow this to happen. Josh's attempt to test the his father's lifetimes work coupled with unknown variables formed cybernetic life in the same way algae would grow in a Petra dish. This new life form evolved and created its own new and unique problems. Unknown to Josh sentience was already at work in the form of Simpathes and subsequently he becomes the focus for murder, mayhem and champions Great Britain against becoming a Simpathe Nation.

The Bug Lady is coming to get ya!In 1985, every street in Los Angeles had a witch house. The house that no one visits. The house where unspeakable horrors are committed.12 year old Latoya and her 7 year old brother Ronald are forced to fight the creature that hides under the bed that they were told never existed. But it does. And its very...very evil.In 1985, every street in Los Angeles had a witch house. The house that no one visits. The house where unspeakable horrors are committed. The house where one elderly old woman named Miss May, known as 'The Bug Lady', uses her power to murder in the name of her God. 12 year old Latoya and her 7 year old brother Ronald are forced to fight the creature that hides under the bed that they were told never existed. But it does. And its very...very evil.

For their first Valentine's Day outside of an ICU, Jack decides to go big. However, his over the top Valentine extravaganza is about to completely miss the mark. Nina loves her much simpler life with Jack and values their time more than any gift he could ever buy. Her Valentine wish is for a night alone at the cabin, only she doesn’t have the heart to tell Jack.For their first Valentine's Day outside of an ICU, Jack decides to go big. However, his over the top Valentine extravaganza is about to completely miss the mark. Nina loves her much simpler life with Jack and values their time more than any gift he could ever buy. Her Valentine wish is for a night alone at the cabin, only she doesn’t have the heart to tell Jack.Get ready to celebrate another holiday with the Spears family and get a peek into Jack and Nina’s-almost-happily ever after :)

From the day Luna entered the Nelson's Christian home, they knew their foster-child had “special gifts”. Whenever she passed through the orchard gate, the world of flowers and grass for her became a realm of meadow-fairies and elves. Was this from the Divine or something more "nefarious"? Could this be a modern day Narnia? The Nelsons believe, but folks with only "religious eyes" are more skeptic."Blessed are the eyes that see the things you see."Luke 10:23Manny and Harald Nelson, they knew their foster-child was special. As devote Christians, the elderly couple gave her a home filled with love at their cherry orchard farm in beautiful Door County, Wisconsin. Luna had a special gift, a way of seeing Nature with vision going beyond what ordinary people see. Like in the fantasy-land of Narnia, whenever Luna passed through the old iron gate at the orchard's end, she left the world of flowers, trees, and tall grass and entered the realm of meadow-fairies and elves. With her simple Christian faith, Manny believed God to have sent Luna as a gift and that her motherly calling was to nurture the child. One day Luna would use her heavenly insight to bring blessing to all God's children. Elsewhere, Luna's perceptions wrought a variety reactions in the tiny village of Ellison Bay. The members at the local Bible church, where the Nelsons worshiped, were of another mindset. For them, these visions weren't from God but something Evil. Suspicions grew that Sister Manny had been deceived into fostering an unholy child. Other townspeople rumored Luna to be a psychic medium, and a few New Agers even saw her as a "Star-Child", endowed with supernatural powers and possibly an Alien.Follow Luna as she passes in and out of the magic portal, making friends with Weenah and the flower-fairies beyond the meadow and trees into the land of Entréea. Follow as Manny and Harald seek to protect her and lovingly guide her along the spiritual path. Will the folks at church or the New Agers succeed in imposing their vision of reality on this happy home? What will Luna's destiny be?Read “Seeing is Believing” a novelette of about 8,000 words.

Sandy breaks a neighbor's window with a water balloon. He lies to his mother and tells her that he heard the neighborhood bully outside his window. The bully threatens to lie Sandy down like a dog. Friendly intervention saves Sandy, but not from his mother's chagrin and disappointment.Bagel Soup comics are an eclectic mix of social commentary, sight gags, horrible puns, and the occasional peek at genuine cleverness. With chapters ranging from Depressants, Religion, Relationshipping, Sex, and, aptly, Animals, Food, Fists, Balls, and Butts, this collection has something for everyone to laugh and be mildly offended over. It's cute, cutting, groaning, clever, and consistently inconsistently. After surviving a long battle with sense of humor cancer, Koesters' Bagel Soup sprung out of the ashes of bad cooking to become something whereby he figured he could do the least damage to society. (I mean, who doesn't enjoy a laughing? ) Though he'll be the first to say he can't draw, you may agree, Bagel Soup is good for wasting your time and provides healthy eye laughter. Enjoy.

The Happy Prince By Oscar Wilde Oscar Wilde Classics Complete and Brand New Edition The Happy Prince and Other Tales (sometimes called The Happy Prince and Other Stories) is a collection of stories for children by Oscar Wilde first published in May 1888. It contains five stories, "The Happy Prince", "The Nightingale and the Rose", "The Selfish Giant", "The Devoted Friend", and "The Remarkable Rocket". It is most famous for its title story, "The Happy Prince". **