All fans of Julia Donaldson's should read the enchanting tale of The Dinosaur's Diary.Surviving and finding a safe place to lay her eggs is difficult for Hypsilophodon with dinosaurs like Tyrannosaurus Rex around. When she falls into a mysterious pool and finds herself on a modern farm there are still problems. Finally she finds a safe place to hatch her babies, but how can she keep thirteen baby dinosaurs safe and secret? When the farmer catches one - Hector - and plans to take him to the vet, it's up to Hypsilophodon and her fiesty daughter, Henrietta, to get him back. After a daring rescue, Hypsilophodon takes all her youngsters back through the mysterious pool to her own world.A perfect read-aloud book for children age 7+Julia Donaldson is one of today's most loved children's book authors.Julia Donaldson has a fast-growing reputation as a children's writer....

Pam Jenoff, whose first novel, The Kommandant's Girl, was a Quill Award finalist, a Book Sense pick, and a finalist for the ALA Sophie Brody Award, joins the Doubleday list with a suspenseful story of love and betrayal set during the Holocaust. An ambitious novel that spans decades and continents, The Things We Cherished tells the story of Charlotte Gold and Jack Harrington, two fiercely independent attor­neys who find themselves slowly falling for one another while working to defend the brother of a Holocaust hero against allegations of World War II--era war crimes. The defendant, wealthy financier Roger Dykmans, mysteri­ously refuses to help in his own defense, revealing only that proof of his innocence lies within an intricate timepiece last seen in Nazi Germany. As the narrative moves from Philadelphia to Germany, Poland, and Italy, we are given glimpses of the lives that the anniversary clock has touched over the past century,...

You know how it went for me.You know what he did.You know the fire he left inside my soul when he crushed me into a thousand tiny pieces.Since Marcus, my life has been a blur of emptiness.Since Marcus there has been nothing.I’m alone, my Mom is dwindling and I feel nothing but emptiness. I work long, I work hard, but why? There’s no longer anything to fight for.I know I have to face him. I know I have to go back. To fix my life, I have to break my ties to him.Seeing Marcus again will destroy me, but it’s time to finish this.I don’t expect the bitter, twisted emotions I’ll feel when I see him again, and when I lose everything once more, because of him, the only thing on my mind is revenge.But how do you hurt someone you still love so deeply?How can I still care for a monster? How can he still make me feel?Our story is the most complicated of them all, it’s far from beautiful, it’s far from perfect, it’s just a twisted mess of emotion that neither of us knows how to fix.But we will fix it. You’ll see. 

In this collection of six gritty tales from the underground, Iceberg Slim creates a tribute to the streets and those forced to try to survive them. Iceberg Slim's story is now depicted in a major motion picture distributed worldwide. Iceberg Slim: Portrait of a Pimp shows Slim's transformation from pimp to the author of 7 classic books.From slick con men, classic tales of revenge, to a heist gone awry, Robert Beck, the man many know as Iceberg Slim, brings us on a ride through the terrifying urban streets. With the same unforgettable and distinctive prose, Airtight Willie & Me is further evidence that Iceberg Slim is the only author capable of capturing the language of the streets. Compelling always, funny sometimes, and typically bleak at their ends, Slim gives us six slices of city life that will leave you thirsting for more.

A self-deprecating witch with the unique ability to reanimate the dead. A dangerously handsome warlock torn between being her boss and her would-be lover. A six hundred year old English vampire with his own agenda; one that includes an appetite for witches. The Underworld in a state of chaos. Let the games begin.Life isn't bad for psychic Jolie Wilkins. True, she doesn't have a love life to speak of, but she has a cute house in the suburbs of Los Angeles, a cat and a quirky best friend. Enter Rand Balfour, a sinfully attractive warlock who insists she's a witch and who just might turn her life upside down. Rand hires her to help him solve a mystery regarding the death of his client who also happens to be a ghost. Jolie not only uncovers the cause of the ghost's demise but, in the process, she brings him back to life! Word of Jolie's incredible ability to bring back the dead spreads like wildfire, putting her at the top of the Underworld's most wanted list. Consequently, she finds herself at the center of a custody battle between a villainous witch, a dangerous but oh-so-sexy vampire, and her warlock boss, Rand.

Si Klegg, Book 5 (of 6) - The Deacon's Adventures At Chattanooga In Caring For The Boys is presented here in a high quality paperback edition. This popular classic work by John McElroy is in the English language, and may not include graphics or images from the original edition. If you enjoy the works of John McElroy then we highly recommend this publication for your book collection.

Victoria took the first train out of town not caring about the destination. She had to get away from there. Joseph, feeling led by God to follow the mysterious woman, decides to take the same train and sit next to her. He had never been so bold, but he had a wife to find before he could return home. Will Victoria become the wife Joseph is searching for or will her past get in the way.Four short stories from bestselling author Stephen Leather, plus opening chapters of six of his bestselling thrillers.The short stories are: Breaking In (where a burglar gets more than he bargained for when he breaks into a London house), Strangers On A Train (where a mugging on a train doesn't go to plan), Inspector Zhang and the Hotel Guest (where the Singaporean detective solves a mystery) and Cat's Eyes (the backstory of a Bangkok go-go dancer).There are also tasters of six of his bestselling novels, including The Chinaman, The Vets and The Birthday Girl.Stephen Leather is one of the UK's most successful thriller writers. He was a journalist for more than ten years on newspapers such as The Times, the Daily Mail and the South China Morning Post in Hong Kong. Before that, he was employed as a biochemist for ICI, shovelled limestone in a quarry, worked as a baker, a petrol pump attendant, a barman, and worked for the Inland Revenue. He began writing full time in 1992. His bestsellers have been translated into more than ten languages. He has also written for television shows such as London's Burning, The Knock and the BBC's Murder in Mind series. Two of his books, The Stretch and The Bombmaker, were made into movies.

Europe is in the grip of the Dark Ages, but there is a light in the dark: Baghdad. The great city has become a center of learning, populated by scholars, merchants, and explorers from all across the known world. But danger lurks in the desert . . . and Dak, Sera, and Riq must act fast to save the world's greatest library from utter destruction.

Merryl, 8 ans, n'est pas contente. Bloquée à la maison, Halloween risque d'être très ennuyeux mais quand un Potironet terrorisé croise son chemin la soirée de Merryl est sur le point de changer. Chats Pardeurs et Rats Iboiseurs au menu.A Futuristic Sci-Fi (Science fiction) account depicting the inevitable uprising against the 'Man', and how it all plays out leading to the Final Showdown between 'Him' and Us.Xavier - a Brilliant scientist - harnesses technology to offer man a reprieve from oppressive governments leading to the creation of 'TM', a movement dedicated to breaking the governments' hold on the masses.We follow Ryan who is recruited into this rebel outfit, and watch his growth path from a former government slave to eventually becoming a TM leader.With other angles to the picture interwoven into the tale, this Tech-fest explains our current struggles, the origin & destiny of man, and the purpose of life. All the while giving valuable life lessons along the way.