Spellbinding novel about a young widow torn between two brothers she meets one New England summer, "Body Surfing" is from the bestselling author of "A Wedding in December" and "The Pilot's Wife," an Oprah Book Club selection.

In the basement of a Boston bookstore, Firmin is born in a shredded copy Finnegans Wake, nurtured on a diet of Zane Grey, Lady Chatterley’s Lover, and Jane Eyre (which tastes a lot like lettuce). While his twelve siblings gnaw these books obliviously, for Firmin the words, thoughts, deeds,...  more

In the basement of a Boston bookstore, Firmin is born in a shredded copy Finnegans Wake, nurtured on a diet of Zane Grey, Lady Chatterley’s Lover, and Jane Eyre (which tastes a lot like lettuce). While his twelve siblings gnaw these books obliviously, for Firmin the words, thoughts, deeds, and hopes -- all the literature he consumes -- soon consume him. Emboldened by reading, intoxicated by curiosity, foraging for food, Firmin ventures out of his bookstore sanctuary, carrying with him all the yearnings and failings of humanity itself. It’s a lot to ask of a rat -- especially when his home is on the verge of annihilation. A novel that is by turns hilarious, tragic, and hopeful, Firmin is a masterpiece of literary imagination. For here, a tender soul, a vagabond and philosopher, struggles with mortality and meaning -- in a tale for anyone who has ever feasted on a book…and then had to turn the final page.

Dinnie, an overweight enemy of humanity, was the worst violinist in New York, but was practicing gamely when two cute little fairies stumbled through his fourth-floor window and vomited on the carpet. . . .When a pair of fugitive Scottish thistle fairies end up transplanted to Manhattan by...  more

Dinnie, an overweight enemy of humanity, was the worst violinist in New York, but was practicing gamely when two cute little fairies stumbled through his fourth-floor window and vomited on the carpet. . . .When a pair of fugitive Scottish thistle fairies end up transplanted to Manhattan by mistake, both the Big Apple and the Little People have a lot of adjusting to do. Heather and Morag just want to start the first radical fairy punk rock band, but first they?ll have make a match between two highly unlikely sweethearts, start a street brawl between rival gangs of Italian, Chinese, and African fairies, help the ghost of a dead rocker track down his lost guitar, reclaim a rare triple-bloomed Welsh poppy from a bag lady with delusions of grandeur, disrupt a local community performance of A Midsummer Night?s Dream, and somehow manage to stay sober enough to save all of New York from an invasion of evil Cornish fairies.If they can stop feuding with each other, that is.A racy and irreverent novel by Martin Millar, winner of the World Fantasy Award.

When Cash Mayson was forced to choose between the love of his life and his unborn child, he knew exactly what he had to do. No matter how broken it left him. When Lilly Donovan was forced to accept that the guy she loved wasn?t who she thought he was and became a single mother, she knew exactly...  more

When Cash Mayson was forced to choose between the love of his life and his unborn child, he knew exactly what he had to do. No matter how broken it left him. When Lilly Donovan was forced to accept that the guy she loved wasn?t who she thought he was and became a single mother, she knew exactly what she had to do. Proving just how strong she was. What happens when years later you find out that everything you thought you knew was a lie? Can two people who once loved each other overcome the obstacles that are thrown at them and fall in love all over again? Cash Mayson had forgotten how it felt to be loved Until Lilly came back into his life. And now that he remembers, he will do everything within his power to keep not only the woman that he loves, but also his children. The power of love is a beautiful thing.

46 hilarious cartoons on why beer is better than women by the Cucumber Group (Brooks, Hanbery, Matz, Westover), published by the Ivory Tower Publishing Group, known for their fabulously funny cartoons books.

Bill Bryson meets Bruce Lee in this raucously funny story of one scrawny American's quest to become a kung fu master at China's legendary Shaolin Temple. Growing up a ninety-pound weakling tormented by bullies in the schoolyards of Kansas, young Matthew Polly dreamed of one day...  more

Bill Bryson meets Bruce Lee in this raucously funny story of one scrawny American's quest to become a kung fu master at China's legendary Shaolin Temple. Growing up a ninety-pound weakling tormented by bullies in the schoolyards of Kansas, young Matthew Polly dreamed of one day journeying to the Shaolin Temple in China to become the toughest fighter in the world, like Caine in his favorite 1970s TV series, Kung Fu. While in college, Matthew decided the time had come to pursue this quixotic dream before it was too late. Much to the dismay of his parents, he dropped out of Princeton to spend two years training with the legendary sect of monks who invented kung fu and Zen Buddhism. Expecting to find an isolated citadel populated by supernatural ascetics that he'd seen in countless badly dubbed chop-socky flicks, Matthew instead discovered a tacky tourist trap run by Communist party hacks. But the dedicated monks still trained in the rigorous age-old fighting forms‚ -- some even practicing the “iron kung fu” discipline, in which intensive training can make various body parts virtually indestructible (even the crotch). As Matthew grew in his knowledge of China and kung fu skill, he would come to represent the Temple in challenge matches and international competitions, and ultimately the monks would accept their new American initiate as close to one of their own as any Westerner had ever become. Laced with humor and illuminated by cultural insight, American Shaolin is an unforgettable coming-of-age tale of one young man's journey into the ancient art of kung fu -- and a funny and poignant portrait of a rapidly changing China.

Journey into the world of the Hunters-men and women of myth, of legend. The Huntress is a story of strength, bravery, and the incredible risks a woman will take for love. Escape into the legend of the Huntress and discover how it all began. Malachi-A legend among his own kind. Even among the...  more

Journey into the world of the Hunters-men and women of myth, of legend. The Huntress is a story of strength, bravery, and the incredible risks a woman will take for love. Escape into the legend of the Huntress and discover how it all began. Malachi-A legend among his own kind. Even among the Hunters, Malachi is unique.and has been from the very beginning. Once a slave, Malachi has never lived free-until a mysterious woman turns him into something he doesn't understand. He fights, seeing it as just a different kind of bondage. Then he realizes this is his destiny. Embracing it could lead to freedom.or it could lead him into an endless hell. Hunter's Pride-Kennedy has returned home to Pride Mountain. Unable to forget the mysterious creatures that saved her life after a brutal attack years before, she's determined to solve the mystery.but she wasn't counting on this mystery. Duncan Pride remembers the night Kennedy was attacked but can't tell her the truth of Pride Mountain. He didn't plan on her courage, her strength, but he can't let her get in the way-his Pride is counting on him.

 When Lacey Roberts visits her beloved godmother, the last thing she needs is more complications. She's on the run helping a woman and child disappear. But her godmother's grandsons are definitely complications. All four have decided she's their mate. To top it all off, she...  more

 When Lacey Roberts visits her beloved godmother, the last thing she needs is more complications. She's on the run helping a woman and child disappear. But her godmother's grandsons are definitely complications. All four have decided she's their mate. To top it all off, she discovers that they're werewolves, Alphas of the pack. And they have no intention of letting her go. Lars, Damien, Wes and Seth Tougarret are half brothers, Alphas, kept apart as children. Their father's death before they were born divided the pack. Because of their grandmother, they've learned to get along. Barely. Stunned to learn they share a mate, they must form a bond. Especially when they learn someone wants her dead.

Commitment-phobic Sam Carson has only dated model-gorgeous women. But one stolen kiss from a plain-Jane schoolteacher and he's hell-bent on stripping away her floral dresses and teaching her the art of being bad. If only her good-girl ways didn't make him want to be a better man...Ally...  more

Commitment-phobic Sam Carson has only dated model-gorgeous women. But one stolen kiss from a plain-Jane schoolteacher and he's hell-bent on stripping away her floral dresses and teaching her the art of being bad. If only her good-girl ways didn't make him want to be a better man...Ally Giordano is at the end of her rope. Her beloved grandmother actually believes that she's living in her favorite romance novel in Regency England and Ally doesn't have the heart to set her straight. But now Granny Donny's last wish is for a retreat to the country and Ally can't refuse her...until she demands that Sam accompany them. And though his smiles turn her knees into jelly, Ally knows better than to trust a playboy...and she definitely knows better than to try to change one. Or does she?

With more than 200,000 copies in print, Storey's One-skein Wonders series is an unqualified success. Now, for the first time in the series, fabric takes center stage! And the timing couldn't be better. Sewing machine sales have doubled over the past 10 years, and crafters are discovering the joy...  more

With more than 200,000 copies in print, Storey's One-skein Wonders series is an unqualified success. Now, for the first time in the series, fabric takes center stage! And the timing couldn't be better. Sewing machine sales have doubled over the past 10 years, and crafters are discovering the joy of another kind of stitching.One-Yard Wonders will delight anyone who has ever fallen for fabric -- from the novice sewing enthusiasts to the lifelong seamstress. The book presents a delightful array of simple, stylish projects that can be made with just a simgle yard of fabric -- from apparel to accessories, from plush toys to pet beds, from baby items to bags, and from home decor to "Happy Birthday" banners. Projects have a hip, contemporary flair, and most can be completed in a few hours. For each project, the book provides a full-color photograph, easy step-by-step instructions, and simple illustrations. Templates and pattern pieces are also included wherever needed, making this collection of 101 projects the best sewing deal ever.Great fabric demands to be purchsed, even if it's just a yard or two at a time. But such tantalizing textiles should never hide in a closet; One-Yard Wonders promises gift-worthy solutions for that stash of irresistible fabric-store buys. At last, it's time to stop storing and start sewing!

In a world where every material desire can be filled by ready-made, machine-perfect goods, why do some people still insist on doing things by hand? The Crafter's Companion is for everybody who loves the world of handcrafts and anybody who's ever wondered what exactly there is to love...  more

In a world where every material desire can be filled by ready-made, machine-perfect goods, why do some people still insist on doing things by hand? The Crafter's Companion is for everybody who loves the world of handcrafts and anybody who's ever wondered what exactly there is to love about it. An online community of skilled artists has come together to answer these questions: Why do you create? What inspires you? How do you work? Additionally, each artist has contributed a pattern of her own design, making The Crafter's Companion the ideal resource for practical projects and encouraging words.

Youve seen the signs: earthquakes, volcanoes, hurricanes, tsunamis, holes in the ozone layer, an increase in UFO sightings. Youve asked yourself, What is going on? But thats not the question you should be asking. The real question is, Why are these massive Earth changes occurring now? The...  more

Youve seen the signs: earthquakes, volcanoes, hurricanes, tsunamis, holes in the ozone layer, an increase in UFO sightings. Youve asked yourself, What is going on? But thats not the question you should be asking. The real question is, Why are these massive Earth changes occurring now? The answer, according to the channeling, clairvoyance and dreamwork of Hwee-Yong Jang is revealed in The Gaia Project, and the answer is a wild rollercoaster of a ride that begins millions of years ago. At that time it was decided that the universe needed to move to a higher dimension, a higher spiritual level. A galaxy was chosen to begin this process and the energy that would eventually become the physical Earth was selected to be the center of this massive change. The reason for the many Earth changes were now experiencing is that this massive project is now coming to its climax. It will finish in the year 2012, and you must ask yourself if you are ready for what is to come. The common goal of all beings on the Earth is to extend their learning and expand their consciousness through various experiences. The Gaia Project provides that knowledge by revealing the past, present and future of this vast, timeand- space-shaking scenario. To prepare for what will happen you have to discover what has been and what will be: Read about the Earth before it existed on thephysical plane Discover the mysteries of ancient Lemuria andwhy it sank 200,000 years ago Learn about the rise of Atlantis and how it disappeared5,000 years ago Uncover how karma, reincarnation and our 10-dimensional universe are interrelated Find out the truth about the recent increase inearthquakes, volcanoes and other natural disasters Learn the future of the Earth, our galaxy and theuniverse Uncover the secrets of the vast program of universalchange known as the Gaia Project The Earth is the Key Just as the goal for each of us is to expand our consciousnesses, from its very inception, our Earth has had a special purpose to raise the consciousness of the entire galaxy. It has allowed all of us to experience everything so that we can learn from our experiences and evolve. By the end of 2012 the Earth will be completely changed and start its new history. All the beings who have lived here will be spread out to numerous stars and planets throughout the universe. Only this book can prepare you. Why the Increase in Earthquakes? The Earth functions as a type of training field for self-learning through experiences. Beings from all over the universe are here as types of trainees. As part of their training they discharge all sorts of impure energy generated from what they have experienced. The Earth has silently accepted and purified this energy, but even our massive planet has its limitations. When the volume of contamination exceeds those limitations, the Earth must purify its own energy by trembling, shaking and twisting its body. 2012 Marks the End of the Changes According to the author, there is no possibility whatsoever that the Great Change coming to the Earth can be delayed or stopped. You must be prepared for what is to come. This is the only guidebook of the Earths Great Change which is in progress now ... [It contains] all of the core truth that all of the people living on the Earth surely need to read and understand ... The content of this book is completely true. You dare not miss The Gaia Project.

Good things come in threes! * Three super-easy quilts, each in three sizes, with three fabric styles to choose from * One supply list makes all three quilts Three is a magic number...especially in this easy-to-use book that features three fast, fun quilts! Three easy designs to choose from,...  more

Good things come in threes! * Three super-easy quilts, each in three sizes, with three fabric styles to choose from * One supply list makes all three quilts Three is a magic number...especially in this easy-to-use book that features three fast, fun quilts! Three easy designs to choose from, three sizes (wall hanging, twin, or queen), three vibrant color schemes, three quick ways to secure the quilt layers together, and three simple techniques for binding and finishing. One, two, three! Perfect for beginners, with clear instructions and photos that make even first projects easy as A, B, C. Perfect for more experienced quilters, too, with patterns that go together as simple as do, re, mi!

Someone is tracking her every move.A killer who knows that true nightmares never end…And that the perfect murder is always worth waiting for…Brooke Yeager’s childhood ended the night she crept downstairs to find her beautiful, gentle mother, Anne, lying in a pool of blood....  more

Someone is tracking her every move.A killer who knows that true nightmares never end…And that the perfect murder is always worth waiting for…Brooke Yeager’s childhood ended the night she crept downstairs to find her beautiful, gentle mother, Anne, lying in a pool of blood. Standing above Anne’s shattered body, a gun aimed right at the terrified little girl, was Brooke’s stepfather, Zachary Tavell. Luck saved Brooke that night, and in the years since, she’s managed to build a good life in Charleston, West Virginia, secure in the knowledge that Zach is behind bars. Until the night another woman is murdered—a woman who looks just like Brooke. Zach Tavell has escaped from prison, and this time, Brooke will need much more than luck to survive.As the police search for Tavell, Brooke is shaken by a string of gruesome deaths and disturbing messages linked to her mother’s murder. Everyone she has ever cared about is in danger. And soon it’s clear that the nightmare that began fifteen years ago won’t be over until Brooke comes face to face with a monstrous evil that’s closer, and more cunning, than she ever imagined...“Thompson creates smart, interesting characters the reader cares about within a gripping suspense story.”—Judith Kelman, author of After the Fall “Intriguing…brims with madness and creepy thrills.”—RT BOOKclub Magazine on Share No Secrets

Sherman Alexie tells the story of Junior, a budding cartoonist growing up on the Spokane Indian Reservation. Determined to take his future into his own hands, Junior leaves his troubled school on the rez to attend an all-white farm town high school where the only other Indian is the school...  more

Sherman Alexie tells the story of Junior, a budding cartoonist growing up on the Spokane Indian Reservation. Determined to take his future into his own hands, Junior leaves his troubled school on the rez to attend an all-white farm town high school where the only other Indian is the school mascot. Heartbreaking, funny, and beautifully written, The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian, which is based on the author's own experiences, coupled with poignant drawings that reflect the character's art, chronicles the contemporary adolescence of one Native American boy as he attempts to break away from the life he thought he was destined to live. The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian, Alexie's YA debut, released in hardcover to instant success, receiving seven starred reviews, hitting numerous bestseller lists, and winning the 2007 National Book Award for Young People's Literature.

Finn Dalton is the black sheep of his privileged family -- because he's always trying to do the right thing. But do good guys let bad girls go free? Ask British heiress Felicity Trent. Finn should have called the cops when he caught Felicity with a fortune in stolen jewels. But after the hot...  more

Finn Dalton is the black sheep of his privileged family -- because he's always trying to do the right thing. But do good guys let bad girls go free? Ask British heiress Felicity Trent. Finn should have called the cops when he caught Felicity with a fortune in stolen jewels. But after the hot night they'd shared, betraying her meant he'd never have her again. Two years later, he discovers Felicity scantily clad and handcuffed to a bed in a posh Manhattan hotel room. Finn has three choices. Turn Felicity in. Turn her loose. Or turn her on. Finn Dalton is bad boy personified. Felicity Trent should know; she's a bad girl herself. But for Felicity, life as a jewel thief is almost as seductive as Finn is -- and that's dangerous. Because for a girl like her one night is all she needs to get what she wants, anything more means trouble. Now, with both of them after the same thing -- the rarest of treasures -- who gets there first might be the last thing they want.

These deluxe editions are packaged with French flaps, acid-free paper, and rough front. "This brilliant work is a frightening parody on man's return. . . to that state of darkness from which it took him thousands of years to emerge. . . Superbly written." --The New York TimesOther Penguin Great...  more

These deluxe editions are packaged with French flaps, acid-free paper, and rough front. "This brilliant work is a frightening parody on man's return. . . to that state of darkness from which it took him thousands of years to emerge. . . Superbly written." --The New York TimesOther Penguin Great Books of the 20th Century:The Grapes of Wrath by John SteinbeckHeart of Darkness by Joseph ConradLove in the Time of Cholera by Gabriel Garcia MarquezThe Adventures of Augie March by Saul BellowThe Age of Innocence by Edith WhartonA Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man by James JoyceSwann's Way by Marcel ProustMy Antonia by Willa CatherOn the Road by Jack KerouacWhite Noise by Don DeLillo

A FATAL ESCAPE It was supposed to be simple. All Navy SEAL Nathan Malone had to do was rescue three young girls from a Colombia drug cartel, then allow himself to be captured just long enough to draw out a government spy. That was before his mission went disastrously wrong...and before his...  more

A FATAL ESCAPE It was supposed to be simple. All Navy SEAL Nathan Malone had to do was rescue three young girls from a Colombia drug cartel, then allow himself to be captured just long enough to draw out a government spy. That was before his mission went disastrously wrong...and before his wife, Bella, was told that Nathan was never coming home. A DANGEROUS DESIRE... Bella's mourned her husband's death for three long years. But she has no idea he's still alive. Forced to assume a new identity, the man Nathan was is now dead. If he can get back to his wife, can he keep the secret of who he really is...even as desire threatens to consume them? And as danger threatens to tear Bella from Nathan's arms once more?

It’s just a small story really, about among other things: a girl, some words, an accordionist, some fanatical Germans, a Jewish fist-fighter, and quite a lot of thievery. . . .Set during World War II in Germany, Markus Zusak’s groundbreaking new novel is the story of Liesel Meminger,...  more

It’s just a small story really, about among other things: a girl, some words, an accordionist, some fanatical Germans, a Jewish fist-fighter, and quite a lot of thievery. . . .Set during World War II in Germany, Markus Zusak’s groundbreaking new novel is the story of Liesel Meminger, a foster girl living outside of Munich. Liesel scratches out a meager existence for herself by stealing when she encounters something she can’t resist–books. With the help of her accordion-playing foster father, she learns to read and shares her stolen books with her neighbors during bombing raids as well as with the Jewish man hidden in her basement before he is marched to Dachau.This is an unforgettable story about the ability of books to feed the soul.

When a female loan shark named Lucky is attacked and left for dead, vampire Glory St. Clair turns her into one of the undead to save her... but eternity would have been safer without her.  Vamps prefer a low profile, and that's not Lucky's style.  She prefers to flaunt her sexy...  more

When a female loan shark named Lucky is attacked and left for dead, vampire Glory St. Clair turns her into one of the undead to save her... but eternity would have been safer without her.  Vamps prefer a low profile, and that's not Lucky's style.  She prefers to flaunt her sexy rock-star ex-boyfriend and great shoes.  Trouble is, her flamboyant behavior is not only drawing every vampire hunter within miles -- it's bringing her would-be killer out of hiding, too.

Conrad, who always does the opposite of what he is told, Sally, a tattletale, and their fish spend a day with a mischievous cat and foil the plans of their nasty neighbor, Mr. Quinn. The Cat has arrived, and he₂s got a hat full of fun to save Conrad and Sally from a boring rainy afternoon....  more

Conrad, who always does the opposite of what he is told, Sally, a tattletale, and their fish spend a day with a mischievous cat and foil the plans of their nasty neighbor, Mr. Quinn. The Cat has arrived, and he₂s got a hat full of fun to save Conrad and Sally from a boring rainy afternoon. Written in buoyant easy-to-read prose (with more than a few hilarious asides from the pesky Fish), this official movie storybook is packed with full-color photos from the first-ever live-action film of the Dr. Seuss classic, starring Mike Meyers!

Here are 100 achievable, stylish answers to everyday, real-life decorating problems, with innovative solutions to suit your skill level, budget, and taste. Organized by type of problem -walls, floors, doors, etc.-this extensively illustrated guide presents up to seven solutions for each problem,...  more

Here are 100 achievable, stylish answers to everyday, real-life decorating problems, with innovative solutions to suit your skill level, budget, and taste. Organized by type of problem -walls, floors, doors, etc.-this extensively illustrated guide presents up to seven solutions for each problem, from the easiest and cheapest to the more complicated and costly.

Just like having an expert on call 24 hours a day--here are the answers to any beading questions or dilemmas you might have. Whether stringing, wiring, or beadweaving, step-by-step photographs, diagrams, and clear instructions will guide you through each stage of your work. The techniques are...  more

Just like having an expert on call 24 hours a day--here are the answers to any beading questions or dilemmas you might have. Whether stringing, wiring, or beadweaving, step-by-step photographs, diagrams, and clear instructions will guide you through each stage of your work. The techniques are organized in the order you need them when making a project, from using the right tools and materials to finsihing tips for neat, professional results--or you can dip in for help with a particular problem. Learn about creative knotwork, quick and easy stringing, and how to work with wire. Mix vintage and modern beads, incorporate charms and findings in your work, and rescale and design your own patterns. Whether you're using large glass beads, crystal, or seed beads, using wirework techniques or stitches, making jewelry as gifts or to sell, this book has all the answers.

What you can't see can kill you... For months Darian and her Shaede guardian Raif have searched for the Oracle who attempted to overthrow the Shaede Nation--and kill Darian in the bargain. But now that they've finally found the half-crazed Oracle, for their efforts they are granted...  more

What you can't see can kill you... For months Darian and her Shaede guardian Raif have searched for the Oracle who attempted to overthrow the Shaede Nation--and kill Darian in the bargain. But now that they've finally found the half-crazed Oracle, for their efforts they are granted a possibility too painful for Raif to imagine, and too enticing for Darian to ignore. Darian is determined to reunite Raif and the daughter he thought was dead, but her mission quickly proves dangerous when her lover Tyler is almost killed. And when a brooding and mysterious Fae warrior offers his guidance--at an extraordinary price--Darian finds herself willing to risk everything. As her single-minded hunt turns into an obsession, and she and Tyler grow further apart, Darian finds herself caught between the man she loves like a brother, and the man whose love she can't live without...

Nine all-new Super Simple quilt projects offer 3 fun pieced designs in 3 sizes and 3 colorful fabric styles.

Heartthrob bounty hunter Greg King knows how to work it -- and he knows that he can have any woman he wants. But there’s more to Greg than meets the eye…and he’s still haunted by the memory of his beautiful, estranged wife. Much as he’s tried to move on, he’s never...  more

Heartthrob bounty hunter Greg King knows how to work it -- and he knows that he can have any woman he wants. But there’s more to Greg than meets the eye…and he’s still haunted by the memory of his beautiful, estranged wife. Much as he’s tried to move on, he’s never been able to stop wondering why Haley left him. Or what he could have done to make their marriage better -- and make her stay… After putting a vicious criminal behind bars, Haley King had no choice but to leave her loved ones behind and enter the witness protection program. Turns out that, in her new life, Haley has once again found herself in serious trouble -- and needs help from the only person she can trust: her husband. Now, as old secrets threaten to tear them apart and danger closes in from all sides, it’s up to Greg to keep Haley safe…and convince her that this time, he’s playing for keeps.

In a great green room, tucked away in bed, is a little bunny. "Goodnight room, goodnight moon." And to all the familiar things in the softly lit room -- to the picture of the three little bears sitting in chairs, to the clocks and his socks, to the mittens and the kittens, to...  more

In a great green room, tucked away in bed, is a little bunny. "Goodnight room, goodnight moon." And to all the familiar things in the softly lit room -- to the picture of the three little bears sitting in chairs, to the clocks and his socks, to the mittens and the kittens, to everything one by one -- he says goodnight. In this classic of modern children's literature, beloved by generations of readers and listeners, the quiet poetry of the words and the gentle, lulling illustrations combine to make a perfect book for the end of the day. 1988 Choices (Association of Booksellers for Children) 1995 "Pick of the Lists" (ABA)

HER WILDEST DREAMS by Shiloh Walker Timid and shy, in her wildest dreams, Allie never imagined Alex would look at her with anything more than friendship and maybe a little pity in his eyes. As if living a nightmare, one horrible night Allie is attacked, and Alex comes rushing to her rescue....  more

HER WILDEST DREAMS by Shiloh Walker Timid and shy, in her wildest dreams, Allie never imagined Alex would look at her with anything more than friendship and maybe a little pity in his eyes. As if living a nightmare, one horrible night Allie is attacked, and Alex comes rushing to her rescue. He wonders if he is really needed when he finds a little hellcat fighting off her attacker. Much later that night, Alex holds that little hellcat in his arms. Months later, he runs into Allie again, and he barely recognizes her. She's no longer the shy little wallflower she had once been. Problem is...she doesn't seem to want to have anything to do with him. Allie's about to find out that he's the only man guaranteed to make her wildest dreams come true. COWBOY AND THE CAPTIVE by Lora Leigh Melina had lived her life in her older, selfish twin's shadow until the final deceit forced her to refocus on her own life. But the past has not been forgotten by Luc Jardin. Now, kidnapped and at the mercy of a man with a grudge, Melina must learn to accept the past as well as her attraction to the arrogant rancher. Just as Luc must learn to accept that, sometimes, things are not always as they seem...

Add beauty and brilliance to quilts without all the work! Great fabric and color combinations are the key to gorgeous quilts, and this collection of patterns proves that easy and eye-catching can make the perfect quilting team. • Choose from over a dozen projects that require no...  more

Add beauty and brilliance to quilts without all the work! Great fabric and color combinations are the key to gorgeous quilts, and this collection of patterns proves that easy and eye-catching can make the perfect quilting team. • Choose from over a dozen projects that require no templates—truly quick and easy to complete • Patterns feature a variety of styles, including several scrappy designs • Quilts come from some of Australia's best and brightest designers, now hotter than ever in the United States

Of old, humans and Faeries have dwelt side by side in parallel realms. Only the canniest mortals recognize the alluring creatures that often walk - and lie - among them. The righteous Fae of the Seelie Court cherish an ancient quarrel with their Dark counterparts: a curse born of anger and...  more

Of old, humans and Faeries have dwelt side by side in parallel realms. Only the canniest mortals recognize the alluring creatures that often walk - and lie - among them. The righteous Fae of the Seelie Court cherish an ancient quarrel with their Dark counterparts: a curse born of anger and deceit. The Unseelie Court will perish unless one of is princes can win a woman's love - honestly, without coercion...and love her wholly in return. To halt the slow demise of his people, Prince Thane - the embodiment of Lust - infiltrates the Georgian court to seduce his mortal inverse. Noblewoman Chastity Lennox is pureity incarnate - a sensual prize well worth winning. But Thane's carnal quest proves more challenging than he ever dreamed. No other has ever been able - or willing - to resist his erotic charms. Chastity's resolve is maddening...and intriguing. It makes him want her all the more. But how best to seduce one who truly seems above temptation? Discover her greatest weakness and become the intoxicating essence of her deepest, most forbidden desires...

Through the act of blessing, we awaken our appreciation of the world's abiding gifts. In The Book of Blessings, Marcia Falk re-creates Jewish prayer by offering new blessings, poems and meditations that focus on the sacred potential of each moment. Evoking the diversity of human experience,...  more

Through the act of blessing, we awaken our appreciation of the world's abiding gifts. In The Book of Blessings, Marcia Falk re-creates Jewish prayer by offering new blessings, poems and meditations that focus on the sacred potential of each moment. Evoking the diversity of human experience, The Book of Blessings provides a collage of poetic form that invites us to celebrate "the dynamic, alive and unifying wholeness within creation." Steeped in dialogue within rabbinical tradition, it calls into question the tradition's patriarchal assumptions and challenges hierarchical structures of power. A groundbreaking work in the literature of spirituality, The Book of Blessings offers, for the first time, a complete new liturgy, in Hebrew as well as English, for use in both house and the community on weekdays, Sabbaths and the festival of the New Moon. The liturgy is enhanced by a Commentary that illuminates its meanings for scholars and general readers alike. The Book of Blessings is for those who are in the habit of praying and for those who are not. It is for those dissatisfied with the traditional liturgy and for those who wish to supplement it. The Book of Blessings is a part of an ongoing conversation that seeks to keep Judaism vital and responsive to our spiritual needs and moral concerns. Poet and translator Marcia Falk received a B.A. in philosophy from Brandeis University and a Ph.D. in English and comparative literature from Stanford. She was a Fulbright Scholar and Postdoctoral Fellow at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, where she studied Bible and Hebrew literature. A university professor for many years, she now lectures widely. Her other books include The Song of Songs: A New Translation and Interpretation and With Teeth in the Earth: Selected Poems of Malka Heifetz Tussman. She is currently at work on further volumes of blessings for the major and minor festivals, the High Holidays, the Passover Haggadah and the ordinary and extraordinary events of the life cycle.

Highland warriors sworn to protect innocence through the ages... Malcolm of Dunroch is a newly chosen Master, a novice to his extraordinary--and dangerous--powers. But he has already broken his vows--and a young woman's death is on his hands. Malcolm is determined to fight his darkest...  more

Highland warriors sworn to protect innocence through the ages... Malcolm of Dunroch is a newly chosen Master, a novice to his extraordinary--and dangerous--powers. But he has already broken his vows--and a young woman's death is on his hands. Malcolm is determined to fight his darkest desires, denying himself of all pleasure...until fate sends him another Innocent, the beautiful bookseller Claire Camden. Since her mother's murder, Claire has done everything possible to make a safe, secure life for herself in a city where danger lurks on every street corner, especially in the dark of night. But nothing can prepare her for the powerful and sexual medieval warrior who sweeps her back into his time--a treacherous, frightening world where the hunters and the hunted are one and the same. Claire needs Malcolm to survive, yet she must somehow keep the dangerously seductive Master at arm's length. For Malcolm's soul is at stake--and fulfilling his desires could prove fatal...

Now, from the authors of the quintessential how-to-go-green guide for individuals and households, this definitive do-it-yourself manual is for the working world—businesses, workers, and day-to-day life at the office. Positive and practical, True Green at Work tells everyone who holds a job,...  more

Now, from the authors of the quintessential how-to-go-green guide for individuals and households, this definitive do-it-yourself manual is for the working world—businesses, workers, and day-to-day life at the office. Positive and practical, True Green at Work tells everyone who holds a job, from top executives on down the ladder, how to help minimize their company’s carbon footprint. The book is accessible and actionable, with its signature, crisp design and lively text. Each page contains a single tip for reducing waste, making it easy for anyone in any job to take small steps toward a healthier planet. Suggestions run the gamut, from obvious recycling to innovative strategies that encourage sustainability. Authors McKay and Bonnin draw on their extensive industry expertise to address corporate culture, branding, and marketing and to profile American businesses on the leading edge of green—inspiring stories that are sure to motivate any company and employee. Timely and smart, True Green at Work is one business book that will pay dividends.

MASTER OF DARKNESS, MISTRESS OF LIGHT A creature doomed to wander the earth in eternal darkness, he searches for someone to share the endless night of his existence, for that one woman who would recognize the man within the monster. An angel of purity, she feared the mysterious stranger...  more

MASTER OF DARKNESS, MISTRESS OF LIGHT A creature doomed to wander the earth in eternal darkness, he searches for someone to share the endless night of his existence, for that one woman who would recognize the man within the monster. An angel of purity, she feared the mysterious stranger who whispered dark secrets she dared not believe. They were two people longing for fulfillment, braving the danger of a love like no other. Alone, they faced desolation and despair; together, they would share undying passion and defy eternity, and... EMBRACE THE NIGHT

Few stories are as widely read and as universally cherished by children and adults alike as The Little Prince. Richard Howard's new translation of the beloved classic--published to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's birth--beautifully reflects...  more

Few stories are as widely read and as universally cherished by children and adults alike as The Little Prince. Richard Howard's new translation of the beloved classic--published to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's birth--beautifully reflects Saint-Exupéry's unique and gifted style. Howard has excelled in bringing the English text as close as possible to the French, in language, style, and most important, spirit. The artwork in this new edition has been restored to match in detail and in color Saint-Exupéry's original artwork. Harcourt is proud to introduce the definitive English-language edition of The Little Prince. It will capture the hearts of readers of all ages.

Possession was never this much fun. Trust me or die-That's the choice Morgan Kingsley, exorcist, is given by the gorgeous rogue demon who's gotten inside her. The truth is, Morgan has dozens of reasons not to trust anyone, from the violence that torched her house and killed her father to a love...  more

Possession was never this much fun. Trust me or die-That's the choice Morgan Kingsley, exorcist, is given by the gorgeous rogue demon who's gotten inside her. The truth is, Morgan has dozens of reasons not to trust anyone, from the violence that torched her house and killed her father to a love life that's left her questioning her relationship with her erstwhile boyfriend, Brian. But Lugh, a king among demons, won't take no for an answer. He's prying into her body, her mind, even her sex life. And he's just pulled Morgan into a power struggle that could have devastating consequences for both the human and demon worlds. But Morgan still has a job to do: investigating the highly bizarre possession of the son of a wealthy Philadelphia couple. That hunt leads Morgan into a realm of sexual depravity, then a terrifying kidnapping... Now a woman who makes her living prying demons from their hosts finds her day job colliding with the night: a darkness that is attracting demons of the damnedest sort, including the one who's about to demand his ultimate due...

Peach Kelley brings a little light into the lives of everyone she works with-or so she likes to think. And she's a whiz at helping her coworkers at Millennium Gift Baskets with their romantic problems. Even though her own love life is the pits, finding a boyfriend is the last thing on her...  more

Peach Kelley brings a little light into the lives of everyone she works with-or so she likes to think. And she's a whiz at helping her coworkers at Millennium Gift Baskets with their romantic problems. Even though her own love life is the pits, finding a boyfriend is the last thing on her mind-until she meets the new network administrator, Adam Quinlan. Preoccupied with his own chaotic life, Quin thinks Peach is spunky, pretty...and a big nuisance. But when one of their coworkers mysteriously disappears, the two join forces to dig around for answers. For the first time ever, Peach may have gotten herself into a situation she can't get out of-falling in love.

What happens when the hunter becomes the hunted? To the Gregg family, hunting is just plain fun. To the girl who lives next door, it's just plain horrible. She tries to talk them out of it, the Greggs only laugh at her. Then one day the Greggs go too far, and the little girl turns her...  more

What happens when the hunter becomes the hunted? To the Gregg family, hunting is just plain fun. To the girl who lives next door, it's just plain horrible. She tries to talk them out of it, the Greggs only laugh at her. Then one day the Greggs go too far, and the little girl turns her Magic Finger on them. When she's very angry, the little girl's Magic Finger takes over. She really can't control it, and now it's turn the Greggs into birds! Before they know it, the Greggs are living in a nest, and that's just the beginning of their problems....

When Marty Andrews gets bitten by a mangy mutt while walking her teacup poodle, her blond hair darkens, the hair on her legs starts growing at an alarming rate, and her mood swings put her dream job as a sales rep for Bobbie-Sue Cosmetics in serious jeopardy. Then a drool-worthy man shows up at...  more

When Marty Andrews gets bitten by a mangy mutt while walking her teacup poodle, her blond hair darkens, the hair on her legs starts growing at an alarming rate, and her mood swings put her dream job as a sales rep for Bobbie-Sue Cosmetics in serious jeopardy. Then a drool-worthy man shows up at her door claiming that he accidentally bit Marty. And since he's a werewolf, she is now, too. Thinking Keegan Flaherty is clearly insane, Marty refuses to believe a word until a kidnapping makes her realize there's more at stake than just her highlights. And she must put her out-of-control life in the hands of the man who makes her blood run wild in more ways than one...

More than fifteen million Americans enjoy the creative art of quilting, and here's the simple way to join in on this popular craft. From learning to choose the right equipment to making a first project, this book takes the guesswork out of quilting with step-by-step guidelines, clearly stated...  more

More than fifteen million Americans enjoy the creative art of quilting, and here's the simple way to join in on this popular craft. From learning to choose the right equipment to making a first project, this book takes the guesswork out of quilting with step-by-step guidelines, clearly stated directions, dozens of illustrations, and color photographs of the finished products. Features the inside scoop on patchwork quilting, hand-stitching and machine-stitching, using templates, and much more.

New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Weiner's newest novel tells the story of a young mother's move to a postcard-perfect Connecticut town and the secrets she uncovers there. For Kate Klein, a semi-accidental mother of three, suburbia's been full of unpleasant surprises. Her once-loving...  more

New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Weiner's newest novel tells the story of a young mother's move to a postcard-perfect Connecticut town and the secrets she uncovers there. For Kate Klein, a semi-accidental mother of three, suburbia's been full of unpleasant surprises. Her once-loving husband is hardly ever home. The super-mommies on the playground routinely snub her. Her days are spent carpooling and enduring endless games of Candy Land, and at night, most of her orgasms are of the do-it-yourself variety. When a fellow mother is murdered, Kate finds that the unsolved mystery is one of the most interesting things to happen in Upchurch since her neighbors broke ground for a guest house and cracked their septic tank. Even though Kate's husband and the police chief warn her that crime-fighting is a job best left to professionals, she can't let it go. So Kate launches an unofficial investigation -- from 8:45 to 11:30 on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, when her kids are in nursery school -- with the help of her hilarious best friend, carpet heiress Janie Segal, and Evan McKenna, a former flame she thought she'd left behind in New York City. As the search for the killer progresses, Kate is drawn deeper into the murdered woman's double life. She discovers the secrets and lies behind Upchurch's placid picket-fence facade -- and the choices and compromises all modern women make as they navigate between independence and obligation, small towns and big cities, being a mother and having a life of one's own. Engrossing, suspenseful, and laugh-out-loud funny, Goodnight Nobody is another unputdownable, timely tale; an insightful mystery with a great heart and a narrator you'll never forget.

A brilliant blend of biography, fantasy, fiction, non-fiction, philosophy, spirituality and inspiration, One will take you on a metaphysical journey into the past and future -- a realm beyond time and space, a setting of infinite worlds and lifetimes. With love a hope as their guides, the Bachs...  more

A brilliant blend of biography, fantasy, fiction, non-fiction, philosophy, spirituality and inspiration, One will take you on a metaphysical journey into the past and future -- a realm beyond time and space, a setting of infinite worlds and lifetimes. With love a hope as their guides, the Bachs voyages to different times and places, where they meet some of their alternate selves and explore different motivations and lifestyles. A provocative, probing work, One raises potent questions and gives beautiful, hope-filled answers: that we each have the power to choose the ways of peace, brotherhood and love -- that we all can live with a reverence for nature, in harmony with the universe -- and that we can control our destiny.

WHEN IT COMES TO SHAPESHIFTING PARANORMAL ROMANCE, WHO CAN RESIST ... Whether transforming under a blue moon or prowling the streets, the shifters come alive to fulfill the wildest of fantasies in this seductive anthology by four masters of paranormal romance. MAD DOG LOVE by Angela...  more

WHEN IT COMES TO SHAPESHIFTING PARANORMAL ROMANCE, WHO CAN RESIST ... Whether transforming under a blue moon or prowling the streets, the shifters come alive to fulfill the wildest of fantasies in this seductive anthology by four masters of paranormal romance. MAD DOG LOVE by Angela Knight With not only her life, but the entire empire at stake, empress Zarifa Lorezo needs a bodyguard to ensure she reaches her destination safely. When she learns of a slaver in possession of a werewolf slave, she decides that "Mad Dog" is the man for the job. Even wearing a slave-collar, Rance "Mad Dog" Conlan proves himself more than a match for the empress on the run ... A JAGUAR'S KISS by Lora Leigh (Breeds, Bk 15) Hired as the first teacher to the Breed children in Buffalo Gap, Natalie Ricci thought she was prepared for everything the job had in store for her. Nothing could have prepared her for Breed Enforcer Saban Broussard and his sexy Cajun accent. She was even less prepared for this thing they call the Mating Heat ... Saban is determined to win the woman he recognized at first sight as his mate. No one will come between them - not her overly aggressive ex-husband and not the evil scientists intent on capturing a Breed Mate for their nefarious studies ... SHIFTER'S LADY by Alyssa Day (Warriors of Poseidon, Bk 4) First Maiden of the Nereids, Marie hasn't left Atlantis for any reason in four centuries, much less a vacation. With her brother's mating to a shifter in the land Above, it is time for her to make the journey to that world to meet her new sister and the panther pack they belong to. With centuries of life, she has had her share of lovers, but none could have taught her quite what to expect from a man like Ethan, the Alpha of that very panther pack. She finds him alarmingly irresistible, a situation that Ethan is all too happy to use to his advantage. Ethan swears his protection for the beautiful Atlantian, a feat which proves more and more challenging as the mysterious threat to his lands and the creatures within them grows daily.  SEA CROSSING by Virginia Kantra (Children of the Sea prequel) After being ruined by a man and summarily dismissed from her teaching post at an all-girl's school, Emma March forges on with her life, entering herself into service in exchange for passage to Canada. Long before her boat reaches its destination, tragedy strikes, necessitating the abandonment of the now sinking ship. In the midst of the turmoil, Emma falls overboard. Certain she is to meet her death, she is surprised to wake nude in the company of a virile stranger on a remote yet populated island. It seems that the chances of a ship arriving anytime soon are slim to none, but lucky for Emma, the odd residents of the island happen to be in need of a teacher ...

Just stake me now. My name is Sarah Dearly, and I've got major problems. Last month, I was turned into a vampire by the world's worst blind date. Then I may have, totally by accident, started a war between the mostly peaceful bloodsuckers and a bunch of sociopathic vamp hunters who...  more

Just stake me now. My name is Sarah Dearly, and I've got major problems. Last month, I was turned into a vampire by the world's worst blind date. Then I may have, totally by accident, started a war between the mostly peaceful bloodsuckers and a bunch of sociopathic vamp hunters who have nicknamed me the Slayer of Slayers. Now I'm being used as bait to draw out the hunters' bad-ass leader, while my gorgeous 600-year-old boyfriend Thierry seems to be blowing me off, and my sizzle-hot, fanged friend Quinn is trying to turn my self defense lessons into make-out sessions. So you know what? I'm done. I've had it. There comes a time when a vamp has to just suck it up and go after what she wants. And as soon as I figure out what that is, that's exactly what I'll do....

The day is whizzing by and still, a million things to do! These quick tips, clever shortcuts and simple advice will help make the most of every working moment.

From the New York Times bestselling author of The Physick Book of Deliverance Dane comes a chilling mystery—Prep meets The Crucible.   It?s senior year at St. Joan?s Academy, and school is a pressure cooker. College applications, the battle for valedictorian, deciphering boys? texts: Through...  more

From the New York Times bestselling author of The Physick Book of Deliverance Dane comes a chilling mystery—Prep meets The Crucible.   It?s senior year at St. Joan?s Academy, and school is a pressure cooker. College applications, the battle for valedictorian, deciphering boys? texts: Through it all, Colleen Rowley and her friends are expected to keep it together. Until they can?t.   First it?s the school?s queen bee, Clara Rutherford, who suddenly falls into uncontrollable tics in the middle of class. Her mystery illness quickly spreads to her closest clique of friends, then more students and symptoms follow: seizures, hair loss, violent coughing fits. St. Joan?s buzzes with rumor; rumor blossoms into full-blown panic.   Soon the media descends on Danvers, Massachusetts, as everyone scrambles to find something, or someone, to blame. Pollution? Stress? Or are the girls faking? Only Colleen—who?s been reading The Crucible for extra credit—comes to realize what nobody else has: Danvers was once Salem Village, where another group of girls suffered from a similarly bizarre epidemic three centuries ago . . .   Inspired by true events—from seventeenth-century colonial life to the halls of a modern-day high school—Conversion casts a spell. With her signature wit and passion, New York Times bestselling author Katherine Howe delivers an exciting and suspenseful novel, a chilling mystery that raises the question, what?s really happening to the girls at St. Joan?s?

[Menage and More: Erotic Historical Fairy Tale Menage a Trois Romance, M/F/M, HEA] When her mother died, Cinderella was sure that she and her father would fall apart alone. However, that changed when her father met a woman with two daughters of her own. Cindy was sure that life was going to be...  more

[Menage and More: Erotic Historical Fairy Tale Menage a Trois Romance, M/F/M, HEA] When her mother died, Cinderella was sure that she and her father would fall apart alone. However, that changed when her father met a woman with two daughters of her own. Cindy was sure that life was going to be spectacular! Not only was she going to have a new mother, but sisters as well! However, in the time of war her father was called off to protect their Kingdom. A King who always had believed in fighting with his men, Cindy was taught what reality was. Forced into the role of servant, Cinderella lives each day in the shadows of her own home, watching and hiding in hopes that her stepmother and stepsisters will forget her... until she runs into a visiting Prince that is. When she runs into Prince Randulf in the halls of the castle, she knows she will have to do what she can to save him from her sisters and her stepmother. Even at the cost of a whipping, Cindy steers him clear of her family. Cedric thinks that Cindy is a servant when he first meets her, even if her mannerisms are anything but servitude. He loses his heart to her, however, and soon so, too, does his best friend, Prince Randulf. Now if only she were a Princess life could be good, right? ** A Siren Erotic Romance

In his second collection of stories, as in his first, Carver's characters are peripheral people--people without education, insight or prospects, people too unimaginative to even give up. Carver celebrates these men and women. Why don't you dance -- Viewfinder -- Mr. Coffee and Mr....  more

In his second collection of stories, as in his first, Carver's characters are peripheral people--people without education, insight or prospects, people too unimaginative to even give up. Carver celebrates these men and women. Why don't you dance -- Viewfinder -- Mr. Coffee and Mr. Fixit -- Gazebo -- I could see the smallest things -- Sacks -- The bath -- Tell the women we're going -- After the denim -- So much water so close to home -- The third thing that killed my father off -- A serious talk -- The calm -- Popular mechanics -- Everything stuck to him -- What we talk about when we talk about love -- One more thing.

Show Me How is a revolutionary reimagining of the reference genre, one part how-to guide, one part graphic art showpiece, and one part pure inspiration. In a series of 500 nearly wordless, highly informative step-by-step procedurals, readers learn how to do hundreds of useful (and fascinating...  more

Show Me How is a revolutionary reimagining of the reference genre, one part how-to guide, one part graphic art showpiece, and one part pure inspiration. In a series of 500 nearly wordless, highly informative step-by-step procedurals, readers learn how to do hundreds of useful (and fascinating and important and sometimes downright bizarre) tasks, including: Perform CPR, dance the tango, pack a suitcase, win a bar bet, play the blues, make authentic sushi rolls, fight a shark . . . and 493 more essentials of modern life. Packed with useful hands-on reference material, Show Me How is a work of art that just happens to also be an indispensable real-life resource. Visit showmenow

There's only one thing hotter than a man in uniform...when he takes it off. Threesomes and men of the law have always been two of Janine's biggest turn-ons.  So when her boyfriend offers to invite one of his buddies from the police force into their bedroom, it's an offer...  more

There's only one thing hotter than a man in uniform...when he takes it off. Threesomes and men of the law have always been two of Janine's biggest turn-ons.  So when her boyfriend offers to invite one of his buddies from the police force into their bedroom, it's an offer she can't refuse.  But when the extra man shows up, the last thing she expects is for it to be Sloan Granger -- a man from her past. Janine is the one woman who Sloan's never been able to forget, and now that their worlds have collided, he has a second chance to win her back.  Even though she refuses to let him back into her life, he's determined to change her mind -- no matter what the cost.  His love for her has always been his greatest weakness, but this time, it's also his most powerful weapon....

The only remaining descendant of the Brontë family embarks on a modern-day literary scavenger hunt to find the family's long-rumored secret estate, using only the clues her eccentric father left behind, and the Brontës' own novels. Samantha Whipple is used to stirring up...  more

The only remaining descendant of the Brontë family embarks on a modern-day literary scavenger hunt to find the family's long-rumored secret estate, using only the clues her eccentric father left behind, and the Brontës' own novels. Samantha Whipple is used to stirring up speculation wherever she goes. Since her father's untimely death, she is the presumed heir to a long-rumored trove of diaries, paintings, letters, and early novel drafts passed down from the Brontë family'a hidden fortune never revealed to anyone outside of the family, but endlessly speculated about by Brontë scholars and fanatics. Samantha, however, has never seen this alleged estate and for all she knows, it's just as fictional as Jane Eyre or Wuthering Heights. Yet everything changes when Samantha enrolls at Oxford University and long lost objects from the past begin rematerializing in her life. Her father's distinctive copy of Jane Eyre, which should have perished in the fire that claimed his life, mysteriously appears on Samantha's bed. Annotated in her father's handwriting, the book is the first of many clues in an elaborate scavenger hunt derived from the world's greatest literature. With the help of a handsome but inscrutable professor, Samantha must plunge into a vast literary mystery and an untold family legacy, one that can only be solved by decoding the clues hidden within the Brontës' own writing.