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Our Story Begins: New and Selected Stories

Our Story Begins: New and Selected Stories

by Tobias Wolff

“One of our most exquisite storytellers” (Esquire) gives us his first collection in over a decade: ten potent new stories that, along with twenty-one classics, display his mastery over a quarter century. Tobias Wolff’s first two books, In the Garden of the North American Martyrs and Back in the World, were a powerful demonstration of how the short story can “provoke our amazed appreciation,” as The New... (more)

Brimstone

by Robert B. Parker

New York Times –bestselling author Robert B. Parker takes aim at the Old West with this brilliantly crafted follow-up to Resolution and Appaloosa , again featuring guns-for-hire Virgil Cole and Everett Hitch. W hen we last saw Virgil Cole and Everett Hitch, they had just put things to right in the rough-and-tumble Old West town of Resolution. It’s now a year later, and Virgil has only one thing on his mind:... (more)

Summer On Blossom Street

by Debbie Macomber

Knitting and life. They're both about beginnings—and endings. That's why it makes sense for Lydia Goetz, owner of A Good Yarn on Seattle's Blossom Street, to offer a class called Knit to Quit. It's for people who want to quit something—or someone!—and start a new phase of their lives. First to join is Phoebe Rylander. She recently ended her engagement to a man who doesn't know the meaning of faithful, and she's... (more)

King-Maxwell: Book 4

First Family

by David Baldacci

Following the instant #1 New York Times bestseller Simple Genius, Sean King and Michelle Maxwell return in David Baldacci's most heart-pounding thriller to date . . . FIRST FAMILY It began with what seemed like an ordinary children's birthday party. Friends and family gathered to celebrate. There were balloons and cake, games and gifts. This party, however, was far from ordinary. It was held at Camp David,... (more)

Passion Denied, A (The Daughters of Boston)

Passion Denied, A (The Daughters of Boston)

by Julie Lessman

Young Elizabeth O'Connor is the little sister John Brady always longed for. But she wants much more than that from her spiritual mentor. As she blossoms into a beautiful young woman intent on loving John, he must push back the very real attraction he feels for her. His past just won't let him go there. Unfortunately, Lizzie won't let him go anywhere else--until she discovers he is not all that he seems. Can true... (more)

Leaving India: My Family's Journey from Five Villages to Five Continents

Leaving India: My Family's Journey from Five Villages to Five Continents

by Minal Hajratwala

An inspiring personal saga that explores the collisions of choice and history that led one unforgettable family to become immigrants In this groundbreaking work,Minal Hajratwala mixes history,memoir, and reportage to explore the questions facing not only her own Indian family but that of every immigrant:Where did we come from?Why did we leave? What did we give up and gain in the process? Beginning with her... (more)

Melvin Might? (Trucktown)

by Jon Scieszka

Cement Mixer Melvin worries a lot. He worries he might get dirty. He worries he might get stuck. He even worries he might get worried. But one fateful day Rescue Rita is in need of a little rescuing, and Trucktown's biggest worrywart is the only one who can save the day. There's just one problem: He worries he can't. Jon Scieszka's latest racing and rollicking installment to the Trucktown franchise is a hilarious... (more)

Rhyming Life and Death

by Amos Oz

An ingenious, witty, behind-the-scenes novel about eight hours in the life of an author. A literary celebrity is in Tel Aviv on a stifling hot night to give a reading from his new book.While the obligatory inane questions ("Why do you write? What is it like to be famous? Do you write with a pen or on a computer?) are being asked and answered, his attention wanders and he begins to invent lives for the strangers... (more)

Slob Proof! Real-Life Home Decorating Solutions

Slob Proof! Real-Life Home Decorating Solutions

by Debbie Wiener

Decorate for the way you really live. You can have nice things! This totally practical home-design book offers realistic, attractive, and comfortable design solutions to families overrun by messy kids, muddy dogs, and sloppy spouses who make beige carpeting an endangered species, and make hardwood floors look like a skating rink. What these families (and even sloppy singles) need are reasonable, no-nonsense... (more)

Silly Street

by Jeff Foxworthy

Anything goes on Silly Street There's a flying squirrel circus, pink elephant races, and even a pony that eats fried baloney. At the candy booth you can buy gummy yum noodles and rainbow jaw busters. At the hat store you can purchase a helmet, a tiara, or a halo—if you happen to be an angel. From the comedic mind of Jeff Foxworthy, author of the bestselling dirt on my shirt, comes another hilarious... (more)

Dust and Shadow: An Account of the Ripper Killings by Dr. John H. Watson

Dust and Shadow: An Account of the Ripper Killings by Dr. John H. Watson

by Lyndsay Faye

From the gritty streets of nineteenth century London, the loyal and courageous Dr. Watson offers a tale unearthed after generations of lore: the harrowing story of Sherlock Holmes's attempt to hunt down Jack the Ripper. As England's greatest specialist in criminal detection, Sherlock Holmes is unwavering in his quest to capture the killer responsible for terrifying London's East End. He hires an "unfortunate"... (more)

Church of Lies

by Flora Jessop, Paul T. Brown

From the Preface: "My name is Flora Jessop. I've been called apostate, vigilante, and crazy bitch, and maybe I am. But some people call me a hero, and I'd like to think they're right too. If I am a hero, maybe it's because every time I can play a part in saving a child or a woman from a life of servitude and degradation, I'm saving a little piece of me, too. I was one of twenty-eight children born... (more)

Greenhouses & Garden Sheds: Inspiration, Information & Step-by-Step Projects

Greenhouses & Garden Sheds: Inspiration, Information & Step-by-Step Projects

by Pat Price

Advice & information for choosing, designing & building a greenhouse or potting shed Few outdoor structures are as rich with romance and promise as greenhouses and potting sheds. Inspired gardeners appreciate them for their utility as well as their charm. Even homeowners who are not avid gardeners enjoy the unique ability of these structures to lend a taste of English countryside to any property. ... (more)

Real Food for Mother and Baby: The Fertility Diet, Eating for Two, and Baby's First Foods

Real Food for Mother and Baby: The Fertility Diet, Eating for Two, and Baby's First Foods

by Nina Planck

Following the success of Real Food , Nina Planck’s Real Food for Mother and Baby explains why real food is better for woman and child. Nina Planck, one of the great food activists, changed the way we view old-fashioned foods like butter with her groundbreaking Real Food . T hen she got pregnant. Never one to accept conventional wisdom blindly, Nina found the usual advice about pregnancy and baby food... (more)

How To Compromise With Your School District Without Compromising Your Child: A Field Guide For Getting Effective Services For Children With Special Needs

How To Compromise With Your School District Without Compromising Your Child: A Field Guide For Getting Effective Services For Children With Special Needs

by Gary Mayerson

The guide that every parent must have! Gary Mayerson has devoted his career in law to helping children with autism get the fair and appropriate education that they need and deserve. In this field guide, he brings parents up to speed quickly and efficiently on the ways educational bureaucracies work—or more importantly, don’t —for children with special needs. In addition to providing inside information on the... (more)

The Top 100 Low-Salt Recipes: Control Your Blood Pressure*Reduce Your Risk of Heart Disease and Stroke

The Top 100 Low-Salt Recipes: Control Your Blood Pressure*Reduce Your Risk of Heart Disease and Stroke

by Christine Bailey

Controlling our intake of dietary salt is a cornerstone of healthier eating; the heavily-processed packaged foods and fast foods so many of us rely on are typically loaded with sodium. Eating healthier is no problem with the 100 simple and delicious recipes featured here—you can even have a burger or tasty chicken wrap! Breakfast, lunch, and dinner recipes are included, along with a selection of scrumptious... (more)

Deer-Resistant Landscaping: Proven Advice and Strategies for Outwitting Deer and 20 Other Pesky Mammals

Deer-Resistant Landscaping: Proven Advice and Strategies for Outwitting Deer and 20 Other Pesky Mammals

by Neil Soderstrom

Every year, before they decide to take defensive action, vulnerable homeowners throughout North America suffer expensive damage as deer and various other pesky mammals devour their gardens and landscape plants. Deer-Resistant Landscaping arms homeowners with the proven strategies they need to repel and combat deer and 21 other troubling pests, from armadillos, chipmunks, and gophers to rabbits, raccoons, skunks,... (more)

Big Green Cookbook: Hundreds of Planet-Pleasing Recipes and Tips for a Luscious, Low Carbon Lifestyle

Big Green Cookbook: Hundreds of Planet-Pleasing Recipes and Tips for a Luscious, Low Carbon Lifestyle

by Jackie Newgent

A “Green-Over” is an eco-friendly recipe makeover. In Big Green Cookbook, you’ll find hundreds of luscious, low-carbon recipes. But this bonus recipe provides a sneak peek at how Jackie Newgent, RD, creates her greener recipes. Beef Burritos is the delicious, but not-so-planet-pleasing “before” recipe; Big Green Burritos is the equally delicious, eco-friendlier Green-Over. Amazon.com Exclusive: Big... (more)

Priceless Memories

by Bob Barker

In front of the camera, he has been invited into the homes of millions of Americans as host of The Price Is Right, Truth or Consequences, Miss USA , Miss Universe, The Rose Parade, and many other programs and specials. Now Bob Barker shares stories of favorite contestants, episodes, celebrity encounters, and behind-the-scenes happenings. Beyond his public persona, he will open up about his personal life.... (more)

Secrets in the Cellar

by John Glatt

Josef Fritzl was a 73-year-old retired engineer in Austria. He seemed to be living a normal life with his wife, Rosemarie, and their family—though one daughter, Elisabeth, had decades earlier been “lost” to a religious cult. Throughout the years, three of Elisabeth’s children mysteriously appeared on the Fritzls’ doorstep; Josef and Rosemarie raised them as their own. But only Josef knew the truth about... (more)

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