New eBooks at Fictionwise this week

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TITLE: The Spartacus File by Lawrence Watt-Evans & Carl Parlagreco DESCRIPTION: Philadelphia, some time in the 21st century–Casper Beech is a corporate drone, a man beaten down by debt, a wage-slave to the Consortium that dominates the American economy. One day his boss sends him in for neural imprinting–to have new job skills implanted directly in his brain, because it’s faster and cheaper than training him by older methods. But a computer glitch loads the wrong file, and Casper is programmed with something that has nothing to do with his job. Instead of learning a new software package, he learns a new way of thinking–a mindset designed by a secret government agency for use in enemy nations, and never meant to be unleashed in the United States. Lethal government agents seek to correct the error in a steadily-escalating conflict, while Casper struggles to survive, to remain true to himself despite his new programming, and to find out just what was in… THE SPARTACUS FILE CATEGORY: Science Fiction LENGTH: 53655 words; Reading time: 153-214 minutes PRICE: $6.99 TITLE: Dumarest of Terra 3: Toyman by E. C. Tubb DESCRIPTION: The planet Toy was a bauble of a world, designed for the pleasure of those who owned it. It was founded long ago as a corporate Utopia, and had the oldest computer banks in the Galaxy. Now Toy was in the hands of a decadent young Toy Master, whose greatest pleasure was the pain of others. Dumarest had come to Toy to consult the great Library, in hopes of locating long-lost Earth. He stayed to fight for his life. CATEGORY: Science Fiction LENGTH: 44816 words; Reading time: 128-179 minutes PRICE: $6.99 TITLE: Shards [Book Three] by Peter W. Prellwitz DESCRIPTION: Abigail Wyeth was alone. Terribly, horribly alone. Her friends lay dead. Her new life was destroyed; nothing more than a smoldering crater in the Sahara. She herself lay on the desert sands, seriously wounded and bleeding, utterly alone. Alone with her thoughts. The thoughts of a dozen false personas. Six and half centuries of despair, her mind controlled, programmed, used, by others. Thoughts no longer hers. Thoughts that were destroying her mind, racing her toward an inevitable, agonizing death. Yet there still remained in Abigail a burning hope that fueled her. An indomitable will that refused to surrender. An absolute sense of justice that screamed its defiance to the inevitable. And a certainty of faith that reassured Abigail that she was not the sum of her thoughts but rather the totality of her soul, and would not always be alone. CATEGORY: Science Fiction LENGTH: 72835 words; Reading time: 208-291 minutes PRICE: $5.99 TITLE: The Delphinus Chronicles by RG Roane DESCRIPTION: A student project spirals into a torrent of unintended consequences when their supercomputer unexpectedly learns to communicate with the dolphins at an aquatic theme park. CATEGORY: Science Fiction PRICE: $6.99 TITLE: Family Heirloom by Terri Pray DESCRIPTION: It was such a simple thing, a quilt, a tradition that had been passed down through the generations. Yet it meant everything to Pauline. In a world where genetics and status have long since gained control of Earth, can one woman’s dream of following tradition ever stand a chance of coming true? CATEGORY: Science Fiction LENGTH: 2599 words; Reading time: 7-10 minutes PRICE: $2.00 TITLE: Evermore by G. C. Rosenquist DESCRIPTION: 1855 … Emily March thought life with her new husband, Nathan, on his vast tobacco plantation was going to be Heaven. But, soon after arriving at Evermore, life is Hell. Ghosts, murder, dark secrets, civil war and pure evil seem to grow out of the very soil of the plantation and Emily finds herself in a battle for her sanity and her soul. Evermore is an epic, haunting ghost story spanning the years before, during and after the Civil War. Author G. C. Rosenquist has created a truly original and scary story you won’t be able to put down. CATEGORY: Horror LENGTH: 53289 words; Reading time: 152-213 minutes PRICE: $5.99 TITLE: Chaka, Zulu King or, Nada, the Lily by H. Rider Haggard DESCRIPTION: Biographical Novel of Chaka! Chaka, Zulu! Was the most watched television series in history! Fans will thrill at this biographical novel by a man who knew Chaka’s brother, his inner council, and his warriors. An African Genghis Khan, Alexander the Great, and Napoleon–all rolled into one! Hero, villain, genius, madman. Chaka has been called them all. Few figures in the history of the world are as fascinating as that of Chaka, the Zulu king, who built a bloody empire in Africa in the mid-1800s on the bodies of millions of slaughtered victims. Few books have captured him in all his glory and horror as vividly and well as Chaka: Zulu King. This book chronicles the rise and fall of Chaka, but also tells the tender love story of Umslopogaas, Chaka’s son, and Nada, the Lily, most beautiful of Zulu maidens. Chaka: Zulu King was recognized as a masterpiece when it was first published in 1891. Literary critic Walter Besant hailed it as “a perfect mirror of the Zulu as he was before he was touched by [Western] civilization.” The famed fantasy author, Andrew Lang, raved, “How delicious a novel all Zulu, without a white face in it…” CATEGORY: Fantasy LENGTH: 117846 words; Reading time: 336-471 minutes PRICE: $4.99 TITLE: The Dragon Sorcerer by John Gregory Betancourt DESCRIPTION: Fel Blackmane is a pirate, rogue, and thorough scoundrel. But he also has a sense of adventure second to none, and every year he vows to do one impossible thing. This time he plans to sail his ship to the annual fair, sell ill-gotten booty back to its original owners, and make off with a new fortune. Unfortunately, Blackmane’s deeds haven’t gone unnoticed. Someone powerful is looking for vengeance … and the dreaded Dragon Sorcerer, with an army of unstoppable monsters under his control, is hot on his heels! CATEGORY: Fantasy LENGTH: 59571 words; Reading time: 170-238 minutes PRICE: $6.99 TITLE: A Special Place by Ra Thorn DESCRIPTION: Everyone loves the holiday shopping season at the local mall…don’t they? Patricia has been trying to tie up her loose shopping ends, but now things have taken a turn for the…well, a turn. Now she is being stalked and tormented by a devilish red SUV in the mall parking lot…so much for the spirit of the season! CATEGORY: Fantasy LENGTH: 1582 words; Reading time: 4-6 minutes PRICE: $1.00 TITLE: My Sister’s Keeper [Journey of the Sacred King Vol I] by Janrae Frank DESCRIPTION: Wizards War at Winter Solstice! A brand new saga from the #1 bestselling author of dark fantasy, Janrae Frank. Set in the same world as her celebrated “Dark Brothers of the Light” series, My Sister’s Keeper is the first volume of the “Journey of the Sacred King” quartet. In the author’s longest (150,000 words) and most satisfying work yet, meet Aejystrys Rowan, the author’s most compelling character. Condemned to death with a promise freely given to her mother–”I swear I will never hurt or harm in the slightest, my sister Margren!”–Aejystrys Rown, a paladin who has lost faith with her god and fled her homeland must return and face her mad sister with her daughter’s life in the balance. In Shaurone, Talons Trollbane, an isolated member of the Assassins’ Guild of Hadjys the Nethergod attempts to prevent Margren and her necromancer husband from not only murdering Aejystrys’ daughter, but from launching a bloody coup that will bring down the realm at midnight on Winter Solstice. Discover why Susie Haws of SFReader says “The author has written her people with a depth that is compelling. The world is richly drawn and the emotion and action intense.” And why Lyn McConchie, co-author with Andre Norton of Ciara’s Song and Key of the Keplian, writes that Janrae Frank’s works are filled with “color, complexity and blazing life!” And why Jessica Amanda Salmonson raves that Janrae Frank’s fantasies are “groundbreaking … works of genius.” And why Phil Smith says, “Janrae Frank immerses the reader in her world. Although prophecy and the weight of history help to shape the story, the characters drive the plot. Worth a second read.”–Phil Smith CATEGORY: Dark Fantasy LENGTH: 157465 words; Reading time: 449-629 minutes PRICE: $4.99 TITLE: The Legendary Detectives: 9 Classic Novelettes Featuring The World’s Greatest Super-Sleuths by Jean Marie Stine DESCRIPTION: Golden Age Mystery Clasics: There are hours of e-reading pleasure in The Legendary Detectives: 9 Classic Novelettes Starring the World’s Greatest Super-Sleuths. You’ll find gathered together a clutch of classic mysteries starring nine of the world’s most famous fictional sleuths: The Thinking Machine, the Old Man in the Corner, Max Carrados, Morris Klaw, Sanders of the River, Reggie Fortune, Father Brown, Craig Kennedy, and, of course, the greatest and most famous of them all–Sherlock Holmes. Max Carrados, hailed as the first and best blind detective, investigates an apparent haunting in “The Ghost at Messingham Mansions.” The Thinking Machine (Professor Augustus S. F. X. Van Dusen, Ph.D., LL.D., F. R. S., M.D.), protagonist of the most anthologized mystery story of all time, “The Problem of Cell 13,” here tackles the murder of a maid, which has unexpected repercussions in “The Scarlet Thread.” The Old Man in the Corner, who solves the most baffling mysteries without ever leaving his comfortable chair in the corner of his local tea shop, finds even his wits challenged by “The Fenchurch Street Mystery.” That seemingly innocuous cleric, Father Brown, whose fame is second only to that of the wizard of Baker Street himself, is on the spot when murder strikes a sinister cult in, “The Eye of Apollo.” Craig Kennedy, scientific detective, is asked to take charge when devilish doings in a crypt suggest there is more to a heart attack than first met the eye, in “The Ghouls.” Then Moris Klaw, who visits the scene of a crime, absorbs the clues and atmosphere, then literally sleeps on the matter (a sound psychological technique, according to contemporary researchers), investigates the case of a statue that disappeared in full sight of witnesses, in “The Ivory Statue.” Mr. Commissioner Sanders (AKA Sanders of the River), appointed to administer justice for the British crown during South Africa’s colonial years, finds himself challenged by both murder and race prejudice in “The Magic of Fear.” Sherlock Holmes himself narrates the solving of a baffling crime himself in “The Adventure of the Lion’s Mane.” Finally, aristocratic sleuth Reggie Fortune unravels the mysterious doings at an ancient burial mound, in “The Long Barrow.” The authors represented are equally legendary for their contributions to detective history: Edgar Wallace, Baroness Orczy, Jacques Futrelle, Arthur B. Reeve, Sax Rohmer, G. K. Chesterton, H. C. Bailey, Ernest Bramah, and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Once the top-selling detective characters of mystery’s Golden Age, the adventures of these legendary detectives have for the most part sadly lapsed out of print–yet, their names still echo as legends among mystery fans! This exclusive eBook anthology edited by Jean Marie Stine and J. L. “Frankie” Hill brings a sampler of their adventures back into print for modern mystery readers. CATEGORY: Mystery/Crime LENGTH: 72053 words; Reading time: 205-288 minutes PRICE: $4.99 TITLE: The Conspiracy of Silence by Augustine Sam DESCRIPTION: Imagine a nation engulfed in a steamy, seductive scandal when a mysterious corpse found inside a rented Cadillac in Southern California park turns out to be Susan Whitaker, the flamboyant wife of the governor of California. A dazzlingly intricate shuffle of accumulating revelations would soon lead the police to the delicate theory of a secret lover / blackmailer and to the indictment of Hollywood’s most influential star, Benjamin Carlton.. The Conspiracy of Silence is the searing, intriguing tale of the curious things that happen when Carlton’s ambitious girlfriend, 25 year old Rita Spencer, suddenly unearths the shocking secret that Susan Whitaker did not, in fact, exist. Soon everyone is teetering on the edge of discoveries that this colossal fraud is a mere curtain raiser to a chilling world of ugly skeletons dating back to the assassination of a U.S. Vice President inside a Washington hotel sauna, skeletons connected to a whopping $800m worth of worth of narcotic fortune stashed away in Mexico beyond the reach of U.S. tax authorities, skeletons the FBI and the Mob will kill for. As Rita Spencer peels away the layers of her mysteries with delicate cunning in an epic courtroom showdown, she finds that her life is also on the line. Will she live long enough to defend her client against the mounting conspiracies and uncover the startling truth behind the mysterious murder? CATEGORY: Mystery/Crime LENGTH: 95492 words; Reading time: 272-381 minutes PRICE: $5.99 TITLE: Spring Goes Out Like a Lamb by Gloria MacKay DESCRIPTION: Spring Goes Out Like a Lamb is not a weather report; however, it does show what happens to dandelions in the power of an over-stressed woman. CATEGORY: Mainstream LENGTH: 5149 words; Reading time: 14-20 minutes PRICE: $1.65 TITLE: This Cuckoo Can Clean Her Own Clock by Gloria MacKay DESCRIPTION: This Cuckoo Can Clean Her Own Clock shows, in a rather quirky way, how dreams can come true once you wake up. CATEGORY: Mainstream LENGTH: 4157 words; Reading time: 11-16 minutes PRICE: $1.65 TITLE: Angus, the Vampire Slayer by Lydia Filzen DESCRIPTION: Jamie lies exhausted and abandoned, watching the door, fearing the vampires’ return. Soon they will come and suck his blood through needle teeth, each stinging prick harder to bear than the last. He knows from experience that it is almost time for them to appear. Every passing moment increases his dread. CATEGORY: Mainstream LENGTH: 2244 words; Reading time: 6-8 minutes PRICE: $1.00 TITLE: Paranormal Experiences Volume One by New Age Dimensions DESCRIPTION: FOREWORD by Kathryn Falk, Founder/Owner of Romantic Times BOOKclub Magazine Including: THE NEST by Amy O’Connor STRANGE SEQUENCE by Jane Toombs VEILED REVELATIONS by Adrianna Dane THE VISIT by Carole Bellacera EMBRACING MY INSTINCTS by Inga Mahn DESTINY DISRUPTED by Billie Jo Case HIGH PLANES DRIFTER by Rob Riser A GIFT OF LIGHT by Margaret West CALL ME ANGEL by Mimi Riser THE SILVER HAIRED LADY by Melissa Alvarez RECOGNITION OF SPIRIT by Melissa Alvarez A CHILD REMEMBERS by Melissa Alvarez AND THE SUN WITH THE MOON SHALL SHINE by Melissa Alvarez Paranormal. The word brings up images of ghosts, spirits, Bigfoot, UFOs, out-of-body and near-death experiences, hauntings, psychics, parallel universes, astral projection, and other phenomena that are beyond our normal experience. Most of us are intrigued by the possibilities of the unknown part of our world, what happens to us after death, and if we’ve lived before. And a lot of us are also very skeptical of anything that we can’t see, feel, explain or prove. Within these pages you will be introduced to events that will touch your heart, make you smile and even shed tears. The authors tell us of spirits who helped them when they were sick, protected them from danger and sure death, and came back from the other side to offer the reassurance and closure when it was needed the most and how a psychic’s prediction protected one author from harm. You will also learn from one author’s first hand experience how lessons learned in a past life can assist you in this life. All of the events included in Paranormal Experiences Volume One are told just as they happened to the authors, in the hopes that their experience opens your eyes to what is behind the veil. As the world grows more chaotic with unrest, we all are seeking to understand otherworldly events in order to find peace within the confusion. By opening ourselves to possibilities that may have seemed impossible before, we are finding our true selves, our true beings, and we are walking the path toward spiritual enlightenment. CATEGORY: General Nonfiction LENGTH: 35973 words; Reading time: 102-143 minutes PRICE: $4.99 TITLE: A “Suspense” Audio Double-Feature Starring Vincent Price [The Audio Archive with Bill Mills] by Lucille Fletcher & Thomas Burke DESCRIPTION: Two Classic Radio Chillers Plus Special Commentary! Legendary horror star Vincent Price is at his scarifying best in these two vintage, full-length episodes of “Suspense”, “radio’s outstanding theater of thrills”! You’ll hear an all-star line-up of performers, writers, and even announcers when Price appears in famed mystery author Lucille Fletcher’s original radio play “Fugue in C Minor” and Thomas Burke’s horror classic, “The Hands of Mister Ottermole.” The mellifluous Price is matched against two other actors famed for their roles in crime and horror films, the talented and engaging actress Ida Lupino (Moontide) in the first petrifying program, and the brilliantly arch Claude Rains (The Invisible Man) in the second. Both episodes of “Suspense” also feature the original commercials that were broadcast with the show. Adding to the all-star line-up, in the first episode, the announcer and spokesman for Roma Wine is Truman Bradley, who would later be host of television’s “Science Fiction Theater” in the mid-fifties. The second episode features the vocal talent of Paul Frees as the host/announcer of “Suspense”, who will be familiar to many listeners for his work in films and in cartoons, (where he was the voice of literally hundreds of famous characters), and to others as the “Ghost Host”, narrator of Disneyland’s Haunted Mansion attraction. A ‘Suspense’ Audio Double-Feature is another in REB’s series of “Audio Archive” edu-tainment presentations and includes fascinating facts about the history of “Suspense” (the longest running mystery/anthology series in network radio history!) as well as about film legends Vincent Price and Claude Rains. Researched and written by series creator and host, Old Time Radio aficionado and collector, Bill Mills. CATEGORY: Suspense/Thriller RUNNING TIME: 1 hours, 15 minutes, 48 secs PRICE: $3.99 TITLE: Hammer of God by Lincoln Rogers DESCRIPTION: In 1871 Colorado, U.S. Marshal Jake Carpenter’s graveside visit with his murdered wife and child is interrupted by gunfire. The Henry gang, who killed his family, is back, looking to finish the job they started three years ago. After a fierce gun battle results in the near death of his mentor, Jake rides his trusted mount, Gunner, on a tense chase for justice hot on the heels of the murdering gang. Nightfall is coming, and when it arrives, the Henry gang will no doubt find a place to escape among the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. But there’s unexpected help along the way, and, by all that’s Holy, Jake Carpenter is going to make sure the Henry boys don’t slip away again. CATEGORY: Historical Fiction LENGTH: 17828 words; Reading time: 50-71 minutes PRICE: $2.50 TITLE: The Girl Barn & Other Erotic Places by Kerrie O’Keefe DESCRIPTION: Acclaimed Author’s Best Erotica! From Kerry O’Keefe, author of the erotic noir, The Family Strange, and the outstanding collection, The Evolution of Joy & Other Stories, comes his own personal selection of his very best erotica. As the author himself writes, “These stories are some of my favorites. A couple of erotic smalltown dramas bookend the collection: “Falling in Love at the Girl Barn” takes you inside a strip joint where virtually anything goes–even romantic love; “Mrs. Magnuson” is the tale of a May-December relationship consummated because of a headache. In “Salamandra,” a young woman traveling with the carnival sees an old love in the crowd and attempts to take her to new heights. There’s a bit of holiday Eros, too, as “The Cat Girl” and “The Nice Older Man” find themselves objects of desire at Halloween and Christmas, respectively. What if James Ellroy wanted to write a crime story that replaced brutal violence with hot lesbo hostage sex? I like to think the answer is the fun, sexy, noirish “Johnny McGee.” Finally, if you’ve ever wondered what that prim lady accountant in your office fantasizes about, read “The Accountant’s Fantasy.” It’s probably not that. CATEGORY: Erotica LENGTH: 24856 words; Reading time: 71-99 minutes PRICE: $4.99 TITLE: The Viscount’s Addiction by Scottie Barrett DESCRIPTION: Ryder Braddock, Viscount Blackwood, is an innocent man with treacherous enemies. Convicted in the slaying of a prostitute, he’d managed to avoid the hangman’s noose. Instead, he was condemned to hellish years within the English prison system, much of it at Coldbath Fields doing hard labor. For nefarious reasons, opium had been smuggled to him behind bars, and he’d developed a craving for it. Upon gaining his freedom, Ryder returns to his estate and finds that he is wed to an intoxicating beauty–who also happens to be a complete stranger. Believing he was duped into marriage while in an opium stupor, he means to see his wife pay for her trickery. He threatens her with arrest, but, first, he intends to enjoy his conjugal privileges. Ryder soon finds that his need for his wife is insatiable. She has become an even more potent addiction than opium. When Jessie, Lady Blackwood, finds an intimidating man at her door, she is shocked to discover that he is her husband. Her stepfather, wanting to exploit the estate, had brutalized her into marrying his nephew by proxy. She soon realizes that the man is far from the murderous convict she had imagined, but his prison years have left him with a hardened edge and a seemingly ravenous appetite for sexual pleasures. Now the only thing in danger is her heart. CATEGORY: Erotica LENGTH: 35008 words; Reading time: 100-140 minutes PRICE: $5.75 TITLE: Paperback Writer: A Novel of Sex, Laughter and Tears by James Vincent Fusco DESCRIPTION: A Delightful Novel of Love, Sex and Risk! Benjamin Harms, a conservative, middle-aged TV and movie critic for the London Times, has his world turned completely upside-down when he falls madly in love with a young woman whose image he has only seen on an ad. “Paperback Writer is a very funny arabesque of love and lust, passion and sex, fidelity and betrayal, compulsion and obsession. The complex story begins on a plane and takes you on a journey of deceit, love and lust, of middle age dilemmas and sexual misunderstandings. It digs into a ‘Hollywood’ world of blackmail and sex. It explores the awkward twists life can take once you let it loose. Benjamin Harms risked all he had for love and he lost–or did he? Suspense is loosely knit throughout the story. To tell anymore about the plot itself would be to give the story away. [Fusco's] book deserves full points for managing to combine all the elements of an interesting read as well as a wonderful mastery of English. Laughter, tears, confusion, sex, hatred, you name it it’s there. Something more than just words and a simple plot, this book is definitely worth a read! It’s simply the funniest book published in years.–Becky. CATEGORY: Erotica LENGTH: 33972 words; Reading time: 97-135 minutes PRICE: $4.99 TITLE: Sexual Feeding II: Delivering Satisfaction by Alyssa Brooks DESCRIPTION: Zoe is a sexual vampire, feeding on the energy of her victims. In her next sizzling adventure, a hot deliveryman knocks on her door bearing a box of new toys she ordered. His energy is so strong that she can’t resist inviting him in. But this time, she’s in for more than she bargained for? She’s seduced no submissive, but a dominant male prepared to deliver her satisfaction! WARNING: This story contains sexual situations and light BDSM. For adults only. Author: Alyssa Brooks Editor: Barb Webb Artist: Marianne LaCroix Proofreader: Brandy Overton CATEGORY: Erotica LENGTH: 3076 words; Reading time: 8-12 minutes PRICE: $2.00 TITLE: The Zodiac Series: Leo by Rae Monet & Jodi Lynn Copeland DESCRIPTION: Chantilly’s Lace–Rae Monet–Scott Chase assumed the boring annual Apparel Conference in New York would be just another routine event. Meeting eyes of Scott in the bar that night Chandra made a wanton decision. She decided to test her powers of seduction. One night was all she offered, then she disappeared. In an attempt to eliminate the competition Scott decided it was time to purchase it. Making some failing decisions over expanding line, Chantilly’s Lace was ripe for a takeover and Scott intended to acquire it. An negotiation meeting with the owner gave Scott the shock of his life when he comes face to face with the lover of his dreams. Now Scott takes on the most daunting task of his life, to convince Chandra that a multimillionaire, successful businessman wants her, not only in the business but also in his life. Eve’s Interlude–Jodi Lynn Copeland–Eve Jameson doesn’t get intimate with men she meets through her bar, Eve’s Interlude. But she can’t deny her sudden hunger for an old friend. Adrien Eberline, driver on the NASCAR circuit, is far from a saint when it comes to the ladies. Still, he doesn’t pick up women within minutes of arriving in the latest race town. Only when Eve approaches him, acting like he is an old friend she wants to get physical with, Adrien can’t say no. Eve treats Adrien in a way no other woman has, like he isn’t an icon to sleep with and brag to her friends about the next day, but an ordinary man that she wants. Sex between Adrien and Eve is stellar–until the truth is revealed. Adrien isn’t the man Eve thought he was, but that man’s estranged twin brother. Mistaken identity led Eve into Adrien’s arms, but it’s the man himself she can’t forget. Adrien wants nothing to do with a woman who slept with him believing he was his brother, only Eve won’t leave his mind. He wants Eve again. Despite her vow not to associate with him after the way he treated her upon learning of her mistake, Eve wants Adrien just as badly. Too badly to ignore another night. CATEGORY: Erotica LENGTH: 30209 words; Reading time: 86-120 minutes PRICE: $5.50 TITLE: Blood Passion by Mara Lee DESCRIPTION: Katherine Marie Ernshaw’s life is a mess–unfortunately death isn’t shaping up to be much better. Katherine’s mother is a habitual bride, her sister is a self-centered, clothes obsessed nymphomaniac and Katherine has just had the misfortune of being dumped by her on-again, off-again boyfriend. Just when she believes things can’t get any worse–she’s bitten, dies, and awakens having been converted into a vampire. Now life is a distant memory, and death comes with all sorts of complications. Namely–Lexarius Maxim, the handsomest vampire ever to be spit out of hell. Lex, having searched for Katherine for centuries, is elated when he finally discovers her. She is his soul-mate. He jumps at the chance to bite and convert his beloved–it is, of course, his right. But Katherine isn’t having any of it. She’s been fired, her mother has married–again, her sister is hounding her for her new Marc Jacobs skirt, and her new vampire boyfriend just keeps trying to get a bite in. Not to mention she has no hiding place, no source of disposable income, and she’s being stalked by evil dead guys, all of whom seem to have unnaturally large stashes of silver-tipped arrows lying around. It seems that everyone is after her blood. But all Katherine wants is to stop sleeping for fourteen hours during the day and to be able to consume angel food cake again. Oh, and it would help if she could keep herself from majorly lusting over the man who killed her. Now Katherine and Lex are thrown together in a deadly dance of life, death, and more death. Death takes a dive, and some serious twists as Katherine and Lex compete in a battle of wits–winner take all. And in the end, with cold corpses, warm blood, hyped-up sex drives and Slurpee–how does one keep from falling in love? CATEGORY: Erotica LENGTH: 45567 words; Reading time: 130-182 minutes PRICE: $5.75 TITLE: Gypsy Moon by Evangeline Anderson DESCRIPTION: Alissa O’Malley is having a rough twenty-fifth birthday. She get an eviction notice on her apartment, gets into a car wreck and loses her job, all on the same day. But as bad as her life is, it’s only going to get worse. At a mortifying birthday dinner with her politically incorrect Grandmother, she gets bitten by a hyperactive Pomeranian that’s been ‘infected’ by a run-in with a wolf. That’s when things really start to gets weird. Alissa’s normally straight and lifeless hair starts curling, her eyes change color and she develops a taste for raw meat. Strangest of all are the reoccurring dreams of a tall, dark man with a scarred face who is chained to a wall with silver manacles. He tells her that he is her heart-mate and he will be coming for her soon. Before she knows it, Alissa is involved in a life and death struggle involving werewolves, witches, generational curses, magical silver earrings, and a hot sexual biting ceremony that will bind her to the man of her dreams and his strange life forever. Can she handle the strain of becoming a completely different person? Or will her life change forever after she spends one night under the Gypsy Moon? CATEGORY: Erotica LENGTH: 76873 words; Reading time: 219-307 minutes PRICE: $5.95 TITLE: Season of the Shifters by Jennifer Cloud DESCRIPTION: In a time of unrest between the species, three children, born from deception, will trigger a series of events that lead to the birth of an evil army set out to destroy the flyers. Their father, Liking, a flyer, will do everything in his power to protect his children, especially from their dangerous shape shifter mother, Lynn. In order to save the lives of his son and two daughters, Liking enlists the help of a woman named Sarah. But Sarah is more than she seems and the two of them form an unbreakable bond that only incites Lynn further. Lynn, the sole surviving shape shifter, is determined to save her species from extinction, but when Liking deceives her and takes all three of their children, her priorities change from survival to destruction. Two witches unknowingly help Lynn create an army of pure evil. With the destruction of the flyers imminent, help will come from an unexpected source, but will it be too late for Liking, Sarah, the children, and the survival of all the species? CATEGORY: Erotica LENGTH: 46873 words; Reading time: 133-187 minutes PRICE: $5.75 TITLE: Mistresses and Slaves of Pompeii by Athena DESCRIPTION: The time is AD79. The place is Pompeii, Italy. Pompeii is ruled by Rome and moral codes and modesty are as yet unborn. The proverbial Gods and Goddesses rule the city, and decadent indulgence is rife. The men and women of Pompeii celebrate sex in all its forms, and whilst Roman life may be short, it is often very sweet. Young and wealthy widow Flavia invites her long-lost sister Isadora for a visit to colourful, vibrant Pompeii. The two embark on a path of passion and sexual adventure, toying with the hearts and bodies of anxious-to-please slaves and burly gladiators. But all is not well. The earth trembles many times a day under menacing skies, and the fish are dying. The unbearable heat of the city is matched only by the heat of passion stirred by the two sisters and the God-like men they choose. Will they escape with their lives and true loves when the Great Mountain finally erupts? CATEGORY: Erotica LENGTH: 14901 words; Reading time: 42-59 minutes PRICE: $3.99 TITLE: The Game of Desire by Robin Danner DESCRIPTION: The Game started as a way for eleven year old Audrey St. John to prove to Braedon Gray that she was as good as any boy. Now that she is twenty one, she plans to claim a more exciting forfeit. When Braedon loses a curricle race, he must escort her to a brothel, where the last thing he ever imagined will happen. Can Audrey convince him to give their love a chance or will a dashing stranger be the man to introduce her to the game of desire? CATEGORY: Erotica LENGTH: 22215 words; Reading time: 63-88 minutes PRICE: $4.50 TITLE: Love’s Golden Embrace by Charlene Leonard DESCRIPTION: He only wanted to live in peace. The life of a simple blacksmith appealed to Luke Campbell. He didn’t intend to be the peacekeeper in the town of Ophir, Georgia. He already knew a lawman’s pay was low, and that the risk of dying at a young age was a real possibility. He had given up that life years earlier and come home to Georgia. All went well until gold was discovered and then all greed broke out. She had been kidnapped and was at the mercy of unmerciful men. The people in the town of Ophir ignored her plight. When Susannah Tremaine was choked until she couldn’t speak and trussed up like a roped calf, then put up as collateral in a poker game, she was without hope of being rescued. Until Luke showed up to save her. A giant of a man at six foot seven, he rescued her from even more than he knew. Anna found herself drawn to the kind, gentle giant with the heart of gold. CATEGORY: Erotica LENGTH: 34982 words; Reading time: 99-139 minutes PRICE: $5.75 TITLE: Dancehall Diaries: Lynette by Celia Stuart DESCRIPTION: Lynette Peters is a shy Georgia Peach with a quirky sense of humor and a brownie recipe to die for. Jon Lindsay is an erotica writing chocoholic with a weakness for older women. When the two meet up, a steamy encounter in the beer garden and a mishap with some brownies starts them on journey as temporary lovers. The rules? His fantasies, her fantasies and no strings. But where matters of the heart are concerned, nothing is ever really simple, is it? The Bluebonnet Dancehall is famous (or infamous) for its beer gardens–and the rendezvous that take place there. The adventures begin with Dancehall Diaries: Lynette. CATEGORY: Erotica LENGTH: 23718 words; Reading time: 67-94 minutes PRICE: $4.75 TITLE: Progressions of Power by Robert M. Miles DESCRIPTION: Fetish is the fashion of planet Krutaria. Sexual appetites are freely explored by all. The Dominatrix has become an important trade to help keep an unruly element in check. They enforce the laws of Krutaria. At an early age, Royal family members develop a special superpower of their own; it is a part of their bloodline. The Divine Order, the religion of Krutaria, whose members are chosen by the gods to serve the royal families, secures the status of the Royal families. The king of the Sharrka Nation, the most powerful nation of the world, has been eliminated. Of his three daughters only one will become the leader of the nation. Delia, the king’s oldest daughter, can kill people with her Evil Eyes. She covets the power to rule and dominate. Zasha, the second oldest, is content to live the life of a pampered princess. Her power has not yet developed. Visha, the youngest and most innocent of the sisters, can harness terrible energy at her fingertips. Conflict erupts when not all the daughters agree who their father had chosen to succeed him. Three daughters are pitted against one another in the struggle over who will become the ruler of the Sharrka Empire, and change the course of history. This is the ultimate lesbian erotic graphic novel! CATEGORY: Erotica PRICE: $7.99 TITLE: The Dragon Stone by T. J. Lazier DESCRIPTION: Magic, Swordplay, Romance and Erotica! If you love Fritz Leiber’s or Robert E. Howard’s fantasy but wish the female characters were stronger and there was some sex once in a while, then The Dragon Stone is the fantasy you have been looking for! When Gadwin, a swordmage, and Jaim Medario, both mercenaries, their cousin Avian Divcarry, a guardian or magical law enforcer, and a noble courtesan and powerful sorceress, Lady Nicholettia meet up an an inn called the Plumb Orchard they do not dream the role that fate has in store for them. The next day. Lady Nicholettia or Nicky overhears the rogue Guardian Narshavus Rolas scheming with a shaman to steal the immenseley powerful Dragon Stone. Then, Avian is magically seduced by the rogue Guardian and is then put under a sleep spell while after being warned of an attack on the Temple of Sevastion to steal the Dragon Stone, while Nicky accompanied by Gadwin and Jaim ride to the temple to give warning. Ahead lies battle, love, fearful magics, death, and only the slimmest chance of success! CATEGORY: Erotica LENGTH: 50718 words; Reading time: 144-202 minutes PRICE: $4.99 TITLE: Extreme SAT Vocabulary Flashcards Flip-O-Matic, Volume 1: A to L by Kaplan DESCRIPTION: Flip your way through the hardest SAT words! More advanced than Kaplan’s original Flip-O-Matic, Kaplan’s Extreme Flip-O-Matic focuses on the more difficult words that are likely to be found on the SAT. It’s guaranteed to make learning SAT vocabulary words quick, easy, and fun! The amazing Extreme Flip-O-Matic is conveniently designed to allow you to skip over words after you’ve mastered them. Take it anywhere. Quiz yourself! Quiz your friends! Ace the test! Kaplan, the world leader in test prep, provides a full range of services, including test prep courses, admissions consulting, programs for international students, and more. CATEGORY: Education PRICE: $4.99 TITLE: Dark Tide by Elizabeth Forrest DESCRIPTION: From Out of the Depths .. Pacific Crest, California, 1968–A seemingly impossible accident with the Diving Bell ride at the pier amusement park sees three boys drowned. The only survivor is pulled from the ocean in a terror-fueled, near catatonic state…. Pacific Crest, California, the present–Parker Solomon swore never to return to the place where he lost his memory and his childhood. But now the Japanese investors for whom he works are interested in developing this long-ignored piece of California’s coast, and Parker is the man they’ve put in charge of the project. With no other choice, he comes back to Pacific Crest, back to the town where he spent childhood summers with his aunt, back to the town where his best friend died, and he himself nearly perished in both body and mind. And slowly, far too slowly, long locked-away memories start to return, and all his nightmares begin to come true… CATEGORY: Suspense/Thriller PRICE: $6.97 TITLE: Green Rider by Kristen Britain DESCRIPTION: On her long journey home from school after a fight which will surely lead to her expulsion, Karigan G’ladheon ponders her future as she trudges through the immense forest called Green Cloak. But her thoughts are interrupted by the clattering of hooves as a galloping horse bursts from the woods, the rider slumped over his mount’s neck, impaled by two black-shafted arrows. As the young man lies dying on the road, he tells Karigan that he is a Green Rider, one of the legendary messengers of the king, and that he bears a “life and death” message for King Zachary. He begs Karigan to carry his message, warning her not to read it, and when she reluctantly agrees, he makes her swear on his sword to complete his mission “for love of country.” As he bestows upon her the golden winged-horse brooch which is the symbol of his office, he whispers on his dying breath, “Beware the shadow man…” Karigan’s promise changes her life forever. Pursued by unknown assassins, following a path only her horse seems to know, and accompanied by the silent specter of the original messenger, she herself becomes a legendary Green Rider. Caught up in a world of deadly danger and complex magic, compelled by forces she cannot understand, Karigan is hounded by dark beings bent on seeing that the message, and its reluctant carrier, never reach their destination. CATEGORY: Suspense/Thriller PRICE: $6.97 TITLE: Mission to America by Walter Kirn DESCRIPTION: From one of our most visible young writers, a superb new novel about the collision between the forces of faith and an overstimulated, overfed, spiritually overextended America. Mason LaVerle is a young man on a mission–a mission to America. He was raised in a remote Montana town in the church of the Aboriginal Risen Apostles, a matriarchal, almost New Ageish sect that, like the Amish, keeps a wary distance from mainstream life. But the Apostles face a dwindling membership, so Mason is sent on an outreach mission with another young man to bring back converts–and, more specifically, brides. And so these two naive believers head off in a van to encounter the contemporary scene in all its bewildering, seductive diversity. They prosyletize at malls, passing out leaflets in parking garages based on the condition of their cars and their bumper stickers. Eventually, they make their way to a gilded Colorado ski town, where, while promoting their un-American message of humble, serene, optimistic fatalism, Mason finds himself courting a young woman who used to pose for Internet porn sites, and his partner becomes the live-in guru of a guilt-ridden billionaire with chronic bowel complaints. Meanwhile, back in Montana, the Apostles are facing schism and extinction as their beloved leader, the Seeress, drifts toward death. The mounting pressures lead Mason to the brink of missionary madness. Walter Kirn is one of the most acute observers of contemporary American life that we have. In Mission to America, he harnesses that gift to a satirical yet moving tale of a stranger in a strange land that just happens to be our own. CATEGORY: Spiritual/Religion PRICE: $17.95 TITLE: The Grace That Keeps This World by Tom Bailey DESCRIPTION: Adirondacks forester Gary Hazen believes he lives the good life with his beloved wife Susan, and their two sons twenty-four year-old Gary David and nineteen year-old Kevin because he loves the outdoors. He firmly believes his family feels the same way. On a hunting trip in the mountain wilderness near their Upstate New York home, Gary begins to wonder if perhaps his younger son does not like the life of a woodsman. CATEGORY: Spiritual/Religion PRICE: $17.95 TITLE: Dogs of God: Columbus, the Inquisition, and the Defeat of the Moors by James Reston Jr. DESCRIPTION: From historian James Reston, Jr., comes a riveting account of the pivotal events of 1492, a year when towering political ambitions, horrific religious excesses, and a drive toward adventure and conquest changed the world forever. The Dogs of God chronicles one of the most savage epochs in human history, the years of the Spanish Inquisition. In an effort to consolidate their power on the Iberian peninsula and free themselves from the yoke of the Vatican, King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella turned to the priest Tomás de Torquemada, a member of the Dominican order. Torquemada urged an Inquisition that would strengthen the sovereigns’ authority throughout Spain, particularly in the coming campaign against the Moors of Granada. When Granada fell, tens of thousands of Muslims were given the choice of converting to Christianity or facing death or banishment. Torquemada then turned his ferocity on Spain’s Jews, forcing upon them the same grim choice. And in the end, more than 120,000 Jews left their homeland. With rich characterizations of the central players and breathtaking descriptions of the starkly beautiful Iberian peninsula, Dogs of God also portrays a time during which the entanglement of religious and political passions set the stage for the birth of modern Europe. Ferdinand and Isabella, in solidifying their control over the Iberian peninsula, also presaged the creation of the modern state, with its centralized authority and its collective sense of identity. Reston’s engrossing narrative brings all of the horrors of the Spanish Inquisition into a terrifyingly brutal focus. And he looks beyond the dark deeds of 1492 as well, capturing the excitement of exploration and the promise of the future that was born in the same year. With an iron grip secured on the political affairs of Spain, Ferdinand and Isabella turned their eyes toward the New World and the creation of an empire–and toward a young sea captain named Christopher Columbus. CATEGORY: History PRICE: $17.95 TITLE: Swordmen of Vistar by Charles Nuetzel DESCRIPTION: A tale of heroism and high adventure in the tradition of Edgar Rice Burroughs. In Swordmen of Vistar, finally given a special new, added epilog, the story of Thoris of 30,000 B.C. comes to its conclusion. Cast into the ocean by wind gods, Thoris and Illa, Princess of Haldolen, start out on an adventure that takes them to the Island of the Man-eaters and finally into the clutches of the Swordmen of Vistar where they fight alongside Xalla the Wizard and his daughter in an effort to gain freedom and a means to return to their homeland. Thoris of Rota taunts death, magic and the dangers of Xalla the Wizard’s domain to protect beautiful Princess of Haldolen! CATEGORY: Fantasy PRICE: $7.99 TITLE: Torlo Hannis of Noomas by Charles Nuetzel DESCRIPTION: In the tradition of Edgar Rice Burroughs, Mr. Nuetzel has designed an exciting story of adventure in a distant world somewhere across the galaxy. On an exotic alien world, a man without a memory becomes the greatest of all warriors–while seeking to unravel the clues that will unlock his past. “I, Torlo Hannis, was born at the age of twenty-eight, without memory of my past life, without knowledge of the world in which I found myself.” At last, the two Noomas books by Charles Nuetzel have been united as one novel. Torlo Hannis wakes up on the planet of Noomas without memory of any past life, yet aware that he comes from a vast intergalactic civilization. On this new world of primitive city states, subtly dominated by the mysterious Muties, where nations willingly go to battle for the possession of a beautiful princess, Torlo Hannis–the Lost One–struggles against hopeless odds to not only regain his lost memory but save the beautiful princess with whom he fell in love upon first sight. CATEGORY: Mainstream PRICE: $7.99 TITLE: Barbecue America TV Cookbook by Rick Browne DESCRIPTION: Whether you say BBQ America, Barbeque America or Barbecue America, we are America’s program in search of the country’s best barbecue! Barbecue America TV Cookbook by Rick Browne is based on BBQ America. Rick Browne is creator and host of Barbecue America (produced by Wishing Wells Productions, in association with Oregon Public Broadcasting and distributed by American Public Television) as well as an accomplished author, photographer, pitmaster, restaurant critic and consultant, who holds an honorary Doctorate of Barbecue Philosophy degree. He has more than 25 years of assignments spanning the globe contributing articles and photography, mainly on travel and culinary subjects, to a wide variety of domestic and foreign magazines, including Newsweek, People, Canadian Living, Islands, Travel Holiday, Reader’s Digest, Maclean’s, Sunset, Burda, AQUA, Wine Spectator, Geo, Diversion, Saveur, Saturday Night and Travel & Leisure. CATEGORY: General Nonfiction PRICE: $14.97 TITLE: Critical Choices That Change Lives: How Heroes Turn Tragedy into Triumph by Daniel R. Castro DESCRIPTION: Critical Choices That Change Lives is about the principles that heroes have followed for thousands of years to turn tragedy into triumph. It is a collection of stories about ordinary people whose critical choices turned them into heroes. As you read these stories, you will realize that a pattern is developing. Certain principles will begin to emerge that consistently lead to victory. History shows us that these principles have always existed. This book simply collects them into one place and organizes them in a logical fashion. These stories demonstrate that those who tend to survive and prosper in the midst of adversity are able to make critical choices that others do not–because they can see and hear options that others cannot. That’s what makes them heroes. But what gives them the ability to see and hear options that others can’t? The secret is how heroes answer these three critical questions. (1) What are you focusing on? (2) What do you believe? and (3) What are you expecting? These are the three questions behind almost every important decision you will ever make. How you answer these questions determines the outcome of almost every difficult situation you are likely to face. When you read these stories, you will learn how heroes answer these questions in the heat of the battle–and the tremendous impact it has on the final outcome. At the heart of the principles revealed in this book are The Seven Laws of Critical Focus. CATEGORY: Business PRICE: $9.97 TITLE: Waking the Dead: The Glory of a Heart Fully Alive by John Eldredge DESCRIPTION: There is a glory to life that most people–including believers–never see. In this insightful new book, John Eldredge presents the heart as central to life. Not only is the heart essential; the heart God has ransomed is also good. Building on these foundational truths, Eldredge shows readers why real Christianity is a process of restoration, where the broken parts of our hearts are mended and the captive parts are set free. Waking the Dead leads listeners to understand how to live from the heart, care for their heart like the treasures of the kingdom, and give from fullness instead of emptiness. This message also shows how living from the heart can energize people to love God and others in a way they’ve never experienced, revealing to them life’s purpose: fighting for the hearts of others. CATEGORY: Spiritual/Religion PRICE: $21.99 TITLE: Wild At Heart: Discovering the Secret of a Man’s Soul by John Eldredge DESCRIPTION: God designed men to be dangerous, says John Eldredge. Simply look at the dreams and desires written in the heart of every boy: To be a hero, to be a warrior, to live a life of adventure and risk. Sadly, most men abandon those dreams and desires–aided by a Christianity that feels like nothing more than pressure to be a “nice guy.” It is no wonder that many men avoid church, and those who go are often passive and bored to death. In this provocative book, Eldredge gives women a look inside the true heart of a man and gives men permission to be what God designed them to be?dangerous, passionate, alive, and free. CATEGORY: Spiritual/Religion PRICE: $21.99 TITLE: Letters on Demonology and Witchcraft by Sir Walter Scott DESCRIPTION: The book takes the form of ten letters addressed to Lockhart, the epistolary mode permitting Scott to be both conversational in tone and discursive in method. In these, Scott surveys opinions respecting demonology and witchcraft from the Old Testament period to his own day. CATEGORY: Spiritual/Religion PRICE: $3.99 TITLE: The Soul Winner by Charles Haddon Spurgeon DESCRIPTION: What is it to Win a Soul? Qualifications for Soul-Winning–Godward Qualifications for Soul-Winning–Manward Sermons Likely to Win Souls Obstacles to Soul-Winning For more than forty years, Mr. Spurgeon was, by his preaching and writing, one of the greatest soul-winners. CATEGORY: Spiritual/Religion PRICE: $7.00 TITLE: Extraordinary Prayer for a Revival of Religion by Jonathan Edwards DESCRIPTION: A humble attempt to promote the agreement and union of god’s people throughout the world in extraordinary prayer for a revival of religion and the advancement of god’s kingdom on earth, according to scriptural promises and prophecies of the last time.–Jonathan Edwards CATEGORY: Spiritual/Religion PRICE: $2.50 TITLE: Men of the Bible: Some Lesser Known Characters by George D.d Milligan DESCRIPTION: Philip the Evangelist must be carefully distinguished from Philip the Apostle. And though it is little that we are told regarding him in Scripture, that little is very significant. He first comes before us as one of the seven chosen by the early Church at Jerusalem to take charge of the daily ministration of charity to the poor widows (Acts vi. I ff.). And when this work is hindered by the outbreak of persecution following on the death of Stephen, we find him at once departing to enter on active missionary work elsewhere (Acts viii. 4 ff.). The fact that he should have selected Samaria as the scene of these new labours, is in itself a proof that he was able to rise above the ordinary Jewish prejudices of his time. And this same liberal spirit is further exemplified by the incident in connection with which he will always be principally remembered. CATEGORY: Spiritual/Religion PRICE: $5.99 TITLE: Revelations of Divine Love by Julian of Norwich DESCRIPTION: They thought she was dying and called the priest to make preparations. However, Julian of Norwich, or something greater than us all, thought otherwise. She completely recovered (on Easter morning, coincidentally) from her deathbed only to experience a series of revelations. Later she would record these visions in a book that would be the first English-language book ever written by a woman–one of her many amazing accomplishments! CATEGORY: Spiritual/Religion PRICE: $5.99 TITLE: How the Republicans Stole Christmas: The Republican Party’s Declared Monopoly on Religion and What Democrats Can Do To Take It Back by Bill Press DESCRIPTION: In the wake of an election seen by many as a triumphant victory for “moral values,” political commentator and one-time seminarian Bill Press launches a counteroffensive against the so-called religious right. For decades, Press argues, conservative preachers such as Jerry Falwell, Pat Robertson, and James Dobson–joined by most Catholic bishops–have defined religion so narrowly that Democrats and liberals have been pushed outside the fold. According to their narrow gospel, God put George Bush in the White House to deal with gays, guns, and abortion–and those who don’t agree are on the sure road to hell. Bill Press says it’s time to take religion back: “Who gave this gang the inside track on religion, anyway” The way I read the Gospels, Jesus was as liberal as Paul Wellstone. He sure as hell wouldn’t have been a registered Republican. One other thing’s for sure: if Jesus ever came back to earth, there’s one gang he wouldn’t hang out with; and that’s this phony bunch of pious, puffed-up preachers who wear religion on their sleeves.” How the Republicans Stole Christmas is also Press’s fervent call to Democrats and liberals to reclaim religion and return it to its basic principles of social justice, charity, and tolerance. Press argues that the Right didn’t just steal religion, the Left let them have it, offering no resistance as conservatives dictated what’s right and what’s wrong. But on today’s social issues, according to Press, religious conservatives have gotten it all wrong. They have turned Jesus from a loving Messiah who championed the poor and dispossessed into a cold-blooded advocate for the rich and powerful. Press does not confine his criticisms to so-called Christian leaders; he uncovers the same wrong-headed tendencies in other faiths and among nonbelievers, who even today cling to the Old Testament as an appropriate code of behavior. CATEGORY: Politics/Government PRICE: $17.95 TITLE: Confessions of a Nervous Shiksa by Tracy McArdle DESCRIPTION: Lights! Camera! Ultimatum! When movie studio publicity V.P. Alexis Manning’s fianc–Jewish bartender/actor David a.k.a. Deke–goes home with her for a holly jolly Christmas in Vermont with her family, there’s a chill in the air and it ain’t just the weather. Overwhelmed by the Christianity of it all, David confesses that he can’t marry Alexis unless she converts to Judaism. Alexis might not know exactly what she wants to do with her life…but she knows she doesn’t want to spend it pretending to be something she’s not. Alexis believes in only one religion–movies. So with her well-scripted romance on the cutting-room floor, she begins replaying favorite film scenes in her head and breaking down her own life into dramatic clips, searching for the right ending. If only she were Julia, or Demi, or Meryl, things would be different. Get me rewrite! Is Kirk, the hot new director of her latest project, meant to be Alexis’s leading man? Or are she and David headed for a dramatic act-three reunion? And what of Andrew Sullivan–the proverbial One That Got Away? Between film festival dramas, uncontrollable actors, egotistical directors, a heartbroken sister, an ailing, peculiar cat named Little (and her accompanying astronomical vet bills), and fantasies about simpler times back in New England, it’s all Alexis can do to keep production on schedule. But surely there’s a happily ever after for her–and hopefully for Little, too–before credits roll. CATEGORY: Humor PRICE: $8.99 TITLE: Pretty Evil by Lexi Davis DESCRIPTION: Three sexy bachelors with big plans. Longtime friends Rice, Coach, and Geffen can’t believe it when they see an abandoned property just a stone’s throw away from Rodeo Drive–the dilapidated wreck is more haunted house than Hollywood high life. But when they enter the massive estate with their best friend and realtor Sunnie, they see a great financial investment. A fixer-upper with room for a gym and a sauna. A cavernous hall for swanky celebrity parties. A hideaway for seducing the ladies … in other words, a place to live large and dream big. A foxy she-devil out for revenge. But Sunnie senses all is not right with the house. Turns out it is already occupied by a supernatural vixen who resents the intruders and vows to use her shape-shifting powers to dispatch them–not with violence but with an equally lethal weapon: sex. Morphing into each man’s fantasy lover, she takes them one by one to heights of ecstasy designed to torment their souls. Only Sunnie, armed with an extrasensory gift and some very powerful prayers, can take on this devilishly gorgeous demon–even if she has to pay the ultimate price. CATEGORY: Romance PRICE: $8.99 TITLE: Accomodating Brocolli in the Cemetary: Or Why Can’t Anybody Spell? by Vivian Cook DESCRIPTION: “It is a damn poor mind that can think of only one way to spell a word.”–Andrew Jackson. Weird or wierd? Necessary or neccessary? Recomend or recommend? English spelling is fiendish, but that doesn’t mean you can’t have fun with it. Accomodating Brocolli in the Cemetary is at once a celebration of spelling and a solace to anyone who has ever struggled with the arcane rules of the English language. As amusing as he is informative, Vivian Cook thrills the reader with more than a hundred entries–from photographs of hilariously misspelled signs to quizzes best taken in private to schadenfreude-rich examples of spelling errors of literary greats–that will tickle the inner spelling geek in every reader. It all adds up to a gem of a book that takes a wry look at the hodgepodge evolution of spelling and the eccentric way it actually works. Difficult Words Spelling Test Circle whichever one is right. 1. dessicate desiccate desicate 2. ecstasy exstacy ecstacy 3. adress adres address 4. dumbel dumbbell dumbell 5. accomodate accommodate acommodate 6. necesary neccesary necessary 7. liaison liaision liason 8. pronounciation pronounceation pronunciation 9. ocurence occurrence occurence 10. embarass embaras embarrass 11. brocolli broccolli broccoli 12. refering referring refferring 13. cemetery semetary cemetary CATEGORY: General Nonfiction PRICE: $14.99 TITLE: First Man: The Life of Neil A. Armstrong by James R. Hansen DESCRIPTION: On July 20, 1969, the world stood still to watch thirty-eight-year-old American astronaut Neil A. Armstrong become the first person ever to step on the surface of another heavenly body. Perhaps no words in human history became better known than those few he uttered at that historic moment. Upon his return to Earth, Armstrong was honored and celebrated for his monumental achievement. He was also–as James R. Hansen reveals in this fascinating and important authorized biography–misunderstood. Armstrong’s accomplishments as an engineer, a test pilot, and an astronaut have long been a matter of record, but Hansen’s unprecedented access to private documents and unpublished sources and his interviews with more than 125 subjects (including more than fifty hours with Armstrong himself) yield this first in-depth analysis of an elusive American celebrity still renowned the world over. In a riveting narrative filled with revelations, Hansen vividly re-creates Armstrong’s career in flying, from his seventy-eight combat missions as a naval aviator flying over North Korea to his formative transatmospheric flights in the rocket-powered X-15 to his piloting Gemini VIII to the first-ever docking in space. These milestones made it seem, as Armstrong’s mother, Viola, memorably put it, “as if from the very moment he was born–farther back still–that our son was somehow destined for the Apollo 11 mission.” For a pilot who cared more about flying to the Moon than he did about walking on it, Hansen asserts, Armstrong’s storied vocation exacted a dear personal toll, paid in kind by his wife and children. For the thirty-six years since the Moon landing, rumors have swirled around Armstrong concerning his dreams of space travel, his religious beliefs, and his private life. In a penetrating exploration of American hero worship, Hansen addresses the complex legacy of the First Man, as an astronaut and as an individual. In First Man, the personal, technological, epic, and iconic blend to form the portrait of a great but reluctant hero who will forever be known as history’s most famous space traveler. CATEGORY: People PRICE: $14.99 TITLE: Breaking Trail: A Climbing Life by Arlene Blum DESCRIPTION: Arlene Blum is a legendary trailblazer by any measure. Defying the climbing establishment of the 1970s, she led the first teams of women on successful ascents of Mt. McKinley and Annapurna, and was the first American woman to attempt Mt. Everest. In her long, adventurous career, she has played a leading role in more than twenty expeditions and forged a place for women in the perilous arena of high-altitude mountaineering. Breaking Trail is the story of Blum’s journey from her overprotected youth in Chicago to the tops of some of the highest peaks on Earth. Chronicling a life of extraordinary personal and professional achievement, Blum’s intimate and inspiring memoir explores how her childhood fueled her need to climb–and how, in turn, her climbing liberated her from her childhood. Each chapter in Breaking Trail begins with a poignant vignette from Blum’s early life. Using these as starting points, she traces her evolution as a climber, from a hilariously incompetent beginner to an aspiring mountaineer to a successful, confident, and world-renowned expedition leader. Along the way, she takes us to some of the most extreme and exquisite places on the planet, sharing the exhilaration, toil, and danger of climbing high. Blum also relates the story of her scientific career, which, like her mountaineering, challenged gender stereotypes and was filled with singular accomplishments, including the banning of two cancer-causing chemicals and the initiation of an important area of biophysical research. Writing with remarkable candor and introspection, Blum recounts her triumphs and tragedies, and provides a probing look at what drove her to endure extreme physical discomfort–and even to risk her life–attempting high, remote summits around the world. In her story, she shares intimate insights into how and why climbers persevere under the harshest circumstances, cope with the deaths of their comrades, and balance their desire for adventure with their personal lives. Complemented with breathtaking personal photos and detailed maps, Breaking Trail is a deeply moving account of how one woman overcame adversity to become one of the world’s most famous climbers, and a testament to the power of taking risks and pursuing dreams. CATEGORY: People PRICE: $14.99 TITLE: Getting Even: Why Women Don’t Get Paid Like Men–And What to Do about It by Evelyn Murphy & E. J. Graff DESCRIPTION: Are you (or a woman you love) being cheated out of 33 percent of your earnings? If you’re a woman, over your working lifetime you will lose between $700,000 and $2 million–simply because of your sex. Is that fair? No. Can it be stopped? Absolutely. The wage gap is a steady drain on the daily lives of women and our families. Rarely do we step back and add up what’s missing–better medical treatment, child care, housing, food, or retirement savings that women could have afforded if they were paid as well as men. Getting Even exposes the discrepancy between what women and men make–and how it affects us all. It reveals that the wage gap is not going away on its own. And it explains how to close the wage gap–and, finally, get women even. In this intelligently argued and startling book, Evelyn Murphy, Ph.D., humanizes the numbers through real-life stories and a wealth of data that has never before been examined. She shows how the wage gap pinches the daily lives of families throughout the country, at every economic level and in every industry. And she explains why, even though women have more opportunities than their mothers did, the wage gap persists: The American workplace still harbors an astonishing amount of discrimination, including blatant as well as complex hidden barriers, unspoken assumptions, unexamined attitudes, and habitual ways of behaving. But Murphy also brings good news: The wage gap can be closed. Having served as an economist, politician, public official, and corporate officer, she has a 360-degree view of the problem–and of the solution. In a book that will explode into public debate, Murphy issues the indictment, rouses us to action–and tells us exactly how to get even. CATEGORY: Business PRICE: $14.99 TITLE: Integrity Service: Treat Your Customers Right-Watch Your Business Grow by Ron Willingham DESCRIPTION: Every company today recognizes the importance of good customer service and putting the customer first. Why, then, do service people so often treat us as though we’re supposed to serve them, rather than the opposite? How often do we feel neglected, frustrated, or just plain unhappy–wondering what happened to basic civility and common courtesy? Why do things seem to be getting worse rather than better? And how can businesses train employees to offer customers the courtesy and attention they are entitled to? Ron Willingham, whose seminars and training sessions have helped big companies around the world change their employees’ behavior, offers a new and subtler way of looking at customer service. Instead of the traditional “paint an artificial smile on your face” approach, Integrity Service brings the whole person into the service experience, showing that good customer relationships grow from employees’ beliefs about who they are and what’s possible for them to achieve, what career rewards they deserve, and what value they can give customers. Integrity Service presents fundamental principles that lead to individual success and gives readers specific action guidelines for on and off the job. Willingham’s documented success through his seminars and programs ensures that the hands-on help in this book will bring employees and managers to a new understanding of the nature of service. In a world of automated phone systems and constantly frustrated customers, Ron Willingham provides a proven program that empowers employees to provide the superior service that people really want and deserve. CATEGORY: Business PRICE: $14.99 TITLE: Consent to Kill by Vince Flynn DESCRIPTION: For years, Mitch Rapp’s bold actions have saved the lives of countless Americans. He has killed with impunity, tortured to avert disaster, and shown he will do whatever it takes to prevent terrorists from fulfilling their bloody wishes. His battles for peace and freedom have made him a hero to many, and an enemy to countless more. In the tangled, duplicitous world of espionage, there are those, even among America’s allies, who want to see Mitch Rapp eliminated. They have decided the time has come. Now, the powerful father of a dead terrorist demands vengeance in its simplest form–an eye for an eye, and Rapp instantly becomes the target of an international conspiracy. This time, he must use all of his vigilance and determination to save himself before he can turn his fury on those who have dared to betray him. CATEGORY: Suspense/Thriller PRICE: $14.99 TITLE: The Mad Cook of Pymatuning by Christopher Lehmann-Haupt DESCRIPTION: In this chilling novel about a 1950s boys’ summer camp gone awry, the former New York Times literary critic has created a brilliant coming-of-age story with undertones reminiscent of Lord of the Flies. Christopher Lehmann-Haupt’s novel is at once a fantasy, a barbed portrait of boyhood in the dawning of the Eisenhower era, and a no-holds-barred story of terror of the sort that won him praise for his previous novel, A Crooked Man. Jerry Muller has been a regular at Camp Seneca for years. Now that he’s a teenager and counselor, things don’t seem quite right at his traditional summer haunt. As Jerry plunges into the mysteries around him, he finds himself growing up fast–maybe too fast. He’s attracted to T.J., a pretty girl who might have a boyfriend but who flirts anyway, and he’s shocked by the truth about his friend Oz, who’s more interested in Jerry than in the likes of T.J. He sees something is strangely amiss with the husband and wife who own the camp. But above all, he’s scared of the cruel game masterminded by Buck. Of Seneca ancestry, Buck is a sinister, bigger-than-life expert on Indian lore. He is also an organizer of scary games who may just possibly be a psychopath and a killer, and in whose hands the camp’s make-believe, designed to scare the kids, becomes first a savage and brutal test of strength, then, by small steps, genuinely dangerous. As Jerry unravels the mysteries surrounding the ordinary-looking camp, he struggles to understand how “the Forbidden Woods,” which have always been off-limits to campers as a kind of game and dare, have somehow become genuinely frightening–all the more reason to discover the secrets that lie behind Camp Seneca’s facade. The story reaches its climax in a shocking scene that neither Jerry nor the reader is likely to forget. Christopher Lehmann-Haupt’s new novel is a wicked, suspenseful, and deeply original tale. CATEGORY: Suspense/Thriller PRICE: $25.00 TITLE: Descartes’ Secret Notebook: A True Tale of Mathematics, Mysticism, and the Quest to Understand the Universe by Amir D. Aczel DESCRIPTION: Rene Descartes (1596-1650) is one of the towering and central figures in Western philosophy and mathematics. His apothegm “Cogito, ergo sum” marked the birth of the mind-body problem, while his creation of so-called Cartesian coordinates has made our intellectual conquest of physical space possible. But Descartes had a mysterious and mystical side, as well. Almost certainly a member of the occult brotherhood of the Rosicrucians, he kept a secret notebook, now lost, most of which was written in code. After Descartes’s death, Gottfried Leibniz, inventor of calculus and one of the greatest mathematicians of all time, moved to Paris in search of this notebook?and eventually found it in the possession of Claude Clerselier, a friend of Descartes’s. Liebniz called on Clerselier and was allowed to copy only a couple of pages–which, though written in code, he amazingly deciphered there on the spot. Liebniz’s hastily scribbled notes are all we have today of Descartes’s notebook. Why did Descartes keep a secret notebook, and what were its contents? The answers to these questions will lead the reader on an exciting, swashbuckling journey, and offer a fascinating look at one of the great figures of Western culture. CATEGORY: Technology/Science PRICE: $17.95 TITLE: Nature of God: A Comparative Study in Sri Aurobindo and Whitehead by Satya Prakash Singh DESCRIPTION: This work stems from a chance discovery of certain striking points of similarity between the views of Sri Aurobindo and Alfred North Whitehead on the Nature of God. The author was particularly fascinated by Whitehead’s well known equations regarding the relationship between God and the world. Formulation of such equations by a mathematician and physicist seems to be somewhat amazing. Being stricken by this sense of amazement, Prof. Satya Prakash Singh began to explore various avenues by which such thoughts might have found access to him. After all, man is man everywhere, and he thinks alike to a certain extent. Philosophy deals with the ultimate problems arising in the human mind which is shaped by Nature in a common form. In fact, there is no dearth of similarities from one philosophical system to another. There is no dearth of dissimilarities either. As in fact so in ideas, the world is abundantly rich in similarities as well as dissimilarities. But when either of the two becomes glaringly palpable even in the face of reasons to the contrary, it arrests our attention and demands an explanation. At the outset, the author looked around to see if these two philosophers were ever in contact with each other. The conclusion was in the negative. At the next step, Professor Singh began to think about the possibility of their drawing their fundamental views regarding God from some common source. The outcome was extremely negligible and arbitrary. If Plato and the Bible serve as the main influences on Whitehead, the Veda serves as the same on Sri Aurobindo. Moreover, thinkers of their eminence seldom do rely on mere borrowings. Thus Prof. Singh was impelled to find solution to the problem ultimately by making a structural study of their systems in themselves and by trying to find out their respective ways of thinking on God. CATEGORY: Spiritual/Religion PRICE: $19.97 TITLE: Born Fighting: How the Scots-Irish Shaped America by James Webb DESCRIPTION: More than 27 million Americans today can trace their lineage to the Scots, whose bloodline was stained by centuries of continuous warfare along the border between England and Scotland, and later in the bitter settlements of England’s Ulster Plantation in Northern Ireland. Between 250,000 and 400,000 Scots-Irish migrated to America in the eighteenth century, traveling in groups of families and bringing with them not only long experience as rebels and outcasts but also unparalleled skills as frontiersmen and guerrilla fighters. Their cultural identity reflected acute individualism, dislike of aristocracy and a military tradition, and, over time, the Scots-Irish defined the attitudes and values of the military, of working class America, and even of the peculiarly populist form of American democracy itself. Born Fighting is the first book to chronicle the full journey of this remarkable cultural group, and the profound, but unrecognized, role it has played in the shaping of America. Written with the storytelling verve that has earned his works such acclaim as “captivating … unforgettable” (the Wall Street Journal on Lost Soliders), Scots-Irishman James Webb, Vietnam combat veteran and former Naval Secretary, traces the history of his people, beginning nearly two thousand years ago at Hadrian’s Wall, when the nation of Scotland was formed north of the Wall through armed conflict in contrast to England’s formation to the south through commerce and trade. Webb recounts the Scots’ odyssey–their clashes with the English in Scotland and then in Ulster, their retreat from one war-ravaged land to another. Through engrossing chronicles of the challenges the Scots-Irish faced, Webb vividly portrays how they developed the qualities that helped settle the American frontier and define the American character. Born Fighting shows that the Scots-Irish were 40 percent of the Revolutionary War army; they included the pioneers Daniel Boone, Lewis and Clark, Davy Crockett, and Sam Houston; they were the writers Edgar Allan Poe and Mark Twain; and they have given America numerous great military leaders, including Stonewall Jackson, Ulysses S. Grant, Audie Murphy, and George S. Patton, as well as most of the soldiers of the Confederacy (only 5 percent of whom owned slaves, and who fought against what they viewed as an invading army). It illustrates how the Scots-Irish redefined American politics, creating the populist movement and giving the country a dozen presidents, including Andrew Jackson, Teddy Roosevelt, Woodrow Wilson, Ronald Reagan, and Bill Clinton. And it explores how the Scots-Irish culture of isolation, hard luck, stubbornness, and mistrust of the nation’s elite formed and still dominates blue-collar America, the military services, the Bible Belt, and country music. Both a distinguished work of cultural history and a human drama that speaks straight to the heart of contemporary America, Born Fighting reintroduces America to its most powerful, patriotic, and individualistic cultural group–one too often ignored or taken for granted. CATEGORY: History PRICE: $9.95 TITLE: Unauthorized Harry Potter Book Seven News: by W. Frederick Zimmerman DESCRIPTION: Unlike a conventional book, for which editions are printed in quantity every couple of years, this “living book” goes through frequent “mini-editions” and is printed fresh whenever customers place an order. Purchasers are entitled to free PDF or LIT updates! This version was most recently updated April 27, 2005. An entirely new section of analysis with more than 75 new pages will be added shortly after the release of “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince” on July 16, 2005. Buy now, update later for free. CATEGORY: Fantasy PRICE: $11.94 TITLE: New York City: The Mini Rough Guide by Martin Dunford & Jack Holland DESCRIPTION: The Rough Guide to New York City gives you the real lay of the land in a no-nonsense, down to earth style that includes the most bar and restaurant listings of any New York guide available, great things to do for all budgets including info on the numerous free summer festivals, expanded coverage of the outer boroughs, and up-to-date coverage of the city in the wake of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Please note: This eBook version is the same as its printed counterpart, but does not include photos or maps. CATEGORY: Travel PRICE: $7.95 TITLE: Summer Snow by William T. Hathaway DESCRIPTION: Summer Snow is a spiritual novel set now amidst the war on terrorism as an American warrior falls in love with a Sufi mystic and learns from her an alternative to the military mentality. As US Special Forces battle al-Qaeda, the escalating violence threatens their future together and the lives of thousands in her country. To save them, she shows him an ancient transcendental way to bring peace to the collective consciousness and prevent terrorism. But can they make it work in time? A story of love in the shadow of destruction, Summer Snow blends passion, adventure, and mystic wisdom to convey its theme that higher consciousness is more effective than violence and that women may be more able than men to lead us there. CATEGORY: Spiritual/Religion PRICE: $3.99 TITLE: Satan Hates Me … And I Love It by Sharon A. Buckelew DESCRIPTION: Living a life that causes Satan to hate you is a privilege!! This is a meaningful study on what it takes to live a life that causes Satan to hold you in supreme contempt. A life which produces this kind of disdain in Satan is a life that brings pleasure to God. By allowing the Holy Spirit to lead you as you follow the scriptures outlined in this book, it will become easy and a pleasure to upset him. As you follow the Lord you will discover not only His pleasure in your life, but also that Satan Hates you too! CATEGORY: Spiritual/Religion PRICE: $8.95 TITLE: Kost’s e-Atlas: Iraq by Roger Kost, Jay DESCRIPTION: This is the first in a new series called Kost’s e-Atlas. The objective is to provide the reader with a condensed reference of a country’s history, geography, environment, demographics, government, and economy. Statistics, maps, and satellite images are incorporated into the e-Atlas for easy reference. CATEGORY: Reference PRICE: $3.00 TITLE: Fault Lines by Anne Rivers Siddons DESCRIPTION: Years of caring for her needy family have left Merritt Fowler exhausted and confused, uncertain of who she is or what she wants. When a family argument sends her lovely, fragile daughter, Glynn, running from her Atlanta home to her Aunt Laura in Hollywood, Merritt is compelled to follow. On impulse, the trio takes off in Laura’s red Mustang convertible, barreling up the coast to the lush wilderness outside San Francisco–earthquake country. There, amid the beauty and protection of the mountains, mother, daughter, and sister will struggle to see if the widening fissures between them can be healed, as they search for the bedrock of strength and courage that can save them and their family. CATEGORY: Mainstream PRICE: $7.99 TITLE: A Woman’s Place by Barbara Delinsky DESCRIPTION: Everything Claire Raphael has she’s earned. On her own. The hard way. She built her part-time business up from nothing and made it successful through her imagination, creativity and hard work. She has two great children and Dennis, a husband she loves completely. Then, one evening, when Claire returns from a difficult business trip, Dennis hands her divorce papers along with a court order to vacate their house. And he’s taking custody of the children. Claire is devestated. She had no idea her marriage was on the brink of disaster, that Dennis had been planning this ambush for weeks, if not months or that her hectic but happy life was about to come crumbling down around her. Claire doesn’t know where to turn or whom to trust. But in a few short weeks she learns what so many women have had to discover–that when the going gets tough, a woman’s as tough as she needs to be… CATEGORY: Mainstream PRICE: $7.50 TITLE: 50 Harbor Street by Debbie Macomber DESCRIPTION: In 50 Harbor Street, New York Times best-selling author Debbie Macomber returns readers to the fictional town of Cedar Cove, Washington. This book is the fifth installment in the series. Corrie McAfee and her P.I. husband Roy receive mysterious anonymous postcards asking if they “regret the past. CATEGORY: Mainstream PRICE: $6.75 TITLE: Last Light by Terri Blackstock DESCRIPTION: Today, the world as you know it will end. No need to turn off the lights. Your car suddenly stalls and won’t restart. You can’t call for help because your cell phone is dead. Everyone around you is having the same problem … and it’s just the tip of the iceberg. Your city is in a blackout. Communication is cut off. Hospital equipment won’t operate. And airplanes are falling from the sky. Is it a terrorist attack … or something far worse? In the face of a crisis that sweeps an entire high-tech planet back to the age before electricity, your family faces a choice. Will you hoard your possessions to survive–or trust God to provide as you offer your resources and your hearts to others? Yesterday’s world is gone. Now all you’ve got is your family and community. You stand or fall together. Like never before, you must rely on each other. But one of you is a killer. #1 bestselling suspense author Terri Blackstock weaves a masterful what-if novel in which global catastrophe reveals the darkness in human hearts?and lights the way to restoration for a selfcentered world. Last Light is the first book in an exciting new series. CATEGORY: Mainstream PRICE: $9.99 TITLE: Black Rainbow by Barbara Michaels DESCRIPTION: Megan O’Neill sees it hanging in the sky above the towers of Grayhaven Manor–a beautiful yet sinister black rainbow, a warning to the estate’s new governess to stay away. Yet the warmth and kindness of the Mandeville family banish her fears–and her hypnotic obsession for her handsome, mysterious new employer blinds her to the darkness within. But desire always has its price. And the shocking secrets enclosed in Grayhaven’s walls threaten to pull Megan into the terrifying shadows, never to emerge again. CATEGORY: Mainstream PRICE: $7.50 TITLE: Someone in the House by Barbara Michaels DESCRIPTION: An English Gothic mansion, transported stone by stone to the isolated Pennsylvania hills, Grayhaven Manor calls to Anne and Kevin. Here is the ideal summer retreat–a perfect location from which to write the book they have long planned together. But there are distractions in the halls and shadows of the looming architectural wonder luring them from their work–for they are not alone. Something lives on here from Grayhaven’s shocking past–something beautiful, powerful, and eerily seductive–unlocking the doors of human desire, of fear … and unearthly passion. CATEGORY: Mainstream PRICE: $7.50 TITLE: Wings of the Falcon by Barbara Michaels DESCRIPTION: The death of her English father left Francesca alone and unprotected, with nowhere to turn but to the noble Italian family of her late mother. Adrift in a strange land, surrounded by cold and suspicious relatives who had disowned her mother on her wedding day, Francesca is determined to make the best of a bad situation. But nothing could have prepared her for the nest of dark secrets and oppressive cruelty she has been cast into. And her fate now rests in the hands of a mysterious horseman known as the Falcon, whose appearance will speed her salvation … or hasten her doom. CATEGORY: Mainstream PRICE: $7.50 TITLE: The Me I Used to Be by Jennifer Archer DESCRIPTION: Baby boomer Allyson Cole is the poster child for modern success. But a surprise visitor is about to take her down memory lane–back to her teens, and that day in Woodstock, circa 1969… CATEGORY: Mainstream PRICE: $4.95 TITLE: The Killing Art by Jonathan Santlofer DESCRIPTION: History and fiction collide with deadly consequences in the third Kate McKinnon novel–a story of bitter revenge, where the past invades the present and a decades-old secret proves fatal Kate McKinnon has lived many lives, from Queens cop to Manhattan socialite, television art historian, and the woman who helped the NYPD capture the Death Artist and the Color Blind killer. But that’s the past. Now, devastated by the death of her husband, Kate is attempting to quietly rebuild her life as a single woman. Gone are the Park Avenue penthouse and designer clothes. Now it’s a funky Chelsea loft, downtown fashion, and even a hip new haircut as Kate plunges back into her work–writing a book about America’s most celebrated artistic era, the New York School of the 1940s and ’50s, a circle that included Jackson Pollock, Willem de Kooning, and Mark Rothko. But when a lunatic starts slashing the very paintings she is writing about–along with their owners–Kate is once again tapped by the NYPD. As she deciphers the evidence–cryptic images that reveal both the paintings and the people who will be the next targets–Kate is drawn into a world where art and art history provide lethal clues. The Killing Art is Jonathan Santlofer’s most gripping and chilling story yet, but that isn’t the only reason the novel is remarkable. The author, who is also an acclaimed artist, has created works of art just for the book that tantalize and challenge readers by using well-known symbols in innovative ways, allowing them to decode the clues along with Kate. A masterwork of both suspense fiction and art, The Killing Art will impress both thriller readers and art fans as the plot twists and turns toward a shocking climax. CATEGORY: Mainstream PRICE: $19.95 TITLE: Flawless by Michele Hauf DESCRIPTION: Undercover heiress Rebecca Whitmore is going to find the man that almost killed her aunt. He’s a diamond thief and she knows all about jewels. Sure it’ll be dangerous, but is the help of Europol Inspector Aston Dane really necessary? CATEGORY: Romance PRICE: $4.50 TITLE: Once a Thief by Michele Hauf DESCRIPTION: Rachel Blu had left her life as thief behind her. But when a priceless jewel is stolen, and Rachel is partially to blame, she must race to regain the precious item before she loses her newfound career and the love she’s just rediscovered. CATEGORY: Romance PRICE: $4.50 TITLE: Pelican Bay by Charlotte Douglas DESCRIPTION: In the first of Charlotte Douglas’s Maggie Skerritt mysteries, an experienced police detective has to predict a serial killer’s next move while charting her course for the future. But will Maggie’s longtime friend and confidant add another life-altering event to the mix? CATEGORY: Romance PRICE: $4.95 TITLE: Dark Sky by Carla Neggers DESCRIPTION: Fresh from providing crucial information to help free an American hostage, Deputy U.S. Marshal Juliet Longstreet returns home to find her doorman dead and the killer ransacking her apartment. Certain that the intruder is one of the hostage’s kidnappers, Juliet tracks down Special Forces officer Ethan Brooker for answers. Juliet and Ethan must rush to end the murderous scheming before it comes crashing home. CATEGORY: Romance PRICE: $6.75 TITLE: Rider on Fire by Sharon Sala DESCRIPTION: With a hitman hot on her trail, undercover DEA agent Sonora Jordan decided to lie low–until ex-Army Ranger and local medicine man Adam Two Eagles convinced her to look for the father she’d never known–and offered her a love she’d never known she wanted. CATEGORY: Romance PRICE: $4.50 TITLE: The Italian’s Stolen Bride by Emma Darcy DESCRIPTION: Six years ago Luciano Peretti had scorned Skye and their baby. Defying him and his family, Skye raised her son on her own. But now Luc wants it all back: his son, his family–his wife. CATEGORY: Romance PRICE: $4.05 TITLE: Ghost Horse by Patricia Rosemoor DESCRIPTION: Chloe Morgan is the summer tutor of the daughter of Graylord Pastures’s owner, Damian Graylord. But her real job is investigating what really happened to her missing friend. A task that gets more difficult as she becomes closer to Damian–her prime “suspect”. CATEGORY: Romance PRICE: $4.50 TITLE: Note of Peril by Hannah Alexander DESCRIPTION: When local entertainer Grace Brennan starts receiving threatening gifts and notes, it isn’t long before her career, health and relationships all start to crumble. As the situation worsens, Grace realizes that musician Michael Gold is the only person she can trust … with her life! CATEGORY: Romance PRICE: $4.50 TITLE: Storm Clouds by Cheryl Wolverton DESCRIPTION: An urgent call from a brother former Secret Service agent Angelina Harding hadn’t seen in years brought her thousands of miles to Australia. Only to find him gone. And it was only with the help of his friend David Lemming that she had a hope of finding him. CATEGORY: Romance PRICE: $4.50 TITLE: Whatever Reilly Wants… by Maureen Child DESCRIPTION: Connor Reilly was confident he could win the bet with his brothers to be celibate for three months. But Emma Jacobsen is just as determined to show Connor that she’s not his “safe” and “comfortable” confidante, but the one person he can’t resist… CATEGORY: Romance PRICE: $4.05 TITLE: The Tycoon’s Trophy Wife by Miranda Lee DESCRIPTION: Reece knew that Alanna would make the perfect trophy wife! Stunning and sophisticated, she wanted nothing more than a marriage of convenience. And that was fine by Reece! But suddenly, their comfortable life together was turned upside down when Reece discovered that his wife had a dark past. But, he realized, he wasn’t prepared to lose Alanna–even if the only thing they shared was passion… CATEGORY: Romance PRICE: $4.05 TITLE: Condi Vs. Hillary: The Next Great Presidential Race by Dick Morris & Eileen McGann DESCRIPTION: Who will be president in 2008? Many believe that the White House is Hillary Clinton’s to lose. As long-time strategists Dick Morris and Eileen McGann reveal in Condi vs. Hillary, however, Hillary’s plans for higher office are vulnerable to a challenge from a most unexpected quarter: the Bush administration’s secretary of state and former national security advisor, Condoleezza Rice. Rice is the only figure on the national scene who has the credentials, the credibility, and the charisma to lead the GOP in 2008. And, as this first book on the subject demonstrates, a race between these two commanding, but very different, women is a very real possibility–and would inevitably prove one of the most fascinating and important races in American history. Blending insider insight and political foresight, Condi vs. Hillary surveys the strengths and weaknesses of the two candidates, finding persuasive clues about what we might expect from each of them as a chief executive. It traces their very different childhoods–Hillary Rodham’s in unchallenging suburban comfort, Condi Rice’s in Birmingham, Alabama, during the civil rights era–and finds in each the roots of their latter-day selves. It explores their career in public life–Hillary’s as an ambitious liberal who attached herself to a governor on the rise, Condi’s as a woman of broad and deep talents who has earned her own way. It turns a discerning eye on how each has spent her time in government, contrasting Condi’s growth and maturation in office with Hillary’s record of underachievement as both first lady and senator from New York. And it reveals how a draft-Condi movement could sweep the secretary of state into the presidency even as she forgoes campaigning to address her responsibilities as secretary of state. America, in short, may be on the verge of a perfect storm of twenty-first-century politics, pitting two of America’s most popular–and controversial–women against each other, and offering Americans a choice between fulfilling the ambitions of one of our most polarizing figures … or changing history by electing not just the first woman, but also the first African American woman, to lead the free world into the future. CATEGORY: People PRICE: $19.95 TITLE: The Case for Hillary Clinton by Susan Estrich DESCRIPTION: With the Bush administration now in its final years, all eyes are turning to the 2008 political season–especially those of Democratic voters, who are casting about for a galvanizing leader to help them win back the White House. And in that role, argues longtime political strategist Susan Estrich, no candidate even approaches the power and promise of Hillary Rodham Clinton, the senator from New York. She is, by far, not only the most popular Democratic leader in the country, but also one of its most popular and admired politicians, period. Both a passionate spokesperson for progressive values and a strong advocate for our troops overseas, she has used her time in the Senate to establish herself successfully as a genuine political powerhouse. There is no candidate whose election would bring such vitality and lasting change into the White House. And she offers Americans a once-in-a-lifetime chance to break the world’s most prominent glass ceiling and elect a female president of the United States. In an atmosphere where conservative Hillary-bashing is still as virulent as ever, Estrich demonstrates all the reasons that this principled leader still blows away any other potential contender in the early polls for 2008. And, with arguments both stirring and sensible, she reminds us that if Hillary should succeed, America and the world would be changed forever and for the better. CATEGORY: People PRICE: $19.95 TITLE: The Narnian: The Life and Imagination of C.S. Lewis by Alan Jacobs DESCRIPTION: The White Witch, Aslan, fauns and talking beasts, centaurs and epic battles between good and evil–all these have become a part of our collective imagination through the classic volumes of The Chronicles of Narnia. Over the past half century, children everywhere have escaped into this world and delighted in its wonders and enchantments. Yet what we do know of the man who created Narnia? This biography sheds new light on the making of the original Narnian, C. S. Lewis himself. Lewis was one of the intellectual giants of the twentieth century and arguably the most influential religious writer of his day. An Oxford don and scholar of medieval literature, he loved to debate philosophy at his local pub, and his wartime broadcasts on the basics of Christian belief made him a celebrity in his native Britain. Yet one of the most intriguing aspects of Clive Staples Lewis remains a mystery. How did this middle-aged Irish bachelor turn to the writing of stories for children–stories that would become among the most popular and beloved ever written? Alan Jacobs masterfully tells the story of the original Narnian. From Lewis’s childhood days in Ireland playing with his brother, Warnie, to his horrific experiences in the trenches during World War I, to his friendship with J. R. R. Tolkien (and other members of the “Inklings”), and his remarkable late-life marriage to Joy Davidman, Jacobs traces the events and people that shaped Lewis’s philosophy, theology, and fiction. The result is much more than a conventional biography of Lewis: Jacobs tells the story of a profound and extraordinary imagination. For those who grew up with Narnia, or for those just discovering it, The Narnian tells a remarkable tale of a man who knew great loss and great delight, but who knew above all that the world holds far more richness and meaning than the average eye can see. CATEGORY: People PRICE: $19.95 TITLE: Often Wrong, Never in Doubt by Donny Deutsch DESCRIPTION: “Why Not Me?” It’s not a question. It is a philosophy to live by. It’s Donny Deutsch’s motto. And it is the secret possessed by every person with the right stuff–the one-in-a-hundred who gets to the top of their team, their company, their business, their industry. If there is an assignment or a promotion up for grabs, a client or account looking for new answers, do you know how to go for it? Donny Deutsch built a billion-dollar media business asking himself the basic question, “Why Not Me?” Once the reader asks–and answers–that question, a world of opportunity opens up. It is a tool to motivate people, build a business, and create a business culture. Often Wrong, Never in Doubt is an inspirational book from one of America’s most colorful and exciting entrepreneurs. It’s Donny’s story. In a fun conversation with the reader, Donny lays out the core principles that propelled him to create tremendous wealth, build a huge and influential business, and become a national personality. Using inside stories of the media, the advertising industry, and a youth spent growing up on the streets of New York, Donny gives the commonsense bottom line that he has learned along the way, broken down into real, relevant, and inspiring lessons that will be useful to everyone from the front-line salesperson to the middle manager to the successful corporate executive. (It’s also a useful guide for dating.) CATEGORY: Business PRICE: $19.95 TITLE: Million Dollar Dilemma: Tales of a Modern Day Midas by Judy Baer DESCRIPTION: When over $20 million falls into Cassia Carr’s lap, she views it as a cross, not a blessing–above all, the unexpected difficulty of giving it away! It’s hard enough to gauge romantic feelings without the chaos of a humongous windfall–is her globetrotting neighbor, Adam Cavanaugh, interested in her or her fortune? And when he disappears, should she forget him … or follow her heart to an unknown, life-changing destination? CATEGORY: Spiritual/Religion PRICE: $11.65 TITLE: China by Demetrius Charles Boulger DESCRIPTION: As China has now fairly taken her place in the family of nations, it is unnecessary to elaborate an argument in support of even the humblest attempt to elucidate her history. It is a subject to which we can no longer remain indifferent, because circumstances are bringing every day more clearly into view the important part China must play in the changes that have become imminent in Asia, and that will affect the security of our position and empire in that continent. CATEGORY: Classic Literature PRICE: $1.99 TITLE: Of Crimes and Punishments by Cesare Beccaria DESCRIPTION: In every human society, there is an effort continually tending to confer on one part the height of power and happiness, and to reduce the other to the extreme of weakness and misery. The intent of good laws is to oppose this effort, and to diffuse their influence universally and equally. But men generally abandoned the care of their most important concerns to the uncertain prudence and discretion of those whose interest it is to reject the best and wisest institutions; and it is not till they have been led into a thousand mistakes in matters the most essential to their lives and liberties, and are weary of suffering, that they can be induced to apply a remedy to the evils with which they are oppressed. CATEGORY: General Nonfiction PRICE: $1.99 TITLE: ‘Twixt Land and Sea by Joseph Conrad DESCRIPTION: Ever since the sun rose I had been looking ahead. The ship glided gently in smooth water. After a sixty days’ passage I was anxious to make my landfall, a fertile and beautiful island of the tropics. The more enthusiastic of its inhabitants delight in describing it as the Pearl of the Ocean. Well, let us call it the Pearl. It’s a good name. A pearl distilling much sweetness upon the world. CATEGORY: Classic Literature PRICE: $2.75 TITLE: To Him that Hath by Ralph Connor DESCRIPTION: A ripple of cheers ran round the court, followed by a buzz of excited conversation. CATEGORY: Classic Literature PRICE: $4.00 TITLE: The Life of the Late Mr. Jonathan Wild by Henry Fielding DESCRIPTION: Jonathan Wild, born about 1682 and executed at Tyburn in 1725, was one of the most notorious criminals of his age. His resemblance to the hero in Fielding’s satire of the same name is general rather than particular. The real Jonathan (whose legitimate business was that of a buckle-maker) like Fielding’s, won his fame, not as a robber himself, but as an informer, and a receiver of stolen goods. His method was to restore these to the owners on receipt of a commission, which was generally pretty large, pretending that he had paid the whole of it to the thieves, whom for disinterested motives he had traced. CATEGORY: People PRICE: $1.99 TITLE: Then What? Everyone’s Guide to Living, Learning, and Having Fun in the Digital Age by Jason Ohler DESCRIPTION: Having it all is within our grasp at present. All we lack is a concrete vision. The essential components of this vision follow: * using wisdom to guide our increasing intelligence * respecting the lessons of the past as we create our futures * setting schooling in the larger “real-life” context of community and industry to shape it in ways that make sense to adults and young people alike * requiring our students to contribute to the neighborhoods that nurture them * raising the role of “teacher” to an elevated status in which classroom leaders deservedly are respected equally for their knowledge and their practical wisdom * preparing and compensating teachers for their role in society * loving the mystery; knowing that not knowing all the answers provides us an opportunity to explore our imaginations, believe in magic and push ourselves to overcome our fears * celebrating the differences between humans and machines * seeing all of our new technologies as story-telling amplifiers that allow us to create social narrative in new, often-confusing yet enlightening ways * engaging in the active stewardship of our technologies so that we can direct them–at least as much as they will let us… * learning the language of art–which has become the next literacy (or ‘fourth R’) in the age of multimedia–so that we can communicate effectively in the global village and reflect on the machines that overwhelm us * accepting that getting lost is part of any journey no matter how well we plan, and that planning for change is preferable to changing our plan believing that our attitude about learning will control our aptitude because knowledge will be so fast-changing that only those who actually enjoy learning will thrive CATEGORY: Spiritual/Religion PRICE: $6.00 TITLE: The Coming of the Friars by Augustus Jessop DESCRIPTION: Sweet St. Francis of Assisi, would that he were here again!–Lord Tennyson. CATEGORY: Classic Literature PRICE: $1.99 TITLE: At First Sight by Nicholas Sparks DESCRIPTION: There are few things Jeremy Marsh was sure he’d never do: he’d never leave New York City; never give his heart away again after barely surviving one failed marriage; and most of all, never become a parent. Now, Jeremy is living in the tiny town of Boone Creek, North Carolina, married to Lexie Darnell, the love of his life, and anticipating the birth of their daughter. But just as his life seems to be settling into a blissful pattern, an unsettling and mysterious message re-opens old wounds and sets off a chain of events that will forever change the course of this young couple’s marriage. CATEGORY: Mainstream PRICE: $17.95 TITLE: TrumpNation: The Art of Being The Donald by Gerad O’Brien DESCRIPTION: Whatever anyone thinks of Donald Trump, the truth is far more complex–and fascinating. Instead of society nightlife, most evenings he’s at home watching TV and munching Oreos. He has a line of clothing and bottled water emblazoned with his image, yet he needed a loan from his siblings to stay afloat. His name is featured on some of the world’s most magnificent buildings and casinos, while a $1.8 billion debt hangs over his company. He’ll use a friend’s cell phone to save money on a call. He’ll call a journalist “a total whack job” on television, then turn around and invite him to fly down to Palm Beach on his private jet. These are the contradictions of Trump’s world, and beneath the public faÇade, there’s a man few people ever see. Now, New York Times business reporter Timothy L. O’Brien pulls back the velvet curtain surrounding The Donald–with access rarely granted to a reporter before–and takes the polish off the image of America’s so called most popular billionaire. CATEGORY: People PRICE: $17.95 TITLE: Horses For Dummies by Audrey Pavia & Janice Posnikoff D.V.M. DESCRIPTION: The ever-popular guide to horse ownership?over 100,000 copies sold?now fully revised and updated 4.3 million Americans ride recreationally and 1.9 million own horses. For those who love to ride and want to own, this is the perfect guide. It explains what’s entailed in ownership–from choosing a horse and tack to feeding, grooming, stabling, and health care–and gives people the know-how they need to have more fun on the trail and in the ring. For this new edition, the authors have revised and updated information throughout on how to select and care for a horse. They’ve brought information on equine illnesses and treatments up to date, gathered together the best online resources for horse enthusiasts, added new safety tips, included more advice on children and horses, and updated the illustrations and 16 pages of color photos. Audrey Pavia (Santa Ana, CA) edited Horse Illustrated magazine, has written for all other major equine periodicals, and is the author of several other books about horses. Janice Posnikoff, DVM (Tustin, CA), is a veterinarian in private practice specializing in horses and also writes the “Vet on Call” column in Horse Illustrated. CATEGORY: General Nonfiction PRICE: $21.99 TITLE: Timeshare Vacations For Dummies by Lisa Ann Schreier DESCRIPTION: Timeshare Vacations For Dummies is new guide to timeshare vacations for the 3 million North Americans who own timeshares around the world and the 210,000 (7%) more who buy them each year. There are 5,425 timeshare resorts in the world, 1,590 of them in the U.S. Timeshares are a natural subject for a Dummies book, because the process can be confusing, even threatening, and people need help steering safely through the shoals. The guide answers questions from both existing timeshare owners and those who are considering buying one??what are the smartest ways to buy and sell; are timeshares a wise investment; how do owners find the best swaps; which resorts and destinations offer the best deal for your money, interests and schedule, both domestically and abroad. CATEGORY: Travel PRICE: $19.99 TITLE: Great Jobs for Physical Education Majors by Nancy Giebel DESCRIPTION: Every college major has special qualities that equip students with valuable skills and training. This training is perfect for a wide range of careers. The Great Jobs series helps students to make the most of their major, with help to: Assess talents and skills for a job; Target the perfect career; Perfect the job search; Explore a wide range of career options; Present college majors as workplace assets; And much more! CATEGORY: Business PRICE: $14.95 TITLE: Opportunities in Photography Careers by Irvin J. Borowsky DESCRIPTION: The most comprehensive career book series available, Opportunities in … explores a vast range of professions. Each book offers: The latest information on a field of interest; Training and education requirements for each career; Salary statistics for different positions within each field; Up-to-date professional and Internet resources; And much more CATEGORY: Business PRICE: $13.95 TITLE: Job Search and Career Checklists by Arlene Hirsch DESCRIPTION: An unusual but very effective approach to career planning and job search–more than 100 checklists guide job seekers through all key tasks. Also includes key job search and career management tools: Internet advice; and sample resumes, cover letters, and thank-you notes. CATEGORY: Business PRICE: $14.95 TITLE: Interview Magic by Susan Britton Whitcomb DESCRIPTION: Divided into three parts, the latest addition to the magic series builds the proper foundation needed for interview success. It reviews the common types of interviews, presents more than 100 interview questions, and provides preparation for entering into salary negotiations as a “confident optimist.” CATEGORY: Business PRICE: $16.95 TITLE: Fast Ideas for Busy Teachers: Math, Grade 1 by School Specialty Publishing DESCRIPTION: In this book you will find hundreds of quick and easy lesson ideas that will fit into your hectic schedule and enliven your students’ exploration of mathematics. The book is organized by content related to various math skills which makes it quick and easy to find the exact topic you need, when you need it. A wide variety of open-ended lessons allows you to adapt activities to meet the specific needs of your students. Perfect for substitutes, rainy-day activities, homework, and for in-class assignments. Watch enthusiasm for math grow as your students discover how valuable and fun learning math can be! CATEGORY: Education PRICE: $9.95 TITLE: PCs For Dummies by Dan Gookin DESCRIPTION: Join the PC generation the fun and easy way! Hook up your PC, connect peripherals, get online, and get to work–or play Don’t start a relationship with that PC until you read this book! It’s full of the stuff you need–and just the stuff you need–without the technobabble. From bringing your baby home and setting up the parts to getting extra storage, installing a modem, managing information, and even playing online games, it’s all explained in plain English. Discover how to; Connect all the parts of your computer; Understand and use toolbars, menus, and shortcuts; Set up your modem and get online; Create a wired or wireless network; Make your own CDs. CATEGORY: Technology/Science PRICE: $21.99 TITLE: Living Through Breast Cancer by Carolyn M. Kaelin & Francesca Coltrera DESCRIPTION: A compassionate and uniquely authoritative guide to surviving breast cancer. Dr. Carolyn M. Kaelin is nationally recognized as a leading expert on breast cancer. At the age of 42, this highly respected cancer surgeon and the director of the prestigious Comprehensive Breast Health Center at Brigham and Womens Hospital, one of Harvard Medical School’s main hospitals, had a young family and demanding career. When she discovered that she had breast cancer, she was suddenly transformed from doctor to patient–and learned firsthand just how this terrible disease makes women question their sense of self. Now, following a mastectomy and an ongoing course of chemotherapy, her prognosis is good and her passion and commitment to helping other women with breast cancer is greater than ever. CATEGORY: Health/Fitness PRICE: $22.95 TITLE: Harvard Medical School Guide to Achieving Optimal Memory by Aaron P. Nelson & Susan Gilbert DESCRIPTION: From a leading expert at one of the world’s most respected medical schools–a complete program for achieving optimal memory, for life! Ever find yourself walking into a room and forgetting why? Having trouble remembering that pesky password or your siblings’ birthdays? Don’t panic. Memory lapses like these are common, especially after age forty. But memory loss isn’t inevitable or irreversible. You can achieve optimal memory at any age–and this book shows you how. CATEGORY: Health/Fitness PRICE: $14.95 TITLE: Healthy Carb Cookbook For Dummies by Jan McCracken DESCRIPTION: According to USA Weekend, over a quarter of the adults in the U.S. have tried a low-carb diet. Many people have enjoyed lasting success. Others have felt mystified or deprived and given up! Whether you’re a first-timer or a “try, try-againer,” this book helps you get with the low-carb program and stick with it! Healthy Carb Cookbook For Dummies gives you loads of nutritional information plus more than 100 sumptuous low-carb recipes like Crunchy Brunch Oatmeal Pecan Waffles, Caribbean Chicken, Chile Spiced Broccoli, and Lemon Torte with Raspberries. Healthy Carb Cookbook For Dummies includes: A complete nutritional analysis for each recipe so you can’t go wrong; Lots of recipes for dishes with 5 carbs or less; Recipes that de-carb no-nos like Southern fried chicken and Philly cheese steak sandwiches; Recipes for soups, seafood, and meat dishes, including pork chops, lamb and steaks (with a steak chart so you can chart a low-carb course); Recipes for great desserts, including chocolate specialties and cheesecake; Vegetarian recipes and crock pot specialties; Terrific wrap recipes using lettuce, tortillas, or crepes; Guidelines for eating low-carb when you’re dining out or brown-bagging it Author Jan McCracken, a health advocate and low-carber for more than ten years, has written two low-carb cookbooks and is a contributor to numerous low-carb publications. Having fallen off the low-carb wagon several times herself, she alerts you to things that can sabotage your success and clues you in on carb counting and techniques that have worked for her. You’ll get started right with: Mini-courses on low-carb math and on low-carb nutritition and the glycemic index; A shopping list for stocking a low-carb kitchen; The scoop on different kinds of carbs and artificial sweeteners; Tips on using spices creatively for variety and flavor; Advice on incorporating exercise, including taking the first step (and lots more steps) with a pedometer; Tips for reducing stress (a common cause of binging) With this information, you won’t be mystified. With the fantastic recipes, you won’t feel deprived. You will be inspired to stick to a low-carb lifestyle–one that can help you lose weight and feel healthier! CATEGORY: Health/Fitness PRICE: $19.99 TITLE: John Hancock: Independent Boy by Kathryn Cleven Sisson DESCRIPTION: The life of John Hancock, contemporary of Samuel Adams and Paul Revere and first to sign the Declaration of Independence is featured in this volume of the Young Patriots series. Detailing Hancock’s early years, this work focuses on his relationship with boyhood friend John Adams and his academic struggles with what he would later become most famous for–his writings. Hancock’s famous achievements later in life are also chronicled, from attending the Boston Tea Party to becoming president of the Continental Congress. The entirety of his life is colorfully illustrated with renderings that convey the drama of the birth of the United States. CATEGORY: Children’s Nonfiction PRICE: $7.95 TITLE: Fluency, Grade 1 by School Specialty Publishing DESCRIPTION: Based on national standards, No Child Left Behind legislation, and founded on the latest research, every teacher will be provided with instructional explanations and stimulating activities to facilitate and encourage life-long readers. Activities provide opportunities for listening and reading out loud to encourage students to read with confidence and appropriate rhythm and pacing. Reproducible. CATEGORY: Children’s Nonfiction PRICE: $9.95

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