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A young novelist &“turns Nabokov on his head in this tale of an Aussie Lolita who sets her sights on a witless teacher . . . enthralling and ultimately sobering&” (Kirkus Reviews).   Written when Cathy Coote was nineteen, Innocents draws readers into the anatomy of an adolescent obsession. We all kn... More

Colombia is a magical country, full of spectacular varied landscapes, rare ecosystems, succulent tropical fruits, salsa and cumbia music, and kind, fun-loving people. The modern culture is a synthesis of Spanish, indigenous, and African traditions, evident in the music, the food, and Barranquilla's ... More

Science-obsessed fourth grader Nora has ants all figured out--now she just has to try to understand her fellow humans! The trouble with ants is . . . . . . people think they're boring. . . . they are not cuddly. . . . who would ever want them for a pet? Nora Alpers is using her new notebook to r... More

"The thought-provoking reflections on personality and growth add insight and discussability."--The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books Fourth grade scientists are not meant to be babysitters. The second book in the Nora Notebooks finds Nora Alpers in unfamiliar territory. Nora Alpers has j... More

The final book in the Nora Notebooks series finds Nora trying to navigate the unscientific matter of making friends with someone you have nothing in common with. Nora Alpers, fourth-grade scientist, likes things to be just so. Her ant farm, her hobbies, her friends. So when Coach Joe, her teacher,... More

In this sweet and funny companion to Weekends with Max and His Dad by acclaimed author Linda Urban, Max and his mom embark on a road trip as they adjust to their new understanding of family.Third-grader Max is heading off on a road trip with Mom. With miles to travel, cousins to meet, and a tall rol... More

Fans of Polly Horvath or Roald Dahl will love this quirky story of a determined girl, and some extraordinary chickens.<P><P> Twelve-year-old Sophie Brown feels like a fish out of water when she and her parents move from Los Angeles to the farm they’ve inherited from a great-uncle. But farm life ... More

This laugh-out-loud sequel to Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer has EVEN MORE MAGIC CHICKENS! <P><P>Twelve-year-old Sophie Brown is finally settling into her new home and her new role as keeper of some highly unusual chickens--chickens with secret superpowers! But the arrival of t... More

Every morning is beautiful when Noah visits his Grandparents. When Grandpa and Noah wake up, they take off singing and hardly stop: walking the dog, splashing through puddles, and eating French toast with cinnamon.But one summer Grandpa seems to have forgotten how to do the things they love. Does he... More

Max and his dad love their weekends together. Weekends mean pancakes, pizza, spy games, dog-walking, school projects, and surprising neighbors! Every weekend presents a small adventure as Max gets to know his dad's new neighborhood--and learns some new ways of thinking about home. Acclaimed a... More

Cast aside your cares and worries. Make yourself a Mai Tai, put your favorite exotica record on the hi-fi, and prepare to lose yourself in the fantastical world of tiki, one of the most alluring--and often misunderstood--movements in American cultural history. Martin and Rebecca Cate, founders and o... More

As French interests in the Americas dwindled, records indicate very little activity around Mexico Beach until rumors of buried riches and sunken ships brought treasure hunters to the coast. In the early 1900s, businessman Felix du Pont purchased the land known today as Mexico Beach. Resin to make t... More

Includes three complete books - each a collection of stories:<P> * A Family Man by Cathy Gillen Thacker - These two cowboy dads need a helping hand...a woman's hand, that is! <P> * More Than Expected by Tina Leonard - These two Callahan brothers are determined to be bachelors for live... until... More

A comprehensive introduction to the important economic, social and political processes and development issues in this extremely popular region. The Central American nations and those of the Caribbean (including Guyana, Surinam and French Guiana on the mainland) share many historical processes as wel... More

Harlequin American Romance brings you four new all-American romances for one great price, available now! This box set includes: LONE STAR TWINS McCabe Multiples * by Cathy Gillen Thacker Poppy McCabe and her best friend, Lieutenant Trace Caulder, marry in order to adopt twin infants, expecting their... More

Harlequin American Romance brings you four new all-American romances for one great price, available now! This Harlequin American Romance bundle includes The Rebel Cowboy's Quadruplets by USA TODAY bestselling author Tina Leonard, The Texan's Cowgirl Bride by Trish Milburn, Runaway Lone Star Bride by... More

THE TEXAS WILDCATTER'S BABY: Ginger Rollins can't believe she gave in to temptation—again! It's time for her and Rand McCabe to face the consequences. Never mind that the geological engineer and sexy environmental cowboy are on opposite sides when it comes to the Texas land they both love. Now that ... More

First in the new Lake Sullivan Romance series.Lake Sullivan, Vermont, has plenty of attractions for movie star Ashley Carlsen--pristine nature, local color, and a handyman with a bad reputation for all the right reasons . . . Ashley's movie-star life is starting to feel like an act. She's desperate ... More

After her ex-boyfriend's murder, Callie Martin has no choice but to trade her quiet life as a kindergarten teacher for the witness protection program. <P><P>It's US Marshal Jackson Walker's job to keep Callie safe, but the men who would do her harm just keep getting closer and closer. Either someon... More

In the new Lake Sullivan romance from the author of Just a Summer Fling, a young woman's homecoming becomes an invitation to rediscover her past, reinvent her future, and redefine the meaning of family, forgiveness, and love.Zara Hale escaped Lake Sullivan, Vermont, as a teenager and never planned t... More

It’s war at the School of Visual Arts, and nobody’s art is safe. Not even Jackson Pollock’s! A banished professor protests the terms of his restraining order by covertly frying bacon in hidden corners. A boss is so engrossed in romance novels she appears oblivious to everything else, including th... More

Vivi's animal instincts are her legacy--and may be her downfall--in this start to a romantic fantasy series that will appeal to fans of The Nine Lives of Chloe King.Vivi has known the truth about her family--and herself--since she was thirteen. But that doesn't mean she's accepted it. Being Haguari ... More

Alisa is still coming to terms with being a blood witch. Longing for a sense of belonging, or understanding, Alisa seeks out her mother's family.... More

Twenty years ago, Morgan Rowlands was the most powerful young blood witch to come around in generations. Her daughter, 15-year-old Moira, knows there's more to her mother's past than she's been told.... More

"An excellent and entertaining look at the issues, challenges, and resolutions that come with the territory of awakening.” —Gary Renard, bestselling author of The Disappearance of the Universe trilogyA book of liberation and ecstasy, The E-Word lucidly explains how the ego is created, how it thinks,... More