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Heidi Heckelbeck Might Be Afraid of the Dark (Heidi Heckelbeck #15)
by Wanda Coven Priscilla BurrisHeidi Heckelbeck is a little witch with a big problem: she might...just maybe...be a little afraid of the dark!Heidi Heckelbeck is going to her first sleepover! She's packed her special polka dot pajamas and can't wait to curl up in her brand-new sleeping bag. Until she realizes that she'll never fall asleep without the lights on! Because Heidi has another teeny-tiny secret: she's afraid of the dark! What will all the other girls say? Melanie will tease her for sure. Can she use her book of spells to conjure up some light? With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Heidi Heckelbeck chapter books are perfect for beginning readers.
Heidi Heckelbeck Is the Bestest Babysitter! (Heidi Heckelbeck #16)
by Wanda Coven Priscilla BurrisHeidi Heckelbeck wants to prove she can make it in the babysitting business, but she'll need a little magic and a lot of help from her friends!Heidi Heckelbeck is eager to start babysitting, but her mom doesn't think she's old enough yet. To prove she's ready to be responsible, Heidi teams up with Laurel and Bruce to create a spectacular booth--called the "Little Explorers Museum"--for the Brewster Elementary fair. It's going to be an exciting exhibit of fabulous art projects, nifty science experiments...and babysitting! But when Heidi worries that her babysitting station won't attract enough visitors, will her Book of Spells help her find a magical solution? With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost ever page, the Heidi Heckelbeck chapter books are perfect for beginning readers.
Heidi Heckelbeck Makes a Wish: Super Special! (Heidi Heckelbeck #17)
by Wanda Coven Priscilla BurrisIn this first Heidi Heckelbeck super special, Heidi makes a drastic wish—but once it comes true, she finds it may not be the answer to all of her problems. When another magical spell goes wrong, Heidi makes a powerful wish: “Sometimes I wish I wasn’t a witch!” But when Heidi’s wish comes true, she has to figure out a way to get her magic back, while also helping her friends solve a few problems of their own. Only this time, she’ll have to help without casting a spell. Will Heidi realize just how special her magic is?
Heidi Heckelbeck and the Big Mix-Up (Heidi Heckelbeck #18)
by Wanda Coven Priscilla BurrisIn the eighteenth Heidi Heckelbeck adventure, Heidi is stuck between her two best friends who have turned into two worst enemies. And she'll need more than a little magic to bring them back together!Heidi learns that words can hurt when an embarrassing rumor about Lucy spreads at school. What's worse is that Lucy thinks Bruce is behind it--and she's ready to spill some of his secrets for revenge. Stuck between her two best friends, can Heidi find a way to bring everyone back together before the trio splits up forever? With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost ever page of this extra-long story, the Heidi Heckelbeck chapter books are perfect for beginning readers.
Heidi Heckelbeck Tries Out for the Team (Heidi Heckelbeck #19)
by Wanda Coven Priscilla BurrisIn the nineteenth Heidi Heckelbeck adventure, Heidi looks for the perfect sport to play.It’s time to sign up for sports at school and Heidi is excited (and a little nervous) to find the perfect fit. Lucy is great at soccer. Bruce is great at baseball. Heidi, well, the only thing she’s great at is being awful at every sport she plays! Can Heidi shake off her slump with a little magic or will Melanie’s teasing make her throw in the towel for good? With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Heidi Heckelbeck chapter books are perfect for beginning readers.
Heidi Heckelbeck and the Magic Puppy (Heidi Heckelbeck #20)
by Wanda Coven Priscilla BurrisIn the twentieth Heidi Heckelbeck adventure, Heidi gets in some magic puppy trouble!When Heidi stumbles across a lost puppy at the park, she promises to find the cute critter’s family. Along with Bruce and Lucy, Heidi tries her hardest to solve this mystery. They check the local dog park, visit the vet’s office, and even hang up Found Puppy posters, but they can’t find the owners anywhere. So Heidi decides to use just a teensy-weensy pinch of magic that sets off a mega-gigantic case of magic puppy trouble. Maybe this is why witches only have cats for pets? With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Heidi Heckelbeck chapter books are perfect for beginning readers.
Heidi Heckelbeck and the Never-Ending Day (Heidi Heckelbeck #21)
by Wanda Coven Priscilla BurrisHeidi wishes her perfect day would never end in the twenty-first Heidi Heckelbeck adventure!When Heidi wakes up to a bird singing at her window, she has a feeling that this Saturday might be the best day ever. Then, after her favorite breakfast, a shopping trip with friends, and an incredible movie night sleepover, Heidi knows it’s better than the best day. It’s the perfect day! In fact, it’s so good that Heidi sneaks in a little magic to make every day just as awesome. But when she wakes up to relive the same perfect day over and over again…will her best day ever turn into a never-ending disaster? With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Heidi Heckelbeck chapter books are perfect for beginning readers.
Running Red
by Jack BatesA rebellious teenager face the perils of growing up—not to mention a zombie apocalypse—in this young adult fantasy adventure novel. Robin &“Robbie&” Willette has a less-than-perfect life. Her grades aren&’t the greatest. Her dad hates her boyfriend. And her mom put her on a short leash after her perfect older sister got pregnant. Growing up may take getting a job, ditching her dead-end relationship, and even running away to sleep on her sister&’s couch, but Robbie is finally getting her life together . . . just as the entire world starts to crumble around her. Literally. A plague is crawling across the planet, turning humans into blood-thirsty zombies that help spread a deadly fungus. It&’s not long before society as we know it is gone, and Robbie finds herself separated not only from her family but from all humanity. Hoping to reunite with her sister and niece, Robbie sets off with a yellow Labrador named Yuki. Facing deadly mutants, untrustworthy humans, and her personal fears, Robbie soon learns that the most precious commodity in the apocalypse is hope.
Heidi Heckelbeck Has a New Best Friend (Heidi Heckelbeck #22)
by Wanda Coven Priscilla BurrisHeidi has a new best friend in the twenty-second Heidi Heckelbeck adventure!A new family moves in next door and Heidi is excited to meet them. They have a daughter Heidi’s age! Her name is Bryce Beltran, and she’s Heidi’s super nice, super talkative new neighbor. After spending the day together, Heidi promises to introduce her to Lucy and Bruce. But on the first day of school, things don’t go as planned. Bryce is convinced that her so-called best friends aren’t very good ones and tries to get in between them. Can Heidi help everyone get along before she loses them all? With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Heidi Heckelbeck chapter books are perfect for beginning readers.
Moon Shot: Murder and Mayhem on the Edge of Space
by Jack Bates E. Lynn Hooghiemstra Jeremy K. Tyler Suzanne Berube Rorhus Elizabeth Hosang Laird Long Toby Speed Wenda Morrone Suzanne Derham Cifarelli Andrew MacRae Jeff Howe Percy Spurlark Parker Mary McCarroll White Lance ZarimbaMystery and science fiction collide in this unique anthology of original short stories from fourteen of today's most exciting writers. From a murder on the International Space Station to a daring theft of NASA equipment, Moon Shot presents a stellar—and sometimes interstellar—lineup of genre-crossing stories perfect for fans of suspense, mystery, and sci-fi. These fourteen stories uncover lowly crimes among the stars and prove that sometimes the greatest mystery of outer-space is whodunit. Moon Shot includes thrilling entries by Suzanne Berube Rorhus, Elizabeth Hosang, Jack Bates, Laird Long, Jeremy K. Tyler, E. Lynn Hooghiemstra, Toby Speed, Wenda Morrone, Suzanne Derham Cifarelli, Andrew MacRae, Jeff Howe, Percy Spurlark Parker, Mary McCarroll White, and Lance Zarimba.
Dónde guardar un libro gigante
by Diego FonsecaPapá siempre tiene grandes sorpresas. Ahora fue un libro.Uno grande como un gigante. Mejor: ¡como un gigante en hombros de otro gigante!Me encanta, si bien tiene un gran inconveniente: no hay lugar en casa donde Debí dejarlo en el patio.Es un libro de cuentos clásicos, dijo Papá. Si yo voy dentro de sus páginas encontraré los corsarios de la Malasia, cerditos y brujas, miguitas de pan perdidas, vaqueros y soldados.Una tarde hice la prueba. Un murmullo surgió apenas abrí un par de hojas. El de una ballena! ¡Y luego un delfín y peces voladores!Volví a casa muy entusiasmada. Papá me sentó en su regazo y se río con mis zapato al hada madrina de una hacendosa niña ceniza. Esos bravos indios con sus arcos y flechas cabalgando sobre los potros más veloces sobre la pradera interminable de un planeta púrpura.Al final, Papá se puso serio.—No olvides que debes hallar un lugar donde guardar ese libro —me dijo—.Esa es tu responsabilidad.Lo sabía y lo haría, pero no en ese momento. Tenía todavía demasiado por Unos días después, ya sabía entrar y salir velozmente de las historias y pasar sin pausa las enormes páginas. Podía personificar a una capitana en un bergantín volando por los mares del Océano Pacífico. O tal vez disfrazarme de mariposa y suspirar al oído de una niña que un lobo ladino planeaba devorarse a su abuela.También me las arreglaba para ayudar a plantar habichuelas mágicas a un niño que quería robar la gallina millonaria del ogro dormilón.
The Guardian (Touchstone #2)
by MC LeeSequel to The TouchstoneSuperpowered teen Sam, and his boyfriend, Harry, are already struggling to navigate being gifted in a normal world, and their problems are about to get deadlier. Their oldest enemy, Caleb Reed, will stop at nothing to capture Sam and force him to use his abilities for Reed’s benefit. Though their team of friends and allies steps up to watch their backs, Reed sneaks past their defenses time and time again, leading Sam to wonder if one of their own has betrayed them. When Reed threatens the life of a friend, Sam is forced to make the most difficult decision of his life—one with consequences he can’t even imagine.
Discover Time For Love: Time Travel Romance Anthology (Forward in Time #2)
by Louise ClarkWhen a Paleontologist and a Dinosaur Bone Pirate Join Forces, Only the Future Can Tell What They'll Dig Up in Discover Time for Love, A Time Travel Romance from Louise Clark--Montana Badlands, 2020--Professional paleontologist, Liz Hamilton, is seeking the academic find of a lifetime and separation from her family's strange secret. What she's not seeking is a car wreck and being rescued by a dino-bone pirate.Mike Edwards makes money finding dino-bones and selling them to the highest bidder. When a torrential rainstorm hits the Montana prairie he rescues the attractive Liz Hamilton and the two weather the storm in his truck.The next morning, the unlikely duo discover the remains of a rare creature in a washout. The creature straddles the border between private and federal land, requiring them both to work together on the discovery despite Liz's contempt for Mike's motives.A journey to the future convinces Liz the find is significant for her career. What she doesn’t know is how to handle Mike's profiteering or the emotional bond and deepening attraction between them.After Mike and Liz's Story, Enjoy Claim Time for Love, A Time Travel Romance Based on Make Time for Love, Book 1 in the Forward in Time Series--Boston, 1772 and Present Day, New York City--Andrew Byrne, a prosperous colonial with rebellious inclinations, is determined to marry the beautiful Mary Elizabeth Strand, the daughter of George Strand, a British official in Boston. The problem is George Strand has promised his daughter to Colonel Bradley, a British officer.When Andrew and Mary Elizabeth decide to elope, their secret passage to New York City leaks to Colonel Bradley who sets pursuit.Now, only a leap in time can save the lovers and take them to a destiny truly their own.The Forward In Time Series:Make Time for LoveDiscover Time for Love w/Claim Time for LoveA Turbulent Time for LoveAbout Louise Clark:Louise Clark’s time travel romance series, Forward in Time, includes both contemporary and historical settings, as well as humor, passion, and hot heroes. Her experience writing both contemporary and historical romance made writing a time travel series a natural. As well, her love of travel meant the books are set in different locals, from historic Boston to the badlands of the American West, and beyond.
The Goddess Gets Her Guy
by Ashlyn ChaseWhat happens when the goddess meets Mr. Right...but she absolutely can't tell him who she really is?After leaving his job as a cardiac surgeon, Dr. Aaron Samuels needs a new purpose in his life. Wanting to help his patients even if he can't operate, he heads to the Puerto Rican rainforest to find a cure for heart disease. He never imagined he'd meet a beautiful, mysterious woman, especially not one talking to a frog in the middle of the jungle...Gaia—a.k.a. Mother Nature—has had it with paranormals breaking her number one rule: Never reveal your supernatural powers to humans, not even your mate. Fed up, she transports to the rainforest, happy to converse with amphibians who don't talk back. But Dr. Samuels is a much better conversationalist, and Gaia can't wait to help him mend all those broken hearts he told her about.When her attempts to help only complicate things between them, Gaia begins to wonder what would happen if she opened her heart and was honest with Aaron...and herself. Maybe her number one rule has been wrong all along...Praise for Ashlyn Chase:"A sexy and fun paranormal romance."—Booklist for My Wild Irish Dragon"Hot and hilarious. This one is a must-read."—Night Owl Reviews Top Pick for Never Dare a Dragon"Shapeshifting done right!... This fast-paced romance is a must-read."—RT Book Reviews for Hooked on a Phoenix"Funny and sexy...a different twist on the average paranormal theme."—Fresh Fiction for Kissing with Fangs
Wolf Rebel (SWAT #10)
by Paige TylerShe let him get awaySWAT werewolf Rachel Bennett is hounded by nightmares after a vicious attack left her with PTSD. Not knowing who or what she can trust anymore, she's relieved to be assigned to a high-profile protective detail. Diving into work might be the distraction she needs, until she notices the mysterious hunk who seems to follow her wherever she goes—and recognizes him.Now he needs her help...After he's badly injured, former Navy SEAL Knox Lawson seeks out Rachel when he realizes he's turning into a werewolf. He'd once been part of the group hunting her kind, but he knew he had to quit when he found Rachel in his crosshairs. Now he desperately needs her help.Rachel isn't sure she trusts Knox, but having him around keeps the nightmares—and the monster creating them—away. Knox might not know much about being a werewolf, but there's no doubt he'll do everything in his power to win her trust and keep her safe.SWAT Series:Hungry Like the Wolf (Book 1)Wolf Trouble (Book 2)In the Company of Wolves (Book 3)To Love a Wolf (Book 4)Wolf Unleashed (Book 5)Wolf Hunt (Book 6)Wolf Hunger (Book 7)Wolf Rising (Book 8)Wolf Instinct (Book 9)Wolf Rebel (Book 10)Praise for Paige Tyler:"Paige Tyler's SWAT series hits all the right marks, blending steamy paranormal fantasy with modern day realism."—LARISSA IONE, New York Times bestselling author"This fast-paced procedural brims with heat and action."—Publishers Weekly for Wolf Rising"If you love hunks in uniform, a spitfire heroine, drama, danger, intrigue, and some really steamy moments then get your hands on Wolf Rising."—Fresh Fiction "Action-packed, sizzling fun for fans of paranormal romantic suspense."—Booklist for In the Company of Wolves
Stan Lee's Master Class: Lessons in Drawing, World-Building, Storytelling, Manga, and Digital Comics from the Legendary Co-creator of Spider-Man, The Avengers, and The Incredible Hulk
by Stan LeeFrom the co-creator of the Mighty Marvel Universe and some of the most popular comic book characters of all time comes an in-depth comics drawing instruction book revealing the tools, styles, and techniques of today's top comics artists.Focusing on topics like anatomy, perspective, and character design, as well as brand new topics like manga art styles, digital art, and more, Stan Lee's Master Class is the next step for those looking to perfect their superhero rendering and create fantastic worlds perfect for today's modern comic book audience. With examples from his classic collaborations at Marvel Comics and from today's top comics artists, Lee builds on concepts only touched upon in his previous instructional offerings and provides a pathway for aspiring artists to bring their comic book artwork to professional-quality levels.Advance praise for Stan Lee&’s Master Class&“Stan Lee dedicated his life to perfecting the art and craft of comic book storytelling. Stan Lee&’s Master Class distills his decades of experience into practical and clearly explained lessons to help you make the best comics you can. It&’s like having Stan looking over your shoulder.&”—Danny Fingeroth, longtime colleague of Stan Lee, and author of A Marvelous Life: The Amazing Story of Stan Lee
NVK: A Novel
by Temple DrakeHER SECRET MUST BE KEPT FOR ALL ETERNITY.Set in the otherworldly megalopolis that is today&’s Shanghai, Temple Drake&’s suspenseful first novel blends the gothic, the erotic, and the supernatural as it charts an intense and dangerous affair. One night in 2012, executive Zhang Guo Xing takes a group of European clients to a fashionable nightclub in Shanghai. While there, he meets a strikingly beautiful young Western woman called Naemi Vieno Kuusela. The physical attraction between them proves irresistible, and they embark on an intoxicating affair. But Naemi is not what she appears to be… To Zhang&’s surprise, she veers between passion and wariness, conducting the relationship entirely on her own terms. He feels driven to find out more about her, and is swiftly drawn into a web of intrigue, mystery, and horror. Is she a ghost? A demon? Do the living dead walk the streets of twenty-first century Shanghai? Written in spare, high-octane prose, NVK is the first in a series of dark, hypnotic novels that explore the roots of desire and the cruel costs of immortality.
Ghost Trail And Demon Shadow: Volume 8 (Volume 8 #8)
by Nong FuShenQuanEver since I was young, I was an orphan. There was always a mysterious person who sent me money by letter to live with me, until I graduated from university and lived by myself. The mysterious person told me to go to a place called Green Rock Village and enter the Bei family mansion to search for something.Female ghost search for husband, metal coffin spirit sealed, return of undead, demon of ghost doctor and play … That was how my life began.Furthermore, I did not expect that all of this was my fate. Furthermore, it was a curse that I could not escape from …
Ghost-valley Evil Doctor in the City: Volume 8 (Volume 8 #8)
by Bai BuMy name is Li Yan, a student of the Rui Zhong City University. A single accident made me realize my strange background, as the last disciple of Taoist Jingyuan, the Second Young Master of the Hall of Healing, I was tasked with the task of revitalizing my clan. My body cultivation technique, weapon forging, chasing beauties, protecting the country, practicing medicine, and so on are all outstanding youths.
World Defying God: Volume 8 (Volume 8 #8)
by Yan YangTianIn this world, I am the only one who exists in this world, in this world, I am the only one who exists in this world, I am the only one who exists in this world, I am the only one who exists in this world, my energy is the sword light, my will is the sword's blade, I pierce through the universe, and I pierce through the heavens! Lin Feng was originally an S class hitman in China, but after passing through to the body of a 100 meridians genius, his cultivation greatly improved and he became the world's number one genius.
Dungeons & Tombs: A Young Adventurer's Guide (Dungeons & Dragons Young Adventurer's Guides)
by Jim Zub Stacy King Andrew Wheeler Official Dungeons & Dragons LicensedThis introductory guide to the worlds of the leading fantasy role-playing game provides an immersive illustrated primer to the prisons, castles, traps, and labyrinths where players find adventure in D&D.In this illustrated guide for new players, you'll be transported to the mystical and magical worlds of Dungeons & Dragons and given a one-of-a-kind course on the dungeons and deathtraps for which the game (and all its iterations) is known. Featuring maps, cutaway illustrations, and fun insights that show would-be adventurers how to travel and survive in these fantastical settings, along with original illustrations and archival images, the book shines a spotlight down the dark, foreboding corners of the most infamous locations in the worlds of D&D. The perfect jumping-on point for young fans of fantasy looking to give D&D a try, the book also features prompts to encourage creative problem-solving skills in the dangerous situations you may find yourself in when on D&D adventures.
La fin de l'internet
by Diego RuizTout est lié à l'existence de ce qu'on appelle "L'élixir du bonheur", qui n'est autre qu'une addiction à l'internet qui se produit quand les individus se connectent au réseau tout en portant des lunettes spéciales. Avec celles-ci, ils obtiennent un effet qui les fait se sentir heureux, mais qui les rend accros. La tentative de solutionner cette situation avec un virus informatique pour éloigner ces personnes du réseau de la part des gouvernements non seulement n'aide pas, mais encore complique la situation. Les problèmes pour l'humanité et pour Javier ne font que commencer. L'auteur démontre dans ces pages la maîtrise du suspense. Dans "La fin de l'internet" les apparences sont trompeuses. Les retournements de situation laissent le lecteur bouche bée. Science fiction avec des touches de roman noir à apprécier.
La fuga di Lacarna
by Marc BacoLacarna, insieme a suo marito e al loro figlio Lunardiel, è un importante pilastro dei ribelli in lotta contro i servi dei Grandi Antichi Dei. Tuttavia, in seguito ad alcuni eventi devastanti, l'elfa mette in discussione il senso della loro lotta. Quando un giorno suo figlio la conduce ad un portale dimensionale per un altro mondo, Lacarna è combattuta tra la sua fedeltà ai ribelli e il desiderio di un futuro di pace insieme alla sua famiglia. È allora che i ribelli hanno la grande opportunità di invertire il corso della guerra e Lacarna marcia con la sua famiglia, sebbene il suo cuore la conduca altrove. Questo breve volume è il prequel di Lacarna, la condottiera nel ciclo de "La ruota del destino".
La maledizione del corvo
by Rain OxfordAyden Dracre, il più giovane di una famiglia di famigerati stregoni, sta sviluppando con successo la sua reputazione di spezzamaledizioni. Forse con troppo successo. Purtroppo, non è facile sfuggire al nome dei Dracre. Quando Dessa avverte Ayden che sua madre sta cercando lui e altri come lui, il giovane dovrà affrontare la sua missione più difficile finora. Con spie che lo inseguono e la scoperta che c’è qualcosa che non va nella magia, Ayden dovrà affidarsi alla saggezza di Merlino, anziché ai propri poteri, per sopravvivere. Imparerà che è più facile cedere all’oscurità che resisterle, che ci sono segreti della sua famiglia che potrebbero farlo uccidere, e che non sempre il passato resta sepolto.
La Lune (Le Pacte des Sorcières #2)
by Pet TorreSApparemment, le pacte des sorcières n’a pas fonctionné. Luanne regrette d’avoir participé à ce rituel raté. Mais Sollene revient sur les lieux du pacte et y affronte l’Esprit de la forêt, à la suite de quoi elle recevra un message qui pourrait changer leur vie pour toujours.