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Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves
by Matthew K. ManningThe story of Ali Baba, a young Persian boy who discovers a cave filled with gold and jewels, the hidden treasures of forty deadly thieves. Unfortunately, his greedy brother, Kassim, cannot wait to get his hands on the riches. Returning to the cave, he is captured by the thieves and killed, and now the evil men want revenge on Ali Baba as well.
Attack of the Drones (Escape From Planet Alcatraz Ser.)
by Michael DahlZak Nine and Erro have escaped! But now they find themselves lost in a vast forest of alien birds and deadly plants. Things grow even worse when they hear strange buzzing sounds just above the treetops attack drones! The prison guards are searching for the boys using a flock of remote bots, armed with flame-throwers and sleeping gas! Will the boys outwit the bots and find a way off Planet Alcatraz? The exotic flora and fauna just might provide a solution to the high-tech hazards hunting our heroes.
The Wettest Places on Earth
by Martha Elizabeth Hillman RustadVisit a city where rain falls almost daily. Find out what city had the most rain fall in one day. By opening this book you will journey to places on earth where precipitation reaches extreme highs. You may need an umbrella for this one!
Los planetas/The Planets
by Martha E. H. RustadPhotographs and simple text introduce the planets in our solar system.
Civil War Cooking: The Union
by Susan DosierExplore what Union soldiers ate during their Civil War. This title details how soldiers received, gathered, and cooked food while fighting in the war. Includes a recipe to try at home.
Go Wash Up: Keeping Clean
by Amanda Doering TourvilleKeeping your body clean helps you stay healthy. Wash your hands, comb your hair, and wear clean clothes. What are some other ways to keep clean? Listed as a Common Core State Standards exemplar text on a topic across grades.
Churrasco: Grilling the Brazilian Way
by Evandro CaregnatoThe gaucho chef shares the secrets of traditional Brazilian grilling with more than 70 recipes plus stories and photos of rustic outdoor gaucho cooking. Join Chef Evandro Caregnato on a culinary journey to discover the authentic Gaucho style of grilling meats called Churrasco. A native gaucho—or South American cowboy—Caregnato grew up in the birthplace of churrasco, Rio Grande do Sul. Now he is the culinary director for the award-winning churrascaria, Texas de Brazil. In Churrasco, Caregnato explains how the gauchos from southern Brazil prepare and cook meats over an open fire and shares more than seventy recipes from both his hometown and Texas de Brazil&’s restaurants. Featuring stories of gaucho life and over 100 mouth-watering photographs, this bookteaches readers how to master the art of churrasco and shows why so many people are falling in love with picanha, chimichurri and caipirinhas!
Hollywood's White House: The American Presidency in Film and History
by Peter C. Rollins and John E. O’ConnorFrom action flicks to biopics to SNL skits, how presidents are portrayed on screen: &“An interesting study of the real presidency and the reel presidency.&” —USA Today Magazine Winner of the Popular Culture Association&’s Ray and Pat Browne Book Award Whether serious or satirical, biographical or fictional, the ways that US presidents are depicted in popular culture reveal much about us as a nation. The contributors to Hollywood&’s White House examine the historical accuracy of presidential depictions, illuminate their influence, and uncover how they reflect the concerns of their times and the social and political visions of the filmmakers. With reflections on portrayals of Washington, Adams, Lincoln, FDR, Nixon, and more, this volume, which includes a comprehensive filmography and a bibliography, is ideal for both historians and film enthusiasts. &“An engaging collection.&” —Robert Brent Toplin, author of Reel History: In Defense of Hollywood
Targeted: A Deputy, Her Love Affairs, a Brutal Murder
by M. William PhelpsA New York Times–bestselling author&’s account of a Georgia deputy accused of murder: &“A gripping, no-holds-barred work of investigative journalism&” (Steve Jackson, author of No Stone Unturned). When her missing boyfriend is found murdered, his body encased in cement inside a watering trough and dumped in a cattle field, a local sheriff&’s deputy is arrested and charged with his murder. But as New York Times–bestselling author and investigative journalist M. William Phelps digs in, the truth leads to questions about her guilt. This hard-hitting account immerses readers in the life of the first female deputy in Oglethorpe County, Georgia, who claims a sexual harassment suit she filed against the sheriff led to a murder charge. Is Tracy Fortson guilty or innocent? You decide.
Hong Kong Noir (Akashic Noir)
by Xu Xi Marshall Moore&“Showcases the extremes of one of the world&’s capitals. From ghost stories, to historical thrills, to underworld brutality . . . endlessly fascinating.&”—CrimeReads Akashic Books continues its award-winning series of original noir anthologies, launched in 2004 with Brooklyn Noir. Each book comprises all new stories, each one set in a distinct neighborhood or location within the respective city. In Hong Kong Noir, fourteen of the city&’s finest authors explore the dark heart of the Pearl of the Orient in haunting stories of depravity and despair. This anthology includes brand-new stories by Jason Y. Ng, Xu Xi, Marshall Moore, Brittani Sonnenberg, Tiffany Hawk, James Tam, Rhiannon Jenkins Tsang, Christina Liang, Feng Chi-shun, Charles Philipp Martin, Shannon Young, Shen Jian, Carmen Suen, and Ysabelle Cheung. &“The history of Hong Kong, once a fishing village, encompasses piracy, the opium trade, prostitution, corruption, espionage and revolutionary plots; grist for the 14 dark tales in Hong Kong Noir.&”—BBC Culture &“A delightfully dark collection of fiction from Hong Kong, a city where talk is cheap and cash is still king.&”—Ritz-Carlton Magazine &“Ng and Blumberg-Kason defy the fates by presenting a collection of 14 stores—by Chinese tradition, an ominous number—illustrating their city&’s dark side . . . Readers can feel lucky to have such a collection.&”—Kirkus Reviews "Hong Kong Noir digs below the financial center&’s gleaming surface to unearth stories of the city&’s ghosts and spirits.&”—South China Morning Post
Legion Rising: Surviving Combat and the Scars It Left Behind
by Jeff Morris LC MicklerA U.S. Army Platoon Leader shares an honest account of Iraq War combat and his long journey of healing from trauma in this military memoir. During his time in Iraq, Jeff Morris saw and experienced some truly harrowing events, such as the time he had to pulled shards of another man's skull from the palm of his hand. When he got home, he struggled for years just to face his own reflection. In Legion Rising, Morris provides a candid account of his service—from the rigors of military training through the thrills, dangers, and tragedies of combat. Morris tells of losing eight men in the line of duty, and of the second battle he faced once his combat service was over. Scarred by trauma and haunted by the past, Morris faced a long struggle before his ultimate rise from adversity.
Contemporary Cottages
by Molly Hyde EnglishContemporary Cottages updates beach and mountain cottages with fresh, modern appointments, magical entryways, updated and repurposed rooms, open ceilings, custom floor plans and unique lighting—all without disturbing the timeless charm and scale that defines a cottage.
16 Souls
by John J. NanceA pilot&’s emergency maneuver lands him in court in this thriller by a New York Times–bestselling author who &“knows how to keep his readers turning pages.&” —Booklist On takeoff from Denver during a winter blizzard, an airliner piloted by veteran Captain Marty Mitchell overruns a commuter plane from behind. Bizarrely, the fuselage of the smaller aircraft is tenuously wedged onto the wing of his Boeing 757, leading Mitchell to an impossible life-or-death choice. Mitchell&’s decision will land the former military pilot in the crosshairs of a viciously ambitious district attorney determined to send him to prison for doing his job. Despondent and deeply wounded by what he sees as betrayal by the system, Mitchell at first refuses to defend himself or even assist the corporate lawyer forced to represent him. Pitted against the prosecutorial prowess of a DA using Mitchell&’s case to audition for a political appointment is young defense attorney Judith Winston. Her lack of experience in criminal cases could mean the end of Mitchell&’s freedom, if he doesn&’t end his own life first. But like the pilot she represents, she will not give up in the face of devastating odds—and she&’s growing ever more determined to expose the corruption behind his personal nightmare . . . &“King of the modern-day aviation thriller.&” —Publishers Weekly &“In the air, or in a courtroom, nobody writes a better thriller than John J. Nance.&” —Steve Jackson, New York Times–bestselling author
The Real Paleo Diet Cookbook: 250 All-New Recipes from the Paleo Expert (Paleo Ser.)
by Loren Cordain&“This book is beautifully illustrated, and the recipes are nothing short of delicious and fun to prepare. This is really the gourmet Paleo Diet.&”—Jack Challem, bestselling author of The Inflammation Syndrome It&’s official—the real Paleo Diet is back. Loved for its simplicity, health benefits, and because it really works, the diet has been widely imitated since its release. Yet no one knows this plan better than Loren Cordain, its creator. As an expert in evolutionary medicine, Cordain realized we had moved away from the foods we were designed to eat—lean proteins, fruits, and vegetables—while modern staples such as sugar, salt, and carbohydrates were creating a host of 21st-century health issues, including obesity and heart disease. By eating the right food, people are healthier. But can eating Paleo be tasty? In this all-new cookbook with 250 recipes and 75 photos, Cordain makes eating Paleo a pleasure, not a burden. Ranging from Cucumber Aqua Fresca to Fruit-Stuffed Top Loin Roast with Brandy Sauce, the recipes satisfy even the most finicky. This is the book the Paleo community has been waiting for—scientific accuracy combined with great taste. &“The cookbook for the Paleo gourmet! These recipes are delicious, healthy, and visually stunning, with innovative flavor combinations and use of spices. More importantly, this book presents clearly and concisely which foods belong on the Paleo diet and which do not, along with why. Even experienced Paleo chefs will find that these recipes expand and enliven the Paleo palate.&”—Lynda Frassetto, MD
Easy Gingerbread Houses
by Lisa AndersonBuilding a fabulous gingerbread house is quick and easy using the patterns and ideas found in Easy Gingerbread Houses. There’s no need for the messy and time-consuming tasks of mixing dough, rolling it out, baking it, and waiting for it to harden. All of the houses in this book are made using graham crackers, cookies, cereal, ice cream cones, frostings, and candy treats. For a fun family activity, create a Sweetheart Cottage, a Cozy Cabin, a Big Red Barn, a Blue Dollhouse, a Mermaid Palace, Santa’s Castle, or even a Tiki Hut.
Selectively Lawless: The True Story of Emmett Long, an American Original
by Asa DunningtonThe true life story of a gunslinging, gambling moonshiner is recounted in this &“cheerful, wild…rollicking biography&” by the outlaw&’s own nephew (Forward Reviews).Born to a Texas sharecropping family in 1904, Emmett Long soon fell in love with fast engines and fast living. An associate of legendary outlaws like Pretty Boy Floyd and Frank Nash, Emmett rose from poverty to infamy as a prodigious gambler, moonshiner, bank robber, and—on occasion—a killer of men. But he was not your average outlaw.From an early age, Emmett made his own rules—and he stuck to them, too. Instead of dying young in a blaze of guns and fury, he found Christianity, married a good woman, raised a family, and lived to a ripe age as a successful rancher. In a new twist to the classic Great Depression outlaw narrative, Asa Dunnington shares the life story of his uncle in Selectively Lawless.
Get Up and Go: Being Active (How To Be Healthy! Ser.)
by Amanda Doering TourvilleBeing active is fun, and it makes you feel good. You can run, jump, or play. What are some other ways to be active and stay healthy?
Triceratops vs. Stegosaurus
by Michael John O'HearnWhat would happen if a tank and a bulldozer crashed into each other? Triceratops and Stegosaurus were just plant eaters, but they still had some nasty weapons. Learn all about their defenses and how these brawny beasts may have clashed with each other inside.
Tyrannosaurus Rex vs. Velociraptor
by Michael O’Hearndinosaurs; battle; preditors; tryannosaurus rex; velociraptor
The Slime Attack (Dino Detectives)
by Anita YasudaTy loves to make stuff in his lab. But when he tries to make a special treat for his friends, things go terribly wrong. Thankfully the Dino Detectives are on the case!
Free Throw Fail
by Jake MaddoxJake’s jump shot is as good as money in the bank, but when he heads to the foul line... clank! If Jake doesn’t find a way to solve his free throw woes, his coach will have no choice but to put him on the pine. Will Jake nail it, or will he fail it?
Up the President's Nose (Jimmy Sniffles)
by Scott NickelThe President’s life is in danger! Jimmy Sniffles, with the help of a new invention, shrinks down to miniature size to sniff out the source of the problem.
Flaming Fields of Death
by Michael DahlZak Nine and his friend Erro are on the run! While avoiding a band of patrolling prison guards, the boys meet another escapee who tells them the legend of an abandoned spacecraft. The boys believe that if they can find the ancient ship, they'll be able to fix it and blast off from the Planet Alcatraz. But first, they must cross the Igneous Quag an uncharted swamp full of flame-spitting snakes and hidden geysers of fatal fire!
The Hottest Places on Earth
by Jennifer M. BeselVisit a city that set the record for the hottest temperature on earth. Find out about the intense heat found inside our planet. By opening this book you will journey to places where temperatures reach extreme highs. You may need a fan for this one!