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Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. %u201CZero regrets. It%u2019s a philosophy not just about sport but about life. School, business, academics, love%u2014anything and everything. It%u2019s complicated and yet not. You have to figure out who it is you want to be. Not what you want to be%u2014who. There has to be a vision, a dream, a plan. Then you chase that with everything you%u2019ve got.%u201D Over three consecutive Olympic games, Apolo Ohno has come to symbolize the very best of the competitive spirit%u2014remaining equally gracious in victory and defeat, always striving to improve his performance, and appreciating the value of the hard work of training as much as any reward it might bring. In Zero Regrets, Apolo shares the inspiring personal story behind his remarkable success, as well as the hard-won truths and strategies he has discovered in good times and bad. Raised by his single father, an immigrant from Japan who often worked twelve-hour days, the young Apolo found it difficult to balance his enormous natural gifts as an athlete with an admittedly wild, rebellious streak. After making a name for himself as a promising young speed skater, his career was almost over before it began when his lack of preparation caused him to finish last at the U.S. Olympic trials in 1998. A life-changing week of solitary soul-searching at the age of fifteen led him to recommit himself to his training, and at the 1999 world junior championships he won first place overall%u2014one of the most remarkable turnarounds in sports history. From that moment on, the world of speed skating had a new champion and Apolo was on his way to legendary status. Much more than an account of races won and lost, Zero Regrets is a compelling portrait of a father-and-son relationship that deepened over time and was based on respect, love, and unshakable faith in each other. For the first time, Apolo reveals what he knows about his long-absent mother; he makes us feel what it is like to face the best competitors on the planet with the eyes of millions of fans upon you; and he shares his secrets for achieving total focus and mental toughness, secrets that can be applied in situations well beyond sports. We learn the details of the unbelievably intense workout and diet that he endured while training for the 2010 Winter Olympics, a regime that literally reshaped his body and led to some of his most thrilling victories. In this deeply personal and entertaining book, Apolo shows how we can all come closer to living with zero regrets. While Apolo%u2019s own journey may be unique, the insights he has gleaned along the way have the power to help us all feel like champions every day. *** Nine days after dropping me off, Dad came to pick me up. In that call from the pay phone, I hadn%u2019t said anything to him about what decision I had made. On the car ride back home, I told him. %u201CI want to try this,%u201D I said. %u201CAre you willing,%u201D he asked, %u201Cto really put forth a true effort? From the bone?%u201D I told my father: %u201CI want to skate.%u201D With clarity of purpose, everything suddenly seemed different. I didn%u2019t just want to skate%u2014I loved it. I realized, too, that while I had to want to buy into the training, the discipline, the self-sacrifice, I needed direction and guidance, too. You truly can%u2019t get there by yourself. I needed not only to truly and profoundly depend upon Dad for help but also to welcome those%u2014coaches, trainers, others%u2014who could help me along the way. . . . I was also making promises to myself and writing them in my journal: I%u2019m not going to mess it up this time. When I go home, I really am going to be the different person I decided in Iron Springs I would be. I know what I want to do. I want to be the best in the world. I didn%u2019t know quite yet how I would get there. But I was clear, and I had no doubt%u2014 that%u2019s what I was after. %u2014From Zero Regrets Former library book. Please note the image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item. Ex-Library.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Creative and spontaneous, antiques dealer Dora Conroy has an infectious enthusiasm for life. She also has an eye for quality, and her gorgeous shop in Philadelphia is overflowing with fascinating finds. But when - on impulse - she buys a few curiosities at auction, she gets a lot more than she bargained for. Because Dora doesn't realise she has brought home a priceless cache of treasure: a collection that one ruthless criminal is determined to make his own - whatever the cost . . . Caught up in a deadly chase, Dora turns in desperation to her new neighbour, ex-cop Jed Skimmerhorn. Jed, struggling with a personal tragedy, has no wish to jump back into the line of fire. But there is something irresistible about Dora . . . As Jed and Dora fight their growing attraction, they must work out what they value the most, before it's too late. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Book has a little bending/waviness. Very minimal wear to cover. Clean inside copy. Very good condition. Used/Fiction This installment in the 87th Precinct series finds the detectives stumped by a serial killer who doesn't fit the profile. A blind violinist taking a smoke break, a cosmetics sales rep cooking an omelet in her own kitchen, a college professor trudging home from class, a priest contemplating retirement in the rectory garden, an old woman out walking her dog--these are the seemingly random targets shot twice in the face. But most serial killers don't use guns. Most serial killers don't strike five times in two weeks. And most serial killers' prey share something more than being over fifty years of age. Now it falls to Detective Steve Carella and his colleagues in the 87th Precinct to find out what-or whom-the victims had in common before another body is found. With trademark wit and sizzling dialogue, McBain unravels a mystery and examines the dreams we chase in the darkening hours before the fiddlers have fled.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. A woman full of dreamsWhen a stranger arrives in town on a vintage motorcycle, Jill Carpenter has no idea her life is about to change. She never expected her own personal knight in shining armor would be an incredibly charming and handsome Southerner--but one with a deep secret.A man outrunning a tragedyWhen Chase Preston jumped on his motorcycle to escape, he didn't expect the perfect woman to fall into his arms . literally! Though he can't deny his feelings for the sweet and beautiful Jill, he doesn't see how he and his mistake-filled past will fit into her bright future.Falling in love may require more than either can giveThe longer Chase stays in Kennison Falls, the more deeply Jill and the people of her community pull him in. As Jill discovers Chase's heroic qualities, she wants to find a home in his arms--if only he'll trust her. But will the truth tear them apart when Chase's past returns to haunt him? Or can they get beyond dreams to gain the love that will rescue their two hearts? Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. In this compelling and heartfelt mystery story, Janae Marks--author of the acclaimed bestselling From the Desk of Zoe Washington--follows a young girl reshaping her meaning of home. Perfect for fans of Erin Entrada Kelly and Rebecca Stead. Two starred reviews! A Project Lit Club Book Club Selection, S&L Lead Title, Banks Street Best Children's Books of the Year, and Kids' Indie Next List Pick! "Joyful. A book that kids will love." --Rebecca Stead, Newbery Medal-winning author of When You Reach MeJoy Taylor has always believed home is the house she lived in her entire life. But then her dad lost his job, and suddenly, home becomes a tiny apartment with thin walls, shared bedrooms, and a place for tense arguments between Mom and Dad. Hardest of all, Joy doesn't have her music to escape through anymore. Without enough funds, her dreams of becoming a great pianist--and one day, a film score composer--have been put on hold.A friendly new neighbor her age lets Joy in on the complex's best-kept secret: the Hideout, a cozy refuge that only the kids know about. And it's in this little hideaway that Joy starts exchanging secret messages with another kid in the building who also seems to be struggling, until--abruptly, they stop writing back. What if they're in trouble?Joy is determined to find out who this mystery writer is, fast, but between trying to raise funds for her music lessons, keeping on a brave face for her little sister, and worrying about her parents' marriage, Joy isn't sure how to keep her own head above water."Squeezes your heart in such a special way." --Lisa Moore Ramee, author of A Good Kind of Trouble and Something to Say"Readers will find hope in Joy's courage, ingenuity, and fierce dedication to her friends." --Kate Messner, author of Breakout and Chirp "A timely story about connection, loss and the spaces we need to understand one and brave the other." --Paula Chase, author of Dough Boys and So Done Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. New York Times and USA Today BestsellerHe's been a bad, bad rake--and it takes a governess to teach him a lessonThe accidental governessAfter her livelihood slips through her fingers, Alexandra Mountbatten takes on an impossible post: transforming a pair of wild orphans into proper young ladies. However, the girls don't need discipline. They need a loving home. Try telling that to their guardian, Chase Reynaud: duke's heir in the streets and devil in the sheets. The ladies of London have tried--and failed--to make him settle down. Somehow, Alexandra must reach his heart . . . without risking her own.The infamous rakeLike any self-respecting libertine, Chase lives by one rule: no attachments. When a stubborn little governess tries to reform him, he decides to give her an education--in pleasure. That should prove he can't be tamed. But Alexandra is more than he bargained for: clever, perceptive, passionate. She refuses to see him as a lost cause. Soon the walls around Chase's heart are crumbling . . . and he's in danger of falling, hard. He's been a bad, bad rake--and it takes a governess to teach him a lesson in the second unforgettable novel in "USA Today"-bestselling author Dare's Regency series.y ed. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Known for her unique blend of action-packed suspenseful stories set against the expanse and beauty of the American West, New York Times bestselling author Lindsay McKenna brings us back to Silver Creek, Wyoming, for a powerful story of one man's quest to protect the courageous woman he loves from a dangerous threat to their future.A gripping new novel of the West featuring the cowboys of the Silver Creek by acclaimed New York Times bestselling author Lindsay McKenna, perfect for fans of the exciting novels of B.J. Daniels, Diana Palmer, and Delores Fossen.Seeking an escape from her dark past, Carissa Taylor heads to Silver Creek to build a new life. For Cari, landing a job at a historic ranch just outside town is a dream come true, and a chance to put her beekeeping expertise to work. Not only does she feel at home in the ruggedly beautiful landscape, but she's intensely drawn to rancher Chase Bishop, whose strong, steadfast nature quiets her unease. Maybe here she can finally be more than a hunted woman fleeing a vengeful killer-a man who's been after her nearly all her life . . .Chase didn't dare open his heart again after losing his first love. Until Cari entered his life. Her gentle beauty and nurturing spirit call to him like no other. So when her enraged stepbrother breaks out of prison and comes prowling around Chase's ranch, the former Marine goes into full protective mode, offering Cari the shelter of his home. But as the murderer's deadly threats draw ever closer, suddenly Chase is calling on his own killer instincts, knowing he will stop at nothing to keep safe the woman who has captured his soul . . ."Series fans will be thrilled."- Publishers Weekly Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. First in a new sexy small-town contemporary romance series by author Jackie Ashenden!Small town romance heads to the mountains of New Zealand in the first installment of a brand-new contemporary series by Jackie Ashenden.He's hell-bent on telling her what to do.She's determined to make it on her own.They're both going to learn a thing or two about first impressions.Brightwater Valley, New Zealand, is beautiful, rugged, and home to those who love adventure. But it's also isolated and on the verge of becoming a ghost town.When the town puts out a call to its sister city of Deep River, Alaska, hoping to entice people to build homes and businesses in Brightwater, ex paratrooper Chase Kelly is all for it. He sees the benefits of building the economy, but only if those who come to Brightwater are ready for its challenges. Former oil executive Isabella Montgomery and her plan to open an art gallery don't seem up to the test. Now Chase is determined to help her learn the ways of his formidable hometown. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. A Rough Shoot- Roger Taine, who lives in a small village in Dorset with his wife and two young sons, is accustomed to spend his Saturdays on a 450-acre area nearby where he has leased the shooting rights. One day he sees two men acting suspiciously like poachers setting traps in the hedges. Intending to scare them off, he gives one of them a dose of birdshot, then is horrified to see him keel over while his companion runs away. He discovers that the man has been killed by falling on a sharp-pointed spike. Taine's reaction is that of many of us in danger- hide the evidence. He buries the body and returns home. This touches off a wild and intricately plotted tale which develops into a first-class story of international intrigue. Together with the Polish ex-general Sandorski, Taine works to uncover the activities of an underground European organization operating in England through the supposedly innocuous People's Union. ----------------- A Time to Kill- After the murderous events in which he had so recently and so unwillingly been involved, Roger Taine resolved to steer clear of such entanglements in the future. But his curiosity overcame his scruples and induced him to answer a call to look in on his friend, Roland- the man whom both the Foreign and War Offices might have claimed but didn't. What he heard was that Pink, the broken naval officer he had tangled with before, had uncovered a plot to infect all British cattle with deadly hoof-and-mouth disease and that the tick breeder was right in his own Dorset where Pink had been spying from his boat. An investigatory visit to a certain Dr. Losch comes close to shattering Taine's happiness forever and involves him with Pink in a desperate struggle against communist agents who stop at nothing. It is Pink's seamanship that gives them a bare chance: he shakes the one vital clue out of one of the conspirators by subjecting him to the whirlpools and mountainous seas of the Portland Race. Fighting against time, Taine and Pink lead the reader on a chase of breath-taking excitement. In one of the thousand inlets and abandoned quarries of England's south coast- a smuggler's paradise- they must find their man.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. A woman disappears on her twenty-first birthday. The following day her body is found, wrapped neatly like a gift in a crumbling, sun-speckled graveyard. What does Detective Devereaux have to go on? Very little. No motive, no suspects. Then another victim is discovered in a crematorium parking lot. Again, she was killed on her twenty-first birthday. Again, her body was wrapped like a gift. By the third murder the tabloids have dubbed the homicidal monster the Birthday Killer--and Devereaux is under the gun.While Devereaux's own violent and mysterious past nips at his heels, and his fragile home life threatens to unravel, he can't afford to be anything but totally obsessed with the frantic search through the many layers of this city, from its wealthy enclaves to its dark criminal underbelly. The only certainty is that Devereaux is hunting a killer determined to fulfill a deranged agenda in which women's lives are extinguished like candles on a cake.Alabama police detective Cooper Devereaux chases a cunning serial killer terrorizing the city of Birmingham in this edge-of-your-seat thriller for readers of James Lee Burke, Craig Johnson, and Robert Crais.A woman disappears on her twenty-first birthday. The following day her body is found, wrapped neatly like a gift in a crumbling, sun-speckled graveyard. What does Detective Devereaux have to go on? Very little. No motive, no suspects. Then another victim is discovered in a crematorium parking lot. Again, she was killed on her twenty-first birthday. Again, her body was wrapped like a gift. By the third murder the tabloids have dubbed the homicidal monster the Birthday Killer-and Devereaux is under the gun.While Devereaux's own violent and mysterious past nips at his heels, and his fragile home life threatens to unravel, he can't afford to be anything but totally obsessed with the frantic search through the many layers of this city, from its wealthy enclaves to its dark criminal underbelly. The only certainty is that Devereaux is hunting a killer determined to fulfill a deranged agenda in which women's lives are extinguished like candles on a cake. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. In this chilling start to a trilogy rife with revenge, two teens learn the hard way: Sometimes sorry isn't enough. It's winter break in Ascension, Maine. The snow is falling and everything looks pristine and peaceful. But not all is as it seems. Between cozy traditions and parties with her friends, Emily loves the holidays. And this year's even better--the guy she's been into for months is finally noticing her. But Em knows if she starts things with him, there's no turning back. Because his girlfriend is Em's best friend. On the other side of town, Chase is having problems of his own. The stress of his home life is starting to take its toll, and his social life is unraveling. But that's nothing compared to what's really haunting him. Chase has done something cruel.something the perfect guy he pretends to be would never do. And it's only a matter of time before he's exposed. In Ascension, mistakes can be deadly. And three girls--three beautiful, mysterious girls--are here to choose who will pay. Em and Chase have been chosen. In this chilling start to a trilogy rife with revenge, two teens learn the hard way: sometimes sorry isn't enough. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. A little orange kitten in an animal shelter full of cats and kittens wants very much to have a home and a boy or girl of his own. He hears all the reasons why he's not wanted and tries very hard to change how he looks and acts. His fur won't lie flat. To fix it he carefully grooms his head every day. Because he heard a little boy in boots call him boring, he pretends to chase things and pounce on them. He's bound to get a home, isn't he? The Wishing Kitten is the perfect Christmas story for a child who loves cats and is encouragement for anyone who is ready to give up on a dream. A little orange kitten in an animal shelter full of cats and kittens wants very much to have a home and a boy or girl of his own. He hears all the reasons why hes not wanted and tries very hard to change how he looks and acts. His fur wont lie flat. To fix it he carefully grooms his head every day. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. "Jesus & the LGBTQ Christian hit home for me. It's like Chase Faulkner is speaking directly from my own experiences-dealing with the pain that comes from growing up in a non-affirming faith environment. This book is filled with truths that are hard to face but impossible to ignore." Is it OK for me to be both LGBTQ and Christian?If I accept my LGBTQ sexual identity, am I living in sin?Chase Faulkner, an experienced pastor, crisis counselor, and LGBTQ advocate, shares his personal journey of struggling with the intersection of faith, sexuality, and identity through the lens of God's Word. Join him in discovering the transformative power of love, faith, and acceptance as he guides LGBTQ believers toward a path of hope, healing, and wholeness.In his groundbreaking book, "Jesus & the LGBTQ Christian," Faulkner weaves his personal story with five powerful strategies that integrate psychology, spirituality, and theology. He explains step-by-step how to experience the profound unconditional love of Jesus, embrace your authentic identity, and address any wounds you may have experienced in your church or family. With a Master's Degree in Theological Studies, he explores the often-debated Clobber Passages, examining them thoughtfully within their cultural and historical contexts alongside our evolving scientific understanding of sexual orientation and gender identity.What you will learn: Find Healing and Wholeness: Discover transformative strategies to overcome religious trauma and embrace the fullness of your God-given identity, free from the constraints of celibacy, guilt, or shame.Experience Unconditional Love: Engage in Christ-centered spiritual practices to help you experience God's presence more fully and renew your connection with an unwavering love that knows no conditions except faith in Christ. Learn how to walk in God's love, providing comfort and strength to face life's challenges with confidence.Build Affirming Relationships: Surround yourself with people who celebrate your authentic identity, providing a nurturing environment where you can thrive and belong while distancing yourself from people who trigger guilt, shame, fear of rejection and judgment.Navigate Scripture with Confidence: Equip yourself with tools to interpret scripture in a way that affirms your LGBTQ identity, reflecting God's view of you as fearfully and wonderfully made, empowering you to reconcile your faith with the person God created you to be.Embrace Your Authentic Identity: Embrace your unique identity and approach God's throne of grace with confidence, shedding the weight of church and family expectations and embracing the fullness of who you are in Christ.Faulkner addresses the wounds of religious trauma, such as anxiety, depression, discrimination, guilt, shame, internalized homophobia, and suicidal thoughts, dismantling harmful teachings like "Homosexuality is a Choice" and "The Only Option for LGBTQ Christians is Celibacy." If you or someone you know has experienced harm from religious teachings or struggles with accepting LGBTQ identity, this book can offer a lifeline.Faulkner recognizes the urgency of his message in light of alarming statistics regarding LGBTQ individuals: In the U.S. alone, over 1.8 million young people seriously contemplate suicide annually, with at least one attempting suicide every 45 seconds. "Jesus & the LGBTQ Christian" offers a beacon of hope, providing practical advice and comfort free from judgment or conditions.You are God's masterpiece! Reclaim your place in the Kingdom of God, and don't wait another minute to live the abundant life Jesus promised you. Get your copy today."Jesus & the LGBTQ Christian" is the full-length Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Wycliffe's home overlooks a peaceful, West Country estuary - but even here he can't get away from crime. When he is taking a Sunday morning walk along the shore, he comes across a service revolver with one chamber recently fired. In recent years Wycliffe has often regretted the fact that his rank cuts him off from the early stages of an investigation, but here he is, in at the very start.The case takes Wycliffe into the world of art robberies and crooked dealers, to a suicide which may be a murder, and a hunt for a missing yacht. As the investigation escalates, Wycliffe begins to wonder exactly where the clues are leading. Chief Superintendent Wycliffe comes across evidence on his own doorstep - and it leads him into very deep water . . . Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. "Escaping the LGBTQ Christian Closet hit home for me. It's like Chase Faulkner is speaking directly from my own experiences-dealing with the pain that comes from growing up in a non-affirming faith environment. This book is filled with truths that are hard to face but impossible to ignore."Is it OK for me to be both LGBTQ and Christian?If I accept my LGBTQ sexual identity, am I living in sin?Chase Faulkner, an experienced pastor, crisis counselor, and LGBTQ advocate, shares his personal journey of struggling with the intersection of faith, sexuality, and identity through the lens of God's Word. Join him in discovering the transformative power of love, faith, and acceptance as he guides LGBTQ believers toward a path of hope, healing, and wholeness.In his groundbreaking book, "Escaping the LGBTQ Christian Closet," Faulkner weaves his personal story with five powerful strategies that integrate psychology, spirituality, and theology. He explains step-by-step how to experience the profound unconditional love of Jesus, embrace your authentic identity, and address any wounds you may have experienced in your church or family. With a Master's Degree in Theological Studies, he explores the often-debated Clobber Passages, examining them thoughtfully within their cultural and historical contexts alongside our evolving scientific understanding of sexual orientation and gender identity.What you will learn: Find Healing and Wholeness: Discover transformative strategies to overcome religious trauma and embrace the fullness of your God-given identity, free from the constraints of celibacy, guilt, or shame.Experience Unconditional Love: Engage in Christ-centered spiritual practices to help you experience God's presence more fully and renew your connection with an unwavering love that knows no conditions except faith in Christ. Learn how to walk in God's love, providing comfort and strength to face life's challenges with confidence.Build Affirming Relationships: Surround yourself with people who celebrate your authentic identity, providing a nurturing environment where you can thrive and belong while distancing yourself from people who trigger guilt, shame, fear of rejection and judgment.Navigate Scripture with Confidence: Equip yourself with tools to interpret scripture in a way that affirms your LGBTQ identity, reflecting God's view of you as fearfully and wonderfully made, empowering you to reconcile your faith with the person God created you to be.Embrace Your Authentic Identity: Embrace your unique identity and approach God's throne of grace with confidence, shedding the weight of church and family expectations and embracing the fullness of who you are in Christ.Faulkner addresses the wounds of religious trauma, such as anxiety, depression, discrimination, guilt, shame, internalized homophobia, and suicidal thoughts, dismantling harmful teachings like "Homosexuality is a Choice" and "The Only Option for LGBTQ Christians is Celibacy." If you or someone you know has experienced harm from religious teachings or struggles with accepting LGBTQ identity, this book can offer a lifeline.Faulkner recognizes the urgency of his message in light of alarming statistics regarding LGBTQ individuals: In the U.S. alone, over 1.8 million young people seriously contemplate suicide annually, with at least one attempting suicide every 45 seconds. "Escaping the LGBTQ Christian Closet" offers a beacon of hope, providing practical advice and comfort free from judgment or conditions.You are God's masterpiece! Reclaim your place in the Kingdom of God, and don't wait another minute to live the abundant life Jesus promised you. Get your copy today."Escaping the LGBT Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. In this compelling and heartfelt mystery story, Janae Marks--author of the acclaimed bestselling From the Desk of Zoe Washington--follows a young girl reshaping her meaning of home. Perfect for fans of Erin Entrada Kelly and Rebecca Stead. Two starred reviews! A Project Lit Club Book Club Selection, S&L Lead Title, Banks Street Best Children's Books of the Year, and Kids' Indie Next List Pick! "Joyful. A book that kids will love." --Rebecca Stead, Newbery Medal-winning author of When You Reach MeJoy Taylor has always believed home is the house she lived in her entire life. But then her dad lost his job, and suddenly, home becomes a tiny apartment with thin walls, shared bedrooms, and a place for tense arguments between Mom and Dad. Hardest of all, Joy doesn't have her music to escape through anymore. Without enough funds, her dreams of becoming a great pianist--and one day, a film score composer--have been put on hold.A friendly new neighbor her age lets Joy in on the complex's best-kept secret: the Hideout, a cozy refuge that only the kids know about. And it's in this little hideaway that Joy starts exchanging secret messages with another kid in the building who also seems to be struggling, until--abruptly, they stop writing back. What if they're in trouble?Joy is determined to find out who this mystery writer is, fast, but between trying to raise funds for her music lessons, keeping on a brave face for her little sister, and worrying about her parents' marriage, Joy isn't sure how to keep her own head above water."Squeezes your heart in such a special way." --Lisa Moore Rame, author of A Good Kind of Trouble and Something to Say"Readers will find hope in Joy's courage, ingenuity, and fierce dedication to her friends." --Kate Messner, author of Breakout and Chirp "A timely story about connection, loss and the spaces we need to understand one and brave the other." --Paula Chase, author of Dough Boys and So Done Twelve-year old Joy dreams of writing music for the movies, but first she has to survive her family's move into a small apartment when her father loses his job. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Hardcover. Condition: new. Thompson, Alexandra (illustrator). Hardcover. Meet Louie. He's a dog of very fine taste. He knows every chef in town, and each day he wanders the city, visiting his favorite restaurants. It's a good life, except. Louie is all on his own. What Louie wants more than anything is a family.But try as he might, Louie can't seem to find a family that's right for him. At the beach, he meets a little boy and his mother. but they're eating green jello salad and sardine sandwiches (Louie's least favorite foods!). At his favorite sushi restaurant, Louie spies a father and daughter with an open seat at their table. but their cat chases him away. At the park, he meets a nice family having a yummy barbecue, but when they invite him to play frisbee. Louie just can't keep up. Where-oh-where will Louie find a just-right family of his very own?Kids' Indie Next ListA foodie French bulldog finds a forever home in this heartwarming and adorable debut picture book, sure to appeal to fans of Gaston, Ellie, and Little Elliot, Big City.Meet Louie. He's a dog of very fine taste. He knows every chef in town, and each day he wanders the city, visiting his favorite restaurants. It's a good life, except. Louie is all on his own. What Louie wants more than anything is a family.But try as he might, Louie can't seem to find a family that's right for him. At the beach, he meets a little boy and his mother. but they're eating green jello salad and sardine sandwiches (Louie's least favorite foods!). At his favorite sushi restaurant, Louie spies a father and daughter with an open seat at their table. but their cat chases him away. At the park, he meets a nice family having a yummy barbecue, but when they invite him to play frisbee. Louie just can't keep up. Where-oh-where will Louie find a just-right family of his very own?Kids' Indie Next List A French bulldog who loves gourmet food has trouble finding a family that is just right for him. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Hardcover. Condition: new. Chau, Tungwai (illustrator). Hardcover. It's the Chinese New Year, and the Chang Family has only enough rice flour to make one nian-gao, a special New Year's rice cake, for the entire family to eat. But this delicious little nian-gao has other ideas. "Ai yo I don't think so " it cries, coming to life and escaping. Ming, Cong, little Da and their parents chase the nian-gao all over the village until it runs into a hungry, old woman and sends her tumbling to the ground. Though Da is a small boy, his heart is big enough to share the treat with her, even though that leaves Da's family with nothing to eat for their own celebration. But the Changs' generosity doesn't go unnoticed. When they return home, they find the Kitchen God has left a wonderful surprise for them. Ying Chang Compestine's heartwarming story conveys an important and poignant message about sharing and compassion. Tungwai Chau's soft and evocative illustrations complete this tender holiday story. After chasing the special rice cake, Nian Gao, that their mother has made to celebrate the Chinese New Year, three poor brothers share it with an elderly woman and have their generosity richly rewarded. An ideal way to celebrate the Chinese New Year on January 24, 2001. Full-color illustrations. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Gebraucht. Gebraucht - Sehr gut Sehr gepflegtes Gebraucht-/Antiquariatsexemplar. Zustand unter Berücksichtigung des Alters sehr gut. Tagesaktueller, sicherer und weltweiter Versand. Wir liefern grundsätzlich mit beiliegender Rechnung. -NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERIn this rich, involving novel fromDanielle Steel, a woman s life catapults from the old to the new, as she learns to seize the moment. COUNTRY Stephanie Adams is a devoted stay-at-home mother, married to a successful lawyer in northern California, in a dead marriage she s stayed in for years for the sake of her children. Then, on a ski trip in Squaw Valley, her fifty-two-year-old husband dies suddenly and all bets are off. Despite her children s grief, and her own conflicting emotions and loneliness, Stephanie tries to move on, but struggles to find herself as an independent individual after years of giving up her life for everyone else. A spur-of-the-moment road trip and fork in the road lead her to Las Vegas, the Grand Canyon, and a chance meeting and her whole life changes forever. She meets country music megastar Chase Taylor, who opens his whole world to her. Stephanie is no longer the same woman, and can t be anymore. A new man. A new life. The excitement of Nashville. She discovers not only Chase, but herself. The music is bittersweet and the lyrics true in his dazzling, exotic, and honest world. As it deftly explores the complex ties between spouses, children, lovers, and friends, and dances between the past and the future, Danielle Steel s moving novel brilliantly captures the shock of sudden loss, and the freedom it can bring. Here America s most beloved novelist shares the enduring power of seizing the day. Carpe diem. 432 pp. Englisch.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. In New York Times bestselling author Lisa Kleypas's Dream Lake, readers well enter the world of Friday Harbor, an enchanting town in the Pacific Northwest where things are not quite as they seem and where true love might just have a ghost of a chance. They say that opposites attract. But what happens when one of them has been devastated by betrayal and the other is so damaged and jaded that his heart is made of stone? Alex Nolan is about as bitter and cynical as they come. One of three Nolan brothers who call Friday Harbor home, he's nothing like Sam or Mark. They actually believe in love; they think the risk of pain is worth the chance of happiness. But Alex battles his demons with the help of a whiskey bottle, and he lives in his own private hell. And then, a ghost shows up. Only Alex can see him. Has Alex finally crossed over the threshold to insanity? Zoe Hoffman is as gentle and romantic as they come. When she meets the startlingly gorgeous Alex Nolan, all her instincts tell her to run. Even Alex tells her to run. But something in him calls to Zoe, and she forces him to take a look at his life with a clear eye and to open his mind to the possibility that love isn't for the foolish. The ghost has been existing in the half-light of this world for decades. He doesn't know who he is, or why he is stuck in the Nolans' Victorian house. All he knows is that he loved a girl once. And Alex and Zoe hold the key to unlocking a mystery that keeps him trapped here. Zoe and Alex are oil and water, fire and ice, sunshine and shadow. But sometimes it takes only a glimmer of light to chase away the dark, and sometimes love can reach beyond time, space, and reason to take hold of hearts that yearn for it. Kleypas takes readers once again to the exquisite setting of Friday Harbor and tells the story of Zoe Hoffman, an innkeeper who has all but given up on love. She's a gentle, romantic soul, but has been so hurt in the past that she dare not trust her heart with anyone. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: New. Brand new softcover book! ; The perfect day. The perfect marriage. The perfect groom. What could go wrong? Caitlyn has been preparing for her perfect wedding all her life. But when her fianc abandons her at the altar, Caitlyn vows she ll never love again. Going to BYU doesn t make that easy, however, and avoiding all social contact can only last so long. When her bishop calls her to be the mom of her family home evening group, Caitlyn is suddenly thrust into surprising circumstances that leave her flustered the attention of two unwanted suitors. Travis, the FHE dad, has plans to woo Caitlyn by using his cowboy charms while Chase has his own ideas for dating her. Will Travis or Chase change her mind about love? Or will it be dejavu? Follow Caitlyn through all the flirtatious looks, dates, ex-boyfriends, and unexpected surprises. Altar-ed Plans is a light-hearted romance that is sure to please. ; 0.9 x 8.4 x 5.4 Inches; 250 pages.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. M6 - A first edition (complete numberline) hardcover book SIGNED by Craig Johnson on the title page in very good condition in very good dust jacket. Dust jacket has some wrinkling and chipping on the edges and corners, dust jacket and book have some bumped corners, wrinkling on the spine edges, light discoloration and shelf wear. A Walt Longmire Mystery. A Netflix Original Series. ONE OF THE MOST VIEWED PAINTINGS IN AMERICAN HISTORY, Custer's Last Fight, copied and distributed by Anheuser-Busch at a rate of more than a million copies a year, was destroyed in a fire at the Seventh Cavalry headquarters in Fort Bliss, Texas, in 1946. Or was it? When Charles Lee Stillwater dies of an apparent heart attack at the Veterans' Home of Wyoming, Walt Longmire is called in to try to make sense of a partial painting and a Florsheim shoebox containing one million dollars, both found in Stillwater's foot locker, sending the good sheriff on the trail of a dangerous art heist. Walt is fond of the veterans who sit outside the home and wave at passing cars, and he felt a particular kinship with Charley Lee, making him all the more eager to untangle the mystery of the deceased man's belongings. As he follows the money - encountering some nefarious characters along the way - Longmire strives to make sure that this investigation doesn't become his own next to last stand. 9.5"x6.5", 320 pages. Satisfaction Guaranteed. Craig Allen Johnson is an American author who writes mystery novels. He is best known for his Sheriff Walt Longmire novel series. The books are set in northern Wyoming, where Longmire is sheriff of the fictional county of Absaroka. The series debuted in 2004 and as of September 2019, Johnson has written 15 novels, two novellas, and many short stories featuring Longmire. Some of the novels have been on The New York Times Best Seller list. In 2012, Warner Horizon adapted the novels for a television series. As of September 2019, Johnson has authored 21 books featuring Sheriff Walt Longmire. They have been translated into 14 languages and have won numerous awards, including the Nouvel Observateur Prix du Roman Noir and the SNCF Mystery of the Year. The former A&E TV series Longmire (now on Netflix), based on Johnson's novels, premiered on June 3, 2012, with cast members Robert Taylor, Katee Sackhoff, Lou Diamond Phillips, Bailey Chase, Adam Bartley, A Martinez, Zahn McClarnon, and John Bishop. Longmire debuted as A&E's number-one original-series premiere of all time with 4.1 million total viewers. All existing episodes (including those originally made for A&E) are now available to view on Netflix; seasons four to six were made for Netflix after A&E had cancelled the series. Longmire is filmed in New Mexico. The sixth and final season was released in 2017 on Netflix. The success of Johnson's novels is celebrated in an annual festival, called Longmire Day, held in the small town of Buffalo, Wyoming, the real-life inspiration for the series' fictional setting. Close to 12,000 people attend the festival each year, including the author, many of the actors from the TV series, and (on occasion) the publishers and producers. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Signed by Author.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Mars is home. Mars is love. Mars is death. That's what the locals say, and Ambrose Drake is starting to believe them.Following a gut-wrenching betrayal, Ambrose has switched allegiances, focusing his efforts on freeing his friends from Mars's corporate overlords. But with defenses crumbling around him, there's only one hope left: to enroll the aid of the rogue agent who launched the Martian revolution decades ago.Twenty-one years later, the forces behind the latest rebel uprising have been stopped, but as Drake settles into his new job in the counterterrorism task force, a new threat arrises: a mysterious ailment that's killing diplomats without leaving a trace.As his life unfolds in parallel, young Ambrose must learn what it takes to become a successful undercover operative, while the elder Ambrose chases a bioengineered disease that endangers all of Mars. But even if Ambrose stops the terrorist in his tracks, his own audacious plan to free Mars from its enslavers could tear the planet apart.Don't miss this electrifying sequel to Magnesium and Ice, a science fiction thriller full of mystery, subterfuge, and political intrigue. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. After a long career as a detective in San Diego, Rick "Chase" Chasen has traded in his badge for a change of scenery in the coastal comforts of Devon, England, until a local murder takes him on a deadly detour . . .Still grieving the death of his long-time partner, Chase reunites with his dear friend and fellow Anglophile Billie Mondreau for a seacoast holiday of historic sightseeing. Assigned a pair of guides from the tour company Wanderers, Chase and Billie join seven other like-minded Americans looking forward to an English getaway. All except for Ronald Gretz. The wealthy entrepreneur behind the international Golden Sunset nursing home chain doesn't like anything about walking, touring, or England. Coarse and opinionated, Gretz's complaints get on the nerves of his fellow Wanderers-and his long-suffering trophy wife.But Gretz's gripes are tied to his own nerves being frayed. He has been receiving threatening texts and emails signed "An Avenger." Convinced someone means him harm, Gretz asks Chase to watch his back. Soon, Gretz falls afoul of several "accidents," leading to more friction with the other walkers. Until one final "accident" results in Gretz dead at the bottom of a cliff.Chase, whose investigative instincts remain sharp, knows Gretz's death was no accident. While helping the police investigate, he discovers that members of the tour group not only disliked the victim but had legitimate motives for wanting him dead. Now, he just has to uncover who among them is willing to kill . . .For fans of M.C. Beaton, Martha Grimes, and Alexander McCall Smith, the first in a charming new mystery series set in the English countryside, as a retired San Diego police detective embarks upon group walking tours in England's most scenic counties.After a long career as a detective in San Diego, Rick "Chase" Chasen has traded in his badge for a change of scenery in the coastal comforts of Devon, England, until a local murder takes him on a deadly detour . . .Still grieving the death of his long-time partner, Chase reunites with his dear friend and fellow Anglophile Billie Mondreau for a seacoast holiday of historic sightseeing. Assigned a pair of guides from the tour company Wanderers, Chase and Billie join seven other like-minded Americans looking forward to an English getaway. All except for Ronald Gretz. The wealthy entrepreneur behind the international Golden Sunset nursing home chain doesn't like anything about walking, touring, or England. Coarse and opinionated, Gretz's complaints get on the nerves of his fellow Wanderers-and his long-suffering trophy wife.But Gretz's gripes are tied to his own nerves being frayed. He has been receiving threatening texts and emails signed "An Avenger." Convinced someone means him harm, Gretz asks Chase to watch his back. Soon, Gretz falls afoul of several "accidents," leading to more friction with the other walkers. Until one final "accident" results in Gretz dead at the bottom of a cliff.Chase, whose investigative instincts remain sharp, knows Gretz's death was no accident. While helping the police investigate, he discovers that members of the tour group not only disliked the victim but had legitimate motives for wanting him dead. Now, he just has to uncover who among them is willing to kill . . . Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. Joette's life brings new meaning to the phrase "paycheck to paycheck." Struggling to afford her mother's sky-high medical bills and also keep the lights on in her trailer home, Joette needs a break.So, when she spies a briefcase full of money amongst the fiery wreckage of a fatal car accident, she knows she can't just let it be. Inside is a bounty better than she could have dreamed-just shy of $300,000 in neatly stacked hundreds and fifties. Enough to pay off her debts, give her mother the care she deserves, and maybe even help out a few of her friends.But, of course, the missing briefcase didn't go unnoticed by the original owner, Travis-a ruthless dealer that'll stop at nothing to get back what's his.Joette is way out of her depth, but can't seem to stop herself from participating in this cat-and-mouse chase. But can she beat Travis at his own game? When a woman witnesses a horrible car accident outside of the motel that she works at, she is suddenly thrust into a world of gang violence, guns, and money that she can't outrun. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Six-year-old Gracie Lynn is perpetually curious and big-hearted. Convinced she knows how to save her beloved grandfather John from the "worm" that is eating his brain-a metaphor her mother once used to explain John's dementia and sundown syndrome-she helps him break out of his nursing home, and the two disappear together on a quest to chase the sun. But what's an adventure for Gracie is a nightmare scenario for her estranged parents, LeeAnn and Dan. There's no way to predict where John might have taken their young daughter, or if he's capable of keeping her safe.Jaded beyond her years, and struggling with her own mental health, LeeAnn has no delusions about what might happen if they don't locate Gracie soon. Dan is no less frantic, but communicating with LeeAnn isn't easy, even under the circumstances-too much stands between the hopeful young couple they once were and the people they've become.An emotionally resonant novel for fans of Fredrik Backman and Mark Haddon, Sun Seekers artfully explores the truths of parenthood, the ways in which we sometimes hurt those we love most, and the universal experience of deep loss-even when the person is still here.From Emmy Award-winning writer Rachel McRady comes a vital, illuminating debut novel of a broken family uniting in the face of terrifying crisis, for fans of This is Us and Parenthood.Six-year-old Gracie Lynn is perpetually curious and big-hearted. Convinced she knows how to save her beloved grandfather John from the "worm" that is eating his brain-a metaphor her mother once used to explain John's dementia and sundown syndrome-she helps him break out of his nursing home, and the two disappear together on a quest to chase the sun. But what's an adventure for Gracie is a nightmare scenario for her estranged parents, LeeAnn and Dan. There's no way to predict where John might have taken their young daughter, or if he's capable of keeping her safe.Jaded beyond her years, and struggling with her own mental health, LeeAnn has no delusions about what might happen if they don't locate Gracie soon. Dan is no less frantic, but communicating with LeeAnn isn't easy, even under the circumstances-too much stands between the hopeful young couple they once were and the people they've become.An emotionally resonant novel for fans of Fredrik Backman and Mark Haddon, Sun Seekers artfully explores the truths of parenthood, the ways in which we sometimes hurt those we love most, and the universal experience of deep loss-even when the person is still here. Helping her beloved grandfather John, who suffers from dementia, break out of his nursing home, 6-year-old Gracie Lynn joins him on a quest to chase the sun while her estranged parents frantically try to locate them before something bad happens. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Condition: new. Was this just too good a collection of cadavers? Madeleine Shanks, a budding historian of anatomy, thought her trip to Philadelphia would be straightforward: she would use the archives of the nineteenth-century Burtonian Anatomy Museum there to flesh out her dissertation research on the history of anatomical specimen acquisition and then head back to Bloomington, Indiana, to wrap up her Ph.D. and launch her career as a conventional academic. But Maddy's journey takes an unexpected twist right from the start as her housing plans fall through and she reluctantly turns to a group of nuns, who took her in when she was orphaned at the age of fifteen, to help her find a room. The lodging she obtains turns out to be in the home of Philadelphia Police Detective John Wolf, a devout Catholic man Maddy quickly figures out is married - although his wife is nowhere to be seen. Maddy's plans go even further off track after she meets Dr. Wilhelm, a world-famous researcher on human growth and a patron of the museum. When he invites Maddy to his lab to see his own anatomical collection, Maddy is startled to find the body of Margaret Lovisa, a recently-dead woman with a form of dwarfism, displayed anachronistically in a jar of fluid. Looking deeper into Dr. Wilhelm's work, Maddy finds so much that doesn't seem to make sense - including a troubling pattern of death among his patients with the most scientifically-interesting conditions. Should she risk her nascent, fragile career to pursue the truth behind Dr. Wilhelm's collection? Can she chase down this mystery when a predator from her own past suddenly rears his ugly head? And what is she to make of her increasingly unusual relationship with Detective Wolf, the man who nicknames her "The Rabbit"? This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Compact Disc. Condition: new. Compact Disc. Contains four new adventures: 12.3 The Wizard of Time by Roy Gill (2 parts).Its time for a story.Jacob Harmer was one of the greats. His fantasy novels for children entranced a generation. Buthow much of their stories were fantasy and how much of them was the truth? At last hes ready totell the tale of what really happened.12.4 The Friendly Invasion by Chris Chapman (2 parts).Its 1943 and the village of Westbourne has been invaded not by the enemy, but by the allies. TheAmerican troops are over here and enjoying themselves mightily.Except theres someone else visiting the village. And not just the new barmaid, Margaret. Or herunusual friends, Leela and the Doctor. Something with a sinister agenda all its own.12.5 Stone Cold by Roland Moore (4 parts).The TARDIS lands on a rocky, volcanic planet and its crew soon find they are not alone.A pleasure cruiser has recently crashed on this world but survival has proved rather dangerous.Because theres something out on the surface snatching people away. Something made of stone.And with wings.Don't blink.12.6 The Ghost of Margaret by Tim Foley (2 parts).The journey has been long, but its time for Margaret to come home.Or is it a different time entirely? Reunited with a ghost from her past, shes finds herself in a wholenew world.The Doctor and Leela are about to discover that people dont always leave easily.CAST: Tom Baker (The Doctor), Louise Jameson (Leela), Nerys Hughes (Margaret Hopwood), GuyAdams (Garlon Dees), Sam Benjamin (Attendant / Halfway Men), Chase Brown (Sergeant RayHunter), Barnaby Edwards (Stan Trubshaw / Private Massey / Edies Dad / Old Reg), Holly JacksonWaters (Alice), Joe Jameson (Jacob Harmer (16) / Jacob Harmer (35)), Kenneth Jay (Captain RayHunter), Evie Killip (Edie Carter), Shvorne Marks (Mia Valarna), Victor McGuire (Huthro),Jackson Milner (Private Joe Powell), Paul Panting (Nate Duffy / Mr Fennec), Ronald Pickup (JacobHarmer), Olivia Poulet (Felsa Mavelock), Sara Powell (Moira Tenaka), Joe Sims (Tench).Other parts played by members of the cast. 12.4 The Friendly Invasion by Chris Chapman (2 parts).12.5 Stone Cold by Roland Moore (4 parts).12.6 The Ghost of Margaret by Tim Foley (2 parts). Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Cliff Nielsen (illustrator). BOOK: Corners, Spine, Boards Bumped; Light Shelf Rub to Boards; Spine Slightly Cocked; Light Moisture Damage. DUST JACKET: Lightly Creased; Lightly Chipped; In Archival Quality Jacket Cover. BOOK NUMBER: 1194205. AUTHOR: Ed McBain, AKA Evan Hunter. JACKET DESIGN BY: Vaughn Andrews. DESIGNED BY: Kaelin Chappell Broaddus. TV TIE-IN: This series of novels was the basis for the 1961 television series of the same name. SYNOPSIS: Ed McBain's latest installment in the 87th Precinct series finds the detectives stumped by a serial killer who doesn't fit the profile. A blind violinist taking a smoke break, a cosmetics sales rep cooking an omelet in her own kitchen, a college professor trudging home from class, a priest contemplating retirement in the rectory garden, an old woman out walking her dog--these are the seemingly random targets shot twice in the face. But most serial killers don't use guns. Most serial killers don't strike five times in two weeks. And most serial killers' prey share something more than being over fifty years of age. Now it falls to Detective Steve Carella and his colleagues in the 87th Precinct to find out what the victims had in common--before another body is found. With trademark wit and sizzling dialogue, McBain unravels a mystery and examines the dreams we chase in the darkening hours before the fiddlers have fled. Ed McBain (1926-2005) held the Mystery Writers of America's prestigious Grand Master Award and was the first American to receive the Diamond Dagger, the British Crime Writers' Association's highest award. He was the author of more than one hundred books. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.