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Tiffany couldn't wait for this year's mechanical bull riding competition at the local bar. Normally, she wouldn't be interested, but this year Vance Troy, the famous country singer, would be the one giving out the rewards. Just the thought of him made her quiver. Knowing this would be the one and only chance she has to meet him, she is determined to win the contest and get close enough to seduce him.

Ben Chase and his friend Ty are on their way to experience the big island of Hawaii - but their vacation turns into a nightmare when two passengers unexpectedly die during their flight and a rampant infection hits the islands. Suddenly, they find themselves surrounded by flesh-eating monsters. Law and order degenerates into a daring fight for survival as Ben is faced with a critical decision that places the fate of his friends in his hands. And what he must do to save them is unthinkable.

FBI Agent Daryl Jackson and his partner, Agent Jessica Stonewall, are leading a team on a mission to stop a bio-tech researcher from leaking sensitive military secrets. But things spiral violently out of control when a mob of infected unleashes chaos in the crowded shopping center surrounding their target. With their stakeout foiled by the unexpected attack, the agents find themselves in a dangerous high-speed car chase through the streets of Washington, D.C., with disastrous results.

Every marriage has a secret or two - or more. Mine has a secret. A big one. No, a gargantuan secret. My husband, Derek, doesn't suspect a thing. Now my exposure is imminent. My blackmailer is demanding payment that I don't have. If I don't pay, my secret will be exposed and I will lose my husband and my children on Christmas day.

A sampling of one woman's lifetime of poetry, Sweet Faded Ink contains 50 poems. They reflect love, loss of love, or strength. Introduced here in a random order, the author's age ranges from 16 to 37. It's a narration of different scenes in her life, using various formats and focal points.

Mary Moon explores the landscape of long-married life - the hidden hurts and disappointments that lead women to consider leaving, and the tender weight of shared history that prompts them to stay. In "Into the Light," a wife and mother finds the idea that she might legally choose the moment of her death comforting, but how will she balance the finality of that choice against the little joys and inevitable tragedies of living?

Kin Roland survived the Battle of Crater Town. He managed to keep his friends alive, though most remained at his side on Crashdown when the safe course would have been to evacuate with Earth Fleet. Kin even found the girl of his dreams.

Actions do speak louder than words in this bittersweet adventure. Freddie won't leave a bad taste in your mouth, but maybe a reminder to choose your friends wisely or don't chew with your mouth full. And just like Freddie, this story will leave you laughing and wanting more.

When a distant space battle propels a ravaged Earth Fleet Armada through the same wormhole, a Reaper follows, hunting for the man who burned his home world. Kin fights to save a mysterious native of Crashdown from the Reaper and learns there are worse things in the galaxy than those hunting him. The end is coming and he is about to pay for a sin that will change the galaxy forever.

After defeating the demons and hellhounds of Travass Isegurad, Michael Prim races toward another confrontation with the sorcerer. Nicole's curse drives her into isolation. Her friends fight to save her. The Rift between Blue Point and the magic world disintegrates, taking innocent lives during the chaos and releasing deadly creatures into a modern world unprepared for dragon war. Can a helicopter chain gun take down a dragon? Can the SWAT team survive an ambush set by sorcerers? Does Michael's Dragonborn girlfriend resist the magic that will make them enemies?

Officer Michael Prim doesn't know much about his father, but remembers bedtime stories of mercenary wars, dragon slaying, and demon fighting. With his father gone, he serves as a hard charging beat cop in the Blue Point Police Department, never growing comfortable with the Dragon Badge they wear. He knows how to hunt down cop killing gang members, bring street justice down on wife beaters and child molesters, and put some muscle in police action.

Here, There, Elsewhere draws together for the first time William Least Heat-Moon's greatest short-form travel writing. Taking us from Japan, England, Italy, and Mexico to Long Island, Oregon, Arizona, and more, , Here, There, Elsewhere is a sharply observed, funny, and touching series of uncommon adventures narrated by America's keenest writer of place, people, and sublime connection. For decades, William Least Heat-Moon's readers have been clamoring for him to gather his shorter pieces; now, that wait is over.

Sound is made up of tiny vibrations. Learn how different vibrations create different sounds! With age-appropriate critical thinking questions and carefully leveled text, young readers will learn all about sound.

Did you know that light has energy? It helps us see in the dark, it brings color to our world, and it moves through the air faster than sound! With age-appropriate critical thinking questions and carefully leveled text, young listeners will learn all about light while building nonfiction listening skills.

The Earth is round, so why don't some people hang upside-down? The answer is gravity! With age-appropriate critical thinking questions and carefully leveled text, young listeners will learn all about the concept of gravity while building nonfiction listening skills.

There's a lot to know about the largest country on Earth! Let's visit Russia, and learn what makes it special. What foods do people eat there? What animals can live in the tundra? Explore the answers to these questions and more through carefully leveled, age-appropriate text.

Konnichi wa! Have you ever been to Japan? Learn about Japanese animals, foods, culture, and more to see what makes this Asian country unique. Carefully leveled text and critical thinking questions introduce young listeners to nonfiction.

Let's take a trip to India! What makes this Asian country unique? Find out as you immerse yourself in the country's food, culture, animals, and sports. Lively, carefully leveled text introduces critical thinking skills. Grab your bags!

Every country has its own awesome attractions. What makes China special? Explore China's amazing features, including the Great Wall, the many growing cities, and more.

Mucho sucede en la primavera - las flores florecen, los animales bebés nacen, y los granjeros plantan las cosechas. Aprenda más sobre esta hermosa temporada y qué sucede durante la primavera. Preguntas de pensamiento crítico y más ayuda a los niños pequeños a desarrollar habilidades de aprendizaje de no ficción.