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The child's hair was wheat yellow, her eyes were sea blue, and once upon a time, not long before, Pete Richards had been in love with a girl with hair of that same yellow and with eyes just as blue. And the turquoise necklace was to have been hers. But there had come a rainy night - a truck skidding on a slippery road - and the life was crushed out of his dream.

No one believes Matt Coulter's story of his foundered sailboat, a life raft adrift at night, and a rescue turned kidnapping - least of all, the police. Jack and Sarah don't either, at first. But they reluctantly take the case, and the further they follow its twists and turns, the more convinced they become that the missing children are still alive. At least for now.

Acclaimed author and illustrator of over 30 children’s books, Daniel Kirk delights kids with his fun-filled tales. The first in a new series, Library Mouse tells the story of Sam, a young mouse who lives in a hole in the library and comes out at night to write stories. His books are soon found by a puzzled librarian, who leaves a note inviting the mystery writer to Meet the Author Day. At first Sam isn’t sure what to do, but his ingenious solution is sure to be a real winner. This rousing tale will leave kids itching to write their own stories.

The Cripple Creek District, on the back of Pikes Peak in central Colorado, first found fame through Bob Womack, the cowboy who publicized his knowledge of gold in the high country and drew thousands to the area. Gold fever allowed the region to flourish, while strikes, fires, and economic hardships threatened the district's survival. The dwindling population's fortitude, plus innovative ideas to boost the economy, carried the city from a struggling gold-miners' paradise to a favored tourist spot.

Train. Car. Plane. Boat. Feet. He'll get there. Won't he?...

The New York Times best seller Bats at the Beach flows from the gifted pen of award-winning author and illustrator Brian Lies. What could be better than a fun day at the beach with your loved ones? How about if it’s nighttime and your family members are furry, friendly bats? This charming book of rhymes is sure to become a children’s favorite.

The epic adventure reaches its zenith, as humankind fights for its very existence. The fearsome armies of the Csendook, sworn destroyers of the human race, have discovered their hidden sanctuary, all but guaranteeing their victory. With the final confrontation at last at hand, the renegade hero Ussemitus struggles to unite humans and the warriors of Innasmorn. But in the face of impending doom, the corrupt master of Man's last citadel seeks to harness the dark and elemental powers of the planet called Mother of Storms in his attempt to win back an empire.

Looking for yummy human tenders, Admiral Nact-bauk invades the local school. Zack and Zoey lead the counterattack armed with rulers, protractors, and dodge balls. They might have a chance, if Nact-bauk didn't gulp down the only teacher brave enough to stand up to him. Even worse, he forces Zoey on board the alien vessel for dinner - along with a bucket of honey-mustard sauce. Zack will do just about anything to save her. If Principal Blathers won't help, Zack sees no choice but to "borrow" the principal's car.

Hawk heads for New Orleans to join his old buddy Whip McComb and his Motorcycle Thrill Circus. He arrives just in time to see Whip’s latest stunt end in a shower of blood when his bike comes up short and he is impaled on a bed of nails. Somebody wanted Whip dead. But who? Hawk’s investigation introduces him to Whip’s bizarre crew of "death riders", from Whip’s venomous Oriental wife to an embittered dwarf with an axe to grind. Hawk narrows things down, and takes a huge, potentially deadly risk to get the killer to tip his (her?) hand.

After her son's senseless murder, Linda Zweigle knew she could help one dying man. She had no idea, however, just how many lives would eventually be saved as a result.

Physically and mentally drained from his last adventure, Hawk is looking for a break - a paradise where a man can relax...and stay alive. He figures a Caribbean cruise is the perfect way to get lost for a while. But on the high seas, a sultry beauty and her gorgeous young beauty vie for his love. And a sadistic assassin - unsure of Hawk’s identity - is torturing and murdering his way toward his mark.

Michael Hawk is an investigative journalist with a knack for getting the scoop. Part Anderson Cooper, part Indiana Jones, with all of James Bond’s magnetic charm, he saves the day and gets the girl in the end.

Ex-DEA agent Jack Merchant is living out his precarious retirement on the docks of Charlestown, Massachusetts, surrounded by the revenge-minded dealers and punks he used to put away. All he's got is his sloop, LILA, but soon enough he gets a visit from the repo man. Except the repo man's a woman, Sarah Ballard. Her proposition: They've got a week to track down a rich couple who've disappeared with their yacht. Find it, and Merchant can keep his boat. The trouble is they're not the only ones looking.

In this sequel to Daniel Kirk’s Library Mouse—a Parenting magazine Book of the Year—Sam falls asleep in the library and awakens just in time to scamper out of sight. In his haste, he leaves behind his mouse-sized notebook. As a boy named Tom puzzles over the mystery of such a small book, he discovers Sam’s mouse hole. Soon Sam and Tom form an unusual partnership that would surprise others—if they only knew.

One of the nation’s most respected historians and a two-time finalist for the Pulitzer Prize, H.W. Brands has the rare gift of investing historical narrative with unmatched verve and insight. The Heartbreak of Aaron Burr sheds light on the life of the third vice president of the United States, a man who is perhaps best known for killing Alexander Hamilton in a duel.

True stories of heroic canines with one thing in common: When it came to risking their lives, they never once hesitated.

The trail went cold for the massive team of trackers - until a dog named Gandalf appeared on the scene.

Newbery Medal-winning author Avi has penned over 50 novels for children and young adults. His historical fiction, in particular, is often singled out for glowing praise thanks to his engaging characters and carefully researched period details. In City of Orphans, Avi transports listeners to the streets of 1893 New York City for an adventure starring young newsboy Maks Geless.

When Hawk’s latest lady is taken to the Virgin Islands for a ride she didn’t expect, he ends up discovering an international white slave trade. As soon as he gets hot on their tracks, the CIA tries to derail his search. But in the face of kidnappers, murderers, and blackmailers, soon even the CIA must admit they need Hawk’s help, and he is immediately on the case to discover the identity of the “Mr. Big” behind all the kidnapping and murdering.

Hawk comes to Venice in search of a story, and quickly finds one. A fellow reporter is dead, and all the clues lead to the past. Parts of the puzzle lie beneath one of the city’s murky lagoons. Others lurk in the palatial villa of Count La Scala, a demonic terror-broker whose madness and passion for brutality have their roots in the smoldering ashes of the Nazi’s shattered Reich. In trying to uncover one of history’s greatest secrets, Hawk must save a beautiful woman from La Scala and evade the murderous pursuit of every terrorist group in Europe.

America's history is rich with tales of legendary entrepreneurs who disregarded the "experts" and risked everything to chase their dreams. But for every well-known Tom Edison or Bill Gates, there are unsung thousands whose vision and perseverance have won them success. Here are some of their stories.