The Expanse meets Doctor Who in Ardyce Year's First of the Brother 5 series.Humans are abducted by aliens and transported across the universe. Motives unknown.The only interruption to Timmy's alcohol-fueled, thirty-something life is Lucy, ahomeless woman who waits outside his office every morning. Though she's neverspoken to Timothy, and he complains that the vagrant is frightening awayhis customers, he always gives ...

What to Expect When Your Loved One Is Ill is a commonsense guide on the challenges that families face caring for a loved one. After the author's husband endured multiple serious health issues over ten years, she wrote this book, gathered from her experiences. From interacting with emergency rooms, hospitals, doctors, nurses, insurance companies as well as family, friends, and tending to her own loved one, it is straightforward advice to prepare families on what to expect.

During a spontaneous dark sky trip to the Atacama Desert, four Australian astrophysicists are abducted. Amos, Lise, Eduardo and Flin, along with thousands of others are transported to a space station four and half light years from Earth. There, a cargo ship, named the Baroque will carry over fifty thousand souls, kidnapped from remote areas of Earth, to an auction at Midline.Humans have become a coveted item in the universe and sold for exorbitant amounts to the highest bidder. Amo...

Timothy’s only interruption of his alcohol fueled, twenty-something life is Lucy, a homeless woman who stops by his office every morning. They participate in a charade of chase, which always ends with Timothy giving her a couple of dollars and a sandwich. One day she smiles at him and touches his arm in gratitude. Lucy never returns. Timothy’s co-workers encourage him to look for Lucy at a local shelter where he is approached by Jed and his mongrel companion, Diablo.Jed is a self-s...

The Ice PrisonerFrom Dancing on the Moon, the second book in the Brother 5 series.The Captain is transporting a dangerous prisoner to a penitentiary located on a desolate, frozen planet. The ice planet's only residents are the inmates—the evil and most depraved in the universe. A rouge asteroid collides with her ship and the Captain crashes on a mountain summit. In order to survive, she abandons her craft for a nearby cave and brings the unconscious convict with her.

In the tradition of literary classics like The Secret Garden comes this irresistible story about a girl who doesnt want to go anywhere or do anything. Violet Bing has even said no to the family vacation, so she is sent to stay with her great-aunt Astrid instead. As usual, Violet is determined to dislike everything about her stay. But with the help of a stray dog, a new friend, and an old diary, Violet discovers that-even for her-fun is hard to avoid at The Grand House.Written in...

This is the story of a little girl growing up with all the experiences and adventures, secrets and lies. The story is told by the one who loved her the most. Its a story told through the eyes of her teddy bear.

When Sir Kevin graduates from Knight School, he is very keen to find a job where he can do lots of brave and knightly deeds. One day, he spots an advertisement in the newspaper inviting knights to apply for the post of King's Champion Knight. Sir Kevin is certain that this the perfect job for him and decides to apply for it. However, he soon discovers that actually getting the job is going to be far harder than he ever imagined...

A sacred relic.A reverend caught in a deadly ritual.A canyon echoing with betrayal.Reverend Cici Gurule retreats to Chaco Canyon, seeking clarity at a crossroads: accept a prestigious megachurch offer or stay rooted in Santa Fe. But when she interrupts a covert execution and saves a man marked for death, she ignites a lethal chase across sacred land.As bullets fly and loyalties fracture, Cici uncovers a cons...

USE JUST THE RIGHT PHRASES AND NAVIGATE DAILY LIFE IN THE UNITED STATES LIKE A NATIVE SPEAKER OF ENGLISHHow do you ask for directions? What questions should you ask a potential babysitter? How do you explain your allergies to a healthcare professional? This handy reference is your guide to surviving and thriving in the United States, whether as a visitor or as a long-term resident. Hundreds of ready-to-use English phrases will help you converse with people you meet, speak with bu...

One Summer Can Change Everything . . .Elizabeth Lively dresses conservatively, straightens her curly hair into submission, and works hard to uphold her political family’s reputation. Her therapist might call it “OCD,” but she’s just trying her best to live by the rules—until her carefully crafted world comes crashing down when she’s fired, painfully jilted, and arrested for a crime she didn’t commit. All she can think to do is flee to her grandmother’s lakeside hou...