For most of his life, John Creed never gave much thought to an afterlife.That all changed the day he died.He'd been clinically dead for ten minutes. At least, that's what the doctors told him when he woke up in intensive care. It had been a freak accident, they said. A school bus suddenly turned in front of his red convertible, smashing it to bits.By all odds, that should have been it. John's injuries had been grave. His heart had stopped and been restarted. He'd flatl...

Discover where the adventure begins in The Adventures of JD & Marcus-a heartwarming and hilarious chapter book about friendship, imagination, and finding your place in a brand-new world.When JD, a quiet and creative kid, moves to a new neighborhood, everything feels unfamiliar. New streets, new faces, and a whole new environment leave him unsure of where he fits in. But everything changes when he meets Marcus-a bold, energetic, and candy-loving kid who lives life at full s...

The mystery didn't end on Linden Avenue...it only got bigger.Just when JD and Marcus think their summer adventure is finally behind them, a small detail in a newspaper article changes everything. What if the clues they followed weren't leading to the past-but to something still hidden?In The Adventures of JD & Marcus: The Secrets Beyond Linden Avenue, the boys quickly realize they may have missed the most important clue of all. What begins as a lingering question t...

Step into the world of mystery, friendship, and adventure with The Adventures of JD & Marcus: The Secrets of Linden Avenue-a captivating chapter book that brings imagination to life through the eyes of two unforgettable best friends.When JD, a quiet and creative thinker, moves into a lively new neighborhood, he never expects his life to change overnight. Enter Marcus-bold, energetic, and always ready for action. Together, they quickly form an unbreakable bond, discovering ...

In this collection of essays, 13 foreign exchange students write their compelling stories detailing their experiences studying at Dartmouth College. They not only convey their own joys and sorrows, but illuminate U.S. culture from a perspective not seen by many American students or citizens.

A cop investigating serial murders in Chicago discovers the killer he's hunting is a vampire in this urban fantasy.A serial killer is stalking the nighttime streets of Chicago.He leaves his victims with their throats torn out and their bodies completely drained of blood. He's killed dozens. His first two victims were cops. Detective Dennis Coglin is desperate to catch him before he kills again, but is this murderer just a vicious maniac, or is he something el...

Shaped by Japanese Music is an in-depth analysis of the musical world of an individual performer, composer, and teacher. Using an ethnographic approach, this study situates musical analysis in the context of its creation, demonstrating that traditional Japanese music is hardly an archaic song form frozen in the present, but an active sociocultural system that has been reproduced in Japan from the seventeenth century to the present day. The dynamics of this cultural system unfold in the mus...

Dan and Larry’s hiking trip ends in a missing persons search. Can Joan find her brother before it’s too late?When high school buddies Larry Drayfus and Dan Cotwell take a backpacking trip into the Mogollon Mountains, nobody is concerned when they don’t come home exactly on time. Dan is a natural outdoorsman, and he knows the mountains well. Larry is smart and resourceful. But soon the boys’ families must accept the unthinkable, as little sign of them can be found i...

A chilling murder mystery lies at the heart of this page-turning thriller about a missing teacher, small town secrets, and turbulent tween friendships from master of middle grade horror Mary Downing Hahn.When best friends Abbi and Skylar witness a clandestine meeting between a mysterious woman and someone in a dark van, they're thrilled. Finally, a mystery to spice up the summer!Who could these people be? Why are they meeting? Are they spies? Criminals? The two girls are de...

•A Multicultural Children’s Books by Quentin Holmes•Easy-to-read, empowering and entertaining stories for preteens (7-to-12 years old)•Available in softcover, & eBookThe Real Street Kidz are Chasing Action! Join Q, Lucky, Los, and Chase -- a diverse group of preteens who must pull together in the face of seemingly insurmountable obstacles--in this unique coming of age story. When rumors fly around Long Beach that Chase, a rising skateboarder, cheated to defea...

During a rock concert, a bolt of lightning strikes METROPOLIS shock jock Leslie Willis. When she awakes, Willis has gained the power to control electricity . . . and gained an even greater anger toward SUPERMAN. Soon, the newly named LIVEWIRE sends shockwaves throughout the city and threatens the lives of METROPOLIS' citizens. Only SUPERMAN can stop this deadly Electric Lady.

After Parademons strike Metropolis, Superman heads to Apokolips to cut off any future attacks. But has the Man of Steel walked right into a trap? Mister Miracle and Big Barda think so, but they can't just leave Earth defenseless to warn him. Luckily, Lois Lane and Jimmy Olsen are up for the challenge. Soon they join Superman in a bid to spur a rebellion against the ruler of Apokolips. Can their combined might defeat the devious Darkseid? Find out in this action-packed chapter book for DC S...