"Louisiana Prehistory" by Nancy W. Hawkins and Robert W. Neuman offers a comprehensive exploration of the ancient cultures that inhabited Louisiana. The authors delve into archaeological findings, providing insights into the lives of Native American tribes and their interactions with the environment. Through meticulous research, the book highlights significant archaeological sites and artifacts, illustrating the rich tapestry of Louisiana's prehistoric past. The narrative is both informati...

From the ancient sewers of London to the heights of a barren attic prison, Andrew and Sara race to uncover a wicked plotThough he's usually more of a cricket fan, Andrew Tillet would never miss a chance to see American baseball played in London—especially not in the company of his best friends, Sara Wiggins and Inspector Peter Wyatt. And of course it's nice to bump into Wyatt's charming sister-in-law, Harriet, on their way home.When Harriet disappears with n...

A mysterious, broken-nosed cabby, a beautiful actress, and a villainous art heist have one thing in common—but the only one man who knows what it is has methods that are a little, shall we say . . . irregularLate Victorian London: home to gas streetlights, bands of ragged urchins, and now, young Andrew Craigie, who recently arrived from a tiny Cornwall village with his stern guardian, Mr. Dennison. At first the city feels dark and unwelcoming, but just around the co...

To marry the woman he loves, Hercules must complete twelve challenging tasksHercules, son of Zeus, is known as the greatest hero Greece has ever seen. But it takes more than a godly parent to create a hero. This is the tale of how one man becomes a hero and that hero becomes a god.Soon before Hercules's birth, Zeus, ruler of the gods, declares that his son will one day be the high king of Mycenae. When his jealous wife, Hera, tricks Zeus to ensure that Hercu...

Cozy romantic fantasy in a magical world with Regency vibesJewel theft, ghost-hunting and high society scandals are rife in this magical Austen-inspired fantasy world.This collection contains Books 4-6 in the Teacup Magic cozy fantasy series about Mneme Seabourne's friends: Liesl, Juno and Metis:4. Lady Liesl's Seaside SurpriseHunting a missing diamond at Aphrodite Villa in a seaside town, Liesl befriends Bohemians, learns t...

From its beginnings, Disneyland was destined to be something entirely different from the standard mid-century amusement park. To sell his dream park to investors and the public, Walt Disney recruited Hollywood art directors and sketch artists to design the grounds around the mythic settings and high-minded ideals commonly expressed on the silver screen.This book focuses on the initial planning of Disneyland and its first year of operation, a time when Walt personally oversaw every ...

Brian and Tertius set out on a quest to find a wizard and save a kingdom from an evil knightAll his life, Brian has craved a grand adventure. On his sixteenth birthday, he meets the young traveler Tertius and knows it's a sign that his adventure is about to begin. Tertius is on a mission to find a wizard to teach him magic, and Brian promises to help him. But before they can begin, the two must pass through Meliot, a small kingdom with a terrible problem: every year...

Joey has always been a special kid, but his brother, Mark, is worried that the people in their new town won't understand his odd behaviorMark has always known that his brother, Joey, was special. The problem is, Joey has always been a little too special for most people to understand. When the brothers move to rural upstate New York to live with their aunt and uncle, Mark is worried that Joey will have a hard time fitting into their new town—especially since Joey has...

Famous archaeologist Lord Somerville leads a quiet life behind high walls, but is he keeping something out—or in?Things are looking up for Peter Wyatt. Now promoted to inspector and in possession of his own office, the sharp young detective is giving Andrew Tillet a tour of Scotland Yard when they run into an old friend—someone who Andrew is surprised to see again the next morning talking to police in front of Lord Somerville's villa. He's even more surprised a week...

Blink once for yes, twice for no, and three times for murderSometimes it seems like all the boys at school know about Andrew Tillet's friendship with Inspector Peter Wyatt of Scotland Yard. Mostly it's a little embarrassing, but when Andrew's classmate Cortland makes a very strange request, it becomes handy to have friends who can launch an official investigation . . . as well as ones who work in more unofficial ways.Cortland thinks there's something not qui...

Andrew and Sara can never escape a mystery—not even in New York CityVerna Tillet's new play is taking the American stage by storm, and that means young investigators Andrew Tillet and Sara Wiggins have traded London carriage rides for the rattling excitement of New York City's elevated railway. Affectionately known as the El, it stretches from the Bronx to the tip of the Battery and shows them a whole slice of vibrant city life.All that's missing is their fr...

Turning up missing is better than turning up deadInspector Peter Wyatt is out of town. This is inconvenient, because something is terribly wrong with Andrew Tillet and Sara Wiggins's friend, antiquities dealer Baron Beasley—and he refuses to see a doctor or speak to anyone except Wyatt. A large man with usually-rosy cheeks and a fondness for exotic delicacies, Beasley now looks like a shadow of himself and can't be coaxed out of bed.To Sara and Andrew, Beasl...