~b~>With the winning, upbeat candor that has made her show on of the most popular and honored daytime shows on the air, beloved talk show host and comedian Ellen DeGeneres shares her views on life, love, and American Idol."I've experienced a whole lot the last few years and I have a lot to share. So I hope that you'll take a moment to sit back, relax and enjoy the words I've put together for you in this book. I think you'll find I've left no stone unturned...

What would you do if your husband got you the worst anniversary present ever?Mollie McGhie is hoping for diamonds for her tenth wedding anniversary. Instead, her clueless hubby presents her with a rundown boat. She’s not impressed.When she discovers someone murdered on board, things get even worse. Mollie hopes it will convince her husband to rethink his hare-brained scheme of sailing off into the sunset. Instead, he's more determined than ever to fix the b...

In her small town, dubbed "Dullsville," sixteen-year-old Raven -- a vampire-crazed goth-girl -- is an outcast. But not for long...The intriguing and rumored-to-be haunted mansion on top of Benson Hill has stood vacant and boarded-up for years. That is, until its mysteriously strange new occupants move in. Who are these creepy people -- especially the handsome, dark, and elusive Alexander Sterling? Or rather, what are they? Could the town prattle actually ring true? Are they vampire...

Love is on the menu in this sweet romantic comedy set in Italy.Ginny's Italian cooking course was supposed to be a peaceful escape from her troubles. But when she meets Preston, an infuriating know-it-all history professor, she quickly realizes her past has come back to haunt her.The last thing Ginny needs is for Preston to find out who she really is. Her plan seems foolproof—assume a fake identity and keep her distance from the pretentious jerk.But...

Dudley the mule lives on Farmer Joes farm. He loves it there and has many good friends. But then one day, Farmer Joe gets sick and can no longer care for his animals. They must go to a new home.Along with his friend and fellow mule, Simon Slick, Dudley moves to Farmer Franks home. But Farmer Frank isnt nice like Farmer Joe, and he treats the two mules terribly. One day, Dudley has had enough. He convinces Simon Slick to play a trick on Farmer Frank so they dont have to work out in ...

Who needs a man?They're nothing but a distraction.A disappointment.They sweep you off your feet and promise you forever. Then, as soon as another beautiful woman shows interest, they leave you a bitter wreck.And the hot and tempting billionaire that keeps showing up everywhere I go is the definition of distraction and inevitable disappointment.I have everything I need in life. There's no reason for me to chance heartbreak with him.It's just a sh...

Told in three voices and punctuated by news articles chronicling the family’s story, this “gritty, gripping” (Publishers Weekly) conclusion to the New York Times bestselling Crank novel-in-verse trilogy is a testament to the harsh reality that addiction is never just one person’s problem.Hunter, Autumn, and Summer—three of Kristina Snow’s five children—live in dif...

I gave everything to my job.Untiring hard work. Dedication unmatched by anything else.My entire life revolved around my career.Despite all that, I didn’t get the promotion I was hoping for.I got the boot.They say the best revenge is a life well-lived, and I’m determined to show them by landing on my feet.The last place I ever expected to land was in the small town of Billingsley, Texas.I long ago vowed never to return to the memories ...

**NEWBERY MEDAL WINNER • Ellen Raskin's unforgettable, timeless classic continues to be cherished by young readers of each new generation."Great fun for those who enjoy illusion, word play, or sleight of hand." —The New York Times Book Review**A highly inventive mystery begins when sixteen unlikely people gather for the reading of the very strange will of the very rich Samuel W. Westing. They could become millionaires, depending on how they play a game. All they ha...

Life in "Dullsville" has become far from dull for goth-girl Raven. After meeting Alexander Sterling—a night-thriving, shadowy dream guy—her dark world suddenly has a bright glow. But as in her favorite movie, Kissing Coffins, Raven knows that love always has its complications. And Alexander has a secret—a secret she must quietly guard. When he mysteriously disappears, Raven finds herself on a dangerous chase to find him. What she encounters is more terrifying than she could have imagined—i...

As a mortal girl dating a vampire, Raven knows that love isn't always easy. Now that Alexander's parents have returned to Romania, Raven and her dreamy vampire boyfriend are happy to resume their cryptic romance.But soon another visitor comes knocking: Sebastian, Alexander's best friend, arrives for a stay at the mansion. At first Raven is wary, then thrilled—this is the perfect chance to learn more about her darkly handsome boyfriend and his past. Raven has been wondering whether ...

What would you give up to be perfect? Four teens find out in the New York Times bestselling companion to Impulse.Everyone has something, someone, somewhere else that they’d rather be. For four high school seniors, their goals of perfection are just as different as the paths they take to get there.Cara’s parents’ unrealistic expectations have already sent her twin brother Conner spiraling toward suicide. For her, perfect means reje...