Lucy and Megan thought it would be easy. Simply turn up, present the ticket and collect their winnings. It seemed straightforward enough. What could possibly go wrong? Now they find themselves trapped and forced to compete in a series of lethal and deadly challenges against their rivals. A series of challenges each more vindictive and evil than the last. In a vicious fight for survival there can be only one victor. Who will survive to take the prize?

VirtuosiA Defense and a (Sometimes Erotic) Celebration of Great PianistsMark MitchellA bravura performance!"Vigorous, opinionated, and always entertaining, here is a personal essayist of great charm and sincerity. Mitchell's erudition—his collection of odd and illuminating bits of knowledge—is always a delight and adds a sauce piquanteto the whole dish!" —Edmund White"...a literary work of real élan, vibrancy, and grace—the very qualities that in his v...

A striking contribution to the conversation that is conservatismWendell Berry—poet, novelist, essayist, critic, farmer—has won the admiration of Americans from all walks of life and from across the political spectrum. His writings treat an extraordinary range of subjects, including politics, economics, ecology, farming, work, marriage, religion, and education. But as this enlightening new book shows, such diverse writings are united by a humane vision that finds its...

Beloved preacher and teacher Ray Stedman's passion for biblical exposition--preaching through entire books of the Bible--has been captured in this devotional format that will nourish your spiritual health and help you grow into the mature saint that God has intended you to be. Each month focuses on a different book of the Bible, or a major portion of a book, alternating month by month between the Old and New Testaments.In this 366-day devotional, Stedman traces the theme of the bel...

Leo is excited… it's his BIRTHDAY! His friends are invited, the party is planned, and all he needs to do is some shopping. But buying a few party treats can prove quite tricky when what comes out of your mouth isn't what you want it to be!Will Leo ever be able to get what he needs? Will the shopkeepers ever recover from meeting him?One thing's for certain… the party will be a ROARING success!!!

VirtuosiA Defense and a (Sometimes Erotic) Celebration of Great PianistsMark MitchellA bravura performance!"Vigorous, opinionated, and always entertaining, here is a personal essayist of great charm and sincerity. Mitchell's erudition—his collection of odd and illuminating bits of knowledge—is always a delight and adds a sauce piquanteto the whole dish!" —Edmund White"...a literary work of real élan, vibrancy, and grace—the very qualities that in his v...

Twelve stories published during E.M. Forster’s lifetime, including "The Machine Stops", a dystopian parable about technology and isolation over a century before the advent of social mediaBest known for his novels, Howards End, A Room with a View, and Passage to India, E.M. Forster was also the author of many remarkable short stories that he referred to as "fantasies". This collection of twelve stories published in his lifetime — featuring "The Mac...

This book recounts the history of Raymond A. Firmani – from his humble beginnings as the son of poor Italian immigrants, to earning his wings as a B-17 pilot, completing twenty-five bombing missions and earning the Distinguished Flying Cross, then on to participating fully in family life and a successful career in the aftermath of the war. A citizen airman of WWII, Ray risked his life every time he flew a combat mission. His experience during the war was unique, but it also has much in com...

This book recounts the history of Raymond A. Firmani – from his humble beginnings as the son of poor Italian immigrants, to earning his wings as a B-17 pilot, completing twenty-five bombing missions and earning the Distinguished Flying Cross, then on to participating fully in family life and a successful career in the aftermath of the war. A citizen airman of WWII, Ray risked his life every time he flew a combat mission. His experience during the war was unique, but it also has much in com...

The only book of its kind with in-depth coverage of the most common exotic species presented in practice, this comprehensive guide prepares you to treat invertebrates, fish, amphibians and reptiles, birds, marsupials, North American wildlife, and small mammals such as ferrets, rabbits, and rodents. Organized by species, each chapter features vivid color images that demonstrate the unique anatomic, medical, and surgical features of each species. This essential reference also provides a comp...

With stunning illustrations and color photographs, this expanded edition of In Maremma recounts the restoration of a dilapidated 1950s farmhouse in southern Tuscany.Beautifully written, witty, and concise, it recounts the process by which they became initiated into a part of Italian life foreigners rarely see. The pleasures of the olive harvest and picking wild asparagus are juxtaposed with the vagaries of political corruption and self–perpetuating bureauc...

Wendy and Tat is about a coming-of-age story about a girl and her pet horse. She’s about to turn eighteen. In many ways, she’s still a child, but circumstances beyond her control make her grow up fast. She goes on a journey and faces many obstacles along the way. She meets many different people who affect her in many ways. She uses her skills as a horse rider to make her living. She meets up with a trainer of racehorses. He is dealing with overcoming his own run of tough luck. They get tog...