"Burlesque is the background . . . [and] the background is perfect. Recommended for the readers who feel better when their eyebrows are raised." — The New YorkerA mystery set in the underworld of burlesque theater, The G-String Murders was penned in 1941 by the legendary queen of the stripteasers—the witty and wisecracking Gypsy Rose Lee. Narrating a twisted tale of a backstage double murder, Lee provides a fascinating look behind the scenes of bur...

Sports doctor and physical therapist Dr. Zoey Howard did not want the spoiled, and egotistical Yazair Bryant, star running back for the Philadelphia Stallions, as her patient. One thing she could not stand were egotistical football players. Because of his severe knee injury, she was called in to get him back in shape and ready for the upcoming season. On their first meeting, she was not surprised that he was hosting a party at ten o’clock in the morning. It didn’t matter to her, she was he...

Holly Crawford has never felt at home. Left under a holly berry bush when she was just a baby, she struggles to find her place in this world, and what little hold she has on it is ripped away when her Pa decides to move them out west on the Oregon Trail.After a horrible tragedy, Holly's left alone to fend for herself in a world she knows nothing about. When all hope seems lost, she's found by a Lakota tribesman by the name of Stillwater. Tall, dark, and dangerous as he appears, Hol...

Teddy faces a daunting challenge: a parachute jump from an impossibly high tower. Fear grips him, and he wonders if he can ever find the courage to take the leap. But then, Teddy meets a surprising new friend: a clever spider who offers guidance and encouragement. What will happen on Teddy's journey? Will he discover the bravery within himself to overcome his fear and make the jump?

The King chooses a new wizard who says he can grant any wish with his magical powers. The King, the princess, the Royal Guard, and the cook all want a wish. Can the wizard do it and give them what they want? Or will the spells go wrong? What lessons will they learn?

The dazzling, no-holds-barred memoir that inspired a Broadway legend—Gypsy is a true American original, told by the woman who lived it with wit, grit, and a rhinestoned wink.Before there was Mama Rose or Let Me Entertain You, there was Gypsy Rose Lee—a whip-smart, fearless, and gloriously complicated woman whose life on the road with her unstoppable stage mother and spotlight-stealing little sister became the stuff of showbiz legend....

This encore performance by the author of The G-String Murders is simply "one of the greatest mysteries ever written" ( Philadelphia Daily News).It's supposed to be a quiet honeymoon getaway for celebrated stripper Gypsy Rose Lee and Biff Brannigan, ex-comic and ex-Casanova of the Burly Q circuit, settled as they are in a cozy trailer built for two. If you don't count Gypsy's overbearing mother, a monkey act, and Gee Gee, a.k.a. the Platinum Panic....

A counting book that highlights the wonders of winterIt's wintertime! The time for snow, mittens, and 12 days of surprises. In this high-energy, curious classroom, the teacher introduces her students to a new winter activity every day—from making paper snowflakes, to building sugar cube igloos, to playing with jingling bells. As the days get colder and the gifts add up, the classroom is transformed into wintery chaos. Inspired by the song "The Twelve Days of Christ...

On the first day of kindergarten,my teacher gave to me . . .the whole alphabet from A to Z!Drawing on the rhythm and rich repetition of the familiar carol “The Twelve Days of Christmas,” The Twelve Days of Kindergarten is a welcoming introduction to school. Upbeat text celebrates the new adventure of school, and hilariously detailed illustrations showcase kindergarteners that every child, teacher, and parent will recognize with glee. Readers of all ages will ...

The students were squirmingbut none made a sound,as the spelling bee enteredits championship round.It’s right before recess, and the annual school spelling bee is down to just three spellers: Cornelius the Genius, Smart Ruby, and The Slugger, who never strikes out. Round after round, the words whizz at them, but with one minute left until recess, there’s still no winner. Who will triumph? It all comes down to one final word, a...

ÂIn this tender rhyming picture book, a mother readies her child for bed. Their nighttime ritual includes bathtime, brushing teeth, hugs, and a storybook read aloud. Once tucked under the covers with stuffed animals, the child is lulled to sleep, watched over by her night-light and puppy friend. This is a wonderful bedtime story with sweet text by Deborah Lee Rose, complemented by the warm illustrations of Dan Andreasen.Praise for Someone's Sleepy

She called him Ellington just to irritate him, and he called her Caitlin to irritate her. To family and friends, they were known as Duke and Cat. From the first moment Caitlin “Cat” Smith and Ellington “Duke” Howard met, there was an instant dislike for each other. Caitlin disliked his arrogant, superior attitude, but he was Zoey Howard-Bryant’s brother and Zoey was her best and only friend. Over the years, and after many disagreements, she somehow foolishly fell in love with the arrogant,...