During a seemingly normal day of playtime for Nicole and Jimmy, a small accident of falling into some bushes causes the children to meet two kittens, Tinkie and Winkie. They decide to bring them into the homeafter asking their mom, of course. But the kittens and the children end up in trouble after one of the kittens knocks over their moms favorite lamp! They fall into a frenzy trying to figure out what to say to their parents before Dad gets home.

In the pages of "Birds and All Nature, Vol. IV, No. 5, November 1898," nature enthusiasts will find a treasure trove of avian knowledge and captivating tales. From the vibrant plumage of exotic birds to the intricate behaviors of familiar backyard species, this volume offers a glimpse into the fascinating world of ornithology. With detailed descriptions, stunning illustrations, and engaging anecdotes, this book will captivate bird lovers of all ages, inspiring a deeper appreciation for the...

An eclipse is a rare and unusual event, when the world is transformed and the sky becomes a dark eldritch thing. It's a time when anything could happen, when any kind of story just might be true. That sense of the strange and wonderful guides Eclipse: New Science Fiction and Fantasy, the first volume in an exciting new annual anthology series edited by acclaimed anthologist Jonathan Strahan.Set to become a major event on the science fiction and fantasy calendar,Eclipse: New Science ...

When Tex and I found out we couldn't have kids, our happily ever after started to unravel. He spends all his time at the foster home he opened, I bury myself in work. Then one of those punk orphan kids disrupts my schedule and I have to deal with her problems. But maybe this brat has something to teach us both.This Christmas story is book 5 in the Fallen Star series but can be read as a standalone story.

Heroes come in all shapes and sizes. However, even the most reluctant of heroes sometimes need a little help to make their dreams come true. This is the story of a small dog, the color of warm chocolate with four white paws that look as if he is wearing mismatched socks. His wish to find someone to love him comes true under rather extraordinary circumstances with help from an unusual ally.

From the bestselling author of Before I Wake and Bedtime Story.A child who has only ever known the British Columbia farm of his birth finds himself caught between what once was and what will be. Not even the wonders of a travelling circus can ease his sadness and fear - that is, until he discovers a secret beyond his imagining.

Meet a kid so bad, he gets a lump of coal every Christmas...and likes it! Neighborhood bully Buzz Scanlan takes pride in his annual lump, which he sees as a black badge of badness. But this Christmas, when the coal doesn't come, the ten-year-old holy terror becomes a bad boy on a mission. He roams from one victim of his wicked mischief to the next, digging for dirt on the one nice thing he must have done to deserve no coal for Christmas. When everyone agrees he's been nothing but naughty, ...

When Great Western Insurance hires the Nameless Detective to investigate an accidental death in a small northern California town, it looks like a routine case—one he expects to solve swiftly so he and his lady friend, Kerry Wade, can take a much needed vacation. But no such luck. Nameless lands in the middle of a violent conflict between a group of greedy land developers and the handful of citizens who inhabit an isolated Gold Rush ghost town. The triumverate of successful realtors plan to...

'Other folks get so well known,And nobody knows about my own,'Have you met my sister Jane? She's a great big crow! My Grandpa is an owler and Grandma knits jerseys for wasps! And my other Granny is an octopus...Meet Aunt Flo, Brother Bert and more extraordinary family members in Ted Hughes' irresistible Meet My Folks, his first book for children, illustrated beautifully by George Adamson.

Joe always dreamt of driving his own car. When his wish comes true and he takes his brand-new sportscar for a spin through town and country, his adventures soon take a turn for the unexpected.A childrens book for young and old, The Little Driver takes a fresh look at our obsession with cars through the eyes of a boy still young enough to take nothing for granted.'A delightful fairy tale... highly recommended for children and adults alike. The Little Driver will make you lau...

Interludes often focus on events and characters far from the The 33's action-packed front lines.The motto of the Five-By-Five is Narum Regnum, Principium et Finis — The Backbone of the Kingdom, The First and the Last. It's a fitting phrase for this global network of specialists who support The 33, an unlikely team of world-saving misfits.Rags and Skids are Five-Bys. The jaded mechanics work in the basement of the Farmhouse, The 33's strange headqua...