First in a Samoan-set series featuring police officer Apelu Soifua: "Enright's portrait of cultural collision is the heart of this engaging series debut." — BooklistThe city of Tafuna may be located on a tropical paradise, but it's no stranger to crime. Just like anywhere else in the world, it has its fair share of murder, drugs, and robbery. Which makes Apelu Soifua the perfect man for his job. He's a cop of two worlds: San Francisco, where he started his...

In "Return to Gone-Away," the adventure continues as the protagonist, Portia Blake, and her cousin Julian return to the mysterious and enchanting place known as Gone-Away Lake. After a year of being away, the two children are eager to reconnect with their previous discoveries and the eccentric characters they met.The story picks up with Portia and Julian arriving back at Gone-Away, only to find that things have changed since their last visit. The once-abandoned lake houses are now inhabite...

In the Dance of Diplomacy, One Misstep Could Spark Global ChaosAs the U.S. prepares for high-stakes nuclear negotiations with Iran, seasoned diplomat Ben Martin finds himself navigating a labyrinth of political ambition and betrayal. A leak from within his own ranks threatens to undermine the fragile talks, while whispers of Iran's shadowy "Immortals" unit—an elite force tasked with covert sabotage—hint at darker forces at play.For Kate Sinclair, a...

When the movie Meet the Parents, starring Ben Stiller and Robert De Niro was released on Oct. 6, 2000, it pulled in $28,623,300 opening day and would become one of the most successful comedies ever, producing two successful sequels. What very few people know, however, is that the movie was a remake of a low-budget independent feature of the same name released 10 years before. Greg Glienna released his original Meet the Parents in 1991, and it was well received at the loca...

True North Quest - A Reflection JournalWithin all journeys are hidden gems of immense value. These treasures remain unknown unless we search for them. Sometimes we half-hear them in the stillness of a forest, at sunset or between two waves in an ocean of noise. Reflection is the key to discovery.This journal is a companion to the publication: The Spirit of Adventure Calls – A Compass for Life, Learning and Leadership. We trust that it will serve as a helpfu...

Amelia Rose Gardiner has a problem. She needs a phone, but her parents won't buy her one. She's in the seventh grade, so she needs one, but she's only ten, and they tell her she's not old enough. It's how homeschoolers communicate with each other, but Mom and Dad can't afford it, and they already have a house phone. Left with no alternative, Amelia goes looking for a job to pay for it herself. This is her adventure.Once Upon a Phone isn't a children's book. It's a story ab...

Walter Stickle is a creature of consistency: from the time he gets up, to the clothes he wears, the food he eats, the way he works, how he spends his free time . . . He does everything the same way. Every day. Boring? Maybe, but he likes his routine. It's normal. But Walter also likes the Galactic Rangers. He reads the comic strip. He collects the action figures. He goes to the ComicCons. He is obsessed with them. Why? Because, despite the sense of security he finds in being normal, Walter...

Amelia Rose Gardiner, heroine of Once Upon a Phone, is back with another problem. First, it was the phone; now, it's her family. Something is wrong, something so serious, no one will talk about it around her because she's only ten, and it's not her problem. But Amelia isn't just ten; she's halfway to eleven and going into the eighth grade in a month, and she's making it her problem.Once Upon the Lady Jane is the sequel to what one critic called "a charming… unusua...

Discover twice the city in half the time as Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the ultimate short trip to Vienna.This latest edition uncovers the city's most popular experiences and unexpected surprises from strolling through one of the world's finest 18th-century baroque palaces at Schloss Belvedere and Gardens; to sampling Viennese culture in the MuseumsQuartier; and running...

Dive headfirst into Austria and discover everything you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime.Austria rewards curiosity - discover palace-bejewelled cities next to castle-crested hills and stained-glass blue lakes alongside world-famous ice caves. Our on-the-ground experts have hiked to the edge of Pasterze Glacier, seen masterpieces in Vienna's MuseumsQuartier, and hurtled down the powdery slopes of the Montafon. Just think of us as your friend on the in...

Lonely Planet's Best Road Trips Germany, Austria and Switzerland reveals 33 incredible escapes - with maps - so you can experience the freedom of the open road.Get ready for a road trip like no other and discover unforgettable drives across Germany, Austria and Switzerland that range from 2-day escapes to adventures of a week or more, from motoring the castle-stre...

A lively and entertaining rhyming book inspired by the true story of Cher, a wonderful service dog who lives near the ocean. Cher has a special way of bringing happiness to those she meets; teaching them about the power of mindfulness in a "pawsitively" warm and wonderful way.What makes this book unique is its interactive nature. Each chapter includes delightful mindfulness activities that encourage children to think, create, and use what they've learned. Recognizing that children ...