From Francine Pascal, creator of the bestselling Sweet Valley High series, comes the fifth installment of the groundbreaking, six-part, E-original serial, The Sweet Life, continuing the adventures of beautiful blonde twins Jessica and Elizabeth Wakefield and the gang from Sweet Valley.For Jessica and Elizabeth, the sweet life begins at 30…Three years after the events of Sweet Valley Confidential, Elizabeth and Jes...

From Francine Pascal, creator of bestselling Sweet Valley High series, comes the next novella-length installment of the groundbreaking, six-part, e-serial, The Sweet Life, continuing the adventures of beautiful blonde twins Jessica and Elizabeth Wakefield and the gang from Sweet Valley.**For Jessica and Elizabeth, the sweet life begins at 30…Three years after the events of Sweet Valley Confidential, Elizabeth and...

From Francine Pascal, creator of the bestselling Sweet Valley High series, comes the continuing adventures of beautiful blonde twins Jessica and Elizabeth Wakefield in an exciting six-part e-serial, The Sweet Life.For Jessica and Elizabeth, the sweet life begins at 30…The first novella-length episode - The Sweet Life - begins three years after the events of Sweet Valley Confidential; Eliz...

An academic finds himself contemplating the unthinkable in a "tour de force" psychological thriller by the philosopher and author of Night Train to Lisbon ( De Volkskrant, Netherlands).Pascal Mercier's critically acclaimed debut novel, Night Train to Lisbon, became an international bestseller and the basis for a film starring Jeremy Irons. Now, in Perlmann's Silence, Mercier delivers a deft psychological portrait of a man striving...

Twelve-year-old Josie must find forever homes for seven rambunctious foster puppies in this heartwarming sequel to The Unlikely Story of a Pig in the City, which the Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books called “a compelling story that will appeal to the animal fans who loved The One and Only Ivan.”Anytime Josie Shilling’s large family gets too chaotic, volunteering at the local animal clinic is the one place she can escape—and she loves working with the animals. But when a b...

Experience the sights, sounds and smells of the Roman world, and meet its most intriguing and influential characters, as this immersive account brings 1000 years of history to life.Combining impeccable research with riveting and action-packed storytelling, we follow the inception, expansion and ultimate fall of the Roman Empire, inviting readers to walk Rome’s bustling streets, witness the fearsome exploits of its all-conquering army, and step into the opulent corr...

From time to time, all of us face circumstances that can be psychologically demoralizing. We might have difficulties with certain types of people, have marital problems, or be overwhelmed by day-to-day burdens. When conditions are especially troublesome, we might experience destructive emotions such as anger, fear of abandonment, or anxiety that get the better of us. We may also experience a sense of helplessness, a feeling that events and people control us, and that can detract from our o...

You have a dream …… become a full-time author.Your book is finished and your finger hovers over the publish button. Your dream is about to become a reality. Have you set up the foundation for success?Too often authors wait to consider their writing as a business. Most beginning authors, and far too many experienced wordsmiths, don't have any idea what it takes to manage the business side of their career.There's more to being an indie...

It's July, 1975 and an overworked Chicago police force receives a call that an 85-year-old white man has been attacked by a gang of black youths on the lakefront in Burnham Park. Amid public outrage, contentious Mayor Richard J. Daley commands his police to find the killers fast and make the bucolic park safe again. Uncommonly but fortunately for the police, twelve-year-old James Overstreet steps forward and identifies five of the six assailants and arrests are made. But detectives and cou...

'Readable and expert - a brilliant guide to the life and thought of 17th century Europe's supreme polymath'Tom Holland'A richly detailed account of Pascal's life and times, which displays an energetic sympathy for Pascal's startling combination of intellectual precocity and humble faith.'Rory Stewart'A beautiful, accessible account of one of the era's most remarkable lives'Katherine RundellHe li...

Drawing on his experience living at the Kopan Monastery in Nepal, meditation teacher Michel Pascal shares his new and easy method of meditating in the moment to calm the mind and break the cycle of stress addiction.Meditation for Daily Stress: 10 Practices for Immediate Well-being is more than just an exploration of why we experience stress; it is a guide to a revolutionary meditative technique for finding peace, quiet, mindfulness, and centeredness in our...

Twin sisters Jessica and Elizabeth Wakefield are about to turn seven—which means party-planning and gift-giving drama! Grab some confetti and celebrate the debut of Sweet Valley Kids, the chapter book graphic novel prequel series to the beloved New York Times-bestselling Sweet Valley Twins graphic novels!Jessica and Elizabeth share a vision for their seventh birthday week: matching outfits, tons of presents, and the BEST PARTY EVER! But then those pesky de...