What would you risk to save someone you loved from a fate worse than death?A half-elven princess, grieving the loss of one father and fearing for the other.A loyal guardsman, torn between his oath to the king and her safety.And a creature so bent on revenge, he'll make the world kneel to hurt them all.Of all the messages Dimitar's carried, he now delivers the worst of all: vile Corrupted creatures have returned and murdered the king...

Ambition will fuel him. Competition will drive him. But power has its price.It is the morning of the reaping that will kick off the tenth annual Hunger Games. In the Capitol, eighteen-year-old Coriolanus Snow is preparing for his one shot at glory as a mentor in the Games. The once-mighty house of Snow has fallen on hard times, its fate hanging on the slender chance that Coriolanus will be able to outcharm, outwit, and outmaneuver ...

This Special Edition of The Hunger Games includes the most extensive interview Suzanne Collins has given since the publication of The Hunger Games; an absorbing behind-the-scenes look at the creation of the series; and an engaging archival conversation between Suzanne Collins and YA legend Walter Dean Myers on writing about war. The Special Edition answers many questions fans have had over the years, and gives great insight into the creation of this era-defining work....

The greatly anticipated final book in the New York Times bestselling Hunger Games trilogy by Suzanne Collins.The Capitol is angry. The Capitol wants revenge. Who do they think should pay for the unrest? Katniss Everdeen. The final book in The Hunger Games trilogy by Suzanne Collins will have hearts racing, pages turning, and everyone talking about one of the biggest and most talked-about books and authors in recent publishing history!

The weirdest neighborhood in the Big Apple, "Golgotham . . . feels inhabited by real unreal people and places, and the whole book is just a joy to read" (Simon R. Green, New York Times– bestselling author)Imagine the Manhattan of a few centuries ago, except its streets teem with witches, fairy-folk, and monsters. That's Golgotham today, where human tourists are welcome to visit, but not linger. Outsiders tend to bring gen...

The stunning Hunger Games trilogy is complete! The extraordinary, ground breaking New York Times bestsellers The Hunger Games and Catching Fire, along with the third book in The Hunger Games trilogy by Suzanne Collins, Mockingjay, are available for the first time ever in e-book. Stunning, gripping, and powerful.

Curing the CoralExplore the vibrant underwater ecosystems that depend on coral reefs and learn the science behind restoring their health. Discover the diverse marine life that thrives among coral, the complex relationships within coral reef ecosystems, and the techniques scientists use, such as micro fragging and outplanting, to rejuvenate reefs.Follow engaging stories of real-life conservation efforts, from Belize's coral ...

This irresistible first novel tells the story of a quiet boy who embarks on a dangerous quest in order to fulfill his destiny -- and find his father -- in a strange world beneath New York City. When Gregor falls through a grate in the laundry room of his apartment building, he hurtles into the dark Underland, where spiders, rats, cockroaches coexist uneasily with humans. This world is on the brink of war, and Gregor's arrival is no accident. A prophecy foretells that Gregor has a role to p...

The anthology 'The Greatest Classics Ever Written' weaves a timeless tapestry of humanity'Äôs literary genius, offering readers an unparalleled journey through diverse cultures, epochs, and genres. Spanning from ancient wisdom to modern innovation, this collection showcases an array of literary styles including novels, poetry, philosophy, and dramatic works. Notable pieces weave intricate narratives that explore the depths of human nature, evoke poignant emotions, and ignite profound refle...

Felicity is an attractive young executive who works hard at her job. She's got no social life because school and work have taken up all of her time. Now she wants more out of life, something that melts the ice of her cold, lonely existence.After a cold, sterile upbringing, she's haunted by dark fantasies of strong women who force her to provide them with exotic, perverse pleasures. But it's all just fantasy.Then Felicity discovers The Castle, where Mistress Lysette runs an ob...

“We often hear, almost invariably, however, from superficial observers, that guilt can look like innocence. I believe it to be infinitely the truer axiom of the two that innocence can look like guilt.”On the night of her eighteenth birthday party, Rachel Verinder shows off the enormous diamond she inherited from her uncle Colonel Herncastle. Stolen from a shrine in India during the Siege of Seringapatam, the Moonstone is protected by three guardians who will stop at nothing to recl...

Charles Dickens and Wilkie Collins reveal the darker side of Victorian London—and a killer's identity—in this "well-crafted adventure" ( Publishers Weekly).Charles Dickens is smitten with Ellen Ternan, a teenage actress, and heads to the country to retrieve her from the home for fallen women run by Angela Burdett-Coutts—who also owns one of England's largest banks and has recently received an anonymous threatening note.Back in London, Dickens and h...