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Her kingdom bankrupt, a princess travels to the New World in search of a fortuneWhen Princess Marlenas father, the benevolent ruler of the tiny kingdom of Hartz-Coburg, dies, he leaves behind nothing but a famous name and a mountain of debt. To fill her beloved nations empty coffers, Marlena has two choices: marry or beg. Although shes considered one of Europes great beauties, Marlena has a fiery temper and frightens off all but the most repulsive of the international nobility. Too proud to surrender to a man she does not love, Marlena goes to America to raise the money, arriving just in time to see the stock market crash of 1880. Penniless and desperate, the princess decides to find investors among the gold-rush millionaires of the American West. Instead she finds misery, danger, and a handsome stranger with a temper rough enough to match her own. To make it home, Europes toughest princess will have to find her inner cowgirl.

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Now a major motion picture starring Bill Murray, Scarlett Johansson, and Idris Elba: The amazing adventures of a boy named Mowgli and his brave animal friends The fourteen fables in this landmark of childrens literature tell the story of Mowgli, a boy raised by wolves in the Indian jungle. With the help of Baloo the bear, Kaa the python, and Bagheera the black panther, Mowgli learns the laws of the wild and survives countless escapadesnone more thrilling than his confrontation with the menacing tiger Shere Khan, king of the jungle. Many other unforgettable characters appear in The Jungle Book, including Kotick, a rare white seal who searches for a safe haven from those who hunt him; Rikki-tikki-tavi, a brave mongoose who saves a boy and his family from a pair of deadly cobras; and Toomai, a ten-year-old elephant trainer who risks everything to witness one of the worlds greatest mysteries: the dance of the elephants. As educational as it is entertaining, Rudyard Kiplings masterpiece has delighted and inspired generations of readers the world over. This ebook has been professionally proofread to ensure accuracy and readability on all devices. 

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While on vacation at a dude ranch, the Casebusters chase a horse thiefSean and Brian Quinn cant think of anywhere cooler than the Austin Dude Ranch. Although neither has ever ridden a horse, theyre positive that playing cowboy is going to become their favorite pastime. But before they can learn to rope and ride, theyre going to have to practice their other favorite hobby: solving mysteries. A racehorse has been stolen from the neighboring farm, and the ranchs owners think that their horses may be the next to disappear. To find the missing pony, Brian and Sean will have to confront something even more scary than horse thieves: the ghost of the crazy old gold prospector who is said to haunt a nearby abandoned mine. Whether the culprit is living or dead, Brian and Sean must catch him faster than they can say, Giddy-up!

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Inside a time capsule, Brian and Sean discover a decades-old mysteryIn 1918, the people of Redoaks buried a time capsule full of messages for the future. Besides all the grown-up stuff, the fourth-graders of 1918 included a packet of letters to the fourth-graders of todaywhich means Sean Quinn is about to get a letter straight from the past! But when it comes time to crack the capsules seal, Sean and his brother Brian learn that its contents could change the towns future forever. Boris Vlado, the only surviving member of the fourth-graders of 1918, warns the boys that the time capsule holds a dangerous secret. But when they open the capsule, theres nothing inside! To find out why, Brian and Sean will have to solve a historic mystery that involves bank robbery, corruption, and the most valuable stamp collection Redoaks has ever seen.

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When an Internet prank turns serious, Sean becomes the main suspectBored in computer class, Sean Quinn and his friend Matt decide to liven things up with a little computer prank. But the laughs stop quickly when they accidentally hurt a younger students feelings, earning themselves a quick trip to the principals office. That night, Sean receives an anonymous email praising him for the prank, and promising to avenge his punishment by causing trouble at the school. The next day, a virus wreaks havoc with the school computers, and the principal suspects Sean of being the mastermind! To keep himself out of trouble, Sean asks his brother Brian to help him find the hacker behind the anonymous email. Catching criminals in the real world is tough enough, but when a crook decides to hide behind the computer screen, it will take every trick in the Casebusters arsenal to bring this cyber-thug to real-world justice.

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The sons of a private detective investigate a crazy art museum caperand try to avoid a spooky statue!Ever since they were very young, Brian and Sean Quinn have helped their father solve mysteries. Even though their dad is a professional detective, he always likes to hear his kids opinions. Sometimes they even help him catch a crook! But when a pair of priceless Leonardo da Vinci drawings disappears from the local art museum, their father is stumped, and only the boys can crack the case. The robbery was an inside job, which means the drawings could be anywhereeven inside the museum. Sean and Brian inspect the premises and get to know the staff. And everything goes fine until they get to the Anubis Room, where the famous Egyptian statue is rumored to come alive at night. The Quinn boys will nab the thiefas long as the statue doesnt catch them first!

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The new kid in school has a poltergeist problem, and only the Casebusters can helpEverybody in Redoaks knows the old Everhart mansion is haunted. For years now, lights have flickered around the abandoned property at night, scaring away any local family who might be tempted to buy it. But when the Colliers move in from out of town, they dont know any better. For Brian and Seans new friend Charles, bedtime is about to get spooky. Lucky for Charles, Sean and Brian are the Casebustersexpert detectives who have handled ghosts before. The phantoms inside Charless house wont leave easily, though. And Brian and Sean are going to have to come up with something clever, quicklyor else Charles may never get a good nights sleep again.

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Tymmon was thrown out of his kingdom, and has to make his way in the world, but unexpected help from a singing gargoyle will certainly make that easierIn one night, Tymmons life is turned upside down. His father, the beloved court jester of Austernerve, is kidnapped in a night raid. Tymmon escapes his fathers fate but must find shelter in the dark, deep, and dangerous Sombrous Forest.  There, he meets another kind of outcast: Troff, a fearsome-looking dog-like gargoyle with an unexpectedly gorgeous singing voice. Together, the two form a great duo: Tymmon plays the flute while Troff sings. They take their act around the kingdom, until a chance encounter with a mysterious old man gives the two an opportunity to save Tymmons father, and change Tymmons life forever. This ebook features an extended biography of Zilpha Keatley Snyder.

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Sean gets his chance at stardom, but a Hollywood jinx stands in his wayA movie is being filmed in Redoaks, and Sean Quinn wants to be a part of it. The movie is called New Guy in Town, and it stars famous child actors Dakota Wayne and Justin Moore. The director needs someone to serve as Justins stand-in on the set, and when he sees Sean, he knows hes found the right boy. Sean may not end up on screen, but he is going to be part of a movie! That is, if the movie ever gets made. Hollywood insiders have been whispering from the start that New Guy in Town is jinxed. The production moved to Redoaks after fires, theft, and injuries derailed the original attempt to film in Hollywood. And as the filmmakers try to get back on track, the jinx keeps rearing its ugly head. To make sure he gets his shot at the big time, Sean and his brother Brian will have to find out whos behind the accidents before the cameras roll.

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Amys new town holds a secret far more wondrous than she could ever imagineTaylor Springs is the place where Amys family grew up, and it felt like her hometown even before she moved there. But there is one place that her family left out of their stories: the supposedly haunted Stone Hollow, a hidden valley with an old, deserted cottage. And though Amy is curious, she cant get a straight answer about it from anyonewell, anyone except Jason. Jason has explored Stone Hollow, and he doesnt think its haunted. He has a different theory: He believes its a place where time folds and moves over itself, replaying scenes and moments from the past. And sometimes, the past comes back in unexpected and unwanted ways. Amy doesnt believe Jason at first, but soon she realizes that things arent always as they seem. Could Jason be right about the secret of Stone Hollow? This ebook features an extended biography of Zilpha Keatley Snyder.

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The first novel from three-time Newbery Honorwinning writer Zilpha Keatley Snyders: a mystical fairytale about a girl, a magic amulet, and one unforgettable summerLife is difficult for Pamela. She usually lives with her two aunts because her father is always traveling for work. But this summer, Pamelas  father has promised to take her away with him. On the day of their departure, however, he breaks his promise. Instead, he leaves Pamela an amulet engraved with mysterious lettering that he claims has magical properties. Pamela is skeptical, but things change quickly when the necklace summons a rainbow-colored herd of ponies. With them is a wild boy known only as Ponyboy, who lives with ponies and charms them. What was once destined to be the most boring summer imaginable becomes one that Pamela will never forget. This ebook features an extended biography of Zilpha Keatley Snyder.

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Halcyon House has everything: a beautiful location, incredible amenities, and life-threatening dangerIn the beautiful Northern California coastal town of Monterey, Halcyon House is exactly the kind of place that any kid would want to explore. Its huge, abandoned, and rumor has ithaunted. Neely and her little brother, Grub, are determined to get inside. The two siblings climb through an open window and find an old nursery, filled with old toys and, possibly, a ghost. The siblings  trespassing ends, however, when the mysterious Hutchinson family arrives and reclaims the house. Neely and Grub should be in trouble, but instead Curtis Hutchinson welcomes the siblings in with open arms. But as Neely spends more time at Halcyon House, she realizes that this mansion and its inhabitants are far more dangerous than she could have possibly imagined. This ebook features an extended biography of Zilpha Keatley Snyder.

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Ivy and Martha are not ordinary best friends. Ivy is a changeling with supernatural powersor at least thats what she says . . . Martha is incredibly unpopular. Shes overweight, buck-toothed, and shy. Ivy is an outcast. Her family lives on the outskirts of town amid a field of derelict orchards. But starting in second grade, the girls form a bond that allows them to take control of their own lives. It all begins when Ivy tells Martha that she is no ordinary girl: She claims shes a changeling, switched with the real Ivy at birth. With the strength of Ivys friendship, Martha becomes more confident and sure of herself. And through their bond, Ivy gains the normalcy she needs, away from life with her tumultuous family. When the two girls play, they enter an elaborate fantasy world all their own. But when the real world threatens to split them apart, their friendship becomes more important than ever. This ebook features an extended biography of Zilpha Keatley Snyder.

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Finding a special place where you can be at peace is difficultbut holding onto it is even harderThe last three years of Robin Williamss life have been very difficult. Shes had to move with her large, poor family multiple times as her father seeks jobs as a migrant worker. Now, her father has a new job at the McCurdy Ranch and Robin often wanders off in order to cope with the constant change and difficulty surrounding her. Near the McCurdy Ranch is the Palmeras House, an old abandoned house that Robin is told repeatedly not to explore. However, with a little help, she finds herself inside the building, in the one place it seems she has always been looking for: the Velvet Room. This plush room is the most beautiful place she has ever seen. Robin is fascinated and enchanted, but she cant help but wonder: Why is it there?  This ebook features an extended biography of Zilpha Keatley Snyder.

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Hit-and-Run Lovers, Jugglers, Sexual Stingies, Unreliables, Kinkies, & Other Typical Men Today

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Are you one of the millions of single (and even sometimes married) women wondering, What is wrong with men today? If so, The Love Crisis is the field guide to contemporary males that youve been waiting for. The Love Crisis classifies men according to how they behave in a relationship. For example: Hit-and-Run Lovers, Jugglers, Sexually Stingy Lovers, Bastards, Kinkies, and moretwenty-one categories in total. A chapter describing the Normal Man makes this rarity easier to discover when spotted in real life. This lighthearted yet serious guide will help both men and women identify and then defeat the increasing difficulties they face in finding love today.

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Who is the man in the woodsand can Helen catch him before its too late?Helens first day at New Bedford Regional High School is off to a hectic start. Her locker combination doesnt work, shes late to all her classes, and she doesnt know a single person. But she doesnt need friends to figure out the unofficial rules: Cheerleaders simply dont associate with frizzy-haired new girls who look too young and draw political cartoons. And when Mr. Brzostoski confiscates one her drawings during class, Helen thinks her first day cant get any worse, but her luck changes. Instead, Mr. Bro invites Helen to join the school paper, where she meets Pinky Levywho helps her get her locker open. But after school, fate throws Helen and Pinky together again when they both witness a car wreck. Someone threw a stone at the car window and caused the crash, and Helen is sure she saw a man in the woods nearby. When the police arrest one of her fellow students, she knows they have the wrong personbut Pinky is the only one who believes her. Will she be able to find the true identity of the man into the woods before its too late? This ebook features an illustrated biography of Rosemary Wells including rare images from the authors collection.

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At the Hotel Swiss-Touring, both the guests and the staff get tangled in intrigues and veiled confessionsIf you knew what happens in the hotel every day! Madame Bonnard, the eccentric and inquisitive owner of the Hotel Swiss-Touringa third-rate Swiss hotelknows her guests many secrets, things they wouldnt tell their friends, family, or lawyers. They come from all over Europe in the wake of World War II, seeking refuge from their countries or their own bruised hearts. Madame Bonnard reigns over Mayor of B from Belgium, two guests posing as cousins, a doctors wife who is certain her husband is trying to slowly poison her, and Clara, a power-hungry staff member. Based on Steads experiences living in European hotels, The Little Hotel is a captivating portrait of what happens when strangersand their desires, lies, and fearslive in close quarters.

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This crazy, gorgeous family novel written at the end of the Great Depression is one of the great literary achievements of the twentieth century (Jonathan Franzen, The New York Times). First published in 1940, The Man Who Loved Children was rediscovered in 1965 thanks to the poet Randall Jarrells eloquent introduction (included in this ebook edition), which compares Christina Stead to Leo Tolstoy. Today, it stands as a masterpiece of dysfunctional family life.   In a country crippled by the Great Depression, Sam and Henny Pollit have too muchtoo much contempt for one another, too many children, too much strain under endless obligation. Flush with ego and chilling charisma, Sam torments and manipulates his children in an esoteric world of his own imagining. Henny looks on desperately, all too aware of the madness at the root of her husbands behavior. And Louie, the damaged, precocious adolescent girl at the center of their clashes, is the ugly duckling whose struggle will transfix contemporary readers.   Named one of the best novels of the twentieth century by Newsweek, Steads semiautobiographical work reads like a Depression-era The Glass Castle. In the New York Times, Jonathan Franzen wrote of this classic, I carry it in my head the way I carry childhood memories; the scenes are of such precise horror and comedy that I feel I didnt read the book so much as live it.  

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While searching for a missing heiress, Jake Cardigan uncovers a stunning conspiracy in the action-filled conclusion to the TekWar series Barry Zangerlys friends told him to stay away from Alicia Bower. The heir to the Mechanix International robotics fortune, she is beautiful, unstable, and too charming to resist. When she vanishes, Zangerly combs Greater Los Angeles for his damaged beauty, a hunt that finally leads him to an abandoned warehouse, where a vicious robot beats him senseless to get him to call off his search. Instead, Zangerly does the oppositehe calls Jake Cardigan. The sharpest P.I. in the city, Cardigan is fighting to recover from the death of his fiancee. He couldnt save Beth Kittredge from the Teklords bomb, but he will stop at nothing to see that Alicia Bower doesnt suffer the same fate.This ebook features an illustrated biography of William Shatner including rare images and never-before-seen documents from the authors personal collection.  

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PI Jake Cardigan is on the run from a mysterious assassin in this sci-fi thriller from the iconic Star Trek actor and New York Timesbestselling author.  Jake Cardigan has just returned from Mexico, where he fell in love, nearly died, and broke up the infamous Hokori cartel. But the drug kingpins whose fortunes rest on pushing Tek are still trying to do away with this devilish private eye. During a routine trip to the mall, a well-dressed man tries to stab Cardigan through the heart. After a quick scuffle, the would-be assassin is dead on the floor, and Cardigan is the one who winds up in handcuffs. The dead man was an executive at a hydroponics companyan ordinary worker drone with no apparent reason to kill the detective. An evil mastermind has learned how to make innocent civilians obey his commands, and he will sacrifice an army of zombie assassins if it means getting a clean shot at Cardigan. To stay alive, and out of jail, Cardigan will have to learn to steer clear of the mindless killers of Greater Los Angeles. This ebook features an illustrated biography of William Shatner including rare images and never-before-seen documents from the authors personal collection.  