Keeper was born in the ocean, and she believes she is part mermaid. So as a ten-year-old she goes out looking for her mother—an unpredictable and uncommonly gorgeous woman who swam away when Keeper was three—and heads right for the ocean, right for the sandbar where mermaids are known to gather. But her boat is too small for the surf—and much too small for the storm that is brewing on the horizon. Kathi Appelt follows her award-winning and New York Times bestselling novel The Underneath with this stunning, mysterious, and breathtaking tale of a girl who outgrows fairy tales just a little too late—and learns in the end that there is nothing more magical and mythical than love itself.

FROM THE MASTER STORYTELLER WHOSE BOOKS HAVE TOUCHED THE HEARTS OF OVER 40 MILLION READERS 'Mitch Albom sees the magical in the ordinary' Cecilia Ahern __________ Banished for centuries, as punishment for trying to measure time, the inventor of the world's first clock is finally granted his freedom, along with a mission: a chance to redeem himself by teaching two people the true meaning of time. He embarks on a journey with two unlikely partners: a teenage girl who is about to give up on life and a wealthy, ageing businessman who wants to live for ever. To save himself, he must save them both. Gripping, and filled with deep human truth, this unforgettable story will inspire readers everywhere to reconsider their own notions of time and just how precious it truly is. __________ WHAT READERS SAY ABOUT THE TIME KEEPER 'As usual, Albom kept me completely captivated throughout this entire book. My only complaint is that it wasn't longer!' 'A touching story which everyone can relate to. This book is philosophical, touching and insightful - a true gem' 'Another awesome read . . . Wish his books went on forever' 'One of the best books I have ever read!' 'An absolute masterpiece! This one book provides much wisdom'

Summer is finally here! Luke and his sister Layla are headed to the Maine Coast for vacation. Their dad tells them about a lobster fishing tour boat the Lucky Catch. Luke and Layla can't wait to see what fun this boat ride will be!

It will take the Keepers of legend to save Queensland. Too bad all they've got is one man haunted by his past, another who's a failure at magic, and an untrained girl. Mallon the Undying's reign of terror ended eight years ago when he entered the elven wood and never returned. The country of Queensland has shakily returned to normal, and the Keepers who helped defend her have returned to their own pursuits as historians, storytellers, and studiers of magic.But Mallon's moniker was truer than anyone knew. His followers still work to keep his ruthless ideas alive by abducting powerful children, sowing discord among the people, and nibbling away at Queensland's borders.Unfortunately, the only Keepers left between Queensland and destruction are: -Alaric, who betrayed everything he believed to save his wife - and still failed.-Will, a storyteller who's convinced his weak magic makes him useless.-And Sini, a former slave girl with unimagined power but no way to wield it.With the help of unsettling elves, gruff dwarves, sentient stones, and magical swords, Alaric, Will, and Sini will have to find a way to overcome their own weaknesses and face the growing shadows.Can the Keepers survive being hunted by dragons, attacked by frost goblins, and deceived by wizards?Or will Mallon's forces of destruction overwhelm them and the land they love?The complete trilogy of The Keepers Chronicles includes: A Threat of ShadowsPursuit of ShadowsSiege of Shadows

Starting a new life is never easy, but Alyssa Doe has turned it into an art form. Abandoned by her parents at age ten, six years in foster care has taught Alyssa how to get through life the hard way. Now sixteen and growing desperate, Alyssa finds herself puzzled by her newest keeper, twenty-five year old Jessica Sona. A feisty woman who won't accept no for an answer, Jessica's persistent stance on safety, family, and unconditional love are beginning to break down Alyssa's walls and bring her hope, a dangerous emotion. Can such a thing as family and love exist for a girl whose birth name is Doe, or will Alyssa be forever left finding keepers?

50 Short chapters - written in a ?read it as you neat it? type format. A quick, easy read. Written with a touch of humor, the author tells the reader if they don?t like a chapter then skip it, she?ll never know if they read it or not!

WHEN HE'S A KEEPER - BUT YOU FEEL LIKE THROWING HIM AWAY All humans are the same. We dream of finding that one great love, having a wonderful relationship and living happily-ever-after. I call this love a Keeper - someone who will love and cherish you, respect and honor you until the end of your years. Many of us are lucky enough to meet this kind of soul-mate but then something happens to this love. Love bites, love lives and then love dies. In the US and Australia every third marriage ends in divorce. Approximately fifty percent of these divorces also involve children. WHEN HE'S A KEEPER - BUT YOU FEEL LIKE THROWING HIM AWAY is not your typical relationship book. It isn't filled with scientific psycho-babble and it doesn't encourage you to throw in the towel. To the contrary it's for people who know deep down they are dating or have married a good catch (also known as a "Keeper") but over time the excitement has fizzled from their relationship like air deflating from a lifeless balloon. If you have reached a point where the idea of a divorce or breakup seems appealing then this book is for you. Inside there are simple tools and truths to help you shift your perspective. The goal is to make you see that any dying relationship can be resurrected and developed into a strong and successful union. All it takes is the right attitude and the contents of this book.

Brenna Palmer has everything she wants in life: a dream job as a PA for the CEO at Thornsten Industries, and amazing friends. The only thing still missing is Mr. Right. Then she stares into the mesmerizing hazel eyes of delicious Gabriel Burke, and she is hopelessly ensnared by his cocky charm. Gabe is a sexual master who knows exactly how to entice her surrender. He’s also a millionaire, a ladies’ man, and a dedicated bachelor. Brenna resists him—there’s no way she’ll live up to the high-caliber women he pursues and she simply doesn’t have the time to reform him. But Gabe won’t give up so easily. He offers her a compromise: she can continue searching for Mr. Right, but as long as her heart remains unclaimed, she’s his to ravish. It’s a perfect arrangement, until Mr. Right finally does come along. And when he does, Brenna finds herself in a worse predicament, since Gabe has a hold on her that she just can’t let go of. There is no moral dilemma. She knows what the right thing is to do. It’s just … why the hell does it feel so very wrong? Finding a Keeper is a 112,000-word novel.

When gamekeeper Rob Davis finds the body of a young girl during one of his rounds, he becomes the primary suspect. The criminal investigation department brings in a Woman Police Constable (WPC) as part of its team. The WPC officer immediately catches the young gamekeeper's eye and, after the focus of enquiry moves away, romance buds and they work together to discover the real murderer. Barry Jenkinson is a countryman and lives in Shropshire, England. He writes of farming, wildlife, shooting and fishing with authority and from a lifetime's experience. Publisher's Web site: www.strategicpublishinggroup.com/title/KeepersFindings.html

Answer these three questions: 1. Have you ever made a relationship mistake? 2. Did your friends later tell you they knew you'd made a bad choice? 3. Don't you wish they'd warned you? It seems an impossible dream: No more failed relationships, no more sleepless nights berating yourself for another relationship mistake. Almost everybody wants someone to love. But we don't want just any old body. We want someone worthy of our love. Someone who can love us right back. We want to find a keeper. But when it comes to separating the cast-offs from the keeper many of us haven't got a clue. We're relationship blind. And that's were paneling comes in.