The latest novel from Ali McNamara, Kate and Clara's Curious Cornish Craft Shop, is out now 'If you like your stories with an added pinch of magic, you'll love this... wonderfully enjoyable' - Heat 'A magical tale of loss, love and finding happiness in the most unlikely places' - Cathy Bramley ---------------------- Welcome to the gorgeous Cornish town of St Felix, where there's magic in the air... When Ana inherits a broken-down camper van from her best friend, she takes the chance for a quick trip to Cornwall - some sea air and fish and chips on the beach is just the tonic she needs. But St Felix has bigger plans for Ana. She discovers a series of unsent postcards, dating back to the 1950s, hidden in the upholstery of the van. Ana knows that it's a sign: she'll make sure that the messages reach the person that they were meant for. And as the broken-down van is restored to gleaming health, so Ana begins to find her way back to happiness.

"Charming, romantic, and sexy beyond belief, 'Pete & Daisy' worked its way into my heart and warmed it up from the inside."--Laura Cacace, author of Trace the EdgesDaisy is a fun-loving college student at prestigious Columbia University, in New York City, who finds herself pregnant and alone. Pete is an exchange student from Italy with a chronic case of poverty. She needs a baby-daddy, he needs a place to live, so they decide to help each other out by engaging in the time-honored device used by people in need the world over: a marriage of convenience. She's beautiful and smart, he's a gorgeous and talented musician, surely they can live together as husband and wife for one academic year? In a one-bedroom on the Upper West Side? With her old-fashioned granny living on the first floor, Pete and Daisy move into a tiny, rooftop apartment, ready to be roommates, husband and wife in name only, for nine months. Real life has a way of getting in the way, though, of messing with the best laid plans...Come along for the journey of Pete Santangelo and Daisy White and their turbulent and very sexy romance, and see how two strangers can become best friends and fall in love. See how a modern American family is born.

The popular Social Studies Connects series links history, geography, civics and economics to kids’ daily lives. Featuring stories with diverse characters who face situations young readers can relate to, these books support reading and social studies skills including researching, inferring, comparing, and communication. An activity to stimulate curiosity about the world is included in each book! Pete and Joey are best friends, until they run for class president—and discover that it takes more than speeches and posters and promises to win an election. (Social Studies Topic: Civictions/Elections)

The Deacon is a comedy drama play in five acts written by Horace C. Dale. Excerpt: "Wheeler. (reading) Last evening a bold and daring robbery was committed at the residence of Mrs. Thornton. While she was serving her guests with refreshments, some one entered her dressing-room and removed from her jewel-case diamonds valued at a fabulous price, leaving in exchange perfect specimens of worthless glass imitations. Suspicion points strongly to George Graef, her nephew, as the guilty party. He was seen to enter Davis's pawn shop late last night, after the guests had left his aunt's residence, and pawn something. One of the diamonds was recovered this morning from Davis's store, but he professed ignorance as to the name of the man who left it."

It's a pack of lies that turns Daisy Cameron's life upside down, but it's the truth that changes everything forever. Affluent playboy J. Randolph Press Jr. learns of his disapproving uncle's deathbed threat to cut him from his will, and he's desperate to change his mind before it's too late. Daisy's job at the Brookside Cafe can barely cover her household needs let alone fund the prestigious art school she feels her son, Adam, should attend. When Rand stops into the cafe and eavesdrops, learning of her financial crisis, an outlandish idea is born. Daisy agrees to play Rand's fiancee in order to receive money for Adam's college. But what will happen when the line between fact and fantasy blurs, when feelings and longings emerge for which neither realizes their hearts yearn?

The Collected Short Stories of Murray Leinster showcases the diverse writing style of the prolific author, with sci-fi and adventure themes prevalent throughout the collection. Leinster's precise prose and captivating storytelling draw readers into imaginative worlds filled with technological advancements and moral dilemmas. Each short story provides a glimpse into Leinster's unparalleled creativity and ability to engage readers with thought-provoking narratives. Set within the backdrop of the mid-20th century, Leinster's stories offer insights into the societal concerns and technological advancements of his time. Murray Leinster, a pioneer of science fiction literature, was known for his forward-thinking ideas and contributions to the genre. His deep understanding of technology and human nature influenced his writing, making his stories both entertaining and intellectually stimulating. Leinster's dedication to crafting compelling narratives has solidified his reputation as a master storyteller in the realm of science fiction. I highly recommend The Collected Short Stories of Murray Leinster to readers who enjoy thought-provoking science fiction and adventure tales. Leinster's timeless stories continue to captivate audiences with their innovative concepts and engaging storytelling, making this collection a must-read for fans of the genre.

The Trouble with Friday takes its readers on a roller coaster of adventure and laughter, while delving into the frightening reality of underworld brutality. This cozy mystery explores the entangled web of crime and violence-where innocence becomes the victim, and evil threatens a peaceful town. When My Dog Friday brings his owner a special treasure, Daisy Blossom contacts self-appointed sleuth Emily Blossom to solve a mystery of murder and intrigue. In spite of a daunting lack of suspects, Detective Emily's quest for truth and justice is remarkable, especially considering her age (beyond calculation), and her height (a mere one metre and a half, barely five feet tall). She enlists the help of her friend, antique dealer Pete Picken, and his truck, much to his dismay and protestation. The sleepy village of Emerald Hill in Eastern Ontario, Canada, is rife with rumours and gossip about their adventures. "The Trouble with Friday sends chills down your spine, even while you're laughing ... Emily does it again!"

This is a legacy brought to Gator Glen by a pirate named Skull Master. Once you cross the line, then your thoughts and dreams will be brought into the legacy forever. The magic of the Blue Crystal Skull brings you into the legacy, where life does not stay the same, but people and animals mysteriously disappear. You will meet many rescue animals, and you will also find Raymond Mott's legacy for young people a class act thriller for entertainment. This book brings out the need for all youth of our country to be successful. It is your destiny for the legacy to find out their special talents. So you must cross the line into the world of the legacy.

Memphis, Tennessee, is a major crossroads for blues musicians, songs, and styles. Memphis is where the blues first "came to town" and established itself as a cosmopolitan performance genre, and the city has long been a center of synthesis and evolution in blues recording. This volume tells the story of the blues in Memphis through previously unpublished interviews with nine performers who helped create and sustain the music from the days before its commercial success through the early 1970s. Their attitudes, experiences, and insights impart a deeper understanding of the blues aesthetic and philosophy. The performers' backgrounds range across the blues genres, from classic blues (Lillie Mae Glover) to country blues (Bukka White), from jug band blues (Laura Dukes) to tough, postwar electric blues (Joe Willie Wilkins and Houston Stackhouse). Some, like Furry Lewis and Bukka White, are known around the world. Others, like Laura Dukes, are locally popular, while Boose Taylor is virtually unknown. The range of instruments mastered by the musicians--banjo, fiddle, guitar, fife, bass, ukulele, piano, and harmonica--testifies to the many expressive voices of the blues. Some of the interviewees were singing and performing mostly for white blues/folk revivalist audiences by the 1970s; others, such as Joe Willie Wilkins and Houston Stackhouse, continued to perform mostly for black audiences in Memphis and in the small cafes that dotted the Mississippi Delta. Each interview is illustrated by noted printmaker George D. Davidson and introduced with a biographical sketch by Fred J. Hay. In addition, Hay's extensive notes identify many other blues performers--friends and music partners of the interviewees whose names come up in their many asides and allusions. Together these materials document and pay tribute to the remarkable richness of the Memphis blues scene.