With a divorce looming, antiques picker and P.I. Jane Wheel has been spinning her wheels, unsure what to do with herself. She could use a good shove in the right direction, and while she may know this, she isn't about to admit it. Luckily, her best friend, Tim Lowry, has her interests at heart, and he has the perfect answer. Not only does he have a mansion he needs help prepping for an estate sale, but he has unearthed an old play, a murder mystery, that he's dying to put on. The play would be just the thing to get Jane back on track—that is, if it weren't cursed. Thankfully, Tim isn't buying into any curse and pushes forward in spite of the ominous notes that keep showing up in the actors' scripts warning against a performance. It's only when the show's carpenter dies in a suspicious accident that Jane is convinced someone definitely doesn't want the show to go on and might be willing to kill to stop it. Lively and intriguing as ever, Sharon Fiffer's Backstage Stuff is as much fun for the puzzling mystery as it is for sneak peek at all of the surprises that Jane has collected backstage for the big show.

A runaway kitty named Simon introduces kids to what it takes to put on a show and have a moment in the spotlight. It's a kid-pleasing peek at a fascinating world the draws both stardom-seekers and those who prefer to remain behind the scenes. With illustrations by Jenni Desmond, kids will discover that there's just as much interesting stuff behind the footlights - and up in the catwalks - as on the stage!

You can make as much as you choose in the concert business. The concert business can be enjoyable as well as an experience of a lifetime. The opportunity to meet your favorite artist and hang out with your music idol is not just something you can dream about, but much more obtainable than you think. Imagine hearing your favorite song that you heard on the radio or recently witnessed the latest music video on MTV or BET -- you can get that hot artist and make the money you want to make!

Newly expanded and updated, this beautiful coffee table book delves into the 40-year relationship between Rush and their longtime artist and illustrator, with a foreword by drummer and lyricist Neil Peart! Containing original illustrations, paintings, photography, and the incredible stories behind each album that Hugh Syme has designed with the band since 1975. The book's narration was written by music journalist Stephen Humphries and includes in-depth interviews with each Rush band member and the artist. The Art of Rush also contains entertaining anecdotes and commentary from a wide array of notable musicians, actors, athletes, writers, radio personalities, and Rush insiders about their favorite Rush album covers, which clearly reveals how vital and impactful the visual representation of their music has been through the years. One of the hallmark's of Rush releases is the considerable care and consideration that goes into each one--including the conceptual artwork. Readers may be surprised to discover just how much effort went into each concept and the execution for every album cover! Some of the regaled stories include furtively crossing the border for a guerilla-style shoot for A Farewell to Kings, trying to herd a warren of rabbits for the cover of Presto, descending into the depths of an autopsy lab to find a brain for Hemispheres, and a stunt involving fire, whiskey, and photographer Deborah Samuel for Moving Pictures. But no history of the band's art would be complete without the story of the creation of arguably the band's most iconic image, The Starman from 2112. "From the first time Hugh and I met, we shared a level of communication that would sustain us through all the years of discussing art by long distance," says Rush's Neil Peart. The Art Of Rush is a must for fans of Rush, art, and music everywhere.

Lost Highway: It’s a Halloween dance, how bad can it be? This story comes after Exacerbyte and before Flashbyte. Dead Flowers: A clean up guy, an assassin, and a senator’s wife. We let SSA Sam Jackson take the wheel and this is the result: Come a Little Bit Closer: Mike Davenport disappears from Dulles Airport. This story kicks off about a month after Databyte ends. Heard it Through the Grapevine: A lost asset and a jail break. This is when Agent Argo joined Delta A, this story follows Metabyte. Undivided: D&D shouldn’t be fatal. Undivided comes a little while after Metabyte and six or so months before Qubyte. Telephone Line: The past revisits Delta A with horrible consequences. This story comes after Cryptobyte and before Vaporbyte.

Escape from your every day life...into the life of platinum-award winning, Grammy nominated John Ford Coley who takes you on an amusing journey of his treks into the bizarre world behind fame. Stories of more than 30 other celebrities including Elton John, Cher, Mickey Mantle, Wolfman Jack, Howard Cosell, Three Dog Night, Carole King, and Garth Brooks are told.

Imagine for a moment that all the faerie tales you heard in the days of youth were true. That pixies and trolls and wizards really did roam the Earth in long ago days. You might wonder, "Where did they go?" They didn't go anywhere. In the shadows and hidden places of today's world, goblins sharpen their knives while ogres load their shotguns. Wizards ply their trade from the inner city, replacing lonely tower sanctums with towering skyscrapers. And humanity has no idea. Not until a man who does not come from the world we know stumbles across the unseen presence lurking outside common vision, prompting a pursuit that spans the globe to discover the mystery of the Nocnistu.

On A Fantasy Cruise… When struggling singer, the beautiful plus size Sameerah Clark landed a job on the Fantasy cruise liner, she thought she was the main act – not a mere backup vocalist for singing idol Tony Harmon. Angry at the unexpected turn of events, she blurts out her frustration. But Tony isn't offended. In fact, he's nothing less than intrigued by this fiery, sexy woman with a voice as smooth as melted honey. When he invites her onstage to sing a duet with him – a duet that he ends with a bold kiss–desire courses through Sameerah's blood… A Real Love Sets Sail…. Docked in Puerto Rico Sameerah and Tony spend a magical afternoon and a sexy, steamy night together. Sameerah is impressed at just how down-to-earth this megastar really is until she spots him in an embrace with the woman on the ship's deck. But despite what she has witnessed Sameerah can't quite convince herself that Tony is just another playboy celebrity – not after the electrifying connection they shared. But will her intuition be enough to overcome the jealous agendas that threaten to keep the two soul mates apart?

'Delicious... A cracking story. I absolutely loved it' Emma Lee-Potter. The market town of Little Woodford seems peaceful and beautiful, with its thriving high street, ancient church and immaculate allotments. But behind this facade, troubles are brewing. Olivia Laithwaite has come down in the world, thanks to her gambling husband. She hates the modern shoebox they've moved into and knows she must now humble herself to apply for a local job. Miranda Osborne has arrived with a flourish in Little Woodford and bought Olivia's beloved Grange. Now she starts to throw her weight around – objecting to everything, from the church bells to the local market stalls. It isn't long before the town is in turmoil. The second in Catherine Jones's wonderful series about the goings-on behind the facade of the market town of Little Woodford. Previously published as The Bells of Little Woodford.