Displaying the top 100 results that match your query. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/rssapi.jsp?Ne=7431&N=7282+7322+3+7268&No=80 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1705309 When Pedro keeps losing his eyeglasses, Katie shows him why it is alright--and necessary--to wear them. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1705385 Although Sophie wants to be helpful and good, sometimes she ignores her mother, father, and grandmother and must have a time-out. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1743639 Photojournalist Clea Raymond struggles to help her boyfriend Sage after his soul is transferred into another body. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1706488 Cory the Corythosaurus is excited about playing in the school concert, but when the morning arrives his trumpet is missing--and it is up to the Dino Detectives to solve the mystery of who took it. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1730922 Tony Stark must decide which of his suits he will wear into battle against the Mandarin and his Extremis soldiers. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1703832 Count along with Thomas the Tank Engine as he chugs around the Island of Sodor. This companion to the perennial classic Thomas ABC Book teaches numbers to train-obsessed little boys ages 3-7 as only Thomas & Friends can. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1739432 Eagerly visiting New York to escape her suffocating family, young Englishwoman Sophie clashes with her hostesss arrogant grandson, who follows her back to England with an unconventional proposal. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1730900 The coauthor of Fit for life focuses on reversing genetic aging with whole foods, isometric exercise, and a cocktail of supplements. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1735010 Traveling with fellow journalists on an all-expenses-paid trip to Acapulco, Lily Moore worries about a colleague who goes missing after revealing an intention to expose a companys fraudulent activities. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1735265 Environmental conservancy advocate Shayne and big city cop Tanner join forces to uncover the truth behind Tanners uncles death. When Shaye becomes a killers target, Tanner realizes hed give up anything to protect her -- including his life. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1735332 A beginning reader book containing three stories featuring Frog and his friends where Frog joins a singing group, helps rescue a baby bird, and is scared by a nighttime story--Provided by publisher. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1696512 Jackson Stander is every parents dream. He doesnt get into trouble, he always does his homework, and he never ever lies. His teachers all trust him completely. He even volunteers at the local Youth Center. But that was before Jackson came across an evil ventriloquist dummy. Now he must deal with Slappy wreaking havoc on his own family and friends. Jackson will soon see that two Slappys are not better than one -- Cover verso. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1734968 Ruth Clemens, finalist on the original series of The Great British Bake Off, shares her delicious cake recipes, fitting for all sorts of occasions. With detailed step-by-step photography you can check your progress as you go, knowing that youre on the right track. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1735785 Time-tested, practical advice on how to make a living as a musician. Whether you dream about becoming a rock star or a sought-after talent playing local gigs, Starting Your Career as a Musician will guide you along the path to success. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1744419 Traces the lives of the Chopra brothers from India to America, where they both excelled in healing, one as a world-renowned spiritual teacher, the other as a professor at Harvard Medical School. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1735857 Read jokes, limericks, tongue twisters, and knock-knock jokes about Halloween. Also find out fun facts about the holiday--Provided by publisher. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1708675 When Dot the Diplodocus hears noises at night she thinks there is a ghost in the house--and when her brother dismisses her fears the other Dino Detectives decide to investigate. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1734470 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1749418 Everyone knows someone whos sick or suffering. Yet when a friend or relative is under duress many of us feel uncertain about how to cope. Throughout her recent bout with breast cancer, Letty Cottin Pogrebin became fascinated by her friends and familys diverse reactions to her and her illness: how awkwardly some of them behaved, how some misspoke or misinterpreted her needs, and how wonderful it was when people read her right. She began talking to her fellow patients and dozens of other veterans of serious illness, seeking to discover what sick people wished their friends knew about how best to comfort, help, and even simply talk to them. Now Pogrebin has distilled their collective stories and opinions into this wide-ranging compendium of pragmatic guidance and usable wisdom. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1744098 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1704759 This storybook includes three stories based on episodes of the Max & Ruby TV show. In Picture Perfect, Max makes the perfect picture for Grandma. In Rubys Amazing Maze, Max helps Ruby draw a fun maze. And in Rubys Art Stand, Max helps Ruby and Louise sell their art by creating sun hats out of their paintings. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1742940 The ponies travel to the underwater world of Aquastria--- http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1741669 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1708678 The Dino Detectives are going to the beach, and Sarah the Triceratops has packed the car--but when they go to unpack all their toys are missing. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1735677 Tallulah is frustrated because the grownups will not let her try dancing in toe shoes yet, so she sneaks a pair out of the wastebasket and tries on her own. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1735299 Featuring a collection of 28 imaginative projects specifically designed for girls 8 & up, your aspiring seamstress will quickly learn a variety of sewing skills and exude a fantastic do-it-yourself confidence. Each project showcases a fresh, modern style and is fully explained with step-by-step instructions, engaging photographs, and helpful tips.--Amazon.com. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1742894 An exciting anthology of Psy-changeling stories, featuring two never-before published novellas. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1714817 Using clear, illustrated step-by-step directions, these books explain how to create funky accessories with little bits of fabric, ribbon, buttons, and more. Basic sewing skills are taught, and ideas for other crafts are prompted. Equipment resources and glossary are included--Provided by publisher. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1735228 Kate Reilly cant remember a worse time in her life, on-track or off. She wrecks her racecar at Road America in Wisconsin, sending a visiting NASCAR star to the hospital, and loses her cool on-camera, only to end the day by discovering her boyfriend with a friend of hers. a dead friend. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1749744 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1706395 In every war there are stories that do not surface. You can try to forget, but sometimes the past can return: in the scent of a bar of soap, in whispers darting through a village after mass, in the color of an undelivered letter. Jeanne Nerin and Marie-Angle Baudry grow up side by side in the Catholic village of Ste. Madeleine, but their worlds could not be more different. Marie-Angle is the grocers daughter, inflated with ideas of her own piety and rightful place in society. Jeannes mother washes clothes for a living. She used to be a Jew until this became too dangerous. Jeanne does not think twice about stealing food when she is hungry, nor about grasping the slender chances life throws at her. Marie-Angle does not grasp; she aspires to a life of comfort and influence. When war falls out of the sky, the forces that divide the two girls threaten to overwhelm those that bind them together. In this dizzying new order, the truth can be buried under a pyramid of recriminations -- from publishers web site. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1735641 A search-and-find book that features a princess in a castle and a robot in a spaceship learning that they are not that different from one another. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1708647 Pug and Doug are best friends, even when their differences lead to a misunderstanding. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1734703 The son of an unconventional father promises a similar childhood for his newborn. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1735861 Provides information on the immigration system and the naturalization process, and offers advice on obtaining various types of visas and green cards. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1704756 Always following her parents wishes and ignoring her psychic inner voice takes eighteen-year-old Rebecca Muir from her beloved cottage and boyfriend on Puget Sound to New York City, where revelations about herself and her family help her find a path to becoming the architect she wants to be. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1705398 Ty the Tyrannosaurus Rex loves to experiment, but when his friends arrive there is slime everywhere and Ty has disappeared--so the Dino Detectives swing into action. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1733108 Restoring the use of wild plants in daily life for vibrant physical, mental,and spiritual health-- http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1731945 At bedtime, Cedric the dragon wants his mother to read his favorite book again, and again, and again. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1711696 Andys life is going nowhere, fast. He left art school with his career all worked out ahead of time, but ...to say it didnt work out is the understatement of the century. Unemployed and living with his overbearing parents, Andy struggles to keep sight of the lofty goals that once drove him. But its hard, even when he reconnects with his old art school crush, Yumi.Things look better, briefly, with Yumi back in the picture and an actual job offer on the table. But then Andy takes the job offer--to work at a zoo--and finds himself in an alternate dimension. The zoo? Is run by aliens. The exhibit? Is him. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1742943 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1714122 Along with such fan-favorite foes as Cobra, Mr. Hyde, the Vulture and the Tarantula, the wondrous web-slinger must contend with the introduction of the villain who made the eighties one of the most dramatic and exciting eras in Spider-history: the Hobgoblin! Witness the rise to power of the man who would impact Peter Parkers life in the most sinister ways of all!--P. [4] of cover. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1715267 A step-by-step approach to drawing various animals, insects, and fish, including lions, penguins, and spiders. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1711597 Celebrity screenwriter Danny Masters has the world at his feet. Hes dating a movie-star bombshell and his latest screenplay is a shoe-in for an Oscar. But hes feeling empty. Then he meets Sunny Smith. With few accomplishments to her credit, longtime bookstore employee Sunny Smith celebrates her fortieth birthday by setting forty goals for herself. Sleeping with her writing idol, Danny Masters, makes the list. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1714828 Step-by-step instructions for drawing monsters and other assorted creatures. Includes Darth Vader, Frankenstein, the Hunchback of Notre Dame, and Jaws. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1735395 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1715272 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1698402 Shares insights into the iconic rock-and-roll performers life, from his substance abuse challenges and his bisexual history to his connections to the British royal family and the secret attempt on his life. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1714123 Go between the scenes with this story inspired and based upon the new The Amazing Spider-Man movie! As Peter Parker swings into action as Spider-Man, hes about to face his first challenge as a superhero! But how did he get there? Featuring Gwen Stacy, Captain George Stacy, Dr. Curt Connors and the rest of the Amazing Spider-Man gang as they come to cinematic life!--P. [4] of cover. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1707043 Mouses friends try everything to keep their friend from feeling low--flapping and fluttering in the sky, splashing and paddling in the water, leaping and loping in the grass--but nothing seems to cheer him up. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1740510 A detailed, practical guide to writing every kind of crime story, from classic whodunits to fast-paced thrillers. The books objective is to bring together some of the lessons and insights that the authors and contributors have learned over their careers, to help the readers to free their creative minds, while also studying the solid technique behind writing in this genre. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1734909 With step-by-step photographs and easy-to-follow instructions, this boredom-busting book shows children how to create more than 100 great projects using readily available materials. Kids can learn collage, clay modeling, beadwork, decorative painting, papermaking, paperfolding, printing, creative lettering, mosaics, papier mache, origami, and cardmaking--all in seven steps or fewer. Each new section has an introduction on the history of the craft and the techniques employed. There are also further ideas and developments on the projects to inspire children and adults to get even more creative. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1727338 Step-by-step instructions for flip-flops, tennis shoes, and other shoe crafts made from repurposed materials-- http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1735020 Maria Kallio has just been assigned her first murder investigation. To prove to herself and her squad that she has what it takes to be a detective, shell have to solve the death of Tommi Peltonen. Found floating facedown at the waters edge of his Helsinki villa, Tommi had invited his choir group to spend a weekend at his retreat. But beneath the choirs seemingly tight-knit bonds seethed bitter passion and jealousy. As Maria sets out to determine the difference between friends and foes, she uncovers the victims unsavory past - and motives for all seven suspects. Now its up to her to untangle a complex set of clues before the killer strikes again. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1711693 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1735806 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1727340 Step-by-step instructions for totes, handbags, clutches, and other bag crafts made from repurposed materials--Provided by publisher. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1714815 Step-by-step instructions for drawing 50 different vehicles. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1714812 As Fear Itself unravels the population of New York City, Spider-Man is spread thin, trying to help all who need him while trying to ignore his own fear about his loved ones. But, when one of the Serpents hammers falls into the hands of the Thing, Spider-Man and the remaining members of the Future Foundation find themselves defending the city from their friend, now possessed by Angrir, breaker of souls. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1696837 A group of boys form a kids outdoor activities club. When they go fishing, bullies force them to fish in a neighbors pond that is off limits. Their troubles build but, in the end, the boys learn about honesty and friendship. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1704416 Retells the story of a wicked fairy who casts a spell that dooms a princess to sleep for one hundred years. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1734700 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1687949 Archie, a brave young monster, is determined to face all the obstacles life has to offer without shedding a single tear. From scary nightmares to falling out of a swing, upset tummies due to too much birthday cake, and even getting stung by a mean old bumble bee, Archie remains steadfast to prove that he is a real monster -- and monsters are strong, they dont cry! However, Archie eventually learns that sometimes even little monsters dont always have to be brave, especially when mommy and daddy monster are at hand to make everything all right! http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1696516 In rhyming text, ten lucky leprechauns play in the woods, in a book introducing both St. Patricks Day and the numbers one through ten. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1714729 Peter and Ben grow ever closer to unraveling the twisted conspiracy that has manipulated them both for years, but the identity of the shadowy madman pulling their strings will shock both Spider-Men to the core - and one will not survive! http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1711694 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1697953 In simple rhyming text the reader will explore many different kinds of hugs in the search for the perfect one. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1715617 Step-by-step instructions for drawing fifty different aircraft and spacecraft including a Boeing 747, a U-2, and a hang glider. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1714850 Provides step-by-step instructions for drawing a variety of sharks, whales, and other sea creatures, including the hammerhead shark, humpback whale, and giant sea turtle. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1715270 Step-by-step instructions for drawing athletes. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1696834 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1714152 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1735666 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1714847 Step-by-step instructions for drawing fifty baby animals. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1704748 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1714846 A step-by-step instructions for drawing a wide variety of plants, including such favorites as roses and orchids, as well as more exotic types. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1687392 Presents information about the range of plants and animals found in fresh water throughout the year, examining the living conditions and survival mechanisms of creatures dwelling at the edge of the water, on its surface, or under the mud. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1731097 The mutilation murder of a young college professor paralyzes a tiny Georgian community. This hideous crime is the worst thing small-town pediatrician and coroner Sara Linton has ever seen--but only when the autopsy is complete is the intricate, terrible genius of a profoundly twisted psychopath truly revealed. As Saras ex-husband--Heartsdale police chief Jeffrey Tolliver--pursues an elusive fiend, the victims sister and the countys only detective, swears shell have her personal vengeance. But their worst fears are realized by the macabre crucifixion of a second local woman: there is a serial slayer in their midst, one whose identity is hidden somewhere in Sara Lintons secret past.--P. [4] of cover. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1714810 For years, Professor X was widely regarded as an authority on genetic mutation, as well as an advocate of peaceful relations between man and mutant. The general public was unaware he possessed superhuman abilities until the psionically empowered psychopath Cassandra Nova--his twin sister--addressed the global media while in possession of her brothers body and broke his decades-long silence. But in attempting to expose Xavier to his enemies, she freed him from his self-imposed exile. From the teeming city streets of Mutant Town to the irradiated ruins of the island nation of Genosha, once a haven for mutants, the X-Men set out to heal the rift between humanity and Homo superior--only to uncover a terrifying new threat to both species!--P. [4] of cover. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1714087 In a tale inspired by the classic Days of Future Past storyline, meet the X-Men from 150 years in our future. While some faces may seem familiar, readers will have the chance to discover all-new X-Men heroes and villains for the very first time. What incredible force threatens to destroy the mutants of the future - and how will it affect the X-Men of today? --p.[4] of cover. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1749420 Provides practical advice on how to shift our thinking from fear to love in order to gain inner peace. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1731096 Sara Linton, her police chief ex-husband, and detective Lena Adams delve into the heart of a quagmire surrounding the death of a young girl. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1731095 Two armed men enter the police station in tiny Heartsdale, Georgia, and open fire. When the shooting stops, an officer is dead, Police Chief Jeffrey Tolliver is seriously wounded, and the survivors-including a class of grade-school children and medical examiner Sara Linton-are held hostage. In a tense standoff that could erupt at any moment into more bloodletting-with her ex-husband on the threshold of death-Sara must search for answers and an escape in the memories of a time at the start of their relationship when another brutal, shocking crime shattered their small-town world. Because the sins of the past have caught up with Sara and Jeffrey...with a vengeance.--BOOK COVER. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1731094 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1711699 Hasegawa Kodaka is pathetically inept at making friends. When he comes across Mikazuki Yozora, who typically chats with her imaginary friend, the two outsiders become the unlikeliest of allies. The two outcasts decide to form a group called The Neighbors Club. Five new members join the club who are even more socially awkward than they. Will these misfits ever make normal friends, or are they all doomed to social failure? http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1714124 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1687434 Describes rockets, exploratory vehicles, and other technological aspects of space exploration, satellites, space stations, and the life and work of astronauts. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1731085 Cassie has been falsely accused of tampering with lab results. Then her friend Meredith is hurt in a serious car crash. The situation that becomes complicated when she meets Merediths brother Bran, who hates Cassie at first sight. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1714809 The Midnight Sons--Morbius, Werewolf by Night, Jennifer Kale, and Daimon Hellstrom--are tasked with stopping Simon Garth, a zombie, and the severed head of Deadpool from spreading an infection that could wipe out the universe, but The Hood and Black Talon are also looking for the escaped zombies. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1714127 Peter Parker suddenly has several lovely ladies in his life ... Michele Gonzales is Peters take-no-prisoners roommate whos not really his girlfriend. Really. We swear. Norah Winters is the say-anything motormouth journalist whos permanently laid off the editor in her mental newsroom. Mary Jane Watson is the stunning star of film, television and stage desperate to break the ice on a frosty relationship. And now, along comes the Black Cat and her unique contribution to the ol Parker Luck! But Spidey better sort out his romantic urges, because a pair of threats has been looming on the horizon, and theyve finally arrived: The clone-hunting Raptor and the diabolical Norman Osborn!--P. [4] of jacket. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1733109 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1733116 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1727353 When Gracie MacDougal returns to Seagull Point, Virginia, seeking to reform her workaholic ways, she discovers more than relaxation. The picturesque town calls to her, as does the waterfront Victorian house she envisions as the perfect bed-and-breakfast. But one person stands between Gracie and her new goal and he isnt budging. Southern charmer Kevin Daniels isnt interested in selling Gracies dream house, but hes definitely interested in something else, her. Enticing the uptight businesswoman into letting down her hair becomes his new mission in life, but beyond that, he already has way too many people depending on him, and has no intention of adding one more. Gracies not looking for a home. Kevins not looking for a wife. But sometimes even the best intentions can wind up going wonderfully awry.--p. [4] of cover. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1727475 The classic story of the March family whose 4 daughters are growing up in New England in the mid-1800s. There are numerous sequels, for example, Little Men and Jos Boys. Annotation. Little Women is the heartwarming story of the March family that has thrilled generations of readers. It is the story of four sisters--Jo, Meg, Amy and Beth-- and of the courage, humor and ingenuity they display to survive poverty and the absence of their father during the Civil War. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1714833 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1714726 Sixteen million mutants dead - and that was just the beginning! In one bold stroke, writer Grant Morrison (All-Star Superman, Batman) propelled the X-Men into the 21st century, masterminding a challenging new direction for Marvels mutant heroes that began with the destruction of Genosha and never let up. Regarded as the most innovative thinker of the current comic-book renaissance, Morrison proceeded to turn the mutant-hero genre on its ear. Gone were the gaudy spandex costumes - replaced by slick, black leather and an attitude to match -- p. [4] of cover. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1727553 The craft and activity book for kids who want to try everything!. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1714805 A classic anthology of short fiction by the acclaimed author gathers concise stories about New York City, confidence men, hoboes, the West, South America, and the American South, including such famed works as The Gift of the Magi and The Furnished Room. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1744447 When the Cullens, including her beloved Edward, leave Forks rather than risk revealing that they are vampires, it is almost too much for eighteen-year-old Bella to bear, but she finds solace in her friend Jacob until he is drawn into a cult and changes in terrible ways. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1727635 British trader and businessman, Ryder Courtney is trapped in the capital city of Khartoum. It is here that he meets Captain Penrod Ballantyne of the 10th Hussars, as well as the British Consul, David Benbrook and his three beautiful daughters. Against the vivid and bloody backdrop of the siege of Khartoum, in which British General Charles George Gordon is killed and the British retreat, these three powerful men fight to survive.