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 A Gallery of Children is A. A. Milne's first published book of prose. It was released after his poetry collection, When We Were Very Young, and prior to Winnie the Pooh. With his characteristic blend of nonsense, wit and warmth, Milne offers 12 short stories of childish endeavour and mishap. They will delight and amuse listeners both young and not-so-young. 

First published in 1881, the subtitle of the book reads "It was written as a book "for children and those who love children." Heidi, as a 5-year-old orphan, has been handed off by her young aunt, Dete, to live with her grandfather in the Swiss Alps. The story follows her life as she falls in love with her grandfather and he with her and the life of goat-herding that they share. 

Lindsey Ferra signed up for Earth's Singles Program wanting love, marriage and happiness. She found the first two but the third required a bit of work. Fighting aliens, running from aliens and making friends with aliens all seem to be on the agenda for the day. Her only question now is can she find her way back and will happiness be on the schedule this time.

A collection of one-acts by the Pulitzer-winning playwright, including Close the Book, Suppressed Desires, Tickless Time, Woman's Honor, The People, and Trifles.

Despite its patina of humor, the work is a merciless exposé of the commercial middle class dishonesty, and the convenient immorality hiding behind social conventions, which are characteristic of a developing urban society. The most noble character, Serafima, is a compelling mixture of naïveté, whimsicality, sentimentality, and obstinate practicality - one of the finest character portraits in Russian drama.

When Brianna Storm discovers her illegitimacy, she abandons everything dear to her. Where she once took pride in her work, she now turns a blind eye to the thefts and destruction at the Brazilian project she manages. Jake Cooper, her former bodyguard, arrives in Brazil to fix whatever's wrong with Brianna and get the project back on track. To do that he must take on a new role, that of her lover - something he's reluctant to do.

Desperate to escape her stepfather and false criminal charges, Elliana Cage needed a way out fast. It made perfect sense to sneak onboard the first ship departing her home world. When her path crosses with a handsome stranger, she's in for the surprise of her life.

No prison can keep me from seeking revenge. Especially when it comes to her. She, the woman who put me in jail. I swore that I'd come for her, to claim what belongs to me: her life. I'm not a good man. On the contrary, I love to be bad. It's in my veins. Just like it's in my veins to ruin her. She's an actress, pretending to be a saint, but we both know that isn't true. One way or another, she'll pay for what she did.

Just lovers. That was the unspoken agreement between them, but what they shared wasn't enough for him anymore. Commander Jaxon Brom wages a war for the heart of the woman he loves. It may prove to be his toughest battle ever, but one he doesn't plan to lose. Cellimina Manx is a guard for the royal Queen of Zephyl. Her heart belongs to one man, but her past keeps her from reaching for what she wants. When a sudden attack throws her closer to her lover, Cellie must decide if risking it all is worth it.

After nearly losing his friend in a logging accident, Gage Barringer is convinced now more than ever that he needs to find a different job. But his side business of breaking colts at the small Montana ranch he inherited from his grandfather doesn't earn him enough money. He has his mind set on running The Raven's Nest, a popular bar and restaurant near his ranch. The original owner has died, and Gage is waiting for it to be put up for sale. But there is a five-foot-four, brown-eyed obstacle in his way, an obstacle with lips made for sin and a voice made for breaking hearts.

One woman learns the consequences of having a PlaceNook account when all her "friends" show up on her doorstep unannounced.

He calls her Honey. She calls him Buddy. Together they try to survive in a world overrun with the undead. By day, they kick zombie ass. By night, they seek an escape from the terrifying world in each other's arms. Honey knows she can't afford to start caring for the sexy American. Sex is sex, but love is dangerous. Love can make you do stupid things, and stupid things are a no-no in this new Dark Age.