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Ex-rocker Vernon (Adrian Edmondson) is a former front man for a punk rock band called The Plague. After living off his wife for the last two decades and spending most of his time in the pub, the two are getting a divorce and he has to move in with his kids. He is genuinely excited about having the chance to be young again, but Max and Milly – and their flatmate David – are mortified.

Feeling your best is about far more than deciding what colour to paint your accent wall or how to apply nightly moisturiser. It's also about creating a life that's well-rounded and filled with humour and understanding and, most importantly, that suits you. At a cultural moment when we are all craving people to admire, Queer Eye offers hope and acceptance. After you get to know the Fab Five, together they will guide you through five practical chapters that go beyond their designated areas of expertise.

The Dover Demon is real...and it has returned. In 1977, Sam Brogna and his friends came upon a terrifying, alien creature on a deserted country road. What they witnessed was so bizarre, so chilling, they swore their silence. But their lives were changed forever. Decades later, the town of Dover...

Fifteen years after his death in March 1999, it appears Stanley Kubrick arranged a hand-selected announcement that his films are far more than they appear to be. As UCLA’s resident Kubrick expert, Professor Mascaro was one recipient of Kubrick’s package. Inside is a reproduction of the famous photo Kubrick took for the cover of Look Magazine following the death of FDR. The image to the right has become emblazoned in the American zeitgeist.

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Gordon Korman comes the funny and heartwarming sequel to the word-of-mouth hits UNGIFTED and SUPERGIFTED. School has never been a problem for twelve-year-old super-genius Noah Youkilis—at least not until he gets an admission letter to the prestigious...

Enjoy a deep woodland walk with these poets as your guide. Each poem has been carefully selected for its direct access to the heart of nature accompanied by the music of Beethoven, Debussy, and Grieg. This is the second book in this series.

Riverboat gambling is a blast, until hot-headed Chance finds out just what he won in his final hand against a Missouri River gambler named Haggarty. Chance's "prize" is a beautiful Chinese slave girl named Ling. The twins want to set Ling free and keep their cash, but at Fort Benton, Ling gives them the slip, robbing them blind. When they hunt her down in Rimfire, Montana, she's with Haggarty, lining up their next mark. 

Franky is a joyful, spaghetti-loving pup with a BIG personality…and an even BIGGER problem! After an adventurous day of rolling in earthworms, meeting a mysterious critter, and splashing through muddy puddles, Frank doesn’t realize he’s become the stinkiest dog in the house. His best friend Beanie certainly notices—and knows there’s only one solution Frank dreads most: a bath.“Stanky Franky” is a hilarious and heartfelt story, reminding us that sometimes what we try hardest to avoid turns out to be the best experience ever.

Sound interesting? The author thinks so too! Listen to The Last Cop & Other Stories and experience the compelling world of Frank Zafiro's crime fiction.

Brock “BJ” Janoff and his older brother Jonas run a private investigation firm in Venice, CA. BJ is randomly approached by a stranger on the street with a proposition he can’t refuse–one million dollars to deliver a single envelope to a hotel lobby. They pay him up front, which sounds good on the surface, but now BJ’s life is in danger if he doesn’t deliver the envelope in time.

Cal Baker is a lifelong rocker who had a number-one hit in 1979. Since then, he's managed to barely cling to a career by chasing every musical trend that looked promising. Along the way, he was married and divorced a dozen times. Now, he's 62 and his 13th wife informs him that she wants a divorce, threatening to make it a baker's dozen of divorces. On top of that, the timing couldn't be worse, as he has a new record coming out soon. This news sends Cal on a quest to discover why this keeps happening to him, reaching out to his ex-wives for the answer that will save his marriage.

Elise Blath lives a normal life, in a normal town, with a normal family. Everything is routine and expected on the coast of Hemlock, Oregon. One day changes this all when she receives a letter and discovers that a deep secret has been hidden from her, her whole life. At a crossroads, she must decide what she is going to do. Have things stay the way they always have been or go on the adventure her heart has always been yearning for. 

Doug "Moose" McCrae is a 35-year-old, black ex-football player turned bouncer. Woken at 4 am by a woman's blood curdling scream Moose leaps into action. The action chills him out. A young, fit Latina woman is being attacked by four massive pit bull terriers. Moose jumps into the fight without hesitation and vows that if they survive he's going to hunt down whoever sic'd the dogs on the innocent woman because he knows the attack can't be random - he can feel it.

Frank is fast. Frank is loud. Frank is… a tank! When a whirlwind pup named Frank charges into a cozy new home, things get turned upside down—especially for Beanie. Frank has a serious case of the “Zhummmies,” but is he too much to handle? Can a wild heart learn to slow down? Can a quiet pup learn to open up? Frank the Tank is perfect for bedtime laughs, classroom giggles, and reading aloud together.

When Beanie sets out for the best day ever, he encounters mischievous sprinklers, a cheeky squirrel named Sammy, and the apple tree of his dreams. But when Sammy tries to sneak a snack, things get... nutty! Can these two learn the joy of sharing? Full of playful chases, silly surprises, and the warm colors of a fall day, Beanie the Weenie is a delightful story of friendship, teamwork, and learning that sharing makes the sweetest memories.

From the author of The Keeper of Stars and A Thousand Distant Shores comes the story of a woman who, after tragedy, discovers that even in the darkest of times, love has the power to heal and transform. Two years after writing the memoir of Judge Sara Hastings, 31-year-old Diane Montgomery finds herself at a crossroads.

From the Fab Five--the beloved hosts of Netflix's viral hit Queer Eye--comes a book that is at once a behind-the-scenes exclusive, a practical guide to living and celebrating your best life, and a symbol of hope. Feeling your best is about far more than deciding what color to paint your...

After surviving a gunshot wound to the head, San Francisco homicide detective Kurt Farin is placed in a medically induced coma. In his unconscious state, he can't shake the vivid image of a mysterious woman—Genevieve Lucas—who appears to be summoning him. How does he know her name, and is she even real? Kurt's unshakable quest to find her leads him to Puget Sound, where he discovers a shipwreck and a shocking secret that cant possibly be true.

After thwarting a suicide, two strangers forge a friendship which will lead to an unimaginable series of adventures. Welcome to the Two Things Can Be True saga! Experience the forming of a bond as unique as it is invincible. Soar with Maggie, Jux Arc, and Saul toward adventures ranging from idyllic to nightmarish.