Once we had arrived in the Hamptons, settled in and I felt comfortable, I began to add small amounts of poison to the evening cocktails. It was from the oleander flowers. I had planted them carefully behind the barn in Ames. After only weeks, they were falling ill, listless, crying to go back to Ames. They felt too sick at the beach house. It was simple. I know you must think I'm a monster. But, really, they felt very little when I strangled them...

In this book, there are pictures that feature words and sounds that begin with the letter O. Readers will see labeled pictures as well as simple, decodable sentences with the featured letter. This allows for numerous practice opportunities to build phonics, vocabulary, and fluency skills.

When her mother dies, Corrie Bell Hollister is left with four younger siblings to care for. Hoping to find her uncle, she arrives in Gold Rush territory determined to be strong and make her own way. But her long-lost father's so-called land of promise is a dangerous place, and she has never felt so alone.

This antiquarian text contains a introductory guide to woodworking on the farm, with information on trees and lumber, tools, sawing, framing, and various other aspects of farm carpentry. Complete with simple step-by step instructions, helpful tips, and a plethora of detailed diagrams and illustrations, this book constitutes the perfect guide for amateur woodworkers with an interest in farm work. It will make for a worthy addition to any collection...

Finding the truth will come at a cost.It's time to find out who murdered Josh's sister. But there's a problem. And his name is Jason.Beth is thrust into a new case. Max's ex-fiancé has gone missing. If the fact she's Max's ex isn't bad enough, it turns out she was a prosecutor who went after the gangs.Beth rapidly finds out everything is connected. From the prophecy to the murder of Sandra McIntosh – this mystery is a tangled web. One designed...

See short description, then forget reality, throw away time and think about what you would do to try and correct the wrongs that exist in the political world of Washington D.C. and today's Congress. This story describes the imaginary travels of the four Mount Rushmore Presidents on their way to meet with a joint session of the House of Representatives and the Senate. They each speak to our electorate on such topics as: fiscal responsibility and establishing...

Excerpt: "Night fell as the coach reached the excise barrier. Beyond, two sentry boxes buried in the snow faced each other. The coachman shouted between his hands. A drowsy voice answered and white cockades began to move in the dark recesses of the boxes. The light of a lamp emerged from the guard's cottage. Behind the gleam a man with a rifle over his arm strolled towards the vehicle. The high-wheeled travelling coach was painted in two colours:...

This title introduces readers to Tom Brady, providing exciting details about his life and going deep inside the key moments of his NFL career. The title also features informative "fast facts," a timeline, and a glossary. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

With this ring... After a whirlwind affair, Greek billionaire Jax Antonakos left Lucy Dixon heartbroken and - although he didn't know it - pregnant! Now Lucy is determined to make a new life with her tiny daughter, yet when Jax sweeps back into her world, she cannot mask her instant response to his seductive charisma! ... I thee buy! For Jax, a ready-made heir is well worth bidding for - especially when it guarantees making Lucy's luscious curves...

A young woman gets on the bus and rides out of the big city. She arrives in the countryside, where she is as big as a giant, looming over a tiny house, a garden and her tiny grandmother. The cabbages and the apple trees are far below. Her grandmother smiles up at her in her yellow hat. The young woman bends down to give her little grandmother a big kiss, and then she smells her grandmother's cooking. She has returned home. When they sit down at the...