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Deepak Chopra, whose extraordinary Enlightenment series includes the phenomenal New York Times bestsellers Buddha and Jesus, delivers the most powerful installment yet: God. In this beautiful and thought-provoking teaching novela Story of Revelationone of the Western Worlds acknowledged master teachers of Eastern philosophy and preeminent influencers in the realm of spirituality and religion reveals the evolving nature of God. Here is truth and enlightenment for the next generation of spiritual seekers; a book Deepak Chopras millions of fans worldwide have been waiting for.

A mesmerizing storyteller who seems almost unnaturally able to enter the tormented inner lives of her characters.Denver PostBlack Dahlia White Rose is a brilliant collection of short fiction from National Book Award winner and New York Times bestselling author Joyce Carol Oates, one of the most acclaimed writers of our time. These stores, at once lyrical and unsettling, shine with the authors trademark fascination with finding the unpredictable amidst the prosaicfrom her imaginative recreation of friendship between two tragically doomed young women (Marilyn Monroe and Elizabeth Short), to the tale of an infidelity as deeply human as it is otherworldly. Black Dahlia White Rose is a major offering from one of the most important artists in contemporary American literature; a superb collection that showcases Joyce Carol Oatess ferocious energy and darkly imaginative storytelling power.

Venice, a long time ago. Three prominent Venetians await their most loathsome and foul dinner guest, the erstwhile envoy from the Queen of Britain: the rascal-Fool Pocket.This trio of cunning plottersthe merchant, Antonio; the senator, Montressor Brabantio; and the naval officer, Iagohave lured Pocket to a dark dungeon, promising an evening of sprits and debauchery with a rare Amontillado sherry and Brabantios beautiful daughter, Portia.But their invitation is, of course, bogus. The wine is drugged. The girl isnt even in the city limits. Desperate to rid themselves once and for all of the man who has consistently foiled their grand quest for power and wealth, they have lured him to his death. (How can such a small man, be such a huge obstacle?). But this Fool is no fool . . . and hes got more than a few tricks (and hand gestures) up his sleeve.Greed, revenge, deception, lust, and a giant (but lovable) sea monster combine to create another hilarious and bawdy tale from modern comic genius, Christopher Moore.

Priscille Sibleys The Promise of Stardust is a haunting and unforgettable debut novel about life and death and love, set against a moral dilemma that may leave you questioning your own beliefs.Matt Beaulieu has loved Elle McClure since he was two years old. Now married and expecting their first child, Elle suffers a fatal accident. To keep the baby alive, Matt goes against his wifes wishes and keeps his wife on life support. But Matts mother thinks that Elle should be euthanized, and shes ready to fight for what she believes is the right thing.A stunning, compassionate examination of one of the most intricate ethical issues of our time, The Promise of Stardust, will stay with you, long after the last page has been read.

Required reading for professionalsand aspiring professionalsof all levels.Shirley Ann Jackson, President of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and Former Chairman of U.S. Nuclear Regulatory CommissionRead this book if you want to learn how to run efficient and effective meetingsor how to avoid them altogether.J. Michael Cook, Director of Comcast and IFF, Chairman and CEO Emeritus of DeloitteRobert C. Pozen, one of the business worlds most successfuland productiveexecutives, reveals the surprising secrets to workplace productivity and high performance. Extreme Productivity is an essential handbook for every business professional, empowering them with proven methods for prioritizing efficiently and maximizing time at work, while leading a full and productive personal life as well.

Frozen in Time is a gripping true story of survival, bravery, and honor in the vast Arctic wilderness during World War II, from Mitchell Zuckoff,the author of New York Times bestseller Lost in Shangri-La.On November 5, 1942, a US cargo plane slammed into the Greenland Ice Cap. Four days later, the B-17 assigned to the search-and-rescue mission became lost in a blinding storm and also crashed. Miraculously, all nine men on board survived, and the US military launched a daring rescue operation. But after picking up one man, the Grumman Duck amphibious plane flew into a severe storm and vanished.Frozen in Time tells the story of these crashes and the fate of the survivors, bringing vividly to life their battle to endure 148 days of the brutal Arctic winter, until an expedition headed by famed Arctic explorer Bernt Balchen brought them to safety. Mitchell Zuckoff takes the reader deep into the most hostile environment on earth, through hurricane-force winds, vicious blizzards, and subzero temperatures.Moving forward to today, he recounts the efforts of the Coast Guard and North South Polar Inc. led by indefatigable dreamer Lou Sapienza who worked for years to solve the mystery of the Ducks last flight and recover the remains of its crew.A breathtaking blend of mystery and adventure Mitchell Zuckoff's Frozen in Time: An Epic Story of Survival and a Modern Quest for Lost Heroes of World War II is also a poignant reminder of the sacrifices of our military personnel and a tribute to the everyday heroism of the US Coast Guard.

Murder and mystery spark unexpected romance in this captivating new tale from the beloved New York Times bestselling author Elizabeth LowellOn the surface Shaye Townsend has little in common with Tanner. Hes a hard-edged big city cop come home to the historic Davis family ranch to settle his uncles estate. Shes working for an environmental conservancy that acquires and protects old ranchesand she wants to preserve the Davis homestead.When the suspicious death of Tanners uncle at his ranch throws the two opposites together, tempers flare and sparks fly. While they have trouble seeing eye to eye, Shaye and Tanner agree on one thing: They need to uncover the truth.Combining their unique skillsShayes low-key approach and local connections and Tanners experience as a homicide detectivethe unlikely pair share long nights in the pursuit of justice. Before they know it, the friction they generate turns to heat, igniting a love neither ever expected to find.They believe passion this intense cannot last. But when Shaye becomes a killers target, Tanner realizes hed give up anything to protect herincluding his life.

The New York Times bestselling master of mystery and suspense, J.A. Jancewhom the Chattanooga Times ranks among the best, if not the bestbrings back her enormously popular series protagonist, Cochise County Sheriff Joanna Brady.With Judgment Call, Jance achieves a new high in crime fiction, as Brady wrestles with her conflicting roles of law officer and mother when her daughter discovers the murdered body of the local high school principal, and the ensuing investigation reveals secrets no parent wants to hear. At once a breathtaking recreation of the rugged landscape of the American Southwest, a moving story of a mothers concerns for her endangered child, and thrilling masterwork of brutal crime and expert detection, Judgment Call is prime J.A. Jance, a treat for anyone who loves a good cop story wrapped around a superior family drama.

Jeffrey Ford is one of the few writers who uses wonder instead of ink in his pen.A rare and wonderful talent.Jonathan Carroll, author of The Wooden SeaEclectic is certainly an adjective that can be used to describe the work of the phenomenal Jeffrey Fordalong with imaginative, provocative, mesmerizing, and brilliant. His powerful dark fantasy, The Physiognomy, was a New York Times Notable Book of the Year; his novel, The Girl in the Glass, won the Edgar Award, mystery and crime fictions most prestigious prize. Crackpot Palace is Fords fourth superb collection of short fiction, and in it, his prodigious talent shines as brightly as ever. Here are twenty tales both strange and wonderful, filled with mad scientists, vampires, lost souls, and Native American secrets, from an author who has been glowingly compared to Kafka, Dante, and Caleb Carr (The Alienist).

New York Timesbestselling author James Grippando delivers a powerful, nonstop thrill ride ripped from the headlines. Miami criminal defense attorney Jack Swyteck is back in his most frightening case yet, and this time the price of victory is measured in blood.It is the most sensational murder trial since O. J. Simpson's. The nation is obsessed with Sydney Bennett, a sexy nightclub waitress and good-time girl accused of murdering her two-year-old daughter for cramping her party life. When he had agreed to defend Sydney, Jack Swyteck knew he'd be taking on the toughest and most controversial case of his career.Millions of "e;TV jurors"e; have convicted Sydney in the court of public opinion.When the shocking verdict of not guilty is announced, citizens across the country are outraged, and Jack is bombarded by the fallout: angry, profanity-laced phone calls and even outright threats. Media-fed rumors of "e;blood money"e;purported seven-figure book and movie dealsratchet up the hysteria, putting Jack's client and everyone around her at risk.On the night of Sydney's release, an angry mob outside the jail has gathered to serve its own justice. In the frenzy, an innocent young woman bearing a striking resemblance to the reviled Sydney Bennett ends up in a coma. While the media blame Jack and his defense team, the victim's parents reach out to him, requesting his help. They don't believe the attack was the tragic result of random mob violence.Searching for the truth about what happened that night, Jack makes a frightening discovery. Larger and much more powerful forces are working in the shadows, and what happened outside the jail is a symptom of an evil that infected the show-stopping trial and media-spun phenomenon of Sydney Bennett.

The New York Times bestselling School for Good and Evil series is an epic journey into a dazzling new world, where the only way out of a fairy tale is to live through one. Start here to follow Sophie, Agatha, and everyone at school from the beginning!With her glass slippers and devotion to good deeds, Sophie knows she'll earn top marks at the School for Good and join the ranks of past students like Cinderella, Rapunzel, and Snow White. Meanwhile, Agatha, with her shapeless black frocks and wicked black cat, seems a natural fit for the villains in the School for Evil.The two girls soon find their fortunes reversedSophie's dumped in the School for Evil to take Uglification, Death Curses, and Henchmen Training, while Agatha finds herself in the School for Good, thrust among handsome princes and fair maidens for classes in Princess Etiquette and Animal Communication.But what if the mistake is actually the first clue to discovering who Sophie and Agatha really are?

In Michelle Gagnons debut YA thriller, Dont Turn Around, computer hacker Noa Torson is as smart, tough, and complex as The Girl with the Dragon Tattoos Lisbeth Salander.The first in a trilogy, Dont Turn Arounds intricate plot and heart-pounding action will leave readers desperate for book two.Sixteen-year-old Noa has been a victim of the system ever since her parents died. Now living off the grid and trusting no one, she uses her hacking skills to stay anonymous and alone. But when she wakes up on a table in a warehouse with an IV in her arm and no memory of how she got there, Noa starts to wish she had someone on her side.Enter Peter Gregory. A rich kid and the leader of a hacker alliance, Peter needs people with Noas talents on his team. Especially after a shady corporation threatens his life in no uncertain terms. But what Noa and Peter dont realize is that Noa holds the key to a terrible secret, and there are those whod stop at nothing to silence her for good.

As a follow up to his phenomenal New York Times bestselling memoir, Highest Duty, Captain Chesley B. Sully Sullenberger explores exactly what it takes to lead and inspire. In Making a Difference, one of the most captivating American heroes of this centurythe courageous pilot who brought the crippled US Airways Flight 1549 safely down in New Yorks Hudson Riverengages some of the most accomplished men and women in the fields of technology, medicine, education, sports, philanthropy, finance, law, and the military in inspiring conversations on true leadership. With powerful thoughts and invaluable guidance from such notables as former Labor Secretary Robert Reich, legendary baseball manager Tony LaRussa, NASA Flight Director Eugene Kranz, and Gov. Jennifer Granholm, Making a Difference is a potential life-changer that stands with Katie Courics The Best Advice I Ever Got, Lee Iaococcas Where Have All the Leaders Gone, Michael J. Foxs A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Future, and other classic volumes that celebrate human achievement and triumph over adversity.

With The Bite Before Christmas, New York Times bestsellers Lynsay Sands and Jeaniene Frosttwo of the hottest names in paranormal romanceteam up for the first time to bring lucky readers a holiday anthologywith teeth! Here are delightful brand new stories featuring familiar faces from their enormously popular Argeneau family and Night Huntress series. Lynsay and Jeanienes legion of loyal fans will flock to these unforgettable novellas celebrating the dreams and desires of immortals at Yuletide. Better than a midnight visit from Santa Claus, The Bite Before Christmas proves that nobody does sexy vampires better than Sands and Frost.

Christopher Moore is a very sick man, in the very best sense of that word.Carl Hiassen[Moores novels] deftly blend surreal, occult, and even science-fiction doings with laugh-out-loud satire of contemporary culture.Washington PostIf theres a funnier writer out there, step forward.PlayboyAbsolutely nothing is sacred to Christopher Moore. The phenomenally popular, New York Times bestselling satirist whom the Atlanta Journal-Constitution calls, Stephen King with a whoopee cushion and a double-espresso imagination has already lampooned Shakespeare, San Francisco vampires, marine biologists, Deatheven Jesus Christ and Santa Claus! Now, in his latest masterpiece, Sacr Bleu, the immortal Moore takes on the Great French Masters. A magnificent Comedy dArt from the author of Lamb, Fool, and Bite Me, Moores Sacr Bleu is part mystery, part history (sort of), part love story, and wholly hilarious as it follows a young baker-painter as he joins the dapper Henri Toulouse-Lautrec on a quest to unravel the mystery behind the supposed suicide of Vincent van Gogh.

Her writing is both vividly descriptive and surprisingly insightful.Boston GlobeIts the three-dimensional men, women, and children who populate her fiction that Ill remember for a very long time.Nancy Pearls PicksFollowing the phenomenal success of her novels Love Walked In and Belong to Me, New York Times bestselling author Marisa de los Santos returns with Falling Together, an emotionally resonant, powerfully moving, and pitch perfect novel about friends, family, and love. Truly modern womens fiction at its finest, this is the unforgettable tale of a remarkable friendship that ended abruptly, only to be resurrected in great need years later at a college reunion, launching three formerly devoted companions and reluctant family members alike on a sobering, enlightening journey across the world and through the past. Brimming with the authors trademark wit, vivid prose, and captivating characterizations, Falling Together brilliantly explores our deepest human connections and confirms Marisa de los Santos as one of Americas most exciting contemporary novelists.

From Kate White, theNew York Timesbestselling author ofthe Bailey Weggins mystery series and several standalone novels, comesSo Pretty It Hurts, fans of IfLooks Could Kill,Over Her Dead Body, andLethally Blondhave been waiting for.Bailey Weggins, the sassy amateur sleuth and true-crime journalist, is in a good place. Shes enjoying her regular gig atBuzz, a leading celebrity magazine, getting freelance work, and hoping her first book will garner attention. In the love department, shes finally back in the game with her recently-turned-exclusive boyfriend, Beau Regan.When Beau heads out of town one early December weekend, Bailey accepts an invitation from her office friend Jessie to a music moguls house in the country, hoping for a fun, relaxing getaway. But a weird tension settles over the houseguestsa glamorous crowd that includes the famously thin supermodel Devon Barr. An impending snowstorm only adds to the unease. So when Devons lifeless body is found in her bed, Bailey immediately suspects foul play: she cant stop thinking of the day before, when a frightened Devon shivered in the woods and pleaded,I have to get out of here. . . . Its not safe for me.When Bailey starts to nose around, she finds herself a moving targetrunning closer to the truth and straight into danger. Shes determined to find out whos responsible, but her investigation could provoke the killer into striking again

Devil in the Grove, winner of the Pulitzer Prize for general nonfiction, is a gripping true story of racism, murder, rape, and the law. It brings to light one of the most dramatic court cases in American history, and offers a rare and revealing portrait of Thurgood Marshall that the world has never seen before.As Isabel Wilkersons The Warmth of Other Suns did for the story of Americas black migration, Gilbert Kings Devil in the Grove does for this great untold story of American legal history, a dangerous and uncertain case from the days immediately before Brown v. Board of Education in which the young civil rights attorney Marshall risked his life to defend a boy slated for the electric chairsaving him, against all odds, from being sentenced to death for a crime he did not commit.

New York Times bestseller James Grippando returns with a gripping new stand-alone novel: a story ripped from the headlines, in which a young financial adviser and his girlfriend uncover a conspiracy that reaches from Wall Street to Washington, from the trading floors of the Stock Exchange to the deepest halls of government. Like Grippandos recent bestsellers, Afraid of the Dark and Money to Burnas well as Grippando classics like A Kings Ransom and Beyond Suspicionthe provocative Need You Now is a fast-paced thriller in which danger and conspiracy lie behind every plot and promise, and the future of the nation lies in the hands of an unlikely champion.Grippando grips from the first page. Harlan Coben

Bitter Brew deftly chronicles the contentious succession of kings in a uniquely American dynasty. Youll never crack open a six again without thinking of this book.John Sayles, Director of Eight Men Out and author of A Moment in the SunThe creators of Budweiser and Michelob beers, the Anheuser-Busch company is one of the wealthiest, most colorful and enduring family dynasties in the history of American commerce. In Bitter Brew, critically acclaimed journalist William Knoedelseder tells the riveting, often scandalous saga of the rise and fall of the dysfunctional Busch familyan epic tale of prosperity, profligacy, hubris, and the dark consequences of success that spans three centuries, from the open salvos of the Civil War to the present day.

Highly recommendedwell-rounded, believable characters, a multi-layered plot solidly based on human nature, all authentically set in the England of 1917an outstanding and riveting read.New York Times bestselling author Stephanie Laurens Bess Crawford is a strong and likable character.Washington TimesAlready deservedly lauded for the superb historical crime novels featuring shell-shocked Scotland Yard inspector Ian Rutledge (A Lonely Death, A Pale Horse et al), acclaimed author Charles Todd upped the ante by introducing readers to a wonderful new series protagonist, World War One battlefield nurse Bess Crawford. Featured for a third time in A Bitter Truth, Bess reaches out to help an abused and frightened young woman, only to discover that no good deed ever goes unpunished when the good Samaritan nurse finds herself falsely accused of murder. A terrific follow up to Todds A Duty to the Dead and An Impartial Witness, A Bitter Truth is another thrilling and evocative mystery from one of the most respected writers in the genre (Denver Post) and a treat for fans of Elizabeth George, Anne Perry, Martha Grimes, and Jacqueline Winspear.

Phoebe Halls Manhattan life is unexpectedly derailed off the fast track when her long-term boyfriend leaves her just as she is accused of plagiarizing her latest bestselling celebrity biography. Looking for a quiet place to pick up the pieces, Phoebe jumps at the offer to teach at a small private college run by her former boarding school roommate and close friend Glenda in a sleepy Pennsylvania town.But behind the campuss quiet cafs and looming maple trees lies something darker. The body of a junior co-ed washes up from the nearby river, and soon rumors begin to swirl of of past crimes and abuses wrought by a disturbing secret society known as The Sixes.Determined to find answers and help Glenda, Phoebe secretly embarks on a search for cluesa quest that soon raises dark memories of her own boarding school days. Plunging deeper into danger with every step, Phoebe knows shes close to unmasking a killer. But with truth comes a deeply terrifying revelation: the past cant be outrun . . . and starting over can be a crime punishable by death.

In the vein of Jennifer McMahons Promise Not to Tell and The Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold comes Love Lies Bleeding, a haunting story about the lengths to which people will go to keep their pasts buried. Jess McConkey (aka award-winning author Shirley Damsgaard) enthralls with her ingenious blending of family drama and gripping mystery. Suspenseful and absolutely chilling, Love Lies Bleeding grabs hold of the reader from page one, as a young woman whose golden life is shattered by unexpected violence is sent to a small, secluded lake town in Northern Minnesota to recoverand soon suspects the towns eccentric residents are hiding more than one truly frightening secret.

NinaSankovitch has crafted a dazzling memoir that remindsus of the most primal function of literature-to heal, to nurture and to connectus to our truest selves."e; Thrity Umrigar, author of The Space Between UsCatalyzedby the loss of her sister, a mother of four spends one year savoring a greatbook every day, from Thomas Pynchon to Nora Ephron and beyond. In the tradition ofGretchen Rubins The Happiness Project and Joan DideonsA Year of Magical Thinking, Nina Sankovitchssoul-baring and literary-minded memoir is a chronicle of loss,hope, and redemption. Nina ultimately turns to reading as therapy andthrough her journey illuminates the power of books to help us reclaim ourlives.

When her mother, Sarah Palin, became the Republican Vice-Presidential candidate in 2008, Bristol Palin was instantly propelled into the national spotlight, becoming the focus of intense public and national media scrutiny at the age of seventeen. In Not Afraid of Life, she shares with readers for the first time ever personal moments from her lifefrom her Alaskan roots to her pregnancy and single motherhood to her star turn on TVs enormously popular Dancing with the Stars. This candid memoir is a heartfelt true story of a woman who is centered by her strong Christian faith and is Not Afraid of Life.

Fans of Cassandra Clares Mortal Instruments series will be drawn to Wendy Higginss sexy, thrilling Sweet Evil series.What if there were teens whose lives literally depended on being bad influences? This is the reality for sons and daughters of fallen angels.Tenderhearted Southern girl Anna Whitt was born with the sixth sense to see and feel emotions of other people. Shes aware of a struggle within herself, an inexplicable pull toward danger, but Anna, the ultimate good girl, has always had the advantage of her angel side to balance the darkness within. It isnt until she turns sixteen and meets the alluring Kaidan Rowe that she discovers her terrifying heritage and her willpower is put to the test. Hes the boy your daddy warned you about. If only someone had warned Anna.Forced to face her destiny, will Anna embrace her halo or her horns?

From the creator of the hit television series Without a Trace, Hank Steinbergs Out of Range is an action-packed thriller in which a husband searches for his missing wifea hunt that leads him into a dangerous world of international espionage.Six years ago in Uzbekistan, journalist Charlie Davis was wounded when the government fired on a group of protestors he was covering on assignment. He and his pregnant wife, Julie, barely escaped with their lives.On a trip to Disneyland with their children, Julie vanishes. As Charlie soon discovers, this isnt a random abduction. The further he goes to find her, the more it becomes clear that Julie isnt quite the person she seems to be. Shes been harboring dark secrets that have come back to terrorize them all.Out of Range is a scintillating tale, full of twists and surprises that will keep you guessing until the final page.

Du Maurier is in a class by herself.New York TimesPerhaps best known for her immortal gothic masterwork Rebeccathe basis for the Academy Award-winning motion picture directed by Alfred HitchcockDaphne de Maurier began her illustrious writing career penning short stories. In The Doll, thirteen of du Mauriers early shorter fictional works have been collectedeach story written before the authors twenty-third birthday and some in print for the first time since the 1930s. Compelling tales of human foibles and tragic romance, the stories in The Doll represent the emergence of a remarkable literary talent who later went on to create Jamaica Inn, The Birds, and other classic works. This breathtaking collection of short fiction belongs on the bookshelf of every Daphne du Maurier fan.

Once again, #1 New York Times bestselling author Julia Quinn transports her readers to historical romance heaven! Quinns Just Like Heaven is the dazzling first installment of a delightful quartet of Regency Era-set tales featuring the romantic exploits of the well-meaning but less-than-accomplished Smythe-Smith musiciansin this case, a beautiful violinist in the pitiful group who has her sights set on marrying the last unwed Bridgertonunless her handsome, love-struck guardian has anything to say about it. Bridgerton fans will cry, Encore!as will every reader who adores Englands Regency period and great love stories that are smart, witty, and lighthearted.

Francine Prose is a world-classsatirist whos also a world-class storyteller.Russell Banks Francine Prose captures contemporary America at itsmost hilarious and dreadful in My New American Life, a darkly humorousnovel of mismatched aspirations, Albanian gangsters, and the ever-elusiveAmerican dream. Following her New York Times bestselling novels BlueAngel and A Changed Man, Prose delivers the darkly humorous storyof Lula, a twenty-something Albanian immigrant trying to find stability andcomfort in New York City in the charged aftermath of 9/11. Set at the frontlines of a cultural war between idealism and cynicism, inalienable rights andimplacable Homeland Security measures, My New American Life is a movingand sardonic journey alongside a cast of characters exploring what it means tobe American.