After the attacks of September 11, 2001, two Naval Academy roommates made a solemn pledge to defend America.

Winner of the Creative Arts Council's 2008 Book of the Year Award Craig Mayeux's novel is a searing, searching portrait of mirth and misery, crammed with tender innocence, optimistic bonding and crashing sorrow-all weighed down by blind cultural precepts. Two boys, who share a crib in a New York institution, are suddenly immersed as "orphan train" riders into Louisiana's Cajun/Creole folkways. One is adopted by a childless, doting couple; the other is indentured to hard-luck, hardscrabble farmers. The former is spoiled beyond gratification; the other abused emotionally and physically with heart-aching, backbreaking servitude. Throughout the continuing counterpoint of bare bones versus largesse, the boys stay true to their anthem of being Brothers Forever. The author knows of what he writes. His grandfather, George Leary, was an indentured "orphan train" boy, who traveled from New York to Cottonport, Louisiana in the early twentieth century. Myron Tassin Author/co-author of 20 books, including, Why Me Lord? Recollections of a Cottonpicker Nous Sommes Acadiens/We Are Acadians

Brothers may squabble and fight, but when it comes right down to it, the relationship between brothers is often the closest and most enduring of a boy's life. Here, P. K. Hallinan draws on his experience of raising two sons to illustrate the many facets of the relationship. We see the boys playing together, sharing in chores, helping one another, disagreeing, and laughing themselves silly. What they know is that just being together is the best thing of all. P. K. brings his usual warmth and humor to the rhyming verse and bright watercolors.

Ex-con Henry James, trying to go straight, is still working as an exterminator for his stepfather's firm, Bug-Bee-Gone. But the job hasn't got any less weird... The armies of Kheperon - an incalulable horde of insects, under the leadership of former Bug-Bee-Gone employee AJ - make their final move, attacking the firm's headquarters in their search for the relics that will raise their fallen god. Henry James, Stretch and Nils rally the troops for a final battle... but can the ex-con step up to his destiny, or will mankind be replaced as the dominant species on planet Earth? The final book in Simon Oliver and Tony Moore's hit series pulls no punches in terms of action or dialogue in the ultimate showdown for the fate of humanity!

A new big brother finds lots to love about his new baby.

This delightful board book by renowned author-illustrator team Laura Numeroff and Lynn Munsinger celebrates all the wonderful things brothers can do! Brothers can push you on a swing, make music with you, and take you to the library. But what do brothers do best? The answer is clear in this appealing board book, celebrating brothers and the everyday things they do.

When Henry and his partner Stretch get an emergency call to dispose of a black widow that's been terrorizing a local S & M club, what they encounter will change their newfound mission.