Mia is a mischievous mouse who loves to play pranks on her friends. One morning, after scaring herself with an extraordinarily loud yawn Mia decides that she will trick her animal friends with her scary boo scream but when her plans dont turn out the way she expected Mia has to turn to her friends for help. You cant scare me, Mia Mouse is a story of friendship, kindness and sharing. A heart-warming story for the whole family to enjoy.

Shadows on the wallNoises down the hallLife doesn't frighten me at all Maya Angelou's brave, defiant poem celebrates the courage within each of us, young and old. From the scary thought of panthers in the park to the unsettling scene of a new classroom, fearsome images are summoned and dispelled by the power of faith in ourselves.Angelou's strong words are matched by the daring vision of artist Jean-Michel Basquiat, whose childlike style reveals the powerful emotions and fanciful imaginings of childhood. Together, Angelou's words and Basquiat's paintings create a place where every child, indeed every person, may experience his or her own fearlessness.Celebrating its successful 25 years in print, this brilliant introduction to poetry and contemporary art features brief, updated biographies of Angelou and Basquiat, an afterword from the editor, and a fresh new look. A selected bibliography of Angelou's books and a selected museum listing of Basquiat's works open the door to further inspiration through the fine arts.

A modern time-hopping middle-grade adventure with a classic feel. For Connie’s Gran time is shrinking due to dementia, and it’s as if Gramps has a secret he will never tell; but Connie finds living with them pretty ordinary. That is until time itself begins to vanish in front of her eyes! Thank goodness for her friend Nevis, a quirky clock shop owner and his one-eyed ginger cat called Captain. With their help, Connie discovers an alarming link between an infestation of white mice and time’s disappearance. Connie’s curiosity thrusts her into a perilous adventure that could unravel the secrets of her past in a world far different from her own. Together with new friends she makes along the way, Connie must brave many dangers in search of a way home before her own time runs out. Lost in Time is an intrepid tale of friendship, family and embracing what truly matters.

I want a girl I can't have. She's my tutor. My best friend's girlfriend. And my kryptonite. She also looks really good in my T-shirt. But she wants the golden boy, and I'm more of the villain type. Or at least I was.... Until I saw her smile for the first time. But the good guy she wants wouldn't lust after his friend's girlfriend. And the good guy she's with sure as hell shouldn't be sneaking around behind her back. So where the hell does that leave me?

Robert Cass, the law-abiding navy lawyer and fighter pilot struggles with his new life in the underworld. When he finds out that Anton Balistrano, mob boss and billionaire tricked him into joining the mob; Cass can only feel contempt for the man. As his defiance and disobedience pushes Anton to the limits, will he be able to survive the savagery unleashed by Anton? Betrayal and tragedy strike both men, will that common bond form an alliance between the two of them, making the organization stronger, or will it end up destroying both men? Anton Balistrano, a powerful man, ruthless and cunning, he stops at nothing to get what he wants, as his fury proves to be relentless, he kills anyone who stands in his way. How far will Cass go to get out of the mob, knowing the man who is now his boss deceived him, and just how far will Anton go to keep Cass in the mob?

Gathering together the most outstanding short stories of Susan Palwick’s twenty-year literary career, The Fate of Mice is a powerful collection from an extraordinary fantasist. These unflinching tales, including three original pieces, consider a woman born with her heart exposed and the heartless killer who protects her, a wolf who is willingly ensnared by a devious academic, a businessman resurrected to play at politics, and an ingenious mouse dreaming beyond the laboratory. With the perceptiveness of Joyce Carol Oates, the inventiveness of Ray Bradbury, and the emotional resonance of Alice Sebold, The Fate of Mice is a meditation on the very art of storytelling: mythic, beautiful, and often brutal, filled with authentic compassion.

I love my life the way it is. No commitments, no heartbreaks! That’s until Josie enters my life. One look at those perfectly structured curves and legs that could go on forever, And I’m hooked. But things are not as simple as they seem. Josie and Blaine – they say we’re made for each other. Until death, mayhem, trickery, and suspense follows us down what appears to be a dead-end road. But guess what… I found a new purpose to my life – Protecting Josie. And this time, I am not letting her go…