It is the mid-1960s and Randy Harrison is a gangly fifteen-year-old who seeks thrills amid the pages of a steamy novel and while hanging out with his friends. Unfortunately, his thrill-seeking behavior comes with consequences. After he is sent to his Aunt Carrie's farm for two weeks as part of his punishment for a recent indiscretion, Randy prepares to embrace the seemingly idyllic country life. But as he stands at a crossroads between boyhood and manhood, Randy must first confront the challenges that await him before he can continue any further on his path to maturity. As Randy is forced to stand up to bullies, overcome sadness, wrestle with his feelings for the girl of his dreams, and deal with her rival and a man he believes is the guardian of the area, he soon discovers the value of life in a way he never imagined. Dog Days of Summer is the tale of a teenager's summer of angst as he embarks on a journey of self-discovery and realizes the power of his survival instincts.

The Hill Country is no match for Manhattan. Or is it? The only thing standing between Maple Leighton and her dream of becoming a veterinarian? Just one year in small-town Bluebonnet, Texas. But fulfilling the conditions of her scholarship won’t be easy, especially once buttoned-up Maple learns why she was left the quaint practice. Plus, she has to contend with know-it-all town pediatrician Ford Bishop! Gregarious Ford's clearly suspicious of Maple's motives. But as his suspicion fades—and as Maple makes friends throughout town with the help of a gorgeous golden retriever—the attraction sparking between the unlikely duo can't be denied. There’s just something about the Texas sun that might give these two opposites a new leash on love! From Harlequin Special Edition: Believe in love. Overcome obstacles. Find happiness. Comfort Paws

The latest heartwarming and hilarious title from Caroline Adderson and Kelly Collier’s delightful Izzy series! Isabel and Zoë are thrilled to be starting Fun in the Sun Camp! It’s too bad Isabel’s dog, Rollo, isn’t allowed, but the songs, wiener roasts and swimming will make up for that, right? Wrong! The counselors won’t let them do anything fun! So, Isabel and Zoë start their own Bigger Amount of Fun in the Sun Camp in the backyard, with Rollo, instead. But is ketchup safe for dogs? And what will they do about Mr. Entwistle, Isabel’s neighbor who lives on the grumpy side of the fence? Summer camp shenanigans? Perfect! Kids will wish they could sign up for the Bigger Amount of Fun in the Sun Camp.

Eaf! Dog Days of Summer introduces the neighborhood adventures of Eaf, his sister Macie, his best friend Vangogh, and a very curly little problematic poodle. Join Eaf's world of carnivals, camp outs, scary chases through the graveyard, and other exciting events during the hot summer days. How is Eaf to contend with the appearance of a poodle in his life? Can a poodle protect Eaf and his friends from the bear in the backyard? What must Eaf and Vangogh do to understand the master minds of little sisters? And what about that mysterious new neighbor? Will Eaf's summer vacation end in catastrophe?

Although Sidney Saylor Farr is renowned in the field of Appalachian studies, her own fascinating personal history has been little known until now. My Appalachia is Farr's story of growing up in the mountains of southeastern Kentucky, where her devotion to her family led her to accept crushing responsibilities that steered her away from her own goals. Her intense determination, however, compelled her to find her own path in life and gave her the strength to become one of the most influential figures in her discipline. At the age of twelve, Farr was forced to leave school to care for her ailing mother and several younger siblings. Given the responsibilities of adulthood early in life, she pushed herself through countless challenges, including poverty, discrimination, and personal loss. Yet she managed to thrive -- she educated herself, raised two sons, and became a voice for her family, community, and culture. In My Appalachia, Farr shares the stories of her struggles and triumphs to create a vivid picture of a culture as enduring as the mountains. Composed of a rich mix of folklore, family history, and spiritual and intellectual exploration, My Appalachia reveals the beauty at the heart of life in Appalachia.

Astronomy by Observation: An Elementary Text-Book for High-Schools and Academies by Eliza Bowen A., first published in 1886, is a rare manuscript, the original residing in one of the great libraries of the world. This book is a reproduction of that original, which has been scanned and cleaned by state-of-the-art publishing tools for better readability and enhanced appreciation. Restoration Editors' mission is to bring long out of print manuscripts back to life. Some smudges, annotations or unclear text may still exist, due to permanent damage to the original work. We believe the literary significance of the text justifies offering this reproduction, allowing a new generation to appreciate it.

It's common knowledge that Eve gave Adam an apple. Everyone knows that George Washington was the First president of the United States. And when your mother told you not to go swimming right after you ate, you took it as a matter of life and death. But you've been myth-informed -- by legend, by history... even by your mother! The truth is ... -- Milk chocolate may actually help prevent tooth decay! -- If you "eat like a bird," you may eat up to one-half your body weight every single day! -- The largest city in America is not New York or Los Angeles -- it's Jacksonville, Florida! Now you can face the facts -- on everything from aphrodisiacs to zip codes -- in this alphabetically arranged collection of more than 590 fabulous fallacies and memorable misconceptions. You won't know what you're missing until mastered Myth Information.