"L'Amour is popular for all the right reasons. His books embody heroic virtues that seem to matter now more than ever.... L'Amour falls into the grand tradition of Jack London and Robert Louis Stevenson." -Wall Street Journal

The much-anticipated COLLECTED SHORT STORIES OF LOUIS L'AMOUR, VOLUME 6 is here, and just in time for the holidays! This beautifully packaged sixth volume in the series features crime stories from one of our most beloved American storytellers, and is the perfect gift for any Louis L'Amour fan, particularly in the L'Amour Centennial Year. From Hondo in 1953 to the present day, L'Amour's novels and short story collections have captured the imagination of millions worldwide. In Volume 6, all of this prolific author's crime stories are compiled in one volume for the first time ever. The pieces assembled in this volume are culled from the L'Amour collections The Hills of Homicide, With These Hands, Off the Mangrove Coast, Beyond the Great Snow Mountains, May There Be A Road, and From the Listening Hills. Louis L'Amour is undoubtedly the bestselling frontier novelist of all time. He is the only author in history to receive both the Presidential Medal of Freedom, and the Congressional Gold Medal in honor of his life's work. He has published ninety novels, twenty-seven short story collections, two works of non-fiction, a memoir-Education of a Wandering Man-and a volume of poetry, Smoke From This Altar. There are more than 300 million copies of his books in print worldwide.

Tami Hoag has been called "one of the most intense suspense writers around" by the Chicago Tribune. The New York Post declares her "queen of the crime thriller." In DEEPER THAN THE DEAD, Hoag returns with a brilliant new novel about two children, strangers to each other, who may hold the clues to a horrific murder spree in Southern California. The first book in a two-book suspense series, DEEPER THAN THE DEAD delivers the heart-pounding thrills that Tami Hoag fans know and love and that make each of her novels instant national bestsellers. Ten-year-old Thomas Crane knows his father has a mean streak-but is he capable of murder? Moody at home, community leader Peter Crane charms Santa Barbara, California, with his generous support of the local women's shelter. When a string of killings strike this idyllic, affluent community, the only common thread is the shelter-but Peter is not a suspect. FBI Special Agent Anne Navarro thinks that Thomas may know more than he's letting on about his dad, but is he willing to risk his family for the truth? Another potential suspect is Duane Larkin, an alcoholic with a history of violence who is well-known to local police for his volatile disputes. When his wife is murdered, his son Dennis discovers the body, then retreats into the recesses of his dark mind. Are these murders connected? Will Thomas and Dennis figure out they are before the FBI can prove it? There are more than 24.8 million copies of Tami Hoag novels in print and her novels have appeared on national bestseller lists since 1988. More recently, The Alibi Man (4/2007) was an instant success in hardcover, debuting at #3 on the New York Times bestseller list. Prior Bad Acts (3/2006) debuted at #1 on the New York Times bestseller list in paperback and reached as high as #2 on the New York Times bestseller list in hardcover. Kill the Messenger (7/2004) was a New York Times bestseller in hardcover and a #1 New York Times bestseller in paperback. Both editions remained on the list for several weeks. Tami's fans can look forward to the sequel of DEEPER THAN THE DEAD coming from Bantam in 2009.

"As a stirring narrative of doomed military endeavor, [Strathern's] book could hardly be bettered." -The Sunday Times

"Paul Strathern's enthralling description of this bizarre imperial adventure reads like Conrad's Heart of Darkness... As a piece of storytelling, it is a masterpiece." -The Daily Telegraph

Based on newly uncovered diaries and papers, here is the extraordinary story of an epic clash of civilizations, the astonishing ambition of Napoleon and his army, and the multifaceted mysteries of Egypt. This captivating narrative details Napoleon's dramatic invasion of Egypt in 1798, the first attack on a Middle-Eastern country by a Western power in modern times. With 335 ships and 40,000 men, it was the largest long-distance seaborne force the world had ever seen. But Napoleon's assault was intended to be much more than a colonial adventure, for he took with him over one hundred and fifty scientists, mathematicians, artists, and writers-a "Legion of Culture"-with a view to bringing Western civilization to "backward" Egypt. Napoleon was just twenty-eight when he invaded Egypt, and it was an episode which contained in embryo many seminal events in his later life. Epic military victories, his declaration of himself as emperor, the introduction of the Napoleonic code-all of these were foreshadowed in this brilliant, ambitious, and ultimately disastrous adventure. Yet, Napoleon's grand failure in Egypt also yielded vast treasures of knowledge about a culture largely lost to the West and through the recovery of artifacts like the Rosetta Stone, prepared the way for the translation of hieroglyphics and modern Egyptology. NAPOLEON IN EGYPT is a uniquely nuanced portrait of Napoleon, the colorful members of his expedition, and this bold gamble. Paul Strathen studied philosophy at Trinity College, Dublin. He has lectured in philosophy and mathematics and is a Somerset Maugham prize-winning novelist. He is the author of two series of books, Philosophers in 90 Minutes and The Big Ideas: Scientists who Changed the World, and of Mendeleyev's Dream (short-listed for the Aventis Science Book Prize), Dr. Strangelove's Game: A History of Economic Genius, and the Sunday Times bestseller The Medici: Godfathers of the Renaissance. He lives in London.

"Outstanding…Smoky's fierce first-person narrative…lift[s] this scary thriller far above the usual serial-killer norm." -Publishers Weekly (starred review) for The Face of Death

"McFadyen stands out from the serial-killer crowd with a unique protagonist and a rich, balancing supporting cast." -The Plain Dealer (Cleveland) on The Face of Death

"Few men who write serial-killer novels have created a woman of such depth…will be among the best crime fiction you will read this year."-The Washington Post on The Shadow Man

"A terrifically good, terrifically scary serial-killer story…This one's very hard to put down." -San Francisco Chronicle on The Shadow Man

Everyone has a secret they don't dare tell anyone. He'll kill you for yours... Cody McFadyen has shocked even the most jaded suspense fans with Shadow Man and The Face of Death. Now comes a thriller that outdoes them all, featuring a psychopath on a perverse crusade of murder. And the one woman who can stop him has a secret that will change her from the hunter to the hunted… In SECRET SINS, his bone-tingling new novel, McFadyen brings back the brilliant FBI agent Smoky Barrett, who must track down a twisted and cold-blooded serial killer who has set out to prove that everyone has a secret to hide. A lie, a long-ago affair, a dark desire-everyone has secrets they take to the grave. No one knows that better than Smoky Barrett. But what secret was a very private young woman keeping that led to her very public murder? And what kind of killer is so driven and so brazenly daring that he'd take her life on a commercial airliner ten thousand feet in mid-air, a killer so accomplished he'd leave only a small souvenir behind? These are the questions that bring Smoky and her hand-picked team of experienced manhunters from L.A. to the autumn chill of Washington, D.C., by order of the FBI director himself-and the special request of a high-powered, grieving D.C. mother. As a mother, Smoky knows the pain of losing a child-it nearly killed her once before. As a cop with her own twisted past, she takes every murder personally, which is both her greatest strength and her only weakness. Brilliant, merciless, righteous, the killer Smoky is hunting believes no one is innocent. Soon Smoky will have to face what she's so carefully hidden even from her own team-and confront a flawless killer who knows her flaws with murderous intimacy. Cody McFadyen lives in California, where he's at work on another Smoky Barrett novel, to be published by Bantam Dell.

STALKING IRISH MADNESS: Searching for the Roots of My Family's Schizophrenia
by Patrick Tracey
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In this powerful book, Patrick Tracey journeys to Ireland to track the origin and solve the mystery of his Irish-American family's multigenerational struggle with schizophrenia. For most Irish Americans, a trip to Ireland is a scenic tourist destination and an occasion to revisit their family's roots. But for Patrick Tracey, it was part pilgrimage, part investigation to unravel the genealogical mystery of schizophrenia-a disease that claimed a great grandmother, a grandmother, an uncle, and two of his sisters. Schizophrenia is a part of the Tracey family history, seldom spoken of outright, but impossible to ignore. Devastated by the emotional toll the disease has taken on his family, terrified of passing it on to any children he might have, and inspired by recent findings suggesting a "schizophrenic gene," Tracy follows his genealogical trail from Boston to Ireland's County Roscommon, which has been said to have the highest population of schizophrenics per capita in the world. In a renovated camper, Tracey crosses the Emerald Isle following clues and separating fact from fiction in the legendary-perhaps genetic-relationship the Irish have with madness. Tracey's path leads from fairy mounds and ancient shrines still shrouded in superstition to smoky pubs whose colorful inhabitants are a treasure trove of local lore. He explores the legendary Cave of the Cats, said to be Ireland's gateway to hell, and the Valley of the Mad, whose waters were once believed to be a cure. He visits the massive and grim asylum where his own great grandmother was once committed. And he goes to Trinity College's Institute of Neuroscience, where scientists on the Irish Schizophrenia Genetics Project are seeking cause and cure. Researchers at the Institute of Neuroscience (in collaboration with the National Institutes of Health) are making tremendous scientific progress in isolating the genetic components of the disease that affects 1 in 100 worldwide and at least 2 to 3 million Americans. Patrick interviews one of the world's foremost genetic researchers into schizophrenia to learn how much-and how little-we know about this often misunderstood disease. Filled with history, science, and lore, STALKING IRISH MADNESS is an unforgettable chronicle of one man's attempt to make sense of his family's past and to find hope for the future of schizophrenic patients. Patrick Tracey is a freelance journalist and the author of two nonfiction collections of biographical essays for the American Profiles series at Facts on File Publishing, Inc. Patrick Tracey lives in Boston.

Linwood Barclay, critically acclaimed author of No Time for Goodbye-"[An] anxiety-inducing thriller." (USA Today) ..."A literate, well-constructed thriller." (The Boston Globe)-gives us a thriller where murder strikes where we feel safest of all: at home. Derek Cutter just wants a little privacy with his girlfriend, which is hard to come by in high school. The perfect opportunity presents itself when Derek's best friend goes on vacation for a week with his parents, leaving behind their empty house. Well, empty until the Langleys return early and are unexpectedly killed-while Derek hides in their basement. Before he knows it, Derek is the prime suspect in the biggest murder case ever to hit his small, upstate New York town, in a plot that is more wide-ranging than anyone initially thought and reaches far into the past. Albert Langley was a respected criminal defense lawyer. But did his success lie in getting criminals off? Did his family pay the price for his clients' freedom? From the town's criminally corrupt mayor to the tragic suicide of a talented student a decade ago, Promise Falls has more than its share of secrets. And Derek's father, Jim, a failed artist turned landscaper, need look no further than his own home and his wife Ellen's past to know things aren't always what they seem. Suddenly, the Cutters must face the unthinkable: that a murderer isn't just stalking too close to home, but may be inside it already. For the Langleys weren't the first to die and they won't be the last. Linwood Barclay is a columnist for the Toronto Star. He is at work on his next hardcover stand-alone thriller which Bantam will publish in 2009.

THE VARIOUS FLAVORS OF COFFEE
by Anthony Capella
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THE LOVE WE SHARE WITHOUT KNOWING
by Christopher Barzak
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"Barzak writes about the supernatural with fearless originality. The writing is beautiful, honest and heartbreaking. Sometimes it takes a character infatuated with death to remind us why life matters." -The Washington Post

In this haunting, richly woven novel of modern life in Japan, the author of One for Sorrow explores the ties that bind humanity across the deepest divides. Here is a Murakami-esque jewel box of intertwined narratives, in which the lives of several strangers are gently linked through love, loss, and fate. On a train filled with quietly sleeping passengers, a young man's life is forever altered when he is miraculously seen by a blind man… A Japanese student and American teacher enter the uncharted territory of lovers… A disaffected American teenager discovers compassion after an encounter with an enigmatic red fox… From the neon colors of Tokyo with its game centers and karaoke bars to the bamboo groves and hidden shrines of the countryside, these souls and others mingle, revealing a profound story of connection-uncovering the love we share without knowing. Barzak casts his extraordinarily perceptive eye on the inner lives of those attempting to find-or lose-themselves in an often incomprehensible world. Christopher Barzak spent two years as an English teacher in Japan then returned to his home state of Ohio, where he teaches writing at Youngstown University. His stories have appeared in the anthologies Trampoline, The Coyote Road, Fantastique and The Year's Best Fantasy and Horror. His first novel One for Sorrow was published by Bantam Dell in September 2007 and was chosen as a Breakout Title for Target. His blog is http://zakbar.blogspot.com.

SOME BURIED CAESAR/THE GOLDEN SPIDER by Rex Stout
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WHISPERS OF THE FLESH
by Louisa Burton
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Can $58 million buy happiness? That's what Lucy Parker is about to find out in this latest hilarious and poignant novel from the acclaimed author of Mommy Tracked (9/2007) and Testing Kate (11/2006). Lucy Parker loves her job teaching English at a prestigious Florida private school, has just moved in with her boyfriend, and is generally content with her life… until the unthinkable happens: a student accuses her of sexual harassment. The charge is absurd, but to avoid legal action, Lucy is fired. Then to make a horrible day impossibly worse, she discovers her boyfriend with another woman. With nothing left to lose, Lucy buys a lottery ticket, and of course… wins. Soon, everyone wants a piece of her, from her spoiled sister to her stressed out mommy friend, to the media hounds banging down her door to get the story of the "Jackpot Winning Teacher Seductress." But all Lucy wants is to escape. She's spent a lifetime trying to please everyone else. Now it's time to please herself. But does she even know how? Whisked off to Palm Beach by a flighty college friend, Lucy acquires a new hair color, a new social set, and enough anonymity to put her notoriety behind her. Soon she's courted by two men who don't know her history. The odds seemed to have turned in Lucy's favor once again… until her past catches up with her. Lucy would give every penny to have her old life back-but just as she's ready to cash it all in, fate has one last surprise in store for her… one that will show her exactly what she's worth. Gaskell has written another intelligent and witty novel for lovers of smart women's fiction-ideal for Bantam Discovery readers! Whitney Gaskell, briefly and reluctantly, practiced law before publishing her first novel. GOOD LUCK is her sixth novel. She lives in Stuart, Florida. Her website is www.whitneygaskell.com.

Alexander Rose, author of Washington's Spies (Bantam 5/2006), returns with AMERICAN RIFLE. George Washington had his portrait painted with one. Daniel Boone created a legend with one. Abraham Lincoln liked to try them out on the White House lawn. And Teddy Roosevelt had his specially customized. Now, in this first-of-its-kind book, historian Alexander Rose delivers a colorful, engrossing biography of an American icon: the rifle. Drawing on the words of foot soldiers, frontiersmen, inventors, and presidents, based on extensive new research and spanning American history, from the Revolution to the present day, AMERICAN RIFLE is a balanced, wonderfully entertaining history of the rifle and its place in American culture. The development of the famed "Kentucky Rifle"-a weapon slow to load but devastatingly accurate in the hands of an expert-in the 18th century introduced a new kind of warfare. In this spirited narrative, Alexander Rose reveals the hidden connections between the rifle's development and our nation's history. We witness the high-stakes, international competition to produce and procure better gunpowder… how the mysterious arts of metallurgy, gunsmithing, and mass-production played vital roles in the creation of the American economy… and the ways in which bitter infighting between rival armament companies affected diplomacy and some of the most momentous political decisions in American history. And we learn how each advance in riflery and ammunition triggered debates and changes in military tactics, how tests-frequently bizarre-were conducted, how choices were made, and how different guns affected entire wars. From physics to geopolitics, from frontiersmen to the birth of the influential National Rifle Association, AMERICAN RIFLE is a must-read for history buffs, gun aficionados, soldiers, pacifists-and anyone who wants to understand the dynamic relationship between the rifle and our nation's history. Alexander Rose received his doctorate from Cambridge University. His writing has appeared in The Observer, the Washington Post, and many other publications.

By turns brutal and magical, heart-quickening and raw, COMPANY OF LIARS is a work of vaulting imagination from a powerful new voice in historical fiction. An ingenious reinterpretation of Chaucer's Canterbury Tales frames a dazzling alchemy of history, mystery, and powerful human drama-as a band of medieval misfits traverses a countryside ravaged by plague. Midsummer's Day, in 1348. On this day of ill omen, plague makes its entrance. Within weeks, swathes of England will be darkened by death's shadow as towns and villages burn to the ringing of church bells. While panic and suspicion flood the land, a small band of travelers comes together to outrun death. But when one of their number is found hanging from a tree, the chilling discovery confirms that something more sinister than plague is in their midst. And as the runes warn of treachery, it appears no one is quite what they seem, least of all the child rune reader, who mercilessly compels each of her companions to tell their stories. Karen Maitland has a doctorate in Psycholinguistics. Her first novel, The White Room, was shortlisted for The Authors' Club Best First Novel Award. She is at work on her next medieval novel, The Owl Killers set in 13th century Belgium, which Delacorte will publish in 2009.

Belva Plain is "in a class by herself," raves The New York Times. Her more than twenty New York Times bestsellers, including the classic Evergreen, have made her a storyteller beloved by millions. In this moving novel about mothers and daughters, Belva Plain once again goes right to the hearts of her readers. Jean Wright is a widow in a small New England city, and the owner of a venerable glassworks company. When a tragic car accident robs her of her daughter and son-in-law, Jean must put aside her grief to raise her one-year-old granddaughter, Guin. As the child blossoms into an independent young woman, the two clash. When Guin defies her grandmother by striking out on her own, pursuing her own career and marrying the man she loves, their relationship seems irreparably damaged. It is only when Guin has a child of her own, a little girl so very like Jean, that events come full circle, and these two women find that the qualities that drove them apart now unite them as never before. Belva Plain lives in northern New Jersey. She is the New York Times bestselling author of the novels Evergreen, Random Winds, Eden Burning, Crescent City, The Golden Cup, Tapestry, Blessings, Harvest, Treasures, Whispers, Daybreak, The Carousel, Promises, Secrecy, Homecoming, Legacy of Silence, Fortune's Hand, After the Fire, Looking Back, Her Father's House, and The Sight of the Stars. There are almost 30,000,000 copies of her books in print.

DO GENTLEMEN REALLY PREFER BLONDES?
Bodies,Behavior, and Brains -- The Science Behind Sex, Love, and Attraction
by Jenna Pincott
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Why is blushing so becoming?
Is it true that if you're good on the dance floor, you're good in bed?
Why do women prefer men with dark hair?
Can your genes make you adulterous?
Why do blue-eyed men subconsciously prefer blue-eyed women?
Why are more women than men bisexual?

Based on the latest research in biology, evolution and cutting-edge science, DO GENTLEMEN REALLY PREFER BLONDES? provides real answers to these and countless other questions about love, sex, and relationships. If you've ever wondered how scientists measure love-or whether men really prefer blondes over brunettes-this smart, sexy book provides real answers to these and many other questions about our most baffling dating and mating behaviors. Based on the latest research in evolutionary biology, cognitive science and neurology, DO GENTLEMEN REALLY PREFER BLONDES? dares to explain the science behind sex-and opens a fascinating window on the intriguing phenomenon of love and attraction. Covering the areas of Bodies, Brains and Behavior, this eye-opening guide reveals the genetic and hormonal secrets behind what makes us tick sexually. For example, do you know why a man's body chemistry and behavior changes when he's in a committed relationship? And why, when he becomes a daddy, his testosterone level seems to plummet? And did you know: when a couple first falls in love, their brains are indistinguishable from those of the clinically insane; you can tell a lot about a person's sexual chemistry just by looking at his or her hands; people with migraines have higher sex drives; exercise makes you hornier. DO GENTLEMEN REALLY PREFER BLONDES? provides both an in-depth exploration into our sexual psyches-and fresh advice for the millions of men and women who want to discover the secrets of successful relationships. Jenna Pincott has a background in microbiology and was once a production editor for science documentaries at WGBH/NOVA. She is a former senior editor at Random House, and lives in New York City.

"You race to turn the pages… both suspenseful and often surprisingly funny." -People

In novels that crackle with wit and suspense, New York Times bestseller Harlan Coben has created one of the most fascinating and complex heroes in suspense fiction-Myron Bolitar, a hotheaded, tenderhearted sports agent, about whom Dennis Lehane has written, "Myron Bolitar is one of the most engaging heroes in mystery fiction." Now in hardcover for the first time ever, here is FADE AWAY, the third book in Harlan Coben's acclaimed Myron Bolitar series. Winner of the Edgar Award, Shamus Award and Anthony Award, Harlan Coben is published in thirty-seven languages around the world and has had number one bestsellers in more than half a dozen countries. In addition to the Myron Bolitar series, he is also the author of the New York Times bestsellers Tell No One, Gone for Good, No Second Chance, Just One Look, The Innocent, and The Woods. His website is www.harlancoben.com.

"Moning's delectable Mac is breathlessly appealing, and the wild perils she must endure are peppered with endless conundrums. The results are addictively dark, erotic and even shocking." -Publishers Weekly on Bloodfever.

Karen Marie Moning's "Fever" series is a coast-to-coast hit! The first two titles in this national bestselling series, Darkfever and Bloodfever, appeared on the New York Times, USA Today, and Publishers Weekly bestseller lists. Thrilling and seductive, the hotly anticipated third novel in the "Fever" series draws readers deeper into the sensual and mysterious realm of the immortal Fae and the adventures of sidhe-seer Mackayla Lane. In FAEFEVER, Karen Marie Moning returns to the shadowy Dublin Otherworld in an undeniably sexy novel her fans are feverish for. Changed by the choices she made in order to survive, Mac no longer is the naïve, idealistic, and glamourous girl newly arrived in Dublin. Now, on a quest to find her sister's killer, she is a major player in a deadly game, but with one great advantage: she knows how to find the one thing Fae and human alike are willing to kill for-the Sinsar Dubh, an ancient book of magic so dark it corrupts anyone who touches it. Surrounded by treachery, her enemies indistinguishable from her allies, she can be certain of only one thing-as All Hallow's Eve approaches, her time is running out. FAEFEVER combines mystery, romance, and urban fantasy to create a dark and addictive page-turner. Karen Marie Moning graduated from Purdue University with a bachelor's degree in Society and Law. Her novels have won numerous awards, including the prestigious RITA Award. Her novels have been translated into nine (9) languages. Bloodfever is licensed to Ullstein, J'ai Lu, and Family Leisure. Karen is at work on her next "Fever" novel for Delacorte and can be reached at www.karenmoning.com.

For bird lovers of all stripes and feathers, here is a beautifully illustrated, one-of-a-kind collection that explores the rich, varied and often surprising myths and legends that surround the world's best-loved birds. Did You Know…Three birds were present at the death of Jesus: the stork, swallow and lapwing; two tried to help Him; one did not… The woodpecker is believed to be the reincarnation of Beowulf… In most parts of the world, the dove is a symbol of peace; in Japan, it has been seen as a harbinger of war. Anyone who has seen a kingfisher swoop over water at sunset knows the feeling: that this creature is imbued with magic. Whether it's the American eagle or the tiny house wren, from water birds to birds of the night, humans have used winged creatures to celebrate their gods, ward off their fears, even to try to predict the weather or the gender of an unborn child… From Ancient China to Shakespeare to Siberian folklore, FLIGHTS OF FANCY is a celebration of nature's enchantment and human imagination-a book that takes unforgettable flight of its own and will thrill the hearts of bird lovers everywhere. Peter Tate has published several books on ornithology. He lives in England.

"Bridget Asher's pitch perfect ear for language, sly wit, and compassionate understanding of what it is to be human and fallible made this novel an undiluted joy to read. MY HUSBAND'S SWEETHEARTS is a whip-smart, tender, and eccentric tale that chronicles all the ways forgiveness can come to us; don't miss this ride." -Joshilyn Jackson, author of Gods in Alabama and Between, Georgia

"The narrator of this wry and thoughtful novel observes her world with snappy, unsentimental eyes, and yet she finds a way to soothe every broken heart around her-including her own-with genuine tenderness." -Katherine Center, author of The Bright Side of Disaster

"Each character in this wry and beguiling book has a fresh take on love: how it tricks and blindsides us, makes us crazy, elated, sad; how we can't stop giving it; how it ennobles our lives. As Lucy and her husband's sweethearts reluctantly form a family as unlikely as it is beautiful, I found myself falling-falling hard-for every single one of them." -Marisa de los Santos, New York Times bestselling author of Love Walked In and Belong to Me

In this sweetheart of a novel-a sophisticated romantic comedy already optioned for film with Julia Roberts slated to star-a woman calls up all the former sweethearts in her cheating husband's little black book and invites them to take their turns by his deathbed-to hilarious and surprising results. When Lucy discovered that her philandering husband was gravely ill, she came home, opened up his little black book, and decided she wasn't going through this alone. A 30-something tax auditor who doesn't overlook a thing, Lucy had been blind to Artie's cheating. Now, she can't believe there are so many women in Artie's life-or that any will actually take her up on her offer… But one by one, Artie's sweethearts show up: The one who hates him. The one who owes her life to him. The one he turned into a lesbian. And the one he taught to dance. For Lucy, the jaw-dropping procession of women of all ages, shapes, and forms is an education in the man she can't forgive and can't leave. And among them is one visitor with the strangest story of all: the young man who may or may not be Artie's long lost son… Now, Lucy and her husband's sweethearts are sharing secrets, sharing tears, making connections and even reconciliations. And Lucy is discovering kindred spirits, lost souls, and something that's a lot like family. For as her husband clings to life-and her own is changed forever-Lucy knows one thing for certain: the biggest surprises are yet to come… Bridget Asher lives on the Florida Panhandle with her (current) husband, who is loveable, sweet, and true of heart-and has given her no reason to inquire about his former sweethearts. She is at work on her next novel for Delacorte.

Pay Down Debt
Increase Your Income Now
Stop Living From Paycheck to Paycheck
Become A Smarter Spender
Create-And Afford-The Life You Want
Build Real Wealth-And Invest Like A Pro

In this unique and utterly accessible guide, five remarkable young women -- who have been featured on national television -- share their recipe for success: how to spend smart, pay down debt, and achieve financial freedom, without sacrificing a fabulous lifestyle! They were five dynamic young women: smart, successful-and secretly drowning in debt. But within a year, Andrea, Angela, Katie, Robyn and Sandra had turned their lives completely around, paid off all their credit-card debt and jump-started their savings. Here they share their personal journey from financial disaster to fiscal freedom. How did they do it? The five women-with careers in marketing, public relations, social work, and TV production-joined forces to create a fun, simple, effective strategy for achieving financial success, forming a unique Money Club and supporting each other every step of the way. Now, in this extraordinary hands-on guide-loaded with anecdotes, interactive exercises and worksheets for netting long-term results, the five "Smart Cookies" tackle the unique financial challenges facing women today, offering easy-to-follow advice on everything from creating a budget to starting your own money club to overcoming long-held fears of money and success. Jennifer Barrett has written about financial issues for the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, and Newsweek, where she is currently a general editor. She lives in New York City.

Barbara Cleverly's debut Laetitia Talbot mystery, The Tomb of Zeus (Delta 11/2007), is a critical hit: "With a spirited, intelligent heroine, a glorious exotic setting, a clever plot, loads of archaeological detail and a touch of romance, there's nothing not to like" (Denver Post); "Award-winning author Cleverly debuts a captivating new series... In the tradition of Agatha Christie, the characters are complex and varied...Riveting" (Romantic Times); and "The crisp writing and depth of characterization should please traditional mystery fans" (Publishers Weekly). In Burgundy, France, 1926, a famed archaeologist dies a terrible death in a country not his own… Thus begins CWA Historical Dagger Award winner Barbara Cleverly's BRIGHT HAIR ABOUT THE BONE. And soon aspiring archeologist Talbot finds herself embroiled in a murderous conspiracy centuries in the making… Letty's joy at snaring a place in the excavation of an ancient church in Burgundy is dimmed by the tragedy of her godfather Daniel's violent death. But when Letty receives a posthumous encoded message, she begins an investigation into Daniel's murder that sends her on a journey into a country's remote history… into the orbit of a privileged French family harboring its own damning secret… into ancient Celtic mysteries and one sacred truth kept through the ages. It is an explosive revelation that could rock modern Christianity-one that forces a killer out of the shadows, as one country devastated by war lays the groundwork for another… Barbara Cleverly is the author of seven novels of historical suspense. She lives in Cambridge, England, where she is now at work on her next novel which Bantam will publish in 2009.

From the Booker-shortlisted author of Mister Pip, winner of the Commonwealth Book Award, comes this luminous new novel that weaves together love affairs and acts of heroism, war and deception with the intoxicating, intimate rhythms of the tango. Last year, Lloyd Jones received stellar praise for Mister Pip: "One of the best books of the year!" -Isabel Allende; "Mister Pip is sheer magic...Lloyd Jones is a brave and fierce writer, and he has given us Dickens brand new again." -Keith Donohue, author of The Stolen Child; "Genuinely affecting...a book with worthwhile thoughts to impart." - Janet Maslin, The New York Times. Now, in HERE AT THE END OF THE WORLD WE LEARN TO DANCE, on a vast stretch of New Zealand beach, an itinerant piano tuner named Paul Schmidt spins Louise Cunningham into his arms in a series of bold, erotic dance steps. The year is 1916. Louise and Schmidt have fled to this beach along with two terrified young men who are escaping the last days of World War I. Here, on their improvised dance floor, they put aside their fears as Schmidt teaches them the tango. And an unlikely love affair begins, sweeping across more than half a century of missteps and wrong turns, loss and fate… And decades later, in a restaurant called La Chacra, the dance of seduction and longing will begin again as Schmidt's granddaughter, Rosa, tells her family's astonishing story-and reaches out to a lonely, young dishwasher with words that will change his life forever: "I need to dance." Lloyd Jones lives in New Zealand.