"While investigating a toxic outbreak in the Caribbean Sea that may ultimately threaten the United States, Pitt unwittingly becomes involved in something even more dangerous--a post-Castro power struggle for the control of Cuba. Meanwhile, Pitt's children, marine engineer Dirk and oceanographer Summer, are on an investigation of their own, chasing an Aztec stone that may reveal the whereabouts of a vast historical Aztec treasure. The problem is, that...

"A band of hunters goes off on a mysterious but worthwhile expedition in this wordless picture book"--

The four dead guards didn't concern Mitch Rapp as much as the absence of the man they'd been paid to protect. Joe Rickman wasn't just another foot soldier. For the last eight years Rickman had ran the CIA's clandestine operations in Afghanistan. It was a murky job that involved working with virtually every disreputable figure in the Islamic Republic. More than a quarter billion dollars in cash had passed through Rickman's hands during his tenure as...

Filled with the spirit of adventure, three cats pack their suitcases and try to escape from their book.

"In the aftermath of the Big Growl the destroyed his city, a Lone Dog named Lucky must find a way to work with other dogs in order to survive in this frightening new world" -- Publisher.

"How did Tigerclaw go from exiled warrior to ShadowClan leader? Which StarClan cats helped shield Leafpool's secret from ThunderClan? What happened to Dovewing's powers after the great battle with the Dark Forest? Discover more untold stories from the warrior Clans in these three gripping tale--together in print for the first time!"--Back cover

Seventh grader Frannie Hudson wonders what it would be like to trade in her family for a new one. Her big brother ignores her. Her mean older sister can't stand her. And her parents have just announced they're going on a last-minute vacation--without her. When Frannie makes one desperate, crazy wish--BOOM!--she magically bounces into a whole new life, with a totally different family. And. It. Is. Amazing! There's only one catch: waking up as someone...

In France, an Englishman who placed a work-wanted ad in a newspaper lands a job involving him in a war with gangsters over a secret formula for artificially cultivating truffles. A comic adventure full of information on good things to eat, with romantic interest provided by a lady sergeant from the Israeli army.