Frank Carlson Library

Following the success of Poetry Out Loud (now in its eighth printing), an affectionate celebration of the declaimed poem, Love Poetry Out Loud now turns to the choppier waters of affection itself. From Hello, I Love You to Pleasures of the Flesh to Loves Me Not, this collection of one hundred poems shouts out life's grand passion with the help of the voices of poets old and new. Rubin's informed, irreverent style skillfully reveals the humor, beauty,...

Come and sit awhile as you enjoy 18 fictional short stories of love, joy, and the peace found in Amish country. Amish Country is known for an atmosphere of peace and quiet, perfect for front-porch sitting with a good book. Join New York Times bestselling author Wanda E. Brunstetter, her daughter-in-law, and granddaughter, as they share 18 heartwarming stories from Amish Country. These fictional short stories include journeys we can all relate to as...

The Covered Bridge by Karen Harper
When Benjamin Kline returns to the fold after eight years, Abigail Baughman welcomes him with an open heart. But all is not well in their Amish village. Mysterious happenings put Abby in harm's way, forcing Ben to run to her rescue. He's vowed never to let anyone hurt her, and suddenly everything is at risk—their community, their way of life...and their future together.
Fallen in Plain Sight by Marta...

Follow the tale of how Goadar the Great became the second-ever "Hero of Legend" for standing up and defending Valderia during a time of immense turmoil; the exile of King Eramad II. This issue includes back matter that will flesh out even more Battlecats lore.

Vampires and ghosts lurk in the dark shadows of New Orleans. Join us on a journey through the historic French Quarter where the spirits of the dead linger just beyond the reach of the living. Five mysterious and thrilling stories from ten authors guaranteed to send a chill up your spine. Dark Shadows represents the culmination of the "Authors on a Train" experience led by Zach Bohannon and J. Thorn-a writers' retreat beginning with an overnight train...

Five stories, five times Five science fiction and fantasy themes, each explored five times by five different authors. Twenty-five great authors demonstrating just how varied and interesting SF&F can be, and how each author's style and approach make all the difference. This special Writers' Edition has all the above, plus two extra stories, the original story briefs, and extensive author notes for each story and each brief. 100 pages of extra material...

Nous livrons des bruits récoltés en passant au tamis la clameur du monde. Bruits de l'enfance, bruits de la vie, bruits de la mort, bruits des pas, bruits des rêves, bruits des langues, bruits du désir, bruits du silence, bruits du soleil... Voix fragiles, peuplées de rivières, de vies cheminant dans les mêmes sentiers, les mêmes résonnances. Peu importe si l'on vient d'Amérique, d'Europe, d'Asie, d'Océanie ou d'Afrique. Nous mêlons les...

The Lilac Fairy Book is a collection of short fiction comprised of over thirty tales ranging from a variety of descents, including Portuguese, Irish, British, and Celtic. Each tale is written in lively prose, depicting unforgettable characters. In The Brown Bear of Norway, a kind-hearted princess falls in love with a prince who is cursed to live as a bear by day. The Enchanted Deer follows a fisherman's son named Ian, who, after his father's death,...

This legendary Vertigo horror anthology will blow your mind-provided it's still attached to your body. You never know what will set someone off: a child wandering away from their parent; an elevator door opening on a private moment; a phone call to a stranger in the middle of the night. The most innocent of actions can lead to the most dire of consequences-just thinking about it is enough to make you flinch. No one apprehends this disturbing tendency...

Comics have gone from "scourge of the classroom" to legitimate teaching tools, and the Common Core State Standards for scholastic achievement now explicitly recommend their use in the classroom. Reading With Pictures: Comics That Make Kids Smarter unites the finest creative talents in the comics industry with the nation's leading experts in visual literacy to create a game-changing tool for the classroom and beyond. This full-color volume features...