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Special App News: In the tradition of Suzanne Collins's The Hunger Games, PURE is the first volume in a thrilling new post-apocalyptic trilogy by bestselling author Julianna Baggott. The free PURE app includes excerpts and a fun photo mash-up feature.

Digital-only Noir Classics: From master crime novelist Jim Thompson comes THE RIP-OFF, BAD BOY, and more.

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Featured Title
THE GREAT ANIMAL ORCHESTRA
FINDING THE ORIGINS OF MUSIC IN THE WORLD'S WILD PLACES
Enhanced
by Dr. Bernie Krause

The enhanced eBook lets you hear the sounds of nature as you read this remarkable book by naturalist Dr. Bernie Krause, who has spent his life discovering and recording nature's rich chorus. From recording jaguars at night in the Amazon rain forest to encountering mountain gorillas in Africa's Virunga Mountains, Dr. Krause offers an intense and intensely personal narrative of the planet's deep and connected natural sounds and rhythm. This enhanced edition of The Great Animal Orchestra contains over sixty of Dr. Bernie Krause's breathtaking recordings of natural sounds.



Dr. Bernie Krause is both a musician and a naturalist. During the 1950s and 60s, he devoted himself to music and replaced Pete Seeger as the guitarist for The Weavers. For over 40 years, Krause has traveled the world recording and archiving the sounds of creatures and environments large and small. He has recorded over 15,000 species.

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(Enhanced): Earth ISBN:9780316222280
(Enhanced): Water ISBN:9780316222310
(Enhanced): Air ISBN:9780316222297
(Enhanced): Fire ISBN:9780316222303


Available in hardcover, audiobook, downloadable audio and eBook

THE GREAT ANIMAL ORCHESTRA

A NATURAL WOMAN
Enhanced
by Carole King

Carole King takes us from her early beginnings in Brooklyn to her remarkable success as one of the world's most acclaimed songwriting and performing talents of all time. A NATURAL WOMAN chronicles King's extraordinary life, drawing readers into her musical world, including her phenomenally successful #1 album TAPESTRY, and into her journey as a performer, mother, wife, and present-day, activist.

The enhanced eBook includes dozens of exclusive of photos from King's childhood, her own family, and behind-the-scenes images from her performances. It also features a video of the author in the recording studio, and two classic songs embedded within the eBook.

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A NATURAL WOMAN
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The Family Corleone
THE FAMILY CORLEONE
by Ed Falco

The long-awaited, thrilling prequel to The Godfather saga. New York, 1933. The city and the nation are in the depths of the Great Depression. The crime families of New York have prospered in this time, but with the coming end of Prohibition, a battle is looming that will determine which organizations will rise and which will face a violent end.

An exhilarating and profound novel of tradition and violence, of loyalty and betrayal, THE FAMILY CORLEONE will appeal to the legions of fans who can never get enough of The Godfather, as well as introduce it to a whole new generation.

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The 500
THE 500
by Matthew Quirk

A year ago, fresh out of Harvard Law School, Mike Ford landed his dream job at the Davies Group, Washington's most powerful consulting firm. Now, he's staring down the barrel of a gun, pursued by two of the world's most dangerous men. To get out, he'll have to do all the things he thought he'd never do again: lie, cheat, steal — and this time, maybe even kill.

Combining the best elements of political intrigue and heart-stopping action, THE 500 is an explosive debut, one that calls to mind classic thrillers like The Firm and Presumed Innocent. In Mike Ford, readers will discover a new hero who learns that the higher the climb, the harder — and deadlier — the fall.

Available in hardcover, downloadable audio, eBook and large print

summerland
SUMMERLAND
by Elin Hilderbrand

Another inviting summer read by Elin Hilderbrand. It's June 15th, the night of Nantucket High School graduation. Four juniors are driving home from a party when something goes horribly wrong and there is a crash. The driver of the car, Penny Alistair, is killed, and her twin brother, Hobby Alistair, is left in a coma. Penny's boyfriend, Jake Randolph, and Penny's friend Demeter Castle are unhurt — but suffer tremendous emotional damage.

SUMMERLAND delves into the circumstances surrounding this accident, the roots of which lie deep in the past, with the first interactions between these four friends and their parents. It's a novel about how tragedy affects individuals, families, and the island community as a whole, and how healing can happen, in even the most devastating circumstances.

Available in hardcover, audiobook, downloadable audio, eBook and large print
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GIANT GEORGE

GIANT GEORGE
by Dave Nasser and Lynne Barrett-Lee

The charming story of how a precocious puppy won Dave and Christie's hearts and along the way became a dog superstar. In 2010, George was named by Guinness World Records as the Tallest Dog in the World — ever. But to Dave Nasser and his wife Christie, this extraordinary animal is still their beloved pet and the one who has made them laugh, made them cry, and helped them through some of the trials of life. Download the eBook today and enjoy.

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The Welcome Committee of Butternut Creek
THE WELCOME COMMITTEE OF BUTTERNUT CREEK
by Jane Myers Perrine

Upon his arrival, Butternut Creek Christian Church's newly-minted minister is met by a welcome committee led by Miss Birdie and her friend Mercedes, a.k.a. "the Widows." Their first order of business — to educate him on how things should be done — quickly gives way to a campaign to find him a wife.

When their matchmaking efforts fizzle, the Widows turn to another new bachelor. Amputee and Afghan vet Sam simply wants to be left alone — a desire that's as good as a red flag to the Widows! Soon they're scheming to pair him up with Willow, his beautiful physical therapist, a divorced mother of two who is afraid of commitment. Perrine's small-town tale is a big-time triumph of gentle humor, fast-paced plot, and wonderfully engaging characters.

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Title: The Perfect Gentleman
THE PERFECT GENTLEMAN
by Imran Ahmad

At the age of one, Imran Ahmad and his family emigrated to England, where he grew up to become a self-proclaimed "good boy" — an obedient son, an excellent student, and a respectful adherent to his faith. Fully embracing his new culture, he strove to become the quintessential English gentleman, taking to heart the founding principles of his new culture-truth, justice, equality, fair play ... and a passion for the Jaguar XJS.

When a fellow schoolboy tries to convert him, Ahmad sets off on a life-long quest to assure himself that his religious choice is the right one. Seeking guidance from his faith for such personal experiences as racism, bigotry, the profligate behavior of his peers, and the bewildering signals of the opposite sex makes for thoughtful — and downright delightful — reading.

With a unique style and unflinching honesty, THE PERFECT GENTLEMAN addresses serious issues in an extraordinarily light way, and will leave readers both thinking deeply and laughing out loud.

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