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Come, Read With Me
Par Margriet Ruurs, Christine Wei. 2021
Production note: This title was created through eBOUND's Literary Image Description project. The author and illustrator wrote or consulted on…
the image descriptions, which are included in the body and narration of the text. In this picture book about stories and reading, contemporary children are whisked through an imaginary world while interacting with characters from classic fairy tales.Jamais trop tôt pour Arnaud
Par Liliane Boucher. 2024
Note de production : Cet ouvrage a été créé dans le cadre du Projet de description d’images littéraires d’eBOUND. L’auteur…
et l’illustrateur ont rédigé ou contribué aux descriptions des images, qui sont incluses dans le corps et la narration du texte. « Moi, c'est Arnaud, 7 ans et demi. Me poser des questions, c'est mon métier. Si tu savais comme j'ai du boulot. Il faut que je me lève tôt. Très tôt. Mes parents aimeraient bien, parfois, faire la grasse matinée. Mais impossible de m'arrêter quand ma tête déborde d'idées! »--Quatrième de couvertureThe Hanging Judge: A Novel (The Judge Norcross Novels #1)
Par Michael Ponsor. 2013
From the author of The One-Eyed Judge: A New York Times–bestselling novel about a federal death penalty trial from the…
perspective of the presiding judge. When a drive-by shooting in Holyoke, Massachusetts, claims the lives of a drug dealer and a hockey mom volunteering at an inner-city clinic, the police arrest a rival gang member. With no death penalty in Massachusetts, the US attorney shifts the double homicide out of state jurisdiction into federal court so he can seek a death sentence. The Honorable David S. Norcross, a federal judge with only two years on the bench, now presides over the first death penalty case in the state in decades. He must referee the clash between an ambitious female prosecutor and a brilliant veteran defense attorney in a high-stress environment of community outrage, media pressure, vengeful gang members, and a romantic entanglement that threatens to capsize his trial—not to mention the most dangerous force of all: the unexpected. Written by judge Michael Ponsor, who presided over Massachusetts&’s first capital case in over fifty years, The Hanging Judge explores the controversial issue of capital punishment in a dramatic and thought-provoking way that will keep you on the edge of your seat. It is &“a crackling court procedural&” (Anita Shreve) and &“gripping legal thriller&” (Booklist) perfect for fans of Scott Turow.Cool Cuts (Happy Hair)
Par Mechal Renee Roe. 2016
Mechal Renee Roe, illustrator of Vice President Kamala Harris's Super Heroes Are Everywhere, creates a joyful, positive, read-together book celebrating…
boys with natural black hair that will have kids everywhere chanting: "I am born to be awesome!"When the stars shine, the world is mine! I am born to be awesome! My hair is free, just like me! I am born to be awesome! Boys will love seeing strong, happy reflections of themselves in this vibrant, rhythmic book full of hip Black hairstyles. From a 'fro-hawk to mini-twists and crisp cornrows, adorable illustrations of boys with cool curls, waves, and afros grace each page, accompanied by a positive message that will make kids cheer. It's a great read-aloud to promote positive self-esteem to boys of all ages, building and growing the foundation of self-love (and hair love!) and letting every boy know that "You are born to be awesome!"Look for all the books in the Happy Hair series:• Happy Hair• I'm Growing Great• Smart Sisters• I Am Born to Be Awesome! (Step Into Reading)• I Love Being Me! (Step Into Reading)The Local: A Legal Thriller
Par Joey Hartstone. 2022
A freewheeling, small-town attorney takes on a national murder trial when an out-of-town client is accused of killing a federal judge in…
Texas.&“A spectacular courtroom thriller that kept me turning pages like the best of Grisham or Turow." —Michelle King, co-creator of The Good Wife, The Good Fight, and EvilThe town of Marshall, Texas, is the epicenter of intellectual property law in the US—renowned for its speedy trials and massive payouts. One of its best lawyers is James Euchre. His newest client, Amir Zawar, is a CEO forced to defend his life&’s work against a patent infringement claim. But when a beloved hometown hero is murdered, all signs point to Zawar, an outsider with no alibi. With the help of a former federal prosecutor and a local PI, Euchre hopes to uncover the truth. In his first criminal case, the stakes couldn&’t be higher. Euchre fears either an innocent man will be sent to death row, or he&’ll help set a murderer free. The Local is a small-town thriller crackling with courtroom tension right up to the final verdict.Ten Little Monkeys (Ten Little #9)
Par Mike Brownlow. 2021
Join ten cheeky monkeys for lots of jungle fun in this rhyming counting adventure!Follow the ten little monkeys as they…
swing through the jungle, getting up to all sorts of mischief! On the way you'll meet all your favourite wild animals: elephants, lions, giraffes, meerkats and more!Read the bouncy rhyming story and count from ten to one and back again, as the little monkeys disappear then reappear. Spot and count the details on each page, and join in with the read-aloud animal sounds. ROAAAAR!Part traditional counting rhyme, part fun-filled story, Ten Little Monkeys is perfect for sharing.The Ten Little series has sold over a million copies worldwide, and Ten Little Bookworms was a 2019 World Book Day title.The Arsenic Eater's Wife: A brand new dark historical mystery that will keep you guessing
Par Tonya Mitchell. 2024
A woman is accused of killing her husband, but is she actually guilty? Inspired by a true historical case, this…
novel will delight and engross readers. Liverpool, England, 1889: In the shadowy streets, the air is thick with secrets and the line between guilt and innocence blurs. Twenty-six-year-old Constance Sullivan is brought to trial charged with poisoning her husband, William. But William was no ordinary victim… As Constance's barrister fights to prove her innocence, a sinister web of deception unravels, exposing the dark underbelly of their seemingly idyllic marriage. One by one, witnesses emerge with incriminating testimony and facts about the dark side of Constance and William&’s marriage are revealed. For many, the widow&’s guilt seems clear. But is someone holding the key to the whole truth? Inspired by a true case, The Arsenic Eater&’s Wife will hold the reader spellbound until the final, heart-stopping revelation.Praise for Tonya Mitchell&’s A Feigned Madness &“A compelling read for anyone with an interest in Victorian history.&” —Pam Lecky, author of the Lucy Lawrence mysteries &“Vivid, enthralling . . . a knockout.&” —Kim Taylor Blakemore, author of After Alice FellMisty the Cloud: The Thing About Spring (Step into Reading)
Par Dylan Dreyer. 2024
Misty the Cloud teaches us how the sun and rain combine to create a beautiful, blossoming spring in this leveled…
reader from New York Times bestselling author, Today show co-host, and meteorologist Dylan Dreyer!Spring has arrived and everyone is welcoming the season by doing a little cleaning. Little do they know, Spring is also a season of change!As the days get longer and the weather turns warmer, Misty the Cloud and friends will have to do their part to help things grow on Earth.Step 2 Readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories. They are perfect for children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help.The Little Liar: A Novel
Par Pascale Robert-Diard. 2024
This sharp, compelling legal drama from an acclaimed French journalist explores why a teenage victim lied about her rape and…
how the disadvantaged become scapegoats.At 15, Lisa was a typical teenager, at times rebellious and impulsive, adjusting to newfound attention from boys and men. But when her demeanor takes a sudden turn, her teachers suspect something worse than adolescent moodiness. Lisa eventually confesses that she&’s been abused, multiple times, and suspicion quickly falls on Marco, a worker who had done projects at her parents&’ house. With his troubled history of drinking, unemployment, and casual sex, he&’s sentenced without hesitation to 10 years in prison.While others consider the matter settled and want to move on, guilt eats away at Lisa. No longer a minor, she drops her family&’s hotshot Parisian lawyer ahead of the appeal hearing and makes a surprise visit to the office of a local attorney, Alice. Unassuming yet dogged in seeking justice, Alice agrees to represent her, and bring to light the painful truths obscured by Lisa&’s past lies.Drawing on years of experience covering trials, Pascale Robert-Diard combines keen insight and a vivid, powerful writing style in this story at the intersection of the #MeToo movement and class inequality.Saving Emma: A Novel
Par Allen Eskens. 2023
A lawyer's race to reveal a wrongful conviction collides with the dark shadow of a murder in his own home…
in this propulsive and perfectly-plotted thriller from "one of our best crime writers at the top of his game" (William Kent Krueger, New York Times bestselling author)."Ambitious, absorbing, and deeply satisfying."―Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "Eskens brilliantly combines legal and personal drama." ―Publishers Weekly (starred review) "Superb . . . another Eskens novel to be savored." ―South Florida Sun-Sentinel When Boady Sanden first receives the case of Elijah Matthews, he&’s certain there&’s not much he can do. Elijah, who believes himself to be a prophet, has been locked up in a psychiatric hospital for the past four years, convicted of brutally murdering the pastor of a megachurch. But as a law professor working for the Innocence Project, Boady agrees to look into Elijah&’s file. When he does, he is alarmed to find threads that lead back to the death of his colleague and friend, Ben Pruitt, a man shot to death four years earlier in Boady&’s own home. Ben&’s daughter, Emma, has lived with Boady and Boady&’s wife Dee ever since that awful night. Now fourteen years old, Emma has been growing distant, and soon makes a fateful choice that takes her far from the safety of her godparents. Desperate to bring her home, and to free an innocent man, Boady must do all he can to investigate Elijah&’s case while fighting to save the family he has deeply come to love. Written with energy, propulsion, and his characteristic pathos and insight, Eskens delivers another pitch-perfect legal thriller that reveals a twisted murder and explores faith, love, family, and redemption along the way.Deadly Justice (The Ben Kincaid Novels #3)
Par William Bernhardt. 1993
A struggling Tulsa lawyer accepts a six-figure job—but the price may far outweigh the pay: &“Bernhardt just gets better and…
better&” (The Daily Oklahoman). Since he fled the dehumanizing tedium of corporate law, Ben Kincaid has scratched out a living on the rough side of Tulsa, working cases strictly related to the three Ds: divorce, deeds, and dog bites. So when the state&’s largest corporation, the Apollo Consortium, offers him six figures to join them as in-house counsel, he can&’t turn down the pay raise. But if the Apollo partners think they&’ve hired a legal stooge, they&’re wrong. Kincaid is a bloodhound, determined to sniff out the truth no matter the cost. As Kincaid tries to fit in at his new offices, a serial killer stalks Tulsa, luring young women into his car before chopping them into bits. But these horrors pale in comparison to the infighting at Apollo. And when he comes out on the wrong side of a turf war, Kincaid finds himself defending a hapless loser against a murder charge. The client&’s name: Ben Kincaid.Absolute Rage (The Butch Karp and Marlene Ciampi Series #14)
Par Robert K. Tanenbaum. 2002
New York Times bestselling author Robert K. Tanenbaum delivers his grittiest, most ethically challenging thriller yet, as New York chief…
assistant district attorney Butch Karp fights for his family in the wilds of West Virginia's coal mining country. While New York City sizzles beneath a blanket of early summer humidity, the Karp family is happily taking refuge in their renovated farmhouse on Long Island's north shore. Karp's battles against the City's corrupt politicians are never-ending. His wife, Marlene, is training guard dogs on their picturesque acreage; Lucy is enjoying her summer break from Boston College and playing the part of the dutiful daughter, assisting with the running of the business and tending to her rambunctious twin brothers. The tide quickly changes, however, when Marlene befriends her beachside neighbor, Rose Wickham-Heeney, a northeastern aristocrat turned wife of West Virginia coal mine union leader Ralph ³Red² Heeney. Soon after the fun-filled weeks of family barbecues and lazy afternoons with the Heeneys, the Karps discover that Rose, Red, and their daughter, Lizzie, have been brutally murdered back home in McCullensburg. Irresistible force meets immovable object when the West Virginia governor appoints Karp as special prosecutor to bring justice to the corrupt town, its union chieftain, and his band of merry thugs. Marlene joins Karp as he searches for the killers and works to save his own family from an evil that runs as deep as the mines that fuel it.Enemy Within (The Butch Karp and Marlene Ciampi Series #13)
Par Robert K. Tanenbaum. 2001
Acclaimed New York Times bestselling author Robert K. Tanenbaum ratchets up the suspense with an authentic and morally complex mystery…
set deep inside the New York City police department. When a black man is shot multiple times in the back on the streets of New York by an NYPD golden boy, chaos erupts throughout the city. And in an election year -- a year of secret handshakes and politically motivated favors -- no one feels the pressure more than the men and women who vow to protect and to serve. For Butch Karp, chief assistant district attorney for New York County, bullet holes aren't the only holes in this volatile case, nor in a second shocking puzzle... A slow-witted young man faces the death penalty for murdering a Jewish diamond merchant. Karp is quickly learning that politics mean a lot more than justice when it becomes apparent certain higher-ups would rather whitewash the truth than lose the Jewish vote. Add a serial killer who is murdering the homeless to Karp's daily grind, and it's clear he is surrounded by high-profile time bombs that are promising to blow the city to its core. To make matters worse, Karp's wife, Marlene Ciampi, has become independently wealthy thanks to the Internet stock boom and has decided to enjoy her newly acquired fortune through manic shopping sprees and free-flowing alcohol. Plus, his daughter, Lucy, is skipping school to feed the homeless not far from where the slasher stalks his prey. Desperate to stop the violence before it touches his family, Karp must wade through a system of corruption and conspiracy that threatens to silence his pursuit of the truth...forever.Tuesday's Child
Par Fern Michaels. 2012
A woman exonerated of murder tries to rebuild her life in this novel by the #1 New York Times–bestselling author…
of Southern Comfort. Ten years have passed since young nurse Sophie Lee was accused of murdering her wealthy patient, Audrey Star. Georgia attorney Mikala Aulani believed her innocence—and Adam Star&’s guilt—but the prosecution convinced a jury otherwise. Sophie was convicted on a Tuesday—the day on which every significant event in her life, good or bad, seems to happen. Now, on the verge of his death, Adam exonerates Sophie and leaves her a huge fortune in atonement as well. Sophie retreats to Kala&’s house and tries to evade the media frenzy that surrounds her. Kala is determined to help her client make her way back into the world. Yet for both, there are still revelations in store—about the nature of redemption, the strange workings of fate, and the power of forgiveness. And most of all, about the secrets that hide in every heart—even those we think we know best . . . Praise for Tuesday&’s Child &“A simple summer read that should please fans looking for a quick escape.&” —Publishers Weekly &“Michaels&’s latest is a blend of legal melodrama and contemporary fiction that&’s bound to surprise readers with its unpredictable ending.&” —RT Book ReviewsThe Prosecutor
Par Adrienne Giordano. 2014
Two attorneys with everything to lose fight for justice in THE PROSECUTOR by USA TODAY bestselling author Adrienne Giordano Chicago assistant…
state's attorney Zac Hennings just got handed a political hot potato: keeping the convicted murderer in a high-profile case behind bars. He's up against his most formidableand alluringadversary. First-year law student Emma Sinclair is passionately fighting to free her brother. But she needs the take-no-prisoners prosecutor's help. Caught between attraction and letting a killer go free, Zac walks a tightrope. Until evidence surfaces that the real culprit's still out there. With his career and Emma's life on the line, Zac races to right a terrible wrong. Refusing to back down, he'll bring a cunning lawbreaker to justiceor die trying.Ten Little Dinosaurs
Par Mike Brownlow. 2021
Count from ten to one and back again in this action-packed rhyming prehistoric adventure!Ten Little Dinosaurs set off in search…
of adventure... But what will the Ten Little Dinosaurs do when they meet a grumpy triceratops? And a stomping diplodocus? And a HUNGRY T-REX?Part traditional counting rhyme, part fun-filled story, Ten Little Dinosaurs is perfect for sharing together. Read the bouncy rhyming story and count from ten to one and back again, as the dinosaurs disappear then reappear. Spot and count the details on each page, and join in with all the great sound-words!The Ten Little series has sold over a million copies worldwide, and Ten Little Bookworms is a 2019 World Book Day title.'Count along with these adventurous dinosaurs in roaringly funny rhymes.'The Independent'Brilliant to help teach children recognise numbers.'Huffington Post'Riotous fun... Sure to raise a roar of approval'New StatesmanThe Timekeepers: Eiffel Tower Emergency (Timekeepers )
Par Sj King. 2023
Tag along with the Timekeepers in these history-themed adventure stories to discover amazing people and events that shaped our world.Meet…
the Timekeepers, a secret organization of kids who keep the course of history on track – and history needs them! A villain called DeLay is set on causing chaos… When the hands on their special watches start to spin backwards, the Timekeepers know that DeLay has been up to no good, and it&’s up to them to put things right. In this instalment, The Timekeepers are transported back in time to 1889 to visit the World's Fair and the unveiling of the newly-built Eiffel Tower. But shortly after arrival, DeLay steals the blueprints for the building! It's up to the Timekeepers to track down the plans for the building, stop DeLay and save the day.This children&’s chapter book series offers:- An introduction to history in a way that blends a fun story with real facts, and also includes a non-fiction section with additional information such as, timelines, quizzes, and a glossary.- Beautifully illustrated art accompanied by expertly written text.- An insight into different historical time periods, showing children the connection between past and present.Tag along with the Timekeepers in these history-themed adventure stories for 7 to 9 year-olds that will help readers discover the amazing people and events that shaped our world. With a range of adventures that span all of history, The Timekeepers series is the ideal chapter book for any adventure lover.More in the seriesAt DK, we believe in the power of discovery.So why stop there? If you like The Timekeepers: Eiffel Tower Emergency, then you&’ll love other titles in the series. Why not try The Timekeepers: Ancient Olympics to learn about the first ever Olympic Games, or First Flight and discover the events of the first successful airplane flight?The River Road: A Novel
Par Karen Osborn. 2002
David and Michael Sanderson are brothers, inseparable since childhood from each other and from their neighbor Kay Richards, a complicated…
young woman involved in a passionate and obsessive love affair with David. One spring night, while at home on a break from college, the threesome embarks on a night of adventure and experimentation, driving recklessly through the Connecticut Valley. Stopping at the French King Bridge, David -- full of hubris and hallucinogens -- dares to jump, mistakenly believing he'll be able to swim ashore. With this one act, he sets in motion an inexorable chain of events that indelibly alters the lives of everyone involved.Told through the alternating voices of Kay, Michael, and David's father, Kevin, The River Road is a closely observed and psychologically penetrating narrative of the accusations, murder investigation, and courtroom battle that follow.Act of Revenge (The Butch Karp and Marlene Ciampi Series #11)
Par Robert K. Tanenbaum. 2011
“Tanenbaum is one lawyer who can write with the best of them.”—Joseph Wambaugh, New York Times bestselling author of Hollywood…
Hills“Tanenbaum is one hell of a writer.”—New York Post“He has become a master of this genre, and Act of Revenge may be his most exciting and best effort to date.”—Vincent Bugliosi, New York Times bestselling author of Helter SkelterA classic, pulse-pounding thriller from the legendary Robert K. Tanenbaum, Act of Revenge plunges the popular author’s long-running series protagonists, New York City Chief Assistant District Attorney Butch Karp and family, into the lethal heart of a bloody turf war between the Mafia and ruthless Chinese gangsters. An elite member of America’s contemporary crime fiction and thriller royalty—a master whose work stands tall among the novels of John Sanford, Lee Child, Robert Crais, and Brad Meltzer—Tanenbaum entertains magnificently, displaying true storytelling muscle with Act of Revenge.With Prejudice
Par Robin Peguero. 2022
The "exciting" and "clever" debut thriller (New York Times Book Review): No one knows what happened that night. Seven strangers must decide. Earl…
Thomas, a straight-laced taxman with his fair share of police encounters, is the begrudging foreperson in a high-stakes trial in Miami. Laura Hurtado-Perez is a physician whose unassuming manner conceals a private pain. Joseph Cole is the founder of his local neighborhood watch, unduly obsessed with the families around him. Along with four others, these jurors of varying ages and walks of life whose paths would likely never have otherwise crossed must come together to make one of the most important decisions of their lives. On the night Melina Mora, a free-spirited woman both proud and kind, was murdered, she was seen with a young man of Gabriel Soto&’s description. Two strands of her hair were found in his bedroom. Sandy Grunwald, a young prosecutor whose political ambitions depend on securing a conviction, finds herself pitted against Jordan Whipple, a preening public defender armed with a freshly discovered, dynamite piece of evidence on the eve of the trial—if the Honorable Darla Tackett will admit it. What Sandy, Jordan, and Judge Tackett all know, however, is that the criminal justice system is complicated, and everyone has a story—especially the jury. And it&’s their experiences, biases, and beliefs that will ultimately shape the verdict. With striking originality and expert storytelling, Robin Peguero&’s debut novel explores the prejudice that hangs over every trial in America. You&’ve never read a legal thriller quite like this. There&’s never been a thriller writer quite like Peguero. And you will not be able to predict how it all ends.