Commentary on the Torah by Richard Elliott Friedman In this groundbreaking and insightful new commentary, one of the world's leading biblical scholars unveils the unity and continuity of the Torah for the modern reader. Richard Elliott Friedman, the bestselling author of Who Wrote the Bible?, integrates the most recent discoveries in biblical archaeology and research with the fruits of years of experience studying and teaching the Bible to illuminate the straightforward meaning of the text -- "to shed new light on the Torah and, more important, to open windows through which it sheds its light on us."
Diners, Drive-ins and Dives by Guy Fieri Packed with Guy's iconic personality, Diners, Drive-ins and Dives follows his hot-rod trips around the country, mapping out the best places most of us have never heard of. From digging in at legendary burger joint the Squeeze Inn in Sacramento, California, baking Peanut Pie from Virginia Diner in Wakefield, Virginia, or kicking back with Pete's "Rubbed and Almost Fried" Turkey Sandwich from Panini Pete's in Fairhope, Alabama, Guy showcases the amazing personalities, fascinating stories, and outrageously good food offered by these American treasures.
Mickey & Me by Dan Gutman When Joe Stoshack's dad ends up in the hospital after a car accident, he has two words to say to his son: Mickey Mantle. For Stosh has a special power -- with a baseball card in hand, he can travel back in time. And his dad has a rare card -- Mantle's valuable 1951 rookie card. "I've been thinking about it for a long time. Go back to 1951. You're the only one who can do it," Dad whispers.
Who Is Mark Twain? by Mark Twain You had better shove this in the stove," Mark Twain said at the top of an 1865 letter to his brother, "for I don't want any absurd 'literary remains' and 'unpublished letters of Mark Twain' published after I am planted." He was joking, of course. But when Mark Twain died in 1910, he left behind the largest collection of personal papers created by any nineteenth-century American author.
Bartleby, the Scrivener by Herman Melville A short story from the Classic Shorts collection: The Happy Failure by Herman Melville.
Lose, Team, Lose! by R. L. Stine Someone's got to stop the attack of the Ecch -- or else Bernie and his teammates will be in the hospital by halftime!
The Wild One by Terri Farley When 13 — year — old Samantha returns home to her family's cattle ranch in Nevada, she's worried. She moved away two years ago to recover from a bad fall off her beloved mustang, Blackie, and she's still not sure she can get back in the saddle. Her new colt doesn't seem to like her, and the other ranchers treat her like the boss's spoiled daughter, and Blackie has been missing since that fateful day.
Year's Best SF 14 by David G. Hartwell Unique visions and astonishments—new stories by:
Tobias S. Buckell and Karl Schroeder Cory Doctorow Neil Gaiman Kathleen Ann Goonan Alastair Reynolds Michael Swanwick
Her Scandalous Intentions by Sari Robins In a dazzling debut, newcomer Sari Robins pens a fast–paced, richly romantic Regency historical in a style that combines liveliness, creativity and emotion, sure to delight romance fans.
Code of the Clans by Erin Hunter The secrets behind the warrior code will finally be revealed.
