Winter Adventure

When I agreed to housesit for Matthew, I never thought he’d come home early and find me in a compromising position. I never thought I’d be screaming his name when he was there.

Teddy Dollarhide, a rough man with ruddy skin and pearl-white hair whom everyone calls “Old Salt”, is plagued by reoccurring dreams in which he is a crew member on the Spanish galleon La Gracia that he believes went down in a violent hurricane in the 17th century with countless jewels and gold on board. His four-man crew, The Pearlmakers, have been searching around the waters of Latchawatchee, Florida, for the last six years.

Nightmares have him gasping for air. Frequently dreaming of being a sailor on a sinking Spanish galleon La Gracia, in the 17th century, he’s searched for the wreck and its priceless cargo off the Northeast Floridian coast for the last six years. Facing financial ruin from a massive tax bill, Teddy fears he’ll lose his beloved historic estate, Isabella, before he can dredge up the treasure.

It's the opening night of the Winter Whopper Games, but all is not well in the United Woodlands. Top animal athletes are disappearing, and there are whispers of a silent snow beast on the prowl. It's time to call Agent Weasel, woodland super-spy. Can he and his trusty dormouse friend Doorkins find out the secrets of Blanche, their mysterious teammate? Will Weasel be able to compete for a golden fir cone without falling over his own feet? Will there be enough marshmallows and sprinkles for another hot chocolate? Who knows?

전쟁 중에는 심한 허기증에 시달린다. 일곱 살 수지는 두 살 터울의 동생 오목이(수인)에게 매번 음식을 빼앗기는 것을 참지 못하고 급기야 동생을 혼잡한 피난길에 버리고 만다. 수지는 전쟁 중에 부모를 잃었으나, 넉넉한 유산으로 오빠 수철과 함께 일가를 이뤄 여유롭게 살아간다. 남매는 이산가족이 된 막냇동생을 찾는 데 시간과 돈을 아낌없이 쏟는다.

Der Russenmafia den Rücken zu kehren, ist nichts für schwache Nerven - davon kann Julin ein Lied singen. Als ihm der Boden zu heiß wird, bringt er Skyler nach Sankt Petersburg. Doch dort fangen die Probleme erst an. Skylers Vater hat einen Profikiller auf sie angesetzt. Cesare, Oberboss der italienischen Mafia in Chicago, möchte sie dagegen lebend. Alle wollen ihr Geld zurück und nur Skyler kann es ihnen beschaffen. Doch sie denkt nicht daran, der Famiglia zu altem Glanz zu verhelfen. Sie will kämpfen.

In book two of The Pearlmakers saga, The Dollarhide Mystery, Teddy Dollarhide is now in love with a riveting Spanish woman named Alicia, whose eyes remind him of a woman from his dreams and hypnotism sessions about the elusive Spanish galleon he and his crew have been searching for.

The National Capital Commission of Canada has the mission and the mandate to build the Capital Region around Ottawa as a source of pride and unity for Canadians. One place the NCC accomplishes its goals is at Gatineau Park in Chelsea Quebec, across the Ottawa River from Ottawa, Canada's capital city. It's February when we explore Gatineau Park, across the Ottawa River from Ottawa.

Krampus, the mischievous Christmas creature, is on the loose! After escaping the Easter Witch's lair, Krampus embarks on a wild adventure through the city, spreading chaos and cheer wherever he goes. But with Santa and his elves hot on his heels, Krampus must use all his cunning to evade capture. Will he get caught or find a way to stay on the naughty list forever? Dive into this festive and fun tale of Krampus's big escape!

Gold Is in the Air, the third book in The Pearlmakers saga, starts in the mountains of the High Sierras of California, where Cosby, Joey, and their girlfriends divide up a hefty find and make the trek back to Camp Big Bear. Along the way, dangerous foes still lurk behind every bush. Meanwhile, Teddy Dollarhide is overjoyed by his sons’ finding of the legendary Dollarhide treasure, but the bounty isn’t enough to settle his debts, and his property tax deadline creeps closer and closer every day.