Most Popular Books by Paul Ruditis

Age 12-14. Hartley Blackstone--the famous director, producer, choreographer, and genuine Broadway icon--has chosen Orion Academy to hold auditions for one lucky guy and girl to attend his summer theater program in New York City, so Bryan Stark knows he has to bring his A-game for this big break.

The Renaissance Faire has come to town! Okay, so the exclamation point doesn''t make it any cooler, but Sam is overjoyed to reunite with her former faire folk. Bryan, on the other hand, can do without all the "thees, " "thous, " and, oh yes man tights. But he''d best take part in the festivities lest he lose his head with Sam doing the chopping.

The Power of Three has gone underground Clues and magic can''t be found Grown-up sons, come quickly forth Help your father find his worth While a newly mortal Leo is out for a walk with Wyatt and newborn Chris, demons trap the Charmed Ones in the house and take them to the Underworld, where they are imprisoned by demon scientist Dr. Gnivik, who plans to steal the Power of Three. When Leo returns to find the house empty and in even more disarray than when he had left, he tries to piece together what happened, but can''t. Due to his recent fall from grace, the Elders ignore his calls. What is he to do? With no other options and no magic of his own, Leo becomes desperate. Using a spell from the Book of Shadows, his sons'' magic, and a sliver of unicorn horn, he calls the future versions of Wyatt and Chris back to the present. Together, the Halliwell men go in search of The Charmed Ones. With Dr. Gnivik nearing success and the sisters powerless to stop him, it''s up to Leo and the boys to save the day....

Sydney''s conscience struggles with her job, which too often asks her to work with criminals she''d much rather put away. She understands the logic -- the small fish versus big fish pragmatism -- but that doesn''t make acceptance easier. Someone else is less conflicted and is assassinating APO''s shadier contacts. Only the calling card of a black star with the number 13 in its center hints at the culprit. When it becomes clear that a highly trained -- and lethal -- vigilante organization is interfering with APO''s missions, Sydney must put aside her empathy and help shut down the mysterious "13 Stars." But after Sydney herself is mistaken for a freelance terror agent, she worries that the mistake is not so far from the truth. And now that she''s marked, both her cover and her welfare are in immediate jeopardy.

The sisters are not surprised to learn that a streak of freak weather is a harbinger of danger. But to avert disaster, they''ll have to go straight to the supernatural source. Original.

This official companion to the hit television series on FOX that is inspired by real-life forensic anthropologist and bestselling author Kathy Reichs is packed full of exclusive new interviews with the cast and crew, stunning photos and a complete episode guide for the first two seasons.

Harvey gets a mysterious invitation to an Other Realm Halloween party and takes Sabrina along. When the mysterious host can not be found and the guests start disappearing, Sabrina decides to investigate.

Sabrina is tired of her friends thinking that her life is perfect, so she casts a spell that will force them to see how her life really is, but something goes wrong and now she and her aunts don''t have magic, but mortals do.

The Power of Three returns in this original storybook starring the very first Charmed Ones in a never-before-told tale from their childhood. Prue, Piper, and Phoebe were the first sisters to be called the Charmed Ones, the most powerful witches the world has ever known. But before they were charmed, they were just three little girls living with their Grams, and no idea of the power within them. When their constant bickering threatens the future unity of the Charmed Ones, their magic awakens to send the three young witches on an adventure that could change their destiny forever. THE OG P3 ARE BACK: Revisit the original Power of Three with an all-new story from a time before Prue, Piper, and Phoebe knew they were charmed. NEXT GEN FANS: Parents, grandparents and cool aunts and uncles can introduce young readers to Charmed. A STORY OF SISTERHOOD: Enjoy a timeless family tale of sisterhood mixed with magic. A SECRET HERSTORY: This unknown adventure from the Charmed Ones’ past reveals a secret herstory in their tale. BEAUTIFULLY ILLUSTRATED: See Charmed Ones in a whole new way with vibrant, original illustrations. TOTALLY TUBULAR TALE: Set in the 1980s, this blast from the Charmed Ones’ past is a retro adventure from a bewitching time.

An extension of the top-rated, long-running television show Charmed and the popular book series based on it, here''s a Miniature Edition™ that holds great appeal for adolescent and teenage girls—or anyone who has ever been Charmed by love.

Isabel attempts to help Kyle overcome his guilt over Alex''s death and puts her own life in danger in the process. Meanwhile, Liz invites Max to baby-sit with her as training for the day when he finds his son. Original.

In a novel based on the acclaimed UPN series, a cold war that has raged for more than 100 centuries leaves one survivor--the only man who can restore the human race. Original.

Rainbow Parties. Are they real? Who''s going? GIN and SANDY One''s been with all the guys, one''s terrified of them. It''s Gin''s party; she invited everyone. ALLISON President of the Celibacy Club. What''s she thinkin''? HUNTER and PERRY Friends...with benefits. JADE Hanging on to it for the right guy. SKYE and ROD Totally doing it, totally curious. VI Skye''s BF who has it for Rod. The party could change everything. RUSTY and BRICK One thinks he''s a playah. One''s built like it. Neither''s getting any. ASH and ROSE The class couple, not ready yet. So why are they going? Would you? Rainbow Party is a cautionary tale about a group of teens faced with the prospect of attending a party involving oral sex. The novel spotlights each of their diverse viewpoints in the hours leading up to the party. It explores what each teen has -- and has not -- been up to sexually, and why. And ultimately, why they would consider going to a party like this in the first place. This book addresses important and timeless issues relevant to teens, including self-esteem, peer pressure, awareness about STD protection, and making an informed and educated decision about readiness for sexual activity. It was inspired by numerous news reports about the prevalence and attitudes among teens towards certain types of sexual behavior, and is intended to engage readers in this real-life issue in a responsible and constructive fashion.

The Charmed sisters find their lives complicated by the arrival of Puck, who uses his magic in mischievous ways.

The quirky wisdom and sensible advice of The Brady Bunch, the first family of 1970s television, has been culled from five seasons of episodes and condensed into a pocket-sized guide to life, Brady style. It''s the perfect kitschy slice of nostalgia for anyone who enjoys the occasional rerun of this TV classic.

A hilarious, illustrated holiday gift book that celebrates the rich Klingon Christmas traditions—perfect for Star Trek fans everywhere. This hilarious parody firmly plants Klingons at the center of the Christmas story—where they rightly should be—including everything from a Santa equipped with retractable claws, tribbles in the stockings of naughty Klingon boys and girls, and the spirited holiday warmth of a hot cup of mulled blood wine. Illustrated in a classic Norman Rockwell–inspired style, A Very Klingon Khristmas is the perfect holiday gift for every Star Trek fan!

Check out that scalpel-sharp dialogue and see how the intricate plotting of seasons 3 and 4 unfolds in this essential guide to the show and how it is made. This volume covers 44 episodes (22 per season) in detail, and is packed with behind-the-scenes action and interviews with members of cast and crew -- including David Boreanaz himself. PLUS as a special bonus there is a look forward at season 5, when Spike joins the cast and Angel and Co. face their ultimate challenge: taking charge of their nemesis, the law firm Wolfram and Hart.

This, the second volume of the only authorized companion guide to charmed, contains everything you need to know about the sexiest supernatural show of all time.

Breaking Out Was Just The Beginning.... When Michael Scofield robs a bank in broad daylight, he has a plan -- to get sent to Fox River State Penitentiary where his brother, Lincoln Burrows, sits on death row. As a structural engineer with hidden, intimate knowledge of Fox River, Michael is the only person who can save his brother, an innocent man wrongly convicted of murder. His brilliant plan culminates in a prison break of unprecedented proportions, unleashing the "Fox River Eight" fugitives on an unsuspecting populace. As they struggle to prove Lincoln''s innocence, Michael and his brother must stay one step ahead of the authorities who want to send them back to prison -- and those who simply want them dead. Now, the files the FBI has been keeping on the fugitives, the prison break, and the subsequent manhunt are finally revealed. This classified and highly sensitive information includes: Comprehensive profiles of the fugitives, accomplices, and prison personnel Photographs of Michael Scofield''s intricate tattoo and in-depth analysis of the information it contains Schematics of Fox River Penitentiary and a detailed reconstruction of the escape plan Reproductions of source material, including newspaper clippings, family photographs, and documents retrieved from Scofield''s hard drive An update on the manhunt for the Fox River escapees, including eyewitness interviews and known fugitive sightings Postings from a mysterious blog about the conspiracy surrounding Burrows, which allegedly reaches the highest levels of government Packed with full-color photos and in-depth, original content that fans won''t find anywhere else,Prison Break: The Classified FBI Filesis the ultimate insider look at one of the most daring and inventive shows on TV.

Step inside the Bartlet Administration in this detailed official companion to one of televisions most sophisticated dramatic series. Created by Aaron Sorkin, The West Wing won nine Emmy Awards in its first season alone, and is acclaimed for its writing, portrayals, and an intelligent, authentic depiction of White House life.

The ultimate companion to the TV series "Queer as Folk."

A companion to the popular syndicated television show offers a complete show-by-show guide to the series, including plot summaries and behind-the-scenes details

Bryan Stark describes himself as the "Greek Chorus," constantly watching the action and drama unfold around him in the arena with the most high school divas possible--the theater! At his posh private school in Malibu, Orion Academy, the teens are entitled, the boys are cute, and the theatre productions extremely elaborate. Bryan sees it all as he directs his best friend Samantha, the most talented of the Orion divas, through the throng. This bind-up is filled with friends, theatre, and romance, but underneath it all DRAMA! is a heartfelt comedic series.

This new book goes behind the scenes on the award-winning TV series Battlestar Galactica to discover the concepts behind the designs of dozens of spaceships! Battlestar Galactica debuted on TV in 1978 and acquired a phenomenal following, breaking new ground for TV drama and winning several awards. It returned to TV screens in 2003 in a critically acclaimed reimagined series, with Time Magazine naming it one of the 100 Best TV Shows of All Time. This behind-the-scenes guide looks at the creation of the ships in both the original and the reimagined series, including vessels of the ragtag fleet and those of the Cylon enemy. Featuring artwork from the groundbreaking first series and the 2004 reimagined series, this volume explores the art of ship creation from the first sketches to the finished designs of the modelmakers. Covering 18 key ships from the two shows, including the Galactica itself, the Vipers and the Cylon Raiders, the pages are packed with original concept art from designers Eric Chu, Andrew Probert and legendary artist Ralph McQuarrie.

An official companion to the popular television program profiles each episode and offers cast and production interviews, an account of a day on the set, and other information

It''s time for the Fall One-Act Festival, and Hope gets the honored privilege of debuting her very first original play! With Bryan directing and Jason and Sam as the leads, it seems as if nothing could go wrong with this dream team of talent. But where''s the fun in that? Enter Sam and Jason''s onstage chemistry that''s so hot, it''s working overtime offstage! Course, Sam''s real-life beau, Eric isn''t so cool with that. And what about Bryan? With his sexual orientation public knowledge, he''s gaining some admiring attention from the most unexpected people. Can you blame them? With all these raging hormones, it''ll be a wonder if the play goes off at all. And the after party? Please - that''ll be a show all in itself...

Relive the beloved holiday classic with this lavishly illustrated storybook the entire family can share! It’s a Wonderful Life is one of the most beloved films in cinema history. The heartwarming story of George Bailey and the guardian angel (second class) who shows George that his acts of compassion and kindness have changed his town of Bedford Falls for the better has become a Christmastime favorite enjoyed by generations of families. This engaging illustrated storybook retells the tale of the 1946 classic film through charming original artwork and allows readers to return to the town of Bedford Falls to watch George dream big, fall in love, and learn the important lesson that “no man is a failure who has friends.” Just like the film, this picture book can be enjoyed by the whole family and is the perfect gift for the holidays.

Sabrina''s Magic Cue Ball overloads, and she and Salem are whisked to the giant labyrinth in the Other Realm, where the Quizmaster appears and explains they are being punished for misuse of the Cue Ball. Since Sabrina''s inability to make decisions got them there in the first place, she and Salem must stay trapped in the maze until they can choose the correct way out.

This first book of a new series opens the curtain on a high school theater group putting on a production of "The Wizard of Oz." However, a mystery unfolds as cast members begin dropping out one by one.

Charmed: Let Gorgons Be Gorgons Part 1 of 4 When Piper, Phoebe, and Paige undo a spell that turned a local politician to stone, they little realize the powerful magic behind the hex. As attacks on innocents mount, The Charmed Ones enlist the help of their sister, Prue, confined on the magical Nexus, but are unaware that the most heinous of mythical creatures—a gorgon—is to blame. Freed from her underground tomb, Medusa reluctantly joins her own sisters in a crusade to avenge womankind, turning those who cross her to stone forever. At the same time, dark magic seems to be undoing all of Phoebe''s good works, distracting her from the impending battle with the gorgons. With time running out, will the sisters be able to defeat Medusa and restore their innocents to life? Inspired by the hit televisions series Charmed, the new novel Charmed: Let Gorgons Be Gorgons continues the story of the Halliwell witches. With only the Book of Shadows to guide them, the Halliwell sisters are the fulfillment of their ancestor Melinda Warren''s prophecy that three sisters descending from her line would become the most powerful witches of all time. The sisters use the Power of Three to protect the innocent and banish evil from the Earthly realm.

To stay awake the night before exams, Sabrina uses a spell, but something goes wrong, and everyone in her school falls asleep except her.

Charmed: Let Gorgons Be Gorgons Part 2 of 4 When Piper, Phoebe, and Paige undo a spell that turned a local politician to stone, they little realize the powerful magic behind the hex. As attacks on innocents mount, The Charmed Ones enlist the help of their sister, Prue, confined on the magical Nexus, but are unaware that the most heinous of mythical creatures—a gorgon—is to blame. Freed from her underground tomb, Medusa reluctantly joins her own sisters in their increasingly visible attacks around the city of San Francisco. At the same time, dark magic seems to be undoing all of Phoebe''s work uniting couples in love through her advice column, and when her Cupid husband offers his assistance in healing the couples’ broken hearts, she gladly accepts, even though it might mean having him team up with her ex, Cole. Inspired by the hit televisions series Charmed, the new novel Charmed: Let Gorgons Be Gorgons continues the story of the Halliwell witches. With only the Book of Shadows to guide them, the Halliwell sisters are the fulfillment of their ancestor Melinda Warren''s prophecy that three sisters descending from her line would become the most powerful witches of all time. The sisters use the Power of Three to protect the innocent and banish evil from the Earthly realm.

Charmed: Let Gorgons Be Gorgons Part 3 of 4 When Piper, Phoebe, and Paige undo a spell that turned a local politician to stone, they little realize the powerful magic behind the hex. As attacks on innocents mount, The Charmed Ones enlist the help of their sister, Prue, confined on the magical Nexus, only to learn that the most heinous of mythical creatures—a gorgon—is to blame. Freed from her underground tomb, Medusa joins her sisters in a crusade to avenge womankind, turning those who cross her to stone forever. At the same time, dark magic seems to be undoing all of Phoebe’s good works, distracting her from the impending battle with the gorgons. With time running out, will the sisters be able to defeat Medusa and restore their innocents to life? Inspired by the hit televisions series Charmed, the new novel Charmed: Let Gorgons Be Gorgons continues the story of the Halliwell witches. With only the Book of Shadows to guide them, the Halliwell sisters are the fulfillment of their ancestor Melinda Warren’s prophecy that three sisters descending from her line would become the most powerful witches of all time. The sisters use the Power of Three to protect the innocent and banish evil from the Earthly realm.

Having won the ultimate battle against the forces of darkness, Piper, Phoebe, and Paige—The Charmed Ones—are looking forward to a hard-earned, peaceful future. But when Phoebe’s former love, Cole, returns from the dead and the sisters are reunited with Prue, now imprisoned at the magical convergence between the realms, a dangerous new threat emerges. As seemingly normal mortals violently steal the magic of witches, The Charmed Ones must shield their kind while protecting themselves from a modern-day witch hunt. Charmed: The War on Witches continues the story of the Halliwell witches, picking up where the hit television series, Charmed, left off. With only the Book of Shadows to guide them, the Halliwell sisters are the fulfillment of their ancestor Melinda Warren’s prophecy that three sisters descending from her line would become the most powerful witches of all time. As The Charmed Ones, the sisters use the Power of Three to protect the innocent and banish evil from the Earthly realm.

Charmed: Let Gorgons Be Gorgons Part 4 of 4 When Piper, Phoebe, and Paige undo a spell that turned a local politician to stone, they little realize the powerful magic behind the hex. As attacks on innocents mount, The Charmed Ones enlist the help of their sister, Prue, confined on the magical Nexus, only to learn that the most heinous of mythical creatures—a gorgon—is to blame. Freed from her underground tomb, Medusa joins her sisters in a crusade to avenge womankind, turning those who cross her to stone forever. At the same time, dark magic seems to be undoing all of Phoebe’s good works, distracting her from the impending battle with the gorgons. With time running out, will the sisters be able to defeat Medusa and restore their innocents to life? Inspired by the hit televisions series Charmed, the new novel Charmed: Let Gorgons Be Gorgons continues the story of the Halliwell witches. With only the Book of Shadows to guide them, the Halliwell sisters are the fulfillment of their ancestor Melinda Warren’s prophecy that three sisters descending from her line would become the most powerful witches of all time. The sisters use the Power of Three to protect the innocent and banish evil from the Earthly realm.