New Releases by Sean Stewart

Describes the life of Henry VIII, from his childhood and ascension to the throne to his infamous multiple marriages and conflicts with the Catholic church.

Cathy cannot manage to find more than a few days to relax in her hectic (and mortal) life—she barely has time to put the mystery surrounding her father to rest before she finds herself targeted by a group of Ancestor Lu''s professional killers! Recognizing she is a serious threat to everyone in her life, Cathy makes plans to leave town. But her friends, Emma, Pete, Victor, and, surprisingly, Jun, unite to convince Cathy that they must finish Lu once and for all to have any chance at peace—mortal or immortal. In order to defeat Lu, the friends must come together in a way they never have before. Meanwhile—unbeknownst to Cathy—Victor has made the ultimate sacrifice hoping it will bring him closer to a normal relationship with Cathy. But when Victor is seriously wounded and Cathy finds herself attracted to another mortal with similar feelings for her, Cathy''s world turns upside down and she is forced to make a decision about her future with Victor, while his life hangs by a thread. What will Cathy decide, and how will their epic battle with Lu play out? Find out in the newest adventure-packed installment of the Cathy story!

Il y a six mois, j''ai découvert que mon copain est immortel. Il y a trois jours, une inconnue m''a volé ma vie. Il me reste une chance de la récupérer...

Depuis plus de mille ans, les plus valeureux des champions ont échoué à vaincre le maléfice qui ronge le bois des Spectres, au cour du royaume de Swangard. Jusqu''au jour où Mark Forgeron, paysan sorti de nulle part, vient réclamer la récompense promise par le roi Astin... Il devient alors un héros célébré à travers le royaume, obtient gloire, titres et fortune. Tous ses rêves d''enfance semblent près de se réaliser... mais les anciens maléfices sont tenaces, et vivre heureux jusqu`à la fin de ses jours est plus difficile qu''il n''y paraît. Il avait demandé l''amour et avait récolté le chagrin, il avait désiré le pouvoir et n''avait obtenu que les responsabilités. Quelque chose avait mal tourné, terriblement mal tourné.

La Guerre des Clones et son lot de massacres quotidiens ont mené la République aux portes du chaos. Au cœur de la bataille, un Chevalier Jedi échappe à la mort et part délivrer un message de la plus haute importance à Yoda : Dooku désire la paix et exige une rencontre avec le Maître ancestral. La vie de millions d''individus est en jeu, et Yoda n''a d''autre choix que d''accepter. La rencontre est prévue sur Vjun, une planète frappée par le mal. Quant au défi, il risque d''être bien difficile à relever. Le vieux sage sortira-t-il victorieux face au plus prometteur de ses anciens élèves, passé du côté obscur ? Ou Dooku déchaînera-t-il les enfers à l''encontre de son légendaire mentor ? Yoda n''est sûr que d''une seule chose : le duel s''annonce particulièrement féroce.

Things weren''t so peachy in Cathy''s life before Victor broke up with her. Her father died unexpectedly, she''s failing school, and her best friend is mad at her. But when Cathy decides to investigate Victor''s reasons for ending their relationship, things suddenly go from bad to very, very, very bad as her findings produce more questions than answers. For instance, what does the death of Victor''s co-worker, the strange mark that appeared on Cathy''s arm, and the surreal behavior of several Chinese elders have to do with it?Through Cathy''s unique and irresistible voice-and lots of proof in the form of letters, photographs, date book entries, telephone numbers readers can call, websites they can access, as well as secrets only a careful reader will be able to decipher-readers will enter a strange and fascinating world where things often aren''t how they appear. Two-color illustrations plus supplemental material. Ages: 12 and up

Crucial eras and events in American history are brought to life through primary resources in this high interest series written especially for struggling readers. The personal struggles of the people making history guide the reader through each book. Background knowledge of the subject matter is incorporated into the text and vocabulary is defined at the point of use.

Jeune trentenaire installée dans le sud des Etats-Unis, Toni Beauchamp vient d''enterrer sa mère Elena, fameuse dans la région pour sa réputation de sorcière et sa propension à voir son esprit investi par quelques divinités mineures peu adaptées aux arcanes de notre monde contemporain. Rien de grave dans tout cela, sinon qu''enfant, Toni ne supportait pas de voir sa mère constamment montrée du doigt, et qu''elle a fini par développer un véritable blocage vis-à-vis de son ascendance. Comment, réagir, dès lors, en découvrant qu''avec le décès d''Elena, c''est à elle-même qu''échoient ces talents pour le moins singuliers ? Comment admettre, enfin, son héritage ? Par cette œuvre sensible et douce-amère, métaphore subtile de l''acceptation de ses racines, Sean Stewart s''impose en digne héritier des maîtres du réalisme magique, Calvino, Pynchon ou Garcia Marquez. Mais l''Oiseau Moqueur nous offre aussi le portrait magnifique d''une femme d''aujourd''hui face aux mystères de la maternité.

A novel about voodoo, motherhood, and Houston.

When William Kennedy is six years old, he sees his Uncle Billy at a family reunion. The only problem is his uncle died 3 weeks ago at an explosion in a Petroleum plant. For William, this is only the start. Nicknamed ''Dead'' Kennedy, he realises he can see dead people all around him. With time, this just becomes part of life, although it does have its practical implications - for instance he can''t drive a car because he keeps swerving to avoid the ghosts. Now aged 32, Dead Kennedy is approached by a distant cousin who needs help - the ghost of a girl is living in his garage and he thinks William can persuade her to leave. But when William Kennedy arrives at his cousin''s house, he discovers that the girl was raped and murdered and that the perpetrator was the very man who is now asking for his help. In a twist, William kills the man and ends up being haunted himself. Meanwhile William is trying to get the rest of his life back on track - his relationship with his 12-ear-old daughter Megan and the ex-wife he is still in love with. Ultimately, FIRECRACKER is a love story, a ghost story, and the tale of a man who has lost his way and trying to find it again.