Jessi and the Awful Secret (The Baby-Sitters Club #61)

Jessi and the Awful Secret (The Baby-Sitters Club #61)
Author: Ann M. Martin
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
Total Pages: 112
Release: 2014-06-24
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 054576789X

Jessi discovers that one of the girls in her dance class is anorexic, and she and her friends soon learn about the seriousness of the illness.

The Awful Secret

The Awful Secret
Author: Bernard Knight
Publisher: Canelo
Total Pages: 371
Release: 2022-03-28
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1800329563

A terrible truth that could shake Christendom to its core. 1195. Gilbert de Rideford – Knight of the Temple of Solomon and old acquaintance of county coroner Sir John de Wolfe – arrives in Exeter, begging for Sir John’s help. He claims to have come into possession of an incredible secret, but to reveal it, first he needs to escape beyond the reach of the Knights Templar, or the secretive order of warrior monks – his former comrades – will surely kill him. Suddenly swept into a world of religious intrigue and dangerous politics, Crowner John finds himself undertaking a life-threatening mission to Lundy, an island inhabited solely by notorious pirates, until finally the awful secret is finally revealed. An astounding medieval mystery that will keep you on the edge of your seat, perfect for fans of E. M. Powell, C. J. Sansom and Edward Marston.

The Secret

The Secret
Author: Rhonda Byrne
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 224
Release: 2011-07-07
Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN: 0731815297

The tenth-anniversary edition of the book that changed lives in profound ways, now with a new foreword and afterword. In 2006, a groundbreaking feature-length film revealed the great mystery of the universe—The Secret—and, later that year, Rhonda Byrne followed with a book that became a worldwide bestseller. Fragments of a Great Secret have been found in the oral traditions, in literature, in religions and philosophies throughout the centuries. For the first time, all the pieces of The Secret come together in an incredible revelation that will be life-transforming for all who experience it. In this book, you’ll learn how to use The Secret in every aspect of your life—money, health, relationships, happiness, and in every interaction you have in the world. You’ll begin to understand the hidden, untapped power that’s within you, and this revelation can bring joy to every aspect of your life. The Secret contains wisdom from modern-day teachers—men and women who have used it to achieve health, wealth, and happiness. By applying the knowledge of The Secret, they bring to light compelling stories of eradicating disease, acquiring massive wealth, overcoming obstacles, and achieving what many would regard as impossible.

The Book of Hidden Things

The Book of Hidden Things
Author: Francesco Dimitri
Publisher: Titan Books (US, CA)
Total Pages: 316
Release: 2018-07-03
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1785657089

Four old friends confront their darkest secrets in this fantasy steeped in nostalgia, folklore, religion, and the seductive landscape of Southern Italy—by the Italian Neil Gaiman. “A tale of adventure, mystery, friendship and heart-wrenching beauty that will make you re-examine what is holy, what is true, and what is beyond the realm of possibility.” —BookPage Four old school friends have a pact: to meet up every year in the small town in Puglia they grew up in. Art, the charismatic leader of the group and creator of the pact, insists that the agreement must remain unshakable and enduring. But this year, he never shows up. A visit to his house increases the friends’ worry: Art is farming marijuana. In Southern Italy doing that kind of thing can be very dangerous. They can’t go to the Carabinieri so must make enquiries of their own. This is how they come across the rumors about Art—bizarre and unbelievable rumors that he miraculously cured the local mafia boss’ daughter of terminal leukemia. And among the chaos of his house, they find a document written by Art, “The Book of Hidden Things”, that promises to reveal dark secrets and wonders beyond anything previously known. Set in the beguiling and seductive world of Southern Italy, Francesco Dimitri’s first novel in English is a story friendship, landscape, love, betrayal, and mystery that will entrance fans of Elena Ferrante, Neil Gaiman, and Donna Tartt.

The Secrets of the FBI

The Secrets of the FBI
Author: Ronald Kessler
Publisher: Forum Books
Total Pages: 306
Release: 2012-08-07
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 0307719707

New York Times bestselling author reveals the FBI’s most closely guarded secrets, with an insider look at the bureau’s inner workings and intelligence investigations. Based on inside access and hundreds of interviews with federal agents, the book presents an unprecedented, authoritative window on the FBI's unique role in American history. From White House scandals to celebrity deaths, from cult catastrophes to the investigations of terrorists, stalkers, Mafia figures, and spies, the FBI becomes involved in almost every aspect of American life. Kessler shares how the FBI caught spy Robert Hanssen in its midst as well as how the bureau breaks into homes, offices, and embassies to plant bugging devices without getting caught. With revelations about the raid on Osama bin Laden's compound, the recent Russian spy swap, Marilyn Monroe's death, Vince Foster’s suicide, and even J. Edgar Hoover, The Secrets of the FBI presents headline-making disclosures about the most important figures and events of our time.

Secret Book of CIA Humor, The

Secret Book of CIA Humor, The
Author: Ed Mickolus
Publisher: Pelican Publishing Company, Inc.
Total Pages: 244
Release: 2011-09-02
Genre: Humor
ISBN: 9781589809048

This compilation of espionage humor is based on the author's thirty-three years with the CIA as an analyst, operations officer, and manager. Practical jokes, comical essays, poems, bloopers from performance-appraisal reports, and more are all included.

Kristy and the Secret of Susan

Kristy and the Secret of Susan
Author: Ann M. Martin
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
Total Pages: 110
Release: 2013-08-27
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0545632617

Kristy looks for a way to help a little girl with autism in this special entry in the classic hit series. Kristy’s newest baby-sitting charge is Susan Felder, who goes away to a special school. Susan isn’t like most kids. While she can play the piano and sing beautifully . . . she can’t talk to anyone. Susan is autistic. She lives locked inside her own secret world. Kristy thinks it’s unfair that Susan has to be sent off to school and is treated differently from everyone else. But Kristy’s going to try to change that—by showing everyone that Susan’s a “regular” kid, too. And then maybe Kristy’s new friend can stay in Stoneybrook for good. The best friends you’ll ever have—with classic BSC covers and a letter from Ann M. Martin!

The Black Book of Secrets

The Black Book of Secrets
Author: F. E. Higgins
Publisher: Macmillan + ORM
Total Pages: 301
Release: 2010-07-14
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1429930802

A boy arrives at a remote village in the dead of night. His name is Ludlow Fitch—and he is running from a most terrible past. What he is about to learn is that in this village is the life he has dreamed of—a safe place to live, and a job, as the assistant to a mysterious pawnbroker who trades people's deepest, darkest secrets for cash. Ludlow's job is to neatly transcribe the confessions in an ancient leather-bound tome: The Black Book of Secrets. Ludlow yearns to trust his mentor, who refuses to disclose any information on his past experiences or future intentions. What the pawnbroker does not know is, in a town brimming with secrets, the most troubling may be held by his new apprentice.

Mary Anne's Makeover (The Baby-Sitters Club #60)

Mary Anne's Makeover (The Baby-Sitters Club #60)
Author: Ann M. Martin
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
Total Pages: 111
Release: 2014-06-24
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0545767857

The rest of the Baby-sitters are shocked when Mary Anne, tired of being a plain Jane, gets a chic new haircut and a new wardrobe, and their reaction enrages the excited Mary Anne.

Secret Sabotage

Secret Sabotage
Author: Carolyn Keene
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 146
Release: 2010-06-08
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1442406631

This beginning of a brand-new trilogy follows Nancy’s adventures at a creepy carnival. Nancy needs to find out who is writing the gossipy Burn Book Blog and, later, passing along threatening notes to popular girl Lexi Claremont. To do so, she must go undercover as one of the in-crowd, working the fro-yo stand at the town carnival. True to her sleuthing abilities, Nancy manages to solve this first mystery—but uncovers more trouble while she’s at it. Read on in book #43 to find out what happens next!