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The only game in town

a novel
Freelance book editor Jessica Reid lives in small-town Redford, Georgia with her father and likes the steady pace of life there. When the town's benefactor, Jasper Wilhelm, dies, residents are thrown into a state of upheaval when they're paired off to compete in a series of competitions for his fortune. It's there that Jess meets Japser's grandson, Carter Barclay, an Atlanta financier who is among the contestants. While the two develop an attraction to each other, they are both set on winning his millions and staying in the towns where they live, which could end their relationship before it has a chance to develop into something more.

The killing woods

When her father, an ex-soldier suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, is arrested for the murder of a teen girl, Emily's efforts to exonerate him take her into the mysterious woods where the victim was last seen alive.

The history of toys & games

Shows the history of toys and games from ancient civilizations to the present. From hand-crafted toys to manufactured toys. Includes modern toy safety concerns. Child psychology experts also show how toys and games relate to our development from child to adult and how we grow as humans as well. Includes toys from ancient civilizations through the virtual reality toys of modern day.

Jumanji

Two young children are taken by surprise when their jungle adventure board game comes to life and they discover a man who has been trapped in it for twenty-six years.

Nine doors

When Emery and Richard play the game Nicky-Nicky Nine Doors, they discover that there are serious consequences to scaring the neighbors.

Native American rivalries

Long before Europeans arrived in the Americas, Native Americans maintained bitter rivalries and from time to time shed one another's blood. Native American warfare took different forms and was fought for different reasons.

Basketball

Did you know that people play basketball on a court? Basketball courts have many lines and circles. Learn more about this beloved sport.

Hockey

Did you know that hockey players push the puck using a stick? Holding a stick also helps them keep balance. Learn more about this beloved sport.

Baseball

Did you know that baseball players wear helmets when they are batting? Helmets keep their heads safe. Learn more about this beloved sport.

Tennis

Did you know that tennis players use rackets? They use their rackets to hit the ball. Learn more about this beloved sport.

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