Books with author G. Carpenter

Althea Bell is still heartbroken by her mother’s tragic, premature death—and tormented by the last, frantic words she whispered into young Althea’s ear: Wait for her. For the honeysuckle girl. She’ll find you, I think, but if she doesn’t, you find her.Adrift ever since, Althea is now fresh out of rehab and returning to her family home in Mobile, Alabama, determined to reconnect with her estranged, ailing father. While Althea doesn’t expect him, or her politically ambitious brother, to welcome her with open arms, she’s not prepared for the chilling revelation of a grim, long-buried family secret. Fragile and desperate, Althea escapes with an old flame to uncover the truth about her lineage. Drawn deeper into her ancestors’ lives, Althea begins to unearth their disturbing history…and the part she’s meant to play in it.Gripping and visceral, this unforgettable debut delves straight into the heart of dark family secrets and into one woman’s emotional journey to save herself from a sinister inheritance.

They say there’s no rest for the wicked, and New Orleans never knew how true that was until I came to town. Nobody told me that when I entered the transition, the very gifts of my demonic lineage would be used against me. Nobody warned me that the flames of Hell would burn from within. Or that I’d be driven to lust and madness, my chaotic magic becoming more wild and unruly than ever before. The only way to save myself—and the world—was to give the beast what she wanted: control. As if transitioning wasn’t enough, my presence was now known, and my enemies were mounting. While the beast was intent on claiming our Four Horsemen, there were things to be done. People to find. Demons to kill. And when they make a deal with the devil—let’s just say that neither world will ever be the same again. Long live the Queen. If I can survive becoming immortal, that is.

Las Vegas really is unique in so many ways. One of them is that its history is equally short and intense and can be told through the birth and demise of the resorts that dot the Strip, the rise and fall of its industry titans. The casino industry, that is. Following this common thread, we'll get to know the vast majority of casino hotels built along Las Vegas Boulevard South, the most celebrated and most visited stretch of asphalt on Earth, starting in 1941 with the El Rancho Vegas. Great emphasis will be given to the key players in the triumph of this oasis of fun in the middle of nowhere, the dreamers that made a town that's the stuff of dreams. Jay Sarno, Howard Hughes, Kirk Kerkorian, Bill Bennett, Steve Wynn, Sheldon Adelson are their names. Mind you: this is not a travel guide. In fact, it is so much more than that.

Ever wonder what became of the dreams you once had? Fancy Moonstruck can tell you. Fancy is supposed to steal dreams. It's what her family does for a living, and now that she's 15, the job is hers. It's a job she'd rather not have. She knows first-hand what dreams mean to the dreamer because she dreams of her mom, who died five years ago. Losing her dream would be like losing her mom all over again. That's a pain Fancy doesn't want to inflict on anyone. But the rules are clear: Steal a dream - or lose her own.

The Complete Antiarch Trilogy - Plus BONUS Epilogue!Finding AxiomWhen Finn, a sixteen year-old Enforcer-In-Training, learns that The Wall built to keep citizens safe from The Wild is really a cage, he starts questioning all he’s been taught. Maybe animals aren’t as dangerous as he’s been conditioned to believe. Maybe his rebel parents aren’t the bad guys. Maybe he’s playing for the wrong team. Finn must choose a side, either way it will cost him. His family, or his future…but neither are as terrifying as what may lurk beyond The Wall.A Conditional TruthBeing an Enforcer is tough. Being an undercover spy for the resistance group, Axiom, is even harder. Not having the people you love know the truth is killer. When fellow Enforcer, Marissa, pursues Finn, he discovers she has the information he’s looking for. This leaves him with an impossible choice: stay true to Piper and ruin the mission or betray the girl he loves and save the city. The Wall and The WildIn the climax of The Antiarch Trilogy, nothing will stop the Advisor from launching his newest deadly weapon against Axiom. Still undercover as an Enforcer, Finn must lead the rebellion growing inside Antiarch if he has any chance of defeating the Advisor.

Airbrushing Scale Model Aircraft is a practical guide to the application and techniques of painting aircraft in any scale. It provides guidance on buying airbrushing equipment, setting it up and operating it safely, and offers detailed explanations of how airbrushes and compressors work, alongside their various components. The reader is taken through basic exercises to learn how to control airbrushing equipment before moving on to more advanced paint application techniques. This book also includes guides to preparation, information on the use of primers, and a handy troubleshooting guide to help identify and resolve common faults. Richly illustrated and filled with step-by-step guides to paint application for model aircraft, this book is an essential reference and practical guide for anyone looking to airbrush model aircraft in any scale and will be of great interest to plastic modellers, particularly aviation, from beginner to experienced modeller.

If there is one truth that I hold to in my life, it is that when it rains, it pours.Perhaps that is why I built myself not for the everyday storms most experience.But for the hurricanes I have had to learn to withstand.I know what it is like to feel your heart crack in half like a tree that snaps under too much pressure.I know the bone-deep, all-consuming, numbness that sets in when the wind and the cold and the water become too much.I know the desperation that claws under the surface as you try to wait through the night, and hope that come the dawn, the storm has passed.But perhaps, most importantly, I know how to survive.Or really, I am too spiteful to die.Either way, my world is falling apart around me. Death and destruction are knocking on my door. And a storm is coming. One unlike anything we have ever encountered before.This time it is not Anastasia I will face on the battlefield, but the one who calls to me. The one I cannot face.This is one storm I don’t know if I will survive . . . or if the price of living is too high.**This is the final book in Selena's journey. Daizlei Academy is a completed series intended for older teens and adults.**

It's a barnyard bash—come on down and see who's there! Kids will meet a crowing bird that wakes up the farmer; a curly-tailed creature who rolls in the mud; a mooing mommy in the field with her calves; and a farm full of other wonderful friends staying up late to play. Bright and bold illustrations make each hidden item easy to identify, and seven gatefolds create interactive fun for kids!

Guide to the Hunger Games offers a new way to interact with the enthralling world of the Young Adult publishing phenomenon that is Suzanne Collins’ Hunger Games trilogy. This companion provides deeper insight into the inspiration behind the thrilling adventure series, as well as the contemporary themes at its root. Profiling the main characters and providing coverage of the 74th and 75th Hunger Games tournaments, long-standing fans can refresh their knowledge while new ones can explore the dystopian setting of Panem in illuminating detail. Complete with beautiful illustrations, all the most fascinating elements of Collins’ creation are covered here, from muttations to the amazing designs of Katniss’ stylist, Cinna.Guide to the Hunger Games comes at the perfect time, coinciding with the highly-anticipated film adaptation of the first book. Whether you are an avid reader or just seeking an introduction to the film, Guide to the Hunger Games provides the perfect way to engage with the most exciting YA books of the moment. Covering all the aspects of the series that fans love best and including an exclusive guide to winning the Hunger Games, this companion brings the world of Panem to life and is a must-have for all aspiring Tributes.

I say, "Feelings!" You say, "Fun!" Explore the world of emotions with 8 lift-the flaps.These colorful, playful books encourage interactive learning through prediction and repetition; but most importantly, they look really fun. --Dr. Robert Needlman, co-founder of Reach Out and Read and author of Dr. Spock's Baby BasicsWith I Say, You Say books, your little ones can:· Understand emotions· Predict outcomes· Learn and play!