Books published by publisher Ace Books, Inc.

Louisiana cocktail waitress Sookie Stackhouse is stuck in the middle of a vampire gathering on the verge of disaster in the seventh novel in the #1 New York Times bestselling series.Sookie Stackhouse has her hands full with shapeshifter Quinn—a possible new man in her life—and the upcoming central U.S. Vampire Summit on the shores of Lake Michigan. Sookie's job at the summit is to support Vampire Queen Sophie-Anne, whose power base was weakened by hurricane damage to New Orleans. But Sookie is about to discover just how dangerous that job can be, as she is drawn further and further into the vampire world...

New York Times bestselling author Brian Jacques gives us another tale of Redwall, filled with “The Knights of the Round Table with paws” (The Sunday Times) along with their friends and enemies.Known as the Tears of All Oceans, six magnificent rose-colored pearls that inspire passion, greed, and deception are mysteriously missing. The only clue is a series of riddles, and Tansy, a young hedgehog maid at Redwall Abbey, is desperate to solve them—for the life of one she holds dear is in great danger. But Ublaz Mad Eyes—the evil emperor of a tropical isle beyond the horizon—is determined to claim the pearls as his own. And a crew of fearsome monitor lizards and corsairs gathered around him grows restless…

For nearly 40 years, Southern Living Annual Recipes has collected every recipe from an entire year’s worth of Southern Living magazine in one complete volume, making it an indispensable companion for the devoted readers of the magazine who want to make sure that they have every single recipe within arm’s reach, and for those fans who know and trust the authority that Southern Living brings to great Southern cooking. 2017’s edition is no different, bringing you delicious Sunday suppers, tantalizing desserts, regional favorites, and fantastic holiday meals, along with the helpful tips and menus that you’ve come to expect from the legendary Southern Living Test Kitchen. Because no edition of Southern Living Annual Recipes would be complete without a special bonus section, this year, we’re bringing you all of our favorite cheesecake recipes from the last 50 years that you won’t be able to find anywhere else. Just as you’ve treasured every edition of Southern Living Annual Recipes that has come before, the 2017 edition will become an essential go-to volume on your kitchen shelf that will help you create delicious meals for family and friends for years to come.

New York Times bestselling author Brian Jacques gives us the thrilling prequel to Redwall, filled with “The Knights of the Round Table with paws” (The Sunday Times) along with their friends and enemies...When the clever and greedy wildcat Tsarmina becomes Queen of a Thousand Eyes and ruler of all Mossflower Woods, she is determined to govern the peaceful woodlanders with an iron paw, bringing every otter and hedgehog, every mouse and squirrel, whimpering to their knees.” But the brave mouse Martin and quick-talking mousethief Gonff meet in the depths of Kotir Castle’s dungeon. With the aid of all the woodlanders, the two escape and resolve to end Tsarmina’s tyrannical rule. Joined by Kinny the mole, Martin and Gonff set off on a dangerous quest for Salamandastron, mountain of dragons, where they are convinced that their only hope, Boar the Fighter, still lives…

Phineas and Ferb want to get the most out of their summer by making every day outrageously fun, but these two best buds aren't content with going to the beach or camping out. Whether they're building a time machine, a backyard roller coaster, or the world's largest drop of water, Danville — and the whole Tri-State Area — will never be boring again! Unless, of course, scheming big sister Candace manages to expose their antics and shut everything down, or worse, if the evil Professor Doofenshmirtz succeeds in taking over the world! To keep things rolling, Phineas and Ferb are going to need the help of their pet platypus Perry, who moonlights as a secret agent protecting the city and stopping Doofenshmirtz in his tracks. Hang out with Phineas and Ferb on the coolest summer break EVER in this colossal 300-page comics collection!

Fearless optimist Anna sets off on an epic journey — teaming up with rugged mountain man Kristoff and his loyal reindeer Sven — to find her sister Elsa, whose icy powers have trapped the kingdom of Arendelle in eternal winter. Encountering mystical trolls and a hilarious snowman named Olaf along the way, Anna and Kristoff battle the elements in a race to save the kingdom. Audiences who thrilled to the adventures of Anna and Elsa on the big screen can relive their favorite moments in this oversized graphic novel keepsake featuring an introduction by Leonard Maltin. With hundreds of movie stills and over 300-pages of adventure and laughs, the Frozen Cinestory will transport fans back to Arendelle time and time again!

Can it, pickle it, and store it with confidence. If you can boil water, you can make your own delectable jams and jellies, try your hand at fresh-pack pickling, and jar savory sauces. Ball Canning Back to Basics focuses on the building-block techniques and easy, classic recipes every canner should know. The book begins with in-depth information on water bath canning, the equipment you need, and food safety guidance. Each preserving method is thoroughly explained with beginner-friendly tutorials and step-by-step photographs highlighting key steps. Learn to capture the sweet, ripe flavors of your favorite fruits and vegetables with 100 approachable, versatile recipes for the modern pantry. Packed with simple variation ideas for low-sugar and flavor change-ups, and time-tested tips from the most trusted authority in home canning, this handy guide delivers everything you need to successfully master home canning safely and deliciously.

Animal Planet presents the ickiest, stickiest, blobbiest, and oddest animals in the world!Did you know that an archerfish can spit water up to 16 feet? Or that the giant weta is the world's largest and heaviest insect? Animal Planet's fascinating exploration of animal oddities introduces young animal lovers to some of the most astonishing, gorgeous, and obscure animals in the world-including some brand new discoveries! Packed with more than 200 vibrant photographs and fun facts about animals with unusual behaviors, strange appearances, and remarkable stats, this deluxe gift book is perfect for reluctant readers or anyone who loves totally gross and amazing animals. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of books in the Animal Bites series benefits the principal partners of R.O.A.R. (Reach Out. Act. Respond.), Animal Planet's initiative dedicated to improving the lives of animals in our communities and in the wild.

Harry Crewe is an orphan girl who comes to live in Damar, the desert country shared by the Homelanders and the secretive, magical Hillfolk. Her life is quiet and ordinary-until the night she is kidnapped by Corlath, the Hillfolk King, who takes her deep into the desert. She does not know the Hillfolk language; she does not know why she has been chosen. But Corlath does. Harry is to be trained in the arts of war until she is a match for any of his men. Does she have the courage to accept her true fate?