When fourteen-year-old Padm? Naberrie wins the election for Queen of Naboo, she adopts the name Amidala and leaves her family to the rule from the royal palace. To keep her safe and secure, she'll need a group of skilled handmaidens who can be her assistants, confidantes, defenders, and decoys. Each girl is selected for her particular talents, but it will be up to Padm? to unite them as a group. When Naboo is invaded by forces of the Trade Federation,...

"Bathsheba Everdene is young, proud, and beautiful. She is an independent woman and can marry any man she chooses - if she chooses. In fact, she likes her independence, and she likes fighting her own battles in a man's world. But it is never wise to ignore the power of love. There are three men who would very much like to marry Bathsheba. When she falls in love with one of them, she soon wishes she had kept her independence. She learns that love brings...

"Based on the screenplay he developed for Twentieth Century Fox from his short story "Animal Rescue," New York Times bestselling author Dennis Lehane's The Drop follows a former criminal whose efforts to build a new life with his girlfriend and pit bull rescue puppy fall apart when he becomes mixed up in a robbery gone wrong; scheduled for release in Fall 2014, Fox's film of the same title stars James Gandolfini (in his final on-screen performance),...

Why did Voldemort cross the road? Because he looks like a demented chicken. Muggle world got you down? Dark Lord actively trying to end you? Horcrux fell in between the abyss that is your couch cushions? Need some laughter but haven't learned the tickling charm yet? Don't worry; The Unofficial Harry Potter Joke Book is here to relieve some of the daily stresses that accompany a life of witchcraft and wizardry. "Tom" Riddles, knock-knock jokes, and...

From their faithful camper van to boats, kayaks, bicycles, and motorbikes, join stars of Outlander Sam and Graham on a road trip with a difference, as two Scotsmen explore a land of raw beauty, poetry, feuding, music, history, and warfare.

Everyone loves Pikachu! This cute but courageous Pokémon has been by Ash's side since the beginning. Now kids can discover the complete story of this little Electric-type's adventures. Readers will get the inside scoop on Pikachu's best battles, funniest tales, and most heartwarming moments. Full-color illustrations throughout. And this unique, colorful package -- featuring a cover shaped like Pikachu's smiling face -- is sure to draw in Pokémon...

Satama's live takes a huge turn when he meets Genos, a cyborg wanting to know the secret behind Satama's strength.

The battle to save Ferid and Krul Tepes from Ky Luc and the vampires begins in full force, but it's not going to be easy. Ky Luc is a Fifth Progenitor and it'll take a lot of coordination and teamwork to take him down. But Shinoa Squad and Guren have a plan-use the Seraph inside Yuichiro to overwhelm the vampire! But can Yuichiro keep himself in control of it long enough to defeat Ky Luc?!