The true, heartwarming story of a courageous terrier that conquered "incurable" cancer. Sparky was diagnosed with lymphoma at age six and given four to six weeks to live without treatment. With chemotherapy, his life might be extended by as much as one year. But his owners (the co-authors), inspired by the dog's indomitable spirit, decided to do all they could to save him. Sparky succeeded beyond all expectations. A special section, "If Your Dog Gets Cancer," is included at the end of the narrative, as well as a list of resources for caretakers of cancer-dogs.

Award-finalist author Josee Clerens creates a vivid, colorful narrative, as international negotiators, spies, and heads of state mingle with bandits, whores, and bumbling local officials - spinning a tale whose outcome permanently changes the American continent. BUYING LOUISIANA recounts one of the most critical events in the history of the United States - the purchase of the vast Louisiana Territory - with style, "on the spot" realism and wit. But this is no dry history book. Rather, it's an exciting, suspenseful novel that just happens to be based on factual accounts, narrated by an...