A nearly universal experience of childhood is facing a fear of the dark-of the unknown in the night. Many overcome this fear in adulthood. Many do not, or can not. This book is dedicated to the children currently fighting the monsters underneath the bed, and to the adults who falter at weighing the benefits of facing their fears-whether sensical or unsensical-to the disadvantages. Anya is a young girl who comes face to face with a place that reveals nothing at first glance. She takes a hesitant step forward, then two, and discovers another world that has been eagerly awaiting her in the dark,...

LAKE OSWEGO, ORE. -- The affluent town of Lake Oswego is considered one of the finest communities in Oregon. With great schools, a thriving arts community, countless parks, a celebrated library and a business community dedicated to customer service, it's easy to see why many national publications rank Lake Oswego as one of Oregon's finest communities. But one of Lake Oswego's best kept secrets (maybe not among criminals) is that it boasts one of the finest police departments in all of Oregon. What other conclusion can you make when serious crime in Lake Oswego is almost non-existent and the...