SASS - Spain or Shine by Michelle Jellen

Elena is lost in the shuffle between her three overachieving siblings. But now that she’s on her own for a whole semester, she intends to keep the spotlight on herself—and Spain is just the place to do it. Once she starts living it up in tapas bars, lying out on the beach (even though it’s November), and having a nice, long siesta smack-dab in the middle of every day, Elena finds that Spain is everything she hoped it would be. She’s even met a to-fawn-over Spaniard, Miguel. But Elena has always been more comfortable writing plays than starring in them, and she’s beginning to realize that keeping out of the spotlight has its perks too. . .

SASS - Now and Zen by Linda Gerber

Nori Tanaka is thrilled to be studying abroad in Tokyo, Japan, but it isn't exactly what she had imagined.

Everyone assumes that, with her traditional Japanese features, she's a native instead of the naïve Japanese-American that she really is. Even Erik, a gorgeous German student, mistakes Nori for Japanese. Nori is sure that he'll like her for who she is once he gets to know her.

It doesn't take long to realize that she has a lot to learn about Japan, and about herself, before she can pass for a native. But after exploring the karaoke clubs in Tokyo, the peaceful temples in Kyoto, and the tranquil heights of Mt. Fuji, Nori knows she has a good chance of finding the hidden Japanese spirit and Zen mindset within herself.

SASS - Swede Dreams by Eva Apelqvist

Swede escape! Calista Swanson has begun her study abroad semester in Stockholm, Sweden, and she couldn’t be happier! There’s finally some distance between her and the constant piano-playing of her annoying sister Suzanne. Calista and Suzanne are twins, but the only thing they have in common is their birth date.

Jonas, who’d been an exchange student at Calista's high school in Wisconsin, lives in Stockholm. He’s the main reason Calista is studying in Sweden, and she knows he’ll be in tow as she explores everything Sweden has to offer, from visiting Swedish castles to learning more about the Viking era, to sampling treats from a smorg?

Calista loves Sweden from the moment she arrives, but . . . why hasn’t Jonas called?

SASS - Girl Overboard by Aimee Ferris

Swimsuit: check.
Flip-flops: check. scuba gear: check.
Leaving behind a longtime boyfriend: not so easy.

Marina has been waiting her whole life to get out on the open sea. And now that she's studying abroad on a luxury yacht in the Caribbean, her dreams are finally coming true. she loves the feel of the sun on her face, the sand between her toes, and the island music swaying over her.

And even better, she's getting hands-on marine biology experience swimming alongside dolphins in the Bahamas, sharks in the bay islands, and sea turtles in the Dominican Republic!

But while her experiences tell her she's in exactly the right place, her boyfriend wants her home in Vermont. And her distractingly cute Aussie boatmate couldn't disagree more.

As the island heat rises, Marina must decide once and for all where her heart is--on land or at sea.

SASS - The Finnish Line by Linda Gerber

When Nordic ski jumper Maureen “Mo” Clark set foot in Finland, she breathed a sigh of relief. Finally, escape from her famous skier father’s shadow and a chance to jump in the renowned Lahti Ski Games.

But Mo quickly realizes that balancing practice and classes is more challenging than she expected.

So when a gorgeous bad boy teammate offers coaching assistance—for a little publicity in return—how can she refuse? Surely she can work in a few extra practices somewhere between studying for calculus and sightseeing in Finland?

Amid snowmobiling and dog-sledding, ice hotels and Northern lights, Mo begins to discover what strength and perseverance—the Finnish sisu—is all about. Now it’s up to her to take that final jump and cross the finish line in style.

SASS - When Irish Guys Are Smiling by Suzanne Supplee

For seventeen-year-old Delk Sinclair, studying abroad in Ireland means one thing: escape.

Ireland is Delk’s chance to be happy. With the stunning green landscape as backdrop, Delk revels in all things Irish, from living in a real Irish castle, to celebrating St. Paddy’s Day in Galway, to enjoying Irish music and dance, to studying Yeats and shearing a sheep!

So when Delk begins to fall for a very handsome Irishman, she wonders if there’s more to the Emerald Isle than it first seemed.

It is fun, to be sure, but will those smiling Irish eyes really be able to heal her broken heart?

SASS - The Sound of Munich by Suzanne Nelson

Siena Bernstein is leaving her yoga mat behind for a semester of study abroad in Munich. She’s thrilled with the prospect of a German adventure (her horoscope is encouraging as well), but she hopes to make more than just her dreams come true while she’s there.

Siena’s dad, who passed away when she was a baby, kept a "Carpe Diem" list—sort of his top-ten adventurous things to do. He completed all but one of the tasks—going to Germany to thank the man who helped smuggle his family past the Berlin Wall.

Amidst her adventures in biergartens, Alpine skiing, and a rigorous course load, Siena is on a quest to complete her father’s list. But she’s also set on having the best possible time while she tries.

With the help of two new best buds and a handsome RA in her dorm, she’ll surely succeed.

SASS series - French Kissmas by Catherine Hapka

For Nicole Larson, the Christmas season in Paris is more than just a romantic interlude? It's also a homecoming. Nic studied abroad in Paris a year ago, and is back in town with her friend Annike to spend Christmas and New Year's in the City of Light.

Of course, now that Nic is there, the chemistry she once had with Parisian hottie Luc instantly reignites.

But why fuel a romance that has only three weeks to survive?

Nic would rather spend time with her new buddy Mike . . . until it becomes clear that Mike is also interested in being more than just friends.  It's going to be difficult for Nic to deny the romance around her. . .

The Students Across The Seven Seas series

The Students Across The Seven Seas series brings you all over the world, traveling to places like France, Italy, Spain and more.

Studying abroad has never been so much fun.

Read all about the travel, adventure, and, of course, romance!

French Kissmas by Catherine Hapka

The Sound of Munich by Suzanne Nelson

When Irish Guys AreSmiling by Suzanne Supplee

The Finnish Line by Linda Gerber

Girl Overboard by Aimee Ferris

Swede Dreams by Eva Apelqvist

Now and Zen by Linda Gerber

Spain or Shine by Michelle Jellen

Westminster Abby by Micol Ostow

Up over Down Under by Micol Ostow

Heart and Salsa by Suzanne Nelson

Pardon My French by Cathy Hapka

The Great Call of China by Cynthea Liu

Getting the Boot by Peggy Guthart Strauss

Doctor Who – The Tardis Handbook by Steve Tribe

As the Eleventh Doctor and Amy embark on all-new adventures in time and space, The TARDIS Handbook gives you the inside scoop on 900 years of travel aboard the Doctor's famous time machine.

Everything you need to know about the TARDIS is here

-where it came from

-where it's been

-how it works

-how it has changed since we first encountered it in a London junkyard in 1963

Doctor Who – The Official Annual 2012

 

Based on the exciting BBC television series Doctor Who, starring Matt Smith as the Eleventh Doctor, Karen Gillan as Amy Pond and Arthur Darvill as Rory Williams.

This official 2012 annual is packed with comic strips, original stories, activities and features on all your favourite characters, monsters and adventures.