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Mosaik 2: German Language and Culture
by Christine Anton Tobias Barske Megan McKinstryNIMAC-sourced textbook
Mosquito: The Story of Man's Deadliest Foe
by Andrew SpielmanNow in paperback--a fascinating work of popular science from a world-renowned expert on mosquitoes and a prize-winning reporter.In this lively and comprehensive portrait of the mosquito, its role in history, and its threat to mankind, Spielman and D'Antonio take a mosquito's-eye view of nature and man. They show us how mosquitoes breed, live, mate, and die, and introduce us to their enemies, both natural and man-made. The authors present tragic and often grotesque examples of how the mosquito has insinuated itself into human history, from the malaria that devastated invaders of ancient Rome to the current widespread West Nile fever panic. Filled with little-known facts and remarkable anecdotes that bring this tiny being into larger focus, Mosquito offers fascinating, alarming, and convincing evidence that the sooner we get to know this pesky insect, the better off we'll be.
Mosquitoland: 'Sparkling, startling, laugh-out-loud' Wall Street Journal
by David ArnoldA story of the difficulties we face and the strength we find to overcome them, perfect for fans of LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE, THE FAULT IN OUR STARS, and JUNO.'At last, a Kerouacian adventure for teenage girls' INDEPENDENTWhen her parents unexpectedly divorce, Mim Malone is dragged from her beloved home in Ohio to the 'wastelands' of Mississippi, where she lives in a haze of medication with her dad and new (almost certainly evil) stepmom.But when Mim learns her real mother is ill back home, she escapes her new life and embarks on a rescue mission aboard a Greyhound bus, meeting an assortment of quirky characters along the way. And when her thousand-mile journey takes a few turns she could never see coming, Mim must confront her own demons, redefining her notions of love, loyalty, and what it means to be sane...Praise for Mosquitoland:'A funny, gutsy, straight-talking heroine with a distinctive voice, whose company is a blast of fresh air'DAILY MAIL'A joy' INDEPENDENT, Best YA novels of 2015'Fresh and often very endearing'SUNDAY HERALD'Heartwarming, heartbreaking and hilarious'USA TODAY'[A] sparkling, startling, laugh-out-loud debut novel'WALL STREET JOURNAL '[A] captivating first novel... illuminating'WASHINGTON POST'[A novel that] bucks the usual classifications and stands defiantly alone'ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY
Mossflower (Redwall, Book #2)
by Brian JacquesFrom the Book Jacket: 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 claw, bringing every otter and hedgehog, every mouse and squirrel to its whimpering knees. But then the brave mouse Martin and quick-talking mousethief Gonff meet in the depths of Kotir Castle. With the aid of all the woodlanders, the two escape from Kotir's dank dungeon and resolve to end Tsarmina's tyrannical rule. Joined by Dinny 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. Critically acclaimed author Brian Jacques is an unexcelled master of character and adventure. To create a memorable first book of fantasy is feat enough; to create a second as memorable as the first is a rare moment in publishing. Containing passages alive with high drama, resonant language and humor, and an unforgettable cast of characters, Mossflower, the prequel to the award-winning Redwall, is truly a book for all ages and all times.
Mossy Trotter (Vmc Ser. #2110)
by Elizabeth Taylor'It's always a treat to read Elizabeth Taylor. Mossy Trotter is a real gem. A delightfully mischievous boy living in those long-ago halcyon days when children played out all day, roaming commons, scavenging on rubbish tips and stamping in newly-laid tar' JACQUELINE WILSON'We - that is, Herbert and I - want you, Mossy, to be our page-boy,' Miss Silkin said, staring hard at Mossy again, as if she were trying to imagine him dressed up, and with his hair combed.Mossy went very red, and nearly choked on a piece of cake, and Selwyn laughed, and went on laughing, as if he had just heard the funniest joke of all his life. They both knew what being a page-boy meant. One of the boys at school - one of the very youngest ones - had had to be one, wearing velvet trousers and a frilled blouse.'When Mossy moves to the country, life is full of delights - trees to climb, woods to explore and, best of all, the marvellous dump to rummage through. But every now and then his happiness is disturbed - chiefly by his mother's meddling friend, Miss Silkin. And a dreaded event casts a shadow over even the sunniest of days - being a page-boy at her wedding. In her only children's book, Elizabeth Taylor perfectly captures the temptations, confusion and terrors of a mischievous boy, and just how illogical, frustrating and inconsistent adults are!
Motel of the Mysteries
by David MacaulayA future archeologist finds the remnants of a mysterious ancient people—us—in a wry satire that is &“a marvel of imagination and . . . wonderfully illustrated&” (The New York Times). It is the year 4022, and the entire ancient country of Usa has been buried under many feet of detritus from a catastrophe that occurred back in 1985. Howard Carson, an amateur archeologist, is crossing the perimeter of an abandoned excavation site when he feels the ground give way beneath him. Suddenly, he finds himself at the bottom of a shaft, which, judging from the DO NOT DISTURB sign hanging from an archaic doorknob, is clearly the entrance to a still-sealed burial chamber. Carson's incredible discoveries, including the remains of two bodies, one laid to rest on a ceremonial bed facing an altar that appeared to be a means of communicating with the Gods and the other lying in a porcelain sarcophagus in the Inner Chamber. These dramatic discoveries give Carson all the clues he needs to piece together the entire civilization—which he gets utterly wrong. The acclaimed author and illustrator of Castle and Pyramid, David Macaulay presents a wonderfully tongue-in-cheek satire of both historical presumption and American self-importance.
Mother Seton: First American-born Saint
by Alma Power-WatersMother grew up during the 18th century. She married young and was widowed young. From wealth she descended to poverty. She converted to Catholicism at a time when this was not acceptable. She eventually became a sister.
Mother, Please Don't Die (Lurlene McDaniel Books)
by Lurlene N. McDanielFeisty, thirteen-year-old Megan McCaffery is proud to be a tomboy, and she just can't relate to the "southern belles" in her hometown of Charleston, South Carolina. Her older sister, Audrey, is driving her crazy with constant talk about her upcoming wedding. When a popular girl at school takes an interest in Megan's best friend, John-Paul, Megan is surprised at her own jealousy. Was she losing her tomboy edge? But when her mother's mysterious headaches turn out to be a brain tumor, Megan's world is truly turned upside-down.
Mother-Daughter Book Camp (The Mother-Daughter Book Club)
by Heather Vogel FrederickSpend one last summer with the Mother-Daughter Book Club at camp in this bittersweet conclusion to Heather Vogel Frederick's beloved and bestselling series.After so many summers together, Emma, Jess, Megan, Becca, and Cassidy are reunited for one final hurrah before they go their separate ways. The plan is to spend their summer as counselors at Camp Lovejoy in a scenic, remote corner of New Hampshire, but things get off to a rocky start when their young charges are stricken with a severe case of homesickness. Hopefully, a little bit of bibliotherapy will do the trick, as the girls bring their longstanding book club to camp.
Mother: A Book of Quotations (Dover Thrift Editions: Speeches/Quotations)
by Herb GalewitzThis delightful and entertaining collection includes scores of quotations, sayings, and speculations about motherhood — from the Roman poet Virgil and St. Augustine to movie-maker Mack Sennett and comedienne Phyllis Diller. Shakespeare is quoted, as are Euripides, Thomas Alva Edison, Abraham Lincoln, Oscar Wilde, Napoleon, Edna Ferber, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, Gloria Vanderbilt, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Harriet Beecher Stowe, and many other writers, statesmen, celebrities, biblical figures, movie stars, and others.There’s solid advice from Abigail Van Buren ("If you want your children to turn out well, spend twice as much time with them, and half as much money."), profound utterings by President Theodore Roosevelt ("Into a woman's keep is committed the destiny of the generations to come."), as well as tongue-in-cheek comments from American humorist Will Rogers ("I doubt if a charging elephant or rhino is as determined or hard to check as a socially ambitious mother.")A wonderful little time for browsing, this book will also serve as a handy reference.
Mothership (The Ever-Expanding Universe #1)
by Isla Neal Martin LeichtTeen pregnancy is never easy—especially not when extraterrestrials are involved. The first in a new trilogy that’s part Juno and part Aliens.
Motion: Activities and Reader (Minds on Physics)
by William J. Leonard Robert J. Dufresne William J. Gerace Jose P. MestreLearn more about the physics of motion in this activity book that will stretch your mind.
Motorcycles, Sushi and One Strange Book (Real Life #1)
by Nancy N. RueFour girls are brought together through the power of a mysterious book that helps them sort through the issues of their very real lives. While family dinners and vacations to touristy destinations are ordinary events for her “normal” friends, fifteen-year-old Jessie Hatcher’s normal life means dealing with her ADHD and her mother's bipolar disorder. So why is Jessie shocked when the unexpected happens? Now her "normal" includes living in Florida with the father she always thought was dead and learning the secrets of sushi from a man who teaches by tormenting her. Life isn't any saner with her dad, but a cute guy and a mysterious book might just be the crazy Jessie needs.
Motorcycles: Fundamentals, Service, Repair
by Bruce A. Johns David D. Edmundson Chris Grissom Matt SpitzerMotorcycles: Fundamentals, Service, and Repair covers the construction, operation, maintenance, service, and repair of motorcycle systems and components. This comprehensive textbook also includes information on ATVs, UTVs, and scooters, and content is applicable to all makes and models. The new Lab Workbook provides guided shop procedures for hands-on practice of skills, allowing students to demonstrate what they have learned.
Motorcycles: Fundamentals, Service, Repair
by Bruce A. Johns David D. Edmundson Chris Grissom Matt SpitzerMotorcycles: Fundamentals, Service, and Repair provides in-depth, up-to-date coverage of the construction, operation, maintenance, service, and repair of motorcycle systems and components. This comprehensive, full-color textbook also includes information on ATVs, UTVs, and scooters, and content is applicable to all makes and models. Coverage includes conventional design features and the latest engineering advances, including electronic ignition systems, emission control systems, cruise control, power drives, fuel injection, and anti-lock brakes.
Motown And Didi: A Love Story
by Walter Dean MyersMotown lives in a burned-out building one floor above the rats, searching out jobs every day, working his muscles every night, keeping strong, surviving. Didi lives in her cool dream bubble, untouched by the Harlem heat that beats down on her brother until only drugs can soothe him. Didi escapes, without needles, in her tidy plans and stainless visions, etchings of ivy covered colleges where her true life will begin. Didi can survive inside her own safe mind, until Motown steps into her real world and makes it bearable. Together they can stand the often brutal present. What about the future?<P><P>Winner of the Coretta Scott King Medal
Mountain Born
by Elizabeth YatesThere were boulders at the top and he picked his way carefully among them. Suddenly he stopped still, gripping a rock and flattening himself against it. Not ten paces from him was a gray wolf, and around her four well-grown cubs were playing--prettily, if anything that spelt such horror could be pretty. His hands felt like ice on the rock.<P><P> Wolves, weather, a black lamb, a trusty dog--all are part of Peter's life on a mountain farm. His best friend is Benj, a wise old shepherd, and Benj teaches him to care for the sprightly lamb that becomes his own special pet, his cosset. As Biddy grows into her place as leader of the flock, Peter grows too, learning the skills and joys of the shepherd's life<P> A Newbery Honor book
Mountain Runaways
by Pam WithersWill their wilderness skills be enough to survive the dangerous Rocky Mountains?First a Canadian Rockies avalanche kills their parents. Then Children’s Services threatens to separate them. That’s when the three Gunnarsson kids decide to run away into the mountains and fend for themselves until the oldest turns eighteen and becomes their legal guardian. Not many would dare. But Jon, Korka, and Aron’s parents ran a survival school.Turns out their plan is full of holes. When food and equipment go missing and illness and injury strike, things get scary. They’re even less prepared for encounters with dangerous animals and a sketchy woods dweller. On top of that, grief, cold, hunger, and sibling infighting threaten to tear them apart, while the search parties are closing in on them. Do Jon, Korka, and Aron really have what it takes to survive?
Mountain Solo
by Jeanette IngoldAfter a disastrous concert, a teenage musical prodigy who&’s sick of the stress heads to Montana to figure out her next step . . . From the moment Tess picked up the violin as a child, it was clear she wasn&’t like other kids. She was a prodigy, and at sixteen her life is that of a virtuoso-to-be: constant training, special schools, and a big debut before an audience of thousands. But when she blows her moment in the spotlight, she throws it all away, moves from New York City to join her father and his new family in Montana, and tries to lead a normal life—whatever that is. But she&’s hardly arrived when she is drawn into a mystery: a hunt for the wilderness homestead of a lost pioneer who played violin himself. Maybe, through his story, Tess will figure out how to handle the expectations of others, and what she really wants for herself . . . &“The characters are likeable, and their love of music shines through . . . For anyone fascinated by the power of music and its effects on individuals&’ lives.&” —School Library Journal
Mountains Beyond Mountains (Adapted for Young People): The Quest of Dr. Paul Farmer, A Man Who Would Cure the World
by Tracy Kidder Michael FrenchMeet Dr. Paul Farmer, a Harvard-educated doctor with a self-proclaimed mission to transform healthcare on a global scale. Tracy Kidder follows Farmer's quest as he focuses his attention on some of the world's most impoverished people and uses unconventional ways in which to provide healthcare, to achieve real results and save lives.<P><P> Tracy Kidder's critically acclaimed adult nonfiction work, Mountains Beyond Mountains has been adapted for young people by Michael French. In this young adult edition, readers are introduced to Dr. Paul Farmer, a Harvard-educated doctor with a self-proclaimed mission to transform healthcare on a global scale. Farmer focuses his attention on some of the world's most impoverished people and uses unconventional ways in which to provide healthcare, to achieve real results and save lives.
Mourning Song (One Last Wish #2)
by Lurlene McdanielYou don't know me, but I know about you.... I can't make you live longer, I can't stop you from hurting. But I can give you one wish, as someone did for me.<P> It's been months since Dani Vanoy's older sister Cassie has been diagnosed as having a brain tumor. And now the treatments aren't helping. Dani is furious that she is powerless to help her sister, and she can't even convince her mother to take the girls on the trip to Florida that Cassie has always longed for.<P> Then Cassie receives an anonymous letter and check. Dani knows she can never make Cassie well, but against all odds she dares to make Cassie's dream come true.From the Paperback edition.
Mouse Guard Alphabet Book (Mouse Guard #1)
by David PetersenLearn the ABCs in the world of David Petersen's Mouse Guard where brave mice protect one another from predators large and small, explore the expansive nature around them, and thrive in harsh conditions. Hand-painted by Serena Malyon, this is a look into a beautiful world with rich culture and stalwart friendships, worth exploring one letter at a time.
Mouse Guard Volume 1: Fall 1152 (Mouse Guard #1)
by David PetersenCollects all 6 Issues! The fearless Mouse Guard are dispatched to find a missing merchant. Their search reveals much more than they expect, as they stumble across a traitor in the Guard's own ranks. The volume collects the first Mouse Guard series. Features an Epilogue and special bonus material!
Mouse Guard Volume 2: Winter 1152 (Mouse Guard #2)
by David PetersenCollects all 6 issues, an epilogue and bonus content! In the Winter of 1152, the Guard face a food and supply shortage threatening the lives of many through a cold and icy season. Saxon, Kenzie, Lieam, and Sadie, led by Celanawe, traverse the snow-blanketed territories acting as diplomats to improve relations between the mouse cities and the Guard. This is a winter that not every Guard may survive! Collects the second Eisner-Award winnning series with an all-new epilogue and bonus content.
Mouse Guard Volume 3: The Black Axe (Mouse Guard #3)
by David PetersenCollects Mouse Guard: The Black Axe #1-6 This prequel set in 1115, fulfils the promise the wise oldfur Celanawe made to tell Lieam of the day his paw first touched the Black Axe. The arrival of distant kin takes Celanawe on an adventure that will carry him across the sea to uncharted waters and lands all while unraveling the legend of Farrer, the blacksmith who forged the mythic axe.