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King of the Mild Frontier: An Ill-Advised Autobiography
by Chris CrutcherDo You Know: A good reason to be phobic about oysters and olives? That you can step inside a roaring coal furnace and feet cool? That Jesus had an older brother? How shutting your mouth can help you avoid brain surgery? How to avoid cow-pies during your baptism? How to survive in the winter wilderness with only a fishing pole and a sausage?Chris Crutcherknows the answers to these things and more.And once you have read about Chris Crutcher's life as a dateless, broken-toothed, scabbed-over, God-fearing dweeb, and once you have contemplated his ascension to the buckskin-upholstered throne of the King of the Mild Frontier, you will close this book, close your eyes and hold it to your chest, and say, "I, too, can be an author."Hell, anyone can.
The Kitchen Boy: A Novel of the Last Tsar
by Robert AlexanderSoon to be a major motion picture starring Kristin Scott Thomas, directed by Stefan Ruzowitzky (The Counterfeiters)Drawing from decades of work, travel, and research in Russia, Robert Alexander re-creates the tragic, perennially fascinating story of the final days of Nicholas and Alexandra Romanov as seen through the eyes of their young kitchen boy, Leonka. <P><P>Now an ancient Russian immigrant, Leonka claims to be the last living witness to the Romanovs' brutal murders and sets down the dark secrets of his past with the imperial family. Does he hold the key to the many questions surrounding the family's murder? Historically vivid and compelling, The Kitchen Boy is also a touching portrait of a loving family that was in many ways similar, yet so different, from any other.
Knuckleboom Loaders Load Logs: A Trip to the Sawmill
by Joyce Slayton-Mitchell Steven BornsIn Knuckleboom Loaders Load Logs, Joyce Slayton Mitchell takes readers on a trip from the woods to the sawmill. Huge saws, hi-tech feller bunchers, rugged knuckleboom loaders, and speedy slasher saws are just some of the fascinating machines that are used to turn trees into lumber, sawdust, wood chips, and many other useful materials. The superb full-color photographs by veteran photographer Steven Borns, and the author's straightforward descriptions, make it easy for armchair visitors to follow along as trees are felled and delimbed in the forest and then trucked to the sawmill where they are scaled, sorted, debarked, and sawn. Children will delight in scanning the crystal-clear pictures to imagine themselves operating each machine and figuring out which is doing what. A glossary of timber talk, a page of forest facts, and a list of forestry websites for children and teachers help readers young and old learn the lingo and understand more about trees -- our most important renewable natural resource.
The Lake of Souls: The Saga of Darren Shan #10) (Cirque Du Freak #10)
by Darren ShanDarren and Harkat face monstrous obstacles on their desperate quest to the Lake of Souls. Will they survive the savage journey? And what awaits them in the murky waters of the dead? Be careful what you fish for....
The Language of Literature (Grade 9, Florida Edition)
by Arthur N. Applebee Andrea B. Berrnúdez Sheridan Blau Rebekah Caplan Peter Elbow Susan Hynds Judith A. Langer James MarshallLearn literature through narratives and comprehensive questions as provided in this book.
The Last Mall Rat
by Erik E. Esckilsen“…this clever, believable first novel captures teem boredom and frustration, while never evading the moral issues.” Booklist, ALA“…this may be a good fit for readers who like their novels on the dark and quirky side.” Publishers Weekly“This is a thoughtful exploration of the mistakes even ordinary teens can make.” School Library Journal“Young people will identify with why the money-making venture of Mitch and his friends has so much appeal.” VOYA (Voice of Youth Advocates)“Reader’s will recognize more than a grain of truth in Esckilsen’s depiction of mall culture.” The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books —
LBD: It's a Girl Thing
by Grace DentRonnie, Fleur, and Claude are the LBD -- Les Bambinos Dangereuses. These inseparable best friends are hip, feisty, and ready to take on the world. Except for one thing -- their fun- hating ogre parents won't let them go to the Astlebury Music Festival. Are their social lives ruined forever? Not if they can help it! The girls soon come up with a brilliant plan. They'll put on a concert of their own, featuring the finest talent (and hottest guys) that Blackwell School has to offer. But staging a music festival isn't as easy as it looks, especially when the LBD's sworn enemy, Panama Goodyear, is the headline act. Now it's up to the LBD to use their grace, poise, and humor to make Blackwell Live a huge success, complete with post-concert snogging and all. With LBD in charge -- it's not just a girl thing; it's the best thing!
Legends of the Martial Arts Masters
by Susan Lynn PetersonWhether you're an inspiring black belt or just a fan of martial arts action, you'll enjoy this collection of twenty exciting stories about the great heroes of the martial arts.The stories include dramatic victories, wily strategies, and triumphs over long odds--from the great Tsukahara Bokuden's cunning defeat of a troublemaking samurai to Wing Chun's brave self-defense against a brutish warlord. Children can read about Robert Trias, known as the "father of American karate" and Miyamoto Musashi, known as the "greatest sword fighter in history" and the author of the bestselling Book of Five Rings.Filled with action and amazing feats of martial arts wizardry, Legends of the Martial Arts Masters will inspire readers with stories of courage, combat, and self-discovery. Stories include: The General Fights a Bull The Great Wave The Hard Way to Find a Teacher The Three Sons The Style of No Sword A Bully Changes His Ways The Ballad of Mu-lan Twelve Warriors of Burma Wing Chun The Eighteen Hands And many more...ayGreat Power, Great ControlThe Strange Disappearance of Morihei UeshibaWhy Has Oyama Shaved His Head TwiceThe Bright Young ManA Tea Master Faces DeathThe CatHow Loyalty Saved Korean Martial ArtsA Kyudo Master Makes a BetFifty Thousand High Blocks
Legends of the Martial Arts Masters
by Susan Lynn PetersonThis exciting collection is made up of twenty dramatic adventures-with heroes ranging from Tamo, a monk who lived 1,500 years ago, to Robert Trias, who lived into the late 20th century. Filled with action, amazing feats, and martial arts wizardry, Legends of the Martial Arts Masters also promotes the virtues of discipline and courage to which martial artists aspire. The stories of how Gichin Funakoshi introduced karate to Japan, how Matsumura defeated a killer bull with guile instead of bloodshed, ad how Musashi won a duel without drawing his sword will dazzle students of martial arts. Legends of the Martial Arts Mastersis ideal for young readers interested in stories of courage, combat, and self-discovery.
Legends of the Martial Arts Masters
by Susan Lynn PetersonThis exciting collection is made up of twenty dramatic adventures-with heroes ranging from Tamo, a monk who lived 1,500 years ago, to Robert Trias, who lived into the late 20th century. Filled with action, amazing feats, and martial arts wizardry, Legends of the Martial Arts Masters also promotes the virtues of discipline and courage to which martial artists aspire. The stories of how Gichin Funakoshi introduced karate to Japan, how Matsumura defeated a killer bull with guile instead of bloodshed, ad how Musashi won a duel without drawing his sword will dazzle students of martial arts. Legends of the Martial Arts Mastersis ideal for young readers interested in stories of courage, combat, and self-discovery.
Literature: Timeless Voices, Timeless Themes (Gold Level)(Florida Edition)
by Prentice HallEnglish textbook for Florida students.
Literature and the Language Arts: Experiencing Literature (2nd Edition)
by EMC CorporationThe contents of this text are Part One--Genres in Literature: The Folk Tradition, Poetry, Fiction, Drama, Nonfiction, Informational and Visual Media; Part Two--Themes in Literature: The Search for Self, What is Talent?, Relationships, Courage and Perseverance, Journeys and Visions of the Future; Part Three--Language Arts Survey: Reading Resource, Writing Resource, Language, Grammar, and Style Resource, Speaking and Listening Resource, Study and Research Resource, and Applied English Resource, etc.
The Little Flowers of Saint Francis
by Thomas OkeyFirst printed in 1476, this collection of stories, or "little flowers," chronicles Saint Francis of Assisi's journeys, activities, and miracles. Told in brief anecdotes of charming simplicity, the stories include Saint Francis' sermon to the birds, his taming of the savage wolf of Gubbio, his conversion of the Sultan of Babylon, and his miraculous healing of a leper. Picturesque and poetic, The Little Flowers of Saint Francis transports readers to the Middle Ages for an inspiring portrait of the saint and his earliest disciples. One of the world's most popular and widely read religious classics, its universal appeal extends to people of all faiths and every intellectual level.
Loamhedge (Redwall, Book #16)
by Brian JacquesIn which young haremaid Martha Braebuck, wheelchair-bound since infancy, learns that the cure for her condition may be found at the mysterious ancient Abbey of Loamhedge. Other books in this series are available from Bookshare.
Losing Is Not an Option
by Rich WallaceRon is watcher, it seems. He watches his pick-up basketball team-five guys trying to fit together on the court. He watches Dawn on the dance floor, and that tiny star tattoo on her shoulder. He watches Darby run, her short legs all sweat and muscle. He watches his friends veer off-and up-into popularity. He watches his dad move in with his grandmother and make do. But he's more than a watcher: He's a hustler on the court, a free-thrower, a poet, a poker player, a rule breaker, a loving grandson, a runner, and a ruthless competitor in those eight laps around the track-the 3200 meter. In nine interwoven stories, award-winning author Rich Wallace brings a small-town high school to life through the sharp, spare voice-and the heart-pounding defeats and triumphs-of an athlete.From the Hardcover edition.
The Lost City of Faar: The Merchant Of Death; The Lost City Of Faar; The Never War; The Reality Bug; Black Water; The Rivers Of Zadaa; The Quillan Games; The Pilgrims Of Rayne; Raven Rise; The Soldiers Of Halla (Pendragon #2)
by D. J. MacHaleCLORAL The second installment in an epic series of adventures Fourteen-year-old Bobby Pendragon is not like other boys his age. His uncle Press is a Traveler, and, as Bobby has learned, that means Uncle Press is responsible, through his journeys, for solving interdimensional conflict wherever he encounters it. His mission is nothing less than to save the universe from ultimate evil. And he's taking Bobby along for the ride. Fresh from his first adventure on Denduron, Bobby finds himself in the territory of Cloral, a vast world that is entirely covered by water. Cloral is nearing a disaster of huge proportions. Reading the journals Bobby sends home, his friends learn that the desperate citizens of the endangered floating cities are on the brink of war. Can Bobby -- suburban basketball star and all-around nice guy -- help rid the area of marauders, and locate the legendary lost land of Faar, which may hold the key to Cloral's survival?
Magruder's American Government: Guided Reading and Review Workbook
by Pearson Prentice HallThe updated Magruder's American Government meets the changing needs of today's high school students and teachers. The program's engaging narrative is enhanced with numerous primary sources, political cartoons, charts, graphs, and photos, making the structure and principles of government accessible and motivating to students of all abilities.
The Man in the Iron Mask
by Alexandre Dumas Joachim Neugroschel Francine du Plessix GrayDeep inside the dreaded Bastille, a twenty-three-year-old prisoner called merely "Philippe" has languished for eight long, dark years. He does not know his real name or what crime he is supposed to have committed. But Aramis, one of the original Three Musketeers, has bribed his way into the cell to reveal the shocking secret that has kept Philippe locked away from the world. That carefully concealed truth could topple Louis XIV, king of France, which is exactly what Aramis is plotting to do!A daring jailbreak, a brilliant masquerade, and a terrifying fight for the throne may make Aramis betray his sacred vow, "All for one, and one for all!" In this concluding episode of the Three Musketeers saga, the actions of Aramis and the other Musketeers - Athos, Porthos, and the most dashing of them all, D'Artagnan - bring either honor or disgrace. . . and a horrifying punishment for the final loser in the battle royal.
Mark of the Beast (Left Behind: The Kids #28)
by Tim Lahaye Jerry B. Jenkins Chris FabryNatalie's quick thinking helps Vicki, Darion, and Charlie escape the Global Community's grasp. But will the GC satellite tracking help hunt them down? A teenager with problems in New Babylon contacts the kids and Lionel believes it might be a trick. Will Judd take the chance of a secret rendezvous? As the world prepares to take the mark of Nicolae Carpathia, the kids try to convince people of the consequences. Join the Young Tribulation Force as they discover a clever way to spread their message via computer and struggle to free their friends.
The Master of Ballantrae: A Winter's Tale (illustrated Edition): The Master Of Ballantrae: A Winter's Tale (illustrated Edition) (Dover Thrift Editions: Classic Novels)
by Robert Louis StevensonSet in 18th-century Scotland, this brooding historical romance unfolds amid the Jacobite Rebellion. A struggle between good and evil begins in the old Scottish castle of Durrisdeer -- the ancestral home of the Durie clan -- where James Durie, Master of Ballantrae, persists in his lifelong rivalry with his younger brother as well as his relentless quest for the family fortune.From Durrisdeer, the fast-paced adventure shifts to sea voyages and encounters with pirates, intrigue at the French court and in India, and an attempt to recover buried treasure in New York's Adirondack Mountains -- all leading to a shocking climax in the American wilderness. An engrossing tale played out against the backdrop of three continents, The Master of Ballantrae stands among the most vivid and exciting of Robert Louis Stevenson' tales.
Mathematics Made Simple (Sixth Edition)
by Thomas CusickThis book serves as a review of arithmetic, and an introduction to algebra, geometry, and trigonometry and probability.The exercises and answers in this book provide readers with opportunities to test their mastery of each topic in these common branches of mathematics.
McDougal Littell Geometry: Concepts and Skills
by Ron Larson Laurie Boswell Lee StiffTextbook on geometry.
Mcdougal Littell Literature: The Interactive Reader Plus
by Mcdougal LittellThe InterActive Reader Plus is a new kind of literature book. As you will see, this book helps you become an active reader. It is a book to mark on, to write in, and to make your own. You can use it in class and take it home.
Mechanical Drawing Board and CAD Techniques (13th Edition)
by Thomas E. French Jay D. HelselThis completely revised comprehensive drafting book for high school includes solid drafting instruction, board drafting techniques, and computer aided drafting techniques. Each chapter provides a large number of practice problems, "Tech Math" incorporating math skills needed for the covered topics, and "Success on the Job" employability skills needed on the job.
The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya (Haruhi Suzumiya #1)
by Nagaru TanigawaHaruhi holds the fate of the universe in her hands . . . lucky for you she doesn't know it! Meet Haruhi - a cute, determined girl, starting high school in a city where nothing exciting happens and absolutely no one understands her. Meet Kyon - the sarcastic guy who sits behind Haruhi in homeroom and the only boy Haruhi has ever opened up to. His fate is now tied to hers. Meet the S.O.S. Brigade - an after-school club organized by Haruhi with a mission to seek out the extraordinary. Oh, and their second mission? Keeping Haruhi happy . . . because even though she doesn't know it, Haruhi has the power to destroy the universe. Seriously.The phenomenon that took Japan by storm - with more than 4.5 million copies sold - is now available in the first-ever English edition.