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The Golden Thread: A Novel about St. Ignatius Loyola
by Louis De WohlLouis de Wohl, with humility and deep religious conviction, takes us into the mind and heart of a saint, giving at the same time an enthralling picture of the era in which he lived.
The Spear: A Novel
by Louis De WohlThis panoramic novel of the last days of Christ ranges from the palaces of imperial Rome to the strife-torn hills of Judea, where the conflict of love and betrayal, revenge and redemption, reaches a mighty climax in the drama of the Crucifixion.
Holes, with Connections
by Louis SacharLouis Sachar's book Holes, along with 2 web articles, a poem, a magazine article, a novel excerpt, and a folk tale, all connected to Holes.
Nemesis (Indigo #1)
by Louise CooperAnghara is daughter to a king. In all the world there is but one thing denied her -- the secret of the Tower. Tormented, she must seek its truth. And her discovery will remake the world.
The Outcast (Time Master Trilogy #2)
by Louise CooperThe Outcast waits in a Castle outside of Time, his soul imprisoned in an ancient jewel. Spawn of Darkness, Adept of Chaos, he dreams of vengeance on the Lords of Light.
Searching for Velociraptor
by Lowell Dingus Mark A. NorellAn account of the search for, recovery, preservation, and study of the fossilized remains of the dinosaur Velociraptor as narrated by 2 paleontologists who led the expedition to Mongolia.
The Vital Spark: 101 Outstanding Lives
by Lowell ThomasFrom Solomon to Winston Churchill, here are the biographies of 101 individuals who led amazing lives.
First Avenue
by Lowen ClausenWhen Officer Sam Wright finds an abandoned dead baby in a seedy hotel, he promises himself he'll find the missing mother and uncover the truth.
Latin Lovers
by Penny Jordan Lynne Graham Lucy GordonThree Mediterranean bachelors with seasonal seduction on their minds are at the heart of this anthology written by three of Harlequin's most popular authors. Includes "A Spanish Christmas" by Penny Jordan, "The Christmas Eve Bride" by Lynne Graham, and "Christmas in Venice" by Lucy Gordon.
The Oil Jar and Other Stories
by Stanley Applebaum Luigi Pirandello11 short stories from the Nobel Prize winning Italian author
America Is Her Name
by Luis J. RodriguezSet in the Pilsen barrio of Chicago, this children's picture book gives a heartwarming message of hope. The heroine, America, is a primary school student who is unhappy in school until a poet visits the class and inspires the students to express themselves creatively -- in Spanish or English. America Is Her Name emphasizes the power of individual creativity in overcoming a difficult environment and establishing self-worth and identity through the young girl America's desire and determination to be a writer. This story deals realistically with the problems in urban neighborhoods and has an upbeat theme: you can succeed in spite of the odds against you. Carlos Vazquez's inspired four-color illustrations give a vivid sense of the barrio, as well as the beauty and strength of the young girl America. Luis J. Rodriguez grew up in Watts and East L.A. His bestselling memoir about gang life, Always Running (now available in paperback in both English and Spanish from Touchstone Books), won the Carl Sandburg Award. His Poems Across the Pavement (Tia Chucha Press) won the Poetry Center Book Award from San Francisco State University, and his poetry collection, The Concrete River was awarded the 1991 PEN Oakland/Josephine Miles Award for Poetry. Mr. Rodriguez has worked extensively with gang members to guide them in positive directions, and he is frequently featured as a keynote speaker or guest poet at national conferences and cultural centers. Rodriguez explores the Chicano experience with an unrelenting, socially conscious eye that moved Larry Weintraub of the Chicago Sun-Times to call him a poet "we need to hear." Illustrator Carlos Vazquez was born in Mexico, studied physics and art, and now teaches in adult education programs in New York City. This book is also available in a Spanish language edition as La llaman America translated by Tino Villanueva.
Always Running: La Vida Loca, Gang Days in LA
by Luis J. RodríguezAlways Running is the account of Luis J. Rodríguez's growing up in poverty in Los Angeles and his ultimate turning to gang life as a means of preservation. The book chronicles his encounters with racism in school and on the streets, and his struggle to overcome prejudice, drugs, and violence. * * * "And if they murder, it's usually the ones who look like them, the ones closest to who they are--the mirror reflection. They murder and they're killing themselves, over and over." * * * With these words Luis J. Rodríguez expresses the devastation of life in the inner cities. Rodríguez began Always Running when he was 16, finding solace in the words that spilled out of him. However, he was not motivated to complete it until his own son, Ramiro, joined a gang in Chicago, where they now live. Always Running became for Rodríguez a way to offer the kind of mentoring he never received as a youth. It is a tale of survival, presenting a picture of the futility of gang warfare while providing understanding and hope.
The End of the Story
by Lydia DavisThis modular novel is about the taste of memory, the awkwardness of lovesickness, and the decomposition of a relationship.
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: A Biography
by Piero Melograni Lydia G. CochraneAn engaging account of one of the most enduringly popular and celebrated composers to have ever lived, this book is both readable and scholarly, and grounded by a wealth of Mozart's correspondence. His substantial oeuvre contains works that are considered to be among the most exquisite pieces of symphonic, chamber, and choral music ever written. His operas too cast a long shadow over those staged in their wake. And since his untimely death in 1791, he remains an enigmatic figure -- the subject of fascination for aficionados and novices alike. Piero Melograni here offers a wholly readable account of Mozart's remarkable life and times. This masterful biography proceeds from the young Mozart's earliest years as a wunderkind -- the child prodigy who traveled with his family to perform concerts throughout Europe -- to his formative years in Vienna, where he fully absorbed the artistic and intellectual spirit of the Enlightenment, to his deathbed, his unfinished Requiem, and the mystery that still surrounds his burial. Melograni's deft use of Mozart's letters throughout confers authority and vitality to his recounting, and his expertise brings Mozart's eighteenth-century milieu evocatively to life. Written with a gifted historian's flair for narrative and unencumbered by specialized analyses of Mozart's music, Melograni's is the most vivid and enjoyable biography available. At a time when music lovers around the world are paying honor to Mozart and his legacy,Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart will be welcomed by his enthusiasts -- or anyone wishing to peer into the mind of one of the greatest composers ever known.
Smart Moves: 14 Steps to Keep Any Boss Happy, 8 Ways to Start Meetings on Time, and 1600 Tips to Get the Best from Yourself and the People Around You
by Sam Deep Lyle SussmanCommunicate successfully, deliver powerful presentations, write for results, supervise assertively, create quality, run effective meetings, manage conflict productively, negotiate to win, conduct successful interviews, develop your organization, plan and problem solve, find more time in your day, achieve personal success, and manage your boss.
What Will the Weather Be?
by Lynda DewittWill it be warm or cold? Should we wear shorts or pants? Shoes or boots? Read and find out why the weather is so difficult to predict.
Behind Time (Emma Merrigan #2)
by Lynn AbbeyShe can travel to any place or any moment in time. But the one person she wants, she can't find...
Capital
by Lynn CurleeHow did the White House become white? Who designed the capital city? What is the Washington Monument made of? Find the answers to these questions and man more about our stunning national capital, Washington D.C., within the pages of this illuminating book by award-winning author and illustrator Lynn Curlee.
Psychic Discoveries Behind the Iron Curtain
by Sheila Ostrander Lynn SchroederEncounters with Russia's scientifically tested psychics and their research in Soviet Russia, Bulgaria and Czechoslovakia
The Adventures of King Midas
by Lynne Reid BanksBanks has recreated the legend of King Midas into an exciting story that brings to life the reality of having greedy and thoughtless wishes come true.
Star Woman: We Are Made From Stars and to the Stars We Must Return
by Lynne V. AndrewsThe true story of one woman's enlightenment, as she joins 2 American Indian medicine women to further her quest for ancient knowledge.
The Morphodite
by M. A. FosterTheir ultra-conservative world was isolated and opposed to change. The police made a secret weapon, the Morphodite, which could detect any conspiracy. But it had one defect... it could think for itself, and its thoughts were total subversion.
Common Enemy (Extreme Zone #5)
by M. C. SumnerBlinded by the desire for revenge that binds them together, Harley and Kenyon are in danger of missing the real enemy pulling the strings. The true face behind the mask can only be revealed in the Extreme Zone.
Dog Health and Nutrition for Dummies
by M. Christine ZinkHelp your dog enjoy a longer and healthier life with the latest in conventional and alternative veterinary medicine.