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The Bones of Fred McFee
by Eve BuntingA rhyming story about a toy skeleton at Halloween that provides menace and mystery.
The Dorothy Dunnett Companion, Volume II
by Dorothy Dunnett Elspeth MorrisonTHE purpose of this Companion is to enhance the reader's appreciation and enjoyment of the novels of Dorothy Dunnett. Arranged alphabetically, it aims to provide an easily accessible but solidly researched background to the historical characters, allusions and references which underpin the fiction of the Lymond Chronicles and the House of Niccolò series. As with Volume I, the Companion does not attempt to analyse aspects of the Renaissance which are out with the novels.
The Egyptian Box
by Jane Louise CurryWhile exploring a big, old house that's part of her father's inheritance, Tee (short for Leticia) Woodie finds a decorated Egyptian box, which holds a shabti, a colorful wooden figure of a girl in painted mummy wrappings from the waist down.
The Fire Inside
by Katherine MartinHeadstrong and rebellious, Kitt Wentworth had no intention of obeying her father, submitting to a husband or falling in love.
The Healing Power of Pets: Harnessing the Amazing Ability of Pets to Make and Keep People Happy and Healthy
by Marty Becker Danelle MortonModern medicine is now discovering the amazing power of animals to detect, treat, and cure a host of diseases and conditions. The scientific facts interlaced with stories of pets and their owners.
The Inside Story: Understanding the Power of Feelings
by The Editors at HeartMathWith exercises in each chapter, the book explores our 3 brains and how they produce our emotions.
The Journal of C. J. Jackson: A Dust Bowl Migrant, Oklahoma to California, 1935 (My Name is America)
by William Durbin<P>"June 10, South of Oatman, Arizona <P>We headed toward the Black Mountains two hours before dawn. The foothills weren't bad, but once we hit the main slope, our truck ground to a halt. We unhooked the trailer and stood for a while. One look at the household goods scattered along the ditch made it clear what he had to do, but Mother didn't want to face it. Though it was hot as Hades, Daddy let her talk it all out. <P>Finally Mother nodded. The trailer was the first thing to go. Daddy and I eased it onto the road shoulder. Then we pried off the best boards and used them to reinforce the stake bed sides on the truck. Next, using the old nails for hooks, we hung up the pails and basins. Mother never blinked as we tossed away two crocks, three mattresses, and her bedspring. But when we picked up her cedar hope chest, she teared up bad. <P>Free of the trailer, Daddy revved up the truck and gave the hill another try, but she still gave out. "No-good, gutless engine," Daddy said, kicking at a tire. ..."
The Karma of Questions: Essays on the Buddhist Path
by Thanissaro BhikkhuThe 12 essays in this book are an attempt to follow the Buddha's example in approaching questions, trying to trace back to the questions that molded his teaching, and resisting the temptation to focus on questions that would force those teachings into a different shape.
The Last Boy
by Robert H. LiebermanStory about a boy who goes missing in a small town, which becomes a fantasy concerning ancient prophecies
The Master of the Rings: Inside the World of J.R.R. Tolkien
by Susan AngThis is a concise, clear, explanation of a wealth of background information and the content of, "The Hobbit," and " The Lord of the Rings." It contains a biography of Tolkien's life detailing both his actions and the development of his concept of Middle-earth. Susan Ang chronicles the publication, popularity, criticism, analysis and influence of these books. chapters dedicated to the history, things, people and places of Middle-earth form a concise reference. A bibliography informs the reader of a wealth of additional material by and about Tolkien. The index makes it easy to quickly track down meanings, facts and trivia. "The Master of the Rings," inside the world of J. R. R. Tolkien is a good place to start for those beginning the journey to a more in depth acquaintance with Tolkien's gripping, beautiful, and unforgettable epic, telling of an evil ring, from its making to its destruction.
The Silent Bride
by Leslie GlassA beautiful bride's glorious trip down the aisle is cut short by a sniper's bullet. The sweet 18-year-old didn't have an enemy in the world...
The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde and Other Tales of Terror
by Robert Louis Stevenson Robert MighallThe Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, The Body Snatcher, Olalla, A Chapter on Dreams (abridged), and Diagnosing Jekyll: The Scientific Context to Dr Jekyll's Experiment and Mr Hyde's Embodiment
The Survival Guide for Kids with LD*: *Learning Differences
by Gary L. Fisher Rhoda CummingsThis book discusses how children with learning differences can get along better in school, set goals, and plan for the future. With references and index.
The Trespass
by Barbara EwingCholera is everywhere in 1849 London. MP Sir Charles Cooper sends his younger daughter Harriet to the countryside, but not her sister Mary. When Harriet returns, she discovers she must escape. Historical fiction.
The Worst Is Over: What to Say When Every Moment Counts
by Judith Acosta Judith Simon PraegerA detailed explanation of the Verbal First Aid used to calm people, relieve pain, promote healing, and save lives
They Went Whistling: Women Wayfarers, Warriors, Runaways, and Renegades
by Barbara HollandThroughout history there have been women, endowed with curiosity and abundant spirit, who stepped out of the cave, cast off the shackles of expectation, and struck out for new territory. In this ode to bold, brash, and sometimes just plain dangerous women, Barbara Holland reanimates those rebels who defied convention and challenged authority on a truly grand scale: they traveled the world, commanded pirate ships, spied on the enemy, established foreign countries, scaled 19,000-foot passes, and lobbied to change the Constitution. Some were merry and flamboyant; others depressive and solitary. Some dressed up as men; others cherished their Victorian gowns. Many were ambivalent or absentminded mothers. But every one of them was fearless, eccentric, and fiercely independent. Barbara Holland evokes their energy in this unconventional book that will acquaint you with the likes of Grace O'Malley, a blazing terror of the Irish seas in the 1500s, and surprise you with a fresh perspective on legends like Bonnie Parker of "Bonnie and Clyde" fame. With wit, wisdom, and irreverent flair, They Went Whistling makes a compelling case for the virtue of getting into trouble.
Twenty Ads That Shook The World: The Century's Most Groundbreaking Advertising and How It Changed Us All
by James B. TwitchellJames Twitchell takes an in-depth look at the ads and ad campaigns-—and their creators—-that have most influenced our culture and marketplace in the twentieth century. P. T. Barnum’s creation of buzz, Pepsodent and the magic of the preemptive claim, Listerine introducing America to the scourge of halitosis, Nike’s “Just Do It,” Clairol’s “Does She or Doesn’t She?,” Leo Burnett’s invention of the Marlboro Man, Revlon’s Charlie Girl, Coke’s re-creation of Santa Claus, Absolut and the art world—-these campaigns are the signposts of a century of consumerism, our modern canon understood, accepted, beloved, and hated the world over.
Webs of Power: Notes from the Global Uprising
by StarhawkThe dramatic account from the front lines of the anti-WTO movement, as it migrated from Seattle to Prague, Brazil, Quebec City, and Genoa.
What to Expect When You're Expecting (3rd edition)
by Sandee Hathaway Arlene Eisenberg Heidi MurkoffThe pregnancy guide that reassuringly answers the concerns of mothers- and fathers-to-be, from the planning stage through postpartum.
When the Choir Began to Sing: A Story About Awakening the Leader Within Each of Us
by Harry E. Eastridge William G. O'Callaghan Jr.Guiding principles and practical advice for leading organizations and communities beyond the anger, cynicism and distrust that plague much of our society.
Words at War: World War II Era Radio Drama and the Postwar Broadcasting Industry Blacklist
by Howard BlueThe history of radio broadcasting in the US, with an emphasis on World War II and the blacklisting during the 1950s.
Writing Better Requirements
by Richard Stevenson Ian F. AlexanderIf you are involved in the systems engineering process in any company, you will learn how to write requirements to get the system you want.
Baby Animals! (Dora the Explorer)
by Phoebe BeinsteinMama Llama's baby is hiding. So is Papa Porcupine's. Can Dora find them? Youngsters can turn the wheel on the side of this board book and match these adorable creatures with their families.
Banker to the Poor: Micro-lending and the Battle Against World Poverty
by Alan Jolis Muhammad YunusWinner of the Nobel Peace Prize describes how he founded Grameen Bank that is devoted to providing poor people with miniscule loans. The bank has provided 3.8 billion dollars to 2.4 million families in rural Bangladesh, enabling them to lift themselves out of poverty forever.