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The Giant King
by Kathleen T. PelleyFor young readers, in Scotland, a young wood carver suggests a way to handle a giant who is terrorizing a far-off town.
The Great Fire
by Shirley HazzardThe Great Fire is an extraordinary love story set in the immediate aftermath of the great conflagration of the Second World War. In war-torn Asia and stricken Europe, men and women, still young but veterans of harsh experience, must reinvent their lives and expectations, and learn, from their past, to dream again. Some will fulfill their destinies, others will falter. At the center of the story, a brave and brilliant soldier finds that survival and worldly achievement are not enough. His counterpart, a young girl living in occupied Japan and tending her dying brother, falls in love, and in the process discovers herself.<P><P> In the looming shadow of world enmities resumed, and of Asia's coming centrality in world affairs, a man and a woman seek to recover self-reliance, balance, and tenderness, struggling to reclaim their humanity. The Great Fire is a story of love in the aftermath of war by "purely and simply, one of the greatest writers working in English today." (Michael Cunningham)<P> The Great Fire is the winner of the 2003 National Book Award for Fiction.
Gregor the Overlander (Underland Chronicles Book #1)
by Suzanne CollinsWhen 11-year-old Gregor follows his little sister through a grate in the laundry room of their New York apartment building, he hurtles into the dark Underland beneath the city. There, humans live uneasily beside giant spiders, bats, cockroaches, and rats - but the fragile peace is about to fall apart. Gregor wants no part of a conflict between these creepy creatures. He just wants to find his way home. But when he discovers that a strange prophecy foretells a role for him in the Underland's uncertain future, he realizes it might be the only way to solve the biggest mystery of his life. Little does he know his quest will change him - and the Underland - forever.
The Hard Facts of the Grimms' Fairy Tales (expanded 2nd edition)
by Maria TatarThe history of the Grimms' fairy tales, with criticism and interpretation. Includes translations of 6 fairy tales, commentaries on them, bibliographical references and index.
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (Harry Potter #5)
by J. K. RowlingThere is a door at the end of a silent corridor. And it's haunting Harry Potter's dreams. Why else would he be waking in the middle of the night, screaming in terror? Here are just a few things on Harry's mind: -A Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher with a personality like poisoned honey -A venomous, disgruntled house-elf -Ron as keeper of the Gryffindor Quidditch team -The loming terror of the end-of-term Ordinary Wizarding Level exams ... and of course, the growing threat of He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named. In the richest installment yet of J. K. Rowling's seven-part story, Harry Potter is faced with the unreliability of the very government of the magical world and the impotence of the authorities at Hogwarts. Despite this (or perhaps because of it), he finds depth and strength in his friends, beyond what even he knew; boundless loyalty; and unbearable sacrifice.
Henry Ford
by Wil Mara- Age-appropriate vocabulary- Clear linkage between text and photos- Includes archival reproductions where appropriate- Positioned in the middle Early Intervention range- Comprehensive glossary of "Words You Know"- Index makes navigating subject matter easy
The Hulk, the Junior Novel: Based on the Diaries of Bruce Banner
by James SchamusBruce Banner . . . man or monster? This collection of Banner's diary entries reveals the struggle between his dream of a peaceful life and the nightmare of being the Hulk. Through science, Banner hopes to heal others. Yet science turns him into a force of unstoppable destruction. When the Hulk takes over, Banner is trapped inside a being filled with rage, but he feels strangely free. How much Bruce Banner exists in the creature? The answer could never be known -- till now.
Internet Texas Hold'em: Winning Strategies from an Internet Pro
by Matthew HilgerPoker concepts, starting hands, the flop, turn and river, playing your opponent, bankroll management, deceptive tactics, differences in strategy between live and Internet games, includes a glossary.
The Iroquois: A True Book
by Stefanie TakacsWhat life was like for the Iroquois tribe hundreds of year ago - their daily life, housing and food, through the arrival of the Europeans, up to the Haudenosaunee today.
Lara Croft: The Cradle of Life
by Dave SternThe official novelization to the Paramount Pictures film. Within a long-lost temple Lara Croft discovers the key to the deadliest artifact of all time--the legendary Pandora's Box, which contains a lethal plague.
Let's Team Up! A Checklist for Paraeducators Teachers and Principals
by Kent GerlachWritten to help paraeducators, teachers, and principals understand their roles and responsibilities as they relate to each other.
The Littles Have a Happy Valentine's Day
by John PetersonCousin Dinky Little has big news for the family: he and Della Kett are going to be married on Valentines' Day! The only problem is that the wedding has to take place in the Longs' house, which is almost a block away. That means that Granny and Mrs. Little (with Baby Betsy to look after) might not be able to attend the joyous event. But Cousin Dinky contrives an ingenious device for transporting the women to the Longs' house. After an adventurous journey, Lucy, as flower girl, and Tom, as ring bearer, attend the tiny bride and groom in a ceremony sure to delight all Littles' fans.
My Hippie Grandmother
by Reeve LindberghA young girl describes all the things she likes about her grandmother, including the purple bus she drives, growing vegetables, picketing City Hall, and playing the banjo.
Old Time Radio Days: An Album of Memories
by Benjamin T. Cullen Jr.Over 60 reflections by those listeners who grew up with radio.
On the Social Contract
by Jean-Jacques Rousseau G. D. H. ColeRousseau seeks to explain why, when freedom is the natural state of human beings, they are not in fact free, and to establish the basis for legitimacy in a political community.
The Pocket Idiot's Guide to Buddhism
by Bradley D. Hawkins Nancy D. LewisAn enlightened look at the major principles and tenets espoused by Buddha, Zen-ful tips for applying Buddhist philosophy to everyday living, and inspiring thoughts for understanding the enlightened thought and ritual of Buddhism.
Political Suicide
by Alan RussellWill Travis, a small-time investigator, unwittingly foils a murder attempt on a politician's daughter and finds himself in a much bigger case.
Prince and Future ... Dad?
by Christine RimmerPrincess Liv Thorson thought she could skulk back to America, her uncharacteristic night of passion a deeply held secret, but then came the pregnancy symptoms...
Prince Siddhartha: The Story of Buddha
by Jonathan LandawThe story of Prince Siddhartha and how he became Buddha is told here in the lyrical prose that makes for absorbing reading for people of all ages.
Private Peaceful
by Michael MorpurgoAs the enemy lurks in the darkness, Private Thomas Peaceful struggles to stay awake through the night. He has lived through the terror of gas attacks, watched his friends die, and battled the rats, the mud and the sheer exhaustion of staying alert. But in the morning, Thomas will be forced to confront an even greater horror. When morning comes, the unthinkable will happen.
Psychological Perspectives on Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Experiences (2nd edition)
by Linda D. Garnets Douglas C. KimmelThis textbook is a series of articles that provide a comprehensive overview of current thought about the psychological issues surrounding homosexuality and bisexuality.
Quantico Rules
by Gene RiehlPuller Monk's job is to investigate the background of Judge Brenda Thompson, a presidential nominee to the Supreme Court and an African-American.
The Raven and Other Writings
by Edgar Allan Poe13 tales and 16 poems by the famous author, including all his famous ones. Reading group guide at the end.
Regency Christmas Wishes
by Barbara Metzger Edith Layton Sandra Heath Emma Jensen Carla KellyCelebrate the joys of Christmas in Regency England where five master storytellers ring in the season with warmth, cheer and love.