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I Need You (Elizabeth #6)
by Francine PascalIs it time to go home? What is Jessica doing in England? She claims she can explain everything and that it’s time for Elizabeth to come home. Elizabeth doesn’t know what to think. She can’t leave Max. Not now, not after they . . .
Journey to the River Sea
by Eva IbbotsonSent to live with distant relatives on a rubber plantation in Brazil, Maia must leave her cozy boarding school in London for the unknown wilderness of the Amazon jungle.
Jurassic Park III (Junior novelization)
by Scott Ciencin Peter BuchmanJunior novelization of the movie. Eric Kirby is lost on Isla Sorna, so his parents trick Dr. Alan Grant into helping them find Eric on the dinosaur-ridden island.
Just the Facts, Ma'am: The Authorized Biography of Jack Webb
by Daniel Moyer Eugene AlvarezFrom his poverty-stricken childhood to his success on TV, this is the story of the creator and portrayer of Dragnet's Joe Friday.
Kalani and the Night Marchers
by Elaine MastersTwo 18th century boys living in Hawaii stumble through a portal in time.
Kalyana Mittata: Beautiful Friendship Poems
by Basil FernandoFernando may not write a lot, but his poems are moving and powerful. This collection includes: The Anonymous People, The Tortoise and the Philosopher, Gems and Intrigue, Sweet Are the Blessings, and more. "Resurrection Today I talked to a man Who had escaped A death camp. Resurrection? No, He is dying now. Growing thin Looking dazed and haggard Having nightmares Mentally not all there. Typical signs Of those who undergo Such experiences," says the psychiatrist. Is there any typical sign To know what His torturers go through? Sweet dreams, nice children Great hopes? I could have helped This man to escape The dreaded camp. I am powerless now, To prevent his slow death."
La Hija del Curandero
by Amy TanMadre e hija reconcilian sus historias y conjuran el pesar de sus sueños rotos y la fuerza de ese amor que permite recobrar en la memoria aquello que hemos perdido en el dolor.
Les Misérables (Adapted)
by Victor Hugo Monica KullingThe classic novel - and hit Broadway show - about escaped convict Jean Valjean has been adapted with easy-to-read text, large type, and short chapters. This engaging adaptation of the timeless tale is ideal for reluctant readers and kids not yet ready to tackle the original. Trying to forget his past and live an honest life, escaped convict Jean Valjean risks his freedom to take care of a motherless young girl during a period of political unrest in Paris.
Let's Celebrate Earth Day
by Peter Roop Connie RoopA well-rounded introduction to Earth Day for young readers in a question- and-answer format. Important facts about the state of our earth are interspersed throughout, but an overall positive tone leaves readers feeling encouraged, not discouraged. Another great book in the "Let's Celebrate..". series!
Liam's Secret Son
by Carole MortimerWhen Liam O'Reilly insisted on being a part of Laura's world again, her first instinct was to turn him down because she felt compelled to keep a secret from him - he had a son.
Literature for Today's Young Adults
by Kenneth L. Donelson Alleen Pace NilsenThis introduction to young adult literature helps teachers learn how to motivate teenagers to become life-long readers.
Meditations on Middle-Earth
by Karen HaberFantasy writers answer the questions, Why is The Lord of the Rings so popular? And How has Tolkien's writing influenced the path of Fantasy?. describing their first encounter with the trilogy, and how, their understanding of it's style and wisdom expanded as they matured. They say Tolkien influenced their fantasy writing, and examine fantasy literature. George R. R. Martin says Tolkien was first to create a fully drawn alternate world. Poul Anderson compares Tolkien's elves to Seraphim, Le Guin finds rhythm and patterns in Tolkien's style. Pratchett cannot recall where he was when JFK died but describes in detail the time and place he first read Tolkien. Michael Swanwick reads Tolkien to his 9 year old son, and accepts his honored role as a father and his place in the circle of life. Robin Hobb explains fantasy is popular because readers sought more books like Tolkien's. Orson Card reveals the true hero of Middle-earth. Esther Friesner thinks Elves are hotties. This is a wealth of information about Middle-earth, the nature of fantasy, and additional fantasy books.
Omaha Steaks Good Life Guide & Cookbook
by Jackie ThompsonRecipes featuring Omaha steaks, pork, lamb, veal, poultry, seafood, and smoked meats along with appetizers, pastas, soups, desserts, sauces, and vegetables.
Peace Like a River
by Leif EngerAlong with his sister and father, an 11-year-old goes on a journey, in this story which shows how family, love, and faith can stand up to terrifying enemies and tragic fates.
Q: The Autobiography of Quincy Jones
by Quincy JonesQuincy Jones has won multiple grammy awards. He has been acknowledged as a masterful jazz, rock, and funk musician, has created some of the most memorable film scores of the pop era, and has sat at the production controls for numerous landmark albums, including Michael Jackson's Thriller, the biggest-selling long-player of all time.
Reflections and Dreams (Bannion Family Omnibus)
by Nora Roberts2 tales of remarkable women who live and love on their own terms, featuring characters from Roberts' Stanislaski saga.
Saving Milly: Love, Politics, and Parkinson's Disease
by Morton KondrackeFrom the book: "Deeply affecting . . . Unforgettable . . . Kondracke seems to be a natural truth-teller, and the directness of his narrative, its demotic lack of interest in irony when confronted with the rudimentary facts of mortal illness, opens his reader's heart and engages his reader's mind." -The New Republic "This is Morton Kondracke's account of his wife's battle with Parkinson's disease and his own transformation from a self-described careerist with more drive than talent to a mensch who has achieved greatness in this one book alone. I finished it last night in tears." -RICHARD COHEN, The Washington Post "Morton's love for Milly has been unfailingly strong and steadfast ... in sickness and in health. His fierce devotion has inspired him to move mountains, and move scientists closer than ever to finding a cure for this cruel disease. We all must join together to fight for more money so we can save our most precious resource-the lives of those we love." -KATIE COURIC
Sentences, Paragraphs, and Beyond: A Worktext with Readings
by Kelly Brandon Lee BrandonFrom the book: The text's three parts and the appendixes cover the full array of topics needed for developmental writing. Part One: Writing Sentences includes parts of sentence structure, phrases and clauses, kinds of sentences, sentence combining, sentence problems, pronoun use, modifiers, punctuation, and spelling. Part Two: Writing Paragraphs and Beyond covers the writing process with instructions, examples, demonstrations, and exercises in freewriting, brainstorming, clustering, topic sentence writing, outlining, revising, and editing. Part Three: Connecting Reading and Writing provides guidance in reading critically and writing summaries; practicing reading-related responses; and recognizing patterns such as process, cause and effect, and exemplification. Reading selections by students and professional writers are dually grouped by pattern and theme. Appendixes cover parts of speech, taking tests, writing a letter of application and a resume, and a guide for ESL students.
Shadowdale (Forgotten Realms: The Avatar Trilogy, Book 1)
by Richard AwlinsonThe gods walk the Realms. Banished from the heavens, they now roam the world, from Tantras to Waterdeep, seeking to regain their full powers.
Shipwrecked! The True Adventures of a Japanese Boy
by Rhoda BlumbergBased on a true story. In 1841 rescued by an American whaler, after being stranded on a deserted island with friends, 14-year-old Manjiro becomes the first Japanese person to visit the United States.
Sport
by Mick CochraneA nostalgic story about a Minnesota boy's search for belonging in a complex world. "In this wise, witty story set in West St. Paul in the '60s, a kid named Harlan navigates life by focusing on the Twins baseball team, a comic metaphor for hope. Sport is fat with small pleasures. It is a homer and a gift to all of us grownup knothole-game kids. There's a lot to love in this quiet little book, most of all its subtle wisdom about establishing individuality and finding joy amid chaos--in short, about growing up."
Sword and Sorceress XVIII
by Marion Zimmer Bradley20 short stories with themes on impossible tasks and invading armies
The Activist's Handbook: A Primer (Updated edition)
by Randy ShawStrategies on how to win grass roots campaigns by developing proactive agendas and making sound decisions, with many examples of successful campaigns. As campaigns increasingly require building coalitions among diverse, multi-issue constituencies, the skill of ensuring good process both internally and externally is even more vital.
The Bible Unearthed: Archaeology's New Vision of Ancient Israel and the Origin of Its Sacred Texts
by Israel Finkelstein Neil Asher SilbermanA tour of biblical archaeology with an explanation of how and why the Bible's historical saga differs so dramatically from the archaeological finds.