By :"Margaret Peterson Haddix"
Published on 2012-02-14 by Simon and Schuster
Category :"Juvenile Fiction"
Being a princess isn't all that.... You've heard the fairytale: a glass slipper, Prince Charming, happily ever after... Welcome to reality: royal genealogy lessons, needlepoint, acting like \
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By :"Michael Sands"
Published on 2015 by Lulu.com
Category :"Fairies"
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Language : en
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By :"Rhea Tregebov"
Published on 2014-09-16 by Coteau Books
Category :"Fiction"
Annette Gershon’s odyssey from depression-era Winnipeg to Stalinist Russia and back to Canada in the 1950s is both the seldom-told story of those who actually made that hopeful, doomed, journey, and a testament to the tenacity of the human spirit. Ten-year old Annette Gershon is content enough growing up in her father’s delicatessen on Main Street Winnipeg, but for immigrant families scratching out a living in the Dirty Thirties, even subsistence is a delicate balance, easily upset. Everything changes when her parents decide to take the family \
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Language : en
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By :"Carolyn Slaughter"
Published on 2007-12-18 by Vintage
Category :"Biography & Autobiography"
In this unforgettable memoir, acclaimed novelist Carolyn Slaughter recalls her childhood in Africa and how the land itself released her from a rage that threatened to destroy her. For Carolyn Slaughter, who grew up in Botswana in the 1950s, it was the Kalahari Desert that made life bearable. Her father was a cruel and violent district commissioner during the last days of British colonial rule, and their family’s stiff English facade masked an unspeakable household secret. But out in the bush, the intensity of the air and the beauty of the landscape touched her with a kind of feverish grace. She would disappear for hours to watch the flat brown river with its water lilies and crocodiles; the thorn trees and the flocks of flamingos; the local women with their babies strapped to their backs. Filled with the majesty and splendor of the ever-changing desert, Before The Knife is the deeply moving story of a girl who endured and transcended her family’s violence to emerge an impassioned observer and explicator of her world. From the Trade Paperback edition.
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Language : en
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By :"Hearthstone Publishing"
Published on 1999-12-01 by Hearthstone Publishing
Category :"Christian education"
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Language : en
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By :"Marilynne Robinson"
Published on 2014-10-07 by Hachette UK
Category :"Fiction"
Lila, homeless and alone after years of roaming the countryside, steps inside a small-town Iowa church-the only available shelter from the rain-and ignites a romance and a debate that will reshape her life. She becomes the wife of a minister and widower, John Ames, and begins a new existence while trying to make sense of the days of suffering that preceded her newfound security. Neglected as a toddler, Lila was rescued by Doll, a canny young drifter, and brought up by her in a hardscrabble childhood of itinerant work. Together they crafted a life on the run, living hand-to-mouth with nothing but their sisterly bond and a lucky knife to protect them. But despite bouts of petty violence and moments of desperation, their shared life is laced with moments of joy and love. When Lila arrives in Gilead, she struggles to harmonize the life of her makeshift family and their days of hardship with the gentle worldview of her husband which paradoxically judges those she loves. Revisiting the beloved characters and setting of Marilynne Robinson's Pulitzer Prize-winning Gilead and Orange Prize-winning Home, Lila is a moving expression of the mysteries of existence.
Lenght : 272
Language : en
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By :"Amy Liptrot"
Published on 2015-12-31 by Canongate Books
Category :"Biography & Autobiography"
At the age of thirty, Amy Liptrot finds herself washed up back home on Orkney. Standing unstable on the island, she tries to come to terms with the addiction that has swallowed the last decade of her life. As she spends her mornings swimming in the bracingly cold sea, her days tracking Orkney's wildlife, and her nights searching the sky for the Merry Dancers, Amy discovers how the wild can restore life and renew hope.
Lenght : 304
Language : en
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By :"Roger W. Buenger"
Published on 2014-05-04 by
Category :"Alienation (Social psychology)"
Henry Engel lives alone on an estate near the sleepy rural town of Lewis, MO. His is a seemingly simpler world not dominated by smart phones, technology, or social media. He is a good and decent man; a patriot and philanthropist. He is well-liked and greatly respected within the community. However, Henry's emotional walls allow no one to get close to him. The events of his life and his own subsequent decisions have created a solitary existence very much of his choosing. Henry is quite happy, but blissfully oblivious to the intimacy and richest parts of humanity he is forgoing. A stray Siamese cat's mysterious appearance on the estate, and Henry's inability to dispatch it, set in motion events and flashbacks from Henry's life that captivate and entertain. In a surprising conclusion, salvation is had by some and denied by others.
Lenght : 294
Language : en
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By :"James Rollins"
Published on 2009-04-28 by Harper Collins
Category :"Juvenile Fiction"
When a mysterious envelope arrives for Jake Ransom, he and his older sister, Kady, are plunged into a gripping chain of events. An artifact found by their parents—on the expedition from which they never returned—leads Jake and Kady to a strange world inhabited by a peculiar mix of long-lost civilizations, a world that may hold the key to their parents' disappearance. But even as they enter the gate to this extraordinary place, savage grackyls soar across the sky, diving to attack. Jake's new friends, the pretty Mayan girl Marika and the Roman Pindor, say the grackyls were created by an evil alchemist—the Skull King. And as Jake struggles to find a way home, it becomes obvious that what the Skull King wants most is Jake and Kady—dead or alive.
Lenght : 432
Language : en
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By :"Roland Merullo"
Published on 2008-08-26 by Algonquin Books
Category :"Fiction"
When his sister tricks him into taking her guru on a trip to their childhood home, Otto Ringling, a confirmed skeptic, is not amused. Six days on the road with an enigmatic holy man who answers every question with a riddle is not what he'd planned. But in an effort to westernize his passenger—and amuse himself—he decides to show the monk some \
Lenght : 336
Language : en
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By :"Donna Fletcher"
Published on 2012-10-30 by Harper Collins
Category :"Fiction"
Historical romance readers love the Scottish Highlands—and no author captures its magic better than Donna Fletcher. Wed to a Highland Warrior is the magnificent finale to her breathtaking Warrior King series. In it, the fourth proud, strong, and sexy champion prepares to fulfill his ultimate destiny to return the King of Scotland to the throne…only to find his mission complicated when he is inadvertently wed to a bewitching beauty who captures his heart. Bestselling author Patricia Potter has raved about Donna Fletcher’s passionate Highland romantic adventures, saying, “This is what romance is all about.” Once you’ve met this lusty Scot hero and his lovely bride, you will most certainly agree.
Lenght : 384
Language : en
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By :"Hannah Howell"
Published on 2006-11-01 by Zebra
Category :"Fiction"
There is little hope for sanctuary in the midst of the tumultuous Scottish border wars, yet one woman may find safe refuge... in the arms of her sworn enemy... Jennet Graeme has witnessed terrible tragedy during the many years of strife between the Scots and the English. As Scottish invaders plunder her convent sanctuary, she defiantly resists the blond warrior who claims her as his prize. But his brute strength is overpowering and Jennet is forced to ride with him through the lawless lands, tending to the wounded, protected and desired by a man she wants to hate... but cannot... Sir Hacon Gillard is moved by Jennet's compassion and mercy. As a loyal knight, he's pledged fealty to his king's command, even as he loses his heart to this remarkable woman. Merciless in combat... yet there burns within him a spark for something far beyond the heat of battle...
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Language : en
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By :"Monica McCarty"
Published on 2010-03-23 by Ballantine Books
Category :"Fiction"
AN ELITE FIGHTING FORCE UNLIKE THE WORLD HAS EVER SEEN . . . Scouring the darkest corners of the Highlands and Western Isles, Robert the Bruce handpicks ten warriors to help him in his quest to free Scotland from English rule. They are the best of the best, chosen for their superior skills in each discipline of warfare. And to lead his secret Highland Guard, Bruce chooses the greatest warrior of all. The ultimate Highland warlord and a swordsman without equal, Tor MacLeod has no intention of being drawn into Scotland’s war against the English. Dedicated to his clan, the fiercely independent chief answers to no one—especially not to his alluring new bride, bartered to him in a bid to secure his command of the deadliest fighting force the world has ever seen. The treacherous chit who made her way to Tor’s bed may have won his hand, but she will never claim his heart. Although her husband’s reputation is as fierce as his manner, Christina Fraser believes that something softer hides beneath his brutal shell. But the only warmth she feels is in their bed, in glorious moments of white-hot desire that disappear with the dawn. When Christina’s reckless bid to win her husband’s love goes awry and thrusts them into danger on the eve of war, Tor will face his ultimate battle: to save his wife and to open his heart—before it’s too late. From the Paperback edition.
Lenght : 432
Language : en
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By :"Sabine Durrant"
Published on 2014-07-17 by Hachette UK
Category :"Fiction"
She thought losing him was the worst thing that could happen. She was wrong. They tell her not to worry. Her sister, the police. They say it's only natural, when someone close to you dies, to see him everywhere, sense him still nearby. But they don't know Zach like she does. How much he loved her. How he liked things just his way. How far he would go to get revenge...
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Language : en
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By :"Gillian McKnight"
Published on 2005 by Simon and Schuster
Category :"Juvenile Fiction"
Stepsisters Alexis Worth and Helen Masterson, both sixteen and in London for the summer, must choose between maintaining their friendship and winning the heart of Prince William.
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Language : en
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By :"Pauline Cartwright"
Published on 1999-01-01 by Learning Media Ltd
Category :"Grandmothers"
George takes his grandmother's special knife without asking and loses it.
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Language : en
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By :"Linda Spalding"
Published on 2008-10-14 by Anchor
Category :"Biography & Autobiography"
When a murder occurs in beautiful Hawaii, the suspects are two young mainlanders on their honeymoon. Mayann Acker is eighteen-years-old. Her husband, William, is twenty-eight and just out of prison.Linda Spalding is chosen as a juror for Maryann's trail. Surprisingly, the chief witness against her is William. Spalding has her doubts, but on the last day of the trial she is abruptly dismissed from the jury. Maryann is found guilty. Who Named the Knife is the story of how, eighteen years later, Spalding tracks down Maryann and uncovers much more than the answer to the question of her innocence. A complex journey into the twists of fate that spin two lives down different paths, Who Named the Knife offers profound insight into the human heart. From the Trade Paperback edition.
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Language : en
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By :"Holly LeCraw"
Published on 2015-02-17 by Anchor
Category :"Fiction"
A passionate, provocative story of complex family bonds and the search for identity set within the ivy-covered walls of a New England boarding school When Charlie Garrett arrives as a young teacher at the shabby-yet-genteel Abbott School, he finds a world steeped in privilege and tradition. Fresh out of college and barely older than the students he teaches, Charlie longs to leave his complicated southern childhood behind and find his place in the rarefied world of Abbottsford. Before long he is drawn to May Bankhead, the daughter of the legendary school chaplain; but when he discovers he cannot be with her, he forces himself to break her heart, and she leaves Abbott—he believes forever. He hunkers down in his house in the foothills of Massachusetts, thinking his sacrifice has contained the damage and controlled their fates. But nearly a decade later, his peace is shattered when his golden-boy half brother, Nick, comes to Abbott to teach—and May returns as a teacher as well. Students and teachers alike are drawn by Nick’s magnetism, and even May falls under his spell. When Charlie pushes his brother and his first love together, with what he believes are the best of intentions, a love triangle ensues that is haunted by desire, regret, and a long-buried mystery. With wisdom and emotional generosity, LeCraw takes us through a year that transforms both the teachers and students of Abbott forever. Page-turning, lyrical, and ambitious, The Half Brother is a powerful examination of family, loyalty, and love. From the Hardcover edition.
Lenght : 288
Language : en
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By :"Cris Converse"
Published on 2016-02-28 by Booksmango
Category :"Games"
With this ultimate game guide, you will learn exactly what you need to know in order to become an expert player and dominate this game! Purchase now and crush your opponents! Become a pro at this game easily today with the help of this guide.
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Language : en
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By :"Charles Edward Sargent"
Published on 2015-10-26 by Arkose Press
Category :
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By :"Alyssa Satin Capucilli"
Published on 2011-08-30 by Little Simon
Category :"Juvenile Fiction"
Playful text and striking photographs help young readers prepare for their very first soccer game! This 9 x 9 paper-over-board book features bright photos and whimsical drawn images set against reassuring, instructional text. Cardstock pages include large fold-out panels which feature detailed step-by-step soccer moves and instructions. Each cardstock page folds out into a large 18 X 18 inch page filled with helpful info to prepare little soccer players for that exciting first game. Thanks to this delightfully interactive book, aspiring soccer stars can practice wherever they go!
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Language : en
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By :"William Golding"
Published on 2012-09-20 by Faber & Faber
Category :"Fiction"
A plane crashes on a desert island and the only survivors, a group of schoolboys, assemble on the beach and wait to be rescued. By day they inhabit a land of bright fantastic birds and dark blue seas, but at night their dreams are haunted by the image of a terrifying beast. As the boys' delicate sense of order fades, so their childish dreams are transformed into something more primitive, and their behaviour starts to take on a murderous, savage significance. First published in 1954, Lord of the Flies is one of the most celebrated and widely read of modern classics. Now fully revised and updated, this educational edition includes chapter summaries, comprehension questions, discussion points, classroom activities, a biographical profile of Golding, historical context relevant to the novel and an essay on Lord of the Flies by William Golding entitled 'Fable'. Aimed at Key Stage 3 and 4 students, it also includes a section on literary theory for advanced or A-level students. The educational edition encourages original and independent thinking while guiding the student through the text - ideal for use in the classroom and at home.
Lenght : 176
Language : en
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By :"Tom McCarthy"
Published on 2012-02-07 by Vintage
Category :"Fiction"
The first novel written by Booker finalist Tom McCarthy—acclaimed author of Remainder and C—Men in Space is set in a Central Europe rapidly fragmenting after the fall of communism. It follows an oddball cast—dissolute bohemians, political refugees, a football referee, a disorientated police agent, and a stranded astronaut—as they chase a stolen painting from Sofia to Prague and onward. Planting the themes that McCarthy’s later works develop, here McCarthy questions the meaning of all kinds of space—physical, political, emotional, and metaphysical—as reflected in the characters’ various disconnections. What emerges is a vision of humanity adrift in history, and a world in a state of disintegration. With an afterword by Simon Critchley, author of The Book of Dead Philosophers From the Trade Paperback edition.
Lenght : 300
Language : en
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By :"Stephanie S. Tolan"
Published on 2012-04-24 by Harper Collins
Category :"Juvenile Fiction"
Will anyone take on Jake Semple? Jake Semple is notorious. Rumor has it he burned down his old school and got kicked out of every school in his home state. Only one place will take him now, and that's a home school run by the Applewhites, a chaotic and hilarious family of artists. The only one who doesn't fit the Applewhite mold is E.D.—a smart, sensible girl who immediately clashes with the unruly Jake. Jake thinks surviving this one will be a breeze . . . but is he really as tough or as bad as he seems?
Lenght : 240
Language : en
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By :"Jake Adelstein"
Published on 2009-10-13 by Vintage
Category :"Biography & Autobiography"
A riveting true-life tale of newspaper noir and Japanese organized crime from an American investigative journalist. Jake Adelstein is the only American journalist ever to have been admitted to the insular Tokyo Metropolitan Police Press Club, where for twelve years he covered the dark side of Japan: extortion, murder, human trafficking, fiscal corruption, and of course, the yakuza. But when his final scoop exposed a scandal that reverberated all the way from the neon soaked streets of Tokyo to the polished Halls of the FBI and resulted in a death threat for him and his family, Adelstein decided to step down. Then, he fought back. In Tokyo Vice he delivers an unprecedented look at Japanese culture and searing memoir about his rise from cub reporter to seasoned journalist with a price on his head. From the Trade Paperback edition.
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Language : en
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