Get Ready for War ( Hollywood High) (Paperback) by Ni-Ni Simone
Dimensions (Overall): 8.2 Inches (H) x 5.4 Inches (W) x 1.3 Inches (D)Weight: .85 PoundsNumber of Pages: 423Genre: Juvenile FictionSub-Genre: School + Education, Love + Romance, Girls + WomenSeries Title: Hollywood HighFormat: PaperbackPublisher: DafinaAuthor: Ni-Ni SimoneAge Range: TeenLanguage: English About the Book "Gossip Girl" meets "Mean Girls" in the second novel in the glitzy and scandal-fueled series from Simone and Abrams, where readers enter the privileged, cutthroat world of the private academy Hollywood High. Book Synopsis They have everything their parents' mega-celebrity can give--but when the Pampered Princesses of Hollywood High take aim at each other, the last girl standing will have everything to lose. London Phillips needs a time-out from her mother's rules, and from her crazy clandestine romance with hottie Justice Banks. To keep her cool, and keep her secrets, she turns to her parent-approved billionaire fake boyfriend. But unexpected romantic sparks ignite a firestorm of their own... Rich Montgomery wants to start fresh with her true love. But the web of lies she's created is pushing her past the edge, spinning her into battles she can't afford to lose... Teen TV star Heather Cummings never thought she'd land in rehab. Resuscitating her career means getting clean. Yet, she never thought she'd find a counselor who'd redefine what abstinence means... Spencer Ellington is so done losing besties and boyfriends. Good thing she's been keeping track of a stash of scandals. Now she's ready to begin a media feeding frenzy even Hollywood High's in-crowd may not survive... About The Author Ni-Ni Simone is a Jersey girl with an obsession for reality TV and celebrity gossip. She never intended to write teen fiction, but her editor and the literary gods had other plans. She whipped up her first novel, Shortie Like Mine, in two weeks, and has been in love with writing ever since. Shortie was the first of Ni-Ni's books to be selected by YALSA (Young Adult Library Services Association) as a Quick Pick for Reluctant Young Adult Readers, and it's also a Virginia Readers' Choice Selection. When she's not writing, Ni-Ni is soaking up inspiration from music, TV, and most of all, the teens out there hanging tough no matter what comes their way. Ni-Ni lives in North Jersey with her husband and their children. Visit her online at ninisimone.com, on Facebook @ NiNiSimoneOfficialFanPage, and follow her on Twitter @IamNiNiSimone. Amir Abrams is a regular dude with a dream. Born in Brooklyn, Amir has a thing for fresh kicks, fly whips, and all things Polo. For Amir, writing teen fiction was never something he imagined himself doing until he started working with Ni-Ni Simone on the Hollywood High series. In addition to the Hollywood High series, he also penned Crazy Love, The Girl of His Dreams, Caught Up, and Diva Rules. You can hit him up at amir_abrams@yahoo.com, on Facebook at itsyaboyamir, or follow him on Twitter @ItsyaboyAmir.
The Walking Dead 20 (Paperback) by Robert Kirkman
Dimensions (Overall): 10.24 Inches (H) x 6.65 Inches (W) x .3 Inches (D)Weight: .62 PoundsNumber of Pages: 136Genre: Comics + Graphic NovelsSub-Genre: Graphic Novels / HorrorFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Image ComicsAuthor: Robert KirkmanAge Range: TeenLanguage: English About the Book "Originally published in single magazine format as The walking dead"--Colophon. Book Synopsis The biggest storyline in Walking Dead history starts here! It's Rick versus Negan with a little help from everyone else! Collects issues #115-120. The world we knew is gone. The world of commerce and frivolous necessity has been replaced by a world of survival and responsibility. An epidemic of apocalyptic proportions has swept the globe, causing the dead to rise and feed on the living. In a matter of months society has crumbled: no government, no grocery stores, no mail delivery, no cable TV. In a world ruled by the dead, the survivors are forced to finally start living.
Dog Gone, Back Soon ( Bedside Manor) (Paperback) by Nick Trout
Dimensions (Overall): 7.9 Inches (H) x 5.2 Inches (W) x .9 Inches (D)Weight: .6 PoundsNumber of Pages: 324Genre: Fiction + Literature ThemesSub-Genre: Medicine + Health, ContemporarySeries Title: Bedside ManorFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Hachette BooksAuthor: Nick TroutAge Range: AdultLanguage: English Book Synopsis When Dr. Cyrus Mills returned home after inheriting his estranged father's veterinary practice, The Bedside Manor for Sick Animals, the last thing he wanted was to stay in Eden Falls, Vermont, a moment longer than absolutely necessary. However, the previously reclusive veterinarian pathologist quickly found that he actually enjoyed treating animals and getting to know the eccentric residents of the tiny provincial town-especially an alluring waitress named Amy.So Cyrus is now determined to make Bedside Manor thrive. Not an easy goal, given that Healthy Paws, the national veterinary chain across town, will stop at nothing to crush its mom-and-pop competitor. And the rival vet practice isn't Cyrus's only competition; a handsome stranger shows up out of nowhere who clearly has a mysterious past with Amy. To top it off, Cyrus finds himself both the guardian of a very unique orphaned dog and smack in the middle of serious small town drama.This charming sequel to The Patron Saint of Lost Dogs is a wild and delightful ride through one jam- packed week, where Cyrus must figure out how to outsmart the evil veterinary conglomerate, win back Amy's heart, solve several tricky veterinary cases, find a home for an orphaned dog, and detangle himself from an absurd case of mistaken identity. DOG GONE, BACK SOON brims with Nick Trout's trademark humor, charm, and captivating animal stories, and is proof that all dogs, lost or not, on four feet or two, deserve a second chance. Review Quotes "An enjoyable read...Trout writes from a place of deep knowledge and regard for the bonds people have with their companion animals, and his wry sense of humor provides many smile-inducing moments."--Bark Magazine "Animal lovers can unite in heartfelt agreement on the delightful charm, drama, and humor of Trout's follow-up. The book is full of intriguing and colorful characters but none so engaging and endearing as Cyrus, the socially awkward, but genuinely kind, country vet."--Library Journal (starred) "Pawsitively delightful.... [Nick Trout] once again hits the mark with a wholesome, heartwarming story.... No doubt many animal lovers are panting in anticipation of the next Bedside Manor installment." --Kirkus Reviews "This novel is packed with intriguing medical mysteries and a veterinarian hero who understands animals but is clueless about humans. An entertaining read for animal lovers."--W. Bruce Cameron, author of A Dog's Purpose "Pet lovers, grab your bookmarks. There's a new Big Dog on the shelves, and his name is Nick Trout... Your book group will like this book. Your parents will like this book. And I think you will, too, particularly if your roommate has four feet."--Terri Schlichenmeyer, "Bookworm Sez," syndicated column About The Author Nick Trout is a staff surgeon at the prestigious Angell Animal Medical Center in Boston. He is the author of the New York Times bestseller Tell Me Where It Hurts, Love Is the Best Medicine, Ever By My Side, and The Patron Saint of Lost Dogs, and is a contributing columnist for The Bark magazine. He lives in Massachusetts with his wife, Kathy, and their adopted labradoodle, Thai.
Amity & Sorrow (Paperback) by Peggy Riley
Number of Pages: 312Genre: Fiction + Literature Themes, Fiction + Literature GenresSub-Genre: Literary, General, Religion + BeliefsFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Back Bay BooksAuthor: Peggy RileyAge Range: AdultLanguage: EnglishFleeing with two daughters who have never seen the world outside of their polygamous compound, a desperate woman crashes her car in rural Oklahoma, where she finds unlikely help from a farmer grieving the loss of his wife. A first novel. 60,000 first printing.
Brain Quest Workbook Grade 6 06/25/2016 - by Persephone Walker (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 320Genre: Study GuidesSub-Genre: GeneralFormat: PaperbackPublisher: WORKMAN PUB COAuthor: Persephone WalkerAge Range: 9-12 YearsLanguage: English
Jasmine Nights (Paperback) by Julia Gregson
Number of Pages: 400Genre: Romance, Fiction + Literature Themes, Fiction + Literature GenresSub-Genre: Literary Genres + Types of Novels, Literary, historical romanceFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Touchstone BooksAuthor: Julia GregsonAge Range: AdultLanguage: EnglishThe author of the bestselling East of the Sun returns with a lush novel about a young singer who is recruited by the British Secret Service during the height of World War II.At twenty-three, Saba Tarcan is a talented but naÏve singer who dreams of being more than just another act playing in small clubs and talent contests in Wales. So when the opportunity arises to join a group that will entertain the troops in the Middle East, she jumps at the chance. She must leave behind her overprotective family and cut short a burgeoning love affair with a young fighter pilot, Dom, whom she met when she went to sing in the hospital where he was recovering from burns after his plane had been shot down. When Dom follows Saba to Cairo, the difficulties of combining their two intense lives are compounded. Dom, addicted to flying, refuses to stay grounded, while Saba finds she's suited for life on the stage and on the road. When it turns out that Saba is also uniquely qualified for a secret mission, she is asked by the Secret Service to spy on a Turkish impresario and his associates. But it's a mission that will jeopardize not only her own safety, but also the love of her life? Jasmine Nights is a powerful story of danger, beauty, and love set amidst some of the most exquisite and dangerous cities of the Middle East.
Brain Quest Grade 5 06/25/2016 - by Bridget Heos (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 320Genre: Study GuidesSub-Genre: General, WorkbooksFormat: PaperbackPublisher: WORKMAN PUB COAuthor: Bridget HeosAge Range: 9-12 YearsLanguage: English
'twas the Night After Christmas (Reprint) (Paperback) by Sabrina Jeffries
Number of Pages: 416Genre: Fiction + Literature GenresSub-Genre: RomanceFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Pocket BooksAuthor: Sabrina JeffriesAge Range: AdultLanguage: EnglishSummoned to visit the seriously ill mother from whom he has been estranged most of his life, Pierce Waverly, the Earl of Devonmont, learns that Camilla, his mother's beautiful companion, has tricked him to orchestrate a holiday reconciliation that progresses with conciliatory steps on both sides at the same time Pierce finds himself falling for Camilla. 125,000 first printing.
Grandfather's Journey (Paperback) by Allen Say
Number of Pages: 32Genre: Juvenile FictionSub-Genre: Children's LiteratureFormat: PaperbackPublisher: HOUGHTON MIFFLIN CHILDRENSAuthor: Allen SayAge Range: 9-12 YearsLanguage: English
Peter Cottontail (Paperback) by Golden Books Publishing Company
Dimensions (Overall): 10.9 Inches (H) x 7.85 Inches (W) x .54 Inches (D)Weight: .31 PoundsNumber of Pages: 32Genre: Juvenile FictionSub-Genre: Activity BooksFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Golden BooksAuthor: Golden Books Publishing CompanyAge Range: 4-8 YearsLanguage: English Book Synopsis With eight different Easter-themed paintwells and a brush, children will love to paint Peter Cottontail and all his friends in this egg-citing activity book! About The Author In 1942, the launch of Little Golden Books revolutionized children's book publishing by making high-quality picture books available at affordable prices. More than 60 years later, many of the original Golden Book titles are still wildly popular, with The Poky Little Puppy topping the list of ten bestselling children's books of all time. Golden Books' backlist is teeming with classics such as Dorothy Kunhardt's Pat the Bunny, and features the stories and artwork of children's book legends Mary Blair, Margaret Wise Brown, Richard Scarry, Eloise Wilkins, Garth Williams, and many more. Today, the Golden Books imprint includes an array of storybooks, novelty books, and coloring and activity books featuring all of the most popular licenses, including Disney, Nickelodeon, Barbie, Thomas & Friends, The Cat in the Hat, Sesame Street, Marvel Super Heroes, and DC Super Friends. Golden Books continues to reissue the best of its backlist in a variety of formats, including ebooks and apps, as well as bringing out brand-new books in these evolving new formats.
Hello, Bugs! by Smriti Prasadam-Halls (Board Book)
Dimensions (Overall): 6.2 Inches (H) x 6.2 Inches (W) x .6 Inches (D)Weight: .45 PoundsGenre: Juvenile FictionSub-Genre: Animals / Insects + Spiders, Concepts / GeneralFormat: Board BookPublisher: Tiger TalesAuthor: Smriti PrasadamAge Range: 4-8 YearsLanguage: English About the Book A charming introduction to 10 beautiful little bugs, featuring high contrast black-and-white patterns. A glittering burst of colored foil brings a vivid splash of color to every page. Book Synopsis A charming introduction to ten beautiful little bugs, featuring high contrast black-and-white illustrations. A glittering burst of colored foil brings a vivid splash of color to every page. With first words to join in with, this stunning book will captivate sparkly little babies everywhere! Babies and toddlers will love to meet the adorable bugs in this engaging book! Little hands can turn the sturdy board pages to meet a host of cute characters, including a ladybug, a caterpillar, a bee, a grasshopper, a dragonfly, a snail, and more. Simple text introduces readers to a handful of first words, while the bold artwork features each bug in its natural environment. Rounded corners, high-contrast black-and-white illustrations, and a glittering burst of colored foil on every page make this an ideal choice for the youngest learners. About The Author Smriti Prasadam is a picture book author who has been writing for children for more than ten years. She lives in London, England with her husband and three children.
The Taste of Appleseeds (Reprint) (Paperback) by Katharina Hagena
Number of Pages: 241Genre: Fiction + Literature GenresSub-Genre: Literary, GeneralFormat: PaperbackPublisher: William Morrow & CompanyAuthor: Katharina HagenaAge Range: AdultLanguage: English"When Iris unexpectedly inherits her grandmother's house in the country, she also inherits the painful memories that live there. Iris gives herself a one-week stay at the old house, after which she'll make a decision: keep it, or sell it. The choice is not so simple, though, for her grandmother's cottage is an enchanting place where currant jam tastes of tears, sparks fly from fingertips, love's embrace makes apple trees blossom, and the darkest family secrets never stay buried. As Iris moves in and out of the flicker between remembrance and forgetting, she chances upon a forgotten childhood friend who could become more. The Taste of Apple Seeds is is a bittersweet story of heartbreak and hope passed down through the generations"--
Goblin Secrets 08/12/2016 Juvenile Fiction - by William Alexander (Pamphlet)
Genre: Juvenile FictionSub-Genre: Children's LiteratureFormat: PamphletAuthor: William AlexanderAge Range: 4-8 YearsLanguage: English
The Consequences (Paperback) by Colette Freedman
Number of Pages: 311Genre: Fiction + Literature GenresSub-Genre: GeneralFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Kensington Publishing CorporationAuthor: Colette FreedmanAge Range: TeenLanguage: EnglishAfter discovering her husband Robert's infidelity and confronting his mistress, Stephanie, Kathy Walker hopes to save her marriage and the family and business that her and Robert built together, but then Stephanie discovers that she is pregnant. Original.
Ghost Hawk (Hardcover) by Susan Cooper
Number of Pages: 328Genre: Juvenile FictionSub-Genre: People + Places / United States / Native American, Historical / USA/Colonial + Revolutionary Periods, Action + Adventure / GeneralFormat: HardcoverPublisher: Margaret K McElderryAuthor: Susan CooperAge Range: 9-12 YearsLanguage: EnglishAt the end of a winter-long journey into manhood, Little Hawk returns to find his village decimated by a white man's plague and soon, despite a fresh start, Little Hawk dies violently but his spirit remains trapped, seeing how his world changes.
Saint George and the Dragon (Paperback) by Margaret Hodges, Trina Schart Hyman
Number of Pages: 32Genre: Juvenile FictionSub-Genre: Action + Adventure / GeneralFormat: PaperbackPublisher: LITTLE BROWN CHILDRENSAuthor: Margaret Hodges, Trina Schart HymanAge Range: 9-12 YearsLanguage: English
The Divergent Companion (Paperback) by Lois H. Gresh
Number of Pages: 182Genre: Juvenile NonfictionSub-Genre: Reference / General, Performing Arts / FilmFormat: PaperbackPublisher: St. Martins Press-3PLAuthor: Lois H. GreshAge Range: TeenLanguage: EnglishThe first companion guide to the blockbuster bestselling Divergent trilogy?soon to be a major motion picture Written by the New York Times bestselling author of The Twilight Companion and The Hunger Games Companion, the book takes fans deeper into the post-apocalyptic world created by Veronica Roth?a dystopian Chicago in which humanity has organized itself into five factions, each with its own core value to uphold. At the age of sixteen, Beatrice Prior must choose to which one she will devote her life. The Divergent Companion includes fascinating background facts about the action in all three books?the third book, Allegiant, publishes in October 2013?a revealing biography of the author, and amazing insights into the trilogy's major themes and features. It?s everything fans have been hungering for since the very first book! This book is not authorized by Veronica Roth, Katherine Tegen Books, or anyone involved in the Divergent movie.The Divergent Companion is a must-read and a terrific gift for the millions of fans both young and old?especially with the Summit Entertainment film version of Divergent, the first book in the trilogy, hitting theaters in March 2014.
The Big Year (Reprint) (Paperback) by Mark Obmascik
Dimensions (Overall): 8.3 Inches (H) x 5.4 Inches (W) x .8 Inches (D)Weight: .55 PoundsNumber of Pages: 268Genre: Nature, ReferenceSub-Genre: Birds + BirdwatchingFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Atria BooksAuthor: Mark ObmascikAge Range: AdultLanguage: English Book Synopsis Every January 1, a quirky crowd storms out across North America for a spectacularly competitive event called a Big Year--a grand, expensive, and occasionally vicious 365-day marathon of birdwatching. For three men in particular, 1998 would become a grueling battle for a new North American birding record. Bouncing from coast to coast on frenetic pilgrimages for once-in-a-lifetime rarities, they brave broiling deserts, bug-infested swamps, and some of the lumpiest motel mattresses known to man. This unprecedented year of beat-the-clock adventures ultimately leads one man to a record so gigantic that it is unlikely ever to be bested. Here, prizewinning journalist Mark Obmascik creates a dazzling, fun narrative of the 275,000-mile odyssey of these three obsessives as they fight to win the greatest-- or maybe worst--birding contest of all time. Review Quotes David Allen Sibley author of "The Sibley Guide to Birds" Mark Obmascik understands birders, and in this book he has ventured bravely into the fringes of the hobby to report on a sort of extreme birding: the big year. It's the best and the worst of birding in one grueling yearlong contest, and you have to admire the rare passion and dedication that a big year attempt requires. The rest of us must be content with daydreaming about it, and this book will undoubtedly be the source of many daydreams. Jeff Corwin wildlife biologist, executive producer and host of Animal Planet's "The Jeff Corwin Experience""The Big Year" is big fun. A rollicking, feather-ruffler of a read, this uproarious adventure of three men who flew over the cuckoo's nest in their search for avian glory will have you cawing with laughter. Kenn Kaufman author of "Kaufman Focus Guides: Birds of North America" If you didn't think that a bird book could be a gripping page-turner, "The Big Year" will blow you away. Mark Obmascik has captured the best and the worst of birding, the euphoria and insanity of bird-chasing as an extreme sport, in this vivid, well-crafted epic. Stefan Fatsis author of "Word Freak: Heartbreak, Triumph, Genius, and Obsession in the World of Competitive Scrabble Players" Red-breasted nuthatches! Himalayan snowcocks! Spotted woodpeckers! Nutting's flycatchers! "The Big Year" is the Gumball Rally of birding -- a rollicking, nonstop, trans-continental adventure. Mark Obmascik brings the doggedness of an investigative reporter, the grace of an accomplished storyteller, and the compassion of a fellow-traveling obsessive to this alluring quest for avian supremacy. T. R. Reid "Washington Post's" Rocky Mountain Bureau Chief, regular commentator on National Public Radio's "Morning Edition, " and author of "Confucius Lives Next Door" Here's a rare species: a book on birdwatching that turns out to be charming, engrossing, and educational even for people who can't tell a mudhen from a magpie. It was so much fun, I didn't want the big year to end. When it did, there was only one thing to say: "Where'd I put those binoculars?"
Sabrina Soto Home Design: A Layer-by-Layer Approach to Turning Your Ideas into the Home of Your Dreams by Sabrina Soto (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 192Genre: House + Home, Crafts + HobbiesFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Wiley, John & Sons, IncorporatedAuthor: Sabrina SotoAge Range: AdultLanguage: EnglishA simple, step-by-step design process from popular HGTV personality and Target style expert Sabrina Soto People want their homes to look the way they do in their imaginations-beautiful colors, stylish furniture, and attractive lighting, with ample storage for all their stuff. The thing that stands between most homeowners and the home design they dream of is the lack of a simple, effective decorating process. They have the ideas, but they're hungry for the "how." In this accessible design manual, Sabrina Soto helps you realize your design visions one step at a time. In Sabrina Soto on Home Design, each chapter represents one decorating "layer," such as color or furnishings. Following along with the chapters, you'll build a design component by component. Packed with useful and time-tested tips and shortcuts like those Sabrina features on her TV shows and website, the book also shows you how to save money, time, and effort without sacrificing style. - The process works for any room, or for a whole house, and applies to any decorating style - Sabrina's high--nergy approach and let's-make-this-fun attitude make the book both informative and entertaining - Sabrina is one of TV's most popular celebrity designers, appearing on "Extreme Makeover Home Edition," "The High-Low Project," "Get It Sold!," "Bang for Your Buck," Real Estate Intervention," and "HGTV'd" Sabrina Soto on Home Design gives you an easy-to-follow process that brings your own decorating ideas to life to create a stunning, personalized home design.
This School Year Will Be the BEST! (Paperback) by Kay Winters, Renee Andriani
Number of Pages: 32Genre: Juvenile FictionSub-Genre: School + EducationFormat: PaperbackPublisher: PENGUIN GROUP YOUNG READERSAuthor: Kay Winters, Renee AndrianiAge Range: 4-8 YearsLanguage: English
The Mystery of the Shemitah (Paperback) by Jonathan Cahn
Dimensions (Overall): 8.21 Inches (H) x 5.81 Inches (W) x .8 Inches (D)Weight: .63 PoundsNumber of Pages: 288Genre: Religion + BeliefsSub-Genre: Bible / PropheciesFormat: PaperbackPublisher: FrontlineAuthor: Jonathan CahnAge Range: AdultLanguage: English About the Book New York Times Best Seller! Over 2,700 5-Star Reviews From the author that brought you NEW YORK TIMES best sellers The Book of Mysteries, The Harbinger, and The Paradigm with over 3 MILLION copies sold Discover the never-before revealed mystery of the towers, the key of cataclysms, the mystery of sevens, and much, much more. Book Synopsis New York Times Best Seller! Over 2,700 5-Star Reviews From the author that brought you NEW YORK TIMES best sellers The Book of Mysteries, The Harbinger, and The Paradigm with over 3 MILLION copies sold "Rabbi Jonathan Cahn is a Jewish prophet who has been chosen to reveal end-time mysteries--vital material to put the last-days puzzle together!" --Sid Roth Host, It's Supernatural! "The Mystery of the Shemitah is a detailed, compelling, and provocative book for anyone seeking answers to the future of America and the world." --Marcus D. Lamb Founder, president, Daystar Television Network "The Mystery of the Shemitah is the most amazing thing I have ever read! Brilliant and stunning . . . sobering . . . humbling . . . it is undeniable truth. It is one of the most important books of our lifetime!" --Joseph Farah Founder, WND The book you can't afford NOT to read. It is already affecting your life... And it WILL affect your future! Is it possible that there exists a three-thousand-year-old mystery that... - Has been determining the course of your life without your knowing it? - Foretells current events before they happen? - Revealed the dates and the hours of the greatest crashes in Wall Street history before they happened? - Determined the timing of 9/11? - Lies behind the rise of America to global superpower... and its fall? - Has forecast the rising and falling of the world's stock market throughout modern times? - Lies behind world wars and the collapse of nations, world powers, and empires? - Holds key to what lies ahead for the world and for your life? - And much more.... About The Author NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLING AUTHOR OF THE HARBINGER, THE MYSTERY OF THE SHEMITAH, THE BOOK OF MYSTERIES, AND THE PARADIGM WITH OVER 3 MILLION COPIES SOLD Jonathan Cahn, who stunned millions across America and the world with the mysteries revealed in his New York Times best seller The Harbinger, now uncovers and reveals a new realm of astonishing mysteries so big they lie behind everything from world wars, the rise and fall of nations, economic recession and financial collapse, and your future. Discover the never-before revealed mystery of the towers, the key of cataclysms, the mystery of sevens, and much, much more. The Mystery of the Shemitah will amaze, stun, forewarn, and prepare you for what lies ahead...and it may just change your life.
Wide Open (Paperback) by S. K. Collins
Number of Pages: 275Genre: Fiction + Literature GenresFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Strebor BooksAuthor: S. K. CollinsAge Range: AdultLanguage: EnglishChelsea loves a good hustler, but things get complicated when she cheats on her boyfriend with his biggest rival in this shocking novel set in the mean streets of Washington, DC. Young, sexy, and happy to flaunt it, Chelsea always wins in her pursuit of money--but she also gets herself in deep trouble. When she attracts the interest of her boyfriend's sworn childhood enemy, Rodney, Chelsea knows she's playing with fire, but she can't resist a baller like Rodney. Her double life doesn't last long, and Chelsea soon realizes the consequences are much worse than she ever realized. Chelsea's boyfriend, Zeek, lives a drama-free life. He's always been a normal, respectful guy, despite living in one of the roughest neighborhoods in DC. But when Chelsea cheats on him, it breaks his heart and changes him for the worst. He decides that hustling is the only way to get respect, so he sets out into the tumultuous streets to get money by any means he can. Zeek's quest becomes fueled by power, greed, and ultimately the love of a woman. Can Chelsea recapture Zeek's broken heart before he fully enters a world where few survive? Or will she remain so self-absorbed in her pursuit of money that she ends up destroying herself in the process?
Woodland ( You Are My Baby) by Lorena Siminovich (Board Book)
Dimensions (Overall): 8.3 Inches (H) x 8.1 Inches (W) x .6 Inches (D)Weight: .8 PoundsNumber of Pages: 10Genre: Juvenile FictionSub-Genre: Animals / GeneralSeries Title: You Are My BabyFormat: Board BookPublisher: Chronicle Books LLCAuthor: Lorena SiminovichAge Range: Baby - 3 YearsLanguage: English About the Book A little book nestled inside the bigger book matches the baby animals to their parents when the pages are turned. Book Synopsis A new title in this series of charming and inventive board books! Readers will find a little book nestled inside a bigger one. Turn the pages to match the baby animals to their parents, and learn early concepts along the way. In this new entry to the series, young ones will discover animal habits in the forest. About The Author Lorena Siminovich was born in Buenos Aires and now calls San Francisco her home. She has written and illustrated a number of children's books, including the bestselling In My series. She is also the creator of Petit Collage, a line of modern wall décor and accessories.
123 Sticker Activities Juvenile Fiction by Tiger Tales (Paperback)
Dimensions (Overall): 10.8 Inches (H) x 7.89 Inches (W) x .42 Inches (D)Weight: .97 PoundsNumber of Pages: NaGenre: Juvenile FictionSub-Genre: ConceptsSeries Title: NaFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Tiger TalesAuthor: EditedAge Range: 4-8 YearsLanguage: English
The Sword of Summer ( Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard) - by Rick Riordan (Hardcover)
Number of Pages: 497Genre: Juvenile FictionSub-Genre: Legends + Myths + Fables / Norse, Science Fiction + Fantasy + Magic, Action + Adventure / GeneralSeries Title: Magnus Chase and the Gods of AsgardFormat: HardcoverPublisher: Disney PrAuthor: Rick RiordanAge Range: 9-12 YearsLanguage: EnglishMagnus Chase has always been a troubled kid. Since his mother's mysterious death, he's lived alone on the streets of Boston, surviving by his wits, keeping one step ahead of the police and the truant officers.One day, he's tracked down by a man he's never met-a man his mother claimed was dangerous. The man tells him an impossible secret: Magnus is the son of a Norse god.The Viking myths are true. The gods of Asgard are preparing for war. Trolls, giants and worse monsters are stirring for doomsday. To prevent Ragnarok, Magnus must search the Nine Worlds for a weapon that has been lost for thousands of years.When an attack by fire giants forces him to choose between his own safety and the lives of hundreds of innocents, Magnus makes a fatal decision.Sometimes, the only way to start a new life is to die . . .
El niño sin nombre / A Child Called It (Paperback) by David J. Pelzer
Dimensions (Overall): 7.3 Inches (H) x 5.05 Inches (W) x .45 Inches (D)Weight: .35 PoundsNumber of Pages: 105Genre: Religion + BeliefsSub-Genre: SpiritualityFormat: PaperbackPublisher: H-C-IAuthor: David J. PelzerAge Range: AdultLanguage: Spanish Book Synopsis This book chronicles the unforgettable account of one of the most severe child abuse cases in California history. It is the story of Dave Pelzer, who was brutally beaten and starved by his emotionally unstable, alcoholic mother: a mother who played tortuous, unpredictable games--games that left him nearly dead. He had to learn how to play his mother's games in order to survive because she no longer considered him a son, but a slave; and no longer a boy, but an "it." Dave's bed was an old army cot in the basement, and his clothes were torn and raunchy. When his mother allowed him the luxury of food, it was nothing more than spoiled scraps that even the dogs refused to eat. The outside world knew nothing of his living nightmare. He had nothing or no one to turn to, but his dreams kept him alive--dreams of someone taking care of him, loving him and calling him their son.
Split Second (Action + Thrillers) by Catherine Coulter (Paperback)
Dimensions (Overall): 7.4 Inches (H) x 4.3 Inches (W) x 1.1 Inches (D)Weight: .8 PoundsNumber of Pages: 499Genre: Action + ThrillersSub-Genre: ThrillersSeries Title: FBI ThrillerFormat: PaperbackPublisher: PenguinAuthor: Catherine CoulterAge Range: TeenLanguage: English About the Book Includes excerpt from Backfire (p. [489]-499). Book Synopsis #1 New York Times bestselling author Catherine Coulter returns with another pulse-pounding thriller featuring FBI agents Dillon Savich and Lacey Sherlock... A serial killer is on the loose, and it's up to FBI agents Dillon Savich and Lacey Sherlock to bring him down. They soon discover that the killer has blood ties to an infamous and now long-dead monster. Savich and Sherlock are joined by agents Lucy Carlyle and Cooper McKnight, and the chase is on. At the same time, Agent Carlyle learns from her dying father that her grandfather didn't simply walk away from his family twenty-two years ago: he was, in fact, murdered by his wife, Lucy's grandmother. Determined to find the truth, Lucy moves into her grandmother's Chevy Chase mansion. What she finds, however, is a nightmare. Not only does she discover the truth of what happened all those years ago, but she faces a new mystery, one that has been passed down from mother to daughter for generations. As the hunt for the serial killer escalates, Savich realizes he's become the killer's focus, and perhaps the next victim. It's up to Lucy to stop this madness before it's too late. Review Quotes Praise for Catherine Coulter's FBI Thrillers "Fast-paced."--People "This terrific thriller will drag you into its chilling web of terror and not let go until the last paragraph...A ripping good read."--The San Francisco Examiner "A good storyteller...Coulter always keeps the pace brisk."--Fort Worth Star-Telegram "With possible blackmail, intra-judiciary rivalries and personal peccadilloes, there's more than enough intrigue--and suspects--for full court standing in this snappy page-turner...A zesty read."--Book Page "Twisted villains...intriguing escapism...The latest in the series featuring likable married FBI agents Lacey Sherlock and Dillon Savich."--Lansing (MI) State Journal "Coulter takes readers on a chilling and suspenseful ride...taut, fast-paced, hard to put down."--Cedar Rapids Gazette "The perfect suspense thriller, loaded with plenty of action."--The Best Reviews "The newest installment in Coulter's FBI series delivers...a fast-moving investigation, a mind-bending mystery."--Publishers Weekly "Fast-paced, romantic...Coulter gets better and more cinematic with each of her suspenseful FBI adventures."--Booklist About The Author Catherine Coulter is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the FBI Thrillers featuring husband and wife team Dillon Savich and Lacey Sherlock. She is also the author--with J. T. Ellison--of the Brit in the FBI series. She lives in Sausalito, California.
Island of Silence - by Lisa McMann (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 248Genre: Science Fiction + FantasyFormat: PaperbackPublisher: SIMON CHILDRENSAuthor: Lisa McMannAge Range: 9-12 YearsLanguage: English
One Fine Day 08/12/2016 Juvenile Fiction - by Nonny Hogrogian (Paperback)
Genre: Juvenile FictionSub-Genre: Children's LiteratureFormat: PaperbackAuthor: Nonny HogrogianAge Range: 4-8 YearsLanguage: English
Sunset ( Sunrise) (Paperback) by Karen Kingsbury
Dimensions (Overall): 8.22 Inches (H) x 6.92 Inches (W) x .85 Inches (D)Weight: .62 PoundsNumber of Pages: 315Genre: Fiction + Literature Themes, Fiction + Literature GenresSub-Genre: ChristianSeries Title: SunriseFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Tyndale House PubAuthor: Karen KingsburyAge Range: AdultLanguage: English About the Book As John Baxter makes plans to marry Elaine, one of the Baxters enters into the most trying season of all. Memories of times gone by meet with the changes of today in a story that proves only the support of faith and family can take a person into the sunset years of life. Book Synopsis Book 4 in the bestselling 4-book Christian fiction series that has sold over 1.3 million copies!A story about God's unending faithfulness, the power of family love, and the healing miracle of redemption, from Karen Kingsbury, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of "heart-tugging and emotional" (Romantic Times) life-changing fiction.A New ChapterWith the demands of Hollywood life behind them for now, Dayne and Katy Matthews continue to adjust to life in Bloomington as they look forward to a new chapter together--expanding their family. Meanwhile, the entire CKT staff is busy preparing for the first production in Dayne and Katy's theater.A Time of UncertaintyThe Flanigans rally to support Bailey and Connor as they try out for lead roles in the musical, but then the family receives tragic news that weighs heavily on everyone's mind. At the same time, Jim Flanigan faces a decision that could drastically change his family's life.A Beautiful BeginningAs John Baxter prepares for his marriage to Elaine Denning, one of the Baxters enters the most trying season of all. Will a time of renewed love and hope be strong enough to establish the sacred ground of marriage and chart a course for the future? And when the time comes to finally sell the beloved Baxter house, memories of times gone by meet with the changes of today, proving that only the support of faith and family can take a person into the sunset years of life.The Sunrise series is the third installment in the continuing Baxter Family Drama from America's number-one inspirational novelist, Karen Kingsbury. Revisit the Baxter family in all their life-changing events, or share the series with someone who hasn't discovered it yet.Winner of Christian Retailing's Retailer's Choice Award for Best Series!
The Walking Dead 18 (Paperback) by Robert Kirkman
Dimensions (Overall): 10.56 Inches (H) x 6.36 Inches (W) x .32 Inches (D)Weight: .64 PoundsNumber of Pages: 136Genre: Comics + Graphic NovelsSub-Genre: Graphic Novels / Horror, Graphic Novels / Media Tie-InFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Image ComicsAuthor: Robert KirkmanAge Range: TeenLanguage: English About the Book Following the events of "Something to Fear, " Rick and the other survivors accept a new way, but not everyone agrees. Collects "The Walking Dead" #103-108. Book Synopsis The world we knew is gone. The world of commerce and frivolous necessity has been replaced by a world of survival and responsibility. An epidemic of apocalyptic proportions has swept the globe, causing the dead to rise and feed on the living. In a matter of months society has crumbled: no government, no grocery stores, no mail delivery, no cable TV. In a world ruled by the dead, the survivors are forced to finally start living. Following the events of "Something to Fear," Rick and the other survivors start their new life under Negan and the Savior's rule...but not everyone agrees to go along. Also, who is Ezekiel? And why does he have a tiger? Collects The Walking Dead #103-108.
Micro (Hardcover) by Michael Crichton
Dimensions (Overall): 9.1 Inches (H) x 6.4 Inches (W) x 1.6 Inches (D)Weight: 1.45 PoundsNumber of Pages: 464Genre: Fiction + Literature GenresSub-Genre: GeneralFormat: HardcoverPublisher: HarperCollinsAuthor: Michael CrichtonAge Range: AdultLanguage: English About the Book A group of graduate students accept work with a mysterious biotech company in Hawaii only to be abandoned in a treacherous wilderness when they discover their employer's dark agenda. Book Synopsis In the vein of Jurassic Park, this high conceptthriller follows a group of graduate students lured to Hawaii to work for amysterious biotech company--only to find themselves cast out into the rainforest, with nothing but their scientific expertise and wits to protect them. Aninstant classic, Micro pits nature against technology in vintageCrichton fashion. Completed by visionary science writer Richard Preston, thisboundary-pushing thriller melds scientific fact with pulse-pounding fiction tocreate yet another masterpiece of sophisticated, cutting-edge entertainment. From the Back Cover In Jurassic Park, he created a terrifying new world. Now, in Micro, Michael Crichton reveals a universe too small to see and too dangerous to ignore.In a locked Honolulu office building, three men are found dead with no sign of struggle except for the ultrafine, razor-sharp cuts covering their bodies. The only clue left behind is a tiny bladed robot, nearly invisible to the human eye.In the lush forests of Oahu, groundbreaking technology has ushered in a revolutionary era of biological prospecting. Trillions of microorganisms, tens of thousands of bacteria species, are being discovered; they are feeding a search for priceless drugs and applications on a scale beyond anything previously imagined.In Cambridge, Massachusetts, seven graduate students at the forefront of their fields are recruited by a pioneering microbiology start-up. Nanigen MicroTechnologies dispatches the group to a mysterious lab in Hawaii, where they are promised access to tools that will open a whole new scientific frontier.But once in the Oahu rain forest, the scientists are thrust into a hostile wilderness that reveals profound and surprising dangers at every turn. Armed only with their knowledge of the natural world, they find themselves prey to a technology of radical and unbridled power. To survive, they must harness the inherent forces of nature itself.An instant classic, Micro pits nature against technology in vintage Crichton fashion. Completed by visionary science writer Richard Preston, this boundary-pushing thriller melds scientific fact with pulse-pounding fiction to create yet another masterpiece of sophisticated, cutting-edge entertainment.
CliffsNotes Algebra I Quick Review (Paperback) by Jerry Bobrow
Dimensions (Overall): 8.24 Inches (H) x 5.25 Inches (W) x .48 Inches (D)Weight: .47 PoundsNumber of Pages: 210Genre: MathematicsSub-Genre: Algebra / GeneralFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Houghton MifflinAuthor: Jerry BobrowAge Range: AdultLanguage: English About the Book This guide delivers the appropriate amount of expert coverage on Algebra I topics for consumers who need a supplement to a standard Algebra I text, who need to prepare for exams, or who need to brush up on the fundamentals of Algebra I. Book Synopsis Inside the Book: Preliminaries and Basic OperationsSigned Numbers, Frac-tions, and PercentsTerminology, Sets, and ExpressionsEquations, Ratios, and ProportionsEquations with Two Vari-ablesMonomials, Polynomials, and FactoringAlgebraic FractionsInequalities, Graphing, and Absolute ValueCoordinate GeometryFunctions and VariationsRoots and RadicalsQuadratic EquationsWord ProblemsReview QuestionsResource CenterGlossaryWhy CliffsNotes?Go with the name you know and trust...Get the information you need--fast!CliffsNotes Quick Review guides give you a clear, concise, easy-to-use review of the basics. Introducing each topic, defining key terms, and carefully walking you through sample problems, this guide helps you grasp and understand the important concepts needed to succeed.Master the Basics-FastComplete coverage of core conceptsEasy topic-by-topic organizationAccess hundreds of practice problems at CliffsNotes.com About The Author Jerry Bobrow, Ph.D., was an award-winning teacher and educator, and his company Bobrow Test Preparation Services is a national authority in the field of test preparation. Bobrow Test Preparation Services has been administering test preparation programs for most California State Universities for the past 34 years. Dr. Bobrow and his faculty have authored more than 30 national best-selling test preparation books including Cliffs Preparation Guides for the GRE, GMAT, CSET, SAT, CBEST, NTE, ACT, and PPST. Each year the faculty of Bobrow Test Preparation Services lectures to thousands of students on preparing for these important exams.
The Fateful Lightning: A Novel of the Civil War (Hardcover) (Jeff Shaara)
Dimensions (Overall): 9.4 Inches (H) x 6.6 Inches (W) x 2 Inches (D)Weight: 2.05 PoundsNumber of Pages: 640Genre: HistorySub-Genre: HistoricalFormat: HardcoverPublisher: Random House Publishing GroupAuthor: Jeff ShaaraAge Range: AdultLanguage: English About the Book "From New York Times bestselling author Jeff Shaara comes the riveting final installment in the Civil War series that began with A Blaze of Glory and continued in A Chain of Thunder and The Smoke at Dawn. November 1864: As the Civil War rolls into its fourth bloody year, the tide has turned decidedly in favor of the Union. A grateful Abraham Lincoln responds to Ulysses S. Grant's successes by bringing the general east, promoting Grant to command the entire Union war effort, while William Tecumseh Sherman now directs the Federal forces that occupy all of Tennessee. In a massive surge southward, Sherman conquers the city of Atlanta, sweeping aside the Confederate army under the inept leadership of General John Bell Hood. Pushing through northern Georgia, Sherman's legendary "March to the Sea" shoves away any Rebel presence, and by Christmas 1864 the city of Savannah falls into the hands of "Uncle Billy." Now there is but one direction for Sherman to go. In his way stands the last great hope for the Southern cause, General Joseph E. Johnston. In the concluding novel of his epic Civil War tetralogy, Jeff Shaara tells the dramatic story of the final eight months of battle from multiple perspectives: the commanders in their tents making plans for total victory, as well as the ordinary foot soldiers and cavalrymen who carried out their orders until the last alarum sounded. Through Sherman's eyes, we gain insight into the mind of the general who vowed to "make Georgia howl" until it surrendered. In Johnston, we see a man agonizing over the limits of his army's power, and accepting the burden of leading the last desperate effort to ensure the survival of the Confederacy. The Civil War did not end quietly. It climaxed in a storm of fury that lay waste to everything in its path. The Fateful Lightning brings to life those final brutal, bloody months of fighting with you-are-there immediacy, grounded in the meticulous research that readers have come to expect from Jeff Shaara. Praise for Jeff Shaara's new Civil War series A Blaze of Glory "[An] exciting read. This novel is meticulously researched and brings a vivid reality to the historical events depicted."--Library Journal "Dynamic portrayals [of] Johnston, Grant and William Tecumseh Sherman."--The Wall Street Journal A Chain of Thunder "Shaara continues to draw powerful novels from the bloody history of the Civil War."--Kirkus Reviews "Shaara's historical accuracy is faultless, and he tells a good story. The voices of these people come across to the reader as poignantly clear as they did 150 years ago."--Historical Novels Review The Smoke at Dawn "Beautifully written. Shaara once again elevates history from mere rote fact to explosive and engaging drama."--Bookreporter "Shaara's mastery of military tactics, his intimate grasp of history, and his ability to interweave several supporting narratives into a cohesive and digestible whole. will appeal to a broad range of historical and military fiction fans."--Booklist"-- Book Synopsis NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - From Jeff Shaara comes the riveting final installment in the Civil War series that began with A Blaze of Glory and continued in A Chain of Thunder and The Smoke at Dawn. November 1864: As the Civil War rolls into its fourth bloody year, the tide has turned decidedly in favor of the Union. A grateful Abraham Lincoln responds to Ulysses S. Grant's successes by bringing the general east, promoting Grant to command the entire Union war effort, while William Tecumseh Sherman now directs the Federal forces that occupy all of Tennessee. In a massive surge southward, Sherman conquers the city of Atlanta, sweeping aside the Confederate army under the inept leadership of General John Bell Hood. Pushing through northern Georgia, Sherman's legendary March to the Sea shoves away any Rebel presence, and by Christmas 1864 the city of Savannah falls into the hands of "Uncle Billy." Now there is but one direction for Sherman to go. In his way stands the last great hope for the Southern cause, General Joseph E. Johnston. In the concluding novel of his epic Civil War tetralogy, Jeff Shaara tells the dramatic story of the final eight months of battle from multiple perspectives: the commanders in their tents making plans for total victory, as well as the ordinary foot soldiers and cavalrymen who carried out their orders until the last alarum sounded. Through Sherman's eyes, we gain insight into the mind of the general who vowed to "make Georgia howl" until it surrendered. In Johnston, we see a man agonizing over the limits of his army's power, and accepting the burden of leading the last desperate effort to ensure the survival of the Confederacy. The Civil War did not end quietly. It climaxed in a storm of fury that lay waste to everything in its path. The Fateful Lightning brings to life those final brutal, bloody months of fighting with you-are-there immediacy, grounded in the meticulous research that readers have come to expect from Jeff Shaara. Praise for The Fateful Lightning "Powerful and emotional . . . highly recommended."--Historical Novels Review "Outstanding . . . Shaara combines his extensive knowledge of military history with his consummate skill as a storyteller."--Booklist "Readers . . . looking for an absorbing novel will be well rewarded."--The Clarion-Ledger "A great accomplishment and a more than fitting conclusion to Shaara's work on the Civil War."--Bookreporter Review Quotes Praise for Jeff Shaara's new Civil War series The Fateful Lightning "Powerful and emotional . . . highly recommended."--Historical Novels Review "Outstanding . . . Shaara combines his extensive knowledge of military history with his consummate skill as a storyteller."--Booklist "Readers . . . looking for an absorbing novel will be well rewarded."--The Clarion-Ledger "A great accomplishment and a more than fitting conclusion to Shaara's work on the Civil War."--Bookreporter A Blaze of Glory "[An] exciting read . . . This novel is meticulously researched and brings a vivid reality to the historical events depicted."--Library Journal "Dynamic portrayals [of] Johnston, Grant and William Tecumseh Sherman."--The Wall Street Journal A Chain of Thunder "Shaara continues to draw powerful novels from the bloody history of the Civil War."--Kirkus Reviews "Shaara's historical accuracy is faultless, and he tells a good story. . . . The voices of these people come across to the reader as poignantly clear as they did 150 years ago."--Historical Novels Review The Smoke at Dawn "Beautifully written . . . Shaara once again elevates history from mere rote fact to explosive and engaging drama."--Bookreporter "Shaara's mastery of military tactics, his intimate grasp of history, and his ability to interweave several supporting narratives into a cohesive and digestible whole . . . will appeal to a broad range of historical and military fiction fans."--Booklist About The Author Jeff Shaara is the New York Times bestselling author of The Smoke at Dawn, A Chain of Thunder, A Blaze of Glory, The Final Storm, No Less Than Victory, The Steel Wave, The Rising Tide, To the Last Man, The Glorious Cause, Rise to Rebellion, and Gone for Soldiers, as well as Gods and Generals and The Last Full Measure--two novels that complete the Civil War trilogy that began with his father's Pulitzer Prize-winning classic, The Killer Angels. Shaara was born into a family of Italian immigrants in New Brunswick, New Jersey. He grew up in Tallahassee, Florida, and graduated from Florida State University. He lives in Gettysburg.
Disney Princess Enchanted Character Guide (Hardcover) by Beth Landis Hester
Dimensions (Overall): 9.2 Inches (H) x 7.4 Inches (W) x .8 Inches (D)Weight: 1.7 PoundsNumber of Pages: 207Genre: Juvenile NonfictionSub-Genre: Media Tie-InFormat: HardcoverPublisher: DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)Author: Beth Landis HesterAge Range: 4-8 YearsLanguage: English Book Synopsis Follow the wonderful tales of the beloved Disney Princesses and meet more fun characters along the way in DK's Disney Princess Enchanted Character Guide. As the pages unfold, you'll follow the stories and learn everything there is to know about your favorite Disney Princesses and their friends from the magical Disney movies. Disney Princess Enchanted Character Guide's unique format showcases movie images next to fun facts and storylines with a section on each movie allowing you to become an expert on all of the enchanting Disney Princesses, from Snow White and Cinderella to Merida and Rapunzel! About The Author Catherine Saunders is an author and editor who has written several licensed books and readers, including LEGO Friends Character Encyclopedia, LEGO NINJAGO: Team Ninja, LEGO Friends: Let's Go Riding!, and Star Wars: Obi-Wan Kenobi, Jedi Knight. Beth Landis Hester is a writer and communications specialist with more than 20 years of experience. Her published works include Lego Ninjago: Secret World of the Ninja, Tinker Bell: The Essential Guide, Winnie the Pooh: The Essential Guide, and Hannah Montana: The Essential Guide. She attended Boston College.
The China Study: Revised and Expanded Edition (Paperback) by T. Colin Campbell, Thomas M. Campbell II
Dimensions (Overall): 8.9 Inches (H) x 6 Inch (W) x 1.5 Inch (D)Weight: 1.15 PoundsNumber of Pages: 496Genre: Health + WellnessSub-Genre: Diets, NutritionFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Benbella BooksAuthor: T. Colin Campbell, Thomas M. Campbell IIAge Range: AdultLanguage: English About the Book First BenBella Books edition published in 2006. Book Synopsis The revised and expanded edition of the bestseller that changed millions of lives The science is clear. The results are unmistakable. You can dramatically reduce your risk of cancer, heart disease, and diabetes just by changing your diet. More than 30 years ago, nutrition researcher T. Colin Campbell and his team at Cornell, in partnership with teams in China and England, embarked upon the China Study, the most comprehensive study ever undertaken of the relationship between diet and the risk of developing disease. What they found when combined with findings in Colin's laboratory, opened their eyes to the dangers of a diet high in animal protein and the unparalleled health benefits of a whole foods, plant-based diet. In 2005, Colin and his son Tom, now a physician, shared those findings with the world in The China Study, hailed as one of the most important books about diet and health ever written. Featuring brand new content, this heavily expanded edition of Colin and Tom's groundbreaking book includes the latest undeniable evidence of the power of a plant-based diet, plus updated information about the changing medical system and how patients stand to benefit from a surging interest in plant-based nutrition. The China Study--Revised and Expanded Edition presents a clear and concise message of hope as it dispels a multitude of health myths and misinformation. The basic message is clear. The key to a long, healthy life lies in three things: breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Review Quotes "[These] findings from the most comprehensive large study ever undertaken of the relationship between diet and the risk of developing disease are challenging much of American dietary dogma."--The New York Times About The Author For more than 40 years, T. Colin Campbell, PhD, has been at the forefront of nutrition research. His legacy, the China Study, is the most comprehensive study of health and nutrition ever conducted. Dr. Campbell is the Jacob Gould Schurman Professor Emeritus of Nutritional Biochemistry at Cornell University. He has received more than 70 grant years of peer-reviewed research funding and authored more than 300 research papers. The China Study was the culmination of a 20-year partnership of Cornell University, Oxford University and the Chinese Academy of Preventive Medicine. A 1999 graduate of Cornell University and recipient of a medical degree in 2010, Thomas M. Campbell II, MD, is a writer, actor and five-time marathon runner.
Three Story House (Original) (Paperback) by Courtney Miller Santo
Dimensions (Overall): 8.24 Inches (H) x 5.26 Inches (W) x .99 Inches (D)Weight: .67 PoundsNumber of Pages: 416Genre: Fiction + Literature GenresSub-Genre: LiteraryFormat: PaperbackPublisher: William Morrow & CompanyAuthor: Courtney Miller SantoAge Range: AdultLanguage: English About the Book Renovating an historic Memphis house together, three cousins discover that their spectacular failures in love, career, and family provide the foundation for their future happiness in this warm and poignant novel from the author of The Roots of the Olive Tree that is reminiscent of The Postmistress, The Secret Life of Bees, and Kristin Hannah s novels.Nearing thirty and trying to avoid the inescapable fact that they have failed to live up to everyone s expectations and their own aspirations, cousins and childhood best friends Lizzie, Elyse, and Isobel seek respite in an oddly-shaped, three-story house that sits on a bluff sixty feet above the Mississippi.As they work to restore the almost condemned house, each woman faces uncomfortable truths about their own failings. Lizzie seeks answers to a long-held family secret about her father in her grandmother s jumble of mementos and the home s hidden spaces. Elyse s obsession with an old flame leads her to a harrowing mistake that threatens to destroy her sister s wedding, and Isobel s quest for celebrity tempts her to betray confidences in ways that would irreparably damage her two cousins.Told in three parts from the perspective of each of the women, this sharply observed account of the restoration of a house built out of spite, but filled with memories of love is also an account of friendship and how relying on each other s insights and strengths provides the women a way to get what they need instead of what they want." Book Synopsis Renovating an historic Memphis house together, three cousins discover that their spectacular failures in love, career, and family provide the foundation for their future happiness in this warm and poignant novel from the author of The Roots of the Olive Tree that is reminiscent of The Postmistress, The Secret Life of Bees, and Kristin Hannah's novels.Nearing thirty and trying to avoid the inescapable fact that they have failed to live up to everyone's expectations and their own aspirations, cousins and childhood best friends Lizzie, Elyse, and Isobel seek respite in an oddly-shaped, three-story house that sits on a bluff sixty feet above the Mississippi.As they work to restore the almost condemned house, each woman faces uncomfortable truths about their own failings. Lizzie seeks answers to a long-held family secret about her father in her grandmother's jumble of mementos and the home's hidden spaces. Elyse's obsession with an old flame leads her to a harrowing mistake that threatens to destroy her sister's wedding, and Isobel's quest for celebrity tempts her to betray confidences in ways that would irreparably damage her two cousins.Told in three parts from the perspective of each of the women, this sharply observed account of the restoration of a house built out of spite, but filled with memories of love is also an account of friendship and how relying on each other's insights and strengths provides the women a way to get what they need instead of what they want. From the Back Cover As they renovate a historic Memphis house together, three cousins discover that their spectacular failures in love, career, and family provide the foundation for their future happiness in this warm and poignant novel reminiscent of The Postmistress and The Secret Life of BeesApproaching thirty and trying to avoid the inescapable fact that they have failed to live up to everyone's expectations as well as their own aspirations, cousins and childhood best friends Lizzie, Elyse, and Isobel seek respite in an oddly shaped, three-story house that sits on a bluff sixty feet above the Mississippi River.As they work to restore the nearly condemned house, each woman faces uncomfortable truths about her own failings. Lizzie seeks answers to a long-held family secret about her father in their grandmother's jumble of mementos and the home's hidden spaces. Elyse's obsession with an old flame leads her to a harrowing mistake that threatens to destroy her sister's wedding. And Isobel's quest for celebrity tempts her to betray confidences in ways that could irreparably damage her two cousins.This sharply observed account of the restoration of a house built out of spite but filled with memories of love is also a tale of friendship and a lesson in how relying on one another's insights and strengths provides the women with a way to get what they need instead of what they want.
LEGO Batman: The Visual Dictionary (Hardcover) by Daniel Lipkowitz
Dimensions (Overall): 12 Inches (H) x 10 Inches (W) x 1 Inches (D)Weight: 2.1 PoundsNumber of Pages: 96Genre: Crafts + Hobbies, Juvenile FictionSub-Genre: Toys, Dolls & PuppetsFormat: HardcoverPublisher: DK Publishing, Inc.Author: Daniel LipkowitzAge Range: 9-12 YearsLanguage: English About the Book Enter the world of everyone's favorite LEGO super hero in the first ever guide to LEGO Batman! This reference combines DK's famous Visual Dictionary format with the adventurous world of the LEGO Caped Crusader. Explore each LEGO Batman set according to its location, key themes, events, and characters, including the cunning Catwoman, the daredevil Robin, and the villainous Joker. Full color. Consumable. Book Synopsis Includes an EXCLUSIVE minifigure! Enter the world of your favorite LEGO(R) super hero in the first ever guide to LEGO(R) Batman(TM)! LEGO Batman: The Visual Dictionary combines DK's famous Visual Dictionary format with the adventurous world of the LEGO Caped Crusader. Every set and minifigure from the LEGO Batman universe will now be at your fingertips. Explore each LEGO Batman set according to its location, key themes, events, and characters, including the cunning Catwoman, the daredevil Robin, and the villainous Joker. Other famous DC characters like Wonder Woman, Superman, and Green Lantern will also be featured in minifigure form alongside their corresponding sets that will be hitting stores in 2012. Go beyond the bricks to look at the wider world of LEGO Batman -- including video games, merchandise, and the intense fan community. As an extra bonus, the bottom corners of each page create two great flip-books! LEGO, the LEGO logo, the Brick configuration and the Minifigure are trademarks of the LEGO Group. (c) 2012 The LEGO Group. Produced by DK Publishing under license from the LEGO Group. Copyright (c) 2012 DC Comics. All related characters and elements are trademarks of and (c) DC Comics. (s12) About The Author Daniel Lipkowitz is a senior writer and story developer at the LEGO Group. His writing has appeared in LEGO Club Magazine as well as LEGO Master Builder Academy, and his characters and storylines regularly appear in new LEGO themes and animated LEGO films. He is the author of The LEGO Ideas Book, LEGO Awesome ideas, and Lego Play Book: Ideas to Bring Your Bricks to Life.
Praying God's Word Day by Day (Hardcover) by Beth Moore
Dimensions (Overall): 6.25 Inches (H) x 4.62 Inches (W) x 1.14 Inches (D)Weight: .86 PoundsNumber of Pages: 382Genre: Religion + BeliefsSub-Genre: Bible / GeneralFormat: HardcoverPublisher: B & H BooksAuthor: Beth MooreAge Range: AdultLanguage: English About the Book Moore's bestselling release to date is now available in a convenient day-by-day reading format as she encourages readers to seek the mind of Christ through fervent daily prayer directly from Scripture. Book Synopsis With half a million copies in print, Praying God's Word is author Beth Moore's best-selling release to date. A landmark book among women and men, it continues to serve readers in tearing down strongholds by captivating our minds with the knowledge of God (2 Corinthians 10:3-5).Now, the perennial favorite is available in a convenient day-by-day reading format as Beth encourages readers to seek the mind of Christ through fervent daily prayer directly from Scripture. About The Author Beth Moore is a writer and teacher of best-selling books and Bible studies whose public speaking engagements carry her all over the United States. A dedicated wife and mother of two adult daughters, Moore lives in Houston, Texas, where she is president and founder of Living Proof Ministries. Her books include Praying God's Word, Believing God, Breaking Free, When Godly People Do Ungodly Things, A Heart Like His, The Beloved Disciple, among others.
Rand McNally Midsize Road Atlas 2017 (Paperback) by Rand McNally
Genre: TravelSub-Genre: TravelFormat: MapAuthor: Rand McNallyAge Range: AdultLanguage: English
The Reunion Show ( Hell House) (Paperback) by Brenda Hampton
Number of Pages: 199Genre: Fiction + Literature GenresSub-Genre: ContemporarySeries Title: Hell HouseFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Strebor Books IntlAuthor: Brenda HamptonAge Range: AdultLanguage: EnglishIn this final part in the Hell House trilogy, six fiery characters compete to win $100,000 in an outrageous competition that sends drama levels through the roof. Everyone is invited inside Hell House, but only a chosen few have been selected to come together in a contest that could unite them--or destroy them. For three months, living in one bedroom, using one bathroom, dining at the same kitchen table, sharing one TV, and with no access to family or cell phones, the contestants face some serious problems. But whatever happens, the last person standing will have bragging rights--and probably scars for life. In The Reunion Show, author Brenda Hampton brings back the most memorable and controversial characters from her bestselling novels: Roc Dawson from Full Figured, Chase Jenkins from Don't Even Go There, Sylvia McMillan from SLICK, Jada Mahoney from How Can I Be Down?, "Prince" Perkins from Street Soldier, and Jaylin Rogers from The Naughty Series. These six will attempt to put their overwhelming differences aside and calm their unique personalities. Without supervision, though, nothing is off limits. Drama's the main course, topped with a hint of raunchiness and manipulation, and served by cutthroat individuals determined to have it all. Who will be the last woman or man standing, and who will walk out, slamming the door and screaming at the top of their lungs? Find out in this shocking conclusion to the Hell House series.
DESAFIO DEL AMOR PARA PAD 07/01/2013 Religion - by Stephen Kendrick (Paperback)
Dimensions (Overall): 8.4 Inches (H) x 5.4 Inches (W) x .8 Inches (D)Weight: .6 PoundsNumber of Pages: NaGenre: ReligionSub-Genre: Christian LifeSeries Title: NaFormat: PaperbackPublisher: BMHAuthor: Stephen KendrickAge Range: AdultLanguage: Spanish
Signature Us Folded Wall Map by Rand McNally
Genre: TravelSub-Genre: TravelFormat: MapAuthor: Rand McNallyAge Range: AdultLanguage: English
Underground: Finding the Light to Freedom (Paperback) by Shane W. Evans
Genre: HistorySub-Genre: Civil RightsFormat: PaperbackPublisher: MACMILLAN CHILDRENSAuthor: Shane W. EvansAge Range: 4-8 YearsLanguage: English
The Fire This Time: A New Generation Speaks about Race (Hardcover) by Jesmyn Ward
Dimensions (Overall): 8.5 Inches (H) x 5.5 Inches (W) x 1 Inches (D)Weight: .8 PoundsNumber of Pages: 240Genre: Current AffairsSub-Genre: Social Issues / Prejudice + RacismFormat: HardcoverPublisher: SIMON TRADE S & SAuthor: Jesmyn WardAge Range: AdultLanguage: English About the Book "Ward takes James Baldwin's 1963 examination of race in America, The Fire Next Time, as a jumping off point for this ... collection of essays and poems about race from ... voices of her generation and our time"-- Book Synopsis The New York Times bestseller, these groundbreaking essays and poems about race--collected by National Book Award winner Jesmyn Ward and written by the most important voices of her generation--are "thoughtful, searing, and at times, hopeful. The Fire This Time is vivid proof that words are important, because of their power to both cleanse and to clarify" (USA TODAY). In light of recent tragedies and widespread protests across the nation, The Progressive magazine republished one of its most famous pieces: James Baldwin's 1962 "Letter to My Nephew," which was later published in his landmark book, The Fire Next Time. Addressing his fifteen-year-old namesake on the one hundredth anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation, Baldwin wrote: "You know and I know, that the country is celebrating one hundred years of freedom one hundred years too soon." Award-winning author Jesmyn Ward knows that Baldwin's words ring as true as ever today. In response, she has gathered short essays, memoir, and a few essential poems to engage the question of race in the United States. And she has turned to some of her generation's most original thinkers and writers to give voice to their concerns. The Fire This Time is divided into three parts that shine a light on the darkest corners of our history, wrestle with our current predicament, and envision a better future. Of the eighteen pieces, ten were written specifically for this volume. In the fifty-odd years since Baldwin's essay was published, entire generations have dared everything and made significant progress. But the idea that we are living in the post-Civil Rights era, that we are a "post-racial" society is an inaccurate and harmful reflection of a truth the country must confront. Baldwin's "fire next time" is now upon us, and it needs to be talked about. Contributors include Carol Anderson, Jericho Brown, Garnette Cadogan, Edwidge Danticat, Rachel Kaadzi Ghansah, Mitchell S. Jackson, Honoree Jeffers, Kima Jones, Kiese Laymon, Daniel Jose Older, Emily Raboteau, Claudia Rankine, Clint Smith, Natasha Trethewey, Wendy S. Walters, Isabel Wilkerson, and Kevin Young. Review Quotes "Through her essays and poems about race, Jesmyn Ward's The Fire This Time acts as a response to James Baldwin's The Fire Next Time. Ward looks at the past, present, and future of America's notion of race, and the progress made from Baldwin's era up until now. Baldwin said that if we don't solve our country's problem of racial inequality, our society will be set ablaze, and Ward proves that that fire has already started." --Popsugar "Edited by National Book Award winner Jesmyn Ward, The Fire This Time is a collection of pieces by various authors on race in America, inspired by James Baldwin's 1963 book The Fire Next Time. Where were we then, where are we now, and where are we headed? Through its stunning essays and poems, this collection masterfully explores those questions and more." --Buzzfeed "In this searing anthology edited by two-time National Book Award winner Jesymn Ward, who dedicates the collection to Trayvon Martin, literary luminaries wrestle with what Ward calls "the ugly truths that plague us in this country." Envisioned as a contemporary response to James Baldwin's The Fire Next Time, The Fire This Time assembles essays and poems from brilliant writers including Jericho Brown, Edwidge Danticat, and Kevin Young, who dissect the historic legacy of structural racism in America, unpack the violent inequities of our contemporary moment, and envision a brighter future for people of color." --Esquire "The Fire This Time is a powerful, rewarding read that gets to the heart of what it means to be black in America today." --The Root "[A] powerful book ... alive with purpose, conviction and intellect." --The New York Times "[A] stirring anthology that takes more cues from Baldwin than just its title ... every poem and essay in Ward's volume remains grounded in a harsh reality that our nation, at large, refuses fully to confront." --The New York Times Book Review "[W]hat The Fire This Time does best is to affirm the power of literature and its capacity for reflection and imagination, to collectively acknowledge the need for a much larger conversation, to understand these split-second actions in present, past, and future tense, the way that stories impel us to do. This is a book that seeks to place the shock of our own times into historical context and, most importantly, to move these times forward." --Vogue "A half century ago James Baldwin, the prophet in the American wilderness, delivered The Fire Next Time--as complex a reckoning with race, morality and human nature as we have seen. Jesmyn Ward has pulled together in this collection you now hold the incisive, sage, angry and deeply complex voices of a new generation, responding to many of the same questions that confronted us in 1963. To Baldwin's call we now have a choral response--one that should be read by every one of us committed to the cause of equality and freedom."--Jelani Cobb, historian "An absolutely indispensable anthology." --Booklist (starred review) "Fires destroy things...burns them up...makes ashes for us all...But fires also keep us warm...give us a glow to sit by...to tell ancestry stories to the children against the rhythmic crackle of history...to make love to against the glow. The generation of segregations gave us The Fire Next Time...we broke down those walls...The generation after segregation gives us the water to mix with the ashes to build...something...anything all...in the words of Margaret Walker...our own. This is a book to pick up and tuck under our hearts to see what we can build."--Nikki Giovanni, poet "Groundbreaking." --Library Journal "In 1963, we were poised on a precipice, intellectually, spiritually, politically primed for the change we knew had to come. Now, some half-century later, we are again at the precipice. We are dismayed and disheartened to find ourselves here, aghast that the rules and players have changed but the game, somehow, is the same. What do we do, this post-Civil Rights generation, in the face of the same injustice, dressed in different clothes, coded in different laws? In The Fire This Time, a new generation of black writers speak with the 'fierce urgency of now.'"--Ayana Mathis, novelist "Timely contributions to an urgent national conversation." --Kirkus Reviews "Ward's remarkable achievement is the gift of freshly minted perspectives on a tale that may seem old and twice-told. Readers in search of conversations about race in America should start here." --Publishers Weekly (starred review) "With this gorgeous chorus -- Ward has done the same [as her ancestors]: she has created a world, a space, the one she, herself, was seeking. A new type of belonging, a new place to belong, is exactly what she has given us." --L.A. Review of Books About The Author Jesmyn Ward received her MFA from the University of Michigan and has received the MacArthur Genius Grant, a Stegner Fellowship, a John and Renee Grisham Writers Residency, and the Strauss Living Prize. She is the winner of two National Book Awards for Fiction for Sing, Unburied, Sing (2017) and Salvage the Bones (2011). She is also the author of the novel Where the Line Bleeds and the memoir Men We Reaped, which was a finalist for the National Book Critics Circle Award and won the Chicago Tribune Heartland Prize and the Media for a Just Society Award. She is currently an associate professor of creative writing at Tulane University and lives in Mississippi
Inquebrantable / Unbroken (Paperback) by Laura Hillenbrand
Dimensions (Overall): 8.8 Inches (H) x 7.16 Inches (W) x 1.31 Inches (D)Weight: 1.39 PoundsNumber of Pages: 583Genre: Biography + AutobiographySub-Genre: MilitaryFormat: PaperbackPublisher: AguilarAuthor: Laura HillenbrandAge Range: AdultLanguage: Spanish About the Book En una tarde de mayo en 1943, un bombardero Fuerzas Aaereas del Ejaercito se estrellao en el Ocaeano Pacaifico y desapareciao, dejando saolo una lluvia de escombros y una mancha de aceite, gasolina, y la sangre. A continuaciaon, en la superficie del ocaeano, un rostro apareciao - Lt. Louis Zamperini. Capturado por los japoneses y conducido a los laimites de la resistencia, Zamperini responderaia desesperaciaon con el ingenio; sufrimiento con esperanza, determinaciaon, y el humor. Book Synopsis El nuevo éxito de Laura Hillenbrand narra la historia de Louie Zamperini, un disciplinado campeón de carreras que corrió en los Juegos Olímpicos de Berlín en 1936 y del que se esperaba sería el primero en correr una milla en menos de 4 minutos, pero no sólo no rompió el récord, tampoco ganó la carrera. Con la esperanza de ganar el oro en las siguientes olimpiadas, se puso a entrenar de nuevo pero la Segunda Guerra Mundial acabó con su sueño. Su voluntad de vivir fue cruelmente puesta a prueba cuando se convirtió en parte del Cuerpo Aéreo del Ejército Bombardero en 1941, especialmente al estrellarse en el Pacífico junto con su amigo y piloto Russell Allen "Phil" Phillips. Después de 47 días a la deriva en una balsa salvavidas, y rodeados de tiburones, fueron rescatados y capturados por los japoneses. En los "teatros de la crueldad" que fueron los campamentos de prisioneros de guerra japoneses, Louie cayó en el más cruel de todos: Omori y Naoetsu, bajo el control del capitán Mutsuhiro Watanabe, un sádico, patológico y brutal líder cuya satisfacción provenía de no matar nunca a su víctimas, sino de atormentarlas poco a poco hasta su muerte. Una de las cosas que hizo alguna vez, fue exhibir a uno de sus prisioneros desnudo en un zoológico de Tokio para mostrar "lo sucio que era". Después de una de las palizas que recibía de él, Louie incluso asegura haberle visto una expresión de éxtasis sexual, y tanto Louie como sus compañeros de prisión arriesgaron su vida varias veces para tratar de salvar a otros. Sólo su espíritu rebelde e inquebrantable logró que fuera rescatado vivo al final de la guerra, a mediados de agosto de 1945. Pero en realidad, Louie aún no estaba libre. A pesar de que pudo regresar a su hogar en Torrance, California, se casó impulsivamente con la bella Cynthia Applewhite y trató de construir una vida, Louie no podía liberarse se las garras de Watanabe, y era perseguido y atormentado en sus sueños Padecía de estrés postraumático. Sin ayuda para su enfermedad, hasta ese entonces desconocida, bebía para tratar de olvidar, y estaba obsesionado con la venganza. Con la ayuda de Cynthia, Louie, ahora de 91 años, ha reencontrado poco a poco su camino. Así, Hillenbrand devuelve a nuestra memoria colectiva esta historia de heroísmo, crueldad, vida, muerte, alegría y sufrimiento casi olvidado. Así, se ha convertido en el libro más vendido en Estados Unidos por más de 8 meses. Una historia de resistencia, supervivencia y redención en la Segunda Guerra Mundial. Sin duda, el libro del año. ENGLISH DESCRIPTION From Laura Hillenbrand, the best-selling author of Seabiscuit, comes a long-awaited new book that tells the story of Louis Zamperini, a runner whose prodigious talent carried him to the Berlin Olympics in 1936. Zamperini was the favorite for the one-mile race and was expected to break the 4-minute record, but he failed on both counts. He began training with the hopes of winning the gold in the following Olympics but the onset of WWII ended his dream. His will to live was sorely tested when his Army Air Forces bomber crashed into the Pacific Ocean. Together with his friend and pilot Russell Allen "Phil" Phillips, he drifted in shark-infested waters on a tiny raft for 47 days only to be rescued and then captured by the Japanese. Louis was held captive at Omoriy Naoetsu, controlled by Mutsuhiro Watanabe, a brutal, pathological and sadist leader whose main satisfaction came from slowly torturing his victims, delaying the agony of death. Zamperini's unbreakable will was the only thing that kept him alive until he was rescued in the summer of 1945. He returned to his home in Torrence, California, impulsively married beautiful Cynthia Applewhite, and tried to build a new life. No longer captive, he was still, however, a prisoner, tormented by nightmares in which he was hunted by Watanabe. He suffered from PTSD, an illness unknown at the time, and drank heavily in an effort to block the memories. With Cynthia's help, Louis, now 91, has finally found his way back home. Hillenbrand brings to life an almost-forgotten story of heroism, cruelty, life, death, joy, and suffering. A #1 best-seller in the US for over eight months, Unbroken is a testament to the resilience of the human mind, body, and spirit, and a story of resistance, survival, and redemption during WWII. It is, without a doubt, the book of 2011. About The Author Laura Hillenbrand es autora del aclamado libro de 2002 Seabiscuit: Una leyenda americana, que pasó 42 semanas en el #1 en la lista de bestsellers del New York Times. Seabiscuit fue finalista del National Book Critics Circle Award y el Los Angeles Times Book Prize, ganó el premio como Libro del año de no ficción. También ganó el William Hill Sports Book of the Year. La película que se hizo del libro, que fue nominada a siete premios Óscar, incluyendo Mejor Película. De acuerdo a Newsweek, Seabiscuit es el libro más vendido en la historia de los deportes. Ella y el actor Gary Sinise son los co-fundadores de la Operación Internacional de la Infancia (www.operationinternationalchildren.org), una organización benéfica que proporciona útiles escolares a niños necesitados a través de las tropas estadounidenses. Vive en Washington, DC.
Hello, Animals! by Smriti Prasadam (Board Book)
Dimensions (Overall): 6.2 Inches (H) x 6.2 Inches (W) x .5 Inches (D)Weight: .5 PoundsNumber of Pages: 10Genre: Juvenile NonfictionSub-Genre: Concepts / ColorsFormat: Board BookPublisher: Tiger TalesAuthor: Smriti PrasadamAge Range: Baby - 3 YearsLanguage: English About the Book A charming introduction to 10 of baby's best-loved animals, featuring high contrast black-and-white patterns and a glittering burst of colored foil. With first words to join in with, this stunning book will captivate sparkly little babies everywhere. Book Synopsis A charming introduction to ten of baby's best-loved animals, featuring high contrast black-and-white illustrations. A glittering burst of colored foil brings a vivid splash of color to every page. With first words to join in with, this stunning book will captivate sparkly little babies everywhere! Babies and toddlers will love to meet the adorable animals in this engaging book! Little hands can turn the sturdy board pages to meet a host of cute characters, including a panda, a cow, a tiger, a zebra, a giraffe, a penguin, and more. Simple text introduces readers to a handful of first words, while the bold artwork features each animal in its natural environment. Rounded corners, high-contrast black-and-white illustrations, and a glittering burst of colored foil on every page make this an ideal choice for the youngest learners. About The Author Smriti Prasadam is a picture book author who has been writing for children for more than ten years. She lives in London, England with her husband and three children.
Bird in Hand (Reprint) (Paperback) by Christina Baker Kline
Dimensions (Overall): 8.14 Inches (H) x 5.2 Inches (W) x .77 Inches (D)Weight: .6 PoundsNumber of Pages: 274Genre: Fiction + Literature GenresSub-Genre: Family + FriendshipFormat: PaperbackPublisher: William Morrow & CoAuthor: Christina Baker KlineAge Range: AdultLanguage: English About the Book "A hardcover edition of this book was published in 2009 by William Morrow, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers"--Title page verso. Book Synopsis From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Orphan Train, and the critically acclaimed author of The Way Life Should Be, comes a novel about the choices we make, how they shape our lives, and how they can change them forever--includes a special PS section featuring insights, interviews, and more.Four people, two marriages, one lifelong friendship: Everything is about to change.It was dark. It was raining. It was just an accident. On the drive home from a rare evening out, Alison collides with another car running a stop sign, and--just like that--her life turns upside down. When she calls her husband from the police station, his accusatory tone reveals cracks in their relationship she'd never noticed were there. Now she notices everything. And she begins to realize that the life she carefully constructed for herself is as tenuous as a house of cards. Exquisitely written, powerful, and thrilling, Bird in Hand is a novel about love and friendship and betrayal, and about the secrets we tell ourselves and each other. From the Back Cover From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Orphan Train comes a novel about the choices we make, how they shape our lives, and how they can change them forever.It was dark. It was raining. It was just an accident. On the drive home from a rare evening out, Alison collides with another car running a stop sign, and--just like that--her life turns upside down.When she calls her husband from the police station, his accusatory tone reveals cracks in their relationship she'd never noticed were there. Now she notices everything. And she begins to realize that the life she carefully constructed for herself is as tenuous as a house of cards. Exquisitely written, powerful, and thrilling, Bird in Hand is a novel about love and friendship and betrayal, and about the secrets we tell ourselves and each other. Review Quotes "[Bird in Hand] exhibits an unsparing eye for the telling details that reveal how people think and act."--Library Journal "Kline explores the complications of the lines and bonds between marriage and friendship with honest and complex emotions on all four narrative fronts."--Booklist "Kline's unflinching gaze and lovely prose set [BIRD IN HAND] apart from the herd of infidelity/marital ennui novels. It's well-done, thoughtful and thought-provoking."--Publishers Weekly "A gripping tale about two crumbling marriages, [BIRD IN HAND] offers a realistic and, at times, heartbreaking look at love and friendship."--RealSimple.com, Entertainment Pick "Christina Baker Kline is a relentless storyteller. Once she sets her hook and starts reeling you in, struggle becomes counterproductive. The narrative line is too taut, the angler at the other end too skillful."--Richard Russo, author of Empire Falls and That Old Cape Magic "In BIRD IN HAND, Christina Baker Kline looks at marriage, at parents and children, pain and sorrow, and at all the questions that life asks us. This is a wise and lovely book."--Roxana Robinson, author of Cost "It is both thrilling and terrifying to read this powerful new novel and think: this could be me. Christina Baker Kline takes us on an intimate journey with her characters, one that brings us dangerously close to the hidden truths about love, trust and friendship."--Ellen Sussman, author of Dirty Words: A Literary Encyclopedia of Sex; Bad Girls: 25 Writers Misbehave; and On a Night Like This "Kline's razor-sharp novel about love, marriage and obligation is a beach book only because you could zip through it anywhere."--More magazine
The Secret Soldier (Reprint) (Paperback) by Alex Berenson
Number of Pages: 517Genre: Fiction + Literature ThemesSub-Genre: SuspenseFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Jove PubnsAuthor: Alex BerensonAge Range: TeenLanguage: EnglishIn Saudi Arabia, a series of terrorist attacks has put the Kingdom on edge. King Abdullah is losing his hold, and his own secret police cannot be trusted. With nowhere to turn, the king asks for ex-CIA agent John Wells's help. Reluctantly, and with the secret blessing of his former CIA boss, Wells begins to unravel the conspiracy, and realizes that there is more than one country at stake-because the plotters want more than the fall of a monarch. They want to start the final battle between America and Islam-with only themselves as the victors...
Destiny and Power (Hardcover) by Jon Meacham
Dimensions (Overall): 9.3 Inches (H) x 6.6 Inches (W) x 1.8 Inches (D)Weight: 2.85 PoundsNumber of Pages: 836Genre: Biography + Autobiography, HistorySub-Genre: Presidents + Heads of State, Political, United States / 20th CenturyFormat: HardcoverPublisher: Random House, Inc.Author: Jon MeachamAge Range: AdultLanguage: English About the Book Drawing on President Bush's personal diaries, on the diaries of his wife, Barbara, and on extraordinary access to the forty-first president and his family, Meacham paints an intimate and surprising portrait of an intensely private man who led the nation through tumultuous times. From the Oval Office to Camp David, from his study in the private quarters of the White House to Air Force One, from the fall of the Berlin Wall to the first Gulf War to the end of Communism, Destiny and Power charts the thoughts, decisions, and emotions of a modern president who may have been the last of his kind. This is the human story of a man who was, like the nation he led, at once noble and flawed. His was one of the great American lives..."--Provided by publisher. Book Synopsis #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - In this brilliant biography, Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jon Meacham chronicles the life of George Herbert Walker Bush. NAMED ONE OF THE TEN BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY THE WASHINGTON POST AND ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY The New York Times Book Review - Time - NPR - St. Louis Post-Dispatch Drawing on President Bush's personal diaries, on the diaries of his wife, Barbara, and on extraordinary access to the forty-first president and his family, Meacham paints an intimate and surprising portrait of an intensely private man who led the nation through tumultuous times. From the Oval Office to Camp David, from his study in the private quarters of the White House to Air Force One, from the fall of the Berlin Wall to the first Gulf War to the end of Communism, Destiny and Power charts the thoughts, decisions, and emotions of a modern president who may have been the last of his kind. This is the human story of a man who was, like the nation he led, at once noble and flawed. His was one of the great American lives. Born into a loving, privileged, and competitive family, Bush joined the navy on his eighteenth birthday and at age twenty was shot down on a combat mission over the Pacific. He married young, started a family, and resisted pressure to go to Wall Street, striking out for the adventurous world of Texas oil. Over the course of three decades, Bush would rise from the chairmanship of his county Republican Party to serve as congressman, ambassador to the United Nations, head of the Republican National Committee, envoy to China, director of Central Intelligence, vice president under Ronald Reagan, and, finally, president of the United States. In retirement he became the first president since John Adams to see his son win the ultimate prize in American politics. With access not only to the Bush diaries but, through extensive interviews, to the former president himself, Meacham presents Bush's candid assessments of many of the critical figures of the age, ranging from Richard Nixon to Nancy Reagan; Mao to Mikhail Gorbachev; Dick Cheney to Donald Rumsfeld; Henry Kissinger to Bill Clinton. Here is high politics as it really is but as we rarely see it. From the Pacific to the presidency, Destiny and Power charts the vicissitudes of the life of this quietly compelling American original. Meacham sheds new light on the rise of the right wing in the Republican Party, a shift that signaled the beginning of the end of the center in American politics. Destiny and Power is an affecting portrait of a man who, driven by destiny and by duty, forever sought, ultimately, to put the country first. Praise for Destiny and Power"Should be required reading--if not for every presidential candidate, then for every president-elect."--The Washington Post "Reflects the qualities of both subject and biographer: judicious, balanced, deliberative, with a deep appreciation of history and the personalities who shape it."--The New York Times Book Review "A fascinating biography of the forty-first president."--The Dallas Morning News Review Quotes "[Jon] Meacham's book should be required reading--if not for every presidential candidate, then for every president-elect."--The Washington Post "Destiny and Power reflects the qualities of both subject and biographer: judicious, balanced, deliberative, with a deep appreciation of history and the personalities who shape it. If Meacham is sometimes polite to a fault, Destiny and Power does not suffer for it. His kinder, gentler approach succeeds in making George H. W. Bush a more sympathetic--and more complex--figure than if the former president had written his own doorstopper after all."--The New York Times Book Review "Jon Meacham, who won a Pulitzer Prize for his biography of Andrew Jackson, put an enormous amount of work into this volume: nine years of interviews, full access to the diaries of George H. W. and Barbara Bush, and an open door to family members and friends. Add to this Meacham's balanced journalism and smooth writing, and you have a fascinating biography of the forty-first president."--The Dallas Morning News "When we rank, reconsider, laud, or denounce past Presidents, living or dead, we are taking stock of our own times. In that sense, the vindication of George H. W. Bush is a reflection of what we know we've lost. Jon Meacham's new biography of Bush, Destiny and Power, makes that plain from its very first pages."--The New Yorker "Graceful prose, backed by diligent mining of the archives and access to an oral diary that Bush dictated throughout his presidency . . . The story of the forty-first man to hold the office sheds light not only on the country we were, but the one we've become."--Los Angeles Times "Meacham is a superb historian and he weaves a compelling historical narrative, drawing heavily on Bush's own contemporaneous diaries. The result is a fascinating behind-the-scenes glimpse into high-stakes decision making in a rapidly evolving world."--The Seattle Times "Through one man's long journey through politics, we see America's changing attitudes toward power and duty."--Time "Illuminating . . . written from Bush's perspective but with a journalist's rigor . . . George and Barbara Bush have provided extraordinary cooperation [for] an account of his life and presidency that has depth and value."--USA Today (4 out of 4 stars) "A gripping new biography of the forty-first president."--The Economist "Meticulously researched . . . a revealing biography that should serve as the starting point for future evaluations of the forty-first president."--Kirkus Reviews "A vivid, well-written account."--Publishers Weekly "The more time passes, the more the dust settles, the clearer it becomes that George H. W. Bush and the strengths of character he brought to his long service to this country deserve more attention and appreciation. And now comes Destiny and Power, Jon Meacham's altogether fair, insightful biography of the forty-first president--a portrait made especially compelling by the author's remarkable access to Bush's private White House diaries. This is a timely, first-rate book!"--David McCullough "What a spectacular and moving portrait this is--not only of a remarkably classy man but of the era that shaped him! It is hard to imagine a biographer more fitted than Jon Meacham to write what will surely be the definitive work on George Herbert Walker Bush."--Doris Kearns Goodwin "This astonishing book is both timely and timeless. Based on candid interviews and intimate letters and diaries, it provides a deep insight into the character of George H. W. Bush, flavored with colorful anecdotes depicting his relationships with people ranging from Gorbachev and Reagan to his sons George and Jeb. The result is a fascinating and insightful portrayal of the life of an exemplary American citizen."--Walter Isaacson "Jon Meacham's timely and intimate biography of George Bush 41 is a welcome reminder of this modest president's call to service, from the cockpits of World War II to the Oval Office and the end of the Cold War. Here you'll meet a man of patrician manners, wartime heroics, Texas assimilation, party and personal loyalty, with a refined sense of power that carried him into history. Meet the George Bush you didn't know."--Tom Brokaw "This riveting biography by the incomparable Jon Meacham gives George H. W. Bush his well-deserved place in history. Destiny and Power is full of surprises, revealing 41's important role in scene after crucial historical scene of the past seven decades. President Bush used to say that he could never quite convey his "heartbeat" to Americans. Now, using a treasure of heretofore unseen diaries and other documents, as well as his own detailed interviews, Meacham takes us behind closed doors to show us what this sometimes misunderstood leader was really like."--Michael Beschloss About The Author Jon Meacham is a Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer. The author of the New York Times bestsellers Thomas Jefferson: The Art of Power, American Lion: Andrew Jackson in the White House, Franklin and Winston, Destiny and Power: The American Odyssey of George Herbert Walker Bush, and The Soul of America: The Battle for Our Better Angels, he is a distinguished visiting professor at Vanderbilt University, a contributing writer for The New York Times Book Review, and a fellow of the Society of American Historians. Meacham lives in Nashville and in Sewanee with his wife and children.
Killing Reagan (Hardcover) (Bill O'Reilly & Martin Dugard)
Number of Pages: 306Genre: Biography + Autobiography, Political Science, HistorySub-Genre: Presidents + Heads of State, United States / 20th CenturyFormat: HardcoverPublisher: Henry Holt & CoAuthor: Bill O'Reilly & Martin DugardAge Range: AdultLanguage: EnglishFrom the team of Bill O'Reilly and Martin Dugard, bestselling authors of the blockbuster Killing series, now comes Killing Reagan. This page-turning epic account of the career of President Ronald Reagan tells the vivid story of his rise to power -- and the forces of evil that conspired to bring him down. Just two months into his presidency, Ronald Reagan lay near death after a gunman's bullet came within inches of his heart. His recovery was nothing short of remarkable -- or so it seemed. But Reagan was grievously injured, forcing him to encounter a challenge that few men ever face. Could he silently overcome his traumatic experience while at the same time carrying out the duties of the most powerful man in the world? Told in the same riveting fashion as Killing Lincoln, Killing Kennedy, Killing Jesus, and Killing Patton, Killing Reagan reaches back to the golden days of Hollywood, where Reagan found both fame and heartbreak, up through the years in California governor's mansion, and finally to the White House, where he presided over boom years and the fall of the Iron Curtain. But it was John Hinckley Jr.'s attack on him that precipitated President Reagan's most heroic actions. In Killing Reagan, O'Reilly and Dugard take readers behind the scenes, creating an unforgettable portrait of a great man operating in violent times.
Super-Villains (Paperback) by Victoria Taylor
Dimensions (Overall): 8.8 Inches (H) x 5.7 Inches (W) x .2 Inches (D)Weight: .2 PoundsNumber of Pages: 32Genre: Juvenile NonfictionSub-Genre: Toys + Dolls + Puppets, Readers / IntermediateFormat: PaperbackPublisher: DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)Author: Victoria TaylorAge Range: 4-8 YearsLanguage: English About the Book What do the Joker and Two-Face have in common? They are members of the villainous crew of the LEGO DC Universe! Young readers will get to meet their all-time favorite DC villains in Super Villains, this all-new Level 2 reader. Full color. Book Synopsis Enter the world of the planet's most feared super-villains! Meet your favorite LEGO(R) DC baddies. Follow The Joker, Two-Face, and Riddler as they cause trouble for Batman and Robin. Learn about their weapons and vehicles. Engaging topics and fun, interactive pages build reading skills in this Level 2 Reader - just right for children who are beginning to read on their own. A fun quiz at the end of the book helps to develop reading comprehension skills. Each title in the DK Readers series is developed in consultation with leading literacy experts to help children build a lifelong love of reading. (c)2013 The LEGO Group. About The Author Victoria Taylor has been the senior editor at Dorling Kindersley since 2008. Before that, she was the senior editor at Hodder & Stoughton for five years. Taylor does a great deal of work with DK's licensed books for both adults and children. One of the titles she managed, the Disney Frozen Essential Collection, was the biggest selling DK title of 2014.
Love in the Limelight ( Love in the Limelight) (Paperback) by Ann Christopher
Dimensions (Overall): 6.67 Inches (H) x 4.19 Inches (W) x 1.06 Inches (D)Weight: .41 PoundsNumber of Pages: 392Genre: Fiction + Literature GenresSub-Genre: RomanceSeries Title: Love in the LimelightFormat: PaperbackPublisher: KimaniAuthor: Ann ChristopherAge Range: AdultLanguage: English Book Synopsis Enjoy the concluding stories of the Love in the Limelight series, where four unstoppable women embark upon a quest in Hollywood to find fame, fortune and ultimately...true love. Seduced on the Red Carpet by Ann Christopher Supermodel Livia Blake has lived a life most women only dream of. But beneath the glitz and glamour is a small-town girl who yearns for a family of her own. Then she meets Hunter Chambers at his Napa Valley winery. The sexy single father tempts Livia with a desire she's never known.... Hunter knows Livia's type--and she's not his type at all. But he can't deny the passion surging between them. Will their love be strong enough to create their own private paradise far from the glare of the spotlight? Lovers Premiere by Adrianne Byrd Limelight Entertainment is Sofia Wellesley's whole life. So she's fit to be tied when she discovers her agency's plans to merge with Limelight's biggest rival. Sofia had a major crush on the gorgeous Ram Jordan growing up...until he became her worst enemy. So why is her traitorous heart clamoring for the man she hates most in the world? nows what caused the rift between the two Hollywood families, and he's determined to protect Sofia from the truth. But now...he wants more. From L.A. to Vegas, the spotlight's on passion as Ram fights for a future together--and the love that could be theirs at long last....
The Wilderness Warrior: Theodore Roosevelt and the Crusade for America, 1858-1919 (Paperback) by Douglas Brinkley
Number of Pages: 960Genre: NatureFormat: PaperbackPublisher: HARPER COLLINSAuthor: Douglas BrinkleyAge Range: AdultLanguage: English
Shadow (Paperback) by Marcia Brown
Genre: Juvenile FictionSub-Genre: Children's LiteratureFormat: PaperbackAuthor: Marcia BrownAge Range: 4-8 YearsLanguage: English
CliffsNotes Algebra II QuickReview (Paperback) by Edward Kohn
Dimensions (Overall): 8.2 Inches (H) x 5.2 Inches (W) x .8 Inches (D)Weight: .5 PoundsNumber of Pages: 288Genre: MathematicsSub-Genre: Algebra / GeneralFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Houghton MifflinAuthor: Edward KohnAge Range: AdultLanguage: English About the Book "Complete coverage of core concepts; easy topic-by-topic organization; access hundreds of practice problems at CliffsNotes.com"--Cover. Book Synopsis Inside the book: Linear Sentences in One VariableSegments, Lines, and InequalitiesLinear Sentences in Two VariablesLinear Equations in Three VariablesPolynomial ArithmeticFactoring PolynomialsRational ExpressionsRelations and FunctionsPolynomial FunctionsRadicals and Complex NumbersQuadratics in One VariableConic SectionsQuadratic SystemsExponential and Logarithmic FunctionsSequences and SeriesAdditional TopicsWord ProblemsReview QuestionsResource CenterGlossary About The Author Ed Kohn is an outstanding educator and author, with over 33 years' experience teaching mathematics. Currently, he is the testing coordinator and math department chairman at the Sherman Oaks Center for Enriched Studies.Formerly an instructor at Fairleigh Dickinson University, David Alan Herzog is the author of over 100 audio visual titles and computer programs and has written and edited several books in mathematics and science.
The Hunger Games (Original) (Paperback) by Kate Egan
Dimensions (Overall): 10.8 Inches (H) x 8.4 Inches (W) x .5 Inches (D)Weight: 1.15 PoundsNumber of Pages: 158Genre: Performing ArtsSub-Genre: Performing Arts / Television + RadioFormat: PaperbackPublisher: ScholasticAuthor: Kate EganAge Range: TeenLanguage: English About the Book The "New York Times" bestseller by Suzanne Collins is now a major motion picture--and this is a fan's guide to all of the movie's excitement, both in front of the camera and behind it. Go behind the scenes of the making of "The Hunger Games"--set for theatrical release on March 23rd--with exclusive images and interviews. From the screenwriting process to the casting decisions to the elaborate sets and costumes to the actors' performances and directors' vision, this is the definitive companion to the breathtaking film. Book Synopsis Go behind the scenes of the making of The Hunger Games with exclusive images and interviews. From the screenwriting process to the casting decisions to the elaborate sets and costumes to the actors' performances and directors' vision, this is the definitive companion to the breathtaking film. About The Author Suzanne Collins' debut novel, Gregor the Overlander, the first book in The Underland Chronicles, received wide praise both in the United States and abroad. The series has been a New York Times bestseller and received numerous accolades. Also a writer for children's television, Suzanne lives with her family in Connecticut.
The Walking Dead (Paperback) by Robert Kirkman
Dimensions (Overall): 10.22 Inches (H) x 6.6 Inches (W) x .3 Inches (D)Weight: .67 PoundsNumber of Pages: 144Genre: Comics + Graphic NovelsSub-Genre: Graphic Novels / HorrorFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Image ComicsAuthor: Robert KirkmanAge Range: TeenLanguage: English About the Book Statements of responsibility vary from issue to issue. Book Synopsis The world we knew is gone. The world of commerce and frivolous necessity has been replaced by a world of survival and responsibility. An epidemic of apocalyptic proportions has swept the globe, causing the dead to rise and feed on the living. In a matter of months society has crumbled: no government, no grocery stores, no mail delivery, no cable TV. In a world ruled by the dead, the survivors are forced to finally start living.
To Be Sung Underwater (Paperback) by Tom Mcneal
Dimensions (Overall): 8.23 Inches (H) x 5.63 Inches (W) x 1.25 Inches (D)Weight: .89 PoundsNumber of Pages: 436Genre: Fiction + Literature Themes, Fiction + Literature GenresSub-Genre: Literary, General, Family + Friendship, Love + Relationships + SexFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Back Bay BooksAuthor: Tom McnealAge Range: AdultLanguage: English About the Book An epic love story of a woman trying to remember, and the man who could not even begin to forget. Judith's marriage is hazy with secrets. In her hand is what may be the phone number for the man who believed she meant it when she said she loved him. Book Synopsis Judith Whitman always believed in the kind of love that "picks you up in Akron and sets you down in Rio." Long ago, she once experienced that love. Willy Blunt was a carpenter with a dry wit and a steadfast sense of honor. Marrying him seemed like a natural thing to promise. But Willy Blunt was not a person you could pick up in Nebraska and transport to Stanford. When Judith left home, she didn't look back.Twenty years later, Judith's marriage is hazy with secrets. In her hand is what may be the phone number for the man who believed she meant it when she said she loved him. If she called, what would he say? TO BE SUNG UNDERWATER is the epic love story of a woman trying to remember, and the man who could not even begin to forget. Review Quotes "To Be Sung Underwater is such an immensely readable novel. McNeal has the enviable talent of making splendid writing look easy at no cost to the complexity and the beauties of what fascinates him (and me) -- the terrain occupied by women and men in love with each other. This is a wonderful book."--Richard Ford "An exceptional novel.... McNeal writes a kind of prose that's almost endangered today: natural, smooth and subtle."--Cynthia Crossen, The Wall Street Journal "Bautifully written.... a compelling story, uniting the literary, character-driven novel with what eventually becomes quite a page turner.... This novel will make for great book-club discussions."--Sarah Willis, The Cleveland Plain-Dealer "Love stories have a terrible gravity, a centrifugal force. McNeal has created characters so dimensional, so memorable, that we are caught up in that urgency. Our rationality is compromised; the rules of the world fade away."--Susan Salter Reynolds, Los Angeles Times "McNeal's ability to tell the story from a female point of view is shockingly accurate, as is his Richard Russo-esque ability to make small town characters simply complicated....a beautiful novel that bravely examines the effect a broken relationship can have on one's life path."--Carrie Keyes, Seattle Post-Intelligencer "Smart, sexy, gorgeous, and at times devastatingly sad--these words describe the woman at the heart of this wonderful novel almost as well as they do the book itself. This ravishing love story will envelop you for a few days and then linger for a long time thereafter."--Ann Packer, author of Swim Back to Me and The Dive from Clausen's Pier "This lovely novel is quiet and smart, drawing you so deeply into the characters that the ending might just leave you coming up for air."--Gale Walden, Oprah Magazine "You don't so much read To Be Sung Underwater as you're consumed by it. The characters are unforgettable. The writing is staggering. More importantly, though, it's the courage of this book that sets it apart. It's the bravest, most beautiful book I've read in a long time."--Markus Zusak, author of The Book Thief About The Author Tom McNeal's first novel, Goodnight, Nebraska, won the James A. Michener Memorial Prize and California Book Award, and his short fiction has appeared in The Best American Short Stories, The O. Henry Prize Stories, and The Pushcart Prize XXI. He lives near San Diego with his wife and sons.
The Fragile World (Paperback) by Paula Treick Deboard
Dimensions (Overall): 8.53 Inches (H) x 5.46 Inches (W) x 1.14 Inches (D)Weight: .7 PoundsNumber of Pages: 415Genre: Fiction + Literature GenresSub-Genre: LiteraryFormat: PaperbackPublisher: MIRA BooksAuthor: Paula Treick DeboardAge Range: AdultLanguage: English Book Synopsis From the author of stunning debut The Mourning Hours comes a powerful new novel that explores every parent's worst nightmare... The Kaufmans have always considered themselves a normal, happy family. Curtis is a physics teacher at a local high school. His wife, Kathleen, restores furniture for upscale boutiques. Daniel is away at college on a prestigious music scholarship, and twelve-year-old Olivia is a happy-go-lucky kid whose biggest concern is passing her next math test. And then comes the middle-of-the-night phone call that changes everything. Daniel has been killed in what the police are calling a "freak" road accident, and the remaining Kaufmans are left to flounder in their grief. The anguish of Daniel's death is isolating, and it's not long before this once-perfect family finds itself falling apart. As time passes and the wound refuses to heal, Curtis becomes obsessed with the idea of revenge, a growing mania that leads him to pack up his life and his anxious teenage daughter and set out on a collision course to right a wrong. An emotionally charged novel, The Fragile World is a journey through America's heartland and a family's brightest and darkest moments, exploring the devastating pain of losing a child and the beauty of finding the way back to hope. "Heart-stopping. A gripping read that delivers a beautiful reminder of the resilience of love." --Karen Brown, author of The Longings of Wayward Girls Review Quotes Emotionally powerful from beginning to end, Paula Treick DeBoard's bold novel, The Fragile World, chronicles the heartbreaking dissolution of a family after tragic loss. Exquisitely told, this bold and moving story is a study in grief and the transforming power of love. Absolutely unforgettable. -New York Times Bestselling Author Heather Gudenkauf A heart-stopping series of events drives The Fragile World, as Paula Treick DeBoard skillfully alternates between a father and daughter dealing with tragic loss. The result is a gripping read, but one that delivers, by the book's end, a beautiful reminder of the resilience of love. -Karen Brown, author of The Longings of Wayward Girls A coming-of-age tale about a family in crisis expertly told by Ms. DeBoard. The Fragile World examines how profound loss changes all who are forced to come to terms with it. Touching and compelling, it will move you. -Lesley Kagen, New York Times bestselling author of Whistling in the Dark and The Resurrection of Tess Blessing. Assured storytelling propels DeBoard's first novel.... What most compels is the observant Kirsten's account of how a small town and a family disintegrate under the weight of the tragedy. -Publishers Weekly on The Mourning Hours Rich and evocative...compelling. -RT Book Reviews on The Mourning Hours
