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Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck

Tells a story about the strange relationship of two migrant workers, who are able to realize their dreams of an easy life until one of them succumbs to his weakness for soft, helpless creatures and strangles the farmer's wife. Tragic tale of a retarded man and the friend who loves and tries to... more

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Lord of the Flies by William Golding

MAXnotes offer a fresh look at masterpieces of literature, presented in a lively and interesting fashion. Written by literary experts who currently teach the subject, MAXnotes will enhance your understanding and enjoyment of the work. MAXnotes are designed to stimulate independ ent thought... more

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Nineteen Minutes by Jodi Picoult

In Sterling, New Hampshire, 17-year-old high school student Peter Houghton has endured years of verbal and physical abuse at the hands of classmates. His best friend, Josie Cormier, succumbed to peer pressure and now hangs out with the popular crowd that often instigates the harassment. One... more

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Hotel on the corner of Bitter and Sweet by Jamie Ford

Warm friendship/love story of Chinese-American boy and Japanese-American girl growing up in Seattle's International District before and during WWII. Also includes a look at the black jazz scene and Japanese internment camps. Sprinkled with references to real people and places in Seattle in the... more

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The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls

Jeannette Walls's father always called her "Mountain Goat" and there's perhaps no more apt nickname for a girl who navigated a sheer and towering cliff of childhood both daily and stoically. In The Glass Castle, Walls chronicles her upbringing at the hands of eccentric, nomadic... more

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Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen

An atmospheric, gritty, and compelling novel of star-crossed lovers, set in the circus world circa 1932, by the bestselling author of Riding Lessons. When Jacob Jankowski, recently orphaned and suddenly adrift, jumps onto a passing train, he enters a world of freaks, drifters, and misfits, a... more

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Best Friends Forever by Jennifer Weiner

Addie and Valerie were eight when they first met and decided to be best friends forever. But everything changed in the wake of tragedy and betrayal in their teen years. When, 25 years later, Val shows up at Addie's front door with blood on her coat and terror on her face, it is the start of... more

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The Girl Who Stopped Swimming by Joshilyn Jackson

Laurel Gray Hawthorne needs to make things pretty, whether she's helping her mother make sure the literal family skeleton stays in the closet or turning scraps of fabric into nationally acclaimed art quilts. Her estranged sister Thalia, an impoverished Actress with a capital A, is her polar... more

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Committed: A Skeptic Makes Peace with Marriage by Elizabeth Gilbert

At the end of her bestselling memoir Eat, Pray, Love, Elizabeth Gilbert fell in love with Felipe, a Brazilian-born man of Australian citizenship who’d been living in Indonesia when they met. Resettling in America, the couple swore eternal fidelity to each other, but also swore to never,... more

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Little Bee (aka The Other Hand) by Chris Cleave

Worlds collide when Little Bee, a Nigerian girl orphaned by violence, meets Sarah, a dissatisfied British professional away on holiday. The story is extremely funny, but the African beach scene is horrific. The story starts there, but the book doesn't. And it's what happens... more

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Stolen Innocence: My Story of Growing Up in a Polygamous Sect, Becoming a Teenage Bri...

In September 2007, a packed courtroom in St. George, Utah, sat hushed as Elissa Wall, the star witness against polygamous sect leader Warren Jeffs, gave captivating testimony of how Jeffs forced her to marry her first cousin at age fourteen. This harrowing and vivid account proved to be the most... more

In September 2007, a packed courtroom in St. George, Utah, sat hushed as Elissa Wall, the star witness against polygamous sect leader Warren Jeffs, gave captivating testimony of how Jeffs forced her to marry her first cousin at age fourteen. This harrowing and vivid account proved to be the most compelling evidence against Jeffs, showing the harsh realities of this closed community and the lengths to which Jeffs went in order to control the sect's women. Now, in this courageous memoir, Elissa Wall tells the incredible and inspirational story of how she emerged from the confines of the Fundamentalist Church of Latter Day Saints (FLDS) and helped bring one of America's most notorious criminals to justice. Offering a child's perspective on life in the FLDS, Wall discusses her tumultuous youth, explaining how her family's turbulent past intersected with her strong will and identified her as a girl who needed to be controlled through marriage. Detailing how Warren Jeffs's influence over the church twisted its already rigid beliefs in dangerous new directions, Wall portrays the inescapable mind-set and unrelenting pressure that forced her to wed despite her repeated protests that she was too young. Once she was married, Wall's childhood shattered as she was obligated to follow Jeffs's directives and submit to her husband in "mind, body, and soul." With little money and no knowledge of the outside world, she was trapped and forced to endure the pain and abuse of her loveless relationship, which eventually pushed her to spend nights sleeping in her truck rather than face the tormentor in her bed. Yet even in those bleak times, she retained a sliver of hope that one day she would find a way out, and one snowy night that came in the form of a rugged stranger named Lamont Barlow. Their chance encounter set in motion a friendship and eventual romance that gave her the strength she needed to break free from her past and sever the chains of the church. But though she was out of the FLDS, Wall would still have to face Jeffs--this time in court. In Stolen Innocence, she delves into the difficult months on the outside that led her to come forward against him, working with prosecutors on one of the biggest criminal cases in Utah's history, so that other girls still inside the church might be spared her cruel fate. More than a tale of survival and freedom, Stolen Innocence is the story of one heroic woman who stood up for what was right and reclaimed her life.

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Hatchet (Brian's Saga, Bk 1) by Gary Paulsen

On his way to visit his recently divorced father in the Canadian mountains, thirteen-year-old Brian Robeson is the only survivor when the single-engine plane crashes. His body battered, his clothes in shreds, Brian must now stay alive in the boundless Canadian wilderness. More than a survival... more

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The Story of Edgar Sawtelle by David Wroblewski

This riveting saga of an American family captures the deep and ancient alliance between humans and dogs, and the power of fate through one boy's epic journey into the wild. A tale reminiscent of "Hamlet" that also celebrates the alliance between humans and dogs follows speech-disabled... more

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Quick And Clever Handmade Cards: Over 80 Projects and Ideas for All Occasions by Juli...

Whatever the occasion, ensure all your handmade greetings cards are quick to make with fantastic results - every time! Step-by-step projects show in illustrated detail how to make a variety of eye-catching cards for different occasions A wide range of simple techniques, such as stamping,... more

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The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest (Millenium, Bk 3) by Stieg Larsson

Salander is plotting her revenge - against the man who tried to kill her, and against the government institutions that very nearly destroyed her life. But it is not going to be a straightforward campaign. After taking a bullet to the head, Salander is under close supervision in Intensive Care,... more

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Rescue by Anita Shreve

A rookie paramedic pulls a young woman alive from her totaled car, a first rescue that begins a lifelong tangle of love and wreckage. Sheila Arsenault is a gorgeous enigma--streetwise and tough-talking, with haunted eyes, fierce desires, and a never-look-back determination. Peter Webster, as... more

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The Girl Who Played with Fire (Millennium, Bk 2) by Stieg Larsson

Mikael Blomkvist, crusading journalist and publisher of the magazine Millennium, has decided to run a story that will expose an extensive sex trafficking operation between Eastern Europe and Sweden, implicating well-known and highly placed members of Swedish society, business, and... more

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The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald

This is the definitive, textually accurate edition of a classic of twentieth-century literature, The Great Gatsby. The story of the fabulously wealthy Jay Gatsby and his love for the beautiful Daisy Buchanan has been acclaimed by generations of readers. But the first edition contained a number... more

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Twilight (Twilight, Bk 1) by Stephenie Meyer

"About three things I was absolutely positive. First, Edward was a vampire. Second, there was a part of him -- and I didn't know how dominant that part might be -- that thirsted for my blood. And third, I was unconditionally and irrevocably in love with him." I'D NEVER GIVEN MUCH THOUGHT... more

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Sarah's Key by Tatiana de Rosnay

Paris, July 1942: Sarah, a ten-year-old girl, is taken with her parents by the French police as they go door to door arresting Jewish families in the middle of the night. Desperate to protect her younger brother, Sarah locks him in a bedroom cupboard -- their secret hiding place -- and promises... more

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A Reliable Wife by Robert Goolrick

Rural Wisconsin, 1909. In the bitter cold, Ralph Truitt, a successful businessman, stands alone on a train platform waiting for the woman who answered his newspaper advertisement for "a reliable wife." But when Catherine Land steps off the train from Chicago, she's not the "simple, honest woman"... more

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The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger

On the surface, Henry and Clare Detamble are a normal couple living in Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood. Henry works at the Newberry Library and Clare creates abstract paper art, but the cruel reality is that Henry is a prisoner of time. It sweeps him back and forth at its leisure, from... more

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The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle

Follows the progress of a hungry little caterpillar as he eats his way through a varied and very large quantity of food until, full at last, he forms a cocoon around himself and goes to sleep and wakes up a butterfly.

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The Pilot's Wife by Anita Shreve

A pilot's wife is taught to be prepared for the late-night knock at the door. But when Kathryn Lyons receives word that a plane flown by her husband, Jack, has exploded near the coast of Ireland, she confronts the unfathomable -- one startling revelation at a time. Soon drawn into a... more

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Olive Kitteridge (Olive Kitteridge, Bk 1) by Elizabeth Strout

At times stern, at other times patient, at times perceptive, at other times in sad denial, Olive Kitteridge, a retired schoolteacher, deplores the changes in her little town of Crosby, Maine... and in the world at large. But she doesn’t always recognize the changes in those around her: a... more

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The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot

Her name was Henrietta Lacks, but scientists know her as HeLa. She was a poor Southern tobacco farmer who worked the same land as her slave ancestors, yet her cells -- taken without her knowledge -- became one of the most important tools in medicine. The first “immortal” human cells... more

Her name was Henrietta Lacks, but scientists know her as HeLa. She was a poor Southern tobacco farmer who worked the same land as her slave ancestors, yet her cells -- taken without her knowledge -- became one of the most important tools in medicine. The first “immortal” human cells grown in culture, they are still alive today, though she has been dead for more than sixty years. If you could pile all HeLa cells ever grown onto a scale, they’d weigh more than 50 million metric tons-- as much as a hundred Empire State Buildings. HeLa cells were vital for developing the polio vaccine; uncovered secrets of cancer, viruses, and the atom bomb’s effects; helped lead to important advances like in vitro fertilization, cloning, and gene mapping; and have been bought and sold by the billions. Yet Henrietta Lacks remains virtually unknown, buried in an unmarked grave. Now Rebecca Skloot takes us on an extraordinary journey, from the “colored” ward of Johns Hopkins Hospital in the 1950s to stark white laboratories with freezers full of HeLa cells; from Henrietta’s small, dying hometown of Clover, Virginia-- a land of wooden slave quarters, faith healings, and voodoo -- to East Baltimore today, where her children and grandchildren live and struggle with the legacy of her cells. Henrietta’s family did not learn of her “immortality” until more than twenty years after her death, when scientists investigating HeLa began using her husband and children in research without informed consent. And though the cells had launched a multimillion-dollar industry that sells human biological materials, her family never saw any of the profits. As Rebecca Skloot so brilliantly shows, the story of the Lacks family past and present is inextricably connected to the dark history of experimentation on African Americans, the birth of bioethics, and the legal battles over whether we control the stuff we are made of. Over the decade it took to uncover this story, Rebecca became enmeshed in the lives of the Lacks family especially Henrietta’s daughter Deborah, who was devastated to learn about her mother’s cells. She was consumed with questions: Had scientists cloned her mother? Did it hurt her when researchers infected her cells with viruses and shot them into space? What happened to her sister, Elsie, who died in a mental institution at the age of fifteen? And if her mother was so important to medicine, why couldn’t her children afford health insurance?

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Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher

Clay Jenkins returns home from school to find a mysterious box with his name on it lying on his porch. Inside he discovers 13 cassette tapes recorded by Hannah Baker—his classmate and crush—who committed suicide two weeks earlier. On tape, Hannah explains that there are thirteen... more

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Diary of a Wimpy Kid (Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Bk 1) by Jeff Kinney

Boys don't keep diaries -- or do they? It's a new school year, and Greg Heffley finds himself thrust into middle school, where undersized weaklings share the hallways with kids who are taller, meaner, and already shaving. The hazards of growing up before you're ready are uniquely... more

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The Help by Kathryn Stockett

Be prepared to meet three unforgettable women: Twenty-two-year-old Skeeter has just returned home after graduating from Ole Miss. She may have a degree, but it is 1962, Mississippi, and her mother will not be happy till Skeeter has a ring on her finger. Skeeter would normally find solace... more

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Breaking Dawn (Twilight, Bk 4) by Stephenie Meyer

When you loved the one who was killing you, it left you no options. How could you run, how could you fight, when doing so would hurt that beloved one? If your life was all you had to give, how could you not give it? If it was someone you truly loved? To be irrevocably in... more

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World Without End (Pillars of the Earth, Bk 2) by Ken Follett

In 1989 Ken Follett astonished the literary world with The Pillars of the Earth, a sweeping epic novel set in twelfth-century England centered on the building of a cathedral and many of the hundreds of lives it affected. Critics were overwhelmed and readers everywhere hoped for a sequel. World... more

In 1989 Ken Follett astonished the literary world with The Pillars of the Earth, a sweeping epic novel set in twelfth-century England centered on the building of a cathedral and many of the hundreds of lives it affected. Critics were overwhelmed and readers everywhere hoped for a sequel. World Without End takes place in the same town of Kingsbridge, two centuries after the townspeople finished building the exquisite Gothic cathedral that was at the heart of The Pillars of the Earth. The cathedral and the priory are again at the center of a web of love and hate, greed and pride, ambition and revenge, but this sequel stands on its own. This time the men and women of an extraordinary cast of characters find themselves at a crossroad of new ideas -- about medicine, commerce, architecture, and justice. In a world where proponents of the old ways fiercely battle those with progressive minds, the intrigue and tension quickly reach a boiling point against the devastating backdrop of the greatest natural disaster ever to strike the human race -- the Black Death. Three years in the writing, and nearly eighteen years since its predecessor, World Without End breathes new life into the epic historical novel and once again shows that Ken Follett is a masterful author writing at the top of his craft. On the day after Halloween, in the year 1327, four children slip away from the cathedral city of Kingsbridge. They are a thief, a bully, a boy genius and a girl who wants to be a doctor. In the forest they see two men killed. As adults, their lives will be braided together by ambition, love, greed and revenge. They will see prosperity and famine, plague and war. One boy will travel the world but come home in the end; the other will be a powerful, corrupt nobleman. One girl will defy the might of the medieval church; the other will pursue an impossible love. And always they will live under the long shadow of the unexplained killing they witnessed on that fateful childhood day. Ken Follett's masterful epic "The Pillars of the Earth" enchanted millions of readers with its compelling drama of war, passion and family conflict set around the building of a cathedral. Now "World Without End" takes readers back to medieval Kingsbridge two centuries later, as the men, women and children of the city once again grapple with the devastating sweep of historical change.

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The Pillars of the Earth (Pillars of the Earth, Bk 1) by Ken Follett

The spellbinding epic set in twelfth-century England, The Pillars of the Earth tells the story of the lives entwined in the building of the greatest Gothic cathedral the world has ever known—and a struggle between good and evil that will turn church against state, and brother... more

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The Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver

The Poisonwood Bible is a story told by the wife and four daughters of Nathan Price, a fierce, evangelical Baptist who takes his family and mission to the Belgian Congo in 1959. They carry with them everything they believe they will need from home, but soon find that all of it -- from garden... more

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Dog Days (Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Bk 4) by Jeff Kinney

It's summer vacation, the weather's great, and all the kids are having fun outside. So where's Greg Heffley? Inside his house, playing video games with the shades drawn. Greg, a self-confessed "indoor person," is living out his ultimate summer fantasy: no responsibilities... more

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The Book Thief by Markus Zusak

It’s just a small story really, about among other things: a girl, some words, an accordionist, some fanatical Germans, a Jewish fist-fighter, and quite a lot of thievery. . . .Set during World War II in Germany, Markus Zusak’s groundbreaking new novel is the story of Liesel Meminger,... more

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The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafon & Lucia Graves (Translator)

Barcelona, 1945 -- just after the war, a great world city lies in shadow, nursing its wounds, and a boy named Daniel awakes on his eleventh birthday to find that he can no longer remember his mother's face. To console his only child, Daniel's widowed father, an antiquarian book dealer,... more

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Survivors: True Stories of Children in the Holocaust by Mara Bovsun & Allan Zullo

These are the true-life accounts of nine Jewish boys and girls whose lives spiraled into danger and fear as the Holocaust overtook Europe. In a time of great horror, these children each found a way to make it through the nightmare of war. Some made daring escapes into the unknown, others... more

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Room by Emma Donoghue

To five-year-old Jack, Room is the entire world. It is where he was born and grew up; it's where he lives with his Ma as they learn and read and eat and sleep and play. At night, his Ma shuts him safely in the wardrobe, where he is meant to be asleep when Old Nick visits. Room is home... more

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Eat This, Not That! Supermarket Survival Guide by David Zinczenko & Matt Goulding

Supermarket Survival Guide: Thousands of easy food swaps than can save you 10, 20, 30 pounds -- or more! Eat all your favorite supermarket foods -- and watch the pounds disappear! You CAN burn fat and sculpt the body you've always wanted -- and even save money in the process -- without... more

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Firefly Lane (Firefly Lane, Bk 1) by Kristin Hannah

In the turbulent summer of 1974, Kate Mularkey has accepted her place at the bottom of the eighth-grade social food chain. Then, to her amazement, the "coolest girl in the world" moves in across the street and wants to be her friend. Tully Hart seems to have it all... beauty, brains,... more

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Where the Sidewalk Ends (30th Anniversary Edition) by Shel Silverstein

Including 12 New Poems! If you are a dreamer, come in, If you are a dreamer, A wisher, a liar, A hope-er, a pray-er, A magic bean buyer . . . Come in . . . for where the sidewalk ends, Shel Silverstein's world begins. You'll meet a boy who turns into a TV set, and a girl who... more

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The Secret Life of CeeCee Wilkes by Diane Chamberlain

An unsolved murder. A missing child. A lifetime of deception. In 1977, pregnant Genevieve Russell disappeared. Twenty years later, her remains are discovered and Timothy Gleason is charged with murder. But there is no sign of the unborn child. CeeCee Wilkes knows how Genevieve Russell... more

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The Face on the Milk Carton (Janie Johnson, Bk 1) by Caroline B. Cooney

No one ever really paid close attention to the faces of the missing children on the milk cartons. But as Janie Johnson glanced at the face of the ordinary little girl with her hair in tight pigtails, wearing a dress with a narrow white collar -- a three-year-old who had been kidnapped twelve... more

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All About Corduroy by Don Freeman

Corduroy: A toy bear in a department store wants a number of things, but when a little girl finally buys him he finds what he has always wanted most of all. A Pocket for Corduroy: About a toy bear who wants a pocket for himself and searches for one when he is left behind in the laundromat.

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Mockingbird: A Portrait of Harper Lee by Charles J. Shields

'A fine, well-rounded portrait of Harper Lee. Mockingbird is good reading.'-Star-Tribune (Minneapolis)To Kill a Mockingbird-the twentieth century's most widely read American novel-has sold thirty million copies and still sells a million yearly. Yet despite her book's perennial popularity, its... more

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Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen

Sense and Sensibility is a wonderfully entertaining tale of flirtation and folly that revolves around two starkly different sisters, Elinor and Marianne Dashwood. While Elinor is thoughtful, considerate, and calm, her younger sister is emotional and wildly romantic. Both are looking for a... more

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Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte

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Eldest (Inheritance, Bk 2) by Christopher Paolini

Darkness falls... Swords clash... Evil reigns... Eragon and his dragon, Saphira, have just saved the rebel state from destruction by the mighty forces of King Galbatorix, cruel ruler of the Empire. Now Eragon must travel to Ellesmera, land of the elves, for further training in the... more

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The Little House in the Highlands by Melissa Wiley

Six-year-old Martha wants to be as good as her big sister, Grisie, who is quiet and ladylike and well behaved. But its so hard for Martha to sit still for a spinning lesson when her brothers are playing Picts and Scots on the rolling Scottish hills. And its just impossible for her to hold her... more

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Little House in the Highlands (Little House the Martha Years (Hardcover)) by Melissa ...

The Little House books have captivated millions of readers with their story of Laura Ingalls, a pioneer girl growing up on the American frontier. Now travel back three generations before Laura's and read the story of Martha Morse, the little girl who would grow up to leave Scotland and start a... more

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Love, Stargirl (Stargirl, Bk 2) by Jerry Spinelli

LOVE, STARGIRL picks up a year after Stargirl ends and reveals the new life of the beloved character who moved away so suddenly at the end of Stargirl. The novel takes the form of "the world's longest letter," in diary form, going from date to date through a little more than a... more

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The Host by Stephenie Meyer

Melanie Stryder refuses to fade away. The earth has been invaded by a species that take over the minds of their human hosts while leaving their bodies intact, and most of humanity has succumbed. Wanderer, the invading "soul" who has been given Melanie's body, knew about the... more

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The Little Giant of Aberdeen County by Tiffany Baker

When Truly Plaice's mother was pregnant, the town of Aberdeen joined together in betting how recordbreakingly huge the baby boy would ultimately be. The girl who proved to be Truly paid the price of her enormity; her father blamed her for her mother's death in childbirth, and was totally ill... more

When Truly Plaice's mother was pregnant, the town of Aberdeen joined together in betting how recordbreakingly huge the baby boy would ultimately be. The girl who proved to be Truly paid the price of her enormity; her father blamed her for her mother's death in childbirth, and was totally ill equipped to raise either this giant child or her polar opposite sister Serena Jane, the epitome of femine perfection. When he, too, relinquished his increasingly tenuous grip on life, Truly and Serena Jane are separated--Serena Jane to live a life of privilege as the future May Queen and Truly to live on the outskirts of town on the farm of the town sadsack, the subject of constant abuse and humiliation at the hands of her peers.Serena Jane's beauty proves to be her greatest blessing and her biggest curse, for it makes her the obsession of classmate Bob Bob Morgan, the youngest in a line of Robert Morgans who have been doctors in Aberdeen for generations. Though they have long been the pillars of the community, the earliest Robert Morgan married the town witch, Tabitha Dyerson, and the location of her fabled shadow book--containing mysterious secrets for healing and darker powers--has been the subject of town gossip ever since. Bob Bob Morgan, one of Truly's biggest tormentors, does the unthinkable to claim the prize of Serena Jane, and changes the destiny of all Aberdeen from there on. When Serena Jane flees town and a loveless marriage to Bob Bob, it is Truly who must become the woman of a house that she did not choose and mother to her eight-year-old nephew Bobbie. Truly's brother-in-law is relentless and brutal; he criticizes her physique and the limitations of her health as a result, and degrades her more than any one human could bear. It is only when Truly finds her calling--the ability to heal illness with herbs and naturopathic techniques--hidden within the folds of Robert Morgan's family quilt, that she begins to regain control over her life and herself. Unearthed family secrets, however, will lead to the kind of betrayal that eventually break the Morgan family apart forever, but Truly's reckoning with her own demons allows for both an uprooting of Aberdeen County, and the possibility of love in unexpected places.

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Fly Away Home by Jennifer Weiner

Sometimes all you can do is fly away home . . . When Sylvie Serfer met Richard Woodruff in law school, she had wild curls, wide hips, and lots of opinions. Decades later, Sylvie has remade herself as the ideal politician’s wife—her hair dyed and straightened, her hippie-chick... more

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Dragon Rider (Dragon Rider, Bk 1) by Cornelia Funke & Anthea Bell (Translator)

A Boy. A Dragon. A Quest. Firedrake, Ben, and their furry friend, Sorrel, are in search of the mythical place where dragons can live in peace forever. Together they embark on a journey that takes them to magical lands where they meet marvelous creatures -- and one ruthless villain.... more

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Copper Sun (Coretta Scott King Author Award Winner) by Sharon M. Draper

When pale strangers enter fifteen-year-old Amari's village, her entire tribe welcomes them; for in her remote part of Africa, visitors are always a cause for celebration. But these strangers are not here to celebrate. They are here to capture the strongest, healthiest villagers and to murder the... more

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The Abduction by Mark Gimenez

Ben Brice lives alone in the New Mexico wilderness where he battles memories of Vietnam with oceans of Jim Beam. Miles away in Texas, his estranged son, John, an Internet geek-turned-billionaire, half watches his daughter Gracies soccer game while conducting business on his cell phone. When her... more

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Seven Houses by Alev Lytle Croutier

From internationally acclaimed author Alev Lytle Croutier, Seven Houses chronicles the lives and secrets of four generations of remarkable women, sweeping readers from the last days of the Ottoman monarchy to Turkey's transformation into a republic. It is the saga of a silkmaking family as... more

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The Little Stranger by Sarah Waters

Waters' darkly atmospheric fifth novel is set at a decaying mansion in postwar England. The narrator, Dr. Faraday, first visited Hundreds Hall as a child, when his mother, a servant at the great manor, brought him there for a party. Nearly three decades later, he returns on a professional... more

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Philadelphia Chickens by Sandra Boynton

What an event! What a show! It's catchy and quirky. Tuneful and toe-tapping. Exuberant, unexpected, and utterly endearing. It's what happens when you take America's beloved illustrator and children's author and combine her buoyant genius with some of the most talented people on the... more

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Island of the Blue Dolphins by Unknown Author

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Among the Betrayed (Shadow Children, Bk 3) by Margaret Peterson Haddix

What does it mean to save yourself? Nina Idi -- a third child in a society where families are allowed only two children -- has been betrayed by the boy she loved, and arrested by the Population Police for exposing other alleged third children. Angry and confused, Nina knows only one thing... more

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The Last Summer (of You & Me) by Ann Brashares

In the town of Waterby on Fire Island, the rhythms and rituals of summer are sacrosanct: the ceremonial arrivals and departures by ferry; yacht club dinners with terrible food and breathtaking views; the virtual decree against shoes; and the generational parade of sandy, suntanned kids, running,... more

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The Castaways by Elin Hilderbrand

Greg and Tess MacAvoy are one of four prominent Nantucket couples who count each other as best friends. As pillars of their close-knit community, the MacAvoys, Kapenashes, Drakes, and Wheelers are important to their friends and neighbors, and especially to each other. But just before the... more

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The Book of Dead Days by Marcus Sedgwick

The days between Christmas and New Year’s Eve are dead days, when spirits roam and magic shifts restlessly just beneath the surface of our lives. A lot can happen in the dead days. A magician called Valerian must save his own life within those few days, or pay the price for the pact he... more

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The Wind in the Willows : Complete and Unabridged (Puffin Classics) by Kenneth Graham...

A new edition of Kenneth Grahame's classic story, with outstanding illustrations by Patrick Benson and a new introduction by William Horwood, author of The Willows in Winter.Since its original publication in 1908, Kenneth Grahame's The Wind in the Willows has become one of the true classics of... more

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Hatchet (Brian's Saga, Bk 1) by Gary Paulsen

On his way to visit his recently divorced father in the Canadian mountains, thirteen-year-old Brian Robeson is the only survivor when the single-engine plane crashes. His body battered, his clothes in shreds, Brian must now stay alive in the boundless Canadian wilderness. More than a survival... more

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PAT HOBBY STORIES by F. Scott Fitzgerald

A fascinating study in self-satire that brings to life the Hollywood years of F. Scott Fitzgerald The setting: Hollywood: the character: Pat Hobby, a down-and-out screenwriter trying to break back into show business, but having better luck getting into bars. Written between 1939 and 1940, when... more

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Beyond The Burning Time by Kathryn Lasky

When, in the winter of 1691, accusations of witchcraft surface in her small New England village, twelve-year-old Mary Chase fights to save her mother from execution.

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The Fifth Child (Fifth Child, Bk 1) by Doris Lessing

Harriet and David Lovatt, parents of four children, have created an idyll of domestic bliss in defiance of the social trends of late 1960s England. While around them crime and unrest surge, the Lovatts are certain that their old-fashioned contentment can protect them from the world outside --... more

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Strider (Leigh Botts, Bk 2) by Beverly Cleary & Paul O. Zelinsky (Illustrator)

Strider has a new habit. Whenever we stop, he places his paw on my foot. It isn't an accident because he always does it. I like to think he doesn't want to leave me. Can a stray dog change the life of a teenage boy? It looks as if Strider can. He's a dog that loves to run; because... more

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Frog and Toad Together (I Can Read, Level 2) by Arnold Lobel

1973 Newbery Honor Book. The inseparable Frog and Toad are introduced to readers through five wonderfully silly adventures. Like an innocent Laurel and Hardy, the two amphibians show the true meaning of friendship - Toad tells stories to Frog when Frog is sick, Frog helps search for Toad's... more

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The Keeping Quilt Tenth Anniversary Edition by Patricia Polacco

When Patricia's Great-Gramma Anna came to America as a child, the only things she brought along from Russia were her dress and the babushka she liked to throw up into the air when she was dancing. Soon enough, though, Anna outgrew the dress and her mother decided to incorporate it and the... more

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Charlotte's Web (Special Read Along Edition) by E. B. White & Garth Williams (Ill...

An affectionate, sometimes bashful pig named Wilbur befriends a spider named Charlotte, who lives in the rafters above his pen. A prancing, playful bloke, Wilbur is devastated when he learns of the destiny that befalls all those of porcine persuasion. Determined to save her friend, Charlotte... more

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Baltimore's Harbor Haunts: True Ghost Stories by Melissa Rowell & Amy Lynwander

Baltimore, Maryland, has harbor neighborhoods that have a long and colorful history of industry, immigrants, and ghosts. This spellbinding book exposes some of their unknown scary histories and uncovers 37 hauntings along the water. From the ghost of a drowned boy in Canton to the famous haunts... more

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Fermat's Enigma : The Epic Quest to Solve the World's Greatest Mathematical Problem b...

xn + yn = zn, where n represents 3, 4, 5, ...no solution "I have discovered a truly marvelous demonstration of this proposition which this margin is too narrow to contain." With these words, the seventeenth-century French mathematician Pierre de Fermat threw down the gauntlet to future... more

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Hooray for Diffendoofer Day! by Dr. Seuss & Jack Prelutsky & Lane Smith (Illu...

Started by Seuss, finished by Prelutsky, and splendiferously illustrated by Lane Smith, this is the children's book publishing event of the year! Big--56 pages--and bursting with energy, here is a joyous ode to individuality, starring an unsinkable teacher named Miss Bonkers and quirky... more

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Owl Moon by Jane Yolen & John Schoenherr (Illustrator)

Among the greatest charms of children is their ability to view a simple activity as a magical adventure. Such as a walk in the woods late at night. Jane Yolen captures this wonderment in a book whose charm rises from its simplicity. "It was late one winter night, long past my bedtime, when... more

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The Emperor's New Clothes : An All-Star Retelling of the Classic Fairy Tale (with Aud...

A fully illustrated retelling of the classic fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen complete with compact disc of more than forty-five of the grandest talents in the entertainment world. “The cast is A-list. The plot, legendary” (USA Today). Among the writers are Academy Award... more

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Esperanza Rising: Esperanza Renace by Pam Munoz Ryan

Esperanza Ortega possesses all the treasures a young girl could want: fancy dresses; a beautiful home filled with servants in Aguascalientes, Mexico; and the promise of one day rising to Mama's position and presiding over all of Rancho de las Rosas.But a sudden tragedy shatters that dream,... more

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Homesick: My Own Story (Novel) by Jean Fritz

The accolades speak for themselves:"Fritz draws the readers into scenes from her youth in the turbulent China of the mid-twenties. One comes to appreciate the generous affection of her nurse/companion Lin Nai-Nai, the isolating distance in her mother's grief over losing a second child, the... more

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The Prophet of Yonwood (Ember, Bk 3) by Jeanne Duprau

It's 50 years before the settlement of the city of Ember, and the world is in crisis. War looms on the horizon as 11-year-old Nickie and her aunt travel to the small town of Yonwood, North Carolina. There, one of the town's respected citizens has had a terrible vision of fire and destruction.... more

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Thank You, Mr. Falker by Patricia Polacco

Little Trisha is overjoyed at the thought of starting school and learning how to read. But when she looks at a book, all the letters and numbers just get jumbled up. Her classmates make matters worse by calling her dummy. Only Mr. Falker, a stylish, fun-loving new teacher, recognizes Trisha's... more

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Crispin: At the Edge of the World (Crispin) by Avi

From Booklist Avi's engrossing follow-up to his Newbery-winning Crispin: The Cross of Lead (2002) begins with Crispin and his father figure, Bear, tasting freedom briefly before Bear is recognized and shot with an arrow. Fleeing into the forest, they meet Troth, a girl shunned because of her... more

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The Young Life of Mother Teresa of Calcutta by Claire Jordan Mohan

This book describes the young life of Mother Teresa as a child in Yugoslavia. This account of her child-hood and young womanhood is filled with joyful experiences and the people and events in her life which led her to be known as a "living saint.

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Complete Snugglepot and Cuddlepie by May Gibbs

This unmistakenly Australian story is of a world filled with fears, excitement, and adventures - of a world peopled with small creatures - the real mixed with the imaginary, existing in the land as close as the bush is to their backyard. Ages 7+.

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Paper Creations: Christmas Origami Book & Gift Set by Duy Nguyen & Soonboke Smith

Open this box for a celebration of Christmas... and creativity! Featuring a charming all-in-color project book designed to brighten the holiday season, 50 sheets of festively patterned 6" x 6" origami paper, and one completed miniature tree, it's the fun, all-in-one way to make unique ornaments,... more

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The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck

Today, nearly forty years after his death, Nobel Prize winner John Steinbeck remains one of America’s greatest writers and cultural figures. Over the next year, his many works published as black-spine Penguin Classics for the first time and will feature eye-catching, newly commissioned... more

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Killing Pablo: The Hunt for the World's Greatest Outlaw by Mark Bowden

Killing Pablo is the story of the fifteen-month manhunt for Colombian cocaine cartel kingpin Pablo Escobar, whose escape from his lavish, mansionlike jail drove a nation to the brink of chaos. In a gripping, up-close account, acclaimed journalist Mark Bowden exposes the never-before-revealed... more

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Nellie Oleson Meets Laura Ingalls (Little House) by Heather Williams

Nellie Oleson does not like living in Walnut Grove. It's dirty and dusty and full of poor farmers. One day a new girl, Laura Ingalls, comes to school. Laura's dress is too short, she doesn't wear shoes, and she lives out on the lonely prairie. But everyone wants to be Laura's... more

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Student success secrets by Eric Jensen

Updated so that it speaks to today's students, this long-time Barron's bestseller presents strategies to improve test scores, a plan to help students develop regular and effective study habits, tips on retaining information from their reading, and methods for taking useful classroom notes. They... more

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Farewell to Manzanar and Related Readings (Farewell to Manzanar) by Jeanne Wakatsuki ...

A story of Jeanne Wakatsuki's family's experiences in a n internment camp for Japanese Americans during WWII. Jeanne has said that it took her 25 years to be able to talk about what happened. The Houstons also collaborated on teh screenplay for an award-winning film based on the book.

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Any Place I Hang My Hat by Susan Isaacs

No matter which side of the nature/nurture debate you're on, Amy Lincoln's prospects do not look good. Her mother abandoned her when she was ten months old (just a couple of months after Amy's father went off to serve his first prison term), leaving her in the care of Grandma Lil, who shoplifts... more

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Dakshin: Vegetarian Cuisine from South India by Chandra Padmanabhan

"Dakshin" is an ancient Sanskrit word meaning "south." It symbolizes what this Cookingbook is all about - the best and most delicious of South Indian vegetarian cuisine. Filled with tempting recipes and evocative photographs, Dakshin also includes an extensive glossary of terms and ingredients... more

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Dragonwings (Golden Mountain Chronicles, Bk 5) by Laurence Yep

Moon Shadow was eight when he sailed from China to join his father Windrider in America. Windrider lived in San Francisco's Chinatown and worked in a laundry. Moon Shadow had never seen him. But he soon loved and respected this father, a man of genius, a man with a fabulous dream. And... more

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Incantation by Alice Hoffman

This kind of knowing you can never tell to anyone. If you want us to survive, you cannot trust a soul. Estrella de Madrigal thought she knew herself: daughter, granddaughter, dearest friend. But truth is rare in this cruel and unforgiving century in Spain, when Jews who refused conversion to... more

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Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera (Pegasus Library--Paperback Editions) by Isabel Alcantar...

Frida Kahlo's stormy relationship with fellow artist Diego Rivera and how it affected her work is the subject of this fascinating study. Generously illustrated with works by both artists as well as contemporary photographs, this volume sheds new light on the life and imagery of one of the... more

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The Alchemist: A Fable About Following Your Dream by Paulo Coelho & Alan R. Clark...

An Andalusian shepherd boy named Santiago travels from his homeland in Spain to the Egyptian desert in search of a treasure buried in the Pyramids. Along the way he meets a Gypsy woman, a man who calls himself king, and an alchemist, all of whom point Santiago in the direction of his quest. No... more

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The Crimson Petal and the White by Michel Faber

Meet Sugar, a nineteen-year-old prostitute in nineteenth-century London who yearns for escape to a better life. From the brothel of the terrifying Mrs. Castaway, she begins her ascent through society, meeting a host of lovable, maddening, unforgettable characters on the way. They begin with... more

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Mommy Tracked by Whitney Gaskell

A newly divorced restaurant critic and a single mother, Anna is a perfect candidate for the support group, Mothers Coming Together, but she can't imagine what she'll be getting involved with. The group's president is so obsessed with her postpartum weight that she is binging and purging. Juliet... more

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The Chronicles of Narnia by C. S. Lewis

Lewis's classic series, beloved by generations, is now available in a streamlined paperback volume that includes the complete text of all seven books. Each chapter contains an original illustration pulled from the original 1950s editions. This set includes all seven volumes of the... more

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Friendship Cake (Hope Springs, Bk 1) by Lynne Hinton

When five women from the Hope Springs Community Church in North Carolina form a committee to create a church cookbook, they embark on a project much more meaningful than they could have ever imagined. As novice pastor Charlotte Stewart, no-nonsense Margaret Peele, maverick Louise Fisher,... more

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The Long Silence of Mario Salviati: A Novel by Etienne van Heerden

"This is what's always kept us together," said Jonty quietly. "It's the dream and the possibility that give meaning to Yearsonend. . . . For years now it hasn't been about gold . . . it's been about much more than that. . . . Take Mario Salviati, for instance: once the gold is found, the general... more

"This is what's always kept us together," said Jonty quietly. "It's the dream and the possibility that give meaning to Yearsonend. . . . For years now it hasn't been about gold . . . it's been about much more than that. . . . Take Mario Salviati, for instance: once the gold is found, the general will let him go. We'd be able to leave the past where it belongs. . . ." Secrets abound in the South African Karoo -- a remote landscape of mountains and desert, where legend weaves its way into daily life. A fabulous merman sculpture miraculously appears one morning in the yard of eccentric artist Jonty Jack, and Ingi Friedlander, a young art curator for the National Gallery at Cape Town, comes to Yearsonend to buy the masterpiece. When Jonty refuses her offer, Ingi resolves to stay and win him over. Intrigued by hints of the town's unusual history, Ingi persistently questions its inhabitants, who reveal that a mythical trove of gold is buried nearby. For several centuries gold fever has gripped the town and sent ripples of suspicion through those who live there. Tracing the roots of Yearsonend's violent and magical history of feuding families, troubled love, and corrosive greed, the narrative shuttles between the past and the present, linking two patriarchs with shadowy pasts, an earthy angel, a woman without a face, a ragtag band of soldiers, and a host of other colorful characters. As Ingi delves deeper into the mysteries of Yearsonend, she is inexplicably drawn to Mario Salviati, a deaf, dumb, and blind Italian stonecutter who holds the key to many of the town's secrets. A spectacular climax sheds light on many unanswered questions, and Ingi and the Yearsonenders learn that they are searching not only for their past, but also for the promise of the future. With extraordinary imagination and lyricism, Etienne van Heerden captures the essence of a land steeped in myth, and of a culturally diverse people, for whom storytelling and history are inextricably linked. In the rich magic-realism tradition of One Hundred Years of Solitude, The Long Silence of Mario Salviati is an unforgettable journey toward understanding and inspiration.

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Nightmare Hour: Time for Terror by R.L. Stine

"These are my scariest stories ever," says R.L. Stine, "because I wrote them at the Nightmare Hour." You know when that is...it's when the lights fade, the real world spins into shadow--and the cold, moonlit world of evil dreams takes over your mind. What horror awaits a boy who has to spend... more

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The Best of John Bellairs: The House with a Clock in Its Walls / The Figure in the Sh...

The House with a Clock in Its Walls: Lewis Barnavelt, a newly orphaned ten-year-old, comes to live with his Uncle Johnathan. Little does Lewis know that Uncle Johnathan and his next-door neighbor, Mrs. Zimmerman are witches. Lewis finds that he himself owns magical powers, and soon is thrust... more

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The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup, and a Spoo...

The adventures of Desperaux Tilling, a small mouse of unusual talents, the princess that he loves, the servant girl who longs to be a princess, and a devious rat determined to bring them all to ruin.

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Perfume : The Story of a Murderer by Patrick Suskind

An acclaimed bestseller and international sensation, Patrick Suskind's classic novel provokes a terrifying examination of what happens when one man's indulgence in his greatest passion-his sense of smell-leads to murder. In the slums of eighteenth-century France, the infant Jean-Baptiste... more

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To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee

Harper Lee's classic novel of a lawyer in the Deep South defending a black man charged with the rape of a white girl. One of the best-loved stories of all time, To Kill a Mockingbird has earned many distinctions since its original publication in 1960. It won the Pulitzer Prize, has been... more

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A Little House Christmas Treasury: Festive Holiday Stories (Little House) by Laura In...

Celebrate the holidays with Laura and her family with stories from the beloved Little House books!

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The Shiloh Collection: Shiloh / Shiloh Season / Saving Shiloh by Phyllis Reynolds Nay...

Phyllis Reynolds Naylor won the 1992 Newbery Medal and more than 20 children's choice awards for Shiloh, a moving story of an 11-year-old West Virginia boy named Marty Preston and a beagle puppy he finds near the old Shiloh schoolhouse. The trouble begins when Marty risks everything to... more

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March by Geraldine Brooks

As the North reels under a series of unexpected defeats during the dark first year of the war, one man leaves behind his family to aid the Union cause. His experiences will utterly change his marriage and challenge his most ardently held beliefs. Riveting and elegant as it is meticulously... more

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The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald

In his introduction, Harold Bloom states that The Great Gatsby "has become part of what must be called the American mythology." This volume offers a complete critical survey of the novel, including examinations of its structure and narrative stance, redefining of the hero, and more. This series... more

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Scat by Carl Hiaasen

Mrs. Bunny Starch, the most feared biology teacher ever, was last seen during a field trip to Black Vine Swamp. The school's headmaster and the police seem to have accepted the sketchy, unsigned note explaining that her absence is due to a 'family emergency'. There's no real... more

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The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao by Junot Diaz

Things have never been easy for Oscar, a sweet but disastrously overweight, lovesick Dominican ghetto nerd. From his home in New Jersey, where he lives with his old-world mother and rebellious sister, Oscar dreams of becoming the Dominican J. R. R. Tolkien and, most of all, of finding love. But... more

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The Catcher in the Rye by J. D. Salinger

J. D. Salinger's famous and enduring chronicle of Holden Caulfield's journey from innocence to experience is the quintessential coming-of-age novel--though it's an unusual one, in which the hero tries to cling to the simplicity of childhood, achieving a kind of maturity almost in... more

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Gay-Neck: The Story of a Pigeon by Dhan Gopal Mukerji

The story of the training of a carrier pigeon and its service during the First World War, revealing the bird's courageous and spirited adventures over the housetops of an Indian village, in the Himalayan Mountains, and on the French battlefield.

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The Western Guide to Feng Shui: Room by Room by Terah Kathryn Collins

A step-by-step, room-by-room journey through your home and office, opening your "Feng Shui eyes" to see the problems and solutions in your environment. This book explains why the arrangement of your home and workplace affects every aspect of your life.

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Daniel's Story by Carol Matas

Daniel, 14 in 1941, describes first his family's sense of belonging in Germany and their refusal to flee their country despite the initial instances of anti-Semitism they experience. By the time the family is ready to acknowledge the seriousness of their situation, no country is willing to... more

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Darcy's Passions: Pride and Prejudice Retold Through His Eyes by Regina Jeffers

Witty and amusing, this novel captures the original style, themes and sardonic humor of Jane Austen?s novel while turning the entire story on its head in a most engaging and entertaining fashion. Darcy?s Passions tells the story of Fitzwilliam Darcy and his obsession with the most impossible... more

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Everyday Magic: Spells & Rituals for Modern Living by Dorothy Morrison

Is it time for a change? Is it time to improve your life with a better job, a happier home, or more romance? Then you need Everyday Magic by Dorothy Morrison! This is magic for modern Wiccans, and for everyone regardless of their religious affiliation. It is filled with hundreds of... more

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East (East, Bk 1) by Edith Pattou

Rose has always felt out of place in her family. So when an enormous white bear mysteriously shows up and asks her to come away with him, she readily agrees. The bear takes Rose to a distant castle, where each night she is confronted with a mystery. In solving that mystery, she finds love,... more

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Fever 1793 by Laurie Halse Anderson

In 1793 Philadelphia, sixteen-year-old Matilda Cook, separated from her sick mother, learns about perseverance and self-reliance when she is forced to cope with the horrors of a yellow fever epidemic.

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The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett & Robin Lawrie (Illustrator)

After losing her parents, young Mary Lennox is sent from India to live in her uncle's gloomy mansion on the wild English moors. She is lonely and has no one to play with, but one day she learns of a secret garden somewhere in the grounds that no one is allowed to enter. Then Mary uncovers an... more

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Pinky Pye by Eleanor Estes

Meet Pinky, a furious black kitten who adopts the Pye family. The Pyes have some of the smartest pets around-there's Ginger the intellectual dog, and Gracie the clever old cat - but Pinky is more than smart enough to earn a place in the Pyes' hearts. She can box with Ginger, play games... more

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Summer People (P.S.) by Brian Groh

Nathan Empson has just accepted the most unusual summer job of his life. In exchange for serving as a "caretaker” for Ellen Broderick, the eccentric matriarch of an exclusive coastal community, he'll earn a generous paycheck and gain access to one of the last bastions of old New... more

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Getting Near to Baby by Audrey Couloumbis

When twelve-year-old Willa Jo climbs onto the roof at Aunt Patty's house to see the sunrise, she never expects the conflicted feelings she's had for three weeks to crystallize into a stubbornness that will keep her there all day. But once she's up there, Willa Jo can't seem to... more

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Percy Jackson: The Demigod Files (Percy Jackson and the Olympians) by Rick Riordan

How do you handle an encounter with Medusa on the New Jersey interstate? What's the best way to take down a minotaur? Become an expert on everything in Percy's world with this must-have guide to the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series. Complete with interviews, puzzles, games, and original... more

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The Battle of the Labyrinth (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Bk 4) by Rick Riordan

Percy Jackson isn't expecting freshman orientation to be any fun. But when a mysterious mortal acquaintance appears on campus, followed by demon cheerleaders, things quickly move from bad to worse. In this latest installment of the blockbuster series, time is running out as war between... more

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The Aeneid by Virgil

Small "Collector's Library" version. Ribbon bookmark, golden edges. Complete and unabridged classic.

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Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen

What's a girl to do? Scatterbrained, social climbing Mrs. Bennet makes one demand of her five daughters. Marry. Marry well. Marry RICH. But sweet Jane is hopelessly in love with Mr. Bingley, who doesn't seem to notice. Flighty Lydia wants a man -- any man -- preferably one... more

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A Pocket Guide To Herbs (Pocket Guide) by Jenny Linford

Illustrated throughout with superb color photographs. Identifies the most common herbs, with a picture, quick reference box, & informative text for each. Includes information about the history & folklore of herbs & the traditional & contemporary used of herbs.

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Creating Balance in Your Child's Life by Beth Wilson & Beth Wilson Saavedra

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Sepulchre (Languedoc, Bk 2) by Kate Mosse

In 1891, young Leonie Vernier arrives at the home of a young, willowy, and beautiful aunt in southwest France. Villagers claim that Leonie's late uncle died after summoning a demon from the old Visigoth sepulchre on its grounds. More than a century later an American graduate... more

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Oliver Twist Retold from the Charles Dickens Original (Classic Starts) by Charles Dic...

Dickens’ timeless novel transports young readers to a colorful Victorian England filled with mistreated orphans, grim workhouses, and gangs of thieving children. The hero finds himself in dire circumstances after he dares to beg for more food in the orphanage. Determined to make his way in... more

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The Painted Veil by W. Somerset Maugham

Set in England and Hong Kong in the 1920s, The Painted Veil is the story of the beautiful but love-starved Kitty Fane. When her husband discovers her adulterous affair, he forces her to accompany him to the heart of a cholera epidemic. Stripped of the British society of her youth and the small... more

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Picture Bride and Related Readings (Literature Connections) by Unknown Author

High or Middle-School reader with literature selections based on theme of Japanese/Asian experience in America

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Instant Orgasm: Excitement at First Touch (Positively Sexual) by Steve Bodansky &...

In their latest book, noted sexperts Steve and Vera Bodansky show readers how to�take their sexual pleasure to the max by becoming instantly orgasmic. In the first part of the book, they describe the concept of instant orgasm and explain why humankind?s natural ability to experience ecstasy has... more

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PERFUME HISTORIA DE UN ASESINO,EL by Suskind Patrick

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Messenger (Giver, Bk 3) by Lois Lowry

For the past six years, Matty has lived in Village and flourished under the guidance of Seer, a blind man, known for his special sight. Village was a place that welcomed newcomers, but something sinister has seeped into Village and the people have voted to close it to outsiders. Matty has been... more

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Messenger (Giver, Bk 3) by Lois Lowry

He carried messages for the people. It was his job. He thought that when it came time to be assigned his true name, Messenger would be the choice. He liked the sound of it and looked foward to taking that title. But this evening Matty was not carrying or collecting a message... He... more

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The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer & Annie Bar...

January 1946: London is emerging from the shadow of the Second World War, and writer Juliet Ashton is looking for her next book subject. Who could imagine that she would find it in a letter from a man she’s never met, a native of the island of Guernsey, who has come across her name written... more

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The Scarlet Pimpernel: Reader's Digest The best mysteries of all time by Baroness Orc...

A reprint by the Readers Digest in their The Best Mysteries of All Time Series, of the classic first published in 1905.

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Wonder Boys by Michael Chabon

Grady Tripp is a pot-smoking middle aged novelist who has stalled on a 2611 page opus titled Wonder Boys. His student James Leer is a troubled young writer obsessed by Hollywood suicides and at work on his own first novel. Grady's bizarre editor Terry Crabtree and another student, Hannah Green,... more

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Al Capone Does My Shirts (Tales from Alcatraz, Bk 1) by Gennifer Choldenko

Moose Flannagan moves with his family to Alcatraz so his dad can work as a prison guard and his sister, Natalie, can attend a special school. But Natalie has autism, and when she’s denied admittance to the school, the stark setting of Alcatraz begins to unravel the tenuous coping... more

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Abraham Lincoln (10 Days That Shook Your World) by David Colbert

You're about to be an eyewitness to the ten crucial days in Abraham Lincoln's life, including: A tragic loss that sets a boy on a course for greatness A career sacrificed to protest an unjust war A state resorting to treason to preserve slavery A president who learns the most difficult decisions... more

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1001 Things Every Teen Should Know Before They Leave Home: (Or Else They'll Come Back...

Adult teens think they're ready to live on their own, but are they?Will they know how to pick a good room mate? Buy a car? Create a budget and actually live on one? From changing the oil to applying for jobs, best-selling author Harry H. Harrison, Jr. has compiled the definitive book for... more

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These Happy Golden Years (Little House, Bk 8) by Laura Ingalls Wilder

Fifteen-year-old Laura lives apart from her family for the first time, teaching school in a claim shanty twelve miles from home. She is very homesick, but keeps at it so that she can help pay for her sister Mary's tuition at the college for the blind. During school vacations Laura has fun with... more

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Around the World in 80 Days (Puffin Classics) by Jules Verne

Tor Classics are affordably-priced editions designed to attract the young reader. Original dynamic cover art enthusiastically represents the excitement of each story. Appropriate "reader friendly" type sizes have been chosen for each title--offering clear, accurate, and readable text. All... more

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Holiday Scrapbooking : 200 Page Designs by Vanessa-Ann

Holidays are a perfect time to take photos, and with these 200 delightful page designs, your snapshots can be part of a fabulous scrapbook worth treasuring. Think of including a plastic spider on a “Happy Haunting” Halloween page or “building” a snowman out of patterned... more

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Out of Captivity: Surviving 1,967 Days in the Colombian Jungle by Marc Gonsalves &...

On February 13, 2003, a plane carrying three American civilian contractors?Marc Gonsalves, Keith Stansell, and Tom Howes?crash-landed in the mountainous jungle of Colombia. Dazed and shaken, they emerged from the plane bloodied and injured as gunfire rained down around them. As of that moment... more

On February 13, 2003, a plane carrying three American civilian contractors?Marc Gonsalves, Keith Stansell, and Tom Howes?crash-landed in the mountainous jungle of Colombia. Dazed and shaken, they emerged from the plane bloodied and injured as gunfire rained down around them. As of that moment they were prisoners of the FARC, a Colombian terrorist and Marxist rebel organization. In an instant they had become American captives in Colombia's volatile and ongoing conflict, which has lasted for almost fifty years. In Out of Captivity, Gonsalves, Stansell, and Howes recount for the first time their amazing tale of survival, friendship, and, ultimately, rescue, tracing their five and a half years as hostages of the FARC. Their story takes you inside one of the world's most notorious terrorist organizations, going behind enemy lines with vivid and haunting imagery. Their words conjure a reality that few people have ever encountered?from sleeping on beds literally carved out of the jungle to escaping Colombian military air strikes under the cover of darkness to being bound with steel chains by their captors. Describing backbreaking starvation marches and forced isolation, the authors chronicle their confrontations and interactions with the FARC guerrilla soldiers?a motley crew of brainwashed, idealistic teenagers and seasoned vet-erans who've been around long enough to realize that the only way out of the FARC is in a body bag. Though the physical punishments their bodies endured were unrelenting, the psychological battles they waged were the ultimate test of their resolve. With candid detail, Gonsalves, Stansell, and Howes relate the perilous mental struggles they each experienced, as they grappled with feelings of guilt, fear, and anxiety for the families and lives they'd left behind. Exposing the transformative power of captivity, they show how they turned these fears into strengths, using their memories and their families, their pasts and their futures, to motivate them in their quest for survival. Despite the odds and the conditions, despite the chains and the silence, and despite the often tense relationships they experienced with their fellow Colombian hostages, they had one another, forging a bond that allowed them to cope with the horrific conditions of their confinement. This brotherhood enabled them to persevere through the worst that the FARC threw at them while always reminding them of their ultimate goal: freedom. A harrowing account of one of the longest civilian hostage crises in United States history, Out of Captivity is a remarkable and compelling exploration of how far three Americans were willing to go as they fought to stay alive for themselves, their families, and one another.

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Story Of The Bible by Hendrik Willem Van Loon

1923. European born and educated, van Loon was a professor at Antioch College and lectured at Harvard, Cornell, and the University of Munich. He was the winner of the first John Newbery Medal and received worldwide acclaim for the many books that he both wrote and illustrated. Among his most... more

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What Your Fifth Grader Needs to Know : Fundamentals of a Good Fifth-Grade Education (...

Grade by grade, these groundbreaking and successful books provide a solid foundation in the fundamentals of a good education for first to sixth graders. 300 B & W photographs, linecuts, and maps throughout; two-color printing.

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The Papa Prayer : Discover the Sound of Your Father's Voice by Lawrence J Crabb &...

Like millions of Christians, Dr. Larry Crabb has always considered his prayer life a weakness?dull, crisis-driven and mostly lifeless. But something new started happening in him when he began practicing the four steps of what he calls the PAPA prayer ? a revolutionary conversational approach to... more

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The Magician's Nephew (The Chronicles of Narnia, Book 1, Full-Color Collector's Editi...

The secret passage to the house next door leads to a fascinating adventure.

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The Sex Lives of Cannibals : Adrift in the Equatorial Pacific by J. Maarten Troost

The laugh-out-loud true story of a harrowing and hilarious two-year odyssey in the distant South Pacific island nation of Kiribati—possibly The Worst Place on Earth.At the age of twenty-six, Maarten Troost—who had been pushing the snooze button on the alarm clock of life by racking... more

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The Wheel on the School by Meindert DeJong & Maurice Sendak (Illustrator)

Why do the storks no longer come to the little Dutch fishing village of Shora to nest? It was Lina, one of the six schoolchildren who first asked the question, and she set the others to wondering. And sometimes when you begin to wonder, you begin to make things happen. So the children set out to... more

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The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame & Patrick Benson (Illustrator)

A new edition of Kenneth Grahame's classic story, with outstanding illustrations by Patrick Benson and a new introduction by William Horwood, author of The Willows in Winter. For the generations who have grown up with the adventures of Mole, Water Rat, Badger, and Toad, Grahame's... more

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Get Your Sparkle On: Create and Wear the Gems that Make You Shine by Lindsay Cain &am...

Lindsay Cain, owner of Femmegems design-your-own jewelry boutiques, makes high-fashion fantasies a reality with step-by-step instructions for creating brilliant earrings, bracelets, necklaces, and more—all of which would cost a fortune if bought in a store. On top of the 25 divinely easy... more

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How Math Works by Carol Vorderman

Here is a stimulating guide to the wonders of mathematics, packed with enlightening experiments for the whole family. Provides brain-teasing puzzles and tricks as well as educa-tional experiments that are fun to do. For ages 8-14.

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Elmer and the Dragon (My Father's Dragon, Bk 2) by Ruth Stiles Gannett

On their way home, Elmer and a flying dragon land on an unusual island and help some canaries uncover a buried treasure. Sequel to "My Father's Dragon."

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The High King (Chronicles of Prydain, Bk 5) by Lloyd Alexander

Since The Book of Three was first published in 1964, young readers have been enthralled by the adventures of Taran the Assistant Pig-keeper and his quest to become a hero. Taran is joined by an engaging cast of characters that includes Eilonwy, the strong-willed and sharp-tongued princess;... more

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True at First Light : A Fictional Memoir by Ernest Hemingway

Both revealing self-portrait and dramatic fictional chronicle of his final African safari, Ernest Hemingway's last unpublished work was written when he returned from Kenya in 1953. Edited by his son Patrick, who accompanied his father on the safari, True at First Light offers rare insights into... more

Both revealing self-portrait and dramatic fictional chronicle of his final African safari, Ernest Hemingway's last unpublished work was written when he returned from Kenya in 1953. Edited by his son Patrick, who accompanied his father on the safari, True at First Light offers rare insights into the legendary American writer in the year of the hundredth anniversary of his birth. A blend of autobiography and fiction, the book opens on the day his close friend Pop, a celebrated hunter, leaves Ernest in charge of the safari camp and news arrives of a potential attack from a hostile tribe. Drama continues to build as his wife, Mary, pursues the great black-maned lion that has become her obsession. Spicing his depictions of human longings with sharp humor, Hemingway captures the excitement of big-game hunting and the unparalleled beauty of the scenery -- the green plains covered with gray mist, zebra and gazelle traversing the horizon, cool dark nights broken by the sounds of the hyena's cry. As the group at camp help Mary track her prize, she and Ernest suffer the "incalculable casualties of marriage," and their attempts to love each other well are marred by cruelty, competition and infidelity. Ernest has become involved with Debba, an African girl whom he supposedly plans to take as a second bride. Increasingly enchanted by the local African community, he struggles between the attraction of these two women and the wildly different cultures they represent. In True at First Light, Hemingway also chronicles his exploits -- sometimes hilarious and sometimes poignant -- among the African men with whom he has become very close, reminisces about encounters with other writers and his days in Paris and Spain and satirizes, among other things, the role of organized religion in Africa. He also muses on the act of writing itself and the author's role in determining the truth. What is fact and what is fiction? This is a question that was posed by Hemingway's readers throughout his career and is one of his principal subjects here. Equally adept at evoking the singular textures of the landscape, the thrill of the hunt and the complexities of married life, Hemingway weaves a tale that is rich in laughter, beauty and profound insight. True at First Light is an extraordinary publishing event -- a breathtaking final work from one of this nation's most beloved and important writers.

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The House of Dies Drear: And Related Readings (Literature connections) (Literature co...

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The First Four Years (Little House, Bk 9) by Laura Ingalls Wilder & Garth William...

Laura Ingalls Wilder is beginning life with her new husband, Almanzo, in their own little house. Laura is a young pioneer wife now, and must work hard with Almanzo, farming the land around their home on the South Dakota prairie. Soon their baby daughter, Rose, is born, and the young family must... more

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Here Lies the Librarian by Richard Peck

Peewee idolizes Jake, a big brother whose dreams of auto mechanic glory are fueled by the hard road coming to link their Indiana town and futures with the twentieth century. And motoring down the road comes Irene Ridpath, a young librarian with plans to astonish them all and turn Peewee?s life... more

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Cat Running by Zilpha Keatley Snyder

When 11-year-old Cat Kinsey builds a secret hideout to escape her unhappy home life, she gets to know a poor family who has come to California after losing their Texas home to the dust storms of the 1930s.

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Henry Huggins (Henry Huggins, Bk 1) by Beverly Cleary & Louis Darling (Illustrato...

Henry Huggins feels that nothing very interesting ever happens to him. But from the moment a stray dog in the drugstore begs for a taste of his ice-cream cone and downs it in one gulp, everything is different. Henry names the dog Ribsy and decides to keep him. Before Henry even reaches home with... more

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Listening for Lions by Gloria Whelan

Africa is the only home Rachel Sheridan has ever known. But when influenza strikes down her missionary parents, she is left vulnerable prey to her family's wicked neighbors. Surrounded by greed and lies, Rachel is entangled in a criminal scheme and sent to England, where she is forced into a... more

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The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison

The Bluest Eye, published in 1970, is the first novel written by Toni Morrison, winner of the 1993 Nobel Prize in Literature. It is the story of eleven-year-old Pecola Breedlove -- a black girl in an America whose love for its blond, blue-eyed children can devastate all others -- who prays for... more

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Artemis Fowl (Artemis Fowl, Bk 1) by Eoin Colfer

Who is Artemis Fowl? A genius. A criminal mastermind. A millionaire. And he is not twelve years old. Yet crafty as he is, Artemis may have met his match in Captain Holly Short, and elf from the LEPrecon Special Forces, when he plots to steal the richest treasure the world has ever known- the... more

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White Collar Zen: Using Zen Principles To Overcome Obstacles And Achieve Your Career ...

It is said that in traditional Japan the samurai embraced Zen because it helped them to be fearless in adversity, to act quickly and decisively, and to keep focused on their ultimate goal. In White Collar Zen, Steven Heine shows how, by applying Zen principles in our working lives, we can... more

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Dare to Be Scared: 13 Stories to Chill and Thrill by Robert D. San Souci & David ...

In this creepy collection, award winning writer Robert San Souci draws on myths, legends, and folk tales to create thirteen completely new stories, all featuring boys and girls from 8 to 12 as leading characters. "Ants" features Kyle, who tricks his mother into allowing him to go see a... more

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Valerie & Walter's Best Books for Children by Valerie Lewis & Walter Mayes

A Lively, Opinionated Guide - By Valerie V. Lewis & Walter M. Mayes

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The Black Cauldron (Chronicles of Prydain, Bk 2) by Lloyd Alexander

In the imaginary Land of Prydain, where "evil is never distant," it has become imperative that the Black Cauldron, chief implement of the diabolical Arawn, be destroyed. In this cauldron Arawn has created his terrible army of deathless warriors from the stolen bodies of the slain. For... more

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Taran Wanderer (Chronicles of Prydain, Bk 4) by Lloyd Alexander

Taran, the assistant pig-keeper who wants to be a hero, goes questing for knowledge of his parentage, hoping that his journey will ennoble him in the eyes of Eilonwy, the princess with the red-gold hair. Accompanied by several loyal friends, Taran begins his search when three wily enchantresses... more

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The Castle of Llyr (Chronicles of Prydain, Bk 3) by Lloyd Alexander

Since The Book of Three was first published in 1964, young readers have been enthralled by the adventures of Taran the Assistant Pig-keeper and his quest to become a hero. Taran is joined by an engaging cast of characters that includes Eilonwy, the strong-willed and sharp-tongued princess;... more

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The High King (Chronicles of Prydain, Bk 5) by Lloyd Alexander

When the sword of Dyrnwyn, the most powerful weapon in the kingdom of Prydain, falls into the hands of Arawn-Death-Lord, Taran, Assistant Pig-Keeper, and Prince Gwydion raise an army to march against Arawn's terrible cohorts. After a winter expedition filled with danger, Taran's army... more

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Herman Melville's Moby Dick by Herman Melville & Felix Sutton (Adapter) & H.B...

A children's adaptation of Herman Melville's classic novel retold in simple prose by Felix Sutton. Ishmael, a young school teacher, signs up on a whaling ship to seek adventure. With his unexpected friend, Queequeg, a cannibal harpooner, he joins the Pequod, captained by the... more

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Lord of the Flies by William Golding

Originally published in 1954, William Golding's Lord of the Flies is one of the most disturbing and celebrated novels of modern times. A plane crashes on a desert island. The only survivors are a group of schoolboys. At first they revel in the freedom and celebrate the absence of... more

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Selected Stories by Anton Pavlovich Chekhov & Ann Dunnigan

One of the great masters of the short story, Tolstoy called Chekhov an "incomparable artist of life," who wrote about the everyday world with humor, insight, and honesty. This Signet Classic presents twenty Chekhov stories, including twelve of his early tales which make their first appearance... more

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Farewell to Manzanar: A True Story of Japanese American Experience During and After ...

Jeanne Wakatsuki was seven years old in 1942 when her family was uprooted from their home and sent to live at Manzanar internment camp--with 10,000 other Japanese Americans. Along with searchlight towers and armed guards, Manzanar ludicrously featured cheerleaders, Boy Scouts, sock hops, baton... more

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Collected Stories by Gabriel Garcia Marquez & Gregory Rabassa (Translator) & ...

Collected here are twenty-six of Gabriel Garcia Marquez's most brilliant and enchanting short stories, presented in the chronological order of their publication in Spanish from three volumes: Eyes of a Blue Dog, Big Mama's Funeral, and The Incredible and Sad Tale of lnnocent... more

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A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens & George Woodcock (Editor) & Phiz (Il...

After eighteen years as a political prisoner in the Bastille, the ageing Doctor Manette is finally released and reunited with his daughter in England. There the lives of two very different men, Charles Darnay, an exiled French aristocrat, and Sydney Carton, a disreputable but brilliant English... more

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Labyrinth (Languedoc, Bk 1) by Kate Mosse

In this extraordinary thriller, rich in the atmospheres of medieval and contemporary France, the lives of two women born centuries apart are linked by a common destiny. July 2005. In the Pyrenees mountains near Carcassonne, Alice, a volunteer at an archaeological dig stumbles into a cave and... more

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The Taming of the Shrew (Dover Thrift Editions) by William Shakespeare

A raving misanthrope is transformed into a model of wifely deportment—but not without a struggle. Fast-paced dialogue and earthy humor contribute to the enduring popularity of this tale of a 16th-century battle of the sexes. Convenient size and low price make this unabridged edition... more

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The Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring / The Two Towers / The Return of the Ki...

The novel of the century, now with new movie tie-in art, color endpaper maps, flaps, and more. In ancient times the Rings of Power were crafted by the Elven-smiths, and Sauron, the Dark Lord, forged the One Ring, filling it with his power so that he could rule all others. But the One Ring... more

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Helen of Troy by Margaret George

A lush, seductive novel of the legendary beauty whose face “launched a thousand ships” Daughter of a god, wife of a king, prize of antiquity's bloodiest war, Helen of Troy has inspired artists for millennia. Now Margaret George, the highly acclaimed bestselling historical novelist,... more

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The Sunday Philosophy Club (Isabel Dalhousie, Bk 1) by Alexander McCall Smith

Amateur sleuth Isabel Dalhousie is a philosopher who also uses her training to solve unusual mysteries. Isabel is Editor of the Review of Applied Ethics - which addresses such questions as 'Truth telling in sexual relationships' - and she also hosts The Sunday Philosophers' Club at... more

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The Fluent Reader: Oral Reading Strategies for Building Word Recognition, Fluency, an...

A powerful new book to teach reading in a lively, interactive way. It opens with a clear research-based rationale for teaching oral reading, word recognition, fluency, and comprehension. From there, Rasinski provides the strategies themselves -- read aloud, repeated reading, performance reading,... more

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The Alchemist: A Fable About Following Your Dream by Paulo Coelho

My Heart Is Afraid that it will have to suffer," the boy told the alchemist one night as they looked up at the moonless sky."Tell your heart that the fear of suffering is worse than the suffering itself. And that no heart has ever suffered when it goes in search of its dreams."Every few decades... more

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Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury

Guy Montag was a fireman whose job it was to start fires.... The system was simple. Everyone understood it. Books were for burning...along with the houses in which they were hidden. Guy Montag enjoyed his job. He had been a fireman for ten years, and he had never questioned the pleasure of... more

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The Works of Jane Austen (Pride & Prejudice, Sense & Sensibility, Emma, Persuasion) b...

The complete novels of Jane Austen's Pride & Prejudice, Sense & Sensibility, Emma and Persuasion in one large, brand new and giftable hardcover with perfect dj.

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Esperanza rising: With connections by Pam Mun�?oz Ryan

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Milestones B Workbook with FCAT Preparation by Neil Anderson

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Love Smart: Find the One You Want--Fix the One You Got by Dr. Phil McGraw

In Love Smart: Find the One You Want -- Fix the One You Got, bestselling author Dr. Phil tells people who are dissatisfied with their love lives to stop making excuses and start taking action. You deserve a committed relationship, and it is within your control to have the one you want. First,... more

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The Opal Deception (Artemis Fowl, Book 4) by Eoin Colfer

The highly anticipated new addition to the #1 best-selling Artemis Fowl series. Criminal mastermind Artemis Fowl is back... and so is his brilliant and dangerous enemy, Opal Koboi. At the start of The Opal Deception, Artemis has no memory of the fairy people and has returned to his unlawful... more

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The Bird Feeder Book: How to Build Unique Bird Feeders from the Purely Practical to t...

"Delightful color gallery of bird structures that are truly works of art!"--Country Decorating Ideas. "Complete plans and detailed instructions for building fascinating bird feeders, birdhouses and bird baths...range from the practical to the outrageous. In addition, there is advice on feeding,... more

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Guinea Pig in the Garage (Animal Ark, Bk 19) by Ben M. Baglio

When Mandy asks Rachel to look after a neighbor's guinea pigs, Rachel is thrilled--if she does a good job, perhaps her parents will let her have a pet of her own. But things take an unexpected turn when one of the guinea pig babies goes missing and it's up to Mandy to find him!

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Julie (Julie of the Wolves, Bk 2) by Jean Craighead George

Julie's decision to return home to her people is not an easy one. But after many months in the wilderness, living in harmony with the wolves that saved her life, she knows the time has come. Julie is not prepared, however, for all the changes that she finds. Her father has forsaken many... more

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Putting It In Writing by Steven Otfinoski

This easy-to-use reference book gives you models and tips you can follow for all of your writing needs, such as:*Science and social studies reports*Book reports*Answering essay questions*Movie and TV reviews*Letters to friends and relatives*Complaints and requests*Business lettersPLUS special... more

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Baby Showers: Ideas and Recipes for the Perfect Party by Michele Adams & Gia Russ...

The baby boomers' babies have started a baby boom of their own, and Baby Showers is the ideal guide for today's host. With four stylish and contemporary party themes, Baby Showers offers menus, decorating ideas, simple projects for favors and gifts, and activities to suit a range of... more

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Wedding Showers: Ideas Recipes for the Perfect Party by Michele Adams & Gia Russ...

Your best friend is getting married, it's up to you to throw the shower. Now what? Forget the paper plate-ribbon bouquet. Times have changed and people are delving into the old traditions with contemporary flair. With four unique party themes, Wedding Showers offers menus, decorating ideas,... more

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Do It Yourself Astrology: A User-Friendly Guide to Your Personality by Lyn Birkbeck

If you want a real sense of what astrology offers as a guide to knowing your inner self, this is the book for you

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Ask the Bones: Scary Stories from Around the World by Arielle North Olson (Compiler) ...

What is real and what is imaginary? Do evil creatures lurk in the shadows? Do demons attack the helpless? Are there such things as invisible men? For generations, storytellers have given substance to our worst fears. In Ask the Bones, master storytellers Arielle North Olson and Howard Schwartz... more

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The Red Badge of Courage by Stephen Crane

This American Civil-War classic centres on the story of Henry Fleming, a young and inexperienced soldier buffeted by panic, fear, and visions of glory, as he faces his first battle (thought to be the Battle of Chancellorsville) of the Civil War. He swaggers to keep up his spirits during the... more

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Classic Starts: The Man in the Iron Mask (Classic Starts Series) by Alexandre Dumas

Dumas? famous musketeers return in another exciting swashbuckler. And this time, Aramis is embarking on the most perilous mission of all: to depose King Louis XIV and put his twin brother Philip on the throne instead. Since childhood, Philip has been hidden away so no one would know of his... more

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The House at Riverton by Kate Morton

This debut page-turner from Australian Morton recounts the crumbling of a prominent British family as seen through the eyes of one of its servants. At 14, Grace Reeves leaves home to work for her mother's former employers at Riverton House. She is the same age as Hannah, the headstrong... more

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Princeton Review: Reading Smart Junior : Becoming a Star Reader (Princeton Review Ser...

Reading Smart Junior is The Princeton Review's contribution to helping kids with their struggles with some of those less desirable reading assignments. They accomplish this by looking at tough books as an interesting challenge.The Smart Junior gang is dispatched on a mission to the Land of... more

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A Treasury of White House Tales by Webb B. Garrison

From George Washington to George W. Bush, Americans have been fascinated with the men who held the most powerful office in the world. In A Treasury of White House Tales, fifty-one stories about our presidents and their families are told, illustrated with more than 100 photographs. Originally... more

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Caleb's Story by Patricia MacLachlan

In this third book in the series begun in Sarah, Plain and Tall, Caleb is given the responsibility of writing down everything that happens on the farm now that his older sister Anna has gone to live in town to finish school. At first, he thinks there will be nothing to write about, but when an... more

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Affinity by Sarah Waters

An upper-class woman, recovering from a suicide attempt, visits the women's ward of Millbank prison as part of her rehabilitation. There she meets Selina, an enigmatic spiritualist-and becomes drawn into a twilight world of ghosts and shadows, unruly spirits and unseemly passions, until she is... more

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The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (Chronicles of Narnia) by C. S. Lewis

Four English school children find their way through the back of a wardrobe into the magic land of Narnia and assist Aslan, the golden lion, to triumph over the White Witch who has cursed the land with eternal winter.

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The Horse and His Boy (Narnia) by C. S. Lewis

An orphaned boy and a kidnapped horse gallop for Narnia?and freedom. This book has full color illustrations.

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The Cay: With Connections (HRW library) by Theodore Taylor

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End of the Spear by Steve Saint

Steve Saint was five years old when his father, missionary pilot Nate Saint, was speared to death by a primitive Ecuadorian tribe. In adulthood, Steve, having left Ecuador for a successful business career in the United States, never imagined making the jungle his home again. But when that same... more

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Monster by Walter Dean Myers

Sometimes I feel like I have walked into the middle of a movie. Maybe I can make my own movie. The film will be the story of my life. No, not my life, but of this experience. I'll call it what the lady who is the prosecutor called me. MONSTER.FADE IN: INTERIOR COURT. A guard sits at a desk... more

Sometimes I feel like I have walked into the middle of a movie. Maybe I can make my own movie. The film will be the story of my life. No, not my life, but of this experience. I'll call it what the lady who is the prosecutor called me. MONSTER.FADE IN: INTERIOR COURT. A guard sits at a desk behind Steve. Kathy O'Brien, Steve's lawyer, is all business as she talks to Steve.O'BRIENLet me make sure you understand what's going on. Both you and this king character are on trial for felony murder. Felony Murder is as serious as it gets. . . . When you're in court, you sit there and pay attetion. You let the jury know that you think the case is a serious as they do. . . .STEVEYou think we're going to win ?O'BRIEN (seriously)It probably depends on what you mean by "win."Sixteen-year-old Steve Harmon is on trial for murder. A Harlem drugstore owner was shot and killed in his store, and the word is that Steve served as the lookout.Guilty or innocent, Steve becomes a pawn in the hands of "the system," cluttered with cynical authority figures and unscrupulous inmates, who will turn in anyone to shorten their own sentences. For the first time, Steve is forced to think about who he is as he faces prison, where he may spend all the tomorrows of his life.As a way of coping with the horrific events that entangle him, Steve, an amateur filmmaker, decides to transcribe his trial into a script, just like in the movies. He writes it all down, scene by scene, the story of how his whole life was turned around in an instant. But despite his efforts, reality is blurred and his vision obscured until he can no longer tell who he is or what is the truth. This compelling novel is Walter Dean Myers's writing at its best. 2000 Coretta Scott King Honor Book, 2000 Michael L. Printz Award, 1999 National Book Award Finalist, 01 Heartland Award for Excellence in YA Lit Finalist, 00-01 Tayshas High School Reading List, and 00-01 Black-Eyed Susan Award Masterlist 2000 Best Books for Young Adults (ALA), Hornbook Fanfare 2000, Michael L. Printz Award 2000, 2000 Coretta Scott King Award Author Honor Book, 2000 Quick Picks for Young Adults (Recomm. Books for Reluctant Young Readers), and 2000 Best Books for Young Adults (ALA)

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Monster by Walter Dean Myers

A National Book Award Finalist. When Steve is arrested after an armed robbery in his neighbourhood, he feels increasingly like an observer, no longer in control of his life. Through court transcripts, diary entries and photographs, we follow him as he is forced to challenge his own notions of... more

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The Unknowable Gurdjieff (Arkana S.) by Margaret Anderson

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Classical Mythology: Images and Insights by Stephen Harris & Gloria Platzner

Classical Mythology: Images and Insights grew out of the authors? many years of teaching Greek and Roman myth to undergraduates at California State University, Sacramento. Unique among textbooks on this topic, our book approaches the study of myth through complete works of Greco-Roman... more

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Eyewitness: Presidents by James Barber

Discover the presidents who have shaped American history, from the Founding Fathers to today's leaders. Here is a spectacular and informative guide to the great leaders who have shaped American history. Packed with information about election campaigns, first families, groundbreaking speeches,... more

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Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (Literature Connections) by Mark Twain

THE ADVENTURES OF HUCKLEBERRY FINN This is Twain's masterwork written at the height of his power. Twain himself refers to it as "a book of mine where a sound heart & a deformed conscience come into collision & conscience suffers defeat."The book contains belly-laughing humor intertwined with... more

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Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (Harry Potter, Bk 6) by J. K. Rowling

Opening just a few weeks after the previous book left off, the penultimate entry in the series is, as the author foretold, the darkest and most unsettling yet. The deeds of Voldemort's Death Eaters are spreading even to the Muggle world, which is enshrouded in a mist caused by Dementors... more

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Herotica 3 : A Collection of Women's Erotic Fiction (Herotica) by Various

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Richard Scarry's Please and Thank You Book by Richard Scarry

Illus. in full color. A series of stories featuring Huckle, Lowly, Pig Will, Pig Won't, and other characters who demonstrate the good will generated by nice manners.

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Look What You Can Make With Tubes (Craft) by Unknown Author

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Hamlet (Shakespeare Made Easy : Modern English Version Side-By-Side With Full Origina...

Among Shakespeare's plays, Hamlet is considered by many his masterpiece. Among actors, the role of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark, is considered the jewel in the crown of a triumphant theatrical career. Now Kenneth Branagh plays the leading role and co-directs a brillant ensemble performance. Three... more

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Genies, Meanies, and Magic Rings by Stephen Mitchell

Master storyteller Stephen Mitchell brings three of the best loved stories from The Arabian Nights to independent young readers ready for adventure. All richly illustrated with lustrous line drawings throughout, they are here for young readers to rediscover: Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves, Abu... more

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The Family Treasury of Jewish Holidays by Malka Drucker & Nancy Patz (Illustrator...

A richly illustrated collection of facts, activities, and stories about Jewish holidays and celebrations gathers information from both old and new traditions.

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Harriet by Deborah Inkpen

Harriet had escaped from her cage. And now she is free. But the garden is not always such a friendly place when you are a little hamster.

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The Book of Three (Chronicles of Prydain, Bk 1) by Lloyd Alexander

Since The Book of Three was first published in 1964, young readers have been enthralled by the adventures of Taran the Assistant Pig-Keeper and his quest to become a hero. Taran is joined by an engaging cast of characters that includes Eilonwy, the strong-willed and sharp-tongued princess;... more

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Henry and Ribsy (Henry Huggins, Bk 3) by Beverly Cleary & Louis Darling (Illustra...

At last, Henry Huggins's father has promised to take him fishing, on one condition. Henry's dog, Ribsy, has been in all sorts of trouble lately, from running off with the neighbor's barbecue roast to stealing a policeman's lunch. To go on the fishing trip, Henry must keep Ribsy... more

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The Ring of McAllister : A Score-Raising Mystery Featuring 1,046 Must-Know SAT Vocabu...

A PAINLESS WAY TO LEARN SAT WORDS 17-year-old Will Lassiter has lived his entire life in the peaceful comfort of Red Fork. When his new neighbor, Dr. Octavio Perez, suddenly disappears, Will uncovers a mystery that merges the present with the past -- a deadly secret that's been locked away for... more

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Ending The Homework Hassle: Understanding, Preventing, and Solving School Performance...

Homework can be one of the most frustrating of all problem areas for children and parents. In this helpful guide, Rosemond warns against parental interference and demonstrates ways to help children learn to work on their own and to take responsibility for getting the work done themselves.

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The Slave Dancer by Paula Fox

Thirteen-year-old Jessie Bollier earns a few pennies playing his fife on the docks of New Orleans. One night, on his way home, a canvas is thrown over his head and he’s knocked unconscious. When he wakes up, Jessie finds himself aboard a slave ship, bound for Africa. There,... more

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Yours, Anne: The Life of Anne Frank by Lois Metzger

Anne Frank's diary is combined with memories from people who knew her to create this biography.

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The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay by Michael Chabon

This brilliant epic novel set in New York and Prague introduces us to two misfit young men who make it big by creating comic-book superheroes. Joe Kavalier, a young artist who has also been trained in the art of Houdiniesque escape, has just smuggled himself out of Nazi-invaded Prague and landed... more

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Weight Training: Steps to Success (Steps to Success Activity Series) by Thomas R. Bae...

You have taken your first step to success in learning weight training with the purchase of this book. Weight Training: Steps to Success combines the knowledge and experience of master teachers Thomas Baechle and Barney Groves with the latest research on teaching weight training. Weight... more

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Espresso Tales (44 Scotland Street, Bk 2) by Alexander McCall Smith

With its multiple-occupancy flats, Scotland Street is an interesting corner of the city, verging on the Bohemian, where haute bourgeoisie rub shoulders with students and the more colorful members of the intelligentsia. Back are all our favorite denizens of a converted Georgian townhouse in... more

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Hard Times by Charles Dickens & Karen Odden

A scathing portrait of Victorian industrial society and its misapplied utilitarian philosophy, "Hard Times" is a daring novel of ideas -- and ultimately a celebration of love, hope, and limitless possibilities of the imagination.

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Gossamer by Lois Lowry

Where do dreams come from? What stealthy nighttime messengers are the guardians of our most deeply hidden hopes and our half-forgotten fears? Drawing on her rich imagination, two-time Newbery winner Lois Lowry confronts these questions and explores the conflicts between the gentle bits and... more

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In The Company of Cheerful Ladies (No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency, Bk 6) by Alexander...

Precious Ramotswe, that cheerful Botswanan private investigator of 'traditional build', is well-known to millions across the world through the best-selling No.1 Ladies' Detective Agency series. Those who have been following her exploits in five previously published novels will soon... more

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Anne of Green Gables (Illustrated Junior Library) by L. M. Montgomery & Jody Lee ...

When the Cuthberts adopt an orphan, they aren't prepared for Anne Shirley. But the spunky heroine wins everyone's heart and finds herself a true home at last.

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The People Could Fly: The Picture Book by Virginia Hamilton & Leo Dillon (Illustr...

“THE PEOPLE COULD FLY,” the title story in Virginia Hamilton’s prize-winning American Black folktale collection, is a fantasy tale of the slaves who possessed the ancient magic words that enabled them to literally fly away to freedom. And it is a moving tale of those who did... more

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Songs of Innocence by William Blake

The first and most popular of Blake’s famous "Illuminated Books," in a facsimile edition reproducing all 31 brightly colored plates. Additional printed text of each poem. "The colors are lovely, the book is a joy."—Kliatt Paperback Book Guide.

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The Right Attitude to Rain (Isabel Dalhousie, Bk 3) by Alexander McCall Smith

When friends from Dallas arrive in Edinburgh and introduce Isabel to Tom Bruce -- a bigwig at home in Texas -- several confounding situations unfurl at once. Tom’s young fiance’s roving eye leads Isabel to believe that money may be the root of her love for Tom. But what, Isabel... more

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Heart of Darkness and The Secret Sharer (Signet Classics) by Joseph Conrad

Two of Conrad?s BEST-KNOWN works?in a single volume In this pair of literary voyages into the inner self, Joseph Conrad has written two of the most chilling, disturbing, and noteworthy pieces of fiction of the twentieth century.

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Tarot for Beginners: An Easy Guide to Understanding and Interpreting the Tarot by P. ...

Do you want to learn the secrets of the Tarot? Has it always fascinated you but seemed too complicated? Now you can learn to give excellent readings with any Tarot deck thanks to P. Scott Hollander's book, Tarot for Beginners. This book is written in plain English no weird language or... more

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Milk Glass Moon (Big Stone Gap, Bk 3) by Adriana Trigiani

Milk Glass Moon, the third book in Adriana Trigiani's bestselling Big Stone Gap series, continues the life story of Ave Maria Mulligan MacChesney as she faces the challenges and changes of motherhood with her trademark humor and honesty. With twists as plentiful as those found on the holler... more

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The School of Essential Ingredients (aka The Monday Night Cooking School) (School of ...

Once a month, eight students gather in Lillian's restaurant for a cooking class. Among them is Claire, a young woman coming to terms with her new identity as a mother; Tom, a lawyer whose life has been overturned by loss; Antonia, an Italian kitchen designer adapting to life in America; and... more

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The Kissing Hand by Audrey Penn & Ruth E. Harper (Illustrator) & Nancy M. Lea...

'The Kissing Hand' is a story for any child who confronts a difficult situation, and for the child within each of us who sometimes needs reassurance. Parents and others who care for children will find an unforgettable way of communicating the message that all of us most need to hear --... more

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Trick or Treat, Smell My Feet (Gilbert, Bk 2) by Diane deGroat

Gilbert wants to be a Martian Space Pilot at the school costume parade, but a mix-up leaves him with nothing but his little sister's ballerina tutu to wear! In this hilarious follow-up to the best-selling Roses are Pink, Your Feet Really Stink, everyone's favorite porcupine learns all... more

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The Secret Life Of CeeCee Wilkes by Diane Chamberlain

Twenty-eight years ago a North Carolina governor's young, pregnant wife was kidnapped. Now her remains have been found and a man charged with her murder. Only one person -- CeeCee Wilkes -- can refute the charges against him. But CeeCee disappeared years ago . . . Eve Elliott is a successful... more

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Out Stealing Horses by Per Petterson & Anne Born (Translator)

In this quiet but compelling novel, Trond Sander, a widower nearing seventy, moves to a bare house in remote eastern Norway, seeking the life of quiet contemplation that he has always longed for. A chance encounter with a neighbor -- the brother, as it happens, of his childhood friend Jon --... more

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Song of Solomon by Toni Morrison

Toni Morrison's Song of Solomon, a novel of large beauty and power, creates a magical world out of four generations of black life in America, a world we enter on the day of the birth of Macon Dead, Jr. (known as Milkman), son of the richest black family in a mid-western town; the day on which... more

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100 Most Disgusting Things On The Planet by Anna Claybourne

The revolting and fascinating book is packed to the brim with disgusting, gross, and repulsive things sure to appeal to readers of all ages. The content is divided into a range of categories, from offensive animals, plants, and other creatures to foods, inventions, and of course, a selection of... more

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Mayflower: A Story of Courage, Community, and War by Nathaniel Philbrick

Nathaniel Philbrick became an internationally renowned author with his National Book Award– winner In the Heart of the Sea, hailed as "spellbinding" by Time magazine. In Mayflower, Philbrick casts his spell once again, giving us a fresh and extraordinarily vivid account of our... more

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Great Expectations by Charles Dickens

Young Pip, an orphan is working as a blacksmith when he learns that an unknown person has willed him a fortune. He is sent to London to be educated as a rich gentleman.

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Jane-Emily: And Witches' Children by Patricia Clapp

Emily was a selfish, willful, hateful child who died before her thirteenth birthday. But that was a long time ago. Jane is nine years old and an orphan when she and her young Aunt Louisa come to spend the summer at Jane's grandmother's house, a large, mysterious mansion in Massachusetts. Then... more

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Stupid American History: Tales of Stupidity, Strangeness, and Mythconceptions by Lela...

America is the home of the brave and, apparently, the stupid and gullible. Satirist Leland Gregory teaches us a lesson in historical hilarity with Stupid American History. From Columbus to George W. Bush (that's a lot of material, people), Leland leads us through American history's... more

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Fever 1793 by Laurie Halse Anderson

During the summer of 1793, Mattie Cook lives above the family coffee shop with her widowed mother and grandfather. Mattie spends her days avoiding chores and making plans to turn the family business into the finest Philadelphia has ever seen. But then the fever breaks out. Disease sweeps the... more

During the summer of 1793, Mattie Cook lives above the family coffee shop with her widowed mother and grandfather. Mattie spends her days avoiding chores and making plans to turn the family business into the finest Philadelphia has ever seen. But then the fever breaks out. Disease sweeps the streets, destroying everything in its path and turning Mattie's world upside down. At her feverish mother's insistence, Mattie flees the city with her grandfather. But she soon discovers that the sickness is everywhere, and Mattie must learn quickly how to survive in a city turned frantic with disease. ALA Best Book for Young Adults/Junior Library Guild Selection/NYPL 100 Books for Reading and Sharing, Best Books for Teen Age/ABA Pick of the LIsts/IRA Teacher's Choice "Fever 1793" is based on an actual epidemic of yellow fever in Philadelphia that wiped out 5,000 people--or 10 percent of the city's population--in three months. At the close of the 18th century, Philadelphia was the bustling capital of the United States, with Washington and Jefferson in residence. During the hot mosquito-infested summer of 1793, the dreaded yellow fever spread like wildfire, killing people overnight. Like specters from the Middle Ages, gravediggers drew carts through the streets crying "Bring out your dead!" The rich fled to the country, abandoning the city to looters, forsaken corpses, and frightened survivors. In the foreground of this story is 16-year-old Mattie Cook, whose mother and grandfather own a popular coffee house on High Street. Mattie's comfortable and interesting life is shattered by the epidemic, as her mother is felled and the girl and her grandfather must flee for their lives. Later, after much hardship and terror, they return to the deserted town to find their former cook, a freed slave, working with the African Free Society, an actual group who undertook to visit and assist the sick and saved many lives. As first frost arrives and the epidemic ends, Mattie's sufferings have changed her from a willful child to a strong, capable young woman able to manage her family's business on her own.

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How to Run a Pet Business, Set up a Lemonade Stand, Be a Homework Helper, and Other W...

A how to book for kids to set up their own money making business.

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Blackbird House by Alice Hoffman

With ?incantatory prose? that ?sweeps over the reader like a dream,? (Philadelphia Inquirer), Hoffman follows her celebrated bestseller The Probable Future, with an evocative work that traces the lives of the various occupants of an old Massachusetts house over a span of two hundred years. In... more

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Beware!: R. L. Stine Picks His Favorite Scary Stories by R. L. Stine

Dim the lights. Lock the doors. Pull down the shades—and BEWARE! It's time to read the favorite scary stories of R.L. Stine, bestselling children’s author and master of the spooky tale. R.L. Stine has gathered a selection of all things scary, and even added two new tales of... more

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There's a Boy in the Girls' Bathroom by Louis Sachar

Bradley Chalkers is the oldest kid in the fifth grade. He tells enormous lies. He picks fights with girls. No one likes him-except Carla, the new school counselor. She thinks Bradley is sensitive and generous, and knows that Bradley could change, if only he weren't afraid to try. But when... more

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The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne

Hailed by Henry James as "the finest piece of imaginative writing yet put forth in the country," Nathaniel Hawthorne's The Scarlet Letter reaches to our nation's historical and moral roots for the material of great tragedy. Set in an early... more

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Eight Tales of Terror by Edgar Allan Poe & John P. Roberts (Editor)

A collection of horror stories includes the classics The Fall of the House of Usher, The Mask of the Red Death and The Cask of the Amontillado, as well as five other tales that hover on the edge of madness and pull you into a nightmare world, including tales of a man haunted by the spirit of his... more

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The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (Townsend Library Edition) by Mark Twain

This Townsend Library classic has been carefully edited to be more accessible to today's students. It includes a background note about the book, an author's biography, and a lively afterword. Acclaimed by educators nationwide, the Townsend Library is helping millions of young adults discover the... more

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Hispanics in the USA: Making History by Arnhilda Bad�a

The biographies presented here will bring to life Hispanic individuals who have greatly contributed to the development and growth of this nation. They serve as role models for our present generation and will continue to do so with new generations of Latinos growing up in the United States. ... more

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The Miracle Worker and Related Readings by William Gibson

Contents - The Miracle Worker, a play; essay by Helen Keller from Three Days to See; Darkness at Noon, essay by Harold Krents; And Sarah Laughed, short story by Joanne Greenberg; The Game, poem by Judith Ortiz Cofer; Miss Awful, short story by Arthur Cavanaugh; A Man, poem by Nina Cassian,... more

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A Guide to the Celtic Dragon Tarot by D. J. Conway & Lisa Hunt (Illustrator)

Dig deeply into ancient Celtic lore as your magic and divinations bask in the fiery breath of The Celtic Dragon Tarot . The book explains the symbolism and meanings of each tarot card. Included are four Tarot spreads to help make The Celtic Dragon Tarot a part of your daily life. Also... more

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Ben and Me: An Astonishing Life of Benjamin Franklin by His Good Mouse Amos by Robert...

Young readers will discover that while the good Mr. Franklin got considerable credit, many of his most important contributions really originated with Amos, a less-than-humble rodent. Oh sure, his manuscript was found by author-editor Robert Lawson and published first in 1939, but discerning... more

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Quick, Healthy and Delicious Cooking by Editors of Better Homes and Gardens

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Misty of Chincoteague / Stormy, Misty's Foal / King of the Wind (Misty Treasury) by M...

Misty of Chincoteague -- On an island off the coasts of Virginia and Maryland lives a centuries-old band of wild ponies. Among them is the most mysterious of all, Phantom, a rarely seen mare that eludes all efforts to capture her -- that is, until a young boy and girl lay eyes on her and... more

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Jane Austen's Little Advice Book by Pamela Norris Cathryn Michon

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The Book of Dragons by E. Nesbit

Magic turns up in the most unexpected places in E. Nesbit's madcap fairy tales--and so do dragons: One flies out of the pages of an enchanted book and eats an entire soccer team.... Two children try to wake St. George when a plague of dragons descends on modern England.... Wicked Prince Tiresome... more

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Lincoln : A Photobiography by Russell Freedman

A description of the boyhood, marriage, and young professional life of Abraham Lincoln includes his presidential years and also reflects on the latest scholarly thoughts about our Civil War president. A Newberry Medal Book.

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Following Indian Trails by Nicolas Grenier

Following Indian Trails is from a series of books of discovery for children six years old and upwards. .How did Indians hunt buffalo? .What was the hardest thing that an Indian could accomplish? .How did the Indians play lacrosse? .How did the Indians get to America? .Did they always... more

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The Tragedy of Hamlet: With Connections by William Shakespeare

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The Endurance Athlete's Guide to Success by Steve Born

For too long, endurance athletes have been bombarded, and probably confused by, the plethora of concepts (including some pretty bizarre ones) regarding the proper fueling of the bodies prior to, during, and after exercise. To the rescue comes The Endurance Athlete's GUIDE to SUCCESS, which... more

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Pilates Workout by Lynne Robinson & Gerry Convy

From the world's bestselling author on Pilates.the thinking person's guide to the gym! By applying the principles of Pilates, the world's most popular fitness program, to a range of exercise forms, you'll achieve a perfect balance of strength, flexibility, stamina, and cardiovascular health.... more

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Garlic Lovers' Cookbook, Volume II by Gilroy Garlic Festival Assn.

From its humble beginnings more than a quarter century ago, the Gilroy Garlic Festival has exploded into an all-out lovefest of 125,000-plus ravenous ravishers of the fragrant bulb. On the first weekend in July, fun and feasting take over the bustling community of Gilroy, California, as garlic... more

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Flowers in the Attic / Petals on the Wind (Dollanganger Family, Bks 1 - 2) by V. C . ...

Chris, Cathy, Cory, and Corrie had the perfect lives—until a tragic occident changed everything. Now they are trapped in their grandparents' attic, waiting for Momma to figure out what to do next. As the days turn into weeks and the weeks into months, the unspeakable horrors that... more

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La Odisea/ the Odyssey by Homer

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The Wizard of Oz (Puffin Classics) by L. Frank Baum

Join the wonderful world of Oz. Here is the original book that started the wonderful series and inspired the famous movie, in which Dorothy Gale is whisked from Kansas to the magical land of Oz where--with a Scarecrow, a Tin Woodman, and a Cowardly Lion--she sets off to find the illusive... more

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Walk Yourself Thin by David A. Rives

From the author of Dying for a Smoke comes the "get-thin-for-life" program that's sweeping the nation -- an eating and exercise plan based on the premise that changing the metabolism of one's body is the key to a healthier and longer life.

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The Adventures Of Super Diaper Baby (Captain Underpants) by George Beard & Harold...

Oh, no! It's not enough that George and Harold have invented Captain Underpants, the greatest superhero of all time, and that they've also saved the world FIVE times! They defeated Dr. Diaper! They punished Professor Poopypants! And they whacked the wicked Wedgie Woman! What task could be... more

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The Scarlet Letter and Other Tales of the Puritans by Nathaniel Hawthorne (Harry Levi...

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The Earth, My Butt, and Other Big Round Things (Virginia Shreves, Bk 1) by Carolyn Ma...

Virginia Shreves is certain that she was accidentally switched at birth. That's the only way she can account for the differences between her and her parents and two older siblings. She's sure that somewhere in the Tri-State area there's an obese, blond-haired, pop-culture-loving... more

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The Demolished Man by Alfred Bester

In the year 2301, the wealthiest man in the universe is determined to commit murder in a world in which telepaths are used to detect possible crimes before they can happen.

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Adventures of Tom Sawyer (Children's Classics) by Mark Twain

Tom Sawyer: among America's undisputed contributions to the world's cast of unforgettable characters.

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Divine Transformation: The Divine Way to Self-clear Karma to Transform Your Health, R...

Clear your karma to transform your soul first; then transformation of every aspect of your life will follow.Millions of people are searching for lifetransformation. Thousands of books, articles,seminars, and workshops teach methods foraccomplishing this. The seventh book of Master Sha?s... more

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110%: 110 Strategies for Feeling Great Every Day by Pat Croce & Bill Lyon

DO YOU GET 110% OUT OF YOUR LIFE? Nationally bestselling author Pat Croce knows that feeling great is the key to all of life's treasures. He said "I feel great!" when he bought the Philadelphia 76ers; he said it on his regular radio show, and he was even able to say it after nearly loosing... more

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The Hungry Ocean : A Swordboat Captain's Journey by Linda Greenlaw

The world's only female swordfishing captain offers a tale of a thirty-day voyage that must endure every hardship known to mariners.

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Lord of the Flies (Penguin Great Books of the 20th Century) by William Golding

These deluxe editions are packaged with French flaps, acid-free paper, and rough front. "This brilliant work is a frightening parody on man's return. . . to that state of darkness from which it took him thousands of years to emerge. . . Superbly written." --The New York TimesOther Penguin Great... more

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Trials of Death (Cirque Du Freak, Bk 5) by Darren Shan

Darren begins the Trials of Initiation to prove himself worthy of being a half-vampire, even as the clan's blood foes, the vampaneze, gather near Vampire Mountain.

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Hunters of the Dusk (Cirque Du Freak, Bk 7) by Darren Shan

The pursuit begins... Darren Shan, the Vampire Prince, leaves Vampire Mountain on a life or death mission. As part of an elite force, Darren searches the world for the Vampaneze Lord. But the road ahead is long and dangerous - and lined with the bodies of the damned.

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Allies of the Night (Cirque Du Freak, Bk 8) by Darren Shan

Darren Shan, Vampire Prince and vampaneze killer, is obliged to attend school! But homework is the least of Darren's problems. Bodies are piling up. Time is running out. And the past is catching up with the hunters fast!

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The Last Olympian (Percy Jackson & the Olympians, Bk 5) by Rick Riordan

All year the half-bloods have been preparing for battle against the Titans, knowing the odds of victory are grim. Kronos's army is stronger than ever, and with every god and half-blood he recruits, the evil Titan's power only grows. While the Olympians struggle to contain the rampaging... more

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A Crafter's Book Of Santas: More Than 50 Festive Projects by Leslie Dierks

This sack full of Santas includes every style and demeanor, from a dour Victorian to a modern-day golfer. Not all are three-dimensional figures; try sweaters, place mats, tree ornaments, and even a sampler. "...offers more than 50 festive Santa projects....figures made from every imaginable... more

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A Small Death in Lisbon by Robert Wilson

. Klaus Felsen, forced out of his Berlin factory into the SS, arrives in a luminous Lisbon, where Nazis and Allies, refugees and entrepreneurs, dance to the strains of opportunism and despair. Felsen's assignment takes him to the bleak mountains of the north where a devious and brutal battle is... more

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Paradise by Toni Morrison

"Rumors had been whispered for more than a year. Outrages that had been accumulating all along took shape as evidence. A mother was knocked down the stairs by her cold-eyed daughter. Four damaged infants were born in one family. Daughters refused to get out of bed. Brides disappeared on their... more

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The Yiddish Policemen's Union by Michael Chabon

For sixty years, Jewish refugees and their descendants have prospered in the Federal District of Sitka, a "temporary" safe haven created in the wake of revelations of the Holocaust and the shocking 1948 collapse of the fledgling state of Israel. Proud, grateful, and longing to be American, the... more

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Beloved : Gift Edition by Toni Morrison

Toni Morrison's magnificent Pulitzer Prize-winning novel--first published in 1987--brought the unimaginable experience of slavery into the literature of our time and into our comprehension. Set in post-Civil War Ohio, it is the story of Sethe, an escaped slave who has risked her life in order to... more

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March by Geraldine Brooks

As the North reels under a series of unexpected defeats during the dark first year of the war, one man leaves behind his family to aid the Union cause. His experiences will utterly change his marriage and challenge his most ardently held beliefs. Riveting and elegant as it is meticulously... more

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American Indian Myths and Legends by Richard Erdoes (Editor) & Alfonso Ortiz (Edi...

Pantheon Fairy Tale and Folklore Library Gathering 160 tales from 80 tribal groups to offer a rich and lively panarama of the Native American mythic heritage. 100 drawings. Rabbit boy kicked that blood clot around: tales of human creation -- The place of emergence: tales of world... more

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The Wolves of Andover (Carrier, Bk 1) by Kathleen Kent

In the harsh wilderness of colonial Massachusetts, Martha Allen works as a servant in her cousin's household, taking charge and locking wills with everyone. Thomas Carrier labors for the family and is known both for his immense strength and size and mysterious past. The two begin a courtship... more

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A Little Princess by Frances Hodgson Burnett

Sara Crewe seemed just like a real princess... When Sara Crewe arrives at Miss Minchin's London boarding school, she seems just like a real little princess. She wears beautiful clothes, has gracious manners, and tells the most wonderful stories. Then one day, Sara suddenly becomes penniless. Now... more

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Seabiscuit: An American Legend by Laura Hillenbrand

The author retraces the journey of Seabiscuit, a horse with crooked legs and a pathetic tail that made racing history in 1938, thanks to the efforts of a trainer, owner, and jockey who transformed a bottom-level racehorse into a legend.

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Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoevsky & Constance Garnett (Translator)

Crime and Punishment focuses on the mental anguish and moral dilemmas of Rodion Romanovich Raskolnikov, an impoverished St. Petersburg ex-student who formulates and executes a plan to kill a hated, unscrupulous pawnbroker for her money, thereby solving his financial problems and at the same... more

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The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde and Other Stories by Robert Louis Stevens...

This intriguing combination of fantasy thriller and moral allegory depicts the gripping struggle of two opposing personalities—one essentially good, the other evil—for the soul of one man. Its tingling suspense and intelligent and sensitive portrayal of man’s dual nature reveal... more

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Treasury of Christmas Classics by Various & Various

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Great Expectations (World's Best Reading) by Charles Dickens

The orphan, Pip, and the convict, Magwitch, the beautiful Estella, and her guardian, the embittered and vengeful Miss Havisham, the ambitious lawyer, Mr. Jaggers -- all have a part to play in the mystery.

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The Mysterious Benedict Society (Mysterious Benedict Society, Bk 1) by Trenton Lee St...

"Are you a gifted child looking for special opportunities?" When this peculiar ad appears in the newspaper, dozens of children enroll to take a series of mysterious, mind-bending tests. (And you, dear reader, can test your wits right alongside them.) But in the end just four very... more

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Little Women by Louisa May Alcott

Little Women is the story of four girls -- pretty Meg, headstrong Jo, sweet Beth, and spoiled Amy -- growing up with plenty of spirit but little money during the Civil War era in New England. Little Women is more than a story. It is a timeless book of lessons, a classic tale of laughter and... more

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The Canary Handbook (Barron's Pet Handbooks) by Matthew M. Vriends & Tayna M. Hem...

This most popular songbird among pet owners comes in a wide range of colors and varieties. Here is detailed information on canary housing, feeding, and general care. Books in this series are designed and illustrated much like Barron's Complete Pet Owner's Manuals, but have more pages, even more... more

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Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson

A mysterious seaman hides at a country inn; cut-throats raid a sleepy English village; suddenly, young Jim Hawkins becomes the owner of a map leading to a lost tropical island and a fortune in stolen gold. Three adventures--Jim, Squire Trelawney, and Dr. Livesey--set out to find the... more

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Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson

The most popular pirate story ever written in English, featuring one of literature’s most beloved “bad guys,” Treasure Island has been happily devoured by several generations of boys—and girls—and grownups. Its unforgettable characters include: young Jim... more

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Outlander (Outlander, Bk 1) by Diana Gabaldon

Unrivaled storytelling... unforgettable characters... rich historical detail... these are the hallmarks of Diana Gabaldon's work. Her New York Times bestselling Outlander novels have earned the praise of critics and captured millions of readers. Here is the story that started it all,... more

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A Hanukkah Treasury by Eric A. Kimmel

Hanukkah is one of the most beloved holidays in the Jewish year, an eight-day festival of lights, games, and celebration. It honors a tiny band of heroes, armed with little more than their faith in God, who defeated a mighty empire and proved that miracles truly do happen for those with the... more

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The Illustrated Theory of Everything: The Origin and Fate of the Universe by Stephen ...

In physicist Stephan Hawking's brilliant opus, A Brief History Of Time, he presented us with a bold new look at our universe, how it began, and how our old views of physics and tired theories about the creation of the universe were no longer relevant. In other words, Hawking gave us a new look... more

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The Battle of the Labyrinth (Percy Jackson & the Olympians, Bk 4) by Rick Riordan

As an incoming freshman, Percy isn't expecting his high school orientation to be any fun. But when a mysterious mortal acquaintance appears, followed by demon cheerleaders, things quickly move from bad to worse. In this fourth installment of the blockbuster series, time is running out as war... more

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Gentlemen of the Road: A Tale of Adventure by Michael Chabon

Gentlemen of the Road is set in the Kingdom of Arran, in the Caucasus Mountains, between the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea, A.D. 950. It tells the tale of two wandering adventurers and unlikely soul mates, variously plying their trades as swords for hire, horse thieves, and flimflam... more

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Classic Fairy Tales to Read Aloud (Classic Collections) by Unknown Author

This magical collection brings together well-loved, traditional favorites and introduces new, intriguing tales by contemporary authors. Wonderful retellings, ideal for reading aloud, range from classics such as Puss in Boots to the modern story The Boy Who Read Aloud. Includes estimated reading... more

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The American Story, Single Volume Edition (Penguin Academics Series) by Robert A. Div...

The American Story, Volume One uncovers the drama of American history to 1877 and the rich variety and diversity of the American people in a clear, crisp, elegant narrative that examines how human choices and actions have shaped the nation and its society. Skillfully integrating social,... more

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Moonlight on the Avenue of Faith by Gina B. Nahai

A passionate saga of destiny and forbidden love, a novel sure to captivate fans of Gabriel Garca Mrquez and Isabel Allende. One star-studded night, five-year-old Lili witnesses her mother, Roxanna the Angel, sprout wings and vanish into the sky, undisturbed by the rules of gravity. Roxanna... more

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Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl - The Definitive Edition by Otto M. Frank

The diary as Anne Frank wrote it. At last, in a new translation, this definitive edition contains entries about Anne's burgeoning sexuality and confrontations with her mother that were cut from previous editions. Anne Frank's The Diary of... more

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A Doll's House (Plays for Performance) by Henrik Ibsen

Ibsen's seminal play, which changed modern drama, is a searing view of a male-dominated and authoritarian society, presented with a realism that elevates theatre to a level above mere entertainment. The reverberations of Noras slamming the door as she leaves Torvald continue to the present day.... more

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Learning to Bow : Inside the Heart of Japan by Bruce Feiler

Learning to Bow has been heralded as one of the most insightful books about the clash of American and Japanese cultures. Bruce Feiler recounts the year he spent teaching inside Japan's renowned school system: watching boys and girls learn gender roles, experiencing the impact of strict school... more

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Pushing 30 by Whitney Gaskell

?The one thing you should know about me is this: I?m the consummate Good Girl. . .? Ellie Winters is dependable and loyal and has a near-phobic aversion to conflict. But as her thirtieth birthday looms ever closer, she starts to feel like she?s lost the instruction manual to her life. She has... more

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Three Cups of Tea: One Man's Journey to Change the World... One Child at a Time (Youn...

This young readers edition of the worldwide bestseller Three Cups of Tea has been specially adapted for younger readers and updated by Greg Mortenson to bring his remarkable story of humanitarianism up to date for the present. Includes new photos and illustrations, as well as a special interview... more

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Night Lights & Pillow Fights Two: The Box Set by Guy Gilchrist

The award winning author and illustrator of 40 children's books, Guy Gilchrist, brings you Night Lights & Pillow Fights Two: The Box Set. This fun-packed collection of stories, rhymes, and limericks, packed with illustrations has something for everyone. Enjoyed by kids 8 to 88, this book is... more

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From Dead to Worse (Sookie Stackhouse, Bk 8) by Charlaine Harris

The supernatural community in Bon Temps, Louisiana, is reeling from two hard blows - the natural disaster of Hurricane Katrina and the man-made horror of the explosion at the vampire summit the month before in the up-north city of Rhodes. Sookie Stackhouse is safe but dazed, yearning for things... more

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The Tower at the End of the World (Lewis Barnavelt) by Brad Strickland & John Bel...

When Lewis, his uncle Jonathan, and their friends Rose Rita Pottinger and Mrs. Zimmermann take a trip to a small town near Lake Superior, they expect a pleasant vacation. Instead, they find themselves facing the ghastly Ishmael Izard, son of the fiendish creator of the Doomsday Clock that was... more

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Love Comes Softly (Love Comes Softly, Bk 1) by Janette Oke

Love Comes Softly introduced the characters of Marty and Clark Davis, whose tragic circumstances brought them to a "marriage of convenience" on the frontier prairies during the mid 1800s. The story of how Clark's patient, caring love mirrored that of the heavenly Father, drawing... more

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Everything on a Waffle (Coal Harbour, Bk 1) by Polly Horvath & Gina Freschet (Ill...

In the small Canadian town of Coal Harbour, in a quaint restaurant called The Girl on the Red Swing, everything comes on a waffle--lasagna, fish, you name it. Even waffles! Eleven-year-old Primrose Squarp loves this homey place, especially its owner, Kate Bowzer, who takes her under her wing,... more

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The Seventh Well: A Novel by Fred Wander

A novel of total absorption, a heroic achievement, and one—despite the modesty of its author—destined for literary transcendence.He grew up on the street, a high school dropout. In 1938 he left his mother and sister behind in Vienna and fled on foot to France, where later he was put on... more

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The Postmistress by Sarah Blake

Those who carry the truth sometimes bear a terrible weight... It is 1940. France has fallen. Bombs are dropping on London. And President Roosevelt is promising he won't send our boys to fight in foreign wars. But American radio gal Frankie Bard, the first woman to report from the Blitz... more

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A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens

A holiday classic as you've never heard it before. Tiny Tim, Bob Cratchit and Ebenezer Scrooge come to marvelous life in Patrick Stewart's critically-acclaimed solo interpretation of A Christmas Carol. The star of "Star Trek: The Next Generation" and The Royal Shakespeare Company, Stewart has... more

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So You're About to Be a Teenager: Godly Advice for Preteens on Friends, Love, Sex, Fa...

Samuel and Rebecca Rainey, preteens themselves not many years ago, add their perspective as young adults who vividly recall their own successes and failures as teenagers. Covering such topics as friends, peer pressure, boundaries, dating, and sex, the Raineys address the most common traps of... more

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The Mouse Rap by Walter Dean Myers

You can call me Mouse, 'cause that's my tag I'm into it all, everything's my bag my ace is Styx, he'll always do Add Bev and Sheri, and you got my crew...and a crew it is! For fourteen-year-old Mouse, this summer is anything but boring. His father, who checked out from the family eight years... more

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The Law of Attraction: The Basics of the Teachings of Abraham by Esther Hicks & J...

This book presents the powerful basics of the original Teachings of Abraham. Within these pages, you'll learn how all things, wanted and unwanted, are brought to you by this most powerful law of the universe, the Law of Attraction. (that which is like unto itself is drawn). You've most likely... more

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The Iliad by Samuel Butler (Translator) & Homer

The Iliad (or Song of Ilion) is an epic poem in dactylic hexameters, traditionally attributed to Homer. Set in the Trojan War, the ten-year siege of Ilium by a coalition of Greek states, it tells of the battles and events during the weeks of a quarrel between King Agamemnon and the warrior... more

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The Hobbit by J. R. R. Tolkien

Written for J.R.R. Tolkien’s own children, The Hobbit met with instant critical acclaim when it was first published in 1937. Now recognized as a timeless classic, this introduction to the hobbit Bilbo Baggins, the wizard Gandalf, Gollum, and the spectacular world of Middle-earth recounts... more

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The Forest of Hands and Teeth (Forest of Hands and Teeth, Bk 1) by Carrie Ryan

In Mary's world there are simple truths. The Sisterhood always knows best. The Guardians will protect and serve. The Unconsecrated will never relent. And you must always mind the fence that surrounds the village; the fence that protects the village from the Forest of Hands... more

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Henry Lee Lucas: The Shocking True Story of America's Most Notorious Serial Killer by...

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Little Women (Illustrated Junior Library) by Louisa May Alcott & Ann M. Magagna

One of the most popular books ever written about childhood charmingly recounts the homelife of four sisters: literary-minded Jo March; Meg, the older sister who marries a young tutor; fashionable and artistic Amy; and gentle, musically inclined Beth. An unforgettable depiction of mid-19th... more

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Little Women (Little Women, Bk 1) by Louisa May Alcott

"The girls gave their hearts into their mother's keeping, their souls into their father's; and to both parents ... they gave a love that grew with their growth, and bound them tenderly together by the sweetest tie which blesses life and outlives death." Pretty Meg, tomboy... more

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Complete Guide to Florida Gardening (Complete Guide to Florida Gardening) by Stan DeF...

The first new edition in ten years of the bible of Florida gardening. Addressing the needs of gardening novices, seasoned hobbyists, and horticultural professionals alike, the author once again created a reference book that no Florida gardner should be without.

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The House Of Dies Drear by Virginia Hamilton

A black family tries to unravel the secrets of their new home which was once a stop on the Underground Railroad.

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Who Was Charles Darwin? (Who Was...?) by Deborah Hopkinson & Nancy Harrison (Illu...

As a young boy, Charles Darwin hated school and was often scolded for conducting "useless" experiments. Yet his passion for the natural world was so strong that he suffered through terrible seasickness during his five-year voyage aboard The Beagle. Darwin collected new creatures from... more

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Sterling Biographies: Alexander Graham Bell: Giving Voice to the World (Sterling Biog...

Inspired by his nearly-deaf mother and a father who developed a “visible alphabet” of all the possible sounds a human being can make, Alexander Graham Bell spent the greater part of his life trying to improve the way people communicated with one another. It was this desire that led... more

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Redwall (Redwall, Book 1) by Brian Jacques

The question in this first volume is resoundingly clear: What can the peace-loving mice of Redwall Abbey do to defend themselves against Cluny the Scourge and his battle-seasoned army of rats? If only they had the sword of Martin the Warrior, they might have a chance. But the legendary weapon... more

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The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde and Other Stories by Robert Louis Stevens...

In Robert Louis Stevenson's nightmarish, suspenseful, and deeply disturbing novel, Dr. Jekyll experiments with a drug that splits his personality into good and evil elements. Gradually, he loses control of the process and finds himself slipping more and more frequently into the guise of the evil... more

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Cool Clay: Tips and Techniques for Fabulous Fun! by Ruby Shumaker

Turn the pages and step into the exciting world of modeling. Invent some of your own creatures and characters. Build Pots, people-whatever you like. You are limited only by your own imagination!

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The Inheritance by Louisa May Alcott

Follows the experiences of an impoverished Italian orphan who wins the affections of a lord and the ire of an evil matron.

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Street Music: City Poems by Arnold Adoff

Acclaimed author Arnold Adoff takes readers down the always-active streets of a busy city in these original poems that celebrate the varied rhythms and people of the city. Exuberant full-color paintings complement the lively text.

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The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton

Wharton's story of the upper classes of Old New York, and Newland Archer's impossible love for the disgraced Countess Olenska is a perfectly wrought book about an era when upper-class culture in this country was still a mixture of American and European extracts, and when "society" had rules as... more

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Mediterranean Cooking (Williams Sonoma Kitchen Library) by Chuck Williams & Joyce...

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Tired of Arguing With Your Kids: Wisdom from Parents Who Have Been There by Dolores C...

A familiar yet frustrating scene: Children arguing with their parents. It does not have to be a rite of passage for parents to endure, says Dolores Curran, an authority on parenting and family issues. In her latest book, Tired of Arguing with Your Kids?, Curran explains how children lose... more

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The Time Paradox (Artemis Fowl, Bk 6) by Eoin Colfer

Artemis's mother has contracted a deadly disease -- and the only cure lies in the brain fluid of African lemurs. Unfortunately, Artemis himself was responsible for making the lemurs extinct five years ago. Now he must enlist the aid of his fairy friends to travel back in time and save them.... more

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The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon by Stephen King

What if the woods were full of them? And of course they were, the woods were full of everything you didn't like, everything you were afraid of and instinctively loathed, everything that tried to overwhelm you with nasty, no-brain panic. The brochure promised a "moderate-to-difficult"... more

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Friends, Lovers, Chocolate (Isabel Dalhousie, Bk 2) by Alexander Mccall Smith

When Isabel's niece, Cat, asks Isabel to run her delicatessen while she attends a wedding in Italy, Isabel meets a man with a most interesting problem. He recently had a heart transplant, and is suddenly plagued with memories of events that never happened to him. The situation appeals to... more

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The Prophet by Kahlil Gibran

A brilliant man's philosophy on love, marriage, joy and sorrow, time, friendship and much more. Originally published in 1923 - translated into more than 20 languages. With 12 full page drawings by Gibran.

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The Last Child (Johnny Merrimon, Bk 1) by John Hart

John Hart's New York Times bestselling debut, The King of Lies, announced the arrival of a major talent. With Down River, he surpassed his earlier success, transcending the barrier between thriller and literature and winning the 2008 Edgar Award for best novel. Now, with The Last Child, he... more

John Hart's New York Times bestselling debut, The King of Lies, announced the arrival of a major talent. With Down River, he surpassed his earlier success, transcending the barrier between thriller and literature and winning the 2008 Edgar Award for best novel. Now, with The Last Child, he achieves his most significant work to date, an intricate, powerful story of loss, hope, and courage in the face of evil. Thirteen-year-old Johnny Merrimon had the perfect life: a warm home and loving parents; a twin sister, Alyssa, with whom he shared an irreplaceable bond. He knew nothing of loss, until the day Alyssa vanished from the side of a lonely street. Now, a year later, Johnny finds himself isolated and alone, failed by the people he'd been taught since birth to trust. No one else believes that Alyssa is still alive, but Johnny is certain that she is -- confident in a way that he can never fully explain. Determined to find his sister, Johnny risks everything to explore the dark side of his hometown. It is a desperate, terrifying search, but Johnny is not as alone as he might think. Detective Clyde Hunt has never stopped looking for Alyssa either, and he has a soft spot for Johnny. He watches over the boy and tries to keep him safe, but when Johnny uncovers a dangerous lead and vows to follow it, Hunt has no choice but to intervene. Then a second child goes missing... Undeterred by Hunt's threats or his mother's pleas, Johnny enlists the help of his last friend, and together they plunge into the wild, to a forgotten place with a history of violence that goes back more than a hundred years. There, they meet a giant of a man, an escaped convict on his own tragic quest. What they learn from him will shatter every notion Johnny had about the fate of his sister; it will lead them to another far place, to a truth that will test both boys to the limit. Traveling the wilderness between innocence and hard wisdom, between hopelessness and faith, The Last Child leaves all categories behind and establishes John Hart as a writer of unique power.

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Winterdance: The Fine Madness of Running the Iditarod by Gary Paulsen

Fueled by a passion for running dogs, Gary Paulsen entered the Iditarod, the 1150-mile winter sled-dog race between Anchorage and Nome, in dangerous ignorance and with fierce determination. Winterdance is his account of this seventeen-day battle against nature's worst elements and his own... more

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The Witch of Portobello by Paulo Coelho & Margaret Jull Costa (Translator)

How do we find the courage to always be true to ourselves—even if we are unsure of who we are? That is the central question of international bestselling author Paulo Coelho's profound new work, The Witch of Portobello. It is the story of a mysterious woman named Athena, told by the... more

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The Lady Elizabeth by Alison Weir

Following the tremendous success of her ﬁrst novel, Innocent Traitor, acclaimed historian and New York Times bestselling author Alison Weir turns her masterly storytelling skills to the early life of young Elizabeth Tudor, who would grow up to become England’'s most intriguing and... more

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The Cocktail Bible by Parragon Publishing

Make 118 of the best cocktails and punches with ease! From the traditional classics to modern favorites, plus hundreds of fascinating variations to cater for every taste, The Cocktail Bible is the definitive information and recipe guide to creating the perfect drink. You'll discover a wealth of... more

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Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson

Melinda Sordino busted an end-of-summer party by calling the cops. Now her old friends won't talk to her, and people she doesn't even know hate her from a distance. The safest place to be is alone, inside her own head. But even that's not safe. Because there's something she's trying not to think... more

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50 GREAT PASTA RECIPES: Light and Healthy by Katharine Blakemore

50 GREAT RECIPES COOKBOOK SERIES The 50 easy-to-cook recipes are each illustrated with a full page color photograph to inspire the cook at home. The emphasis is on light and healthy cooking for everyone's taste.

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How to Talk So Kids Can Learn: At Home and In School by Rosalyn Anstin Templeton &...

America's leading experts on parent-child communication reveal how parents and teachers can work together to open kids' minds to enjoyable learning From the heralded authors of the multimillion-copy best-seller How To Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk comes a... more

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1001 All-Natural Secrets to a Pest-Free Property by Dr. Myles H. Bader

All natural bug and critter elimination... The number one book in the world on natural pest control...No dangerous chemicals to harm the environment... This book will help you eliminate amlost every kind of insect and critter you can think of and do it using natural substances. It has taken Dr.... more

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A Room with a View by E. M. Forster

...the third of E.M. Forster's novels--those 5 works which culminated, after WWI, in A PASSAGE TO INDIA. In some ways it is the freshest and most youthful of all. Forster is concerned with "the undeveloped heart" of the upper middle class in this brilliant piece of social comedy, and the... more

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1001 All-Natural Secrets to a Pest-Free Property by Dr. Myles H. Bader

All Natural bug & critter elimination. The number one book in the world on natural pest control. No dangerous chemicals to damge the environment. This book will help you eliminate almost every kind of insect & critter you can think of & do it using natural substances. It has taken Dr. Bader 10... more

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1001 All-Natural Secrets to a Pest-Free Property by Dr. Myles H. Bader

This book will help you eliminate almost every kind of insect and critter you can think of and do it using natural substances. Get rid of neighborhood cats and dogs, insects,wild animals, mosquitoes, moths, flies, and ground dwellers.

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The Titan's Curse (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book 3) by Rick Riordan

From Booklist *Starred Review* Just after finding Bianca and Nico, two newly discovered half-bloods, Percy, Grover, Annabeth, and Thalia end up trapped between a helicopter and a manticore. Artemis and her Hunters save the day, but Annabeth disappears over a cliff; then Artemis rushes off to... more

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Eve of the Emperor Penguin (Magic Tree House, Bk 40) by Mary Pope Osborne & Sal M...

For the final secret, you must go To a burning mountain of ice and snow On wheels, by air, then all fall down, Till you come to the Cave of the ancient Crown. So says the rhyme Jack and Annie get to guide them on their mission to find the fourth secret of happiness for Merlin... more

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Viking Ships at Sunrise (Magic Tree House, Bk 15) by Mary Pope Osborne & Sal Murd...

"Beware of Vikings!" warns Morgan. Then Jack and Annie are whisked back to ancient Ireland. They land on a cliff on a misty island. How will they find the story they are looking for? It will take a Viking invasion, the help of a jolly monk, and a lot of courage... more

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A Girl of the Limberlost (The Library of Indiana Classics) by Gene Stratton-Porter

Set amid Indiana's vast Limberlost Swamp, this treasured children's classic mixes astute observations on nature with the struggles of growing up in the early 20th century. Harassed by her mother and scorned by her peers, Elnora Comstock finds solace in natural beauty — along with... more

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Juliet by Anne Fortier

When Julie Jacobs inherits a key to a safety-deposit box in Siena, Italy, she is told that it will lead her to an old family treasure. Soon she is launched on a winding and perilous journey into the history of her ancestor Giulietta, whose legendary love for a young man named Romeo rocked the... more

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The King of Lies by John Hart

John Hart creates a literary thriller that is as suspenseful as it is poignant, a riveting murder mystery layered beneath the southern drawl of a humble North Carolina lawyer. When Work Pickens finds his father murdered, the investigation pushes a repressed family history to the surface and he... more

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The Sum of Our Days: A Memoir by Isabel Allende

In this heartfelt memoir, Isabel Allende reconstructs the painful reality of her own life in the wake of tragic loss—the death of her daughter, Paula. Recalling the past thirteen years from the daily letters the author and her mother, who lives in Chile, wrote to each other, Allende bares... more

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Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH (Rats of NIMH, Bk 1) by Robert C. O'Brien & Zena...

Mrs. Frisby, a widowed mouse with four small children, is faced with a terrible problem. She must move her family to their summer quarters immediately, or face almost certain death. But her youngest son, Timothy, lies ill with pneumonia and must not be moved. Fortunately, she encounters the rats... more

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The Prophet by Kahlil Gibran

A brilliant man's philosophy on love, marriage, joy and sorrow, time, friendship and much more. Originally published in 1923 - translated into more than 20 languages. With 12 full page drawings by Gibran.

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A Brief Atlas of the Human Body by Matt Hutchinson & Jon Mallatt & Elaine N. ...

This four-color atlas is bundled with the text upon request, and includes 107 bone and 47 soft tissue photographs with easy-to-read labels. Featuring photos taken by renowned biomedical photographer Ralph Hutchings, this high-quality photographic atlas makes an excellent resource for the... more

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The Wimpy Kid Movie Diary (Diary of a Wimpy Kid) by Jeff Kinney

Go behind the scenes with Jeff Kinney and the making of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid movie!If you've ever wondered how a movie gets made, you're not alone. Author and illustrator Jeff Kinney didn't know either, but when his bestselling series, Diary of a Wimpy Kid, was turned into a live-action... more

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Maniac Magee: And Related Readings by Jerry Spinelli

Maniac Magee by Jerry Spinelli (novel), from Freedom's Children by Ellen Levine (nonfiction), Where the Rainbow Ends by Richard Rive (poem), Those Who Don't by Sandra Cisneros (nonfiction), A Lesson for Kings by Margaret Read (folk tale retold), Runner by Dona Luongo Stein (poem), Final... more

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Diary of a Wimpy Kid Do-It-Yourself Book by Jeff Kinney

Now everyone can write like a wimpy kid! Packed with original art and all-new material, this Do-It-Yourself Book features ruled pages and empty word balloons so you can create your own stories and comics, list your favorites and least faves, and keep your own daily journal. But whatever... more

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Amelia Earhart : The Mystery Solved by Elgen M. Long & Marie K. Long

When Amelia Earhart disappeared on July 2, 1937, she was flying the longest leg of her around-the-world flight and was only days away from completing her journey. Her plane was never found, and for more than sixty years rumors have persisted about what happened to her. Now, with the recent... more

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Pilates and yoga by Judy Smith & Emily Kelly & Jonathan Monks

A high-energy partnership of physical and spiritual exercise techniques to revitalize the mind and body. ? Discover you full potential with this comprehensive course in yoga and Pilates: an all-round guide to improving fitness and physique, regardless of age and ability. ? Learn the... more

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A Murderous Procession (Mistress of the Art of Death, Bk 4) by Ariana Franklin

In 1176, King Henry II sends his daughter Joanna to Palermo to marry his cousin, the king of Sicily. Henry chooses Adelia Aguilar, his Mistress of the Art of Death, to travel with the princess and safeguard her health. But when people in the wedding procession are murdered, Adelia and Rowley... more

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Say Yes by Audrey Couloumbis

When twelve-year-old Casey came home to an empty apartment, she didn't think much of it. But when she wakes up the next morning, and her stepmother, Sylvia, still hasn't come home, she knows that something is wrong. What has happened to Sylvia, and will she ever come back? Casey doesn't know... more

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Half Magic (Magic, Bk 1) by Edward Eager & N. M. Bodecker (Illustrator)

It all begins with a strange coin on a sun-warmed sidewalk. Jane finds the coin, and because she and her siblings are having the worst, most dreadfully boring summer ever, she idly wishes something exciting would happen. And something does: Her wish is granted. Or not quite. ... more

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River of Earth by James Still

First published in 1940 and now reprinted with a perceptive foreword by Dean Cadle, James Still's novel River of Earth has become one of the classics of Appalachian literature. It is the story, seen through the eyes of a small boy, of three years in the life of his family and their kin. He sees... more

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The Hot Flash Cookbook by Cathy Luchetti & Linda Hillel

While the jury is out on chemical estrogen, a growing number of women are seeking natural remedies for the symptoms of menopause. Rich in estrogen as well as the vitamins and calcium that fight off osteoporosis and heart disease, the delicious recipes in The Hot Flash Cookbook are a balm for the... more

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Loser by Jerry Spinelli

There are winners everywhere .... The sidewalks. The backyards. The alleyways. The playgrounds ...Except for Zinkoff. Zinkoff never wins.But Zinkoff doesn't notice. Neither do the other pups.Not yet.Zinkoff is like all kids -- running, playing, riding his bike. Hoping for snow days, wanting to... more

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Grave Secret (Harper Connelly, Bk 4) by Charlaine Harris

Lightning-struck sleuth Harper Connelly and her stepbrother Tolliver take a break from looking for the dead to visit the two little girls they both think of as sisters. But, as always happens when they travel to Texas, memories of their horrible childhood resurface. To make matters worse,... more

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The Birthing House by Christopher Ransom

It was expecting them. Conrad and Joanna Harrison, a young couple from Los Angeles, attempt to save their marriage by leaving the pressures of the city to start anew in a quiet, rural setting. They buy a Victorian mansion that once served as a haven for unwed mothers, called a birthing... more

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A Child's Garden of Verses (Scribner's Illustrated Classics) by Robert Louis Stevenso...

A collection of poems evoking the world and feelings of childhood. Welcome re-issue of Stevenson's delightful collection of children's verse, cherished by generations of children and parents. Beautifully illustrated with black and white drawings and full color paintings by renowned... more

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Winter Garden by Kristin Hannah

Can a woman ever really know herself if she doesn't know her mother? Meredith and Nina Whitson are as different as sisters can be. One stayed at home to raise her children and manage the family apple orchard; the other followed a dream and traveled the world to become a famous... more

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Her Fearful Symmetry by Audrey Niffenegger

Six years after the phenomenal success of The Time Traveler's Wife, Audrey Niffenegger has returned with a spectacularly compelling and haunting second novel set in and around Highgate Cemetery in London. When Elspeth Noblin dies of cancer, she leaves her London apartment to her twin... more

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Interpreter of Maladies by Jhumpa Lahiri

Navigating between the Indian traditions they've inherited and the baffling new world, the characters in Jhumpa Lahiri's elegant, touching stories seek love beyond the barriers of culture and generations. In "A Temporary Matter," published in The New Yorker, a young... more

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The New Rabbit Handbook: Everything About Purchase, Care, Nutrition, Breeding, and Be...

All the information you need to raise healthy rabbits. With color photos. Practical, Up to date, authoritive, complete. Filled with solid advice and fascinating insights on many different rabbit varieties.

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I Read It, but I Don't Get It: Comprehension Strategies for Adolescent Readers by Cri...

A practical, engaging account of how teachers can help adolescents develop new reading comprehension skills. Cris Tovani is an accomplished teacher and staff developer who writes with verve and humor about the challenges of working with students at all levels of achievement--from those who have... more

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The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (Hitchhiker, Bk 1) by Douglas Adams

Seconds before the Earth is demolished to make way for a galactic freeway, Arthur Dent is plucked off the planet by his friend Ford Prefect, a researcher for the revised edition of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy who, for the last fifteen years, has been posing as an out-of-work... more

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In the Woods (Dublin Murder Squad, Bk 1) by Tana French

As dusk approaches a small Dublin suburb in the summer of 1984, mothers begin to call their children home. But on this warm evening, three children do not return from the dark and silent woods. When the police arrive, they find only one of the children gripping a tree trunk in terror, wearing... more

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Feng Shui Symbols: A User's Handbook by Christine M Bradler & Joachim Alfred P. S...

Based on the Chinese philosophy of Taoism, the feng shui system offers practical advice such as where to place furniture, how to accessorize, and what colors to paint a room in order to connect the energies of the universe and dissolve the barriers between the everyday and the sacred. Begin by... more

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The Phantom Tollbooth by Norton Juster & Jules Feiffer (Illustrator)

This ingenious fantasy centers around Milo, a bored ten-year-old who comes home to find a large toy tollbooth sitting in his room. Joining forces with a watchdog named Tock, Milo drives through the tollbooth's gates and begins a memorable journey. He meets such characters as the foolish, yet... more

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The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne

"The Scarlet Letter" is a timeless tale of passion and revenge, guilt and grace, sin and redemption. It cemented Nathaniel Hawthorne's reputation as America's greatest writer of fiction. This is a beautiful, new, top-quality edition of Hawthorne's masterwork.

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The Book of Wizard Craft: In Which the Apprentice Finds Spells, Potions, Fantastic Ta...

“Fans of all that is wizardly will love this one.”—School Library Journal. “Lavishly illustrated throughout...the first of its kind, a fabulous fantasy and a how-to crafts book in one.”—Hobby Merchandiser.

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The Hobbit (Lord of the Rings, Prequel) by J. R. R. Tolkien

The greatest fantasy epic of our time... Bilbo Baggins was a hobbit who wanted to be left alone in quiet comfort. But the wizard Gandalf came along with a band of homeless dwarves. Soon Bilbo was drawn into their quest, facing evil orcs, savage wolves, giant spiders and worse unknown... more

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Grave Surprise (Harper Connelly, Bk 2) by Charlaine Harris

After Harper Connelly was struck by lightning as a teenager, she developed an unusual ability--she is able to locate bodies and see how the victims died, although she cannot identify the murderers. Harper and her stepbrother, Tolliver Lang, are at Bingham College doing a demonstration for a... more

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The Ribbajack: and Other Curious Yarns by Brian Jacques

What if revenge were a monster of your own creation? If all you needed to summon this monster was enough hatred and enough imagination? Which of you would really be the monster? One boy is about to find out. The New York Times bestselling author Brian Jacques (Loamhedge; The Angel's... more

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Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH with Related Readings (Rats of NIMH, Bk 1) (Glencoe ...

In this exciting fantasy, O'Brien tells the story of Mrs. Frisby, a widowed mouse whose youngest son is gravely ill. She seeks help from the mysterious rats of NIMH, super-intelligent creatures who not only help her family but also offer her surprising information about her late... more

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Major Pettigrew's Last Stand by Helen Simonson

Written with a delightfully dry sense of humour and the wisdom of a born storyteller, Major Pettigrew's Last Stand explores the risks one takes when pursuing happiness in the face of family obligation and tradition. When retired Major Pettigrew strikes up an unlikely friendship with Mrs.... more

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The Queen of the Big Time by Adriana Trigiani

Known and loved around the world for her sweeping Big Stone Gap trilogy and the instant New York Times bestseller Lucia, Lucia, Adriana Trigiani returns to the charm and drama of small-town life with Queens of the Big Time. This heartfelt story of the limits and power of love chronicles the... more

Known and loved around the world for her sweeping Big Stone Gap trilogy and the instant New York Times bestseller Lucia, Lucia, Adriana Trigiani returns to the charm and drama of small-town life with Queens of the Big Time. This heartfelt story of the limits and power of love chronicles the remarkable lives of the Castellucas, an Italian-American family, over the course of three generations. In the late 1800s, the residents of a small village in the Bari region of Italy, on the shores of the Adriatic Sea, made a mass migration to the promised land of America. They settled in Roseto, Pennsylvania, and re-created their former lives in their new home?down to the very last detail of who lived next door to whom. The village?s annual celebration of Our Lady of Mount Carmel?or ?the Big Time,? as the occasion is called by the young women who compete to be the pageant?s Queen?is the centerpiece of Roseto?s colorful old-world tradition. The industrious Castellucas farm the land outside Roseto. Nella, the middle daughter of five, aspires to a genteel life ?in town,? far from the rigors of farm life, which have taken a toll on her mother and forced her father to take extra work in the slate quarries to make ends meet. But Nella?s dreams of making her own fortune shift when she meets Renato Lanzara, the son of a prominent Roseto family. Renato is a worldly, handsome, devil-may-care poet who has a way with words that makes him irresistible. Their friendship ignites into a fiery romance that Nella is certain will lead to marriage. But Nella is not alone in her pursuit: every girl in town seems to want Renato. When he disappears without explanation, Nella is left with a shattered heart. Four years later, Renato?s sudden return to Roseto the night before Nella?s wedding to the steadfast Franco Zollerano leaves her and the Castelluca family shaken. For although Renato has chosen a path very different from Nella?s, they are fated to live and work in Roseto, where the past hangs over them like a brewing storm. An epic of small-town life, etched in glorious detail in the trademark Trigiani style, The Queen of the Big Time is the story of a determined, passionate woman who can never forget her first love.

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One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest by Ken Kesey

In this classic novel of the 1960's, Ken Kesey's hero is Randle Patrick McMurphy, a boisterous, brawling, fun-loving rebel who swaggers into the world of a mental hospital and takes over. A lusty, life-affirming fighter, McMurphy rallies the other patients around him by challenging the... more

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The Catcher in the Rye by J. D. Salinger

A 16-year old American boy relates in his own words the experiences he goes through at school and after, and reveals with unusual candour the workings of his own mind.

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Sixth-Grade Glommers, Norks, and Me by Lisa Papademetriou

Allie Kimball is excited to be starting sixth grade. Her best friend is going to be in the same school and she is going to try out for the soccer team. But she soon learns that middle school is a very different world, full of strange new beasts, like glommersgirls who never go anywhere aloneand... more

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Paper Crafts: Easy-Step-By-Step Instructions by Susan Milord & Florence Temko &am...

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The Lightning Thief (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Bk 1) by Rick Riordan

Percy Jackson is a good kid, but he can't seem to focus on his schoolwork or control his temper. And lately, being away at boarding school is only getting worse. Percy could have sworn his pre-algebra teacher turned into a monster and tried to kill him. When Percy's mom... more

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The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupery & Katherine Woods (Translator)

The little prince lived alone on a tiny planet no larger than a house. He owned three volcanoes, two active and one extinct. He also owned a flower, unlike any flower in all the galaxy, of great beauty and of inordinate pride. It was this pride that ruined the serenity of the little prince's... more

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Artemis Fowl and the Arctic Incident (Artemis Fowl, Bk 2) by Eoin Colfer

Sequel to Artmemis Fowl. The world's youngest, brightest, and most dangerous criminal mastermind is back. Artemis is at boarding school in Ireland when he suddenly receives an urgent video e-mail from Russia, with a plea from a man who has been kidnapped by the Russian Mafia.

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Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy & Richard Pevear (Translator) & Larissa Volokhon...

Anna Karenina tells of the doomed love affair between the sensuous and rebellious Anna and the dashing officer, Count Vronsky. Tragedy unfolds as Anna rejects her passionless marriage and must endure the hypocrisies of society. Set against a vast and richly textured canvas of nineteenth-century... more

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Tender Morsels by Margo Lanagan

TENDER MORSELS IS a dark and vivid story, set in two worlds and worrying at the border between them. Liga lives modestly in her own personal heaven, a world given to her in exchange for her earthly life. Her two daughters grow up in this soft place, protected from the violence that once harmed... more

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The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupery

No story is more beloved by children and grownups alike than this wise, enchanting fable. One day, the author reminisces, when his plane was forced down in the Sahara a thousand miles from help, he encountered a most extraordinary small person. "If you please, " said the stranger,... more

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Breaking Dawn (Twilight, Bk 4) by Stephenie Meyer

When you loved the one who was killing you, it left you no options. How could you run, how could you fight, when doing so would hurt that beloved one? If your life was all you had to give, how could you not give it? If it was someone you truly loved? To be irrevocably in love with a vampire... more

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Artemis Fowl (Artemis Fowl, Bk 1) by Eoin Colfer

Artemis Fowl is one of the greatest criminal minds the world has ever seen. He is also 12 years old. The young Irish crime lord takes on the realm of Faerie to recoup his family fortune. Having done his homework, thanks to a fairy manual extorted from an alcoholic sprite in Ho Chi Minh City,... more

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The Eternity Code (Artemis Fowl, Bk 3) by Eoin Colfer

Artemis Fowl is going straight?as soon as he pulls off the most brilliant criminal feat of his career... After being held prisoner for five years, Artemis Fowl's father has finally come home. He's a new man?an honest man, much to Artemis's horror. He makes his son promise to give up his life... more

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Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (Charlie Bucket, Bk 1) by Roald Dahl & Quentin ...

What happens when the five luckiest children in the entire world walk through the doors of Willy Wonka’s famous, mysterious chocolate factory? What happens when, one by one, the children disobey Mr. Wonka’s orders? In Dahl’s most popular story, the nasty are punished and the... more

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Reading Smart : Advanced Techniques for Improved Reading (Princeton Review Series) by...

Building on the five previous titles in the Smart series with sales totaling over 300,000 copies--is an easy-to-use guide to help readers improve speed and comprehension. Designed for students and adults, this book is written in Princeton's trademark style of candor and irreverent humor.

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The Drama of the Gifted Child: The Search for the True Self by Alice Miller

As charming performers who skillfully reflect their parents expectations, far too many children grow into adults driven to greater and greater achievements by an underlying sense of worthlessness. Never allowed to express their true feelings, and having lost touch with their true selves, they... more

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The Wind in the Willows (Unabridged Classics) by Kenneth Grahame

Since its beginnings as a series of stories told to Kenneth Grahame's young son, The Wind in the Willows has become one of the best-loved children's books ever. Toad, Rat, Mole, and Badger will find yet another new audience with this good-looking edition.

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Weedflower by Cynthia Kadohata

Twelve-year-old Sumiko feels her life has been made up of two parts: before Pearl Harbor and after it. The good part and the bad part. Raised on a flower farm in California, Sumiko is used to being the only Japanese girl in her class. Even when the other kids tease her, she always has had her... more

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Job-Winning Answers to the Hardest Interview Questions by Casey Hawley

Does the thought of a job interview fill you with stress? Have you ever failed to get a job or promotion because of a poor interview? That need never happen ever again! You can ace the interview. All it takes is a little preparation - and this book will show you exactly how to do it. Inside... more

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Night of the Howling Dogs by Graham Salisbury

DYLAN'S SCOUT TROOP goes camping in Halape, a remote spot below the volcano on the Big Island of Hawaii. The only thing wrong with the weekend on a beautiful, peaceful beach is Louie, a tough older boy. Louie and Dylan just can't get along. That night an earthquake rocks the camp, and... more

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Ripley's Believe it or not! Awesome Collection by Mary Packard

Ripleys Believe it or not! Awesome Collection of: Awesome Animals Bizarre Bugs Blasts from the Past Worlds Weirdest Gadgets Where else can you find kooky critters,creepy crawlers,hard to believe histories, and goofy gizmos? Just how much do you know about he worlds wackiest facts? Find out... more

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Midnight (Warriors; The New Prophecy, Bk 1) by Erin Hunter

Darkness, air, water, and sky will come together . . . . . . and shake the forest to its roots. The wild cat Clans have lived in peace and harmony for many moons -- but now, strange messages from their warrior ancestors speak of terrifying new prophecies and a mysterious danger. All the signs... more

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Bright Minds, Poor Grades: Understanding and Motivating Your Underachieving Child by ...

For any parent who has ever been told, "your child isn't performing up to his or her potential," this book has the answer. Renowned clinical psychologist Michael Whitley, Ph.D. offers a proven ten-step program to motivate underachieving children. This easy-to follow book identifies the six types... more

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The Five Love Languages: How to Express Heartfelt Commitment to Your Mate by Gary Cha...

Are you and your spouse speaking the same language? While love is a many splendored thing, it is sometimes a very confusing thing, too. And as people come in all varieties, shapes, and sizes, so do their choices of personal expressions of love. But more often than not, the giver and the receiver... more

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The Job Interview Phrase Book: The Things to Say to Get You the Job You Want by Nancy...

�In today's marketplace it is critical that you stand out in a crowd.� ?Eric Winegardener, Vice President, Monster WorldwideIn today�s tightening job market, the interview is a key stage. But too often in job interviews, candidates freeze and can�t find the words they need to make the best... more

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Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life by James Patterson & Chis Tebbetts &...

Rafe Khatchadorian has enough problems at home without throwing his first year of middle school into the mix. Luckily, he's got an ace plan for the best year ever, if only he can pull it off: With his best friend Leonardo the Silent awarding him points, Rafe tries to break every rule in his... more

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One Thousand White Women: The Journals of May Dodd by Jim Fergus

In 1874 the great Cheyenne chief, Little Wolf, had an idea to help his people assimilate into the new white culture. He asked President Ulysses S. Grant for "the gift of 1000 white women as wives." Since all children born in the Cheyenne culture become members of their mother's... more

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Northanger Abbey (Penguin Classics) by Jane Austen & Marilyn Butler

New chronology and further reading. Edited with an introduction by Marilyn Butler.

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How to Write a Children's Book and Get It Published [Revised and Expanded] by Barbar...

An Alternate Selection of the Literary Guild Here is everything the aspiring children's author needs to know about the five essential steps to publication: researching the current marketplace, developing story ideas, strengthening writing skills and improving work habits, submitting... more

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The Flavors of Bon Appetit 2007 by Conde Nast Publications

For 50 years, Bon Appitit has been offering delicious recipes to cooks hungry for ease in the kitchen and good taste at the table. This Golden Anniversary year is no different from previous years, offering a wealth of flavor for lovers of good food. The range of dishes covers everything from... more

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The Passion by Jeanette Winterson

Jeanette Winterson’s novels have established her as one of the most important young writers in world literature.The Passion is perhaps her most highly acclaimed work, a modern classic that confirms her special claim on the novel. Set during the tumultuous years of the Napoleonic... more

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Then Came You by Jennifer Weiner

Jules Strauss is a Princeton senior with a full scholarship, acquaintances instead of friends, and a family she’s ashamed to invite to Parents’ Weekend. With the income she’ll receive from donating her “pedigree” eggs, she believes she can save her father from... more

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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (Harry Potter, Bk 7) by J. K. Rowling

In Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, the seventh and final book in the epic tale of Harry Potter, Harry and Lord Voldemort each prepare for their ultimate encounter. Voldemort takes control of the Ministry of Magic, installs Severus Snape as headmaster at Hogwarts, and sends his Death... more

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Move Your Stuff, Change Your Life : How to Use Feng Shui to Get Love, Money, Respect ...

Promising health, wealth, and happiness, feng shui offers endless appeal -- at least in concept. Unfortunately, feng shui's seemingly complicated methods are often difficult to learn and apply in a meaningful way. Fortunately, Move Your Stuff, Change Your Life is written in plain and simple... more

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The Lost Colony (Artemis Fowl, Bk 5) by Eoin Colfer

Ten thousand years ago, humans and fairies fought a great battle. When the fairies realized they’d never win, they moved their civilization underground and hid. All the families agreed, except the demons. The demons planned to lift themselves out of time until they were ready to wage... more

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Deep and Dark and Dangerous by Mary Downing Hahn

A chilling supernatural tale!Just before summer begins, thirteen-year-old Ali finds an old photograph. She recognizes the two children. One's her mother, the other her aunt Dulcie?but who is the third person, the one who's been torn out of the picture? Ali will have all summer to figure it out,... more

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Guide to Owning a Hamster: Accommodations, Feeding, Breeding, Exhibition, Health Care...

Overview: Dozens of full-color photographs illustrate this primer for the hamster owner. The Guide to Owning a Hamster has value for any hamster owner, from the neophyte to the experienced exhibitor. Topics include: selection, health care, varieties, breeding, exhibition, and more.

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The Shadow Children by Schnur Steven

Who's lurking in the woods? World War II has ended and Etienne prepares to spend the summer with his grandfather near the French town of Mont Brulant. But Mont Brulant isn't the same as Etienne remembers it. Why don't any young people live in town now? And why doesn't anyone else notice the... more

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The White Giraffe (Animal Healer, Bk 1) by Lauren St. John

A thrilling adventure classic-in-the-making! The night Martine Allen turns eleven years old is the night her life changes completely. Martine's parents are killed in a fire, so she must leave her home to live on an African wildlife reserve with a grandmother she never even knew she had.... more

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Jo's Boys (Little Women, Bk 3) by Louisa May Alcott

This sequel to Louisa May Alcott's Little Women and Little Men chronicles the return of the classmates of Plumfield, Jo's school for boys. Ten years after the events of Little Men, readers reencounter Nat, the orphaned street musician, now a conservatory student; restless Dan, back from... more

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Yo, Sacramento! by Will Cleveland & Mark Alvarez & Tate Nation (Illustrator)

Memory systems help you memorize lots of information quickly and easily. Based on a proven memory system, our first book, "Yo, Millard Fillmore!" has helped tens of thousands of people memorize all of the U.S. Presidents in order, quickly and easily. In response to nationwide... more

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The Magicians Nephew by C.S. Lewis

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Healthy Eats by Healthy Eats Staff

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460

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The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind: Creating Currents of Electricity and Hope (P.S.) by W...

William Kamkwamba was born in Malawi, a country where magic ruled and modern science was mystery. It was also a land withered by drought and hunger, and a place where hope and opportunity were hard to find. But William had read about windmills in a book called Using Energy, and he dreamed of... more

William Kamkwamba was born in Malawi, a country where magic ruled and modern science was mystery. It was also a land withered by drought and hunger, and a place where hope and opportunity were hard to find. But William had read about windmills in a book called Using Energy, and he dreamed of building one that would bring electricity and water to his village and change his life and the lives of those around him. His neighbors may have mocked him and called him misala--crazy--but William was determined to show them what a little grit and ingenuity could do.Enchanted by the workings of electricity as a boy, William had a goal to study science in Malawi's top boarding schools. But in 2002, his country was stricken with a famine that left his family's farm devastated and his parents destitute. Unable to pay the eighty-dollar-a-year tuition for his education, William was forced to drop out and help his family forage for food as thousands across the country starved and died.Yet William refused to let go of his dreams. With nothing more than a fistful of cornmeal in his stomach, a small pile of once-forgotten science textbooks, and an armory of curiosity and determination, he embarked on a daring plan to bring his family a set of luxuries that only two percent of Malawians could afford and what the West considers a necessity--electricity and running water. Using scrap metal, tractor parts, and bicycle halves, William forged a crude yet operable windmill, an unlikely contraption and small miracle that eventually powered four lights, complete with homemade switches and a circuit breaker made from nails and wire. A second machine turned a water pump that could battle the drought and famine that loomed with every season.Soon, news of William's magetsi a mphepo--his "electric wind"--spread beyond the borders of his home, and the boy who was once called crazy became an inspiration to those around the world.Here is the remarkable story about human inventiveness and its power to overcome crippling adversity. The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind will inspire anyone who doubts the power of one individual's ability to change his community and better the lives of those around him.

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Bag of Bones by Stephen King

Stephen King's most gripping and unforgettable novel, Bag of Bones, is a story of grief and a lost love's enduring bonds, of a new love haunted by the secrets of the past, of an innocent child caught in a terrible crossfire. Set in the Maine territory King has made mythic, Bag of Bones ... more

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Runner's World Complete Book of Running: Everything You Need to Know to Run for Fun, ...

Now revised, with full-color illustrations throughout-the classic, comprehensive guide to running, from the magazine that is recognized as the world's leading authority The sport of running is ever-changing, be it the shoes we wear or the goals we set, the training methods we use or the role... more

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Appetizers, Finger Food, Buffets & Parties by Bridget Jones

"I recently purchased this book, having spotted it in a discount stack. It is very thoughtfully laid out, with excellent instructions and illustrations. The 400 items for which recipes are provided look appetizing and sufficiently distinctive to make for interesting parties and meals. The title,... more

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The Thyroid Diet: Manage Your Metabolism for Lasting Weight Loss by Mary J. Shomon

Is an undiagnosed thyroid condition causing you to pack on the pounds? For more than 25 million Americans it may be, due to the metabolic slowdown of a malfunctioning thyroid gland. The Thyroid Diet will help many previously unsuccessful dieters get diagnosed and treated -- and proper thyroid... more

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Uncle Tom's Cabin by Harriet Beecher Stowe

Nearly every young author dreams of writing a book that will literally change the world. A few have succeeded, and Harriet Beecher Stowe is such a marvel. Although the American anti-slavery movement had existed at least as long as the nation itself, Stowe’s Uncle Tom’s Cabin (1852)... more

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Love as a Way of Life: 7 Traits That Will Transform Your Relationships by Gary Chapma...

In The Five Love Languages, Gary Chapman brought to light the different ways people express love and showed why learning to speak and translate another person’s love language is the key to healthy and happy relationships. In LOVE AS A WAY OF LIFE, he reveals that cultivating a personal,... more

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The Five Love Languages of Teenagers by Gary D. Chapman & Gary Chapman

At no other time in American history have parents, teachers, and mentors been more desperate to find proven ways to reach teens. In response, best-selling author Gary Chapman presents The Five Love Languages of Teenagers. It contains practical guidance on how to discover and express the teen's... more

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Six American Poets : An Anthology (Vintage) by Unknown Author

Here are the most enduring works of six great American poets, collected in a single authoritative volume. From the overflowing pantheism of Walt Whitman to the exquisite precision of Emily Dickinson; from the democratic clarity of William Carlos Williams to the cerebral luxuriance of Wallace... more

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In a Sunburned Country by Bill Bryson

Every time Bill Bryson walks out the door, memorable travel literature threatens to break out. His previous excursion along the Appalachian Trail resulted in the sublime national bestseller A Walk in the Woods. In A Sunburned Country is his report on what he found in an entirely different place:... more

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The Good Earth by Pearl S. Buck

Pearl S. Buck's epic Pulitzer Prize-winning novel of a China that was -- now in a Contemporary Classics edition. Though more than sixty years have passed since this remarkable novel won the Pulitzer Prize, it has retained its popularity and become one of the great modern classics. "I... more

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The Full Cupboard of Life (No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency, Bk 5) by Alexander McCall ...

Mma Ramotswe and Mr. J.L.B. Matekoni are still engaged, but with no immediate plans to get married. Mma Ramotswe wonders when a wedding date will be named, but she is anxious to avoid putting pressure on her fiancé. For indeed he has other things on his mind -- particularly a frightening... more

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Megaskills: In School and in Life-The Best Gift You Can Give Your Child by Dorothy Ri...

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The First Four Years (Little House, Bk 9) by Laura Ingalls Wilder & Garth William...

The first years in the marriage of Laura Ingalls and Almanzo Wilder. The newlywed couple stakes their claim on the South Dakota prairie, and although their life is difficult, it is also filled with love and happiness. Set from 1885-1889, this is the last book in the "Little House" series.

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Graceling (Graceling Realm, Bk 1) by Kristin Cashore

Katsa has been able to kill a man with her bare hands since she was eight -- she's a Graceling, one of the rare people in her land born with an extreme skill. As niece of the king, she should be able to live a life of privilege, but Graced as she is with killing, she is forced to work as the... more

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The Tiger's Wife by Tea Obreht

When The New Yorker ran an excerpt of The Tiger’s Wife in its 2009 Fiction issue, it was clear an astonishing new talent had arrived in the world of contemporary fiction. The time: the present. The place: a Balkan country ravaged by years of conflict. Natalia, a young doctor, is on a... more

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Grave Sight (Harper Connelly, Bk 1) by Charlaine Harris

Harper Connelly has what you might call a strange job: she finds dead people. She can sense the final location of a person who's passed, and share their very last moment. The way Harper sees it, she's providing a service to the dead while bringing some closure to the living-but she's used to... more

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The Good Earth (House of Earth, Bk 1) by Pearl S. Buck

Wang Lung, rising from humble Chinese farmer to wealthy landowner, gloried in the soil he worked. He held it above his family, even above his gods. But soon, between Wang Lung and the kindly soil that sustained him, came flood and drought, pestilence and revolution.... Through this one... more

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Dead in the Family (Sookie Stackhouse, Bk 10) by Charlaine Harris

If you think your family relationships are complicated, think again: you haven't seen anything like the ones in Bon Temps, Louisiana. Sookie Stackhouse is dealing with a whole host of family problems, ranging from her own kin (a non-human fairy and a telepathic second cousin) demanding a... more

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The Last Straw (Wimpy Kid, Bk 3) by Jeff Kinney

Let's face it: Greg Heffley will never change his wimpy ways. Somebody just needs to explain that to Greg's father. You see, Frank Heffley actually thinks he can get his son to toughen up, and he enlists Greg in organized sports and other "manly" endeavors. Of course, Greg is... more

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The Secret Diaries of Charlotte Bronte by Syrie James

Blending historical fact and fiction to explore the passionate heart and unquiet soul of Charlotte Bronte, this is Charlotte's story, just as she might have written it herself... Though poor, plain, and unconnected, Charlotte Bronte possesses a deeply passionate side which she reveals only... more

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Sons of Destiny (Cirque Du Freak, Bk 12) by Darren Shan

As Darren faces the final showdown with his archenemy, Steve Leopard, he seeks a way to trick destiny and avoid the requirement that one of them die and the other become Lord of the Shadows, fated to destroy the world.

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The Kite Rider by Geraldine McCaughrean

Up and up the wind drew him.Haoyou looked about him and saw the wholeworld beneath him. And it was his. He couldbreathe! Today Haoyou was a kite, awindhover riding on spread wings.The great Miao master of the Jade Circus, offers twelve-year-old Haoyou the amazing chance to change his life -- to... more

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A Pocket Guide to Butterflies & Moths by Elizabeth Balmer

With it's stunning photographs and clear, authoritative text, A Pocket Guide to Butterflies and Moths provides and excellent introduction to these fascinating creatures. Containing a selection of some of the most beautiful and the most common butterflies and moths, each entry provides a full... more

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The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald

The Great Gatsby, F. Scott Fitzgerald's third book, stands as the supreme achievement of his career. This exemplary novel of the Jazz Age has been acclaimed by generations of readers. The story of the fabulously wealthy Jay Gatsby and his love for the beautiful Daisy Buchanan, of lavish... more

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City of Thieves by David Benioff

Author and screenwriter Benioff follows up The 25th Hour with this hard-to-put-down novel based on his grandfather's stories about surviving WWII in Russia. Having elected to stay in Leningrad during the siege, 17-year-old Lev Beniov is caught looting a German paratrooper's corpse.... more

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Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson

Robert Louis Stevenson originally wrote Dr. Jekyll And Mr Hyde as a "chilling shocker." He then burned the draft and, upon his wife's advice, rewrote it as the darkly complex tale it is today. Stark, skillfully woven, this fascinating novel explores the curious turnings of human character... more

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The Red Badge of Courage by Stephen Crane

First published in 1895, America's greatest novel of the Civil War was written before 21-year-old Stephen Crane had "smelled even the powder of a sham battle." But this powerful psychological study of a young soldier's struggle with... more

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Who Was William Shakespeare? (Who Was...?) by Celeste Mannis

The beloved plays of Shakespeare are still produced everywhere, yet the life of the world's most famous playwright remains largely a mystery. Young Will left the town of Stratford to pursue theater in London, where his work eventually thrived and made him a famous and wealthy man. With... more

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The Greatest Gift in the World (Lifetime Classics) by Og Mandino

The easy to read and beautifully illustrated THE GREATEST GIFT IN THE WORLD is the product of thousands of letters requesting a child's version of Og Mandino's classic THE GREATEST SALESMAN IN THE WORLD.

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The Red Badge of Courage & The Veteran by Stephen Crane

One of the greatest works of American literature, The Red Badge of Courage gazes fearlessly into the bright hell of war through the eyes of one young soldier, the reluctant Henry Fleming. Written by Stephen Crane at the age of twenty-one, the novel imagines the Civil War's terror and loss with... more

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Webster's Universal Grammar Dictionary by Unknown Author

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Webster's Universal World Facts by Geddes & Grosset

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The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot

This edition was created for the graduating class of 2015 at Florida State University. Doctors took her cells without asking. Those cells never died. They launched a medical revolution and a multimillion-dollar industry. More than twenty years later, her children found out. Their lives would... more

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The Tales of Edgar Allan Poe : A Kaplan SAT Score-Raising Classic by Edgar Allan Poe

Makes scoring higher so easy, it's scary! Millions of readers have enjoyed the chilling tales of for their dark and gripping plots. But did you know that these stories are also packed with words you need to know for the SAT? Learning words by reading them in context is the most effective... more

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Solving Your Child's Reading Problems by Ricki Linksman

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Las Christmas : Favorite Latino Authors Share Their Holiday Memories by Esmeralda San...

Twenty-five celebrated Latino writers delight and move us with their recollections of Christmas in this splendid holiday extravaganza.From Julia Alvarez's tale of how Santicló delivered a beloved uncle from political oppression to Junot Díaz's story of his own uneasy assimilation on... more

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Little Women by Louisa My Alcott

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Brave New World by Aldous Huxley

Aldous Huxley's mighty novel of a soulless, streamlined Eden is the twentieth century's most brilliant profound and terrifying evocation of the future our civilization may be creating. Brave New World is Huxley's prophetic vision of natural man in an unnatural world, where freedom... more

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Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (Mark Twain Library) by Mark Twain

This is the first edition of Huckleberry Finn ever to be based on Mark Twain's entire original manuscript-including its first 663 pages, which had been lost for more than a hundred years when they were discovered in 1990 in a Los Angeles attic. The text of the Mark Twain Library edition (first... more

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The Old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemingway

The Old Man and the Sea is one of Hemingway's most enduring works. Told in language of great simplicity and power, it is the story of an old Cuban fisherman, down on his luck, and his supreme ordeal -- a relentless, agonizing battle with a giant marlin far out in the Gulf Stream. Here... more

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Stormy, Misty's Foal (Misty, Bk 3) by Marguerite Henry & Wesley Dennis (Illustrat...

A raging storm slashes across Assateague and Chincoteague islands. Water is everywhere! The wild ponies and the people must battle for their lives. In the midst of the storm, Misty, the famous mare of Chincoteague, is about to give birth. Paul and Maureen are frantic with... more

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Summer House by Nancy Thayer

After years of wandering from whim to whim, thirty-year-old Charlotte Wheelwright seems to have at last found her niche. The free spirit enjoys running an organic gardening business on the island of Nantucket, thanks in large part to her spry grandmother Nona, who donated a portion of land on... more

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The Passion by Jeanette Winterson

Set during the tumultuous years of the Napoleonic Wars, The Passion intertwines the destinies of two remarkable people: Henri, a simple French soldier, who follows Napoleon from glory to Russian ruin; and Villanelle, the red-haired, web-footed daughter of a Venetian boatman, whose husband has... more

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Leviathan (Leviathan, Bk 1) by Scott Westerfeld & Keith Thompson (Illustrator)

It is the cusp of World War I, and all the European powers are arming up. The Austro-Hungarians and Germans have their Clankers, steam-driven iron machines loaded with guns and ammunition. The British Darwinists employ fabricated animals as their weaponry. Their Leviathan is a whale airship, and... more

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What's Happening to My Body?: Book for Girls a Growing Up Guide for Parents and Daugh...

One of the ALA's Best Books for Young Adults--Madaras's bestselling classic (over 400,000 copies sold), written with her daughter, Area (then 13), covers the body's changing size and shape, breasts, the reproductive organs, the menstrual cycle, pubic hair, and puberty in boys; it includes vital... more

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Tangerine by Edward Bloor

Paul Fisher's older brother has always been the football-playing hero of the family. But when the Fishers move to Tangerine, Florida, Paul enters a place where weird is normal. And suddenly the blind can see. TANGERINE was named a 1997 American Bookseller Pick of the Lists, an ALA Top-Ten... more

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Tears of a Tiger (Hazelwood High, Bk 1) by Sharon M. Draper

After a car accident kills Robert, Andy's best friend and teammate on the Hazelwood High Tigers, Andy doesn't know if he can go on. He's consumed with guilt for driving the night of the accident after a long evening of drinking and partying. With perceptiveness and compassion,... more

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The Black Stallion Anniversary Boxed Set by Walter Farley

A trio of classic works chronicles the continuing adventures of Alec Ramsey and his mighty horse, the Black Stallion, in The Black Stallion, The Black Stallion Returns, and Son of the Black Stallion.

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The Butterfly House (Mira) by Marcia Preston

One tragic night, Bobbie Lee's life unraveled in a single moment. But what if her perception of the past is based on a lie? In clear, luminous prose, Marcia Preston brings readers the story of three women, connected by friendship, family secrets and a single moment that binds them together... more

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Total Reading, Grade 6 (Total Reading) by School Specialty Publishing

Brighter Child Reading provides children in grade 5 with necessary reading instruction. Offering 80 pages of full-color activities, easy-to-follow directions, and complete answer key, children will have fun learning important reading skills. ... more

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Magic Hour by Kristin Hannah

Deep in the Pacific Northwest lies the Olympic National Forest -- nearly one million acres of impenetrable darkness and impossible beauty. Even in this modern age, much of it remains undiscovered and uncharted. From the heart of this old forest, a six-year-old girl appears. Speechless and alone,... more

Deep in the Pacific Northwest lies the Olympic National Forest -- nearly one million acres of impenetrable darkness and impossible beauty. Even in this modern age, much of it remains undiscovered and uncharted. From the heart of this old forest, a six-year-old girl appears. Speechless and alone, she can give no clue as to her identity, no hint of her past.... Until recently, Dr. Julia Cates was one of the preeminent child psychiatrists in the country, but a scandal shattered her confidence, ruined her career, and made her a media target. When she gets a desperate call from her estranged sister, Ellie, a police chief in their small western Washington hometown, she jumps at the chance to escape. In Rain Valley, nothing much ever happens -- until a girl emerges from the deep woods and walks into town. She is a victim unlike any Julia has ever seen: a child locked in a world of unimaginable fear and isolation. When word spreads of the "wild child" and the infamous doctor who is treating her, the media descend on Julia and once again her competence is challenged. State and federal authorities want to lock the girl away in an institution until an identification can be made. But to Julia, who has come to doubt her own ability, nothing is more important than saving the girl she now calls Alice. To heal this child, Julia will have to understand that she cannot work alone and must look to others -- the people in the town she left long ago, the sister she barely knows, and Dr. Max Cerrasin, a handsome, private man with secrets of his own. Then a shocking revelation forces Julia to risk everything to discover the truth about Alice. The ordeal that follows will test the limits of Julia's faith, forgiveness, and love, as she struggles to ascertain where Alice ultimately belongs. In her most ambitious novel to date, Kristin Hannah delivers an incandescent story about the resilience of the human spirit, the triumph of hope, and the mysterious places in the heart where love lies waiting.

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LA Barca Sin Pescador (Coleccion Clasicos Plaza Janes) by Alejandro Casona & Jos...

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Gregor and the Code of Claw (Underland Chronicles, Bk 5) by Suzanne Collins

Everyone in the Underland has been taking great pains to keep The Prophecy of Time from Gregor. Gregor knows it must say something awful but he never imagined just how awful: It calls for the warrior's death. Now, with an army of rats approaching, and his mom and sister still in Regalia,... more

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My Body, My Self for Girls: The What's Happening to My Body Workbook for Girls by Lyn...

Here are stories, quizzes, exercises, checklists, suggestions for diary-keeping, illustrations, and lots of personal anecdotes about physical changes and the differing feelings girls have about them. Everything affected by the onset of puberty is covered, from body image, diet, height, weight,... more

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A House for a Hermit Crab by Eric Carle

Eric Carle's magnificent collage illustrations invite readers and viewers on a breathtaking underwater tour where brilliantly-colored sea creatures dazzle and delight the eye. His modern-day fable is both wise and simple; based on the true habits of the hermit crab, it not only introduces young... more

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Dead Until Dark (Sookie Stackhouse, Bk 1) by Charlaine Harris

Sookie Stackhouse is just a small-time cocktail waitress in small-town Louisiana. Until the vampire of her dreams walks into her life-and one of her coworkers checks out.... Maybe having a vampire for a boyfriend isn't such a bright idea.

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The Turtle : An Owner's Guide to a Happy Healthy Pet (Happy Healthy Pet) by Lenny Fla...

Written by a chelonian lover whose collection of reptiles and amphibians numbers close to 100 specimens. Advice on the 10 best and 10 worst turtles and tortoises for beginners.

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The Hidden Girl: A True Story of the Holocaust by Lola Rein Kaufman & Lois Metzge...

When her mother is killed by the Gestapo, a Jewish girl named Lola is sent into hiding. At first, Lola secretly lives in the home of a Ukrainian woman. But when someone threatens to expose her to the Nazis, Lola must flee again, this time hiding with another family in a dirt hole beneath a... more

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The Library Card by Jerry Spinelli

Jamie "Mongoose" Hills finds the little blue card among the candy he's shoplifted. Brenda is saved by the card during the Great TV Turn-Off. And April Mendez takes a ride in a bookmobile unlike any other. Four unforgettable stories from a master storyteller.

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Breaking the Silence by Diane Chamberlain

Laura Brandon's promise to her dying father was simple: to visit an elderly woman she'd never heard of before. A woman who remembers nothing?except the distant past. Visiting Sarah Tolley seemed a small enough sacrifice to make.But Laura's promise results in another death. Her husband's. And... more

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The Help by Kathryn Stockett

Three ordinary women are about to take one extraordinary step. Twenty-two-year-old Skeeter has just returned home after graduating from Ole Miss. She may have a degree, but it is 1962, Mississippi, and her mother will not be happy till Skeeter has a ring on her finger. Skeeter would... more

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Hush by Jacqueline Woodson

After Toswiah Green�s father testifies against a fellow police officer in a murder case, the Greens are forced to enter the Witness Protection Program and give up all traces of their past. For Toswiah�now Evie Thomas�her new life is completely different. Her defeated father spends his days... more

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Little Women by Louisa May Alcott

Little Women, by Louisa May Alcott, is part of the Barnes & Noble Classics series, which offers quality editions at affordable prices to the student and the general reader, including new scholarship, thoughtful design, and pages of carefully crafted extras. Here are some of the remarkable... more

Little Women, by Louisa May Alcott, is part of the Barnes & Noble Classics series, which offers quality editions at affordable prices to the student and the general reader, including new scholarship, thoughtful design, and pages of carefully crafted extras. Here are some of the remarkable features of Barnes & Noble Classics: New introductions commissioned from today's top writers and scholars Biographies of the authors Chronologies of contemporary historical, biographical, and cultural events Footnotes and endnotes Selective discussions of imitations, parodies, poems, books, plays, paintings, operas, statuary, and films inspired by the work Comments by other famous authors Study questions to challenge the reader's viewpoints and expectations Bibliographies for further reading Indices & Glossaries, when appropriate All editions are beautifully designed and are printed to superior specifications; some include illustrations of historical interest. Barnes & Noble Classics pulls together a constellation of influences--biographical, historical, and literary--to enrich each reader's understanding of these enduring works. Generations of readers young and old, male and female, have fallen in love with the March sisters of Louisa May Alcott’s most popular and enduring novel, Little Women. Here are talented tomboy and author-to-be Jo, tragically frail Beth, beautiful Meg, and romantic, spoiled Amy, united in their devotion to each other and their struggles to survive in New England during the Civil War. It is no secret that Alcott based Little Women on her own early life. While her father, the freethinking reformer and abolitionist Bronson Alcott, hobnobbed with such eminent male authors as Emerson, Thoreau, and Hawthorne, Louisa supported herself and her sisters with “woman’s work,” including sewing, doing laundry, and acting as a domestic servant. But she soon discovered she could make more money writing. Little Women brought her lasting fame and fortune, and far from being the “girl’s book” her publisher requested, it explores such timeless themes as love and death, war and peace, the conflict between personal ambition and family responsibilities, and the clash of cultures between Europe and America.

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The Fiery Cross (Outlander, Bk 5) by Diana Gabaldon

The year is 1771, and war is coming. Jamie Fraser's wife tells him so. Little as he wishes to, he must believe it, for hers is a gift of dreadful prophecy -- a time-traveler's certain knowledge. Born in the year of Our Lord 1918, Claire Randall served England as a nurse on the... more

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Florida, My Eden (Stresau Landscape Design Series) by Frederic B. Stresau

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Roald Dahl's Revolting Rhymes by Roald Dahl & Quentin Blake (Illustrator)

I guess you think you know this story. You don’t. The real one’s much more gory. The phoney one, the one you know, Was cooked up years and years ago.... With his famous wicked humor and the cunning of a big bad wolf, master storyteller and satirist Roald Dahl retells his six... more

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365 Things to Make and Do by Vivienne Bolton & Vivienne Bolton

Rainy days will never be dull and boring again! There are so many creative and fun things for children to make and do all here in 365 Things to Make and Do. By recycling items and objects from around the home and following simple step-by-step instructions a huge variety of projects can easily... more

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The Name of the Rose: including Postscript to the Name of the Rose by Umberto Eco

It is the year 1327. Franciscans in an Italian abbey are suspected of heresy, but Brother William of Baskerville’s investigation is suddenly overshadowed by seven bizarre deaths. Translated by William Weaver. A Helen and Kurt Wolff Book

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529

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Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book Five: Last Olympian, The (Target Customer by Un...

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530

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Aztec Autumn (Aztec, Bk 2) by Gary Jennings

Aztec Autumn takes us to a time one generation after the Conquest, when the magnificent Aztec empire has fallen beneath the brutal heel of the invading Spaniards. But one proud young Aztec, Tenamaxtli, refuses to bow to the foreign conquerors - and secretly begins to recruit, from among the... more

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The Wonderful Wizard of Oz : 100th Anniversary Edition (Books of Wonder) by L. Frank ...

One of the true classics of American literature, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz has stirred the imagination of young and old alike for over four generations. Originally published in 1900, it was the first truly American fairy tale, as Baum crafted a wonderful out of such familiar items as a... more

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The Titan's Curse (Percy Jackson & the Olympians, No. 3) by Rick Riordan

When Percy Jackson receives an urgent distress call from his best friend Grover he immediately prepares for battle. He knows he'll need his powerful demigod allies, Annabeth and Thalia at his side; his trusty bronze sword, Riptide and...a ride from his mom. The demigods race to the... more

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Diary of a Wimpy Kid Do-It-Yourself Book by Jeff Kinney

Packed with original art and all new material, this book features ruled pages and empty word balloons so you can create your own stories and comics, list your favorites and least faves, and keep your own daily journal.

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534

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Who Was Harriet Tubman? (Who Was...?) by Yona Zeldis McDonough & Nancy Harrison (...

Born a slave in Maryland, Harriet Tubman knew first-hand what it meant to be someone's property; she was whipped by owners and almost killed by an overseer. It was from other field hands that she first heard about the Underground Railroad which she travelled by herself north to Philadelphia.... more

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Coraline by Neil Gaiman

When Coraline steps through a door to find another house strangely similar to her own (only better), things seem marvelous. But there's another mother there, and another father, and they want her to stay and be their little girl. They want to change her and never let her go. Coraline will... more

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Electric Bread (Second Edition) by Suzan Nightingale

Gourmet Edition. Slip covered, hard bound with spiral binding makes for lay-flat, spatter resistant pages. Dramatic full color photos with easy-to-understand narrative for every recipe. Guidance on ingredients, tips for success and more.

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The Ravenmaster's Secret by Elvira Woodruff

-year-old Forrest lives at the Tower of London prison, where his father tends the Tower ravens and guards inmates. Forrest's only friends are his pet raven, his father's prisoners (who all end up dead), and Ned, the young rat catcher. Soon Forrest's father gets a new prisoner: Maddie, the... more

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A Million Nightingales by Susan Straight

A haunting, beautifully written novel set in early-nineteenth-century Louisiana: the tale of a slave girl’s journey—emotional and physical—from captivity to freedom.Susan Straight has been called “a writer of exceptional gifts and grace” (Joyce Carol Oates). In A... more

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A Separate Peace (Scribner Classics) by John Knowles

Set at a boys' boarding school in New England during the early years of World War II, A Separate Peace is a harrowing and luminous parable of the dark side of adolescence. Gene is a lonely, introverted intellectual. Phineas is a handsome, taunting, daredevil athlete. What happens between the two... more

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Nicholas and Alexandra by Robert K. Massie

History offers few eras richer in drama than the last years of Imperial Russia. Tsar Nicholas II, ruler of one sixth of the earth and more than 120 million Russians, presided over a glittering world of huge palaces, lavish balls, and incomparable luxury. For Nicholas and his golden-haired wife,... more

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A Great and Terrible Beauty (Gemma Doyle, Bk 1) by Libba Bray

It's 1895, and after the suicide of her mother, 16-year-old Gemma Doyle is shipped off from the life she knows in India to Spence, a proper boarding school in England. Lonely, guilt-ridden, and prone to visions of the future that have an uncomfortable habit of coming true, Gemma's... more

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542

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Abraham Lincoln (DK Biography) by Tanya Lee Stone

Abraham Lincoln, sixteenth president of the United States, led the nation through its darkest hour-the Civil War. Find out about Lincoln's childhood on a frontier farm, how a struggling small town lawyer became president, and why he became one of America's most revered leaders. In... more

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The Postmistress by Sarah Blake

Weaving together the stories of three very different women loosely tied to each other, debut novelist Blake takes readers back and forth between small town America and war-torn Europe in 1940. Single, 40-year-old postmistress Iris James and young newlywed Emma Trask are both new arrivals to... more

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That Summer by Sarah Dessen

For fifteen-year-old Haven, there's just too much going on. First, there's her father's wedding to Lorna Queen, the local television "Weather Pet." Then her sister Ashley's wedding to boring Lewis Warsher, who doesn't seem to suit Ashley at all. And Haven can't... more

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Cleopatra: A Biography by Stacy Schiff

While her palace shimmered with gold, it was richer still in political and sexual intrigue. Above all else, Cleopatra was a shrewd strategist and ingenious negotiator. Her life spanned fewer than 40 years but would reshape the contours of the ancient world. She was married twice, each time to... more

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Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (Harry Potter, Bk 2) by J. K. Rowling

The Dursleys were so mean and hideous that summer that all Harry Potter wanted was to get back to the Hogwarts School for Witchcraft and Wizardry. But just as he's packing his bags, Harry receives a warning from a strange, impish creature named Dobby who says that if Harry Potter returns to... more

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The Vampire's Assistant (Cirque Du Freak, Bk 2) by Darren Shan

Darren was just an ordinary schoolboy -- until his visit to the Cirque du Freak. Now Darren joins the powerful vampire Mr. Crepsley. As he struggles with his new life as a vampire's assistant, Darren tries desperately to resist the one temptation that sickens him -- the one thing that can... more

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Allies of the Night (Cirque Du Freak, Bk 8) by Darren Shan

Darren Shan, a 21st-century vampire prince, and his friends, Mr. Crepsley and Harkat, are on a quest to stop the Lord of the Vampaneze. When a series of murders takes place in Mr. Crepsley's hometown, they stop the search for the evil lord to look for the murderer, whom they suspect is also... more

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Killers of the Dawn (Cirque Du Freak: The Saga of Darren Shan, Bk 9) by Darren Shan

The hunters have become the hunted. Pursued by human forces, they are now wanted fugitives. Before they can hunt for the Lord of the Vampaneze again, they must first outwit and outpace the mob on the streets of the city. If they survive, they face their longest night and most testing challenge... more

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Young Runners: The Complete Guide to Healthy Running for Kids From 5 to 18 by Marc Bl...

Loaded with clear and practical information that parents, coaches, and children can put to quick use, Young Runners is a comprehensive guide to recreational and competitive running for children of all ages. Former running coach Marc Bloom draws on years of experience, as well as on some of the... more

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551

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A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens

"Dug out" from a Paris prison, one man finds refuge in London. Exiled from France, one aristocrat finds love in London. Unearthed from ease and indolence, one English lawyer finds a cause worth dying for---in the bloodstained streets of Paris.

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552

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Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen

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553

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Oliver Twist (Penguin Readers, Level 4) by Charles Dickens

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554

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World of Pooh by Ernest H. Milne & A. A. Milne

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555

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The Courage to Raise Good Men by Olga Silverstein & Beth Rashbaum

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556

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Face Painting by Clemens Creyfeld and Gunther Frorath

Face Painting is a book for kids. And for parents who paint their children's faces. And for kids who paint each other's faces. This book provides easy-to-follow face painting techniques as well as fabulous fun ideas to get you started. All you need to do is let your imagination and creativity... more

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Gifted Children: Myths and Realities by Ellen Winner

Uses case studies and biological and psychological evidence to explore nine myths about giftedness. Looks at the role schools play in fostering exceptional children. Castigates schools for wasting resources and advocates elevating standards for all children while focusing gifted education on... more

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558

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Harriet the Spy (Harriet the Spy, Bk 1) by Louise Fitzhugh

Harriet M. Welsch is a spy. In her notebook, she writes down everything she knows about everyone, even her classmates and her best friends. Then Harriet loses track of her notebook, and it ends up in the wrong hands. Before she can stop them, her friends have read the always truthful, sometimes... more

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The Last Child (Johnny Merrimon, Bk 1) by John Hart

Thirteen year-old Johnny Merrimon had the perfect life: a warm home and loving parents; a twin sister, Alyssa, with whom he shared an irreplaceable bond. He knew nothing of loss, until the day Alyssa vanished from the side of a lonely street. Now, a year later, Johnny finds himself isolated and... more

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Webster's New World Pocket Thesaurus by Charlton Laird

Revised and enlarged, this handy bestseller is now an even greater value. Thousands of new entries for synonyms, antonyms, and idioms help readers choose their words with real confidence. Alphabetically organized, this is a genuine thesaurus that is authoritative, dependable, and easy to use.

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Knitting to Share: 25 Projects to Show You Care by Erssie Major

25 stylish projectsMade with Love for friends, family and the community in need. Knitting to Share provides contemporary patterns for individuals and knitting groups who want to continue the tradition of giving. Craft caring gifts for friends or strangers, those who are suffering in some way... more

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Knits for Men: 20 Sweaters, Vests, and Accessories by Margaret Hubert

Classic styles that men love to wearThe book presents twenty original knitting projects for men?s sweaters and accessories. Included will be a variety of sweaters and vests and a few accessories, like hats, mittens, scarves and slippers.It will include classic masculine styles (Nordic, cables,... more

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Men in Knits : Sweaters to Knit That He Will Wear by Tara Jon Manning

This collection of men's sweater projects presents classic designs and trendy fashion-forward pieces, forgoing the stereotypical Mr. Rogers and Bill Cosby variety of sweater. Offering tips for overcoming men's reluctance to wear sweaters, this book provides the tools needed for making the right... more

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The Lightning Thief (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Bk 1) by Rick Riordan

Percy Jackson is a good kid, but he can’t seem to focus on his schoolwork or control his temper. And lately, being away at boarding school is only getting worse -- Percy could have sworn his pre-algebra teacher turned into a monster and tried to kill him. When Percy’s mom finds out,... more

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Gone with the Wind by Margaret Mitchell

Margaret Mitchell's epic novel of love and war won the Pulitzer Prize and went on to give rise to two authorized sequels and one of the most popular and celebrated movies of all time. Many novels have been written about the Civil War and its aftermath. None take us into the burning fields and... more

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Martini's Atlas of the Human Body (8th Edition) by Frederic Martini & William C. ...

Martini's Atlas of the Human Body, Eighth Edition supplements your textbook with an abundant collection of anatomy photographs, radiology scans, and embryology summaries. The 194 vivid anatomy photographs, taken by Ralph Hutchings, the renowned biomedical photographer formerly of the Royal... more

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The Crucible and Related Readings by Arthur Miller

"I believe that the reader will discover here the essential nature of one of the strangest and most awful chapters in human history," Arthur Miller wrote in an introduction to The Crucible, his classic play about the witch-hunts and trials in seventeenth-century Salem,... more

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Brian's Hunt (Brian's Saga, Bk 5) by Gary Paulsen

Millions of readers of Hatchet, The River, Brian's Winter, and Brian's Return know that Brian Robeson is at home in the Canadian wilderness. He has stood up to the challenge of surviving alone in the woods. He prefers being on his own in the natural world to civilization. When Brian... more

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Pretty Little Liars by Sara Shepard

Everyone has something to hide—especially high school juniors Spencer, Aria, Emily, and Hanna. Spencer covets her sister's boyfriend. Aria's fantasizing about her English teacher. Emily's crushing on the new girl at school. And Hanna uses some ugly tricks to stay beautiful. But they've... more

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Roverandom by J.R.R. Tolkien

In 1925, while on vacation with his family on the Yorkshire coast, four-year-old Michael Tolkien lost his favorite toy, a little lead dog he was reluctant to put down even to dig in the sand. To console and distract him, his father, J. R. R. Tolkien, improvised a story - the story of Rover, a... more

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Caught by Harlan Coben

From the #1 New York Times bestselling master of suspense comes a fast-paced, emotion-packed novel about guilt, grief, and our capacity to forgive 17-year-old Haley McWaid is a good girl, the pride of her suburban New Jersey family, captain of the lacrosse team, headed off to college next... more

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Shiver (Wolves of Mercy Falls, Bk 1) by Maggie Stiefvater

For years, Grace has watched the wolves in the woods behind her house. One yellow-eyed wolf -- her wolf -- is a chilling presence she can't seem to live without. Meanwhile, Sam has lived two lives: In winter, the frozen woods, the protection of the pack, and the silent company of a fearless... more

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Summer House by Nancy Thayer

After years of wandering from whim to whim, thirty-year-old Charlotte Wheelwright seems to have at last found her niche. The free spirit enjoys running an organic gardening business on the island of Nantucket, thanks in large part to her spry grandmother Nona, who donated a portion of land on... more

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574

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The Titan's Curse (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Bk 3) by Rick Riordan

When Percy Jackson receives an urgent distress call from his friend Grover, he immediately prepares for battle. He knows he'll need his powerful demigod allies, Annabeth and Thalia, at his side; his trusty bronze sword, Riptide; and... a ride from his mom. The demigods race to the rescue,... more

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The Battle of the Labyrinth (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Bk 4) by Rick Riordan

Percy Jackson isn't expecting freshman orientation to be any fun. But when a mysterious mortal acquaintance appears on campus, followed by demon cheerleaders, things quickly move from bad to worse. In this latest installment of the blockbuster series, time is running out as war between the... more

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The Hero and the Crown by Robin McKinley

From childhood, Aerin had been haunted by the story of her mother-a "witchwoman" who enspelled the king and then died in childbirth, leaving behind a newborn daughter and an heirless land. Left to her own devices, Aerin grew up wild, doing her best to live up to her reputation as the... more

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577

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Rebel Angels (Gemma Doyle, Bk 2) by Libba Bray

Ah, Christmas! Gemma Doyle is looking forward to a holiday from Spence Academy, spending time with her friends in the city, attending ritzy balls, and on a somber note, tending to her ailing father. As she prepares to ring in the New Year, 1896, a handsome young man, Lord Denby, has set his... more

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The Island by Elin Hilderbrand

Birdie Cousins has thrown herself into the details of her daughter Chess's lavish wedding, from the floating dance floor in her Connecticut back yard to the color of the cocktail napkins. Like any mother of a bride-to-be, she is weathering the storms of excitement and chaos, tears and... more

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Wench by Dolen Perkins-Valdez

In her debut, Perkins-Valdez eloquently plunges into a dark period of American history, chronicling the lives of four slave women - Lizzie, Reenie, Sweet and Mawu - who are their masters' mistresses. The women meet when their owners vacation at the same summer resort in Ohio. There, they see... more

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Surrender to Me (Wicked Lovers, Bk 4) by Shayla Black

A secret fantasy. Hunter had everything until a bullet iced his career as a Navy SEAL. Restless and uncertain about his future, he accepts an intriguing proposition: share an acquaintance's girlfriend and fulfill her fantasy of a ménage. It should have been just a... more

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True Ghost Stories by Hans Holzer

True Ghost Stories is a collection of 38 case histories of real haunting from America's best known investigator of the paranormal, Dr. Hanz Holzer. Actual experiences of seemingly inexplicable phenomena, investigated in great depth from a scientific point of view by Dr. Holzer himself,... more

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Boone: A Biography by Robert Morgan

The story of Daniel Boone is the story of America -- its ideals, its promise, its romance, and its destiny. Bestselling, critically acclaimed author Robert Morgan reveals the complex character of a frontiersman whose heroic life was far stranger and more fascinating than the myths that surround... more

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583

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Webster's New World Pocket Dictionary by Sister Agnes

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584

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Mennonite in a Little Black Dress: A Memoir of Going Home by Rhoda Janzen

A hilarious and moving memoir?in the spirit of Anne Lamott and Nora Ephron?about a woman who returns home to her close-knit Mennonite family after a personal crisisNot long after Rhoda Janzen turned forty, her world turned upside down. It was bad enough that her brilliant husband of fifteen... more

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The Capture (Guardians of Ga'Hoole, Bk 1) by Kathryn Lasky

When Soren, a young owlet, suddenly finds himself alone and defenseless on the forest�s floor, mysterious agents arrive to take him to St. Aegolius Academy for Orphaned Owls. But things at St. Aggie�s are not what they seem� Here he meets a scrappy new friend, Gylfie�and together they learn... more

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Attack of the Fiend (Last Apprentice, Bk 4) by Joseph Delaney

"I see your future clearly. Your master will be dead, and you will be alone. It would be better if you had never been born." Thomas Ward is the apprentice for the local Spook, who banishes boggarts and drives away ghosts. But now a new danger is threatening Tom's world: the witches are rising... more

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The Greek Gods by Bernard Evlsin & Dorothy Evslin & Ned Hoopes

The Greek gods had more powers than mortals could even imagine. They could change day to night, turn people into animals, and punish men with eternal torture. Their whims and desires changed the course of human destiny. No legends are more fabulous than those of the Greek gods. This classic... more

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City of Bones (Mortal Instruments, Bk 1) by Cassandra Clare

When fifteen-year-old Clary Fray heads out to the Pandemonium Club in New York City, she hardly expects to witness a murder -- much less a murder committed by three teenagers covered with strange tattoos and brandishing bizarre weapons. Then the body disappears into thin air. It's hard to... more

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Room by Emma Donoghue

To five-year-old Jack, Room is the entire world. It is where he was born and grew up; it's where he lives with his Ma as they learn and read and eat and sleep and play. At night, his Ma shuts him safely in the wardrobe, where he is meant to be asleep when Old Nick visits. Room is home to... more

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Summer's Child by Diane Chamberlain

Early one morning, on the beach beside her North Carolina home, eleven-year-old Daria receives an unbelievable gift from the sea--an abandoned newborn baby. When the infant's identity cannot be uncovered, she is adopted by Daria's loving family. But her silent secrets continue to haunt... more

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Henry and Beezus (Henry Huggins, Bk 2) by Beverly Cleary

All Henry Huggins wants is his very own bicycle, a shiny red one to ride up and down Klickitat Street. But no matter how Henry tries to raise money for the bike of his dreams -- from selling bubble gum to delivering newspapers -- he always ends up with too much trouble and not enough money. But... more

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The Maze of Bones (39 Clues, Bk 1) by Rick Riordan

What would happen if you discovered that your family was one of the most powerful in human history? What if you were told that the source of the family's power was hidden around the world in the form of 39 Clues? What if you were given a choice -- take a million dollars and walk away... or... more

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Creepy Classics II: More Hair-Raising Horror From the Masters of the Macabre by Edgar...

More hair-raising horror from the masters of the macabre A collection of classic short stories from some of the greatest horror writers of all time The Black Cat by Edgar Allan Poe Between the Minute and the Hour by A.M. Burrage A Tale of Terror by Paul Louis Courier The... more

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Pasta (Williams-Sonoma Kitchen Library) by Lorenzo De'Medici

From spiral pasta tossed with fresh pesto to a delicious lasagne layered with duck and cream sauce, the variety of pasta dishes is an endless source of inspiration in the kitchen and a pleasure at the table. Williams-Sonoma Collection Pasta offers more than 40 easy-to-follow recipes, including... more

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Hors D'Oeuvres Appetizers by Williams-Sonoma Editorial Staff

This elegantly photographed volume is edited by cookware-emporium and catalogue czar Williams, of Williams-Sonoma fame, with recipes by sisters Marianne Comolli, Elisabeth Scotto and Michele Carles ( France the Beautiful Cookbook ). They have exercised obvious restraint in keeping the recipes... more

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Chemistry for Every Kid: 101 Easy Experiments that Really Work by Janice VanCleave

Children: 9-12 Why do newspapers turn yellow? How does bleach make colors disappear? Why can't you mix oil and water? Find out the answers to these and other mysteries of chemistry in this fascinating collection of ideas, projects, and activities that teach the basics of... more

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597

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Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (Harry Potter, Bk 1) by J. K. Rowling

Harry Potter has never played a sport while flying on a broomstick. He's never worn a cloak of invisibility, befriended a giant, or helped hatch a dragon. All Harry knows is a miserable life with the Dursleys, his horrible aunt and uncle, and their abominable son, Dudley. Harry's room is... more

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Doctor Zhivago by Boris Pasternak & Max Hayward (Translator) & Manya Harari (...

n celebration of the 40th anniversary of its original publication, here is the only paperback edition now available of the classic story of the life and loves of a poet/physician during the turmoil of the Russian Revolution.

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State of Wonder by Ann Patchett

Ann Patchett has dazzled readers with her award-winning books, including The Magician's Assistant and the New York Times bestselling Bel Canto. Now she raises the bar with State of Wonder, a provocative and ambitious novel set deep in the Amazon jungle. Dr. Marina Singh, a research... more

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Some Girls: My Life in a Harem by Jillian Lauren

At eighteen, Jillian Lauren was an NYU theater school dropout with a tip about an upcoming audition. The "casting director" told her that a rich businessman in Singapore would pay pretty American girls $20,000 if they stayed for two weeks to spice up his parties. Soon, Jillian was on a... more

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Kidnapped: Being Memoirs of the Adventures of David Balfour in the Year 1751 (Puffin ...

Tor Classics are affordably-priced editions designed to attract the young reader. Original dynamic cover art enthusiastically represents the excitement of each story. Appropriate "reader friendly" type sizes have been chosen for each title—offering clear, accurate, and readable text. All... more

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Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston

Fair and long-legged, independent and articulate, Janie Crawford sets out to be her own person -- no mean feat for a black woman in the '30s. Janie's quest for identity takes her through three marriages and into a journey back to her roots. Zora Neale Hurston's classic 1937 novel follows... more

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The Harvard Classics Deluxe Edition - Marlowe- Shakespeare by Marlowe & Shakespea...

The Harvard Classics - Veritas- Registered Edition. Edited by Charles W. Eliot, LL.D. Elizabethan Drama of Marlowe and Shakespeare, with Introductions and Notes. 62nd Printing.

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If You Lived 100 Years Ago by Ann McGovern & Anna DiVito (Illustrator)

Readers travel back in time to explore life in New York City 100 years ago, where there's not a television or computer in sight! This illustrated guide reveals how people both rich and poor dressed, traveled, dined. And entertained.

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Over Sea, Under Stone (Dark is Rising, Bk 1) by Susan Cooper

"I DID NOT KNOW THAT YOU CHILDREN WOULD BE THE ONES TO FIND IT. OR WHAT DANGER YOU WOULD BE PUTTING YOURSELVES IN." Throughout time, the forces of good and evil have battled continuously, maintaining the balance. Whenever evil forces grow too powerful, a champion of good is called... more

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Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (Harry Potter, Bk 3) by J. K. Rowling

Harry Potter has to sneak back to Hogwarts, after accidentally inflating his horrible Aunt Petunia. But once there everyone is whispering about a prizoner who has escaped from the famous wizard prizon, Azkaban. His name is Sirius Black, and as a follower of Lord Voldemort he is determined to... more

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Silver Girl by Elin Hilderbrand

Meredith Martin Delinn just lost everything: her friends, her homes, her social standing - because her husband Freddy cheated rich investors out of billions of dollars. Desperate and facing homelessness, Meredith receives a call from her old best friend, Constance Flute. Connie's had... more

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Beta (Beta, Bk 1) by Rachel Cohn

Elysia is created in a laboratory, born as a sixteen-year-old girl, an empty vessel with no life experience to draw from. She is a Beta, an experimental model of a teenage clone. She was replicated from another teenage girl, who had to die in order for Elysia to exist. Elysia’s... more

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Emma: An Authoritative Text Backgrounds Reviews and Criticism (A Norton Critical Edit...

Jane Austen (1775-1817) is considered by many scholars to be the first great woman novelist. Her novels revolve around people, not events or coincidences. Miss Austen sets her novels in the upper middle class English country which was her own environment. Her novels have increased in... more

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Flat Belly Diet! Pocket Guide: Introducing the EASIEST, BUDGET-MAXIMIZING Eating Plan...

A quick and handy guide to smart eating choices from the diet that?s transforming America belly by belly All across America, people are changing their bodies?and their lives?thanks to the Flat Belly Diet! Now, making the best choices for a flat belly in the supermarket, at home, in a restaurant,... more

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Where the Sidewalk Ends: The Poems and Drawings of Shel Silverstein by Shel Silverste...

If you are a dreamer, come in, If you are a dreamer, A wisher, a liar, A hope-er, a pray-er, A magic bean buyer … Come in … for where the sidewalk ends, Shel Silverstein’s world begins. You’ll meet a boy who turns into a TV set, and a girl who eats a whale. The Unicorn and... more

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Where the Sidewalk Ends: Poems and Drawings by Shel Silverstein

Come in … for where the sidewalk ends, Shel Silverstein’s world begins. You’ll meet a boy who turns into a TV set, and a girl who eats a whale. The Unicorn and the Bloath live there, and so does Sarah Cynthia Sylvia Stout who will not take the garbage out. It is a place where... more

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Mr. Popper's Penguins (Mr. Popper's Penguins, Bk 1) by Richard Atwater & Florence...

The Poppers unexpectedly come into possession of a penguin, then get a penguin from the zoo who mates with the first penguin to have 10 baby penguins. Before long, something must be done before they eat the Poppers out of house and home!

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Ragweed (Tales from Dimwood Forest, Prequel) (Poppy, Prequel) by Avi & Brian Floc...

A prequel to Avi's award-winning Poppy , this is the story of Ragweed, the mouse Poppy loved and lost. Long before Ragweed finds his way to Dimwood Forest and to Poppy, he leaves his family and serene country home behind and sets off by train for the big city, a place fraught with cars,... more

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Cyrano de Bergerac (Signet Classic) by Edmond Rostand

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616

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The Real Rain Man: Kim Peek by Fran Peek

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617

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Gathering Blue (Giver, Bk 2) by Lois Lowry

Kira, an orphan with a twisted leg, lives in a world where the weak are cast aside. She fears for her future until she is spared by the all-powerful Council of Guardians. Kira is a gifted weaver and is given a task that no other community member can do. While her talent keeps her alive and... more

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The Wednesday Wars by Gary D. Schmidt

Seventh grader Holling Hoodhood isn't happy. He is sure his new teacher, Mrs. Baker, hates his guts. Holling's domineering father is obsessed with his business image and disregards his family. Throughout the school year, Holling strives to get a handle on the Shakespeare plays... more

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The Practical Aquarium Fish Handbook by David Goodwin

At the heart of this essential reference is a directory of more than 200 different fish, each presented in a beautiful close-up, full-color photo along with details about its origins, size, requirements, characteristics and care. Find out which fish work best for novice aquarium owners, which... more

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How Science Works by Judith Hann

Here is an exciting an highly original hands on introduction to the world of science for all the family. Packed with practical experiments and fun projects that let you experience the thrill of scientific discovery at first hand. Safe readily available ingredients for each project, most of which... more

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In a Glass House by Nino Ricci

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The Blind Assassin by Margaret Atwood

“Ten days after the war ended, my sister Laura drove a car off a bridge.” These words are spoken by Iris Chase Griffen, married at eighteen to a wealthy industrialist but now poor and eighty-two. Iris recalls her far from exemplary life, and the events leading up to her... more

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Best of the Best Appetizers Recipes (Favorite Brand Name Recipes) by Unknown Author

Get ready to mix, mingle, and munch with this array of incredible appetizer recipes from your favorite food brands. Best of the Best Appetizers Recipes provides delicious choices for tasty weekday snacks, elegant party buffets, and everything in between. Contents include Ultimate Dips & Spreads,... more

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Tiffany's Table Manners for Teenagers by Walter Hoving & Joe Eula (Illustrator)

Written by the former chairman of Tiffany's, this is a simplified, illustrated guide to basic table manners for anyone -- teenaged or not -- who'd like to dine correctly. More than a handbook on which fork to use, this small volume explains how to be graceful and sociable when dining out... more

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Jingo Django by Sid Fleischman

Jingo Hawks is out of luck when Mrs. Daggatt from the orphan house hires him out as a chimney sweep to the awful General Dirty-Face Scurlock. But it's gypsy luck that puts Jingo into the right chimney and then into the care of the mysterious Mr. Peacock, who claims to know Jingo's... more

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The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle by Avi

As the only passenger, and the only female, on a transatlantic voyage in 1832, thirteen-year-old Charlotte finds herself caught between a murderous captain and a mutinous crew.

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Hercules - The Complete Myths of a Legend by Georges Moroz

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628

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Death of a Salesman by Arthur Miller

Since it was first performed in 1949, Arthur Miller's Pulitzer Prize-winning drama about the tragic shortcomings of an American dreamer has been recognized as a milestone of the theater. Willy Loman, the protagonist of Death of a Salesman, has spent his life following the American way,... more

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The Borrowers Afloat by Mary Norton

Pod, Homily, and Arrietty Clock's huge adventures have been thrilling children young and old for fifty years--and their appeal is as strong as ever in these handsome new paperback packages. While the original beloved interior illustrations by Beth and Joe Krush have been retained, Marla Frazee's... more

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Amaryllis in Blueberry by Christina Meldrum

In the stirring tradition of The Secret Life of Bees and The Poisonwood Bible, Christina Meldrum's soulful, haunting novel explores the fragility and intricacy of family relationships set against a vivid backdrop. � Maybe, unlike hope, truth couldn't be contained in a jar. . . . � � Meet... more

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Things Not Seen by Andrew Clements

Bobby Phillips is an average fifteen-year-old boy. Until the morning he wakes up and can’t see himself in the mirror. Not blind, not dreaming—Bobby is just plain invisible. There doesn’t seem to be any rhyme or reason to Bobby’s new condition; even his dad the physicist... more

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The Ruins of Gorlan (Ranger's Apprentice, Bk 1) by John Flanagan

He had always wanted to be a warrior. The Rangers, with their dark cloaks and shadowy ways, made him nervous. The villagers believe the Rangers practice magic that makes them invisible to ordinary people. And now fifteen year-old Will, always small for his age, has been chosen as a Ranger's... more

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A Child Is Born : Fourth Edition of the Beloved Classic--Completely Revised and Updat...

This completely revised edition of the beloved international classic is now entirely in color, with historic, never-before-seen photos in every chapter and an entirely new text.

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The Places in Between by Rory Stewart

In January 2002 Rory Stewart walked across Afghanistan-surviving by his wits, his knowledge of Persian dialects and Muslim customs, and the kindness of strangers....Along the way Stewart met heroes and rogues, tribal elders and teenage soldiers, Taliban commanders and foreign-aid... more

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Life Along the Silk Road by Susan Whitfield

In the first 1,000 years after Christ, merchants, missionaries, monks, mendicants, and military men traveled on the vast network of Central Asian tracks that became known as the Silk Road. Linking Europe, India, and the Far East, the route passed through many countries and many settlements, from... more

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Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close by Jonathan Safran Foer

Nine year-old Oskar Schell has embarked on an urgent, secret mission that will take him through the five boroughs of New York. His goal is to find the lock that matches a mysterious key that belonged to his father, who died in the World Trade Center on the morning of September 11. This seemingly... more

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The Fat Flush Plan Cookbook by Ann Louise Gittleman & Ann Louise Gittleman

COMPANION VOLUME TO THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER THE FAT FLUSH PLAN The popular weight-loss program now has a companion cookbook "(Ann Louise Gittleman's) rundown of the therapeutic and culinary benefits of her favorite 25 cooking herbs makes a perfect introduction to her popular nutritional... more

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Quick and Easy (Super Cookery) by Unknown Author

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Fifty Shades of Grey (Fifty Shades, Bk 1) by E. L. James

When literature student Anastasia Steele goes to interview young entrepreneur Christian Grey, she encounters a man who is beautiful, brilliant, and intimidating. The unworldly, innocent Ana is startled to realize she wants this man and, despite his enigmatic reserve, finds she is desperate to... more

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The Wind in the Willows (Illustrated Junior Library) by Kenneth Grahame & Dick Cu...

This charming classic, first published in 1908, is set in an idyllic, fantasy Edwardian England, in which some animals can talk and interact with humans. The story chronicles the adventures of four friends who make their home in the lush countryside, the busy riverbank, and the mysterious woods:... more

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Beloved (Penguin Great Books of the 20th Century) by Toni Morrison

"A masterwork . . . Wonderful . . . I can't imagine American literature without it!"-- John Leonard, Los Angeles Times Packaged with French flaps, acid-free paper, and rough front.

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Take this Dish and Twist It by George Duran

Make it quick, make it delicious--but always make it with a healthy dose of creativity! This is the delightful way George Duran, who is part comedian, part trained chef, and star of Food Network's Ham on the Street and The Secret Life Of, approaches cooking. In his first-ever cookbook, George... more

Make it quick, make it delicious--but always make it with a healthy dose of creativity! This is the delightful way George Duran, who is part comedian, part trained chef, and star of Food Network's Ham on the Street and The Secret Life Of, approaches cooking. In his first-ever cookbook, George shares his favorite recipes for easy-on-the-cook comfort foods with a twist, including recipes such as Deep-Fried Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough, Banana Split Pancakes. BLT Hot Dogs, and Tex-Mex Lasagna. The unusual twist comes from ingredient combinations you may never have considered, but are absolutely delicious! Are you ready to get new, creative meals and desserts on the table fast? Then let's get cooking!Pepperoni Pizza SoupPREP: 15 minutes / COOK: 6 minutes / BROIL: 3 minutes / YIELD: 4 servingsFinally, liquid food lovers everywhere can rejoice. America's favorite pizza is ready for sipping! Remember to try different ?toppings? as well, such as mushrooms, onions, and sausage!2 cans (10.75-ounce) condensed tomato soup 3 cups water 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 1/2 cups dried elbow macaroni (or other short dried pasta such as ditalini or alphabets) 2 green onions, sliced 2 teaspoons dried oregano, crushed1/3 cup diced pepperoni 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (4 ounces) 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (4 ounces)Dried oregano1) Preheat the broiler. In a large pan put the tomato soup, water, and garlic; bring to a boil over high heat. Stir in the macaroni, green onion, oregano, and pepperoni; cook for 6 to 8 minutes or until the macaroni is almost done. Pour the soup into 4 oven-proof bowls. Top each with 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese, 1/4 cup cheddar cheese, and some oregano. Broil for 3 to 5 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and lightly browned. (Or serve the soup in a small round, crusty loaf of bread. Cut the top off the bread and scoop out the insides. Fill with soup, top with the cheeses, and broil as directed above.)Stuffed Lasagna RollsPREP: 25 minutes / COOK: 7 minutes / BAKE: 20 minutes / YIELD: 5 to 6 servingsMany of us struggle with life's conundrums. Why are we here? Is this all there is? What do you do with the six sheets of lasagna pasta that are left over in your pantry? You're on your own with the first two, but I have the perfect solution for number three: Make some stuffed lasagna rolls!12 no-cook lasagna noodles2 to 3 hot Italian sausages1 1/2 cups part-skim ricotta cheese1 cup grated Parmesan cheese1 egg, beaten1/2 cup chopped fresh basil1 teaspoon kosher salt or 3/4 teaspoon table salt1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese1) In a large pan of boiling, salted water cook the lasagna noodles for 2 to 3 minutes or until they are just soft (don't overcook them). Drain and rinse with cold water. Drain on paper towels.2) Remove the casings from the sausages. Crumble the meat into a nonstick skillet. Cook over high heat about 5 to 6 minutes or until browned, breaking up the sausage with a wooden spoon. Remove from the pan and set aside. In a bowl mix the ricotta, Parmesan, egg, basil, salt, and pepper until combined. Set aside. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. In a 13 x 9 two-inch lasagna pan evenly spread half of the tomatoes.3) To assemble the lasagna rolls, place a lasagna noodle on a work surface with the short side toward you. Put 2 tablespoons of the ricotta mixture on the bottom half of the noodle; add 1 tablespoon of the cooked sausage. Roll noodle starting at the bottom and place in the lasagna pan. Prepare the remaining noodles in the same way, lining them up in the pan. Spread the remaining tomatoes over the rolls and top with the mozzarella cheese. Cover with foil and bake for 10 to 15 minutes. Uncover and bake for 10 to 15 minutes more or until the cheese is bubbling and lightly browned.

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Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (Harry Potter, Bk 3) by J. K. Rowling

Harry Potter has to sneak back to Hogwarts, after accidentally inflating his horrible Aunt Marge. But once there everyone is whispering about a prisoner who has escaped from the famous wizard prison, Azkaban. His name is Sirius Black, and as a follower of Lord Voldemort he is determined to track... more

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Unusual Suspects: Stories of Mystery & Fantasy by Dana Stabenow (Editor)

Charlaine Harris, Carole Nelson Douglas, Simon R. Green, Laurie R. King, Sharon Shinn and others. This follow-up to Powers of Detection showcases bestselling and award-winning names from Simon Green to Laurie King to Sharon Shinn -- with original stories featuring otherworldly investigators... more

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Child of the Owl With Connected Readings by Laurence Yep

Twelve-year-old Casey is waiting for the day that Barney, her father, hits it big -- 'cause when that horse comes in, he tells her, it's the penthouse suite. But then he ends up in the hospital, and Casey is sent to Chinatown to live with her grandmother, Paw-Paw. Now the waiting seems longer... more

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Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen

What's a girl to do? Scatterbrained, social climbing Mrs. Bennet makes one demand of her five daughters. Marry. Marry well. Marry RICH. But sweet Jane is hopelessly in love with Mr. Bingley, who doesn't seem to notice. Flighty Lydia wants a man--any man--preferably one in uniform. Kitty... more

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Snow Flower and the Secret Fan by Lisa See

Lily is haunted by memories–of who she once was, and of a person, long gone, who defined her existence. She has nothing but time now, as she recounts the tale of Snow Flower, and asks the gods for forgiveness. In nineteenth-century China, when wives and daughters were foot-bound and... more

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Princess: A True Story of Life Behind the Veil in Saudi Arabia (Princess Trilogy, Bk ...

PRINCES: A TRUE STORY OF LIFE BEHIND THE VEIL IN SAUDI ARABIA describes the life of Princess Sultana Al Sa'ud, a princess in the royal house of Saudi Arabia. Hidden behind her black veil, she is a prisoner, jailed by her father, her husband, and her country. Sultana tells of appalling... more

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Room by Emma Donoghue

To five-year-old-Jack, Room is the world.... Told in the inventive, funny, and poignant voice of Jack, Room is a celebration of resilience -- and a powerful story of a mother and son whose love lets them survive the impossible. To five-year-old Jack, Room is the entire world. It is where... more

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650

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World Without End (Pillars of the Earth, Bk 2) by Ken Follett

In 1989 Ken Follett astonished the literary world with The Pillars of the Earth, a sweeping epic novel set in twelfth-century England centered on the building of a cathedral and many of the hundreds of lives it affected. Critics were overwhelmed- "it will hold you, fascinate you, surround... more

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Frankenstein by Mary Shelley

Swiss medical student Victor Frankenstein discovers the secret of life (which he never reveals, lest someone repeat the mistake). He then puts together a body, essentially a man, from various corpses. He then becomes horrified by the creature he has built, and abandons. The creature, suffering a... more

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No Country for Old Men by Cormac McCarthy

Llewelyn Moss, hunting antelope near the Rio Grande, instead finds men shot dead, a load of heroin, and more than $2 million in cash. Packing the money out, he knows, will change everything. But only after two more men are murdered does a victim's burning car lead Sheriff Bell to the carnage... more

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The Garden of Eve by K. L. Going

Evie reluctantly moves with her widowed father to Beaumont, New York, where he has bought an apple orchard, dismissing rumors that the town is cursed and the trees haven't borne fruit in decades. Evie doesn't believe in things like curses and fairy tales anymore--if fairy tales were real, her... more

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The Girl with Glass Feet by Ali Shaw

An inventive and richly visual novel about young lovers on a quest to find a cure for a magical ailment, perfect for readers of Alice Hoffman Strange things are happening on the remote and snowbound archipelago of St. Hauda’s Land. Unusual winged creatures flit around the icy bogland,... more

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The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane by Kate DiCamillo & Bagram Ibatoulline (I...

Once, in a house on Egypt Street, there lived a china rabbit named Edward Tulane. The rabbit was very pleased with himself, and for good reason: he was owned by a girl named Abilene, who treated him with the utmost care and adored him completely. And then, one day, he was lost. Kate... more

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Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare & Barbara A. Mowat (Editor) & Paul We...

Each edition includes: * Freshly edited text based on the best early printed version of the play * Full explanatory notes conveniently placed on pages facing the text of the play * Scene-by-scene plot summaries * A key to famous lines and phrases * An introduction to... more

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The Magician's Elephant by Kate DiCamillo

In her eagerly awaited new novel, Kate DiCamillo conjures a haunting fable about trusting the unexpected - and making the impossible come true. What if? Why not? Could it be? When a fortune teller's tent appears in the market square of the city of Baltese, orphan Peter Augustus Duchene... more

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Wuthering Heights (Barnes Noble Classics Series) (BN Classics) by Emily Bronte

Emily Brontë’s only novel, Wuthering Heights remains one of literature’s most disturbing explorations into the dark side of romantic passion. Heathcliff and Cathy believe they’re destined to love each other forever, but when cruelty and snobbery separate them, their... more

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Alice I Have Been by Melanie Benjamin

A young girl whose bright spirit sent her on an unforgettable trip down the rabbit hole, and the grown woman whose story is no less enthralling... Alice Liddell Hargreaves’s life has been a richly woven tapestry. As a young woman, wife, mother, and widow, she’s experienced intense... more

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Tales from a NOT-SO-Fabulous Life (DORK Diaries, Bk 1) by Rachel Renee Russell

New school. New mean girl. New crush. New diary so Nikki can spill about all of it ...

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Talking About Jane Austen in Baghdad: The True Story of an Unlikely Friendship by Bee...

Would you brave gun-toting militias for a cut and blow dry? May's a tough-talking, hard-smoking, lecturer in English. She's also an Iraqi from a Sunni-Shi'ite background living in Baghdad, dodging bullets before breakfast, bargaining for high heels in bombed-out bazaars and battling through... more

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Into Thin Air : A Personal Account of the Mt. Everest Disaster by Jon Krakauer

A bank of clouds was assembling on the not-so-distant horizon, but journalist-mountaineer Jon Krakauer, standing on the summit of Mt. Everest, saw nothing that "suggested that a murderous storm was bearing down." He was wrong. The storm, which claimed five lives and left countless... more

A bank of clouds was assembling on the not-so-distant horizon, but journalist-mountaineer Jon Krakauer, standing on the summit of Mt. Everest, saw nothing that "suggested that a murderous storm was bearing down." He was wrong. The storm, which claimed five lives and left countless more--including Krakauer's--in guilt-ridden disarray, would also provide the impetus for Into Thin Air, Krakauer's epic account of the May 1996 disaster.By writing Into Thin Air, Krakauer may have hoped to exorcise some of his own demons and lay to rest some of the painful questions that still surround the event. He takes great pains to provide a balanced picture of the people and events he witnessed and gives due credit to the tireless and dedicated Sherpas. He also avoids blasting easy targets such as Sandy Pittman, the wealthy socialite who brought an espresso maker along on the expedition. Krakauer's highly personal inquiry into the catastrophe provides a great deal of insight into what went wrong. But for Krakauer himself, further interviews and investigations only lead him to the conclusion that his perceived failures were directly responsible for a fellow climber's death. Clearly, Krakauer remains haunted by the disaster, and although he relates a number of incidents in which he acted selflessly and even heroically, he seems unable to view those instances objectively. In the end, despite his evenhanded and even generous assessment of others' actions, he reserves a full measure of vitriol for himself. This updated trade paperback edition of Into Thin Air includes an extensive new postscript that sheds fascinating light on the acrimonious debate that flared between Krakauer and Everest guide Anatoli Boukreev in the wake of the tragedy. "I have no doubt that Boukreev's intentions were good on summit day," writes Krakauer in the postscript, dated August 1999. "What disturbs me, though, was Boukreev's refusal to acknowledge the possibility that he made even a single poor decision. Never did he indicate that perhaps it wasn't the best choice to climb without gas or go down ahead of his clients." As usual, Krakauer supports his points with dogged research and a good dose of humility. But rather than continue the heated discourse that has raged since Into Thin Air's denouncement of guide Boukreev, Krakauer's tone is conciliatory; he points most of his criticism at G. Weston De Walt, who coauthored The Climb, Boukreev's version of events. And in a touching conclusion, Krakauer recounts his last conversation with the late Boukreev, in which the two weathered climbers agreed to disagree about certain points. Krakauer had great hopes to patch things up with Boukreev, but the Russian later died in an avalanche on another Himalayan peak, Annapurna I. In 1999, Krakauer received an Academy Award in Literature from the American Academy of Arts and Letters--a prestigious prize intended "to honor writers of exceptional accomplishment." According to the Academy's citation, "Krakauer combines the tenacity and courage of the finest tradition of investigative journalism with the stylish subtlety and profound insight of the born writer. His account of an ascent of Mount Everest has led to a general reevaluation of climbing and of the commercialization of what was once a romantic, solitary sport; while his account of the life and death of Christopher McCandless, who died of starvation after challenging the Alaskan wilderness, delves even more deeply and disturbingly into the fascination of nature and the devastating effects of its lure on a young and curious mind."

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Persuasion by Jane Austen

Introduction by Judith TerryFrom the Hardcover edition.

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Heaven is for Real: A Little Boy's Astounding Story of His Trip to Heaven and Back by...

A young boy emerges from life-saving surgery with remarkable stories of his visit to heaven. Heaven is for Real is the true story of the four-year old son of a small town Nebraska pastor who during emergency surgery slips from consciousness and enters heaven. He survives and begins talking... more

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Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte

Cambridge Literature is a series of literary texts edited for study by students aged 14-18 in English-speaking classrooms. It will include novels, poetry, short stories, essays, travel-writing and other non-fiction. The series will be extensive and open-ended and will provide school students... more

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The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupery & Katherine Woods (Translator)

An aviator whose plane is forced down in the Sahara Desert encounters a little prince from a small planet who relates his adventures in seeking the secret of what is important in life.

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Mister Pip by Lloyd Jones

In a novel that is at once intense, beautiful, and fablelike, Lloyd Jones weaves a transcendent story that celebrates the resilience of the human spirit and the power of narrative to transform our lives.On a copper-rich tropical island shattered by war, where the teachers have fled with most... more

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Art of Jewish Cooking by Jennie Grossinger

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Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Harry Potter, Bk 4) by J. K. Rowling

Harry Potter returns to Hogwarts for his fourth year of magical adventures in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. This year brings with it many trials, dangers, and adventures in the unknown... including "girls". There is Dark Magic afoot, which brings danger as well as death.

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Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte

Emily Bront?s only novel, Wuthering Heights remains one of literature?s most disturbing explorations into the dark side of romantic passion. Heathcliff and Cathy believe they?re destined to love each other forever, but when cruelty and snobbery separate them, their untamed emotions literally... more

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Sense and Sensibility (Modern Library Classics) by Jane Austen

Published in 1811, Sense and Sensibility has delighted generations of readers with its masterfully crafted portrait of two sisters, Elinor and Marianne Dashwood. Forced to leave their home after their father's death, Elinor and Marianne must rely on making good marriages as their means of... more

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Year of Wonders by Geraldine Brooks

When an infected bolt of cloth carries plague from London to an isolated village, a housemaid named Anna Frith emerges as an unlikely heroine and healer. Through Anna's eyes we follow the story of the fateful year of 1666, as she and her fellow villagers confront the spread of disease and... more

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Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte

Jane Eyre is a wildly emotional romance with a lonely heroine and a tormented Byronic hero, pathetic orphans, dark secrets, and a madwoman in the attic. When it was published in 1847, it was a great popular success. The power of the writing, the masterly handling of the narrative, and the... more

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The Story of Doctor Doolittle by Hugh Lofting

Doctor Doolittle has a special way of treating his animal patients. He asks them what's wrong - in their own language! Join the Good Doctor as he sails to Africa with his animal friends to heal the sick monkeys. Meet a heroic prince, the rare pushmi-pullyu, a barbarian pirate, and the... more

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A Night to Remember (Titanic Chronicles, Bk 1) by Walter Lord

She was the world's biggest-ever ship. A luxurious miracle of twentieth-century technology, the Titantic was equipped with the most ingenious safety devices of the time. Yet on a moonlit night in 1912, the "unsinkable" Titantic raced across... more

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The Hunger Games Tribute Guide by Emily Seife

The New York Times bestselling Hunger Games is now a major motion picture -- and here is the ultimate guide to the all the tributes in the 74th annual Hunger Games! Here is the ultimate guide to the twenty-four Tributes participating in Panem's 74th annual Hunger Games. Follow the Tributes'... more

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No Turning Back : A Novel of South Africa by Beverley Naidoo

Escaping from his violent stepfather, twelve-year-old Sipho heads for Johannesburg, where he has heard that gangs of children live on the streets. Surviving hunger and bitter-cold winter nights is hard'but learning when to trust in the ‘new' South Africa proves even more difficult.No... more

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Betty Crocker's Christmas Cookbook by Betty Crocker

From decking your halls to sitting down to dinner -- Betty Crocker has never done Christmas better! Here's a priceless collection of holiday recipes, both familiar and new, including appetizers, main dishes, sides, salads, breads, cookies, candies, desserts, kids favorites, and holiday gifts.... more

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Who Was Mark Twain? (Who Was...?) by April Jones Prince & John O'Brien (Illustrat...

A humorist, narrator, and social observer, Mark Twain is unsurpassed in American literature. Best known as the author of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Mark Twain, not unlike his protagonist, Huck, has a restless spirit. He found adventure prospecting for silver in Nevada, navigating... more

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Who Was Anne Frank? (Who Was -- ?) by Ann Abramson & Nancy Harrison (Illustrator)

In her amazing diary, Anne Frank revealed the challenges and dreams common for any young girl. But Hitler brought her childhood to an end and forced her and her family into hiding. Who Was Anne Frank? looks closely at Anne's life before the secret annex, what life was like in hiding, and the... more

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681

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Moby Dick by Herman Melville & Elizabeth Renker

A novel that explores the darkest depths and brightest hopes in the souls of men, Moby-Dick is an impassioned drama of the ultimate human struggle that the Atlantic Monthly called "the greatest of American novels."

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682

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Uncle Tom's Cabin by Harriet Beecher Stowe

Denouncing the institution of slavery in dramatic terms, the incendiary novel quickly draws the reader into the world of slaves and their masters. Stowe's characters are powerfully and humanly realized in Uncle Tom, a majestic and heroic slave whose faith and dignity are never corrupted;... more

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683

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Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (Modern Library Classics) by Mark Twain

'All modern American literature comes from one book by Mark Twain called Huckleberry Finn,' Ernest Hemingway wrote. 'It's the best book we've had.' A complex masterpiece that has spawned volumes of scholarly exegesis and interpretative theories, it is at heart a compelling adventure story. Huck,... more

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684

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Witch & Wizard (Witch & Wizard, Bk 1) by James Patterson & Gabrielle Charbonnet

YOUR BOOKS, MUSIC, AND ART -- BANNED BY THE NEW ORDER! Everything is about to change. The government has seized control of every aspect of society, and this is the astonishing testimonial of Wisty and Whit Allgood, a sister and brother who were torn from their family in the middle of... more

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685

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The Power of Kabbalah : This Book Contains the Secrets of the Universe and the Meanin...

Is it possible to turn that rush that comes from closing a business deal or having a brief, passionate affair into an enduring sense of wholeness and peace? Kabbalah, according to its increasingly large group of practitioners, is the path from that fleeting feeling of pleasure that most people... more

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686

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Lighting Their Fires: Raising Extraordinary Children in a Mixed-up, Muddled-up, Shook...

One of America's most celebrated educators teaches parents how to create extraordinary children-in the classroom and beyondIn his bestselling book, Teach Like Your Hair's on Fire, readers were introduced to Rafe Esquith and his extraordinary students in Hobart Elementary School's Room 56. Using... more

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687

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The Keep by Jennifer Egan

Two cousins reunite twenty years after a childhood prank gone wrong changed their lives and sent them on their separate ways. "Cousin Howie," the formerly uncool, strange, and pasty ("he looked like a guy the sun wouldn't touch") cousin has become a blond, tan, and... more

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688

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I Capture the Castle by Dodie Smith

I Capture the Castle tells the story of seventeen-year-old Cassandra and her family, who live in not-so-genteel poverty in a ramshackle old English castle. Here she strives, over six turbulent months, to hone her writing skills. She fills three notebooks with sharply funny yet poignant entries.... more

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689

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Middlesex by Jeffrey Eugenides

"I was born twice: first, as a baby girl, on a remarkably smogless Detroit day of January 1960; and then again, as a teenage boy, in an emergency room near Petoskey, Michigan, in August of l974. . . My birth certificate lists my name as Calliope Helen Stephanides. My most recent driver?s... more

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690

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Beowulf by Burton Raffel (Translator)

The epic poem Beowulf is the earliest extant poem in a modern European language? reflecting a feudal, newly Christian world of heroes and monsters, blood and victory, life and death. Its beauty, power, and artistry have kept it alive for more than thirteen centuries.

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691

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Chocolate On The Brain : Foolproof Recipes for Unrepentant Chocoholics by Kevin Mills...

For all those who crave chocolate but don't have time to get a degree in pastry making, this book will hit the spot. CHOCOLATE ON THE BRAIN contains more than one hundred recipes to satisfy the most profound lust, from Instant Chocolate Mousse Fix to "weapons-grade" extravaganzas like... more

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692

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The Secret Lives of Dresses by Erin McKean

Dora has always taken the path of least resistance. She went to the college that offered her a scholarship, is majoring in "vagueness studies," and wears whatever shows the least dirt. She falls into a job at the college coffee shop, and a crush on her flirty boss, Gary. Just when she's about to... more

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Mars and Venus in the Bedroom: A Guide to Lasting Romance and Passion by John Gray

Can you keep the fires of passion burning? Men and women have very different physical needs. But Dr. John Gray explains how both can make small but important adjustments in their attitudes, schedules, and techniques so that their partners are happy in the bedroom -- and outside of... more

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Catch-22 (Catch-22, Bk 1) by Joseph Heller

Catch-22 is like no other novel. It is one of the funniest books ever written, a keystone work in American literature, and even added a new term to the dictionary. At the heart of Catch-22 resides the incomparable, malingering bombardier, Yossarian, a hero endlessly inventive in his schemes... more

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695

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Paperboy by Isabelle Holland

No description available.

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696

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Who Was Elvis Presley? (Who Was...?) by Geoff Edgers & John O'Brien (Illustrator)...

Put on your blue suede shoes and get ready for another addition to the Who Was? … series! The King could not have come from humbler origins: Born in Tupelo, Mississippi, during the Depression, he grew up with the blues music of the rural South, the gospel music of local churches, and... more

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697

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The Weed That Strings the Hangman's Bag (Flavia de Luce, Bk 2) by Alan Bradley

Eleven-year-old Flavia de Luce didn’t intend to investigate another murder but then, Rupert Porson didn’t intend to die. When the master puppeteer’s van breaks down in the village of Bishop’s Lacey, Flavia is front and centre to help Rupert and his charming assistant,... more

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698

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The Fire Pony (Apple Signature) by Rodman Philbrick

Joe Dilly has a secret way with horses--and with fire. His kid brother, Roy, knows about both secrets, but he's not telling. Not when he and Joe hire on at the Bar None, a ranch that has a few secrets of its own. Because at the ranch Roy finds a wild pony that can run like the desert wind, and... more

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699

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Strange Pilgrims: Twelve Stories by Gabriel Garcia Marquez & Edith Grossman (Tran...

In Barcelona, an aging Brazilian prostitute trains her dog to weep at the grave she has chosen for herself. In Vienna, a woman parlays her gift for seeing the future into a fortunetelling position with a wealthy family. In Geneva, an ambulance driver and his wife take in the lonely, apparently... more

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700

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An Acceptable Time (Time Quintet, Bk 5) by Madeleine L'Engle

Polly OKeefe has recently come to live in the country with her grandparents, the famous scientists Alex and Kate Murry, when she wanders into a time 3,000 years before her own. At the special request of Madeleine LEngle, this publication of An Acceptable Time marks the first time it is... more

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The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie & Ellen Forney ...

Sherman Alexie tells the story of Junior, a budding cartoonist growing up on the Spokane Indian Reservation. Determined to take his future into his own hands, Junior leaves his troubled school on the rez to attend an all-white farm town high school where the only other Indian is the school... more

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702

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The King's Fifth by Scott O'Dell

In the time of the conquistadors, on trial for murder, a young mapmaker is the last one alive who knows where the gold is hidden. And the king demands his share.

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703

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Northanger Abbey (Barnes & Noble Classics) by Jane Austen

No description available.

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704

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Incarceron (Incarceron, Bk 1) by Catherine Fisher

Incarceron is a prison unlike any other: Its inmates live not only in cells, but also in metal forests, dilapidated cities, and unbounded wilderness. The prison has been sealed for centuries, and only one man, legend says, has ever escaped. Finn, a seventeen-year-old prisoner, can’t... more

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705

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The King of Mulberry Street by Donna Jo Napoli

In 1892, nine-year-old Dom?s mother puts him on a ship leaving Italy, bound for America. He is a stowaway, traveling alone and with nothing of value except for a new pair of shoes from his mother. In the turbulent world of homeless children in Manhattan?s Five Points, Dom learns street smarts,... more

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706

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Homer Price (Homer Price, Bk 1) by Robert McCloskey

Welcome to Centerburg! Where you can win a hundred dollars by eating all the doughnuts you want; where houses are built in a day; and where a boy named Homer Price can foil four slick bandits using nothing but his wits and a pet skunk. The comic genius of Robert McCloskey and his wry look at... more

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707

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Run by Ann Patchett

It's a winter evening in Boston and the temperature has drastically dropped as a blizzard approaches the city. On this fateful night, Bernard Doyle plans to meet his two adopted sons, Tip the older, and more serious and Teddy, the affectionate dreamer, at a Harvard auditorium to hear a speech... more

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708

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The Door in the Wall (Yearling Newbery) by Marguerite De Angeli

Ever since he can remember, Robin, son of Sir John de Bureford, has been told what is expected of him as the son of a nobleman. He must learn the ways of knighthood. But Robin's destiny is changed in one stroke: He falls ill and loses the use of his legs. Fearing a plague, his servants abandon... more

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709

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Meet George Washington (Landmark Books) by Joan Heilbroner

George Washington grew up in the English colony of Virginia. He was tall and strong, fair in judgement, and respected by his friends as a good leader. As he grew older, George saw how England took advantage of the American colonies—and he didn't like it. When the colonies declared their... more

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710

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Anastasia Krupnik by Lois Lowry

Anastasia's tenth year has some good things, like falling in love and really getting to know her grandmother, and some bad things, like finding out about an impending baby brother.

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711

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Republic of Trees by Sam Taylor

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712

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Inkheart (Inkheart, Bk 1) by Cornelia Funke & Anthea Bell

Twelve-year-old Meggie learns that her father, who repairs and binds books for a living, can "read" fictional characters to life when one of those characters abducts them and tries to force him into service. Meggie lives a quiet life alone with her father, a book-binder. But her... more

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713

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The Comforts of a Muddy Saturday (Isabel Dalhousie, Bk 5) by Alexander McCall Smith

Isabel is asked to help a doctor who has been disgraced by allegations of scientific fraud concerning a newly marketed drug. Our ever-curious moral philosopher finds her interest piqued. Would a doctor with a stellar reputation make such a simple but grave mistake? If not, what explains the... more

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714

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The Girl Who Fell from the Sky by Heidi W. Durrow

This debut novel tells the story of Rachel, the daughter of a Danish mother and a black G.I. who becomes the sole survivor of a family tragedy. With her strict African American grandmother as her new guardian, Rachel moves to a mostly black community, where her light brown skin, blue eyes, and... more

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715

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Lawn Boy Returns by Gary Paulsen

Gary Paulsen’s funny follow-up to Lawn Boy is full of big surprises and big laughs.�Lawn Boy says: The summer I was twelve, mowing lawns with Grandpa’s old riding mower turned into big business. With advice from Arnold the stockbroker, I learned all about making money.�Six weeks and... more

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716

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A Touch of Dead (Sookie Stackhouse: The Complete Stories) by Charlaine Harris

In "Fariy Dust," Sookie finds her mind-reading talents in demand when a fairy from a set of triplets gets dusted. "Dracula Night" may be the commemoration of the Prince of Darkness's birth, but it's Sookie who gets a tasty-looking present. Learning... more

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717

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Don Quixote of the Mancha (Harvard Classics Deluxe Edition) by Miguel de Cervantes

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718

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The Story of Beautiful Girl by Rachel Simon

It is 1968. Lynnie, a young white woman with a developmental disability, and Homan, an African American deaf man, are locked away in an institution, the School for the Incurable and Feebleminded, and have been left to languish, forgotten. Deeply in love, they escape, and find refuge in the... more

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719

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The Shakespeare Stealer (Shakespeare Stealer, Bk 1) by Gary Blackwood

Widge is an orphan with a rare talent for shorthand. His fearsome master has just one demand: steal Shakespeare's play "Hamlet" -- or else. Widge has no choice but to follow orders, so he works his way into the heart of the Globe Theatre, where Shakespeare's players perform. As... more

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720

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Glass (Crank, Bk 2) by Ellen Hopkins

Crank. Glass. Ice. Crystal. Whatever you call it, it's all the same: a monster. And once it's got hold of you, this monster will never let you go. Kristina thinks she can control it. Now with a baby to care for, she's determined to be the one deciding when and how much, the one... more

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The Chaperone by Laura Moriarty

A captivating novel about the woman who chaperoned an irreverent Louise Brooks to New York City in 1922, and the summer that would change them both. Only a few years before becoming a famous actress and an icon for her generation, a fifteen-year-old Louise Brooks leaves Wichita to make it big... more

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722

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Summerland by Michael Chabon

Summerland is a magical place, where the local Little League gathers to play baseball on a perfectly manicured lawn, and the sun is always shining in a flawless blue sky. However, the small beings known as ferishers, who ensure this perfect weather, are threatened by an ancient enemy and need a... more

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723

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Frankenstein by Mary Shelley

At once a Gothic thriller, a passionate romance, and a cautionary tale about the dangers of science, 'Frankenstein' tells the story of committed science student Victor Frankenstein

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724

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Bird Diseases an Introduction to the Study of Bird by L. Arnall

No description available.

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725

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Jane Austen (Twayne's English Authors Series) by John Lauber

No description available.

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726

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Gourmet Vegetarian Slow Cooker: Simple and Sophisticated Meals from Around the World ...

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727

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The Gourmet Slow Cooker: Simple and Sophisticated Meals from Around the World by Lynn...

The slow cooker can be so much more than a repository for nacho cheese dip—use it to raise the standards of your everyday dining from the mundane to the gourmet. THE GOURMET SLOW COOKER brings an upscale approach to this new-old phenomenon, using fresh ingredients in imaginative recipes... more

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728

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The Doll in the Garden: A Ghost Story by Mary Downing Hahn

When Ashley discovers a turn-of-the-century doll it is just the first of several puzzling events that lead her through the hedge and into a twilight past where she meets Louise, an ailing child whose beloved doll has mysteriously disappeared.

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729

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Shabanu: Daughter of the Wind (Shabanu, Bk 1) by Suzanne Fisher Staples

Life is both sweet and cruel to strong-willed young Shabanu, whose home is the windswept Cholistan Desert of Pakistan. The second daughter in a family with no sons, she’s been allowed freedoms forbidden to most Muslim girls. But when a tragic encounter with a wealthy and powerful landowner... more

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730

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Emma by Jane Austen & Fiona Stafford (Editor)

Twenty-one-year-old Emma Woodhouse is comfortably dominating the social order in the village of Highbury, convinced that she has both the understanding and the right to manage other people’s lives -- for their own good, of course. Her well-meant interfering centers on the aloof Jane... more

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The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger

A dazzling novel in the most untraditional fashion, this is the remarkable story of Henry DeTamble, a dashing, adventuresome librarian who travels involuntarily through time, and Clare Abshire, an artist whose life takes a natural sequential course. Henry and Clare's passionate love affair... more

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732

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The Pioneer Lady's Country Christmas : A Gift of Old-Fashioned Recipes and Memories o...

No description available.

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733

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The Taming of the Shrew by William Shakespeare

William Shakespeare?s ability to sculpt dynamic characters and expose their faults and strengths with exceptionally lyrical wit is perhaps most finely demonstrated in his immortal comedic romance The Taming of the Shrew. The proposed matrimonial pairing of Petruchio and Katherina is not... more

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734

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1984 With Connections: With Connections (Hrw Library) by George Orwell

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735

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Betty Crocker's Cookbook by Betty Crocker

Help new brides make lasting memories with Betty Crocker's Cookbook: Bridal Edition. The perfect gift for bridal showers and weddings, this beautiful keepsake version of the complete 9th edition of ìBig Redî features a 34-page, full-color special section designed to give new... more

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Chicken Sunday by Patricia Polacco

After being initiated into a neighbor's family by a solemn backyard ceremony, a young Russian American girl and her African American brothers determine to buy their gramma Eula a beautiful Easter hat. But their good intentions are misunderstood, until they discover just the right way to pay for... more

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737

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Father Brown: The Essential Tales (Modern Library Classics) by G.K. Chesterton

G. K. Chesterton’s Father Brown may seem a pleasantly doddering Roman Catholic priest, but appearances deceive. With keen observation and an unerring sense of man’s frailties -- gained during his years listening to confessions -- Father Brown succeeds in bringing even the most... more

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One Day by David Nicholls

It's 1988 and Dexter Mayhew and Emma Morley have only just met. They both know that the next day, after college graduation, they must go their separate ways. But after only one day together, they cannot stop thinking about one another. As the years go by, Dex and Em begin to lead separate... more

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739

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The Princess of Burundi (Ann Lindell, Bk 1) by Kjell Eriksson & Ebba Segerberg (T...

Winner of the Swedish Crime Academy Award for Best Crime Novel, The Princess of Burundi introduces American readers to a leading crime writer from Sweden whose work has created an international sensation. Eriksson's U.S. debut opens a week before Christmas when a Swedish town is rocked by... more

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740

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The Girls from Ames: A Story of Women and Friendship by Jeffrey Zaslow

Meet the Ames Girls: eleven childhood friends who formed a special bond growing up in Ames, Iowa. As young women, they moved to eight different states, yet managed to maintain an enduring friendship that would carry them through college and careers, marriage and motherhood, dating and divorce, a... more

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741

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The Incredible Journey by Sheila Burnford & Carl Burger (Illustrator)

Instinct told them that the way home lay to the west. And so the doughty young Labrador retriever, the roguish bull terrier and the indomitable Siamese set out through the Canadian wilderness. Separately, they would soon have died. But, together, the three house pets faced starvation, exposure,... more

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742

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The Power Deck: The Cards of Wisdom/Book and Cards by Lynn V. Andrews

A slipcased set of forty-five meditative cards complete with a special display altar and book of affirmations designed to tap the ancient wisdom of the planet and facilitate self-empowerment.

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743

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A Gate at the Stairs by Lorrie Moore

A novel on the anxiety and disconnection of post-9/11 America, on the insidiousness of racism, the blind-sidedness of war, and the recklessness thrust on others in the name of love. As the United States begins gearing up for war in the Middle East, twenty-year-old Tassie Keltjin, the... more

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744

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Bossypants by Tina Fey

Before Liz Lemon, before "Weekend Update," before "Sarah Palin," Tina Fey was just a young girl with a dream: a recurring stress dream that she was being chased through a local airport by her middle-school gym teacher. She also had a dream that one day she would be a comedian... more

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745

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Fathers and Sons (Norton Critical Edition) by Ivan Sergeevich Turgenev

FATHERS AND SONS was the most closely studied of Ivan Sergeyevich Turgenev's works in the Soviet high school curriculum. An inadvertent political agenda favorite, juxtaposing two generations, "the fathers," or the fading aristocracy, and "the sons," or the new fresh blood of the middle class... more

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746

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Absolutely Normal Chaos by Sharon Creech

Mary Lou Finney is less than excited about her assignment to keep a journal over the summer. Boring! Then cousin Carl Ray comes to stay with her family, and what starts out as the dull dog days of summer quickly turns into the wildest roller coaster ride of all time. How was Mary Lou suppose to... more

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747

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The Five Love Languages of Children by Gary D. Chapman & Ross Campbell & Gary...

According to the authors, each child expresses and receives love through one of five different communication styles. A parent's love language may be totally different from that of his or her child, which causes hurt feelings and misunderstandings. With the help of this book, adults can discover... more

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748

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Tess of the D'Urbervilles (Penguin Classics) by Thomas Hardy & Tim Dolin

Edited with Notes by Tim Dolin and an Introduction by Margaret R. Higonnet

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749

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Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass: An American Slave by Frederick Douglass

Frederick Douglass (1817?-1895) was born into slavery by a slave mother and an unknown father. At the age of 8, he started to educate himself with the help of his master's wife. In 1838, he fled Baltimore for the North. There he soon became a noted author and speaker on... more

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750

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The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (Norton Critical Editions) by Robert Loui...

The text of Stevenson's novella is that of the 1886 First British Edition, the only edition which was set directly from the author's manuscript and for which he read proofs. It has been rigorously annotated for undergraduate readers and is accompanied by a textual appendix. "Backgrounds and... more

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751

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Smiles To Go by Jerry Spinelli

What is stargazer, skateboarder, chess champ, pepperoni pizza eater, older brother, sister hater, best friend, first kisser, science geek, control freak, Will Tuppence so afraid of in this great big universe? Jerry Spinelli knows.

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752

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Daniel Boone: The Opening of the Wilderness by John Mason Brown

Story of the famous woodsman and wilderness scout, as he escapes danger and death threatened by wild Indians and cruel white men eager to destroy him. Vintage Landmark book.

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753

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Tricks by Ellen Hopkins

Five teenagers from different parts of the country. Three girls. Two guys. Four straight. One gay. Some rich. Some poor. Some from great families. Some with no one at all. All living their lives as best they can, but all searching...for freedom, safety, community, family, love. What they... more

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754

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The Face on the Milk Carton by Caroline B. Cooney

No one ever really paid close attention to the faces of the missing children on the milk cartons. But as Janie Johnson glanced at the face of the ordinary little girl with her hair in tight pigtails, wearing a dress with a narrow white collar--a three-year-old who had been kidnapped twelve years... more

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755

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The Lemonade War (Lemonade War, Bk 1) by Jacqueline Davies

As the final days of summer heat up, so does a sibling showdown over a high-stakes lemonade stand business. Jessie and Evan Treski compete to see who will make $100 first off of their respective lemonade stands. Full of surprisingly accessible and savvy marketing tips for running a stand (or... more

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756

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It Happened to Nancy : By an Anonymous Teenager, A True Story from Her Diary (Confide...

The editor of the classic GO ASK ALICE has compiled the poignant journals of a 14-year-old date-rape victim who contracted AIDS and died.

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757

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Celia, A Slave by Melton A. Mclaurin

Celia was an ordinary slave--until she struck back at her abusive master and became the defendant in a landmark trial that threatened to undermine the very foundations of the South's "Peculiar Institution."

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758

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Shiver (Wolves of Mercy Falls, Bk 1) by Maggie Stiefvater

For years, Grace has watched the wolves in the woods behind her house. One yellow-eyed wolf--her wolf--is a chilling presence she can't seem to live without. Meanwhile, Sam has lived two lives: In winter, the frozen woods, the protection of the pack, and the silent company of a fearless... more

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759

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The Man Who Would Be King : and Other Stories (Dover Thrift Editions) by Rudyard Kipl...

Winner of the Nobel Prize for literature, Kipling drew upon his experiences in Anglo-Indian society for much of his fiction. This volume includes 5 of the author’s best early stories: "The Phantom Rickshaw," "Wee Willie Winkie," "Without Benefit of Clergy," "The Strange Ride of Morrowbie... more

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760

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The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain

Tom and Huck often expressed a desire to escape the confines of civilization, and in Tom Sawyer Abroad (1894), Huck narrates their adventures crossing the Atlantic in a balloon. The boys, along with Jim, the former slave, travel through the Sahara and the Near East, encountering Bedouins and... more

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761

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The Road by Cormac McCarthy

At once brutal and tender, despairing and rashly hopeful, spare of language and profoundly moving, this work is a fierce and haunting meditation on the tenuous divide between civilization and savagery, and the essential, sometimes terrifying power of filial love.

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762

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Everything on a Waffle by Polly Horvath

My name is Primrose Squarp. I am eleven years old. I have hair the color of carrots in apricot glaze (recipe to follow), skin fair and clear where it isn't freckled, and eyes like summer storms. Readers will know right from the start that the narrator of Everything on a Waffle is going to... more

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763

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Captain Underpants and the Terrifying Return of Tippy Tinkletrousers (Captain Underpa...

When we last saw George and Harold, they were headed to jail for the rest of their lives. What could be worse? How about being pulled from prison by a time-traveling tyrant named Tippy Tinkletrousers?!!? Now the boys are taking a trip back in time to the carefree days of kindergarten, when the... more

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764

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The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton

Winner of the AudioFile Earphones Award Winner of the first Pulitzer Prize for literature ever awarded to a woman, The Age of Innocence is Edith Wharton's elegant portrait of desire and betrayal in Old New York. In the highest circle of New York social life during the 1870s, Newland Archer, a... more

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765

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Bitter is the New Black : Confessions of a Condescending, Egomaniacal, Self-Centered ...

Jen Lancaster was living the sweet life-until real life kicked her to the curb. She had the perfect man, the perfect job-hell, she had the perfect life-and there was no reason to think it wouldn't last. Or maybe there was, but Jen Lancaster was too busy being manicured, pedicured, highlighted,... more

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766

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Bread Givers by Anzia Yezierska

Persea's 25th anniversary edition of this classic of twentieth-century American literature. More than 250,000 copies sold. Set on New York's Lower East Side during the 1920s, this is the moving story of a young woman's struggle to free herself from the traditional female role in an Orthodox... more

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767

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The Glass Castle : A Memoir by Jeannette Walls

Jeannette Walls grew up with parents whose ideals and stubborn nonconformity were both their curse and their salvation. Rex and Rose Mary Walls had four children. In the beginning, they lived like nomads, moving among Southwest desert towns, camping in the mountains. Rex was a charismatic,... more

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768

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The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake by Aimee Bender

The wondrous Aimee Bender conjures the lush and moving story of a girl whose magical gift is really a devastating curse. On the eve of her ninth birthday, unassuming Rose Edelstein, a girl at the periphery of schoolyard games and her distracted parents’ attention, bites into her... more

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Chitty Chitty Bang Bang by Ian Fleming

Ian Fleming, best known for his James Bond novels, wrote only one children’s book—and it is a classic! Chitty Chitty Bang Bang is the name of the flying, floating, driving-by-itself automobile that takes the Pott family on a riotous series of adventures as they try to capture a... more

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The Lost World (Professor Challenger, Bk 1) by Arthur Conan Doyle

Irish athletic reporter Malone narrates tale of bold squat quarrelsome Professor Challenger seeking remote Amazonian plateau where “the ordinary laws of Nature are suspended” with prehistoric creatures and ape-men. Other armed British whites are spare skeptic Professor Summerlee, and... more

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The Five Love Languages: How to Express Heartfelt Commitment to Your Mate by Gary D. ...

In The Five Love Languages, Dr. Gary Chapman talks about how different people express love in different ways. Some people are verbal, expressing their love in words. Others may never speak their affection, yet they show it by the things they do. Sadly, many couples look to receive love the... more

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772

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The Sorcerer of the North (Ranger's Apprentice, Bk 5) by John Flanagan

Time has passed since the apprentice and his master, Will and Halt, led the Araluens to victory against invaders, and Will is now a full-fledged Ranger with his own fief to look after. The fief seems sleepy--boring, even--until the king is poisoned. Joined by his friend Alyss, Will is thrown... more

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The Battle for Skandia (Ranger's Apprentice, Bk 4) by John Flanagan

In the 4th book of the series John Flanagan takes the reader back to Scandia where the adventure continues. As war approaches Scandia the adventurers fleeing the country become enbroiled in it. Erak, the senior war leader of Scandia enlists their aid to help thwart the conquest of his country,... more

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The Icebound Land (Ranger's Apprentice, Bk 3) by John Flanagan

Chasing the Skandian slave-traders who kidnapped Will and Evanlyn, Ranger Halt and warrior student Horace find themselves in the frozen northern islands, where they battle a ruthless black-clad knight as they attempt to rescue their friends. Kidnapped and taken to a frozen land after the... more

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The Cage by Ruth Minsky Sender

As long as there is life, there is hope. After Mama is taken away by the Nazis, Riva and her younger brothers cling to their mother's brave words to help them endure life in the Lodz ghetto. Then the family is rounded up,deported to Auschwitz, and separated. Now Riva is alone. At... more

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776

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The Atlantis Complex (Artemis Fowl, Bk 7) by Eoin Colfer

Artemis has committed his entire fortune to a project he believes will save the planet and its inhabitants, both human and fairy. Can it be true? Has goodness taken hold of the world's greatest teenage criminal mastermind? Captain Holly Short is unconvinced, and discovers that... more

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777

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The Count of Monte Cristo (Abridged Edition) by Alexandre Dumas

Dashing young Edmond Dantès has everything. He is engaged to a beautiful woman, is about to become the captain of a ship, and is well liked by almost everyone. But his perfect life is shattered when he is framed by a jealous rival and thrown into a dark prison cell for 14 years. The... more

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778

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The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (Puffin Classics) by Mark Twain

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779

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Salsa: Musica for Your Mouth by Reed Hearon & Karen Capucilli (Photographer)

Salsa is hot. Salsa goes with anything and is never boring. Salsa is fresh, healthy, intense, easy to make. Sales of salsa have now surpassed those of ketchup and show no signs of slowing. Written by acclaimed chef Reed Hearon, formerly of Santa Fe's Coyote Cafe, and designed by the... more

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780

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SparkNotes: The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald & SparkNotes Editors

Featuring explanations of Key Themes, Motifs, and Symbols including: The Green Light The American Dream Sailed; The Valley of Ashes The Hollow Upper Class; Geography The Eyes of Dr. T.J. Eckleburg. And detailed analysis of these important characters: Jay Gatsby, Nick Carraway and Daisy... more

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781

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Catching Fire (Hunger Games, Bk 2) by Suzanne Collins

Fresh from their improbable victory in the annual Hunger Games, Katniss and Peeta get to enjoy the spoils only briefly before they must partake in a Capitol-sponsored victory tour. But trouble is brewing... President Snow tells Katniss directly he won't stand for being outsmarted, and she... more

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Mockingjay (Hunger Games, Bk 3) by Suzanne Collins

MY NAME IS KATNISS EVERDEEN. WHY AM I NOT DEAD? I SHOULD BE DEAD. Katniss Everdeen, girl on fire, has survived, even though her home has been destroyed. Gale has escaped. Katniss's family is safe. Peeta has been captured by the Capitol. District 13 really does exist. There are... more

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783

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A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith

An American classic, the moving story set in the 1900's, about a young girl's coming of age at the turn of the century, A Tree Grows in Brooklyn follows the lives of 11-year-old Francie Nolan, her younger brother Neely, and their parents, Irish immigrants who have settled in the... more

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FamilyFun's Cookies for Christmas: 50 recipes for You and Your Kids by Deanna F. Cook

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785

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Reading Magic: Why Reading Aloud to Our Children Will Change Their Lives Forever by M...

Bestselling author and literacy expert Mem Fox reveals the incredible emotional and intellectual impact reading aloud to children has on their ability to learn to read. All parents want and expect their children to learn to read, but few realize they can get their kids on the road to reading... more

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Ethan Frome Selected Stories (Barnes Noble Classics Series) (BN Classics Trade Pape...

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787

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Total Juicing: Over 125 Healthful and Delicious Ways to Use Fresh Fruit and Vegetable...

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788

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Remarkable by Elizabeth Foley

A wonderfully whimsical debut that proves ordinary people can do extraordinary things In the mountain town of Remarkable, everyone is extraordinarily talented, extraordinarily gifted, or just plain extraordinary. Everyone, that is, except Jane Doe, the most average ten-year-old who ever lived.... more

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Enrique's Journey by Sonia Nazario

In this astonishing true story, award-winning journalist Sonia Nazario recounts the unforgettable odyssey of a Honduran boy who braves unimaginable hardship and peril to reach his mother in the United States. When Enrique is five years old, his mother, Lourdes, too poor to feed her children,... more

In this astonishing true story, award-winning journalist Sonia Nazario recounts the unforgettable odyssey of a Honduran boy who braves unimaginable hardship and peril to reach his mother in the United States. When Enrique is five years old, his mother, Lourdes, too poor to feed her children, leaves Honduras to work in the United States. The move allows her to send money back home to Enrique so he can eat better and go to school past the third grade.Lourdes promises Enrique she will return quickly. But she struggles in America. Years pass. He begs for his mother to come back. Without her, he becomes lonely and troubled. When she calls, Lourdes tells him to be patient. Enrique despairs of ever seeing her again. After eleven years apart, he decides he will go find her.Enrique sets off alone from Tegucigalpa, with little more than a slip of paper bearing his mother’s North Carolina telephone number. Without money, he will make the dangerous and illegal trek up the length of Mexico the only way he can–clinging to the sides and tops of freight trains.With gritty determination and a deep longing to be by his mother’s side, Enrique travels through hostile, unknown worlds. Each step of the way through Mexico, he and other migrants, many of them children, are hunted like animals. Gangsters control the tops of the trains. Bandits rob and kill migrants up and down the tracks. Corrupt cops all along the route are out to fleece and deport them. To evade Mexican police and immigration authorities, they must jump onto and off the moving boxcars they call El Tren de la Muerte–The Train of Death. Enrique pushes forward using his wit, courage, and hope–and the kindness of strangers. It is an epic journey, one thousands of immigrant children make each year to find their mothers in the United States.Based on the Los Angeles Times newspaper series that won two Pulitzer Prizes, one for feature writing and another for feature photography, Enrique’s Journey is the timeless story of families torn apart, the yearning to be together again, and a boy who will risk his life to find the mother he loves.

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Frankenstein (Enriched Classics) by Mary Shelley

ENDURING LITERATURE ILLUMINATEDBY PRACTICAL SCHOLARSHIPA timeless, terrifying tale of one man's obsession to create life -- and the monster that became his legacy.EACH ENRICHED CLASSIC EDITION INCLUDES:• A concise introduction that gives readers important background information• A... more

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Webster's New World(tm) Dictionary and Thesaurus, Second Edition by Charlton Laird &a...

* Completely revised from the previous edition. * Increased page count * More dictionary entries - 61,000 total * 13,000 thesaurus entries * 3,000 new dictionary terms, such as biscotti, dot.com, gene therapy, home page, no-brainer, portobello mushroom, skybox, surgicenter, veggie ... more

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792

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The Metamorphosis: Translation Backgrounds and Contexts Criticism by Franz Kafka &...

A novel about a man who finds himself transformed into a huge insect, and the effects of this change upon his life. Fully annotated and accompanied by selected textual variants. Backgrounds and Contexts introduces readers to The Metamorphosis in the richest possible setting. The links... more

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The Essential Dalai Lama: His Important Teachings by Unknown Author

An invaluable collection that brings together the best of the Dalai Lama's writings on all aspects of life An inspiration to millions of people worldwide, the Dalai Lama has authored more than fifty books. Now, for the first time, The Essential Dalai Lama brings together the best of the Dalai... more

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794

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You Come Too: Favorite Poems for Young Readers by Robert Frost

A feast for lovers of American literature-the work of our greatest poet, redesigned and relaunched for a new generation of readers No poet is more emblematically American than Robert Frost. From "The Road Not Taken" to "Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening," he refined and even defined our sense... more

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Among the Betrayed (Shadow Children, Bk 3) by Margaret Peterson Haddix

AMONG THE BETRAYED is the third in a series of books about life in a futuristic society in which each family is allowed to have only two children. This entry focuses on Nina, an illegal, third-born child who has been imprisoned by the Population Police.

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796

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Drums of Autumn (Outlander, Bk 4) by Diana Gabaldon

It began at an ancient Scottish stone circle. There, a doorway, open to a select few, leads into the past--or the grave. Dr. Claire Randall survived the extraordinary passage, not once but twice. Her first trip swept her into the arms of Jamie Fraser, an eighteenth-century Scot whose love for... more

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Voyager (Outlander, Bk 3) by Diana Gabaldon

In this rich, vibrant tale, Diana Gabaldon continues the story of Claire Randall and Jamie Fraser that began with the now-classic novel Outlander and continued in Dragonfly in Amber. Sweeping us from the battlefields of eighteenth-century Scotland to the exotic West Indies, Diana Gabaldon weaves... more

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798

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A Separate Peace by John Knowles

Set at a boys' boarding school in New England during the early years of World War II, A Separate Peace is a harrowing and luminous parable of the dark side of adolescence. Gene is a lonely, introverted intellectual. Phineas is a handsome, taunting, daredevil athlete. What happens between the two... more

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Call of the Wild and White Fang by Jack London

Call of the Wild tells a compelling tale of adventure during the Yukon Gold Rush, and fully captures the unquenchable spirit of Buck, a kidnapped dog trying to survive in the harshest of environments. Also set in Alaska, the powerful White Fang follows the often savage life of the magnificent... more

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Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen

What's a girl to do? Scatterbrained, social climbing Mrs. Bennet makes one demand of her five daughters. Marry. Marry well. Marry RICH. But sweet Jane is hopelessly in love with Mr. Bingley, who doesn't seem to notice. Flighty Lydia wants a man--any man--preferably one in... more

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The Red Pyramid (Kane Chronicles, Bk 1) by Rick Riordan

Since their mother’s death, Carter and Sadie have become near strangers. While Sadie has lived with her grandparents in London, her brother has traveled the world with their father, the brilliant Egyptologist, Dr. Julius Kane. One night, Dr. Kane brings the siblings together for a... more

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802

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Silent To the Bone by E.L. Konnigsburg

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803

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Code Orange by Caroline B. Cooney

Walking around New York City was what Mitty Blake did best. He loved the city, and even after 9/11, he always felt safe. Mitty was a carefree guy–he didn’t worry about terrorists or blackouts or grades or anything, which is why he was late getting started on his Advanced Bio... more

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The Life of Olaudah Equiano (Dover Thrift Editions) by Olaudah Equiano

Compelling work traces the formidable journey of an Igbo prince from captivity to freedom and literacy and recounts his enslavement in the New World, service in the Seven Years War with General Wolfe in Canada, voyages to the Arctic with the Phipps expedition of 1772–73, six months among... more

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805

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The Sound and the Fury by William Faulkner

First published in 1929, Faulkner created his "heart's darling," the beautiful and tragic Caddy Compson, whose story Faulkner told through separate monologues by her three brothers--the idiot Benjy, the neurotic suicidal Quentin and the monstrous Jason.

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Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde and Other Stories of the Supernatural by Robert Louis Stevens...

Respectable citizen by day . . . killer by night? This is Robert Louis Stevenson's harrowing tale of good and evil -- caught in the same person.

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807

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One Day: Twenty Years, Two People (Movie Tie-in) by David Nicholls

It's 1988 and Dexter Mayhew and Emma Morley have only just met. They both know that the next day, after college graduation, they must go their separate ways. But after only one day together, they cannot stop thinking about one another. As the years go by, Dex and Em begin to lead separate... more

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808

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Gone Missing (Kate Burkholder, Bk 4) by Linda Castillo

Rumspringa is the time when Amish teens are allowed to experience life without the rules. It’s an exciting time of personal discovery and growth before committing to the church. But when a young teen disappears without a trace, the carefree fun comes to an abrupt and sinister end, and fear... more

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Death Comes to Pemberley by P. D. James

In their six years of marriage, Elizabeth and Darcy have forged a peaceful, happy life for their family at Pemberley, Darcy’s impressive estate. Her father is a regular visitor; her sister Jane and her husband, Bingley, live nearby; the marriage prospects for Darcy’s sister,... more

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810

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Scarlet Letter and Related Readings (Literature Connections) by Unknown Author

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811

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The Breadwinner: An Afghan Child in a War Torn Land by Deborah Ellis

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812

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Runner by Carl Deuker

When a new job falls his way, Chance jumps at the opportunity, becoming a runner who picks up strange packages on a daily route and delivers them to a shady man at the marina. Chase knows how much he will earn—what he doesn’t know is how much he will pay. Suspenseful, fast-paced,... more

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Where the Red Fern Grows by Wilson Rawls

Billy has long dreamt of owning not one but two dogs. So when he's finally able to save up enough money for two pups to call his own, he's ecstatic. Soon Billy and his hounds become the finest hunting team in the valley. But tragedy awaits these determined hunters -- now friends -- and... more

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814

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Among the Hidden (Shadow Children, Bk 1) by Margaret Peterson Haddix

Luke has never been to school. He's never had a birthday party, or gone to a friend's house for an overnight. In fact, Luke has never had a friend. Luke is one of the shadow children, a third child forbidden by the Population Police. He's lived his entire life in hiding, and now, with a new... more

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Among the Impostors (Shadow Children, Bk 2) by Margaret Peterson Haddix

OUT OF HIDING. INTO DANGER. Luke Garner is an illegal third child. All his life has been spent in hiding. Now, for the first time, Luke is living among others. He has assumed a deceased boy's identity and is attending Hendricks School for Boys, a windowless building with cruel... more

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816

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The Thief Lord by Cornelia Funke

Welcome to the magical underworld of Venice, Italy. Here, hidden canals and crumbling rooftops shelter runaways and children with incredible secrets.... After escaping from their cruel aunt and uncle, orphans Prosper and Bo meet a mysterious boy who calls himself he "Thief Lord." Clever and... more

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817

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The People of Sparks (Ember, Bk 2) by Jeanne Duprau

When Lina and Doon lead their people up from the underground city of Ember, they discover a surface world of color and life. The people of a small village called Sparks agree to help the Emberites. Soon differences between the two groups escalate.

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818

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The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, An American Slave (Barnes Noble C :...

No book except perhaps Uncle Tom’s Cabin had as powerful an impact on the abolitionist movement as Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass. But while Stowe wrote about imaginary characters, Douglass’s book is a record of his own remarkable life. Born a slave in 1818 on a... more

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The Hound of the Baskervilles by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

What's the truth behind the legend of the hound of the Baskervilles? Is it really a devil-beast that's haunting the lonely moors? Enter Sherlock Holmes to find the answer, in this, the only full-length novel ever written by the creator of one of the most popular and enduring detective series... more

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820

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The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien

From J.R.R. Tolkien"s own description for the original edition: "If you care for journeys there and back, out of the comfortable Western world, over the edge of the Wild, and home again, and can take an interest in a humble hero (blessed with a little wisdom and a little courage and... more

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Things Fall Apart and Related Readings (Literature Connections) by Chinua Achebe

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822

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The Left Hand of Darkness (Hainish Cycle, Bk 4) by Ursula K. Le Guin

Genly Ai is an emissary from the human galaxy to Winter, a lost, stray world. His mission is to bring the planet back into the fold of an evolving galactic civilization, but to do so he must bridge the gulf between his own culture and prejudices and those that he encounters. On a planet where... more

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Torn (Missing, Bk 4) by Margaret Peterson Haddix

Still reeling from their experiences in Roanoke in 1600, Jonah and Katherine arrive in 1611 only moments before a mutiny on Henry Hudson’s ship in the icy waters of James Bay. But things are messed up: they’ve lost the real John Hudson, and they find what seems to be the fabled... more

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The Girl Who Kicked the Hornets' Nest (Millennium, Bk 3) by Stieg Larsson

When we last saw Lisbeth Salander, she was teetering between life and death. And who wouldn’t be after having been shot by her father and buried alive by her brother? Salander was rescued, at the end of The Girl Who Played with Fire (2009), by journalist Mikael Blomkvist. She’s... more

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825

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Island by Aldous Huxley

In Island, his last novel, Huxley transports us to a Pacific island where, for 120 years, an ideal society has flourished. Inevitably, this island of bliss attracts the envy and enmity of the surrounding world. A conspiracy is underway to take over Pala and events begin to move when an agent of... more

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Fifty Shades Darker (Fifty Shades, Bk 2) by E. L. James

Daunted by the singular tastes and dark secrets of the beautiful, tormented young entrepreneur Christian Grey, Anastasia Steele has broken off their relationship to start a new career with a Seattle publishing house. But desire for Christian still dominates her every waking thought, and... more

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Nothing But The Truth by Avi

A 1992 Newberry Honor Book. Patriotism or practical joke? Harrison, NH -- Ninth-grade student Philip Malloy was suspended from school for singing along to The Star-Spangled Banner in his homeroom, causing what his teacher, Margaret Narwin, called "a disturbance." But was he standing up for... more

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The Midnight Palace by Carlos Ruiz Zafon & Lucia Graves (Translator)

In the heart of Calcutta lurks a dark mystery.... Set in Calcutta in the 1930s, The Midnight Palace begins on a dark night when an English lieutenant fights to save newborn twins Ben and Sheere from an unthinkable threat. Despite monsoon-force rains and terrible danger lurking around every... more

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The Hunger Games (Hunger Games, Bk 1) by Suzanne Collins

In the ruins of a place once known as North America lies the nation of Panem, a shining Capitol surrounded by twelve outlying districts. The Capitol is harsh and cruel and keeps the districts in line by forcing them all to send one boy and one girl between the ages of twelve and eighteen to... more

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The Passage (Passage, Bk 1) by Justin Cronin

First, the unthinkable: a security breach at a secret U.S. government facility unleashes the monstrous product of a chilling military experiment. Then, the unspeakable: a night of chaos and carnage gives way to sunrise on a nation, and ultimately a world, forever altered. All that remains for... more

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831

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Tofu! Tofu! Tofu! - Chinese Style by Wei-Chuan Publishing & Mu-Tsun Lee

Tofu can be cooked in many ways, with a variety of flavors. This book contains 46 tofu recipes, including salads and cold plates. The cooking methods range from frying, stir-frying, cooking in soy sauce, deep-frying and steaming. Each recipe is accompanied by a full color photo, plus 17 small... more

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832

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Whittington by Alan Armstrong

Whittington is a roughneck Tom who arrives one day at a barn full of rescued animals and asks for a place there. He spins for the animals—as well as for Ben and Abby, the kids whose grandfather does the rescuing—a yarn about his ancestor, the nameless cat who brought Dick Whittington... more

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833

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Fallen (Fallen, Bk 1) by Lauren Kate

Seventeen-Year-Old Luce is a new student at Sword & Cross, an unwelcoming boarding/reform school in Savannah, Georgia. Luce's boyfriend died under suspicious circumstances, and now she carries the guilt over his death with her as she navigates the unfriendly halls at Sword & Cross,... more

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Before I Go To Sleep by S. J. Watson

"As I sleep, my mind will erase everything I did today. I will wake up tomorrow as I did this morning. Thinking I’m still a child. Thinking I have a whole lifetime of choice ahead of me ... " Memories define us. So what if you lost yours every time you went to sleep?... more

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The Lost Colony (Artemis Fowl, Bk 5) by Eoin Colfer

Ten thousand years ago, humans and fairies fought a great battle. When the fairies realized they'd never win, they moved their civilization underground and hid. All the families agreed, except the demons... The demons planned to lift themselves out of time until they were ready to wage... more

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Crank (Crank, Bk 1) by Ellen Hopkins

Kristina Georgia Snow is the perfect daughter: gifted high school junior, quiet, never any trouble. But on a trip to visit her absentee father, Kristina disappears and Bree takes her place. Bree is the exact opposite of Kristina -- she's fearless. Through a boy, Bree meets the monster:... more

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Firelight (Firelight, Bk 1) by Sophie Jordan

A hidden truth. Mortal enemies. Doomed love. Marked as special at an early age, Jacinda knows her every move is watched. But she longs for freedom to make her own choices. When she breaks the most sacred tenet among her kind, she nearly pays with her life. Until a beautiful stranger... more

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838

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Wok Fast (Fast Books) by Hugh Carpenter & Teri Sandison

The wildly popular culinary team of Hugh Carpenter and Teri Sandison prepare robustly flavored meals from the versatile wok, served in a flash—the perfect fare for weeknight cooking. With their emphasis on short ingredient lists and plenty of make-ahead tips, the recipes in WOK FAST are... more

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Caddie Woodlawn by Carol Ryrie Brink

At age 11, Caddie Woodlawn is the despair of her mother and the pride of her father: a clock-fixing tomboy running wild in the woods of Wisconsin. In 1864, this is a bit much for her Boston-bred mother to bear, but Caddie and her brothers are happy with the status quo. Written in 1935 about... more

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840

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Creative Correspondence by Michael Jacobs & Judy Jacobs

Creative Correspondence proves that anyone can create handmade notes and cards, even if they’re pressed for time and money. Experienced paper crafters Michael and Judy Jacobs share their best-kept secrets for eye-catching mail art, including letters, self-mailers and postcards. The... more

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841

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The Pilates Body Kit by Brooke Siler

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842

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The Shakespeare Stealer by Gary Blackwood & Stephen Alcorn

High jinks and high adventure fill every page of this exciting, panoramic novel set in Shakespeare's time. Widge, our hero, is a young orphan indentured to a cold, unscrupulous master because the young boy has a special talent--the ability to write a secret shorthand. The master is bent on... more

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843

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The Charming Quirks of Others (Isabel Dalhousie, Bk 7) by Alexander McCall Smith

Isabel has been asked to discreetly investigate the candidates for the position of headmaster at a local boys’ school. The board has three final candidates but has received an anonymous letter alleging that one of them is not suitable.What she discovers about the candidates is surprising,... more

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Memories of My Melancholy Whores by Gabriel Garcia Marquez & Edith Grossman (Tran...

On the eve of his ninetieth birthday, our unnamed protagonist -- an undistinguished journalist and lifelong bachelor -- decides to give himself "the gift of a night of wild love with an adolescent virgin." The virgin, whom an old madam procures for him, is splendidly young, with the... more

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The Borrowers (Borrowers, Bk 1) by Mary Norton & Beth Krush (Illustrator) & J...

Pod, Homily, and Arrietty Clock's huge adventures have been thrilling children young and old for fifty years--and their appeal is as strong as ever in these handsome new paperback packages. While the original beloved interior illustrations by Beth and Joe Krush have been retained, Marla... more

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846

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Pol Martin's Supreme Cuisine by Pol Martin

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847

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Between Shades of Gray by Ruta Sepetys

Lithuania, June 1941: 15-year old Lina is preparing for art school and looking forward to summer. In the dark of night there is a knock at the door and life is forever changed. Soviet secret police arrest Lina, her mother, and her younger brother, tearing their family apart. The three are hauled... more

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Peak by Roland Smith

After being arrested for scaling a New York skyscraper and then sent to live with his long-lost father and fellow climber, Peak Marcello finds it difficult to rebuild their bond, thus when his father suddenly pushes him to climb Mt. Everest, Peak must take into consideration his father's... more

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Hattie Big Sky (Readers Circle) by Kirby Larson

Alone in the world, teen-aged Hattie is driven to prove up on her uncle's homesteading claim.For years, sixteen-year-old Hattie's been shuttled between relatives. Tired of being Hattie Here-and-There, she courageously leaves Iowa to prove up on her late uncle's homestead claim near Vida,... more

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850

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Hattie Big Sky (Hattie, Bk 1) by Kirby Larson

Alone in the world, teen-aged Hattie is driven to prove up on her uncle's homesteading claim. For years, sixteen-year-old Hattie's been shuttled between relatives. Tired of being Hattie Here-and-There, she courageously leaves Iowa to prove up on her late uncle's homestead... more

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851

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Love Comes Softly Pack, books 1-4 (Love Comes Softly) by Janette Oke

She ventured west with the man she loved, but in one day her whole world had crumbled around her... Nineteen-year-old Marty Claridge starts west with her adventurous, boyish husband, Clem, seeking to claim land and hoping for good fortune. But when the venture turns suddenly to tragedy, Marty... more

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852

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I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou

Sent by their mother to live with their devout, self-sufficient grandmother in a small Southern town, Maya and her brother, Bailey, endure the ache of abandonment and the prejudice of the local "powhitetrash." At eight years old and back at her mother's side in St. Louis, Maya is... more

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853

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Still Alice by Lisa Genova

Still Alice is a compelling debut novel about a 50-year-old woman's sudden descent into early onset Alzheimer's disease, written by first-time author Lisa Genova, who holds a Ph. D in neuroscience from Harvard University. Alice Howland, happily married with three grown children and a house on... more

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854

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Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe

THINGS FALL APART tells two overlapping, intertwining stories, both of which center around Okonkwo, a “strong man” of an Ibo village in Nigeria. The first of these stories traces Okonkwo's fall from grace with the tribal world in which he lives, and in its classical purity of... more

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855

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The Devil in the White City: Murder, Magic, and Madness at the Fair that Changed Amer...

The 1893 Chicago World's Fair is the setting for this true account of two very different men: the celebrated architect Daniel H. Burnham who designed and supervised the construction of the "White City" around which the fair was built, and H.H. Holmes (born Herman Webster Mudgett),... more

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856

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Evenings at the Argentine Club by Julia Amante

Victor and Jaqueline Torres imagined moving to the U.S. would bring happiness and prosperity-instead they found a world of frustration. While Victor put long hours into his restaurant business, Jaqui devoted her life to her daughters, until they grew up and moved on. Even their eldest, Victoria,... more

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857

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The Penderwicks : A Summer Tale of Four Sisters, Two Rabbits, and a Very Interesting ...

While vacationing with their widowed father in the Berkshire Mountains, on the grounds of a beautiful estate called Arundel, four lovable sisters, ages four through twelve, share adventures with a local boy, much to the dismay of his snobbish mother.

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858

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The Careful Use of Compliments (Isabel Dalhousie, Bk 4) by Alexander Mccall Smith

In addition to being the nosiest and most sympathetic philosopher you are likely to meet, Isabel is now a mother. Charlies, her newborn son, presents her with a myriad wonders of a new life, and doting father Jamie presents her with an intriguing proposal: marriage. In the midst of all this, she... more

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859

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Zeitoun by Dave Eggers

The true story of one family, caught between America’s two biggest policy disasters: the war on terror and the response to Hurricane Katrina. Abdulrahman and Kathy Zeitoun run a house-painting business in New Orleans. In August of 2005, as Hurricane Katrina approaches, Kathy... more

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860

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Found (Missing, Bk 1) by Margaret Peterson Haddix

"You are one of the missing." When Jonah and his best friend, Chip, start receiving threatening notes in the mail, they are plunged headfirst into a mystery. With the help of Jonah's sister, Katherine, they discover that the notes may be connected to the shady circumstances... more

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861

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A Tale of Two Cities and Related Readings by Charles Dickens

Tale of two cities. / Charles Dickens -- A short "history" of the French Revolution. / Olympe de Gouges ... [et.] -- from Hind Swarj or Indian rule. / Mohandas K. Gandhi -- from Guillotine: its legend and lore. / Daniel Gerould -- Five men. / Zbigniew Herbert -- The Pit and... more

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862

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Paradise Lost (Dover Giant Thrift Editions) by John Milton & John A. Himes

First published in 1667, Paradise Lost is considered to be the greatest epic poem in English literature. Written in twelve books, the blank verse poem draws upon Bible stories and classical mythology to explore the meaning of existence, as understood by people of the Western world. Its roots lie... more

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863

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Between Sisters by Kristin Hannah

Meghann Dontess is a woman haunted by heartbreak. Twenty-seven years ago she was forced to make a terrible choice, one that cost her everything, including the love of her sister, Claire. Now, Meghann is a hotshot divorce attorney who doesn't believe in intimacy - until she meets the one man who... more

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864

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101 Great Lowfat Mexican Dishes: Hot, Spicy & Healthful by Margaret Martinez

Love Mexican food but hate the fat in most recipes? Don’t give up your love affair with the chile pepper -- let Margaret Martinez show you how to cook your favorite Mexican Dishes in a healthful way. Her recipes include traditional dishes from Mexico as well as inspired cuisine from the... more

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865

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Criss Cross by Lynne Rae Perkins

She wished something would happen. Something good. To her. Looking at the bright, fuzzy picture in the magazine, she thought, Something like that. Checking her wish for loopholes, she found one. Hoping it wasn't too late, she thought the word soon.

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866

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The Passage (Passage, Bk 1) by Justin Cronin

An epic and gripping tale of catastrophe and survival, The Passage is the story of Amy -- abandoned by her mother at the age of six, pursued and then imprisoned by the shadowy figures behind a government experiment of apocalyptic proportions. But Special Agent Wolgast, the lawman sent to track... more

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The Fountainhead by Ayn Rand

A story of Howard Roark, an intransigent young architect whose genius and integrity will not be compromised. His ideas work against conventional standard result. He's also in an explosive love affair with a beautiful woman who struggles to defeat him.

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868

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Sea of Tranquillity by Paul Russell

Paul Russell's delicately layered, richly textured novels have won him widespread acclaim as one of the finest contemporary American novelists. Sea of Tranquillity, possibly his most ambitious and rewarding novel, traces a disintegrating nuclear family across two tumultuous decades of American... more

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Hatchet (Brian's Saga, Bk 1) by Gary Paulsen

On his way to visit his recently divorced father in the Canadian mountains, thirteen-year-old Brian Robeson is the only survivor when the single-engine plane crashes. His body battered, his clothes in shreds, Brian must now stay alive in the boundless Canadian wilderness. More than a survival... more

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870

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Grandma's Casseroles: Home-Style Favorites (Digest Comb-Bound Cookbooks) by Louis Web...

Comfort food casseroles with everyday, readily available ingredients. Recipes include Pork Chops and Apple Stuffing Bake, Baked Eggplant Parmesan, Reuben Noodle Bake, Chesapeake Crab Strata, Chicken Casserole and much more!

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871

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The Diamond of Darkhold (Ember, Bk 4) by Jeanne Duprau

It's been several months since Lina and Doon escaped the dying city of Ember and, along with the rest of their people, joined the town of Sparks. Now, struggling through the harsh winter aboveground, they find an unusual book. Torn up and missing most of its pages, it alludes to a mysterious... more

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Raising An Emotionally Intelligent Child by John Gottman & Joan Declaire

Intelligence That Comes from the Heart Every parent knows the importance of equipping children with the intellectual skills they need to succeed in school and life. But children also need to master their emotions. Raising an Emotionally Intelligent Child is a guide to teaching children to... more

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873

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Laubach Way to Reading 1: More Stories by Unknown Author

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874

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Neverwhere (London Below, The World of Neverwhere, Bk 1) by Neil Gaiman

Under the streets of London there's a place most people could never even dream of. A city of monsters and saints, murderers and angels, knights in armour and pale girls in black velvet. This is the city of the people who have fallen between the cracks. Richard Mayhew, a young businessman,... more

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875

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Neverwhere by Neil Gaiman

Richard Mayhew is an unassuming young businessman living in London, with a dull job and a pretty but demanding fiancee. Then one night he stumbles across a girl bleeding on the sidewalk. He stops to help her--and the life he knows vanishes like smoke. Several hours later, the girl is gone... more

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876

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The Inheritance of Loss by Kiran Desai

Jemubhai Popatlal, a retired Cambridge-educated judge, lives in Kalimpong, at the foot of the Himalayas, with his orphaned granddaughter, Sai, and his cook....[When] a surge of unrest disturbs the region. Jemubhai, with his hunting rifles and English biscuits, becomes an obvious target. Besides... more

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877

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Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte

Orphaned at an early age, Jane Eyre leads a lonely life until she finds work as a governess at Thornfield Hall, where she meets the mysterious Mr. Rochester and sees a ghostly woman who roams the halls by night. This is a story of passionate love, travail and final triumph. The relationship... more

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878

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Best of the Best from Florida Cookbook: Selected Recipes from Florida's Favorite Cook...

Since the original Best of the Best from Florida Cookbook was released in 1986, hundreds of wonderful new cookbooks have evolved from Florida's diverse cuisine. So many, in fact, that the editors felt Florida should be revisited with the release of a brand-new cookbook featuring a completely... more

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879

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The Dark and Hollow Places (Forest of Hands and Teeth, Bk 3) by Carrie Ryan

There are many things that Annah would like to forget: the look on her sister's face when she and Elias left her behind in the Forest of Hands and Teeth, her first glimpse of the horde as they found their way to the Dark City, the sear of the barbed wire that would scar her for life. But... more

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880

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Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain

"A GOLD MINE FOR SCHOLARS." *Deidre Carmody The New York TimesNow, in this extraordinary literary discovery, the original first half of Mark Twain's American masterpiece is available for the first time ever to a general readership. Lost for more than a century, the passages reinstated in this... more

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881

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Down River by John Hart

A powerful, heart-pounding thriller from the unparalleled�New York Times bestselling and two-time Edgar Award-winning author of The Last Child and The King of Lies, Down River will haunt your thoughts long after the last page is turned.Adam Chase has a violent streak, and for good reason. As a... more

A powerful, heart-pounding thriller from the unparalleled�New York Times bestselling and two-time Edgar Award-winning author of The Last Child and The King of Lies, Down River will haunt your thoughts long after the last page is turned.Adam Chase has a violent streak, and for good reason. As a boy, he saw things no child should witness, suffered wounds that left him misunderstood?a fighter. Even grown, he remains dangerous and unpredictable, so that when he narrowly beats a murder charge, he?s hounded out of town, exiled for a sin he did not commit. For five long years, he disappears. But now he?s back, and no one knows why - not his family or the cops, not the enemies he left behind. But Adam has his reasons. Attacked within hours of his return, the tone of his homecoming is set. As bodies turn up and the town rises in anger, Adam again finds himself in the fight of his life, not just to prove his innocence, but to reclaim the only life he?s ever wanted. Secrets build on secrets, emotions tear, and more than one person crosses the brink as Hart examines the lengths to which people will go for money, family, and revenge.Praise for John Hart and Down River:"[Hart] combines gripping plots with a wonderful gift for prose, making his books literary crowd-pleasers that appeal to the brain as well as the emotions. There are few books published that can legitimately be called "a must-read," but this is one of them." --Chicago Sun Times"If you value Harper Lee, James Lee Burke, Truman Capote, and Michael Malone? it's time to add John Hart to your bookshelves." --Otto Penzler, The New York Sun "An artist adding layers of paint ... Hart takes his time, snaring the reader with evocative storytelling and lush prose along with the usual quota of conflict and murder." --The Boston Globe ?[A] complex, emotionally charged novel? Down River is a beautifully constructed story of personal redemption, family secrets, and murder?. A truly splendid novel with a deep emotional core.? --Booklist (starred)?The thrills come fast and furious.? ?Washington Post?Nail-biting suspense.? ?Raleigh News and Observer?Richly atmospheric? should settle once and for all the question of whether thrillers and mysteries can also be literature.? ?Publishers Weekly, starred review "Falls squarely in the league of the best of Southern novels." --South Florida Sun Sentinel

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Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn

Who are you? What have we done to each other? These are the questions Nick Dunne finds himself asking on the morning of his fifth wedding anniversary, when his wife Amy suddenly disappears. The police suspect Nick. Amy's friends reveal that she was afraid of Nick. That she kept secrets from... more

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883

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The Storyteller by Jodi Picoult

Some stories live forever . . . Sage Singer is a baker. She works through the night, preparing the day’s breads and pastries, trying to escape a reality of loneliness, bad memories, and the shadow of her mother’s death. When Josef Weber, an elderly man in Sage’s grief... more

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884

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Ender's Game (Ender, Bk 1) by Orson Scott Card

Winner of the Hugo and Nebula Awards In order to develop a secure defense against a hostile alien race's next attack, government agencies breed child geniuses and train them as soldiers. A brilliant young boy, Andrew "Ender" Wiggin lives with his kind but distant parents, his... more

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885

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The Good Earth by Pearl S. Buck

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886

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Ender's Game (Ender, Bk 1) by Orson Scott Card

Winner of the Hugo and Nebula Awards In order to develop a secure defense against a hostile alien race's next attack, government agencies breed child geniuses and train them as soldiers. A brilliant young boy, Andrew "Ender" Wiggin lives with his kind but distant parents, his... more

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887

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Chomp by Carl Hiaasen

Wahoo Cray lives in a zoo. His father is an animal wrangler, so he's grown up with all manner of gators, snakes, parrots, rats, monkeys, snappers, and more in his backyard. The critters he can handle.� His father is the unpredictable one. When his dad takes a job with a reality TV show called... more

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888

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Potluck Suppers by Publications International

Gather 'round! Now you can enjoy all the homestyle goodness potluck suppers have to offer right in your own kitchen! From traditional best loved dishes such as Biscuit-Topped Hearty Steak Pie to all-new home-tested favorites such as Pizza Casserole, Potluck Suppers serves up a smorgasbord of... more

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889

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Little Women by Louisa My Alcott

Little Women is the story of the four March sisters — Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy — in a family that has been loved by readers young and old for generations. Whether their putting on plays, forming the Pickwick Club or entertaining Laurie, the lonely boy next door, the sisters and... more

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890

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Doctor Sleep (Shining, Bk 2) by Stephen King

On highways across America, a tribe of people called The True Knot travel in search of sustenance. They look harmless mostly old, lots of polyester, and married to their RVs. But as Dan Torrance knows, and spunky twelve-year-old Abra Stone learns, The True Knot are quasi-immortal, living off the... more

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891

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The Magnificent Ambersons (The Modern Library Classics) by Booth Tarkington

Winner of the Pulitzer Prize when it was first published in 1918, The Magnificent Ambersons chronicles the changing fortunes of three generations of an American dynasty. The protagonist of Booth Tarkington's great historical drama is George Amberson Minafer, the spoiled and arrogant grandson of... more

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892

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Closing Time (Catch-22, Bk 2) by Joseph Heller

A darkly comic and ambitious sequel to the American classic Catch-22. In Closing Time, Joseph Heller returns to the characters of Catch-22, now coming to the end of their lives and the century, as is the entire generation which fought in World War II: Yossarian and Milo Minderbinder, the... more

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893

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Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte

Jane Eyre is an extraordinary coming-of-age story featuring one of the most independent and strong-willed female protagonists in all of literature. Poor and plain, Jane Eyre begins life as a lonely orphan in the household of her hateful aunt. Despite the oppression she endures at home, and the... more

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894

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The Son of Neptune (Heroes of Olympus, Bk 2) by Rick Riordan

PERCY IS CONFUSED. When he awoke from his long sleep, he didn't know much more than his name. His brain fuzz is lingering, even after the wolf Lupa told him he is a demigod and trained him to fight with the pen/sword in his pocket. Somehow Percy manages to make it to a camp for half-bloods,... more

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895

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The Wave by Todd Strasser

This book is a novelization of a teleplay by Johnny Dawkins based on a short story by Ron Jones. The Wave is based on a true incident that occurred in a high school history class in Palo Alto, California, in 1969. The powerful forces of group pressure that pervaded many historic... more

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896

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The Chocolate War (Chocolate War, Bk 1) by Robert Cormier

Jerry Renault is pondering the question on the poster in his locker: Do I dare disturb the universe? Refusing to sell chocolates in the annual Trinity School fund-raiser may not seem like a radical thing to do. But when Jerry challenges a secret school society called the Vigils, his... more

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897

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Life After Life by Kate Atkinson

What if you could live again and again, until you got it right? On a cold and snowy night in 1910, Ursula Todd is born to an English banker and his wife. She dies before she can draw her first breath. On that same cold and snowy night, Ursula Todd is born, lets out a lusty wail, and embarks upon... more

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898

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Reflected in You (Crossfire, Bk 2) by Sylvia Day

Gideon Cross. As beautiful and flawless on the outside as he was damaged and tormented on the inside. He was a bright, scorching flame that singed me with the darkest of pleasures. I couldn't stay away. I didn't want to. He was my addiction... my every... more

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A Brief History of Montmaray by Michelle Cooper

There's a fine line between gossip and history, when one is talking about kings. Sophie Fitzosborne lives in a crumbling castle in the tiny island kingdom of Montmaray with her eccentric and impoverished royal family. When she receives a journal for her sixteenth birthday, Sophie decides... more

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900

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A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith

An American classic, the moving story set in the 1900's, about a young girl's coming of age at the turn of the century, A Tree Grows in Brooklyn follows the lives of 11-year-old Francie Nolan, her younger brother Neely, and their parents, Irish immigrants who have settled in the... more

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901

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Animal Farm by George Orwell

A farm is taken over by its overworked, mistreated animals. With flaming idealism and stirring slogans, they set out to create a paradise of progress, justice and equality. Thus the stage is set for one of the most telling satiric fables ever penned--a razor-edged fairy tale for grown-ups that... more

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902

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Pizza by Silvana Franco & William Lingwood (Photographer)

Everybody loves pizza, especially when it's homemade. Who can resist that crisp crust and bubbling top, straight from the oven? These simple and creative recipes from Silvana Franco show you how easy it is to make your own pizza -- one bite and you'll never buy frozen or takeout... more

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903

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Edible Gifts by Kay Fairfax

Sugar Mice and Coconut Ice--just two of the delectable, easy-to-make Edible Gifts by talented food writer, Kay Fairfax. Food makes a marvelous present--and when it's homemade it's even better. Your family and friends will always appreciate the extra care and affection that goes into a gift... more

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A Room With a View by E. M. Forster & Radhika Jones

It's time to rediscover the wonderful books we all cherish. Published in 1908, A Room with A View is one of E. M. Forster's most celebrated works. Forster explores love among a cast of eccentric characters gathered in an Italian pension and in a corner of Surrey, England. Caught up in a... more

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The War of the Worlds by H. G. Wells

Barnes & Noble Classics series The War of the Worlds, by H. G. Wells, is part of the Barnes & Noble Classics series, which offers quality editions at affordable prices to the student and the general reader, including new scholarship, thoughtful design, and pages of carefully... more

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906

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Bared to You (Crossfire, Bk 1) by Sylvia Day

Gideon Cross came into my life like lightning in the darkness -- beautiful and brilliant, jagged and white-hot. I was drawn to him as I'd never been to anything or anyone in my life. I craved his touch like a drug, even knowing it would weaken me. I was flawed and damaged,... more

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907

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An Echo in the Bone (Outlander, Bk 7) by Diana Gabaldon

Jamie Fraser, former Jacobite and reluctant rebel, is already certain of three things about the American rebellion: The Americans will win, fighting on the side of victory is no guarantee of survival, and he'd rather die than have to face his illegitimate son -- a young lieutenant in the... more

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908

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The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini

?I sat on a bench near a willow tree and watched a pair of kites soaring in the sky. I thought about something Rahim Khan said just before he hung up, almost as an afterthought, ?There is a way to be good again.?? Now in paperback, one of the year?s international literary sensations -- a... more

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909

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And the Mountains Echoed by Khaled Hosseini

Presents a story inspired by human love, how people take care of one another, and how choices resonate through subsequent generations. Afghanistan, 1952. Abdullah and his sister Pari live with their father and step-mother in the small village of Shadbagh. Their father, Saboor, is constantly in... more

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910

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Romeo y Julieta y Lecturas Afines (Lazos Literarios) (Spanish Edition) by William Sha...

edicion en espanol. romeo and juliet

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911

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The Dead and the Gone (Last Survivors, Bk 2) by Susan Beth Pfeffer

Susan Beth Pfeffer's Life as We Knew It enthralled and devastated readers with its brutal but hopeful look at an apocalyptic event -- an asteroid hitting the moon, setting off a tailspin of horrific climate changes. Now this harrowing companion novel examines the same events as they unfold... more

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912

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El Amor En Los Tiempos Del Colera by Gabriel Garcia Marquez

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913

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Lord of the Flies by William Golding

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914

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American Gods by Neil Gaiman

Released from prison, Shadow finds his world turned upside down. His wife has been killed; a mysterious stranger offers him a job. But Mr. Wednesday, who knows more about Shadow than is possible, warns that a storm is coming -- a battle for the very soul of America . . . and they are in its... more

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915

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The Phantom of the Opera (Barnes & Noble Classics) by Gaston LeRoux & Isabel Roch...

First published in French as a serial in 1909, "The Phantom of the Opera" is a riveting story that revolves around the young, Swedish Christine Daaé. Her father, a famous musician, dies, and she is raised in the Paris Opera House with his dying promise of a protective angel of... more

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Romeo and Juliet (Oxford World's Classics) by William Shakespeare

This innovative edition of one of Shakespeare's most beloved plays offers modernized texts not only of the 1599 quarto but also of the short, or "bad" quarto of 1597, regarding each as witness to a "mobile text" which changed in composition as Shakespeare wrote it and which has continued to... more

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Arcadia by Lauren Groff

In the fields of western New York State in the 1970s, a few dozen idealists set out to live off the land, founding what would become a commune centered on the grounds of a decaying mansion called Arcadia House.

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The Dark Frigate by Charles Boardman Hawes

In seventeenth century England, a terrible accident forces orphaned Philip Marsham to flee London in fear for his life. Bred to the sea, he signs on with the "Rose of Devon," a dark frigate bound for the quiet shores of Newfoundland. Philip's bold spirit and knowledge of the sea... more

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Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck

Over seventy-five years since its first publication, Steinbeck’s tale of commitment, loneliness, hope, and loss remains one of America’s most widely read and taught novels. An unlikely pair, George and Lennie, two migrant workers in California during the Great Depression, grasp for... more

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