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First advertised as a mind-stretching experience, Nicolas Roeg's 1976 The Man Who Fell to Earth stunned the cinema world. A tour-de-force of science fiction as art form, the movie brought not only hallucinatory visuals and a haunting exploration of contemporary alienation, but also glam-rock legend
Aidan Cain's Gran has died, he's been sent to a foster home, and now malicious beings are stalking him. There is one person Gran told Aidan to go to if he ever got into trouble--a powerful sorcerer who lives at Melstone House. But when Aidan arrives, he finds that the sorcerer's grandson, Andrew, ha
Pre-algebra skills come easy with plenty of practice If you are looking for extra pre-algebra help for your child, this invaluable resource has it all. Featuring hundreds of exercises, Practice Makes Perfect: Pre-Algebra offers plenty of opportunities for practice, practice, practice on the math fou
This booklet accompanies a software package called SimQuick. SimQuick is a freely-distributed Excel spreadsheet (with macros) for building simulation models of processes: waiting lines, supply chains, manufacturing facilities, and project scheduling. SimQuick is easy to learn, easy to use, and flexi
**This book was previously published in December of 2015 by Loveswept, a digital only imprint of Random House.** The residents of the small coastal town of Seaside, North Carolina fall into two categories: Marines and their kids. When outsider Kat Chandler takes a new job as the principal of Seaside
Calls to defund the police or to stop brutal police violence, argue Mark Maguire and Setha Low, will never succeed as long as there are those who enjoy and take comfort in security capitalism. Security capitalism can be recognized by the marks it leaves on society, remaking public space in its own i
Mouse decides to hide inside a bright red backpack . . . and ends up at school! He explores a world full of colors, letters, and numbers and more until, at last, Mouse discovers his favorite thing about school. Friends. Full color. Mouse decides to hide inside a bright red backpack...and ends up at
Leona Sevick's The Bamboo Wife captures the experiences of an imperfect woman held up against the standard of good wife and mother. Sevick is a master of metaphor and imagery, depicting, for example, a mother as a kraken. In the sea creature's words, It takes a hard-ass woman to raise her young. Eve
Nowhere but in the Bible were dramatic textual material and the artistry of Gustave Dor more perfectly matched. The Book of Books seemed to unleash a new power of creation in Dor not apparent in his previous work. In the Creation scenes, the horrifying visions of the Flood, the battle sequences with
Readers will be rooting for a happy ending for Hank in Newbery-Honor-winner Gennifer Choldenko's gripping story of a boy struggling to hold his family together when his mom doesn't come home. When eleven-year-old Hank's mom doesn't come home, he takes care of his toddler sister, Boo, like he always
When the inspiration hits to start an organic garden, many novices could benefit from a guidebook that speaks directly to their enthusiasm, their goals, and, of course, their need for solid information that speaks a newbie's language--from the most trusted source for organic gardening methods. In Ro
The tale of Daisy's irruption into staid European society enjoyed, as did Daisy herself, a succès de scandale ; and it has remained one of Jamess most popular short stories. Like the others collected here--'Pandora, ' 'The Patagonia, ' and 'Four Meetings'-- it describes a confrontation between diffe
The Memo is the riveting story of how Rich Higgins' twenty year career inside the Deep State enabled him to discern - well before anyone else - the Deep State's efforts to stop and ultimately remove the President from office. No one was more bold - or more frighteningly accurate - in anticipating th
First published 20 years ago, Townsend's story about a young man who details his life in a satiric diary became an international phenomenon. Now available in this paperback edition. Adrian Mole's first love, Pandora, has left him; a neighbor, Mr. Lucas, appears to be seducing his mother (and what do
Keene, Carolyn: - Carolyn Keene is the author of the ever-popular Nancy Drew books.
Like Ariosto's Orlando Furioso and Tasso's Jerusalem Delivered, Boiardo's chivalric stories of lords and ladies first entertained the culturally innovative court of Ferrara in the Italian Renaissance. Inventive, humorous, inexhaustible, the story recounts Orlando's love-stricken pursuit of the faire
This volume takes kids on a first-of-its-kind journey across the U.S. Super cool maps with unique hand-illustrated icons show where all the great sports sites can be found, including arenas, stadiums, halls of fame, and more. Each state's Greatest Moments and homegrown heroes are profiled. Full colo
Roberts, Paul: - Paul Roberts is research keeper of the department of antiquities at the Ashmolean Museum in Oxford. He has curated numerous popular exhibitions, including Life and Death in Pompeii and Herculaneum at the British Museum in 2013 and Last Supper in Pompeii at the Ashmolean in 2019-2020
Read, row, and roar along - a newly imagined favorite will have everyone singing. In this vibrantly-painted rain forest, squeak, bark, and chatter along with a kitten and puppy rowing their way down the stream. Uncover one delightful animal surprise after another. Sheet music with guitar chords, alo
If you want to experience incredible growth and success in your career as well as personal life, it starts by taking ownership of your personal development and understanding you don't need to know all the answers---but you do need to ask the right questions.
How I Won a 42 - Year Battle With Obesity It is the one thing found at the intersection of race, culture, identity, status, education, and economics-food. The truth is: It's never about the food. It's always about the story behind the food. In Leaving Large: The Stories of a Food Addict, Michelle P
Blessed are the eyes that see what you see! For I tell you that many prophets and kings desired to see what you see, and did not see it. Luke 10:23-24 In the opening chapters of Eyes to See , you'll journey back two millennia. Through Carl Gallups' renowned narrative style of teaching, you'll be pla
Cursive Handwriting Workbook for Adults Looking to improve your handwriting skills? Suffering from illegible handwriting? This penmanship workbook is designed for adults who would like to build and perfect their cursive writing skills. This comprehensive guide will improve your writing through traci
This Broadman Church Supplies Funeral Bulletin is adorned with a beautiful 4-color image, and is designed for use during a Funeral celebration service any time of the year. The featured verbiage is Psalm 46:10 from the KJV translation of the Bible. All Broadman Church Supplies bulletins are sold in
American author Henry James (1843-1916) spent most of his career in Europe and ultimately adopted British citizenship. A prolific writer of criticism, biography, and travel-related books and articles, James is known above all for his highly influential novels, which frequently explore the clash of O
Indigo Tea Shop owner Theodosia Browning is catering a Charleston benefit, a Ghost Crawl through Jasmine Cemetery. When the organizer drops dead--and it looks like foul play, Theodosia stirs things up with her own investigation. Includes a recipe and tea-making tips. Indigo Tea Shop owner Theodosia
Scott, Ginger: - Ginger Scott is a USA Today, Wall Street Journal and Amazon-bestselling author from Peoria, Arizona. She was also nominated for both the Goodreads Choice and Rita Awards. She is the author of several young and new adult romances, including bestsellers The Moon and Back, The Varsity
Sometimes it's in the depths of hell, that one finds their angel. Samantha Jacobs thought she was aiding her government. She believed the chip she created, the one that could change the world, would be used for the good of mankind. But it was all a lie...and she discovered the truth too late. Now, S
First published in 1925, although admired by D. H. Lawrence, this modern classic went generally unnoticed during the years after its publication. Yet it is a fundamental book, essential if one proposes to come to terms with American literature (Times Literary Supplement). William Carlos Williams was
Two best friends. One spot on the baseball team. And a giant, looming, SMELLY turd tank. What could possibly go wrong? This is the first illustrated chapter book in a laugh-out-loud funny series told in dual point-of-view that's about friendship, teamwork, and the occasional fart joke. PFFFT . Fans