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Set on two small islands off the coast of Maine, Stern Men chronicles the coming-of-age of Ruth Thomas. Just back from boarding school, Ruth helps out with work on the boats, brushes up on her profanity, and falls for Owney Wishnell, a handsome young lobsterman. The wonderful first novel about life,
The concept of vocation in higher education helps undergraduates explore what it means to live a meaningful life. This volume situates vocation within the context of the common good and emphasizes the interconnectedness of individual life and communal life. In this meeting place between self and oth
Brian G. Shellum follows the experiences of Captain Charles Young and the Ninth Cavalry in California, from life at the Presidio of San Francisco to summers patrolling Sequoia and Yosemite National Parks to missions training with the California National Guard.
September 1, 1985. The RMS Titanic, which has been missing since April 15, 1912, is found in the North Atlantic where it lies at a depth of 3,821 metres. Paul-Henri Nargeolet, a commander in the French Navy, directed underwater research of part of many expeditions to the wreck, from 1987 until his u
During his lifetime, legendary martial artist Bruce Lee developed a personal philosophy, a synthesis of Eastern and Western ideals that helped him overcome adversity and achieve unparalleled greatness in his career. This book gathers the teachings of Bruce Lee into one unique volume that shows reade
A famed historian once noted that, regardless of what you think of him personally, Jesus Christ stands as the central figure in the history of Western civilization. A man violently rejected by some and passionately worshipped by others, Jesus remains as polarizing as ever. But most people still know
Get a big-picture view of modern React and React Native and see how they go hand-in-hand - covering TypeScript development, Vite, state management strategies, unit testing with Jest, and more. Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook. Key Features New content on TypeScript, Rea
In Hatchet, 13-year-old Brian learned to survive alone in the Canadian wilderness, armed with only a hatchet. He was rescued at the end of the summer. Brian's Winter begins where Hatchet might have ended--Brian is not rescued, but must rely on his survival skills to face his deadliest enemy--a north
Latest version. Complete and unabridged. Full-sized. The USDA Complete Guide to Home Canning contains everything you need to know to safely and efficiently can foods at home. Included in this guide: - Necessary canning equipment - Basic canning ingredients and procedures - Guidelines on how much to
Ehrmann, whom Parade calls the most important coach in America, describes his coaching philosophy and explains how sports can transform lives. In this inspirational yet practical book, the man Parade called the most important coach in America, subject of the national bestseller Season of Life, Joe E
With his notable and characteristic vibrant illustrations and simple, but poignant text, Todd Parr celebrates the special bond between grandparents and grandchildren. From golfing Grandpas to Grandpas who wiggle their ears, tell stories, and give kisses, this book is a tribute to all the different k
American Hero Stories is Eva March Tappan's fascinating overview of the important individuals in US history. Discover accounts of famous voyagers and explorers in the history of the United States within this 1921 historical account. American Hero Stories explores the origin stories of the Virginia,
Through an extraordinarily powerful mix of poetry and prose, the author shares her experience as the daughter of Holocaust survivors. She recounts her false starts in raising the subject with her father (a survivor of Buchenwald concentration camp), his piecemeal revelations, and their eventual trav
When Ayo struggles to fall asleep, he tumbles into an extraordinary journey across the African diaspora, where he experiences creative and resilient cultures that share his heritage. From hip-hop to kente cloth, from Mansa Musa to revolution, the African diaspora has inspired the world! Endmatter fu
Pratchett, Terry: - Terry Pratchett (1948-2015) is the acclaimed creator of the globally revered Discworld series. In all, he authored more than fifty bestselling books, which have sold more than one hundred million copies worldwide. His novels have been widely adapted for stage and screen, and he w
The national bestseller and new spiritual classic is now available for the first time in paperback. In these pages, Joseph Cardinal Bernardin shares the profound peace he came to at the end of his life. The Gift of Peace is part of the Cardinal's great legacy of compassion for others.
Lois Duncan is an acclaimed suspense author for young adults. She has published nearly 50 books for children, including I Know What You Did Last Summer , which was adapted into a highly-successful horror film, and Who Killed My Daughter? , a non-fiction book about the harrowing experience of her dau
In The Lost World , the first in a series of books to feature the bold Professor Challenger--a character many critics consider one of the most finely drawn in science fiction--Challenger and his party embark on an expedition to a remote Amazonian plateau where, as the good professor puts it, the ord
It's show night. You've bought tickets and are waiting with your friends. The lights drop. The darkness swells in anticipation. A collective cheer grows. A breath of silence. Then, that first chord screams from the speakers. Lights flash to flood the stage, radiating as the concert comes to life. We
A young woman tumbles into a nightmare of decadent desire and corrupted innocence in a superb novella of suspense from National Book Award-winner Joyce Carol Oates. Art and arson, the poetry of D. H. Lawrence and pulp pornography, hero-worship and sexual debasement, totems and taboos mix and mutate
After Sylvie's politician husband has an affair that makes headlines, she andher two daughters are drawn into the painful glare of the national spotlight.Once the press conference is over, each is forced to reconsider her life, whoshe is, and who she is meant to be. From one of the nation's most bel
The Tang dynasty is often called China’s “golden age.” Mark Lewis captures a dynamic era in which the empire reached its greatest geographical extent under Chinese rule, painting and ceramic arts flourished, women played a major role both as rulers and in the economy, and China produced its finest l
Desperate for the next Game of Thrones ? Prince of the Spear continues the Sunsurge Quartet and delivers a full-on fix of epic fantasy. The unthinkable has happened. With the Leviathan Bridge critically damaged and its towers unable to control the skies between Yuros and Antiopia, the East has invad
This book restores the imagination to its central role in spiritual formation by recovering key works from the Christian tradition so readers can experience the formative power of the imagination for themselves.
Discover paper's true potential with this book full of exciting projects.
The complete guide to macro-photography by a top professional in the field. Learn how to capture awe-inspiring close-up shots and unlock the beauty of the miniature world with this comprehensive guide.
It's Time to Live the Life You've Always Wanted and Manifest Your Dreams Have you ever dreamed of living a life where you can actually do all the things you've always wanted to do? Ever wanted to be healthy, financially secure, and spend your time on meaningful things like having a satisfying career
Mark Williams is Emeritus Professor of Clinical Psychology at the University of Oxford. He is a Fellow of the British Psychological Society, the Academy of Medical Sciences and the British Academy. With his colleagues at Oxford and Cambridge, he co-developed Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT
Merry Wilkinson, owner of Mrs. Claus's Treasures in Rudolph, New York, looks forward to the town's Christmas in July event, but is caught off guard when ex-fiancZ Max Folger unexpectedly arrives. And when Max's body is found in Merry's shop, she must determine who wanted him dead and stop a killer.
As I see it, said Max, all that stands between humankind and the end of the world is two talking monkeys, a crazy archaeologist covered in red paint, and a couple of kids with blowguns. Am I right? Fourteen-year-old Max Murphy, video-gamer extraordinaire, is furious when his archaeologist parents ca
