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Stewart, Polly: - Polly Stewart is the author of The Good Ones . She grew up in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, where she still lives. Her short fiction has appeared in Best American Mystery Stories , and her nonfiction has appeared in the New York Times , Good Housekeeping , and other publica
Olivia Coolidge brings the Roman Empire to life through ten vibrant short stories highlighting the various peoples of that era. You are there in the amphitheater witnessing gladiatorial spectacles; you share with the poverty-stricken poet in the tense moments before a murder in the baths; you cringe
First published in the 1940s, Seventeenth Summer is considered the first young adult novel. Now with refreshed text and a brand-new look, this timeless, sweeping romance is perfect for fans of Morgan Matson and Jenny Han. Angeline Angie Morrow always thought high school romances were just silly infa
A novel that seems to have been written with the term 'tour de force' in mind . . . Amis's radical rethinking of time . . . brings the abomination of the Holocaust home to the jaded late-20th-century reader in a way that few conventional novels could. Village Voice Literary Supplement. Splendid . .
In this magical novel, an irresistible boy tells the story of his survival and coming of age against the background of South Africa during and just after World War II. In 1939, hatred took root in South Africa, where the seeds of apartheid were newly sown. There a boy called Peekay was born. He spok
Sam Dillard completely transformed her health from just surviving to thriving on the keto diet. Like any mum, she wants the same strong physical and mental health for her children, so Sam transitioned her whole family from their unhealthy eating habits to a complete keto lifestyle. In this cookbook,
Longlisted for the National Book Critics Circle Award for Biography A groundbreaking study of the first Black female novelist and her life as an enslaved woman, from the biographer who solved the mystery of her identity, with a forward by Henry Louis Gates Jr. In 1857, a woman escaped enslavement on
Heinrich Himmler's great-niece offers a unique account of one woman's attempt to deal with her chilling inheritance
This devastating account of the battles against the North Vietnamese at the Ia Drang Valley, November, 1965, rises above the specific ordeal it chronicles to present a picture of men facing the ultimate challenge--and dealing with it in ways they would have found unimaginable only a few hours earlie
Peirce, Lincoln: - Lincoln Peirce (pronounced purse) is a cartoonist/writer and New York Times bestselling author of the hilarious Big Nate book series (www.bignatebooks.com), now published in twenty-five countries worldwide and available as ebooks and audiobooks and as an app, Big Nate: Comix by U!
An average kid with an above average talent for predicting baseball pitches tries to help his favorite player out of a slump in this New York Times bestselling novel from authors Tim Green and Derek Jeter. Jalen DeLuca loves baseball. Unfortunately his dad can't afford to keep him on the travel team
Esther van den Berg studied illustration at the Art Academy in Kampen, the Netherlands, where she studied etching and other types of printmaking. Currently she makes most of her illustrations digitally. Because of her artisanal background, Esther is always looking for a hand-painted feeling in her d
Learn how to strengthen your leadership and maximize your nonprofit organization's impact by leveraging each of its three foundational components: purpose, people, and partners. Nonprofits are not meant to be run just like businesses--different incentives drive different priorities. In particular, n
A scintilating new history of Britain told through eighteen figures of British history – and what they achieved at eighteen years-old. From Alice Loxton, bestselling author and social media sensation.
The American Tea culture is a part of the history of the United States, as tea appealed to most classes and adapted itself to the pre-colonial era. In the Dutch colony of New Amsterdam, now known as New York, tea was served with the best silver strainers, the finest porcelain cups and pots, and wood
Beka Cooper is finally a Dog in the Provost's Guard. The Dogs discover that gamblers are bringing counterfeit money into the city from Port Caynn. So Beka delves deep into the gambling world, and learns from Achoo how to sniff out the criminals. A #1 New York Times bestseller from the fantasy author
Natsu Tadano brings a sweet yet clear-eyed and always humane touch to a story of love doomed by illness. His vivid art brings this quiet love story alive, and undergirds the surprisingly deep philosophical themes of the text. Ichika and Prof. Yurugi (her philosophy teacher) must decide if the pain o
Available again and for the first time as a deluxe, collector's edition, timed for its 50th anniversary—the landmark book Origins of Marvel Comics by Stan Lee!
Learn to develop unique characters with distinctive features in just a few easy lessons! This all-in-one guide by master manga illustrator Akagi Shun teaches you the basics of figure drawing and character creation--from hairstyles and clothing to facial expressions and body poses. You'll then be imm
Preschoolers will learn fun facts in this Smithsonian Kids book about all sorts of planes and the first people who flew in them . This interactive board book is sturdy enough for the most enthusiastic little explorer, with interactive features such as sliding tabs, spinner wheels, and lift-a-flaps t
X-Men meets Spy Kids in the fourth installment of The Forgotten Five middle-grade fantasy/adventure series by the New York Times bestselling author of The Unwanteds. Following an explosive showdown with President Fuerte and his supernatural henchmen, the forgotten five and their allies are feeling l
Featuring more than 200 color photographs, Understanding Orchids provides readers with easy-to-follow instructions for the orchids they would like to grow.
WINNER OF THE 2024 LIVING NOW AWARD IN GREEN LIVING AND FINALIST IN THE GARDEN MEDIA GUILD AWARD FOR THE PETER SEABROOK PRACTICAL BOOK OF THE YEAR. A comprehensive gardener's guide to sustainable beekeeping. Beekeeping has changed. While once it was a hobby that pursued the rich rewards of honey and
Despite growing evidence of geothermic activity under America's first and foremost national park, it took geologists a long time to realize that there was actually a volcano beneath Yellowstone. And then, why couldn't they find the caldera or crater? Because, as an aerial photograph finally revealed
Bring the art and beauty of Japan to your garden with inspiration from Kyoto Gardens. --HGTV Gardens By design, Kyoto's gardens possess a unique ability to provoke deep contemplation and joy in equal measure. This book is a labor of love from master photographer Ben Simmons and longtime Kyoto-based
Esta es la versión Original e Integra del libro Como Un Hombre Piensa ( Así Es Su Vida) escrito por James Allen con una nueva traducción de Carlos Gil, el cual ofrecemos aquí por un costo económico. Este libro clásico enfocado en los pensamientos describe como cada uno de nosotros da forma a nuestra
An award-winning author/illustrator brings the Dirty Thirties to life in this gripping graphic novel account of one of America's most catastrophic natural events. A complete visual package. --Booklist, starred review On a clear, warm Sunday, April 14, 1935, a wild wind whipped up millions upon milli
In this innovative and faithful retelling of a classic Bible story, children 2-5 years old will discover what happened when little David fought the biggest Giant, Goliath. Children will learn that God is greater than anyone else.It teaches some interesting linguistic skills to children, and has brig
An action-packed and supernatural historical drama about a samurai-turned-rebel and a mysterious young woman - from the creator of the hit manga and anime Gunslinger Girl!
Sing has grown from Keith and Kristyn Getty's passion for congregational singing; it's been formed by their traveling and playing and listening and discussing and learning and teaching all over the world. And in writing it, they have five key aims: - to discover why we sing and the overwhelming joy
