 | Let Their Spirits Dance: A Novel
Release Date: November 4, 2003When a dying mother hears the voice of her son thirty years after his death in Vietnam, she recalls the promise he made in 1968 as he boarded a military plane headed overseas: that one day again she would hear his voice. But it is not until she learns about the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington, D.C., that she is able to decipher Jesse's mysterious message. Alicia realizes she must journey to the wall to touch her son's name and honor his memory, and like a spark kindling a new flame, her decision inspires her warring children to join her. Let Their Spirits Da...
 |  | Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (Dover Thrift Study Edition)
Publication Date: August 3, 2009Includes the unabridged text of Twain's classic novel plus a complete study guide that helps readers gain a thorough understanding of the work's content and context. The comprehensive guide includes chapter-by-chapter summaries, explanations and discussions of the plot, question-and-answer sections, author biography, analytical paper topics, list of characters, bibliography, and more. ...
|  | The Good Man Jesus and the Scoundrel Christ
Publication Date: April 12, 2011Upon its hardcover publication, renowned author Philip Pullman’s The Good Man Jesus and the Scoundrel Christ provoked heated debates and stirred a frenzy of controversy throughout the clerical and literary worlds alike with its bold retelling of the life of Jesus Christ.In this remarkable piece of fiction, famously atheistic author Philip Pullman challenges the events of the Gospels and puts forward his own compelling and plausible version of the life of Jesus. Written with unstinting authority, The Good Man Jesus and the Scoundrel Christ is a pithy, eru...
|  | Legend of the Jade Dragon: A Chintz 'n China Mystery
Release Date: May 4, 2004When a client gives seer Emerald O'Brien a statue of a jade dragon as payment, bad luck follows. To thwart its evil spell, she'll have to follow a trail of heartache to China's Ming Dynasty. ...
|  | Transformers: Exodus: The Official History of the War for Cybertron
Release Date: June 28, 2011 For twenty-five years the colossal battle between Megatron and Optimus Prime has captivated Transformers fans around the world. Now, for the first time, here is the thrilling saga of Optimus and Megatron before they were enemies, before they arrived on Earth, before they even knew each other.On the caste-bound planet of Cybertron, Megatron, an undefeated gladiator, gives voice to the unspoken longings of the oppressed masses—and opens the mind of Orion Pax, an insignificant data clerk who will become Optimus Prime. What happens between Orion Pax and ...
|  | The Rose of York: Love &War
Publication Date: November 15, 2003Set in Malory's England during the Wars of the Roses, this acclaimed winner of a remarkable nine awards tells the true story of two star-crossed lovers -- Richard of Gloucester and Lady Anne Neville -- before they become King and Queen of England. A stirring tale of romance and intrigue. ...
|  | The Emperor's Coloured Coat: A Novel
Publication Date: October 1995Returning to the sea for a second adventure, stalwart young sailor Otto Prohaska is amazed when his experiences cause him to test his wings in the air as well. By the author of A Sailor of Austria....
|  | The Mammoth Book of Hot Romance
Publication Date: August 23, 2011These 25 unashamedly modern short romances don't shy away at the bedroom door, from the crème de la crème of contemporary romance writers, including Lilith Saintcrow, Louisa Burton, Anna Windsor, Susan Sizemore, Michelle M. Pillow, Rebecca York, Charlotte Stein, Shiloh Walker, Victoria Janssen, Saskia Walker and Cathy Clamp. This is writingwhich is more direct, less euphemistic, and frankly accepting of sexuality - fiercely hot stories of flesh and blood and feelings which will entrance and beguile romance readers....
|  | The Historical Fiction of Mori Ogai (UNESCO Collection of Representative Works: Japanese Series)
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|  | Science in the Renaissance (Science of the Past)
Publication Date: March 1999| Age Level: 10 and up...
|  | A New Companion to English Renaissance Literature and Culture (Blackwell Companions to Literature and Culture) (2 Volume Set)
Publication Date: May 18, 2010In this revised and greatly expanded edition of the Companion, 80 scholars come together to offer an original and far-reaching assessment of English Renaissance literature and culture.A new edition of the best-selling Companion to English Renaissance Literature, revised and updated, with 22 new essays and 19 new illustrationsContributions from some 80 scholars including Judith H. Anderson, Patrick Collinson, Alison Findlay, Germaine Greer, Malcolm Jones, Arthur Kinney, James Knowles, Arthur Marotti, Robert Miola and Greg WalkerUnrivalled in scope and its e...
|  | Ellipse of Uncertainty: An Introduction to Postmodern Fantasy (Contributions to the Study of Science Fiction and Fantasy)
Publication Date: April 3, 1987| ISBN-10: 0313255113 | ISBN-13: 978-0313255113| Edition: 1ST This fascinating study of literary theory is the first work of its kind to examine the intersection of fantasy and postmodernism, and to analyze contemporary fantasy writers comparatively. After carefully developing working definitions of postmodernism and fantasy, the author goes on to analyze works by various postmodernist fantasy writers. Olsen's approach is eclectic, bringing to each text or textual complex those forces he feels most interestingly stir up its sediment--be they biographical, s...
|  | A Middle English Anthology (Waynebook, 50)
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|  | A Storm for All Seasons: Summer Heat (Book 1)
Publication Date: July 25, 2008A Storm for All Seasons - Summer Heat By Jaci BurtonAidan Storm is part of a unique New Orleans family whose magical connection with the weather goes back many years. Aidan uses his powers only when it suits his purposes. Wielding the magic of summer heat can be advantageous when heating up the sheets with his girl-du-jour. Until he meets Melissa Cross. She fires him up hotter than a Louisiana heat wave and if he doesn't watch his heart he might suffer a meltdown.Melissa Cross is a staid Bostonian feeling like a fish out of water working alongside Aidan Storm a...
|  | A Shot in the Dark / Shell Game (Stark House Mystery Classics)
Publication Date: June 1, 2008| Series: Stark House Mystery Classics Two wisecracking mysteries from the early 1950's from the author of The Philadelphian. ...
|  | CliffsNotes The Detective in Fiction
Publication Date: May 31, 1978| ISBN-10: 0822003880 | ISBN-13: 978-0822003885| Edition: 1 The original CliffsNotes study guides offer expert commentary on major themes, plots, characters, literary devices, and historical background — all to help you gain greater insight into great works you're bound to study for school or pleasure.In CliffsNotes on The Detective in Fiction, you explore the world of science fiction writing, complete with a look at some leading literary works.Covering the rules for science fiction writing, this study guide also looks into exactly what defines detecti...
|  | Stone Rabbit #5: Ninja Slice
Release Date: September 28, 2010| Age Level: 7 and up | Grade Level: 2 and up...
|  | Powerpuff Girls, The: Titans of Townsville (Powerpuff Girls (DC Comic))
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|  | Iliad and the Odyssey
Publication Date: October 2, 2006"The Iliad" tells the story of the war between Greeks and Trojans; the love between Helena and Paris; Achilles and Hector's deadly combat; and the Trojan Horse. "The Odyssey" depicts the perilous voyage home of the Greek warrior Odysseus; his struggles against the one-eyed Cyclops; the terrible Sirens; the dreadful, six-headed Scylla. These classic Greek stories have been retold with lively text and a dramatic cartoon style, making them accessible and fun for young children. ...
|  | The Story of the New Jersey Nets (The NBA: a History of Hoops)
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