 | D'Aulaires' Book of Greek Myths
Release Date: March 1, 1992| Age Level: 8 and up | Grade Level: 3 and up No education is complete without a large slice of Greekmythology. Andthere's no better way of meeting that literary quotathan with theD'Aulaires' book. All the great gods and goddesses ofancient Greeceare depicted in this big, beautiful classic, lovinglyillustrated andskillfully told. Young readers will be dazzled bymighty Zeus, lord ofthe universe; stirred by elegant Athena, goddessof wisdom; intimidatedby powerful Hera, queen of Olympus; and chilledby moody Poseidon,ruler of the sea. These often impetuous immortalsflo...
 |  | Spared Angola: Memories from a Cuban-American Childhood
Publication Date: January 1, 1997The moving collection evokes the agony and frustration borne of growing up in terminal exile and cultural limbo. But, from anguish and turmoil, the artist has wrought inspiration and crafted one of the most eloquent and commanding voices of contemporary Latin American literature. "This slim volume is studded with poetry that adds depth to the characters and action ... With short chapters that flow fluidly between the first and thurd person, Suárez reflects on 36 years as an outsider and on the memories--and the record of them--that kept him sane" (from P...
|  | John's Story: The Last Eyewitness (The Jesus Chronicles, Book 1)
Release Date: September 25, 2007The brand-new bestselling series from the authors of the phenomenal multi-million-selling Left Behind books. Now in paperback! Here is the first in the Biblically inspired series, The Jesus Chronicles, which brings to life the story of Jesus, told in the voices of those who knew and loved him best-the Gospel writers John, Mark, Matthew, and Luke. In this volume, readers will discover John's story, a thrilling account of the life of the man who came to fulfill the prophecies of the Old Testament and to save all of humankind-and the disciple who was the last eye...
|  | Melancholy Death of Oyster Boy
Publication Date: January 3, 1999Tim Burton - creative genius behind "Batman", "Edward Scissorhands", "Mars Attacks!" and "The Nightmare Before Christmas" - gives birth to a cast of gruesomely sympathetic children: misunderstood outcasts who struggle to find love and belonging in their cruel, cruel worlds. ...
|  | Preacher's Kids: Wicked and Wise
Publication Date: March 19, 2010Dear B,Where do I begin? Would you rather hear about my almost aboyfriend but can't be sure cuz he is too cute for me situation, or that my sister has an eating disorder?Being a preacher's kid is never a dull moment. Mia Griffin's roller coaster ride life will reach new heights in the 10th grade when she develops a crush on the cutest boy in school. No one expects it when he becomes obsessive and controlling. She will also hit new lows when her sister scares the family with a battle against anorexia. With no one else to turn to for help, Mia befriends the weir...
|  | Walter Falls
Publication Date: December 2004"I screw things up sometimes."These words introduce us to one of the most intriquing, puzzling, and ultimately endearing characters in contemporary fiction - Walter Brimm - the protagonist of WALTER FALLS.Walter Brimm is a financial advisor in his mid-thirties, husband to Gee, a university professor, and father to a seven-year-old daughter, Rea. His life appears nearly perfect, but this proves an illusion as slowly his world unravels; his actions and reactions to specific events costing him his job, his family, and his health. In search of redemption, Walter's ...
|  | Lady Chatterley's Lover
Publication Date: August 9, 2012| ISBN-10: 1619491486 | ISBN-13: 978-1619491489Lady Constance Chatterley s husband is paralyzed, and unable to satisfy her. Frustrated, she pursues an affair with Oliver Mellors, a servant. D. H. Lawrence s controversial 1928 novel is an exposition on themes of love, class, and the necessity of physical intimacy. ...
|  | Master Humphrey's Clock and A Child's History of England (Oxford Illustrated Dickens)
Publication Date: October 22, 1987 ...
|  | Sacred Possessions: Vodou, Santerφa, Obeah, and the Caribbean
Publication Date: March 1, 1997"A marvelous example of African Diaspora Studies . . . challenges our usual scholarly and everyday articulations of religion, even as it clearly articulates the possibilities and limits of Caribbean African retentions in Vodou, Santeria, and Obeah." --Barbara Christian, University of California, Berkeley Sacred Possessions is an unprecedented collection of thirteen comparative and interdisciplinary essays exploring the cross-cultural dynamics of African-based religious systems in the Caribbean. The contributors analyze the nature and liturgies of Vodou, Santeri...
|  | Wild Card
Release Date: August 21, 2012It was supposed to be simple. All Navy SEAL Nathan Malone had to do was rescue three young girls from a Colombia drug cartel, then allow himself to be captured just long enough to draw out a government spy. That was before his mission went disastrously wrong…and before his wife, Bella, was told that Nathan was never coming home. Bella’s mourned her husband’s death for three long years. But she has no idea he’s still alive. Forced to assume a new identity, the man Nathan was is now dead. If he can get back to his wife, can he keep the secre...
|  | Home for the Holidays
Release Date: October 30, 2001For the first time in her sheltered life, Larissa Ascot's wishes for a merry Christmas seem to be in peril. Her father is in the Colonies on business, but is far overdue coming home. Thus, Larissa is left to handle the rumours of her family's bankruptcy, panicking creditors pounding on her door and eviction. On top of all that, she must now contend with her enigmatic would-be "benefactor" - Vincent Everett, the Baron of Windsmoor - who would be the first to admit that it is more than the Yuletide spirit of goodwill that has inspired his generosity. Vincent had p...
|  | Rock Bottom (Em Hansen Mysteries)
Release Date: August 21, 2012| Series: Em Hansen Mysteries Rivers, oceans, streams, lakes—it doesn’t matter what shape it takes, Em Hansen is terrified of the water. She hasn’t shared her phobia with her new husband, Fritz, and when his best friend, Tiny, organizes a month-long, private, white-water rafting trip through the Grand Canyon as a wedding gift, she can’t tell him how awful the trip sounds. Fritz and Tiny cobble together a party of fourteen people for the trip, but at the last minute, Tiny finds himself in the hospital and has to miss the trip. He fills his ...
|  | The Book of Three (The Chronicles of Prydain Book 1)
Release Date: May 16, 2006| Age Level: 8 and up | Grade Level: 3 and up The Newbery-winning fantasy series now available in gorgeous new paperback editions! 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; Fflewddur Fflam, the hyperbole-prone bard; the ever-faithful Gurgi; and the curmudgeonly Doli--all of whom have become involved in an epic struggle be...
|  | My Favourite Fairy Tales
Release Date: October 4, 2010| Age Level: 3 and up | Grade Level: P and up The perfect companion to My First Nursery Stories, Ross's magical collection is guaranteed to enchant Ideal for reading aloud to young children, this humorous and imaginative collection of classic fairy tales consists of seven easy-to-read stories with hilariously detailed accompanying illustrations: "Beauty and the Beast," "Fairy Gifts," "Prince Hyacinth and the Dear Little Princess," "Rumpelstiltskin," "Sweet Porridge," "The Hedley Kow," and "The Musicians of Bremen." ...
|  | Green Tiger's Illustrated Book of Fairytales
Publication Date: October 1, 2008| Age Level: 7 and up | Grade Level: 2 and up...
|  | Snow White: A Tale from the Brothers Grimm
Publication Date: October 5, 2010| Age Level: 6 and up | Grade Level: 1 and up Last fall, Sterling republished Charles Santore's critically acclaimed version of The Wizard of Oz. Now, we proudly welcome another of his lavishly illustrated classic tales: Snow White.This exquisitely retold and newly designed edition remains faithful to the Grimms' beloved original. Featuring dreamy vistas, lush forests filled with animals, expressive characters, and an unforgettably beautiful heroine, it weaves a magical spell that will enchant children. ...
|  | My Pet Crocodile and Other Slightly Outrageous Verse
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|  | Ashes
Release Date: February 17, 2011| Age Level: 10 and up | Grade Level: 5 and up Berlin, 1932. Thirteen-year-old Gabriella Schramm's world is slowly, but steadily, crumbling as Adolf Hitler rises to power. The only thing that soothes Gabriella is her favorite pastime-reading. But then her country's tensions rise, the streets fill with soldiers, Gaby's sister's boyfriend raises his arm in a heil Hitler salute, and a family friend-Albert Einstein-flees the country. And her only solace-her books-come under attack. Will Gaby have to leave behind the stories-and the life-that she has always loved? ...
|  | Ensemble, C'Est Tout (Litterature Generale) (French Edition)
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|  | Grunt
Publication Date: March 15, 2002| Age Level: 5 and up | Grade Level: K and up Wee-skin-and-bones isn’t like the other little pigs, who tease him for being different. So he runs away from home, into the middle of a great dark forest. There, with some help from an unexpected friend, Wee-skin-and-bones learns that it doesn’t really matter if your tail isn’t curly and whirly and your ears aren’t flippy-flappy—it’s how you feel on the inside that counts.With playful, exuberant text and endearing illustrations, John Richardson has created a reassuring story for y...
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