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The Legend of Blue Jacket

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Spradlin, Michael P. / Himler, Ronald, PUBLISHER: HarperCollins Publishers, He was only sixteen when the Shawnee Indians took him from his home. But he wasn't captured. He went "willingly." And, after many years of proving his bravery in battle against the colonists, he was named war chief of the Shawnee. His name was Blue Jacket. Here, told in riveting narrative and stunning, historically accurate illustrations, is the incredible story of a white boy who spent the first sixteen years of his life among white settlers and the rest of his life fighting them.

Somersault

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Oe, Kenzaburo / Gabriel, Philip, PUBLISHER: Grove/Atlantic, (In his first new novel since he won the Novel Prize, Oe makes an immense departure from the autobiographical fiction he is most known for, in a magnificent story of the charisma of leaders and the danger of zealotry. A decade before the story opens, two men referred to as the Patron and Guide of manking were leaders of an influential religious movement. When a radical faction of their teaching and abandoned their followers. After ten years of silence, two men referred to as the Patron and Guide of mankind begin contacting their old followers and reaching out to the public. As Patron and a core of the faithful attempt to incorporate followers from the movement's past into a new vision for its future, conflicting agendas threaten the church's unity--or something far more dangerous. Ambitious and beautifully told, Somesault illuminates the spiritual searching of modern man that makes religious cults so compelling.)

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Markus Zusak Trying to make sense of the horrors of World War II, Death relates the story of Liesel-a young German girl whose book-stealing and story-telling talents help sustain her family and the Jewish man they are hiding, as well as their neighbors. (cod. I_)

Need-Fire

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Gibson, Becky Gould, PUBLISHER: Bright Hill Press, Poetry. NEED-FIRE is a sequence of letters and monologues from people connected with double monasteries in seventh-century England. The dominant voices are those of Hild, her kinswoman and successor Aelfflaed, and Ely's abbess Etheldreda. Little is known of these women; the poems begin where history leaves off. "From the moment of Hild's (Abbess of Whiby) birth to years after her death, NEED-FIRE charts the journey of one woman's extraordinary life. It never stumbles in its commitment to the story. In one poem a sparrow flies through a house 'So with the life of man/ of what goes before/ of what comes after.' Blood, water, fire, birds, beds, hunger, cold-the words burn like the shepherd's fires, incantations against dark and despair, the new G-d coming to replace the old"--Liz Rosenberg.

Bananas!: How the United Fruit Company Shaped the World

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Chapman, Peter, PUBLISHER: Canongate Books, In this powerful and gripping book, Peter Chapman shows how the pioneering example of the importer United Fruit set the precedent for the institutionalized greed of today's multinational companies. The story has its source in United Fruit's nineteenth-century beginnings in the jungles of Costa Rica. What follows is a damning examination of the company's policies: from the marketing of the banana as the first fast food, to the company's involvement in an invasion of Honduras, a massacre in Colombia, and a bloody coup in Guatemala. Along the way the company fostered covert links with U.S. power brokers such as Richard Nixon and CIA operative Howard Hunt, manipulated the press (that later backfired), and stoked the revolutionary ire of Che Guevara and Fidel Castro. Chapman weaves a dramatic tale of big business, deceit, and violence to show how one company wreaked irrevocable havoc in the "banana republics" of Central America, and how terrifyingly similar the age of United Fruit is to our age of globilization.

The Christmas Story: From the Gospels of Matthew and Luke

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Johnson, Cathy Ann, PUBLISHER: Tommy Nelson, Fully illustrated low-priced picture book which tells the story of Christmas straight from the Gospels of Matthew and Luke using the text from the International Children's Bible, a translation that is easily understood by young children. Perfect for families to read together during the holiday season.

And Keep Moving on: The Virginia Campaign, May--June

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Grimsley, Mark / Bailey, Anne J. / Simpson, Brooks D., PUBLISHER: University of Nebraska Press, "And Keep Moving On" is the first book to see the Virginia campaign of spring as Ulysses S. Grant and Robert E. Lee saw it: a single, massive operation stretching hundreds of miles. The story of the campaign is also the story of the demise of two great armies. The scale of casualties and human suffering that the campaign inflicted makes it unique in U.S. history. Mark Grimsley's study, however, is not just another battle book. Grimsley places the campaign in the political context of the presidential election; appraises the motivation of soldiers; appreciates the impact of the North's sea power advantage; questions conventional interpretations; and examines the interconnections among the major battles, subsidiary offensives, and raids.

Still in Love with You: The Story of Hank & Audrey Williams

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Williams, Lycrecia / Vinicur, Dale, PUBLISHER: Thomas Nelson Publishers, Hank Williams was country music's greatest star and songwriter. This is the story of Hank and his wife, Audrey, his rise to fame, their stormy marriage, and the alcoholism that destroyed them both. Illustrated and indexed.

Dinosaur

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Kurtti, Jeff, PUBLISHER: Disney Editions, Dinosaur: The Evolution of an Animated Feature examines in depth the development of this technological tour-de-force. Readers will witness how technological advances and old-fashioned storytelling collided to create this exciting new animated feature. Dazzlingly illustrated throughout in color and black and white, Dinosaur: The Evolution of an Animated Feature is a splendid gift for animation enthusiasts and film buffs, and for anyone who experiences the myriad joys of Dinosaur. This essential keepsake captures the remarkable warmth, dramatic story, and heartfelt humor of this one-of-a-kind movie -- as well as the behind-the-scenes story of the talented artists, ingenious technicians, and fascinating techniques and technology that went into the making of this eagerly awaited animated feature.

To Know Her by Name

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Wick, Lori, PUBLISHER: Harvest House Publishers, Who is this woman? McKay Harrington wondered. After chasing and killing an outlaw in the Boulder foothills, Harrington finds himself critically wounded and dependent upon a mysterious woman named Callie. When Harrington returns to his job at the Treasury Department, an unexpected encounter reveals a dangerous masquerade... Can McKay Harrington penetrate the wall of secrecy surrounding Callie's true identity to share the saving love of Jesus Christ? And what about the love growing in his heart for this woman of mystery? An unusual story of love, intrigue, and faith...from the author of the bestselling "Where the Wild Rose Blooms "and "Whispers of Moonlight"

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Genesis Bags have been designed to meet advanced requirements of professional and amateur photographers.Genesis Boston Bag is a smaller version of Michigan Bag. Featured with adjustable shoulder strap it is easily worn across the body. Description: Velcro closure makes it easy to open but also safe after closing. The flap of the bag contains zipped pocket inside. Main compartment is divided into three smaller parts, which are perfect to hold a camera and additional lenses. The bag also has got four little pockets inside for other accessories.Genesis Boston Bag is ideal for shorter escapades without need to carry much of equipment. Features: adjustable shoulder strap handle two pockets on both sides four pockets inside of the bag main compartment divided into three parts one zipper pocket on the inside of the flap velcro closure Dimensions: Outside: 28x22x11 cm Inside: 20x18x10 cm Weight: 479g

A Cruel Christmas

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Earle, Victor, PUBLISHER: Vantage Press, A veteran lawyer recounts the compelling story of his first pro-bono assigment, a years-long battle within the United States legal system centering around a nightmarish chain of events involving love, murder, and imprisonment that turned one man's world upside down and inside out.

The Tiger: A True Story of Vengeance and Survival

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Vaillant, John, PUBLISHER: Vintage Books Canada, It's December and a man-eating tiger is on the prowl outside a remote village in Russia's Far East. To the horrified astonishment of a team of hunters, it emerges that the attacks are not random: the tiger is engaged in a vendetta. Injured and starving, it must be found before it strikes again, and the story becomes a battle for survival between two main characters: Yuri Trush, the lead tracker, and the tiger itself. Culminating in a showdown deep in the Siberian forest, "The Tiger "is a haunting, spellbinding tale of a hunt to the death; of man and nature in collision; of the ancient relationship between predators and prey; and an intimate portrait of a remarkable animal and its increasingly threatened world.

Redcoated Ploughboys: The Volunteer Battalion of

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Feltoe, Richard, PUBLISHER: Dundurn Group, In the future of British North America hung in the balance when the United States declared war with the avowed goal of conquering the Canadas and removing British influence from the continent forever. In response, a corps of men, drawn from every walk of life and social stratum of Upper Canada, stepped forward to defend their fledgling colony by volunteering to serve in the Battalion of Incorporated Militia of Upper Canada. After undergoing rigorous training and fighting with distinction in numerous skirmishes and battles, thereby earning the prestigious battle honour x;Niagara x;; this regiment was disbanded at the conclusion of the war and with the passage of time its dedicated service and efforts faded into the dust of histories written about the War of . Redcoated Ploughboys now brings the story of this regiment, and the men who served in it, back to life, revealing a fascinating lost chapter in Canada's early military history.

Basel in the Age of Burckhardt: A Study in Unseasonable

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Gossman, Lionel / University of Chicago Press, PUBLISHER: University of Chicago Press, This remarkable history tells the story of the independent city-republic of Basel in the nineteenth century, and of four major thinkers who shaped its intellectual history: the historian Jacob Burckhardt, the philologist and anthropologist Johann Jacob Bachofen, the theologian Franz Overbeck, and the philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche.

The Life of Moses

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Morris, Neil, PUBLISHER: Enchanted Lion Books, Thirteen paintings tell the story of Moses' life, from his discovery as a foundling on the Nile, to his death on Mt. Pisgah over-looking the land of Canaan. Also depicted are the killing of the Egyptian overseer; the flight to Midian and the burning bush; Moses confronting the Pharaoh; the Plagues; the Exodus and the parting of the Red Sea; the manna from heaven; Moses on Mt. Sinai receiving the Ten Commandments; and the golden calf. The book also is enriched by a detailed commentary on each painting. The story that inspired the work is re-told, and symbols and important characters are explained. All in all, a stunning visual introduction to the great themes of the Old Testament as presented in works of art.

Una Vez Argentina

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Neuman, Andres, PUBLISHER: Anagrama, Finalist Herralde Novel Prize. Sentimental and politic stories of families from everywhere. Mix of happiness, humor and tragedy, this is the story of the creation of a family and a nation. Acquista Ora

No Bad Waves: Talking Story with Mickey Muoz

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Munoz, Mickey / Yvon, Chouinard / Chouinard, Yvon, PUBLISHER: Patagonia Books, Mickey Munoz has been called the "surfer's surfer," and is loved and respected among the cognoscenti for his contributions to surfing and the surfing life for the past 60 years as a surfer, a pioneer of Waimea Bay, a stuntman (stand-in for Gidget), a board shaper and designer, and as a sailor and boatbuilder (America's Cup). Mentored by the Malibu greats of the '40s, and an influence on generations of surfers since, Mickey weaves the story of a California waterman using his own life and that of his friends.

The Ground Beneath Her Feet

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Rushdie, Salman, PUBLISHER: Picador USA, In this remaking of the myth of Orpheus, Rushdie tells the story of Vina Apsara, a pop star, and Ormus Cama, an extraordinary songwriter and musician, who captivate and change the world through their music and their romance. Beginning in Bombay in the fifties, moving to London in the sixties, and New York for the last quarter century, the novel pulsates with a half-century of music and celebrates the power rock 'n' roll.

What It Takes

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Hostetler, Jeff / Hostetler, Ron, PUBLISHER: Multnomah Publishers, Highlighting the character qualities it takes to make it in the NFL, as well as in life, What It Takes gives readers an inside look at the life and career of Jeff Hostetler, starting quarterback for the Oakland Raiders and winning Super Bowl quarterback for the New York Giants. Patterned after Chad Henning's book, What It Takes highlights admirable character qualities and emphasizes the connection between having a dynamic faith in the Living God and following the pursuit of excellence.

Cinderella

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Craft, Mahlon F. / Chronicle Books / Craft, K. y., PUBLISHER: Chronicle Books (CA), This brilliant edition of a timeless story is sure to become the favorite of a generation. Readers young and old will be enchanted by the vision and mastery of Kinuko Y. Craft's luminous paintings, inspired by the lavish artwork of late seventeenth-century France and embellished with extraordinary borders and ornamentation. Rich with radiant color and astonishing detail, here is a dream come true for anyone who has ever believed in living happily ever after.

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Life After Violence: A People's Story of Burundi

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Uvin, Peter, PUBLISHER: Zed Books, Burundi recently emerged from twelve years of civil war. In this book, ordinary Burundians, farmers, artisans, traders, mothers, soldiers and students talk about the past and the future, war and peace, their hopes for a better life and their relationships with each other and the state. Young men, in particular, often seen as the cause of violence, talk about the difficulties of living up to standards of masculinity in an impoverished and war-torn society. Weaving a rich tapestry, Peter Uvin pitches the ideas and aspirations of people on the ground against the assumptions often made by the international development and peace-building agencies. This groundbreaking book on conflict and society in Africa will have profound repercussions for development across the world.

God's Story

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Lotz, Anne Graham / Thomas Nelson Publishers, PUBLISHER: Thomas Nelson Publishers, Anne Graham Lotz leads you through the first eleven chapters of Genesis, unlocking hidden messages in the familiar stories of Creation, Adam and Eve, Cain and Abel, Noah and the ark, the Tower of Babel, and others. She thoughtfully illuminates each moment of Creation with inspiring insights and probing reflections to better reveal God, the Creator of us all. In "God's Story" you will thrill to the beauty, majesty, and tenderness of God's personal involvement in creating the world, and you will come to recognize the Creator's infinite power at work in your life as well.

The Emerald City of Oz

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Baum, L. Frank, PUBLISHER: Mundus Artium Press, The Emerald City is built all of beautiful marbles in which are set a profusion of emeralds, every one exquisitely cut and of very great size. There are other jewels used in the decorations inside the houses and palaces, such as rubies, diamonds, sapphires, amethysts and turquoises. But in the streets and upon the outside of the buildings only emeralds appear, from which circumstance the place is named the Emerald City of Oz.

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