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Monkey King
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Young, Ed, PUBLISHER: HarperCollins, From a fantastic explosion is born the legendary "Monkey King," the clever and courageous hero of one of the best-known stories from China. Ambitious Monkey travels to Square Inch Mountain, where he trains with Master Putt to perfect the art of turning cloud somersaults, riding the wind, changing shape, and disappearing in the blink of an eye.Then Monkey eagerly shows off his magic skills by tricking Dragon Kingand battling Jade Emperor. Monkey is so arrogant, he even gets into trouble with Buddha himself. Caldecott Award-winning author-illustrator Ed Young has created colorful and lively collages and specially designed two fold-out pages to animate the story of Monkey King and his acrobatic, high-spirited adventures. This unprecedented picture-book adaptation introduces just the beginning of the classic epic "Journey to the West," about the mission to bring Buddhist scriptures to China. Monkey is only one of its many characters, but he is undeniably the most beloved of them all.
The Key
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Toyne, Simon, PUBLISHER: HarperCollins Publishers, "A talented new writer who instinctively grasps the broad rules of superior action thrillers and adapts them with pace, grace, humor, and a keen eye for cinematic effect." --Daily Telegraph (London) "Toyne's writing is stellar and downright fun. Get your Dan Brown game face on and step into the temple of Simon Toyne." --Madison County Herald Simon Toyne's breathtaking international bestseller, Sanctus, had critics everywhere cheering, calling the author the new Dan Brown (The Da Vinci Code) or Steve Berry (The Jefferson Key), while praising Toyne's debut thriller as "remarkable," "thrilling," "provocative," "haunting," and "spectacular." The adventure continues with The Key, returning readers to the dark world of a sinister religious order older than Christianity and their Vatican-like secret citadel high in the Turkish mountains--as one courageous woman must fulfill an enigmatic prophecy that could determine the ultimate fate of humankind. James Rollins, Raymond Khoury, and Chris Kuzneski fans will not want to miss this one.
Old Testament Women
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Ward, Elaine, PUBLISHER: Enchanted Lion Books, The women of the Old Testament are bold, determined, sagacious, courageous, and as lively as any about whom one might wish to read. Some of the most memorable events in the Old Testament involve the intervention of these heroic women, whose deeds radically alter the course of events. Episodes from the Old Testament and Biblical tradition-- such as the temptation of Eve, Ruth's conversion, and the triumph of the virtuous Susanna over villainy-- are retold here through thirteen stunning reproductions, each accompanied by an engaging account of the story depicted. Relevant quotations from the Bible and an easy-to-read schematic line drawing that explains what is happening in the scene accompany each of the thirteen paintings. An illustrated time-line, a brief biography of each artist, and a comprehensive index also are provided, making this a richly detailed and thorough volume. Both engaging and informative, "Old Testament Women" is a visually pleasurable retelling of Old Testament stories involving the deeds of determined, curious, brave and virtuous women. Acquista Ora
What Else Did You Think I Would Say?: Poems about Politics,
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Hart, Rochell D., PUBLISHER: PublishAmerica, A passionate and candid collection of verse, What Else Did You Think I Would Say?, brings forth some of Rochell D. aRo Deezya Hartas most influential scripts concerning politics, oppression, resistance, love, and struggle. With titles such as aAssata (She who struggles), a aBreath Is Hard to Come by Sometime, a aJustified Paranoia, a aLatina Lullaby, a aSome of Us Are Born Powerful, a aI Find God in Strange Places, a and a myriad of others, this collection stands alone as a contemporary and courageous voice world where passive silence is becoming a distressing trend. What Else Did You Think I Would Say? concludes with an encapsulation of Hartas distinctive style as she speaks ingenuously and often comically about her perspective on matters ranging from cultural nationalism to self-defense. What Else Did You Think I Would Say? will satisfy long-standing Ro Deezy enthusiasts while effortlessly earning the respect and appreciation of new readers.
Rules to Catch a Devilish Duke
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Enoch, Suzanne, PUBLISHER: St. Martin's Press, Rules to Catch a Devilish Duke Suzanne Enoch SHE BREAKS ALL THE RULES... Sophia White knows she will never marry into polite society. The illegitimate daughter of a nobleman, she works at the Tantalus Club, a discreet establishment for gentlemen--and her only suitor is a pastor who wants to save her soul. So when Sophia is invited to spend the holidays at the estate of Adam Baswich, the devilishly handsome Duke of Greaves, she is delighted--and determined to enjoy her last nights of freedom before surrendering her hand... TO CAPTURE A NOBLEMAN'S HEART Inviting Sophia for Christmas is a daring courtesy on Adam's part, but he soon finds the pleasure is all his. Sophia is beautiful, courageous, and stubbornly self-sufficient despite her scandalous circumstances--and not at all the kind of woman he could possibly marry. Adam knows he must find a wife by his thirtieth birthday or he will lose his fortune. But can he defy convention--and convince Sophia--to risk it all in the name of true love? Acquista Ora
Whispering Rock
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Carr, Robyn, PUBLISHER: Harlequin Mira, "Welcome back to Virgin River with the books that started it all..."" " Virgin River has sheltered more than a few lost souls over the years-and there's always room for more... Virgin River became a safe haven for Sacramento prosecutor Brie Sheridan after she nearly lost her life at the hands of a crazed criminal. Though tough and courageous, she has some fears she can't escape-but now she has someone who wants to show her just what it means to trust again. A decorated marine reservist, LAPD officer Mike Valenzuela was badly wounded in the line of duty. When he agrees to become Virgin River's first cop, he does so knowing it's time he settled down. Twice divorced and the lover of too many women, he secretly longs for the kind of commitment and happiness his marine buddies have found-a woman who can tie up his heart forever. Mike will do anything to help Brie free herself from painful memories. Passionate, strong and gentle, he vows to give back to her what she's so selflessly given him-her heart, and with it, a new beginning. www.RobynCarr.com
I'm with the Band
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Depp, Laurie, PUBLISHER: Hodder Children's Books, Dylan, Andy, and Elliana (Ellie to her friends) have been passionate about their band, BlackStar, for as long as Ellie can remember. She loves the buzz of performing and the magical adulation from the crowd, and she counts the boys as her best friends, even if they do fight like cat and dog all the time. But Ellie's feelings for Dylan have turned from platonic to something else, just lately, and that's tricky, because Ellie is going out with Andy. It's getting more difficult to cope with her feelings and with Dylan's moody, self-destructive impulses, so when Ellie secretly auditions for a Pop Idol style talent show, she knows she's going to have to make a decision about where her musical future lies--as a mass-market pop act or a credible indie singer with a cool and original band like Blackstar. Ellie sings a song written by Dylan for her final performance on the talent show and wins. The crowd can't get enough of her, or the song it seems, and that's when Ellie's conscience kicks in. Can she really betray Dylan to serve her own needs? And does her heart really belong with Blackstar after all? As she stands to receive her winning ovation, Ellie makes a courageous decision.
Living in Space: From Science Fiction to the International
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Caprara, Giovanni, PUBLISHER: Firefly Books, Living in space is no longer just a dream. In a few short years, international cooperation between the United States, Russia, Europe, Japan, Canada and Brazil has resulted in man's first successful attempt to live in space. And after many projects and some experimental space stations, like the Russian Salyut and Mir or the American Skylab, we are almost ready to launch the Great International Base, a stable space station geared towards the future. As large as a football field, this engineering masterpiece is scheduled for completion in . It will host six people, and astronauts of every nationality are expected to do extensive traveling to and from the station in orbit. Many scientific studies will be conducted on board and even more eagerly anticipated are the preparations for the great journey to Mars that will begin soon after. "Living in Space" tells the story of the orbital pioneers of the past and the fascinating future that now lies open before us. It narrates this century old story that combines science fiction stories, scientific and technological breakthroughs, political intrigue and imaginative ideas where fantasy, imagination and adventure are basic ingredients for every past and future endeavor. With the aide of numerous pictures, some published for the first time, we have the full story of the successes and disasters, of how courageous astronauts lived and, above all, what future living conditions will be like in the near future.
Ghosts of the Fireground: Echoes of the Great Peshtigo Fire
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Leschak, Peter M. / Leschak, P., PUBLISHER: HarperOne, "On October , a wildfire of staggering immensity transformed the lumbering town of Peshtigo, Wisconsin (population ), into a literal, burning hell. It was the deadliest fire in North American history. At least people died, and the actual number of fatalities is unknown. Eighteen hundred square miles of woods, fields, and settlements were burned. By cruel coincidence, it was the very day and hour of the Great Chicago Fire.... The unlikely simultaneity of the two infernos has rendered Peshtigo unknown to most Americans.April : On the brink of one of the most ferocious fire seasons ever recorded, and faced with the challenge of commanding an elite attack helicopter team, wildland firefighter Peter Leschak discovers Father Pernin's written account of surviving the wildfire that devastated Peshtigo. As he takes us through Father Pernin's dangerous clash with the Great Peshtigo Fire, Leschak recounts his journey from a life preparing for the ministry to a career dedicated to fighting fires. In so doing, he breathes life into one of the most astounding and little-known disasters in American history and captures the sacred and mysterious pull of the fireground. From Father Pernin's struggle with an inferno so hot that not even the cold waters of the Peshtigo River guaranteed safety to the danger of today's frontline battles in America's wildlands, "Ghosts of the Fireground weaves seamlessly between these compelling adventures, offering a breathtaking look at the awesome power of fire and the courageous and noble pursuit that is wildland firefighting.
Shenandoah Home (The Sinclair Legacy #1)
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Sara Mitchell, PUBLISHER: WaterBrook Press, "Sara Mitchell's stories are like bright tapestries, woven with romance, suspense, humor, and a keen insight into the spiritual needs and struggles of us all. She gives us a compassionate look at human nature through characters that live and laugh and love...no small achievement." --B.J. Hoff, author of "An Emerald Ballad" and Song of Erin series "This book is historical women's fiction at its best. Romantic, insightful, fresh, inspiring.... It's a treat, from beginning to end." --Lisa Tawn Bergren, best-selling author of the Northern Lights series Two Mysteries to Unravel. Two Loves to Be Discovered. One Faith to Be Sparked Anew. Two sisters wonder all their lives why their father hid mysterious objects in the secret drawers of their heartwood chests. But it will take two special men, and God's perfect timing, for them to begin to see the answer through their Father's eyes. the cardinal feather... Free-spirited Garnet Sinclair has a growing reputation as a pen-and-ink artist--and a secret she has entrusted to only one man: Dr. Sloan MacAllister. But Sloan has a shadowed past of his own--one he must confront if he is to win the courageous and beautiful redhead who has captured his heart. the gingerbread girl... Meredith, Garnet's stubborn older sister, desires a fulfilling career...and love. Wealthy businessman J. Preston Clarke seems to be the answer to her prayers. But all is not as it appears, and Meredith will walk through fire before she finds true love in the last place she would ever dream.
KIPLING Rudyard. Il 2 libro della jungla. Capitani
Capitani coraggiosi Il titolo originale dell'opera è "Captains Courageous" Edizione: Vallecchi Le illustrazioni del testo sono di Franco Paludetti la traduzione è di Margherita Gonella. Pag. 160 Dimensioni 18,5 x 25 cm Il libro è in ottime condizioni, mai stato letto, è praticamente nuovo. Nessuna pagina mancante o danneggiata, piegata o strappata, nessuna sottolineatura/evidenziazione di testo né scritte ai margini. Non presenta scollature né strappi. Solo la sovracopertina presenta un piccolo strappetto. Vendo a 4 euro più spese di spedizione (con posta ordinaria 1,30 euro o con pacco raccomandata 3,70 euro secondo la scelta del cliente). Il 2 libro della jungla edito da Corticelli nel V edizione Il titolo originale dell'opera è "The second jungle book" la traduzione è di Umberto Pittola. Pag. 260 Dimensioni 17 x 24 cm Le illustrazioni del testo sono di Piero Bernardini, mentre le tavole fuori testo sono di Memo Vagaggini. Nel complesso lâ€(TM)esemplare, pur essendo datato, è in discrete condizioni di conservazione. Mostra piccoli danni allâ€(TM)esterno e allâ€(TM)interno delle due copertine Non ci sono sottolineature né scritte ai margini né evidenziazione di testo. Non ci sono pagine mancanti. Vendo a 2 euro più spese di spedizione (con posta ordinaria 1,30 euro o con pacco raccomandata 3,70 euro secondo la scelta del cliente). Ã^ possibile anche il ritiro diretto da parte dellâ€(TM)acquirente (evitando così le spese di spedizione) Per chi fosse interessato, si possono vedere altre mie inserzioni di libri e dischi cliccando a lato destra dello stesso annuncio, su “Altri annunci dellâ€(TM)utenteâ€. Nellâ€(TM) eventuale acquisto di più libri, si fa un unico plico con la stessa spesa di spedizione.
The Christian Professor in the Secular University
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Keilstrup, Duane Victor, PUBLISHER: Xulon Press, Duane Keilstrup, a man with a passion to be a blessing to others, is courageous and yet perceptive of others' feelings. Reading the accounts of our visit to South Africa together reminded me of the many times we would meet, pray for specific individuals, and then look for ways to be a blessing to them. Duane's stories and remembrances within these pages will be personally encouraging as well as stimulating to your faith and ministry.-Mike Duggins, Campus Crusade Director of Ministry DevelopmentWhat a marvelous journey This book stirs the "young at heart quality" of my soul and, above all, it has brought a new appreciation for joy. I sing and soar with you -Dr. J. Ronald Blue, Central American Missions President, Dallas Theological Seminary ProfessorThank you for making your love of Christ clear to students, even in a secular university.-Andy Wilson, graduate student in German Language and LiteratureDuane did it all He has engendered enthusiasm and excitement for the study of German while maintaining high standards of teaching.-Ruth Gross, former Foreign Language Chair, University of Texas at ArlingtonDuane is a gentleman and a kind soul who has much class, which is clearly evident to his audience at YesterdayUSA Radio, whose staff appreciates his efforts over the years producing and hosting a wonderful show for the whole family.-Walden Hughes, Executive Producer, YesterdayUSA Radio Networks******************************************Finding creative ways to share his love of the Lord is a high priority for Dr. Keilstrup, and this book was written not only to share his memories with family, friends, and others of his generation but also to encourage all to find the joy that comes from God's blessings and their own sharing of the Gospel through a variety of ministries.OTRClassicsAndCurios.com
: The Kremlin Games
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Flint, Eric / Huff, Gorg / Goodlett, Paula, PUBLISHER: Baen Books, #14 in the multiply bestselling Ring of Fire Series. After carving a place for itself among the struggling powers of 17th century Western Europe, the out-of-time modern town of Grantville, West Virginia must fight for its life in a war-torn Europe just emerging from medieval skullduggery. . Grantville has bounced back and established its new mission and identity, but it seems some have been left behind--people like Bernie Zeppi, courageous in the battle, but unable to figure out what to do with himself in a world that's utterly changed. Then Russian emissary Vladimir Gorchacov arrives in Grantville and hires Bernie to journey to Moscow and bring the future to a Russia mired in slavish serfdom and byzantine imperial plots. Bernie jumps at the chance. He figures it to be an easy gig, complete with high pay and hot-and-cold running women. But one thing Bernie hasn't counted on is the chance to find his purpose in Mother Russia, from fighting the needless death of children from typhoid to building the first dirigible in Russian history. And then there's love. Just as Bernie realizes his feeling for a certain Russian noblewoman may have gone way beyond respect, he finds them both enmeshed in the deadly politics of Kremlin power struggles. War with Poland is afoot and Russia itself is about to get a revolution from within-three centuries early. Bernie Zeppi, former Grantville auto mechanic, is going to have the chance to prove he's not the loser he believed himself to be. For now Bernie's task is to save the woman he loves and the country he has come to call his own from collapse into a new Dark Age. About : The Kremlin Games: "..".a well-constructed plot filled with satisfying measures of comedy, romance, political intrigue, and action."--"Publishers Weekly" About Eric Flint's Ring of Fire series: "This alternate history series is...a landmark..."--"Booklist" " Eric] Flint's "" universe seems to be inspiring a whole new crop of gifted alternate historians."--"Booklist"..".reads like a technothriller set in the age of the Medicis..."--"Publishers Weekly"..".each new entry appears better than the previous one, a seemingly impossible feat...terrific."--"Midwest Book Review" " C]ombines accurate historical research with bold leaps of the imagination."--"Library Journal"