from always to now

Film Fables

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Ranciere, Jacques / Battista, Emiliano, PUBLISHER: Berg Publishers, "Film Fables "traces the history of modern cinema, moving effortlessly from Eisenstein's and Murnau's transition from theatre to film to Fritz Lang's confrontation with television, from the classical poetics of Mann's Westerns to Ray's romantic poetics of the image, from Rossellini's neo-realism to Deleuze's philosophy of the cinema and Marker's documentaries.

Swedenborgs Dream Diary

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Bergquist, Lars / Null, Null / Hallengren, Anders, PUBLISHER: Swedenborg Foundation, Swedish man of letters Lars Bergquist explains the often enigmatic but always fascinating dream journal kept by Emanuel Swedenborg from to . A scientist, Swedenborg meticulously recorded his dreams and visions, adding interpretations that foreshadowed modern dream analysis. After an Easter vision in , Swedenborg abandoned his scientific studies and dedicated his life to studying the inner meaning of Sacred Scripture. In his diary, he reveals his daily life and the reflections that are a key to understanding his later spiritual works."The book enables us to follow Swedenborg...from dismal gloom to inner splendor." -- Gunnar Bronerg, Upsala Nya Tidning

A Point of Honor

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Heydt, Dorothy J., PUBLISHER: Daw Books, Sir Mary de Courey is the doughtiest knight in the virtual reality land of Chivalry. But when, in the real world, her plane crashes and her car is driven off the road, she finds herself in more trouble than single combat can solve. Someone appears to want to retrieve the mysterious manor that she won from an anonymous knight, and is willing to kill her to get it back. Now she must travel through the world of Chivalry to find the secret door that leads from the most mundane of Virtual Reality libraries to the most magical of worlds

Cooking with Class: A Second Helping

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Charlotte Latin School, PUBLISHER: Wimmer Cookbooks, More than 18 different sections from which to choose. Dad Does Dinner and Short Chef sections are a wonderful way to entice the entire family to cook. Check out the Light and Luscious section to create new ideas for great dishes without the calories. Now in third printing. Benefits Charlotte Latin School.

Predator

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Cornwell, Patricia D. / Martin, Cristina, PUBLISHER: Ediciones B, Dr. Kay Scarpetta, now freelancing with the National Forensic Academy in Florida, takes charge of a case that stretches from steamy Florida to snowbound Boston--one as unnerving as any she has ever faced. The teasing psychological clues lead Scarpetta and her team to suspect that they are hunting someone with a cunning and malevolent mind whose secrets have kept them in the shadows, until now.

Marina

Carlos Ruiz Zafón Óscar Drai had fled his memories, thinking naively that if he got far away from them, the voices of his past would be silenced forever. Now he has returned to his city, Barcelona, to exorcise his demons and confront his memories. The mac

Gregor and the Marks of Secret

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Collins, Suzanne, PUBLISHER: Scholastic Paperbacks, Follow Gregor in the next highly anticipated adventure in Suzanne Collins' masterful Underland Chronicles It's only a few months since Gregor and Boots returned from the Underland, leaving their mother behind to heal from the plague. Though Gregor's family receives frequent updates on her condition, they all know Gregor must return to fulfill his role as the warrior who is key to the Underlanders' survival. Accompanied by his now-talkative little sister Boots, still considered the honorary "princess," Gregor joins forces with another princess--12-year-old Luxa--and Ripred the rat to defend the Underlanders and the vulnerable "Nibblers," or mice, from the rat army.

We Think, Therefore We Are

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Crowther, Peter, PUBLISHER: Daw Books, Fifteen original stories about our fear of and fascination with artificial intelligence Artificial intelligence has captured the imaginations of writers, readers, and scientists alike, from Karl Capekas "R.U.R." to Isaac Asimovas "Three Laws of Robotics," from Robby the Robot to "The Terminator" and "The Bicentennial Man," andaof courseaArthur C. Clarkeas Hal . Now some of the most innovative thinkers in science fiction offer an intriguing variety of tales featuring the many forms of AI, from frightening to funny. These authors confront one of contemporary mankindas deepest concernsawhat do we do when the machines we created evolve beyond us?

Rules

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Lord, Cynthia, PUBLISHER: Scholastic Paperbacks, This Newbery Honor Book is a humorous and heartwarming debut about feeling different and finding acceptance. Now in After Words paperback Twelve-year-old Catherine just wants a normal life. Which is near impossible when you have a brother with autism and a family that revolves around his disability. She's spent years trying to teach David the rules from "a peach is not a funny-looking apple" to "keep your pants on in public"---in order to head off David's embarrassing behaviors. But the summer Catherine meets Jason, a surprising, new sort-of friend, and Kristi, the next-door friend she's always wished for, it's her own shocking behavior that turns everything upside down and forces her to ask: What is normal?

Transcending the Talented Tenth: Black Leaders and American

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: James, Joy / Gordon, Lewis / James Joy, PUBLISHER: Routledge, The role of black public intellectuals is being passionately debated both within and outside of academia. Now " Transcending the Talented Tenth" offers an expansive examination of African-American intellectuals, both historically and in contemporary life. Joy James explores the work and politics of thinkers, activists, and topics from W.E.B. Du Bois to Ida B. Wells, from Ella Baker to women's autobiographies of the civil rights movement, from academic intellectualism to its relationship to Black feminists. Her original, sometimes controversial analysis will be necessary reading for all those concerned with the past and the future of African-American intellectual life.

Marina

Carlos Ruiz Zafón Óscar Drai had fled his memories, thinking naively that if he got far away from them, the voices of his past would be silenced forever. Now he has returned to his city, Barcelona, to exorcise his demons and confront his memories. The mac (cod. I_)

A Race for Madmen: The History of the Tour de France

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Sidwells, Chris / Dugard, Martin, PUBLISHER: Sports Publishing LLC, Initially founded to demonstrate a new British invention the bicycle and asa venue to show off the French countryside, the Tour de France continues toexhibit the most extraordinary feats of human endurance from its competitors.Now cyclist and journalist Chris Sidwells brings the Tour to life by pullingback the curtain on the behind-the-scenes battles, tactics, and technology thathave played such a large role in the race from its inception.

Steeped in Tradition: A Celebration of Tea

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Hoffman, Frances / Frances, Hoffman, PUBLISHER: Natural Heritage Books, From drawing rooms of Victorian Britain to Ontario kitchens, rituals of afternoon tea have always delighted. Devotees to this splendid ceremony attest to the fact that tasty treats and fresh brewed tea really do have a way of seducing and calming even the most frazzled of souls. And so, it is no accident that this deliciously elegant occasion continues to entice. Capture the essence of this splendid institution through the eyes of one who learned to sup the golden brew on her Granny's lap. Enjoy recipes from Ontario's finest Tea Rooms, in addition to those from a Lancashire family long steeped in the tea-time tradition. By looking at the ceremony of tea drinking and the history of "taking tea" in Ontario, one comes to understand why this great institution is still very much alive and flourishing.

Instant Horoscope Predictor Instant Horoscope Predictor:

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Skalka, Julia Lupton / Lupton Skalka, Julia, PUBLISHER: Llewellyn Publications, Want to know if the planets will smile favorably upon your wedding day? Wondering when to move ahead on that new business venture? With a copy of your transit chart and the book Instant Horoscope Predictor, you can now discover what's in store for today, next month, even a year from now. Julia Lupton Skalka delivers an easy-to-use guide that will decipher the symbols on your transit chart into clear, usable predictions.

You Were Always in My Heart: A Shaoey and Dot Adoption Story

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Chapman, Mary Beth / Chapman, Steven, PUBLISHER: Tommy Nelson, A sweet and adorable story about the blessings of adoption. "You Were Always in My Heart "is an endearing tale told from the point of view of a little ladybug, Dot, who happens upon a mysterious bundle one sunny day. Dot goes with the little bundle as she is carried to the place "where babies come to be found" and promises to stay with the little one throughout her journeys toward finding a forever family. Written by Christian music artist Steven Curtis Chapman and his wife, Mary Beth, this heartwarming tale is inspired by the true story of their adoption of three little girls from China and is a story of hope and faith for all families who have been blessed by a "little bundle of love."

The Marvelous Land of Oz

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Baum, L. Frank, PUBLISHER: Akasha Classics, From the creator of the Wizard of Oz comes a tale of adventure and discovery, set in the same extraordinary land. Tip is a young boy who escapes from the clutches of the wicked witch Mombi, taking with him a pumpkin-headed wooden man named Jack who Mombi had brought to life. They flee towards the Emerald City, now ruled by the Scarecrow, only to find it under attack by General Jinjur and her all-female army. Tip and Jack help the Scarecrow make his way to the land now ruled by his old friend the Tin Woodman. Can this small group of friends, new and old, find a way to defeat Jinjur and restore Oz to its rightful ruler? The second in L. Frank Baum's Oz series, The Marvelous Land of Oz is a perfect book for those who want to know what happened to the Scarecrow, the Tin Woodman, Glinda the Good, and other Oz favorites.

STRAY DOG - Messenger Bag Toru - Vinyl Small Size - Hook

Stray Dog, the wonderful manga about Lycans from the French author VanRah is now in ABYstyle range. With this beautiful bag, Toru will be with you everywhere. - Use it to go to school, work or just to hang out. - - Many pockets - - Adjustable strap - - Material: Polyurethane - - Small size. Dimensions: 20x27x7cm - - Packaging suitable for hanging - -

My Name Is Memory

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Brashares, Ann, PUBLISHER: Riverhead Books, From the "New York Times"-bestselling author of "The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants" and "The Last Summer (of You and Me)" comes an imaginative, inspired, magical book-a love story that lasts more than a lifetime. Daniel has spent centuries falling in love with the same girl. Life after life, crossing continents and dynasties, he and Sophia (despite her changing name and form) have been drawn together-and he remembers it all. Daniel has "the memory," the ability to recall past lives and recognize souls of those he's previously known. It is a gift and a curse. For all the times that he and Sophia have been drawn together throughout history, they have also been torn painfully, fatally, apart. A love always too short. Interwoven through Sophia and Daniel's unfolding present day relationship are glimpses of their expansive history together. From 552 Asia Minor to England and Virginia, the two souls share a long and sometimes torturous path of seeking each other time and time again. But just when young Sophia (now "Lucy" in the present) finally begins to awaken to the secret of their shared past, to understand the true reason for the strength of their attraction, the mysterious force that has always torn them apart reappears. Ultimately, they must come to understand what stands in the way of their love if they are ever to spend a lifetime together. A magical, suspenseful, heartbreaking story of true love, "My Name is Memory" proves the power and endurance of a union that was meant to be.

An italian in italy

Beppe Severgnini A journey through Italy with foreign friends; 10 days, 30 places,explaining the country and its people, from an incomprehensible highway code to ordered anarchy in the office, from food to politics, morals to TV, etc.

The Lady and the Falconer

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: O'Donnell, Laura / O'Donnell, Laurel, PUBLISHER: Zebra, Logan Grey was just a boy when he barely escaped the massacre of his family. Now, thirteen years later, he has returned to Fulton Castle to seek his vengeance. Posing as a falconer, he gains entrance and a job. Now he can lay siege from within -- on the beautiful daughter of his greatest enemy. But feisty Solace Farindale will be nobody's pawn...and she and Logan soon discover a perilous passion.

Child of the Journey

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Berliner, Janet / Guthridge, George, PUBLISHER: White Wolf Games Studio, As the Nazi tide washes over Germany, Jewish visionary Solomon Freund desperately seeks to rejoin his beloved Miriam. His quest leads him from the precarious refuge of Holland back into the deathtrap of Berlin, to the horrors of Sachsenhausen concentration camp, and finally to the tropical island of Madagascar. But how can Solomon hope to regain his love when Miriam has pledged herself to Erich Weisser -- now a leader in the Nazi army.

The Teacher from the Black Lagoon

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Thaler, Mike / Lee, Jared, PUBLISHER: Cartwheel Books, Two popular books from the bestselling Black Lagoon series--TEACHER and LIBRARIAN--are now reissued with fun new covers Join Hubie once again as he faces his comically horrific fears during his first day of school and his first trip to the school library. Featuring a fire-breathing teacher and a library where all the books are bolted to the shelves, these stories are sure to amuse and quell fears of new experiences at the same time

Where's Waldo? the Fantastic Journey

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Handford, Martin, PUBLISHER: Candlewick Press (MA), Now in paperback for the first time The elusive little guy you loved as a kid has ventured into an affordable new format, ready to boggle a new generationl. Now he's easier to carry around -- but just as hard as ever to find

Jonah's Fish Ride

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Veranos, Sandi, PUBLISHER: Chariot Victor Publishing, Now children will always have fun at their fingertips Each one of these intriguing books features a simple Bible story filled with activities and discoveries which come to light when a child scribbles the page with a pencil. Acquista Ora

The Marked (Talents Novel, A)

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Scott, Inara, PUBLISHER: Disney-Hyperion, All her life, Dancia Lewis has wanted to use her powers for good. And now that she's learned the truth about Delcroix Academy--and herself--she may just get the chance. But being part of Delcroix's top secret Program isn't anything like what Dancia expected. She has to wonder--what happens to the talented kids who refuse to pledge their loyalty to the Program? And why did her friend Jack run away rather than join? Dancia's adorable boyfriend, Cam, insists they need the help of every talented student to defend Delcroix from dangerous enemies outside their gates. But what if Delcroix's most frightening enemies come from within?

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