one of those hideous books where the mother dies

One of Those Hideous Books Where the Mother Dies

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Sonya Sones, PUBLISHER: NA, NA Acquista Ora

The Amazing Absorbing Boy

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Maharaj, Rabindranath, PUBLISHER: Knopf Canada, Both familiar and strange, this story of a large Canadian city seen through the wide eyes of a naive and inexperienced young immigrant -- wise in the culture of comic books -- is both hilarious and heartbreaking. Samuel is just 17 when his mother dies and he is called to live with the father he has only heard of. He leaves his village in Trinidad and flies to Toronto, where he finds his father living in a place called Regent Park. Samuel is lonely in this "big mall of a country," but he has his memories of superheroes -- his mentors -- to guide him, including the memory of an unusual friend who was two superheroes in one, as he sets out to explore what Toronto has to offer.

Sinister Scenes

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Bracegirdle, P. J., PUBLISHER: Margaret K. McElderry Books, In the final installment of the Joy of Spooking trilogy, Joy Wells encounters new horrors in the terrible town on the hideous hill.

Ladder to the Moon

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Smith, Douglas / Burnet Smith, Douglas, PUBLISHER: Brick Books, In his fifth book of poetry, Douglas Burnet Smith tunes his eye and ear closely to the world, conscious of those points where the everyday blossoms into fierce magic. The title sequence is a deftly-rendered homage to the work of Georgia O'Keeffe.

The Adventures of Tintin: The Seven Crystal Balls

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Herge, PUBLISHER: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, The classic graphic novel. Seven explorers return from an expedition in the Andes, where they unearthed the tomb of an Incan priest. One by one, they fall into a coma. Can Tintin figure out what is causing the mysterious illness?

From One Single Mother to Another

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Aldrich, Sandra P., PUBLISHER: Regal Books, This new end cap from Regal Books aims straight for the hearts of the customers you love the most -- with every title preselected to attract the ladies all through spring and all year long

Higglety Pigglety Pop!: Or There Must Be More to Life

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Sendak, Maurice, PUBLISHER: Michael Di Capua Books, 'A daring imagination has woven a simple rhyme into a brilliantly original tale about Jennie, the Sealyham terrier, who seeks Experience and becomes the star of the World Mother Goose Theatre].' 'H. 'Superb fantasy.' 'BL. Notable Children's Books of (ALA) Fanfare Honor List (H) Best Books of (SLJ) Children's Books of (Library of Congress)

Where Have All the Nurses Gone?: The Impact of the Nursing

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Satterly, Faye, PUBLISHER: Prometheus Books, An in-depth, behind-the-scenes account of a healthcare system under stress and the declining quality of medical treatment in America.

The Business of Portrait Photography: A Professional's Guide

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: McDonald, Tom, PUBLISHER: Amphoto Books, Really three books in one, this volume covers the art of portraiture, the management of a studio, and interview-format profiles.

Mother of Storms

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Barnes, John, PUBLISHER: Tor Books, In the middle of the Pacific, a gigantic hurricane accidentally triggered by nuclear explosions spawns dozens more in its wake. A world linked by a virtual-reality network experiences the devastation first hand, witnessing the death of civilization as we know it and the violent birth of an emerging global consciousness. Vast in scope, yet intimate in personal detail, "Mother of Storms" is a visionary fusion of cutting-edge cyberspace fiction and heart-stopping storytelling in the grand tradition, filled with passion, tragedy, and the triumph of the human spirit.

The Thrill of the Grill

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Schlesinger, Chris / Chronicle Books / Schlesinger, Milton Ed., PUBLISHER: Chronicle Books (CA), With well over copies sold, "Thrill of the Grill" has proven itself a favorite among those inclined to wield the fork and tongs. Ideal for the haphazard counter spaces of the great outdoors, the "Thrill of the Grill Recipeasel "-- including 100 recipes and covering everything from technique to sauces and appetizers -- lets any backyard chef turn out extraordinary fare with ease and finesse.

The Song of Susannah

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: King, Stephen / Anderson, Darrel, PUBLISHER: Pocket Books, SONG OF SUSANNAH THE DARK TOWER VI Susannah Dean is possessed, her body a living vessel for the demon-mother Mia. Something is growing inside Susannah's belly, something terrible, and soon she will give birth to Mia's "chap." But three unlikely allies are following them from New York City to the border of End World, hoping to prevent the unthinkable. Meanwhile, Eddie and Roland have tumbled into the state of Maine -- where the author of a novel called "'Salem's Lot" is about to meet his destiny....

The Rhine

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Lucent Books / Eboch, Chris / Kallen, Stuart A., PUBLISHER: Lucent Books, Fifty million people live along the Rhine River as it flows through Switzerland, Austria, France, Germany, the Netherlands and other nations. "The Rhine" examines the history, economic importance, and ecology of the river, one of the most important waterways in the world.

The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Scieszka, Jon / Wolf, A. / Smith, Lane, PUBLISHER: Puffin Books, A spoof on the three little pigs story, this time told from the wolf's point of view. Lane Smith also illustrated Hallowe'en ABC which was one of "The New York Times" Best Illustrated Books of the Year.

Eupraxophy: Living Without Religion

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Kurtz, Paul, PUBLISHER: Prometheus Books, "Kurtz is one of the rare intellectuals of our time, the most energetic and best informed of the humanists". -- The Christian Century

What Happens Next?

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Christian, Cheryl, PUBLISHER: Star Bright Books, These adorable books are a printed version of every baby's favorite game: "Where is it?" Babies will clamor for more, as each page is turned for the little listener to lift the sturdy flap and find the missing baby or animal. Winner of the Gold Seal Award, Oppenheim Toy Portfolio.

Through the Burning Steppe: A Memoir of Wartime Russia,

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Kozhina, Elena, PUBLISHER: Riverhead Books, A dramatic, compelling chronicle of a young Russian woman's exile and survival during World War II, and the story of her mother's indomitable strength in the face of life's greatest adversity.

Swords of the Emperor (Warhammer Novels)

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Wraight, Chris, PUBLISHER: Games Workshop, The books Sword of Justice and Sword of Vengence are presented in one volume with a short story to link the two detailing the larger than life heroes of the Old World of Warhammer Fantasy. Acquista Ora

Where Is the Green Sheep?

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Fox, Mem / Horacek, Judy, PUBLISHER: Harcourt Children's Books, There are red sheep and blue sheep, wind sheep and wave sheep, scared sheep and brave sheep, but "where" is the green sheep? The search is on in this cozy, sheep-filled story from acclaimed author Mem Fox and popular Australian cartoonist Judy Horacek. Complete with sleepy rhymes and bright illustrations, this book is sure to delight children of all ages, from the very young to those just beginning to read.

The Maltese Today

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Henfieff, Vicki / Herrieff, Vicki / Henrieff, Vicki, PUBLISHER: Howell Books, The detailed and authoritative text expertly addresses the history and maintenance of this much loved Toy breed, while the many photographs will appeal to those who admire the glamour of this tiny dazzler.

Dreams from My Father: A Story of Race and Inheritance

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Obama, Barack, PUBLISHER: Broadway Books, In this lyrical, unsentimental, and compelling memoir, the son of a black African father and a white American mother searches for a workable meaning to his life as a black American. It begins in New York, where Barack Obama learns that his father--a figure he knows more as a myth than as a man--has been killed in a car accident. This sudden death inspires an emotional odyssey--first to a small town in Kansas, from which he retraces the migration of his mother's family to Hawaii, and then to Kenya, where he meets the African side of his family, confronts the bitter truth of his father's life, and at last reconciles his divided inheritance. Pictured in lefthand photograph on cover: Habiba Akumu Hussein and Barack Obama, Sr. (President Obama's paternal grandmother and his father as a young boy). Pictured in righthand photograph on cover: Stanley Dunham and Ann Dunham (President Obama's maternal grandfather and his mother as a young girl).

A Journey Through Economic Time: A Firsthand View

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Galbraith, John Kenneth, PUBLISHER: Mariner Books, Now in paperback, Galbraith's eyewitness account of the economic trends, watersheds, and foibles of our time is one of his most popular and accessible books yet, translated into a dozen languages. From World War I and the Russian Revolution to the implications of communism's fall, from the "superbly insane decade of the twenties" and the Great Depression to the Reagan era and beyond, the renowned economist here exhibits unmatched wisdom and scope. Whether he is analyzing Keynesian theory or the end of colonialism, the forging of Kennedy's New Frontier, or the "unintended history of the s," this master narrator epitomizes the hindsight and the vision of one who actively influenced many of the events so colorfully chronicled here.

The Librarian of Basra: A True Story from Iraq

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Winter, Jeanette, PUBLISHER: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt P, "In the Koran, the first thing God said to Muhammad was 'Read.'"* --Alia Muhammad Baker Alia Muhammad Baker is a librarian in Basra, Iraq. For fourteen years, her library has been a meeting place for those who love books. Until now. Now war has come, and Alia fears that the library--along with the thirty thousand books within it--will be destroyed forever. In a war-stricken country where civilians--especially women--have little power, this true story about a librarian's struggle to save her community's priceless collection of books reminds us all how, throughout the world, the love of literature and the respect for knowledge know no boundaries. "" "Includes an author's note. " *From the "New York Times, " July

Thirteen Colonies: North Carolina

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Uschan, Michael V., PUBLISHER: Lucent Books, North Carolina was the location of the first English attempt to colonize the New World. But the mysterious fate of the members of that "Lost Colony" and Virginia Dare, the first English child born in America, is only one of the intriguing historical aspects of this unique state.

Foreschocks of Antichrist

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: James, William T., PUBLISHER: Harvest House Publishers, General Editor. Twelve internationally known prophecy experts share their visions of God's prophetic plan and the vital role Christians will play in it. Discover the significance of the Internet, the inevitability of a one-world government, and the eventual rejection of a "Creator God" by those who embrace globalism.

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