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Jennifer's Secret

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Baer, Judy, PUBLISHER: Bethany House Publishers, Book 3 in the Cedar River Daydreams. Lexi discovers that Jennifer hates school and attempts to befriend her. Will Lexi's assurance that God will answer her prayers be the solution to Jennifer's problem?

Mary Quesquesqah's Love Story: A Pend D'Oreille Indian Tale

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Beaverhead, Pete, PUBLISHER: Montana Historical Society Press, Developed by the Salish Culture Committee, Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes Copublished with Salish Kootenai College Press In Mary Quequesah's Love Story, a tale from the buffalo-hunting era of the nineteenth century, Mary Quequesah confronts the difficulties of love. After Mary's husband leaves her, a wise old woman dreams of her sorrow and tells her how to win him back.

101 Ways to Promote Yourself: Tricks Of The Trade For Taking

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Raleigh Pinskey, PUBLISHER: HarperCollins Publishers, NA

Sugar Hill Where the Sun Rose Over Harlem

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Baker Mulligan, Terry B. / Mulligan, Terry Baker, PUBLISHER: Impulse Press, As a little girl, the author used to stand on the corner, wishing white people would drive down her street to see how well black people lived. She wanted them to see that the Daily News was wrong about Harlem being nothing but a crime-plagued black ghetto. When no one paid attention to her, she vowed to write a story. This is her story.

The Greatcoat

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Dunmore, Helen, PUBLISHER: Cornerstone, A terrifyingly atmospheric ghost story by the Orange-prize-winning Helen Dunmore. In the summer of , newly wed Isabel Carey arrives in a Yorkshire town with her husband Philip. As a GP he spends much of his time working, while Isabel tries hard to adjust to the realities of married life. Life is not easy: she feels out-of-place and constantly judged by the people around her, so she spends much of her time alone. One cold winter night, Isabel finds an old RAF greatcoat in the back of a cupboard that she uses to help keep warm. Once wrapped in the coat she is beset by dreams. And not long afterwards, while her husband is out, she is startled to hear a knock at her window, and to meet for the first time the intense gaze of a young Air Force pilot, handsome, blond and blue-eyed, staring in at her from outside. His name is Alec, and his powerfully haunting presence both disturbs and excites Isabel. Her initial alarm soon fades, and they begin a delicious affair. But nothing could have prepared her for the truth about Alec's life, nor the impact it will have on her own marriage.

Unseen: A Novel (Will Trent)

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Slaughter, Karin, PUBLISHER: Delacorte Press, "New York Times "bestselling author Karin Slaughter delivers another explosive Will Trent thriller fully charged with her signature blend of forceful plotting, breathtaking twists, and vivid characterizations. Slaughter's latest sends Georgia Bureau of Investigation Agent Will Trent to Macon, Georgia, where he goes undercover with a drug and prostitution ring. Taking matters into his own hands, he decides not to burden girlfriend Sara Linton with any knowledge of his assignment -- for it's one in which the stakes will be higher than any Will has tackled yet.

A Song for My Sister

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Simpson, Lesley / Mai-Wyss, Tatjana, PUBLISHER: Random House Books for Young Readers, WAAAAA When Mira's wish for a sister at long last comes true, she's thrilled--but the new baby isn't exactly what she expected. Who knew someone so little could make so much noise No matter what Mira or her parents do to soothe or amuse her, the baby's reaction is... WAAAAA On the day of her simchat bat, her Jewish naming ceremony, the baby cries--as usual That is, until Mira steps close to offer her own special gift and the inspiration for her parents' choice of the perfect name. Lesley Simpson's tale of a family adjusting to a welcome change is sweet and sassy and very funny. It's a universal story about families and siblings, as well as a glimpse into a lovely Jewish ritual for welcoming baby girls to the family and the community.

Girl Called Tennyson

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Givner, Joan, PUBLISHER: Thistledown Press, Anne "Tenn" Tennyson Miller's adventure begins during an ordinary ferry trip, but reality soon melts away as Tenn is transported to the fantasy land of Greensward. When she arrives in Greensward, Tenn is elected to rescue her new friend, Una, who has been spirited away to a nearby country occupied by evil forces determined to destroy the harmony of Greensward. Before she sets out on her dangerous mission she is trained by the wise woman, Bethan, who understands the enemy's weaknesses and offers Tenn resources and information that can help her on her mission. Once in enemy territory she uses Bethan's supplies and teachings, as well as her own keen memory and wealth of knowledge, to sustain her quest. She is eventually successful in finding Una but then discovers that there are many other children who must also be saved and returned to Greensward. This classic fantasy quest from established YA author Joan Givner takes young readers on an adventure written in the British tradition, fused with a contemporary voice. Givner alludes to the work of Tennyson, as "Tenn" loves poetry, story and rhyme; in fact it will be her love of great writers that helps her in her quest and leads her to success.

Endlessly

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: White, Kiersten, PUBLISHER: Harper Teen, Evie's paranormal past keeps coming back to haunt her. A new director at the International Paranormal Containment Agency wants to drag her back to headquarters. The Dark Faerie Queen is torturing humans in her poisonous realm. And supernatural creatures keep insisting that Evie is the only one who can save them from a mysterious, perilous fate. The clock is ticking on the entire paranormal world. And its fate rests solely in Evie's hands. So much for normal.

True Romance

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Turner Farmer, Joyce Ann, PUBLISHER: PublishAmerica, When Carlos Smith, the man Casey Weaver had fallen in love with, disappeared without a trace, Casey was devastated. In spite of all the accusations that he was the one making all the threatening phone calls to her, her heart wouldnat let her believe it. She had been denied real true love for so long, and now her heart was breaking again, acause she never really told him how she felt. Casey couldnat stand the thought of losing him now. She was willing to risk it all to find the one man she truly loved. She didnat know where their relationship would go from there, leaning on faith to bring them back together again, desiring to know she wouldnat rest until Carlos was back in her arms again.

The Outside (Hallowed Ones)

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Bickle, Laura, PUBLISHER: HMH Books for Young Readers, After a plague of vampires is unleashed in the world, Katie is kicked out of her Amish community for her refusal to adhere to the new rules of survival. Now in exile, she enters an outside world of unspeakable violence with only her two "English" friends and a horse by her side. Together they seek answers and other survivors--but each sunset brings the threat of vampire attack, and each sunrise the threat of starvation. And yet through this darkness come the shining ones: luminescent men and women with the power to deflect vampires and survive the night. But can these new people be trusted, and are they even people at all? In this edge-of-your-seat thriller, it's up to one Amish girl to save her family, her community, and the boy she loves... but what will she be asked to leave behind in return?

Crosscut

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Gardiner, Meg, PUBLISHER: Hodder & Stoughton, For Evan Delaney, China Lake was a tough place to grow up. But she didn't realixe just how tough until, returning to the desert military base for her high school reunion, she discovers that a disturbing number of her classmates have died young.

Frances Willard: A Biography

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Bordin, Ruth, PUBLISHER: University of North Carolina Press, Frances Willard (), national president of the WCTU, headed the first mass organization of American women, and through the work of this group, women were able to move into public life by . Willard inspired this process by her skillful leadership, her broad social vision, and her traditional womanly virtues. Although a political maverick, she won the support of the white middle class because she did not appear to challenge society's accepted ideals. Acquista Ora

Too Many Yesterdays

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: James, Jo, PUBLISHER: Ulverscroft Large Print, Debra flees to Bamburra Island following a painful broken romance. There she falls under the spell of the mysterious Luke Darey. She is forced to ignore what her heart tells her when suddenly Luke's past starts to catch up with him.

Lone Point: And the Esselstynes

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Hill, Grace Livingston, PUBLISHER: Living Books, Maria Hammond and her sister, Rachel, were as different as could be. Rachel was like bright sunshine everywhere, while Maria, or "Ri," as her family called her, always took things awry. When the Hammond family had to rent out their spacious home in the city and take a plain summer cottage by the sea, Rachel was delighted. Maria, however, humiliated by her family's reduced financial status, threw herself fiercely into the role of martyr, determined to make everyone feel her suffering. Then a chance encounter with thoughtful, contemplative Howard Fairfield changed everything. Soon Maria found herself trying to be as good and spiritual as he believed she was... but Lone Point was to bring Maria many struggles before she found the love her lonely heart craved. Grace Livingston Hill is the beloved author of more than 100 books. Read and enjoyed by millions, her wholesome stories contain adventure, romance, and the heartwarming triumphs of people faced with the problems of life and love.

My Journey Home

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Carr, Rita, PUBLISHER: Creation House, In "My Journey Home" Rita Carr speaks from her experience as a single mother, providing encouragement, advice, and practical life skills to parents who need answers. Through her own story, coupled with key wisdom gained from her experience as a licensed counselor, Rita shows readers why neglecting their emotional wounds can hurt them and their children. Readers will learn how to surrender to the Lord and start reaping the benefits of His help today.

Catherine de Hueck Doherty: Essential Writings

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Doherty, Catherine De Hueck / Meconi, David, Sj, PUBLISHER: Orbis Books, Catherine de Hueck Doherty (), a Russian-born aristocrat who has recently been proposed for canonization, emigrated to North America, dedicated her life to promoting "the gospel without compromise." Her vision combined a deep spirituality with a commitment to social justice. One of her early projects was the Harlem-based Friendship House, which attracted a young Thomas Merton. Later, with her second husband, Eddie Doherty, she established Madonna House in Combermere, Ontario. Though Roman Catholic, Catherine drew on her Russian roots and helped popularize the concept of Poustinia (the Russian word for desert)a place where a person meets God through solitude, prayer, and fasting. These writings, drawn from 25 books, highlight her distinctive spirituality, with its emphasis on the presence of God, the practice of prayer, a love for the church, and a deep apprehension of the social dimension of the gospel. Acquista Ora

C Is for Corpse

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Grafton, Sue, PUBLISHER: Thorndike Press, How do you go about solving an attempted murder when the victim has lost a good part of his memory? It's one of Kinsey's toughest cases yet, but she never backs down from a challenge. Twenty-three-year-old Bobby Callahan is lucky to be alive after a car forced his Porsche over a bridge and into a canyon. The crash left Bobby with a clouded memory. But he can't shake the feeling it was no random accident and that he's still in danger... The only clues Kinsey has to go on are a little red address book and the name "Blackman." Bobby can't remember who he gave the address book to for safekeeping. And any chances of Bobby regaining his memory are dashed when he's killed in another automobile accident just three days after he hires Kinsey. As Kinsey digs deeper into her investigation, she discovers Bobby had a secret worth killing for--and unearthing that secret could send Kinsey to her own early death...

Middle School Blues

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Kassem, Lou, PUBLISHER: San Val, A funny and familiar story every kid can relate to -- the confusing first day of middle school when everything goes so wrong it seems like a nightmare. Twelve-year-old Cindy's first day of middle school lives up to her worst fears. She can't find any of her friends, she doesn't know her way around, and nothing is familiar. Is she ever going to feel as if she belongs in this place?

Amazing Gracie

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Woods, Sherryl, PUBLISHER: Mira Books, Three of Gracie MacDougal's last four boyfriends proposed marriage -- to other women. But through all her heartbreaks, she has excelled at one thing -- her job as a luxury hotel executive...until she loses that, too. Now, one man stands between her and the old Victorian house she wants to transform into a bed and breakfast. And they're both about to discover that business is a lot more fun when it's mixed with the pleasure of love.

Saints

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Card, Orson Scott, PUBLISHER: Tor Books, When ten-year-old Dinah Kirkham saw her father leave their Manchester home in the middle of the night, she basked when he would be back. "Soon," he replied. But he never came back. On that night in , John Kirkham laid the foundation of his daughter's certainty that the only person Dinah could ever really trust was herself. From that day forward, Dinah worked to support her family, remaining devoted to their welfare even in the face of despair and grinding poverty. Then one day she heard a new message, a new purpose ignited in her heart, and new life opened up before her.

La Conquista

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Rios, Lara / Kensington, PUBLISHER: Pinnacle Books, When the widow of a popular Texas senator decides to run for the presidency of the United States, serious questions arise from the investigation of the plane crash that killed him. Drugs, intrigue, and political dirty tricks are tied to her opposition, but how far will they go to prevent her from becoming the first woman president? Dare she let herself feel the love in her heart? What does she owe to the country, and what does she owe to herself?

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Star Wars Forces of Destiny Action Figure Playset Endor

Damaged packagingImagine epic adventures defending against the Empire among the giant trees of the forest moon of Endor with these Star Wars Forces of Destiny adventure figures. The highly poseable Princess Leia Organa figure features realistic rooted hair, and two removable outfits. When it,s time to journey through the deep woods, dress her in her removable poncho, helmet, pants, and boots. Then put her in her dress and shoes for the celebration at the Ewok village. Wicket has a removable hood and an adorably fuzzy body. Re-create the battles and stories of Star Wars with these true-to-entertainment figures.Damaged packaging. Product itself is not damaged

Deep Down

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Harper, Karen, PUBLISHER: Mira Books, As a child, Jessie Lockwood spent many hours helping her mother, Mariah, count the endangered ginseng plants hidden in the local woods of Deep Down, Kentucky. There she learned to appreciate the tiny Appalachian town--and ginseng's healing powers. Now a PhD, she's made her home in Lexington, even though that meant leaving Deep Down and her beloved mother--and Sheriff Drew Webb, the man she secretly loved. When Jessie is notified that her mother never returned from her last walk in the woods, she comes home to Deep Down--and to Drew. As Jessie and Drew race to find her mother, several suspects emerge: an agent for those who market the herb for its life-giving properties; Mariah's disgruntled suitor; and an old Cherokee desperate to protect the sacred tribal herb. In the mist of legend and fear, only two things make sense to Jessie. At any cost, she is desperate to find her mother. And she can't help falling desperately in love with Drew all over again.

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