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Denny and Denise: A Story of Two Ducks

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Hall, Terri L. / Babeaux, Dennis, PUBLISHER: PublishAmerica, Denny and Denise: A Story of Two Ducks is a true, heart-warming story. Denny and Denise were raised in North Carolina just outside the Outer Banks with Linda and Dennis Babeaux. The ducks were raised from aspeciala Easter ducklings and Denny and Denise had a wonderful life there; they experience many adventures. The illustrations are actual photographs taken of the two ducks through the years. The book tells a true story of love and loss and how we move on and make new friends in our lives. In the book you will also be introduced to Pretty Boy and Fella who are also two adventurous ducks.

The Lotus Eaters

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Soli, Tatjana, PUBLISHER: St. Martin's Griffin, In the final days of a falling Saigon, "The Lotus Eaters" unfolds the story of three remarkable photographers brought together under the impossible umbrella of war: Helen Adams, a once-naive ingenue whose ambition conflicts with her desire over the course of the fighting; Linh, the mysterious Vietnamese man who loves her, but is torn between conflicting loyalties to his homeland and his heart; and Sam Darrow, a man addicted to the narcotic of violence, to his intoxicating affair with Helen and to the ever-increasing danger of his job. All three become transformed by the conflict they have risked everything to record. In this much-heralded debut, Tatjana Soli creates a searing portrait of three souls trapped by their impossible passions, contrasting the wrenching horror of combat and the treachery of obsession with the redemptive power of love.

The Forgotten Woman: The Untold Story of Kastur Gandhi, Wife

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Gandhi, Arun / Gandhi, Sunanda / Yellin, Carol Lynn, PUBLISHER: Ozark Mountain Publishing, You've read about the man who became a legend, now read about the human being (the husband, the father, the man) as seen through the eyes of his wife and grandson. The biography is of the woman in his life. The incredible woman known simply as "Ba" (Mother), to millions of people in India, and her story was untold until now. Together since childhood, she knew the flaws and human frailties of the man behind the legend. Arun Gandhi, the grandson of Mahatma Gandhi, and his wife Sunanda spent almost thirty years gathering the material for this book, which discloses personal facts and details never reported in any other Gandhi biography. ** Also contains never-before-published photographs. **

The Warden

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Trollope, Anthony, PUBLISHER: Trafalgar Square Publishing, The first of Trollope's Barchester series, "The Warden" represents the beginning of one of the most enduring collections of British fiction. It is, however, an immensely compelling story in its own right, told with the author's usual style and an eye for human weakness. Both a love story and a critique of the social mores of the time, the tale of Revd Harding, the Warden of the title, is a piece of literature that will perhaps provoke as much as it will entertain.

The Maze Runner

I read this books as soon as they published it in Italy and I loved it, but I don't think I will ever read them again so I am selling them. Here is a photo of the first three book, but I've got the forth too (titled "Four"). It's a collection of the First Edition, in brand new condition. The price is for ALL the books together, not selling them separated. Ask for more photos?

Strange Son: Two Mothers, Two Sons, and the Quest to Unlock

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Iversen, Portia, PUBLISHER: Riverhead Books, The groundbreaking true story of two mothers, worlds apart, united in a struggle to connect with their autistic sons. Emmy(r)-winning art director Portia Iversen's life was turned upside down when her son Dov was diagnosed with autism. But when she heard a miraculous story of a woman in India who had taught her own severely autistic son to communicate, she brought Soma and Tito Mukhopadhyay from Bangalore to America to help researchers better understand this amazing feat. "Strange Son" is the extraordinary account of two families who made astonishing discoveries about the nature of autism and redefined how the world can interact with those who suffer from the disorder.

The Autobiography of Malcolm X

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Malcolm X / Haley, Alex / Davis, Ossie, PUBLISHER: Ballantine Books, If there was any one man who articulated the anger, the struggle, and the beliefs of African Americans in the s, that man was Malxolm X. His AUTOBIOGRAPHY is now an established classic of modern America, a book that expresses like none other the crucial truth about our times. " Extraordinary. A brilliant, painful, important book." TEH NEW YORKTIMES

Who Was Ben Franklin?

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Fradin, Dennis Brindell / Brindell Fradin, Dennis / O'Brien, John, PUBLISHER: Grosset & Dunlap, Ben Franklin was the scientist who, with the help of a kite, discovered that lightning is electricity. He was also a statesman, an inventor, a printer, and an author-a man of such amazingly varied talents that some people claimed he had magical powers Full of all the details kids will want to know, the true story of Benjamin Franklin is by turns sad and funny, but always honest and awe-inspiring.

Plunder Squad

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Stark, Richard / Ardai, Charles, PUBLISHER: University of Chicago Press, ""Hearing the click behind him, Parker threw his glass straight back over his right shoulder, and dove off his chair to the left."" When a job looks like amateur hour, Parker walks away. But even a squad of seasoned professionals can't guarantee against human error in a high-risk scam. Can an art dealer with issues unload a truck of paintings with Parker's aid? Or will the heist end up too much of a human interest story, as luck runs out before Parker can get in on the score? "Parker is refreshingly amoral, a thief who always gets away with the swag."--Stephen King, "Entertainment Weekly" "Westlake knows precisely how to grab a reader, draw him or her into the story, and then slowly tighten his grip until escape is impossible."--"Washington"" Post Book World"

The Making of a Made Man: A True Story, My Story, the Whole

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Shabazz Born Allah, Born Allah, PUBLISHER: Outskirts Press, Shabazz Born Allah (The Bazz), has faced many unfortunate life experiences. Fortunately he found ways to turn those adversities, into talents that help as well as entertain others. In his first book (The Trials of a Made Man) was published by Outskirts Press. The book chronicled two of his most pivotal and life altering years. In which time, The Bazz would find his voice, purpose and peace of mind

The Black Mask

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Pratt, Cynthia, PUBLISHER: Zebra Books, A woman desperate to settle her brother's gambling debts enlists the help of a gentleman thief who steals her heart.

The rolling stones - undercover

Titolo [Undercover] Artista/i [The Rolling Stones] Traccie [1 Undercover Of The Night 2 She Was Hot 3 Tie You Up (The Pain Of Love) 4 Wanna Hold You 5 Feel On Baby 6 Too Much Blood 7 Pretty Beat Up 8 Too Tough 9 All The Way Down 10 It Must Be Hell] (cod. I_)

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.

Cereal Tycoon: Henry Parsons Crowell: Founder of the Quaker

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Musser, Joe, PUBLISHER: Moody Publishers, A story of a man who, in his business lunches with great leaders, his work to rid the city of Chicago of debauchery, or his contributions to the Moody Bible Institute, above all sought to share Christ with those around him. See how the vows Crowell made as a young man came to fruition.

Alive: The Story of the Andes Survivors

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Read, Piers Paul, PUBLISHER: Avon Books, On October , a plane carrying a team of young rugby players crashed into the remote, snow-peaked Andes. Out of the forty-five original passengers and crew, only sixteen made it off the mountain alive. For ten excruciating weeks they suffered deprivations beyond imagining, confronting nature head-on at its most furious and inhospitable. And to survive, they were forced to do what would have once been unthinkable... This is their story -- one of the most astonishing true adventures of the twentieth century.

Time-Kept Promises

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: O'Day-Flannery, Constance, PUBLISHER: Zebra Books, New York Times bestselling author Constance O'Day-Flannery has touched millions of readers' hearts with her classic time-travel romances. Now, she enchants us with the story of a reporter who travels back in time to find herself living the life of a socialite -- and loving a man who could be her future...or her downfall.

Finding God in the Lord of the Rings

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Bruner, Kurt D. / Ware, Jim, PUBLISHER: Living Books, Recently named the most popular books of the twentieth century, The Lord of the Rings trilogy is more than a great story. It's a much-needed reminder that we Christians are all on an epic quest. In examining the Christian themes in the trilogy, authors Kurt Bruner and Jim Ware find that truth and fiction are not as far apart as they seem. When read in the light of Scripture, Tolkien's trilogy reveals a rich tapestry of redemption, values, and faith against all odds.

Perfect Timing

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Bicos, Olga, PUBLISHER: Zebra, Olga Bicos writes romances that stir readers' senses and captivate their imaginations. Now, in "Perfect Timing", she triumphs once again, delivering a story of a courageous woman caught in an explosive love triangle where the stakes are much higher than she could ever have dreamed. Cherish Malone, Conor Mitchell, and Alec Porter survived a deadly plane crash together. Conor took the blame, Alec disappeared, and Cherish's life changed forever. A year later, another crash and a mysterious message reunite Cherish with the two men from her past: Alec, the man who loved her, and Conor, the lover who betrayed her. Together, they must stop a terrorist from killing again. But as the investigation unfolds, Cherish's faith is put to the test...as she tries to decide if one of the men she trusts could be the real killer.

Chi ha rapito languorina?

Tenebrosa Tenebrax Languorina, the much loved carnivorous plant of the Tenebrax family, has been kidnapped. Tenebrosa tries to find her with the help of Geronimo Stilton.

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

The Minpins

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Dahl, Roald / Benson, Patrick, PUBLISHER: Puffin Books, Little Billy strays into the forest, where he meets the Minpinsatiny people who live within the trees. The Minpins tell Billy about The Gruncher, who preys on them. So Billy embarks on a mission to rid the Minpins of their foe once and for all, and sets offaon the back of a swanato confront The Gruncher.

Murphy's Law

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Foster, Lori, PUBLISHER: Zebra Books, - Jamie was a New York Times, USA Today, and Publishers Weekly bestseller. - Just a Hint--Clint, When Bruce Met Cyn, Perfect for the Beach, Bad Boys in Black Tie, The Secret Life of Bryan, Unexpected, Never Too Much, I Love Bad Boys, and Too Much Temptation were all USA Today bestsellers. - Say No to Joe? was a New York Times, USA Today, and Publishers Weekly bestseller. - All Through the Night, I Love Bad Boys, I Brake for Bad Boys, Too Much Temptation, Never Too Much, Say No to Joe?, The Secret Life of Bryan, When Bruce Met Cyn, and Just a Hint--Clint were all selections of the Rhapsody and Doubleday Book Clubs. - Lori Foster has written more than forty novels.

Chi ha rapito languorina?

Tenebrosa Tenebrax Languorina, the much loved carnivorous plant of the Tenebrax family, has been kidnapped. Tenebrosa tries to find her with the help of Geronimo Stilton. (cod. I_)

The Forgotten 500: The Untold Story of the Men Who Risked

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Freeman, Gregory A., PUBLISHER: Nal Caliber, Now in paperbackathe aamazinga(James Bradley, "New York Times" bestselling author of "Flags of Our Fathers") never-before-told story of the greatest escape of the Second World War. In the OSS set out to recover more than 500 downed airmen trapped behind enemy lines in Yugoslavia. Classified for over half a century for political reasons, the full account of this unforgettable story of loyalty, self-sacrifice, and bravery is now being told for the first time.

Firsts: Origins of Everyday Things That Changed the World

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Casey, Wilson, PUBLISHER: Alpha Books, For anyone who ever wanted to know the history of the chocolate chip cookie, earmuffs, and Daylight Savings... Firsts-history through the milestones of human achievement-are fun. And Wilson Casey, trivia expert, has collected over 500 firsts in nearly every major category of culture: from fashion to food, politics to science, entertainment to art to architecA-ture. Each "first" is a full explanation of the topic at hand, written in a humorous yet authoritative style. It includes: a The true history of the golf tee a How a blind man came up with cruise control a The myth behind the origins of the Caesar salad a Why and how the first dieter dieted

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