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Potential Weapons: A Novella and Stories

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Lieu, Jocelyn, PUBLISHER: Graywolf Press, "First to fade were the names, then the faces, until she ""couldn't be sure the people once called family ever really ""existed. Sometimes, when she wandered through Chinatown, she wondered whether this middle-aged man or that young mother with the sullen girl was related to her. Relatives. Strangers. There was no way to know."In this vivid, elegantly written debut, Jocelyn Lieu explores the risks of self-discovery. The characters in "Potential Weapons" lead bi-cultural lives, their ethnicity not obvious at first glance. What are you anyway? someone asks. But it is only when cultures clash, when memory is forced into the present moment, that this question can begin to be answered. In the title story, Abi, a young Chinese American woman, attends a Klan rally, in protest, with her white mother. Once there, they are stripped of all "potential weapons," including her mother's cane. Diana visits the home of her lover's parents, Holocaust survivors: the mystery of cultural difference and the haunting music of Gulf War TV coverage permeate the encounter. Through a chance meeting in New York's Chinatown, Mar discovers her estranged Aunt Pearl, who turns out to be the family's most intriguing secret, a link to a past colored by the struggle to survive.

She Bear Bride

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Ohse, Carla C., PUBLISHER: Xlibris Corporation, Carla Ohse talks about breasts and body image as she tells the story of Beannie and Bridey in She Bear Bride. When Beannie vacations with friends and family at Stony Lake, she befriends an Indian woman who helps her see her uniqueness and gain self-acceptance. Through Beannie's story, Ohse addresses how body image affects the female self-esteem, then and now.

The Roosevelt I Knew

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Perkins, Frances / Cohen, Adam, PUBLISHER: Penguin Books, A vivid and intimate portrait of the New Deal president by the first woman ever appointed to the U.S. Cabinet. When Francis Perkins first met Franklin D. Roosevelt at a dance in , she was a young social worker and he was an attractive young man making a modest debut in state politics. Over the next thirty-five years, she watched his career unfold, becoming both a close family friend and a trusted political associate whose tenure as secretary of labor spanned his entire administration. FDR and his presidential policies continue to be widely discussed in the classroom and in the media, and "The Roosevelt I Knew" offers a unique window onto the man whose courage and pioneering reforms still resonate in the lives of Americans today.

MR Maybe

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Green, Jane, PUBLISHER: Penguin Books, Libby thinks there's a lot to be said for a rich husband. So when Nick comes along -- lovely, funny and with no money whatsoever -- she decides he's only good for a fling. Wealthy banker Ed, on the other hand, could possibly be the answer.

The Duchess War (The Brothers Sinister) (Volume 1)

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Milan, Courtney, PUBLISHER: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, Miss Minerva Lane is a quiet, bespectacled wallflower, and she wants to keep it that way. After all, the last time she was the center of attention, it ended badly -- so badly that she changed her name to escape her scandalous past. Wallflowers may not be the prettiest of blooms, but at least they don't get trampled. So when a handsome duke comes to town, the last thing she wants is his attention. But that is precisely what she gets. Because Robert Blaisdell, the Duke of Clermont, is not fooled. When Minnie figures out what he's up to, he realizes there is more to her than her spectacles and her quiet ways. And he's determined to lay her every secret bare before she can discover his. But this time, one shy miss may prove to be more than his match... The Duchess War is the first full-length book ( words) in the Brothers Sinister series. It is preceded by The Governess Affair, a prequel novella. Each book stands alone, but those who prefer to read in order might want to read that book first.

A Time for Loving

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Starr, Anne, PUBLISHER: Sound Library, Handsome, wealthy Sean Scanlon kept Maeve in a state of confusion form the moment they met. Practically shanghaiing her abroad his yacht under the mistaken assumption she was his new law clerk, Sean seemed determined to keep Maeve at his side even after he discovered his error. But that was before she met Sean's elegant and jealous fiancee, and before Maeve fell in love with this man.

Faraway Grandpa

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Karim, Roberta / Rand, Ted, PUBLISHER: Henry Holt & Company, "Dear Kathleen, " "Heard a new song. We'll sing it together this summer Oops, almost forgot. The song is called "Danny Boy." Such a fine name " A poignant story about the changing relationship between a grandfather and his granddaughter as he succumbs to Alzheimer's disease Grandpa Danny sang bass, and Kathleen sang the high notes. That was the summer that Kathleen learned about listening with the heart and not the ears. But when it was time for her to visit with Grandpa Danny again, Gramps wasn't himself-he forgot things, and sometimes his mind seemed to be covered in clouds. Still, even on Grandpa Danny's most shadowy of days, Kathleen knew that when she sang "Danny Boy" he was listening with his heart. This poignant story about love and devotion will touch the hearts of readers young and old alike.

The Necessary Aptitude: A Memoir

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Ayres, Pam, PUBLISHER: Ebury Press, An eagerly-awaited country childhood memoir by one of Britain's most-loved personalities. Pam Ayres was the sixth child in a hard-up family who lived in a council house, her parent's generation were harrowed by the war. Yet they lived by the green in the village of Stanford in the Vale, where everything you needed was within walking distance and the sound of motorcars was rarely heard. Then reaching her teens, Pam realised how few opportunities she had. At fifteen she started working for the civil service. Pam knew she had to reach out for more, and sought it first in the WRAF. But it was some time before she discovered the unique talent that would make her one of Britain's best-loved comics. Containing Pam's much-loved combination of humour and poignancy, The Necessary Aptitude""is a beautifully written memoir of growing up in the country in post-war Berkshire.

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Wall-To-Wall Dead

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Bentley, Jennie, PUBLISHER: Berkley, "Avery Baker never thought she'd leave Manhattan, until she inherited her aunt's old Maine cottage and found her true calling--home renovation. But when Avery goes to work restoring a condominium, she discovers it's another condo owner who's been condemned... " Avery and her partner, Derek, are fixing up a cute little condo in homey Waterfield, Maine, hoping for a quick turnaround and some extra money. It seems like a simple project--and Avery is looking forward to using her big-city experience with small spaces. But they didn't expect to have their every move watched by the resident busybody in the condo, Hilda Shaw, who loves snooping on everyone's comings and goings. When the busybody becomes a dead body, Avery suspects foul play. Soon she's doing some snooping of her own--and it seems everyone in the complex has a secret. Could one of them be worth killing for? Avery needs to work fast, before someone decides to fix her...for good.

A Bitch Called Katrina

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Shorty, PUBLISHER: PublishAmerica, In , a hurricane slammed into the Gulf Coast of Mississippi. This storm was one of the worst in U.S. history, and it severely damaged a large portion of the coast. This hurricane was a lady called Camille. On August , another hurricane, bigger and more powerful than anything recorded in the history of the South, came ashore, bringing total destruction and death, from western Florida to New Orleans and beyond. There was nothing ladylike about this hurricane, and when all is said and done, I think that most people involved with this hurricane will agree that she should be remembered not as a lady at all, but as A Bitch Called Katrina.

Mimi and Her New Friend: A Visit to Grandma's House

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Abrefah, Gina, PUBLISHER: PublishAmerica, Visit to Grandmaas House: Nykaas parents are from Africa and she has heard a lot of stories about the continent and most of all stories about her grandmaas garden. Nyka was surprised when her parents informed her about a visit to Ghana (West Africa). Since Nyka is afraid of acreepy crawlies, a guess what she will pack in her pink suitcase and all the stories she will brings back to Canada. Mimias New Friend: Mimi visits her auntie in Canada for the first time. She is overwhelmed by all the tall buildings and beautiful places. She meets Emma whose family doesnat want to have anything to do with Africans but both girls like each other. How can Mimi change the minds of Emmaas family? How can they remain friends after Mimi goes back to Africa?

One Morning in Maine

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: McCloskey, Robert, PUBLISHER: Puffin Books, A Caldecott Honor Book Today is a specidal day for Sal because she gets to go to Buck's Harbour with her dad. But when she wakes up to brush her teeth with her baby sister, she discovers something shocking.... Her tooth is loose And that's just the start of a huge day

A Stormy Greek Marriage

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Graham, Lynne, PUBLISHER: Harlequin, Billie's wedding day should have been the happiest of her life. She was marrying the father of her baby...her "secret "baby. But tycoon Alexei Drakos had suffered amnesia, so he had no recollection of the incredible night he'd spent with Billie a year ago.... Tonight he was expecting his new bride to be a virgin... Billie knew that a marriage laced with hidden surprises was not likely to last. If only for their son's sake, she had to convince Alexei of the truth...starting tonight in the honeymoon bed...

Last Rites: The 1st Stevie Houston Mystery (Stevie Houston

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Richardson, Tracey, PUBLISHER: Naiad Pr, When a grisly death turns out to be murder, newly promoted Detective Stevie Houston is determined to solve it. But when one of the suspects turns up dead, police officials brand him the killer and pronounce the case open-and-shut. Stevie knows that if she pursues the case, she risks spending the rest of her career writing traffic tickets. What she doesn't know is that the investigation could be leading her on a one-way trip to the wrong side of a body bag.

Pandora the Curious (Goddess Girls)

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Holub, Joan, Williams, Suzanne, PUBLISHER: Aladdin, Pandora is quite an inquisitive Goddess Girl--but she could stand to be more cautious. Pandora is one of the few mortals at Mount Olympus Academy--and probably the most curious of all the students in school. Her quizzical nature is famous--not that she thinks there is anything wrong with being curious, of course When a godboy named Epimetheus brings a mysterious and fantastical box to school, Pandora's curiosity is piqued. And when it unexpectedly lands in her lap--literally--she can't help but take a look at what's inside. What could be the harm in that? But little does she know that opening the box will open up more trouble than she thought....

Bunny's Easter Egg

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Mortimer, Anne, PUBLISHER: Katherine Tegen Books, Bunny has spent a long night hiding Easter eggs, and now it's time to get some rest. But when she burrows down to sleep, something disturbs her, and everywhere else she tries to nap just isn't right. She tries the old oak tree--"too noisy " She tries a little boat on the lily pond--"too wet " She tries the greenhouse--"oh no " "Where will Bunny go?" Anne Mortimer's charming story is just right for Easter-time sharing.

Cyndi Lauper - She's so unusual LP

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Pictures of Hollis Woods

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Giff, Patricia Reilly, PUBLISHER: Dell Yearling, Hollis Woods has been in so many foster homes she can hardly remember them all. When Hollis is sent to Josie, she'll do everything in her power to make sure they stay together.

I Don't Want to Say Goodbye

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Caruso, Sylvia S., PUBLISHER: Rutledge Books, Megan Van Heusen and her mother Marsha move to a sleepy little town in Connecticut with the hopes of beginning a new life. It has been a trying time for Megan. Following the tragic death of her father, Megan had to say farewell to her beloved horses after Marsha was forced to close the family-run riding academy. Grieving for her losses and filled with trepidation at the prospect of attending a new high school, Megan is lost in her unhappiness - until she discovers the stables across the road from her new home. Megan is irresistibly drawn to the horses, but she finds more than she could have hoped for when she introduces herself to her new neighbors. Though Senator Tierney spends most of his time in Washington, D.C., his handsome son, Michael, is only too happy to befriend Megan. As Megan settles into her new surroundings, her days become a giddy whirlwind of school activities and new friendships - including a sweetly tentative romance with Michael. She is totally unprepared when Matthew, Michael's dashing older brother, comes home on leave from the Air Force. When Megan and Matthew meet, a startlingly explosive passion ignites between them that will rock the fragile balance of Megan's new life. Caught between brothers vying for her love, Megan will have to search the desires of her own heart as she stands poised to become a woman in this poignantly memorable tale of romance.

Crystal Dragon

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Lee, Sharon / Miller, Steve, PUBLISHER: Meisha Merlin Publishing, You can't go home again... What do you do when home is a conspiracy that's been discovered and destroyed? When home is a planet in a star system that's gone missing? When home means working for the destroyers of galaxies? When home is a spaceship that's calling out to the enemy? Cantra 'yos Phelium isn't a quitter, but she has more than a little problem: the Enemy has accelerated its attacks and how do you fight an Enemy whose major form of attack is the de-crystallization of everything around itself? A smuggler with a rogue soldier for a co-pilot, and a tree with an attitude for crew, Cantra's the only one who can get close to the man who holds equations that might, that just might - thwart the Enemy. All she has to do is help a young pilot from a missing world, juggle a slippery promise she never quite made to a pair of wizards, and then forget who she is along with everything, and everyone, she's ever known.

A Dream to Call My Own

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Peterson, Tracie, PUBLISHER: Bethany House Publishers, Lacy Gallatin, the youngest of the Gallatin sisters, is a woman with a mission: to find her father's killer. Haunted by the belief that she's failed him, Lacy is also battling a desire to have something more than just revenge, something she can't quite figure out. Enter Dave Shepard, deputy sheriff for the area. Dave has been fervently trying to find the man who killed George Gallatin, but he always feels inadequate when it comes to the beautiful Lacy. When they are together, the tension crackles between them--both when they argue and when they kiss. Lacy finds him frustratingly irresistible...but is it truly love?

Mum's Late

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Hawkins, Elizabeth / Venus, Pamela, PUBLISHER: Transworld Publishers, When Jerome's mum is late picking him up, he fantasizes wildly about where she has got to. Has she gone forever, or has she found a new little boy? It's going home time and all the children are leaving. Except for Jerome. Mum is only five minutes late, but to Jerome, it seems like ages and he has all sorts of wild fantasies about what has happened to her. Has she been squashed by an elephant, or has she been held up?

Madame Bovary

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Flaubert, Gustave / Mauldon, Margaret / Overstall, Mark, PUBLISHER: Oxford University Press, USA, One of the acknowledged masterpieces of 19th century realism, Madame Bovary is revered by writers and readers around the world, a mandatory stop on any pilgrimage through modern literature. Flaubert's legendary style, his intense care over the selection of words and the shaping of sentences, his unmatched ability to convey a mental world through the careful selection of telling details, shine on every page of this marvelous work. Now the award-winning translator Margaret Mauldon has produced a modern translation of this classic novel, one that perfectly captures the tone that makes Flaubert's style so distinct and admired. Madame Bovary scandalized its readers when it was first published in . And the story itself remains as fresh today as when it was first written, a work that remains unsurpassed in its unveiling of character and society. It tells the tragic story of the romantic but empty-headed Emma Rouault. When Emma marries Charles Bovary, she imagines she will pass into the life of luxury and passion that she reads about in sentimental novels and women's magazines. But Charles is an ordinary country doctor, and provincial life is very different from the romantic excitement for which she yearns. In her quest to realize her dreams she takes a lover, Rodolphe, and begins a devastating spiral into deceit and despair. And Flaubert captures every step of this catastrophe with sharp-eyed detail and a wonderfully subtle understanding of human emotions. Malcolm Bowie, a leading authority on French literature, explores Flaubert's genius in his masterly introduction to this must-have book for all lovers of great literature.

Mark & Livy

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Willis, Resa, PUBLISHER: TV Books, Olivia Langdon Clemens was not only Samuel Clemens's wife and the mother of his children; she was Mark Twain's editor. She read and critiqued all his written work, and attended and commented on all his lectures and speeches. He relied on her judgment on his writing, and readily admitted that she not only edited his work but also "edited" his public persona. Until now, little has been known about the woman behind one of America's best-known writers. Mark and Livy brings us the full story of this remarkable courtship, marriage, and partnership that lasted forty years.

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