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1,180,091 | While Mama Had a Quick Little Chat | description
From School Library Journal
PreSchoolGrade 2Mama answers the phone telling Rose to get ready for bedwhile I have a quick little chat with Uncle Fred However before the redheaded girl can do so the doorbell rings and four muscley men appear bearing a load of party supplies Rose calls to her mother but Mama i... |
1,180,092 | Goodbye Charley | description
From School Library Journal
Grade 57As a 12yearold living in coastal Massachusetts in 1943 Celie obsesses about the war and its potential impact on her life the possibility of a Uboat invasion or a bomber attack or that her brother will enlist even though hes underage Distraction comes in the form of a pet ... |
1,180,093 | Pardongate How Bill Hillary Clinton and Their Brothers Profited from Pardons | description
From the Author
Bill Clinton received nearly four thousand petitions for executive clemency from the day he took office until January 1999 Compared with every president since George Washington Clinton was stingy in approving clemency requests Of the 3923 requests received during his first six years in offic... |
1,180,094 | Esperanza para las Flores Hope for the Flowers | description
About the Author
Trina Paulus already an artist philosopher sculptor and community builder when she wrote Hope for the Flowers has lived an unconventional life including over a decade at Grailville an educational center and organic farm in Loveland Ohio She has spent time abroad with the international Grail... |
1,180,095 | Curio a Shetland Sheepdog Meets the Crow A Story For Children of All Ages | description
Review
A warm and educational story for children and adults
Alyson Sena Palisadian Post June 10 2004
Honorable Mention 20052006 New York San Francisco Hollywood Book Festivals 1st Place Beach Book Festival Childrens Category 3rd Place London Book Festival in Childrens Category In 2011 Runner Up Childrens C... |
1,180,096 | The Bill of Rights A Kids Guide to Freedom in America | description
From the Back Cover
back cover
Syl Sobel transforms Americas history into an exciting adventure
When the US Constitution was first written many of the freedoms we now take for granted were not yet guaranteed Nowhere did the Constitution say anything about freedom of religion freedom of speech freedom of ass... |
1,180,098 | A Dead Wizards Dream An Epic Fantasy Novel Convent Series Book 1 | description
About the Author
UK epic fantasy author Ross C Hughes is the writer of the Convent series as well as a collection of short stories set in the same world available for free to anyone who signs up to his mailing list at rosshughesbizGraduating from the University of Birmingham in 2012 with a BA in Ancient His... |
1,180,099 | Murder Board Boston Crime Thriller Book 1 | description
Review
Fast paced and gritty Brian Sheas Murder Board
is as real and authentic as it gets A must read procedural
Bruce Robert Coffin Award Winning Author of the
Detective Byron
Mysteries
Fans of
Harry Bosch
and
Alex Cross
have a new hero in Michael Kelly Former detective and veteran author Brian Shea infuse... |
1,180,101 | The Dark Heart of Night | description
From the Back Cover
Its the time of hardbitten city editors and softhearted molls of Bogey and The Babe when Walter Winchells On Broadway and Al Capps Lil Abner pay the bills for William Randolph Hearst while the nation moves to the beat of Benny Goodman and George GershwinIts the hour of Howard Hughes and ... |
1,180,103 | Tracks Along the Left Coast Jaime de Angulo Pacific Coast Culture | description
Review
Praise for
Tracks Along the Left Coast
Tracks Along the Left Coast
more than accomplishes its selfappointed task of celebrating de Angulos legacy
Rain Taxi
Schellings biography of Jaime de Angulocattle puncher medical doctor bohemian buckeroo among other thingspresents a fascinating fullbodied port... |
1,180,104 | Journey A Novel | description
Review
Stunning Michener at his best
Houston Chronicle
Michener brings sharply into focus the hardships encountered by those who dreamed of striking it rich
Associated Press
Michener has amassed a peerless reputation as the heralded dean of the historical tome
Journey
is a book that envelops the read... |
1,180,106 | My Perfect Wedding | description
Review
I loved this book It is funny witty and intriguing If you are a fan of Sophie Kinsella I am positive you will love My Perfect Wedding by Sibel Hodge Geeky Girl Books
I uploaded this book on my Kindle this morning and was so engrossed I let everything go for the day A must read you will enjoy Im Just ... |
1,180,107 | Sequoyah Native American Biographies | description
About the Author
Anne M Todd is a HeinemannRaintree authorSequoyah was a Cherokee Indian who created a form of writing called a syllabary for his people During his lifetime Sequoyah worked on his mothers farm fought for the United States Army and taught many Cherokees about his syllabary Can you imagine wha... |
1,180,108 | Radical Possibilities Public Policy Urban Education and A New Social Movement Critical Social Thought | description
Review
A year after her death this second edition of Anyons Radical Possibilities continues to trouble the status quo of American education systems that reinforce hegemonically stratified social structuresAnyons voice is radical and needs to be heard in the ongoing debate over where the US is headedSumming ... |
1,180,109 | Invitation to Scandal | description
About the Author
New Zealander BRONWEN EVANS loves storytelling gobbling up movies books and theatre Her head is always filled with characters and stories particularly lovers in angst In 2007 encouraged by a close friend battling a deliberating illness Bronwen finally started down the path to publication... |
1,180,114 | I Love You and There Is Nothing You Can Do About It | description
Review
Miss this one and you may well miss one of the most influential volumes of the year and one of horrors most beguiling new voices
Lisa Dumond SF Site MEviews
Gerard Houarner is an artist one thats not afraid to venture into new territories and try different hues and shades in his prose painting
John... |
1,180,116 | Turn Turn Turn Book and CD | description
From School Library Journal
Grade 35This rich and thoughtful book uses beautifully detailed artwork to bring new life to a familiar song On the first page the verse is printed on an illustration of the Earth with the repeated word Turn encircling it The focus of each of the following spreads is a large circ... |
1,180,117 | Roger Caras Treasury of Great Cat Stories | description
Amazoncom Review
Awardwinning author of animal ecological and nature booksincluding the highly respected
A Celebration of Dogs
and
A Celebration of Cats
Roger Caras now brings together an eclectic mix of feline adventures in his
Treasury of Great Cat Stories
The collection features both classic and contemp... |
1,180,118 | The Dreamer Volume 2 The Kipps Bay Affair | description
Review
From the very first frame of
The Dreamer
it is easy and an utter joy to be swept away by the power of Loras incredible artwork Each panel is a feast for the eyes imagination and the heart That this beautiful work is paired to a pitchperfect story at once epic and intimate both serious and playful th... |
1,180,119 | MCAS Office 2007 Exam Prep Exams for Microsoft Office 2007 | description
About the Author
Ron Gilster
is a bestselling author whose books have covered a variety of information technology subject areas Ron has held instructor supervisor and administrative positions in higher education as well as seniorlevel positions in the telecommunications Internet services and pointofsale ind... |
1,180,120 | The Year of My Rebirth | description
From the Publisher
You will find here a vivid and exciting picture of rugged backwoods life through the reflections of this dynamic writer who began his life in a threeroom log cabin in Kentucky Ultimately the book becomes the inspirational autobiography of the lively spirit and powerful personality of one ... |
1,180,121 | The IVP Womens Bible Commentary | description
From Library Journal
Some 88 women and men from around the world here provide commentary on most passages of the 66 books of the Protestant Bible focusing on the meaning behind biblical gender interpretations Designed to complement rather than supplement traditional biblical commentaries their contributions... |
1,180,128 | Sam Goes Next Door Kids Can Read | description
Review
The illustrations are engaging and successfully focus the reader on the visual clues needed to help decipher the words in the text
About the Author
Mary Labatt is an editor and writer She is the author of the Dog Detective Sam mystery series the Sam and Friends graphic mystery novels the Puppy Sam... |
1,180,130 | The Able Queen Memoirs of an Indiana Hump Pilot Lost in the Himalayas | description
About the Author
Rainy Horvath holds an MFA in Creative Writing and an MA in Arts from Manhattanville College After completing an awardwinning career as a Technical Writer and Instructional Designer for Fortune 500 companies from Silicon Alley to Wall Street Rainy turned her talents to her first love creati... |
1,180,131 | An Orc on the Wild Side | description
Review
Clever and entertaining all the way through this should find a place in the hearts of anyone who likes their fantasy with a side of irreverent humor
Publishers Weekly starred review
A broadly comic pratfallfilled commentary on society
Locus
Extremely entertaining Holts verbal acuity simply does ... |
1,180,132 | Mathematics From the Birth of Numbers | description
Amazoncom Review
What does
mathematics
mean Is it numbers or arithmetic proofs or equations Jan Gullberg starts his massive historical overview with some insight into why human beings find it necessary to reckon or count and what math means to us From there to the last chapter on differential equations is a... |
1,180,133 | Burning Paradise | description
Review
The finest science fiction author now writing
Stephen King
OutstandingThe various science and thriller plot elements are successful but this is first and foremost a novel of character
Publishers Weekly starred review on Axis
The longanticipated marriage between the hard sf novel and the literary no... |
1,180,134 | Who Loves the Farm | description
About the Author
Sandra Sarver is the author of 4 childrens books WHO LOVES WILD ANIMALS COLORING BOOK WHO LOVES THE BEACH COLORING BOOK WHO LOVES THE FARM WHO LOVES TO COUNT ON THE FARM 1 to 10 Sandra holds a Bachelor of Science Degree She loves living near the beach in Southern CaliforniaFilled with color... |
1,180,136 | The Story of Psychology Updated Revised Edition | description
Review
A magnificent traversal of an infinitely fascinating landscape by one of the great science writers of our time
Chicago Tribune
The definitive guide to those wishing to grasp mans search to understand the mind
The Chattanooga NewsFree Press
Masterful A story of psychology that is deep wide and by t... |
1,180,137 | The Faithful Spy A Novel | description
From Publishers Weekly
After proving his loyalty in Afghanistan and elsewhere CIA agent John Wells the first Western intelligence officer to penetrate the upper levels of alQaeda is assigned a mission on American soil by bin Ladens chief deputy Ayman alZawahiri On his return to the US Wells now a devout Mus... |
1,180,144 | BrownEars at Sea More Adventures of a Lost and Found Rabbit | description
Review
Pure magic
BOOKS FOR KEEPS
From the Publisher
Stephen Lawheads
BrownEars
books which follow the accidental adventures of an endearing floppyeared toy rabbit will bring a smile of recognition to any child who has ever lost or misplaced a favorite friend Stephen Lawhead is the highly praised author of... |
1,180,146 | The Really Easy Clarinet Book Very First Solos for Bflat Clarinet with Piano Accompaniment Faber Edition | description
About the Author
Founded in 1947 Hal Leonard LLC has become the worlds largest source of music performance and instructional materials with a catalog of over a million products in both physical and digital form They represent many of the greatest songwriters and artists of all time and publish and distribut... |
1,180,150 | Movie Night Murder Merry Wrath Mysteries | description
Review
Former CIA operative turned Girl Scout troop leader Yes please Factor in numerous and various hijinks and you have the recipe for a hilariously delightful series
10 Funny Mystery Writers Like Janet Evanovich BookRiotcom
I laughed so hard I cried on multiple occasions Girl Scouts the CIA and the Yaku... |
1,180,151 | Norman Mailer MoonFire The Epic Journey of Apollo 11 | description
About the Author
Norman Mailer 19232007 was one of the 20th centurys greatest and most influential writers as well as one of Americas most renowned and controversial literary figures The bestselling author of a dozen novels and 20 works of nonfiction he also wrote stage plays screenplays television miniseri... |
1,180,153 | 8 Practice Tests for the ACT Includes 1728 Practice Questions Kaplan Test Prep | description
About the Author
For 80 years Kaplan Test Prep wwwkaptestcom has been helping students grow their knowledge skills and confidence so they can be their best on Test Day Our prep books and online resources provide the expert guidance that students need at every step of their educational journey incorporating... |
1,180,154 | Mandrake the Magician Sundays Vol1 The Hidden Kingdom of Murderers | description
About the Author
Created by
Lee Falk
creator of
The Phantom
Falk was fascinated with magicians from an early age and sketched out the character himself As a result Mandrake looks a lot like Falk himself He also had a passion for the theater and wrote a play starring Mandrake which his widow directed after... |
1,180,161 | Northern California Atlas Gazetteer | description
About the Author
DeLorme has been directly responsible for many of the major technological advances made in the mapping industry over the past 30 yearsThe first choice of outdoors enthusiasts Beautiful detailed largeformat maps of every state Perfect for home and office reference and a must for all your veh... |
1,180,162 | The Authentic Actor The Art and Business of Being Yourself | description
About the Author
Michael Laskin has been a working professional actor for over 35 years in film and television offBroadway at Americas leading regional theatres and in thousands of voiceovers for radio TV and animation He has worked with many of the worlds greatest actors directors writers producers and cin... |
1,180,166 | Americas Joan of Arc The Life of Anna Elizabeth Dickinson | description
From Publishers Weekly
Born into a fiercely abolitionist Philadelphia Quaker family in 1842 feisty Anna Dickinson discovered her love of the limelight at 17 when her spontaneous invective drove a male speaker from a womens rights meeting Soon the gifted orator was delivering dozens of public lectures critiq... |
1,180,172 | Touch of Class Afghans Leisure Arts 75038 | description
About the Author
Leisure Arts is a leading publisher and distributor of howto and lifestyle publications with emphasis on creative crafts needlework decorating and entertaining Leisure Arts is located in Little Rock ARGood things do come in small packages This inexpensive Little Book has patterns for six l... |
1,180,174 | Finding A Place Of Peace | description
About the Author
Dawn Vircks lives with her husband Brad in Hiawatha Iowa She has a passion for helping people find healing wellness and relief from pain Dawn received her massage license from the State of Iowa in 1998 and established a practice specializing in Neuromuscular Therapy and Cranialsacral Therap... |
1,180,177 | The Princess Rules | description
Review
These are enchanting simply written stories that have lost none of their pertinence and this timely new edition deserves to win Florizella another generation of admirers
5 star review in the Saturday Telegraph
perfect for newish readers who are gaining confidence and ready for a challenge
The Times
... |
1,180,178 | Orchard Growing and cooking fruit from your garden | description
About the Author
Jane McMorland Hunter is a passionate lover of the written word who works at Hatchards bookshop when not writing She has written and edited several books including
Ode to London Favourite Poems of England
A Nature Poem for Every Day of the Year Friends A Poem for Every Day of the Year and ... |
1,180,179 | A Perilous Undertaking A Veronica Speedwell Mystery | description
Review
Praise for Deanna Raybourn
Veronica Speedwell is a joyunflappable unrepentant and thoroughly delightful
New York Times
bestselling author Susan Elia MacNeal The powerful Veronica Speedwelltriumphs over adversity and danger with wit charm and uncanny determination1
New York Times
bestselling author Ro... |
1,180,180 | Bulletproof Diva Tales of Race Sex and Hair | description
Review
Lisa Joness writing is so vibrant and dynamic her words create a kind of fierce music a fabulous book
The Boston Globe
From the Publisher
In
Bulletproof Diva
Lisa Jones brings the wit and candor of her infamous
Village Voice
column Skin Trade to a much larger audience Chock full of the fierce bla... |
1,180,181 | Dont Push the Button | description
About the Author
Bill Cotter is the author and illustrator of the bestselling Dont Push the Button series now with over 1 million copies sold worldwide He has traveled to visit schools in China Japan and the Middle East to share his work with children When hes not making books Bill likes to play video games... |
1,180,182 | The Oneonta Roundhouse | description
Review
I had always heard about the legendary roundhouse in Oneonta but with the building long gone I couldnt conceive of its size Jim Loudons fascinating narrative along with his incredible compilation of images and their informative captions brought the roundhouse to life for me This book is an indispensa... |
1,180,185 | Soul Survivor How Thirteen Unlikely Mentors Helped My Faith Survive the Church | description
Review
It would seem the height of immodesty to praise a book that devotes an entire chapter to praising me Let me therefore merely recommend it to anyone interested in a relaxed and conversational account of how an assortment of odd fish were variously caught up in and transformed by the Christian Gospel
F... |
1,180,192 | What the Heart Craves A Poetic Introspection | description
About the Author
G Stubbs began expressing his love for verse as an elementary student Later in life he was moved in spirit by the likes of Robert and Elizabeth Barrett Browning Maya Angelou Langston Hughes and Emily Dickinson
Mr Stubbs has earned a bachelor of science degree in criminal justice and a maste... |
1,180,196 | George Michael Freedom The Ultimate Tribute 1963 2016 | description
About the Author
David Nolan is an author television producer and university lecturer specializing in music and popular culture His previous books include works on Ed Sheeran Emeli Sand and Jake BuggThis lavishly illustrated volume pays tribute to George Michael the brilliant songwriter who went from teen i... |
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