6/12/2023 0 Comments Titanic by simon adamsSupports the Common Core State Standards. The introduction of paperback editions, eye-catching jackets, and updated interiors ensure that the Eyewitness series will continue to be relevant in the ever-changing world of education and remain the go-to source for homework help, research projects, reluctant readers, ESL students, and, as always, to satisfy the minds of curious kids. In summer 2014 this award-winning series will get a fresh new look both inside and out. Detailed images and text highlight all aspects of this fateful journey including how the ship was built and equipped, what kind of passengers and crew she carried, what facilities she offered onboard, how she struck an iceberg, why she sank so quickly, how many people were saved, and how many lives were lost.įor over 25 years, DK's Eyewitness books have been the most trusted nonfiction series in classrooms, libraries, and homes around the world. In Eyewitness: Titanic young readers will discover the triumphs and tragedies of this "unsinkable" luxury liner.
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What fascinate him are wonderful lyrics of great songs, though he does not consider himself a poet, by any means, one will find that this author is brilliant in all areas of writing. He love romantic films, and his favorite singers are Sam Cooke and Jackie Wilson. He loves great music, and classic movies. Sturgis is brilliant enough to leave every reader running to him for more excitement. Sturgis is aware that people love truth and personal experiences, and Mr. He is from Detroit, Michigan, and his interests are parental rights, race relations, poverty, and improved domestic conditions for the poor and ignored. King Jr., Malcolm X, Barack Obama, and other great philosophers of all time. However, his inspirations stems from his reading of such works of Martin L. Raymond Sturgis may be the world new sensation when it comes to augmenting concerns on social issues, Law, and government. The ensuing chase will lead them on a trail around the world, intersecting with corrupt governments and powerful criminal organizations, all leading towards a final confrontation from which neither will emerge unscathed. Eve, whose quiet and otherwise unextraordinary life belies her quick wit and keen intellect, accepts the mission. Eve Polastri (not a codename) is a former MI6 operative hired by the national security services for a singular task: to find and capture or kill the assassin responsible, and those who have aided her. But when she murders an influential Russian politician, she draws a relentless foe to her tail. A catlike psychopath whose love for the creature comforts of her luxurious lifestyle is second only to her love of the game, she specializes in murdering the world's richest and most powerful. Other than a mark on the upper text block, this is a very tight and unmarked copy.-" The breakneck thriller that inspired TV sensation Killing Eve, starring Sandra Oh, "unlike any other spy drama you've seen." - Daily Beast Villanelle (a codename, of course) is one of the world's most skilled assassins. 6/12/2023 0 Comments The candy shop war book 1The kids, now in over their heads, must try to retrieve the treasure first. The mystery deepens and the danger unfolds as the four of them discover that the magical strangers have all come to town in search of a legendary, hidden treasure-one that could be used for great evil if it fell into the wrong hands. But what about the mysterious man in the dark overcoat and fedora hat? And why are all these “magicians” trying to recruit Nate and his friends? Who can they trust? Stott, has arrived with a few enchanted sweets of his own. In addition, the ice cream truck driver, Mr. Chocolate balls that make you a master of disguise. White, owner of the Sweet Tooth, and soon learn about the magical side effects of her candies: Rock candy that makes you weightless. In this start to the series, four young friends-Nate, Summer, Trevor, and Pigeon-meet the grandmotherly Mrs. Welcome to the Sweet Tooth Ice Cream & Candy Shoppe, where the confections are a bit on the…unusual side. Buy the eBook The Candy Shop War, The Candy Shop War : Book 1 by Mull online from Australias leading online eBook store. And so begins The Candy Shop War, a trilogy from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Beyonders and Fablehaven series. Magical candy that gives kids superpowers? Sweet! The possibility of evil overtaking the world? Not so tasty. However, critics have questioned whether the description of Thomas as an entirely gnostic gospel is based solely upon the fact that it was found along with gnostic texts at Nag Hammadi. īecause of its discovery with the Nag Hammadi library, and the cryptic emphasis on "gnosis" in some of the sayings, it was widely thought that the document originated within a school of early Christians, proto-Gnostics. Modern scholars do not consider the Apostle Thomas the author of this document and the author remains unknown. The introduction states: "These are the hidden words that the living Jesus spoke and Didymos Judas Thomas wrote them down." Didymus ( Koine Greek) and Thomas ( Aramaic) both mean "twin". Other scholars have suggested an Alexandrian origin. Its place of origin may have been Syria, where Thomasine traditions were strong. Almost two-thirds of these sayings resemble those found in the canonical gospels and its editio princeps counts more than 80% of parallels, while it is speculated that the other sayings were added from Gnostic tradition. The Coptic language text, the second of seven contained in what modern-day scholars have designated as Nag Hammadi Codex II, is composed of 114 sayings attributed to Jesus. 6/11/2023 0 Comments Vision in white by nora robertsMac's foundation is jostled again moments before an important wedding planning meeting when she bumps into the bride-to-be's brother.an encounter that has them both seeing stars.Ĭarter Maguire is definitely not her type: he's stable, and he's safe. Her father replaced his first family with a second, and now her mother, moving on to yet another man, begs Mac for attention and money. With bridal magazine covers to her credit, Mackensie "Mac" Elliot is most at home behind the camera-ready to capture the happy moments she never experienced while growing up. Nora Roberts cordially invites you to meet childhood friends Parker, Emma, Laurel, and Mac-the founders of Vows, one of Connecticut's premier wedding planning companies.Īfter years of throwing make-believe weddings in the backyard, flowers, photography, desserts, and details are what these women do best: a guaranteed perfect, beautiful day full of memories to last the rest of your life. 6/11/2023 0 Comments Hetalia by Hidekaz HimaruyaIt is what it is, and the more I read nations as characters, the easier it is to see the world as one big loopy extended family. He points out shortcomings without judging them too harshly. Every country is teased by the author, including his own. I again found myself laughing uproariously at the wit within the pages. There is a lot to feast your eyes upon on every page. The countries who are “relatives” of each other are similar looking but still decipherable from each other (although Canada probably wishes he looked a bit less like America). It puts everything into an interesting historic perspective. I appreciate that he addressed before and after WWII first. Himaruya’s tongue in cheek representation of global politics and national cultures is just as strong here as in the first entry into the series. The various vignettes are punctuated with Japan-kun and America-kun visiting each other’s homes and attempting to reach a cultural understanding. Canada’s persistent ability to somehow be invisible to most of the rest of the G8 nations (and also to be mistaken for America). Russia’s dilemmas with his sisters the Ukraine and Belarus are explored. The manga featuring the countries from WWII as characters is back this time focusing more on the future of the nations after WWII instead of the history before WWII. 6/11/2023 0 Comments Here i go again jen lancasterEveryone was going into the Dot-Com business and making waves. She came up during the internet explosion. She always wanted to see how much controversy she could get past her editor, and many of her high school classmates read their newspaper every week just to keep up with her silliness. In high school, Jen Lancaster was always pushing the envelope. Jen Lancaster believes that she has spent a long time trying and failing to grow up.Īnd it is because of the ridiculous antics she has been pulling since her birth in 1967 that she has so much material for her memories. She tried to reproduce those same styles in her high school newspaper, though the author admits that she wasn’t the easiest person to work with. She gravitated towards people like Andy Rooney who wrote with a conversational style that was easy to read. Jen’s reading habits were a little unconventional as a child.īy the time she was nine, the author had nurtured a strange love for essayists. It would be several more years before she learned to utilize that skill. It wasn’t until she got to college that Jen realized she was funny. The things she said always got her into trouble. Growing up, Jen did not know she was funny. Jen Lancaster’s fans always praise her for her comedic skills. That particular struggle drove her to write a series of blog posts and then memoirs which transformed her into a New York Times Bestselling author. Jen Lancaster is an American author that was living the high life in the corporate arena before being laid off and nearly losing everything she held so dear to her heart. 6/11/2023 0 Comments Queen Margot by Alexandre DumasAt the same time, Catherine schemes to bring about the notorious St. Catherine decides to make an overture of goodwill by offering up Margot in marriage to prominent Huguenot and King of Navarre, Henri de Bourbon, a marriage that was supposed to cement the hard-fought Peace of Saint-Germain. The novel's protagonist is Marguerite de Valois, better known as Margot, daughter of the deceased Henry II and the infamous scheming Catholic power player Catherine de Medici. The story is based on real characters and events. "Queen Margot" is set in Paris in August 1572 during the reign of Charles IX. First published in 1845, "Queen Margot" (AKA " Marguerite de Valois") is a historical novel written by French author Alexandre Dumas. Every Tuesday the bookmobile parked outside the neighborhood A&P grocery store and opened for business. But I was a reader, and the books I enjoyed came from the library. When I was growing up books were a luxury we couldn’t afford. First, let’s explore the magic of the stories you enjoyed as a child. Oh, yes, there is something magical in this land of forests and fireflies, I agree! Let’s get back to that in a moment. I didn’t discover Door County until I was a young adult, but the majesty and sheer beauty of the area reinforced the notion. To me, Wisconsin was always a magical place. On one memorable night I even saw the aurora borealis flicker and dance above the horizon. I spent many summers on that hard-scrabble farm: milking cows, driving the tractor, baling hay, and staring at a night sky filled with stars. Her parents, my grandparents, were Polish immigrants whose pursuit of the American dream led them to a small dairy farm in the north central part of the state, near the paper-mill town of Mosinee. I was born and raised in a blue-collar Chicago neighborhood, so I’m a city girl from way back, but I have a strong connection to rural Wisconsin thanks to my mother. |