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Behind the Masks by Susan Patron
Newbery Award-winning author Susan Patron brings her talents to the
beloved Dear America series in this exciting story of a girl growing up
in the Wild West, in a California gold mining town.
Growing up in
the wild gold-mining town of Bodie, California, in the 1880s, Angeline
Reddy has seen it all -- saloons, brawls, and a whole lot of
desperation. When her father, Bodie's greatest lawyer, is declared
murdered, Angie knows deep in her heart that he isn't dead and decides
it is up to her to solve the mystery of what happened to him. But when
her mother takes ill and a mysterious ghost appears, putting together
the puzzle pieces seems impossible. Not to mention, a gang of
vigilantes, the 601, is raging out of control, running folks out of
town, and nobody seems safe.
Will Angie, with the help of her friends
Ellie and Ling Loi, and the mysterious and tragically handsome Antoine,
be able to uncover the secret of her father's disappearance? (From Amazon.com product listing.)
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Friday, November 17, 2017
Thursday, November 16, 2017
Wee Sir Gibbie of the Highlands
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Wee Sir Gibbie of the Highlands by George MacDonald
After the death of his titled but penniless father, a mute young boy in nineteenth-century Scotland finds himself a witness to a violent murder and flees the city in hopes of discovering a new life in the Highlands. (From Amazon.com product listing.)
Wee Sir Gibbie of the Highlands by George MacDonald
After the death of his titled but penniless father, a mute young boy in nineteenth-century Scotland finds himself a witness to a violent murder and flees the city in hopes of discovering a new life in the Highlands. (From Amazon.com product listing.)
Wednesday, November 15, 2017
Palace of Mirrors
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Palace of Mirrors by Margaret Peterson Haddix
Cecelia looks like a peasant girl and lives in a village so small that it's not even on the map. But she knows that secretly, she is the true princess, hidden away as a baby to be kept safe from the enemies of the kingdon. A commoner named Desmia was placed on the throne as a decoy. Cecelia has always known that when it was safe, she would be taken out of hiding and returned to her rightful place on the throne.
Then danger finds her in her village, and Cecelia has to act. With the help of her best friend Harper, she decides to take matters into her own hands, relieve Desmia of the the crown, and take up her own rule. But when they venture from their small village to the capital city and into the famed Palace of Mirrors, Harper and Cecelia discover that all is not as it seems, and that they have placed themselves in more danger than ever before. (From Amazon.com product listing.)
Palace of Mirrors by Margaret Peterson Haddix
Cecelia looks like a peasant girl and lives in a village so small that it's not even on the map. But she knows that secretly, she is the true princess, hidden away as a baby to be kept safe from the enemies of the kingdon. A commoner named Desmia was placed on the throne as a decoy. Cecelia has always known that when it was safe, she would be taken out of hiding and returned to her rightful place on the throne.
Then danger finds her in her village, and Cecelia has to act. With the help of her best friend Harper, she decides to take matters into her own hands, relieve Desmia of the the crown, and take up her own rule. But when they venture from their small village to the capital city and into the famed Palace of Mirrors, Harper and Cecelia discover that all is not as it seems, and that they have placed themselves in more danger than ever before. (From Amazon.com product listing.)
Tuesday, November 14, 2017
The Fences Between Us
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The Fences Between Us by Kirby Larson
Newbery Honor author Kirby Larson brings us the first new Dear America diary in years, taking readers through the attack on Pearl Harbor, the start of World War II, and the Japanese incarceration.
With this sweeping tale of life on the World War II homefront, Newbery Honor author Kirby Larson brings her incredible talent to the Dear America series. When Pearl Harbor is attacked, America is finally unable to ignore the wars raging in Europe and Asia any longer. And one girl's entire life is about to change when everything she knows is turned on its head. After the devastating attack on Pearl Harbor, where her brother, a navy sailor, is stationed, Piper Davis begins chronicling her compelling journey through one of history's most tragic and unforgettable eras. (From Amazon.com product listing.)
The Fences Between Us by Kirby Larson
Newbery Honor author Kirby Larson brings us the first new Dear America diary in years, taking readers through the attack on Pearl Harbor, the start of World War II, and the Japanese incarceration.
With this sweeping tale of life on the World War II homefront, Newbery Honor author Kirby Larson brings her incredible talent to the Dear America series. When Pearl Harbor is attacked, America is finally unable to ignore the wars raging in Europe and Asia any longer. And one girl's entire life is about to change when everything she knows is turned on its head. After the devastating attack on Pearl Harbor, where her brother, a navy sailor, is stationed, Piper Davis begins chronicling her compelling journey through one of history's most tragic and unforgettable eras. (From Amazon.com product listing.)
Monday, November 6, 2017
Like Gold Refined
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Like Gold Refined by Janette Oke
Her Character Has Been Shaped and Tempered by Both Adversity and Triumph....
If Virginia could have chosen to accept or discard all the changes that came her way, she gladly would have let most of them pass right by herself and her family. She lovers her life--living on the farm with her beloved Jonathan and their children, not far from her parents and her grandparents. But a change that is tearing at her heart is the gradual but steady physical decline in Grandma Marty and Grandpa Clark. She cannot imagine their familiar farm home without their welcoming smiles and their words of wisdom that arise from decades of life experiences and a solid faith in God.
And their lovely daughter Mindy, who has blessed their home ever since her mother left the tiny child with them, has been encouraged and guided to pray for that mother all these years. Is God answering that prayer, or is the worst nightmare any family could face now upon them?
Virginia Is Not Sure She Has the Strength or Fortitude to Truly Become...
LIKE GOLD REFINED
(From back cover of book.)
Like Gold Refined by Janette Oke
Her Character Has Been Shaped and Tempered by Both Adversity and Triumph....
If Virginia could have chosen to accept or discard all the changes that came her way, she gladly would have let most of them pass right by herself and her family. She lovers her life--living on the farm with her beloved Jonathan and their children, not far from her parents and her grandparents. But a change that is tearing at her heart is the gradual but steady physical decline in Grandma Marty and Grandpa Clark. She cannot imagine their familiar farm home without their welcoming smiles and their words of wisdom that arise from decades of life experiences and a solid faith in God.
And their lovely daughter Mindy, who has blessed their home ever since her mother left the tiny child with them, has been encouraged and guided to pray for that mother all these years. Is God answering that prayer, or is the worst nightmare any family could face now upon them?
Virginia Is Not Sure She Has the Strength or Fortitude to Truly Become...
LIKE GOLD REFINED
(From back cover of book.)
Saturday, November 4, 2017
Testimony
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Testimony by Anita Shreve
At aNew England boarding school, a sex
scandal is about to break. Even more shocking than the sexual acts
themselves is the fact that they were caught on videotape. A Pandora's
box of revelations, the tape triggers a chorus of voices--those of the
men, women, teenagers, and parents involved in the scandal--that details
the ways in which lives can be derailed or destroyed in one foolish
moment.
Writing with a pace and intensity surpassing even her own greatest work, Anita Shreve delivers in TESTIMONY a gripping emotional drama with the impact of a thriller. No one more compellingly explores the dark impulses that sway the lives of seeming innocents, the needs and fears that drive ordinary men and women into intolerable dilemmas, and the ways in which our best intentions can lead to our worst transgressions. (From Amazon.com product listing.)
Testimony by Anita Shreve
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Writing with a pace and intensity surpassing even her own greatest work, Anita Shreve delivers in TESTIMONY a gripping emotional drama with the impact of a thriller. No one more compellingly explores the dark impulses that sway the lives of seeming innocents, the needs and fears that drive ordinary men and women into intolerable dilemmas, and the ways in which our best intentions can lead to our worst transgressions. (From Amazon.com product listing.)
Friday, November 3, 2017
A Woman Named Damaris
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A Woman Named Damaris by Janette Oke
She was almost fifteen on the night she dared for the first time to think of what life might be like away from home. Pa again had come home drunk and mean; the trauma of the subsequent scene had been repeated as long as Damaris could remember. The idea that she no longer needs to tolerate this, that maybe she's old enough to manage on her own, is planted in her mind and begins to grow. She must plan her escape carefully, but she must get away from him.
When the opportunity comes, Damaris carries with her the strength of her mother's love. Two treasures hidden for years from her father her grandmother's lacy golden brooch and her grandfather's lovely watch are Damaris' only legacy from her past. That and her name. Her mother said it came from the Bible and had a special meaning that she can't remember anymore. What difference might it make?
But Damaris can't escape the "aloneness" that haunts her life or the bitterness she feels when she sees others suffering, particularly children. Ultimately, she must come to terms with her past, learn to live in her present circumstances, and trust her future to another Father.
She Discovered Much More Than the Meaning of Her Name in That Book. (From Amazon.com product listing.)
A Woman Named Damaris by Janette Oke
She was almost fifteen on the night she dared for the first time to think of what life might be like away from home. Pa again had come home drunk and mean; the trauma of the subsequent scene had been repeated as long as Damaris could remember. The idea that she no longer needs to tolerate this, that maybe she's old enough to manage on her own, is planted in her mind and begins to grow. She must plan her escape carefully, but she must get away from him.
When the opportunity comes, Damaris carries with her the strength of her mother's love. Two treasures hidden for years from her father her grandmother's lacy golden brooch and her grandfather's lovely watch are Damaris' only legacy from her past. That and her name. Her mother said it came from the Bible and had a special meaning that she can't remember anymore. What difference might it make?
But Damaris can't escape the "aloneness" that haunts her life or the bitterness she feels when she sees others suffering, particularly children. Ultimately, she must come to terms with her past, learn to live in her present circumstances, and trust her future to another Father.
She Discovered Much More Than the Meaning of Her Name in That Book. (From Amazon.com product listing.)
Thursday, November 2, 2017
The Measure of a Heart
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The Measure of a Heart by Janette Oke
Anna Trent felt fortunate to finish the eight grade with first-class honors. Already past her sixteenth birthday, most of the girls her age had been forced long ago to drop out to help at home. She loved school-- loved to learn, loved the excitement of new discoveries, loved the quickening of her pulse as she shared some great adventure in the pages of a book. And now that is over.
The oldest child in a farming family with six younger brothers, Anna is shy, sensitive and a bit self-conscious. But when Austin Barker comes to their church to fill the pastorate for the summer months, the young seminarian is captured by Anna's admirable qualities, especially her intense desire to learn. Through his books and correspondence, Anna's education continues to expend, and the sweet country girl grows into a lovely woman.
When they meet again, will she be able to believe that Austin's words are sincere? Despite the compassion and grace she so effectively lives, and despite her selfless commitment to God and His Word, what can she do when time does not erase the inadequacy she feels or her struggles with the standard that measures her hear? Will she ever be able to see herself as others do? (From the back cover of book.)
The Measure of a Heart by Janette Oke
Anna Trent felt fortunate to finish the eight grade with first-class honors. Already past her sixteenth birthday, most of the girls her age had been forced long ago to drop out to help at home. She loved school-- loved to learn, loved the excitement of new discoveries, loved the quickening of her pulse as she shared some great adventure in the pages of a book. And now that is over.
The oldest child in a farming family with six younger brothers, Anna is shy, sensitive and a bit self-conscious. But when Austin Barker comes to their church to fill the pastorate for the summer months, the young seminarian is captured by Anna's admirable qualities, especially her intense desire to learn. Through his books and correspondence, Anna's education continues to expend, and the sweet country girl grows into a lovely woman.
When they meet again, will she be able to believe that Austin's words are sincere? Despite the compassion and grace she so effectively lives, and despite her selfless commitment to God and His Word, what can she do when time does not erase the inadequacy she feels or her struggles with the standard that measures her hear? Will she ever be able to see herself as others do? (From the back cover of book.)
Wednesday, November 1, 2017
Love Finds A Home
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Love Finds A Home by Janette Oke
In Love Takes Wing, Belinda left her little prairie town, never dreaming that the excitement of living in Boston would leave her restless, lonely and empty inside. Wealth, literature, travel and romance touched her life with choices and decisions that brought dissatisfaction rather than joy. She discovered that only when God had first place in her life was her peace restored.
Belinda once again faces decisions about her life that are no less difficult than before. A very unexpected responsibility makes the choice even harder.
And then the one person she'd never expected to see again returns... (From back of book cover.)
Love Finds A Home by Janette Oke
In Love Takes Wing, Belinda left her little prairie town, never dreaming that the excitement of living in Boston would leave her restless, lonely and empty inside. Wealth, literature, travel and romance touched her life with choices and decisions that brought dissatisfaction rather than joy. She discovered that only when God had first place in her life was her peace restored.
Belinda once again faces decisions about her life that are no less difficult than before. A very unexpected responsibility makes the choice even harder.
And then the one person she'd never expected to see again returns... (From back of book cover.)
Sunday, October 29, 2017
The Calling of Emily Evans
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The Calling of Emily Evans by Janette Oke
The story of a young Bible college student who feels God's call to start a church on her own. A Woman of the West Book (From Amazon.com product listing.)
The Calling of Emily Evans by Janette Oke
The story of a young Bible college student who feels God's call to start a church on her own. A Woman of the West Book (From Amazon.com product listing.)
Saturday, October 28, 2017
Spring's Gentle Promise
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Spring's Gentle Promise by Janette Oke
In the dimness of the early morning I could see field after neighborhood field as I let my gaze wander around me. First there was ours I supposed I would always think of the farm as ours Grandpa's, Uncle Charlie's and mine, though in truth it really was just mine now. Guess that was one of the reasons I was whistling. Just yesterday Grandpa and Uncle Charlie had signed all the official papers to make the farm mine really and legally mine. Joshua Chadwick Jones they read, clear as could be. The full impact had yet to hit me. But I was excited. Really excited. I mean, what other fella my age had a farm his own, title clear and paid for?
I sobered down a bit. It was a big responsibility. I mean ,I was the one who had to make the farm "bring forth" now. Had to support Grandpa and Uncle Charlie and myself -.
And adding to the challenge is Josh's desire for a family of his own -. (From Amazon.com product listing.)
Spring's Gentle Promise by Janette Oke
In the dimness of the early morning I could see field after neighborhood field as I let my gaze wander around me. First there was ours I supposed I would always think of the farm as ours Grandpa's, Uncle Charlie's and mine, though in truth it really was just mine now. Guess that was one of the reasons I was whistling. Just yesterday Grandpa and Uncle Charlie had signed all the official papers to make the farm mine really and legally mine. Joshua Chadwick Jones they read, clear as could be. The full impact had yet to hit me. But I was excited. Really excited. I mean, what other fella my age had a farm his own, title clear and paid for?
I sobered down a bit. It was a big responsibility. I mean ,I was the one who had to make the farm "bring forth" now. Had to support Grandpa and Uncle Charlie and myself -.
And adding to the challenge is Josh's desire for a family of his own -. (From Amazon.com product listing.)
Friday, October 27, 2017
Love's Abiding Joy
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Love's Abiding Joy by Janette Oke
Reuniting with their daughter's family, grandparents Clark and Marty's hope and faith are tested by a tragedy. Love Comes Softly Book 4. (From Amazon.com product listing.)
Love's Abiding Joy by Janette Oke
Reuniting with their daughter's family, grandparents Clark and Marty's hope and faith are tested by a tragedy. Love Comes Softly Book 4. (From Amazon.com product listing.)
Wednesday, October 25, 2017
They Called Her Mrs. Doc
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They Called Her Mrs. Doc by Janette Oke
There had never been a reason to think of any other life . . . until he walked into hers. The only daughter of a noted Montreal physician and educator, Cassandra Dell Winston enjoys all the opportunities of Eastern society and affluence. She has never dreamed of any other life. Then a serious and conscientious young doctor begins coming to dinner, turning her world upside down. As Mrs. Samuel Smith, Cassandra agrees to move with her husband to the frontier. But nothing has prepared her for the difficulties of life out west. Dare she pray that the move is only temporary and they will soon return to the city? Will she ever be able to embrace life as "Mrs. Doc"? (From Amazon.com product listing.)
They Called Her Mrs. Doc by Janette Oke
There had never been a reason to think of any other life . . . until he walked into hers. The only daughter of a noted Montreal physician and educator, Cassandra Dell Winston enjoys all the opportunities of Eastern society and affluence. She has never dreamed of any other life. Then a serious and conscientious young doctor begins coming to dinner, turning her world upside down. As Mrs. Samuel Smith, Cassandra agrees to move with her husband to the frontier. But nothing has prepared her for the difficulties of life out west. Dare she pray that the move is only temporary and they will soon return to the city? Will she ever be able to embrace life as "Mrs. Doc"? (From Amazon.com product listing.)
Tuesday, October 24, 2017
Love's Unending Legacy
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Love's Unending Legacy by Janette Oke
Marty had thoroughly enjoyed her visit with daughter Missie, even though a tragic accident had extended it far longer than originally planned. But now she and Clark are home again, and there are some changes to make. The family begins adjusting to Clark's crutch, and Clark and Marty recognize their children's new maturity and independence.
The "baby of the family" is going to be a doctor. Ellie has blossomed into a lovely young woman; is there any fellow around special enough to ask for her hand?? Nandry seems unable to come to terms with Clark's handicap; is she blaming God for the accident? Clare and Kate are so joyfully anticipating their new baby; has life prepared them for what lies ahead? And then there's Marty's secret...
(From back cover of book.)
Love's Unending Legacy by Janette Oke
Marty had thoroughly enjoyed her visit with daughter Missie, even though a tragic accident had extended it far longer than originally planned. But now she and Clark are home again, and there are some changes to make. The family begins adjusting to Clark's crutch, and Clark and Marty recognize their children's new maturity and independence.
The "baby of the family" is going to be a doctor. Ellie has blossomed into a lovely young woman; is there any fellow around special enough to ask for her hand?? Nandry seems unable to come to terms with Clark's handicap; is she blaming God for the accident? Clare and Kate are so joyfully anticipating their new baby; has life prepared them for what lies ahead? And then there's Marty's secret...
(From back cover of book.)
Monday, October 23, 2017
The Canadian West Series
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The Canadian West Series by Janette Oke
From Book 1: Nothing in her cultured East Coast upbringing prepared Elizabeth for a teaching position on the Canadian frontier. Yet, despite the constant hardships, she loves the children in her care. Determined to do the best job she can and fighting to survive the harsh land, Elizabeth is surprised to find her heart softening towards a certain member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. Book 1 of the bestselling Canadian West series.
Elizabeth, the cultured young schoolteacher from the East, has braved the western frontier and spent a year teaching in a one-room schoolhouse. How she and Wynn are planning their wedding and their new life together at his outpost in the far north. While Wynn is accustomed to life in the north, Elizabeth is not. Can their love for each other sustain them through a harsh winter, loneliness, and rigors of life without any of the conveniences they're used to? Book 2 of the bestselling Canadian West series.
Having survived the harshness of their first year in the far Northwest, Elizabeth and Wynn, her Royal Canadian Mountie, now face new challenges. Just when they've made new friends and started a new school, they are presented with a new posting. It seems Elizabeth's dreams for a family and home of her own are not to be. Will their love for each other, hope for the future, and their faith in God carry them through the crushing disappointments? Book 3 of the bestselling Canadian West series.
Leaving behind their dear friends in Beaver Creek, Elizabeth and Wynn take over an even more primitive RCMP outpost in the Canadian Northwest. Elizabeth finds herself totally isolated when the local Indian women are afraid to even communicate with her. The Delaney's thought they had already faced the most crushing disappointment of their lives when they saw little Sammy disappear from view in the arms of his father. Would they be able to survive the challenges ahead? Book 4 of the bestselling Canadian West series.
(From Amazon.com product listing.)
The Canadian West Series by Janette Oke
From Book 1: Nothing in her cultured East Coast upbringing prepared Elizabeth for a teaching position on the Canadian frontier. Yet, despite the constant hardships, she loves the children in her care. Determined to do the best job she can and fighting to survive the harsh land, Elizabeth is surprised to find her heart softening towards a certain member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. Book 1 of the bestselling Canadian West series.
Elizabeth, the cultured young schoolteacher from the East, has braved the western frontier and spent a year teaching in a one-room schoolhouse. How she and Wynn are planning their wedding and their new life together at his outpost in the far north. While Wynn is accustomed to life in the north, Elizabeth is not. Can their love for each other sustain them through a harsh winter, loneliness, and rigors of life without any of the conveniences they're used to? Book 2 of the bestselling Canadian West series.
Having survived the harshness of their first year in the far Northwest, Elizabeth and Wynn, her Royal Canadian Mountie, now face new challenges. Just when they've made new friends and started a new school, they are presented with a new posting. It seems Elizabeth's dreams for a family and home of her own are not to be. Will their love for each other, hope for the future, and their faith in God carry them through the crushing disappointments? Book 3 of the bestselling Canadian West series.
Leaving behind their dear friends in Beaver Creek, Elizabeth and Wynn take over an even more primitive RCMP outpost in the Canadian Northwest. Elizabeth finds herself totally isolated when the local Indian women are afraid to even communicate with her. The Delaney's thought they had already faced the most crushing disappointment of their lives when they saw little Sammy disappear from view in the arms of his father. Would they be able to survive the challenges ahead? Book 4 of the bestselling Canadian West series.
(From Amazon.com product listing.)
Sunday, October 22, 2017
Julia's Last Hope
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Julia's Last Hope by Janette Oke
The only thing she has left is her faith in God. . . . Is it enough?
With the closing of the Calder Springs' timber mill, most of the town's residents are left unemployed. Several families, realizing the lack of a future in the small mountain town, soon decide to relocate.
But not the Harrigan family. Although John has lost his job at the mill, he and his wife, Julia, make the decision to stay in their beautiful home with their twin daughters. Eastern-educated Julia searches for a way to bring business and people back to Calder Springs--a task she feels God leading her to accomplish. Will her faith and determination carry her through the challenges and setbacks she'll face? (From Amazon.com product listing.)
Julia's Last Hope by Janette Oke
The only thing she has left is her faith in God. . . . Is it enough?
With the closing of the Calder Springs' timber mill, most of the town's residents are left unemployed. Several families, realizing the lack of a future in the small mountain town, soon decide to relocate.
But not the Harrigan family. Although John has lost his job at the mill, he and his wife, Julia, make the decision to stay in their beautiful home with their twin daughters. Eastern-educated Julia searches for a way to bring business and people back to Calder Springs--a task she feels God leading her to accomplish. Will her faith and determination carry her through the challenges and setbacks she'll face? (From Amazon.com product listing.)
Saturday, October 21, 2017
Poems to Learn by Heart
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Poems to Learn by Heart by Caroline Kennedy
There's a poem to celebrate every moment in life-whether it's hitting a home run, watching a sunset, or laughing with your best friend. A poem is a gift of the heart that can inspire, reassure, or challenge us. Memorize it-share it-it's yours forever.
In this diverse collection, a companion to her New York Times #1 best-seller A Family of Poems, Caroline Kennedy has chosen more than a hundred poems that speak to all of us: the young and young at heart, readers new to poetry and devoted fans. These poems explore deep emotions, as well as ordinary experiences. They cover the range of human experience and imagination. Divided into sections about nature, sports, monsters and fairies, friendship and family, this book is full of surprises. Each section is preceded by Caroline's thoughtful introduction reflecting her own family's engagement with and enjoyment of poetry. (From Amazon.com product listing.)
Poems to Learn by Heart by Caroline Kennedy
There's a poem to celebrate every moment in life-whether it's hitting a home run, watching a sunset, or laughing with your best friend. A poem is a gift of the heart that can inspire, reassure, or challenge us. Memorize it-share it-it's yours forever.
In this diverse collection, a companion to her New York Times #1 best-seller A Family of Poems, Caroline Kennedy has chosen more than a hundred poems that speak to all of us: the young and young at heart, readers new to poetry and devoted fans. These poems explore deep emotions, as well as ordinary experiences. They cover the range of human experience and imagination. Divided into sections about nature, sports, monsters and fairies, friendship and family, this book is full of surprises. Each section is preceded by Caroline's thoughtful introduction reflecting her own family's engagement with and enjoyment of poetry. (From Amazon.com product listing.)
Saturday, October 14, 2017
Running from the Deity
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Running from the Deity by Alan Dean Foster
From science fiction legend Alan Dean Foster comes a thrilling new Pip and Flinx adventure, wherein a certain red-haired, green-eyed young man blessed (or cursed) with strange powers finds himself and his mini-dragon sidekick on a top-secret mission concerning deep space, alien worlds . . . and a primordial horror intent on devouring all of it.
In the outer depths of the universe lies the Great Emptiness, where something dreadful lurks, hidden behind a great gravitational lens of dark matter. Something horrific that howls and writhes and rages across three hundred million light-years of space–and is now heading straight for the Commonwealth and moving faster all the time.
One slim chance exists to avert catastrophe, and only Flinx can take it. Roaming the galaxy is a conscious planet-size weapons system, the legacy of a long-extinct race. As Flinx is the only one who has ever experienced mental contact with the machine, it is his job to find the powerful alien artifact and coax it into joining the battle against the behemoth from beyond.
So Pip and Flinx valiantly sail into the unknown aboard their little spaceship, which is immediately forced down for emergency repairs on planet Arrawd, home to less advanced sentients and therefore off-limits to space travelers. But what with Arrawd being very beautiful, and Flinx being Flinx, this particular rule doesn’t stand a chance.
Now, Flinx is no stranger to murderous attacks and stalking assassins–evading them occupies most of his waking hours–but to be besieged by hordes bent on worshipping him as a god? Worse still, escaping this fate is going to be as impossible as fulfilling his dire mission. What’s a deity to do? (From Amazon.com product listing.)
Running from the Deity by Alan Dean Foster
From science fiction legend Alan Dean Foster comes a thrilling new Pip and Flinx adventure, wherein a certain red-haired, green-eyed young man blessed (or cursed) with strange powers finds himself and his mini-dragon sidekick on a top-secret mission concerning deep space, alien worlds . . . and a primordial horror intent on devouring all of it.
In the outer depths of the universe lies the Great Emptiness, where something dreadful lurks, hidden behind a great gravitational lens of dark matter. Something horrific that howls and writhes and rages across three hundred million light-years of space–and is now heading straight for the Commonwealth and moving faster all the time.
One slim chance exists to avert catastrophe, and only Flinx can take it. Roaming the galaxy is a conscious planet-size weapons system, the legacy of a long-extinct race. As Flinx is the only one who has ever experienced mental contact with the machine, it is his job to find the powerful alien artifact and coax it into joining the battle against the behemoth from beyond.
So Pip and Flinx valiantly sail into the unknown aboard their little spaceship, which is immediately forced down for emergency repairs on planet Arrawd, home to less advanced sentients and therefore off-limits to space travelers. But what with Arrawd being very beautiful, and Flinx being Flinx, this particular rule doesn’t stand a chance.
Now, Flinx is no stranger to murderous attacks and stalking assassins–evading them occupies most of his waking hours–but to be besieged by hordes bent on worshipping him as a god? Worse still, escaping this fate is going to be as impossible as fulfilling his dire mission. What’s a deity to do? (From Amazon.com product listing.)
Thursday, October 12, 2017
The Glass Wall
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The Glass Wall by Clare Curzon
The Glass Wall by Clare Curzon
One freezing February evening, a Filipino barman named Ramon
witnesses someone plunging from the seventh story of a luxury penthouse.
Instead of calling the police, he heads straight for the apartment from
which the body has fallen. It belongs to an old woman with a mysterious
past, who could not get out of bed by herself.
Superintendent
Mike Yeadings and Sergeant Rosemary Zycynski lead the investigation.
Searching for a link between a teenage drug victim, a missing care
assistant, and an unidentified corpse, they discover further mysteries
behind the glass wall of the penthouse. Other lives are threatened and
the circle of menace widens to involve the dead woman's unhappily
married doctor and estranged granddaughter.
Clare
Curzon's latest mystery masterfully unpicks the events and motives that
lead toward the apparent murder of a woman already mortally frail. Her
brilliantly fast-paced style keeps the pages turning as the chilling
truth is gradually revealed. (From Amazon.com product listing.)
Wednesday, October 11, 2017
Dance of Dreams
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Dance of Dreams by Nora Roberts
Prima ballerina Ruth Bannion has always been in awe of her demanding, mercurial mentor Nickolai Davidov. But when they are partnered in a sensual new ballet, they must fight hard to control the rising attraction between them. In the end, though, it is up to Ruth to teach the guarded Nickolai the tender dance of love. (From Amazon.com product listing.)
Dance of Dreams by Nora Roberts
Prima ballerina Ruth Bannion has always been in awe of her demanding, mercurial mentor Nickolai Davidov. But when they are partnered in a sensual new ballet, they must fight hard to control the rising attraction between them. In the end, though, it is up to Ruth to teach the guarded Nickolai the tender dance of love. (From Amazon.com product listing.)
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