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A clever reworking of a classic story.The little old lady's fearless attitude and her clever solution as to what to do with the lively shoes, pants, shirt and pumpkin head that are chasing her will enchant young audiences. With brilliantly colored, detailed folk art illustrations. A great purchase. |
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Every year, the magicians of Imardin gather together to purge the city streets of vagrants and miscreants. As masters of the disciplines of magic, they know that no ordinary lowlife can oppose them. But their protective shield is not as impenetrable as they think. Sonea, a young vagrant slum dweller, outraged by the arrogance and high-handedness of the magicians, throws a stone at their protective shield, putting all her rage behind it. She is stunned when her puny rock manages to break through the magic shield and knocks a magician unconscious. Running for her life, Sonea seeks refuge in the underground tunnels that course through the city, for the Guild s worst fear has been realized. An untrained magician is loose, and she must be found before her nascent, uncontrolled powers destroys herself and the city of Imardin. |
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The bestselling author of The Madonnas of Leningrad returns with a breathtaking novel of love, madness, and devotion set against the extravagant royal court of eighteenth-century St. Petersburg. Born to a Russian family of lower nobility, Xenia, an eccentric dreamer who cares little for social conventions, falls in love with Andrei, a charismatic soldier and singer in the Empress's Imperial choir. Though husband and wife adore each other, their happiness is overshadowed by the absurd demands of life at the royal court and by Xenia's growing obsession with having a child — a desperate need that is at last fulfilled with the birth of her daughter. But then a tragic vision comes true, and a shattered Xenia descends into grief, undergoing a profound transformation that alters the course of her life. Turning away from family and friends, she begins giving all her money and possessions to the poor. Then, one day, she mysteriously vanishes. Years later, dressed in the tatters of her husband's military uniform and answering only to his name, Xenia is discovered tending the paupers of St. Petersburg's slums. Revered as a soothsayer and a blessed healer to the downtrodden, she is feared by the royal court and its new Empress, Catherine, who perceives her deeds as a rebuke to their lavish excesses. In this evocative and elegantly written tale, Dean reimagines the intriguing life of Xenia of St. Petersburg, a patron saint of her city and one of Russia's most mysterious and beloved holy figures. This is an exploration of the blessings of loyal friendship, the limits of reason, and the true costs of loving deeply. |
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Even if a magician's powers surface of their own accord, he will soon be dead if he does not gain the knowledge of how to control them. Alone among all the novices in the Magicians' Guild, only Sonea comes from lowly beginnings. Yet she has won powerful allies — including Lord Dannyl, newly promoted to Guild Ambassador. But Dannyl must now depart for the Elyne court, leaving Sonea at the mercy of the lies and malicious rumors her enemies are busy spreading... until the High Lord Akkarin steps in. The price of Akkarin's support is dear, however, because Sonea, in turn, must protect his mysteries — and a secret that could lead a young novice mage deep into the darkness. Meanwhile, Dannyl's first order to resume High Lord Akkarin's long-abandoned research into ancient magical knowledge is setting him on an extraordinary journey fraught with unanticipated peril — as he moves ever-closer to a future both wondrous... and terrible. |
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The uplifting and thoughtful novel from the uniquely talented author. Everyone has a story to tell... Kitty Logan has lost her way... As a journalist, she's spent the past few years chasing the big scoops — no matter the consequences. When she makes a terrible mistake, she finds herself mired in scandal, her career implodes and even her personal relationships are tested to the limit. At a loss, Kitty finds distraction in a list of one hundred names that her late mentor and boss, Constance, has left her. Kitty's been given one final chance, the most important assignment of her life — to write the story behind the one hundred names as a tribute piece to Constance. As she tracks down the people on the list and tries to work out what connects them, Kitty meets some extraordinary people. Can these strangers' stories help her finally understand her own? |
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Rachel Gibson, New York Times bestselling author of Rescue Me, returns to Texas with a tale of what happens when a tough guy meets his match — and falls harder than a ton of red-hot bricks. There's nothing like fleeing Miami to ruin a girl's day. Stella Leon's bartending gig was going fine until gorgeous ex-Marine Beau Junger decked her mob-connected boss, spirited her out of the city, and claimed that Stella's half-sister — the one with the perfect life — sent him. Now Stella has no choice but to go along for the ride... and seduce Beau's military-issue socks off... The Marine Corps was Beau's escape from his old man's legacy of naval heroism and serial philandering, but no amount of training could prepare him for the day he looked in the mirror and saw his father staring back. The answer: swear off meaningless sex. Oh, and find a way to make Stella Leon quit being so damn hot... |
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Sometimes Russell is just a little bit out of step with the rest of the flock. All the sheep are falling asleep — except Russell. What's a sheep to do? Russell tries everything... until, at last, he falls asleep. |
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New York Times bestselling author Tilly Bagshawe, who delivered the late beloved author's brilliance in Sidney Sheldon's After the Darkness, is back with a stunning tale of duplicity and vengeance in Sidney Sheldon's The Tides of Memory. The members of the formidable and captivating De Vere family of London live enviable lives in the world's most powerful and desirable places, from London's poshest neighborhoods to influential boardrooms. But when old secrets begin to unravel and threaten everything the De Veres have worked for, the ramifications are deadly. Bagshawe upholds Sheldon's legacy with a blistering story of revenge, passion, and betrayal in a book that is quintessential Sheldon. |
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Splat's friends are having a band rehearsal for their rock band, the Cat Gang. They want Splat to play with them, too! But what will he play? |
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Splat's class is preparing to sing on Parents' Night, but Splat has stage fright! What will it take for him to overcome his fear? |
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When Splat breaks his family's TV, he enters a cake-baking contest to win a new one. But can Splat take the cake and save the day? |
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A duck with no quack? Who has ever heard of that? Certainly not Splat — and he decides to investigate. Beginning readers will love the zany wordplay in this Splat book! |
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Splat is excited about camping out until his mother surprises him with the news that Spike and Plank will be there, too. |
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Unnatural Creatures is a collection of short stories about the fantastical things that exist only in our minds — collected and introduced by beloved New York Times bestselling author Neil Gaiman. The sixteen stories gathered by Gaiman, winner of the Hugo and Nebula Awards, range from the whimsical to the terrifying. The magical creatures range from werewolves to sunbirds to beings never before classified. E. Nesbit, Diana Wynne Jones, Gahan Wilson, and other literary luminaries contribute to the anthology. Sales of Unnatural Creatures benefit 826DC, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting students in their creative and expository writing, and to helping teachers inspire their students to write. |
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Another warm, wise and witty offering from Sunday Times bestseller Trisha Ashley. Becoming a single mother was never in Cally's plan, but when her little girl Stella is born with a rare heart condition, she throws herself into finding her the best medical care. When that means a pioneering operation in America, Cally must move home to Sticklepond in order to save up. She couldn't imagine the support the villagers would give, raising money and raising spirits. One villager in particular, baker Jago, will become very important indeed... |
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The star of aspirational women's fiction returns with a charming central lead who won't let life's events define her — she makes her own luck. Perfect for fans of Sophie Kinsella and The Holiday. How far would you go to make a new start? When Nell's on-off boyfriend Aidan calls her into his office, losing her job is the last thing she expects. Heartbroken and unemployed to boot, she makes a radical decision to blow her redundancy cheque and escape to the untested waters of San Francisco. But is the glamour of the city too good to be true? And can Nell leave her past behind? |
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To discover the sweetest things in life, you sometimes have to lose your way... It's easy to fall in love with the hustle and bustle of the beautiful town of Redstone — and amidst all the activity, two women believe they are getting on just fine. Francesca's boundless energy and sunny optimism help her take everything in her stride, including a husband who has lost his job and the unwelcome arrival of the menopause, which has kicked in — full throttle. Peggy has always been a restless spirit. But now, focused and approaching thirty, she has opened her own knitting shop on the town's high street. It's a dream come true, but she still feels adrift. When Australian-raised Lillie finally makes it back home to Ireland, she is drawn right into the heart of the community. But what she thought would be an ending is actually just a beginning — all is not quite as it seems in the picturesque town... |
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Sometimes a damaged child becomes a broken man... It's 1954 and Adam Carter is twelve years old, an only child with no friends nor any self confidence. His father Edward is a bully of a man. A successful and ruthless businessman, he breeds fear into the heart of his family. Adam's mother Peggy is too cowed to protect her son, so Adam's only support comes in the shape of Phil Wallis, the school bus driver. One particular afternoon, when Adam is his last drop of the day, Phil decides to accompany him along the darkening wood land to his house, never suspecting that as they chat innocently, in the house at the end of the track a terrible tragedy is unfolding which will change Adam's life forever. |
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Collins IGCSE(R) Physics provides complete coverage of the latest Cambridge IGCSE(R) syllabus for Physics and is packed full of questions, in depth content, practical investigative skills features and more. |
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A step-by-step guide to Spanish pronunciation that will help you to build your confidence and communicate better in Spanish. If your Spanish accent is letting you down, Easy Learning Spanish Pronunciation is perfect for you. You'll see and hear how to soften the influence of your mother tongue and speak clear Spanish everyone will understand. Aimed at beginners and at intermediate students who want to undo bad habits, Easy Learning Spanish Pronunciation focuses on spoken Spanish, and will help you to improve your pronunciation, confidence and fluency. The booklet and audio CD will guide you through how to pronounce each sound and gives real-life examples of where these sounds are used. It will help you recognize why your native language makes you mispronounce certain sounds and which sounds you therefore need to focus on. There are also plenty of opportunities for you to practice the Spanish sounds while listening to the native Spanish speaker on the audio CD. One of the section focuses on pronouncing items from a typical Spanish menu, so you can be sure you will always be understood. The booklet also contains illustrations of the mouth showing how to make Spanish sounds and memorable cartoons to help you remember pronunciation rules. In addition to teaching you how to pronounce Spanish words accurately, Easy Learning Spanish Pronunciation also covers the differences between the Spanish and English alphabet, stress and rhythm, the differences between accents within Spain and provides information on the differences between the Spanish spoken in Spain and Latin America. Easy Learning Spanish Pronunciation is a fun and enjoyable way of putting the finishing touches on your Spanish accent! |
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