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Etat : Good. From the groundbreaking author of Tyrell, an astonishing middle-grade novel about a girl overcoming the secrets and abuse of her past.This should be an exciting time for Caprice. She has been offered a place at the school of her dreams, where she's just had a fantastic summer. But this great opportunity coincides with a lot of internal doubt and the disturbing news that her long-estranged grandmother has fallen ill and may be near death. As Caprice tries to figure out her future, she is pulled back toward her past, and the abuse she endured from her uncle when she was little -- an abuse she's never told anyone about.With extreme sensitivity and honesty for middle-grade readers, Coe Booth has written a painful but ultimately healing novel about finding support from your parents and friends, articulating your truth, and choosing your own path.…

Paperback. Etat : Very Good. PROCLAIMED A HERO OF ROME, CENTURION MARCUS ARRIUS IS OFFERED COMMAND OF THE PRAETORIAN GUARD IN ROME BUT INSTEAD CHOOSES DUTY ON HADRIAN'S WALL AS FAR FROM ROME AS HE CAN GET. By the gods, I had no idea there would be this many. Arrius looked at General Gallius. Did you know anything about this before we came here?Commander Turbo told me to expect some resistance as we approached Beth Thera, but I did not expect the entire Jewish Army. We will need Jupiter's help this day for certain. What do you estimate their strength to be? Possibly 20-25 thousand, perhaps more behind those hills. Arrius now understood the intense expression on Turbo's face when he said farewell three days ago. General, I believe it was not intended for you to know more than you were told. We are the sacrificial goat staked out as Turbo's bait.Marcus Arrius is the senior centurion of the ill-fated XXII Legion, Deiotariana, serving in Judaea during the second century Roman Empire. Focused on duty and his men to the exclusion of all else, Arrius is a loyal, battle-tested soldier. Following Hadrian's brutal suppression of the second Jewish revolt in Judaea in 135 CE, his core belief in Rome begins to erode without fully understanding why. For his exploits in Judaea, he is decorated and given his choice of assignments in Rome including command of the Praetorian Guard. His request for duty on Hadrian's Wall instead surprises both the generals and Arrius himself. It will be Ilya, a beautiful native woman in Britannia, who will become the catalyst for understanding why he chose command of an obscure frontier fort instead of fame and fortune in Rome.sets a new standard for the historical novel . A stunning piece of historical fiction.--Hank Luce, author of A Darkness in the Pines. a deep knowledge of both the Roman Army and the campaigns they fought . The first in a trilogy, I can see this book addicting readers.--Griff Hosker, author of the Norman Genesis series, The Anarchy series and Sword of Cartimandua series. an intense and beautifully written story . the strength of this novel lies in the depth of the characters and the vivid imagery of ancient times . a master storyteller . he hits a home run in the first installment of the Arrius trilogy.--Steve Brigman, author of The Orphan Train. . extensive research, the creation of well-crafted plots, realistic characters, detailed scenes, fast paced stories. . A great read--can't wait for the sequel.--Randall Krzak, author of The Kurdish Connection.…

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Paperback. Etat : Good. Desperate to prove himself to his politician father, Esmond Lowndes is sent to Italy to forge ties between the British Union of Fascists and Mussolini's government. In Florence, he discovers art and passion amongst the eccentric expatriates and glamorous locals. But with the coming of war Esmond chooses to leave his past behind and joins the Florentine resistance. Finding himself closely bound to his comrades and unexpectedly in love, Esmond becomes involved in undercover operations and assassination plots, culminating in a final mission of extraordinary daring.…

Hardback. Etat : Good. There's a monster in Dave's basement! His name is Howard and he's very hungry. Howard invites Dave to dinner. But will Dave eat dinner or BE dinner? The thought makes Dave shake a little bit, shake a little bit, shake, shake, shake, shake, shake. Has Dave made a big mistake. Harris, Heather Lynn (illustrateur). …

Paperback. Etat : Very Good. Decisions We Make: How To Figure Things Out - Inductive Reasoning versus Deductive Reasoning is a most unusual book where the reader is taught how to figure things out using a step-by step process developed by one of the nation's leading behavioral scientist and best-selling author, Dr. Treat Preston. This book addresses such issues as the decisions we make, deadly decisions, inductive reasoning, deductive reasoning, reasoning skills, argumentation and debate, argumentation critical thinking in action. It leaves no stone unturned in its effort to teach its readers the value of being able to figure things out and developing a habit of proper decision making. Here is the TABLE OF CONTENTS: DISCLAIMER AND TERMS OF USE AGREEMENT: Introduction - There Are Two Sides to Every Argument Chapter 1 - Laying A Proper Foundation Chapter 2 - Inductive Reasoning Chapter 3 - Deductive Reasoning Chapter 4 - Intellectual versus Emotional Decisions Chapter 5 - Why We Must Decide Chapter 6 - Summing It All Up I Have a Special Gift for My Readers Meet the Author The topic of figuring things out is not a subject taught in schools and it should be. Learning at a young age the art of reasoning and thinking is an essential tool to take from childhood into adulthood. Decision making should be based on facts and not emotion. Once all of the facts are garnered, a person is free to decide on what side of an argument they actually believe and reside but the decision should be based on fact and not emotion.…

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Etat : Good. On the heels of a frightening encounter with her shady boss, single mom, Sophie Tanner, flees into the woods and stumbles upon a red, freestanding door. Hunted by vicious dogs and security guards, she plunges into the mist beyond the open door where the mysterious land of Trell awaits.After nearly drowning in a watery trench, Sophie meets Riler and her motley crew of mercenaries and must rely on them if she hopes to return home to her young son. But only one holds the key home-the Mountain King.The journey is long, fraught with towering trolls, goblin sirens, and labyrinths, and when a dark entity takes a romantic interest in her, Sophie realizes she's in more danger than she thought. Otherworldly dreams plague her as her shadowed past stirs to life. Her sense of self begins to slip away and it seems a handsome fae lord has all the answers, but Sophie will do anything to get home to her son. Even if it means battling her deepest-and possibly inhuman-fears.…

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Etat : Very Good. From the groundbreaking author of Tyrell, an astonishing middle-grade novel about a girl overcoming the secrets and abuse of her past.This should be an exciting time for Caprice. She has been offered a place at the school of her dreams, where she's just had a fantastic summer. But this great opportunity coincides with a lot of internal doubt and the disturbing news that her long-estranged grandmother has fallen ill and may be near death. As Caprice tries to figure out her future, she is pulled back toward her past, and the abuse she endured from her uncle when she was little -- an abuse she's never told anyone about.With extreme sensitivity and honesty for middle-grade readers, Coe Booth has written a painful but ultimately healing novel about finding support from your parents and friends, articulating your truth, and choosing your own path.…

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Paperback. Etat : Very Good. What if we could imagine living in our neighbourhoods in a way that transformed our whole outlook on faith, hope, and love? Preston Pouteaux writes about how an unlikely journey into beekeeping changed how he saw his neighbors. The Bees of Rainbow Falls reminds us that we matter to our community, that goodness is found all around us, and that new life emerges out of the small and sublime. With the quirky curiosity of a beekeeper and the thoughtful care of a pastor, he gently welcomes readers to step into their own neighbourhoods. What if the very best gift was waiting for you just beyond your front door.…

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Hardback. Etat : Good. You will learn how to cook a delicious dish or meal - keeping the spice not only in the kitchen but in your relationship. Enhance the excitement by cooking and making LOVE to your partner both mentally and physically. This book includes helpful tips on cooking in and out of the kitchen. It will help you put and keep chemistry and spice in your relationship. About the Author LaJuan resides in Charlotte, North Carolina, with her two sons. She was born in Washington, D.C. and raised in Alexandria, Virginia. LaJuan was brought up in a family that cooked for a living. Her inspiration came from her grandparents. These recipes are a tribute and memory of growing up.…

Paperback. Etat : Very Good. Follows a thirtyish graduate who unexpectedly finds herself helping a celebrity biographer research the life of Jackie Kennedy Onassis, and ends up discovering surprising parallels between her own life and that of the queen of Camelot. Josie Trask is a thirtyish graduate student whose husband is the pet of their American Civilization Department and whose three-year-old son is the apple of her eye. But Josie has two pressing problems. Find out what in Jackie by Josie, Caroline Preston's unforgettable novel.…

Paperback. Etat : Good. Follows a thirtyish graduate who unexpectedly finds herself helping a celebrity biographer research the life of Jackie Kennedy Onassis, and ends up discovering surprising parallels between her own life and that of the queen of Camelot. Josie Trask is a thirtyish graduate student whose husband is the pet of their American Civilization Department and whose three-year-old son is the apple of her eye. But Josie has two pressing problems. Find out what in Jackie by Josie, Caroline Preston's unforgettable novel.…

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Paperback. Etat : Fair. P is a school bus driver with a nasty addiction to gambling. He has blown the hundred thousand dollars he won at the casino six months ago, but his wife and family still think he is loaded. P spins out of control, and he must continue to find ways of getting money to fool his family, and feed his growing addiction. The bets get bigger and bigger, until finally he hits it really big, but he soon realises that gambling is part of a deeper problem.…

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Paperback. Etat : Good. Seven years before Richard Preston wrote about horrifying viruses in>The Hot Zone, he turned his attention to the cosmos. In>First Light, he demonstrates his gift for creating an exciting and absorbing narrative around a complex scientific subject--in this case the efforts by astronomers at the Palomar Observatory in the San Gabriel Mountains of California to peer to the farthest edges of space through the Hale Telescope, attempting to solve the riddle of the creation of the universe. Richard Preston's name became a household word with>The Hot Zone, which sold nearly 800,000 copies in hardcover, was on>The New York Times's bestseller list for 42 weeks, and was the subject of countless magazine and newspaper articles. Preston has become a sought-after commentator on popular science subjects.…

Paperback. Etat : Fair. Seven years before Richard Preston wrote about horrifying viruses in>The Hot Zone, he turned his attention to the cosmos. In>First Light, he demonstrates his gift for creating an exciting and absorbing narrative around a complex scientific subject--in this case the efforts by astronomers at the Palomar Observatory in the San Gabriel Mountains of California to peer to the farthest edges of space through the Hale Telescope, attempting to solve the riddle of the creation of the universe. Richard Preston's name became a household word with>The Hot Zone, which sold nearly 800,000 copies in hardcover, was on>The New York Times's bestseller list for 42 weeks, and was the subject of countless magazine and newspaper articles. Preston has become a sought-after commentator on popular science subjects.…

Paperback. Etat : Good. NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * A secret party at a remote English castle turns deadly in this thriller from #1 bestselling author Natasha Preston. Are you invited? In the heart of the English countryside, Bessie and her closest friends gather at a remote castle for a secret party destined to make this the best spring break ever. But when the first of them dies, the party takes a lethal turn. As the body count continues to rise, Bessie and her friends must contend with a deadly storm and growing internal suspicion, all while trapped inside with a killer.  Set against the backdrop of a sprawling English estate, Natasha Preston's latest thriller will keep you on the edge of your seat until the party's over.…

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Hardback. Etat : Very Good. Just as Jay Gatsby was haunted by Daisy Buchanan in The Great Gatsby, F. Scott Fizgerald was haunted by his own great first love -- a Chicago socialite named Ginevra. Alluring, capricious, and ultimately unavailable, she would become his first muse, the inspiration for such timeless characters as Gatsby's Daisy and Isabelle Borge in This Side of Paradise. Caroline Preston's astute perceptions of her characters and the cultural landscapes they inhabit have earned her work comparisons to to that of Anne Tyler, Alison Lurie, and Diane Johnson. Now, in this richly imagined and ambitious novel, Preston deftly evokes the entire sweep of Ginevra's life -- from her first meeting with Scott to the second act of her sometimes charmed, sometimes troubled life. Ginevra was sixteen, a rich man's daughter who had been told she was pretty far too often for her own good. Scott was nineteen, a poor boy full of ambition. They met at a country club dance in St. Paul, Minnesota, in January 1916. For almost a year they wrote each other letters -- so long, breathless, and yearning that they often required more than one envelope. But despite their intense epistolary romance, the relationship wouldn't last. After throwing him over with what he deemed supreme boredom and indifference, she impulsively married a handsome aviator from the right society background. Ruminating over what might have been had she picked the writer instead of the flier, she furtively reads the now famous Fitzgerald's work. When she sees herself -- much to her surprise -- in his characters, it's not just as the spoiled debutante he'd known; he's also uncannily predicted the woman she's become, cracks and all. An affecting story of two people, one famous, one known only through her portrayals in enduring works of fiction, Gatsby's Girl is a tremendously entertaining and moving novel about the powerful forces of first love, memory, and art.…

Hardback. Etat : Very Good. The juvenile justice system is a multifaceted entity that continually changes under the influence of decisions, policies, and laws. The all new Third Edition of Juvenile Justice: A Social, Historical, and Legal Perspective, offers readers a clear and comprehensive look at exaclty what it is and how it works. Reader friendly and up-to-date, this text unravels the complexities of the juvenile justice system by exploring the history, theory, and components of the juvenile justice process and how they relate.…