![]() ![]() ![]() Nicholas.Įvery myth holds a grain of truth. The Lost Stories Collection contains never-seen-in-print stories featuring series favorites like Niccol Machiavelli, Billy the Kid, and Virginia Dare, as well as new characters like Edgar Allan Poe and St. Within these pages you will meet enemies old and new and forge alliances with characters from history, myth, and legend, all as you uncover new mysteries and discover answers to questions remaining in the original series. Join Scatty and her twin, Aoife, as they journey through mysterious Shadowrealms. Discover the truth in Michael Scotts New York Times bestselling series the Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel with the first three books: The Alchemyst. Follow Machiavelli under the perilous streets of Paris. Stand with the Flamels when they find the Codex, the book that holds the secret to their immortality. Secrets abound-and now you can discover even more of the Flamels' story in this volume of eight stories set in the world of the internationally bestselling series. The legendary alchemyst Nicholas Flamel and his wife, the sorceress Perenelle, traveled the globe for centuries before they discovered the Twins of Legend, Josh and Sophie Newman. Rowling's Harry Potter series-but did you know he really lived? You can learn his secrets in the bestselling Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel series, and discover the Lost Stories-tales of myth, legend, and magic, previously lost to history and never before seen in printĮnter the world of the Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel like you never have before. ![]()
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![]() ![]() ![]() A good introduction to racial and ethnic diversity.- School Library Journal A heartwarming effort that teachers and families can embrace.- Kirkus Reviews Beautiful. For even younger readers, this title has also been adapted as a board book, All Kinds of People. Combining lively action shots and candid portraits, Shelley Rotner's photographs showcase a wide variety of kids and families-many shades, and many bright smiles. At school, at the beach, and in the city, diverse groups of children invite young readers both to take notice and to look beyond the obvious. This beautiful picture book and its board book edition, All Kinds of People, pair simple text and vibrant photographs to explore one of our most notable physical traits. A perfect resource for starting conversations about race with young children, Shades of People celebrates the diversity of everyday life. ![]() Full color.īook Synopsis Cocoa, tan, rose, and almond-people come in lots of shades, even in the same family. ![]() This exploration of one of the most noticeable physical traits in humans uses vibrant photographs of children and short text to inspire young readers to look beyond the obvious. About the Book People come in lots of shades, even in the same family. ![]() ![]() ![]() By turns comic and homely, epic and diabolic, the narrative moves through countless changes of scene and character in an imaginary world which is totally convincing in its detail. The fantasy in The Fellowship of the Ring becomes a blockbuster mainstream New Line Cinema Its hard to believe that there was ever a time when elves, demons, superheroes, and other fantastic. Tolkien's great work of imaginative fiction has been labelled both a heroic romance and a classic fantasy fiction. Frodo must leave his home and make a perilous journey across Middle-earth to the Cracks of Doom, there to destroy the Ring and foil the Dark Lord in his evil purpose. In a sleepy village in the Shire, young Frodo Baggins finds himself faced with an immense task, as his elderly cousin Bilbo entrusts the Ring to his care. All he lacks in his plans for dominion is the One Ring - the ring that rules them all - which has fallen into the hands of the hobbit, Bilbo Baggins. The Fellowship of the Ring is the first of three volumes in The Lord of the Rings, an epic set in the fictional world of Middle-earth. Not to mention Return of the King stands at 9 up there with Godfather 1 and 2, Shawshank Redemption, TDK and Schindlers’s list as one of the greatest movies of all time. Sauron, the Dark Lord, has gathered to him all the Rings of Power - the means by which he intends to rule Middle-earth. A small sample of bad reviews does not take away from the fact that The Fellowship stand at 8.8 on IMDB for as long as I can remember imdb existing. ![]() ![]() Waterstones Exclusive Edition with sprayed edgeĬontinuing the story begun in The Hobbit, this is the first part of Tolkien's epic masterpiece, The Lord of the Rings, featuring a striking black cover based on Tolkien's own design and the definitive text. ![]() ![]() Yes, she had been through a lot, but she wasn’t willing to work through her pain at all. I think in those two books, she was kind of pathetic. ![]() In my reviews of Shatter Me and Unravel Me, I explained that I was still not seeing the amazing heroine that everyone claimed Juliette to be. It was the perfect conclusion to this amazing trilogy. I finished reading Ignite Me one week ago, and I am still in love with it. Okay, let me gather thoughts for a second here. And as they work together, Juliette will discover that everything she thought she knew – about Warner, her abilities, and even Adam – was wrong. But to take them down, she’ll need the help of the one person she never thought she could trust: Warner. Juliette now knows she may be the only one who can stop the Reestablishment. ![]() What: Ignite Me (Shatter Me #3) by Tahereh Mafi ![]() ![]() ![]() With no ready solutions to offer, the prince consults Blackthorn and Grim. Casting a blight over the entire district, and impossible to drive out by ordinary means, it threatens both the safety and the sanity of all who live nearby. ![]() ![]() Lady Geileis, a noblewoman from the northern border, has asked for the prince of Dalriada's help in expelling a howling creature from an old tower on her land-one surrounded by an impenetrable hedge of thorns. But trouble has a way of seeking out Blackthorn and Grim. Award-winning author Juliet Marillier's "lavishly detailed" ( Publishers Weekly) Blackthorn & Grim series continues as a mysterious creature holds an enchanted and imperiled ancient Ireland in thrall.ĭisillusioned healer Blackthorn and her companion, Grim, have settled in Dalriada to wait out the seven years of Blackthorn's bond to her fey mentor, hoping to avoid any dire challenges. ![]() ![]() ![]() Simple Gifts: Just Curious / Miracles / Change of Heart / Double Exposure (Westmoreland, #3. ![]() Simple Gifts: Just Curious / Miracles / Change of Heart / Double Exposure (Westmoreland, #3.5)Ĭharacters from the Westmoreland Dynasty Saga universe appear across the Sequels novels. The following Contain "Miracles" (Westmoreland, #3.5): a seductive, dangerous trap of pride, passion, loyalty, and overwhelming love. And suddenly Jennifer finds herself ensnared in a bewildering web. ![]() The 1 New York Times bestselling author continues her evocative Westmoreland Dynasty Saga with this romance following two defiant hearts clashing over a furious battle of wills in the glorious age of chivalry. ![]() until the night he takes her in his powerful embrace, awakening in her an irresistible hunger. A Kingdom of Dreams (The Westmoreland Dynasty Saga Book 2) Kindle Edition. But proud Jennifer will have nothing to do with the fierce English warrior who holds her captive, this handsome rogue who taunts her with his blazing arrogance. A Kingdom of Dreams (The Westmoreland Dynasty Saga Book 2) Book 2 of 4: The Westmoreland Dynasty Saga by Judith McNaught Sold by: Simon and Schuster Digital Sales Inc 3,413 Kindle Edition 000 Free with Kindle Unlimited membership Join Now Available instantly Or 7. Known as "The Wolf" his very name strikes terror in the hearts of his enemies. Abducted from her convent school at 17, headstrong Scottish beauty Jennifer Merrick does not easily surrender to 29 year old Royce Westmoreland, Duke of Claymore. ![]() ![]() ![]() I have mixed feelings regarding this sequel. The Baudelaire still noble enough as ever, but suffering internally again after being forced to use despicable tactics, such as disguising, harpooning and *accidentally* torching the place and wondering just how different they truly are to dear Countie Olaf. And let’s not forget Charles, Sir, Nero, Hugo, Colette, Kevin and several others, who were also there. And HATED Carmelita Spats, an obnoxious ballplaying cowboy superhero soldier pirate. Also HATED Esme, a backstabbing girlfriend who likes to wear ridiculous lettuce bikini and spoil bratty stepdaughters. Totally HATED Olaf, treacherous villain that likes to quarrel with loyal girlfriends and harpoon defenseless victims. LIKED Dewey some, despite his short lived role. This is so… disappointing?! LOVED seeing Justice Strauss again, and Jerome Squalor two past caretakers that have grown since their last appearance and now actively fight to help the orphans. VFD still means Volunteers Fire Department! Wow. A brief respite of stagnation takes place until Olaf arrives at the hotel and, I hate to sound repetitive but, calamity strikes again. The orphans then start working as flâneurs to secretly gather intel, and they encounter almost every single secondary character from the past. ![]() After leaving Gorgonian Grotto and Fiona the mycologist behind, the self-sustaining Baudelaire travel to Hotel Denouement the last meeting place of the secretive VFD during their travel they meet Dewey, a sub-sub-librarian and secret caretaker. ![]() ![]() There are some parts that are a bit laborious and technical. Copland's approach is utterly refreshing and friendly, encouraging the reader to continue on and soak up as much information as possible. Copland's tone is that of a fellow music lover who has had more experience in this area and is eager to share his knowledge and advice. In fact, the author makes it perfectly clear in the first part of the book that one does not need to be an expert or even highly skilled in music in order to listen and appreciate what one hears. ![]() While many would say that music has changed dramatically since the book's most recent revision in 1957, Copland's overall observations about the direction of music, particularly contemporary music, are dead on.Īlthough Copland was an expert in his field, "What to Listen for in Music" is not an academic treatise by any means. Although the lectures began in 1937 and the book was published in 1939, Copland's definitions, directions and advice are still as pertinent today as they were back then. This book was developed through a series of lectures Copland gave at an innovative charter school in New York City, called the New School. ![]() Aaron Copland was a world renowned composer, musician, and teacher. ![]() "What to Listen for in Music" is a book that is considered to be a classic among musicians and music lovers, whether they are self-taught or formally trained. ![]() ![]() ![]() Even starting with zero savings, you can go from a five-figure income to six figures, from an active job to passive income, then finally to the ultimate goal of financial independence. ![]() Scott Trench-real estate investor, co-host of the BiggerPockets Money Podcast, and CEO of BiggerPockets-demonstrates how to accumulate a lifetime of wealth over a short period of time. ![]() With more than 130,000 first-edition copies sold, this anniversary edition gets a refresh with new content, updated numbers, and even more valuable tips and tricks learned over the last five years. By layering philosophy with practical knowledge, Set for Life gives young professionals the action plan they need to conquer their financial goals early in life. Retire early from your nine-to-five and reach financial freedom with the actionable advice in this personal finance best-seller-now completely revised with new content from the author! Building wealth is always possible, even while working full-time, earning a median income, and paying off debt. ![]() |