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Sea stories, War stories
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Richard Bolitho takes command of the frigate Phalarope, whose crew is discredited by a near-mutiny and suspected cowardice, and sails…
to the West Indies during the final years of the American Revolution. The crew is welded into an effective cadre during a battle with French forces. Sequel to Sloop of War.
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General fiction, Family stories, Friendship stories, Sports fiction
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When Jack's P.E. coach pairs him up with Jay Perkins for the cross-country team, neither of them is happy about…
it. Jack is grieving the loss of Joseph, his foster brother, and adjusting to his role as big brother to Jupiter, Joseph’s orphaned daughter. Dealing with Jay Perkins—who'd once ganged up with his buddies to jump Joseph in the locker room—is the last thing he wants to do.But then Jack realizes that Jay is grieving too—the loss of his cousin Maddie, Jupiter’s mom.As Jack's relationships with both Jay and Jupiter grow and his running improves, he starts to feel more like himself than he has since Joseph died. He's finding his stride . . . until Maddie’s parents, who have never shown interest in their granddaughter before, decide to claim Jupiter as their own, blocking Jack’s family from adopting her.And suddenly Jack’s past and present smash together, threatening to dissolve both his newfound confidence and his friendships.This poignant, powerful companion to Orbiting Jupiter is Gary D. Schmidt at his best. He is the author of the Printz Honor and Newbery Honor Book Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy; Okay for Now, a National Book Award finalist; and The Wednesday Wars, a Newbery Honor Book, among many acclaimed novels for young readers.
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Animal stories, General fiction
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In this Franklin TV Storybook, Franklin discovers that being a big kid isn't all it's cracked up to be. Picture descriptions added.
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Animal stories, Humourous fiction, General fiction
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Rock on with Pete the Cat in this groovy storybook about keeping calm and rocking on by New York Times bestselling author-illustrator…
team Kimberly and James Dean. Includes over thirty stickers!Pete the Cat can’t wait to rock out at the Alley Cats concert! But when the band never comes onstage, it’s up to Pete to find them. Will Pete have the right instruments to help the Alley Cats save the show? Find out in this rockin’ story full of problem-solving and friendship! Includes over thirty awesome stickers.
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Fantasy
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The reign of the Sharakhani kings has been broken. Queen Meryam now rules the city.Çeda, meanwhile, has succeeded in lifting…
the asirim's curse, though it came at a terrible cost. Nalamae was slain in battle against her sister goddess. All is not lost, however. Çeda knows Nalamae will be reborn, and so begins a quest to find her.The scheming King Ihsan has been busy as well, mining the legendary Blue Journals for a way to save the city and the desert beyond from certain destruction. He believes he's found one, but it won't be easy, especially when the only tools left at his disposal are his own wits and guile. As he begins to gather the other fallen kings and convince them to work together, he realizes that one person is crucial to their success: Çeda.Çeda must choose: work with the kings she's vowed to destroy or risk losing the city she loves. Whatever she decides, the path will be dangerous. Her allies are divided. Sharakhai is under threat from neighbouring kingdoms. And now the gods themselves are stepping in . . . Praise for The Song of Shattered Sands series:'Çeda and Emre share a relationship seldom explored in fantasy, one that will be tried to the utmost as similar ideals provoke them to explore different paths. Wise readers will hop on this train now, as the journey promises to be breathtaking' Robin Hobb'Fantasy and horror, catacombs and sarcophagi, resurrections and revelations: the book has them all, and Beaulieu wraps it up in a package that's as graceful and contemplative as it is action-packed and pulse-pounding' NPR'The Song of Shattered Sands series is both gripping and engrossing' Kirkus Reviews
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Animal stories, General fiction
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In this Franklin TV Storybook, Franklin learns that everyone is capable in his own way. Picture descriptions added.
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Animal stories, General fiction, Sports fiction
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Franklin and Bear can hardly wait to set out on the camping trip with their fathers. They will canoe across…
two lakes and pitch tents on a the beach of a deserted island--just like real explorers. The two friends soon learn that exploring can be hard work. First, they tip the canoe over and get wet. Then, they have to trudge a mile overland lugging their heavy backpacks. By the time they reach the opposite shore, their arms are sore and the beach is crowded with other campers. But they manage to find a perfect campsite, and they even have enough energy left for a moonlight swim.
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Animal stories, Family stories, General fiction
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When Franklin's best friend gets a new baby sister, Franklin feels like a proud big brother himself! Picture descriptions present.
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Animal stories, General fiction
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Today Franklin wakes up grumpy. His father discovers the reason for Franklin's crankiness--Otter has moved away and nothing seems right…
without her. Comforted by a hug from Dad, Franklin cheers up and makes a special present to mail to Otter, who is only a letter or phone call away.
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Animal stories
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In a burst of enthusiasm, Franklin invites all his friends to celebrate his birthday at Tamarack Play Park. But when…
he tells his parents, they explain that they can't afford to pay for everyone--just two friends. Which two should he choose?
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Animal stories, General fiction, Sports fiction
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At the beginning of spring, Franklin and all his friends have training wheels on their bikes. But soon Franklin is…
the only one who can't ride without them. Every time he tries he falls down, and he's beginning to get discouraged. His mom finally convinces him to keep with it, and Franklin finally rides on his own.
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Animal stories, Family stories, General fiction
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Harriet accidentally upsets Goldie's fishbowl while the family is picnicking and Franklin's beloved pet goldfish disappears into the pond. Guided…
by his parents' kind understanding, Franklin eventually finds a way to forgive his little sister.
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Animal stories, General fiction
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In this Franklin Classic Storybook, Franklin struggles to find a special gift for a special mom. He asks all his…
friends for ideas, then he comes up with his own idea.
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Animal stories, General fiction, Holiday fiction
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Everyone's favorite turtle is back--and all dressed up for Halloween fun! What does a turtle look like when he's made…
up as Frankenstein? Children will be delighted to see for themselves as they follow Franklin to a Halloween party, complete with games, a parade, and a haunted house.
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Animal stories, General fiction
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A turtle afraid of small dark places, and therefore of crawling into his shell, asks a variety of animals for…
advice, only to find out that each has a fear of its own.
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Law and crime, General non-fiction
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To date, approaches to understanding serial murder have focused on individual cases rather than the social context in which they…
occurred. Written by leading criminologists and world experts on serial murder, this book marks a departure by situating nineteenth century serial killer Mary Ann Cotton within the broader social structure. Using archival records of her court appearances, local histories and newspaper articles, it uniquely explores how institutions such as the family, economy and religion shaped the environment she inhabited and her social integration through the roles of wife, mother, worker and criminal. Acknowledging that it takes a particular type of individual to commit serial murder, the book shows that it also takes a particular type of society to enable that murderer to go unseen. As the first work to analyse serial murder through the theoretical framework of institutional criminology and institutional anomie theory, it will equip criminologists with a methodological toolkit for performing institutional analysis.
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Historical fiction
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For fans of Philippa Gregor, Alison Weir and Elizabeth Fremantle, an untold story about how the plot against Anne Boleyn…
entrapped a gifted young musician.A glamorous queen, a volatile king, a gifted musician concealing a forbidden romance. Everyone knows Anne Boleyn&’s story. No one knows Mark Smeaton&’s. On May 17, 1536, a young court musician was executed, accused of adultery and treason with the queen. Most historians believe both he and Anne Boleyn were innocent—victims of Henry VIII&’s rage. Mark Smeaton was a talented performer who rose from poverty to become a royal favorite. He played for the king in private and entertained at sumptuous feasts. He witnessed Anne Boleyn&’s astonishing rise and fall—her reign of a thousand days. History tells us little about him, other than noting his confession and execution. The Queen&’s Musician imagines his story, as seen from his perspective and that of the young woman who loves him. It all takes place amid the spectacle and danger of the Tudor court.
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Biography, War and military biography, Laws and statutes
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SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2023 WALKLEY BOOK AWARDSHORTLISTED FOR THE 2023 AUSTRALIAN POLITICAL BOOK OF THE YEARSHORTLISTED FOR THE 2024 ABIA…
GENERAL NON-FICTION BOOK OF THE YEARWINNER OF THE 2024 DANGER AWARD FOR TRUE CRIME'There is no doubt the truth would have been concealed and our concerns buried without Nick McKenzie's relentless pursuit of justice.' SAS Afghanistan veteranWar is brutal. But there are lines that should never be crossed. In mid-2017, whispers of executions, and cover-ups within Australia's most secretive and elite military unit, the SAS, reached Walkley Award-winning journalist Nick McKenzie. He and Chris Masters began an investigation that would not only reveal shocking truths about Ben Roberts-Smith VC but plunge the reporters into the defamation trial of the century.For five years, McKenzie led the investigation, waging an epic battle for the truth to be acknowledged. His fight to reveal the real face of Australia's most famous and revered SAS soldier and examine evidence of bullying, intimidation, war crimes and murder would take him across Australia and to Afghanistan. As he unearthed the secrets Ben Roberts-Smith had thought he'd long ago buried, McKenzie had to deal with death threats, powerful forces intent on destroying his career and attempts to silence brave SAS soldiers, who had witnessed their famous comrade commit unspeakable acts. McKenzie would break the stories that proved the man idolised by the public, politicians, the media and leading business leaders was a myth. His efforts would help deliver justice to Roberts-Smith's victims and their families.Explosive and meticulously researched, Crossing the Line shares the powerful untold story of how a small group of brave soldiers and two determined reporters overcame a plot to suppress one of the greatest military scandals in Australian history.'Extraordinary . . . Riveting . . . An insight into the finest investigative journalism in this country' LAW INSTITUTE JOURNAL
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OVER 300,000 COPIES SOLD!Why won&’t God reveal his special will for my life already?Because he doesn&’t intend to... So says…
Kevin DeYoung in this punchy book about making decisions the godly way. Many of us are listening for the still small voice to tell us what&’s next instead of listening to the clear voice in Scripture telling us what&’s now. God does have a will for your life, but it is the same as everyone else&’s: Seek first the kingdom of God. And quit floundering. With pastoral wisdom and tasteful wit, DeYoung debunks unbiblical ways of understanding God&’s will and constructs a simple but biblical alternative: live like Christ. He exposes the frustrations of our waiting games and unfolds the freedom of finding God&’s will in Scripture and then simply doing it. This book is a call to put down our Magic 8-Balls and pick up God&’s Word. It&’s a call to get wisdom, follow Christ, be holy, and live freely. To just do something.
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Essays
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Readers who eagerly anticipate each new Carl Hiaasen novel will relish this selection of his Miami Herald columns, written with…
the same dark humor and satirical edge as Tourist Season, Strip Tease, Stormy Weather, and the rest of Hiaasen’s brilliant and nationally acclaimed fiction. Known for evoking the disastrously flawed paradise of modern South Florida, Hiaasen proves in these columns that facts can indeed be stranger than the fiction they inspire.Beginning with "Welcome to South Florida," a chapter introducing such everyday events as animal sacrifice, riots at the beach, and a shootout over limes at the supermarket, this collection organizes over 200 columns into 18 chapters, chronicling the events and defining the issues that have kept the South Florida melting pot bubbling throughout the ‘80s and ‘90s. An introductory essay provides an overview of Hiaasen’s career and outlines his principal concerns as a journalist.Since its inception in 1985, Hiaasen’s twice-weekly "baseball-bat-to-the-forehead" column has become enormously popular for its passionate conviction and willingness to confront powerful interests in pursuit of the public good. Amid the corruption and chaos of a city on the edge, Hiaasen’s pointblank honesty and clear articulation of what’s right have secured him wide respect across the community’s many racial and ethnic divides as well as the admiration of his peers, who compare him to A. J. Leibling, I. F. Stone, and H. L. Mencken.In addition to South Florida color and world-class journalism, readers of Kick Ass will find one of Florida’s staunchest defenders in action, and they’ll take great pleasure in watching him work.