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Warrior of the light: a manual
By Paulo Coelho. 2003
A collection of philosophical sketches prefaced by the brief parable of a grown man returning to the beach of his…
childhood. There he is inspired to write about the "Warrior"--one who is "capable of understanding the miracle of life." Inspirational companion to The Alchemist (DB 37602). 2003Manual del guerrero de la luz
By Paulo Coelho. 2003
A collection of philosophical sketches prefaced by the brief parable of a grown man returning to the beach of his…
childhood. There he is inspired to write about the "Warrior"--one who is "capable of understanding the miracle of life." Inspirational companion to El Alquimista (DB 46982). Spanish language. 1998Fortunately, the milk
By Neil Gaiman. 2013
While picking up milk for his children's cereal at the local corner store, a father is abducted by aliens and…
finds himself on a wild adventure through time and space. For grades 3-6. 2013Geeks, girls, and secret identities
By Mike Jung. 2012
Twelve-year-old Vincent and his fellow members of the Captain Stupendous Fan Club help a new superhero learn how to use…
his--or should that be her?--powers. Meanwhile, evil Professor Mayhem arrives in town, ready to take over the world. For grades 4-7 and older readers. 2012Son (Giver Quartet #4)
By Lois Lowry. 2012
After a difficult labor, fourteen-year-old birthmother Claire has a baby boy who is immediately rescued by Jonas, from The Giver…
(DB 37689). Claire knows she shouldn't search for her "product" but, overwhelmed by a sense of loss, she does anyway. For senior high and older readers. 2012Smile So Big
By Sunshine Quem Tenasco. 2023
A magical mirror helps a young girl understand her true beauty in this new picture book from the creators of…
Nibi’s Water Song.When Challa comes home in tears after being teased about her smile, her mom gives her a special gift. It’s a magic mirror — shiny, beaded and beautiful — passed on from her mom, and from her djo djo before her.Challa’s mom tells her that when anyone looks into the mirror, they will see their true self. There’s just one rule: Everyone has to say what they see in the reflection.At first the mirror seems to work for everyone but her. Challa keeps looking and looking. The more beauty she sees in herself, the happier she feels, and the longer she looks into the mirror, the more beauty she sees, until finally Challa sees so much beauty, she can't contain her smile!This special story, from award-winning activist Sunshine Quem Tenasco and artist Chief Lady Bird, introduces readers to concepts of self-acceptance, self-empowerment, and recognition of the unique beauty that comes from within.Life as we knew it
By Tony Johnston, Susan Beth Pfeffer, Barry Moser. 2006
Sixteen-year-old Miranda keeps a journal describing her family's struggle to survive after an asteroid hits the Moon and causes disastrous…
climate change on Earth. She records her feelings about losing contact with friends and the outside world, locating food, and keeping hope alive. For junior and senior high readers. 2006Weird Rules to Follow
By Kim Spencer. 2022
Walking Through Fire: A Misbegotten Novel
By Sherri Cook Woosley. 2018
For fans of American Gods, a dark, humorous, and richly written, dystopian fantasy about the unbreakable bonds of family and…
the undying strength of a mother's love.The end of the world begins as fire rains down from the heavens. Ancient gods are released from their prison, eager to reestablish their long-lost power. But Rachel Deneuve has bigger, more contemporary concerns than a divine war.Her son Adam is in the middle of a fight against leukemia, and Rachel is determined to keep focused on that battle. But when humans begin picking sides and the fighting escalates, their home in Baltimore becomes a war zone, one she can’t ignore.Desperate to stay away from the carnage—as well as the germ-ridden refugee center—Rachel and Adam flee to their remote mountain cottage, only to find their refuge marred by mutated, grotesque plants and animals. Eventually, the cancerous cells in Adam's body begin evolving as well, threatening his life and forcing Rachel to venture back into the eye of the storm. Left with no other choice but to sacrifice her own freedom for her son's safety, she must become an unwilling warrior in a battle unlike anything seen in millennia, or lose everything she holds dear.The Key to Midnight: A gripping thriller of heart-stopping suspense
By Dean Koontz. 1995
The past can be a very dangerous place when it is locked into a nightmare... The Key to Midnight is…
a page-turning thriller from Dean Koontz that delves into the darkest of dreams. Perfect for fans of Stephen King and Harlan Coben. 'Dean Koontz writes page-turners, middle-of-the-night-sneak-up-behind-you suspense thrillers. He touches our hearts and tingles our spines' - Washington Post Book WorldWho is Joanna Rand?Alex Hunter hasn't come to Japan to fall in love. But Joanna Rand is the most beautiful, exciting woman he has ever met.But Joanna is not who she thinks she is. Ten years before, and halfway across the world, a brutally bizarre experiment recreated her mind. A violation so hideous that her dreams are filled with terror and her memories are a lie.If they are ever to be free, Alex and Joanna have to reopen the dangerous door into the nightmare past. Somehow they have to find the key to midnight... What readers are saying about The Key to Midnight: 'This is a story of suspense, action and intrigue set to the backdrop of international espionage... Koontz delivers his usual blend of mystery and action that keeps those pages turning''This is an intriguing tale, a mystery and a romance but shot through with an underlying psychological horror and also a political undertone, too''As always, so, so readable, and so, so well written'Transform into your most magical self with this one-of-a-kind, manga inspired self-care guide designed to help you discover and harness…
your inner power- anime style!Inspired by the wand-wielding, crime-fighting magical girls in your favorite animes and mangas, The Magical Girl&’s Guide to Life teaches you how your self-care journey starts by uncovering the magical girl within. With fun exercises, journal prompts, and personality tests, you&’ll quickly learn everything you need to know about your magical girl self, including your magical girl name, what type of power you possess, and what cute companion will perfectly complement your magical girl journey. Once your magical girl identity is locked in, you&’ll learn how to take on the world and continue your self-growth by: Discovering your magical girl gang Punching fear in the face/defining your monster Developing your magical girl beauty routine Finding love after fighting crime And more! With gorgeous illustrations and entertaining animated characters, The Magical Girl&’s Guide to Life reveals how self-love, sisterhood, and magic go together. Perfect for fans of anime and manga like Sailor Moon, Cardcaptor Sakura, and more!From social media sensation Lennnie, a full-color, illustrated self-care book filled with all-new insights to boost our mental health—wisdom to…
help us combat the negativity and hate, find acceptance and peace, and embrace the miracle of ourselves and the wonder of life itself. “Hello humans, my name’s Lennnie, I’m a little Blob that was sent by the book Gods to come check on you. So, let’s get into it shall we? It really is a chaotic tornado sh*tstorm of debauchery out there . . . but I promise you’re gonna be okay. Really Truly Absolutely Positively Fine. Even if it doesn’t feel like it right now.” At a time when many of us yearn for a world filled with more kindness, compassion, and community, Lennnie—an adorable, sassy, loving animated blob—has become a social media star. A dose of Lennnie’s gentle, down-to-earth positivity gets us get through even the darkest days, because Lennnie keeps it real, avoiding empty platitudes and reminding of us of the most important thing: love. Lennnie encourages us to disregard the haters, especially those negative voices that can fill our heads, and brings joy and happiness into our daily lives.Advice from a Blob features exclusive, all-new material covering a range of issues that matter most, both to Lennnie's avid fanbase and to everyone just discovering this beautiful little Blob. Packed with 130 unique, full-color illustrations with extended captions, this charming keepsake book offers wisdom and insights on important themes central to our mental health, including grief, loneliness, thought demons, failure, coping with change, anxiety, feeling lost, and finding your people. As Lennnie reminds us, no matter where we are in life, we’ve got this. copyright Lennnie, LLC