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By Michele Andrea Bowen. 2010
Twenty-five years after the events of Church Folk (DB 93002), the Reverend Theophilus Simmons and the preachers of St. Louis's…
Gospel United Church are preparing for the Triennial General Conference. Family life and shenanigans by other pastors promise that the conference will be one to remember. 2010Battle for the Nether: an unofficial Minecrafter's adventure (Gameknight999 Series #Bk. 2)
By Mark Cheverton. 2014
Trapped inside Minecraft, player Gameknight999 and his friend Crafter have been transported to a new server. Knowing that Malacoda, King…
of the Nether, plans to destroy Minecraft, the duo searches the land to recruit an army. Sequel to Invasion of the Overworld (DB 81527). For grades 4-7. 2014After discovering that zombies have destroyed his Minecraft village, Steve embarks on a mission to mine forty diamonds in order…
to make a diamond sword that he can use against the walking-dead menace. For grades 3-6. 2014Invasion of the Overworld: an unofficial minecrafter's adventure (Gameknight999 Series #Bk. 1)
By Mark Cheverton. 2014
Minecraft player Gameknight999 intentionally harasses other players and delights in ruining their campaigns and buildings. When he's transported into the…
game, however, he discovers that everything inside Minecraft is real. He must cooperate with others in order to stay alive. For grades 4-7. 2013The unnamed: a novel
By Joshua Ferris. 2010
Manhattan attorney Tim Farnsworth has a unique syndrome: he is compelled to walk for hours before finally falling into a…
deep sleep. Despite his worsening condition--which has his frantic wife equiping him with survival gear and tracking him down--Tim prepares for a murder trial. Strong language and descriptions of sex. 2010Waiting games
By Carole Hart, Bruce Hart. 1981
Fourteen-year-old Jessie is very much in love with Michael, her guitar teacher. She's also afraid that she may be pregnant.…
Sequel to 'Sooner or Later.' For junior and senior high readersThe school for whatnots
By Margaret Peterson Haddix. 2022
"No matter what anyone tells you, I'm real. That's what the note says that Max finds under his keyboard. He…
knows that his best friend, Josie, wrote it. He'd know her handwriting anywhere. But why she wrote it--and what it means--remains a mystery. Ever since they met in kindergarten, Max and Josie have been inseparable. Until the summer after fifth grade, when Josie disappears, leaving only a note, and whispering something about "whatnot rules." But why would Max ever think that Josie wasn't real? And what are whatnots? As Max sets to uncover what happened to Josie--and what she is or isn't--little does he know that she's fighting to find him again, too. But there are forces trying to keep Max and Josie from ever seeing each other again. Because Josie wasn't supposed to be real." -- Provided by publisherIf you're groovy and you know it, hug a friend! (Groovy Joe Ser. #3)
By Eric Litwin. 2018
The bridge: a novel
By Karen Kingsbury. 2012
Tennessee college sweethearts Molly and Ryan eventually go their respective ways. But seven years later, bookstore owner Charlie Barton, who…
is facing financial ruin, has a near-fatal car accident. Molly and Ryan join the effort to save the shop and, with God's help, witness a miracle. 2012Trapped
By Michael Northrop. 2011
During what seems like a typical New England blizzard, seven kids at Tattawa Regional High School are waiting to be…
picked up by their parents. Only the snowstorm is much more powerful than was expected, and not everyone survives. For junior and senior high and older readers. 2011Pugs in a blanket (Wish)
By J. J Howard. 2019
When Sam comes home one day to find two mystery pugs left on her porch, she's sure it's destiny. She's…
always wanted a dog of her own, even though her parents say that their catering business keeps the family too busy for a pet -- let alone two! For grades 3-6. UnratedBlameless
By Thom Lemmons. 2007
Is it possible to find unconditional love in a world of expectations?Professor Joseph Barnes is attractive, intelligent, and successful-beloved by…
both his students and fellow university faculty. Despite her professional reservations, Alexis, the dean of Joe's college, finds herself drawn to him and recognizes his interest in her. But when Joe's career begins to crumble, Alexis has to decide whether or not to rescue Joe from his circumstances. If she does save him, how can she be sure he loves her for herself-and not for what she can do for him? Can she fight the ghosts of the past that haunt them both? Three well-intentioned friends and an ambitious department secretary complicate the delicate situation between Alexis and Joe in this modern retelling of the biblical story of Job. Thoughtful and clever, Blameless asks, what does it mean to love without expectations? And in the midst of losing it all, is it possible to find everything you've been looking for?From the Trade Paperback edition.Corazones Entrelazados
By Andrea Mazzocchi, Mary DeWeber. 2017
Emma había pasado los últimos cinco años de su vida aprendiendo a lidiar con la tragedia. Debió haberse imaginado que…
Doc se traía algo entre manos cuando la convenció de tomar el empleo como cocinera en el rancho de Colorado. Cocinar era lo de menos; trabajar con niños discapacitados era algo para lo que definitivamente no estaba preparada ¡Toparse con un hombre alto con voz aterciopelada era lo último que esperaba! Sólo Dios podría solucionar el enredo que había hecho de su vida.Lands of Brotherhood
By Antonio Carlos Mongiardim Gomes Saraiva, Renato Matos. 2017
A narrative that seeks to be a reflection on realities and situations that the author observed in a short period…
of time, in which he lived in a community in Minas Gerais / Brazil, of values and social practices that are much different from what we know. Lands of Brotherhood is also about feelings, apprehension and anguish, ordeal, in an environment where the author is constantly put to the test and learns new ways of knowledge.Corações Entrelaçados
By Mary DeWeber, Marcos Maleval Batista da Silva. 2017
Emma passou os últimos cinco anos aprendendo a lidar com tragédias. Ela deveria ter percebido que Doc tinha algo na…
manga quando lhe convenceu a aceitar um emprego para cozinhar em uma fazenda no Colorado. Cozinhar foi a parte mais fácil. Trabalhar com crianças portadoras de deficiência era algo que ela sem dúvida não estava preparada. Enlaçada numa montanha alta e escura de um homem com uma voz como um afetuoso veludo e ela ficou completamente fora de si! Somente Deus poderia endireitar a bagunça que havia sido feita em sua vida.The Breath of God
By Jeffrey Small. 2011
A murder at the Taj Mahal. A kidnapping in a sacred city. A desperate chase through a cliffside monastery. All…
in the pursuit of a legend that could link the world's great religious faiths.In 1887, a Russian journalist made an explosive discovery in a remote Himalayan monastery only to be condemned and silenced for the heresy he proposed. His discovery vanished shortly thereafter.Now, graduate student Grant Matthews journeys to the Himalayas in search of this ancient mystery. But Matthews couldn't have anticipated the conspiracy of zealots who would go to any lengths to prevent him from bringing this secret public. Soon he is in a race to expose a truth that will change the world's understanding of religion. A truth that his university colleagues believe is mere myth. A truth that will change his life forever-if he survives.Fogo Sagrado das Chamas-Gêmeas
By Katrina Bowlin-Mackenzie, Ana Paula Silveira. 2015
Uma Chama-Gêmea, um companheiro perfeito. Quem não quer encontrar isso? Leia este livro para enxergar por dentro do mundo particular…
de muitos casais de Chamas-gêmeas. Esta é a viagem e a experiência pessoal de como eu e o meu marido nos encontramos do outro lado do mundo, de como nós conquistamos as possibilidades de estarmos juntos e de nos tornarmos marido e mulher. Este livro também inclui as histórias pessoais de outros oito casais de Chamas-gêmeas. Estes casais foram muito gentis por despirem suas almas, compartilharem suas histórias e dar conselhos a você.La promessa
By Antonia Mariani, Carol Munt. 2016
L'amore può sopravviere alla morte? Questa è la domanda a cui Angela dovrà far fronte dopo la morte tragica e…
inaspettata di Samuel. Una promessa fatta da lui attraverso un sogno porterà Angela a percepire il mondo in modo diverso; lasciandosi alle spalle il buio, le sue paure e i suoi dubbi e trasformando la sua vita più di quanto avrebbe mai immaginato. Un romanzo che parla dell'amore assoluto, quell'amore che è privo di giudizi e di condizioni. Un amore capace di trasformare la nostra anima con lo scopo di raggiungere finalmente la felicità. La Promessa è un romanzo pieno di speranza che vi permetterà di capire il vero significato dell'amore.The Patron Saint of Lost Dogs: A Novel
By Nick Trout. 1989
Dr. Cyrus Mills returns to his hometown after inheriting his father's failing veterinary practice. Cyrus intends to sell the practice…
and get out of town as fast as he can, but when his first patient--a down-on-her-luck golden retriever named Frieda Fuzzypaws--wags her way through the door, life suddenly gets complicated. With the help of a black Labrador gifted in the art of swallowing underwear, a Persian cat determined to expose her owner's lover as a gold digger, and the allure of a feisty, pretty waitress from the local diner, Cyrus gets caught up in a new community and its endearing residents, both human and animal. Sensing he may have misjudged the past, he begins to realize it's not just his patients that need healing. The Patron Saint of Lost Dogs is a winsome tale of new beginnings, forgiveness, and the joy of finding your way home.ew beginnings, forgiveness, and the joy of finding your way home.Nick Trout graduated from veterinary school at the University of Cambridge in 1989. He is a staff surgeon at the prestigious Angell Animal Medical Center in Boston; the author of three books, the New York Times bestseller Tell Me Where It Hurts, Love Is the Best Medicine, and Ever By My Side; and is a contributing columnist for The Bark magazine. He lives in Massachusetts with his wife, Kathy, and their adopted Labradoodle, Thai."Smartly written . . . reminiscent of the work of James Herriot."--Publishers Weekly"A doggone charming tale . . . two paws up." --Kirkus "Trout's charming novel strikes just the right balance between humor and drama. The cast of characters are delightfully entertaining . . . Highly recommended for anyone who has ever had a beloved pet."--Library Journal (starred)"A delightful, endearing, and frequently hilarious story . . . that reminds us of the truth that is hidden away in our hearts: loving our animals is a sure way to heal our souls."--Garth Stein, author of the New York Times bestseller, The Art of Racing in the Rain"I stayed up long into the night laughing and marveling at Trout's adept hand."--Jacqueline Sheehan, New York Times bestselling author of Picture This"Engaging, insightful, and full of the genial warmth that makes Nick Trout's other work such a joy to read."--Gwen Cooper, New York Times bestselling author of Homer's Odyssey"Every bit as sweet and slightly goofy as the golden retriever who sets Nick Trout's romp of a novel into a whirl of motion that never lets up from the very first page. . . . I dare you to feel crabby after reading this book."--Bob Tarte, author of Kitty Cornered and Enslaved by DucksThe Patron Saint of Lost Dogs
By Nick Trout. 1989
Dr. Cyrus Mills returns to his hometown after inheriting his father's failing veterinary practice. Cyrus intends to sell the practice…
and get out of town as fast as he can, but when his first patient--a down-on-her-luck golden retriever named Frieda Fuzzypaws--wags her way through the door, life suddenly gets complicated. With the help of a black Labrador gifted in the art of swallowing underwear, a Persian cat determined to expose her owner's lover as a gold digger, and the allure of a feisty, pretty waitress from the local diner, Cyrus gets caught up in a new community and its endearing residents, both human and animal. Sensing he may have misjudged the past, he begins to realize it's not just his patients that need healing. The Patron Saint of Lost Dogs is a winsome tale of new beginnings, forgiveness, and the joy of finding your way home.ew beginnings, forgiveness, and the joy of finding your way home.Nick Trout graduated from veterinary school at the University of Cambridge in 1989. He is a staff surgeon at the prestigious Angell Animal Medical Center in Boston; the author of three books, the New York Times bestseller Tell Me Where It Hurts, Love Is the Best Medicine, and Ever By My Side; and is a contributing columnist for The Bark magazine. He lives in Massachusetts with his wife, Kathy, and their adopted Labradoodle, Thai."Smartly written . . . reminiscent of the work of James Herriot."--Publishers Weekly"A doggone charming tale . . . two paws up." --Kirkus "Trout's charming novel strikes just the right balance between humor and drama. The cast of characters are delightfully entertaining . . . Highly recommended for anyone who has ever had a beloved pet."--Library Journal (starred)"A delightful, endearing, and frequently hilarious story . . . that reminds us of the truth that is hidden away in our hearts: loving our animals is a sure way to heal our souls."--Garth Stein, author of the New York Times bestseller, The Art of Racing in the Rain"I stayed up long into the night laughing and marveling at Trout's adept hand."--Jacqueline Sheehan, New York Times bestselling author of Picture This"Engaging, insightful, and full of the genial warmth that makes Nick Trout's other work such a joy to read."--Gwen Cooper, New York Times bestselling author of Homer's Odyssey"Every bit as sweet and slightly goofy as the golden retriever who sets Nick Trout's romp of a novel into a whirl of motion that never lets up from the very first page. . . . I dare you to feel crabby after reading this book."--Bob Tarte, author of Kitty Cornered and Enslaved by Ducks