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By David Thomas. 2013
Based on a horrifying true story of one of the Holocaust's worst Nazi war criminals comes a crime thriller that…
combines a police procedural, courtroom thriller, and a fast-paced war-time narrative. In Ostland David Thomas confronts the question of how does one man charged with eradicating evil become one of its greatest perpetrator. In wartime Berlin the brilliant, idealistic young detective Georg Heuser joins the Murder Squad in the midst of the biggest manhunt the city has ever seen. A serial killer is slaughtering women on S-Bahn trains and leaving their battered bodies by the tracks. Heuser must confront evil eye-to-eye as he helps track down the murderer. Soon after, Heuser is promoted by the SS and sent off to oversee the systematic murder of thousands of Jews in the new empire the Nazis call Ostland. Years after the end of the war Heuser thinks his diabolical past has been forgotten. Yet, an enterprising young lawyer, Paula Siebert, searching through Soviet archives, discovers Heuser and his fellow officers' crimes. Siebert is haunted by one question: how could a once decent man have become a sadistic monster? Desperate to cover his tracks, Heuser uses his training as a lawyer and years as a police detective to distance himself from his co-conspirators and escape justice. Ostland is a gripping detective thriller, a harrowing account of the Holocaust and a thought-provoking examination of the human capacity for evil.By Marion Dane Bauer. 2003
Fourteen-year-old Polly Rodgers keeps a diary of her 1873 Journey from England to Minnesota as part of a colony of…
eighty people seeking religious freedom, and of their first year struggling to make a life there, led by her father, a Baptist minister. In fictionalized diary form, Polly tells of her family's first winter in America and the journey to get there. She discusses in great detail the hardships she and her family have to endure during their first harsh Minnesota winter.By John Smelcer. 2016
Hace 2.000 años un predicador llamado Jesús fue condenado a la crucifixión. Un hombre llamado Simón, de Cirene, se vio…
obligado a ayudar a Jesús a llevar la cruz pesada. El encuentro cambió su vida. Desde entonces, sus descendientes han salvaguardado un secreto increíble.By Carmen Rita. 2016
"Rita skillfully reveals the depth of her characters."--New York Times bestselling author Jacqueline SheehanIn Carmen Rita's savvy, scandalous, and wise…
new novel, four close friends who've earned the best of everything are forced to decide what they can afford to lose...Cat, Magda, Gabi, and Luz. They've helped each other up the ladder with unshakable encouragement--and raw honesty--since forever. But lately, trouble is throwing everything these formidable women thought they knew into doubt. When outspoken Cat's high-flying T.V. career crashes and burns, she's got to figure out which dream she wants to keep alive the most--her own, or someone else's. Gorgeous venture capitalist Magda defied her traditional family to make her own way--in her personal life and her career--but an unexpected crisis could finally shatter her chance to resolve the past. As a therapist, sensitive, supportive Gabi has all the answers. But when her own world falls apart, can she turn her compassion--and her trademark tough love--on herself? And proud, wealthy Luz thought she knew everything about her upper-class family background--until a revelation she never saw coming threatens to be the one legacy she can't afford. Now all four women will have to face the truths that make them vulnerable and the failings that give them strength to discover who they really are--and what real happiness means.Praise for Carmen Rita's Never Too Real "Rita's debut novel reads a bit like a multicultural edition of Sex and the City...Brimming with smart dialogue and ricocheting plot twists." --Kirkus Reviews"The summer's smartest sexy beach read....But it's the love, friendship and breathtaking honesty between these literary amigas that will stay with you long after the last delicious pages are done."--New York Times bestselling author Veronica Chambers"A funny, witty, and beautiful novel...Rita's debut novel leaves readers hoping for more fiction in the future."-RT Book Reviews, 4 StarsBy Jaroslav Kalfar. 2017
An intergalactic odyssey of love, ambition, and self-discoveryOrphaned as a boy, raised in the Czech countryside by his doting grandparents,…
Jakub Procházka has risen from small-time scientist to become the country's first astronaut. When a dangerous solo mission to Venus offers him both the chance at heroism he's dreamt of, and a way to atone for his father's sins as a Communist informer, he ventures boldly into the vast unknown. But in so doing, he leaves behind his devoted wife, Lenka, whose love, he realizes too late, he has sacrificed on the altar of his ambitions. Alone in Deep Space, Jakub discovers a possibly imaginary giant alien spider, who becomes his unlikely companion. Over philosophical conversations about the nature of love, life and death, and the deliciousness of bacon, the pair form an intense and emotional bond. Will it be enough to see Jakub through a clash with secret Russian rivals and return him safely to Earth for a second chance with Lenka?Rich with warmth and suspense and surprise, Spaceman of Bohemia is an exuberant delight from start to finish. Very seldom has a novel this profound taken readers on a journey of such boundless entertainment and sheer fun.By Natasha Narayan. 2010
Kit Salter and her friends Rachel, Waldo and Isaac tumble into another adventure when their coach is hijacked on the…
wilds of Dartmoor. Their arch enemies, the Baker Brothers, are behind the kidnapping. They force the children into a perilous voyage to China in search of a secret martial arts manual. From bustling Shanghai, their journey takes them to the hidden heart of Imperial China--Peking's Forbidden City. En route they battle opium smugglers, pirates and kung-fu fighters, before a climactic encounter with the mysterious Wooden Men, giant killers armed with lethal powers and a dastardly will of their own.Will Kit and her friends survive the danger and mysteries of China and win back their freedom? Find out in this twisting, thrilling adventure.By Nancy Bo Flood, Oliver Burston. 2016
On the tiny South Pacific island of Saipan, thirteen-year-old Joseph and his half-Japanese cousin Kento practice to become warriors like…
their ancestors. But in the final months of World War II, their paradise island becomes the stage for one of the bloodiest battles in the Pacific war between America and Japan. Joseph and Kento's loyalties are tested and they discover, within themselves, what it means to become true warriors.By Taro Gomi. 2016
Pink suit. Moustache. Helicopter. This may not be your ordinary Santa, but it's still a daunting Christmas Eve challenge! There…
are so many presents to deliver, and so little time. It's a good thing Santa has a plan. He'll just peek into every window and toss in a gift. Done! The trouble is, Santa is moving much too quickly to see who really lives in each house. With innovative artwork throughout, young rreaders will delight in following Santa's lightning-speed Christmas antics as they discover the true (and hilarious) identities of the gifts' recipients! From the beloved and bestselling Taro Gomi, here is Christmas cheer for all!By Kevin Bullock. 2010
The Yard is part two of the heart throb thriller Court in the Streets, that goes from the streets of…
Durham, North Carolina, to behind the vicious walls of Coleman Federal Penitentiary. The exact prison where Walter's forty years of experience in the game could have never prepared him for the multiple life sentences he was sentenced to for his affiliation with Jason Parker.... Now the nine figure Jamaican boss must fend for himself against jealous inmates, correctional officers, and family..... The elusive, ill-tempered Jason Parker, still hasn't gotten over the fact that Tony is dead, and his mentor is in prison for the rest of his life. And now that he's on the F.B.I's Top Ten Most Wanted list, you would think that he's somewhere enjoying what life that he has left. But Mr. Attitude himself, is ordering more hits than Don Corleone, and prepping his six year old twin boys for war...... Mez, a small time hustler that's driven by love, discovers the streets don't love anybody when he finds himself a fellow inmate of Walter's. When Walter takes him under his wing and exposed him to his world, Mez finds out first-hand what it feels like to be on somebody's list....By Suzanne Supplee. 2008
For seventeen-year-old Delk Sinclair, studying abroad in Ireland means one thing: escape. Delk is tired of hearing about her friends'…
debutante parties, watching her pregnant stepmother redecorate her mother's house, and having to smile sweetly even though she doesn't think she'll ever get over losing her mother. Ireland is Delk's chance to be happy. With the stunning green landscape as backdrop, Delk revels in all things Irish, from living in a real Irish castle, to celebrating St. Paddy's Day in Galway, to enjoying Irish music and dance, to studying Yeats and shearing a sheep! So when Delk begins to fall for a very handsome Irishman, she wonders if there's more to the Emerald Isle than it first seemed. It is fun, to be sure, but will those smiling Irish eyes really be able to heal her broken heart?By Brenda Woods. 2010
If you could get a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for anything at all, what would it be?…
This writing assignment, given out in Ms. Hart's tenth-grade creative writing class, sparks a group of nine students each to tell his/her own story. Readers are introduced to Jake and Shante's interracial romance, Carlos' fear of deportation, and Sunday's determination after being sexually assaulted. These teens persevere through hardship and heartache, laughter and love, and in the end, their voices shine through inspiring journal entries that answer the question in unusual and unexpected ways. Once again, Brenda Woods shows a keen understanding of the teenage psyche, as she did in Emako Blue, winner of the 2005 IRA Children's Choice Young Adult Fiction Award. .By Angie Daniels. 2008
From the acclaimed author of Trouble Loves Company comes a smart, sexy, heartfelt new novel about friendship, love, lust--and a…
whole lot of trouble in between. After finding her husband in a compromising position, romance author Renee Moore goes back to her hometown, hoping to start over. But once again, she finds herself looking for love in all the wrong places. To make matters worse, just as she decides a healthy relationship may not be her destiny, her ex delivers shocking news that could change her life forever. Practical nurse Danielle Brooks' professional life is picture perfect, but her personal life is a mess. Her daughter is about to give birth to a baby believed to have been fathered by Danielle's ex. In an attempt to mend her shattered heart, Danielle has been dating Calvin Cambridge, a truly nice guy. But when Calvin proposes, Danielle wants to be sure she is ready to commit. She enlists Renee to test his fidelity, but when the seduction goes too far, all their relationships may be in jeopardy. Meanwhile, their best friend is getting married, and she is counting on Renee and Danielle to help her plan the wedding--whether they are speaking to each other or not. But with Renee now being threatened by a mystery woman, and Danielle facing her most serious crisis yet, they can not help wondering if it is all going to get worse before it gets better. As things come to a head in each woman's life, there is a whole lot of praying going on--and Renee and Danielle soon realize they are blessed in spite of it all--with faith, second chances--and each other.By Kim So-Un, Jeong Kyoung-Sim. 2005
When you hear a rooster crow at the break of dawn, remember this story of the lovelorn woodcutter. After a…
deer teaches him how to gain a wife through treachery, the woodcutter finds a bride. But fate soon plays a nasty trick of its own.Based on a well-known Korean folktale, this book is written and illustrated by the same author and illustrator of the bestseller Korean Children's Favorite Stories, Kim So-un and Jeong Kyoung-Sim.By Susan Straight. 2012
Glorette Picard is dead. Her body was found in the alley behind a taqueria, half-hidden by wild tobacco trees, but…
no one-not Sidney, who knew she worked that alley, not her son Victor who memorizes SAT words to avoid the guys selling rock out of dryers in the Launderland, not her uncle Enrique, who everyone knows will be the one to hunt down her killer-saw her die. As the close-knit residents of Rio Seco, California react to Glorette's murder, it becomes clear that her life and death are deeply entangled with the dark history of the city, and the untouchable beauty that, finally, killed her.Just as Faulkner spent years populating his fictional Yoknapatawpha County, Susan Straight has captivated readers with her rich portrait of Rio Seco in novels such as A Million Nightingales and Take One Candle Light a Room. Rio Seco is a town deep in the groves, heavy with the sweet tang of citrus and the smell from the old morgue; it's a place some will never leave. In Between Heaven and Here, the final novel in her Rio Seco trilogy, Susan Straight tells a story of unforgettable intimacy and intensity.By Diane Patterson, Kelli Kyle Dominguez. 2002
Marisa's birthday was drawing near, and today her mother took her to buy a piñata. At the store, Marisa saw…
a beautiful butterfly piñata and knew she had to have it. When it was time for the party, Marisa didn't know if she could hit it.By Sunny Seki. 2010
The Last Kappa of Old Japan is a warmly written and beautifully illustrated book that introduces many aspects of traditional…
Japanese culture and folklore, while teaching an important lesson about environmentalism. The story is of a young Japanese farm boy who develops a friendship with the mythical Kappa creature, a messenger of the god of water. The tale begins in post-Modern Japan when the boy is young and ends with him as an adult in desperate need of the Kappa's help. A story of love, friendship, and adventure, readers of all ages will enjoy this picture book by award-winning author/illustrator, Sunny Seki.By Shan-Shan Chen, Heidi Goodman. 2014
A loving story of adoption, Chinese culture and a special birthday treatMei-Mei is Chinese-but not Mom and Dad! When she…
was a baby, Mom and Dad flew all the way to the other side of the world to adopt her and bring her home. Lucky for Mei-Mei, her parents want her to know all about her roots in China's wonderful culture. That's why, on her birthday, her mom always makes her a traditional Chinese treat-long noodles, for a long and happy life. And this year, Mei-Mei is big enough to help her mom make them!Through a simple story and bright illustrations, Mei-Mei's Lucky Birthday Noodles takes young readers through this special day, from the moment an excited Mei-Mei wakes up in the morning and puts on her favorite dress, through helping Mom measure water, clean veggies and rinse noodles, to a great birthday celebration with family and friends. After the story comes a kid-friendly recipe for this tasty traditional dish. Younger kids can help Mom or Dad-just like Mei-Mei-while older kids can make it themselves, with supervision.Along with the birthday excitement and a great Chinese treat, readers will see the adoptive experience at its best-a lot of love and the sharing of roots, showing both parents and kids one of the many ways adopted children from all over the world can learn about the country they come from and take pride in its culture.By Kazuo Miyamoto. 1964
This is the story of the Japanese who immigrated to Hawaii around the turn of the present century, worked as…
forced laborers on the sugar plantations, and afterwards remained in Hawaii to work as free men and to raise families. It is the story also of their children, born and raised in Hawaii, and who, during World War II, won fame and glory for themselves and their country on the bloody battlefields of Italy and southern Europe. But more than all of this, it is the story of the fate of the original immigrants during World War II. Rounded up by a panic-stricken American Government after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, these people were sent to the mainland to spend the war years being confined in one refugee camp after another, all while their sons were winning fame as American combat troops.And finally, it is the story of these elderly people who, at the end of the war, became free men once again and were allowed to return to their beloved Hawaii to live out their lives in peace. The book is a tremendous panarama of the lives of these people, covering a period of almost seventy years, and written by a man who was a part of the story.By Sarah S. Brannen. 2015
Madame Martine's friend Louis works at the Louvre Museum. When he suggests Madame Martine and her dog, Max, come visit…
him and see the works of art, Madame declines his invitation--she knows dogs are not allowed at the museum. But Max has a different plan! He sneaks into the Louvre and sends Madame and Louis on a chase around some of the world's most beautiful works of art.By John Charles Chasteen, Joaquim Maria Machado de Assis. 2013
Accompanied by a thorough introduction to Brazil's Machado, Machado's Brazil, these vibrant new translations of eight of Machado de Assis's…
best-known short stories bring nineteenth-century Brazilian society and culture to life for modern readers.