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Voices of dragons by carrie vaughn7/5/2023 ![]() Their stories always expand into multi-volume epics, or they never get past a few thousand words. I know a lot of people consider themselves either novel writers or short story writers, and have either never written in a different format, or have had trouble with it. ![]() By the way, I highly recommend working in ignorance, as this removed much of the anxiety surrounding the writing of a first novel. I was in the middle of it before I realized I was writing a novel. Over time, my stories got longer and longer, until I suddenly realized my work in progress was nearly 30,000 words and wasn’t finished yet. As a teenager, I started writing very short stories. Visit her website at I never made a conscious decision to transition from writing short stories to novels or vice versa. She graduated from Odyssey in 1998, and returned as writer-in-residence in 2009. ![]() Her short stories can be found in many publications and anthologies, and one of her short stories has been nominated for the Hugo Award in 2011. She’s also written young adult ( Voices of Dragons, Steel) and stand-alone fantasy ( Discord’s Apple, After the Golden Age). The ninth book in the series, Kitty’s Big Trouble, has just been released from Tor Books. Carrie Vaughn is the bestselling author of a series of novels about a werewolf named Kitty who hosts a talk radio advice show. ![]()
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Live by Night by Dennis Lehane7/5/2023 ![]() ![]() But until that day, he and his friends are determined to live life to the hilt. Beyond money and power, even the threat of prison, one fate seems most likely for men like Joe: an early death. In a time when ruthless men of ambition, armed with cash, illegal booze, and guns, battle for control, no one-neither family nor friend, enemy nor lover-can be trusted. Now having graduated from a childhood of petty theft to a career in the pay of the city's most fearsome mobsters, Joe enjoys the spoils, thrills, and notoriety of being an outlaw.īut life on the dark side carries a heavy price. ![]() Joe Coughlin, the youngest son of a prominent Boston police captain, has long since turned his back on his strict and proper upbringing. Prohibition has given rise to an endless network of underground distilleries, speakeasies, gangsters, and corrupt cops. Liquor is flowing, bullets are flying, and one man sets out to make his mark on the world. ![]()
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Sweet Little Lies by Lauren Conrad7/5/2023 ![]() But, if they are looking for a light read, this would be good. I probably would not suggest this to an adult, simply because it is does not have much depth. ![]() It is an easy read, but the interesting plot makes it so much better. Her experience makes this book way more believable.The way she wrote this is appropriate for any teenage girl. I think it’s great she chose this topic to write about, because it really is something she can relate to. She uses her experience and adds some drama and suspense and she produced a very well-written book. Lauren pretty much went through this herself while on the hit TV show, “The Hills”. With much drama, the two girls come to a bump in their friendship and soon come to feel they regret accepting the job offer.Lauren Conrad certainly had a great perspective on this book. The girls, Jane and Scarlette, very naïve, agree to shoot a season of the show, “LA Candy”. ![]() It is about two best friends that move two California and are greeted by a television show deal. Sweet Little Lies is a great second book in Lauren Conrad’s, “LA Candy” series. I rated this book, Sweet Little Lies by Lauren Conrad 4 stars because it’s very entertaining and believable. ![]()
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Touched by an Alien by Gini Koch7/4/2023 ![]() ![]() Touched by an Alien is the thrilling first installment of the Alien novels. Marketing manager Katherine Kitty Katt had just finished a d. In the middle of all the screeching and the ensuing chaos, a hunk in an Armani suit suddenly appeared beside her, introduced himself as Jeff Martini with "the agency," and then insisted on leading her to a nearby limo to talk to his "boss." And that was how Kitty's new life among the aliens began. Read 888 reviews from the worlds largest community for readers. Instead she sprinted into action to take down the alien. Marketing manager Katherine 'Kitty' Katt had just finished a day on jury. Futuristic high-jinks and gripping adventure. In hindsight, Kitty realized she probably should have panicked and run screaming the way everyone around her was doing. Sci-fi action meets steamy paranormal romance in Gini Koch’s Alien novels, as Katherine Kitty Katt faces off against aliens, conspiracies, and deadly secrets. Then her attention was caught by a fight between a couple that looked like it was about to turn ugly.īut ugly didn't even begin to cover it when the "man" suddenly transformed into a huge, winged monster right out of a grade Z science fiction movie and went on a deadly killing spree. When she stepped out of the Pueblo Caliente courthouse, all she was thinking about was the work she had to get caught up on. ![]() ![]() Marketing manager Katherine "Kitty" Katt had just finished a day on jury duty.
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![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() As her mission drives her to deeper understanding of the fight to possess the bridge, Lara finds the simmering attraction between her and Aren impossible to ignore. Around her, she sees a kingdom fighting for survival, and in Aren, a man fiercely protective of his people. So when she is sent as a bride under the guise of fulfilling a treaty of peace, Lara is prepared to do whatever it takes to fracture the defenses of the impenetrable Bridge Kingdom.īut as she infiltrates her new home - a lush paradise surrounded by tempest seas - and comes to know her new husband, Aren, Lara begins to question where the true evil resides. The only route through a storm-ravaged world, the Bridge Kingdom controls all trade and travel between lands, allowing its ruler to enrich himself and deprive his enemies, including Lara's homeland. A princess trained from childhood to be a lethal spy, Lara knows that the Bridge Kingdom represents both legendary evil - and legendary promise. Lara has only one thought for her husband on their wedding day: I will bring your kingdom to its knees. What if you fell in love with the one person you'd sworn to destroy? ![]()
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![]() The album includes guest appearances by fellow Canadian stars such as Ray Coburn of Honeymoon Suite, Carl Dixon of Coney Hatch and Paul MacAusland of Haywire. In 1991, Harem Scarem released their self-titled debut album, which charted at No. 68 on the Canadian album chart. On the strength of this demo they were signed to Warner Music and recorded their first album. This lineup recorded a demo CD in 1990, which garnered them attention since most demos at the time would be on cassette tape only. The initial Harem Scarem lineup was completed by Darren Smith (drums) and Mike Gionet (bass). The name Harem Scarem was based on a Bugs Bunny cartoon. Harem Scarem was formed in 1987 by guitarist Pete Lesperance and singer Harry Hess, formerly of Blind Vengeance who had recorded two heavy metal albums in the 1980s. ![]() Totals record sales are in excess of one million worldwide. Throughout their career, they have released 15 studio albums (including two releases as Rubber in Canada), plus numerous live and compilation albums, and a re-record of Mood Swings (as Mood Swings II) in 2013. The band was active from 1987 to 2008, and again from 2013 after reforming. ![]() Harem Scarem initially (the early 1990s) achieved popularity in their native Canada and Japan. Harem Scarem is a Canadian hard rock/melodic hard rock band from Toronto, Ontario. ![]()
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The Dragon Princess by E.D. Baker7/4/2023 ![]() In the first entry, The Frog Princess, Emma is fourteen years old and depressed about the arranged marriage that awaits her. Featuring curses, good and evil witches, and humans who turn into frogs and back again, the humorous series details the adventures of smart, resourceful Princess Emeralda ("Emma" for short) and Prince Eadric, the brave and good, if sometimes undisciplined, young man Emma loves. Baker uses fairy-tale conventions in new ways. In her "Tales of the Frog Princess" series of novels for young people, E.D. The Frog Princess has been optioned for an animated film. The Frog Princess, Dragon's Breath, and Once upon a Curse have been adapted as audiobooks. The Salamander Spell, Bloomsbury (New York, NY), 2007. No Place for Magic, Bloomsbury (New York, NY), 2006. Once upon a Curse, Bloomsbury (New York, NY), 2004. ![]() The Frog Princess, Bloomsbury ( New York, NY), 2002.ĭragon's Breath, Bloomsbury ( New York, NY), 2003. Writings "TALES OF THE FROG PRINCESS" SERIES NOVELS FOR CHILDREN ![]() Has worked variously as a teacher, parrot caretaker, and member of Red Cross disaster team. ![]()
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Influence new and expanded7/4/2023 ![]() The foundational and wildly popular go-to resource for influence and persuasion-a renowned international bestseller, with over 5 million copies sold-now revised adding: new research, new insights, new examples, and online applications. Lewis George Orwell Mary Pope Osborne LeUyen Pham Dav Pilkey Roger Priddy Rick Riordan J. By AUTHOR Jane Austen Eric Carle Lewis Carroll Roald Dahl Charles Dickens Sydney Hanson C.Indestructubles Little Golden Books Magic School Bus Magic Tree House Pete the Cat Step Into Reading Book The Hunger Games By POPULAR SERIES Chronicles of Narnia Curious Geoge Diary of a Wimpy Kid Fancy Nancy Harry Potter I Survived If You Give.By TOPIC Award Winning Books African American Children's Books Biography & Autobiography Diversity & Inclusion Foreign Language & Bilingual Books Hispanic & Latino Children's Books Holidays & Celebrations Holocaust Books Juvenile Nonfiction New York Times Bestsellers Professional Development Reference Books Test Prep. ![]() By GRADE Elementary School Middle School High Schoolīy AGE Board Books (newborn to age 3) Early Childhood Readers (ages 4-8) Children's Picture Books (ages 3-8) Juvenile Fiction (ages 8-12) Young Adult Fiction (ages 12+).BESTSELLERS in EDUCATION Shop All Education Books. ![]()
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Anna hibiscus story7/4/2023 ![]() When Grandfather announces it is time to go inside to nap in their air conditioned bedrooms, everyone but the twins is relieved. They are determined to catch Koko, the family’s pet parrot, and steal one of his tail feathers. One hot harmattan afternoon, the whole family is lounging outside trying to stay cool in the shade of the garden -the whole family, that is, except for Anna’s rambunctious twin baby brothers Double and Trouble. Anna relays this information to her family, and they all agree to try to find ways to help. Anna soon learns that the girls who sell fruit just outside her family’s gate do not have the luxury of bath water, and, in truth, the whole city is suffering from water scarcity. They save their bath water to give their gardens a good long drink each night (which also rinses away the sand). While Anna’s family has plenty of water in their well, they are still careful to conserve. ![]() ![]() Wind from the Sahara blows sand across their Nigerian home and city, and will continue to do so for four months! Through a series of four stories, readers can follow Anna and her large extended family as they live and work together throughout the harmattan time. ![]() She and her little cousins think it means their garden and everything green has died their older cousins quickly reassure them that it is harmattan time. What did you like about the book? Anna Hibiscus is dismayed to awaken one morning to a hazy brown sky. ![]() Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 ![]()
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Moo van fleet7/4/2023 ![]() ![]() ![]() Nimble fingers can manipulate pages that include lifting flaps to reveal surprises, pulling and pushing tabs that create animal actions, and touching textures that represent animal fur and feathers. PreS–This interactive board book dazzles the senses by portraying farm animals’ sounds and textures. Using a formula similar to its predecessors, Cat and Dog, Van Fleet's interactive board book identifies farm animals using simple, playful rhymes: "Mommy cow,/ Baby calf,/ Shaggy daddy bull./ Moo cow,/ Milk the cow-/ grab the udder, pull!" (The farmer's hands milk the cow at the pull of a tab, while a cat turns its mouth toward the spraying milk.) Textures-a woolly sheep, a duck's downy chest feathers-provide a touch-and-feel aspect, while flaps and pop-ups make this a playful excursion. Matthew Van Fleet, photos by Brian Stanton. ![]() |