Seeking revenge on those who had destroyed everything he cared about, William Enton, third baron of Landow, disguises his identity to venture into Darktowne, an infamous lair of cutthroats, robbers, and assassins, only to find himself at the mercy of a beautiful princess of thieves. Original.[...]
Large Print edition. "The Bell Jar chronicles the breakdown of the brilliant, beautiful, enormously talented, and successful Esther Greenwood, a woman slowly going under -- maybe for the last time. Sylvia Plath masterfully draws the reader into Esther's demise with such intensity that the character'[...]
In a third installment of an award-winning series, Lord Ingrey is sent to the country estate of the murdered Prince Boleso in order to smooth over the region's political turmoil, but discovers that the kingdom is in imminent threat of falling into malevolent hands. By the author of Paladin of Souls.[...]
After escaping an abusive and violent marriage, Fleurette Eddings, Lady Glendowne, has plans to enjoy her new life to the hilt, but her enjoyment takes a sudden turn when the extravagant purchase of the statue of a fourteenth-century Celtic mercenary draws a powerful warrior from the past into her w[...]
Falling victim to a beautiful witch, O'Banyon, the "Irish Wolf," has been cursed for centuries, until he encounters Antoinette Desbonnete, a mysterious and alluring young countess who possesses a powerful gift that may hold the key to his ultimate destiny. Original.[...]
In this completely revised and updated edition of "Raising Adopted Children", Lois Melina, editor of "Adopted Children" newsletter and the mother of two children by adoption, draws on the latest research in psychology, sociology, and medicine to guide parents through all stages of their child's deve[...]
Seeking a position in the royal household, Cazaril is offered the post of secretary to the Royesse Iselle, the sister to the heir to Chalion's throne, but his new assignment brings him face to face with old enemies.[...]
Volume two in the epic fantasy sagaof love and peril, courage and fate, from one of the mosthonored writers in the field--multiple Hugo Award-winning author Lois McMaster BujoldIll-chance brought young Fawn Bluefield together with Dag Redwing Hickory, the seasoned soldier-sorcerer, but it was love a[...]
An epic fantasyof devotion, destiny, and perilous magic, from one of the mosthonored writers in the field--multiple Hugo Award-winning author Lois McMaster BujoldTroubled young Fawn Bluefield seeks a life beyond her family's farm. But on the way to the city, she encounters a patrol of Lakewalkers, n[...]
To London Society, they are a group of well-educated ladies who gather to discuss literature, exchange needlework techniques, and gossip about the bachelors of the ton. But behind closed doors at the Lavender House, these ladies are so much more. Madeline, Lady Redcomb, is determined to prove that s[...]
Volume three in the epic fantasy sagafrom multiple Hugo Award-winning author Lois McMaster BujoldYoung Fawn Bluefield and soldier-sorcerer Dag Redwing Hickory have survived magical dangers, but the bigotry of blood kin cannot be easily overcome. Leaving behind all that they have ever known, they set[...]
The concluding volumein the epic fantasy saga from multipleHugo Award-winning authorLois McMaster BujoldA Lakewalker entrusted with protecting the populace from terrifying remnants of ancient magic, Dag Redwing Hickory never expected to fall in love with farmer girl Fawn Bluefield. When they joined [...]
There are lots of children on Hill Street, but no little girls Betsy's age. So when a new family moves into the house across the street, Betsy hopes they will have a little girl she can play with. Sure enough, the moment Betsy meets Tacy, one of the most heartfelt friendships in all of children's li[...]
Based on a remarkable true story, The Secrets of Mary Bowser is an inspiring tale of one daring woman's willingness to sacrifice her own freedom to change the course of historyAll her life, Mary has been a slave to the wealthy Van Lew family of Richmond, Virginia. But when Bet, the willful Van Lew d[...]
Based on a remarkable true story, The Secrets of Mary Bowser is an inspiring tale of one daring woman's willingness to sacrifice her own freedom to change the course of historyAll her life, Mary has been a slave to the wealthy Van Lew family of Richmond, Virginia. But when Bet, the willful Van Lew d[...]
Mike Welles had everything under control.He was a good student, an outfielder on the baseball team, a good son, a loyal friend. But that was before. Now things are rough at home, and they're getting confusing at school. He's losing his sense of direction, and he feels like a mess.Then there's a voic[...]
Best Friends ForeverThere are lots of children on Hill Street, but no little girls Betsy's age. So when a new family moves into the house across the street, Betsy hopes they will have a little girl she can play with. Sure enough, they do--a little girl named Tacy. And from the moment they meet at Be[...]
Betsy, Tacy, and Tib can't wait to be ten. After all, getting two numbers in your age is the beginning of growing up--exciting things are bound to happen. And they do The girls fall in love with the King of Spain, perform in the School Entertainment, and for the first time, go all the way over the [...]
Schaum's Outlines present all the essential course information in an easy-to-follow, topic-by-topic format. You also get hundreds of examples, solved problems, and practice exercises to test your skills.[...]
Tough Test Questions? Missed Lectures? Not Enough Time? Fortunately for you, there's Schaum's Outlines. More than 40 million students have trusted Schaum's to help them succeed in the classroom and on exams. Schaum's is the key to faster learning and higher grades in every subject. Each Outline pre[...]
This is the study guide that helps you to truly understand rather than merely memorize the essential principles of cardiovascular medicine. The goal of this unique review is to give you a working understanding of the key concepts of cardiovascular physiology. Concise but thorough, "Cardiovascular Ph[...]
This is the best cardiovascular physiology text for USMLE and exam review. Cardiovascular Physiology is a concise and enjoyable way for you to gain a fundamental knowledge of the basic operating principles of the intact cardiovascular system and how those principles apply to clinical medicine. Succi[...]
Young and beautiful, Lois Pryce was a rising star at the BBC. Unbeknownst to her co-workers, Lois lived a parallel life as a biker babe with an overwhelming sense of wanderlust. So she packed in her career to ride her motorcycle on her own from the northernmost tip of Alaska to the southernmost tip [...]
Unafraid of a challenge, Lois Pryce put on her sparkly crash helmet, armed herself with maps and a baffling array of visas, and got on her bike. Destination: Cape Town - and the small matter of tackling the Sahara, war-torn Angola and the Congo Basin along the way. This book tells a tale about follo[...]
When young Elana unexpectedly joins the team leaving the spaceship to study the planet Andrecia, she becomes an integral part of an adventure involving three very different civilizations, each one centered on the third planet from the star in its own solar system. A 1971 Newbery Honor book. Reprint.[...]