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Pictures of Hollis Woods

by Patricia Reilly Giff

Hollis Woods has been in so many foster homes she can hardly remember them all. When Hollis is sent to Josie, she’ll do everything in her power to make sure they stay together.

A Series of Unfortunate Events: Book 4

Dear Reader, I hope, for your sake, that you have not chosen to read this book because you are in the mood for a pleasant experience. If this is the case, I advise you to put this book down instantaneously, because of all the books describing the unhappy lives of the Baudelaire orphans, The Miserable Mill might be the unhappiest yet. Violet, Klaus, and Sunny Baudelaire are sent to Paltryville to work in a... (more)

The Tiger Rising

by Kate DiCamillo

Domina

by 1947- Barbara Wood

“ Domina is an impressively researched and emotionally involving saga of one of the first woman doctors and a fascinating look back into the dark ages of medicine—a century ago. The strong feminine point of view is compelling and passionate … A book that inspires.” —Elizabeth Forsythe Hailey , author of A Woman of Independent Means Set in London, New York, and San Francisco from the late nineteenth... (more)

Where the Wild Things Are

by Maurice Sendak

In the forty years since Max first cried "Let the wild rumpus start," Maurice Sendak's classic picture book has become one of the most highly acclaimed and best-loved children's books of all time. Now, in celebration of this special anniversary, introduce a new generation to Max's imaginative journey to where the wild things are. Winner, 1964 Caldecott Medal Notable Children's Books of 1940–1970 (ALA) 1981... (more)

Quick As a Cricket: Big Shared Book

by Audrey Wood

A joyful celebration of a child's growing self-awareness. This classic children's book is a teacher's favorite, with outstanding illustrations by Don Wood.

Demo: The Collected Edition

by Brian Wood

Twelve stories of conflicted teens grappling with love, loss, and the joy of finding your own way in life. The Eisner-nominated and critically-acclaimed series of self-contained short stories by writer Brian Wood and artist Becky Cloonan is finally collected together into this complete, bookshelf format volume.

Materials for Design

by Victoria Ballard Bell, Patrick Rand

As architecture programs throughout the country break out of the classroom and adopt the holistic methods of design/build programs, the need for a textbook that bridges the gap between construction materials and design sensibility is sorely needed. Materials for Design is that book. Students must be taught how a choice of material affects the form and look of a structure; they must also learn how inspired design... (more)

The Deep Blue Sea: A Book Of Colors

by Audrey Wood

Readers will love learning their colors with this brightly illustrated, cumulative picture book by bestselling author Audrey Wood and her dynamic, digital-artist son, Bruce. Starting with a rock, a red rock, in the middle of the deep blue sea, the story takes a closer look at this tropical locale. The simple, repetitive text makes for a fun read-aloud for storytime or sharing, and identifying the vivid images and... (more)

The Prophetess

by 1947- Barbara Wood

It is December 1999. In the Sinai Desert, archaeologist Catherine Alexander has unearthed six ancient papyrus scrolls that reveal vital secrets--secrets that the world's governments would give anything to possess. But even more important, the seventh scroll is missing--and it contains a secret of unfathomable power. In a race against Armageddon, Catherine must outwit the FBI, Vatican operatives, and a sinister... (more)

The Dreaming: A Novel of Australia

by 1947- Barbara Wood

Recently orphaned, Joanna Drury, the granddaughter of Outback missionaries, travels to Australia to begin her life anew and to uncover the generations-old curse that has plagued her family. Reprint.

The Blessing Stone

by Barbara Wood

Millions of years ago, a meteorite fell to earth and a beautiful blue stone shattered from it. One hundred thousand years ago, a girl named Tall One found the crystal on the African plain---and it formed her destiny, as well as the destiny of generations to come. From ancient Israel to imperial Rome, medieval England, fifteenth-century Germany, the eighteenth-century Caribbean, and the nineteenth-century American... (more)

Green City in the Sun

by 1947- Barbara Wood

Â“Tremendous Â… a reader-pleaser in every way Â… The people, places, and times that <Wood> evokes so movingly, so vividly, will haunt me long after IÂ’ve put the book aside Â… Such a moving endingÂ—and exactly right.Â” Â—Phyllis Whitney , New York Times best-selling author Acclaimed novelist Barbara Wood delivers a magnificent saga of two proud and powerful familiesÂ—one British, one AfricanÂ—and their... (more)

Perfect Harmony

by 1947- Barbara Wood

Three people are dead after taking a Chinese herbal remedy manufactured by the Harmony Biotech Company. The killer sends an ultimatum demanding that Charlotte, the CEO, make a public "confession", in effect destroying her company, or thousands will die. With the help of a computer crime expert, she tracks the killer on the Internet--discovering shocking revelations about her own true identity.

Vital Signs

by 1947- Barbara Wood

“Mixing medicine and romance in absolutely riveting combinations is getting to be a habit with Barbara Wood.” — The Philadelphia Inquirer “Entertainment fiction at its best.” — Booklist “A winning combination of medicine and romance.” — Library Journal Moving through the exotic settings of California, Hawaii, and Africa, acclaimed novelist Barbara Wood weaves a rich and compelling story of... (more)

Old Turtle

by Douglas Wood

When it was first published a decade ago, OLD TURTLE was hailed as a beautiful fable about ecology, peace, and the interconnectedness of all beings. Now considered a modern classic, OLD TURTLE continues to inspire people all over the world. Few books can match the understated power of its hopeful message or the evocative beauty of its illustrations. Each book will be packed with a CD featuring the author,... (more)

Old Turtle and the Broken Truth

by Douglas Wood

Seekers of all ages have been inspired by the stirring message of Old Turtle, the beloved, award-winning wisdom tale of peace. Now Old Turtle returns in a timeless story about love, acceptance, and the nature of truth. In a time when every stone is a teacher and every tree a ladder to the stars, the people live in peace. Then the people discover a powerful truth that gives them strength and happiness. But... (more)

Historical Britain: A Comprehensive Account of the Development of Rural and Urban Life and Landscape from Prehistory to the Present Day

Historical Britain: A Comprehensive Account of the Development of Rural and Urban Life and Landscape from Prehistory to the Present Day

by Eric Stuart Wood

This attractive survey of architecture and landscape from Roman Britain to the present covers England, Wales, and Scotland. Compiled by the editor of several editions of Collins Field Guide to Archaeology in Britain , the work argues against the steady disappearance of older structures and environments in favor of new buildings, roads, car parks, developments in farming, and other modern land usage. Preceding the... (more)

Design Ideas for Kitchens (Design Ideas Series)

Design Ideas for Kitchens (Design Ideas Series)

by Susan B. Hillstrom

Design Ideas for Kitchens presents a range of ideas for creating an attractive, up-to-date kitchen. Homeowners will find many excellent examples of kitchens of all sizes and shapes, including the traditional U-, L-, G-shape, one-wall, and galley configurations. It discusses the re-thinking of the classic work triangle, and illustrates the new way kitchens are planned around zones. Ever-popular kitchen islands and... (more)

DOURADO

by David Wood

On January 25, 1829, the Portuguese brig Dourado sank off the coast of Indonesia. Lost with the ship was its cargo: half a million dollars and a trove of priceless artifacts from the holy land. One of these lost relics holds the key to an ancient mystery. When her father is mysteriously murdered while searching for the Dourado, Kaylin Maxwell hires treasure hunter and former Navy Seal Dane Maddock and his partner... (more)

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