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It's 1885, and all Nora Shipley wants, now that she's graduating from Cornell University as valedictorian of the entomology program, is to follow in her late father's footsteps by getting her master's degree and taking over the scientific journal he started. The only way to uphold her father's legacy is to win a scholarship, so she joins a research expedition in Kodaikanal, India, to prove herself in the field.
India isn't what she expects, though,...
2) Mary Fields
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This biography for early readers examines the life of Mary Fields, also known as "Stagecoach Mary," who was the first Black female mail carrier in the United States, in a simple, age-appropriate way that helps young readers develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes table of contents, author biography, timeline, glossary, index, and other informative backmatter. The My Itty-Bitty Bio series celebrates diversity, covering women and men from...
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As Raban lay dying, a casualty of the attack on the angel city, he implored his daughter, Miriel to build a sanctuary to keep the children safe from further attacks.
Miriel comes up with her own plan to protect future offspring from the Fallen. She's going to hide them on Earth amongst humans.
Eighteen years later, she goes to check on Lina.
Lina finds out a couple of days before her eighteenth birthday that she is an angel. Her life changes forever...
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Marie Bostwick delivers a captivating novel of soul mates discovering each other as the country faces its greatest challenge. . .
Morgan Glennon's destiny points straight up into Oklahoma's clear, blue sky. It's been that way since he was four years old, imagining the famous flier father he's never met. Morgan leaves college to enlist as a Navy pilot, and his whole world suddenly changes when America goes to war. Watching his friends fall in battle,...
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One unforgettable encounter sends Colt McKinnon on a tireless search for a gorgeous sirenregardless of the consequences From across a crowded nightclub, Colt McKinnon locks his eyes on Hannah Alexander. His fixed gaze, flush with confidence and ease, holds her steadilyand takes her breath away. At first, she dismisses him as a relentless flirt, but soon the two are together on the dance floor. After a magical kiss, though, Hannah walks away into the...
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ECHOES FROM MY CHILDHOOD GREW LOUDER WITH EACH ENCOUNTER WHENEVER I WAS RESCUED FROM DANGER OR DETOURED FROM A SNARE.
There was so much I didn't understand. Driven into valleys and even pits of despair, I was pulled upward, wrapped in warmth and care. What were those transparent arms supporting me that were captured in the photo? Where was the body of the hand grasping me? What did all this mean? Where did those young men come from, and how did they...
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When Amelia Earhart mysteriously disappeared in 1937 during her attempted flight around the world, she was already known as America's most famous female aviator. Her sense of daring and determination, rare for women of her time, brought her insurmountable fame from the day she became the first woman to cross the Atlantic in an airplane. In this definitive biography, Mary S. Lovell delivers a brilliantly researched account on Earhart's life using the...
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When it comes to cleaning your home traditions must be broken! This is not war people...it's an ongoing battle. And like any battle to be won, organization and planing is necessary. So grab your pen and browse the checklist. It's time to save your precious time and reclaim your home! Perfect for new moms or anyone who has a young family as there are several safety recommendations made throughout the book.
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Within the Sanctuary of Wings is the conclusion to Marie Brennan's thrilling Lady Trent Memoirs After nearly five decades (and, indeed, the same number of volumes), one might think they were well-acquainted with the Lady Isabella Trent--dragon naturalist, scandalous explorer, and perhaps as infamous for her company and feats of daring as she is famous for her discoveries and additions to the scientific field.And yet--after her initial adventure in...
10) Wings
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When Winnie, who never reads, lifts off with a foxy stranger, sensible Harriet must use every ounce of energy and brain power to rescue her.
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First published in 1917, "The Broken Wing - Songs of Love, Death & Destiny — 1915-1916" is collection of beautiful poetry by Indian poet and activist Sarojini Naidu. A wonderful collection not to be missed by fans and collectors of classic Indic poetry. Contents include: "The Broken Wing Songs of Life and Death", "Memorial Verses", "The Following Year", "The Peacock-lute Songs for Music", and "The Temple, A Pilgrimage of Love".
Naidu (1879—1949)...
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Based on the publication; this audio version of The Pain Toolkit for Neuropathic Pain, co-authored by Pete Moore and Mary Wing, is narrated by Melissa Clements and Bob Dobson and is ideal for people with vision problems, people who prefer to sit, relax and listen or for those that prefer learning whilst on the move.
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First published in 1943, "The Sceptred Flute Songs of India" contains the complete poetical works of Indian poet and activist Sarojini Naidu (1879—1949). Naidu (1879—1949) was an Indian political activist and poet. She was a staunch proponent of women's emancipation, civil rights, and anti-imperialistic ideas, playing an important role in India's struggle for independence from colonial rule. Her work as a poet includes both children's poems and...
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Doris Day Show volume 15
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Doris visits a penitentiary for a criminal's deathbed confession while Cy is concerned about security leaks.
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Twenty contemporary writers commemorate the 200th anniversary of the birth of Edgar Allan Poe with chilling stories inspired by the master himself.
Nearly two centuries after they were penned, Edgar Allan Poe's macabre tales are still working their eerie magic on readers of every stripe-thrill-seekers, filmmakers, even fellow writers of suspense. Collected here to honor and celebrate Poe's genius are original stories by some of the best mystery writers...
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For most of her eighty years, Mary Jackson has endured the steady invasion of tourists, influencers and real estate developers who have discovered the lakeside charm of Good Hart, Michigan, waiting patiently for the arrival of a stranger she's believed since childhood would one day carry on her legacy - the Very Cherry General Store. Like generations of Jackson women before her, Cherry Mary, as she's known locally, runs the community hub - part post...
19) A magic spark
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Ruby, Iris, and Pip first met on their first day of fairy school, and they immediately became best friends, testing their wings, and enjoying their magical adventures--but sometimes it takes a little time for a fairy to find her true magic spark.--
20) Real easy
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"It's 1999, and Samantha has danced for years at the Lovely Lady strip club. She's not used to taking anyone under her wing--after all, between her disapproving boyfriend and his daughter, who may as well be her own child, she has enough to worry about. But when Samantha overrides her better judgment to drive a new dancer home, they are run off the road. The police arrive at the scene of the accident--but find only one body. Georgia, another dancer,...
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