6/29/2023 0 Comments The F-It List by Julie Halpernlaugh-out-loud funny and immensely intelligent." - Kirkus, starred review on Have a Nice Day, Praise for Get Well Soon "Readers will cheer for Anna as she gains confidence in herself, dares to rebel a little, and gets well as she goes back to her life."- VOYA Praise for Have a Nice Day ". "Alex's voice is a strong one, and fans of Halpern's Get Well Soon (2007) and Have a Nice Day (2012) will embrace it." - Booklist "A memorable novel about a rock-solid friendship surviving trying circumstances that never loses its sense of humor." - Publishers Weekly "Incredibly personal, deeply emotional, and more than just a little bit sexy, The F-It List is a spectacular contemporary read." - The Book Muncher " The F-It List is a dazzling novel full of spirit and laugh out loud moments." - BookYAReview "It would be a shame to miss out on this engaging story of grief, friendship, and love." - Super Librarian "Readers will cheer for Anna as she gains confidence in herself, dares to rebel a little, and gets well as she goes back to her life." - VOYA on 'Get Well Soon' ".
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6/29/2023 0 Comments Room on the broom bookIf you or anyone in your party tests positive for COVID-19 we recommend you stay at home we operate a 100% exchange guarantee up to 48 hours before your performance. For further information check our COVID-19 secure information page. The Lyric Theatre operates with mitigation methods to help reduce the spread of COVID-19. Will there ever be room on the broom for everyone? Find out in the magical Olivier Award nominated show for everyone aged 3 and up.įamily Ticket (x4 Persons) £70 / £80 Premium If you liked Room on the Broom, what should you read next Room on the Broom The Gruffalo Gruffalo (Book 1) The Snail and the Whale Superworm Goodnight. But this broomstick’s not meant for five and – CRACK – it snaps in two. The witch and her cat are travelling on their broomstick when they pick up some hitch-hikers – a friendly dog, a beautiful green bird and a frantic frog. Jump on board the broom with the witch and her cat in Tall Stories’ fun-filled adaptation of Room on the Broom, the best-selling picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. Based on the best-selling book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler 6/29/2023 0 Comments The story of civilization durant“I wish to tell as much as I can, in as little space as I can, of the contributions that genius and labor have made to the cultural heritage of mankind – to chronicle and contemplate, in their causes, character and effects, the advances of invention, the varieties of economic organization, the experiments in government, the aspirations of religion, the mutations of morals and manners, the masterpieces of literature, the development of science, the wisdom of philosophy, and the achievements of art. This is yet another review of a book that is about nothing less than everything.įrom the outset of this gargantuan work that spans 11 volumes with over 10,000 pages, and four million words, Will Durant warns us: FOR FRIENDS OF THE STIRLING ROAD BRANCH LIBRARY 6/29/2023 0 Comments Zodiac book romina russellThis satisfying love triangle is resolved with frustrating convenience by the final pages, but Rho’s likable fallibility atones for this, at least in part. Accompanying her are two love interests: Mathias, the 22-year-old Cancrian she’s loved for the past five years, and Hysan, the charming, teenage Libran diplomat. Scorned, the determined Rho journeys to warn the Houses she foresees are next to be imperiled. Through her advanced star-reading abilities, Rho discovers that an ancient evil-the stuff of children’s tales-has returned. When a tragedy kills the Guardian of Cancer, 16-year-old Rhoma Grace becomes the next Guardian. Those born into a House share certain physical attributes and embody that House’s qualities. In the complex Zodiac solar system there are 12 Houses: Each exists on planets within a constellation from the Western zodiac. A sci-fi refreshing for both its nondystopian plot and fallible heroine. Bassanio is friends with Antonio, a wealthy merchant of Venice, who has helped him when he needed money in the past. The lovely heiress Portia of Belmont is desired by the young noble Venetian Bassanio, who has spent away his estate. With the extreme cruelty of Shylock the Jew towards the Merchant…” Summary This is evident in the title page of the play’s first quarto: “The most excellent History of the Merchant of Venice. Interestingly, the title character of the Merchant of Venice is in fact the merchant Antonio, not the play’s most notable character, the moneylender Shylock. Another noteworthy moment is Portia’s speech regarding “the quality of mercy.” Shakespeare’s play is often remembered for the character of Shylock and the well-known “Hath not a Jew eyes” speech. While the Merchant of Venice is identified as a comedy within the First Folio, and though it may share some comedic elements with Shakespeare’s other comedies, the Merchant of Venice is notable for its dramatic moments. William Shakespeare is believed to have written the Merchant of Venice between the years of 15.
As always from Bauer, this novel is full of humor, starring a strong and idealistic protagonist, packed with funny lines, and peopled with interesting and quirky characters. “Another entry in Bauer’s growing collection of books about likable and appealing female teenagers with a strong vocational calling. Hope’s story is highly recommended for both middle and high school students.”- VOYA Editions for Rules of the Road: 0552550361 (Paperback published in 2005), 014240425X (Paperback published in 2005), 0698118286 (Paperback published in 20. “Bauer has succeeded in creating another quirky, poignant, and funny novel about a strong girl who admits her frailties. Bauer tells a fast-paced, multilayered story with humor but does not gloss over the struggle.”- School Library Journal, starred review * “When it comes to creating strong, independent, and funny teenaged female characters, Bauer is in a class by herself. even Hope herself.įilled with heart, charm, and good old-fashioned fun, this is Joan Bauer at her best. points out, everyone can use a little hope to help get through the tough times. And as Hope starts to make her place at the diner, she also finds herself caught up in G.T.'s campaign-particularly his visions for the future. But what they find is that the owner, G.T., isn't quite ready to give up yet-in fact, he's decided to run for mayor against a corrupt candidate. When Hope and her aunt move to small-town Wisconsin to take over the local diner, Hope's not sure what to expect. Joan Bauer's beloved Newbery Honor book-now with a great new look for middle grade readers! The camaraderie of the Musketeers has been forever immortalized by their famous motto "one for all, all for one." This edition is printed on premium acid-free paper and includes an introduction by J. Dumas's classic story has enthralled readers with its fast-paced action, endearing characters, and romantic ideals ever since its original publication. The Musketeers must also overcome the villainous machinations of Milady de Winter, whose lethal criminality threatens those in power and the love of d'Artagnan for Constance Bonacieux. Together they must foil the nefarious plotting of Cardinal Richelieu against the King and Queen, despite his appearance as an ally. Through his wit and skill with a sword, he befriends the other Musketeers, Athos, Porthos, and Aramis. First serialized between March and July of 1844, Alexandre Dumas's "The Three Musketeers" is one of the author's most famous works, the opening installment in the "d'Artagnan Romances." A timeless tale of adventure, romance, intrigue, and revenge, it is the captivating story of d'Artagnan, a young man of Gascony, who is determined to become a Musketeer of the Royal Guard. 6/29/2023 0 Comments Smarter faster betterThis will trigger motivation, ingenuity, and productivity, and allow you to discover potential you didn’t even know you were capable of. The Secret to Setting and Achieving Goals:Ĭommit to both big ambitious goals that seem out of reach and smaller easily achievable goals. Here are eight productivity secrets to being smarter, faster, and better at everything you do. Marine Corps to explain what separates the merely busy from the genuinely productive. Duhigg combines the latest findings in science with case study stories that reveal the productivity secrets used by Disney, Google, Saturday Night Live and the U.S. Smarter Faster Better : The Secrets of Being Productive in Life and Business by Charles Duhigg is a must-read book for anyone who wants to improve their productivity and become more successful.Īt the core of Smarter Faster Better are eight key concepts-from motivation and goal setting to focus and decision making-that explain why some people and companies get so much done. As Nela meets witches in the underground bars of Cologne and celebrates Walpurgisnight with magical folk from all over the world, she realises that she doesn’t want to bow to the Brotherhood’s rules anymore. When his Master tells Darko that Nela is what they need for the ritual, Darko doesn’t hesitate to gain her trust. The only way to gain the necessary power is by summoning a demon with the help of a Necromancer and absorbing its demonic power. Except for revenge, there’s only one thing that keeps him going: the wish to bring his dead sister back to life. Darko hates the Brotherhood with blind fervour for destroying his life. When Nela meets Darko, he shows her a hidden world of magic she can’t resist. But her powers are growing and refuse to be ignored. In a world where the Brotherhood still burns witches at the stake, Nela has learned to fear her magical powers. Susanne Winnacker (US: 15th December 2014)īuy (US Kindle Edition) Buy (UK Kindle Edition) Buy (CA Kindle Edition)Ģ1st Century Cologne: On the day of her sixteenth birthday Nela receives her Binding – a tattoo that’ll punish even the thought of magic with burning pain. Below you will find the author’s links, information about her books, and a contest link.īetween the Shadow and the Soul (Darkest Soul, Book 1) This post is part of the official cover reveal for Susanne Winnacker’s Between the Shadow and the Soul. As time passes, and she begins to care for the people of Emberfall, and Prince Rhen - and Rhen learns that she is so different from the other women, he begins to have hope. And despite her anxiety over her brother, and fear of what she was witnessing, she attacks. When Harper is hiding in an alley, waiting for her brother to come back, she witnesses a man try to kidnap a woman. Her father left them, in debt with local loan sharks, and because she has cerebral palsy, her brother refuses to let her help him work off the debt for the gang. but at the beginning of every season, his loyal guard crosses over to a different realm, and takes a woman, in hopes she will be the one to break the curse. He destroys everything over the years - his home, his family, his kingdom. Rhen is handsome, and charming - no problem, right? But at the end of the season, Rhen turns into a beast, and kills whomever is in his sights, with no control to stop. Prince Rhen, heir to Emberfall, is cursed by a powerful witch, if forced to relive the autumn of his 18th year over and over again, until a woman could fall in love with him. A Curse So Dark and Lonely by Brigid Kemmerer is the first book in her Cursebreakers trilogy, and centers around 18 year old Harper, and 18* year old Prince Rhen. |