Haven

Haven

Author: Kristi Cook

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2012-01-03

Total Pages: 450

ISBN-13: 1442407611

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Violet McKenna's life started falling apart when a premonition of her father's murder came true, but at a new school, Winterhaven, she finds friends with psychic gifts and an alluring boy whose destiny is entwined with hers in a critical--and deadly--way.


The Natural History Novellas

The Natural History Novellas

Author: Erin Mallon

Publisher: Oh Yes She Did Productions

Published: 2023-03-28

Total Pages: 175

ISBN-13:

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It’s two years later… The couples from The Natural History Series are back and they’re all over the map! In Flirtin’ – Calliope is now a full-time dino romance author. She is wildly in love with her narrator/astronomer boyfriend and hoping to win big at her first Las Vegas book signing. But when Ralph is the one to hit the jackpot instead of her, their own happily-ever-after needs a rewrite. In Buggin’ – Mabel and Wally head to The Netherlands with two goals only: to celebrate redheads and sell some honey. They never anticipate that a mysterious man stirring up trouble will be just what they need to make life taste even sweeter. In Baitin’ – Louise and James are living it up in Hawaii and counting down the days ‘til their new baby arrives. The perfect time to host a beach wedding for their friends and family, right? When unexpected guests appear and their birth plan goes out the window, they learn once and for all to take their cues from the ocean and go with the flow.


On This Day in History Sh!t Went Down

On This Day in History Sh!t Went Down

Author: James Fell

Publisher: Bantam

Published: 2023-10-10

Total Pages: 433

ISBN-13: 0593724089

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The hilarious, irreverent guide to world history you never knew you needed, featuring 366 profanity-filled tales of triumph and terror, science and stupidity, courage and cowardice Those who cannot remember the past . . . need a history teacher who says “f*ck” a lot. Nazis are bad. The worst kind of bad. There are no very fine people among them. If you disagree, you won’t like this book. Still here? Cool. You are about to receive an education unlike any you’ve previously experienced. In this uproarious and informative tour from ancient times to the modern day and everything in between, James Fell, the self-proclaimed “sweary historian,” reveals a past replete with deeds both noble and despicable. Throughout the book, he provides insightful analysis of all the sh!t that went down. Behold! • In 1927, actress Mae West was sent to jail for “corrupting the morals of youth” with her first Broadway play, titled Sex. She served the time and followed up with a play about homosexuality. • In 1419, church reformers in Prague, vexed over their leader having been burned at the stake, defenestrated city leaders from a high window. They died, because those kinds of Czechs don’t bounce. • If you were in the province of Shaanxi in China on January 23, 1556, then it sucked to be you. It wasn’t the biggest earthquake ever, but it was the deadliest day in history. • In 362 B.C.E., a battle between Greek city states debilitated both sides, making the region ripe for conquering by Phillip of Macedon—aka Alex the Great’s dad—and spelling the end of Greek democracy. • In 1343, the husband of noblewoman Jeanne de Clisson was unjustly executed by the king of France. Furious, Jeanne became a pirate, selling all her possessions to fund a fleet and exact revenge. • During World War II, three Dutch teens used their beauty to lure Nazis into the forest with the promise of a good time, then out came the guns and BLAM! They sent them off to Nazi hell. If reading history doesn’t make you want to swear like a mom with a red-wine hangover walking barefoot through a LEGO-filled living room, then you’re not reading the right history. Across the ages, over 100 billion humans have lived and died. Some were motivated by greed, others by generosity. Many dedicated themselves to the art of killing, while others were focused on curing. There have been grave mistakes, and moments of greatness. And that is why . . . sh!t happens. Every day.


The History Of Us

The History Of Us

Author: Philip Leslie

Publisher: Legend Press

Published: 2005-11-19

Total Pages: 288

ISBN-13: 1907461035

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The History of Us is a beautiful exploration of love and obsession, based on the stories of a group of friends growing up in Norfolk and told in reflection focused on the incredibly close but conversely fractious relationship of the two central characters. Told in three parts, The History of Us, explores the relationships between the two and a close friend, bonded by love, but also by a single tragic moment in their shared lives. As the book unfolds, we hear many whispers, which shift our understanding of that tragic day, and ultimately, of course, our perceptions of the characters, and theirs of each other. Although we are offered a kind of resolution in the final pages, there remains a sense of ambivalence and unease that disturbs.


Tell Me the Names of Your Friends, and I Will Tell You Who You Are

Tell Me the Names of Your Friends, and I Will Tell You Who You Are

Author: Lee Sturgeon-Day

Publisher: Dog Ear Publishing

Published: 2010-02

Total Pages: 170

ISBN-13: 1608444074

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TELL ME THE NAMES OF YOUR FRIENDS... is the story of Lee Sturgeon Day's year without a voice told through letters she exchanged with friends. Her previous book, A SLICE OF LIFE describes healing cancer through anthroposophic medicine and therapies 20 years ago. Praise for A SLICE OF LIFE. "As with all works of true imagination, we are taken into something universal...through this telling, we are invited to see a new vision - spiritual life is no longer to be found in the secluded monastic life, nor the temple, nor the church, but through the way in which we take up our deepest afflictions." Dr. Robert Sardello, author and director of the School of Spiritual Psychology. "An inspiration to cancer patients and enjoyable reading for anyone with or without cancer. Lee Sturgeon Day engages the big questions and life's trivial absurdities with equal vigor, captivating the reader with rare courage, wisdom and rollicking good humor." Lois Robbins, author of Waking Up in the Age of Creativity. In TELL ME THE NAMES OF YOUR FRIENDS, readers are treated to the courage, wisdom and compassion of Lee's many friends.


Banner of the Blue World

Banner of the Blue World

Author: Bryan Kovach

Publisher: Trafford Publishing

Published: 2016-01-15

Total Pages: 692

ISBN-13: 1490767045

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The exiles have returned. Breaking seemingly endless cycles of war, the remnants of the Great Houses of Ancient Syrscian have set aside their differences in an uneasy alliance. Theyve met the criteria to return to their home world against the Ban, but the World of Origins is not quite as they remember. The dying empress has awakened. The prophecy was fulfilled, and the return of their long-dead empress has ignited political strife within the priesthood of a regime that has ruled Syrscian for a thousand years. The scattered people brace for war. The Towers are stirring. Stone artifacts granting powers to rule the World of Origins have been divided among beings called Towers, who fight one another and the empress for rule of her divided realm. The heroes from the Blue World have begun their quest. A power in the north revives after ages of sleep. Scientists Seijung Ford and Hannah Aston race to locate their displaced companions while struggling to survive in a world where the laws of physics are strange, and where dark spiritual beings have raised strongholds against the dominion of mankind. Will the Banner of the Blue World advance to vie with the legendary Destroyer of Kutha, or will humanity fade forever into darkness?


She's Not There

She's Not There

Author: Jennifer Finney Boylan

Publisher: Crown

Published: 2013-04-30

Total Pages: 354

ISBN-13: 0385346972

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The bestselling, seminal work of trans literature: a story of love, sex, selfhood, and understanding from Jennifer Finney Boylan When she changed genders, she changed the world. It was the groundbreaking publication of She’s Not There in 2003 that jump-started the transgender revolution. By turns hilarious and deeply moving, Boylan – a cast member on I Am Cait; an advisor to the television series Transparent, and a contributing opinion writer for the New York Times -- explores the territory that lies between men and women, examines changing friendships, and rejoices in the redeeming power of love and family. She’s Not There was one of the first works to present trans experience from the perspective of a literary novelist, opening a door to new understanding of love, sex, gender, and identity. Boylan inspired readers to ask the same questions she asked herself: What is it that makes us---ourselves? What does it mean to be a man, or a woman? How much could my husband, or wife, change—and still be recognizable as the one I love? Boylan’s humorous, wise voice helped make She’s Not There the first bestselling work by a transgender American--and transformed Boylan into a national spokeswoman for LGBTQ people, their families, and the people that love them. This updated and revised edition also includes a new epilogue from Jenny’s wife Grace; it also contains the original afterward by her friend, novelist and Pulitzer Prize winner Richard Russo. “Love will prevail,” said Boylan’s conservative mother, as she learned about her daughter’s identity. She’s Not There is the story that helped bring about a world in which that change seems almost possible.


iPhone: The Missing Manual

iPhone: The Missing Manual

Author: David Pogue

Publisher: "O'Reilly Media, Inc."

Published: 2019-11-05

Total Pages: 720

ISBN-13: 1492075094

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The iPhone 11, 11 Pro, 11R, and 11Max are faster than ever and have more powerful cameras. With the latest edition of this bestselling guide, you get a funny, gorgeously illustrated guide to the tips, shortcuts, and workarounds that will turn you into an iPhone master. Written by David Pogue—Missing Manual series creator, New York Times columnist, and Emmy-winning tech correspondent for CNBC, CBS, and NPR—this update shows you everything you need to know about new iPhone features and the iOS 13 user interface. Pick up this beautiful full-color book and learn how to get the most out of your iPhone.