The Adventures of Finn Thornwood
The Adventures of Finn Thornwood

Author: Wallace Berry

Publisher: Wallace Berry

Published: 2024-06-28

Total Pages: 236

ISBN-13:

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In the enchanting realm of Loblolly Springs, where ancient magic thrums beneath the surface, a young adventurer named Finn Thornwood embarks on a perilous quest that will test his courage, ingenuity, and the unbreakable bond with his loyal dog, Mystic. When whispers of a legendary black diamond reach Finn's ears, he knows he must seize the opportunity to prove himself. The black diamond, said to possess unimaginable power, lies hidden deep within the treacherous heart of Mycelium Haven—a mystical forest where few dare to venture. Accompanied by the ever-faithful Mystic, Finn sets out to unravel the secrets of the forest and claim the black diamond. But the path ahead is fraught with danger, as they must navigate through a labyrinth of glowing mushrooms, decipher ancient stone structures, and outwit cunning creatures that guard the diamond's location. As Finn and Mystic delve deeper into Mycelium Haven, they begin to uncover a sinister plot that threatens the very balance of nature. Dark forces, long thought vanquished, stir in the shadows, determined to harness the diamond's power for their own nefarious purposes. With time running out and the fate of Loblolly Springs hanging in the balance, Finn must summon every ounce of his wit, bravery, and the unwavering support of Mystic to outmaneuver his foes, secure the black diamond, and protect the realm from an ancient evil reawakened. "Mystic and the Black Diamond" is a thrilling tale of friendship, determination, and the transformative power of believing in oneself. Author Wallace Berry masterfully weaves a rich tapestry of magic, adventure, and heart, inviting readers to embark on an unforgettable journey alongside Finn and Mystic. Prepare to be captivated by the wonders and perils that await in this spellbinding first installment of "The Adventures of Finn Thornwood" series. As the pages turn, readers will find themselves lost in a world where the line between reality and enchantment blurs, and where the true treasure lies not in the diamond itself, but in the unbreakable bond between a boy and his dog.

Of Snow and Scarlet
Of Snow and Scarlet

Author: Katherine Macdonald

Publisher:

Published: 2021-07-13

Total Pages: 324

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I found myself caught somewhere between nightmares--bitter flashes of fur and fang, hot breath, full snarls--and hopes and dreams as soft as gossamer, fleeting as sparrow in the snow, impossible to pin. Through it all was the memory of Finn's mouth on mine, the brush of his lips, the shaking of his body as it pressed against me. He was all nerves and quiet, tender desperation. An outcast with a proclivity for poisons, Andesine De Winter longs for a life outside her closed-minded village. But she's drawn to the surrounding forests of Thornwood, and the mysterious white wolf that saved her life as a child. When the wolf reveals himself as the shape-changing Finn, an omega hiding from his former pack, Andesine finds herself in the middle of a conflict that threatens everything she holds dear--her dreams, her family, and the boy she's given her heart to. There is more than one way to lose yourself, and more than one kind of wolf in the woods... CW: This book is suitable for older teens and adults, with some sexual content Praise for "Of Snow and Scarlet": "She's only gone and done it again! A fantastic cast of characters, histories unearthed, revelations, confrontations, a whole lot of banter and a steaming pile of C.H.E.M.I.S.T.R.Y." "I don't think I can put into words how much I loved this book." "If you love a well built relationship, fun characters, beautiful atmosphere and world building that completely immerses you, add this one to you collection now!"

Forty Centuries of Wage and Price Controls
Forty Centuries of Wage and Price Controls

Author: Robert L. Schuettinger.

Publisher: Ludwig von Mises Institute

Published: 1979

Total Pages: 194

ISBN-13: 161016525X

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The Mises Institute is thrilled to bring back this popular guide to ridiculous economic policy from the ancient world to modern times. This outstanding history illustrates the utter futility of fighting the market process through legislation. It always uses despotic measures to yield socially catastrophic results. It covers the ancient world, the Roman Republic and Empire, Medieval Europe, the first centuries of the U.S. and Canada, the French Revolution, the 19th century, World Wars I and II, the Nazis, the Soviets, postwar rent control, and the 1970s. It also includes a very helpful conclusion spelling out the theory of wage and price controls. This book is a treasure, and super entertaining!

One Came Home
One Came Home

Author: Amy Timberlake

Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers

Published: 2013-01-08

Total Pages: 274

ISBN-13: 037598934X

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A Newbery Honor Book An ALA-ALSC Notable Children's Book Winner of the Edgar Allan Poe Award for Best Juvenile Novel “An adventure, a mystery, and a love song to the natural world. . . . Run out and read it. Right now.”—Newbery Medalist Karen Cushman In the town of Placid, Wisconsin, in 1871, Georgie Burkhardt is known for two things: her uncanny aim with a rifle and her habit of speaking her mind plainly. But when Georgie blurts out something she shouldn't, her older sister Agatha flees, running off with a pack of "pigeoners" trailing the passenger pigeon migration. And when the sheriff returns to town with an unidentifiable body—wearing Agatha's blue-green ball gown—everyone assumes the worst. Except Georgie. Refusing to believe the facts that are laid down (and coffined) before her, Georgie sets out on a journey to find her sister. She will track every last clue and shred of evidence to bring Agatha home. Yet even with resolute determination and her trusty Springfield single-shot, Georgie is not prepared for what she faces on the western frontier.

Beery Family History
Beery Family History

Author: William Beery

Publisher:

Published: 1957

Total Pages: 794

ISBN-13:

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Also includes some descendants of Otto Beery. He was born in 1859 at Langnau, Berne, Switzerland and immigrated to the United States ca. 1885. He married Mary McCleary in 1890 at Passaic, New Jersey. They had five children, 1891-1906. He died in 1918 at Wallington, New Jersey.

When No One Is Watching
When No One Is Watching

Author: Alyssa Cole

Publisher: HarperCollins

Published: 2020-09-01

Total Pages: 368

ISBN-13: 0062982664

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An instant NEW YORK TIMES and USA TODAY BESTSELLER! "I was knocked over by the momentum of an intense psychological thriller that doesn’t let go until the final page. This is a terrific read." – Alafair Burke, New York Times bestselling author *Marie Claire's September Book Club Pick* Rear Window meets Get Out in this gripping thriller from a critically acclaimed and New York Times Notable author, in which the gentrification of a Brooklyn neighborhood takes on a sinister new meaning… Sydney Green is Brooklyn born and raised, but her beloved neighborhood seems to change every time she blinks. Condos are sprouting like weeds, FOR SALE signs are popping up overnight, and the neighbors she’s known all her life are disappearing. To hold onto her community’s past and present, Sydney channels her frustration into a walking tour and finds an unlikely and unwanted assistant in one of the new arrivals to the block—her neighbor Theo. But Sydney and Theo’s deep dive into history quickly becomes a dizzying descent into paranoia and fear. Their neighbors may not have moved to the suburbs after all, and the push to revitalize the community may be more deadly than advertised. When does coincidence become conspiracy? Where do people go when gentrification pushes them out? Can Sydney and Theo trust each other—or themselves—long enough to find out before they too disappear? Featured in Parade, Essence, Bustle, Popsugar, Elle, Shondaland, Marie Claire, Buzzfeed, Entertainment Weekly, Good Housekeeping, Brit + Co, Real Simple, Lit Hub, Crime Reads, Blavity, Ms. Magazine, Hello Giggles, The New York Times, Town & Country, Newsweek, New York Post, Refinery29, Woman's World, Washington Post, the Skimm, Book Riot, Bookish, Huffington Post, and more!

The Hope Chest
The Hope Chest

Author: Karen Schwabach

Publisher: Yearling

Published: 2009-03-12

Total Pages: 290

ISBN-13: 0307495949

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A perfect Common Core tie-in, The Hope Chest includes nonfiction backmatter with period photographs, historical notes about the suffrage movement, and a Voting in America timeline. It's also a New York State Curriculum title for fourth grade. Eleven-year-old Violet has one goal in mind when she runs away from home: to find her sister, Chloe. Violet’s parents said Chloe had turned into the Wrong Sort of Person, but Violet knew better. The only problem is that Chloe’s not in New York anymore. She's moved on to Tennesee where she's fighting for the right of women to vote. As Violet's journey grows longer, her single-minded pursuit of reuniting with her sister changes. Before long she is standing side-by-side with her new friends—suffragists, socialists, and colored people—the type of people whom her parents would not approve. But if Violet’s becoming the Wrong Sort of Person, why does it feel just right? This stirring depiction of the very end of the women's suffrage battle in America is sure to please readers who like their historical fiction fast-paced and action-packed. American Girls fans will fall hard for Violet and her less-than-proper friends.

The American Monument
The American Monument

Author:

Publisher:

Published: 2017

Total Pages: 182

ISBN-13: 9780871300720

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Originally published to great acclaim in 1976, The American Monument has become one of the most sought-after photography publications of the 20th century. Long out of print, this second edition is once again available again for all to enjoy and own. Published in the same oversized format as the first editionwith exquisite duotone reproductions of the original 213 photographsthe album of post-bound single sheets can easily be disassembled for display. Considered by many, including Friedlander himself, to be one of his most important books, The American Monument has influenced generations of photographers, curators and art historians. The second edition includes the original essay by Eakins Press founder Leslie George Katz along with a new essay by eminent past NYCs Museum of Modern Arts photography curator and Friedlander scholar Peter Galassi, which illuminates the history and continued significance of this iconic artist and this early publication. The deeply influential American curator of photography at MoMA during the 1960s-70s, John Szarkowski (19272007), stated: I am still astonished and heartened by the deep affection of those pictures, by the photographers tolerant equanimity in the face of the facts, by the generosity of spirit, the freedom from pomposity and rhetoric. One might call this work an act of high artistic patriotism, an achievement that might help us reclaim that word from ideologues and expediters. Lee Friedlander is the recipient of three Guggenheim Fellowships as well as a MacArthur Fellowship. He has published more than 50 monographs since 1969, and exhibited extensively around the world for the past five decades, including a major retrospective at the MoMA, NY, in 2005.