2007 Saint Paul Almanac
2007 Saint Paul Almanac

Author: Nightingale

Publisher: Saint Paul Almanac

Published: 2006-08

Total Pages: 340

ISBN-13: 9780977265107

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A synopsis of St. Paul's events for 2007, with writing by nationally-known authors from St. Paul. Whether you are a native or a newcomer, the Saint Paul Almanac has something for you. You will find stories, vignettes, poems, listings, resources and more about the uncommon features, hangouts, secrets, mysteries, and obvious beauties that make Saint Paul what it is. Contributors include Gordon Parks, Meridel LeSueur, Mary Gardner, Moira Harris, Debbie Montgomery, and many more.

A Romantic Education
A Romantic Education

Author: Patricia Hampl

Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 372

ISBN-13: 9780393319057

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This now classic memoir, recounting the times when Hampl traveled to Prague in search of her Czech heritage, is available again. Includes an updated Afterword by the author.

The Bamboo Sword
The Bamboo Sword

Author: Margi Preus

Publisher: ABRAMS

Published: 2015-09-15

Total Pages: 278

ISBN-13: 1613128355

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Set in 1853 in Japan, this novel follows Yoshi, a Japanese boy who dreams of someday becoming a samurai. Unfortunately, as part of the serving class, Yoshi can never become a warrior. He is taken up by Manjiro, the protagonist of Preus’s Heart of a Samurai, and becomes his servant and secret watchdog. Meanwhile, Commodore Matthew Perry and his USS Susquehanna squadron of steamships arrive in Edo Bay demanding “diplomatically” that Japan open its ports to foreign trade. Aboard the commodore’s flagship is a cabin boy, Jack, who becomes separated from his American companions while on shore. When he and Yoshi cross paths, they set out on a grand adventure to get Jack back to his ship before he is discovered by the shogun’s samurai.