The Purple Pearl and the Butterfly
The Purple Pearl and the Butterfly

Author: Octavia Trimm

Publisher: Xlibris Corporation

Published: 2017-10-27

Total Pages: 63

ISBN-13: 1543453090

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Is there life beyond the veil of death? Get answers after reading this shocking first-hand account of this extraordinary story. Four people have a date with destiny. Octavia, her husband, and friends are in a horrific accident. The circumstances of the crash are so bad that its unlikely anyone will survive! As family and friends pray for a miracle, their prayers are answered! Octavia came back from death with a thread of hope and an incredible story! Her intriguing true accounts share a glimpse into the afterlife. Through her experience, you will believe in the power of miracles, restoration, and healing!

The Book of Pearl
The Book of Pearl

Author: Timothée de Fombelle

Publisher: Candlewick Press

Published: 2018-02-06

Total Pages: 220

ISBN-13: 0763694088

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In prose as magical and intricate as the tale it tells, Timothée de Fombelle delivers an unforgettable story of a first love that defines a lifetime. Joshua Pearl comes from a world that we no longer believe in — a world of fairy tale. He knows that his great love waits for him there, but he is stuck in an unfamiliar time and place — an old-world marshmallow shop in Paris on the eve of World War II. As his memories begin to fade, Joshua seeks out strange objects: tiny fragments of tales that have already been told, trinkets that might possibly help him prove his own story before his love is lost forever. Sarah Ardizzone and Sam Gordon translate the original French into a work both luminous and layered, enabling Timothée de Fombelle’s modern fairy tale to thrum with magic. Brimming with romance and history, mystery and adventure, this ode to the power of memory, storytelling, and love will ensnare any reader’s imagination, and every reader’s heart.

His Imperial Majesty
His Imperial Majesty

Author: Matthew Oates

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Published: 2022-01-18

Total Pages: 425

ISBN-13: 147295016X

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A witty and informative account that busts the myths about Britain's most captivating butterfly species. A wondrous enigma, the Purple Emperor is our most elusive and least-known butterfly--we glimpse it only through fissures in its treetop world, yet this giant insect has fascinated us for centuries and has even inspired its own "Emperoring" language. Matthew Oates became captivated by the Purple Emperor following his first sighting as a boy. He has studied it assiduously ever since, devoting his life to trying to unravel the Emperor's secrets. His Imperial Majesty takes us on a journey, beginning with a dalliance into the bizarre history of our engagement with the butterfly, with daring doings and gross eccentricities from the Victorian and Edwardian eras. Subsequent chapters explore all aspects of this remarkable butterfly's life cycle, including behaviour, habitat preferences, life history and conservation, all relayed in Matthew's unique, informative and witty style. Not so long ago, our knowledge of the Emperor was largely based on a blend of mythology and assumption. This book dispels the fabrications and reveals all about the Purple Emperor--the king of British butterflies.

Butterfly Swords
Butterfly Swords

Author: Jeannie Lin

Publisher: Harlequin

Published: 2010-10-01

Total Pages: 283

ISBN-13: 1426870078

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During China's infamous Tang Dynasty, a time awash with luxury yet littered with deadly intrigues and fallen royalty, betrayed Princess Ai Li flees before her wedding. Miles from home, with only her delicate butterfly swords for defense, she enlists the reluctant protection of a blue-eyed warrior…. Battle-scarred, embittered Ryam has always held his own life at cheap value. Ai Li's innocent trust in him and honorable, stubborn nature make him desperate to protect her—which means not seducing the first woman he has ever truly wanted….

The Dragon and the Pearl
The Dragon and the Pearl

Author: Jeannie Lin

Publisher: Harlequin

Published: 2011-09-20

Total Pages: 280

ISBN-13: 0373296622

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Former Emperor's consort Ling Suyin is renowned for her beauty. She lives quietly alone until the most ruthless warlord in the region steals her away, intent on uncovering her mystery without falling under her spell.

Butterfly Yellow
Butterfly Yellow

Author: Thanhhà Lai

Publisher: HarperCollins

Published: 2019-09-03

Total Pages: 234

ISBN-13: 0062229230

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Winner of the Scott O’Dell Award for Historical Fiction! Perfect for fans of Elizabeth Acevedo, Ibi Zoboi, and Erika L. Sánchez, this gorgeously written and deeply moving novel is the YA debut from the award-winning author of Inside Out & Back Again. 4 starred reviews! In the final days of the Việt Nam War, Hằng takes her little brother, Linh, to the airport, determined to find a way to safety in America. In a split second, Linh is ripped from her arms—and Hằng is left behind in the war-torn country. Six years later, Hằng has made the brutal journey from Việt Nam and is now in Texas as a refugee. She doesn’t know how she will find the little brother who was taken from her until she meets LeeRoy, a city boy with big rodeo dreams, who decides to help her. Hằng is overjoyed when she reunites with Linh. But when she realizes he doesn’t remember her, their family, or Việt Nam, her heart is crushed. Though the distance between them feels greater than ever, Hằng has come so far that she will do anything to bridge the gap.

The Humane Gardener
The Humane Gardener

Author: Nancy Lawson

Publisher: Chronicle Books

Published: 2017-04-18

Total Pages: 226

ISBN-13: 1616896175

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In this eloquent plea for compassion and respect for all species, journalist and gardener Nancy Lawson describes why and how to welcome wildlife to our backyards. Through engaging anecdotes and inspired advice, profiles of home gardeners throughout the country, and interviews with scientists and horticulturalists, Lawson applies the broader lessons of ecology to our own outdoor spaces. Detailed chapters address planting for wildlife by choosing native species; providing habitats that shelter baby animals, as well as birds, bees, and butterflies; creating safe zones in the garden; cohabiting with creatures often regarded as pests; letting nature be your garden designer; and encouraging natural processes and evolution in the garden. The Humane Gardener fills a unique niche in describing simple principles for both attracting wildlife and peacefully resolving conflicts with all the creatures that share our world.

The Butterfly Isles
The Butterfly Isles

Author: Patrick Barkham

Publisher: Granta Books (Uk)

Published: 2011

Total Pages: 372

ISBN-13: 9781847083159

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The race to find all 59 species of British butterfly over the course of one summer - a deftly written and hugely engaging blend of natural history, family memoir and travel.

Bead Fantasies II
Bead Fantasies II

Author: Takako Samejima

Publisher: Japan Publications Trading

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 90

ISBN-13: 9784889961881

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With beautiful color photos, detailed drawings and step-by-step instructions, renowned jewelry designer Takako Samejima makes it easy for even the beginnerto create eye-catching, original bead accessories.