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Armadillo from Amarillo
by Lynne CherrySasparillo, an armadillo from Texas, leaves his home to find out where on Earth he is, and with the help of a golden eagle, he discovers where he lives--in a city, in a state, in a country, on a continent, on a planet, in the solar system, in the universe. Along the way, Sasparillo learns about geography, history, the environment, and animals native to Texas.
An Armadillo in New York
by Julie KraulisA winsome armadillo from Brazil takes a trip to New York in this delightful new picture book from Julie Kraulis. Arlo is an armadillo who is always up for adventure. His grandfather, Augustin, loved adventure too. When Arlo was born, Augustin wrote travel journals about his favorite places for Arlo to use when he was old enough to go exploring on his own. When Arlo reads about New York and the mysterious Lady Liberty, he decides it's time for his next adventure. He travels to New York and, guided by Augustin's journal, discovers the joys of the city: gazing at the vast skyline, visiting the Guggenheim, walking across the Brooklyn Bridge and, of course, meeting Lady Liberty . . . but who is she? Each spread has a clue about her identity, and kids will see hints of her scattered throughout the pages. This book is like a gorgeous stroll through New York with an adorable friend--a stroll you'll want to take again and again.
An Armadillo in Paris
by Julie KraulisA winsome armadillo from Brazil takes a trip to Paris in this delightful new picture book from Julie Kraulis. Arlo is an armadillo who is always up for adventure. His grandfather, Augustin, loved adventure too. When Arlo was born, Augustin wrote travel journals about his favorite places for Arlo to use when he was hold enough to go exploring on his own. When Arlo reads about Paris and the one the French call La Dame de Fer, or Iron Lady, he decides it's time to strike out on his first adventure. He travels to France and, guided by Augustin's journal, discovers the joys of Paris: eating a flakey croissant at a café, visiting the Louvre, walking along the Seine and, of course, meeting the Iron Lady... But who is she? Each spread has a clue about her identity, and kids will see hints of her scattered throughout the book. This book is like a gorgeous stroll through Paris with an adorable new friend--a stroll you'll want to take again and again.
Armadillo Rodeo
by Jan BrettWhen Bo spots what he thinks is a "rip-roarin', rootin'-tootin', shiny red armadillo," he knows what he has to do. Follow that armadillo! Bo leaves his mother and three brothers behind and takes off for a two-stepping, bronco-bucking adventure. Jan Brett turns her considerable talents toward the Texas countryside in this amusing story of an armadillo on his own.
Armadillo Rodeo
by Jan Brett<P>Most armadillos are happy scratching sand and eating, but Bo longs for adventure. And adventure Bo gets, the day Harmony Jean breaks in her brand-new chili-pepper-red cowboy boots by the banks of Can Creek. <P>Peering out across the creek bed, Bo is sure he's spotted a rip-roarin', rootin'- tootin', shiny red armadillo! Bo's off and running after his new friend--right down to the Curly H Rodeo. <P>There Bo gets to do all the things he's dreamed of doing: he rides a bronc, eats red-hot chili peppers, and even tries the two-step. Bo is ready to follow his pal off into the sunset, but he is about to discover his new friend is no ordinary armadillo. <P>Jan Brett turns her considerable talents toward the Texas countryside in this warm and funny story of an armadillo on his own. Luckily, Ma Armadillo and her boys are searching for Bo in the borders to bring him back home.
Armadillo va al rodeo
by Jan BrettNow in español! Bestseller Jan Brett tells the story of a bronco-bucking adventure set in the Texas countryside in this Spanish edition of Armadillo Rodeo.When Bo spots what he thinks is a "rip-roarin', rootin'-tootin', shiny red armadillo," he knows what he has to do. Follow that armadillo! Bo leaves his mother and three brothers behind and takes off for a two-stepping, bronco-bucking adventure. Jan Brett turns her considerable talents toward the Texas countryside in this amusing, Spanish language edition story of an armadillo on his own.
The Armadillo Who Came for Dinner
by Steve SmallmanOne day, Dizzy the armadillo lands in Little Lamb's picnic with a THUMP! But Dizzy is tough, and he definitely doesn't need a comforting hug. Or does he?In this sixth installment of the adorable series featuring best friends Little Lamb and Wolf, an armadillo named Dizzy crashes into their picnic. Little Lamb is determined to give Dizzy a hug, but Dizzy is a tough armadillo--he doesn't need a hug! Then when Little Lamb finds herself in a tricky situation, it's Dizzy to the rescue. Will he accept Little Lamb's hug this time? This is a heartwarming story about learning to embrace your softer side and accept the comfort of friends.
Armadillos
by P.K. LynchA Texas teenager finds a world beyond her abusive family: &“Lynch can tell a story deep as a wound… Read this one.&”—Jeanette Winterson, New York Times-bestselling author of Why Be Happy When You Could Be Normal?Aggie is fifteen-year-old girl, a &“sub&” from a &“sub&” family, one of Texas&’s downtrodden. Her father and brother remind her of that status, week in, week out. She has only the vaguest notion that there is something wrong with the abuse she endures and instead dreams of the outside world.And then one day, Aggie walks out, and like the armadillos that flourish in Texas&’s barren landscape, she is a survivor...In her escape, she gravitates to those who are just as maltreated as she is. They offer Aggie the sense of family, albeit a thoroughly dysfunctional one, that she&’s been searching for. But when she gets embroiled in a crisis involving stolen money, Aggie soon realizes there are some problems you can&’t run away from.&“A truly stunning debut.&”—The Scottish SunShortlisted for the Amazon Rising Star AwardLonglisted for the Guardian Not the Booker Prize 2016
Armadillos And Old Lace (Kinky Friedman #7)
by Kinky FriedmanHoping to escape New York City violence by taking a break in Texas, Jewish country-western singer and amateur detective Kinky Friedman is asked by a local justice of the peace to solve the murders of four senior citizens.
Armadilly Chili
by Helen Ketteman Will TerryA blue norther's a-blowin', and Miss Billie Armadilly is hankering to make a pot of chili! Only she needs to fix it all by herself because Tex the tarantula, Mackie the bluebird, and Taffy the horned toad are too busy to lend a hand. Well, she'll eat it all by herself, too! But then the smell of chili cooking in the cold night brings her friends one by one back to Miss Billie's door. What's a lady armadillo to do?
Armador de Juego
by Mignon MykelÉl es un reputado jugador de hockey; en parte debido a su nombre, en parte debido a sus horas sobre el hielo. Ella nunca ha encontrado un hogar para vencer sus obstáculos. ...bienvenido a la batalla de tu vida, Porter. Porter Prescott pasó años luchando para hacerse un nombre en el deporte que domina su familia, pero justo cuando se dirige a jugar para un club que no está asociado con su apellido, la conoce... y comienza a preguntarse si tal vez hay más vida que salir de la sombra de su familia. Asher Spence pasó toda su vida aprendiendo que la única persona con la que puede contar es ella misma, e incluso entonces, aún así puede fallar. Entonces ella lo conoce y él le da esperanza... y un lugar al que finalmente llamará hogar. Pero después de una vida de angustia y arrepentimiento, Asher no puede evitar preocuparse de que lo que ahora parece perfecto, llegue a derrumbarse. Lucha. ¿Y cuando eso no es suficiente? Aguanta por tu vida. ¡Incluye la historia completa de Porter & Asher: Problemático, Escisión, Altercado y Resistiendo!
La armadura de Dios
by Diego ValenzuelaEl mundo dejó de pertenecernos... pero la esperanza no muere Un virus alienígena ha llevado a la humanidad al borde de la extinción y lo único que queda es Roue, el último bastión en un mundo en ruinas. Ezra Blanchard, un joven que no cree en el futuro de la raza humana, descubre que su sangre posee una cualidad única, que lo obliga a unirse a Zenith, una instalación secreta del ejército de Roue. Es allí donde Ezra descubre la última esperanza de la humanidad: el Creux, poderosas armaduras que son lo único capaz de combatir el virus, y una de ellas solo puede ser piloteada por Ezra. Así, él comienza una emocionante vida llena de retos y peligros, pero Zenith, y su Creux, podrían guardar aterradores secretos.
Armageddon: Angelbound 3 (Angelbound Origins #6)
by Christina BauerFive years have passed since Myla Lewis last fought gladiator-style in Purgatory's Arena. Now, she's fighting again, only this time in Hell. And the stakes have never been higher. The King of Hell, Armageddon, has kidnapped Myla and Lincoln's young son, Maxon.In the wake of Maxon's abduction, all the after-realms calling for war, and no one shouts louder than Lincoln. Myla knows that a war against Hell will cost millions of lives, so she devises her own plan, involving a small attack team and a secret entrance to Hell. Will Myla save Maxon, or will her child and all the after-realms fall to Armageddon?Don't miss this exciting conclusion to the Angelbound Origins Series! Afterwards, Myla and Lincoln's story continues with the next generation in the Angelbound Offspring series...Need to catch up? THE ANGELBOUND ORGINS SERIES1. ANGELBOUND2. SCALA3. ARMAGEDDONTHE ANGELBOUND: OFFSPRING SERIES1. MAXON2. PORTIA
Armageddon: The Cosmic Battle of the Ages (Left Behind, #11)
by Tim Lahaye Jerry B. JenkinsMany new surprises in this, the eleventh installment in the Left Behind series. Everyone, Buck, Cloe, Rayford and the rest of the cast, will be effected in profound ways. And the Tribulation force, will have to handle a double funeral. On the beginning of Armageddon or Battle of the Ages.
Armageddon (Daniel X #5)
by James Patterson Chris GrabensteinIn the fifth installment of James Patterson's action-packed Daniel X series, Daniel must now face an alien whose origins appear nearer to the depths of Hell than the outer reaches of the galaxy. Number Two is an unstoppable criminal that's slowly been amassing an underground army of disgusting, disgruntled, and dangerous aliens to help him enslave Earth's population. And it's all in preparation for the arrival of Number One, the most powerful alien in the universe and Daniel's arch-nemesis.To Daniel's horror, thousands of humans defect to the alien's side, making the odds of success that much more impossible. But for the first time in his life, Daniel isn't alone in his fight. He's connected with several military and intelligence groups--including the daughter of a prominent FBI agent--and is prepared to lead the ultimate showdown against the evil that has plagued planet Earth for so long. Readers, beware--and be prepared for a truly epic battle that evokes the ancient prophecies of Armageddon!
Armageddon
by Donald G. SmithAs NASA watches a space shuttle blown from the sky and New York city is hit, they don't realize that the earth is being showered by mediors. What they don't know is the coming disaster that looms just days away. Based on the screenplay by JONATHAN HENSLEIGH.
Armageddon
by Leon UrisIn Berlin at the end of World War II, an American Army officer bears witness to the aftermath of one historic tragedy and the rise of another Captain Sean O'Sullivan distinguishes himself as a courageous soldier in the closing days of World War II, but what comes next tests his deepest reserves of strength and conviction. Sent to oversee the rebuilding of Berlin, O'Sullivan is exposed to the horrific truths of the Holocaust, a shattered and defeated society, and the new threat of Soviet power as the Iron Curtain begins to shadow the city. When Soviet forces blockade Berlin and the airlift begins, O'Sullivan is faced with profound moral dilemmas in an increasingly complicated world. Armageddon is one of the great fictional portrayals of Europe in the earliest days of the Cold War. This ebook features an illustrated biography of Leon Uris including rare photos from the author's estate.
Armageddon: A Novel Of Berlin
by Leon UrisIn Berlin at the end of World War II, an American Army officer bears witness to the aftermath of one historic tragedy and the rise of another. Captain Sean O'Sullivan distinguishes himself as a courageous soldier in the closing days of World War II, but what comes next tests his deepest reserves of strength and conviction. Sent to oversee the rebuilding of Berlin, O'Sullivan is exposed to the horrific truths of the Holocaust, a shattered and defeated society, and the new threat of Soviet power as the Iron Curtain begins to shadow the city. When Soviet forces blockade Berlin and the airlift begins, O'Sullivan is faced with profound moral dilemmas in an increasingly complicated world. Armageddon is one of the great fictional portrayals of Europe in the earliest days of the Cold War.
Armageddon
by Leon Uris Baldomero Porta GouEl capitán Sean O'Sullivan se ha distinguido como un valeroso soldado durante la Segunda guerra mundial, pero su próxima misión le reserva duras opciones morales. Destinado a supervisar la reconstrucción de Berlín, O'Sullivan descubre de primera mano la realidad de los campos de concentración y las atrocidades cometidas durante la guerra.Desde su posición observa también con preocupación el crecimiento del poder soviético en una ciudad dividida entre las fuerzas aliadas, un temor que se confirma con el bloqueo de la ciudad. Los Aliados, sin embargo, no se quedan de brazos cruzados y establecen un puente aéreo para abastecer a la población. Un retrato minucioso y coral del comienzo de la Guerra fría.
Armageddon 2419 A.D. (The Buck Rogers Adventures)
by Philip Francis NowlanThe groundbreaking novella that gave rise to science fiction&’s original space hero, Buck Rogers. In 1927, World War I veteran Anthony Rogers is working for the American Radioactive Gas Corporation investigating strange phenomena in an abandoned coal mine when suddenly there&’s a cave-in. Trapped in the mine and surrounded by radioactive gas, Rogers falls into a state of suspended animation . . . for nearly five hundred years. Waking in the year 2419, he first saves the beautiful Wilma Deering from attack and then discovers what has befallen his country: The United States has descended into chaos after Asian powers conquered the world with advanced weaponry centuries before. All that&’s left are ragtag gangs battling for survival against their brutal overlords. But when Rogers shows them how to band together and fight for more than mere survival, he sparks a revolution that will decide the fate of the future world. This ebook has been professionally proofread to ensure accuracy and readability on all devices.
Armageddon--2419 A.D. and The Airlords of Han
by Philip Francis NowlanMeet fiction's great pioneer of space exploration in his very first adventures. The swashbuckling character who ultimately became world-famous as Buck Rogers made his debut in the 1920s in these two tales from the legendary pulp magazine Amazing Stories. The intrepid voyager, who emerged from a state of suspended animation into the twenty-fifth century, became a star of movies, radio, television, and video games and inspired a host of imitators. Armageddon — 2419 A.D introduces World War I veteran Anthony Rogers and the peculiar circumstances under which he awakens, like Rip Van Winkle, to a strange new world. North America has been overrun by invaders from the East who imposed their own civilization, condemning the natives to a furtive existence in the forests and hills. Rogers encounters a rebel unit of Americans and readily joins their attempts to rebuild their society, using his wartime experience to help mount a revolt against their oppressors. This futuristic fantasy — accompanied by its sequel, The Airlords of Han — offers rollicking adventures and remarkably prescient predictions of later technological advances.
The Armageddon Conspiracy
by Jerry AhernDetonation of a nuclear bomb in Russia starts a conspiracy.
The Armageddon File (Tommy Carmellini Series #8)
by Stephen Coonts"Stephen Coonts delivers another high-powered, politically-charged thriller that is not to be missed."— The Real Book Spy "[A] headline-inspired thriller with a conservative slant."—Publishers Weekly <P><P> After one of the most contentious and divisive elections in American history, the new president is finally settling into the West Wing. But when his chief of staff discovers evidence that voting machines in key counties in swing states were tampered with, the whole administration is in danger of unraveling. Did someone steal the election? Are America's enemies involved? Were the tampered-with machines actually rigged to swing the election the other way—and if so and the plot failed, what is the conspirators' backup plan? Jake Grafton and Tommy Carmellini race to solve the mystery of a potentially rigged election before Americans' full faith and credit in our democracy, sovereignty, and rule of law become completely undone.
Armageddon in Retrospect
by Kurt Vonnegut Jr.A collection of 12 unpublished writings by Kurt Vonnegut Jr. on two of his most important subjects: war and peace. These pieces represent his unerring opposition to violence, and his rueful assessment of humanity's endless attraction to it.
Armageddon in Retrospect
by Kurt VonnegutThe New York Times bestseller-a "gripping" posthumous collection of previously unpublished work by Kurt Vonnegut on the subject of war. A fitting tribute to a literary legend and a profoundly humane humorist, Armageddon in Retrospect is a collection of twelve previously unpublished writings on war and peace. Imbued with Vonnegut's trademark rueful humor and outraged moral sense, the pieces range from a letter written by Vonnegut to his family in 1945, informing them that he'd been taken prisoner by the Germans, to his last speech, delivered after his death by his son Mark, who provides a warmly personal introduction to the collection. Taken together, these pieces provide fresh insight into Vonnegut's enduring literary genius and reinforce his ongoing moral relevance in today's world.