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Barking Man: And Other Stories
by Madison Smartt BellA &“brave, accomplished and utterly compelling&” short story collection from the National Book Award–finalist author of Zig Zag Wanderer (Kirkus Reviews). Deploying a seemingly unlimited range of subject and setting, Bell&’s latest collection of stories are as inventive as they are revelatory. From a monastic Chinese mouse who ponders his lot in life to the aching frustrations of a former drug addict attempting to connect to her son, Bell continues to refine his renowned craft on the characters who fall under his compassionate gaze. Drawn by Bell&’s command of language and voice, readers follow his cast of characters from Manhattan to the French Riviera to the American South to London, where the homeless, the barking mad, and the everyday saints are all revealed as unforgettably human in these sometimes poignant, sometimes devastating stories. &“The world these 10 stories conjure is a shifty, dangerous place, requiring of its inhabitants small acts of daily heroism. . . .A humane and mature book, the work of an important and talented writer.&” —The New York Times Book Review &“Presents a crystal-clear vision of humanity that disturbs and intrigues.&” —Library Journal
Barking Sharks
by Israel HorovitzA solid hit with diverse audiences in Gloucester, New York City and Fairbanks, this startling town and country drama is built around the son of a Gloucester fisherman who finds himself, at age forty, living in New York City where he runs a hip ad agency in Tribeca. He dreams of his roots: of being a fisherman in the waters off Massachusetts. When he does follow his dream back to Gloucester, he brings havoc into the lives of friends and family. "Harrowing.... A sweeping epic."—Boston Herald . "Brilliant! A great, swashbuckling story!"—Fairbanks Daily News Miner. FEE: $75 per performance.. Amateurs may apply for video recording rights for this title.
Barking Up the Wrong Tree
by Jenn McKinlayNew York Times bestselling author Jenn McKinlay returns to Bluff Point, Maine, where one woman finds love with the help of an adorable golden retriever.LOVE IS A FOUR-LEGGED WORD.Carly DeCusati returned home to Bluff Point, Maine, with her tail between her legs. But she’s determined to get her life back on track—and that means finding new homes for the elderly golden retriever and overly talkative parrot she inherited before her old life fell apart.Enter physical therapist and hot one-night stand James Sinclair. James doesn’t care that Carly doesn’t do relationships. He is determined to win her heart, promising to help her with the pets if she’ll just give him the time of day. Carly agrees to date the irresistible James, and, for the first time in years, she’s dreaming of a happily ever after. But James has secrets, and if he can’t open up to Carly, their future could go to the dogs...
Barkis
by Crockett JohnsonA book of cartoons giving some precise and speculative interpretations of the meaning of a dog's bark at certain times and in certain circumstances. All images described.
Barkley (The Puppy Place)
by Ellen MilesWelcome to the Puppy Place! Where every puppy finds a home.Welcome to the Puppy Place!Charles and Lizzie Peterson love puppies. Their family fosters these young dogs, giving them love and proper care, until they can find the perfect forever home.Barkley takes Lizzies breath away… literally! Barkley, the Great Pyrenees, is a ball of energy, and far too big for the apartment he has been living in. Lizzie does her best to teach him manners, but she can't make him smaller! Then Lizzie stumbles on what just might be the perfect place for this protective, patient pup. Can Lizzie help Barkley get settled in his dream home?
Barkskins: A Novel
by Annie ProulxFrom Annie Proulx--the Pulitzer Prize- and National Book Award-winning author of The Shipping News and "Brokeback Mountain," comes her masterwork: an epic, dazzling, violent, magnificently dramatic novel about the taking down of the world's forests.In the late seventeenth century two penniless young Frenchmen, René Sel and Charles Duquet, arrive in New France. Bound to a feudal lord, a "seigneur," for three years in exchange for land, they become wood-cutters--barkskins. René suffers extraordinary hardship, oppressed by the forest he is charged with clearing. He is forced to marry a Mi'kmaw woman and their descendants live trapped between two inimical cultures. But Duquet, crafty and ruthless, runs away from the seigneur, becomes a fur trader, then sets up a timber business. Proulx tells the stories of the descendants of Sel and Duquet over three hundred years--their travels across North America, to Europe, China, and New Zealand, under stunningly brutal conditions--the revenge of rivals, accidents, pestilence, Indian attacks, and cultural annihilation. Over and over again, they seize what they can of a presumed infinite resource, leaving the modern-day characters face to face with possible ecological collapse. Proulx's inimitable genius is her creation of characters who are so vivid--in their greed, lust, vengefulness, or their simple compassion and hope--that we follow them with fierce attention. Annie Proulx is one of the most formidable and compelling American writers, and Barkskins is her greatest novel, a magnificent marriage of history and imagination.
Barkus Dog Dreams: Book 2 (Barkus #2)
by Patricia MacLachlanBarkus is back! With new tricks. New friends. And lots more fun. The lovable Barkus and his lucky young owner romp through the pages of this delightful series from Newbery Medal–winning author Patricia MacLachlan. The simple text told in short chapters is just right for children ready to take their first steps toward reading on their own.
Barkus: Book 1 (Barkus #1)
by Patricia Maclachlan Marc BoutavantMeet Barkus. Barkus is loyal. Barkus is generous. Barkus is family.The exuberant Barkus and his lucky young owner whirl and twirl across the pages of this delightful pre-chapter book series from award-winning author Patricia MacLachlan. The accessible text is ideal for even the newest independent reader, while the warm, humorous story and energetic illustrations will appeal to picture book readers as well as advanced readers.
Barkus: Book 3 (Barkus #3)
by Patricia MacLachlanBarkus is back in this third installment of the warm and funny early chapter book series from the Newbery Medal–winning author, Patricia MacLachlan.The lovable dog Barkus and his lucky young owner romp through the pages of this colorful and heartwarming book that's just right for emerging readers and fans of series like Henry and Mudge and Juana and Lucas.PERFECT FOR NEW READERS: The simple text and engaging pictures are just right for readers ready to take their first steps toward reading on their own.CRITCALLY ACCLAIMED SERIES: The New York Times said, "The charm is infectious." and The Horn Book proclaimed, "Fans will be begging for more."BUDDY BOOKS ARE PERENNIAL: Friendships are an integral part of every child's life. Barkus and his owner have lots of adventures together, but they also care about each other's feelings and they love one another unconditionally.AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR: Patricia MacLachlan has written dozens of books which have received many awards including the prestigious Newbery Medal. From picture books to chapter books to novels, her characters always linger in the minds of readers long after the books are closed.INTERNATIONALLY ACCLAIMED ARTIST: Marc Boutavant is a star illustrator in France and has a rising profile throughout the world.Perfect for: parents and grandparents, educators, librarians
Barlaam and Josaphat
by Gui De CambraiA new translation of the most popular Christian tale of the Middle Ages, which springs from the story of the Buddha. Appearing first in Greece among the works of the eighth-century monk and scholar, St. John of Damascus, Barlaam and Josaphat has since been translated into numerous languages around the world. Philologists eventually traced the name Josaphat as a derivation from the Sanskrit bodhisattva, the Buddhist term for the future Buddha, highlighting this text as essential source reading for several of the world's most popular religions. .
Barlay!
by Cheryl Kickett-TuckerSometimes grown-ups tell scary stories to teach kids a lesson, but once in a while, those frightening yarns turn out to be true. When Sarah, Jay, and Rene wander off into the bush despite their Grandma’s dire warnings, they find out the hard way how real her fairy tale is. Combining a suspenseful adventure with a dose of good humor, this narrative features a valuable and traditional message of respect for the outdoors.
Barley Patch
by Gerald MurnaneBarley Patch takes as its subject the reasons an author might abandon fiction-or so he thinks-forever. Using the form of an oblique self-interrogation, it begins with the Beckettian question "Must I write?" and proceeds to expand from this small, personal query to fill in the details of a landscape entirely unique in world letters, a chronicle of the images from life and fiction that have endured and mingled in the author's mind, as well as the details (and details within details) that they contain. As interested, if not more so, in the characters from his books-finished or unfinished-as with the members of his family or his daily life, the narrator lays bare the act of writing and imagining, finally giving us a glimpse of the mythical place where the characters of fiction dwell before they come into existence in books. In the spirit of Italo Calvino and Georges Perec, Barley Patch is like no other fiction being written today.
Barley Patch
by Gerald MurnaneBarley Patch takes as its subject the reasons an author might abandon fiction-or so he thinks-forever. Using the form of an oblique self-interrogation, it begins with the Beckettian question "Must I write?" and proceeds to expand from this small, personal query to fill in the details of a landscape entirely unique in world letters, a chronicle of the images from life and fiction that have endured and mingled in the author's mind, as well as the details (and details within details) that they contain. As interested, if not more so, in the characters from his books-finished or unfinished-as with the members of his family or his daily life, the narrator lays bare the act of writing and imagining, finally giving us a glimpse of the mythical place where the characters of fiction dwell before they come into existence in books. In the spirit of Italo Calvino and Georges Perec, Barley Patch is like no other fiction being written today.
Barley Patch
by Gerald MurnaneBarley Patch takes as its subject the reasons an author might abandon fiction-or so he thinks-forever. Using the form of an oblique self-interrogation, it begins with the Beckettian question "Must I write?" and proceeds to expand from this small, personal query to fill in the details of a landscape entirely unique in world letters, a chronicle of the images from life and fiction that have endured and mingled in the author's mind, as well as the details (and details within details) that they contain. As interested, if not more so, in the characters from his books-finished or unfinished-as with the members of his family or his daily life, the narrator lays bare the act of writing and imagining, finally giving us a glimpse of the mythical place where the characters of fiction dwell before they come into existence in books. In the spirit of Italo Calvino and Georges Perec, Barley Patch is like no other fiction being written today.
Barley and the Duck Race: Book 9
by Georgie AdamsThe Longears family are enjoying a beautiful spring day when danger strikes! Burdock the buzzard attacks, and Barley finds himself taking an unexpected dip in the river - and then an even more unexpected flight with Hazel Heron! He lands in Fairweather's Farm Park, in the middle of a Pet Show - but can Barley get home before he's mistaken for one of the pets?Heartwarming and hilarious, with Anna Currey's charming illustrations, this is a brilliant animal adventure series from a bestselling children's author.
Barn
by Debby AtwellFollows the life of a country barn from the late eighteenth-century to the present day.
Barn 8: A Novel
by Deb Olin UnferthAn unforgettably exuberant and potent novel by a writer at the height of her powersTwo auditors for the U.S. egg industry go rogue and conceive a plot to steal a million chickens in the middle of the night—an entire egg farm’s worth of animals. Janey and Cleveland—a spirited former runaway and the officious head of audits—assemble a precarious, quarrelsome team and descend on the farm on a dark spring evening. A series of catastrophes ensues.Deb Olin Unferth’s wildly inventive novel is a heist story of a very unusual sort. Swirling with a rich array of voices, Barn 8 takes readers into the minds of these renegades: a farmer’s daughter, a former director of undercover investigations, hundreds of activists, a forest ranger who suddenly comes upon forty thousand hens, and a security guard who is left on an empty farm for years. There are glimpses twenty thousand years into the future to see what chickens might evolve into on our contaminated planet. We hear what hens think happens when they die. In the end the cracked hearts of these indelible characters, their earnest efforts to heal themselves, and their radical actions will lead them to ruin or revelation.Funny, whimsical, philosophical, and heartbreaking, Barn 8 ultimately asks: What constitutes meaningful action in a world so in need of change? Unferth comes at this question with striking ingenuity, razor-sharp wit, and ferocious passion. Barn 8 is a rare comic-political drama, a tour de force for our time.
Barn Blind
by Jane SmileyThe verdant pastures of a farm in Illinois have the placid charm of a landscape painting. But the horses that graze there have become the obsession of a woman who sees them as the fulfillment of every wish: to win, to be honored, to be the best. Her ambition is the galvanizing force in Jane Smiley's first novel, a force that will drive a wedge between her and her family, and bring them all to tragedy. Written with the grace and quiet beauty of her Pulitzer-Prize-winning novel, "A Thousand Acres".
Barn Owl Rescue
by Nancy DawsonConnor is mad that he has to spend his summer vacation with his cousins. Instead of playing baseball, he has to hang out on a farm! After being dared to go into a grain silo, Connor finds a family of barn owls in trouble. Will Connor and his cousins be able to help these birds before it's too late?
Barn Storm (Step into Reading)
by Charles Ghigna Debra GhignaThis comical introduction to cause and effect is ideal for emergent readers, who look for cues in simple rhymed text and bright, bold art as they take their first steps toward reading independently. <P><P> When a twister hits the pond near Farmer Brown’s farm, some very odd things happen. The fish and frogs take flight. They land in some unlikely places—like the barn and the pigs’ trough—setting off an uproarious chain of events that affects the entire farm. Once the weather subsides and the farmer and his family emerge from the storm cellar, they encounter a whole new world, including some unexpected (and four-legged) tenants in their house! <P><P> Step into Reading is a complete literacy program with something for every child. The program offers five steps to reading success. Children can progress through the steps at their own speed, developing confidence in their reading, no matter what their grade. Every book’s step is printed on the cover and the spine. Each title contains a fun story and is filled with colorful art.
Barnabas Collins (Dark Shadows by Marilyn Ross #6)
by Marilyn RossBarnabas Collins, the 175-year-old vampire who has taken the country by storm comes alive in this new novel of gothic suspense. Your blood will grow cold as you read the never-before-told story of the foggy night in 1899 when Barnabas Collins first arrived at Collinwood. You'll chill to the full horror of the real truth about Barnabas--a secret so terrible that it could not be revealed until now... There are many more gothic horror/romance books in this series based on the classic Dark Shadows television show which aired from 1967-1973. Look for: #3. Strangers at Collins House, #5. The Curse of Collinwood, #7. The Secret of Barnabas Collins, #8. The Demon of Barnabas Collins, #11. Barnabas Collins Vs the Warlock, #13 Barnabas Collins and the Mysterious Ghost, #17. Barnabas, Quentin and the Avenging Ghost, #18. Barnabas Quentin and the Nightmare Assassin, #20. Barnabas, quentin and the Witch's Curse, #21. Barnabas, Quentin and the Haunted Cave, #22. Barnabas, Quentin and the Frightened Bride and #23. Barnabas, Quentin and the Scorpio Curse.
Barnabas Collins Versus the Warlock (Dark Shadows by Marilyn Ross #11)
by Marilyn Ross"David Collins and Amy Jennings, two charming, innocent children are suddenly turned into demons. At first their pranks only annoy Maggie Evans, their governess. But soon she realizes they have become malicious, bent on destroying all at Collinwood. Convinced the children are possessed by a mysterious, supernatural power, and frightened for her life, Maggie turns for help to Barnabas Collins. Will his powers be strong enough to overcome the evil forces that captured the minds of the children before they--and Barnabas--are completely at the mercy of the Devil himself? BARNABAS COLLINS VERSUS THE WARLOCK is the eleventh in a series of thrilling novels based on ABC-TV's popular suspense drama, DARK SHADOWS." There are plenty more books in this series based on the classic television show, Dark Shadows. Look for: #3. Strangers at Collins House, #5. The Curse of Collinwood, #8. The Demon of Barnabas Collins, #17. Barnabas, Quentin and the Avenging Ghost, #18. Barnabas Collins and the Nightmare Assassin , #20. Barnabas, quentin and the Witch's Curse, #21. Barnabas, Quentin and the Haunted Cave, #22. Barnabas, Quentin and the Frightened Bride. and #23. Barnabas, Quentin and the Scorpio Curse.
Barnabas Collins and the Mysterious Ghost (Dark Shadows by Marilyn Ross #13)
by Marilyn RossCollinwood is plagued with a series of menacing events when a ballet troupe arrives there to perform for the summer tourists. One girl in particular, the beautiful Diana Samson, whom Barnabas has come to love, is repeatedly attacked by a mysterious, invisible presence. When the star of the ballet is murdered, everyone is suspect--including Diana and Barnabas. And when several graves are found opened, the old legend of the invisible ghost of Collinwood is revived. As the attacks on Diana continue, Barnabas must find a way to stop them before she is murdered. But will he have to fight a human enemy--or a supernatural force with powers greater than his own? Barnabas Collins and the Mysterious Ghost is the thirteenth in a series of thrilling novels based on ABC-TV's suspense drama, DARK SHADOWS." There is plenty of barnabas and Dark Shadows to satisfy any fan of horror fiction or gothic romances in the Bookshare library by Marilyn Ross and others. In the Ross series look for: #3. Strangers at Collins House, #5. The Curse of Collinwood , #6. Barnabas Collins, #8. The Demon of Barnabas Collins, #11. Barnabas Collins Verses the Warlock, #18. Barnabas Quentin and the Nightmare Assassin, #21. Barnabas, Quentin and the Haunted Cave, #22. Barnabas, Quentin and the Frightened Bride and #23. Barnabas, Quentin and the Scorpio Curse, with more on the way.
Barnabas Collins in a Funny Vein
by Inc. Dan Curtis ProductionsDig the groovy new humor craze that's sweeping the country--inspired by TV's cool ghoul, Barnabas Collins--America's favorite pain in the neck! * Why did Barnabas accept the part in DARK SHADOWS? Because they said he could drink on the job. * Why did Barnabas become a vampire? He failed his blood test. * How does Barnabas open the door to his house? He uses a skeleton key. * Why does Barnabas like to bite airplane pilots? He says they make him high. * Why does Barnabas use make-up when he goes on TV? * These are among the hundreds of jokes about Barnabas Collins the popular and very troubled vampire in the mid 20th century soap opera Dark Shadows. Barnabas played a huge part in popularizing fiction about vampires. If you enjoy gothic stories featuring vampires, witches, werewolves and more, look for the Many Dark Shadows books by Marilyn Ross in the Bookshare library. You will also find additional Dark Shadows fiction and books about the making of the show with background about its stars.
Barnabas Goes Swimming: My First (I Can Read! #My First Shared Reading)
by Royden LeppBarnabas Goes Swimming—Barnabas Bear and Russell Raccoon want to go swimming, but all their friends in the Brookdale Wood are too busy. Peter Pig is busy in the mud and Prickly Paul is busy napping. But Barnabas can always find a reason to thank God for a summer day. This story focuses on the daily life of Barnabas Bear and his group of friends that live in Brookdale Wood.