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Duey's Tale

by Pearl Bailey Arnold Skolnick Gary Azon

A tale for both children and young adults about a seed, bottle and a branch of tree.<P><P>Winner of the Coretta Scott King Medal

Dueña de la santa

by Mariana Guarinoni

En el Buen Ayre del siglo XVII, donde los rumores corren más rápido que el viento, dicen los baqueanos que una estatuilla de Nuestra Señora de la Pura y Limpia Concepción obligó a una yunta de bueyes a detenerse a orillas del río Luján. Aseguran que la poderosa imagen realiza milagros y cada día suma nuevos fieles seguidores. <P><P> Ana de Matos y Encinas es una mujer diferente para la época. No acepta vivir dentro de los límites impuestos por la sociedad porteña, ni bajo las órdenes de su marido. Cuando se enamora de un contrabandista once años menor que ella rompe todas las barreras y se anima a forjar su propio destino. La santa imagen será su apoyo espiritual incondicional mientras recorre un difícil camino. ¿Se convertirá su apasionado romance en un calvario? ¿O logrará sortear los espinosos obstáculos que le impiden alcanzar la felicidad? <P><P> Esta es la historia real, y poco conocida, de Ana de Matos y Encinas, una mujer extraordinaria, que para redimirse de sus pecados compró la estatuilla de una Virgen a la que adoraba, la tuvo en su casa en una capilla y después mandó a construir una iglesia en su honor.

Dueña de su corazón

by Julie Garwood

Christina Bennett conquistó enseguida a la mejor sociedad londinense. Sin embargo, guardaba afanosamente el secreto de su misterioso pasado hasta la noche en que Lyon, marqués de Lyonwood, le robó un sensual beso.El arrogante aristócrata con pasiones de pirata saboreó el fuego agazapado bajo el frío encanto de Christina y juró poseerla algún día. Pero la desafiante Christina no iba a ser conquistada fácilmente. Celosa de sus afectos y de su fortuna, se resistía a las sensuales caricias de Lyon. No se atrevía a sucumbir a su amor, porque entonces debería descubrir también su precioso secreto y renunciar a su destino.La pasión le desveló la flor de su secreto.

Dueñas del destino

by Carolina Macedo

En un momento bisagra de su existencia, tres amigas realizan un viaje de mochileras por Europa que no sólo les cambiará la vida sino que las impulsará a apropiarse de su destino. Iuliana, una joven diseñadora de moda que vive en Milán, organiza un viaje con sus mejores amigas sin saber que ese verano cambiará sus vidas para siempre. Laura aprovecha esos días para olvidar la angustia que le provoca la proximidad de un matrimonio arreglado, y Sofía sueña con descubrir un norte a la altura de sus deseos. Una amenaza, sin embargo, pone a prueba su amistad y coraje, entorpece todos los planes y las obliga a escapar cuanto antes del peligro. Es entonces que llega el amor para enriquecer sus vidas con un nuevo rumbo. Gracias a la pasión, la familia, los amigos y su propia experiencia, las tres protagonistas de Dueñas del destino, la sorprendente primera novela de Carolina Macedo, se apropian del presente, desafían el porvenir y se lanzan a lograr imposibles.

Duffy

by Dan Kavanagh

When Brian McKechnie finds his wife attacked, his cat killed, and himself blackmailed by a man with a suspiciously erratic accent, he engages the services of London's most unusual private eye - Duffy.A bisexual ex-policeman with a phobia of ticking watches and a love of Tupperware, Duffy is anything but orthodox. But he's street smart, savvy and takes no nonsense from anyone. Intrigued by McKechnie's case and the ineptitude of his ex-colleagues on the police force, Duffy heads to his old patch - the seedy underbelly of Soho - to begin inquiries of his own.Helped by some shady characters from his past, Duffy discovers that while things have changed in his old stomping ground, the streets are still mean and the crooks walk arm in arm with the blues.Full to bursting with sex, violence and dodgy dealings, DUFFY is a gripping and entertaining crime novel with a distinctly different and entirely lovable anti-hero.Read by Rupert Degas(p) 2014 Orion Publishing Group

Duffy (Duffy #1)

by Dan Kavanagh

In the grimy underbelly of London, private detective Duffy takes on an extortion case and finds himself pitted against one of the city&’s most dangerous crime lordsRosie McKechnie was alone when the two men entered her home, tied her to a chair, and cut her with a switchblade. It was a message for her husband, Brian. To outside appearances, Brian McKechnie is just a businessman. But to Big Eddy Martoff, London&’s underworld kingpin, McKechnie is a big fat mark. With a history of crooked business deals and extramarital affairs, McKechnie is the perfect target. To beat back the blackmail, McKechnie needs someone who understands lowlifes like Martoff—and Nick Duffy knows lowlifes.Duffy was a copper until four years ago, when malicious rumors about his sex life ripped through the force. Now he is in private security, and McKechnie&’s case is one he cannot refuse. Duffy, no stranger to his city&’s seedier offerings, dives into a world of prostitutes, hoods, and porn moguls. Can he find a way to put the pinch on Big Eddy before Soho swallows him whole?

Duffy (Duffy Ser. #1)

by Dan Kavanagh

The first novel in a darkly humorous London-based crime series featuring bisexual private detective Duffy.When Brian McKechnie finds his wife attacked, his cat killed, and himself blackmailed by a man with a suspiciously erratic accent, he engages the services of London's most unusual private eye - Duffy.A bisexual ex-policeman with a phobia of ticking watches and a love of Tupperware, Duffy is anything but orthodox. But he's street smart, savvy and takes no nonsense from anyone. Intrigued by McKechnie's case and the ineptitude of his ex-colleagues on the police force, Duffy heads to his old patch - the seedy underbelly of Soho - to begin inquiries of his own.Helped by some shady characters from his past, Duffy discovers that while things have changed in his old stomping ground, the streets are still mean and the crooks walk arm in arm with the blues.Full to bursting with sex, violence and dodgy dealings, DUFFY is a gripping and entertaining crime novel with a distinctly different and entirely lovable anti-hero.

Duffy and the Devil

by Harve Zemach

If you remember the story of Rumpelstiltskin, there will be no surprises here. And, the first paragraph may illicit load graons from those who are blind. Caldecott Medal winner. " Squire Lovel of Trove had no wife. His housekeeper, Old Jone, did the cooking and the cleaning for him. But the sharpness had long since gone out of her eyesight, so she couldn't do fine chores any more, like spinning and sewing and knitting. After a time the squire's clothes got so rough and ragged that he thought he'd better go find a maid to be Jone's helper."

Dugan under Ground

by Tom De Haven

In This Issue: Sex! Drugs! Kosmic Trooths! And a Comic Book Rebel Named Looby! In his earlier novels,"Funny Papers" and "Derby Dugan's Depression Funnies", Tom De Haven embarked on a dazzling tour of twentieth-century America, revealed through the world of the comic strips and their creators. Now in "Dugan Under Ground", he transports us to explosive underground comics scene of the sixties. It's 1967, the Summer of Love. Roy Looby, a gifted young cartoonist, deserts his mentor, the legendary strip man Ed Biggs, and heads to join the drop-outs and musicians in San Francisco's Haight Ashbury. In the reckless spirit of the times, Looby creates "The Imp Eugene," a libidinous comic book character who is a far cry from Biggs' signature figure, Derby Dugan--the cheerful icon of a more optimistic generation. Just like his real-world counterpart, hippie cartoonist R. Crumb, Looby is soon celebrated and vilified for his creation. And then he disappears, rumored to have lost his mind during the drug-fueled creation of a cartoon masterpiece. A fabulous, strange trip across a wildly changing America,"Dugan Under Ground" is a rich, inventive tale about the suffocations of jealousy, the regrets that kill the spirit, and the mythic qualities of American popular culture.

Dugout Jinx (Chip Hilton Sports Series #8)

by Clair Bee Randall Farley Cynthia B. Farley

The Chip Hilton series has inspired and influenced young people for more than five decades. Now, today's youth can follow the adventures of Chip Hilton, the sports-loving hero who will capture their hearts and direct them toward developing solid character, lasting values, and keen athletic skills.

Dugout Rivals

by Fred Bowen

Last year Jake was one of his team's best players. But this season it looks like a new kid is going to take Jake_s place as team leader. Can Jake settle for second-best?

Dugout Rivals (All-Star Sports Stories #2)

by Fred Bowen

Jake Daley loves baseball. He loves playing for the Red Sox in the Woodside Baseball League. He loves playing short stop. Most of all, he loves to win.So Jake is excited when new kid Adam Hull joins the team. Adam can do it all--pitch, hit and field. But soon Jake's excitement beings to fade. As the Red Sox rack up win after win, Adam's talents dominate every game. Jake can't help but wonder:Do he and the other players even matter?

Dugout: A Graphic Novel

by Scott Morse

Twins Stacy and Gina are on rival little league teams, and when Gina accidentally unleashes a curse that wakes the dead, Stacy's misfit team gets coached by a baseball-playing zombie!A Junior Library Guild SelectionStacy and Gina Cavallaro are twin sisters and baseball rivals, each pitching for a different Little League team. Gina is a sports whiz and the star of her winning team, while Stacy's band of misfits hasn't won a game all season. The battling sisters also happen to be the youngest in a long line of local witches. So when Gina's magic spins out of control and her spell accidentally raises a zombie, the girls have to set aside their differences and figure out how to make things right. And Stacy's team of misfits -- Billy, Sanchez, Levi, Beans, Paddy, Killroy, Gomez, and Boots -- must band together to save the day!

Duino Elegies (A Bilingual Edition)

by Rainer Maria Rilke David Young

One of the literary masterpieces of the century, this translation is now presented with facing-page German. We have a marvelous, almost legendary, image of the circumstances in which the composition of this great poem began. Rilke was staying at a castle (Duino) on the sea near Trieste. One morning he walked out on the battlements and climbed down to where the rocks dropped sharply to the sea. From out of the wind, which was blowing with great force, Rilke seemed to hear a voice: Wer, wenn ich schriee, horte mich denn aus der Engel Ordnungen? (If I cried out, who would hear me up there, among the angelic orders?). He wrote these words, the opening of the first Duino Elegy, in his notebook, then went inside to continue what was to be his major work and one of the literary masterpieces of the century.

Duino Elegies, Deluxe Edition: The original English translation of Rilke's landmark poetry cycle, by Vita and E dward Sackville-West - reissued for the first time in 90 years

by Rainer Maria Rilke

The first-ever English translation of Rilke&’s landmark poetry cycle, by Vita and Edward Sackville-West ­– reissued for the first time in 90 yearsIn 1931, Virginia and Leonard Woolf&’s Hogarth Press published a small run of a beautiful edition of Rainer Maria Rilke&’s Duino Elegies, in English translation by the writers Vita and Edward Sackville-West. This marked the English debut of Rilke&’s masterpiece, which would eventually be rendered in English over 20 times, influencing countless poets, musicians and artists across the English-speaking world. Published for the first time in 90 years, the Sackville-Wests&’ translation is both a fascinating historical document and a magnificent blank-verse rendering of Rilke&’s poetry cycle. Featuring a new introduction from critic Lesley Chamberlain, this reissue casts one of European literature&’s great masterpieces in fresh light.

Duino Elegies: A New And Complete Translation

by Rainer Maria Rilke

A new translation of Rilke’s classic elegies—ten mystical, radiant poems that bring together the beautiful and the sacred. Rainer Maria Rilke’s Duino Elegies are one of the great literary masterpieces of the twentieth century. Begun in 1912 while the poet was a guest at Duino Castle on the Adriatic Sea and completed in a final bout of feverish inspiration in 1922, the ten elegies survey the mysteries of consciousness, whether human or animal, earthly or divine. Poet and translator Alfred Corn brings us closer to Rilke’s meaning than ever before and illuminates the elegies’ celebration of life and love. Also included are a critical introduction exploring the nuances of the translation, several thematically linked lyrics, and two of the “Letters to a Young Poet” to complete the volume.

Dujonian's Hoard (The Captain's Table, Book 2, Star Trek: The Next Generation)

by Michael Jan Friedman

Captain Picard ... In His Own Words! The Cardassians' weapons banks erupted at us with renewed fury. The Daring shivered and jerked sideways under the force of the attack. A console exploded, sending out a shower of sparks. I felt a hand clutch my shoulder. "Get us out of here," Red Abby demanded of me. Then the Cardassians struck again. I was flung out of my seat. The next thing I knew, I was dragging myself off the deck, a ringing in my ears and the taste of blood in my mouth. My comrades had been tossed about as well. One by one, they began to stir, to show signs of consciousness. Red Abby cursed and looked to Worf. "Report," she rasped, her blue eyes glittering as they reflected a sudden burst of sparks. "Shields are down," the lieutenant told her, blinking away smoke. "Weapons are disabled. And the engines are offline-impulse as well as warpdrive." "looked at the viewscreen. The Cardassian warship wasn't firing on us any longer. But then, it didn't have to. We were dead in the water.

Duke & Michel: A Pintura do Rei Tingaling

by Elias Zapple Patrícia Pinto

O Michel vai voltar para o Universo Alternativo, com o Duke para combaterem o Mestre e resgatarem a família dele. O Duque & o Michel têm que resgatar a família do Michel e o Premium Nibbles do Duke que o Mestre, o vilão, lhes tirou, mas acabam por se tornarem peões numa batalha entre o Mestre e o Rei Tingaling, que ainda está regiamente irritado por causa de um retrato que lhe pintaram, onde ele aparece numa posição comprometedora com um ananás, um maço de dinheiro e o seu porco favorito - o Buttercup.

Duke & Michel: O Corredor Misterioso

by Patricia Pinto Elias Zapple

O primo do Michel desapareceu, numa realidade alternativa, e ele tem que o ir resgatar com a ajuda de um cão irritante, que falava. O Skater Michel fica maluco, por o seu primo Romain ter desaparecido. Ao enfiar a cabeça num buraco, que estava na cerca do jardim dele, é sugado para um tufão gigante. Ele vai acabar por entrar num corredor misterioso, com portas que dão para Mundos estranhos. Ele também conhece o Duke, um sarcástico cão Salsicha, obcecado por comida, que está à procura dos seus irmãos. Eles vão juntos à procura dos seus parentes, que tinham desaparecido, sem saber que, também, estavam a ser perseguidos pelo Mestre, um vilão com um problema de caspa.

Duke (Dogs of World War II)

by Kirby Larson

From a Newbery Honor author, a boy loans his dog to the US Army during World War II in this “incisive tale of loyalty, patriotism, sacrifice and bravery” (Publishers Weekly).Hanson is determined to do his part to help his family and his country, even if it means giving up his beloved German shepherd, Duke. Hoping to help end the war and bring his dad home faster, Hobie decides to donate Duke to Dogs for Defense, an organization that urges Americans to “loan” their pets to the military to act as sentries, mine sniffers, and patrol dogs. Hobie immediately regrets his decision and tries everything he can to get Duke back, even jeopardizing his friendship with the new boy at school. But when his father is taken prisoner by the Germans, Hobie realizes he must let Duke go and reach deep within himself to be brave. Will Hobie ever see Duke, or his father, again? Will life ever be the same?“Exceptionally well-crafted and emotionally authentic.” —Kirkus Reviews

Duke (Leopards of Normandy 2): An action-packed historical epic of battle, death and dynasty

by David Churchill

**From the co-author of the No.1 bestselling Wilbur Smith novel, WAR CRY*The Conqueror will rise...The Leopards of Normandy trilogy continues with DUKE, as William of Normandy inherits his father's title and assumes command of his lands. David Churchill's 'exciting mix of medieval betrayal, violence and sex' (Wilbur Smith) is sure to enthral fans of Bernard Cornwell and Conn Iggulden.Normandy, 1037. Sparks fly from clashing swords as the game of thrones plays out in bloodshed. Of those named guardian to the boy Duke, all seek advantage and power. Most wish the boy dead. Some will go to any lengths to make it happen.Across the sea, the struggle for the English crown has seen Queen Emma's beloved son killed. She has two more sons waiting in the wings but Godwin, Earl of Wessex - kingmaker and arch manipulator - has other plans.As the noble families of Europe murder each other in their lust for power and fortune, the boy stands apart.His name is William. His destiny is to conquer.Don't miss the final instalment of The Leopards of Normandy trilogy, as Duke William prepares to take England by storm in CONQUEROR. What readers are saying about DUKE:'To read a novel linked by actual historic characters and events whilst still maintaining a racy narrative is quite something. A fantastic read''One of the best historical novels I have read. Well written, compelling, action-packed, good characters. This is seriously worth reading!'

Duke (Leopards of Normandy 2): An action-packed historical epic of battle, death and dynasty

by David Churchill

**From the co-author of the No.1 bestselling Wilbur Smith novel, WAR CRY*The Conqueror will rise...The Leopards of Normandy trilogy continues with DUKE, as William of Normandy inherits his father's title and assumes command of his lands. David Churchill's 'exciting mix of medieval betrayal, violence and sex' (Wilbur Smith) is sure to enthral fans of Bernard Cornwell and Conn Iggulden.Normandy, 1037. Sparks fly from clashing swords as the game of thrones plays out in bloodshed. Of those named guardian to the boy Duke, all seek advantage and power. Most wish the boy dead. Some will go to any lengths to make it happen.Across the sea, the struggle for the English crown has seen Queen Emma's beloved son killed. She has two more sons waiting in the wings but Godwin, Earl of Wessex - kingmaker and arch manipulator - has other plans.As the noble families of Europe murder each other in their lust for power and fortune, the boy stands apart.His name is William. His destiny is to conquer.Don't miss the final instalment of The Leopards of Normandy trilogy, as Duke William prepares to take England by storm in CONQUEROR. What readers are saying about DUKE:'To read a novel linked by actual historic characters and events whilst still maintaining a racy narrative is quite something. A fantastic read''One of the best historical novels I have read. Well written, compelling, action-packed, good characters. This is seriously worth reading!'

Duke (Leopards of Normandy 2): An action-packed historical epic of battle, death and dynasty

by David Churchill

**From the co-author of the No.1 bestselling Wilbur Smith novel, WAR CRY. **The Leopards of Normandy trilogy continues with Duke, as William of Normandy inherits his father's title and assumes command of his lands. This vibrant series by David Churchill will enthrall fans of Bernard Cornwell and Conn Iggulden. 'An exciting mix of medieval betrayal, violence and sex' Wilbur Smith.Normandy, 1037. Sparks fly from clashing swords as the game of thrones plays out in bloodshed. Of those named guardian to the boy Duke, all seek advantage and power. Most wish the boy dead. Some will go to any lengths to make it happen.Across the sea, the struggle for the English crown has seen Queen Emma's beloved son killed. She has two more sons waiting in the wings but Godwin, Earl of Wessex - kingmaker and arch manipulator - has other plans.As the noble families of Europe murder each other in their lust for power and fortune, the boy stands apart. His name is William. His destiny is to conquer.(P)2016 Headline Digital

Duke City Desperado

by Max Austin

For fans of Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul comes Max Austin's latest fast-paced, rollicking Lawbreakers Thriller of criminals and lovers, malcontents and madmen--all within the treacherous city limits of Albuquerque, New Mexico. Under a sky full of stars, Dylan James lies sleeping on the roof of a pueblo-style house. He's a fugitive, and everyone in Albuquerque seems to be looking for him. A murderous Mafia prince wants to kill him. Two FBI agents want to cuff him. A Goth girl wants to make love to him. And a fierce, sexy Chicana just wants to clean up the mess Dylan made. The trouble started with a drug-addled career criminal named Doc and a bank robbery staged with a garage door opener. Then it all goes off the rails after a little misunderstanding with Dylan's ex-girlfriend and her jealous, gun-toting new beau. When the sun comes up, this sleepy, scrawny desperado is going to show the world what he's made of--all for a one-in-a-million shot at walking out of Duke City alive.Advance praise for Duke City Desperado "Duke City Desperado is more fun than a barrel of heavily medicated monkeys. The crime caper novel is not dead, but in the capable hands of Max Austin it takes on a whole new twist. Two inept criminals equal one good time for the reader."--Charlaine Harris, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Day Shift and the novels that inspired True Blood"Duke City Desperado is a page-burner of tart dialogue and breakneck pacing. In lesser hands, this twisty plot could have gone off the rails, but it works because author Max Austin knows it's all about simple, human relationships, especially the off-kilter relationship at the core of the story."--Bill Fitzhugh, Lefty Award-winning author of The Exterminators "With Duke City Desperado, Max Austin again proves to be grand master of the laugh-out-loud noir crime novel. Doc Burnett ("Bank robbery ain't a matter of brains.") and his hapless disciple, Dylan, lead readers on a madcap spree that transforms ineptitude into a survival skill."--Charlie Price, Edgar Award-winning author of Dead Girl Moon

Duke City Hit

by Max Austin

For fans of Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul, Max Austin takes readers back to Albuquerque for another action-packed thrill ride in the short novel Duke City Hit, as an elite assassin takes aim at--well, everyone. According to Vic Walters, the secret to happiness is low overhead and few demands. Living rent-free in a modest bachelor pad behind his boss's house, he has no debts, no entanglements, and no expensive relationships. He works just a few days a month, but his bank accounts keep growing. Vic is a high-priced hitman with a legendary record of success. That is, until someone starts eliminating his marks before he can get to them . . . until his manager puts him in the middle of a vicious drug-cartel feud . . . and until a young man walks into his life with a big .45 and a startling revelation. For Vic Walters, it's time to step out of the shadows. Which means it's killing time in Duke City.Praise for Duke City Hit "An action-packed, adrenaline ride."--Book Nerd "Duke City Hit is the kind of book you want to settle in with when there's just too much going on around you."--No More Grumpy Bookseller "Just plain fun."--Tales of a Book Addict "He strikes a great balance between brevity and description and I definitely stayed up late to finish the book."--Reading to Distraction

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