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The Glittering Eye
by L J AdlingtonShabti wakes in a barley field with nothing but a hoe in his hand and a head full of fragmented memories. A vicious master torments his days, working in the fields with no way of escape, until a hole suspended in mid-air, leads him to a room. Two shiny gold eyes glitter back at him. Questions. Who is he? And to where does this room lead?Amy arrives in Egypt to join her archaeologist father on an excavation. All around her tombs are unearthed, opened, entered. Left to her own devices, Amy discovers a rock. But not just any rock. A great tawny cat stares back at her from its smooth surface, its shiny gold eyes glittering. Questions. Where did it come from? And what should she do now?When past, present and future collide, it's clear that some things are best left buried ...
Night Witches
by L J AdlingtonTWO NATIONS AT WAR. ONE GIRL CAUGHT IN THE MIDDLE.Rain Aranoza is a teenage bomber-pilot from Rodina, a nation of science and fact ruled by the all knowing Aura, where the belief in witches or any type of superstition is outlawed. Rain's regiment is made up of only teenage girls and their role is vital to the war effort against the Crux, a nation of faith and belief, where nature and God are celebrated and worshipped. But Rain is struggling with another battle. She's always had a sense that her nature is different from everyone else's, and that a dormant power threatens to burst out of her. When she encounters a young Scrutiner she falls in love with him, but is torn between what she has been taught is right, and what feels right. As her understanding of her latent power grows, the enemy threatens both her friends and her love. She can no longer ignore the power but she must choose how she uses it ... But what will she lose in the process?
World Civilizations
by Philip J. Adler Randall L. PouwelsAdler and Pouwels's WORLD CIVILIZATIONS offers broad-based coverage of the world's major civilizations, in a brief-chapter format that presents information in manageable segments. The focused treatment of topics throughout history covers every major epoch and follows general patterns and processes, while illuminating history through specific examples and a particular emphasis on social and cultural topics.
World Civilizations
by Philip J. Adler Randall L. PouwelsNIMAC-sourced textbook <p><p> Short chapters, great stories, and study tools! Adler and Pouwels's WORLD CIVILIZATIONS is a vibrant introduction to world history structured to meet the demands of your study schedule. It's clearly written, packed with charts and illustrations, and loaded with review features so you'll be up to date in class and ready for tests. And, because WORLD CIVILIZATIONS offers extensive coverage of Asia, Africa, and the Middle East, you'll have timely historical insights into the issues that make today's news. Get this book and discover how manageable and interesting history can be.
World Civilizations
by Philip J. Adler Randall L. PouwelsShort chapters, great stories, and tons of study tools! Adler and Pouwels's WORLD CIVILIZATIONS is a vibrant introduction to world history structured to meet the demands of your study schedule. It's clearly written, packed with charts and illustrations, and loaded with review features so you'll be up to date in class and ready for the test. And, because WORLD CIVILIZATIONS offers extensive coverage of Asia, Africa, and the Middle East, you'll have timely historical insights into the issues that make today's news. Get WORLD CIVILIZATIONS and discover how having all the information you need to know for the test really does equal a better grade.
Behind The Scenes (Daylight Falls #1)
by Dahlia AdlerHigh school senior Ally Duncan's best friend may be the Vanessa Park - star of TV's hottest new teen drama - but Ally's not interested in following in her BFF's Hollywood footsteps. In fact, the only thing Ally's ever really wanted is to go to Columbia and study abroad in Paris. But when her father's mounting medical bills threaten to stop her dream in its tracks, Ally nabs a position as Van's on-set assistant to get the cash she needs.<P><P> Spending the extra time with Van turns out to be fun, and getting to know her sexy co-star Liam is an added bonus. But when the actors' publicist arranges for Van and Liam to "date" for the tabloids just after he and Ally share their first kiss, Ally will have to decide exactly what role she's capable of playing in their world of make believe. If she can't play by Hollywood's rules, she may lose her best friend, her dream future, and her first shot at love.
Not Just A Summer Crush
by C. S. Adler[From the front dust jacket flap:] "Awesome. That's the only word Hana can think of to describe her day on the whale-watching boat with her favorite teacher, Mr. Crane... David. Hana was sure she was going to have a miserable summer until she found David Crane sitting on the beach next to her grandmother's cottage on Cape Cod. He has come to the Cape to decide whether he should return to teaching in the fall. And, much to Hana's surprise, the young- teacher actually values her opinion. Twelve-year-old Hana is accustomed to feeling ignored by her family. Even at the beach house, her parents and three older siblings treat Hana like a child. Until, that is, they discover her growing friendship with David Crane, and immediately misinterpret it. How can Hana get them to see why this friendship is so special to her?"
Destroying to Replace: Settler Genocides of Indigenous Peoples (Critical Themes in World History)
by Mohamed Adhikari"This book explores settler colonial genocides in a global perspective and over the long durée. It does so systematically and compellingly, as it investigates how settler colonial expansion at times created conditions for genocidal violence, and the ways in which genocide was at times perpetrated on settler colonial frontiers. This volume will prove invaluable to teachers and students of imperialism, colonialism, and human rights."—Lorenzo Veracini, Swinburne University of Technology, and author of The World Turned Inside Out: Settler Colonialism as a Political Idea
Children of Blood and Bone (Legacy of Orisha #1)
by Tomi Adeyemi<P>They killed my mother. <br>They took our magic. <br>They tried to bury us. <br>Now we rise. <P>Zélie Adebola remembers when the soil of Orïsha hummed with magic. Burners ignited flames, Tiders beckoned waves, and Zélie’s Reaper mother summoned forth souls. <P>But everything changed the night magic disappeared. Under the orders of a ruthless king, maji were killed, leaving Zélie without a mother and her people without hope. <P>Now Zélie has one chance to bring back magic and strike against the monarchy. With the help of a rogue princess, Zélie must outwit and outrun the crown prince, who is hell-bent on eradicating magic for good. <P>Danger lurks in Orïsha, where snow leoponaires prowl and vengeful spirits wait in the waters. Yet the greatest danger may be Zélie herself as she struggles to control her powers and her growing feelings for an enemy. <P>This title has Common Core connections. <P><b>A New York Times Bestseller</b>
Hijos de sangre y hueso (El legado de Orïsha #Volumen 1)
by Tomi AdeyemiUn impresionante mundo de magia oscura y peligro en esta novela inspirada en África Occidental. Mataron a mi madre. Nos arrebataron la magia. Intentaron enterrarnos... ES TIEMPO DE REBELIÓN. Zélie Adebola recuerda cuando la tierra de Orïsha desprendía magia. Pero todo cambió la noche en que esta desapareció. Por orden del rey, los maji fueron perseguidos y aniquilados. Ahora, Zélie tiene una oportunidad de devolver la magia a su gente, pero para ello deberá ser más rápida y astuta que el príncipe heredero del trono, que está dispuesto a todo con tal de erradicar la magia para siempre. El peligro acecha en Orïsha, donde los leopardarios de nieve campan a sus anchas y los espíritus vengativos esperan escondidos bajo el agua. Sin embargo, el mayor peligro puede ser la propia Zélie en su lucha por controlar sus poderes. Es la hora de que Zélie recupere su legado. Es la hora de que un pueblo recupere la esperanza.
Hijos de virtud y venganza (El legado de Orïsha #Volumen 2)
by Tomi AdeyemiSigue la impresionante aventura de Zélie en esta historia de magia oscura y peligro inspirada en África Occidental. La magia ha regresado al país de Orïsha... Pero la lucha por el poder no ha terminado. LA GUERRA ACABA DE EMPEZAR. Tras enfrentarse a lo imposible, Zélie y Amari han logrado devolver por fin la magia al país de Orïsha. Pero el ritual fue más poderoso de lo que pudieron imaginar y, además de a los maji, también reavivó los poderes a los nobles con ancestros mágicos. Ahora Zélie se esfuerza por unir a su pueblo en un mundo donde el enemigo es igual de poderoso que él, por asegurar el derecho de Amari al trono y por proteger a los nuevos maji de la ira de la monarquía. Si no lo consigue, el reino de Orïsha podría desaparecer. Es la hora de que Zélie una a su pueblo. Es la hora de que Orïsha luche por su libertad.
Graphic History: The First Moon Landing (Graphic History Ser.)
by Thomas K. Adamson Gordon Purcell Terry Beatty Donald LemkeNIMAC-sourced textbook
Law for Business and Personal Use
by John E. Adamson Amanda MorrisonLAW FOR BUSINES AND PERSONAL USE, 19E provides instruction on the foundations of business law as well as the application of legal concepts to everyday life.
Law for Business and Personal Use
by John E. AdamsonAdamson (business, Southwest Missouri State University) outlines the U. S. legal system and explains how various laws apply to the rights and duties of small businesses. The 32 chapters discuss civil procedure, contract law, leasing of real property, wills and trusts, employment law, legal forms of business organization, and financial transactions. Annotation ©2006 Book News, Inc. , Portland, OR (booknews. com)
Law for Business and Personal Use
by John E. AdamsonAdamson (business, Southwest Missouri State University) outlines the U. S. legal system and explains how various laws apply to the rights and duties of small businesses. The 32 chapters discuss civil procedure, contract law, leasing of real property, wills and trusts, employment law, legal forms of business organization, and financial transactions. Annotation ©2006 Book News, Inc. , Portland, OR (booknews. com)
Eagerly Awaiting Your Irrational Response: A Dilbert Book (Dilbert #48)
by Scott AdamsThe office culture in Dilbert abounds with hazards, from risky re-orgs and ergonomic ball chair disasters to Wally&’s flying toenail clippings. After a colleague suggests planning a huddle to ideate around an opportunity, Dilbert suffers an acute bout of jargon poisoning. It&’s all part of the delightful drudgery of Eagerly Awaiting Your Irrational Response.
Watership Down: Downloadable Teaching Unit (Sparknotes Literature Guide Ser.)
by Richard Adams Aldo GalliA phenomenal worldwide bestseller for over forty years, Richard Adams' spellbinding classic Watership Down is one of the best-loved novels of all time. Set in the beautiful English countryside of the Berkshire Downs, a once idyllic rural landscape, this stirring tale of adventure, courage, and survival follows a band of very special rabbits fleeing the destruction of their home by a developer. Led by a stout-hearted pair of brothers, they leave the safety of Sandleford Warren in search of a safe haven and a mysterious promised land, skirting danger at every turn. A book that resonates as vividly today as it did nearly half a century ago, this keepsake Oneworld Classic edition showcases more than twenty sumptuous, evocative paintings from Aldo Galli, an illustrator chosen by Richard Adams himself.
Watership Down: A Novel (A\puffin Book Ser.)
by Richard AdamsA phenomenal worldwide bestseller for more than forty years, Richard Adams's Watership Down is a timeless classic and one of the most beloved novels of all time.Set in England's Downs, a once idyllic rural landscape, this stirring tale of adventure, courage, and survival follows a band of very special creatures on their flight from the intrusion of man and the certain destruction of their home. Led by a stouthearted pair of brothers, they journey forth from their native Sandleford Warren through the harrowing trials posed by predators and adversaries, to a mysterious promised land and a more perfect society.
CACHE Level 2 Technical Award in Health and Social Care
by Judith AdamsHelp students build knowledge and prepare with confidence for assessment with the essential classroom resource from Judith Adams - the only textbook tailored to the CACHE Level 2 Technical Award in Health and Social Care.- Helps students understand 'High Priority' concepts, which are all clearly identified and defined throughout the text- Shows how each topic applies in practice through 'Theory in Action' features- Stretches the most able students with extension activities- Ensures students have the support and advice to be fully prepared for assessments through the extensive experience of author Judith Adams
Cambridge National Level 1/2 Award/Certificate in Engineering Design
by Jonathan Adams Alex Reynolds Peter ValentineHelp your learners develop their knowledge and prepare for assessment with this brand-new classroom resource - the only textbook tailored to the Cambridge National Level 1/2 Award and Certificate in Engineering Design. Covering all four units, this Student Book will:- develop learners' skills and confidence in preparation for assessment with detailed guidance on each learning outcome- contextualise knowledge with activities and case studies throughout- include practice questions to help with unit R105: Design briefs, design specifications and user requirements- provide expert advice to help students understand the format of the centre-assessed units and develop their portfolio of evidence.
Under the Moons of Mars: New Adventures on Barsoom
by John Joseph AdamsCelebrate 100 years of John Carter of Mars with this all-new collection of original stories and art! Readers of all ages have read and loved Edgar Rice Burroughs' Barsoom series since the first book, A Princess of Mars, was published in 1912. Now, in time for the 100th anniversary of that seminal work, comes an anthology of original stories featuring John Carter of Mars in brand-new adventures. Collected by veteran anthology editor John Joseph Adams, this anthology features stories from titans of literature such as Peter S. Beagle and Garth Nix and original art from Mark Zug, Charles Vess, and many more--plus an introduction by Tamora Pierce and a glossary of Mars by Richard A. Lupoff. Illustrations are by prominent artists Meinert Hansen, Charles Vess, John Picacio, and more.Don't miss Mars Trilogy, the companion bind-up of three classic John Carter of Mars stories! This book has not been prepared, approved, licensed, or authorized by Edgar Rice Burroughs, Inc. or any other entity associated with the Edgar Rice Burroughs estate.
The Six-Minute Solution: A Reading Fluency Program (Secondary Level)
by Gail Adams Sheron BrownThe Six-Minute Solution, Secondary Level
History for Common Entrance 13+ Revision Guide
by Ed AdamsHistory for Common Entrance 13+ Revision Guide reflects the style and content of the new ISEB Common Entrance syllabus and provides essential support and guidance for thorough exam preparation. - Endorsed by ISEB - Consolidates all the key information required for Common Entrance - Provides tips and advice on how to answer both the evidence and essay questions - Includes 'Test yourself' exercises for focused revision Also available from Galore Park www.galorepark.co.uk: History for Common Entrance 13+ Exam Practice Questions History for Common Entrance 13+ Exam Practice Answers History for Common Entrance 13+ Revision Guide History for Common Entrance: Medieval Realms Britain 1066-1485 History for Common Entrance: The Making of the UK 1485-1750 History for Common Entrance: Britain and Empire 1750-1914