Galt Niederhoffer

Light Paperback (1 lb or less)

Pennsylvania

NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE STARRING KATIE HOLMES, JOSH DUHAMEL, AND ANNA PAQUIN, IN THEATERS SEPTEMBER 24th, 2010

Laura and Lila were college roommates--one brooding and Jewish, the other the epitome of golden WASP-dom. Now it's ten years later, a day before Lila's wedding to Laura's former boyfriend, and as the guests arrive, Laura finds herself the only one not coupled up. Struggling with the traditionally thankless role of maid of honor, Laura realizes for the first time why she can't stop thinking about her long, tangled relationship with the groom. And it appears that he is not entirely ready for the altar himself. Unfolding over two days off the coast of Maine,The Romanticsfollows the shifting allegiances among an unforgettable set of characters.

The Romantics

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Give Me Liberty

FONT face="Courier New" size=2 The year is 1768. In eight years, the American Revolution will begin. Newly orphaned, Peter York has been adopted by a deeply religious Quaker fame. Peter chafes under his new guardian's strict and unyielding views and vows to break away. He sees his chance when two runaway indentured servants are reported to be fleeing through his community. If he catches one, there will be a reward -- and freedom. But capturing the runaways leads to consequences -- and choices -- Peter cannot foresee.

Night Journeys

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Elin Hilderbrand

A Novel

The "queen of the summer novel" explores the power of community, family, and honesty-and proves that even from the ashes of sorrow new love can take flight (Kirkus Reviews).


A warm June evening, a local tradition: the students of Nantucket High have gathered for a bonfire on the beach. What begins as a graduation night celebration ends in tragedy after a horrible car crash leaves the driver, Penny Alistair, dead, and her twin brother in a coma. The other passengers, Penny's boyfriend, Jake, and her friend Demeter, are physically unhurt--but the emotional damage is overwhelming. Questions linger about what happened before Penny took the wheel.

As summer unfolds, startling truths are revealed about the survivors and their parents, the secrets kept, promises broken, and hearts betrayed.

Summerland

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George Henty

A Tale of Ancient Egypt

Chebron, the young son of an Egyptian high priest, and Amuba, a young slave in the boy's household, are close friends; but their lives are greatly altered when Chebron accidentally kills a cat, an animal held sacred by the ancient Egyptians. Forced to flee for their safety, the boys and their companions begin a long and dangerous journey. A thrilling adventure story, this is also a tale packed with historical facts. Among other fascinating details, young readers learn about the Egyptian religion and geography, how the Nile was used for irrigation, and how the Egyptians made war and were prepared for burial. A captivating book that accurately describes life in a once magnificent civilization, this volume will especially appeal to youngsters fascinated by the life and customs of ancient Egypt.

The Cat of Bubastes

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jenny Phillips

Johnny Mckee and the Big Flood

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Jesse Stuart

Shan is dishonest with the storekeeper in his rural Kentucky community, but he feels better about himself after his mother forces him to put things right.

A Penny's Worth of Character

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Living Language

Never used. Clean pages. Clean discs. Wear on outer sleeve.

Oversized Hardcover (4 to 6 lbs)

World Languages

Beginner Through Advanced Course, Including 3 Coursebooks, 9 Audio CDs, and Free Online Learning

Complete French is a unique multimedia program that takes you beginner to advanced level in one convenient package. 
 
At the core of Complete French is the Living Language Method(tm), based on linguistic science, proven techniques, and over 65 years of experience. Our method teaches you the whole language, so you can express yourself, not just recite memorized words or scripts.
 
Millions have learned with Living Language®. Now it's your turn.
 

   * 3 Books: 46 lessons, additional review exercises, culture notes, an extensive glossary, and a grammar summary--plus a bonus notebook 
   * 9 Audio CDs*: Vocabulary, dialogues, audio exercises, and more--listen while using the books or use for review on the go 
   * Free Online Learning: Flashcards, games, and interactive quizzes for each lesson at www.livinglanguage.com/languagelab 
 
*Access to downloadable audio also available with purchase.


To learn more visit livinglanguage.com.
 
 

The Living Language Method(tm)
 
Build a Foundation
Start speaking German immediately using essential words and phrases.
 
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Build on each lesson as you advance to full sentences, then actual conversations. 
 
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Special recall exercises move your new language from short-term to long-term memory.
 
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Don't just mimic or memorize. Develop practical language skills to speak in any situation.

Living Language French, Complete Edition

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The instant New York Times bestseller is "a fun, delightful, un-putdownable novel" about two identical twin sisters who couldn't look more alike . . . or live more differently (PopSugar).



Nantucket is only eleven miles away from Martha's Vineyard. But they may as well be worlds apart for estranged twin sisters Harper and Tabitha Frost.



After not speaking for more than a decade, Harper and Tabitha switch islands-and lives-to save what's left of their splintered family. But the twins quickly discover that the secrets, lies, and gossip they thought they'd outrun can travel between islands just as easily as they can. Will Harper and Tabitha be able to bury the hatchet and end their sibling rivalry once and for all?



Before the last beach picnic of the season, there will be enough old resentments, new loves, and cases of mistaken identity to make this the most talked-about summer that Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket have experienced in ages.



"Parent Trap vibes with an adult twist...One of Hilderbrand's most binge-worthy confections." --Elisabeth Egan, New York Times 









The Identicals

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Bathroom Readers' Institute

Clean! This wasn’t taken into the bathroom 😉

Horror, history, science, mystery . . . and eerily twisted tales. Follow Uncle John into a world so frighteningly funny it could only come from the Bathroom Readers Institute. What do you get when you cross a classic scary story such as “The Tell-tale Heart” with Uncle John’s trademark sense of humor? You get “The Tell-tale Fart” (Pee-uw!). And that’s just one of many twisted classic and original tales of humor and horror you’ll find inside The Haunted Outhouse. You’ll also find a spine-tingling collection of facts about topics such as real-life mad scientists, history’s terrible tyrants, and the world’s deadliest weather. Uncle John’s scare-fest is packed with page after page of crafts, recipes, poems, jokes, tongue twisters, and experiments straight from Dr. Johnenstein’s Laboratory. Graphic novel-style tales add plenty of illustrated pages to the mix. This haunted book of horrors could only come from the Bathroom Readers Institute, and it’s “For Kids Only.” ENTER IF YOU DARE! You’ll find terrifying tales, including… - Revenge of the Meatloaf - The Legend of Peepee Hollow - The Creature from the Black Lagoon and the No Good, Very Bad Day - The Haunted Outhouse Frightening facts about… - The Curse of Amen-Ra - The Attack of the Cow Lady - Decay-causing Tooth Worms - The FBI’s Body Farm Horrifying things to do like… - Make a Bouncing Eyeball - Prank Your Friends with Caramel Onions - Craft a Barbie Zombie Hat - Serve Bloody Band-Aid Treats (Gag!)

Uncle John's the Haunted Outhouse Bathroom Reader for Kids Only!

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Hardcover (1 to 2 lbs)

Quacky facts for curious kids from the master of weird trivia, Uncle John! It’s wacky and fun! It’s illustrated and easy to read! It’s a whole new twist on learning! And it’s FOR (curious) KIDS ONLY--boys, girls, kids who like to read, kids who don’t…even grown up kids. Go ahead, be curious! Inside Uncle John’s Totally Quacked Bathroom Reader you’ll find 288 pages packed with strange science, weird news, obscure history, odd sports, and the interesting origins of everyday things. Special to this edition: amazing animal quack-ups, history’s biggest quacks, ducky weather, fine feathered friends, quacky fashion, and things that are “Just Ducky” (which could mean really good or…soaking wet). And that’s not all! The newest fact-packed reader in the Uncle John’s FOR KIDS ONLY series features such topics as - Thorrablot! An Icelandic holiday with all the rotten shark you can eat! - Banned from Toy Stores: the Atomic Energy Lab science kit - Revenge of the Bees (ouch!) - Cooking with…Pooh! and other Crappy Book Titles - Gag-inducing Stuff Found in Fast Foods - The World’s Stupidest Apps - Moonbows, Snowballs, and Fire from the Sky! Plus…riddles and jokes, quotes and quizzes, experiments and recipes, brainteasers and much, much more! Uncle John’s Totally Quacked Bathroom Reader includes story lengths to fit any attention span (or accommodate any duration of Throne Time)--“short” (one page), “medium” (two pages), and “long” (three to five pages)--and they’re all fun, informative, and educational. Warning: Reading this book may make you smarter than your friends!

Uncle John's Totally Quacked Bathroom Reader for Kids Only!

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Bathroom Readers' Institute Staff

Paperback (1 to 2 lbs)

Adults, stop reading now. We mean it. This book is TOP SECRET and it's FOR KIDS ONLY! (Are the grownups gone? Good.) Now that it's just the kids, we'll let the cat out of the bag: This book is full of disgusting things and nasty (but funny) pranks. It's also got weird superstitions, freaky facts, unbelievable myths and legends, and did we mention gross stuff? Like boogers. And farting ghosts. And armpit sniffers. Andentomophagy. (What's that? It's the practice of eating worms.) But there's more than just gross stuff in this illustrated and easy-to-read book. You'll be briefed in . . .
 
* How to make your own secret code
* Where the "Jolly Roger" pirate flag came from
* Mermaid tales and other unbelievable sightings
* The original alchemist and the search for the Philosopher's Stone
* TheCaptain Underpants story
* A secret recipe for edible glass
* Sneakers of the future
 And a whole bunch more!


Top Secret!

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Math-U-See

Steven P. Demme

Heavy Hardcover (2 to 4 lbs)

Math

Pre-Algebra Instruction Manual & DVD

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Augusta Huiell Seaman

The Mystery of the Strange Bungalow

Sixteen year old Leslie Crane has come to the New Jersey shore as a companion to ailing Aunt Marcia, whose doctor has sent her there for a some quiet rest and recuperation. While the beach is lovely in October, Leslie quickly finds herself getting lonely with no one her own age to talk to. Then when suddenly a metal box, decorated with an elaborately carved dragon, is dug up by Leslie's dog near a supposedly unoccupied cottage does she end up in the midst of a puzzling mystery centered around the closed up bungalow next door. CONTENTS I The Night of the Storm II Found on the Beach III The Mysterious Casket IV In the Sand V An Exploring Party VI Leslie Makes Some Deductions VII A New Development VIII The Clue of the Green Bead IX Aunt Sally Adds to the Mystification X At Dawn XI An Unexpected Visitor XII The Curious Behavior of Ted XIII A Trap is Set XIV The Man with the Limp XV Out of the Hurricane XVI Rags to the Rescue XVII Eileen Explains XVIII The Dragon Gives Up the Secret XIX The Biggest Surprise of All

The Dragon's Secret

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Ruskin Bond

Light Hardcover (1 lb or less)

Binya, a young girl living in rural India, trades her leopard-claw necklace for a dainty blue umbrella, but the local tea shop proprietor wants the umbrella for his own.

Binya's Blue Umbrella

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Paul Harrington

"So what's the big secret? And what can it do for you? Well, if you've ever had a dream, a secret ambition, a passionate desire or goal, but had no idea how to make it real, then The Secret to Teen Power is for you. The Secret has already shown millions of people all over the world how to change their lives and make their dreams come true. And you can do it too. The Secret gives you the power to have, do, or be anything you choose. We're talking wealth, success, great relationships, better health and self-esteem... anything your heart desires. It's all totally achievable. And all you need to do is discover this Secret"--Cover.

The Secret to Teen Power

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Timothy Keller

R. Albert Mohler

Robert W. Yarbrough

J. I. Packer

Trusted Evangelical Bible teachers including Tim Keller, Al Mohler, and J.I. Packer unpack what the Bible says about hell and judgment. Is Hell for Real or Does Everyone Go to Heaven? answers some of today's toughest questions with deep biblical insights and an irenic tone. A perfect book for group studies on the topic or for individuals looking for a quick way to better understand the discussion.

Is Hell for Real or Does Everyone Go to Heaven?

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Jenny Phillips

Slave Boy of Judea

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Scott M. Turansky

50 Heart-Based Strategies for All the Stages of Your Child's Life





With advice onparenting coming from several angles, what do you listen to and what do youignore Develop your own biblical philosophy of parenting and use it to filterthe many ideas that come your way.

In this book you'll learn how to:

Identify character qualities to address problems

Build internal motivation

Transfer responsibility for change to the child

Teach kids to be solvers instead of whiners

Use creativity to teach your kids spiritual truths

Avoid the "boxing ring"

Envision a positive future

And much more!

With these strategies you'll be able to move from behaviormodification to a heart-based approach to parenting. Instead of relying on rewards, incentives, threats, andpunishment, you'll learn how to identify heart lessons to teach your child and implement them in practical ways.

The ChristianParenting Handbook by Dr. Scott Turansky and Joanne Miller, founders of theNational Center for Biblical Parenting, compiles fifty parenting principlesthat use heart-based strategies to teach you how to face daily challenges. Whenparents focus on the heart, kids learn to ask different questions about life.Instead of asking, "What's in it for me" they learn to ask, "What's the right thing to do" You'll soon see howa heart-based approach to parenting looks deeper and brings about greater,lasting change.

The daily interaction you have with your children can impactthem for the rest of their lives. With these fifty heart-based strategies,you'll develop your own biblical philosophy of parenting and gain perspective,greater motivation, and confidence that you're moving in the right direction.As you envision a positive future for your children, they'll experience hopeand direction and you will too. Start applying these principles today!

The Christian Parenting Handbook

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Dannah Gresh

Bob Gresh

Guiding Your Son from His Tweens to His Teens

When bestselling author Dannah Gresh was body-slammed by her 12-year-old son, she was hit with reality: raising a boy is a whole new ballgame!

A boy's relationship with his mom during the formative age between 8 and 12 is vital to his future well-being. So how can moms teach sons to be honest, confident, and respectful when the world and situations encourage them to make bad decisions and grow up too fast?

Dannah's practical experience and research, along with advice from her husband, Bob Gresh, provide a mom with six proactive ways to help her son:

 * honor his body in a healthy way
 * get outside to play unplugged
 * live out his faith

This accessible resource will empower moms with information and hope to raise sons of integrity and faith. Includes an insightful Connection IQ Inventory test, activity ideas, and Scriptures to pray over sons.

Six Ways to Keep the "Good" in Your Boy

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Angela Thomas

What Mothers Can Do to Make a Lifelong Difference

Bestselling author and mother of four Angela Thomas delivers a helpful, encouraging gathering of 52 inspiring ideas for moms who, in the whir of busyness, long to connect with their kids. Moms will learn to lead with God's love in the small moments that make up an abundant, intentional life.

52 Things Kids Need from a Mom

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Trueface

Bruce McNicol

Bill Thrall

John Lynch

What If God Isn't Who You Think He Is and Neither Are You?

The Cure gives the diagnosis of this century's religious obsession with sin-management. It has poisoned the Church, obscuring the Original Good News and sending millions away, wounded, angry and cynical, from nearly any organized expression of faith. This newly designed format of The Cure offers an authentic experience in Christ that frees some from a self-rewarded righteousness, and others from a beaten down striving for a righteousness they can never seem to attain. The Cure infuses a relational theology of grace and identity, which alone can heal, free and create sustainable, genuine, loving, life-giving communities.

The Cure

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Tony Evans

From the bestselling author of Kingdom Manand Kingdom Woman, Raising Kingdom Kidsequips parents to raise their children with a Kingdom perspective and also offers practical how-to advice on providing spiritual training as instructed in Scripture.Dr. Tony Evans begins with an overarching look at the need for Kingdom parenting, our roles and responsibilities in raising God-following children, and how to prepare children to take on the assignments God has for their lives. He then takes a practical turn, with examples and illustrations to help parents understand and provide specific training for kids in the power of prayer, wisdom, loving God's Word, getting through trials, controlling their tongues, developing patience, the surrender of service, and much more.This book is for every dad or mom who wants to fulfill the parenting role God has given them--not just in raising healthy kids intellectually, physically, and socially, but in contributing to their child's relationship with God and alignment under His plan.

Raising Kingdom Kids

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Jeannie Burlowski

Heavy Paperback (2 to 4 lbs)

How to Get Your Kids Through College Debt-Free and into Jobs They Love Afterward

You'd love to get your kids through college debt-free-but your kids aren't getting any scholarships, you haven't saved for college, and you make too much to get government financial aid. Is there still hope? Yes, but you'll need someone to guide you. In LAUNCH, academic strategist Jeannie Burlowski lays out clear, step-by-step strategies that empower parents to get their kids through high quality, best-fit colleges debt-free-and then directly into jobs they love afterward. Experts rave about LAUNCH: "The checklists at the end of each chapter in this book are fabulous. They're golden. Well worth the entire price of the book." -Bob Shorb, former associate dean of admissions and financial aid and director of student aid and family finance, Skidmore College "Students who go through college without career direction are, as Jeannie Burlowski says, 'like archers who pull the arrow back on the bow string, shoot, and then years later look around for the target.' This book helps parents set their kids up to take aim early and fire a sure shot, whether that's at medical school or at some other worthy endeavor." -Dr. Paul Amble, MD, assistant clinical professor, Yale School of Medicine "I'm a Morgan Stanley wealth management advisor, and after I read this book cover to cover I purchased 30 copies for clients. Every financial advisor needs to know the information in this book. It's valuable for all types of families-from those that think their income is too high to qualify for aid, to those that worry they'll go into debt paying for college. We utilize this book in our financial planning practice as we guide our clients to the things that matter most in their lives. If you're confused about how FAFSA works or what your kids should contribute, this book will provide clear answers. I was especially impressed with the way the book breaks down the pertinent information with chapters that align with the age of your kid. And the checklists for each chapter allow families to pick and choose the advice that best works for their family. My favorite part of the book is that it is truly a parenting book-with tips and insight for raising strong, thoughtful people who care about improving the world. The focus is on the outcome: your child becoming a successful and happy adult. If you're going to choose a financial advisor, you need to make sure that they know the specific college planning information in this book and are utilizing these ideas in their practice." -Alix Magner, financial advisor, Morgan Stanley, Minneapolis, MN "I'm a certified financial planner who cares deeply that parents are able to send their kids to college without risking their retirement. You can be sure I'll be recommending this book every chance I get." -Mike Branch, CFP, Focus Financial, Minneapolis, MN "High school guidance counselors have a difficult time covering the intricacies of the college admission and financing process in the small amount of time they have to work with a large number of students. This book fills in all the gaps-and more-for parents." -Josie Robinson, author and former high school guidance and career counselor, White Bear Lake Area High School And here's what parents like you say about LAUNCH: "We only used a small fraction of the ideas in this book, and our daughter graduated from an excellent private university at age 20 and went straight to her dream job at Disney. Read chapters 1 and 2 when your kid's in middle school!" -Liz and Tim Weatherhead, Bloomington, MN

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The Romantics

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Give Me Liberty

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Night Journeys

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Summerland

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The Cat of Bubastes

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Johnny Mckee and the Big Flood

Jesse Stuart

A Penny's Worth of Character

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Living Language French, Complete Edition

Elin Hilderbrand

The Identicals

Bathroom Readers' Institute

Uncle John's the Haunted Outhouse Bathroom Reader for Kids Only!

Bathroom Readers' Institute

Uncle John's Totally Quacked Bathroom Reader for Kids Only!

Bathroom Readers' Institute Staff

Top Secret!

Math-U-See; Steven P. Demme

Pre-Algebra Instruction Manual & DVD

Augusta Huiell Seaman

The Dragon's Secret

Ruskin Bond

Binya's Blue Umbrella

Paul Harrington

The Secret to Teen Power

Timothy Keller; R. Albert Mohler; Robert W. Yarbrough; J. I. Packer

Is Hell for Real or Does Everyone Go to Heaven?

Jenny Phillips

Slave Boy of Judea

Scott M. Turansky

The Christian Parenting Handbook

Dannah Gresh; Bob Gresh

Six Ways to Keep the "Good" in Your Boy

Angela Thomas

52 Things Kids Need from a Mom

Trueface; Bruce McNicol; Bill Thrall; John Lynch

The Cure

Tony Evans

Raising Kingdom Kids

Jeannie Burlowski

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