Gail Anderson-Dargatz

Hardcover (1 to 2 lbs)

Ohio

In A Recipe for Bees, Gail Anderson-Dargatz gives readers a remarkable woman to stand beside Hagar Shipley and Daisy Goodwin -- but Augusta Olsen also has attitude, a wicked funny bone, and the dubious gift of second sight. At home in Courtenay, B.C., Augusta anxiously awaits news of her dearly loved son-in-law Gabe, who is undergoing brain surgery miles away in Victoria. Her best friend Rose is waiting for Augusta to call as soon as she hears. Through Rose, we begin to learn the story of Augusta's sometimes harsh, sometimes magical life: the startling vision of her mother's early death; the loneliness of her marriage to Karl and her battle with Karl's detestable father, Olaf. We are told of her gentle, platonic affair with a church minister, of her not-so-platonic affair with a man from the town, and the birth of her only child. We also learn of the special affinity between Rose and Augusta, who share the delights and exasperations of old age. Just as The Cure for Death by Lightning offers recipes and remedies, A Recipe for Bees is saturated with bee lore, and is full of rich domestic detail, wondrous imagery culled from rural kitchens and gardens, shining insights into ageing, family and friendship. And at its heart, is the life, death and resurrection of an extraordinary marriage.

A Recipe for Bees

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Charlotte Bronte

Diane Johnson

Heavy Paperback (2 to 4 lbs)

Jane Eyre

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Virginia Woolf

Light Paperback (1 lb or less)

Describes the domestic obligations, social limitations, and economic factors which impede literary creativity in women

A Room of One's Own

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Robert Fulghum

Stories, Observations, and Affirmations

Robert Fulghum's new book begins with a question we've all asked ourselves: What on Earth have I done?"  As Fulghum finds out, the answer is never easy and, almost always, surprising.  For the last couple of years, Fulghum has been traveling the world - from Seattle to the Moab Desert to Crete - looking for a few fellow travelers interested in thinking along with him as he delights in the unexpected: trick-or-treating with your grandchildren dressed like a large rabbit, potsof daffodils blooming in mid-November, a view of the earth from outer space, the mysterious night sounds of the desert, every man's trip to a department store to buy socks, the raucous all-night long feast that is Easter in Greece, the trials and tribulations of plumbing problems and the friendship one can strike up with someone who doesn't share the same language. What on Earth Have I Done? is an armchair tour of everyday life as seen by Robert Fulghum, one of America's great essayists, a man who has two feet planted firmly on the earth, one eye on the heavens and, at times, a tongue planted firmly in his cheek. Fulghum writes to his fellow travelers, with a sometimes light heart, about the deep and vexing mysteries of being alive and says, "This is my way of bringing the small boat of my life within speaking distance of yours.  Hello..." "

What on Earth Have I Done?

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Orson Scott Card

Thirteen-year-old Rigg has a secret ability to see the paths of others' pasts, but revelations after his father's death set him on a dangerous quest that brings new threats from those who would either control his destiny or kill him.

Pathfinder

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A conclusion to the trilogy starring Pathfinder Rigg finds him testing the limits of his supernatural abilities in order to stop the war that is destroying his world. By the Hugo Award- and Nebula Award-winning author of Ender's Game.

Visitors

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Téa Obreht

A Novel

Struggling to understand why her beloved grandfather left his family to die alone in a field hospital far from home, a young doctor in a war-torn Balkan country takes over her grandfather's search for a mythical ageless vagabond while referring to a worn copy of Rudyard Kipling's The Jungle Book. A first novel. 18,000 first printing.

The Tiger's Wife

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Irène Némirovsky

Sandra Smith

Set during a year that begins with France's fall to the Nazis in June 1940 and ends with Germany turning its attention to Russia, it falls into two parts. The first is a brilliant depiction of a group of Parisians as they flee the Nazi invasion and make their way through the chaos of France; the second follows the inhabitants of a small rural community under occupation who find themselves thrown together in ways they never expected. Although only two sections were finished before her tragic death, they form a book that is beautifully complete in itself.

Suite Francaise

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Dolen Perkins-Valdez

Paperback (1 to 2 lbs)

wench \'wench\ n. from Middle English “wenchel,” 1 a: a girl, maid, young woman; a female child. Situated in Ohio, a free territory before the Civil War, Tawawa House is an idyllic retreat for Southern white men who vacation there every summer with their enslaved black mistresses. It’s their open secret. Lizzie, Reenie, and Sweet are regulars at the resort, building strong friendships over the years. But when Mawu, as fearless as she is assured, comes along and starts talking of running away, things change. To run is to leave everything behind, and for some it also means escaping from the emotional and psychological bonds that bind them to their masters. When a fire on the resort sets off a string of tragedies, the women of Tawawa House soon learn that triumph and dehumanization are inseparable and that love exists even in the most inhuman, brutal of circumstances— all while they bear witness to the end of an era. An engaging, page-turning, and wholly original novel, Wench explores, with an unflinching eye, the moral complexities of slavery.

Wench

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Thel Language of the Flowers 

Annie Proulx

Loyal Blood is forced to abandon his Vermont farm when he commits the most terrible of crimes. So begins an American odyssey stretching from New England to California. On his journeys, Loyal mines gold, prospects for uranium, grows beans, ranches, traps and hunts for fossils.

Postcards

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Frederick Buechner

A Life in Sermons

Frederick Buechner has long been a kindred spirit to those who find elements of doubt as constant companions on their journey of faith. He is a passionate writer and preacher who can alter lives with a simple phrase. Buechner's words, both written and spoken, have the power to revolutionize and revitalize belief and faith. He reveals the presence of God in the midst of daily life. He faces and embraces difficult questions and doubt as essential components of our lives, rather than as enemies that destroy us. "Listen to your life!" is his clarion call. This theme pervades this definitive collection of sermons, delivered throughout Buechner's lifetime. Presented chronologically, they provide a clear picture of the development of his theology and thinking. Reflecting Buechner's exquisite gift for storytelling and his compassionate pastor's heart, Secrets in the Dark will inspire laughter, hope, and bring great solace. Turn the pages and rediscover what it means to be thoughtful about faith. See why this renowned writer has been quoted in countless pulpits and beloved by Americans for generations.

Secrets in the Dark

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A Memoir of the Lost and Found

From critically acclaimed author and Pulitzer Prize runner-up Frederick Buechner comes another powerfully honest memoir, The Eyes of the Heart. Full of poinant insights into his most personal relationships, this moving account traces how the author was shaped as much by his family's secrets as by its celebrations.Within the innermost chambers of his consciousness, Buechner, in his characteristically self-searching style, explores the mysteries and truths behind his deepest connections to family, friends, and mentors. Extraordinarily moving, this memoir follows not chronology but the converging paths of Buechner's imagination and memory. Buechner invites us into his library-his own Magic Kingdom, Surrounded by his beloved books and treasures, we discover how they serve as the gateway to Buechner's mind and heart. He draws the reader into his recollections, moving seamlessly from reminiscence to contemplation. Buechner recounts events such as the tragic suicide of his father and its continual fallout on his life, intimate and little-known details about his deep friendship with the late poet James Merrill, and his ongoing struggle to understand the complexities of his relationship to his mother. This cast of characters comprised of Buechner's relatives and loved ones is brought to vibrant life by his peerless writing and capacity to probe the depths of his own consciousness. Buechner visits his past with an honest eye and a heart open to the most painful and life-altering of realizations. heartbreaking and enlightening, The Eyes of the Heart is a treasure for any who have ever pondered the meaning and mystery of their own past. As "one of our finest writers," according to author Annie Dillard, Frederick Buechner provides yet another chapter in the tale of his life in this gripping memoir tracing the complicated roots and path of his inner life and family, with their multitude of intersections." The Eyes of the Heart stands as a touching testimonial to the significance of kinship to the author as well as to the legions of readers who have come to regard him as one of their own.

The Eyes of the Heart

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Willa Cather

Doris Grumbach

The Song of the Lark

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Berlitz Editors

Preparation for travellers. Take part in dialogues to experience real-life situations.

Czech Phrase Book

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K. James Stein

Great Devotional Classics Study Guide

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David Brian Winter

Saint Augustine

The Confessions of St Augustine

Walking into Light

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William Barclay

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Combined ed. of the author's The plain man looks at the Beatitudes, and The plain man looks at the Lord's prayer.

The Beatitudes and the Lord's Prayer for Everyman

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Educational Ideals in the Ancient World 

David F. Payne

In his perceptive commentary, a part of the Daily Study Bible series, David F. Payne helps readers see the importance of this pivotal biblical book and guides them in applying its message to today's world. Carrying forward brilliantly the pattern established by Barclay's New Testament series, the Daily Study Bible has been extended to cover the entire Old Testament as well. Invaluable for individual devotional study, for group discussion, and for classroom use, the Daily Study Bible provides a useful, reliable, and eminently readable way to discover what the Scriptures were saying then and what God is saying today.

Deuteronomy

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John C. L. Gibson

For decades, millions of Christians have discovered William Barclay's Daily Study Bible to be the ideal New Testament commentary series for both devotional reading and serious Bible study. Now, carrying foreard brilliantly the pattern established by Barclay, The Daily Study Bilble has been extended into a coverage of the entire Old Testament. Invaluable for individual devotional study, for group discussion, and for classroom use. The Daily Study Bible now provides a useful, eliable, and eminently readable way to discover what the Old Testament writers were saying then and what God is saying today.

Genesis

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Eugene H. Peterson

The Community of Prayer in a Selfbound Society

Earth and Altar

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A Study of Conversion in the Book of Acts and Today

Turning to God

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Allan D. Galloway

William Barclay, one of the most beloved of all authors, speaks on one of the most cherished books of the Bible--the Psalms. This unique collection of devotional studies is written in the same distinctive style as Barclay's interpretation of the New Testament in the Daily Study Bible. Each exposition is written not so much as a commentary but as a meditation, making "The Lord is My Shepherd" ideal for both devotional reading and serious Bible study.The William Barclay Library is a collection of books addressing the great issues of the Christian faith. As one of the world's most widely read interpreters of the Bible and its meaning, William Barclay devoted his life to helping people become more faithful disciples of Jesus Christ.

The Lord Is My Shepherd

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Ed Balogh

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Gail Anderson-Dargatz

A Recipe for Bees

Charlotte Bronte; Diane Johnson

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Virginia Woolf

A Room of One's Own

Robert Fulghum

What on Earth Have I Done?

Orson Scott Card

Pathfinder

Orson Scott Card

Visitors

Téa Obreht

The Tiger's Wife

Irène Némirovsky; Sandra Smith; Irène Némirovsky

Suite Francaise

Dolen Perkins-Valdez

Wench

Vanessa Diffenbaugh

Thel Language of the Flowers

Annie Proulx

Postcards

Frederick Buechner

Secrets in the Dark

Frederick Buechner

The Eyes of the Heart

Willa Cather; Doris Grumbach

The Song of the Lark

Berlitz Editors

Czech Phrase Book

K. James Stein

Great Devotional Classics Study Guide

David Brian Winter; Saint Augustine

Walking into Light

William Barclay

The Beatitudes and the Lord's Prayer for Everyman

William Barclay

Educational Ideals in the Ancient World

David F. Payne

Deuteronomy

John C. L. Gibson

Genesis

Eugene H. Peterson

Earth and Altar

William Barclay

Turning to God

William Barclay; Allan D. Galloway

The Lord Is My Shepherd

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