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Paperback. Condition: Good. Both torn from their homes in Laos, a boy and a moon bear cub form a deep bond in this "moving and memorable" (Kirkus Reviews, starred review) tale of impossible odds and resilient hope, based on true and tragic conditions in Eastern Asia. Twelve-year-old Tam, on a dare, ventures into a moon bear den in the mountains of Northern Laos. His goal is to steal the cub and sell it, making a fortune for his family. But the mother bear's unexpected return upends Tam's plan, and he barely escapes with his life. Then his life implodes anyway: his entire mountain village is forced to relocate to make room for a new highway. Lured by the promise of electricity, running water, and a television, Tam's people move to an overcrowded village, where Tam's father is killed by a stray landmine. Now the family breadwinner, Tam is forced to work hundreds of miles away in the city of Laos, at a moon bear farm where bile from bear gall bladders is used for medicine. It is a cruel, miserable place, and when a familiar face--the very cub he'd seen in the den in Vietnam--is sold to the bear farm, Tam knows he must save this moon bear, no matter what it takes. Deeply and powerfully moving, Moon Bear is an unforgettable story of compassion, hope, and bravery against overwhelming odds, and brings to light the real-life, heartwrenching plight of Asia's endangered moon bears. Gottardo, Alessandro (illustrator). …

Paperback. Condition: Good. An inspirational biography about Jamie Vardy from award-winning author Roy Apps, focusing on the skill, grit and determination needed to be a Premier League winner and England star striker. Valdrighi, Alessandro (illustrator).

Paperback. Condition: Good. A vivid and original reconstruction of the Battle of Waterloo.

Paperback. Condition: Good. * Provides a definitive overview of the field of linguistic anthropology, comprised of original contributions by leading scholars in the field. * Constitutes an unprecedented overview of both the theoretical and methodological foundations of contemporary linguistic anthropology.…

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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. "Exotic.erotic. Ocean Sea is highly romantic and breathtakingly lyrical."--The New York Times Book Review With Silk, his first novel to appear in English, Alessandro Baricco immediately proved himself to be a magical storyteller. With Ocean Sea, he has been acclaimed as the successor to Italo Calvino, and a major voice in modern literature. In Ocean Sea, Alessandro Baricco presents a hypnotizing postmodern fable of human malady--psychological, existential, erotic--and the sea as a means of deliverance. At the Almayer Inn, a remote shoreline hotel, an artist dips his brush in a cup of ocean water to paint a portrait of the sea. A scientist pens love letters to a woman he has yet to meet. An adulteress searches for relief from her proclivity to fall in love. And a sixteen-year-old girl seeks a cure from a mysterious condition which science has failed to remedy. When these people meet, their fates begin to interact as if by design. Enter a mighty tempest and a ghostly mariner with a thirst for vengeance, and the Inn becomes a place where destiny and desire battle for the upper hand. Playful, provocative, and ultimately profound, Ocean Sea is a novel of striking originality and wisdom.…

Paperback. Condition: Fair. "Exotic.erotic. Ocean Sea is highly romantic and breathtakingly lyrical."--The New York Times Book Review With Silk, his first novel to appear in English, Alessandro Baricco immediately proved himself to be a magical storyteller. With Ocean Sea, he has been acclaimed as the successor to Italo Calvino, and a major voice in modern literature. In Ocean Sea, Alessandro Baricco presents a hypnotizing postmodern fable of human malady--psychological, existential, erotic--and the sea as a means of deliverance. At the Almayer Inn, a remote shoreline hotel, an artist dips his brush in a cup of ocean water to paint a portrait of the sea. A scientist pens love letters to a woman he has yet to meet. An adulteress searches for relief from her proclivity to fall in love. And a sixteen-year-old girl seeks a cure from a mysterious condition which science has failed to remedy. When these people meet, their fates begin to interact as if by design. Enter a mighty tempest and a ghostly mariner with a thirst for vengeance, and the Inn becomes a place where destiny and desire battle for the upper hand. Playful, provocative, and ultimately profound, Ocean Sea is a novel of striking originality and wisdom.…

Condition: acceptable. This copy has clearly been enjoyedâ"expect noticeable shelf wear and some minor creases to the cover. Binding is strong, and all pages are legible. May contain previous library markings or stamps.

Hardback. Condition: Good. Young readers will find action, suspense, and a perilous battle between good and evil in this fantasy novel from New York Times bestselling author Conor Grennan. For ages 10 and up, this dystopian story follows a boy's unlikely journey to save humanity as he unravels his true identity and the responsibility it comes with. Valdrighi, Alessandro (illustrator).…

Hardback. Condition: Very Good. Young readers will find action, suspense, and a perilous battle between good and evil in this fantasy novel from New York Times bestselling author Conor Grennan. For ages 10 and up, this dystopian story follows a boy's unlikely journey to save humanity as he unravels his true identity and the responsibility it comes with. Valdrighi, Alessandro (illustrator).…

hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Valdrighi, Alessandro (illustrator).

hardcover. Condition: Fair. Valdrighi, Alessandro (illustrator).

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Paperback. Condition: Good. A new Star Wars generation is born Rey, Finn, and Kylo Ren meet for the first time in this children's comic adaptation of Episode VI. Faithfully capturing the galaxy-spanning action of The Force Awakens, join all your favorite characters, new and old, on the adventure of a lifetime Experience Episode VI like never before and make your stand with the Resistance against the might of the First Order This beautiful graphic novel combines the awe-inspiring wonder of Star Wars with the streamlined designs of Disney animation, making it both a must-read for longtime fans and a great introduction for newcomers.…

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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The year is 1861. Hervé Joncour is a French merchant of silkworms, who combs the known world for their gemlike eggs. Then circumstances compel him to travel farther, beyond the edge of the known, to a country legendary for the quality of its silk and its hostility to foreigners: Japan.There Joncour meets a woman. They do not touch; they do not even speak. And he cannot read the note she sends him until he has returned to his own country. But in the moment he does, Joncour is possessed.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. The year is 1861. Hervé Joncour is a French merchant of silkworms, who combs the known world for their gemlike eggs. Then circumstances compel him to travel farther, beyond the edge of the known, to a country legendary for the quality of its silk and its hostility to foreigners: Japan.There Joncour meets a woman. They do not touch; they do not even speak. And he cannot read the note she sends him until he has returned to his own country. But in the moment he does, Joncour is possessed.…

Condition: good. Gently used with minimal wear on the corners and cover. A few pages may contain light highlighting or writing, but the text remains fully legible. Dust jacket may be missing, and supplemental materials like CDs or codes may not be included. May be ex-library with library markings. Ships promptly. …

paperback. Condition: Very Good. Alessandro Valdrighi (illustrator).

paperback. Condition: Very Good. Alessandro Valdrighi (illustrator).

paperback. Condition: Very Good. Alessandro Valdrighi (illustrator).

Paperback. Condition: Good. What would happen if you went back in time? Imagine stepping into the Stone Age and meeting some Neanderthals. Would it be a peaceful encounter or a Stone-Age smackdown? What if you went back to when dinosaurs roamed? Would you be a tasty snack for a T-Rex or the first human to tame fire? Remember, in a time before recorded history, just about everything could kill you. You Choose Books offer an exciting, immersive nonfiction learning experience where the reader chooses which path to take through the story. Along the way, readers learn about real time periods in a fun, interactive adventure. Valdrighi, Alessandro (illustrator).…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. What would happen if you went back in time? Imagine stepping into the Stone Age and meeting some Neanderthals. Would it be a peaceful encounter or a Stone-Age smackdown? What if you went back to when dinosaurs roamed? Would you be a tasty snack for a T-Rex or the first human to tame fire? Remember, in a time before recorded history, just about everything could kill you. You Choose Books offer an exciting, immersive nonfiction learning experience where the reader chooses which path to take through the story. Along the way, readers learn about real time periods in a fun, interactive adventure. Valdrighi, Alessandro (illustrator).…

Paperback. Condition: Fair. What would happen if you went back in time? Imagine stepping into the Stone Age and meeting some Neanderthals. Would it be a peaceful encounter or a Stone-Age smackdown? What if you went back to when dinosaurs roamed? Would you be a tasty snack for a T-Rex or the first human to tame fire? Remember, in a time before recorded history, just about everything could kill you. You Choose Books offer an exciting, immersive nonfiction learning experience where the reader chooses which path to take through the story. Along the way, readers learn about real time periods in a fun, interactive adventure. Valdrighi, Alessandro (illustrator).…

hardcover. Condition: Fair.

paperback. Condition: Fair.

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Paperback. Condition: Good.

Paperback. Condition: Fair.