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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. In this postapocalyptic story of mystery, suspense, grief, and loss, a girl processes her mother's death as a serial killer's presence makes her already dangerous world even more deadly.   The climate apocalypse has come and gone, and in the end it wasn't the temperature climbing or the waters rising. It was the trees. They created enough pollen to render the air unbreathable, and the world became overgrown. In the decades since, humanity has rebuilt, and Izabel has grown used to the airtight domes that now contain her life.  She tries hard to be satisfied with this safe, prosperous new world, but instead she just feels stuck. And then the tranquility of her town is shattered. Someone--a serial killer--starts slashing through the domes at night, exposing people to the deadly pollen. At the same time, her young daughter Cami begins sleep-talking, having whole conversations about the murders that she doesn't remember after she wakes. Izabel becomes fixated on the killer, on both tracking him down and understanding him. What could compel someone to take so many lives after years dedicated to sheer survival, with society finally flourishing again? Suspenseful and startling, but also poetic and written with a wry, observant humor, this "skillful blend of postapocalyptic science fiction, supernatural murder mystery, and domestic drama is unexpected and entirely engrossing" (Publishers Weekly).…

Paperback. Condition: Good. Diving the frigid Chesapeake Bay for oysters soon after a late season hurricane, former Navy SEAL Ben Blackshaw discovers the fresh wreck of a speedboat mired on the bottom. It is jammed to the gunwales with crates of gold bullion worth millions. Blackshaw opens one last box from the wreck and finds a nuclear dirty bomb, its timer racing down toward zero just twenty-four hours away. If this were not enough, the final shock of the day comes when he recognizes the corpse bobbing at the helm of the wreck; a man who has been missing for fifteen years. Blackshaw's father. Piecing the shreds of evidence together, Blackshaw reckons that his irascible old man intercepted and stole both the gold and the nuke from an Iran-Contra style government black-ops deal brokered between two Islamist extremist cells by a corrupt U.S. Government cabal. Maynard Chalk was the agent who let the transaction go south in a moment of unforgiveable distraction. He's got to recover the cargo as soon as possible, but to finish the job, he must temporarily throw in with one of the terrorist crews from the deal gone wrong; it's the only way he can conceal his failure from a vengeful boss and save his own skin. Chalk and his jackal henchmen descend on the quiet, god-fearing people of Blackshaw's isolated Smith Island home, determined to take back what's theirs no matter what the cost in innocent blood. Blackshaw and his wily Smith Island neighbors must set aside a growing mistrust of each other in order to survive and repel Chalk's invasion. Green-eyed suspicion naturally follows an influx of untold wealth and ultimate power; this might play into Chalk's hands, inciting murder and mutiny within Blackshaw's ranks. After a rocky start, Blackshaw finally persuades a small cadre of neighbors that their recent hardscrabble times could be set right if they manage to keep this orphaned gold for themselves, and somehow stop that nuclear bomb before it blows them out of the Chesapeake. To accomplish all this, they reluctantly tap into Smith Island's darker heritage from the distant past as home to marauding pirates in the Chesapeake. Hundreds of years before they became good Methodists, the Smith Islanders emigrated from Cornwall, England. There, more than a few of their ancestors earned their keep by pillaging what they needed from merchant ships unlucky enough to sail without armed escort. Regrettably, the practice lasted long after settling Smith Island. The present dire circumstances set these good people at odds with their newfound and deeply held religious teachings; they must connect with their inner brigand or die. Mortally outgunned, and not seventy miles from Washington, D.C., Blackshaw and his cohort are pitted in a desperate last stand against Chalk and his bloodthirsty goons. If Blackshaw fails, his gamble will go down in history as the opening skirmish of World War III.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. Coming to Broadway in March 2017, ROALD DAHL's most treasured tale is coming to the land where sweet dreams come true--Broadway--in a delicious new musical Audiences around the world have long adored the best-selling book and films, but none have experienced the magic of Wonka quite like this--until now. By the author of The BFG--now a major motion picture from Steven Spielberg--a stunning deluxe edition of Roald Dahl's beloved Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, featuring--a new introduction by Lev Grossman, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Magicians--cover art by the award-winning cartoonist Ivan Brunetti--the original interior art from the 1964 first edition--French flaps and deckle-edged paper Roald Dahl Centennial, 1916-2016 Twice turned into a feature film, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is a delectable classic about a child's dreams and the eccentric chocolate-maker who makes them come true. When Willy Wonka's hallowed chocolate factory holds a worldwide contest awarding tours to the lucky, five children emerge as winners, including a glutton, a gum-chewing nitwit, a spoiled brat, and a TV addict. Only Charlie Bucket, the story's earnest hero, stands to win the exotic riches of Wonka's empire--if he avoids the pitfalls of his fellow contestants and stays true to his heart. Ingenious and entertaining, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is a true modern classic by one of the most beloved storytellers of our time. For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators. Blake, Quentin (illustrator).…

Paperback. Condition: Good. Birmingham's rock music scene has thrived on camaraderie and collaboration for decades. With no competitiveness, it has maintained a punk rock ethos while also appealing to a mainstream audience, thanks to DIY clubs and alternative radio support. Once one of the country's most successful AAA radio stations, 107.7 The X and the A&R power of station head Scott Register provided the early radio success that helped break Train, Matchbox Twenty and John Mayer. The same scene produced Jim Bob & the Leisure Suits, the Primitons, the Sugar La Las and Verbena. From local legends like Hotel and Telluride to national sensation St. Paul and the Broken Bones, writer Blake Ells tells the story of the Magic City's indelible stamp on the history of modern rock.…

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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Back in the King?s bed? Twenty-four hours in the desert with Sheikh Tahir is more than Lauren bargained for when she came to ask for his help. Yet their inescapable intimacy empowers her to lay bare the scandalous truth of their shared past?and her still-burning desire for Tahir? The scandal of the century? Innocent Amelia?s encounter with Hunter was unforgettable?and it had life-changing consequences! After learning Hunter was engaged, she vowed to raise their daughter alone. But now Amelia?s secret is suddenly scandalously exposed.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. From the author of Girl, Boy, and Paranoid Park comes a new novel about the obsessive vortex of falling in love in an impossible time and place. The summer I was seventeen I met this girl. Nick has the best of moms and the worst of moms. On the upside, she's a distinguished professor and bestselling author. On the downside, she's a serious alcoholic, with no clue how to relate to her son or husband. Nick, meanwhile, has finished his junior year and needs a break from his stressful home life. What better place to spend the summer than Seaside, Oregon, a sleepy beach town where he can chill out, meet girls, and work at his Uncle's car wash. Enter local legend, Phoebe Garnet. She's funny, sexy, but dangerously self-destructive. Suddenly Nick is more in love, more obsessed, more heartsick than he's ever been in his life. Why does Nick love her so much? Will he survive this obsession? And who can he turn to for help? From the author of the classic novels Girl and Paranoid Park comes a story of the joy, the pain, and the madness of growing up.…

Condition: Good. A red-hot reunion under the blazing sun will have temperatures rising in this twenty-four-hour romance by Maya Blake. Back with the king. for one desert night! Twelve years after Sheikh Tahir almost lost his throne, the woman who betrayed him arrives at his palace gates. Lauren's request to help her brother is Tahir's chance to--at last--make sense of her betrayal. On one condition: they spend twenty-four hours in the desert.alone. A night at Tahir's command is more than Lauren bargained for. Any trust left between them is fragile. Yet with every passing hour, the inescapable intimacy empowers Lauren to lay bare the scandalous truth of their past--and her still burning desire for Tahir. From Harlequin Presents: Escape to exotic locations where passion knows no bounds. Read all the Brothers of the Desert books:  Book 1: Their Desert Night of Scandal Book 2: His Pregnant Desert Queen.…

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Hardback. Condition: Very Good. In this second installment of the new Dog's Eye View series, Rolo, a dog who always knows exactly what he wants, escapes a neglectful owner and sets out to live by himself--but is being on his own really what he wants? Includes black-and-white illustrations throughout.Rolo is a dog who knows what he wants--and after living with an owner who doesn't take good care of him, he sets out on his own. But for a young dog living on the streets, each day brings a new struggle for survival. Then one day, he meets a girl named Freya. She takes care of him, and slowly, he begins to trust her. But can he and Freya convince Freya's strict mom to accept a scruffy dog into their home and hearts?Told from the dog's perspective, the stories in Dog's Eye View are full of adventure, excitement, and waggy-tailed warmth, highlighting the unique bond between dogs and their human best friends. Dean, David (illustrator).…

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Hardback. Condition: Very Good. Admit it--you've always wanted to know: WHAT was Jack thinking? Magic beans? Come on Get into Jack's head--and the mother's, and the giant's --as You Choose your path through three new versions of the famous fairy tale, with delightful (or disastrous ) consequences. Amit Tayal (illustrator). …

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Paperback. Condition: Good. Libraries that thrive reach out to all parts of their communities. Stellar community outreach plans help libraries build the strong partnerships that undergird these critical ties. Most librarians know they must reach out to the community to be successful, but many do not always know the best way to make that happen. Here's a practical manual designed specifically to help librarians conceptualize and then implement an outreach program that will achieve good results. Through examples of library roles within community outreach, outreach needs assessment, and great tips on implementing your plan, the authors give you the clear cut advice you need to build the perfect outreach plan. Barbara Blake, Robert Martin, and Yunfei Du have years of experience working with libraries to build community outreach programs. Here's what you get: Part one: shows you sample vision and mission statements, lists realistic goals to target in your community, and demographic factors to consider. Part two: highlights potential programs and partners, and gives you advice on how to pitch your plan for optimal community support. Part three: teaches you how to develop and implement the outreach plan. Written for all public librarians, the concise, step-by-step process delivers the information you want in the format that you need it. A bibliography of public library resources make finding further information a snap; and worksheets on the companion CD-ROM make your job easier by providing ready-to-go outreach plans for writing and implementing your own plan. With this book, your library will go from being seen as a nicety to a necessity.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. A unique 'A to Z' biography from music journalist and Queen biographer Mark Blake that will shed new light on the story of the biggest rock band of all time.

Condition: Good. As temperatures drop, the heat turns up for this billionaire in this sizzling snowbound romance by Maya Blake. Trapped by a snowstorm Playing with fire! Shy Giada Parker can't believe she agreed to take her identical twin's place in securing work with ruthless Alessio Montaldi. Pretending to be her confident sister is a full-time job in itself! Until a blizzard strands her in Alessio's opulent Swiss chalet and steeling her body against his magnetic gaze becomes Giada's hardest challenge yet. Shattered by the betrayal of his past, Alessio isn't fooled by Giada's ruse for long! However, there's no mistaking the white-hot sizzle between them. Alessio doesn't know if he can trust Giada, but he definitely can't resist her. From Harlequin Presents: Escape to exotic locations where passion knows no bounds. Read all the Hot Winter Escapes books  Book 1: Bound by Her Baby Revelation by Cathy Williams Book 2: An Heir Made in Hawaii by Emmy Grayson Book 3: Claimed by the Crown Prince by Abby Green Book 4: One Forbidden Night in Paradise by Louise Fuller Book 5: A Nine-Month Deal with Her Husband by Joss Wood Book 6: Snowbound with the Irresistible Sicilian by Maya Blake Book 7: Undoing His Innocent Enemy by Heidi Rice Book 8: In Bed with Her Billionaire Bodyguard by Pippa Roscoe. …

Hardback. Condition: Good. This fascinating and kid-friendly book gives budding scientists and others an introduction to the tools and strategies needed to evaluate and understand scientific information . School Library Journal Science affects every part of our lives. It can determine the foods we eat, the clothes we weareven the video games we play. But how do you tell the good science from the bad? Bite into Nibbling on Einstein s Brain and learn some winning strategies for sorting the good from the misleading in science. Through playful scenarios and fascinating real-world examples, each chapter encourages critical thinking. You ll find tips for spotting bad science, ideas for identifying reports that misrepresent facts, and ways to keep your own brain from muddling the science news you receive. Bursting with Baloney Buster information, quick Your Turn activities and playful new illustrations, this brightly redesigned edition, with recent examples of suspicious science, offers a fun approach to becoming a sharp-minded watchdog of reliable science. Blake, Francis (illustrator).…

Paperback. Condition: Good. Gratitude Journal> 100 Days Of Gratefulness: Be Happier, Healthier And More Fulfilled In Less Than 10 Minutes A Day This journal is a 100 day journaling challenge carefully designed to take you through a journey of gratitude and daily thankfulness> Elevate your daily life and experience happiness and fulfillment every day with this journaling challenge> Are You Brave Enough To Take It On.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. The shocking true story behind how Qatar secured the 2022 World Cup and why FIFA agreed to it.

Paperback. Condition: Good. All These Bodies is the blood-chilling supernatural thriller for older readers from the New York Times-bestselling author Kendare Blake.

Paperback. Condition: Good. OUR SUMMER TOGETHER is an uplifting story about family, friendship and the happy surprise of finding love later in life.

Paperback. Condition: Good. The first in a page-turning young adult series perfect for fans of Victoria Aveyard's Red Queen and S.J. Maas's Throne of Glass.

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Paperback. Condition: Good. This is a fantastic value-for-money book that will keep kids occupied for hours. Includes classic puzzles kids already know and love, such as code breakers, odd one outs and shadow matches, and exciting new games they'll soon be hooked on. Blake, Beccy (illustrator).

Hardback. Condition: Good. Blake, Robert J. (illustrator).

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