In this stunning debut, Rowell depicts six disparate lives united by an extraordinary commemoration, irrevocably changed as Robert Kennedy's funeral train makes its solemn journey from New York to Washington.
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In this stunning debut, Rowell depicts six disparate lives united by an extraordinary commemoration, irrevocably changed as Robert Kennedy's funeral train makes its solemn journey from New York to Washington.
Claire Bradford needed a wake-up call. What she "didn't" need was a tragic car accident. As a single mom and the owner of a successful bead shop, Claire leads a predictable life in Hope's Crossing, Colorado. So what if she has no time for romance? At least, that's what she tells herself, especially when her best friend's sexy younger brother comes back to town as the new chief of police.
The first complete and never-before revealed history of ESPN is a wild, smart, effervescent look at the triumph, genius, ego, and rise of an empire unlike any television has ever seen.
At the heart of this novel set in Mumbai are two equally compelling men, poised for a showdown. Real estate developer Dharmen Shah rose from nothing to create an empire and is a dangerous man to refuse. But he meets his match in a retired schoolteacher called Masterji. Shah offers Masterji and his neighbors--the residents of Vishram Society's Tower A, a once respectable, now crumbling apartment building on whose site Shah's luxury high-rise would be built--a generous buyout. They can't believe their good fortune. Except, that is, for Masterji, who refuses to abandon the building he has long called home.
"Exquisitely written and beautifully paced, Taylor's tale is set in ghostly, romantic Prague, where 17-year-old Karou is an art student--except when she is called "home" to do errands for the family of loving, albeit inhuman, creatures who raised her." (Publishers Weekly). Part supernatural fantasy, part star-crossed romance--Taylor has created a dazzling world and an unforgettable story.
Binky's blast-off into outer space (outside) to battle aliens (bugs) is delayed when he realizes he's left something behind - and it's not the anti-gravity kitty litter. A quick read in graphic format that is filled with sly humor for young readers who are transitioning to chapter books.
More than 150 letters cover all the imaginable scenarios of sleep away camp, from acing the cabin lice inspection, to rowing in the "ricotta" race, to breaking the bad news about a retainer lost in the wilderness. These letters reveal that kids are wittier and more sophisticated than we might assume, and that the experience of being away from home for the first time creates hilarious and lasting memories. "Inspired by her daughter's "melodramatic rants" from camp, Diane Falanga collected 150 hilarious, poignant letters from kids 8-16 ... Read it and remember." (People Magazine)
Growing up, the only place tomboy Thayer Wentworth felt at home was at her summer camp in the North Carolina Mountains. It was there that she came alive and where she met Nick Abrams, her first love...and first heartbreak.Years later, married to a folklore professor, Thayer confronts family secrets and betrayal. "Siddons returns to her signature Southern setting in her newest blend of emotional realism and a sliver of magic." (Booklist)
When they are hired by veteran family court judge Hope Willis to find her missing daughter, Forensic Investigators--a team of renegade investigators comprised of a behavorist, a techno-wizard, an intuitive, and a former Navy SEAL--must race against time to bring Krissy back alive.
Smoky, earthy, fruity, and spicy, the flavors of the Southwest have intrigued Bobby Flay ever since he was a young chef, eventually serving as the inspiration for the menu at his first restaurant, Mesa Grill. Here are 150 recipes for the drinks, appetizers, soups, salads, main dishes, sides, sauces, desserts, and brunch dishes that have earned Bobby his reputation for creating innovative combinations and big, rich flavors.
Mindy Kaling has lived many lives: the obedient child of immigrant professionals, a timid chubster afraid of her own bike, a Ben Affleck-impersonating Off-Broadway performer and playwright, and, finally, a comedy writer and actress on " The Office". Kaling shares her observations, fears, and opinions, writing a book full of personal stories and laugh out loud philosophies.
On his first day at Brooklyn's P.S. 858, fifth-grader Michael K. is teamed with two very strange students, and while he gradually comes to believe they are aliens who need his help, he has trouble convincing anyone else of the truth. Weird humor and zany illustrations complete Scieska's entertaining book.
Capturing the vibrant flavors of authentic Mexican cooking, this cookbook features more than 200 recipes within the reach of even the most amateur cook.
Spanning nearly seven decades, from the Great Depression through World War II to the Vietnam War, it is the heartbreaking story of a woman whose capability to love is enormous, and whose compassion, even for those who have wronged her, is astonishing.
Blind since birth, Michael couldn't see a thing, but he could hear the sounds of shattering glass, falling debris, and terrified people flooding around him and his guide dog, Roselle on 9/11. However, Roselle sat calmly beside him. In that moment, Michael chose to trust Roselle's judgment and not to panic. They are a team. "Thunder Dog" allows you entry into the isolated, fume-filled chamber of stairwell B to experience survival through the eyes of a blind man and his beloved guide dog.