Wolf Hall: A Novel by Hilary Mantel Winner of the Mann Booker Prize 2009 In the ruthless arena of King Henry VIII’s court, only one man dares to gamble his life to win the king’s favor and ascend to the heights of political power ... more
When You Reach Me (Hardcover) ~ Rebecca Stead (Author) Sixth-grader Miranda lives in 1978 New York City with her mother, and her life compass is Madeleine L'Engle's A Wrinkle in Time. When she receives a series of enigmatic notes that claim to want to save her life, she comes to believe that they are from […]
"Life is either a daring adventure or nothing. To keep ourfaces toward change and behave like free spirits in thepresence of fate is strength undefeatable." -- Helen Keller ………………………………………………………………… How to Lead: Discover the Leader Within YouThe "How to Lead: Discover the Leader Within You" leadership system teaches the 48 essential skills needed to be […]
Parrot and Olivier in America by Peter Carey From the two-time Booker Prize–winning author: an irrepressibly funny new novel set in early-nineteenth-century America. Peter Carey explores the adventure of American democracy with dazzling inventiveness, and with all the richness and surprise of characterization, story, and language that we have come to expect from this superlative writer. […]
Solace of the Road ~ Siobhan Dowd Holly’s story will leave a lasting impression on all who travel with her. Memories of mum are the only thing that make Holly Hogan happy. She hates her foster family with their too-nice ways and their false sympathy. And she hates her life, her stupid school, and the […]
"What is necessary to change a person is to change his awareness of himself."-- Abraham H. Maslow
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The Sorceress (The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel) ~ Michael Scott Hardcover: 512 pages Publisher: Delacorte Books for Young Readers Published May 26, 2009 ISBN-13: 978-0385735292 Reading level: Young Adult The third book in Michael Scott's "Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel" series, The Sorceress, kicks the action up to a whole new level. […]
Guy Ritchie's film of Sherlock Holmes opens on Christmas Day. Read more about it here Want to rekindle your acquaintance with the master detective? Find a list of books here.
