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The Vanishing Act of Esme Lennox
HarperPerennial |
June 18, 2013 |
100 pages
Esme Lennox is a dreamy, bookish young woman, the kind of girl who stares and listens and won’t flirt with boys. And then, in the space of a moment, she disappears. Years later, a stunning phone call breaks the silence at Iris Lockhart’s vintage shop: her great-aunt Esme, whom she never knew... More Info
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Ruff!
HarperCollins |
June 11, 2013 |
32 pages
This is Ruff. Ruff loves to be busy. But if he's busy in his backyard all alone, where's the fun in that? Discover Ruff, a busy little dog who is looking for friends. Caroline Jayne Church's lively characters, combined with her fresh illustration style, make Ruff! a sweet little story with a big... More Info
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Flight Behavior
HarperPerennial |
June 4, 2013 |
400 pages
From the New York Times bestselling author, a suspenseful novel exploring the complexities that lead us to believe in our chosen truths Flight Behavior transfixes from its opening scene, when a young woman’s narrow experience of life is thrown wide with the force of a raging fire. In the lyrical... More Info
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Winner Take All
HarperPerennial |
May 28, 2013 |
240 pages
The national bestseller, now in paperback Every day, newspaper headlines and media commentators scream warnings of impending doom—shortages of arable land, clashes over water and political Armageddon as global demand for fossil fuels far outstrips supply. Shortages in the commodities markets have... More Info
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Sticky, Sticky, Stuck!
HarperCollins |
June 4, 2013 |
32 pages
Annie is always sticky. Her hands are sticky, her ears are sticky, her hair is sticky. . . . She's even sticky in the bath! One day, Annie gets hungry for a snack, but her busy family just doesn't have the time to make one for her. Annie decides she'll make one herself . . . and what unfolds is the... More Info
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Victory
Harper Perennial |
June 4, 2013 |
464 pages
When the modern struggle for gay rights erupted in the summer of 1969, forty-nine states outlawed sex between people of the same gender. Four decades later, in 2011, New York legalized gay marriage and the armed services stopped enforcing Don't Ask, Don't Tell. Successful social movements are... More Info
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The Familiars #3: Circle of Heroes
HarperCollins |
June 4, 2013 |
352 pages
With Vastia under attack from Paksahara's zombie army, the familiars Aldwyn the cat, Skylar the blue jay, and Gilbert the tree frog must gather seven descendants from the most ancient and powerful animals in the queendom to bring Paksahara down.
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Collins complete works of Oscar Wilde
HarperCollins UK |
June 19, 2013 |
1268 pages
A comprehensive collection of Wilde's works including poems, plays, letters, essays, and stories.
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The Fall Of Arthur
HarperCollins |
June 5, 2013 |
256 pages
The world first publication of a previously unknown work by J.R.R. Tolkien, which tells the extraordinary story of the final days of England’s legendary hero, King Arthur.
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It Was Not Me
HarperCollins Children's Books |
May 7, 2013 |
32 pages
Meet the Hueys - a fabulously quirky group of characters from international bestselling, award-winning author/illustrator, Oliver Jeffers, creator of How to Catch a Star and Lost and Found.
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The Age of the Warrior
HarperPerennial |
May 15, 2009 |
400 pages
Robert Fisk has amassed a devoted readership over the years, with his insightful, witty and always outspoken articles on international politics and mankind s war-torn recent history. He is best known for his writing about the Middle East, its wars, dictators and international relations, but these... More Info
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Flat Stanley Goes Camping
HarperCollins |
May 28, 2013 |
32 pages
When Flat Stanley's mood is a little . . . flat, his family decides it's time for a camping trip. But Stanley's outdoor vacation is more adventurous than anyone expected!
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Pete the Cat: Pete at the Beach
HarperCollins |
May 21, 2013 |
32 pages
It's a hot summer day, and Pete and his mom and brother are going to the beach! Pete loves the beach, but the waves make the water look scary. When his brother Bob offers to give him a surfing lesson, will Pete give it a try?
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Splat the Cat: A Whale of a Tale
HarperCollins |
May 21, 2013 |
32 pages
Splat's family is going to the beach—and Splat can't wait to find a shell with the sound of the sea inside! But when all he finds are broken shells, can a friend in the ocean help save the day?
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Tale of Two Nazanins
HarperPerennial |
May 21, 2013 |
272 pages
An inspiring story of the bonds of sisterhood, this extraordinary book speaks to the power of every individual to foster positive change in the world Nazanin Afshin-Jam was on top of the world. In 2006, she had just signed her first record deal and, after placing as first runner-up for Miss World,... More Info
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The Song of the Quarkbeast
HarperTrophy |
May 21, 2013 |
304 pages
The second magical adventure of Jennifer Strange, now in paperback! A long time ago, magic faded away. All that the world was left with were yo-yos, the extremely useful compass-pointing-to-north-enchantment and a spell that keeps bicycles from falling over. But things are about to change. Magical... More Info
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Self Illusion
HarperPerennial |
May 14, 2013 |
304 pages
Wonderful. Illuminating. Full of insight, beauty and-humor. —David Eagleman, author of Incognito and Sum The Self Illusion is about the science of self—the truth behind the illusion that we all share, that we exist as individuals inside our bodies and are in control of our own thoughts and... More Info
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The School for Good and Evil
HarperCollins |
May 14, 2013 |
400 pages
At the School for Good and Evil, failing your fairy tale is not an option. Welcome to the School for Good and Evil, where best friends Sophie and Agatha are about to embark on the adventure of a lifetime. With her glass slippers and devotion to good deeds, Sophie knows she'll earn top marks at the... More Info
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Justice League Classic: I Am Aquaman
HarperCollins |
May 7, 2013 |
32 pages
Kids who love Superman and Batman Classic storybooks will be excited to find their favorite super heroes along with their super friends featured in a new Justice League adventure! In I Am Aquaman, the members of the Justice League travel to Atlantis to visit their friend King Arthur. While there,... More Info
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Survivors #1: The Empty City
HarperCollins |
May 7, 2013 |
304 pages
The time has come for dogs to rule the wild. Lucky has always been a Lone Dog, but when the Big Growl strikes, his whole world changes. With enemies at every turn, Lucky knows he can't survive on his own, and he falls in with a Pack. He's not sure he's ready to rely on other dogs—or have them... More Info
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Big Nate: Genius Mode
HarperCollins |
May 7, 2013 |
224 pages
The third Big Nate comic compilation in the New York Times bestselling series by Lincoln Peirce! Big Nate is a New York Times bestseller and the star of his own comic strip! Here comes the latest comic compilation from Lincoln Peirce, all about king of detention and cartooning genius Nate Wright!... More Info
Not for Sale: The Return of the Global Slave Trade - And How We Can Fight It
HarperOne |
October 12, 2010 |
285 pages
Professor:
Prof. James Miller
Course Codes:
HIST 4805
Semester:
Summer-2013
"Award-winning journalist David Batstone reveals the story of a new generation of 21st century abolitionists and their heroic campaign to put an end to human bondage. In his accessible and inspiring book Not for Sale, Batstone carefully weaves the narratives of activists and those in bondage in a... More Info
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The Mask of Destiny
HarperTrophy |
April 30, 2013 |
304 pages
More money, more mystery and more murder. Will Gerald ever be able to enjoy his billions? The police have finally caught the evil murderer Sir Mason Green. The third casket and whatever treasure it contains can remain a secret, just as the Fraternity wished, and Gerald can relax and enjoy his... More Info
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Pinkalicious: Puptastic!
HarperCollins |
April 30, 2013 |
32 pages
In Victoria Kann’s ninth Pinkalicious I Can Read book, Pinkalicious: Puptastic!, Pinkalicious is expecting to have a pinkatastic weekend puppy-sitting. She’s sure she’ll have all kinds of fun with Pinky, the visiting poodle. But Pinky is shy and doesn’t want to play. Pinkalicious gets... More Info
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Batman Classic: Who Is Clayface?
HarperCollins |
April 30, 2013 |
32 pages
When a man posing as Bruce Wayne causes problems at the bank, Batman™ knows exactly who the imposter is. But it's hard to catch a criminal who can change shape.
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Applewhites at Wit's End
HarperCollins |
April 30, 2013 |
288 pages
Jack Semple and E.D. Applewhite are back, in this middle-grade sequel to Stephanie S. Tolan’s Newbery Honor Book Surviving the Applewhites. Teenager E.D., the not so artistic, not at all eccentric member of the unconventional Applewhite clan, can't believe the plan her father has hatched to save... More Info
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Llama Drama
HarperCollins Children's Books |
March 1, 2013 |
192 pages
The seventh animal in the hilarious AWESOME ANIMALS series – awesome adventures with the wildest wildlife.
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Dream of Lights
HarperCollins Children's Books |
April 23, 2013 |
320 pages
A powerful and moving stand-alone novel for anyone who loved A GATHERING LIGHT or BETWEEN SHADES OF GREY, in which a teenage girl struggles against the odds for survival in a North Korean prison camp… From the author of A Brighter Fear.
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The Fix
HarperCollins |
April 23, 2013 |
288 pages
Addictions to iphones, painkillers, cupcakes, alcohol and sex are taking over our lives.
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Gentry
HarperPress |
November 29, 2012 |
320 pages
Adam Nicolson tells the story of England through the history of fourteen gentry families – from the 15th century to the present day. This sparkling work of history reads like a real-life Downton Abbey, as the loves, hatreds and many times of grief of his chosen cast illuminate the grand events of... More Info
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Tim, Ted and the Pirates
Harpercollins Pub Limited |
September 1, 2006 |
32 pages
While Miss Wait reads a story to the class, Tim imagines that he and his stuffed animal Ted go on an adventure and meet pirates.
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Fancy Nancy: Fanciest Doll in the Universe
HarperCollins |
April 23, 2013 |
32 pages
Fancy Nancy is back in New York Times bestselling team Jane O'Connor and Robin Preiss Glasser's picture book Fancy Nancy: Fanciest Doll in the Universe, about the love little girls feel for their favorite dolls—and their favorite sisters! Fancy Nancy's sister, JoJo, can really be a pest sometimes... More Info
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I Am the Dog
HarperCollins |
September 21, 2010 |
32 pages
Jacob is the boy. Max is the dog. Until they decide to change places. Now Jacob gets to eat kibble, chase squirrels, and snooze, just like a real dog. Max brushes his teeth, goes to school, and plays video games, just like a real boy. The question is: Who has the better deal? Story maestro Daniel... More Info
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A Special Gift for Grammy
HarperCollins |
April 23, 2013 |
32 pages
As Grammy kissed Hunter good-bye, she saw the pile of stones. "What do I do with a pile of stones?" she asked Hunter. "What everyone does with a pile of stones," he answered. "Of course," said Grammy. Acclaimed author Jean Craighead George tells a touching story of love and imagination—one that... More Info
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Farther Away
HarperPerennial |
May 21, 2013 |
336 pages
A sharp and provocative collection of essays from the bestselling and award-winning author of Freedom and The Corrections Jonathan Franzen’s Freedom was the most discussed novel of 2010, an ambitious and searching engagement with life in America in the 21st century. In The New York Times Book... More Info
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Conflict
HarperPerennial |
April 23, 2013 |
256 pages
In this explosive new book, acclaimed French author Elisabeth Badinter attacks a most unlikely force undermining women’s equality: liberal motherhood, in thrall to all that is natural. Attachment parenting, co-sleeping and on-demand breastfeeding—these hallmarks of contemporary motherhood have... More Info
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Brain Wars
HarperPerennial |
May 7, 2013 |
320 pages
An acclaimed neuroscientist transforms our understanding of the relationship between the brain, the mind and consciousness Where does our sense of self originate? What happens to us after our body perishes? Can the mind exist without the body? These profound questions have engendered considerable... More Info
How to Read Literature Like a Professor: For Kids
HarperCollins |
April 23, 2013 |
208 pages
In How to Read Literature Like a Professor: For Kids, New York Times bestselling author and professor Thomas C. Foster gives tweens the tools they need to become thoughtful readers. With funny insights and a conversational style, he explains the way writers use symbol, metaphor, characterization,... More Info
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Tyler Makes Spaghetti!
HarperCollins |
April 23, 2013 |
40 pages
Tyler is ready for spaghetti! So is his dog, Tofu, especially if there are meatballs involved. Tyler loves spaghetti and meatballs so much he wants to make it for his family. But how? Chef Lorenzo to the rescue! Together, Tyler and Chef discover that sometimes pasta comes in a box and tomato sauce... More Info
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Cinderella Smith: The Super Secret Mystery
HarperCollins |
April 23, 2013 |
160 pages
Stephanie Barden has created a great role model for tweens. Cinderella Smith is confident, smart, and very real. Fans of Junie B. Jones and Clementine will love watching Cinderella conquer the problems of third-grade life, and parents will appreciate the vocabulary-enhancing words Stephanie Barden... More Info
The Ecology of Commerce Revised Edition
HarperBusiness |
October 26, 2010 |
256 pages
The world has changed in the seventeen years since the controversial initial publication of Paul Hawken's Ecology of Commerce, a stirring treatise about the perceived antagonism between ecology and business. Yet Hawken's impassioned argument—that business both causes the most egregious abuses of... More Info
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One Hundred Years of Solitude
Harper Perennial Modern Classics |
May 30, 2006 |
448 pages
One of the most influential literary works of our time, One Hundred Years of Solitude is a dazzling and original achievement by the masterful Gabriel García Márquez, winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature. One Hundred Years of Solitude tells the story of the rise and fall, birth and death of... More Info
Poetry, Language, Thought
Harper Perennial Modern Classics |
November 6, 2001 |
256 pages
Essential reading for students and anyone interested in the great philosophers, this book opened up appreciation of Martin Heidegger beyond the confines of philosophy to the reaches of poetry. In Heidegger's thinking, poetry is not a mere amusement or form of culture but a force that opens up the... More Info
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Pete the Cat and His Four Groovy Buttons
Harpercollins Childrens Books |
May 1, 2012 |
40 pages
Pete the cat loves the buttons on his shirt so much that he makes up a song about them, and even as the buttons pop off one by one, he still finds a reason to sing. 150,000 first printing.
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Planet Tad
Harpercollins Childrens Books |
May 8, 2012 |
256 pages
"Twelve-year-old Tad navigates a year filled with girl problems, school antics, and the worst summer job in history, all told in the form of hilarious, illustrated blog entries"--
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Heading Out to Wonderful
HarperPerennial |
April 2, 2013 |
304 pages
A mesmerizing gothic tale of a good man gone wrong.—Booklist(starred review) It is the summer of 1948 when a handsome, charismatic stranger, Charlie Beale, recently back from the war in Europe, shows up in the town of Brownsburg, a sleepy village nestled in the Valley of Virginia. All he has with... More Info
$24.95
Any Known Blood
Harpercollins Canada |
November 21, 2008 |
512 pages
Langston Cane V is 38, divorced and working as a government speechwriter, until he's fired for sabotaging the minister's speech. It seems the perfect time for Langston, the eldest son of a white mother and prominent black father, to embark on a quest to discover his family's past-and his own sense... More Info
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