In this Newbery Honor-winning novel, Gary D. Schmidt offers an unforgettable antihero. The Wednesday Wars is a wonderfully witty and compelling story about a teenage boy’s mishaps and adventures over the course of the 1967–68 school year in Long Island, New York.
Meet Holling Hoodhood, a seventh-grader at Camillo Junior High, who must spend Wednesday afternoons with his teacher, Mrs. Baker, while the rest of the class has religious instruction. Mrs. Baker doesn’t like Holling—he’s sure of it. Why else would she make him read the plays of William Shakespeare outside class? But everyone has bigger things to worry about, like Vietnam. His father wants Holling and his sister to be on their best behavior: the success of his business depends on it. But how can Holling stay out of trouble when he has so much to contend with? A bully demanding cream puffs; angry rats; and a baseball hero signing autographs the very same night Holling has to appear in a play in yellow tights! As fate sneaks up on him again and again, Holling finds Motivation—the Big M—in the most unexpected places and musters up the courage to embrace his destiny, in spite of himself.
The Wednesday Wars
The Adventurous One: A Billionaire Bride Pact Romance
Once burned, twice shy, Taylor has sworn off romance until a family emergency pulls her home to Sioux Falls and into the arms of old friend, Lane Carter. But Lane has his own demons and he and Taylor must decide whether the past will bring them together, or tear them apart.
Includes a bonus chapter from The Protective One by Cami Checketts
Medical Abbreviations & Acronyms (Quickstudy: Academic)
Anyone in the medical profession, from office workers to doctors themselves, will find this guide extremely useful.
George's Secret Key to the Universe
Geek Dad: Awesomely Geeky Projects and Activities for Dads and Kids to Share
Today's generation of dads grew up more tech-savvy than ever. Rather than joining the Little League team, many grew up playing computer games, Dungeons and Dragons, and watching Star Wars. Now with kids of their own, these digital-age dads are looking for fresh ways to share their love of science and technology, and help their kids develop a passion for learning and discovery.
Enter supergeek, and father of two, Ken Denmead. An engineer and editor of the incredibly popular GeekDad blog on wired.com, Ken has created the ultimate, idea-packed guide guaranteed to help dads and kids alike enjoy the magic of playtime together and tap into the infinite possibility of their imagination. With illustrations throughout, this book offers projects for all ages to suit any timeframe or budget. With Denmead's expert guidance, you and your child can:
•Fly a night-time kite ablaze with lights or launch a video camera with balloons
•Construct the "Best Slip n' Slide Ever," a guaranteed thrill ride
•Build a working lamp with LEGO bricks and CDs
•Create a customized comic strip or your own board game
•Make geeky crafts like cyborg jack-o'-lanterns or Ethernet cuff links
Brimming with endlessly fun and futuristic tidbits on everything from gaming to gadgets, GeekDad helps every tech-savvy father unleash his inner kid-and bond with the next generation of brainiacs.
A Little Book of Sloth
Hang around just like a sloth and get to know the delightful residents of the Avarios Sloth Sanctuary in Costa Rica, the world’s largest sloth orphanage. You’ll fall in love with bad-boy Mateo, ooh and ahh over baby Biscuit, and want to wrap your arms around champion cuddle buddy Ubu!
From British filmmaker and sloth expert Lucy Cooke comes a hilarious, heart-melting photographic picture book starring the laziest—and one of the cutest—animals on the planet.
Horse Diaries #1: Elska
Elska is a silver dapple Icelandic filly. She spends summers frisking about the countryside and winters in the farmyard, where the girl human Amma takes special care of her. But when a powerful neighbor notices Elska, her contented life suddenly changes. Here is Elska’s story . . . in her own words.
Just Play: Book 3 Last Play Romance Series (A Bachelor Billionaire Companion) (The Last Play Series)
After leading the Destroyers through their worst season in football history, Sam Dumont gets traded to the Miami Surfs, and to top it all off, his estranged father has a heart attack.
Now he's doing the last thing he ever thought he would do--going to Wolfe Creek, Utah. Maybe he knows he really does owe Roman Young a long overdue apology, but honestly, he's mostly going because his shrink suggested it could help him get rid of the tiny panic attack problem he's been having.
Instead of a simple in and out apology, he ends up with a fat lip, a baby shoved into his arms, and a bossy blond. As if that's not enough of a shock, he finds himself ensnared by her voice and the country music she loves.
When Sam is given an opportunity to get back the only woman who's ever walked away, he has to make a choice--lose everything he's worked for...or Just Play.
All of The Last Play Romances are stand alone books, but to read The Last Play Romances in order, it goes like this:
Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation
The United States was more a fragile hope than a reality in 1790. During the decade that followed, the Founding Fathers–re-examined here as Founding Brothers–combined the ideals of the Declaration of Independence with the content of the Constitution to create the practical workings of our government. Through an analysis of six fascinating episodes–Hamilton and Burr’s deadly duel, Washington’s precedent-setting Farewell Address, Adams’ administration and political partnership with his wife, the debate about where to place the capital, Franklin’s attempt to force Congress to confront the issue of slavery and Madison’s attempts to block him, and Jefferson and Adams’ famous correspondence–Founding Brothers brings to life the vital issues and personalities from the most important decade in our nation’s history.
The Magician (The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel)
After fleeing Ojai, Nicholas, Sophie, Josh, and Scatty emerge in Paris, the Cityof Lights. Home for Nicholas Flamel. Only this homecoming is anything but sweet.Perenell is still locked up back in Alcatraz and Paris is teeming with enemies. NicolloMachiavelli, immortal author and celebrated art collector, is working for Dee. He’ s after them, and time is running out for Nicholas and Perenell. For every day spentwithout the Book of Abraham the Mage, they age one year—their magic becoming weakerand their bodies more frail. For Flamel, the Prophesy is becoming more and more clear.
It’s time for Sophie to learn the second elemental magic: Fire Magic. And there’ s only one man who can teach it to her: Flamel’s old student, the Comte de Saint-Germain—alchemist,magician, and rock star. Josh and Sophie Newman are the world’s only hope—if theydon’t turn on each other first.
“Readers will be swept up by a plot that moves smartlyalong, leaving a wide trail of destruction and well-timedrevelations.”—Kirkus Reveiws, Starred
Read the whole series!
The Alchemyst
The Magician
The Sorceress
The Necromancer
The Warlock
The Enchantress
From the Hardcover edition.
National Geographic Readers: Snakes!
Wide Staff Manuscript Paper (Red Cover)
Eiffel Tower Beaded Bookmark
- Coordinating black and silver beads and a silky black tassel complement the design
- Bookmark is packaged in a clear plastic protective sleeve
- 2-1/2'' wide by 7-1/8'' high
- Warning: choking hazard—small parts. Not for children under 3 years.
Today I Made a Difference: A Collection of Inspirational Stories from America's Top Educators
The Rookie: Book 2 Last Play Romance Series (A Bachelor Billionaire Companion) (The Last Play Series)
Number one draft pick, Legend James, soon to be back up quarterback for the Dallas Destroyers, hates the press. Especially when a scathing article about his love life reveals 22 dates in four years and calls him a 'cold hearted snake.'--Who is this reporter and how come she clearly copied Paula Abdul's song?
Charity Saint's only goal in life is to work for the New York Times and when she gets the opportunity to get noticed by putting out a puff piece on the arrogant, cocky, too big for his britches, Legend James, she takes it. Until Legend asserts she's printed lies and she gets fired before she really even got the chance to start.
When Legend comes to confront her and she gets a call that her grandfather's had a stroke, she never expected he'd have the nerve to offer her a ride to the hospital. She doesn't forgive him and she doesn't care if she ever sees him again.
Legend can't describe why he offers to give her an exclusive on him--a real one. He certainly has no idea why he ends up taking her sky diving and then hauling her grandfather's record player to the hospital and listening to Beatle songs with her all afternoon. But he does it. And unfortunately, he likes it.
When the New York Times offer's Charity job back and Legend's ex girlfriend comes to town, both of them are forced to make a decision--play it safe or make one more rookie move.
House of Many Ways (World of Howl)
The Reluctant Bachelorette (A Romantic Comedy)
Coerced into participating, Taycee does what any self-preserving girl would do. She launches a subtle attack on Luke’s good name with the hope of getting him voted off the show. Unfortunately, Luke's an eye-for-an-eye kind of guy, and when he discovers what she's up to, it means revenge.
What on Earth Am I Here For? Expanded Edition (The Purpose Driven Life)
Bad Luck and Trouble (Jack Reacher)
Reacher has no phone, no address, no ties. But a woman from his former military unit has found him using a signal only the eight members of their elite team would know. Then she tells him about the brutal death of one of their own. Soon they learn of the sudden disappearance of two other comrades. But Reacher won’t give up—because in a world of bad luck and trouble, when someone targets Jack Reacher and his team, they’d better be ready for what comes right back at them.
Betty Crocker's Cooky Book
Here's the classic treasury of cookie baking that so many people grew up with: the beloved 1963 edition of Betty Crocker's Cooky Book, now in a brand-new, authentic facsimile of the original book.
Remember baking cookies with Mom or Grandma when you were a kid? The wonderful smell, the spatulas to lick and, best of all, delicious cookies you'd helped to make yourself? If you grew up baking with Betty Crocker, then you probably had this book, filled with all your favorites-from Chewy Molasses Cookies to Chocolate Crinkles to Toffee Squares and many more!
Now, with this authentic reproduction of the original 1963 edition, you can relive those moments, taste the cookies you grew up with and share them with your loved ones. All the charm of the original and all the great recipes are here. Turn to Betty Crocker's Cooky Book to find:
* An authentic facsimile of the classic 1963 edition packed with all your favorite cookie recipes
* Over 450 recipes, dozens of nostalgic color photographs and charming how-to sketches
* Scrumptious recipes for Holiday Cookies (dozens of Christmas specialties), Family Favorites (for lunchtime, snacktime, anytime), Company Best Cookies (fancy enough for company) and much more
This book is a great gift for new and experienced bakers alike. Only one family copy of this favorite cookbook? Now everyone can have a copy of this classic book!
Toeshoe Trouble (Sugar Plum Ballerinas, Book 2)
A ballet slipper-ey slope
Brenda Black prides herself on her logical and orderly mind. She studies anatomy books to get a twelve-year head start on medical school, and she idolizes Leonardo da Vinci. But things go haywire when her spoiled cousin Tiffany comes to visit. At first Brenda tries to ignore Tiffany's constant bragging. But when Tiffany implies that Brenda is not cultured enough to know who Miss Camilla Freeman is--Miss Camilla Freeman, the very famous prima ballerina--Brenda snaps. She tells Tiffany that not only does she know who Camilla Freeman is, but she happens to own an autographed pair of her toeshoes. So of course, Tiffany wants to see the shoes.
The only problem? The shoes actually belong to Ms. Debb , the headmistress of the Nutcracker School! Brenda's anatomy books might get her into medical school, but they can't get her out of this mess--for that, she'll need the help of her Sugar Plum Sisters!
Stuff Every Man Should Know (Stuff You Should Know)
Including:
• How to Cast a Fishing Rod
• How to Make the Perfect Martini
• How to Negotiate a Raise
• Five Pick-Up Lines in Five Different Languages
• How to bet on Horses
• How to Give a Great Massage
Plus wardrobe tips, advice on car maintenance, jokes for every occasion, fitness exercises, grilling instructions, and much, much, more!
SARA: The Complete Series (The Sara Winthrop Thriller Series)
In SARA: The Complete Series, a peaceful but hectic life is shattered for a mother and her children, along with her friends and colleagues, by kidnapping, murder, and vengeance; those seeking retribution will go to any lengths. This bargain-priced collection contains over 600 pages of thrilling suspense, which includes all three novels and the companion novella.
SARA'S GAME (4.3 out of 5 stars - over 1100 Amazon reviews!)
*USA TODAY BESTSELLER*
Previously a #2 Kindle Bestseller on Amazon
Over 470,000 copies downloaded worldwide!
Two years ago, Sara's husband left for the gym one morning...and never came back.His car was found.He wasn't.Unbelievably, the police report said, "No foul play suspected."There were a few unreliable sightings over the following months, but little else.
Now, on the last day before summer break, her three children have gone missing from their schools, all at the same time.
And the note under her windshield wiper asks one foreboding question: Are you ready to play the game?
*** *** ***
SARA'S PAST
This is no game.
Eighteen months after Sara's terrifying encounter with a demented kidnapper, life has finally returned to normal. Almost. Her memories of the game still haunt her dreams, and every day society appears to go a little bit crazier. Around the world, from London to Rio to Moscow, a small terrorist group known as The Clan creates chaos and unrest. Who are they, and why are all their targets connected?
All Sara wants is to live a safe, quiet life with her children.
On a damp fall morning, however, Detective Emerson Barker shocks Sara with news that's both chilling and unthinkable, plunging her weary family headlong into another frightening fight for survival..."You're the next target."
*** *** ***
SARA'S FEAR
Bolstered by a newfound fortune, Sara Winthrop is finally able to escape the horrific nature of her past. She's moved her family three thousand miles from the bustling city of Portland to the rolling Appalachians of southwest Virginia. Life is calm, the children are thriving, and she's protected inside her rural fortress.
Or so she thinks. She soon discovers that the answers are never so easy. The illusion of security doesn't stand a chance against two dangerous enemies with money, motivation, and an unquenchable desire for revenge.
Aided by the help of new friends, but forced to the edge of extremes, Sara's harrowing journey is far from over.
The Masquerading Groom: Bachelor Billionaire Romance
Sayla Jones made it clear she would only take this date if the egocentric movie star knew he got three hours before she turned into a pumpkin. That's all. She never imagined she might actually connect with him, or that he would kiss her. Good thing she slapped him for good measure.
Sterling never expected to see Sayla again, and he really wasn't expecting to find her at the hospital. The next thing he knows, he's taking her home and spending the next four days cooking, listening to Neil Diamond on a record player, and putting braids in her hair. His feelings intensify when he finds himself admitting out loud, she even looks cute while drooling in her sleep. What's happening to him?
When Sayla confesses she believes they are too different to make it work, Sterling is faced with a choice--fight for her or live alone in the world of masks forever.
This book also includes an excerpt of Christine Kersey's newest release, Dangerous Lies: Sawyer and Amethyst (An Emerald Falls Romance)
The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Perilous Journey
With only one week to find a captured Mr. Benedict, the gifted foursome faces their greatest challenge of all--a challenge that will reinforce the reasons they were brought together in the first place and will require them to fight for the very namesake that united them.
Scholastic Reader Level 2: Super Fly Guy
The second book in a humorous, award-winning series about a boy and his pet fly is now available as a Level 2 reader!
Fly Guy loves the school lunchroom. But when the lunch ladies discover there's a fly in the cafeteria, chaos ensues!
Using hyperbole, puns, slapstick, and silly drawings, bestselling author/illustrator Tedd Arnold creates an easy-to-read story that is full of fun and excitement.
Amelia Bedelia and the Cat (I Can Read Level 2)
Pendulum: How Past Generations Shape Our Present and Predict Our Future
to use as a lens to judge what is acceptable.
Are these new values randomly chosen or is there a pattern?Pendulum chronicles the stuttering history of western society; that endless back-and-forth swing between one excess and another, always reminded of what we left behind.There is a pattern and it is 40 years: 2003 was a fulcrum year, as was 1963, its opposite.Pendulum explains where we have been as a society, how we got here, and where we are headed. If you would benefit from a peek into the future,
you would do well to read this book.
Unglued: Making Wise Choices in the Midst of Raw Emotions
Pokemon: Deluxe Activity Book: Sinnoh Editon: Sinnoh Edition
This book is packed with interactive Sinnoh fun. There's puzzles, mazes, quizzes, and more!
The Hard Way (Jack Reacher)
Lane runs a highly illegal soldiers-for-hire operation. He will use any tool to find his beautiful wife and child. And Jack Reacher is the best manhunter in the world.
On the trail of vicious kidnappers, Reacher learns the chilling secrets of his employer’s past . . . and of a horrific drama in the heart of a nasty little war. He knows that Edward Lane is hiding something. Something dirty. Something big. But Reacher also knows this: He’s already in way too deep to stop now. And if he has to do it the hard way, he will.
The Enemy (Jack Reacher)
New Year’s Day, 1990. In a North Carolina motel, a two-star general is found dead. His briefcase is missing. Nobody knows what was in it. Within minutes Reacher has his orders: Control the situation. Within hours the general’s wife is murdered. Then the dominoes really start to fall.
Somewhere inside the vast worldwide fortress that is the U.S. Army, Reacher is being set up as a fall guy with the worst enemies a man can have. But Reacher won’t quit. He’s fighting a new kind of war–against an enemy he didn’t know he had. And against a conspiracy more chilling, ingenious, and treacherous than anyone could have guessed.
Majestic Traditional Silver-Edged Bible Tabs
The Lemonade War (The Lemonade War Series)
For a full hour, he poured lemonade. The world is a thirsty place, he thought as he nearly emptied his fourth pitcher of the day. And I am the Lemonade King.
Fourth-grader Evan Treski is people-smart. He’s good at talking with people, even grownups. His younger sister, Jessie, on the other hand, is math-smart, but not especially good with people. So when the siblings’ lemonade stand war begins, there really is no telling who will win—or even if their fight will ever end. Brimming with savvy marketing tips for making money at any business, definitions of business terms, charts, diagrams, and even math problems, this fresh, funny, emotionally charged novel subtly explores how arguments can escalate beyond anyone’s intent.
Awards: 2009 Rhode Island Children's Book Award, 2007 New York Public Library 100 Titles for Reading and Sharing, North Carolina Children’s Book Award 2011, 2011 Nutmeg Award (Connecticut)
Check out www.lemonadewar.com for more information on The Lemonade War Series, including sequels The Lemonade Crime, The Bell Bandit, and The Candy Smash.
More Than a Carpenter
Baby Touch and Feel: Wild Animals (Baby Touch & Feel)
Filled with real-life animal photographs featuring touch-and-feel textures that babies can stroke, tickle, and pat, Baby Touch and Feel: Wild Animals is the perfect size for small hands. Its padded cover can withstand biting and throwing while its thick sturdy board pages won’t tear. Your baby can practice animal recognition and perfect animal noises while touching the novelty textures on the pages.
With over 200,000 copies sold, Baby Touch and Feel: Wild Animals is the perfect book for your child’s bookshelf.
About the series:
Baby Touch and Feel books are the ideal series for the very youngest readers. These small, padded books excite babies and toddlers with their foil and touch-and-feel covers. Each book in this affordable series contains twelve vibrant interior pages with bold, engaging images. Containing large word labels, each page has foil or glitter to behold or a tantalizing texture to touch. These safe novelty textures immediately intrigue babies and are perfect for little fingers to feel. The Baby Touch and Feel series encourages sensory development, language skills, and early reading skills while teaching colors, shapes, patterns, and opposites.
Love on the Rebound (Hawaii Billionaire Romance Book 2)
Authors Jennifer Youngblood and Sandra Poole invite you to experience a Hawaiian holiday. In the form of their newest book in the Hawaii Billionaire Romance Series, where you’ll find a famous movie star, a secluded estate, a sweet romance, and a touch of tantalizing suspense.
When Everly Watson takes her young son Jordan to Hawaii, she’s not just celebrating Christmas but also searching for answers surrounding a tragedy from her past. She doesn’t expect to be faced with a tsunami threat her second day on the island. Nor does she count on meeting the famous Christian Ross, superstar of a hit action-movie series. Sparks fly as Everly and Christian have an instant attraction. But things spiral out of control when Everly realizes someone is following her and watching her every move.
Christian Ross is living a life of solitude, away from the painful reminders of his sordid Hollywood past. Christmas is an especially difficult time of the year for him. He never expects to fall for a down-to-earth, spunky brunette with a bewitching Southern accent. Nor does he count on forming an attachment to her young son.
Christian soon finds himself drawn into Everly’s complicated world of betrayal and deceit and feels the need to protect her from a perilous threat.
Can Christian and Everly’s newfound love withstand the growing obstacles? Or are they doomed to keep reliving the heartaches of the past?
Love on the Rebound is a standalone novel, but you’ll also enjoy reading the other books in the Hawaii Billionaire Series. Here’s the order:
Everything to Lose (Destination Billionaire Romance)
Love on the Rocks (Hawaii Billionaire Series)
Includes bonus excerpts of Crushing on You by Christine Kersey, Pass Interference by Cami Checketts, and The Christmas Groom by Taylor Hart.
The Da Vinci Code
Marrying Miss Kringle: Ginger
When Ginger Kringle is branded to wear the magic red suit, she has to fall in love and get married before Christmas Eve to save the family business. After being given a list (Santas love lists!) of potential Mr. Kringles, Ginger heads off to Clearview, Alaska, where she embarks on a mission to save her family, their home, the elves, the reindeer, and Christmas for children across the globe. In her quest, Ginger finds that checking a list has much more to do with her heart than it does her head.
Math War Multiplication Game Cards
Perfect for home or school.
Ages 8 and up.
Persuader (Jack Reacher)
The ultimate loner.
An elite ex-military cop who left the service years ago, he’s moved from place to place…without family…without possessions…without commitments.
And without fear. Which is good, because trouble—big, violent, complicated trouble—finds Reacher wherever he goes. And when trouble finds him, Reacher does not quit, not once…not ever.
But some unfinished business has now found Reacher. And Reacher is a man who hates unfinished business.
Ten years ago, a key investigation went sour and someone got away with murder. Now a chance encounter brings it all back. Now Reacher sees his one last shot. Some would call it vengeance. Some would call it redemption. Reacher would call it…justice.
Our Family Tree: A History of Our Family
Fire Truck to the Rescue! (LEGO City, Scholastic Reader: Level 1)
There's a fire in LEGO City. The fire-fighters are in their fire truck and on their way. With their tall ladder and the very best equipment they'll save the day!