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When most people think of reptiles, they think scaly, cold blooded and possibly poisonous. But the young adventurer loves reptiles and is rather disappointed that we have so few in the UK. So she goes off round the world to seek out some of her favourites and discover the versatile world of the reptile.
The female heirs of two opposing families must duel for guardianship of the land in this stunning fantasy adventure debut! Merriment Feast's life is one constant party, complete with dazzling gowns and delicious pastries. Everything is perfect … except for her aunt's physically grueling training. Merri believes it's her responsibility to protect her family's traditions and the power they've held for generations. Rue Famine knows that only Feasts benefit from Feast rule. As the heir of House Famine, she spends her days studying potion-making in an enormous, dusty library and learning how to use her magic to help others. Custom dictates that the heirs of Feast and Famine must duel on their thirteenth birthday. Only one family can rule the land of Fauret, and Merri and Rue have been raised as rivals. But as the contest draws near and dangers escalate, their true enemy may be a shared one … "Incredibly creative and atmospheric … An enchanting entreaty to both follow your heart and examine its prejudices."—BooklistVer libro
Have you ever wished that you didn't have to pay for anything? What if stores paid you to take their products? When 13-year-old Julia Browne can't afford the things she wants, she is understandably upset and wishes that she didn't have to pay for things. But what started off as a great deal, turned into something way more disastrous..Ver libro
Both Grant and Sherman shared the same theory of war: anything that might help the enemy's war effort should be considered a military target. After the Atlanta campaign, Grant explained to Sherman that the Confederates must be “demoralized and left without hope,” and he instructed Sherman, “Take all provisions, forage and stock wanted for the use of your command. Such as cannot be consumed, destroy. Leave the valley so barren that crows flying over it...will have to carry their provender with them.” This strategy sought the total economic collapse of the South, as well as completely disabling the South’s capability of fielding armies. In addition to the wholesale plundering of Southern resources, including taking them from civilians, the Union reversed its policy of swapping prisoners, realizing it had a far bigger reserve of manpower than the South. The Atlanta Campaign was a perfect example of this, as both sides lost about the same number of casualties. By September 1864, however, Sherman still had about 80,000 men, while Hood’s army was reduced to about 30,000. Following the design of Grant's innovative and successful Vicksburg Campaign, Sherman's armies eliminated their need for traditional supply lines by living off the land. Ultimately, Sherman’s armies cut a path of abject destruction 60 miles wide and 300 hundred miles long from Atlanta to Savannah, which some likened to a Biblical blight. And as Sherman had intended, he did indeed made Georgia “howl.” Due in large part to the March to the Sea, Sherman remains controversial across much of the United States today. The South considered him akin to a terrorist and adamantly insisted that he was violating the norms of warfare by targeting civilians. In many ways, Sherman is still the scourge of the South nearly 160 years after he vowed to make Georgia howl.Ver libro
An Engaging Rendition of the Prodigal Son Parable for Kids In this creative retelling of the parable of the Prodigal Son, the youngest son, Wander, was willing to give up everything for his independence—including a relationship with his father and brother Goodness. With his father's cash in hand, he left for the alluring towns of Perfection, Prosperity, and Popularity. Each new town brought a brief sense of happiness, but eventually, as the excitement wore off, he was overcome by a deepening sense of emptiness. It was then that Wander remembered his father's words, "Wherever you go, my son, I want you to remember that I love you with a never-ending love." The Long Road Home retells this powerful parable in a creative and understandable way for children ages 6–8. As kids hear about Wander's difficult experiences and discuss them with their parents, they will learn joy is not found within themselves or in the world. Instead, children will rediscover the never-ending love of their heavenly Father, who gives them worth, hope, and identity when they put their trust in him. - For Children Ages 6–8: Engaging story keeps kids focused on biblical truths - A Retelling of the Prodigal Son: A classic parable told in a fresh and creative way - Influenced by The Pilgrim's Progress: Comparable storyline and tone to the famous novel The Pilgrim's Progress - Teaches Kids an Important Lesson: With the guidance of parents, young readers will understand their true identity, worth, and joy is found through their heavenly FatherVer libro
Blurb of book one of six in the series: One Mum’s Enough. Stolen. She’s taken my dad and wrecked my family. Tension. To see Dad, we have to stay at her place with her ‘perfect’ daughters. Betrayed. I’ve already got a mum, and anyway my parents are going to get back together, you’ll see…Ver libro
Frankie and her news crew are covering their biggest story yet! There’s breaking news on TV—a protest to demand justice! Frankie’s mama is covering the story. Frankie wants to do her own reporting too. But what is a protest, exactly? Along with her faithful news crew, including Farrah the doll, Dan the teddy bear, and Nina Simone the cat, Frankie investigates. And the more she learns, the more she wants to join in. Follow Frankie and friends on their latest news crew adventure!Ver libro
