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Trusted PartnerOctober 2018
Weihnachten mit Punkt Punkt Punkt
Achtzehn eigenwillige Weihnachtsgeschichten
by Herausgegeben von Gärtner, Marcus; Redaktion Fischer, Dinah Sophie; Beiträge von Korn, Carmen; Beiträge von Fuchs, Kirsten; Beiträge von Rubinowitz, Tex; Beiträge von Bergmann, Renate; Beiträge von König, Ralf; Beiträge von Raether, Till; Beiträge von Zylka, Jenni; Beiträge von Neft, Anselm; Beiträge von Jakob, Valerie; Beiträge von Strunk, Heinz; Beiträge von Stricker, Sven; Beiträge von Fricke, Lucy; Beiträge von Sterblich, Ulrike; Beiträge von Canal, Anne von; Beiträge von Schmidt, Jochen; Beiträge von Rehlein, Susann; Beiträge von Schulz, Frank; Beiträge von Klein, Georg
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Children's & YAAugust 2020
Children of the Benin Kingdom
by Dinah Orji
In the ancient forest, four friends uncover a dangerous secret… Ada has lived close to the great rainforest for her whole life, helping her beloved Papa Eze to heal fellow villagers when they fall sick. But when Papa Eze himself becomes unwell he knows it's time to reveal to Ada her true heritage - a closely kept secret that has so far protected his daughter from her enemies. Ada must now travel deep into the forest to discover the ancient Edo kingdom of Benin and use everything within her power to heal the terrible divisions that are tearing the kingdom apart. Pursued by those who want her dead, Ada sets off on an incredible journey which tests her strengths to their limit with just her close friends, the guidance of her ancestors and her own self-belief to help her. An immersive adventure story for any child who enjoys being transported to another world, this short novel also fits well with the increasing interest in African fiction and children's stories that are inclusive, diverse and explore a greater range of cultures, stories and settings.
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Literary studies: fiction, novelists & prose writers
The Plants of Middle-earth: Botany and Sub-creation
Gender Impersonation, Captivity, and the Writing of History
by Dinah Hazell (author)
A new path for exploring the culture and values of Tolkien’s Middle-earth“Rather than inventing an alien world into which human and familiar characters are introduced, as in science fiction, Tolkien created a natural environment that is also home to ‘supernatural’ beings and elements, as in medieval works like Beowulf. The Shire is always the touchstone to which the hobbits return mentally and against which they (and we) measure the rest of Middle-earth. By creating a sense of familiarity and belonging early and then in each of the cultures encountered, we can meet ‘others’ without feeling estranged.” —from the IntroductionBeautifully illustrated with dozens of original full-color and black-and-white drawings, The Plants of Middle-earth connects readers visually to the world of Middle-earth, its cultures and characters and the scenes of their adventures. Tolkien’s use of flowers, herbs, trees, and other flora creates verisimilitude in Middle-earth, with the flora serving important narrative functions. This botanical tour through Middle-earth increases appreciation of Tolkien’s contribution as preserver and transmitter of English cultural expression, provides a refreshing and enlivening perspective for approaching and experiencing Tolkien’s text, and allows readers to observe his artistry as sub-creator and his imaginative life as medievalist, philologist, scholar, and gardener.The Plants of Middle-earth draws on biography, literary sources, and cultural history and is unique in using botany as the focal point for examining the complex network of elements that comprise Tolkien’s creation. Each chapter includes the plants’ description, uses, history, and lore, which frequently lead to their thematic and interpretive implications. The book will appeal to general readers, students, and teachers of Tolkien as well as to those with an interest in plant lore and botanical illustration.
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May 2012
The Boarding House
by Sharon Sala
Ellie Wayne doesn’t just live. She survives. New York Times bestselling author Sharon Sala brings emotional intensity to an unforgettable story of survival, empowerment and raw courage. Ellie Wayne has grown up in frightening circumstances, damaged by a sexually abusive father and mentally fragile mother. Scarred and still threatened by a father she hates and fears, Ellie believes her future holds nothing more than danger, shame and secrets . . . until the unspeakable happens, and Ellie is forced to choose. She can claim her life or continue to hide in the shadows. One amazing man might be the miracle worker who can help Ellie see that she has the power to move on with her life, to hope for something more. If she can trust him. Readers will cheer for this amazing woman as she struggles to leave victimhood behind. Sharon Sala is a long time member of Romance Writers of America writing as Sharon Sala and Dinah McCall. She writes romantic suspense, Young Adult, and Women's Fiction. First published in 1991, she's a seven-time RITA finalist, winner of the Janet Dailey Award, four-time winner of the Career Achievement award from RT Magazine, five time winner of the National Reader's Choice Award and five time winner of the Colorado Romance Writers Award of Excellence as well as the Bookseller Best Award. Her books are New York Times, USA Today, Publisher's Weekly mass market best-sellers. Writing changed her life, her world, and her fate. This summer look for the third book in her Young Adult paranormal mysteries, the Lunatic Ghosts series (My Lunatic Life, The Lunatic Detective,) from Bell Bridge Books. Visit Sharon at www.sharonsalabooks.com.
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Children's & YAJanuary 2024
Alice in Wonderland (Abridged and Updated)
by Read With You Language Center
In Lewis Carroll’s weird and fantastical Wonderland, talking animals are the least of Alice’sproblems. There are magical potions, disappearing cats, grumpy tea parties, and theterrifying, crazy Queen of Hearts. Young readers will enjoy reading about Alice's silly problems as they learn the basics of character development and narratives. Books from Read With You's Classics Alive Series includes: Over 30 CCSS learning goals Vocabulary Writing Literature Teaching Points Exercises