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The Black Reckoning
The Books of Beginning 3
2015
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The final instalment in the Books of Beginning series.Emma, Michael and Kate are locked in a race against time: to find their parents; to defeat the evil Dire Magnus; and to locate the final Book of Beginning. When all three books are united, their power will be unstoppable.Embarking on a perilous journey to the land of the dead, Emma is forced to confront terrifying monsters and ghosts. As the fabric of time begins to fray, she becomes the final piece of an extraordinary p...
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- The Books of Beginning
2012
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It's been six months since Kate, Michael and Emma confronted the Dire Magnus, but the trail to their long-lost family remains cold. Then Michael and Emma find the man who was the last person to see them. He knows about a secret map of a distant, mysterious land - maybe this is the clue that will lead them to their parents...Meanwhile, Kate's connection to the Book of Time grows ever stronger, and when a dangerous trick traps her in the past, she must find new friends to help her re...
2025
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"Incidents of Travel in Yucatan, Vol. II" by John L. Stephens is a captivating exploration of the ancient Mayan civilization, showcasing the author's adventurous journey through the Yucatan Peninsula. Stephens, an American explorer and writer, vividly describes the ruins of magnificent temples and cities, such as Chichen Itza and Uxmal, while providing insightful commentary on the culture and history of the Mayans. His detailed observations and engaging narrative style transport readers to...
Burning Mistakes
Throwback Series, #2
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- Throwback Series
2026
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She was sent to disappear. Sinful had other plans.Fortune Redding was supposed to be lying low.Instead, the CIA's most effective field operative is stuck in Sinful, Louisiana, pretending to be a mild-mannered librarian with a fake past, a borrowed name, and entirely too many opinions about humidity, alligators, and the agency's idea of a good hiding place.Then a late-night jog puts her in front of a burning house where her instincts kick in and her orders fly out th...
2025
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"Incidents of Travel in Greece, Turkey, Russia, and Poland" by John L. Stephens is a captivating travel narrative that immerses readers in the rich cultures and histories of these diverse regions. Stephens, an American explorer and writer, shares his firsthand experiences and observations as he journeys through ancient ruins, bustling markets, and picturesque landscapes. His vivid descriptions and engaging storytelling bring to life the sights and sounds of each destination, making it a de...
2025
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"Incidents of Travel in Greece, Turkey, Russia, and Poland, Vol. 2" by John L. Stephens is a captivating narrative that chronicles the author's explorations across diverse landscapes and cultures. Stephens, an American explorer and writer, provides vivid descriptions of the historical sites, local customs, and the people he encounters during his travels. His keen observations and engaging storytelling transport readers to the heart of each destination, allowing them to experience the rich ...
The Age of Fury
Peaky Blinders meets Brooklyn in a historical epic from New York Times bestselling author
2026
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A fierce seventeen-year-old Irish girl joins forces with a notorious gangster to hunt down her sister's killer.1907. New York City. A glittering world built on lies - and one murdered girl who could expose them all.Caitlin Quinn crosses the ocean from Ballykelly with nothing but a desperate letter from her missing twin, Mary. New York is meant to hold answers - but instead it offers danger: a sprawling metropolis with a brutal unde...
2025
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A MISS FORTUNE Christmas story with chaos, Moon Pies, case law, and questionable glitter decisions.Hi. I'm Fortune Redding—ex-CIA, current small-town trouble magnet, and the only person you'll ever meet who can weaponize a cookie exchange.Here's the situation: a wandering troubadour with a red fedora wanders into The Pines and wakes up a forgotten chapel with music so pretty even curmudgeons say "amen." Enter one televangelist wannabe who wants to bulldoze said cha...
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- The Books of Beginning
2011
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The first thrilling book in the most exciting children's fantasy series since Harry Potter.They were taken from their beds one frozen night, when the world was covered in snow. The silhouette of a tall, thin man has haunted Kate ever since.Ten years on, Kate, Michael and Emma have grown up in a string of miserable orphanages, and all memories of their parents have faded to a blur. Arriving at Cambridge Falls, the children quickly realise there is something differen...
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- Routledge Revivals
2026
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When children read fiction, they are exposed to the beliefs which inform and structure their society. Books encourage child readers to internalize particular ways of seeing the world and help shape their development as individuals. Although this process forms a key part of their education, it remains largely invisible. As well as a story, fictions impart a significance to readers – often without revealing its presence or ground – and therefore have considerable potential ...
Literature, Language and Change
From Chaucer to the Present
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- Routledge Revivals
2026
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How did the rise of polite society change the language of literature? What was the effect of Romanticism on poetic word order? How does knowing the answers to these questions alter the meaning of a text for us?Reading literature is a quest for sense, involving us in a need to grasp both how meaning is produced by the words on the page and how history, culture and ideology have influenced the choice of those words. Literary English changes from period to period as it reflects variat...
2025
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"Incidents of Travel in Yucatan, Vol. I" by John L. Stephens is a captivating account of the author's explorations in the Yucatan Peninsula. Stephens, an American explorer and writer, vividly describes the ancient Mayan ruins, the rich culture, and the stunning landscapes he encountered during his travels. His detailed observations and engaging narrative style bring the history and beauty of the region to life, making it an essential read for anyone interested in archaeology, history, or t...