When Pegasus crashes on to her roof, 13 year old Emily's life becomes that of legend: epic battles, desperate chases, captivating flights astride the beautiful winged-stallion, and one heroic quest to save Olympus before its Flame is extinguished . . . for ever.
Luce would die for Daniel. And she has. Over and over again. Throughout time, Luce and Daniel have found each other, only to be painfully torn apart: Luce dead, Daniel left broken and alone. But perhaps it doesn't need to be that way.... Luce is certain that something - or someone - in a past life can help her in her present one. So she begins the most important journey of this lifetime..…
Grade 8 Up–Teagan Phillips is throwing hundreds of thousands of dollars into a Sweet 16 party that she has been planning for a year. When she falls down the cellar stairs in search of some wine after she learns that her father canceled the open bar, she appears to have died. She is witness to her present, past, and future, but instead of three ghosts à la A Christmas Carol, Teagan has just o…
from the back cover: Murder: the unlawful, intentional killing of a human being - a terrible crime. But murder stories are always fascinating. Who did it? And how? Or why? And was it murder, or just an unfortunate accident? Who will triumph, the murderer or the detective? This collection contains a wide range of murder stories, from the astute detection of the famous Sherlock Holmes, to the ch…
On the Chinese New Year, six-year-old Ernie will perform his first Lion Dance. An intimate look at a Chinese household as the family shares a proud moment with Ernie. "A strong supplement for its immediacy, its vibrant color, and its sympathetic look at a Chinese family."--School Library Journal. A Notable Children's Trade Book in the Field of Social Studies.
from the back cover: Life in the small English town of Cranford seems very quiet and peaceful. The ladies of Cranford lead tidy, regular lives. They make their visits between the hours of twelve and three, give little evening parties, and worry about their maid-servants. But life is not always smooth - there are little arguments and jealousies, sudden deaths and unexpected marriages . . . M…
AQA GCSE Sociology provides coverage of the key sociology concepts required for the exam a well as extension activities, practice exam questions and study tips.
Presents a wealth of essential facts in the Q-and-A format that you want. This book presents a suitable way to sharpen your skills and prepare for exams. It offers the question-and-answer practice that you need with "McGraw-Hill's 500 College Psychology Questions to Know by Test Day".