Synopsis: Discover the classic Gothic horror novel of haunted cellars, opera, murder and unrequited love that inspired Andrew Lloyd Webber's long-running west end hit. Christine is a beautiful young singer at the Paris Opera. She is watched by the Opera's 'phantom' - a mysterious masked figure who terrorises the Opera's management and players. With the Phantom's help, Christine rises to become the Opera's star performer, but when the Phantom demands her…

Synopsis: James and Sammy Tillerman are as different as two brothers can be. But when Jimmy seeks out their missing father, Sammy joins in. As they ask questions, and move closer to their quest, it is Sammy who grows more interested--until the questions lead the brothers to a seedy waterfront bar where violence erupts...."Keeps your interest...Quite suspenseful."KIDSDY-NEWSDAY

Synopsis: "Antonio Marez tiene seis anos cuando Ultima viene a quedarse con su familia. Ultima es una curandera, una persona que cura con hierbas y magia. Bajo su proteccion, Antonio va a explorar las ataduras de la familia que le rasgan y comprometen, y se va a descrubrir a si mismo en los secretos magicos y el pasado pagano--legado mitico tan palpable como el catolicismo de America Latina.

Synopsis: This helpful book for college-bound students presents and defines more than 250 words that appear in the verbal portions of the ACT exam. Also included are real test taker’s anecdotes, memory tips, review exercises, and an alphabetical word index. Lessons provide numerous illustrative sentences using vocabulary relevant to the ACT English, Reading, and Writing tests. College-bound students who successfully complete the book’s exercises and…

Synopsis: One of the most famous poems in the English language, "The Raven" first appeared in the January 29, 1845, edition of the New York Evening Mirror. It brought Edgar Allan Poe, then in his mid-30s and a well-known poet, critic, and short story writer, his first taste of celebrity on a grand scale. "The Raven" remains Poe's best-known work, yet it is only one of a dazzling series of poems and stories that won him an enduring…

Synopsis: This fascinating new book explores the exciting frontiers of space aviation. The history of mankind's journey into space from early rockets and satellites to modern day space truckers on the Space Shuttle is outlined in interesting detail. Special sections explain: - how the Space Shuttle works - life aboard the International Space Station - the dangers of living in space - the possibility of "long-stay" colonies - ideas for new bases on the…

Synopsis: Rare Book

Synopsis: Charlie embarks on a compelling but dangerous journey from retardation to genius. Oscar-winning film Charly starring Cliff Robertson and Claire Bloom -- a mentally challenged man receives an operation that turns him into a genius ... and introduces him to heartache. When we first meet Charlie he is about to embark on a compelling but dangerous journey from retardation to genius. He has only a vague understanding of what will happen, but he is…

Synopsis: Rudy Miller is so unhappy spending the summer at Camp Algonkian Island that he devises dozens of tricks to get himself sent home.

Synopsis: The seventh son of the seventh son, aptly named Septimus Heap, is stolen the night he is born by a midwife who pronounces him dead. That same night, the baby's father, Silas Heap, comes across a bundle in the snow containing a new born girl with violet eyes. The Heaps take this helpless newborn into their home, name her Jenna, and raise her as their own. But who is this myster ious baby girl, and what really happened to their beloved son…

Synopsis: This Spanish grammar has been designed specifically for the adult with limited learning time. It covers the most important points of Spanish grammar in the clearest possible way, concentrating on the expressions that you would be most likely to use. All rules are illustrated with common phrases, and hints are included throughout the book on how to replace difficult constructions with simpler ones. All the major aspects of Spanish grammar are…

Synopsis: When fifteen-year-old Paul Shackleford is sent to live on a relative's isolated Virginia farm as punishment for lying and a lesson in character-building, his life is transformed. The unusual collection of people and a surly dog he meets there are still reeling from the death of a beloved farmhand, Hennley Gray. Soon Paul begins to hear talk about the presence of a ghost and then finds himself investigating the life and afterlife of the departed…

Synopsis: Anna's pony float is sure to be the main attraction at the town's Pony Parade...until one of Tommy Rand's pranks goes too far.Anna has a great idea for the town's first ever Pony Parade. Ten lucky artists get to paint a lifesize copy of a pony. The painted ponies will be auctioned off at the Fall Festival and the money goes to the local fire department. The Pony Pals think Anna is a sure winner. She's the best artist in school! But Anna's mother…

Synopsis: NOW UPDATED AND EXPANDED FOR 2025! Michael Jordan. Kobe Bryant. LeBron James. Kevin Durant. Stephen Curry. Giannis Antetokounmpo. These are some of the most high profile names in one of the world's most popular sports: Basketball. But what steps did they take to elevate themselves to superstardom? What principles did they follow in order to become the best of the best? More importantly, how can you apply the lessons from their stories to attain…

Synopsis: “The mistress of high tension” (The New Yorker) and undisputed Queen of Suspense Mary Higgins Clark brings us another New York Times bestselling novel that she “prepares so carefully and executes with such relish” (The New York Times Book Review) about the murder of a respected doctor—and his beautiful young wife charged with the crime.Dr. Gary Lasch, famous Greenwich, Connecticut doctor and founder of the HMO Remington Health Management, is…

Synopsis: El intercambio - Based on the story El viaje by Deb Navarre.An opportunity of a lifetime. An invaluable experience.Carmen is given a chance to travel from Mérida to Querétaro and stay with a family to learn about the rich history, customs, and culture in a different state of Mexico. Join her as she sets out to make new friends and learns a lesson about relationships along the way.This colorful reader, enhanced with QR codes, allows students to…

Synopsis: One hundred years ago, some astronomers thought they could see canals built on Mars. A space probe in the 1960s dashed this hope. Alien Life Search takes a fascinating scientific look at our early ideas of extraterrestrials and what we know today including: - the different galaxies of the universe - which planets may have the right conditions to support life - a scientific discussion of aliens, UFOs, and how their spacecraft might work - a…