Synopsis: “An epic tale in the tradition of Watership Down and Lord of the Rings.”—Alan Yentob, BBC Director of Drama and Entertainment Darkness has fallen over the realm of Birddom. The skies rain blood, no nest is safe, and the winds are thick with fear, pain, and death. Driven by an unslakable desire to kill and conquer, the black-feathered magpies—aided by their brutish cousins, the crows—have hunted down and slaughtered countless species of smaller…

Synopsis: Danger overshadows Corwin as he engages in a desperate battle of wits to regain his sovereignty over the ethereal city of Amber. Reissue. Book available.

Synopsis: Lord Jim, by Joseph Conrad, is a classic tale of a young man struggling with his own morality in the face of a dangerous and uncertain world. Set in the early 19th century, the novel follows Jim, a young English sailor, as he embarks on a life-changing journey in the South Seas. Along the way, Jim must confront his inner demons and make difficult decisions that will shape his future. With its captivating narrative and profound themes, Lord Jim…

Synopsis: This New York Times bestselling novel from acclaimed author Walter Dean Myers tells the story of Steve Harmon, a teenage boy in juvenile detention and on trial. Presented as a screenplay of Steve's own imagination, and peppered with journal entries, the book shows how one single decision can change our whole lives. Monster is a multi-award-winning, provocative coming-of-age story that was the first-ever Michael L. Printz Award recipient, an ALA…

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Synopsis: The Navajo tribe's forced march from their homeland to Fort Sumner by white soldiers and settlers is dramatically and courageously told by young Bright Morning.The Spanish Slavers were an ever-present threat to the Navaho way of life. One lovely spring day, fourteen-year-old Bright Morning and her friend Running Bird took their sheep to pasture. The sky was clear blue against the red buttes of the Canyon de Chelly, and the fields and orchards of…

Synopsis: How intelligent are horses? Why do they toss their heads and what makes them paw the ground? After spending more than twenty years studying the body language of the human species, Desmond Morris turned his attention to the behavior of some of our closest animal companions. First he looked at dogs, then cats, and in this book, horses. As Curator of Mammals at the London Zoo, he was able to study closely the zebras and wild horse in his charge.…

Synopsis: This is the story of a lie that became the most powerful kind of truth. A timeless novel as urgently compelling as War Day or Alas, Babylon, David Brin's The Postman is the dramatically moving saga of a man who rekindled the spirit of America through the power of a dream, from a modern master of science fiction.He was a survivor--a wanderer who traded tales for food and shelter in the dark and savage aftermath of a devastating war. Fate touches…

Synopsis: Our connection to the horse is ancient and visceral. These humble creatures are mentioned in the earliest samplings of the written word, which illustrates how the human/equine bond transcends cultural and economic barriers. The horse's integral role in man's evolution, society's development and the growth of civilizations is unquestioned; they have been immortalized by Hollywood, cherished by little girls and mourned by warriors. Chicken Soup…

Synopsis: The epic novel of war, savagery, and survival in a Japanese POW camp by the #1 New York Times bestselling author and unparalleled master of historical fiction, James Clavell Japanese POW camp Changi, Singapore: hell on earth for the soldiers contained within its barbed wire walls. Officers and enlisted men, all prisoners together, yet the old hierarchies and rivalries survive. An American corporal, known as the King, has used his personality and…

Synopsis: Moll Flanders, written by Daniel Defoe, is a classic novel that follows the life of an orphan as she navigates the complex world of 18th century England. Filled with adventure, tragedy, and romance, Moll Flanders is an unforgettable journey for readers of all ages. Through her struggles and triumphs, Moll Flanders teaches us valuable lessons about life, love, and resilience. This timeless classic is a must-read for fans of literature and…

Synopsis: The author of the number-one New York Times best-seller, Unnatural Exposure, pits Virginia's ever-popular medical examiner Kay Scarpetta against a killer who hides his crimes with fire. 1,000,000 first printing. Doubleday, Lit Guild, & Mystery Guild Main.

Synopsis:  A New Edition of the Phenomenal #1 Bestseller "One mark of a great book is that it makes you see things in a new way, and Mr. Friedman certainly succeeds in that goal," the Nobel laureate Joseph E. Stiglitz wrote in The New York Times reviewing The World Is Flat in 2005. In this new edition, Thomas L. Friedman includes fresh stories and insights to help us understand the flattening of the world. Weaving new information into his overall thesis,…

Synopsis: #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The incredible true story of survival and salvation that is the basis for two major motion pictures: Unbroken and Unbroken: Path to Redemption.“Extraordinarily moving . . . a powerfully drawn survival epic.”—The Wall Street JournalHailed as the top nonfiction book of the year by Time magazine • Winner of the Los Angeles Times Book Prize for biographyOn a May afternoon in 1943, an Army Air Forces bomber crashed into…

Synopsis: An immediate bestseller when first published, Pay It Forward captured hearts all over the world, became a wildly popular film, and spawned a generation of increased altruism. This anniversary edition includes a new introduction by the author. It takes an inspiring and moving tale of a young boy who believed in the power of kindness and brings it to a new generation of readers.Twelve-year-old Trevor McKinney accepts his social studies teacher’s…