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Paradise Lost is the greatest epic poem in English literature, and Milton's Satan one of its most compelling figures. The controversy has been exceeded only by its tremendous influence: countless masters of English verse have paid homage to Milton and Paradise Lost. A profound meditation on the role of man under God, Pardise Lost is essential reading.
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A monk’s journey of amends leads to murder in this “thoroughly entertaining medieval mystery” in the Silver Dagger Award–winning series (Publishers Weekly).
Winter arrived early in 1142, bringing with it a heavy snowfall. The safety of the guest-hall roof at the Benedictine Abbey of St. Peter and St. Paul comes into jeopardy, and the brothers are called upon to effect repairs. But the icy and treacherous...
Winter arrived early in 1142, bringing with it a heavy snowfall. The safety of the guest-hall roof at the Benedictine Abbey of St. Peter and St. Paul comes into jeopardy, and the brothers are called upon to effect repairs. But the icy and treacherous...
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This nineteenth-century tale of an electric submarine, its eccentric captain, and the undersea world, anticipated many of the scientific achievements of the twentieth century. The adventures of a French scientist and his companions who travel the seven seas as prisoners in the submarine of the mysterious Captain Nemo.
6) Dracula
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After discovering the double identity of the wealthy Transylvanian nobleman, Count Dracula, a small group of people vow to rid the world of the evil vampire. Illustrated notes throughout the text explain the historical background of the story.
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No Starch Press
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English
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"An introduction to coding for parents and kids. Includes 18 hands-on activities using ScratchJr, a programming language designed for young children (ages 5-7). Teaches computational thinking, literacy, and math skills through animated collages, interactive stories, and playable games"--Provided by publisher.
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The Royal British Columbia Museum
Pub. Date
2023
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English
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A compact and contemporary guide to collecting, drying and storing plant specimens, suitable for both professional researchers and ardent amateurs.The long-awaited successor to Dr. Christoper Brayshaw's beloved Plant Collecting for the Amateur, Linda P.J. Lipsen's Pressed Plants goes to the heart of professional and amateur plant collecting today.Rich in illustrations, this beautiful book balances the ongoing history of plant collection with practical...
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Brick Tower Press
Pub. Date
2016
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English
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This book tells one more key part of the big story and is one more piece in the giant puzzle of the history of World War II. Its value for historians cannot be underestimated. Throughout the stories of the attacks by German and Italian submarines on Allied shipping in the water around the Bahamas and the Turks and Caicos, several consistent themes emerge in Wiberg's thorough accounts. Prime among them is the heroism of the merchant mariners who time...
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Introduces the reader to the new storage options, Amazon content, and the power of Kindle Fire HD. Topics covered include the advantages of an Amazon Prime account; what you can store in the cloud for free; a tour of the Amazon Appstore; how Whispersync keeps content from all your devices connected; why streaming video beats downloading; information you'll get from the X-ray feature; how to make Skype calls; eleven game apps.
11) Jane Eyre
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"Jane Eyre ranks as one of the greatest and most perennially popular works of English fiction. Although the poor but plucky heroine is outwardly of plain appearance, she possesses an indomitable spirit, a sharp wit and great courage. She is forced to battle against the exigencies of a cruel guardian, a harsh employer and a rigid social order. All of which circumscribe her life and position when she becomes governess to the daughter of the mysterious,...
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Childs World
Pub. Date
[2013]
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English
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Learn along with Opal Owl and Stew Rabbit how to find, check out, and return e-books from a library using an e-reader. Author/Illustrator biography Educational front/back matter Glossary of key words Index Informative sidebars Phonetics Sources for further research Suggested websites Stewart Rabbit and Opal Owl love their local library. Follow Stewart and Opal's adventures as they learn all about libraries. Read along as they tour the library, use...
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John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated
Pub. Date
2020
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English
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Money Games is a riveting tale of one of the most successful buyout deals ever: the acquisition and turnaround of what used to be Korea's largest bank by the American firm Newbridge Capital. Full of intrigue and suspense, this insider's account is told by the chief architect of the deal itself, the celebrated author and private equity investor Weijian Shan. With billions of dollars at stake, and the nation's economic future on the line, Newbridge...
15) UR
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Audioworks/Simon & Schuster Audio
Pub. Date
2010.
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English
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FIRST TIME ON AUDIO... An Unabridged Novella Unavailable In Any Collection! Tapping into our primal fears of modern technology that made Cell a #1 bestseller, Stephen King sets his sights on the latest high-tech gadget in UR, in which a mysterious e-book reader opens a disturbing window into other worlds. Reeling from a painful break-up, English instructor and avid book lover Wesley Smith is haunted by his ex-girlfriend's parting shot: "Why can't...
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University of Chicago Press
Pub. Date
2012.
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English
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Andrew Piper grew up liking books and loving computers. While occasionally burying his nose in books, he was going to computer camp, programming his Radio Shack TRS-80, and playing Pong. His eventual love of reading made him a historian of the book and a connoisseur of print, but as a card-carrying member of the first digital generation-and the father of two digital natives-he understands that we live in electronic times. Book Was There is Piper's...
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Lycan Books
Pub. Date
[2014]
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English
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"This is the complete illustrated guide to finding free and legal e-books on the internet. Packed full of tips and information, this guide will help you to: learn about the different types of e-books; understand why e-books are given away free; know what digital rights management is and how it affects you; keep your personal information private; brush up on copyright; discover websites which have free e-books including the top five sources for e-books;...
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Flanker Press Limited
Pub. Date
2020.
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English
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"On the coast of rural Newfoundland, Ana's mother has lived her life in near total isolation. When Ana returns to the lonely saltbox house to prepare her mother for the transition into assisted living, her childhood home is anything but welcoming. Dilapidated from years of hoarding and neglect, the walls are crumbling, leaving Ana's wellness crumbling along with them. While packing her mother's things, Ana discovers a trap door to the house's attic,...
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