| Author | : Samiksha Rungta |
| Publisher | : Leadstart Publishing PvtLtd |
| Total Pages | : 264 |
| Release | : 2020-08-15 |
| Genre | : Poetry |
| ISBN | : 9390040132 |
I asked the moon what it felt. It smiled, then cried a little. I asked the moon how it felt. It said, ‘Dark and lonely.’ It looked at me, It smiled. It said, ‘Much better now.’ I said to the moon it must be beautiful up there. It smiled, then cried a little. I said to the moon what if I joined you? It looked at me, It smiled. It said, ‘Much better.’
| Author | : Jan L. Coates |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2018-07-11 |
| Genre | : Juvenile Fiction |
| ISBN | : 9780889955622 |
"Middle Grade novel about a young girl with foster mother who discovers the multigenerational roots and meaning of family in the historical setting of Lunenburg, Nova Scotia."--
| Author | : Kate Albus |
| Publisher | : Holiday House |
| Total Pages | : 323 |
| Release | : 2021-02-02 |
| Genre | : Juvenile Fiction |
| ISBN | : 0823449815 |
A heartwarming story about three siblings, evacuated from London to live in the countryside, looking for a permanent home--and a new meaning for family. A New York Public Library Best Book of the Year It is 1940 and William, 12, Edmund, 11, and Anna, 9, aren't terribly upset by the death of the not-so-grandmotherly grandmother who has taken care of them since their parents died. But the children do need a guardian, and in the dark days of World War II London, those are in short supply, especially if they hope to stay together. Could the mass wartime evacuation of children from London to the countryside be the answer? It's a preposterous plan, but off they go-- keeping their predicament a secret, and hoping to be placed in a temporary home that ends up lasting forever. Moving from one billet to another, the children suffer the cruel trickery of foster brothers, the cold realities of outdoor toilets and the hollowness of empty stomachs. But at least they find comfort in the village lending library-- a cozy shelter from the harshness of everyday life, filled with favorite stories and the quiet company of Nora Müller, the kind librarian. The children wonder if Nora could be the family they've been searching for. . . . But the shadow of the war, and the unknown whereaouts of Nora's German husband complicate matters. A Place to Hang the Moon is a story about the importance of family: the one you're given, and the one you choose. Filled with rich, sensory prose, allusions to classic children's stories like A Little Princess, Mary Poppins, and The Story of Ferdinand, this cozy tale with a classic feel is sure to warm your heart. Don't miss Kate Albus's Nothing Else But Miracles which takes place in New York City during WWII and was described as "historical fiction at its finest" in a starred review from School Library Journal. An ALSC Notable Children's Book An SCBWI Crystal Kite Award Winner A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection Named to the Pennsylvania Young Readers Choice List A CCBC Choice
| Author | : Vince Houghton |
| Publisher | : Penguin |
| Total Pages | : 320 |
| Release | : 2019-05-07 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 0525505180 |
The International Spy Museum's Historian takes us on a wild tour of missions and schemes that almost happened, but were ultimately deemed too dangerous, expensive, ahead of their time, or even certifiably insane. "Compulsively readable laugh out loud history." —Mary Roach, New York Times bestselling author of Grunt and Stiff In 1958, the U.S. Air Force nuked the moon as a show of military force. In 1967, the CIA sent live cats to spy on the Soviet government. In 1942, the British built a torpedo-proof aircraft carrier out of an iceberg. Of course, none of these things ever actually happened. But in Nuking the Moon, intelligence historian Vince Houghton proves that abandoned plans can be just as illuminating--and every bit as entertaining—as the ones that made it. Vividly capturing the fascinating stories of how twenty-one plans from WWII and the Cold War went from conception, planning, and testing to cancellation, Houghton explores what happens when innovation meets desperation: For every plan as good as D-Day, there's a scheme to strap bombs to bats or dig a spy tunnel underneath the Soviet embassy. Along the way, he reveals what each one tells us about twentieth-century history, the art of spycraft, military strategy, and famous figures like JFK, Castro, and Churchill. By turns terrifying and hilarious—but always riveting—this is the unique story of history left on the drawing board.
| Author | : Marilyn Hilton |
| Publisher | : Dial Books for Young Readers |
| Total Pages | : 402 |
| Release | : 2015 |
| Genre | : Astronomy |
| ISBN | : 0525428755 |
In 1969 twelve-year-old Mimi and her family move to an all-white town in Vermont, where Mimi's mixed-race background and interest in "boyish" topics like astronomy make her feel like an outsider.
| Author | : Kathryn Lynn Davis |
| Publisher | : Simon and Schuster |
| Total Pages | : 545 |
| Release | : 2000-08 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : 0743419391 |
The bestselling author of "Too Deep for Tears" and "All We Hold Dear" continues her acclaimed Scottish saga. New to the legend is Edna Rose, Ailsa's daughter, who is more at home among the woodland animals than she is among people.
| Author | : Susan Beth Pfeffer |
| Publisher | : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt |
| Total Pages | : 309 |
| Release | : 2013 |
| Genre | : Juvenile Fiction |
| ISBN | : 0547813376 |
In this eagerly awaited addition to the dystopian series begun with New York Times best-seller Life As We Knew It, Jon Evans is one of the lucky ones--until he realizes that escaping his safe haven may be the only way to truly survive.
| Author | : Steven Erikson |
| Publisher | : Macmillan |
| Total Pages | : 498 |
| Release | : 2004-06-01 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : 1429926589 |
Vast legions of gods, mages, humans, dragons and all manner of creatures play out the fate of the Malazan Empire in this first book in a major epic fantasy series from Steven Erikson. The Malazan Empire simmers with discontent, bled dry by interminable warfare, bitter infighting and bloody confrontations with the formidable Anomander Rake and his Tiste Andii, ancient and implacable sorcerers. Even the imperial legions, long inured to the bloodshed, yearn for some respite. Yet Empress Laseen's rule remains absolute, enforced by her dread Claw assassins. For Sergeant Whiskeyjack and his squad of Bridgeburners, and for Tattersail, surviving cadre mage of the Second Legion, the aftermath of the siege of Pale should have been a time to mourn the many dead. But Darujhistan, last of the Free Cities of Genabackis, yet holds out. It is to this ancient citadel that Laseen turns her predatory gaze. However, it would appear that the Empire is not alone in this great game. Sinister, shadowbound forces are gathering as the gods themselves prepare to play their hand... Conceived and written on a panoramic scale, Gardens of the Moon is epic fantasy of the highest order--an enthralling adventure by an outstanding new voice. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
| Author | : Peter Grego |
| Publisher | : Springer Science & Business Media |
| Total Pages | : 280 |
| Release | : 2005-12-16 |
| Genre | : Science |
| ISBN | : 1846282438 |
This revolutionary new book is written for practical amateur astronomers who not only want to observe, but want to know the details of exactly what they are looking at. The Moon is the most commonly observed of all astronomical objects. This is the first book to deal equally with the Moon itself - its formation, geology, and history - as well as the practical aspects of observation. The concept of the book - and of the series - is to present an up-to-date detailed description of the Moon, including its origins, history, and geology (part one); and then (part two) to consider how best to observe and record it successfully using commercially-available equipment. The Moon and How to Observe It is a mine of information for all levels of amateur observers, from the beginner to the experienced
