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(0)Daniel Wallace
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Language
English
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Description
In his prime, Edward Bloom was an extraordinary man. He could outrun anybody. He never missed a day of school. He saved lives and tamed giants. He was an inspired salesman-a visionary, in fact-and a beneficent real estate magnate who once bought a whole town just to make sure it would never change. Animals loved him. People loved him. Women loved him (and he loved them back). And he knew more jokes than any man alive. Or at least that's what he's...
Author
Publisher
Chronicle Books
Pub. Date
[2013]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.1 - AR Pts: 5
Language
English
Description
Lost your copy of the Sith training manual? Don't worry, you can borrow Darth Sidious's! He tracked down the writings of previous Sith Lords, and drawing from that knowledge wrote a sixth text-- his own manifesto! You'll discover the history and lore of the Sith, the ways of the Force and how to wield it, and the glories of the Dark Side.
Author
Publisher
St. Martin's Press
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
"A large-hearted and optimistic novel, Extraordinary Adventures is the latest from the New York Times bestselling Daniel Wallace. Edsel Bronfman works as a junior executive shipping clerk for an importer of Korean flatware. He lives in a seedy neighborhood and spends his free time with his spirited mother. Things happen to other people, and Bronfman knows it. Until, that is, he gets a call from operator 61217 telling him that he's won a free weekend...
Author
Series
Publisher
[Chronicle Books]
Pub. Date
[©2010, 2011]
Language
English
Description
Lost your copy of the Jedi training manual? Don't worry, you can borrow Luke Skywalker's -- it's been passed down through several owners, such as Yoda, Dooku, and Anakin, and now you can read their annotations and comments. You'll discover the history and lore of the Jedi Order, the ways of the Force and how to wield it, the subtle nuances of lightsaber combat, and the dangers of the Dark Side.
Author
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Pub. Date
2005
Language
English
Description
Lupus, a disease of the immune system, can be quite deadly, claiming the lives of thousands of patients yearly. The author is one of the world's leading authorities on this disorder, an eminent clinician who has treated over 2000 lupus patients, the largest such practice in America. His book, originally published in 1995, immediately established itself as the most readable and helpful book on the disease. Now he has once again completely revised...
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Series
Publisher
Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
[2016]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 6.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
How did a child from another planet named Kal-El become farm boy Clark Kent? What happened to his planet and family? What powers does he possess and what are his weaknesses? Who are his most trusted allies and fearsome foes? In this biography--complete with black-and-white illustrations, timelines, and fact boxes--young readers will delight in learning the complete history of Metropolis's fearless protector.
14) Big fish
Publisher
Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2004]
Language
English
Description
William Bloom, is a young man who never really knew his now dying father, Edward - outside of the tall tales his dad told him about growing up. During Edward's last days William and his wife Josephine hold a bedside vigil next to the old man as he recollects elaborate memories of his youth. Still doubting the legends and folklore, William makes a journey to meet a mysterious woman from whom Edward had bought property.
The story revolves around a...
Publisher
HarperWave, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
"Inspired by Garden & Gun magazine's popular Good Dog column, [this is a] collection of true stories celebrating the unique relationship between humans and their canine companions, penned by some of today's top writers, including Jon Meacham, Roy Blount, Jr, Dominique Browning, and P.J. O'Rourke"--Amazon.com.