North House

Manchmal ist der Weg in die Vergangenheit die einzige Chance, die Gegenwart zu retten. Es ist Winter in North Carolina. Mit den Temperaturen sinkt auch die Verbrechensrate, und die forensische Anthropologin Tempe Brennan kann sich um ihre Tochter Kathy kümmern, die nach ihrem Einsatz bei der Armee wieder im Zivilleben angekommen ist. Doch dann machen Mutter und Tochter auf der Veranda eine grausige Entdeckung: ein Paket mit einem menschlichen Augapfel.

Maggie ist noch nicht einmal 16, als sie ungewollt schwanger wird. Die entsetzten Eltern schicken sie zu einer alleinstehenden Tante nach Ocracoke Island in North Carolina. Dort soll Maggie ihr Kind austragen und zur Adoption freigeben, erst dann darf sie wieder heimkehren. Die Insel scheint Maggie so trostlos wie ihr ganzes Leben - bis sie ihren Nachhilfelehrer Bryce kennenlernt. Er ist 17, gutaussehend, intelligent und einfühlsam.

A small Southern town. An herbal bakery. A wize old crone. A sexy newcomer. A dangerous stranger. And a young graduate student who's not ready for any of it. You're in need of A Sprinkle of Magick. In the small town of Wiccanton, North Carolina, the leaves are falling. Not much has happened in Thena's life up til now, but that is about to change. This girl without a mother is about to realize she's a witch with the power of precognition. The only trouble, she her visions of the future confuse and disturb her. When a dark stranger comes to town who seems to know all there is to know ...

Der neue Forensik-Thriller von Kathy Reichs. Ein schwerer Hurrikan nimmt Kurs auf Charlotte, die Heimatstadt der forensischen Anthropologin Tempe Brennan. In einem gestrandeten Container werden zwei Skelette entdeckt, und Tempe, die die Untersuchungen leitet, wird an einen fünfzehn Jahre alten Cold Case erinnert. In Charlotte geht die Angst vor einem hochansteckenden Bakterium um, gegen das bestimmte Gene angeblich schützen sollen. Ihre Ermittlungen führen Tempe auf die Spur eines Mannes, der dubiose Geschäfte mit Gen-Analysen macht.

De la mano de uno de los narradores que mejor ha contado el drama de la guerra del Pacífico, estos ocho relatos recrean los fragmentos más humanos y desgarradores del conflicto y del desierto de Atacama como escenario de guerra: soldados buscando el cuerpo del comandante Eleuterio Ramírez entre cadáveres carbonizados, el sangrador que intenta curar a los soldados chilenos en Antofagasta, el teniente Godoy empampado y mirando volar a los cuervos que esperan el momento de su muerte, la toma del Morro de Arica, el arribo a Lima y un ejército intoxicado con las aguas del río.

In this moving picture book, Noemi and Mama flee their home in Mexico, and head for the US border. There, they look for "The Notebook Keeper"—the person in charge of a ledger for those waiting to cross, and they add their names to the book. As the days turn into weeks, and hope dwindles, the little girl looks for kindness around her—and inside herself. One day, when the Notebook Keeper's own name is called to cross, Noemi and her Mama are chosen—for the generosity in their hearts—to take her place.

Este libro es una celebración del espíritu americano. Es una oda al sentido de servicio y deber que comparten muchos estadounidenses, y un mensaje de esperanza para un futuro mejor; uno que nos une a través de generaciones y canta el sueño de un hermoso mañana. Acompañado por una impresionante variedad de ilustraciones hechas por trece artistas, cada uno de los cuales comparte lo que Estados Unidos significa para ellos, Himno americano honra a las personas que trabajan juntas, todos los días, para construir un mundo mejor para su familia, su comunidad y su país.

Niemals hat Paul den Tag vergessen, an dem er Charlie Crabtree in der Schule zum ersten Mal begegnete. Charlie mit seinem überlegenen Lächeln und den dunklen Fantasien, mit denen er Paul in seinen Bann zog. Sie waren Freunde. Bis zu dem Tag als Charlie den Mord beging und danach spurlos verschwand. Fünfundzwanzig Jahre später kehrt Paul erstmals in seine Heimatstadt zurück. Seine Mutter liegt im Sterben, die Pflegerin hat ihn alarmiert. Gleich nach seiner Ankunft passieren seltsame Dinge.

Niemals hat Paul den Tag vergessen, an dem er Charlie Crabtree in der Schule zum ersten Mal begegnete. Charlie mit seinem überlegenen Lächeln und den dunklen Fantasien, mit denen er Paul in seinen Bann zog. Sie waren Freunde. Bis zu dem Tag als Charlie den Mord beging und danach spurlos verschwand. Fünfundzwanzig Jahre später kehrt Paul erstmals in seine Heimatstadt zurück. Seine Mutter liegt im Sterben, die Pflegerin hat ihn alarmiert. Gleich nach seiner Ankunft passieren seltsame Dinge.

Después de vivir un temblor devastador, el espíritu de los vecinos en esta dinámica zona de la ciudad Mexicana se sacude, pero no se rompe. Una pequeña niña y su perro se aventuran en su caminata diaria por la ciudad; brincan y giran con el sonido familiar de coches acelerando, de bicicletas rechinando, de amigables ladridos, y de los silbidos del carrito de camotes. Pero lo que no esperan es escuchar el escalofriante estruendo de un temblor...y después...silencio.

85 pages written in easy-to-read large 16-point font for the early reader. Joseph’s brothers did not like him. As a boy, he had dreams of them bowing down to him and that made them madder. So, they sold him to become a slave in the far-away kingdom of Egypt. He even spent many years in prison. But he never complained. Then he was made almost a king himself and his brothers bowed to him… ……. This is a practice-your-reading and ACTIVITY book – a step above a picture book. At the end of each short story is "Think & Do”. Instead of pictures showing other children doing a good work, ...

Abraham’s friends and family bowed down to make-believe gods. The real God told him to leave his city and he would give him a family as big as many cities. He was already old and didn’t have one single child. But, when he got very, very old, God gave him a son, the beginning of his very big family …..….. 87 pages written in easy-to-read large 16-point font for the early reader. .This is a practice-your-reading and ACTIVITY book – a step above a picture book. At the end of each short story is "Think & Do”. Instead of pictures showing other children doing a good work, your child ...

98 pages written in easy-to-read large 16-point font for the early reader. When Isaac, Abraham’s promised son, grew up, he had two sons. The brothers argued all the time. Jacob even stole all his brother’s wealth, then had to leave it behind and run away. But Jacob became sorry and God gave him 12 sons. The brothers finally loved each other and God changed Jacob’s name to Isra-El . This is a practice-your-reading and ACTIVITY book – a step above a picture book. At the end of each short story is "Think & Do”. Instead of pictures showing other children doing a good work, your child ...

94 pages written in easy-to-read large 16-point font for the early reader. While Noah was growing up, most of the other children did not like him because he wouldn’t break the rules with them. He wouldn’t when grown either. One day, God told Noah water was going to come out of the sky, so he needed to build a boat. It had never rained before and everyone made fun of him. . This is a practice-your-reading and ACTIVITY book – a step above a picture book. At the end of each short story is "Think & Do”. Instead of pictures showing other children doing a good work, your child actually ...

91 pages written in easy-to-read large 16-point font. Daniel was made a slave by a kingdom that burned down the famous city of Jerusalem. He did not complain. He became a helper and finally an important officer to the king. Some people did not like that, so made it illegal to worship the only true God. He did anyway and was thrown to hungry lions. God made the lions be like friendly kitties…..….. . This is a practice-your-reading and ACTIVITY book – a step above a picture book. At the end of each short story is "Think & Do”. Instead of pictures showing other children doing a good ...

In Daniel Chapter 11, we find two kings in opposition, fighting one conflict after another for power and dominion. As the decades go by, one will rise up while the other will fall, then the other accumulates domination. One king will be at the pinnacle of his rulership, while the other will be subservient. Then, out of nowhere, periods of peace. Suddenly, they emerge to battle once more. These kings are known as the kings of the North and the South. Over time, they change. The end is an event yet seen, far removed by millenniums from the initial kings. Daniel chapter 12 delves into a ...

Trevor ist 32 und an einer Wegscheide in seinem Leben angekommen. Da stirbt sein Großvater und hinterlässt ihm sein heruntergekommenes Cottage in North Carolina - samt riesigem wildwucherndem Garten und zwanzig Bienenstöcken. Trevor beginnt das Haus wieder instand zu setzen und kümmert sich mit Begeisterung um die Bienenvölker. Und er lernt zwei geheimnisvolle Frauen kennen, die ihn beide auf ganz unterschiedliche Weise in ihren Bann ziehen.

Adam and Eve were the very first people in the whole wide world. God wanted them to live in a very special place, so he made the world beautiful with trees and flowers and stars and rivers. They had so much fun with the animals because, at the beginning, they could talk to them. At the beginning also, God even came to earth and walked with them …..….. 83 pages written in easy-to-read large 16-point font for the early reader. This is a practice-your-reading and ACTIVITY book – a step above a picture book. At the end of each short story is "Think & Do”. Instead of pictures showing ...

When Joash was a baby, he became king. The high priest and his wife hid him in their big house in the temple area for 7 years. The high priest taught him the Ten Commandments and Law of Moses. Then Joash turned 8 and became king in the palace. He would not let people bow down to pretend gods' 87 pages written in easy-to-read large 16-point font for the early reader. Stories can be understood by four-year-olds and up. *At the end of each chapter is "Think & Do" to help the child apply the story to their own life.*Popular among grandparents & parents, and excellent for homeschoolers ………...

CHILD'S VERSION. (Also available in Adult Version, regular and large print.)..... . Mary was too young, Elizabeth too old, Joseph too gullible, the shepherds too smelly, Anna too senile, Simeon too idealistic, Salome too flippant. The wise men should have minded their own business, Zachariah should have accepted he’d never have children, King Herod dared control God, the Oriental scholars dared interpret God...... . This is a practice-your-reading and ACTIVITY book – a step above a picture book. At the end of each short story is "Think & Do”. Instead of pictures showing other children...