The sequel and series conclusion to She Who Became the Sun, the accomplished, poetic debut of war and destiny, sweeping across an epic alternate China. Mulan meets The Song of Achilles.. How much would you give to win the world?. Zhu Yuanzhang, the Radiant King, is riding high after her victory that tore southern China from its Mongol masters. Now she burns with a new desire: to seize the throne and crown herself emperor.. But Zhu isn't the only one with imperial ambitions. Her neighbor in the south, the courtesan Madam Zhang, wants the throne for her husband -- and she's strong enough to wipe Zhu off the map. To stay in the game, Zhu will have to gamble everything on a risky alliance with an old enemy: the talented but unstable eunuch general Ouyang, who has already sacrificed everything for a chance at revenge on his father's killer, the Great Khan.
Tor Books
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9781250621825
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Hardcover
Her Daughter's Dream
By Rivers, Francine
Book two in the bestselling series that has captivated millions of readers around the world!A NEW YORK TIMES, USA TODAY, and PUBLISHERS WEEKLY bestsellerIn the dramatic conclusion to the Marta's Legacy series, the beloved author of Redeeming Love and The Masterpiece delivers a rich and deeply moving story about the silent sorrows that can tear a family apart and the grace and forgiveness that can heal even the deepest wounds.Marta's granddaughter, Carolyn, comes of age during the turbulent sixties, struggling to navigate a tense family life. Though college offers a taste of freedom, tragedy shatters her confidence and she disappears into the heady counterculture of San Francisco. When she reemerges, more lost than ever, she reluctantly turns to her family to help her rebuild a life for herself and her own daughter, May Flower Dawn.
Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.
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9781496441850
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Paperback
Cracking the GRE with 4 Practice Tests, 2015 Edition
By Review, Princeton
THE PRINCETON REVIEW GETS RESULTS. Get all the prep you need to score a perfect 170 on the Quantitative and Verbal sections of the GRE with 4 full-length practice tests, thorough GRE topic reviews, and extra practice online.Techniques That Actually Work. Powerful tactics to avoid traps and beat the test Step-by-step problem-solving guides 9 strategies to maximize time and minimize errors Everything You Need To Know for a High Score. Expert subject review for all test topics Bulleted chapter summaries for quick review Extensive GRE vocabulary list featuring key terms and exercisesPractice Your Way to Perfection. 2 full-length practice tests with detailed answer explanations in the book 2 additional full-length practice tests online Drills for each test sectionVerbal, Math, and Writing Thorough score reports for online tests,.
Princeton Review; Csm edition
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9780804124683
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Paperback
Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus
By Qureshi, Nabeel
An Unexpected Journey from Islam to Christianity In Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus, Nabeel Qureshi describes his dramatic journey from Islam to Christianity, complete with friendships, investigations, and supernatural dreams along the way. Providing an intimate window into a loving Muslim home, Qureshi shares how he developed a passion for Islam before discovering, almost against his will, evidence that Jesus rose from the dead and claimed to be God. Unable to deny the arguments but not wanting to deny his family, Qureshi's inner turmoil will challenge Christians and Muslims alike. Engaging and thought-provoking, Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus tells a powerful story of the clash between Islam and Christianity in one man's heart -- and of the peace he eventually found in Jesus.
Zondervan
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9780310515029
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Paperback
Yellowstone
By Guilbeau, Gabriel "gator"
Re-create recipes with Yellowstone: The Official Dutton Ranch Family Cookbook, featuring delicious dishes from the hit series as prepared by real-life chef and character "Gator.". Whether it's a hearty breakfast of Rip's Fry Bread with Scrambled Eggs and Bacon (his favorite dish handed down by his mother) , a quick week-night dinner with Beth's Cheesy Hamburger Mac Casserole (no box needed) , or a pick-me-up with Beth's "Two Scoops of Ice Cream, Three Shots of Vodka" Smoothie, Yellowstone: The Official Dutton Ranch Family Cookbook compiles over 55 recipes inspired by and featured in the critically acclaimed hit series. Gabriel "Gator" Guilbeau - a real-life chef and the set caterer for Yellowstone and fan-favorite character on the show - shares his hearty and delicious recipes from the Dutton Ranch.
Insight Editions
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9781647228330
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Hardcover
The Great Glorious Goddamn of It All
By Ritter, Josh
A lyrical, sweeping novel about a young boy's coming-of-age during the last days of the lumberjacks. In the tiny timber town of Cordelia, Idaho, everyone has heard tales of the Applegates. Local legend says their family line boasts some of the greatest lumberjacks to ever roam the American West, and from the moment young Weldon stepped foot in the deep Cordelia woods as a child, he dreamed of joining the rowdy ranks of his ancestors in their epic axe-swinging adventures. But at the beginning of the twentieth century, times are changing fast, and the jacks are dying out. On his deathbed nearly a century later, Weldon Applegate recounts his life in all its glory, filled with tall tales writ large with murder, mayhem, avalanches and bootlegging. It's the story of dark pine forests brewing with ancient magic, and Weldon's struggle as a boy to keep his father's inherited timber claim, the Lost Lot, from the ravenous clutches of Linden Laughlin.
Hanover Square Press; Original edition
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9781335522535
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Hardcover
The Invisible Husband of Frick Island
By Oakley, Colleen
Piper Parrish's life on Frick Island - a tiny, remote town smack in the middle of the Chesapeake Bay - is nearly perfect. Well, aside from one pesky detail: Her darling husband, Tom, is dead. When Tom's crab boat capsized and his body wasn't recovered, Piper, rocked to the core, did a most peculiar thing: carried on as if her husband was not only still alive, but right there beside her, cooking him breakfast, walking him to the docks each morning, meeting him for their standard Friday night dinner date at the One-Eyed Crab. And what were the townspeople to do but go along with their beloved widowed Piper? Anders Caldwell's career is not going well. A young ambitious journalist, he'd rather hoped he'd be a national award-winning podcaster by now, rather than writing fluff pieces for a small town newspaper.
Berkley
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9781984806482
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Paperback
Victorious
By Wolfmother,
When it was released in 2005, Wolfmother's eponymous debut was exactly what rock & roll needed: a meaty, beaty, big and bouncy genre resuscitator that not only broke through to the mainstream, but broke big. Wolfmother was certified Gold in the States and Triple-Platinum in the band's Australian homeland. Lead single 'Woman' hit top ten on the Hot Modern Rock Tracks Chart and won a Grammy for 'Best Hard Rock Performance.' Their songs became ubiquitous, appearing in films (Shrek, Jackass, The Hangover) , video games (Need For Speed, MLB: The Show, Saints Row) and television commercials (Apple, Mitsubishi) . No wonder Rolling Stone named it one of the best albums of the year.Led by vocalist/guitarist Andrew Stockdale, Wolfmother have amassed a global fanbase, played to packed-house crowds around the world, delivered show-stealing sets at star-studded festivals like Coachella, Lollapalooza and Reading and Leeds, and have been invited to share stages with rock icons Aerosmith and AC/DC. For their induction into the UK Music Hall of Fame, Led Zeppelin personally invited Wolfmother as their guests (the band showed their appreciation by delivering an electrifying cover of 'Communication Breakdown') . For most artists, such accomplishments usually mark the culmination of a career if they're lucky.But ten years after their arrival, Wolfmother have returned with what could arguably be called their best work to date. With Victorious, Stockdale once again arrives right on time: in an era dominated by single-song downloads, this is an album worthy of repeat listens from top to bottom. Following 2009's Cosmic Egg and 2014's New Crown, the much-anticipated Victorious (Universal Music Enterprises) is an electrifying testament to the range and depth of Stockdale's artistry. Recorded at Henson Studios in Los Angeles with two-time Grammy winning producer Brendan O'Brien (Pearl Jam, Soundgarden, Bruce Springsteen) , the songs are edgy, inventive and uncompromising and rank among the band s best ever.The first single 'Victorious' swings from a propulsive riff and pronounced drum stomp into a gargantuan, triumphant vocal hook. 'I bought this weird-looking eighties metal guitar,' he recalls. 'It just looks hilarious and I was playing all of these riffs for 20 minutes, pairing them with drums. The lyrics came out of nowhere. It felt so natural. The words had a certain ring to them.' The album announces itself with 'Love That You Give,' tempering a rousing and raucous riff with a soulful vocal refrain and vibrant lyricism. 'I had a couple of drinks and started writing,' he says. 'By the end of the day, it was done. Nothing changed from the demo. The lyrical theme is, 'How do you react to adversity or difficulties in life?' You try to be proactive and put something positive back into the world instead of buying into other people's aggression, negativity, or hatred. You're counteracting emotions that get thrown at you.' For the cinematic 'Pretty Peggy,' he strips everything down to an acoustic guitar and delicate beat, then illuminates his dynamic range over the sixties-style strut and handclap of 'Best of a Bad Situation.' About the thick-grooved 'Gypsy Caravan,' Stockdale says, 'the title references the transient lifestyle. When people finish high school, they want to backpack around the world. When people retire, it's the same thing; they want to get an RV and ride around. Things are constantly moving. There's a romantic notion of the musical life, but wanderlust truly unites all of us.' Ultimately, Victorious is meant for the road - that's where Wolfmother roars to life.
Publisher: n/a
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602547648686
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Audio CD
Finding Christmas
By Schaler, Karen
From the writer of the Netflix sensation, A Christmas Prince, and Christmas Camp, the movie and novel, comes a heartwarming new Christmas story, Finding Christmas, showing how sometimes the detour in your journey is the path to true love.With all the glittering decorations, twinkling lights, snow angels, gingerbread men and mistletoe, Christmas is Emmie's first love. This year, she can't wait to share her favorite Christmas traditions with her boyfriend, Grant. She thinks he's "the one." So when Grant's hectic work schedule has him more "Bah Humbug" than "Ho, Ho, Ho," Emmie creates a holiday-themed scavenger hunt to help him find his Christmas spirit. At the end of the journey, Grant will arrive at the charming town of Christmas Point where she's planned a romantic weekend filled with holiday activities.But Emmie's plan backfires when a mix-up has the wrong guy following her clues! Sam, a best-selling mystery writer, thinks Emmie's clever Christmas riddles are from his agent, who is trying to help him get over his epic writer's block. When he arrives at Christmas Point and finds the stunned Emmie, he immediately feels she's someone special, but she can't see beyond the fact that the wrong guy has shown up. Inspired by the small, charming town, Sam decides to stay and convinces Emmie to join him in a little holiday fun while she waits for Grant.When Grant finally shows up, Emmie is disappointed to discover he's not enjoying the activities she planned and can't help wonder if he's really the one for her. She also can't get Sam out of her mind and all the great times they had together. With Christmas coming fast, Emmie will need the magic of the season to help steer her in the direction of true love ...
William Morrow Paperbacks
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9780062883711
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Paperback
The Incarnations
By Barker, Susan
Finalist for 2015 Kirkus Fiction Prize Hailed by The New York Times for its "wildly ambitious...dazzling use of language" and "mesmerizing storytelling," The Incarnations is a "brilliant, mind-expanding, and wildly original novel" (Chris Cleave) about a Beijing taxi driver whose past incarnations over one thousand years haunt him through searing letters sent by his mysterious soulmate.Who are you? you must be wondering. I am your soulmate, your old friend, and I have come back to this city of sixteen million in search of you. So begins the first letter that falls into Wang's lap as he flips down the visor in his taxi. The letters that follow are filled with the stories of Wang's previous lives - from escaping a marriage to a spirit bride, to being a slave on the run from Genghis Khan, to living as a fisherman during the Opium Wars, and being a teenager on the Red Guard during the cultural revolution - bound to his mysterious "soulmate," spanning one thousand years of betrayal and intrigue.
He Who Drowned the World
By Parker-chan, Shelley
The sequel and series conclusion to She Who Became the Sun, the accomplished, poetic debut of war and destiny, sweeping across an epic alternate China. Mulan meets The Song of Achilles.. How much would you give to win the world?. Zhu Yuanzhang, the Radiant King, is riding high after her victory that tore southern China from its Mongol masters. Now she burns with a new desire: to seize the throne and crown herself emperor.. But Zhu isn't the only one with imperial ambitions. Her neighbor in the south, the courtesan Madam Zhang, wants the throne for her husband -- and she's strong enough to wipe Zhu off the map. To stay in the game, Zhu will have to gamble everything on a risky alliance with an old enemy: the talented but unstable eunuch general Ouyang, who has already sacrificed everything for a chance at revenge on his father's killer, the Great Khan.
Her Daughter's Dream
By Rivers, Francine
Book two in the bestselling series that has captivated millions of readers around the world!A NEW YORK TIMES, USA TODAY, and PUBLISHERS WEEKLY bestsellerIn the dramatic conclusion to the Marta's Legacy series, the beloved author of Redeeming Love and The Masterpiece delivers a rich and deeply moving story about the silent sorrows that can tear a family apart and the grace and forgiveness that can heal even the deepest wounds.Marta's granddaughter, Carolyn, comes of age during the turbulent sixties, struggling to navigate a tense family life. Though college offers a taste of freedom, tragedy shatters her confidence and she disappears into the heady counterculture of San Francisco. When she reemerges, more lost than ever, she reluctantly turns to her family to help her rebuild a life for herself and her own daughter, May Flower Dawn.
Cracking the GRE with 4 Practice Tests, 2015 Edition
By Review, Princeton
THE PRINCETON REVIEW GETS RESULTS. Get all the prep you need to score a perfect 170 on the Quantitative and Verbal sections of the GRE with 4 full-length practice tests, thorough GRE topic reviews, and extra practice online.Techniques That Actually Work. Powerful tactics to avoid traps and beat the test Step-by-step problem-solving guides 9 strategies to maximize time and minimize errors Everything You Need To Know for a High Score. Expert subject review for all test topics Bulleted chapter summaries for quick review Extensive GRE vocabulary list featuring key terms and exercisesPractice Your Way to Perfection. 2 full-length practice tests with detailed answer explanations in the book 2 additional full-length practice tests online Drills for each test sectionVerbal, Math, and Writing Thorough score reports for online tests,.
Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus
By Qureshi, Nabeel
An Unexpected Journey from Islam to Christianity In Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus, Nabeel Qureshi describes his dramatic journey from Islam to Christianity, complete with friendships, investigations, and supernatural dreams along the way. Providing an intimate window into a loving Muslim home, Qureshi shares how he developed a passion for Islam before discovering, almost against his will, evidence that Jesus rose from the dead and claimed to be God. Unable to deny the arguments but not wanting to deny his family, Qureshi's inner turmoil will challenge Christians and Muslims alike. Engaging and thought-provoking, Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus tells a powerful story of the clash between Islam and Christianity in one man's heart -- and of the peace he eventually found in Jesus.
Yellowstone
By Guilbeau, Gabriel "gator"
Re-create recipes with Yellowstone: The Official Dutton Ranch Family Cookbook, featuring delicious dishes from the hit series as prepared by real-life chef and character "Gator.". Whether it's a hearty breakfast of Rip's Fry Bread with Scrambled Eggs and Bacon (his favorite dish handed down by his mother) , a quick week-night dinner with Beth's Cheesy Hamburger Mac Casserole (no box needed) , or a pick-me-up with Beth's "Two Scoops of Ice Cream, Three Shots of Vodka" Smoothie, Yellowstone: The Official Dutton Ranch Family Cookbook compiles over 55 recipes inspired by and featured in the critically acclaimed hit series. Gabriel "Gator" Guilbeau - a real-life chef and the set caterer for Yellowstone and fan-favorite character on the show - shares his hearty and delicious recipes from the Dutton Ranch.
The Great Glorious Goddamn of It All
By Ritter, Josh
A lyrical, sweeping novel about a young boy's coming-of-age during the last days of the lumberjacks. In the tiny timber town of Cordelia, Idaho, everyone has heard tales of the Applegates. Local legend says their family line boasts some of the greatest lumberjacks to ever roam the American West, and from the moment young Weldon stepped foot in the deep Cordelia woods as a child, he dreamed of joining the rowdy ranks of his ancestors in their epic axe-swinging adventures. But at the beginning of the twentieth century, times are changing fast, and the jacks are dying out. On his deathbed nearly a century later, Weldon Applegate recounts his life in all its glory, filled with tall tales writ large with murder, mayhem, avalanches and bootlegging. It's the story of dark pine forests brewing with ancient magic, and Weldon's struggle as a boy to keep his father's inherited timber claim, the Lost Lot, from the ravenous clutches of Linden Laughlin.
The Invisible Husband of Frick Island
By Oakley, Colleen
Piper Parrish's life on Frick Island - a tiny, remote town smack in the middle of the Chesapeake Bay - is nearly perfect. Well, aside from one pesky detail: Her darling husband, Tom, is dead. When Tom's crab boat capsized and his body wasn't recovered, Piper, rocked to the core, did a most peculiar thing: carried on as if her husband was not only still alive, but right there beside her, cooking him breakfast, walking him to the docks each morning, meeting him for their standard Friday night dinner date at the One-Eyed Crab. And what were the townspeople to do but go along with their beloved widowed Piper? Anders Caldwell's career is not going well. A young ambitious journalist, he'd rather hoped he'd be a national award-winning podcaster by now, rather than writing fluff pieces for a small town newspaper.
Victorious
By Wolfmother,
When it was released in 2005, Wolfmother's eponymous debut was exactly what rock & roll needed: a meaty, beaty, big and bouncy genre resuscitator that not only broke through to the mainstream, but broke big. Wolfmother was certified Gold in the States and Triple-Platinum in the band's Australian homeland. Lead single 'Woman' hit top ten on the Hot Modern Rock Tracks Chart and won a Grammy for 'Best Hard Rock Performance.' Their songs became ubiquitous, appearing in films (Shrek, Jackass, The Hangover) , video games (Need For Speed, MLB: The Show, Saints Row) and television commercials (Apple, Mitsubishi) . No wonder Rolling Stone named it one of the best albums of the year.Led by vocalist/guitarist Andrew Stockdale, Wolfmother have amassed a global fanbase, played to packed-house crowds around the world, delivered show-stealing sets at star-studded festivals like Coachella, Lollapalooza and Reading and Leeds, and have been invited to share stages with rock icons Aerosmith and AC/DC. For their induction into the UK Music Hall of Fame, Led Zeppelin personally invited Wolfmother as their guests (the band showed their appreciation by delivering an electrifying cover of 'Communication Breakdown') . For most artists, such accomplishments usually mark the culmination of a career if they're lucky.But ten years after their arrival, Wolfmother have returned with what could arguably be called their best work to date. With Victorious, Stockdale once again arrives right on time: in an era dominated by single-song downloads, this is an album worthy of repeat listens from top to bottom. Following 2009's Cosmic Egg and 2014's New Crown, the much-anticipated Victorious (Universal Music Enterprises) is an electrifying testament to the range and depth of Stockdale's artistry. Recorded at Henson Studios in Los Angeles with two-time Grammy winning producer Brendan O'Brien (Pearl Jam, Soundgarden, Bruce Springsteen) , the songs are edgy, inventive and uncompromising and rank among the band s best ever.The first single 'Victorious' swings from a propulsive riff and pronounced drum stomp into a gargantuan, triumphant vocal hook. 'I bought this weird-looking eighties metal guitar,' he recalls. 'It just looks hilarious and I was playing all of these riffs for 20 minutes, pairing them with drums. The lyrics came out of nowhere. It felt so natural. The words had a certain ring to them.' The album announces itself with 'Love That You Give,' tempering a rousing and raucous riff with a soulful vocal refrain and vibrant lyricism. 'I had a couple of drinks and started writing,' he says. 'By the end of the day, it was done. Nothing changed from the demo. The lyrical theme is, 'How do you react to adversity or difficulties in life?' You try to be proactive and put something positive back into the world instead of buying into other people's aggression, negativity, or hatred. You're counteracting emotions that get thrown at you.' For the cinematic 'Pretty Peggy,' he strips everything down to an acoustic guitar and delicate beat, then illuminates his dynamic range over the sixties-style strut and handclap of 'Best of a Bad Situation.' About the thick-grooved 'Gypsy Caravan,' Stockdale says, 'the title references the transient lifestyle. When people finish high school, they want to backpack around the world. When people retire, it's the same thing; they want to get an RV and ride around. Things are constantly moving. There's a romantic notion of the musical life, but wanderlust truly unites all of us.' Ultimately, Victorious is meant for the road - that's where Wolfmother roars to life.
Finding Christmas
By Schaler, Karen
From the writer of the Netflix sensation, A Christmas Prince, and Christmas Camp, the movie and novel, comes a heartwarming new Christmas story, Finding Christmas, showing how sometimes the detour in your journey is the path to true love.With all the glittering decorations, twinkling lights, snow angels, gingerbread men and mistletoe, Christmas is Emmie's first love. This year, she can't wait to share her favorite Christmas traditions with her boyfriend, Grant. She thinks he's "the one." So when Grant's hectic work schedule has him more "Bah Humbug" than "Ho, Ho, Ho," Emmie creates a holiday-themed scavenger hunt to help him find his Christmas spirit. At the end of the journey, Grant will arrive at the charming town of Christmas Point where she's planned a romantic weekend filled with holiday activities.But Emmie's plan backfires when a mix-up has the wrong guy following her clues! Sam, a best-selling mystery writer, thinks Emmie's clever Christmas riddles are from his agent, who is trying to help him get over his epic writer's block. When he arrives at Christmas Point and finds the stunned Emmie, he immediately feels she's someone special, but she can't see beyond the fact that the wrong guy has shown up. Inspired by the small, charming town, Sam decides to stay and convinces Emmie to join him in a little holiday fun while she waits for Grant.When Grant finally shows up, Emmie is disappointed to discover he's not enjoying the activities she planned and can't help wonder if he's really the one for her. She also can't get Sam out of her mind and all the great times they had together. With Christmas coming fast, Emmie will need the magic of the season to help steer her in the direction of true love ...
The Incarnations
By Barker, Susan
Finalist for 2015 Kirkus Fiction Prize Hailed by The New York Times for its "wildly ambitious...dazzling use of language" and "mesmerizing storytelling," The Incarnations is a "brilliant, mind-expanding, and wildly original novel" (Chris Cleave) about a Beijing taxi driver whose past incarnations over one thousand years haunt him through searing letters sent by his mysterious soulmate.Who are you? you must be wondering. I am your soulmate, your old friend, and I have come back to this city of sixteen million in search of you. So begins the first letter that falls into Wang's lap as he flips down the visor in his taxi. The letters that follow are filled with the stories of Wang's previous lives - from escaping a marriage to a spirit bride, to being a slave on the run from Genghis Khan, to living as a fisherman during the Opium Wars, and being a teenager on the Red Guard during the cultural revolution - bound to his mysterious "soulmate," spanning one thousand years of betrayal and intrigue.