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Mira and the Big Story (Paperback)

In a divided world where the stories we tell often exclude those who are different Laura Alary offers us a beautiful legend large enough for all people to see themselves in its words. Here is a delightfully illustrated book with a tale that promises... more

Strong Girls Gift Set: Ordinary People Change the World - by Brad Meltzer

This friendly, fun biography series focuses on the traits that made our heroes greatthe traits that kids can aspire to in order to live heroically themselves. Each book tells the story of one of Americas icons in a lively, conversational way that... more

Banker To The Poor : Micro-Lending and the Battle Against World Poverty (Paperback)

The inspirational story of how Nobel Prize winner Muhammad Yunus invented microcredit founded the Grameen Bank and transformed the fortunes of millions of poor people around the world. Muhammad Yunus was a professor of economics in Bangladesh who... more

Mealtimes and Memories: A collection of stories and memories and the foods associated with the people and occasions. (Paperback)

My children are the best cooks in the world! Taking a line from a popular movie and replacing a word or two with something of my own I made this exclamation just last night after sampling some tender morsels from the grill one of my sons was... more

Yellow Shoe Fiction: Horse People (Paperback)

Set in the pastoral horse country of Rapidian Virginia the stories in Cary Holladay s Horse People chronicle the lives of the Fenton family through the Civil War the Great Depression and World War II. At the center of these interconnected stories is... more

Pre-Owned For One More Day (Hardcover) 0316730939 9780316730938

From the author of The Five People You Meet in Heaven and Tuesdays with Morrie a new novel that millions of fans have been waiting for. Every family is a ghost story . . . Mitch Albom mesmerized readers around the world with his number one New York... more

Romeo and Juliet (compressed) (Paperback)

One of Shakespeare s most famous plays and one of the worlds greatest tragic romances. The story of two young people from feuding families who fall in love. Using only the original language this play has been slimmed down so it can be performed... more

Gothic Fantasy: First Peoples Shared Stories : Gothic Fantasy (Hardcover)

A mix of new stories from submissions and classic oral traditions from around the world exploring the nature origins and aspirations of the first peoples across America Oceania Africa and Asia. Following the success of Black Sci-Fi Short Stories... more

Hope: The Fascinating True Story of One Family s Escape from the Jungles of Africa (Hardcover)

This is a true story a memoir with excitement and adventure. My life was spent in the hectic world of business and the time had come to give my expertise back to less fortunate people as a volunteer in the Democratic Republic of Congo just as the... more

Lava Falls (Paperback)

Scrabbling for ways to believe in themselves and the world the spirited heart-driven people who populate these stories find surprising pockets of hope in their sojourns in the wild. more

Warrior Princess Undefeated (Paperback)

First time author Jacqueline Ridout shares her inspirational story with the world to provide hope for people with cancer and to shed light on what cancer patients endure. Jacqueline s moving memoir follows her journey through her illness sharing... more

The World Made a Rainbow

The World Made a Rainbow Inspired by the rainbows that children across the world have been creating and displaying in their windows The World Made a Rainbow is a beautiful story with a hopeful message of staying connected to the people we love. Did... more

Jewish Holiday Stories: The Sukkah in the Storm (Paperback)

Sukkot the original autumn festival of thanksgiving was celebrated in huts or tabernacles in ancient times. The tradition of celebrating in a sukkah ( soo-kah ) is kept by the Jewish people around the world to this day. But what happens when a... more

In the Name of Wild : One Family Five Years Ten Countries and a New Vision of Wildness (Paperback)

Five continents. Ten countries. Twenty Natural World Heritage sites in five years. In the Name of Wild is the story of what happened when one family set out to learn what wildness means to people around the world. What draws us to seek out wild... more

LifeWorks : Using Myth and Archetype to Develop your Life Story (Paperback)

Why did your life turn out this way? Who are the most important people in your world? What would you do differently if you had the chance? Ever since you were a child you have been writing your life script. You use fragments of story to weave your... more

Mastering Story Community and Influence: How to Use Social Media to Become a Socialeader (Hardcover)

Your digital presence tells the story of who you are... so what should you be saying? In a world overflowing with the noise of Facebook updates tweets blog posts Pinterest pins and YouTube video responses it s difficult to connect with the people... more

DK Life Stories: DK Life Stories Jesse Owens : Amazing people who have shaped our world (Paperback)

Discover the inspiring story of Jesse Owens African American track-and-field athlete and Olympic gold medalist in this fascinating kids biography. Jesse Owens is one of the most famous athletes of all time but he experienced discrimination... more

Pre-Owned A Little Salty to Cut the Sweet: Southern Stories of Faith Family and Fifteen Pounds of Bacon (Paperback)

Pre-Owned - There s nothing quite like family--for good or bad. But in a world where we sometimes know more about the Kardashians than we do the people sleeping right down the hall it s easy to forget that walking through life with our family offers... more

Xena: Their Courage Changed Our World (Hardcover)

On September 04 1995 a legendary show was born. Xena: Warrior Princess gave birth to the Xenaverse a fandom that became a powerhouse group of people from around the world who would unite as one. This is the Xenaverse. This is our story. Join us as... more

Wild World of Sharks: The Shark Attack Files (Hardcover)

A dark triangular fin slicing through the water can be a terrifying sight. Read the stories of the brave (and lucky) people who have survived real-life shark attacks such as spearfisher Rodney Fox who was grabbed by a great white and Mick Fanning... more

Holiness in a Restless World (Paperback)

The Bible is filled with stories of wandering restlessness dispersion and coming home--stories in which the people of God are looking for a place to belong in God s world even as they are also invited to welcome others into God s household. These... more

Celtic Mythology: Amazing Tales and Stories of Celtic Gods (The Complete Guide to Learn All About the Celtic Heroes) (Paperback)

Explore the fascinating world of celtic mythology! Did you ever think about how magical the world must have been for the people who believed in the ancient tales and heroes? This book is all about the celtic myths that to this day still have an... more

Grindr Serial Killier; The True Story of Serial Killer Stephen Port (Paperback)(Large Print)

In today s world where meeting people for the purpose of having sex with a simple click on your phone a new type of gay sex called Party N Play or Chemsex has become all the rage in the mainstream. Several young gay men were being found dead... more

The Boy Who Could Bee (Paperback)

An interwoven story about the real world of people and the fantasy lives of honeybees. A boy sent to a beekeeper in a Devonshire monastery and a mutant queen bee makes an unlikely alliance in the struggle for peace when all seems lost. The... more

Pre-Owned Taekwondo: Ancient Wisdom for the Modern Warrior (Paperback) 1886969930 9781886969933

Although millions of people around the world practice this fascinating art very few know the real story behind it.Good Condition: Minimal damage to the cover dust jacket may not be included minimal wear to binding most of the pages undamaged(e.g.... more

Pre-Owned Cliffsnotes on Momaday s House Made of Dawn (Paperback) 0822005972 9780822005971

With great respect and attention to detail Momaday tells a story of four days in the lives of Native American people who are struggling to maintain their identity in the ever-changing and approaching modern world. more

The Doggy Dung Disaster & Other True Stories : Regular Kids Doing Heroic Things Around the World (Paperback)

Inspire kids and teens with this book of profiles of young people from across the globe who have overcome adversity to achieve great things and impact their world. What makes these kids so special? Twelve-year-old Haruka invents an environmentally... more

Pre-Owned I Take Thee Serenity (Hardcover) 0395205514 9780395205518

An inspirational story of Peter and Serenity young people confronted with the problem of making a true marriage in the midst of the world s demands. Shares Quaker beliefs. For all readers. more

Pre-Owned Almost Just Friends : A Novel 9780063032682

USA Today Bestseller New York Times bestselling author Jill Shalvis returns to Wildstone with the touching story of finding your place in the world-and the people who make it home. Piper Manning s about as tough as they come she s had to be. She... more

The Climb (Paperback)(Large Print)

The build up to both world wars and the gruesome true story of what truly happened in 1956. This is a harrowing story that sadly doesn t really end happily. It angers me that 21st century people are facing this very same invasion. But they all sadly... more

Pre-Owned Strangers (Mass Market Paperback) 0671667041 9780671667047

This love story follows the lives of two people thrown together in the aftermath of a terrorist bomb blast. Annie and Steve are from different worlds: she is a wife and mother he a wealthy executive. But as they lie trapped in rubble a bond is... more

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Select Your Preferred Color at No Additional Cost! Explore More Options by Clicking on More Images and Notify Us of Your Choice via Email. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition expertly crafted by the prestigious organization “Rare... more

What s the Story? Storytelling Cards: A Storytelling Game of Exploration Adventures and Language Building! (Other)

60 storytelling cards that feature places people objects and phrases from around the world. - In this storyteller starter kit children can pick cards see what and who they ll encounter and create stories as they explore different cultures of the... more

Short Stories from the Dark Side (Paperback)

The unfamiliar mysteries belonging to the dark side have fascinated people all over the world and provoked the most diverse responses. Fear is the final surrender to the unknown evil forces that exist in the differtent spiritual planes from the dark... more

Library Of The World S Best Mystery And Detective Stories (Paperback)

Short mystery and detective stories from writers all around the globe are collected in the Library of the World s Best Mystery and Detective Stories curated by Julian Hawthorne. The anthology s pieces include a variety of locales people and topics.... more

What s the Story? Storytelling Cards by Worldwide Buddies

Fulfilled by our friends at Worldwide Buddies 60 storytelling cards with places people objects and phrases from around the world. In this storyteller starter kit children can pick cards see what and who they ll encounter and create stories as they... more

Monster Hunter Stories Collection Nintendo Switch

Collection launching June 14 2024 on Nintendo Switch™ PlayStation®4 and PC via Steam!In Monster Hunter Stories players embark on a journey into a colorful world where mighty monsters roam and people make a living by hunting them. Nestled within... more

DK Explorers: Scientists : Inspiring Tales of the World s Brightest Scientific Minds (Hardcover)

Meet the people who changed the world of science and technology biology chemistry and physics! Read the stories of the brainiest people who ever lived and the scientific discoveries they made. Each page illustrates a famous scientist s life and what... more