Author: Jostein Gaarder
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux
ISBN: 1466804270
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 599
Book Description
A page-turning novel that is also an exploration of the great philosophical concepts of Western thought, Jostein Gaarder's Sophie's World has fired the imagination of readers all over the world, with more than twenty million copies in print. One day fourteen-year-old Sophie Amundsen comes home from school to find in her mailbox two notes, with one question on each: "Who are you?" and "Where does the world come from?" From that irresistible beginning, Sophie becomes obsessed with questions that take her far beyond what she knows of her Norwegian village. Through those letters, she enrolls in a kind of correspondence course, covering Socrates to Sartre, with a mysterious philosopher, while receiving letters addressed to another girl. Who is Hilde? And why does her mail keep turning up? To unravel this riddle, Sophie must use the philosophy she is learning—but the truth turns out to be far more complicated than she could have imagined.
Sophie's World
Author: Jostein Gaarder
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux
ISBN: 1466804270
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 599
Book Description
A page-turning novel that is also an exploration of the great philosophical concepts of Western thought, Jostein Gaarder's Sophie's World has fired the imagination of readers all over the world, with more than twenty million copies in print. One day fourteen-year-old Sophie Amundsen comes home from school to find in her mailbox two notes, with one question on each: "Who are you?" and "Where does the world come from?" From that irresistible beginning, Sophie becomes obsessed with questions that take her far beyond what she knows of her Norwegian village. Through those letters, she enrolls in a kind of correspondence course, covering Socrates to Sartre, with a mysterious philosopher, while receiving letters addressed to another girl. Who is Hilde? And why does her mail keep turning up? To unravel this riddle, Sophie must use the philosophy she is learning—but the truth turns out to be far more complicated than she could have imagined.
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux
ISBN: 1466804270
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 599
Book Description
A page-turning novel that is also an exploration of the great philosophical concepts of Western thought, Jostein Gaarder's Sophie's World has fired the imagination of readers all over the world, with more than twenty million copies in print. One day fourteen-year-old Sophie Amundsen comes home from school to find in her mailbox two notes, with one question on each: "Who are you?" and "Where does the world come from?" From that irresistible beginning, Sophie becomes obsessed with questions that take her far beyond what she knows of her Norwegian village. Through those letters, she enrolls in a kind of correspondence course, covering Socrates to Sartre, with a mysterious philosopher, while receiving letters addressed to another girl. Who is Hilde? And why does her mail keep turning up? To unravel this riddle, Sophie must use the philosophy she is learning—but the truth turns out to be far more complicated than she could have imagined.
Lighter Than Air: Sophie Blanchard, the First Woman Pilot
Author: Matthew Clark Smith
Publisher: Candlewick Press
ISBN: 0763677329
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 33
Book Description
Shares the life of the first female to work as a professional balloonist, making more than sixty ascents until 1819, when she became the first woman to die in an aviation accident.
Publisher: Candlewick Press
ISBN: 0763677329
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 33
Book Description
Shares the life of the first female to work as a professional balloonist, making more than sixty ascents until 1819, when she became the first woman to die in an aviation accident.
Keeper of the Lost Cities
Author: Shannon Messenger
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1442445955
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 512
Book Description
A New York Times bestselling series A USA TODAY bestselling series A California Young Reader Medal–winning series In this riveting series opener, a telepathic girl must figure out why she is the key to her brand-new world before the wrong person finds the answer first. Twelve-year-old Sophie has never quite fit into her life. She’s skipped multiple grades and doesn’t really connect with the older kids at school, but she’s not comfortable with her family, either. The reason? Sophie’s a Telepath, someone who can read minds. No one knows her secret—at least, that’s what she thinks… But the day Sophie meets Fitz, a mysterious (and adorable) boy, she learns she’s not alone. He’s a Telepath too, and it turns out the reason she has never felt at home is that, well…she isn’t. Fitz opens Sophie’s eyes to a shocking truth, and she is forced to leave behind her family for a new life in a place that is vastly different from what she has ever known. But Sophie still has secrets, and they’re buried deep in her memory for good reason: The answers are dangerous and in high-demand. What is her true identity, and why was she hidden among humans? The truth could mean life or death—and time is running out.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1442445955
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 512
Book Description
A New York Times bestselling series A USA TODAY bestselling series A California Young Reader Medal–winning series In this riveting series opener, a telepathic girl must figure out why she is the key to her brand-new world before the wrong person finds the answer first. Twelve-year-old Sophie has never quite fit into her life. She’s skipped multiple grades and doesn’t really connect with the older kids at school, but she’s not comfortable with her family, either. The reason? Sophie’s a Telepath, someone who can read minds. No one knows her secret—at least, that’s what she thinks… But the day Sophie meets Fitz, a mysterious (and adorable) boy, she learns she’s not alone. He’s a Telepath too, and it turns out the reason she has never felt at home is that, well…she isn’t. Fitz opens Sophie’s eyes to a shocking truth, and she is forced to leave behind her family for a new life in a place that is vastly different from what she has ever known. But Sophie still has secrets, and they’re buried deep in her memory for good reason: The answers are dangerous and in high-demand. What is her true identity, and why was she hidden among humans? The truth could mean life or death—and time is running out.
Flight of Fancy
Author: Jean-Pierre Petit
Publisher: William Kaufmann Incorporated
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 78
Book Description
When Archibald Higgins tries to invent a flying machine, he rediscovers the laws of aerodynamics and flight.
Publisher: William Kaufmann Incorporated
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 78
Book Description
When Archibald Higgins tries to invent a flying machine, he rediscovers the laws of aerodynamics and flight.
Her Last Flight
Author: Beatriz Williams
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 000838018X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 409
Book Description
Don’t miss Beatriz Williams’s latest, spellbinding novel – about a daring female pilot and a love story that would last a lifetime...
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 000838018X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 409
Book Description
Don’t miss Beatriz Williams’s latest, spellbinding novel – about a daring female pilot and a love story that would last a lifetime...
The Flowering Wand
Author: Sophie Strand
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1644115972
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 261
Book Description
A deep exploration of the regenerative and magical secrets of sacred masculinity hidden in familiar myths both ancient and modern • Reveals the restorative fungi archetype of Osiris, the Orphic mysteries as an underground mycelium linking forests and people, how Dionysus teaches us about invasive species and playful sexuality, and the ecology of Jesus as depicted in his nature-focused parables • Liberates Tristan, Merlin, and the Grail legends from the bounds of Campbell’s hero’s journey and invites the masculine into more nuanced, complex ways of dealing with trauma, growth, and self-knowledge Long before the sword-wielding heroes of legend readily cut down forests, slaughtered the old deities, and vanquished their enemies, there were playful gods, animal-headed kings, mischievous lovers, trickster harpists, and vegetal magicians with flowering wands. As eco-feminist scholar Sophie Strand discovered, these wilder, more magical modes of the masculine have always been hidden in plain sight. Sharing the culmination of eight years of research into myth, folklore, and the history of religion, Strand leads us back into the forgotten landscapes and hidden secrets of familiar myths, revealing the beautiful range of the divine masculine, including expressions of male friendship, male intimacy, and male creative collaboration. In discussing Dionysus and Osiris, Strand encourages us to think like an ecosystem instead of like an individual. She connects dying, vegetal gods to the virtuous cycle of composting and decay, highlighting the ways in which mushrooms can restore soil and heal polluted landscapes. Exploring esoteric Christianity, the author celebrates the Gnostic Jesus of the Gospel of Thomas, imagining the ecology that the Rabbi Yeshua would have actually been referencing in his nature-focused parables. Strand frees Tristan, Merlin, and the Grail legends from the bounds of Campbell’s hero’s journey and invites the masculine into more nuanced, complex ways of dealing with trauma, growth, and self-knowledge. Strand reseeds our minds with new visions of male identity and shows how each of us, regardless of gender, can develop a matured ecological empathy and witness a blossoming of sacred masculine powers that are soft, curious, connective, and celebratory.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1644115972
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 261
Book Description
A deep exploration of the regenerative and magical secrets of sacred masculinity hidden in familiar myths both ancient and modern • Reveals the restorative fungi archetype of Osiris, the Orphic mysteries as an underground mycelium linking forests and people, how Dionysus teaches us about invasive species and playful sexuality, and the ecology of Jesus as depicted in his nature-focused parables • Liberates Tristan, Merlin, and the Grail legends from the bounds of Campbell’s hero’s journey and invites the masculine into more nuanced, complex ways of dealing with trauma, growth, and self-knowledge Long before the sword-wielding heroes of legend readily cut down forests, slaughtered the old deities, and vanquished their enemies, there were playful gods, animal-headed kings, mischievous lovers, trickster harpists, and vegetal magicians with flowering wands. As eco-feminist scholar Sophie Strand discovered, these wilder, more magical modes of the masculine have always been hidden in plain sight. Sharing the culmination of eight years of research into myth, folklore, and the history of religion, Strand leads us back into the forgotten landscapes and hidden secrets of familiar myths, revealing the beautiful range of the divine masculine, including expressions of male friendship, male intimacy, and male creative collaboration. In discussing Dionysus and Osiris, Strand encourages us to think like an ecosystem instead of like an individual. She connects dying, vegetal gods to the virtuous cycle of composting and decay, highlighting the ways in which mushrooms can restore soil and heal polluted landscapes. Exploring esoteric Christianity, the author celebrates the Gnostic Jesus of the Gospel of Thomas, imagining the ecology that the Rabbi Yeshua would have actually been referencing in his nature-focused parables. Strand frees Tristan, Merlin, and the Grail legends from the bounds of Campbell’s hero’s journey and invites the masculine into more nuanced, complex ways of dealing with trauma, growth, and self-knowledge. Strand reseeds our minds with new visions of male identity and shows how each of us, regardless of gender, can develop a matured ecological empathy and witness a blossoming of sacred masculine powers that are soft, curious, connective, and celebratory.
Three Lies and Love
Author: Cupideros
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1365081915
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 120
Book Description
Sophie Vavrova, a twenty-two-year old, shy daughter of Czech parents enters Harvard Law School to become a lawyer with her boyfriend Victor and her best girlfriend Adrianna, but things don't turn out as expected. Three Lies and Love tackles critical thinking, love and feminism in society. These three linked ideas fuel much of what heterosexual women and men strive to work out their mutual agreements on what is an acceptable love relationship. Trust, patience, love, clear honest attempts help bridge the gaps. And because relationships are rarely simply things, women and men must try to create a harmonious meeting ground for the two participants in order for love to last. This book explores these topics.
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1365081915
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 120
Book Description
Sophie Vavrova, a twenty-two-year old, shy daughter of Czech parents enters Harvard Law School to become a lawyer with her boyfriend Victor and her best girlfriend Adrianna, but things don't turn out as expected. Three Lies and Love tackles critical thinking, love and feminism in society. These three linked ideas fuel much of what heterosexual women and men strive to work out their mutual agreements on what is an acceptable love relationship. Trust, patience, love, clear honest attempts help bridge the gaps. And because relationships are rarely simply things, women and men must try to create a harmonious meeting ground for the two participants in order for love to last. This book explores these topics.
Some Like It Wild
Author: Teresa Medeiros
Publisher: Amber House Books
ISBN: 1939541158
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 350
Book Description
Pamela Darby needs a man… …preferably a Highland brute with more brawn than brains. Determined to save her sister from selling her virtue, the resourceful beauty requires a strapping specimen to pose as a duke’s long-lost heir. Pamela plans to collect the generous reward, then send him on his way. Lucky for the brazen beauty, the seductive, silver-eyed highwayman who just held up their carriage could be her man . . . The last thing highwayman Connor Kincaid needs is a woman… Connor has given up on his dream of restoring his clan's honor. And now this plucky Englishwoman is asking him to take part in a risky charade that could land them both on the gallows. Never a man to resist a challenge or the allure of a beautiful woman, Connor strikes the devil’s bargain that could seal both their fates. The highwayman and the hellion journey to London as both enemies and allies—a woman who has everything to gain and a man who has nothing to lose. . .but his heart. Book 2 of 2 of the Kincaid Sibling Series, which includes Some Like It Wicked and Some Like It Wild Book 4 of 5 of the Brides of the Highlands Series (Can be read in any order) The Brides of the Highlands Series includes The Devil Wears Plaid, Heather and Velvet, A Whisper of Roses, Some Like It Wicked and Some Like It Wild “Wonderful and wickedly humorous and touching. A banquet filled with luscious and decadent treats that will leave you longing for more. Medeiros is a storyteller extraordinaire!”—Romantic Times “This book has it all—sensual tension, sexy romance, adventure and sparkling dialogue…a story readers won’t want to miss!”—Romance Reviews Today “A superbly plotted story laced with just enough mystery and danger to keep readers on edge.”—Library Journal “Hot passion and amusing adventures aplenty. This is a true romantic’s romance!”—Coffee Time Romance ENGLISH LANGUAGE EDITION Scottish romance, Highland romance, Rogue romance, Regency romance, Duke romance
Publisher: Amber House Books
ISBN: 1939541158
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 350
Book Description
Pamela Darby needs a man… …preferably a Highland brute with more brawn than brains. Determined to save her sister from selling her virtue, the resourceful beauty requires a strapping specimen to pose as a duke’s long-lost heir. Pamela plans to collect the generous reward, then send him on his way. Lucky for the brazen beauty, the seductive, silver-eyed highwayman who just held up their carriage could be her man . . . The last thing highwayman Connor Kincaid needs is a woman… Connor has given up on his dream of restoring his clan's honor. And now this plucky Englishwoman is asking him to take part in a risky charade that could land them both on the gallows. Never a man to resist a challenge or the allure of a beautiful woman, Connor strikes the devil’s bargain that could seal both their fates. The highwayman and the hellion journey to London as both enemies and allies—a woman who has everything to gain and a man who has nothing to lose. . .but his heart. Book 2 of 2 of the Kincaid Sibling Series, which includes Some Like It Wicked and Some Like It Wild Book 4 of 5 of the Brides of the Highlands Series (Can be read in any order) The Brides of the Highlands Series includes The Devil Wears Plaid, Heather and Velvet, A Whisper of Roses, Some Like It Wicked and Some Like It Wild “Wonderful and wickedly humorous and touching. A banquet filled with luscious and decadent treats that will leave you longing for more. Medeiros is a storyteller extraordinaire!”—Romantic Times “This book has it all—sensual tension, sexy romance, adventure and sparkling dialogue…a story readers won’t want to miss!”—Romance Reviews Today “A superbly plotted story laced with just enough mystery and danger to keep readers on edge.”—Library Journal “Hot passion and amusing adventures aplenty. This is a true romantic’s romance!”—Coffee Time Romance ENGLISH LANGUAGE EDITION Scottish romance, Highland romance, Rogue romance, Regency romance, Duke romance
The Sophie Sayers Cozy Mysteries 4-6
Author: Debbie Young
Publisher: Boldwood Books Ltd
ISBN: 1835618774
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 667
Book Description
Discover the page-turning Sophie Sayers cozy mystery series from Debbie Young 'A cracking example of cozy crime!' - Katie Fforde 'A warm page turner that puts the cosy into cosy mystery' - T A Williams This boxset contains books 4-6 in the Sophie Sayers cozy mystery series Murder at the Well Springtime for Murder Murder at the Mill Murder at the Well While Sophie and her friends celebrate Valentine's Night in The Bluebird, a dead body plummets to the bottom of the village well - and nobody hears it fall. In this close-knit community where everyone knows each other's business, is it possible for anyone to get away with murder? Sophie's about to find out - and to discover some extraordinary secrets about her boyfriend Hector and his family along the way. Springtime for Murder When Bunny Carter, the old lady from the Manor House, is discovered dead in an open grave, Sophie Sayers is sure it’s a case of foul play. But when it comes to suspects, she’s spoiled for choice! Many of the villagers had motive and opportunity but who is to blame? And can Sophie and her boyfriend, village bookseller Hector Munro, stop the killer before they strike again? Murder at the Mill When Sophie Sayers joins a writers' retreat, she's hoping to find inspiration and perhaps a little adventure! Away from her comfort zone and the small village of Wendlebury Barrow, Sophie plans to relax and take stock of her life. But scarcely has the writing course begun when bestselling romantic novelist Marina Milanese disappears on a solo excursion to an old windmill. First on the scene, Sophie is prime suspect for Marina's murder, but when a storm prevents the police from landing on the island to investigate, Sophie must try to solve the crime herself - not easy, when everyone at the retreat has a motive...
Publisher: Boldwood Books Ltd
ISBN: 1835618774
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 667
Book Description
Discover the page-turning Sophie Sayers cozy mystery series from Debbie Young 'A cracking example of cozy crime!' - Katie Fforde 'A warm page turner that puts the cosy into cosy mystery' - T A Williams This boxset contains books 4-6 in the Sophie Sayers cozy mystery series Murder at the Well Springtime for Murder Murder at the Mill Murder at the Well While Sophie and her friends celebrate Valentine's Night in The Bluebird, a dead body plummets to the bottom of the village well - and nobody hears it fall. In this close-knit community where everyone knows each other's business, is it possible for anyone to get away with murder? Sophie's about to find out - and to discover some extraordinary secrets about her boyfriend Hector and his family along the way. Springtime for Murder When Bunny Carter, the old lady from the Manor House, is discovered dead in an open grave, Sophie Sayers is sure it’s a case of foul play. But when it comes to suspects, she’s spoiled for choice! Many of the villagers had motive and opportunity but who is to blame? And can Sophie and her boyfriend, village bookseller Hector Munro, stop the killer before they strike again? Murder at the Mill When Sophie Sayers joins a writers' retreat, she's hoping to find inspiration and perhaps a little adventure! Away from her comfort zone and the small village of Wendlebury Barrow, Sophie plans to relax and take stock of her life. But scarcely has the writing course begun when bestselling romantic novelist Marina Milanese disappears on a solo excursion to an old windmill. First on the scene, Sophie is prime suspect for Marina's murder, but when a storm prevents the police from landing on the island to investigate, Sophie must try to solve the crime herself - not easy, when everyone at the retreat has a motive...
Some Like It Wicked
Author: Teresa Medeiros
Publisher: Amber House Books
ISBN: 193954114X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 288
Book Description
Some like it dangerous... When Highland beauty Catriona Kincaid storms Newgate Prison to seek the help of disgraced nobleman and notorious rogue Simon Wescott, she is prepared to offer him both wealth and freedom. She never dreams the wicked rake will be bold enough to demand a far more sensual prize. Some like it seductive... Simon is shocked to discover the tomboy he met long ago has blossomed into a headstrong temptress. Although he's sworn off being a hero, he can't resist striking a devil's bargain that may very well end up costing him his heart. Book 1 of 2 of the Kincaid Sibling Series, which includes Some Like It Wicked and Some Like It Wild Book 4 of 5 of the Brides of the Highlands Series (Can be read in any order) The Brides of the Highlands Series includes The Devil Wears Plaid, Heather and Velvet, A Whisper of Roses, Some Like It Wicked and Some Like It Wild “Romance readers delight! Some Like It Wicked is an instant classic! Ravishing and romantic!”—Eloisa James, New York Times bestselling author “A wickedly sexy, delightfully sparkling, utterly ravishing read.”—Amanda Quick, New York Times bestselling author “Wickedly clever! Wit, charm and bravery abound.”—Publishers Weekly “A sweep-you-away book filled with Medeiros’s trademark magic.”—Connie Brockway, New York Times bestselling author “From the first page to the last, Some Like It Wicked is an enchanting read that held me utterly captivated. An absolute keeper!”—CK’s Kwips and Critiques ENGLISH LANGUAGE EDITION Scottish romance, Highland romance, Rogue romance, Regency romance
Publisher: Amber House Books
ISBN: 193954114X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 288
Book Description
Some like it dangerous... When Highland beauty Catriona Kincaid storms Newgate Prison to seek the help of disgraced nobleman and notorious rogue Simon Wescott, she is prepared to offer him both wealth and freedom. She never dreams the wicked rake will be bold enough to demand a far more sensual prize. Some like it seductive... Simon is shocked to discover the tomboy he met long ago has blossomed into a headstrong temptress. Although he's sworn off being a hero, he can't resist striking a devil's bargain that may very well end up costing him his heart. Book 1 of 2 of the Kincaid Sibling Series, which includes Some Like It Wicked and Some Like It Wild Book 4 of 5 of the Brides of the Highlands Series (Can be read in any order) The Brides of the Highlands Series includes The Devil Wears Plaid, Heather and Velvet, A Whisper of Roses, Some Like It Wicked and Some Like It Wild “Romance readers delight! Some Like It Wicked is an instant classic! Ravishing and romantic!”—Eloisa James, New York Times bestselling author “A wickedly sexy, delightfully sparkling, utterly ravishing read.”—Amanda Quick, New York Times bestselling author “Wickedly clever! Wit, charm and bravery abound.”—Publishers Weekly “A sweep-you-away book filled with Medeiros’s trademark magic.”—Connie Brockway, New York Times bestselling author “From the first page to the last, Some Like It Wicked is an enchanting read that held me utterly captivated. An absolute keeper!”—CK’s Kwips and Critiques ENGLISH LANGUAGE EDITION Scottish romance, Highland romance, Rogue romance, Regency romance