On a quest to discover the fate of his people, young shaman Cha-kwena breaks a terrifying taboo--an act that estranges him from his tribe and his woman--and follows the forbidden path of the mammoth. Original.
“I'll have henry speak to him.” “oh, henry knows,” Mr. Johnston muttered as he continued past. “Who do you think found the dead birds?” “Dead birds? What can he mean?” “I told you. They fly into the windows at night.
Can we cope with peak water and peak oil at the same time? These are some of the issues Lester R. Brown skilfully distils in World on the Edge.
1601. Queen Elizabeth I is dying.
In this captivating quest that spans the globe, a young girl who wants to know everything challenges her assumptions about family, loyalty, and friendship as she fights to save her father's legacy--and to begin creating her own.
Set in a world on the edge of an apocalyptic flood, this heart-stoppingly romantic fantasy debut is perfect for fans of Rachel Hartman and Rae Carson.
Recapitulates the tumult, idealism, and passion of the 1960s as the author retraces his career as a reporter for "Look" magazine, acknowledging the tremendous formative influences that the era had on him.
In this riveting sequel to the Newbery-Award winning Crispin: The Cross of Lead--the second book in a planned trilogy--Avi explores themes of war, religion, and family as he continues the adventures of Crispin and Bear.
In Light at the Edge of the World, Davis explores the idea that these distinct cultures represent unique visions of life itself and have much to teach the rest of the world about different ways of living and thinking.
Elizabeth A. Kaye specializes in communications as part of her coaching and consulting practice. She has edited Requirements for Certification since the 2000-01 edition.
It’s rumored to lie at the ends of the earth, and no one has ever made it there and lived to tell the tale.