Author: Charles Ogden
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1416950044
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 116
Book Description
Collects, in graphic novel format, the adventures of Edgar and Ellen, mischievous twins whose plans to wreak havoc on Nod's Limbs are always thwarted by their nemesis, perfect Stephanie.
Edgar & Ellen Graphic Novelty
Author: Charles Ogden
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1416950044
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 116
Book Description
Collects, in graphic novel format, the adventures of Edgar and Ellen, mischievous twins whose plans to wreak havoc on Nod's Limbs are always thwarted by their nemesis, perfect Stephanie.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1416950044
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 116
Book Description
Collects, in graphic novel format, the adventures of Edgar and Ellen, mischievous twins whose plans to wreak havoc on Nod's Limbs are always thwarted by their nemesis, perfect Stephanie.
Split Ends
Author: Charles Ogden
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1442408502
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 225
Book Description
Two heads are better than one... With nothing less than the future of humanity at stake, it's up to Edgar and Ellen to thwart Stephanie Knightleigh's dastardly scheme to raid all the world's balm springs -- even if it means separating for the first time in their lives. Edgar's pursuit of the Midway Irregulars leads him to the forests of Cougar Falls and an unlikely partnership with an eccentric professional monster hunter, while Ellen and Pet find themselves in the decidedly inhospitable town of Lach Lufless. But can Edgar survive without Ellen's quick wits? Can Ellen survive without Edgar's satchel of tricks? And can either of them survive when their most important allies have become deadly enemies?
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1442408502
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 225
Book Description
Two heads are better than one... With nothing less than the future of humanity at stake, it's up to Edgar and Ellen to thwart Stephanie Knightleigh's dastardly scheme to raid all the world's balm springs -- even if it means separating for the first time in their lives. Edgar's pursuit of the Midway Irregulars leads him to the forests of Cougar Falls and an unlikely partnership with an eccentric professional monster hunter, while Ellen and Pet find themselves in the decidedly inhospitable town of Lach Lufless. But can Edgar survive without Ellen's quick wits? Can Ellen survive without Edgar's satchel of tricks? And can either of them survive when their most important allies have become deadly enemies?
Nod's Limbs
Author: Charles Ogden
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 141691501X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 226
Book Description
It's all out war with the Knightleigh family, and Edgar and Ellen are rapidly losing ground. But then everyone's attention is diverted by the ghostly hand of fortune: Augustus Nod has launched a treasure hunt from beyond the grave. Suggested level: primary, intermediate.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 141691501X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 226
Book Description
It's all out war with the Knightleigh family, and Edgar and Ellen are rapidly losing ground. But then everyone's attention is diverted by the ghostly hand of fortune: Augustus Nod has launched a treasure hunt from beyond the grave. Suggested level: primary, intermediate.
The Sparrow
Author: Mary Doria Russell
Publisher: Ballantine Books
ISBN: 0345510887
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 450
Book Description
A visionary work that combines speculative fiction with deep philosophical inquiry, The Sparrow tells the story of a charismatic Jesuit priest and linguist, Emilio Sandoz, who leads a scientific mission entrusted with a profound task: to make first contact with intelligent extraterrestrial life. The mission begins in faith, hope, and beauty, but a series of small misunderstandings brings it to a catastrophic end. Praise for The Sparrow “A startling, engrossing, and moral work of fiction.”—The New York Times Book Review “Important novels leave deep cracks in our beliefs, our prejudices, and our blinders. The Sparrow is one of them.”—Entertainment Weekly “Powerful . . . The Sparrow tackles a difficult subject with grace and intelligence.”—San Francisco Chronicle “Provocative, challenging . . . recalls both Arthur C. Clarke and H. G. Wells, with a dash of Ray Bradbury for good measure.”—The Dallas Morning News “[Mary Doria] Russell shows herself to be a skillful storyteller who subtly and expertly builds suspense.”—USA Today
Publisher: Ballantine Books
ISBN: 0345510887
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 450
Book Description
A visionary work that combines speculative fiction with deep philosophical inquiry, The Sparrow tells the story of a charismatic Jesuit priest and linguist, Emilio Sandoz, who leads a scientific mission entrusted with a profound task: to make first contact with intelligent extraterrestrial life. The mission begins in faith, hope, and beauty, but a series of small misunderstandings brings it to a catastrophic end. Praise for The Sparrow “A startling, engrossing, and moral work of fiction.”—The New York Times Book Review “Important novels leave deep cracks in our beliefs, our prejudices, and our blinders. The Sparrow is one of them.”—Entertainment Weekly “Powerful . . . The Sparrow tackles a difficult subject with grace and intelligence.”—San Francisco Chronicle “Provocative, challenging . . . recalls both Arthur C. Clarke and H. G. Wells, with a dash of Ray Bradbury for good measure.”—The Dallas Morning News “[Mary Doria] Russell shows herself to be a skillful storyteller who subtly and expertly builds suspense.”—USA Today
Rare Beasts
Author: Charles Ogden
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1442408499
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 136
Book Description
Fire ants. Fraud. Footie pajamas. Twins Edgar and Ellen live alone -- their parents disappeared years ago, and who can blame them? -- in the quaint, little town of Nod's Limbs, in a grim, gray house overlooking the cemetery and the junkyard. They spend their days avoiding Heimertz, the mysterious accordion-playing caretaker; pestering Pet, a hairy, one-eyed creature of indeterminate species and gender; and wreaking havoc on the hapless citizens of Nod's Limbs. But wreaking havoc can incur expenses, so the twins come up with a unique fund-raising scheme: They'll nab the pets of Nod's Limbs and transform them into exotic animals they can sell for big bucks. Not a bad plan, if one of the purloined pets wasn't a lethargic python with a raging appetite....
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1442408499
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 136
Book Description
Fire ants. Fraud. Footie pajamas. Twins Edgar and Ellen live alone -- their parents disappeared years ago, and who can blame them? -- in the quaint, little town of Nod's Limbs, in a grim, gray house overlooking the cemetery and the junkyard. They spend their days avoiding Heimertz, the mysterious accordion-playing caretaker; pestering Pet, a hairy, one-eyed creature of indeterminate species and gender; and wreaking havoc on the hapless citizens of Nod's Limbs. But wreaking havoc can incur expenses, so the twins come up with a unique fund-raising scheme: They'll nab the pets of Nod's Limbs and transform them into exotic animals they can sell for big bucks. Not a bad plan, if one of the purloined pets wasn't a lethargic python with a raging appetite....
The Last Chicken in America: A Novel in Stories
Author: Ellen Litman
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
ISBN: 0393078604
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 241
Book Description
"[An] elegantly constructed web of stories about Russian-Jewish immigrants....Warm, true and original."—New York Times Book Review In twelve "pristine, entrancing" (Booklist) linked stories, Ellen Litman introduces an unforgettable cast of Russian-Jewish immigrants trying to assimilate in a new world. Tender and wryly funny, these stories trace Masha's and her fellow immigrants' struggles to find a place in a new society—lonely seniors, families grappling with unemployment and depression, and young adults searching for love.
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
ISBN: 0393078604
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 241
Book Description
"[An] elegantly constructed web of stories about Russian-Jewish immigrants....Warm, true and original."—New York Times Book Review In twelve "pristine, entrancing" (Booklist) linked stories, Ellen Litman introduces an unforgettable cast of Russian-Jewish immigrants trying to assimilate in a new world. Tender and wryly funny, these stories trace Masha's and her fellow immigrants' struggles to find a place in a new society—lonely seniors, families grappling with unemployment and depression, and young adults searching for love.
The Secret of Bosco Bay: An AFK Book (Hello Neighbor: Graphic Novel #1)
Author: Zac Gorman
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
ISBN: 1338675923
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 130
Book Description
The first graphic novel for Hello Neighbor, the hit stealth horror video game, is an exclusive, all-new original story set in the ruins of a theme park in the 1980s! Ever since her older brother disappeared, Jen has been searching for answers. The ruins of Bosco Bay, the theme park where he was last seen, are due to be demolished any day now, but Jen can't let go of the feeling that a clue to her brother's fate still remains there.But Jen's investigation gets complicated when her cousin Allie comes to live with her family for the summer. Allie's mom has tasked her with helping Jen come to terms with her brother's disappearance, but soon Allie comes to believe what Jen does: Jen's brother didn't just run away. And the reclusive theme park designer Mr. Peterson might just know what happened to him.Don't miss this exclusive, original graphic novel based on the hit stealth horror video game, Hello Neighbor!
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
ISBN: 1338675923
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 130
Book Description
The first graphic novel for Hello Neighbor, the hit stealth horror video game, is an exclusive, all-new original story set in the ruins of a theme park in the 1980s! Ever since her older brother disappeared, Jen has been searching for answers. The ruins of Bosco Bay, the theme park where he was last seen, are due to be demolished any day now, but Jen can't let go of the feeling that a clue to her brother's fate still remains there.But Jen's investigation gets complicated when her cousin Allie comes to live with her family for the summer. Allie's mom has tasked her with helping Jen come to terms with her brother's disappearance, but soon Allie comes to believe what Jen does: Jen's brother didn't just run away. And the reclusive theme park designer Mr. Peterson might just know what happened to him.Don't miss this exclusive, original graphic novel based on the hit stealth horror video game, Hello Neighbor!
How Tiger Says Thank You!
Author: Abigail Samoun
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781454914976
Category : Animals
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A well traveled tiger takes a trip around the world, saying thank you to animal friends in their own language as she visits eight different countries.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781454914976
Category : Animals
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A well traveled tiger takes a trip around the world, saying thank you to animal friends in their own language as she visits eight different countries.
DEC Is Dead, Long Live DEC
Author: Edgar H. Schein
Publisher: Berrett-Koehler Publishers
ISBN: 1605093025
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 422
Book Description
From an insider, the forty-year saga of the rise and fall of Digital Equipment Corporation, one of the pioneering companies of the computer age. Digital Equipment Corporation created the minicomputer, networking, the concept of distributed computing, speech recognition, and other major innovations. It was the number-two computer maker behind IBM. Yet it ultimately failed as a business and was sold to Compaq Corporation. What happened? Edgar Schein consulted to DEC throughout its history and so had unparalleled access to all the major players, and an inside view of all the major events. He shows how the unique organizational culture established by DEC's founder, Ken Olsen, gave the company important competitive advantages in its early years, but later became a hindrance and ultimately led to its downfall. Coauthors Schein, Kampas, DeLisi, and Sonduck explain in detail how a particular culture can become so embedded that an organization is unable to adapt to changing circumstances even though it sees the need very clearly. The essential elements of DEC’s culture are still visible in many other organizations today, and most former employees are so positive about their days at DEC that they attempt to reproduce its culture in their current work situations. In the era of post-dotcom meltdown, raging debate about companies “built to last” vs. “built to sell,” and more entrepreneurial startups than ever, the rise and fall of DEC is the ultimate case study.
Publisher: Berrett-Koehler Publishers
ISBN: 1605093025
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 422
Book Description
From an insider, the forty-year saga of the rise and fall of Digital Equipment Corporation, one of the pioneering companies of the computer age. Digital Equipment Corporation created the minicomputer, networking, the concept of distributed computing, speech recognition, and other major innovations. It was the number-two computer maker behind IBM. Yet it ultimately failed as a business and was sold to Compaq Corporation. What happened? Edgar Schein consulted to DEC throughout its history and so had unparalleled access to all the major players, and an inside view of all the major events. He shows how the unique organizational culture established by DEC's founder, Ken Olsen, gave the company important competitive advantages in its early years, but later became a hindrance and ultimately led to its downfall. Coauthors Schein, Kampas, DeLisi, and Sonduck explain in detail how a particular culture can become so embedded that an organization is unable to adapt to changing circumstances even though it sees the need very clearly. The essential elements of DEC’s culture are still visible in many other organizations today, and most former employees are so positive about their days at DEC that they attempt to reproduce its culture in their current work situations. In the era of post-dotcom meltdown, raging debate about companies “built to last” vs. “built to sell,” and more entrepreneurial startups than ever, the rise and fall of DEC is the ultimate case study.
The Book of God
Author: Walter Wangerin Jr.
Publisher: Zondervan
ISBN: 0310871557
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 613
Book Description
Experience the Bible as a singular, powerful story and prepare to be swept away by Scripture as never before! Wangerin's "Bible storybook for adults" features brilliant settings, dramatized scenes, and added dialogue—all gleaned from extensive research. The Book of God reads like a novel, dramatizing the sweep of biblical events, bringing to life the men and women of this ancient book in vivid detail and dialogue. From Abraham wandering in the desert to Jesus teaching the multitudes on a Judean hillside, this award-winning bestseller follows the biblical story from start to finish. Priests and kings, apostles and prophets, common folk and charismatic leaders—individual stories offer glimpses into an unfolding revelation that reaches across the centuries to touch us today. The Book of God: Follows the biblical story in chronological order Filled with carefully researched cultural and historical background Includes biblical events viewed through the eyes of minor characters Master storyteller Walter Wangerin Jr. shares the story of the Bible from beginning to end as you've never read it before, retold with exciting detail and passionate energy. Experience the Bible in a beautiful new way!
Publisher: Zondervan
ISBN: 0310871557
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 613
Book Description
Experience the Bible as a singular, powerful story and prepare to be swept away by Scripture as never before! Wangerin's "Bible storybook for adults" features brilliant settings, dramatized scenes, and added dialogue—all gleaned from extensive research. The Book of God reads like a novel, dramatizing the sweep of biblical events, bringing to life the men and women of this ancient book in vivid detail and dialogue. From Abraham wandering in the desert to Jesus teaching the multitudes on a Judean hillside, this award-winning bestseller follows the biblical story from start to finish. Priests and kings, apostles and prophets, common folk and charismatic leaders—individual stories offer glimpses into an unfolding revelation that reaches across the centuries to touch us today. The Book of God: Follows the biblical story in chronological order Filled with carefully researched cultural and historical background Includes biblical events viewed through the eyes of minor characters Master storyteller Walter Wangerin Jr. shares the story of the Bible from beginning to end as you've never read it before, retold with exciting detail and passionate energy. Experience the Bible in a beautiful new way!