Author: Dorothy Dunnett
Publisher: Penguin UK
ISBN: 0140113592
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 665
Book Description
In 1461, the mysterious enigmatic Nicholas is in Florence. Backed by none other than Cosimo de' Medici, he will sail the Black Sea to Trebizond, last outpost of Byzantium, and the last jewel missing from the crown of the Ottoman Empire. But trouble lies ahead. Nicholas's step-daughter - at the tender age of thirteen - has eloped with his rival in trade: a Machiavellian Genoese who races ahead of Nicholas, sowing disaster at every port. And time is of the essence: Trebizond may fall tot he Turks at any moment. Crackling with wit, breathtakingly paced, THE SPRING OF THE RAM is a pyro technic blend of scholarship and narrative shimmering with the scents, sounds, colors and combustible emotions of the 15th century.
The Spring of the Ram
Author: Dorothy Dunnett
Publisher: Penguin UK
ISBN: 0140113592
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 665
Book Description
In 1461, the mysterious enigmatic Nicholas is in Florence. Backed by none other than Cosimo de' Medici, he will sail the Black Sea to Trebizond, last outpost of Byzantium, and the last jewel missing from the crown of the Ottoman Empire. But trouble lies ahead. Nicholas's step-daughter - at the tender age of thirteen - has eloped with his rival in trade: a Machiavellian Genoese who races ahead of Nicholas, sowing disaster at every port. And time is of the essence: Trebizond may fall tot he Turks at any moment. Crackling with wit, breathtakingly paced, THE SPRING OF THE RAM is a pyro technic blend of scholarship and narrative shimmering with the scents, sounds, colors and combustible emotions of the 15th century.
Publisher: Penguin UK
ISBN: 0140113592
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 665
Book Description
In 1461, the mysterious enigmatic Nicholas is in Florence. Backed by none other than Cosimo de' Medici, he will sail the Black Sea to Trebizond, last outpost of Byzantium, and the last jewel missing from the crown of the Ottoman Empire. But trouble lies ahead. Nicholas's step-daughter - at the tender age of thirteen - has eloped with his rival in trade: a Machiavellian Genoese who races ahead of Nicholas, sowing disaster at every port. And time is of the essence: Trebizond may fall tot he Turks at any moment. Crackling with wit, breathtakingly paced, THE SPRING OF THE RAM is a pyro technic blend of scholarship and narrative shimmering with the scents, sounds, colors and combustible emotions of the 15th century.
Wake Me in Spring
Author: James Preller
Publisher: Cartwheel Books
ISBN: 9780590475006
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
Mouse feels sad because his best friend Bear is getting ready to go to bed for the winter.
Publisher: Cartwheel Books
ISBN: 9780590475006
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
Mouse feels sad because his best friend Bear is getting ready to go to bed for the winter.
Happy Springtime!
Author: Kate McMullan
Publisher: Holiday House
ISBN: 0823445518
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 42
Book Description
When winter is at its coldest and darkest, take heart! Every day the sun shines longer, Spring is on its way! All winter, the days grow a little bit longer, The nights grow a little bit shorter, until the day becomes exactly as long as the night. On that day we say... HAPPY SPRINGTIME! This bright, bouncy, and deliriously colorful picture book is an ode to the joys of spring, encouraging everyone who waits out the slow lengthening of days through the end of winter. From earmuffed crossing guards to sweater wearing dogs, from painters of flowers to planters of seeds, Happy Springtime! celebrates the burst of life following the thaw of winter. Boston Globe-Horn Book Award Honoree Kate McMullan's jubilant love-letter to this exciting time of year is the perfect book to bring in the season of birth and renewal, especially when accompanied by the riotous watercolor illustrations of Sujean Rim.
Publisher: Holiday House
ISBN: 0823445518
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 42
Book Description
When winter is at its coldest and darkest, take heart! Every day the sun shines longer, Spring is on its way! All winter, the days grow a little bit longer, The nights grow a little bit shorter, until the day becomes exactly as long as the night. On that day we say... HAPPY SPRINGTIME! This bright, bouncy, and deliriously colorful picture book is an ode to the joys of spring, encouraging everyone who waits out the slow lengthening of days through the end of winter. From earmuffed crossing guards to sweater wearing dogs, from painters of flowers to planters of seeds, Happy Springtime! celebrates the burst of life following the thaw of winter. Boston Globe-Horn Book Award Honoree Kate McMullan's jubilant love-letter to this exciting time of year is the perfect book to bring in the season of birth and renewal, especially when accompanied by the riotous watercolor illustrations of Sujean Rim.
The Thing About Spring
Author: Daniel Kirk
Publisher: Abrams
ISBN: 1613127502
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
Spring is in the air! Bear, Bird, and Mouse are all excited that winter snows are melting away, but their friend Rabbit is not. There are too many things about winter that Rabbit adores, and spring just seems to spell trouble. His friends offer an abundance of reasons to love spring and the changing seasons, but will Rabbit listen? Daniel Kirk has written a lively and humorous tale with the gentle message that change can be fun.
Publisher: Abrams
ISBN: 1613127502
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
Spring is in the air! Bear, Bird, and Mouse are all excited that winter snows are melting away, but their friend Rabbit is not. There are too many things about winter that Rabbit adores, and spring just seems to spell trouble. His friends offer an abundance of reasons to love spring and the changing seasons, but will Rabbit listen? Daniel Kirk has written a lively and humorous tale with the gentle message that change can be fun.
Breathing Air
Author: Emily James Taylor
Publisher: Independently Published
ISBN: 9781076023988
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 148
Book Description
Embracing the unknown with Nolan and Kevin has turned out to be both amazing and dangerous. Thrust into the world of Alchemists, we are on the run, but at least we're all together. Betrayal has left us stranded on what the denizens of the planet call Alt Earth, where we meet another member of our quint, Emmanuel. Turns out, he's not interested in joining our quint, only getting revenge. As we work on our uneasy alliance with Emmanuel, someone from my past comes back as a wedge is driven between me and my guys.Will we ever be able to go back to Earth, and what will await us? We're on the wanted list for Horus but we have to rescue our friends we left behind after our last battle. I wonder if it would just be easier to stay here on this Alt Earth, a sanctuary for Alchemists, and get to know our newest member better...?*This is an NA Paranormal Reverse Harem Romance* Adult situations and language. Future books will contain MMF relationships.
Publisher: Independently Published
ISBN: 9781076023988
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 148
Book Description
Embracing the unknown with Nolan and Kevin has turned out to be both amazing and dangerous. Thrust into the world of Alchemists, we are on the run, but at least we're all together. Betrayal has left us stranded on what the denizens of the planet call Alt Earth, where we meet another member of our quint, Emmanuel. Turns out, he's not interested in joining our quint, only getting revenge. As we work on our uneasy alliance with Emmanuel, someone from my past comes back as a wedge is driven between me and my guys.Will we ever be able to go back to Earth, and what will await us? We're on the wanted list for Horus but we have to rescue our friends we left behind after our last battle. I wonder if it would just be easier to stay here on this Alt Earth, a sanctuary for Alchemists, and get to know our newest member better...?*This is an NA Paranormal Reverse Harem Romance* Adult situations and language. Future books will contain MMF relationships.
I See Summer
Author: Charles Ghigna
Publisher: Capstone
ISBN: 140486590X
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 14
Book Description
Pea pods, cucumbers, and strawberries provide plenty of opportunities for counting in the garden Follow Dad, Grandma, and other family members as they pick and count. Hidden numbers on every page give readers an opportunity to search and learn.
Publisher: Capstone
ISBN: 140486590X
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 14
Book Description
Pea pods, cucumbers, and strawberries provide plenty of opportunities for counting in the garden Follow Dad, Grandma, and other family members as they pick and count. Hidden numbers on every page give readers an opportunity to search and learn.
Spring Surprises
Author: Anna Jane Hays
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 0307771547
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 26
Book Description
Say goodbye to winter and celebrate all the fun and exciting surprises springtime offers—like flying kites, making mud pies, watching new baby animals take their first steps, and dancing among the raindrops! This joyful ode to all things spring is filled with easy-to-decode rhymed text and bright, inviting art. Spring Surprises includes two sheets of stickers.
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 0307771547
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 26
Book Description
Say goodbye to winter and celebrate all the fun and exciting surprises springtime offers—like flying kites, making mud pies, watching new baby animals take their first steps, and dancing among the raindrops! This joyful ode to all things spring is filled with easy-to-decode rhymed text and bright, inviting art. Spring Surprises includes two sheets of stickers.
When Spring Comes
Author: Kevin Henkes
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781646972340
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
Watch the world transform when spring comes! SLJ writes, ''A must-have, joyful seasonal title for the youngest listeners.'' (starred review) Booklist writes ''Lyrical and elegant..'' (starred review) Horn writes ''joyful reflection'' (starred review)
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781646972340
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
Watch the world transform when spring comes! SLJ writes, ''A must-have, joyful seasonal title for the youngest listeners.'' (starred review) Booklist writes ''Lyrical and elegant..'' (starred review) Horn writes ''joyful reflection'' (starred review)
Snow Melts in Spring
Author: Deborah Vogts
Publisher: Zondervan
ISBN: 0310864119
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 306
Book Description
She loves the land. Mattie Evans grew up in the Flint Hills of Kansas. Although her family has lost their ranch, she still calls this land home. A skilled young veterinarian, she struggles to gain the confidence of the local ranchers. Fortunately, her best friend and staunchest supporter is John McCray, owner of the Lightning M Ranch. They both love the ranch, and can’t imagine living anywhere but in the Flint Hills. He’s haunted by it. Gil McCray, John’s estranged son, is a pro football player living in California. The ranch is where his mother died and where every aspect of the tallgrass prairie stirs unwanted memories of his older brother’s fatal accident. Gil decides leaving the ranch is the best solution for his ailing father and his own ailing heart. But he doesn’t count on falling in love. Falling in love isn’t an option. Or is it? When Mattie is called in to save a horse injured in a terrible accident, she finds herself unwillingly tossed into the middle of a family conflict. Secret pain, secret passions, and secret agendas play out against the beautiful landscapes as love leads to some unexpected conclusions about forgiveness and renewal.
Publisher: Zondervan
ISBN: 0310864119
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 306
Book Description
She loves the land. Mattie Evans grew up in the Flint Hills of Kansas. Although her family has lost their ranch, she still calls this land home. A skilled young veterinarian, she struggles to gain the confidence of the local ranchers. Fortunately, her best friend and staunchest supporter is John McCray, owner of the Lightning M Ranch. They both love the ranch, and can’t imagine living anywhere but in the Flint Hills. He’s haunted by it. Gil McCray, John’s estranged son, is a pro football player living in California. The ranch is where his mother died and where every aspect of the tallgrass prairie stirs unwanted memories of his older brother’s fatal accident. Gil decides leaving the ranch is the best solution for his ailing father and his own ailing heart. But he doesn’t count on falling in love. Falling in love isn’t an option. Or is it? When Mattie is called in to save a horse injured in a terrible accident, she finds herself unwillingly tossed into the middle of a family conflict. Secret pain, secret passions, and secret agendas play out against the beautiful landscapes as love leads to some unexpected conclusions about forgiveness and renewal.
A Spring Deception
Author: Jess Michaels
Publisher: The Passionate Pen
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 279
Book Description
The second book in the next historical romance series coming soon from USA Today Bestselling Romance Author Jess Michaels Miss Celia Fitzgilbert’s grandfather has decreed she must marry a man with a title or he’ll never reveal her mysterious father’s identity. But her engagement to an Earl was already broken, leaving her steeped in scandal. She has all but given up until the reclusive Duke of Clairemont returns to Society and sweeps her off her feet, a potential solution to all her problems. But things are not so simple for the duke. Aiden is not comfortable with his position in Society, perhaps because he is a fraud. In truth, Clairemont died months ago and the man playing him is a spy, bent on uncovering a dangerous secret. A flirtation with Celia, meant to help him fit in, quickly turns very real. But can Celia recover when the lies come out? Ad can Aiden keep them both alive long enough to even consider a future? Length: Full-length novel Sensuality level: Hot and steamy This book can be read as a stand-alone novel, but is part of a series (Seasons).
Publisher: The Passionate Pen
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 279
Book Description
The second book in the next historical romance series coming soon from USA Today Bestselling Romance Author Jess Michaels Miss Celia Fitzgilbert’s grandfather has decreed she must marry a man with a title or he’ll never reveal her mysterious father’s identity. But her engagement to an Earl was already broken, leaving her steeped in scandal. She has all but given up until the reclusive Duke of Clairemont returns to Society and sweeps her off her feet, a potential solution to all her problems. But things are not so simple for the duke. Aiden is not comfortable with his position in Society, perhaps because he is a fraud. In truth, Clairemont died months ago and the man playing him is a spy, bent on uncovering a dangerous secret. A flirtation with Celia, meant to help him fit in, quickly turns very real. But can Celia recover when the lies come out? Ad can Aiden keep them both alive long enough to even consider a future? Length: Full-length novel Sensuality level: Hot and steamy This book can be read as a stand-alone novel, but is part of a series (Seasons).