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Breaking up is easy. Dating is deadly. <br><br>Sophie has to unlock Persephone's memories if she has any hope uncovering the ritual to stop Zeus and Hades from taking over the world.<br><br>Even if it means striking a deal with the Goddess of Love. What choice does she have?<br><br>The mission: stop Hermes from turning mean girl Bethany into a global mega-celebrity.<br><br>The catch? Work with the Prince of the...
| Автор | Tellulah Darling |
Aryan Shanker is 11 yr-old student of Grade 6 at UWCSEA East, Singapore. He loves writing, sports and food. He likes to be called "Mr. Cool". <br><br>"Through My Magnifying Glass", Aryan zooms into moments that have created his thoughts on School Life from K1 till Pre-Teens He focuses on the UWCSEA profile, qualities and skills; the basis of this book. <br><br>Aryan says "I want my young readers to have fun while reading my...
| Автор | Aryan Shanker |
The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame (1859 – 1932) is a childrens novel based on four anthropomorphised animals. The story begins with a Mole who adventures outside of his underground world. The book was first published in 1908 as an un-illustrated (plain text) edition. <br><br>Mermaids Classics, an imprint of Mermaids Publishing brings the very best of old classic literature to a modern era of digital reading by producing high quality books in ebook format. All of the Mermaids...
| Автор | Kenneth Grahame |
The Secret Garden (1911) by Frances Hodgson Burnett (1849-1924) is a classic children's novel based on a young ten year old rude and spoiled girl named Mary Lennox who is the child of wealthy parents. Her parents end up dying and she is orphaned in her house all alone in India until she is sent to live with her uncle who is based in England. Whilst living in England with her cousins, Mary discovers a key that unlocks a neglected garden and also hears crying and finds a little boy named...
| Автор | Frances Hodgson Burnett |
Protect Your Child from School Bullies and Cyber Bullies Once And For All<br><br>Most students are ever bullied at schools at some point of their lives. Sadly, some are driven to suicide. If your child is being bullied in school, now is the time to take control of the situation, to stand up for their rights and stop being a victim. It is time to stop the bullies from ruining your child's life.<br><br>This guide has the answers. It is written especially for...
| Автор | Anne Marie Winston |
Eat Carbs With Confidence! It is important to eat about the same amount of carbohydrates during each meal or snack to keep your blood glucose levels within a targeted range. But you may wonder what foods contain carbohydrates and in what amounts? <br><br>SureCount provides the information you need to make informed carbohydrate choices for successful diabetes management. <br><br>Whether you have prediabetes, gestational diabetes, Type 1 or Type 2 Diabetes, or just want or...
| Автор | Melanie Weiss |
Pollyanna (1913) by Eleanor H Porter (1868-1920) is a classic children's novel based on a young orphan named Pollyanna who is sent to live with her strict aunty in New England town. Pollyanna transforms the lives of the people in the town by lifting their spirits by following her game called "The Glad Game" which her father had taught her one Christmas where she was expecting to receive a doll in a barrel but instead she found crutches. A disappointed Pollyanna quickly...
| Автор | Eleanor H Porter |
What Katy Did At School (1873) by Sarah Chauncey Woolsey (aka Susan Coolidge) (1835-1905) is the sequel to the classic children's novel What Katy Did which is based on a young 12 year tomboyish type of girl named Katy Carr who endures an accident by falling off a swing and becomes an invalid. Her cousin Helen also an invalid teaches Katy how to be a happier and kinder person by appreciating and making the most of what she has and how to be optimistic and cheerful especially around her...
| Автор | Susan Coolidge |
Are you about to acquire or sell a business? Do you have a good Seller's Due Diligence Package? This is what this book is all about—it will give you everything you need to sell your business. When it's time to sell your business, you want to achieve a maximum price, a minimum level of closing costs and the shortest length of due diligence time and closing time possible. Those are the seller's objectives. In order to accomplish this you must provide the buyer...
| Автор | David Meade |
Peter Pan (also known as "Peter Pan and Wendy" or "Peter and Wendy") was written by J.M. Barrie (1860 – 1937) and was first published as a novel in 1911. The story follows a young boy who can fly and never grows old. He lives on an island called Neverland with a group of friends called "The Lost Boys" and fights with the fearsome pirate – Captain Hook. Other friends include fairies, mermaids and of course, children outside of...
| Автор | J.M. Barrie |
The COMPLETE ORIGINAL 1884 fairy tale collection by the brothers Grimm and translated by Margaret Hunt. With over 200 stories and 10 children's legends this entire compilation includes ALL of the magical tales and legends from the German "Household Tales" translation. Stories include Cinderella, Snow White, Rapunzel, Rumpelstiltskin and many more from the Grimm brothers who have captured our children's imagination for over a century.<br><br>This...
| Автор | Jacob and Wilhelm |
What Katy Did (1872) by Sarah Chauncey Woolsey (aka Susan Coolidge) (1835-1905) is a classic children's novel based on a young 12 year tomboyish type of girl named Katy Carr who endures an accident by falling off a swing and becomes an invalid. Her cousin Helen also an invalid teaches Katy how to be a happier and kinder person by appreciating and making the most of what she has and how to be optimistic and cheerful especially around her siblings. At the end of the story, Katy learns to...
| Автор | Susan Coolidge |
"The Fox and the Hawk" Is Unusual Love Prose with Teaching Moments, Newest From Madison Avenue Publishers<br><br>"The Fox and the Hawk," is a refreshingly original short story with teaching moments for readers 7-years-old and up. Written by Barbara Kennedy (MPH/MSW), the story develops as does the tenuous relationship between a (girl) Fox and a (boy) Hawk, who start off with seemingly nothing in common except that they're hanging from the...
| Автор | Barbara Kennedy MPH/MSW |
Fairy Tales by The Brothers Grimm includes the most famous classic fairy tale stories such as Hansel and Gretel, Little Red Riding Hood, Tom Thumb, and Rapunzel. With over 60 of the very BEST classic fairy tales by the Grimms' brothers, this digital edition is beautifully formatted with over 20 illustrations and an active Table of Contents that goes directly to each story. Mermaids Classics, an imprint of Mermaids Publishing brings the very best of ancient classic literature from...
| Автор | the Brothers Grimm |
She puckered up for a high-school prank and sparked a battle of the gods…<br><br>Sixteen-year-old Sophie has mastered the art of troublemaking. And her next stunt promises to take down her boarding school's leading mean girl. Locking lips with bad-boy Kai is all part of the plan, but Sophie never imagines his supernatural smooch will awaken her inner goddess.<br><br>Kai burns for the top spot in Hell. But if his petty father Hades has his way, Kai will be bending...
| Автор | Tellulah Darling |
"Is there any thing better in a State than that both women and men be rendered the very best? There is not." —Plato.<br><br>It is idle to say that what is right for man is wrong for woman. Pure reason, abstract right and wrong, have nothing to do with sex: they neither recognize nor know it. They teach that what is right or wrong for man is equally right and wrong for woman. Both sexes are bound by the same code of morals; both are amenable to the same...
| Автор | Edward H. Clarke |
The Prince and the Pauper by Mark Twain (aka Samuel Langhorne Clemens) (1835 – 1910) is a children's novel based on two young boys who have an identical appearance but lead completely different lifestyles. One boy is a pauper named Tom Cancy and the other boy is a Prince – named Prince Edward. The story is set in 1547.<br><br>The Prince and the Pauper was first published in 1881. Mermaids Classics, an imprint of Mermaids Publishing brings the very best of old book...
| Автор | Mark Twain |
"The Three Musketeers" (1844) was written by the French author Alexandre Dumas (1802-1870) who also wrote the famous classic "The Count of Monte Cristo". "The Three Musketeers" are three close friends named Aramis, Porthos and Athos and the story follows the adventures of another young man named d'Artagnan who leaves home in order to join the Musketeers of the Guard.<br><br>Mermaids Classics, an imprint of Mermaids...
| Автор | Александр Дюма |
Oliver Twist, (also known as The Parish Boy's Progress) by Charles Dickens (1812-1870) was first published in 1838. <br><br>"The story is about an orphan, Oliver Twist, who endures a miserable existence in a workhouse and then is placed with an undertaker. He escapes and travels to London where he meets the Artful Dodger, leader of a gang of juvenile pickpockets. Naively unaware of their unlawful activities, Oliver is led to the lair of their elderly criminal trainer...
| Автор | Charles Dickens |
Throughout the annals of literature there is one detective who reigns supreme — Mr. Sherlock Holmes of 221B Baker Street, London. From that celebrated address, Holmes and his friend Dr. Watson set out to solve the most difficult cases and bring to justice the master criminals of Victorian England.Now readers can enjoy the crime-solving exploits of the storied duo in this selection of favorite adventures. «The Adventure of the Dancing Men» concerns the appearance of mysterious...
| Автор | Sir Arthur Conan Doyle |
The Greek myths have intrigued countless generations of readers with their exciting tales of adventure, calamity, and conquest. This entertaining collection — excellently retold for young audiences by Bob Blaisdell — invites children to relive the memorable experiences of familiar characters from Greek mythology.Taken directly from the writings of Homer, Hesiod, Sophocles, Aeschylus, Euripides, and other ancient storytellers, the myths recount the stirring and imaginative...
| Автор | Bob Blaisdell |
"a landmark in Australian literature" Maurice Rioli, MLA<br /> <br />Fifteen year old Tammy Damulkurra lives in Maningrida – a remote Aboriginal community in Arnhem Land. Tammy has friends and likes the disco and thinks at last she has her first boyfriend but he cheats on her and Tammy gets into a fight with her arch enemy, Sharon. Tammy's parents send her to the outstations for several weeks to cool off and she quickly gets used to the bush and fishing and hunting with...
| Автор | Derek Pugh |
Meet Harry, a seven year old boy who has recently learned that he was born with a major heart defect. He always had difficulty in keeping up with his friends when playing physical activities and now he is beginning to understand why. Join Harry on his journey as he deals with first learning of his heart condition, functioning within his peer group and overcoming the challenges he faces being a cardiac patient. About the Author: Christopher Memoli was born with a major heart defect known as...
| Автор | Christopher Memoli |
"Daughter of Jerusalem" takes its 21st-century readers on a journey back to the first-century world of a young rabbi named Yeshua—better known to us as Jesus. Mara, the young heroine of this story, gets to mingle with the crowds who come to hear him teach during his visits to Jerusalem and, finally, to meet him face to face in a brief, life-changing encounter—one that comes at no small cost to herself. For middle-grade readers who want to use the book as a springboard for deeper study,...
| Автор | Joanne Otto |