Susie Berneis
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English
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Kate Chopin’s groundbreaking novel of early feminism set against the evocative backdrop of turn-of-the-century New Orleans
Edna Pontellier is trapped. By her marriage, by her responsibilities to two young sons, by the expectations of Creole society. When she falls in love with the charming and flirtatious Robert Lebrun during a summer on the Louisiana coast, Edna awakens to a new sense of herself, and to the possibility of true independence....
Edna Pontellier is trapped. By her marriage, by her responsibilities to two young sons, by the expectations of Creole society. When she falls in love with the charming and flirtatious Robert Lebrun during a summer on the Louisiana coast, Edna awakens to a new sense of herself, and to the possibility of true independence....
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English
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Six million acres of Adirondack forest separate Natalie and Doug Larson from civilization. For the newlyweds, an isolated backcountry honeymoon seems ideal. But just as Natalie and Doug begin to explore the dark interiors of their own hearts, as well as the depths of their love for each other, it becomes clear that they are not alone in the woods. A man watches them, wielding the forest like a weapon. He wants something from them more terrifying than...
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English
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"A captivating, atmospheric return to historical fiction that is every bit as convincing and engrossing as Martin's landmark Mary Reilly. In 1872 the American merchant vessel Mary Celeste was discovered adrift off the coast of Spain. Her cargo was intact and there was no sign of struggle, but the crew was gone. They were never found. This maritime mystery lies at the center of an intricate narrative branching through the highest levels of late- nineteenth-century...
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English
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"San Francisco book-restoration expert Brooklyn Wainwright's latest project is for the birds, but it may have her running for her life. Brooklyn's friend Ian runs the Covington Library, which is hosting an exhibit featuring John James Audubon's massive masterpiece, Birds of America, currently on loan from an Arab sheik. During the gala celebrating the book, she is approached by Jared Mulrooney, the president of the National Birdwatchers Society, who...
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English
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"Sandy has no idea that tonight her life will be forever changed. As a late autumn sky darkens over the Adirondack mountains ... the mood in the Tremont house is already charged with tension ... But when her husband Ben, a wilderness guide, arrives home, the troubled atmosphere immediately lightens ... Nearby, two desperate men on the run make their way through the fading light ... After nearly two decades as prison cellmates, they have become a deadly...
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English
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Shocked by the arrival of a guest who claims to be her son, Judith McMonigle Flynn accepts the young man's help investigating a murder on the premises only to discover that he has designs on the inn.
"The 30th book in Mary Daheim's beloved Bed-and-Breakfast series, which continues to delight her devoted fans"--
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English
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"CBD, a nonintoxicating compound found in the cannabis plant, is gaining popularity with top doctors, athletes, and celebrities praising it for its suspected anti-inflammatory and antianxiety properties--and it won't get you high. This guide covers CBD's potential health benefits and current legal status, and helps you choose the right CBD product and the best delivery method for you. Plus, enjoy 30 recipes for snacks, smoothies, and tonics--as well...
10) The house keeper
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Publisher
Dreamscape Media, LLC
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"Hannah Carter's newest housekeeper has a haunting grudge against her, but with dark secrets being kept by everyone in the household, no one is safe." --
Author
Publisher
Dreamscape Media, LLC
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
Poppy has big dreams - lots of them! But following her dreams isn't as easy as it sounds. It's a good thing Poppy's friends and family - who love her no matter what - encourage her to keep believing in herself and making her dreams come true. Kristi Yamaguchui is an ice skating Olympic gold medalist and world champion who knows about dreaming big. The motto Always Dream serves as Kristi's personal inspiration as well as the name of her charitable...
12) Mr. Wuffles!
Publisher
Dreamscape Media, LLC
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
Mr. Wuffles is a cat who loves to play with a little spaceship full of actual aliens-but the ship wasn't designed for this kind of rough treatment. When the space visitors dodge the cat and take shelter behind the radiator to repair the damage, they make a host of insect friends. The result? A humorous exploration of cooperation between aliens and insects, and of the universal nature of communication involving symbols, 'cave' paintings, and gestures...
Series
Publisher
Dreamscape Media, LLC
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
"Teaches students the importance of listening to their teacher and school resource officer during important school drills. Using fun characters and engaging rhymes, this explains safe emergency practices to young children in a non-threatening manner." --
14) Pumpkin time!
Publisher
Dreamscape Media Llc
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
Evy is so focused on watching her garden grow that she misses all the silliness going on around her - pigs DANCING, donkeys FLYING, and sheep HAVING A PICNIC. But after Evy's spent all year taking care of her garden, everyone's invited to pumpkin time!
Publisher
Dreamscape Media
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
A careless Goldy Luck wreaks havoc on the home of a family of panda bears. She eats up the littlest panda's rice porridge, breaks his rocking chair, and rumples all the blankets on his futon. When Goldy takes responsibility for her actions, she makes a new friend (and a whole plate of turnip cakes!) just in time for Chinese New Year.
16) The wizard of Oz
Series
Publisher
Dreamscape Media, LLC
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
"One minute Dorothy and her dog Toto were home in Kansas, and the next they were teaming up with the Cowardly Lion, Tin Man, and Scarecrow to save the magical land of Oz from the Wicked Witch. Best of all, they realized how brave, loving, and kind each of their friends are, and that no matter how wonderful an adventure may be, there just isn't any place as wonderful as home." --
17) Cara's kindness
Publisher
Dreamscape Media, LLC
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
As Cara the cat is struggling to choose a soundtrack for her figure skating performance, she notices that Darby the dog seems a little down. When she discovers Darby is sad because he doesn't know how to ice skate, Cara happily puts aside her problem to help out a friend with the caveat that Darby should pay it forward. Before long, Darby helps out a friend, who helps out another friend, and the circle of kindness makes its way back to Cara just in...
Publisher
Dreamscape Media
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
"Poor Groundhog just can't sleep. He tosses. He turns. Finally, he gets out of bed and goes exploring. Outside his burrow he finds amazing sights he has never seen before: glowing jack-o'-lanterns, gobbling turkeys, and sparkling holiday lights. But shouldn't Groundhog be in bed? With no sleep how will he be able to get up for his big day?"--Container.
Pub. Date
2014
Language
English
Description
Princess Elizabeth is slated to marry Prince Ronald when a dragon attacks the castle and kidnaps him. In resourceful and humorous fashion, Elizabeth finds the dragon, outsmarts him, and rescues Ronald - who is less than pleased at her un-princess-like appearance.
20) Making a friend
Publisher
Dreamscape Media, LLC
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
Is there anything as wonderful as snow? Is there any better friend than a snowman? Snow isn't forever, though. The wind shifts, the weather warms, and snow melts into spring. The Snowman has become something else. But how can this boy forget his good friend? He doesn't, and he doesn't have to.