Killer \'Cane takes place in the Florida Everglades, which was still a newly settled frontier in the 1920s. On the night of September 16, 1928, a hurricane swung up from Puerto Rico and collided, quite unexpectedly, with Palm Beach. The powerful winds from the storm burst a dike and sent a twenty-foot wall of water through three towns, killing over two thousand people, a third of the area\'s population.

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bThe newest powerful work of historical fiction from award-winning author of THE LIONS OF LITTLE ROCK Kristin Levine.b pThough he thinks of himself as a cowboy, Tommy is really a bully. He\'s always playing cruel jokes on classmates or stealing from the store. But Tommy has a reason life at home is tough. His abusive mother isn\'t well in fact, she may be mentally ill, and his sister, Mary Lou, is

pi101 Great Philosophersi is a concise and accessible guide to 101 of the greatest minds that contributed to the legacy of western philosophy. From the ancient Greeks to present-day thinkers, Madsen Pirie employs concise entries, each on a single page, to give a snapshot of the contribution made by 100 key philosophers to the development of this fascinating subject. This book provides a sparkling insight

A companion to the Caldecott Honor-winning classic iNo, David iby bestselling picture-book creator David Shannon ppDavid\'s teacher has her hands full. From running in the halls to chewing gum in class, David\'s high-energy antics fill each schoolday with trouble -- and are sure to bring a smile to even the best- bahaved reader.

pCADILLAC PLATOON is a story of the contrasts, contradictions, and tensions of the late 1960s. Written by a decorated Vietnam veteran, it is a complicated love story superimposed on the stark reality of 1968 Vietnam.br br Hank Kirby is a reluctant warrior, riding the roller coaster of triumphs, tragedies, and frustrations in both arenas--the war abroad and the turbulent times at home.ppThe story

pThis volume is part of the first complete translation in nine volumes of the Shih chi The Grand Scribe\'s Records, one of the most important narratives in traditional China. Compiled by Ssu-ma Ch\'ien 145-c. 86 B.C., it draws upon most major early historical works and was the foremost model for style and genre in Chinese history and literature through the eleventh century A. D., and through the early

bPeek a BOO Join Mickey and the rest of the Clubhouse gang in this ghostly tale bbrWith over 40 flaps to peek under, this OVERSIZED board book is full of all sorts of tricks and makes the perfect Halloween treat for your little one

Why are books so very powerful What do the books we\'ve read over our lives - our own personal libraries - make of us What does the unravelling of our tradition of public libraries, so hard-won but now in jeopardy, say about us This is about what we do with books and what they do with us how they travel with us how they shock us, and more.

Imagine losing everything. Now imagine dying. Now imagine being reborn into a world where unique is common. This is the life of Tim. Telling a vivid tale full of well-thought-out analogies and descriptive emotions, T. W. Miller does his best to put the reader inside the mind of Tim while Tim tries to find his way inside the mind of Noxxie.

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John Patton And His Descendants is a genealogical book written by Joseph Wilson Patton and published in 1922. The book provides a comprehensive account of the Patton family, tracing their lineage back to John Patton, who emigrated from Ireland to America in the 18th century. The author has meticulously researched and documented the family history, including details about their origins, migration patterns,

Lottery Corruption, U.S.A. is very unique as compared to any other book written about the lotteries. There\'s more than enough significant data and information to convince the reader that our state lotteries are definitely being manipulated and controlled, illegally. This book is informative, enlightening, educational, and entertaining, so enjoy reading it.

pFiction. Short Stories. WE KNOW THIS WILL ALL DISAPPEAR is a collection of short stories and flash pieces that explore the chaotic and exhilarating inner lives of women and grief. The sense of loss they navigate does not always stem from the death of a loved one, but rather the loss of something dear, something familiar. What do we put in that empty place when something is gone These stories create

brpRadiometric Dating Errorsem answers Brent Dalrymple\'s books The Age of the Earth emand Ancient Earth, Ancient Skies emthat claim radiometric dating consistently gives accurate dates of 3.5 billion years for the Earth\'s oldest rocks, and 4.5 billion years for Lunar material, and meteorites. Geology journals however regularly give absurd and meaningless dates much more than 4.5 billion years old

The research presented in this volume was motivated by a concern to address an emerging political debate over natural resource management issues in refugee situations. The text seeks to ensure that a plurality of voices are heard in defining policies and projects.

In this book, Matthew Pawlak offers the first treatment of sarcasm in New Testament studies. He provides an extensive analysis of sarcastic passages across the undisputed letters of Paul, showing where Paul is sarcastic, and how his sarcasm affects our understanding of his rhetoric and relationships with the Early Christian congregations in Galatia, Rome, and Corinth. Pawlak\'s identification of sarcasm

pPrentice Mulford was one of the leaders of the New Thought Movement. ppbrppemThoughts are Thingsem will help you to use the power of your thoughts to improve your life and to bring yourself the peace of mind you\'ve always wished for.ppbrppstrongLearn how to think in a way that will help you succeed and make you happier in every aspect of your life!strongp

One of the most divisive figures in Irish history, the Rev. Matthew Pilkington once allegedly attempted to sell his children into slavery and pimp out his wife to his libertine friends in order to procure a divorce. For almost thirty-three years, he laboured as Anglican Vicar of Donabate, his time and attention frequently absorbed less in the spiritual needs of his ever-diminishing flock, than in the

pbAn important survey of art from a little-studied period of Romanian art historybppIt is truly extraordinary to me that so much beauty has sprung from such dark times in Romania, and that is what this book wishes to capture. Art speaks its own language.--From the PrefaceppiDespite Ceau537escui focuses on 91 works, by 13 artists--Horia Bernea, 350tefan Cl355ia, Marin Gherasim, Vasile Gorduz, Marcel