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Author
Publication Date
2026
Language
English
Description
Patricia Cornwell is best known for her international bestselling thriller series about forensic pathologist Dr. Kay Scarpetta. Every story comes from somewhere, and Scarpetta's began when Patricia Cornwell embedded herself in a morgue. In this achingly honest memoir, Cornwell excavates her own life, detailing her traumatic childhood being raised by neglectful parents, her father abandoning the young family on Christmas day, her mother being institutionalized...
Author
Publication Date
2022
Language
English
Description
"A fun-filled memoir by the Karate Kid and Cobra Kai actor that's equal parts nostalgia and contemporary relevance, based on both the classic movies and his current show, which is Netflix's #1 hit and gaining legions of new fans from every generation"-- Provided by publisher.
Author
Publisher
F.H. Revell
Publication Date
[2000]
Language
English
Description
The power of the written word is astonishing-books can sway the thoughts, trends, and direction of an entire culture. Now, in 100 Christian Books That Changed the Century, you can explore the twentieth century's most influential works-writings that literally made us what we are today.
Author
Publication Date
2016
Language
English
Formats
Description
In this new edition: new and expanded treatment of genre fiction, including dystopian literature and steampunk; a new, detailed examination of the retail market for young adults, including such dramatic new trends and features as the appearance of the New Adult audience, the adult consumer, and the significant impact on the market of such best sellers as John Green, Suzanne Collins, Veronica Roth, and Rainbow Rowell; interviews with leaders in the...
Author
Publisher
DK Publishing
Publication Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
100 Marvel comics that built a universe. Which comic books have helped define Marvel Comics and make them the pop-culture phenomenon they are today? Find out in Marvel Greatest Comics, a compelling showcase of some of the most trailblazing and inspiring comic books ever created. From the groundbreaking original Human Torch and his aquatic adversary Namor, the Sub-Mariner in 1939 to the game-changing 1960s Super Hero icons such as Spider-Man, the Avengers,...
Publisher
A&E Television Networks
Publication Date
[2007]
Language
English
Description
Uncover the ancient folkloric origins of blood-craving creatures from beyond the grave. Learn how the vampire myth is strongly rooted in Eastern European lore, but how it has also played a role in the ancient cultures of Greece and China as well.
Author
Publisher
[publisher not identified]
Publication Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"Discover the exciting stories portrayed in the smash-hit Broadway musical, "Hamilton," retold in a compelling way that brings them to life and makes them more accessible for younger readers. Great for parents and children to read together or as a resource for kids to use on their own, this guide will feed any young "Hamilton" fan's desire to learn more about the incredible songs from the show! Take a journey through the entire story, song by song,...
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Publication Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
Presents a collection of 20 poems written in tribute to well-known poets from around the world.
Newbery Medalist and a Caldecott Honoree offer a glorious, lyrical ode to poets who have sparked a sense of wonder. Out of gratitude for the poet's art form, Newbery Award-winning author and poet Kwame Alexander, along with Chris Colderley and Marjory Wentworth, present original poems that pay homage to twenty famed poets who have made the authors' hearts...