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"The inspiring story of the American flag that flew over Ground Zero, traveled across all fifty states as it was repaired, and returned to New York, a restored symbol of unity"--
“Mesmerizing . . . compelling . . . This collection, fresh, odd, and frightening, makes Davis a writer to watch.” — Chicago Tribune “A well-guided tour of scarred souls who’ve witnessed terrible things, and surprisingly, found odd bits of beauty in them.” — New York Times Book Review
What is God’s very best plan? It’s His plan for traditional marriage that is presented in the Bible! This adorable board book teaches children all about why God created traditional marriage and families and is the perfect read-aloud to introduce this important concept to early readers. It all starts out with a groom and bride, who promise they will live side by side. This is the very best plan you see, 'cause that's how God meant marriage to be!
Instant Termination Could Strike at Any MomentWith microchips implanted in their brains at birth, the slaves of Cantral and Cillineese have labored under the tyrannical rule of the nobles and their computers for centuries. Monica, a noble who avoided the implanting and escaped a death sentence at the age of four, is now sixteen and has gone into hiding. She lives with the slaves inside the walls of the Cantral palace, pretending to be one of them while the slave council plots a way to use her chip-less state to destroy the all-powerful computers that strike down any hint of rebellion.The fate of millions rides on Monica's shoulders. As the only chip-less person in the world, she must find a way to destroy the computers and free Cillineese from the nobles' iron fist before they strike with the ultimate punishment-death for everyone inside the city walls.
Draven Doogle is a typical kid starting third grade. That is, typical until a new neighbor and a worldwide pandemic change everything. From his bedroom window Draven witnesses an unsettling event across the street at Mrs. McBecky’s house. A girl walks into the house with Mrs. McBecky, but only an Octopus Monster walks out making Draven very suspicious. Draven’s world is turned even further upside down when he learns that Mrs. McBecky is a new teacher at his school! He spends the school year trying to avoid Mrs. McBecky while still observing her terrible actions. Then even more horrific, the coronavirus causes a worldwide pandemic, the closing of Draven’s school, and even stranger activity at Mrs. McBecky’s house. When Draven’s dad becomes sick with the coronavirus, Draven must find the courage to sneak onto Mrs. McBecky’s porch to steal one of her coronavirus potions. When he fails this mission, Draven must face the terrifying witch head on. He is willing to do anything to save his dad, even if that means facing the dreaded Mrs. McBecky.
'Midway through my fortieth year, I reached a point where the balance of the past and all it contained seemed to outweigh the future, my mind so full of things said and not said, done and undone, I no longer understood how to move forward' May is at a crossroads. Although her career as a gardener for the university is flourishing, the rest of her life has narrowed to a parched routine. Her father is elderly, her brother estranged, and she keeps her neighbours at arm's length. The missing element, she realises, might be friendship. As May sets off on a journey to visit four neglected friends one-by-one, she holds herself (and them) to humorously high standards, while at home she begins to confront the pain of her past and imagine for herself a different kind of future. May's quest becomes an exploration of the power, and perhaps limits, of modern friendship.
This timely collection brings together original explorations of the COVID-19 pandemic and its wide-ranging, global effects on human rights. The contributors argue that a human rights perspective is necessary to understand the pervasive consequences of the crisis, while focusing attention on those being left behind and providing a necessary framework for the effort to 'build back better'. Expert contributors to this volume address interconnections between the COVID-19 crisis and human rights to equality and non-discrimination, including historical responses to pandemics, populism and authoritarianism, and the rights to health, information, water and the environment. Highlighting the dangerous...
“Heartbreaking.” — Kirkus Reviews “Amanda Davis writes gently, even poetically about extraordinary brutality. She has a distinctively creepy, even noirish sensibility.” — New York Times Book Review “An utterly unique take on what it means to run away and join a circus.” — Elizabeth Strout, author of AMY AND ISABELLE “This book is a circus Pygmalion -- a spectacular tale of injury, heartbreak, and metamorphosis.” — Jonathan Ames, author of The Extra Man “At the end of this rich and satisfying novel...I did not want to leave.” — Michelle Chalfoun, author of Roustabout and The Width of the Sea “This is a marvelous modern-girl odyssey, dark and comic and poignant and smart.” — Susan Orlean, author of The Orchid Thief “Amanda Davis has a wicked and inspired imagination.” — Brady Udall, author of The Miracle Life of Edgar Mint “This is such a good book--the voice is so engaging, heartbreaking and true.” — --Susan Richards Shreve, author of Plum & Jaggers “A story that is at once harrowing and, strangely, filled with adventure.” — Michael Chabon, author of SUMMERLAND
Posing as Her EnemyRisking Death at Every TurnWith microchips implanted in their skulls at birth, the slaves of Cantral and Cillineese have labored under the tyrannical rule of the nobles and their computers for decades. Monica, a noble who avoided the implanting and escaped a death sentence at the age of four, is now sixteen. After successfully risking life and limb to free the inhabitants of Cillineese, she faces an even bigger problem. The computers still rule the rest of the world, and those who disobey are terminated without mercy.Now she must journey to Cantral and take the identity of her dying cousin, Amelia, to infiltrate the Nobles' world in the guise of a teenager who is a master computer programmer. Because of her childhood living among the slaves of Cantral, Monica knows nothing about programming and must improvise to stay alive.The fate of millions rides on Monica's shoulders. As the only chip-less person in the world, she must convince the Council of Eight of her innocence, destroy the computers, and free the world from the nobles before they discover her ruse.
We expect our leaders to be superhuman, to provide all the answers and never fail. Amanda Sinclair offers an alternative and more realistic approach to leadership based on personal growth, drawing on Eastern philosophies.