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Hardback. Condizione: Good. After planting a seed, the blue bird returns to find a full-grown tree, admiring how it changes through every season of the year. At first, she is delighted by its bright flowers and beautiful green leaves, but as winter approaches, the leaves fall, leaving the little tree barren and cold. The little tree worries that the blue bird won't love it anymore now that its colorful flowers are gone. However, the blue bird continues to care for the tree through every change, so much so that she makes her home within its branches--keeping the tree company for the rest of their lives. A Blue Bird and Her Little Tree is a story of love that lasts through hard times and all of life's ups and downs. The blue bird and her tree learn about loyalty and growth through whatever changes might come. Zhao, Guangyu (illustratore).…

Hardback. Condizione: Very Good.

Hardback. Condizione: Good.

Paperback. Condizione: Good. Full of tales about women at a point of change--Li Li is pregnant, alone, and frightened; Gladys plots revenge against a racist neighbor; Margret doesn't know if she can tell her mother that she is a lesbian--this collection of stories deals with themes of hybridity from distinctive angles that include ethnicity and sexual orientation. Focused on the Chinese diaspora within such wide-ranging settings as London, China, California, Malaysia, and the Caribbean, these stories of compelling characters making necessary journeys are written with unwavering and painful realism, wicked humor, and lyrical imagination.…

Hardback. Condizione: Very Good. Close your eyes, count to 10, and get ready to play hide-and-seek on the farm with Max and Moo in PEEK-A-MOO! Very young children will love lifting fun flaps to meet their favorite farm animals and making the corresponding silly animal sounds for each friend! This bright, playful, interactive board bookencourages little ones to use their fine motor skills as they seek and discover with Max as he looks for Moo. Simple sentence structure and repetition reinforce vocabulary building and early language skills, making this a perfect first book for toddlers and preschoolers. * Eight easy lift-the-flaps will encourage little hands to open and close to discover who is hiding on each spread * Sturdy board book pages for reading over and over again * Surprise and delight babies and toddlers with bright artwork and funny animal onomatopoeia under each flap * Learn all about the animals on the farm,including main characters Moo the cow, Max the dog, and their friends the horse, the pigs, the frog, the goats, the hens and the rooster, the cats, and finally the ducks in the pond * The cow character Moo can be found on every spread, a BONUS seek-and-find opportunity for young readers * A perfect way for children and adults to enjoy reading together.…

Paperback. Condizione: Good. Rayan continues to stab White Tiger, when Shyao recalls when she first met Rayan, 5 years earlier, all bloody and wild. Shyao stops Rayan from stabbing White Tiger (who appeared dead) and Rayan returns to himself. White Tiger was still alive and slashes Rayan. White Tiger transforms into his ultimate self. Rayan is upset that Shyao stopped him.…

Hardback. Condizione: Very Good.

Paperback. Condizione: Good. An epic, heart-breaking novel opening on the night of the Tiananmen Square massacre, about the legacy of migration, with a tangled family mystery at its heart.

Hardback. Condizione: Good. Close your eyes, count to 10, and get ready to play hide-and-seek on the farm with Max and Moo in PEEK-A-MOO! Very young children will love lifting fun flaps to meet their favorite farm animals and making the corresponding silly animal sounds for each friend! This bright, playful, interactive board bookencourages little ones to use their fine motor skills as they seek and discover with Max as he looks for Moo. Simple sentence structure and repetition reinforce vocabulary building and early language skills, making this a perfect first book for toddlers and preschoolers. * Eight easy lift-the-flaps will encourage little hands to open and close to discover who is hiding on each spread * Sturdy board book pages for reading over and over again * Surprise and delight babies and toddlers with bright artwork and funny animal onomatopoeia under each flap * Learn all about the animals on the farm,including main characters Moo the cow, Max the dog, and their friends the horse, the pigs, the frog, the goats, the hens and the rooster, the cats, and finally the ducks in the pond * The cow character Moo can be found on every spread, a BONUS seek-and-find opportunity for young readers * A perfect way for children and adults to enjoy reading together. …

Paperback. Condizione: Good.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Twelve years ago, a terrible act was committed in the city of Fayon. Lord Irene's eldest daughter was to be sacrificed and a new heir proclaimed. But things didn't go as planned. The child escaped and was adopted into Freya's army of Valkyries. Now the prodigal daughter has returned, and all will feel her vengeance. Other warriors have converged upon Fayon as well. Skurai, a swordsman with a cursed blade, has come in search of the blood that will free him. Chaos, a rune knight with no memories, would like to make the town his home. Fenris Fenrir is searching for Balder, the god that will help her bring about Ragnarok. With all the pieces in place, the final battle is set to begin.…

Paperback. Condizione: Fair. The winds of fate are blowing through the realm of Midgard. Ragnarok, the prophesized fall of the gods, is at hand, and the age of Man is set to begin. But the ancient gods are not about to resign themselves to fate. They have sent their elite warriors, the Valkyries, to scour the land for those destined to bring about Ragnarok. If the event can be prevented, the reign of the gods will continue for another 1000 years. Fenris Fenrir knows Ragnarok must happen. She is on a desperate search to find the reincarnation of Balder, the fallen god, with whose help she can change the world. But if the Valkyries find him first, Fenris' quest may be over before it even begins.…

Paperback. Condizione: Good. The winds of fate are blowing through the realm of Midgard. Ragnarok, the prophesized fall of the gods, is at hand, and the age of Man is set to begin. But the ancient gods are not about to resign themselves to fate. They have sent their elite warriors, the Valkyries, to scour the land for those destined to bring about Ragnarok. If the event can be prevented, the reign of the gods will continue for another 1000 years. Fenris Fenrir knows Ragnarok must happen. She is on a desperate search to find the reincarnation of Balder, the fallen god, with whose help she can change the world. But if the Valkyries find him first, Fenris' quest may be over before it even begins.…

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. The winds of fate are blowing through the realm of Midgard. Ragnarok, the prophesized fall of the gods, is at hand, and the age of Man is set to begin. But the ancient gods are not about to resign themselves to fate. They have sent their elite warriors, the Valkyries, to scour the land for those destined to bring about Ragnarok. If the event can be prevented, the reign of the gods will continue for another 1000 years. Fenris Fenrir knows Ragnarok must happen. She is on a desperate search to find the reincarnation of Balder, the fallen god, with whose help she can change the world. But if the Valkyries find him first, Fenris' quest may be over before it even begins.…

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. National Book Award-winner Ha Jin's arresting debut novel ,  In the Pond, is a darkly funny portrait of an amateur calligrapher who wields his delicate artist's brush as a weapon against the powerful party bureaucrats who rule his provincial Chinese town. Shao Bin is a downtrodden worker at the Harvest Fertilizer Plant by day and an aspiring artist by night. Passed over on the list to receive a decent apartment for his young family, while those in favor with the party's leaders are selected ahead of him, Shao Bin chafes at his powerlessness. When he attempts to expose his corrupt superiors by circulating satirical cartoons, he provokes an escalating series of merciless counterattacks that send ripples beyond his small community. Artfully crafted and suffused with earthy wit, In the Pond is a moving tale about humble lives caught up in larger social forces. …

Paperback. Condizione: Good. National Book Award-winner Ha Jin's arresting debut novel ,  In the Pond, is a darkly funny portrait of an amateur calligrapher who wields his delicate artist's brush as a weapon against the powerful party bureaucrats who rule his provincial Chinese town. Shao Bin is a downtrodden worker at the Harvest Fertilizer Plant by day and an aspiring artist by night. Passed over on the list to receive a decent apartment for his young family, while those in favor with the party's leaders are selected ahead of him, Shao Bin chafes at his powerlessness. When he attempts to expose his corrupt superiors by circulating satirical cartoons, he provokes an escalating series of merciless counterattacks that send ripples beyond his small community. Artfully crafted and suffused with earthy wit, In the Pond is a moving tale about humble lives caught up in larger social forces.…

Paperback. Condizione: Fair. Winner of the PEN/Faulkner Award * National Book Award Winner * Pulitzer Prize Finalist * A New York Times Notable Book From the widely acclaimed author--a rich and atmospheric novel about a man living in two worlds, struggling with the conflicting claims of two utterly different women.   The demands of human longing contend with the weight of centuries of custom in acclaimed author Ha Jin's Waiting, a novel of unexpected richness and universal resonance. Every summer Lin Kong, a doctor in the Chinese Army, returns to his village to end his loveless arranged marriage with the humble and touchingly loyal Shuyu. But each time Lin must return to the city to tell Manna Wu, the educated, modern nurse he loves, that they will have to postpone their engagement once again. Caught between the conflicting claims of these two utterly different women and trapped by a culture in which adultery can ruin lives and careers, Lin has been waiting for eighteen years. This year, he promises will be different.  "Ha Jin profoundly understands the conflict between the individual and society, between the timeless universality of the human heart and constantly shifting politics of the moment. With wisdom, restraint, and empathy for all his characters, he vividly reveals the complexities and subtleties of a world and a people we desperately need to know."--Judges' Citation, National Book Award.…

Paperback. Condizione: Good. Winner of the PEN/Faulkner Award * National Book Award Winner * Pulitzer Prize Finalist * A New York Times Notable Book From the widely acclaimed author--a rich and atmospheric novel about a man living in two worlds, struggling with the conflicting claims of two utterly different women.   The demands of human longing contend with the weight of centuries of custom in acclaimed author Ha Jin's Waiting, a novel of unexpected richness and universal resonance. Every summer Lin Kong, a doctor in the Chinese Army, returns to his village to end his loveless arranged marriage with the humble and touchingly loyal Shuyu. But each time Lin must return to the city to tell Manna Wu, the educated, modern nurse he loves, that they will have to postpone their engagement once again. Caught between the conflicting claims of these two utterly different women and trapped by a culture in which adultery can ruin lives and careers, Lin has been waiting for eighteen years. This year, he promises will be different.  "Ha Jin profoundly understands the conflict between the individual and society, between the timeless universality of the human heart and constantly shifting politics of the moment. With wisdom, restraint, and empathy for all his characters, he vividly reveals the complexities and subtleties of a world and a people we desperately need to know."--Judges' Citation, National Book Award.…

Paperback. Condizione: Fair. National Book Award-winner Ha Jin's arresting debut novel ,  In the Pond, is a darkly funny portrait of an amateur calligrapher who wields his delicate artist's brush as a weapon against the powerful party bureaucrats who rule his provincial Chinese town. Shao Bin is a downtrodden worker at the Harvest Fertilizer Plant by day and an aspiring artist by night. Passed over on the list to receive a decent apartment for his young family, while those in favor with the party's leaders are selected ahead of him, Shao Bin chafes at his powerlessness. When he attempts to expose his corrupt superiors by circulating satirical cartoons, he provokes an escalating series of merciless counterattacks that send ripples beyond his small community. Artfully crafted and suffused with earthy wit, In the Pond is a moving tale about humble lives caught up in larger social forces.…

paperback. Condizione: Very Good.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good.

paperback. Condizione: Fair.

Paperback. Condizione: Fair.

Hardback. Condizione: Very Good. Dramatic aerial views and an expressive, subtle palette tell a story about a wheelchair-bound girl looking down from her balcony at passersby below and urging them to Look up Dog walkers, a bike rider, a kite flier, and dozens of commuters walk by without taking any notice. Then a boy stops and looks up. He lies on the sidewalk so the girl can see him better. A woman joins him. Soon nine people and one dog are lying down and looking up. The girl looks up at the reader and smiles. Art and text that are dramatic and elegant tell a story of kindness, compassion and friendship. This book was awarded an Opera Prima Honor at the Bologna Book Fair.…

Hardback. Condizione: Good. Dramatic aerial views and an expressive, subtle palette tell a story about a wheelchair-bound girl looking down from her balcony at passersby below and urging them to Look up Dog walkers, a bike rider, a kite flier, and dozens of commuters walk by without taking any notice. Then a boy stops and looks up. He lies on the sidewalk so the girl can see him better. A woman joins him. Soon nine people and one dog are lying down and looking up. The girl looks up at the reader and smiles. Art and text that are dramatic and elegant tell a story of kindness, compassion and friendship. This book was awarded an Opera Prima Honor at the Bologna Book Fair.…

hardcover. Condizione: Very Good.

Condizione: acceptable. This copy has clearly been enjoyedâ"expect noticeable shelf wear and some minor creases to the cover. Binding is strong, and all pages are legible. May contain previous library markings or stamps.

Paperback. Condizione: Fair. Step into Reading Comic Readers have action-packed panels and speech balloons! Simple, graphic layouts introduce emergent readers to the joy of comics. This Step 1 tells the story of a girl and a robot whose friendship is tested when one of them gets a bit bossy. Step 1 Readers have big type and easy words, rhyme and rhythm, picture clues, and easy-to-decode dialogue. *A Kirkus Reviews Best Books of 2013 title*. Jung, Wook Jin (illustratore).…