There is nothing to be found in the pages of these books but misery and despair. You still have time to choose something else to read. But if you must know what unpleasantries befall the charming and clever Baudelaire children read on..."The Grim Grotto".
Rosie knows just how hard growing up can be, but she also knows that you can overcome the difficult and embarrassing moments with the help of good friends and a good sense of humour.
This gripping mystery from award-winning author Mindy McGinnis shows the power of a name and one lie and how two girls can use their voices to change a town forever.
Nora Beady, the only female student at a prestigious medical school in Bologna, is a rarity. In the 19th century women are expected to remain at home and raise children, so her unconventional, indelicate ambitions to become a licensed surgeon offend the men around her. Under constant scrutiny, Nora's successes are taken for granted; her mistakes used as proof that women aren't suited to the field.
The Devil that Danced on the Water is a book of pain and anger and sorrow, written with tremendous dignity and beautiful a remarkable, and important, story of Africa.
he Three Musketeers by Alexandre Dumas is a swashbuckling tale of friendship, adventure, and honor. Set in 17th-century France, this timeless classic follows the young and ambitious d'Artagnan as he joins forces with three legendary musketeers—Athos, Porthos, and Aramis—to protect the king and queen against treachery and intrigue.
Assigned to stop the terrorist strike are Army Lieutenant General Garrett Sinclair and his Joint Special Operations Command team. Across the Middle East, Europe, and the U. S., Sinclair pursues Parizad only to discover a deeper conspiracy—involving a disturbing revelation that his wife may not have died from cancer but was murdered as part of a plot against the president-elect. Separated from…
When the partition of India is officially decided, a drastic--and dangerous--change is in the air. India is now for Hindus, Pakistan for Muslims. The sisters find themselves separated from one another, each on different paths. They fear for what will happen to not just themselves, but each other.
In this fourth volume, Five Nights at Freddy's creator Scott Cawthon spins three sinister novella-length stories from different corners of his series' canon, featuring cover art from fan-favorite artist LadyFiszi.
Powerful, poignant, and imbued with Gail Tsukiyama's warmth and empathy, The Brightest Star reimagines the life of the first Asian American screen star whose legacy endures—a remarkable and inspiring woman who broke barriers and became a shining light in Hollywood history.
Welcome to Florence, 1517, a world of intrigue, opulence, secrets, and murder. The Medici family rules the city from their seat of wealth, but the people of Florence remember the few decades they spent as a Republic, free from the Medicis and their puppet Pope, Leo X.
What if the Blue Fairy wasn't supposed to help Pinocchio? Pariva is a village full of magical lore where sisters Chiara and Ilaria grew up together. Forty years later, Chiara, now the Blue Fairy, defies the rules of magic within Pariva and grants a wish that changes everything for her old friend Geppetto, and for a little puppet named Pinocchio. But, she is discovered by the Scarlet Fairy…
Honest and deeply emotional, Georgie, All Along is a smart, tender must-read for everyone who’s ever wondered about the life that got away . . .
In 1958, a small Minnesota town is rocked by the murder of its most powerful citizen, pouring fresh fuel on old grievances in this dazzling standalone novel.
The pandemic is spreading. On Friday, three civil servants leading Virus policy hold a secret meeting at the Museum of Plagues and Pandemics. By Monday, two are dead and one is missing. It’s up to Mona and Bernard of the Health Enforcement Team to find the missing official before panic hits the streets.
Rembrandt presents an instant portrait of his life and work, with an array of irresistible facts and figures converted into infographics to reveal the artist behind the pictures.
Jam-packed with original cartoons, inspiring quotes, and fun quizzes, this innovative book will help teens not only survive but thrive during their teen years and beyond.
Kim In-woo, si perintis tangguh yang menjalani hidup pas-pasan. Setiap hari, dia mencuci mobil-mobil yang bukan miliknya dengan ketekunan dan dedikasi yang jarang dimiliki siapa pun. Sementara itu, Ban Bae-sang adalah pewaris keluarga kaya yang percaya bahwa kerja keras hanyalah cerita milik orang lain, bukan dirinya.
Masa pendudukan Inggris yang singkat di Jawa (1811-1816) di akhir Perang Napoleon merupakan titik penting dalam sejarah modern Indonesia. Untuk pertama kali, Pemerintah Kolonial mempunyai cukup aset militer untuk menaklukkan raja-raja pribumi yang sebelumnya meraih daulat yang signifikan. Kekuasaan Eropa yang mutlak ini pun didukung oleh politik kolonial baru berupa pajak tanah (land-rent), huk…