Meet Threadbare. He is twelve inches tall, full of fluff, and really, really bad at being a hero.Magically animated and discarded by his maker as a failed experiment, he is saved by a little girl. But she's got problems of her own, and he might not be able to help her.Fortunately for the little golem, he's quick to find allies, learn skills, gain levels, and survive horrible predicaments. Which is good, because his creator has a whole lot of enemies...Warning: Contains profanity and violence. Views: 455
The Cuckoo Clock is presented here in a high quality paperback edition. This popular classic work by Wesley Barefoot is in the English language, and may not include graphics or images from the original edition. If you enjoy the works of Wesley Barefoot then we highly recommend this publication for your book collection. Views: 453
The Coming of the Ice is presented here in a high quality paperback edition. This popular classic work by Green Peyton is in the English language, and may not include graphics or images from the original edition. If you enjoy the works of Green Peyton then we highly recommend this publication for your book collection. Views: 427
Lydia is dead. But they don’t know this yet.
So begins this exquisite novel about a Chinese American family living in 1970s small-town Ohio. Lydia is the favorite child of Marilyn and James Lee, and her parents are determined that she will fulfill the dreams they were unable to pursue. But when Lydia’s body is found in the local lake, the delicate balancing act that has been keeping the Lee family together is destroyed, tumbling them into chaos.
A profoundly moving story of family, secrets, and longing, Everything I Never Told You is both a gripping page-turner and a sensitive family portrait, uncovering the ways in which mothers and daughters, fathers and sons, and husbands and wives struggle, all their lives, to understand one another. Views: 416
Threadbare has not had a very good time of it, recently. His little girl has been taken from him, and he must travel the kingdom, finding allies old and new, living and dead, to help him rescue Celia.Fortunately, he's got a voice now, and access to all those fun skills he couldn't use before. However, Threadbare's little girl is growing up now, and her own path is hard, and brutal. Will she even have a use for her old teddy bear, when they meet again? Will they both survive the encounter?Warning: Contains profanity and violence, and a creepy villain who likes tentacles way too much. Views: 390
This essay examines the roles of luck and hard work in determining lifetime earnings, and summarizes research showing that at least half of what we earn is explained by the "birth accidents" of gender, genes and parents. The implication for tax policy is that a sharply progressive income tax--a "Fortune Tax"--passes the tests for both fairness and efficiency. (18,000 words, 18 charts)Three different short stories, all with a wizard theme.Wilfred the Wizard and the Big Exam The day of Wilfred’s wizard exam has arrived but he is so nervous he pours milk on his toast, puts butter in his tea and then tea in his jam! But what about Wanda and her Witchy Warehouse? Will she spoil the day?The Olde Shoe Shoppe A shoe shop that never seems to sell any shoes? There must be a reason...when people try on the shoes, they find they don't fit. No matter what size they try. No matter how many sizes too big they try; the shoes are always the wrong size! But this is only half the reason... Peta and her Missing ParentsPeta's parents went on holiday but didn't come back! Did their plane really crash land on a very tiny desert island, somewhere in the middle of nowhere? Is it all her uncle’s fault? And what about her friend Marcie? Views: 374
Leopold Classic Library is delighted to publish this classic book as part of our extensive collection. As part of our on-going commitment to delivering value to the reader, we have also provided you with a link to a website, where you may download a digital version of this work for free. Many of the books in our collection have been out of print for decades, and therefore have not been accessible to the general public. Whilst the books in this collection have not been hand curated, an aim of our publishing program is to facilitate rapid access to this vast reservoir of literature. As a result of this book being first published many decades ago, it may have occasional imperfections. These imperfections may include poor picture quality, blurred or missing text. While some of these imperfections may have appeared in the original work, others may have resulted from the scanning process that has been applied. However, our view is that this is a significant literary work, which deserves to be brought back into print after many decades. While some publishers have applied optical character recognition (OCR), this approach has its own drawbacks, which include formatting errors, misspelt words, or the presence of inappropriate characters. Our philosophy has been guided by a desire to provide the reader with an experience that is as close as possible to ownership of the original work. We hope that you will enjoy this wonderful classic book, and that the occasional imperfection that it might contain will not detract from the experience. Views: 373
Leopold Classic Library is delighted to publish this classic book as part of our extensive collection. As part of our on-going commitment to delivering value to the reader, we have also provided you with a link to a website, where you may download a digital version of this work for free. Many of the books in our collection have been out of print for decades, and therefore have not been accessible to the general public. Whilst the books in this collection have not been hand curated, an aim of our publishing program is to facilitate rapid access to this vast reservoir of literature. As a result of this book being first published many decades ago, it may have occasional imperfections. These imperfections may include poor picture quality, blurred or missing text. While some of these imperfections may have appeared in the original work, others may have resulted from the scanning process that has been applied. However, our view is that this is a significant literary work, which deserves to be brought back into print after many decades. While some publishers have applied optical character recognition (OCR), this approach has its own drawbacks, which include formatting errors, misspelt words, or the presence of inappropriate characters. Our philosophy has been guided by a desire to provide the reader with an experience that is as close as possible to ownership of the original work. We hope that you will enjoy this wonderful classic book, and that the occasional imperfection that it might contain will not detract from the experience. Views: 366
Imagine your life as a vampire. How would you survive? What would you eat? How could you handle yourself around other humans who have beating hearts? How would you face the one you really love? Would you tell them that you are a vampire? Would you change them? Or would you lead them on with a web of lies?“I was in love again for the first time in a long time. Her beauty intrigued me and I was bound and determined to win her affection.”Ryan O’Connell is a 600-year-old vampire. He knows all about the ins and outs of being a vampire. He has been living this way for a while now. He has been through love and loss on his journey of survival. Ryan has fought in many big important battles within his time of being a vampire. He has met countless of people throughout his long life. One of the people he has encountered is Rosella. She is a fellow vampire as well. She has had her fair share of love and loss also. She has gone through many guys in her years of being a vampire. Ryan has recently turned his attention on a new suitor by the name of Victoria. Her long brown hair, tan skin, and green eyes have sparked something within Ryan’s body. He has to have her. He cannot stop thinking about her. She just has to be his. Victoria was recently fired from her job due to a bad encounter with a project she was working on for the Middle East. She had yet to find another job, but she was definitely looking. One day she decided to go to a coffee house that she frequently went to. While there, she noticed a handsome gentleman. Not knowing that the handsome man was Ryan, she leaves the coffee shop. She needed to get ready for a concert. But while getting dressed, she noticed the handsome man, but realized she must have been mistaken. Instead, she sees a bat, which is indeed, Ryan. Ryan was in love with Victoria. Even though they had never spoken to each other. But he knew, with due time, she would become his. Views: 361
A boy about to reach manhood seeks the aid of a pair of old gypsies. He is in need of a magic potion, but why he needs it and what he hopes to gain by using magic as a quick road to happiness may prove to be his undoing in this cautionary tale of the dangers of temptation, and the loss of innocence.A short story about a boy who visits a pair of old gypsies to obtain a magic potion. When he realizes that the potion seems mundane and may not be magical at all, he must question how far he is willing to go to believe the two women. Why he needs the potion, and what he wants to gain by drinking it are secrets he hopes desperately to keep. But when dealing with these two old crones, he comes to realize that the quick road to happiness offered by magic may come with a price that he may not be able to pay. Views: 335
"The Ghost of Guir House" from Charles Willing Beale. US civil engineer, resort hotel owner and author (1845-1932)."The Ghost of Guir House" from Charles Willing Beale. US civil engineer, resort hotel owner and author (1845-1932). Views: 332
A 17 year old boy moves to Boise, Idaho with his father after his parent's divorce and starts his senior year of high school at a new school where he meets several people who guide him to his salvation.Sebastian had been able to see things more clearly ever since he could remember. A very rare eye condition enabled him to distinguish colours that to other humans appeared to be identical. It motivated him to explore the profusion of his visual ability and exceptional talent by taking him on an exhilarating ride through the possibilities of painting. The beautiful Professor Fiona Raine had a similar ability and was the first person who ever shared this secret with him. Sebastian is about to discover that their abilities and connection are much more significant than sharing a love for painting. He has to choose between life as a normal student and falling in love with his class mate Mia or following his destiny to serve a greater purpose with Fiona Raine. Views: 332
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