Luke Thompson
1) Earthquakes
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Pub. Date
2000
Lexile measure
810L
Physical Desc
48 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color map ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Description
Explains why earthquakes occur and describes the technology used to study them, the damage they inflict, and some of the more famous earthquakes in history.
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Language
English
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"Philosophers, writers, and artists throughout history have come to the conclusion that life and its pursuits are meaningless. In many ways, they are correct. Yet when life is considered in the light of the gospel message, you will find true and deep meaning."--back cover.
Publisher
Northwestern Publishing House
Pub. Date
©2018.
Language
English
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Description
"Throughout their faith journeys, every Christian encounters lifestyles and outlooks that test and even defy their trust in Jesus Christ. Your instincts may tell you to refute these opposing viewpoints with clever arguments and witty retorts. Unfortunately, these responses can push others away. Worse, they may not clearly reflect the loving attitude of Christ. Quick to Listen will help you lend a caring ear to those who hold these beliefs. This eye-opening...
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Language
English
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Description
It's 1939 and Mary, a young socialite, is determined to shock her blueblood political family by volunteering for the war effort. She is assigned as a teacher to children who were evacuated from London and have been rejected by the countryside because they are infirm, mentally disabled, or -- like Mary's favorite student, Zachary -- have colored skin. Tom, an education administrator, is distraught when his best friend, Alastair, enlists. Alastair,...
Author
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
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Description
"Sophie's husband James is a loving father, a handsome man, a charismatic and successful public figure. And yet he stands accused of a terrible crime. Sophie is convinced he is innocent and desperate to protect her precious family from the lies that threaten to rip them apart. Kate is the lawyer hired to prosecute the case: an experienced professional who knows that the law is all about winning the argument. And yet Kate seeks the truth at all times....
Author
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Pub. Date
2017.
Edition
First U.S. edition.
Physical Desc
372 pages ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Elizabeth II's coronation is imminent, and DI Edgar Stephens is busy investigating the death of a local fortune-teller. Meanwhile, his old pal the magician Max Mephisto is rehearsing for his television debut, a coronation day variety show. Upon hearing that their wartime commander, Colonel Cartwright, has been found dead in his flat, the two men quickly join forces to find out what happened. Max is stuck in rehearsals; Edgar heads to New York, not...