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Zane Grey, who is best known for his novel "Riders of the Purple Sage," helped to define the popular image of the Old West through his popular adventure novels. First published in 1910, "The Heritage of the Desert" is set in the American southwest where John Hare is found dying in the desert and consequently nursed back to health by the rancher August Naab. John soon finds himself caught between his indebtedness to the generous rancher, whose daughter...
3) Deserts
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Photographs and simple text describes the physical features, characteristics, and geographic locations of deserts.
5) Deserts
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"Simple text and full-color photography introduce beginning readers to deserts. Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through third grade"-- Provided by publisher.
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"A complex and fascinating portrait of Israel . . . .an engaging book that combines anthropology, culture, and history." -Anita Shapira, author of Ben-Gurion: Father of Modern Israel
At once an ecological phenomenon and a cultural construction, the desert has varied associations within Zionist and Israeli culture. In the Judaic textual tradition, it evokes exile and punishment, yet is also a site for origin myths, the divine presence,...
8) Sunshield
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Outlaw Road volume 1
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The desolate canyons of Alcoro--and the people desperate enough to hide there--couldn't be more different from the opulent glass palace and lush forests of Moquoia. But the harsh desert and gleaming court are linked through their past, present, and future: a history of abductions in the desert to power Moquoia's quarries and factories, and a bleak, inhumane future built on the sweat and sacrifice of these bond laborers. But events unfolding in the...
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Stormlord volume 1
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The Stormlord's heirs lack the talent to bring water from the distant seas and young students with a certain promise tend to die, mysteriously, out in the wastes. Shale may be the saviour of every life in the Quartern. He can do what no mere Rainlord can, and may be the newest, and the last, Stormlord -- if he can learn to control the waters of life and, of course, if he lives that long.
12) Deserts
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Describes the climate and location of deserts and introduces the plants and animals that live in them.
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"This entertaining and informative survival guide introduces readers to the challenging environment of the desert. Useful tips tell you how to protect yourself from the sun and keep warm at night, what you can - and shouldn't - eat, what materials are available in a desert for building shelter, and what animals to avoid. Real life stories demonstrate how humans can survive on their own in the desert."-- Provided by publisher.
14) Deserts
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"This photo-illustrated book for early readers describes the desert ecosystem. Includes picture glossary and index."-- Provided by publisher.
15) Fury: a novel
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"In a desert dotted with war-torn towns, Lázaro and Juan are two soldiers from opposing camps who abandon the war and, while fleeing, become lovers and discover a dark truth. Vicente Barrera, a salesman who swept into the lives of women who both hated and revered him, spends his last days tied up like a mad dog. A morgue worker, Salvador, gets lost in the desert and mistakes the cactus for the person he loves. Over the echoes of the stories of these...
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Sulema Ja'Akari is an elite warrior, one of the desert people known as the Zeeranim. She is also the daughter of the Dragon King of Atualon, whose magic is the only thing that prevents the earth dragon from waking. Should the dragon end her sleep, their world will be destroyed. The Dragon King is dying. As heir to his throne Sulema must be trained to take his place, yet the more she learns, the less she trusts the sinister agendas that surround her....
17) Devils unto dust
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"Keep together. Keep your eyes open. Keep your wits about you. The desert is unkind in the best of times. And the decade since the Civil War has been anything but the best of times for Daisy Wilcox-- call her Willie-- and her family. This tense, heart-pounding alternate history about a young woman fighting to survive the unthinkable will keep fans of 'Westworld' and 'The Walking Dead' reading late into the night. A horrifying sickness has spread across...
18) Kingdom of dust
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"Though the land of Kun used to be lush and green, Amara has only ever known her homeland as a dry, dusty desert. When the griots vanished more than a decade ago, they took their magic with them, along with goddess Oala's gifts of rain and plenty, leaving Kun controlled by a powerful and uncaring king. And though her foster mother, Zirachi, assures her that Kun is not under a curse, Amara can't help but wonder if her own origin, which is shrouded...
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Outlaw Road volume 2
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"Injured in the coup to overthrow the Moquoian monarchy, Tamsin, accompanied by Iano, retreat to a safe house, where they await the return of Lark and Veran. Determined to uncover the traitor in the court, they devise a plan to confront the new palace ashoki, Kimela. Imperiled by wilderness and their own tenuous alliances, Lark, Tamsin, and Veran each face massive risks to uncover the truth. But even if they find it, will their combined forces be...