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Provides in-depth analysis of the life, works, career, and critical importance of Muriel Spark.

"Think you know all about the Loch Ness Monster? Think again! This underwater cryptid has a secret life that may surprise you. Does Nessie have family swimming nearby? Is the creature in the lake a long-lost dinosaur, giant eel, or something else? Uncover these exciting facts and more through . . . photos and easy-to-read text that supports struggling readers and engages monster fans alike"--Provided by publisher.

"Loch Ness Uncovered is an extensively researched, myth-busting account of the world's most famous monster hoax-the Loch Ness Monster-and a cautionary tale on the dangers of misinformation"--.

"It's a dark moonless night. Mist rises off of moss-covered tombstones. Wait-what was that noise? Did something just move? Choose your own path as you explore the world's most haunted cemeteries. Will you be able to escape with your sanity? Find out in these pages!"--Provided by publisher.

Examines whether the Loch Ness Monster is real by looking at its history, evidence of its potential existence, and its cultural impact.

Allie, Jay, the Boggart, and his cousin Nessie strive to stop an American developer from destroying their home, even if that means waking up deadly Old Magic creatures.

"Daughter of an ousted king, descendant of ancient druids, Gruoch has grown up believing that she will be crowned queen of Alba and reclaim the lands of her Pictish kin, a prophecy seemingly fulfilled by her betrothal to Duncan, the heir-elect. Leaving behind her home, her family, and her close friend MacBethad, she travels to the royal seat at Scone to embrace her new position. But Duncan's court is rife with sly words and unfriendly faces, and as her coronation approaches, a deadly turn of events forces Gruoch to flee the capital. Alone and at the mercy of an old enemy, Gruoch must make a fateful choice: live a long, quiet life in the shadows or seize vengeance and a path back to the throne"--Provided by publisher.

"Does the Loch Ness monster really exist? In Loch Ness Monster, early fluent readers will learn about Loch Ness monster legends, including historic accounts of the monster, search attempts both historic and modern, and the infamous 1934 Loch Ness monster photograph. Readers practice critical thinking skills to draw their own conclusions. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn about possible explanations for Nessie, both scientific and supernatural. A Take a Look! infographic map details the location of Loch Ness, sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, and a timeline recaps the events detailed in the book. Children can learn more about the Loch Ness monster using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Loch Ness Monster also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, glossary, and index. Loch Ness Monster is part of Jump!'s Do You Believe? series"--.

Lama Yeshe didn't see a car until he was 15-years-old. In his quiet village, he and other children ran in fields with yaks and mastiffs. The rhythm of life was anchored by the pastoral cycles. Food was carefully apportioned and eaten together, everyone was family.The arrival of Chinese army cars one day in 1959 changed everything. In the wake of the deadly Tibetan Uprising, he escaped to India through the Himalayas to start over as a refugee. One of only 13 survivors out of 300 travellers, he spent the next few years in America, experiencing the excesses of the Woodstock generation before reforming in Europe. Now in his seventies and a leading monk at the Samye Ling monastery in Scotland - the first Buddhist centre in the West - Lama Yeshe casts a hopeful look back at his momentous life. From his learnings on self-compassion and discipline to his trials and tribulations with loss and failure, his poignant story mirrors our own struggles. Written with erudition and humour, From a Mountain in Tibet shines a light on how the most desperate of situations can help us to uncover vital life lessons and attain lasting peace and contentment --.

"Fifteen-year-old Mack is a hopeless romantic. . .Mack has had a crush on Karim for as long as he can remember and he can't believe it when gorgeous, popular Karim seems into him too. But when Mack's father takes on a new directing project in Scotland, Mack has to move away, and soon discovers how painful long-distance relationships can be. . .Then Mack meets actor Finlay on set, and the world turns upside down again. Fin seems fearless--and his confidence could just be infectious"--Provided by publisher.