Ryan, Patrick

Twice divorced, Teresa Kerrigan tries to piece her life together, while her four children attempt to plan their own future, each carrying the baggage of their dysfunctional family unit.

Describes China's history, landscape, plants, animals, people, city and country life, schools, languages, work, food, pastimes, and holidays, and presents lists of facts and local words and phrases.

Sixteen-year-old fraternal twins Kyle and Judy both fall for the student their parents have taken in for the school year, Garret Johnson, who claims to be a vampire.

A collection of folk tales that inspired seven of William Shakespeare's plays, each with an introduction to the tale's history. Includes two CDs with readings of the folk tales.

In St. Augustine, Florida, former best friends Charlie Perrin and Sam Findley, now both sixteen, come to realize that their friendship is the only thing that will keep them afloat when each of their worlds is turned upside down through death, divorce, and the seemingly out-of-control direction of their lives.

Describes the history, geography, plants and animals, language, people, and customs of Poland.

Text and plentiful color photos present an informational overview of Greece, covering its land, plants and animals, history, schools, languages, work, food, recreation, holidays, and other parts of its culture. Also includes national facts, trivia, and related web sites.

Introduces the history, geography, people, and customs of the Asian nation of India.

This book is an introduction to Iowa, describing its location, history, land, wildlife, landmarks, food, and festivals.