Amanda Haley
2) Mary Magdalene Never Wore Blue Eye Shadow: How to Trust the Bible When Truth and Tradition Collide
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Truth, Legend, and the Stories You Thought You Knew
Tradition suggests Mary Magdalene was a prostitute and Jesus was born in a barn. But what does the Bible really say? Armed with her theology degree, archaeological experience, and sharp wit, Amanda Hope Haley clears up misconceptions of Bible stories and encourages you to dig into Scripture as it is written rather than accept versions altered by centuries of human interpretations.
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"Uka Ishimori has one dream in life: to have fun in high school! As a self-avowed dense, stone-faced introvert who spent all of middle school hardening her heart against a daily barrage of bullying, breaking out of her shell is easier said than done. Luckily, she's not alone--Kai Miura, a classmate whose blond hair reminds her of the lemon soda he so enjoys, has her back. Step by step, she endeavors to cast off the shadows of her past and reinvigorate...
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Kirby and his Dream Land friends are back with more tales--old and new--for fans of all ages! Adeleine paints herself a boyfriend. Meta Knight loses his mask. And Gordo finds his spiky invincibility has a major drawback. But don't worry! The pink star of the show and his manic antics are there through it all!
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"At Tennomifune Academy, students with "negative karma"--the kids who are practically weighted down by misfortune--are all collected into one place: Class 1-7. On the first day of school, Ruri Hibarigaoka (Hibari) meets fellow 1-7 classmates Anne Hanakoizumi (Hanako), a girl up to her ears in bad luck, and the all-too-frail Botan Kumegawa (...Botan). These fast friends just want to have a fun high school life, but are they pushing their luck...?!"--Cover,...
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Making friends, laughing along with her classmates, and even falling in love...To Uka, her current high school life is a dream come true! Although self-doubt still looms over her like a mountain, she's determined to keep climbing--and what better time to do so than at the school's welcome hike? But when a strange fork in the road sends the entire class down a dangerous trail, can Uka step up and save the day?
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"Youko and Airi's next stop is Umihotaru, a rest stop in the middle of Tokyo Bay famous for its nighttime views--but with the Aqua-Line tunnel from Kawasaki flooded, they're forced to take a huge detour all the way to Kisarazu! On the way, the two swing by Akihabara to investigate a mysterious radio signal. Could someone still be alive there...?"--Back cover.
14) The new baby
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A boy is a little jealous of his new baby brother until mommy gives him a hug and the new baby gives him a smile.
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"All alone after the end of days, two girls ride through the desolate ruins of Japan-- but they're not about to let the collapse of civilization get in the way of sightseeing! From the hot springs of Hakone to the massive Tokyo Big Sight, they've got the run of the country's most popular tourist spots all to themselves, so why not make the most of it?" -- Page [4] of cover.
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"Sometimes kind, sometimes strict, Heine is prepared to employ any means necessary to draw forth his princeling students' potential. But seriously, what's a royal tutor got to do to enjoy a simple, quiet day off?! With royal engagements, reluctant readers, and secret lives seemingly everywhere he turns, Heine may need to up his game if this kingdom is to have any hope for the future at all!"--page [4] of cover.
20) Snowzilla
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When neighbors complain that her snowman is too tall, Cami Lou finds a perfect new place for him in the community garden.