Florence and Fox


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Two talented Australian creators team up for a delightful book that is a must-have for any child who finds it difficult to share. Florence can't share her toys with Fox today because today is not Sharing Day. In fact, Sharing Day is not for hundreds of days. Fox has never heard of Sharing Day and he has some questions, but luckily Florence has all the answers.




The Lion and the Fox


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A ruthless prince, a political traitor, and a dead Medici. What could possibly go wrong? Exiled, isolated, and depressed, Niccolo Machiavelli longs to return to power at any cost-but with the threat of torture still hanging over his head, Niccolo must bend to the will of the powerful Medici family. When a mysterious letter sends him to investigate the murder of a Medici, Niccolo stumbles into a dangerous world of rich young patricians, mysterious prostitutes, and shocking violence. Set against the vibrant backdrop of Renaissance Florence, Machiavelli must rely on his wits to navigate the currents of power and brutality, never knowing who he can trust. Niccolo thinks he can play the fox to outwit his enemies-but has he underestimated the lion?




Herodias


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Herodias successfully plotted the death of John the Baptist. This biographical overview studies Herodias' role in New Testament history and her life as a Jewish aristocratic woman who moved in first century C.E. Roman circles. Herodias provides allusions, quotes, and lighthearted subtitles that command the attention of readers. Clearly organized and detailed, Herodias is ideal for undergraduate students and those interested in further biographical Bible study--both those with extensive Bible background and those recently introduced to the faith. Chapters are "Passages: The Road to Herodian Womanhood," "The Choice to Run with the Fox," "The Sound and the Fury. Part I: His Charge," "The Sound and the Fury. Part II: Her Rage," "Demoted by Matthew and Fired by Luke," "Writ Large by Mark," and "Life After the Banquet." Also included are an Intruction, "In the Lair of Antipas," an Epilogue, "Life After Death," and Appendices.




The Fox Second Reader


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The Fox Second Reader by Florence C. Fox. This book is a reproduction of the original book published in 1918 and may have some imperfections such as marks or hand-written notes.




Florence Nightingale


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A biography of the founder of the nursing profession as it is known today.







The Show Starts on the Sidewalk


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Documenting the evolution of the American movie theatre and exploring its role in American culture and architecture, this work focuses on the career of S. Charles Lee, who designed more than 300 theatres between 1920 and 1950, buildings that became prototypes for the whole country.




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The Cleverest Fox


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As they walk home from market, Mr. and Mrs. Fox are cornered by a hungry tiger. Mr. Fox cowers in fear, so Mrs. Fox must find a way out of this predicament.




The Northeastern Reporter


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