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"Six students at Blackwood Academy, an enigmatic boarding school located at the edge of the afterlife, must compete for the once-in-eternity chance to change their fate--or risk remaining at Blackwood forever"-- Provided by publisher.

Just as much as kings and queens, battles and empire, Britain's great themes have been the liberty of the individual, the rule of law, and the parliamentary democracy invented to protect them. Ever since Caratacus and Boudicca surprised the Romans with the bravery of their resistance, Britain has stood out as the home of freedom. From Thomas More to William Wilberforce, from Gladstone to Churchill, Britain's history is studded with heroic figures...

If you need to wrap up the affairs of a loved one who has died, you may feel overwhelmed--especially when you're grieving. But you can do it, and this book will show you how. The Executor's Guide provides a clear road map through an unfamiliar land of legal procedures and terminology. You'll learn what to do right away and what can wait. Find help on: • preparing for the job of executor or trustee • the first steps you should take after a...

Some simple planning can spare families the cost and delay of probate court proceedings after a loved one's death. Probate can drag on for years, and can easily cost thousands of dollars -- money that would otherwise have gone to survivors. "8 Ways to Avoid Probate" offers simple and effective methods for skipping the probate process so that property goes directly to the intended beneficiaries. In plain English, it explains: - setting up payable-on-death...

Various animals tell how they saw, fed, sang to, tickled, and kissed the new duckling.

Rhyming text and illustrations present various reactions to encounters with such bugs as an ant, beetle, and ladybug.

"When five friends inadvertently cause a deadly car accident, they cover up their involvement and make a pact to keep it a secret rather than face the consequences. One year later, the past comes back to haunt them as they learn someone knows what they did last summer. Stalked by a mysterious killer, they soon seek help from two survivors of the legendary Southport massacre of 1997."-- Container.

A cumulative folk song in which the solution proves worse than the predicament when an old lady swallows a fly. On board pages.

The autobiography of Booker T. Washington, a remarkable orator and former slave who pressed for equality and black community. "Born in a Virginia slave hut, Booker T. Washington (1856-1915) rose to become the most influential spokesman for African Americans of his day. In this eloquently written book, he describes events in a remarkable life that began in bondage and culminated in worldwide recognition for his many accomplishments. In simply written...