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1) The Giver
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Giver quartet volume 1
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Given his lifetime assignment at the Ceremony of Twelve, Jonas becomes the receiver of memories shared by only one other in his community and discovers the terrible truth about the society in which he lives.
2) The giver
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[2014]
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2 videodisc (97 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
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The story centers on Jonas, young man who lives in a supposedly ideal world of conformity and contentment. Yet as he begins to spend time with the elder, who is the sole keeper of all the community's memories, Jonas quickly begins to discover the dark and deadly truths of his community's secret past. At extreme odds, Jonas knows that he must escape their world to protect them all; a challenge that no one has ever succeeded at before.
3) Bread Givers
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The acclaimed novel of Jewish immigrant life on New York City's Lower East Side from the literary phenomenon known as the "Cinderella of the Tenements."
It is Manhattan in the 1920s, and the Polish American Smolinsky family struggles to survive in their home on Hester Street. At ten years old, Sara, the youngest daughter, is keenly aware of the family's precarious financial situation. With food scarce, her unemployed and domineering father,...
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"Set in Depression-era America, a breathtaking story of five extraordinary women and their remarkable journey through the mountains of Kentucky and beyond, from the author of Me Before You and The Peacock Emporium Alice Wright marries handsome American Bennett Van Cleve hoping to escape her stifling life in England. But small-town Kentucky quickly proves equally claustrophobic, especially living alongside her overbearing father-in-law. So when a call...
5) The Giver
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2019
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The Giver is a modern classic and one of the most influential books of our time.
Now in graphic novel format, Lois Lowry's Newbery Medal–winning classic story of a young boy discovering the dark secrets behind his seemingly ideal world is accompanied by renowned artist P. Craig Russell's beautifully haunting illustrations.
Placed on countless reading lists, translated into more than forty...
Now in graphic novel format, Lois Lowry's Newbery Medal–winning classic story of a young boy discovering the dark secrets behind his seemingly ideal world is accompanied by renowned artist P. Craig Russell's beautifully haunting illustrations.
Placed on countless reading lists, translated into more than forty...
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He claims God gave him the gift to read troubled souls. Will he be able to read hers?Special Agent Kari Wheeler refuses to accept the hero label, even after receiving the FBI and the City of Philadelphia's Medal of Bravery. She just wants to get back to work. Her new case has her investigating Cuthbert "Cuddy" Mullins, a self-described do-gooder who says he is changing the world for the glory of God. He's accused of running the largest charity Ponzi...
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Bestselling author Bruce Wilkinson shows how to identify and overcome the obstacles that keep millions from living the life they were created for. He begins with a compelling modern-day parable about Ordinary, who dares to leave the Land of Familiar to pursue his Big Dream. With the help of the Dream Giver, Ordinary begins the hardest and most rewarding journey of his life. Wilkinson gives readers practical, biblical keys to fulfilling their own dream,...
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Summary of Bob Burg & John David Mann's The Go-Giver is an allegorical narrative that argues that individuals and businesses alike can prosper by practicing generosity. The book follows the fictional journey of an ambitious but underperforming employee, Joe, who turns to a wise and wealthy man for career advice when he realizes that he's in danger of not meeting his company's quarterly quota...
9) The giver
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[2019]
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176 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm
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Publisher Annotation: Placed on countless reading lists, translated into more than forty languages, and made into a feature film, The Giver is the first book in The Giver Quartet that also includes Gathering Blue, Messenger, and Son. In this new graphic novel edition, readers experience the haunting story of twelve-year-old Jonas and his seemingly ideal, if colorless, world of conformity and contentment, through the brilliant art of P. Craig Russel...
10) The Giver
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2024.
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1 online resource (streaming video file) (97 minutes): digital, .flv file, sound
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Based on the beloved young adult novel. A young man (Brenton Thwaites), who lives in a seemingly ideal world, must escape after discovering the deadly truths of his community’s secret past.
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Look behind the legends and tales of Santa Claus to learn the true story of a steadfast, godly man who refused t deny Christ and then suffered for His sake. When Nicholas was a young boy, both of his parents died, and he used his inheritance to help others. As a grown man, he became a leader in the church. He was later imprisoned under the Roman emperor Diocletian, who imprisoned church leaders in an effort to stop the spread of the gospel. After...
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Their magic is divided. Protected with a purpose.
Some see light….
Some see only darkness….
In order to uphold a delicate balance of power, the two bloodlines shall never mix.
Paladin never thought much of being a Balancer. It was what he was born to be; it was his destiny. But, when he finally accepts his consecration and awakens his power, he discovers destiny has other plans….
Rayelle has taken longer than most Blessing Givers to reach...
13) The Wish Giver
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When a strange little man comes to the Coven Tree Church Social promising he can give people exactly what they ask for, three young believers-in-magic each make a wish that comes true in the most unexpected way.
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Disclaimer: This is not the official book, but a summary & it does not accompany the official.
Discover the unexpected path to a life of abundance and fulfillment with our comprehensive summary of 'The Go-Giver,' the revolutionary bestseller that turns conventional wisdom on its head. What if the key to success and prosperity isn't taking but giving? Dive into the five transformative 'Laws of Stratospheric Success,' principles that go against the...
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EXTENDED SUMMARY
THE GIVER
BASED ON THE BOOK BY LOIS LOWRY
SUMMARY WRITTEN BY: QUICK READING LIBRARY
CONTENT
Introduction to the Community
The December Ceremonies
Jonas's Stirrings and the Newchild Gabriel
Volunteer Hours and the House of the Old
The Ceremony of Twelve
The Role of the Receiver
The Beginning of Training
The Transmission of Memories
The Plan of Escape
General Analysis
ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK
"The Giver" by Lois...
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Applying the lessons of the bestselling parable The Go-Giver to real-world situations The Go-Giver took the business world by storm with its message that giving is the most fulfilling and most effective path to success. It has inspired more than 125,000 readers-but some have wondered how the story's lessons stand up to the tough challenges of everyday, real-world business. Now Bob Burg and John David Mann answer that question in Go-Givers Sell More,...
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Do you want the answers to life explained clearly:
What God is, what we are, and what our purpose here is?
How do we discover and maintain happiness, peace, and joy in this life?
How do we attain a spiritual awakening and maintain it?
Jason Cazes has had a series of revelations, which he shares in this book. Instinctual drives for sex and money make us selfish. The solution is unconditional giving and forgiveness. There are four goals for the world...
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EXTENDED SUMMARY
THE GIVER OF STARS
BASED ON THE BOOK BY JOJO MOYES
SUMMARY WRITTEN BY: QUICK READING LIBRARY
CONTENT
A New Life
The Packhorse Librarians
Finding Purpose
Expanding the Library
Facing Opposition
Tragedy and Accusation
Fighting for Justice
Truth and Revelation
New Beginnings
Analysis
ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK
In Jojo Moyes's "The Giver of Stars," Alice Van Cleve, a young Englishwoman, finds herself in rural Kentucky...
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Father Knows Best volume 23
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Kathy is much younger than Bud and Betty. Though they love her they often do want to play with her. Kathy is tired of being left alone with her dolls to play. She wants to have a real baby sister to play with.
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