Baxter’s Butterflies

Baxter’s Butterflies
Author: Donald Thomas
Publisher: iUniverse
Total Pages: 224
Release: 2015-09-30
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1491772166

This is the story of Baxter McPherson, the latest in a line of exceptional children born into the McPherson family. Unlike normal people, Baxter is able to use 99 percent of his brain. But even with his superior intelligence, Baxter is unable to understand why he is the way he is. Baxter just wants to be normal, yet he is anything but. His friends taunt him and call him Superman, exploiting his brilliance and good nature for their own needs. Baxter is lonely, but with his mothers guidance, he comes to accept and even appreciate his special abilities as he grows. As a young man, he finds love at Harvard University, but it seems that fate has other plans. Alone once more, he leaves Harvard in search of his lifes purpose. On his journeys, he interacts with all echelons of society: the rich and the poor; the good and the bad; the humble and the supersized, self-important egomaniacs. Each new encounter shapes him in its own way. In response to his experiences and to find a channel through which he can reward the best of humanity, Baxter forms the compassionate Butterfly Organization. But as surely as there is good in the world, there is also eviland evil is also on the path to recruit the best and brightest. A battle is inevitable, and Baxter must use all of his resources to survive. Is he clever enough to defeat the evil within his own organization?

Nabokov's Butterfly and Other Stories of Great Authors and Rare Books

Nabokov's Butterfly and Other Stories of Great Authors and Rare Books
Author: R. A. Gekoski
Publisher: Da Capo Press
Total Pages: 240
Release: 2004
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 9780786714520

A collector of rare books shares his personal experiences with twenty important volumes and other literary items, including a signed copy of Sylvia Plath's The Colossus, a copy of Nabokov's Lolita from Graham Greene, and the sale of J. R. R. Tolkien's college gown.

Butterflies: Native Pollinators

Butterflies: Native Pollinators
Author: Roberta Baxter
Publisher: Mitchell Lane
Total Pages: 25
Release: 2019-09-04
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1545746338

Butterflies are the rock stars of the insect world. They are beautiful. They glide through the air, looking elegant and regal. Photographers like to snap pictures of them. The press gives special coverage to the famous Monarch butterfly. Butterflies are adored by all. These flying insects play an important role in the life cycle of plants. They are pollinators, and many are native to America. Butterflies help plants to grow many of the flowers you love to see and smell. Native Pollinators Butterflies is a good place to start learning about these magnificent insects.

Baxter Colour Prints

Baxter Colour Prints
Author: Harold George Clarke
Publisher: London : Maggs Bros. ; Leamington Spa, Eng. : Courier Press
Total Pages: 132
Release: 1919
Genre: Color prints, English
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Being Baxters

Being Baxters
Author: Karen Kingsbury
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 304
Release: 2023-02-21
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1665908076

In the fifth book in Karen Kingsbury and Tyler Russell’s beloved series about the Baxter children, when things don’t turn out according to plan, the siblings must stick together and remember who they are. Things are changing in Bloomington for the Baxters. When Ashley’s teacher, Mr. Garrett, takes a month off work for the birth of his baby, the intimidating Ms. Stritch takes his place. Ashley tries but can’t seem to crack the new teacher’s tough exterior. Meanwhile, Brooke struggles when a popular girl excludes her at lunch, Erin adjusts to getting glasses, and when Kari is given a dance solo for the upcoming recital, she takes her success a little too seriously. When Principal Bond announces a new Character Awards initiative, competition breaks out between siblings and friends, until the students forget the point of the awards. Through it all, the town prepares for a major blizzard that Luke worries will cancel his class’s field trip to see the Harlem Globetrotters. With so many obstacles in their lives, the Baxter Children have the opportunity to remember what being Baxters really means.

The Honorables

The Honorables
Author: Elizabeth Boyce
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 1905
Release: 2017-08-21
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1507206062

No title? No power? No problem. The band of brothers known as The Honorables rock the Regency ton in this refreshing and sophisticated historical romance series by bestselling author Elizabeth Boyce. Honor Among Thieves: Desperate measures spur Lorna to drastic circumstances when she joins a group of resurrectionists to help pay off her deceased brother’s gambling debts. By day, she’s a respectable lady of society; by night, she’s the infamous graverobber known only as The Blackbird. When she meets surgeon and anatomist Brandon Dewhurst, she experiences love for the first time. But when her secret identity is revealed and tragedy strikes, will that love be lost? Truth Within Dreams: Desperate to escape her arranged marriage, Miss Claudia Baxter stages her own ruin in the bed of another man, Henry De Vere, a lifelong friend she trusts to go along with the ruse. But when her unwitting accomplice believes something actually happened between them, Claudia may be caught in her own trap. Duty Before Desire: Consummate rake Lord Sheridan Zouche meets the one woman he cannot seduce—Arcadia Parks, an Englishwoman born and raised in India, who has just arrived in London to find a husband. With nothing to offer but his looks and charm, Sheri’s never been interested in marriage. But to win the favors of the lady he’s become obsessed with, Sheri will have to use every seductive trick at his disposal, and maybe one he’s never tried: love. Valor Under Siege: Ambitious solicitor Norman Wynford-Scott’s life plan starts with running for the Parliament seat of a local village. Only trouble is, the irresistible woman who once ruined his good name is thwarting his campaign at every turn. Divorced and drink-addicted, Lady Elsa Fay has retreated to the family village of Fleck to regain her sobriety. She’s distracting herself from her troubles by organizing the Parliament campaign of her husband’s cousin. Shamed and determined, Elsa will do all she can to send her adversary packing—even if it means breaking her own heart in the process. Love Beyond Measure: After a rough start in life, Harrison Dyer wanted a quiet, country existence. But fate (and a storm in the Indian Ocean) drives him to Siam, a world away from everything he’s ever known. In this beautiful, ancient land, Harrison finds Lamai, the woman who can soothe his battered heart. But European trade in the East can be a cutthroat affair—literally—and rivals from another company won’t let Harrison move in on their territory without a fight. Only if he and Lamai put their heads—and hearts—together can they finally find the peace and love they’ve been seeking. Sensuality Level: Sensual

Rogues, Rakes, and Romance

Rogues, Rakes, and Romance
Author: Elizabeth Boyce
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 765
Release: 2015-09-28
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1440594457

History is full of bad boys who have captured our hearts. Maybe it's the noble title or the chivalry. Perhaps it's the dashing sense of danger. No matter your preference, prepare to fall in love with five heroes who know how to make a girl swoon in any century: Truth Within Dreams: Claudia's plan to stage her own ruination and escape marriage to the churlish and elderly Sir Saint seemed foolproof. She was sure the kindly Henry De Vere wouldn't mind helping her out...but somehow she hadn't counted on him actually proposing. Can a fake scandal lead to real dreams coming true? The Winter Promise: In the fall of 1053, Lady Imma has one loyalty: to help her uncle, the king of Wales, win his war against the English. Lord Robert, the steward of Wessex, has one loyalty as well: to keep his beloved Wessex safe from enemies. When she is forced to seek shelter in his keep, they must decide if they can listen to their hearts--or if they would be wiser never to trust each other. Revolutionary Hearts: To complete his mission in India's fight for independence, General Carton--aka U.S. undercover operative Warren Khan--must hide both his true objective and his heritage. But once he meets the captivating Parineeta, who holds the key to both his freedom and capturing her brother, a suspected anarchist, he finds the subterfuge more difficult than anticipated. Merry's Wonderful Christmas Gift: The winter holidays used to be Miss Merry Damonson's favorite time of year. Until her almost-fiance Edward Everton abandoned her two days before Christmas. Now he's returned to their country village, but is it too late to reignite old flames? A holiday ball might just offer these unlucky lovers a second chance. An Unconventional Courtship: George Fitzpatrick had boarded the new omnibus intent on nothing more than a ride from one point to another. Until a gorgeous young blonde named Charlotte Ashcroft suddenly claims he is her chaperone. What's an up-and-coming young banker to do but help a lady out? Sensuality level: Sensual

The Montoya Saga: Premonitions

The Montoya Saga: Premonitions
Author: Cecilia Spiros
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
Total Pages: 317
Release: 2013
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1479753696

When Elizabeth Montoya becomes the target of an obsessed fan, she is determined this unfortunate situation will not change who she is. Bracing herself against the antics of this disruptive woman, she tries her best to carry on her family life with as much normality as possible. However to her dismay, this psychopath seems to show up around every corner and events take a turn for the worst when this woman manages to shatter Lizzy's life to a point where she looses grip on reality Premonitions is an exciting tale of a stalking obsession, where affection and dedication intertwined with unexpected twist and turns along the way, triumphs with a little help from some divine intervention.