Cranston Public Library

Paradise Lost is the greatest epic poem in English literature, and Milton's Satan one of its most compelling figures. The controversy has been exceeded only by its tremendous influence: countless masters of English verse have paid homage to Milton and Paradise Lost. A profound meditation on the role of man under God, Pardise Lost is essential reading.

This nineteenth-century tale of an electric submarine, its eccentric captain, and the undersea world, anticipated many of the scientific achievements of the twentieth century. The adventures of a French scientist and his companions who travel the seven seas as prisoners in the submarine of the mysterious Captain Nemo.

A guide to using the NOOK tablet covers buying and downloading books and media; adjusting the device's settings; accessories; importing videos, music, and photos; and navigation.

"Poetry by Evie Shockley, critiquing daily life as well as responding to race- and gender-based violence"--

A compact and contemporary guide to collecting, drying and storing plant specimens, suitable for both professional researchers and ardent amateurs.The long-awaited successor to Dr. Christoper Brayshaw's beloved Plant Collecting for the Amateur, Linda P.J. Lipsen's Pressed Plants goes to the heart of professional and amateur plant collecting today.Rich in illustrations, this beautiful book balances the ongoing history of plant collection with practical...

"Jane Eyre ranks as one of the greatest and most perennially popular works of English fiction. Although the poor but plucky heroine is outwardly of plain appearance, she possesses an indomitable spirit, a sharp wit and great courage. She is forced to battle against the exigencies of a cruel guardian, a harsh employer and a rigid social order. All of which circumscribe her life and position when she becomes governess to the daughter of the mysterious,...

Learn along with Opal Owl and Stew Rabbit how to find, check out, and return e-books from a library using an e-reader. Author/Illustrator biography Educational front/back matter Glossary of key words Index Informative sidebars Phonetics Sources for further research Suggested websites Stewart Rabbit and Opal Owl love their local library. Follow Stewart and Opal's adventures as they learn all about libraries. Read along as they tour the library, use...

Money Games is a riveting tale of one of the most successful buyout deals ever: the acquisition and turnaround of what used to be Korea's largest bank by the American firm Newbridge Capital. Full of intrigue and suspense, this insider's account is told by the chief architect of the deal itself, the celebrated author and private equity investor Weijian Shan. With billions of dollars at stake, and the nation's economic future on the line, Newbridge...

FIRST TIME ON AUDIO... An Unabridged Novella Unavailable In Any Collection! Tapping into our primal fears of modern technology that made Cell a #1 bestseller, Stephen King sets his sights on the latest high-tech gadget in UR, in which a mysterious e-book reader opens a disturbing window into other worlds. Reeling from a painful break-up, English instructor and avid book lover Wesley Smith is haunted by his ex-girlfriend's parting shot: "Why can't...

"This is the complete illustrated guide to finding free and legal e-books on the internet. Packed full of tips and information, this guide will help you to: learn about the different types of e-books; understand why e-books are given away free; know what digital rights management is and how it affects you; keep your personal information private; brush up on copyright; discover websites which have free e-books including the top five sources for e-books;...