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Lucy #3Discover *Lucy #3*, a captivating novel that explores the timeless battle between love and survival set in the picturesque backdrop of Bar Harbor, Maine. With 320 pages of enthralling storytelling, readers are drawn into Lucy's world as her minister father eagerly leads his family into a prestigious community while her ambitious mother schemes to marry her off to a wealthy suitor. Yet, Lucy craves an escape from the social pressures of Bar Harbor.
Discover *Lucy #3*, a captivating novel that explores the timeless battle between love and survival set in the picturesque backdrop of Bar Harbor, Maine. With 320 pages of enthralling storytelling, readers are drawn into Lucy's world as her minister father eagerly leads his family into a prestigious community while her ambitious mother schemes to marry her off to a wealthy suitor. Yet, Lucy craves an escape from the social pressures of Bar Harbor. Instead, she longs to connect with the ocean, where she finds solace on the cliffs overlooking the waves.When a handsome ship-builder enters her life, he unveils a realm of adventure and passion that Lucy had only dreamed of. But their burgeoning romance faces formidable obstacles from her mother, determined to keep them apart, even if it means pushing Lucy toward a man with dangerous secrets. This haunting tale questions whether Lucy can seize her own destiny as a true daughter of the sea or if she will forever remain trapped in a gilded cage.
*Lucy #3* is perfect for fans of coming-of-age stories, romance novels, and books with strong female protagonists. With its vivid imagery and emotional depth, this book is an essential addition to your summer reading list.
**Delivery Information:** Brand New condition. ISBN: 9780439783125, published by Scholastic Inc. Order now and embark on this unforgettable journey by the sea!
CONDITION: Brand New
ISBN: 9780439783125
Publisher: SCHOLASTIC INC
Number of Pages 320
A choice between love and survival . . . Lucy's family is excited to spend the summer in Bar Harbor, Maine. Her minister father is pleased to preside over such a prestigious congregation, and his social-climbing wife is ecstatic at the chance to find a rich husband for her daught...er. Yet Lucy wants nothing to do with the Bar Harbor social scene; she's simply excited to spend the summer by the sea, watching the waves from her favorite spot on the cliff. Despite having never gone swimming, Lucy feels an intense connection to the ocean, and meets a handsome ship-builder who shows Lucy a world she's never known, yet somehow always longed for. However, her mother will stop at nothing to keep Lucy and the ship builder apart, even if it means throwing Lucy into the arms of a wealthy man with a dangerous secret. Can Lucy break free and embrace her destiny as a daughter of the sea? Or is she doomed to waste away in a gilded cage, slowly dying of a broken heart?Read less
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Great Place to Start
Format: Paperback
Clear and entertaining
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Reviewed in the United States on February 17, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Engaging Read for Beginners and Techies Alike
Format: Paperback
An engaging and accessible exploration of how computers really work. The author breaks down complex concepts into simple, relatable explanations, making topics like binary, logic gates, and basic circuits far less intimidating. For newcomers, it’s a great way to build a foundational understanding of computer theory with just a touch of electrical engineering.
As someone with a technical background, I still found it entertaining; the examples and analogies added fresh ways to frame ideas I already knew. It’s the kind of book that can bridge the gap between “I use computers” and “I understand what’s happening under the hood.”
Highly recommended for anyone curious about what makes hardware and software tick, whether you’re starting from scratch or just want a new perspective.
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Reviewed in the United States on August 19, 2025
★★★★★ 5
CODE is the book you should get.
Format: Paperback
The best book to enter the field. Grateful that Charles Petzold decided to write it, even happier this was one of the first books I picked up.
Recommend to everyone wanting to become a programmer, or just interested in computers.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2026
★★★★★ 5
If you only buy one technical computer book, this is it
Format: Paperback
Disclaimer: I owned the first edition for years and read it a dozen times, mainly for pleasure since it’s not only informative but also just enjoyable to read. I’m a professional software architect and have dozens of textbooks on computer science and engineering so I’ve been around the block.
This is the kind of book I would buy all for all my friends (if I had more than a couple) and family members (if they were even slightly into computers, which they aren’t sadly). Petzold does an exceptional job at describing digital logic and guides you through building a conceptual CPU from very first principles.
I think his bottom up approach is the way to go and has helped me understand complex topics in an extremely simple way. When I’m not reading fiction, this is my go to bedtime reading.
The second edition has about 100 more pages than the first and some content has been completely reworked and it’s great.
If you ever had even a passing interest in knowing how computers work at a very fundamental level, get this book!
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Reviewed in the United States on January 31, 2023
★★★★★ 4
First programmer?
Format: Paperback
As an ardent reader of the past 1st edition, I was fairly excited to get the latest version. That is, until I encountered the history chapter of the new edition.
For one thing, what I do NOT understand in this second edition is the newly added description of August Ada Byron (countless of Lovelace). The author claims it was Babbage who was the first programmer to design the engines, not Ada. I am not trying to start a futile argument here about who has more or fewer contributions, etc.
What I am trying to assert here is that it is undisputed that Ada (unless the new evidence arises) left *the very first demonstration* of what this seemingly imaginary machine, which didn't even physically exist, was capable of through her program. Because Babbage designed the engine itself, that doesn't automatically put him in the position of a programmer (despite Babbage being a brilliant engineer/scientist and may have had a simple or detailed program in his mind). However, it was Ada who gave a definite touch to programming concepts that ultimately led to modern-day programming. Ada deserves more recognition than a mere "tutorial writer," and she is certainly entitled to the title she deserves.
Other than that, like the previous edition, this book is a must-read for people who are from related/unrelated fields. I always loved the 1st edition, and I would do too with the 2nd. Still, I think history should always be approached with more care, particularly if matters have potential controversies.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2023
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