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Kyiv, 1919. World War I has ended in Western Europe, but to the East, six factions vie for control of Ukraine. Amidst the instability, young Samson Kolechko places his engineering career on hold. But in the city of Kyiv -- where competing patrols, black-market enterprise, and mayhem prevail-- everything remains up for grabs and new opportunity lurks just around the corner . . . When two Red Army soldiers commandeer his home, Samson plays the reluctant...
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'You gotta git your minds fixed, ' the rural preacher tells Sunday School children. And the best way to do that fixin' is from Old Testament stories narrated by the preacher, played by a black cast, backed by the joyful gospel sounds of the Hall Johnson Choir and based on Marc Connelly's folk-themed Pulitzer Prize-winning play.
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"An only child daydreams about what her life would be like if she had a little sister. Perhaps several little sisters. Or, even, lots and lots of little sisters. She imagines all the fun they could have... Playing together. Sharing treats. Getting into mischief. But what if she never gets to be a big sister?"
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Three monks live together at a small temple at the top of a mountain: a young monk, a skinny monk, and a fat monk. Three people means three pairs of hands to share the work--right? But it's not that simple. The young monk is happy to do all the work when he lives alone, hauling water up the mountain every day. But it gets harder to figure out who is responsible for this chore once his two new friends arrive. When nobody wants to fetch the water, all...
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"Up in the heaven, a little immortal named Nian sees the people of earth suffering each year when a monster comes. Every year the villagers run away and hide in the mountains and forests for safety. Kindhearted Nian decides to help. But when he comes to earth to protect the villagers, no one believes that this little child will be able to stop the mighty monster."--
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Five cousins reunite at the house of their recently deceased grandmother. As they rummage through her belongings, they discover a curious board game titled "I Wish, I Wish (Deseo, Deseo)." Out of boredom, they decide to play the game together. The rules are simple: each player may ask 3 wishes that will be fulfilled after completing a challenge presented by the game. If they carry it out, they will have what they desire; otherwise, there are far-reaching...
10) Anxious
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"A gorgeously illustrated, sparingly written story about the often complicated feelings brought on by anxiousness, perfect for helping young readers identify this complex emotion. The little girl in this picture book would love to dance, sing, and play with her friends, but she is struggling with anxious feelings that get in the way. Sometimes she feels scared and sometimes she feels shy. Sometimes the world seems too loud, too fast, and everything...
11) Jungle juice: 3
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SURVIVAL OF THE FITTEST Suchan and Dohwa managed to escape Breeder’s forced feeding attempt―but that was only the beginning of Pet Shop’s malevolent agenda. Upon learning the rumored whereabouts of one of their bases, NEST professors decide to send a team to investigate. And what better way to determine the most qualified students than through a group tournament?! Suchan, Huijin, Dohwa, and Hyeseong are far from easy pickings, but against opponents...
12) Day One: a novel
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"Marty seems to do no wrong. Trent can't seem to get things right. When they are thrown together by tragedy, they find their futures may be defined by more than just their good intentions. Stonesmere is an English seaside suburb, defined by poignant traditions passed from generation to generation. Marty is a golden girl here, albeit one who quietly chafes against the legacy of her father's accomplishments and the care of her saintly mother - an outsider...
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"Once upon a time, there is a fisherman who lives alone with his son Qiqi. One day, strange things suddenly happen in the village where they live. The children in the village keep disappearing mysteriously. As a result, the children stay at home every day and never dare to go out and play. The fisherman must go out to work every day to make a living when Qiqi is left alone at home. He feels very lonely, so he makes many dolls from mud to keep him...
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Story Time with Signs & Rhymes presents playful stories for read-aloud fun! This rhythmic tale invites readers to chant along and learn American Sign Language signs for the four seasons and the five senses. Bring a new, dynamic finger-play experience to your story time! Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
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The Mediterranean Sea, the place where three continents meet. A turbulent water frontier. An ever changing landscape. A territory where the clash of civilizations, cultures and interests have been shaping for centuries the course of history. This is the sea of great naval powers, corsairs and pirates, the sea of trade, diplomacy and religion. From the 15th until the 19th century, the Mediterranean was ruled by piracy. This series fully explores the...
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A long time ago, hundreds of birds lived on the Cangwu Mountain where they experienced four distinct seasons. Among them, there is a very unnoticeable brown bird called Phoenix. All birds except Phoenix fly to the largest lake in the mountain every day. They comb their feathers by the lake and compete to see whose feathers are more beautiful. Phoenix doesn't like to attend such gatherings; instead, she collects food quietly to get ready for the winter....
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"Discover the work of the greatest writer in the English language as you've never encountered it before by pre-ordering internationally renowned actor Dame Judi Dench's SHAKESPEARE: The Man Who Pays The Rent - a witty, insightful journey through the plays and tales of our beloved Shakespeare. Taking a curtain call with a live snake in her wig... Cavorting naked through the Warwickshire countryside painted green... Acting opposite a child with a pumpkin...
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"Learn your letters and numbers by folding cute paper origami models! Naoko Ishibashi is Japan's #1 bestselling designer of origami models for children. In this book, she presents simple instructions for models containing the 26 letters of the alphabet and 10 numbers, along with 40 models of animals, tasty foods and other fun objects! These clever paper models are ideal for caregivers and children to fold together. They provide a great way for kids...
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The traditional English carol, "The Twelve Days of Christmas," has been sung and enjoyed throughout the holiday season for centuries. In keeping with its courtly tone, most illustrated treatments of the song use a formal art style. Now, a new version is geared specifically to young readers, using playful images of animals romping and cavorting to the song's lyrics. Imagine beret-wearing French hens, four "calling" birds chatting on the phone, or frolicking...
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