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Women hold up half the sky and, most days, do even more of the heavy lifting including childbearing and child-rearing. (All after a long day at the office.) Women have always been strong- true heroes, oftentimes unacknowledged. As we shake off the last traces of a major patriarchal hangover, women are coming into their own. In the 21st Century, all women can fully embrace their fiery fempower and celebrate their no-holds-barred individuality. From...
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2023.
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"When a high school student started a private Instagram account that used racist and sexist memes to make his friends laugh, he thought of it as "edgy" humor. Over time, the edge got sharper. Then a few other kids found out about the account. Pretty soon, everyone knew. Ultimately no one in the small town of Albany, California, was safe from the repercussions of the account's discovery. Not the girls targeted by the posts. Not the boy who created...
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"Born into extreme poverty and emotional deprivation, James Edward Plummer was blessed with a genius I.Q. and a love of science. But in his community, a young bookworm quickly becomes a target for violence and abuse. As he struggles to survive his childhood in some of the toughest cities in the country, and his teenage years in the equally poor backwoods of Mississippi, James adopts the hybrid persona of a "gangsta nerd"-dealing weed in juke joints...
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"Want to try your hand at coding but need help getting started? Then JavaScript Coding for Teens is the book for you! It doesn't matter if you aren't sure what a variable is, are stumped about syntax, or don't even know how to use JavaScript on your computer! This simple guide walks you through every part of the process with easy-to-understand language and straightforward directions, ensuring you feel confident about your newfound coding knowledge....
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The publication of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, the seventh and final Harry Potter novel, is probably the most eagerly anticipated event in the history of publishing. Even the smallest hints from author J. K. Rowling about what may happen to Harry and his friends have been major news stories.
In The End of Harry Potter?, David Langford-Potter fan and award-winning writer-delves into the many mysteries which remain unsolved. Is Albus Dumbledore...
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"Co-Winner of the 2012 Wayland D. Hand Prize, History and Folklore Section of the American Folklore Society" "One of Choice's Outstanding Academic Titles for 2012" Jack Zipes is professor emeritus of German and comparative literature at the University of Minnesota and the author, translator, and editor of dozens of studies and collections of folk and fairy tales. His recent books include Why Fairy Tales Stick: The Evolution and Relevance of a Genre,...
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Intriguing, updated portraits of classic fairy tale authors.
This book offers new, often unexpected, but always intriguing portraits of the writers of classic fairy tales. For years these authors, who wrote from the sixteenth to the nineteenth centuries, have been either little known or known through skewed, frequently sentimentalized biographical information. Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm were cast as exemplars of national virtues; Hans Christian Andersen's...
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"Whispers of Us" invites you to embark on a literary journey that explores the intricacies of love, family, and the enduring echoes of the past. This poignant tale unfolds across generations, weaving together a tapestry of emotions that will linger in your heart.
A Tale of Love, Loss, and Resilience
Immerse yourself in a rich narrative that traverses time, delving into the lives of characters grappling with the complexities of love and the poignant...
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This is the land of the sunset coast. In the beginning there was water everywhere and no land at all. In time, the Great Spirit stretched forth his hand to make land appear. Soon the tops of the mountains showed above the water and they grew and grew till their peaks reached the clouds.
The land created by Sagali Tyee held rich natural resources, such as forests, fish, animal life, and a warm climate. Mountains stood sentinel to the north and east....
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Ce jour-là, alors que les rayons du soleil se noyaient progressivement dans les nuées au environ de dix-sept heures, je décidai d'aller me balader sur la route quand, subitement, je reçus un électrochoc qui me déboussola en me jetant dans une pâture fascinante, avide de galanterie et de tendresse troublant tous mes sens et me faisant oublier mon trajet. J'étais comme perdu dans le regard et la contemplation puis, je commençai à songer fantasmagoriquement....
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Anita Silvey asked this question to more than one hundred of our most respected and admired leaders in society, and she learned about the books that shaped financiers, actors, singers, athletes, activists, artists, comic book creators, novelists, illustrators, teachers...
The lessons they recall are inspiring, instructive, and illuminating. And, the books they remember resonate as influential reading choices for families.
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"An Almanac with information about famous events and celebrations for each day of the year and related children's book recommendations"--
"Part fun- and information-filled almanac, part good book guide, the Children's Book-a-Day Almanac is a new way to discover a great children's book--every day of the year! This fresh, inventive reference book is a dynamic way to showcase the gems, both new and old, of children's literature. Each page features an...
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Bhartrihari is one of the important poets of Sanskrit Literature. It is said that he belonged to the first century B.C and that he was the elder brother of King Vikramaditya, the great ruler of Ujjain.Bhartr̥ihari was not only a great King. He was a great scholar, a great poet, a great Yogi, a versatile genius and above all a great Vedantin. He has written many works in Sanskrit. Three of them are popular poems consisting of one hundred verses each....
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What happens when you want to depart an already-established life to begin an entirely new one, leaving behind an enviable job and steady paycheck for the thrilling vagaries of becoming a self-employed writer? Well, tarot readers consistently pull The Fool card when giving you an oracle reading, for one thing! But how foolish is it to follow a calling towards the craft and career one feels they were meant for? Can you write a first book, get it published...
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Lisa und der Pfannkuchen: Nanu? Lisa hat heute zur Schulpause Pfannkuchen dabei, die angeblich vom Nachbarschaftspfannkuchenessen übriggeblieben sind. Klar, dass Tim, Mona, Anton, Uwe und Sarah ihre Freundin neugierig fragen, wie es zu diesem Essen mit dem seltsam klingenden Namen gekommen ist. Lisa tischt ihnen dazu eine kuriose Geschichte auf: Sie hat Pfannkuchen gebacken und will gerade in den ersten genussvoll hinein beißen. Doch da kommt alles...
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Tom, a poor fisherman, caught a fish one day that had a valuable diamond ring inside it. Instead of keeping it all for himself, he shared his good fortune with the village, bought a new boat, and helped those in need. Tom's generosity made him famous and brought happiness to his family and the village.
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In this collection of essays and speeches written over the course of four decades, beloved storyteller Natalie Babbitt explores what it was like to be a "little dog" in the literary world, continually being forced to justify her choice to write books for children-instead of doing something more serious. Babbitt offers incisive commentary on classic children's books as well as contemporary works, and reveals colorful insights into her own personal...
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"Blood, Bullets, and Bones provides young readers with a fresh and fascinating look at the ever-evolving science of forensics. Since the introduction of DNA testing, forensic science has been in the forefront of the public's imagination, thanks especially to popular television shows like CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. But forensic analysis has been practiced for thousands of years. Ancient Chinese detectives studied dead bodies for signs of foul...
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Children's story book for up to 6 years of age
Suitable 0-6 years
A short story about a cat named Boris who falls asleep one night and wakes up on a magic rug.
Follow the adventure of Boris and his magic rug.
Introducing his cat family, Bonnie, Zeus and Pirate
A magical tale of what dreams are made of
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