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Thieves novels volume 1
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English
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"In just over a year's time, Ryia Cautella has already earned herself a reputation as the quickest, deadliest blade in the dockside city of Carrowwick -- not to mention the sharpest tongue. But Ryia Cautella is not her real name. For the past six years, a deadly secret has kept her in hiding, running from town to town, doing whatever it takes to stay one step ahead of the formidable Guildmaster -- the sovereign ruler of the five kingdoms of Thamorr....
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Español
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Learn about the creative ways Americans help their communities. This Spanish nonfiction book includes a short fiction piece related to the topic, fun activity, glossary, and other helpful tools. With this fun and informative book, students will see all the wonderful things that can happen when communities create together! This 32-page full-color Spanish book describes the importance of community involvement while giving examples of creative leaders...
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Eirlandia novels volume 3
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English
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Conor mac Ardan is now clan chief of the Darini. Tara's Hill has become a haven and refuge for all those who were made homeless by the barbarian Scálda. A large fleet of the Scálda's Black Ships has now arrived and Conor joins Eirlandia's lords to defeat the monsters. He finds treachery in their midst ... and a betrayal that is blood deep. And so begins a final battle to win the soul of a nation.--
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Cambridge loves cupcakes. Her dog, Clyde, also loves cupcakes, especially banana cupcakes. Clyde came from the pound and did not behave when he first came home. He ate everything in sight and jumped everywhere, even on the counters. His nickname is Countertop Clyde. Clyde doesn't jump on the counters anymore. Cambridge's mom wears a robe at work and is called "Your Honor." Cambridge sometimes goes to work with her mom. Cambridge has a good friend,...
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Learn about the real, everyday heroes in your community with this nonfiction book. Perfect for young readers, the book includes a short fiction piece related to the topic, a bonus project, and other exciting features. This 20-page full-color book explores the responsibilities of local heroes, from food workers to trash collectors. It also covers key civics concepts like leadership and helping others, and includes an extension activity for kindergarten....
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Fantastic tales of nothing volume 1
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English
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This is the tale of Nathan, an ordinary human (or so he thinks) living an ordinary life (or so he wishes). Everything changes when he meets Haven, a mysterious creature who is neither human nor volken. Nathan soon learns he has mysterious powers, even though humans aren't supposed to have magic. But there's no time to dwell on that because this discovery sets the group on a perilous quest across windswept terrain, through haunted forests, and in ancient...
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Explore the vast and varied continent of Asia! This social studies book describes the diverse governments, landscapes, and cultures of the world's largest continent. Asia is home to billions of people and a kaleidoscope of cultures. This teacher-approved book provides students with the chance to understand life in Asia, including the history of indigenous peoples across the continent. The book covers the geography, history, economics, and civics of...
10) Ireland
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Where is Ireland located? What is the Irish Claddagh? What do they celebrate there? What is school like for children there? Join two children as they tell you about the amazing country of Ireland. This book is full of colorful illustrations that are sure to entertain children as they learn facts about Ireland.
11) Bursts
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Bursts is the translation of O. T. Socas' first poetry book titled Ráfagas, written between 1977 and 1979, just before she exiled to the United States. Through a sequence of poems, readers are taken on a journey of rebellion, passion, and self-discovery, as the author navigates the complexities of life as a young woman in a repressive society. She grapples with themes such as gender roles, societal expectations, and the struggle for identity, all...
12) Rust in August
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Writer and journalist Greg Shaw brings us his first collection of poems just in time for his 60th birthday. Shaw's poetry is built on the memory of sadness and humor, despair and hope. Places-an airplane seat, an interstate highway, a cold urban street, an enveloping forest, a warm bed-stir the poetic senses. The trajectory of these places may begin with grief or awe, but the narrative progresses upward, toward humor and hope.
Nature and technology...
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Northwest Passage offers a selection of poems that traces the poet's own development and the development of his poetry in both style and substance. The poems in this collection presents the significance and meaning of various events during several decades, many of those events taking place within the rich setting of the Pacific Northwest.From the disturbing imagery of "Nuremberg Revisited" to the hope of a new year in "Reconnaissance...
14) The Philippines
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Where on earth are the Philippines? What do they celebrate? What do they eat? What languages do they speak? Have you heard of 'turo turo'? What about the Banaue rice terraces? Or the chocolate hills? Join three children as they tell you about their home on Luzon, the Visayas, and Mindanao in the Philippines. This book is full of colorful Illustrations.
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The latest poetry and artwork collection from Hana Shafi examines the unlikely connections we make to the people and places we encounter. Despite the infinite variations of our lives, every urban dweller has sparred with a neighbour they disliked, seen beautiful strangers on public transit, told secrets to their hairdresser. We interact with these supporting characters on a daily basis-and often we are them for others.
Shafi celebrates the Antiheroes...
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The embrace of a blizzard. The hope that is found in a seed. The healing of rain after times of drought. What can we learn about life and love from these images of rural life? Make a cup of tea. Take a trip into the country...who knows, perhaps you will find your way home.
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It's a big world spinning around the sun. We live on a planet! Learn about the people and things that make our home special, and explore how we can all take steps to make Earth the best it can be! Bright, colorful photos paired with simple text help young readers learn about the big community where they live.
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Explore the beautiful land and ancient history of the Middle East! This social studies book describes the rich art, science, and culture of the land where Africa, Asia, and Europe meet. Known as a cradle of civilization, the Middle East is famous for its natural resources and fascinating past. This teacher-approved book offers students opportunities to understand life in the Middle East, including the history of indigenous peoples in the region. The...
19) Un été à paris
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Français
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La tour Eiffel Pour tous les flâneurs Paris étincelle Trne, fait honneur Son Altesse Eiffel Grâce d'une fleur Joyau, demoiselle Pétille à ses heures Fête en plein ciel. The Eiffel tower The wanderer's wick To Paris' sparkle So tall, it's majestic Surely Eiffel's marvel Her Highness, divine A jewel of the city A blossoming shrine A heavenly trinity.
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Gilles Seban, auteur de plusieurs ouvrages poétiques et scientifiques,...
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In her stunning ninth collection of poetry, In June the Labyrinth, Cynthia Hogue tells a deeply personal lyric of love and loss through a mythic story. This book-length serial poem follows Elle, a dying woman, as she travels a trans-historical, trans-geographical terrain on a quest to investigate the labyrinth not only as myth and symbol, but something akin to the "labyrinth of the broken heart." At the heart of Elle's individual story is the earnest...
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