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Wyatt Earp and his brothers came to Tombstone to invest in recently opened silver mines and real estate, to get a share of newly discovered wealth and prosperity, and not to continue their law enforcement career. However, they soon realized that on one hand they cannot for long ignore the lawlessness of the town and the surrounding county, and on the other, the presence of the former lawmen did not escape the attention of the local administration...
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Northern Borders is Mosher's nostalgic novel of life in northern Vermont's Kingdom County, as told by a man remembering his boyhood. In 1948 six-year-old Austen Kittredge III leaves his widowed father to live with his paternal grandparents on their farm in the township of Lost Nation. Escapades at the county fair, doings at the annual family reunion and Shakespeare performance, and conflicts at the one-room schoolhouse are all recounted lovingly in...
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Have you ever seen the iconic yellow airplane racing low to the ground just above green fields in the sunshine? Have you ever wanted to experience it firsthand? Now is your chance to ride along with Crop Duster Pete and find out.
Flying from daylight to dark, you will see what Pete accomplishes to help farmers protect their crops from weeds and bugs that threaten to destroy our food supply. Put on your helmet and strap yourself in. It's about to...
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El intenso relato del viaje de una familia a través de los campos de California viviendo una vida en constante movimiento, de campos de fresa a campos de algodón, y de campamentos a cobertizos de un ambiente. Narrada por un joven que anhela estudiar y obtener el derecho de elegir un hogar, esta es una historia de supervivencia, fe y esperanza. Un viaje que abrirá el corazón y la mente de los lectores.
Francisco Jiménez emigró de Tlaquepaque,...
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Olympic gold medalist and three-time World Champion Nathan Chen delivers an inspirational picture book about facing your fears and finding the joy in sports, no matter the outcome.
Wei has loved ice-skating ever since his first visit to the rink. He loves gliding across the ice, taking flight on jumps, and moving with the music—there's nothing else like it!
But as Wei's first big competition draws near, he begins to worry. He's been training hard,...
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There is one thing Steven knows for sure: He's absolutely, positively NOT gay.Steven's a 16-year-old boy with two obsessions: sex and getting his driving license. The problem is, Steven's not thinking girls when he's thinking sex. Could he be -- don't say it -- gay? Steven sets out to get in touch with his inner he-man with Healthy Heterosexual Strategies such as "Start Hanging Out with the Guys," and "Begin Intensive Dating." But are Steven's tactics...
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On a quiet street in the suburban Midwest, a popular, seemingly stable family keeps a terrible, dark secret behind closed doors -- a secret that will have life-changing consequences for all who know them
Sarah Laden, a young widow and mother of two, struggles to keep her family together. Since the death of her husband, her high-school-age son, Nate, has developed a rebellious streak, constantly falling in and out of trouble. Her kindhearted younger...
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Children's Book in rhyming story for kids from 3 to 8 years. Tale in verse. 60 pages with text and colorful picture. Once upon a time in a bustling Italian kitchen, Chef Marvin was preparing a special pizza named Phoenix for the guests waiting at the table. However, little did he know that this pizza had a mind of its own! As soon as it was brought to the table, Phoenix transformed into a monster and began gobbling up all the food in sight. Marvin...
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Join Steve and Elly on a thrilling adventure in 'The Legend of Edward the Deer!' In this enchanting children's fairy tale, the formidable deer named Edward haunts the abandoned castle at night, striking fear into the hearts of the townspeople. Whispers of a curse placed upon Edward by the sorcerer Rowan only add to the mystery and intrigue surrounding the majestic creature. When Steve and Elly bravely decide to confront their fears and venture to...
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Everett is a typical teen-age young man who finds growing up is full of changes as well as misadventures. Everett is involved in sports, school plays, school dances, learning to drive, and camping. See how he learns to cope with each situation and judge for yourself if he has made the right decision about himself. He learns that we all learn from our mistakes.
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Children's Book in rhyming story for kids from 3 to 8 years. Tale in verse. 60 pages with text and colorful picture.Once upon a time in a magical forest, there lived a kind-hearted panda named Bella who adored books and reading. When news of the Reading Olympiad spread through the forest, Bella's heart fluttered with excitement. The grand prize of a two-story house and a year's worth of food for the winner inspired her to join the competition as the...
13) When I Was a Kid
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This book is about a child named Draven Arnbrister and this book is also about he was a kid now he's a preteen. It's all about his dad's his mom's how he gets in trouble do not do the things that he does.
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Children's Book in rhyming story for kids from 3 to 8 years. Tale in verse. 60 pages with text and colorful picture.Join Taco Mario on a flavorful journey in 'The Taco Who Became a Soup Master!' Mario, a friendly taco with a passion for cooking, lands a job at Luciano's Mexican restaurant. However, trouble brews when Mario introduces vegetarian soups to the menu, much to the disapproval of the owner, Luciano, who prefers traditional meat dishes. Despite...
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Children's Book in rhyming story for kids from 3 to 8 years. Tale in verse. 60 pages with text and colorful picture. Once upon a time, in a farm nestled amidst rolling green hills, there lived a delightful cat named Roland. Roland was no ordinary sheep; she possessed a heart full of courage and a mind brimming with cleverness. The farm, however, faced constant threats from cunning wolves who would stealthily snatch away the unsuspecting sheep. Determined...
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From man to gentleman, more tips and discussions for growing up with grace.
This follow up to Knust's popular Man Stuff: Things a Young Man Needs to Know is a collection of life lessons - topics selected for their relevance to young men and their potential impact on the journey to maturity. In it, young men will find practical value and can utilize the book as a resource. Parents will discover a catalyst for meaningful conversations with their...
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Children's Book in rhyming story for kids from 3 to 8 years. Tale in verse. 60 pages with text and colorful picture. Kali and Leila's Adventure is a captivating children's fairy tale that takes readers on a thrilling journey through time and imagination. Follow Kali and her loyal dog Leila as they explore an amusement park, enjoying the simple pleasures of riding roller coasters and indulging in delicious ice cream. But when a sudden storm hits, the...
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Children's Book in rhyming story for kids from 3 to 8 years. Tale in verse. 60 pages with text and colorful picture. Once upon a time in the bustling city of Texas, a young girl from Sydney found herself wandering the warm summer streets until an unexpected magical snowfall transformed the landscape before her eyes. Amazed by the unfamiliar sight of snow blanketing the city, she watched as each house became a winter wonderland. Lost in this enchanting...
19) The King's Fifth
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A 1967 Newbery Honor Book. While awaiting trial for murder and withholding from the king the obligatory fifth of the gold found in Cibola, Esteban, a seventeen-year-old cartographer, recalls his adventures with a band of conquistadors.
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Two years ago, Noelle North's then-fiancé left her waiting at the church on Christmas--her wedding day and birthday. Two years later, she knows she cannot endure another holiday season at home in Boston. At the urging of four women at the assisted-living community where she serves as health director, Noelle decides to rent Seashell Cottage on the Gulf Coast of Florida for the holidays. She meets Silas Bellingham, the cutest seven-year-old boy she's...
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