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1) Ruby Holler
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English
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Description
Thirteen-year-old fraternal twins Dallas and Florida have grown up in a terrible orphanage but their lives change forever when an eccentric but sweet older couple invites them each on an adventure, beginning in an almost magical place called Ruby Holler.
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English
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In January 2003, Nicholas Sparks and his brother Micah set off on a three-week-trip around the world. It was to mark a milestone in their lives, for at 37 and 38 respectively, they were now the only surviving members of their family. As they travel the globe, the intimate story of their family unfolds in the details of the untimely deaths of their parents and only sister. Against the backdrop of the wonders of the world, the Sparks brothers band together...
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Series
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English
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Classics. Mark Twain's tale of a boy's picaresque journey down the Mississippi on a raft conveyed the voice and experience of the American frontier as no other work had done before. When Huck escapes from his drunken father and the 'sivilizing' Widow Douglas with the runaway slave Jim, he embarks on a series of adventures that draw him to feuding families and the trickery of the unscrupulous 'Duke' and 'Dauphin'. Beneath the exploits, however, are...
4) Dawn
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Series
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English
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The questing cats return to a forest devastated by the Twolegs, where they must find a way to convince their Clans to leave in search of a new home, even though they have no idea where they are going.
9) Pack me up!
Series
Publisher
Findaway World, LLC
Pub. Date
[2019]
Physical Desc
1 Launchpad tablet : digital, sound, color ; 20 x 13 cm + 1 USB cable and 1 AC power adapter (in case 22 x 16 cm).
Language
English
Description
"Kids will explore the world, art and culture through engaging imaginative play. Take a tour of different continents; Develop basic vocabulary; Learn the history and origins of different holidays; Create and explore art."--
Series
Publisher
Findaway World, LLC
Pub. Date
[2018]
Edition
2nd edition.
Physical Desc
1 Launchpad tablet : digital, sound, color ; 20 x 13 cm + 1 USB cable and 1 AC power adapter (in case 22 x 16 cm).
Language
English
Description
"Kids will see landmarks from different parts of the United States, learn about packing and various ways to travel, and discover the excitement of exploration with these games, puzzles, and challenges. Get to know different vehicles and means of travel; explore geography and characteristics of various states; learn to follow instructions; strengthen problem-solving and critical thinking skills."--Publisher description.
11) Wolf brother
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Series
Chronicles of ancient darkness volume 1
Language
English
Description
6,000 years in the past, twelve-year-old Tarak and his guide, a wolf cub, set out on a dangerous journey to fulfill an oath the boy made to his dying father--to travel to the Mountain of the World Spirit seeking a way to destroy a demon-possessed bear that threatens all the clans.
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Publisher
Verso
Pub. Date
2014.
Physical Desc
xi, 306 pages : illustrations, map ; 22 cm
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English
Description
"Setting Sun is the story of the dying days of an Empire, combined with gripping family history, in an extraordinary literary voyage across India. When a letter from an Indian historian arrives out of the blue and informs leading academic Bart Moore-Gilbert that his beloved, deceased father, a May member of the Indian Police before Independence, partook in the abuse of civilians his world is shaken as his cherished childhood memories are challenged....
Author
Publisher
John Wiley [distributor]
Pub. Date
©2010
Physical Desc
1 online resource (xxiv, 294 pages) : color illustrations, color maps
Language
English
Description
The ideal companion guide for capturing awe-inspiring photos of Washington, D.C.!. Whether using a compact camera or a high-end dSLR, this companion guide provides you with detailed information for taking spectacular shots of some of the most recognizable architecture in the world. Whether you aim to capture memorable photos of the White House, U.S. Capitol, Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, or one of D.C.'s other many remarkable memorials, this...
14) The odyssey
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Language
English
Description
"The first great adventure story in the Western canon, The Odyssey is a poem about violence and the aftermath of war; about wealth, poverty, and power; about marriage and family; about travelers, hospitality, and the yearning for home. In this fresh, authoritative version--the first English translation of The Odyssey by a woman--this stirring tale of shipwrecks, monsters, and magic comes alive in an entirely new way. Written in iambic pentameter verse...
Series
Indicator volume 041-043
Publisher
Powerhouse Films
Pub. Date
[2017]
Edition
Limited dual format edition.
Physical Desc
3 DVDs + 3 Blu-rays (260 min.) : sound, black & white and color ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 booklet (75 pages : illustrations ; 18 cm).
Language
English
Description
It came from beneath the sea: A giant, radioactive octopus rises from the Philippine Trench to terrorize the North American Pacific Coast.
20 million miles to Earth: The first U.S. spaceship to Venus crash-lands off the coast of Sicily on its return trip. A dangerous, lizard-like creature comes with it and quickly grows gigantic.
The 3 worlds of Gulliver: After being shipwrecked, a man finds himself on an island inhabited by tiny people, who soon...
Author
Series
Publisher
Wiley Pub
Pub. Date
©2010
Physical Desc
1 online resource (294 pages) : illustrations, maps
Language
English
Description
"Whether using a point-and-shoot or a high-end dSLR, this companion guide provides you with detailed information for taking amazing shots of one of one of the world's most photographed cities. Whether you aim to capture the regal Empire State Building, vibrant Times Square, historic Grand Central Station, massive Central Park, or one of New York City's many other landmarks, this portable resource goes where you go and walks you through valuable tips...
Author
Publisher
Wiley Pub
Pub. Date
©2010
Physical Desc
1 online resource (270 pages) : illustrations, maps
Language
English
Description
"Whether using a compact camera or a high-end dSLR, this companion guide provides you with detailed information for taking spectacular shots of some of the most recognizable landmarks in the world. Whether you aim to capture memorable photos of Half Dome, El Capitan, Vernal Fall, Mariposa Grove, or one of Yosemite's other many remarkable attractions, this portable resource goes where you go and walks you through valuable tips and techniques for taking...
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