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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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English
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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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ReferencePoint Press
Pub. Date
2022.
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64 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm.
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English
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"On June 24, 2022, the United States Supreme Court issued a monumental decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, the 1973 landmark ruling that established the constitutional right to abortion in the United States. The Court's ruling will not end the debate on abortion in the United States. Instead, the ruling-and reaction to it-is likely to lead to many new court challenges, especially as some lawmakers tighten restrictions on how women obtain reproductive...
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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 event of the day, a children's book that relates to that event, and a list of other events that took place on that day. Always informative...
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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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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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Twenty-First Century Books
Pub. Date
[2023]
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89 pages, 15 unnumbered pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 24 cm.
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English
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"Deep space holds materials left over from the formation of the solar system. Astronomers have been making exciting discoveries on the outermost fringes and the New Horizons spacecraft brings new insights into the origins of the sun and planets"--
The cold, dark world that lies at the farthest reaches of our solar system holds a vast collection of secrets. For the most of human history, we had no idea anything was out there. Utilizing photographs...
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VIZ Media, LLC
Pub. Date
[2021]
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Shonen Jump Manga Edition.
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1 volume (unpaged) : chiefly illustrations ; 19 cm.
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English
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"Child Emperor uses his trump card, the robotic Brave Giant, to fight against the reincarnated Phoenix Man. However, his enemy easily counters this last-ditch attempt, brushing Brave Giant off as a mere toy. When Phoenix Man then evolves into an even stronger monster, Child Emperor's conviction is shaken. Does this spell the end for the clever child hero?"--Back cover.
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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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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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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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A new biography of Lewis Carroll, just in time for the release of Tim Burton's all-star Alice in Wonderland
Lewis Carroll was brilliant, secretive and self-contradictory. He reveled in double meanings and puzzles, in his fiction and his life. Jenny Woolf's The Mystery of Lewis Carroll shines a new light on the creator of Alice In Wonderland and brings to life this fascinating, but sometimes exasperating human being whom some have tried to hide. Using...
13) Thieves' gambit
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Pub. Date
2023
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English
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Seventeen-year-old Ross Quest, a master thief, enters the Thieves' Gambit, a competition consisting of dangerous, international heists, in order to save her mother's life.
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Pub. Date
2023
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English
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From the bestselling author of The Summer of Broken Rules comes a new coming-of-age romance about senior year, first love, and finding yourself.
Lily Hopper has two more weeks until she's officially finished with boarding school. With graduation quickly approaching Lily is worried that she's somehow missed out on the fun of being in high school. So, when she receives a mysterious note inviting her to join the anonymous
...15) Reign
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American royals volume 4
Pub. Date
2023
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English
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In an alternate America, Beatrice, Samantha, and Jefferson struggle to determine what they really want and how much it is worth when weighed against the crown.
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Deutsch
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Gisela ist eine kleine Wald- und Wiesenzecke die kein Blut verträgt.
Sie geht auf die Suche nach einer Alternative für Blut und erlebt währenddessen viele lustige und lehrreiche Abenteuer mit ihren neu gewonnenen Freunden.
Eine schöne Geschichte für Kinder zum selber lesen oder als Gute Nacht Geschichte.
Ebenso für junggebliebene Erwachsene geeignet.
17) Ever Since
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Pub. Date
2023
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English
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An intense, beautiful debut about the power of finding your voice and sharing your story after trauma. Perfect for fans of Nina LaCour and Kathleen Glasgow.
Seventeen-year-old Virginia makes bad choices. In fact, she’s That Kind of Girl, according to the whispers. But as long as she has her tight group of best friends by her side, she’s able to ignore the gossipers. Until she finds herself spending time with Rumi, Poppy’s...
Seventeen-year-old Virginia makes bad choices. In fact, she’s That Kind of Girl, according to the whispers. But as long as she has her tight group of best friends by her side, she’s able to ignore the gossipers. Until she finds herself spending time with Rumi, Poppy’s...
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Annick Press
Pub. Date
2023
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English
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"Beautifully dark and moving." —Joya Goffney, author of Excuse Me While I Ugly Cry and Confessions of an Alleged Good Girl
A Black teen dancer with dreams of landing a spot in a prestigious ballet company must learn to dance on her own terms in this explosive debut about the healing power of art and friendship, perfect for fans of Heartstopper and Tiny Pretty Things.
Ballet
...19) Just a Hat
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Publisher
Blackstone Publishing
Pub. Date
2023
Language
English
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FINALIST FOR THE NATIONAL JEWISH BOOK AWARD; KIRKUS REVIEWS BEST YA HISTORICAL FICTION, 2023; CENTER FOR THE STUDY OF MULTICULTURAL LITERATURE BEST BOOK OF 2023.
Action-packed, humorous, and bittersweet, this 1970s-era coming-of-age novel is more relevant than ever—exploring how a second-generation immigrant kid in a new hometown must navigate bullying, unexpected friendships, and the struggle of keeping both feet firmly planted in
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Inheritance games volume 4
Pub. Date
2023.
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IL: MG+ - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 16
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English
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"Grayson Hawthorne was raised as the heir apparent to his billionaire grandfather, taught from the cradle to put family first. Now the great Tobias Hawthorne is dead and his family disinherited, but some lessons linger. When Grayson's half-sisters find themselves in trouble, he swoops in to do what he does best: take care of the problem--efficiently, effectively, mercilessly. And without getting bogged down in emotional entanglements. Jameson Hawthorne...
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