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Lon Po Po: In this Chinese version of the classic fairy tale, a mother leaves her three children home alone while she goes to visit their grandmother. When a wolf visits the children, pretending to be their Po Po, or granny, they let him in the house, but ultimately are not fooled by his deep voice and hairy face.
Sam and the lucky money: Sam meets a stranger who helps him make the perfect decision on how to spend his lucky money.
Tale of the Mandarin...
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The Stoker Award-winning author of the acclaimed, eclectic anthology The New Dead returns with 21st Century Dead and an all-new lineup of authors from every corner of the fiction world, shining a dark light on our fascination with tales of death and resurrection -- and with zombies. The stellar stories in this volume include a tale set in the world of Daniel H. Wilson's Robopocalypse, the first published fiction by Sons of Anarchy creator Kurt Sutter,...
10404) Endgame
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A story based on the covert discussions that brought down the Apartheid regime in South Africa.
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Lon Po Po: Three sisters staying home alone are endangered by a hungry wolf who is disguised as their grandmother.
The funny little woman: A woman in old Japan, who loves to cook rice dumplings and laugh, is captured by the wicked Oni.
The tale of the Mandarin ducks: A compassionate couple risks their lives to reunite a pair of Mandarin ducks and are rewarded in the end, but by whom?
Crow boy: A small boy, who is different from the others, gains...
10406) The January 6th report
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"The audiobook will feature the full text of the Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitols report, as well as an introduction by David Remnick, Editor of The New Yorker and winner of the Pulitzer Prize. After months of scrupulous investigation and public hearings, the Select Committee's report will address the origins of the insurrection, how it was organized and funded, and the role of Donald Trump and other...
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When an acorn falls on her head, the chicken, Henny Penny, is convinced the sky is falling.
The boy who cried wolf: A boy tending sheep on a lonely mountainside thinks it a fine joke to cry "wolf" and watch the people come running--and then one day a wolf is really there, but no one answers his call.
An interview with the author.
A poor shoemaker becomes successful with the help of two elves who finish his shoes during the night.
A retelling of...
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Harry, the dirty dog: When a white dog with black spots runs away from home, he gets so dirty his family doesn't recognize him as a black dog with white spots.
I, crocodile: An Egyptian crocodile, with a big ego and a big appetite, is taken to Paris in 1799 by Napoleon Bonaparte.
Millions of Cats: How can an old man and his wife select one cat from a choice of millions and trillions?
Norman the Doorman: Norman, the doorman of a mouse hole in an...
10409) Stage door canteen
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This delightfully sentimental movie set itself apart from the many other World War II films of the day made to boost American morale. It's a fictional tale of the real-life story of New York City's Stage Door Canteen, where soldiers on their way to battle were entertained by stage and screen stars of the era. Countless celebrities make cameos in the film which was directed by Frank Borzage, first-ever recipient of the Academy Award for Best Director....
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Emily's first 100 days of school: School begins and one day at a time Emily and her new classmates learn new ideas, expand their world, and grow closer.
The librarian from the Black Lagoon: When the students visit the library for the first time, they prepare for the worst. Imagine their surprise when they are welcomed to a warm and friendly place and greeted by a smiling librarian, who invites them to explore the fun and funny books they have to...
10412) Inspiring men
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The dinosaurs of Waterhouse Hawkins: There was a time when few knew what dinosaurs looked like. Then Waterhouse Hawkins stunned he world with his creations.
Snowflake Bentley: Willie Bentley was so fascinated by snow as a boy that he grew up to become the world's most famous authority on snowflakes.
The pot that Juan built: This is the story of one of Mexico's most famous potters, who used his talents to transform his impoverished village into a...
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"Chicken Little" is the classic story of a chicken and her bird-brained friends who think the sky is falling.
"Rapunzel" is the unique retelling of the classic story of the girl with the long golden hair.
In "The three billy goats gruff", a wicked troll tries in vain to gobble up a family of goats when they go trip-trapping over his bridge.
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n 1978, five 12-year-olds win a CYO basketball championship. Thirty years later, they gather with their families for their coach's funeral and a weekend at a house on a lake where they used to party. By now, each is a grownup with problems and challenges: Marcus is alone and drinks too much. Rob, with three daughters he rarely sees, is always deeply in love until he turns on his next ex-wife. Eric is overweight and out of work. Kurt is a househusband,...
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"There was an old lady who swallowed a fly" presents the traditional version of a famous American folk poem first heard in the U.S. in the 1940's.
Pete Seeger's favorite American folksong, "The foolish frog", about a vain bullfrog, will have everyone singing along.
In "Chicka chicka 1, 2, 3" one hundres and one numbers race each other up the apple tree. Suddenly bumblebees come buzzing. Which number will save the day?
The adaptation of "He's got...
10416) E. R. nurses
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"James Patterson and Matt Eversmann ... present the frontline heroes who work to save our lives every day: E.R. nurses. Around the clock, across the country, these highly skilled and compassionate men and women sacrifice and struggle for us and our families. You have never heard their true stories. Not like this. From big-city and small-town hospitals. From behind the scenes. From the heart."--
10417) Mclintock! John Wayne
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In one of his most beloved roles, John Wane stars in the role of cattle baron George Washington McLintock. In this sprawling, brawling epic western he fights with his wife (the fiery Maureen O'Hara), his daughter (Stefanie Powers) and an assortment of thieving land sharks. McLintock is, of course, up to the task taming both family and foes alike.
10418) Wild cards: volume 1
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Wild cards volume 1
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In the aftermath of WWII, an alien virus struck the Earth, endowing a handful of survivors with extraordinary powers. Originally published in 1987, the newly expanded saga contains additional original stories by eminent writers.
10419) Classic detective stories
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Eight short stories featuring the famous detectives Sherlock Holmes, Father Brown, and J.G. Reeder.
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Teacher from the Black Lagoon. On the first day of school, a young boy expects only the worst when he discovers that his new teacher is the "monstrous" Mrs. Green.
The mysterious tadpole. Louis' best birthday present comes from his uncle in Scotland-- a tadpole! Everyone is stunned as Alphonse grows and grows and grows!
Will I have a friend? On his first day of school, Jim worries, 'Will I have a friend?' As the "new boy" it seems that all the friends...