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Dork Diaries: Frenemies Forever (9781471158018)

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Nikki Maxwell, Queen of the Dorks, is back in the eleventh instalment of the NYT bestselling series! Nikki is spending a week at North Hampton Hills as part of the school transfer programme. The good news is that NHH is super-cool and preppy. The bad news is that Nikki's nemesis MacKenzie started there two weeks ago! But, faced with NHH queen bee Tiffany, who takes meanness to a whole new level, Nikki might need to work WITH Mackenzie if she's going to survive the week! Can Nikki and MacKenzie overcome their differences and become BFFs ... Best Frenemies Forever?! Praise for DORK DIARIES: 'Dork Diaries is so laugh-out-loud funny and original I stayed up late reading it, just to see what would happen next - and to get that next laugh!' Kate Brian, author of the Private series 'Spot on for the tween market' The Bookseller 'The Dork Diaries series is fast becoming my favourite for younger readers, and I really hope there are more dorky stories living i...

An Elm Creek Quilts Sampler: The First Three Novels in a Popular Series (9780743260183)

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Three Complete Novels, "The Quilter's Apprentice, Round Robin, " and "The Cross-Country Quilters, " from "The New York Times" Bestselling Author, Jennifer Chiaverini Here's where it all began -- the three novels that first made beloved friends of the Elm Creek Quilters, who stepped out of Pennsylvania's idyllic Elm Creek Manor and into the heart of America. "The Quilter's Apprentice: " Master quilter Sylvia Compson shares the secrets of her creative gifts with her young assistant, Sarah McClure. During their lessons, the intricate, varied threads of Sylvia's life begin to emerge. It is the story of a young wife living through the hardships and agonies of the World War II home front; of a family torn apart by jealously and betrayal; of misunderstanding, loss, and a tragedy that can never be undone. As the bond between them deepens, Sarah resolves to help Sylvia free herself from remembered sorrows and restore her life...

You Can Never Run Out Of Love (9781471145674)

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A heart-warming and funny tale about the different kinds of love, and how no matter how much love you give you can never run out. You can't measure love in a bucket or cup. You don't have to worry you'll use it all up. Because love's not a game where you have to keep score. Whenever you give some, you'll always have more. When you've run out of everything else you'll still find . . . You can never run out of love. Find our about all different kinds of love in this gorgeous book by award-winning author Helen Docherty with illustrations from the brilliant Ali Pye. 'Love never runs out - what a perfect message for parents to share with their children ... The message of love is repeated throughout this sweet and gentle book.' Parents in Touch Product details Format Hardb...

Big Al and Shrimpy (9781416903666)

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Poor Shrimpy! He may be the smartest fish in the sea, but he's also the smallest. Who would want to be friends with such a teeny, tiny fish? Big Al, that's who! Big Al remembers what it feels like to to be an outsider, and he and Shrimpy become best friends. And when Big Al finds himself in danger, it's Shrimpy's smart thinking that saves the day -- and wins Shrimpy the respect and affection of other fish. Product details For ages 0-5 Format Paperback | 40 pages Dimensions ...

Smoke Signals : A Social History of Marijuana - Medical, Recreational and Scientific (9781439102619)

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"Hallelujah and glory be to Smoke Signals, Martin Lee's bodacious new book...Lee chronicles everything and everyone worth chronicling in the annals of marijuana" (High Times). This is the great American pot story, a dramatic social exploration of a plant that sits at the nexus of political, legal, medical, and scientific discourse. From its ancient origins, to its cutting-edge therapeutic benefits, to its role in a culture war that has never ceased, marijuana has evolved beyond its own illicit subculture into a dynamic, multibillion-dollar industry. Since 1996, when California voters approved Proposition 215, dozens of state and local governments across the country have circumvented federal authority to legalize marijuana for medical purposes. Mining the plant's rich botanical properties, medical researchers are now develop-ing promising marijuana-based treatments for cancer, heart disease, Alzheimer's, diabetes, chronic pain, and many other conditions. Martin L...

Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address Illustrated (9781439188965)

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Originally published in 1965 by Jack E. Levin, father of bestselling author Mark R. Levin, Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address Illustrated is a beautifully designed and produced edition of Lincoln's powerful words, accompanied by historic photographs and illustrations from the Civil War and featuring the original Foreword by Jack E. Levin and a new Preface by his son. "Fourscore and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent a new nation, conceived in liberty and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal." Long before his conservative manifesto Liberty and Tyranny became a #1 New York Times bestseller, Mark R. Levin's love for his country was instilled in him by his father, Jack E. Levin. At family dinners, Jack would share his bountiful knowledge of American history and, especially, the inspiration of Abraham Lincoln. The son of immigrants, Jack Levin is an American patriot who responded with deep personal emotion to Lincoln...

Dogku (9780689858239)

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A tale in haiku of one adorable dog. Let's find him a home. Wandering through the neighborhood in the early-morning hours, a stray pooch follows his nose to a back-porch door. After a bath and some table scraps from Mom, the dog meets three lovable kids. It's all wags and wiggles until Dad has to decide if this stray pup can become the new family pet. Has Mooch finally found a home? Told entirely in haiku by master storyteller Andrew Clements, this delightful book is a clever fusion of poetry and puppy dog. Product details For ages 0-5 Format Hardback | 40 pages ...

They Both Die at the End (9781471166204)

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From the bestselling author of HISTORY IS ALL YOU LEFT ME comes another unforgettable story of life, loss and making each day count On September 5th, a little after midnight, Death-Cast calls Mateo Torrez and Rufus Emeterio to give them some bad news: they're going to die today. Mateo and Rufus are total strangers, but, for different reasons, they're both looking to make a new friend on their End Day. The good news: there's an app for that. It's called the Last Friend, and through it, Rufus and Mateo are about to meet up for one last great adventure - to live a lifetime in a single day. Another beautiful, heartbreaking and life-affirming book from the brilliant Adam Silvera, author of History Is All You Left Me (a Zoella Book Club 2017 novel) PRAISE FOR ADAM SILVERA: 'History Is All You Left Me overflows with tenderness and heartache. Even when its hero is screwing up royally, maybe especially then, Silvera's humanity and compassion carve out a space where...

Round Robin: An Elm Creek Quilts Novel (9781416593041)

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Jennifer Chiaverini's bestselling Elm Creek Quilts series began with The Quilter's Apprentice and continues with Round Robin--the name for a quilt stitched by many hands in turn--a poignant story of friendship and loyalty. Product details Format Paperback | 336 pages Dimensions 140 x 215 x 23mm | 310g Publication date ...

Dear Zoo : A Lift-the-flap Book (9781416947370)

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Rod Campbell's classic lift-the-flap book Dear Zoo has been a firm favorite with toddlers and parents alike ever since it was first published in 1982. Young readers love lifting the flaps to discover the animals the zoo has sent--a monkey, a lion, and even an elephant! But will they ever find the perfect pet? With bright, bold artwork, a catchy refrain, and a whole host of favorite animals, Dear Zoo is a must for every child's bookshelf. Product details For ages 0-5 Format Board book | 18 pages Dimensions ...

Night of the Zombie Zookeeper (9781534418042)

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It's Desmond and Andres versus the Zombie Zookeeper in the fourth book of the Desmond Cole Ghost Patrol chapter book series! Welcome to Kersville, a town with a spooky history and a collection of ghosts and spirits who are major mischief-makers. Most kids spend their days without ever seeing or dealing with a ghost, but some kids get stuck with a haunt. When that happens, they call Desmond Cole Ghost Patrol. There's no job too spooky, icky, or risky for Desmond. I'm not like that at all. My name's Andres Miedoso. I'm Desmond's best friend and ghost patrol partner. For this case, we're off to the zoo! Zoo field trips are the best. You get to ride in a bus, you get to spend the day outside, and all the animals are safely far away in their enclosures. Nothing scary here, right? Wrong! Leave it to Desmond Cole to find the one zookeeper who's also a zombie. With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Desmond Cole Ghost Patrol...

The Sleepwalking Snowman (9781534433472)

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It's Desmond and Andres versus a sneaky snowman in the seventh book of the Desmond Cole Ghost Patrol series! There's snow in the air and a sneaky snowman on the loose! When one of the local kids builds the perfect snowman, it comes to life...and not in a Frosty, sing-song kind of way. Now it's up to Desmond and Andres to chill this overgrown snowball out before the whole town gets frozen. With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Desmond Cole Ghost Patrol chapter books are perfect for emerging readers. Product details Format Paperback | 128 pages Dimensions 140...

The Case of the Plagued Play (9781442472600)

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The school play is in danger of closing before it even opens if Club CSI: can't figure out who's ruining rehearsals! Someone is trying to sabotage the school play, and it's up to Hannah, Ben, and Corey to make sure the show goes on. Club CSI: learns that the play was written by an eighth grader at Woodlands Junior High... Is the culprit a jealous classmate? Or could a disgruntled actor be to blame? As more props go missing and the set is vandalized, Club CSI: must use all of the investigation and forensic science techniques in their arsenal to crack the case. Because if they don't, the play's final curtain call might happen before opening night! (c) 2013 CBS & Ent. AB Funding LLC. All Rights Reserved. CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION in USA is a TM of CBS and outside USA TM of Ent. AB Funding LLC. Product details For ages ...

Dear Zoo : A Lift-the-flap Book (9781416947370)

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Rod Campbell's classic lift-the-flap book Dear Zoo has been a firm favorite with toddlers and parents alike ever since it was first published in 1982. Young readers love lifting the flaps to discover the animals the zoo has sent--a monkey, a lion, and even an elephant! But will they ever find the perfect pet? With bright, bold artwork, a catchy refrain, and a whole host of favorite animals, Dear Zoo is a must for every child's bookshelf. Product details For ages 0-5 Format Board book | 18 pages Dimensions ...

The Way the Cookie Crumbled (9781481461801)

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C is for cookie in this fact-tastic nonfiction Level 3 Ready-to-Read that explores the history of cookies, part of a series about the history of fun stuff! Did you know that Queen Elizabeth I used to have gingerbread cookies molded into the shapes of her favorite advisers? Or that Girl Scouts used to bake the cookies they sold themselves? Or that if you stacked all the Oreos ever made, they would reach to the moon and back five times? Become a History of Fun Stuff Expert on the super-sweet history of cookies and amaze your friends with all you've learned in this fun, fact-filled Level 3 Ready-to-Read! A special section at the back of the book includes Common Core-vetted extras on subjects like science, social studies, and math, and there's even a fun quiz so readers can test themselves to see what they've learned! Learning history has never been so much fun! Product details ...

The Apostle (9781416586586)

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A new administration and a new approach to dealing with America's enemies have left covert counterterrorism operative Scot Harvath without a job. But when American doctor Julia Gallo is kidnapped in Afghanistan, the terms of her ransom leave the president with only one course of action. Every politician has a secret. And when the daughter of a politically connected family is kidnapped abroad, America's new president will agree to anything--even a deadly and ill-advised rescue plan--in order to keep his secret hidden. But when covert counterterrorism operative Scot Harvath is assigned to infiltrate one of the world's most notorious prisons and free the man the kidnappers demand as ransom, he quickly learns that there is much more to the operation than anyone dares to admit. As the subterfuge is laid bare, Harvath must examine his own career of ruthlessly hunting down and killing terrorists and decide if he has what it takes to help one of the world's worst go free. ...

Case File #2 New Developments (9781481402040)

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In this second book of the hilarious and zany illustrated chapter book series, Agent Glyker continues his mission to capture a Rabbid and figure out what they're all about. Special Agent Glyker is hard at work tracking down the Rabbids--his job depends on it! Agent Glyker's scary boss, Mr. Stern (who also happens to be his uncle), has issued him an ultimatum: capture a Rabbid OR ELSE! But just when it seems like things might finally go Agent Glyker's way, he has to choose between saving his job or saving his boss. What will the secret agent do? Peek into Glyker's top-secret files and laugh along as the Rabbids stay one step ahead of the poor agent...for now! Rabbids TM & (c) 2014 Ubisoft Entertainment. Product details For ages 9-12 ...

Major Monster Mess (9781534426948)

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It's Desmond and Andres versus creepy monster lunch ladies in the sixth book of the Desmond Cole Ghost Patrol series! Usually the cafeteria is where good food goes to meet its maker, but at Kersville Elementary, lunchtime is a little different. For starters, the food is delicious and they serve dessert every day! But there's one important thing to remember--Monsters cook great food, but they have to eat, too! With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Desmond Cole Ghost Patrol chapter books are perfect for emerging readers. Product details Format Paperback | 128 pages Dimensions ...

Case File #6 Rabbids Road Trip (9781481441131)

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The Rabbids are going global--and Agent Glyker is on their trail--in the sixth book of this hilarious illustrated chapter book series! Agent Glyker has been trying to catch a Rabbid ever since he joined the SGAII-RD (Secret Government Agency for the Investigation of Intruders--Rabbid Division), but his last encounter with the Rabbids has left him in deep trouble--and on administrative leave. With his entire career hanging in the balance, Glyker knows the only way to save his job would be to finally catch a Rabbid...no matter what it takes. When a popular reality show, The Astonishing Trek, comes to town and the Rabbids are drawn out of hiding, Glyker thinks he's hit the jackpot! But if he wants to follow the Rabbids, who are following the contestants of the show, he'll have to travel all over the world. Can Glyker finally succeed at catching the Rabbids? Can he even afford the plane ticket? Rabbids TM & (c) 2015 Ubisoft Entertainment P...

Surf's Up, Creepy Stuff! (9781534418011)

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Desmond and Andres battle beach bullies who also happen to be creepy monsters in the third book of the Desmond Cole Ghost Patrol chapter book series! Welcome to Kersville, a town with a spooky history and a collection of ghosts and spirits who are major mischief-makers. Most kids spend their days without ever seeing or dealing with a ghost, but some kids get stuck with a haunt. When that happens, they call Desmond Cole Ghost Patrol. There's no job too spooky, icky, or risky for Desmond. I'm not like that at all. My name's Andres Miedoso. I'm Desmond's best friend and I'm afraid of everything. When you go to the beach with Desmond Cole, it isn't all sand, surf, and sun. It's more like, ghosts, ghouls, and gloom. And yes, being haunted while there's sand in your swimsuit is annoying, but at least you can always count on one thing--beach life is never boring with Mersurfers around. With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every pag...