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561) One summer in Crete
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Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"Sophie's world has fallen apart - her relationship is suddenly over and her chances of starting a family are gone. So when she's sent to write a magazine article about the Greek island of Ikaria, it seems the perfect escape. The locals there are reported to be among the happiest and longest-living in the world. The island has a secret, one that Sophie is determined to uncover . . . Travelling to Crete, from where her family originates, Sophie begins...
562) Celebrating Diwali
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Series
Pub. Date
c2023
Language
English
Description
Many different groups of people have holidays that celebrate the victory of light over darkness. For example, the Jewish people celebrate Hanukkah every winter. They think of it as a festival, or celebration, of lights. Another popular festival of lights is Diwali. It's known mainly as a Hindu holiday, but it's also celebrated by people who follow the belief systems of Jainism and Sikhism. There are many stories and traditions connected to this festival...
563) The fascination
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Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Twin sisters Keziah and Tilly Lovell are identical in every way, except that Tilly hasn't grown a single inch since she was five. Coerced into promoting their father's quack elixir as they tour the country fairgrounds, at the age of fifteen the girls are sold to a mysterious Italian known as 'Captain'. Theo is an orphan, raised by his grandfather, Lord Seabrook, a man who has a dark interest in anatomical freaks and other curiosities ... particularly...
564) Roman life
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Pub. Date
©1998
Language
English
Description
Describes the customs, culture, military, and technology of the Roman Empire.
565) Kenya
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Series
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
This title introduces beginning readers to the country of Kenya. The book covers Kenya's geography, capital and largest cities, exciting animals, and its most popular sports. Complete with large, full color photographs, a large map, and more exciting landmarks to explore.
566) Carsick
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Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
"John Waters hitchhikes across America"--Dust jacket cover.
"John Waters is putting his life on the line. Armed with wit, a pencil-thin mustache, and a cardboard sign that reads 'I'm not psycho,' he hitchhikes across America from Baltimore to San Francisco, braving lonely roads and treacherous drivers. But who should we be more worried about: the delicate film director with genteel manners or the unsuspecting travelers transporting the Pope of Trash?"--Dust...
Author
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
"When artist Tally Nourigat left her life in Portland to move to Los Angeles and pursue a job in animation, she realized that despite her research, nothing truly prepared her for the wild world that awaited in the studios of Southern California. From grinding on storyboard test after storyboard test to getting a job at a major studio to searching for an apartment in ... the Valley ... this autobiographical how-to graphic novel explores the highest...
569) Cameroon
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Series
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"Cameroon is an African nation with a vast history. Its rich geology includes volcanoes, tropical areas, coastal waters, hot springs, plateaus, mountains, and rain forests. This book will help readers gain a full understanding of the country, from its history to its current state; its struggles, triumphs, and political culture; its environmental policies, variety of wildlife, and conservation efforts; its lifestyle, religious practices, and economy;...
571) Côte d'Ivoire
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
A book for students about the history and culture of Côte d'Ivoire--Provided by publisher.
Author
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
In January of 2014 folks in Eastern and Northeastern South Dakota were asked to share their memories of the "good old days." They were invited to write letters describing interesting, humorous, unusual, exciting(and even romantic) "happenings" from the past. Many of them were born prior to 1940 and the majority grew up right here in Eastern and Northeastern South Dakota. They were not selected from any particular group or social class, nor were they...
Author
Series
44 Scotland Street volume 14
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
"For the impossibly vain Bruce Anderson - he of the clove-scented hair gel - it may finally be time to settle down, and surely it can only be a question of picking the lucky winner from the hordes of his admirers. The Duke of Johannesburg is keen to take his flight of fancy, a microlite seaplane, from the drawing board to the skies. Big Lou is delighted to discover that her young foster son has a surprising gift for dance but she is faced with big...
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Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
Dylan, an aspiring photographer, is spending a month in Mumbai with his friend Rohit Lal and his family, but knowing nothing of Indian culture, he cannot seem to do anything right (do not hit cows!)--and the situation is made worse by the tensions within the Lal family over whether Rohit should be raised in India, which Mr. Lal's wealthy sister is pushing for.
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Pub. Date
c2023
Language
English
Description
Every year on November 11, Americans celebrate Veterans Day. This is a day set aside to honor veterans-people who've served in the military. Some veterans fought in wars, while others served their country during times of peace. Veterans Day celebrates all of these brave people. It's important to learn about what veterans have done for their country so you can better understand why this day is so special.
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Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"Madam C. J. Walker is commonly thought to be the first black woman millionaire. That honor actually belongs to Annie Turnbo Malone. Annie turned her personally developed hair products into a thriving business, including a school that taught her patented Poro mtehod of self-care. Madam C. J. Walker was one of her most successful students."--
578) Celebrating Kwanzaa
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Series
Pub. Date
c2023
Language
English
Description
Kwanzaa is based on seven principles that aid those celebrating in looking at their past and heritage. They think about who they are now and use this knowledge to plan for a bright future. The holiday's founder, Maulana Karenga, believes that the message of Kwanzaa is universal : "Any message that is good for a particular people speaks not just to that people. It speaks to the world.
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
Holly Golightly is a carefree New York playgirl who is scouring Manhattan looking for a suitable millionaire to marry. However, when Paul Varjak, a struggling young writer, moves into her apartment building, she becomes interested in him. Paul gets swept into Holly's dizzying, delightfully unstructured lifestyle.
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Pub. Date
c2023
Language
English
Description
What are you thankful for? That question is asked a lot on Thanksgiving-a day set aside for thinking about the things in our lives we're grateful for. Many people are thankful for their family and friends, and they share a meal with them on this special day. Thanksgiving dinner is a popular tradition throughout the United States, and the roots of this holiday reach all the way back to the time before this country was founded.
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