Chinua Achebe

Here is an extended exploration of the European impact on African culture, viewed through the most vivid experience available to the author—his own life. It is an evocative snapshot of a major writer's childhood, illuminating his roots as an artist. Achebe discusses his English education and the relationship between colonial writers and the European literary tradition. He argues that if colonial writers try to imitate and, indeed, go one better than the Empire, they run the danger of undervaluing their homeland and their own people. Achebe contends that to redress the inequities of global oppression, writers 

Light Hardcover (1 lb or less)

Pennsylvania

Home and Exile

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Edgar Poe

'HE UNABRIDGED EDGAR ALLAN POE ontains all of Poe's classic tales and most haunting poems - presented, for the first time, in the order he originally rote them. This complete collection of Poe's versatile enius lets you share his journeys into the wondrous and acabre that have entertained and fascinated readers for nerations. Not a word has been deleted!

Heavy Paperback (2 to 4 lbs)

Collected Stories and a Selection of his Best Loved Poems

"Spacious format; a wide variety of poems; and colorful, interpretive illustrations."--"School Library Journal. "The format is admirable: a handsome sampler of poems, with a short introductory essay, unfamiliar words briefly defined in footnotes, and a few prefatory sentences for each poem to establish context and aid interpretation. Thirteen of Poe's more accessible poems appear here, including The Raven, ' The Bells, ' Eldorado, ' and Annabel Lee.'"--"Kirkus Reviews. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.

Edgar Allan Poe

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Brian P. Cleary

WORDS ARE CATEGORICAL" BOOKS Dearly, Nearly, Insincerely: What Is an Adverb? Hairy, Scary, Ordinary: What Is an Adjective? How Much Can a Bare Bear Bear?: What Are Homonyms and Homop I and You and Don't Forget Who: What Is a Pronoun? A Mink, a Fink, a Skating Rink: What Is a Noun? Pitch and Throw, Grasp and Know: What Is a Synonym? To Root, to Toot, to Parachute: What Is a Verb? Under, Over, By the Clover: What Is a Preposition?

Reading & Language Arts

What Are Homonyms and Homophones?

Have fun with language!

This accessible, lighthearted look at language introduces homonyms and homophones. Playful rhymes and comical cartoons make both concepts memorable. Each corresponding pair of homonyms and homophones is printed in color for easy identification. At the end, readers are challenged to apply what they've learned--and they'll have fun doing so.

How Much Can a Bare Bear Bear?

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Whoopi Goldberg

Deborah Underwood

Alexandra Petrakova Johnson does not want to be a beautiful ballerina, and she does not want to leave her friends in Apple Creek. Unfortunately, that doesn't stop her ballet-crazy mother from moving the family to Harlem, or from enrolling Al at the Nutcracker School of Ballet. Life is hard when you're the new Sugar Plum Ballerina on the block, and it's even harder when you're chosen to be Sugar Plum Fairy in the big recital. The other girls think Al's happy to have the role, but they don't know Al yet—not only is she a terrible dancer, but she's also got a rotten case of stage fright! Al's going to need lots of help to find her inner Sugar Plum Fairy. Are her classmates up to the challenge?

Alexandrea Petrakova Johnson does not want to be a beautiful ballerina, and she does not want to leave her friends in Apple Creek. Unfortunately, that doesn't stop her ballet-crazy mother from moving them to Harlem, or from enrolling Al at the Nutcracker School of Ballet. Life is hard when you’re the new ballerina on the block, and it’s even harder when you’re chosen to be the Sugar Plum Fairy in the school recital! Not only is Al a terrible dancer, but she's also got a rotten case of stage fright! Al's ballet classmates are going to have to use all the plum power they’ve got to coach this scary fairy!

Plum Fantastic

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Gary Larson

"Larson communicates a great deal of information in a few simple ink lines. The expressions of his characters are vivid and immediately recognizable... And with just a strand of beads and a pair of harlequin glasses, he can somehow transfer any animal - a shark, a bug, a warthog — into a dowdy suburban hausfrau." - Los Angeles Times "The Far Side is a continuum of the unexpected - less a comic strip than a sort of laugh-inducing Mobius strip, where surprises are endlessly surfacing as No Big Deal." - West Magazine 

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Hound of the Far Side

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This comprehensive volume by Ludwig Goldscheider provides a detailed exploration of Michelangelo's works in painting, sculpture, and architecture. It is an essential addition to any art lover's collection, offering a thorough analysis of Michelangelo's artistic style and the impact of his works on the art world.



Heavy Hardcover (2 to 4 lbs)

Art, Music, Drama/Theater

Michelangelo by Ludwig Goldscheider - Complete Edition Phaidon 1964 DJ HC

Lisa Westberg Peters

Michigan Sahara

Sand dunes in Michigan are a pretend trip to the Sahara. When we empty the pockets of our jeans, out spill camels, desert palms, and scorpions.

Poems from the Ground Up

Maybe that plain old rock has gleaming jewels inside. Maybe Africa and South America used to be best friends. Maybe a clam that died 300 million years ago is in your backyard. What secrets is Earth hiding? These twenty-two poems leave no stone unturned in exploring the world’s natural wonders. Crack this book open and watch geology sparkle.

Earthshake

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Patricia Daniels

Darcie Johnston

What's so great about cooking? A lot! Feeding your friends and family is fun. It's creative. And knowing how to cook puts you in charge in so many ways. This book has all the know-how you need to get started: • How to use tools, gadgets, and equipment • Mixing, chopping, blending, and other basic techniques • Classic recipes you'll love • Pretty presentations • How to make a menu • Tips from girls like you! Who's the chef? You are!

How to Make Food for Your Friends, Your Family and Yourself

A first-step guide to cooking introduces such basic skills as chopping, mixing, and blending, and provides classic family recipes and tips for making an appetizing presentation.

A Smart Girl's Guide: Cooking

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Lia Wilson

Practical and simple, yet full of exciting new tastes, GIFTS for the COOKIE JAR will be your companion for holidays, bake sales or just making ordinary days special.

Gifts for the Cookie Jar

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Andy Weir

"Almost literally an un-put-downable book. I recommend it to anyone who loves the manned space program or who loves science or who loves a brilliantly written novel of unrelenting suspense and intelligence." -Dan Simmons, New York Times bestselling author of Drood and Hyperion

A Novel

Stranded on Mars by a dust storm that compromised his space suit and forced his crew to leave him behind, astronaut Watney struggles to survive in spite of minimal supplies and harsh environmental challenges that test his ingenuity in unique ways. A first novel.

The Martian

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Beth Ferry

When Neander meets Neanne, he's head-over-heels crushed. She's short, she's hairy, she's perfect! Determined to win her over, he brings her gift after gift— each one grander than the last. But Neanne remains unimpressed. When Neander comes up with the grandest gesture of all, it's Neanne's turn to do some crushing.

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A Picture Book

Will the caveboy's crush respond favorably to his grand, attention-getting gestures?

Caveboy Crush

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Ron McLarty

Gutsy 17-year-old Albert "Shoe" Horn is an apprentice plumber and part-time boxer in England in 1922, but when his mother dies, he finds himself responsible for an abusive, alcoholic father and a younger brother with special needs.

After the death of his mother, teen plumber and part-time boxer Albert "Shoe" Horn must deal with his abusive, alchoholic father and care for a younger brother with special needs. By the author of The Memory of Running

The Dropper

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Mark Teague

It's a new school year. And Elmo Freem just got THE. WORST HAIRCUT ON EARTH. What's the solu-tion? Head out past the solar system in search of the best barber in the universe, of course! But can the Great Moog-Moog save Elmo's head?

Moog-Moog, Space Barber

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Peter Robinson

A college lecturer is found dead - murdered and dumped on a railway line near his home with 65,000 in his pocket. DCI Banks and his team are drafted in to investigate, and soon discover that the case is far from clean-cut. Having spent his last years leading a secluded existence after dismissal for sexual misconduct, the victim isn't short of enemies who'd have intent to kill.

A disgraced college lecturer is found murdered with 5,000 pounds in his pocket on a disused railway line near his home. Since being dismissed from his job for sexual misconduct four years previously, he has been living a poverty-stricken and hermit-like existence in this isolated spot. The suspects range from several individuals at the college where he used to teach to a woman who knew the victim back in the early '70s at Essex University, then a hotbed of political activism. When Banks receives a warning to step away from the case, he realises there is much more to the mystery than meets the eye - for there are plenty more skeletons to come out of the closet . . .

Children of the Revolution DCI Banks 21

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In his quest to become the nextemperor of Planet XYZ, Bloop makes too many bloopers. So he's sent to Earth to conquer that crazy planet first. Who's in charge there? Dogs, of course! Other creatures feed them and pick up their poop! Bloop tries to master these maddening mutts and prove that he's top dog. But once Bloop gets a taste of the good life on Earth, what will he do when he's summoned back to XYZ? Tara Lazar's hilarious text perfectly pairs with Mike Boldt's vibrant art in this picture book about an alien who finally finds his true home.

Bloop

Bethlehem Shoals

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THE SIGNATORIES HERETO CONSECRATE THE PRINCIPLES SET FORTH IN THIS DOCUMENT:

THE DISSOLUTION OF THE OLD LEAGUE; THE RENEWAL OF FAITH IN INDIVIDUAL PLAYERS; THE CELEBRATION OF THE NEW LEAGUE IN ITS FULL GLORY.

Physical Education

Styles, Stats, and Stars in Today's Game

FreeDarko Presents: the Macrophenomenal Pro Basketball Almanac

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Did I request thee, Maker, from my clay To mould me man? Did I solicit thee From darkness to promote me? — 

   John Milton, Paradise Lost (Mary Shelley’s epigraph of Frankenstein) 

Frankenstein The Classic Tale Of Terror Reborn On Film - Signed - 7 Of 500

This book is divided into seven chapters. The first chapter explains the world of animals: how they are classified; their behavior; where they live; and threats to their survival. The remaining chapters present the major animal groups: mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, and invertebrates. Each chapter starts with an introduction, followed by pages that describe the main groups that belong in that chapter. Special feature pages throughout the book highlight interesting animal characteristics. A glossary and list of animal sizes can be found at the back.

Geography

National Geographic Encyclopedia of Animals 

Betty Crocker Editors

Get in the spirit Get everything done Involve the kids Have a little fun Do things ahead Bake special treats Prepare the feast Give gifts from your kitchen Enjoy old and new traditions

Featuring 250 recipes, 23 holiday crafts & tons of tips throughout, this is a bumper guide to cooking for the festive season.

Betty Crocker Christmas Cookbook

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Just then, Daddy quick pulled the car to the curb. "No, Junie B. No. You're not all set to go to work," he said. "You don't just pick up some scissors and start cutting hair. Do you understand? Working in a beauty shop takes years and years of practice." "Yeah, only I already know that," I said. "T already know it takes years and years of practice." "Years and years and years," said Daddy. I did a huffy breath at him. "I already know that, I told you," I said again. After that, I leaned back in my seat. 

Junie B Jones Is a Beauty Shop Guy 

Ann Warren-Turner

Emma and her family are wooden dolls living a secret life inside their dollhouse. Tired of her small world, Emma wishes to go outside, where there is something called a tree and millions of tiny lamps light up the sky. More than this, though, she longs for an adventure, even though she doesn't know what an adventure really is. Emma soon finds out, when disaster strikes the dollhouse and she must learn to be brave. Emma's great adventure leads her to discover a new place and an unlikely friend along the way.

A series of poems describes the lives of a family of dolls and their servants living in a dollhouse in a young girl's room, from the perspective of Emma, the oldest of the doll children. Full-color illustrations.

Secrets from the Dollhouse

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Bill Peet

The creator of whimsical fantasies featuring a bevy of lifelike and lovable creatures, Bill Peet consistently combined excellent storytelling with enduring illustrations, becoming one of the most popular picture book creators of our time. Born in Grandview, Indiana, Bill Peet nurtured his childhood drawing talent and was awarded a scholarship to the John Herron Art Institute in Indianapolis, where he studied painting and design. After a brief apprenticeship period, he went to work for Walt Disney as a sketch artist, eventually becoming a screenwriter and helping to produce such beloved films as Fantasia, 101 Dalmatians and Peter Pan. In 1959 Bill Peet published his first book, Hubert's Hair-Raising Adventure, going on to write and illustrate over thirty successful books for children.

Farewell to Shady Glade

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Bernard Waber

Reggie, my best friend, was moving away. My sister was the first to tell me about it. This is how she told me. She said:

Ira confronts several emotions when he learns his best friend Reggie is moving away.

Ira Says Goodbye

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Natalie Babbitt

his tale from Grimm—far less familiar than many of the others— given a brisk retelling by Natalie Babbitt and witty, spectacular, sumptuous pictures by Fred Marcellino. The story tells all about young Marco, who leads a charmed life if anyone ever did, starting off as nobody special and ending up king. Not that it's an easy path, the most dangerous part being an errand that takes him down into Hell. But thanks to the Devil's grandmother, as good an old ail.

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