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The Mouse on the Moon
by Leonard WibberleyIt's the Duchy of Grand Fenwick against Russia and the United States in a bizarre race to the moon! By the author of 'The Mouse That Roared'
The Pleasures of Chinese Cooking
by Grace Zia ChuRecipes for popular Chinese-American dishes, how to work with woks and cleavers, the story of tea, how to order in a Chinese restaurant, and more.
The Singing Cupboard
by Dana FarallaGreat-aunt Gerda came from Denmark for a visit, with a very old cupboard. She brought it to the children as a gift.
The Tin Drum
by Günter Grass Ralph ManheimThe autobiography of Oscar Matzerath, who lived through the long Nazi nightmare and is detained in a mental institution.
100 Pounds of Popcorn
by Hazel KrantzAndy has a big dream! But making it come true isn't as easy as having the dream. Still, it is good to have big dreams. Maybe Andy can't sell lots of popcorn ... could he be a scientist? A delightful book. This file should make an excellent embossed braille copy.
Down Among the Dead Men
by Patricia MoyesMost folks in Berrybridge Haven agreed that fog had caused the nasty accident that drowned Pete Rawnsley. Only a few old salts whispered that it was no accident at all.
Excellence: Can We Be Equal and Excellent Too?
by John GardnerWhat are the characteristic difficulties a democracy encounters in pursuing excellence? Is there a way out? How equal do we want to be, or can we be?
How to Strengthen Your Memory
by Michael FidlowThis is not just another book filled with the usual techniques for improving memory. Fidlow considers the natural memory and suggests techniques to enhance it. He explores artificial memory and provides strategies for improving it. He guides the reader through a variety of tricks and situations so that the reader can choose and apply techniques that make sense for that particular individual.
I, Claudius
by Robert GravesTiberius Claudius Drusus Nero Germanicus lived from 10 BC to 54 AD, surviving the intrigues and poisonings of the reigns of Augustus, Tiberius, and the mad Caligula, to become emperor in 41 AD.
Mr. Parker Pyne, Detective
by Agatha Christie12 little mysteries for Mr. Parker Pyne to solve, including 'Death on the Nile' and 'The Oracle at Delphi'
Reconsiderations (A Study of History, Volume #12)
by Arnold J. ToynbeeArnold Toynbee writes: By the time when volumes VII-X of this book had been published, the present volume XII, 'Reconsiderations,' was already due. In the course of the twenty-eight years that it had taken to produce the first ten volumes, archaeological discoveries-particularly in Middle America and in the Middle East of the Old World-had made some important additions to, and changes in, our picture of the history of the earlier civilizations in both hemispheres. At the same time the publication of the first three batches of volumes of this book had drawn a considerable amount of comment and criticism. Both these things called for a reconsideration of the book as a whole. In the present volume, the writer has reconsidered the philosophical questions raised by his method of work, and has also met a demand for definitions of the terms that he uses, besides bringing his accounts of some of the earlier civilizations up to date. In discussing the points raised by his critics, he has tried to avoid reacting to the critics as if they were opponents to be resisted. A writer and his critics are really partners in a common endeavour to increase our knowledge and understanding, and a writer ought to welcome the help that his critics are able to give him. The present writer has tried to keep an open mind in reconsidering his ideas in the light of his critics' comments. He has not, of course, been convinced by all the criticisms that he has received, but, wherever he has come to the conclusion that his views need revising, he has said so frankly. Other books in this series are available from Bookshare.
The Agony and the Ecstasy: A Biographical Novel of Michelangelo
by Irving StoneMichaelangelo - creator of David, painter of the Sistine Chapel - and his times, his loves, his genius, his art. Historical fiction.
The Borrowers Aloft
by Mary NortonThe borrowers are kidnapped! How will they escape from the attic?
The Golden Goblet
by Eloise Jarvis McgrawWinner of a Newbery Honor, an exciting ancient Egyptian mystery!<P><P> Ranofer wants only one thing in the world: to be a master goldsmith like his beloved father was. But how can he when he is all but imprisoned by his evil half brother, Gebu? Ranofer knows the only way he can escape Gebu's abuse is by changing his destiny. But can a poor boy with no skills survive on the cutthroat streets of ancient Thebes? Then Ranofer finds a priceless golden goblet in Gebu's room and he knows his luck−and his destiny−are about to change.
The Outcasts of Poker Flat and Other Stories
by Bret Harte14 short stories by Harte, with an introduction by Wallace Stegner, a selected bibliography, and notes on the text.
The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie
by Muriel SparkThis book probes with impeccable skill and consummate artistry the halcyon years of a fiercely independent and unorthodox school teacher and her relationship with 6 favorite pupils.
The Voice of the Dolphins and Other Stories
by Leo SzilardLeo Szilard was one to the scientists responsible for development of the atom bomb in the United States, though he worked for disarmament after World War II. This book consists of six short humorous stories about the possible near future. Written in 1961, this book describes the events from 1963 to 1988 as seen through the eyes of a historian in the future.
Two Dog Biscuits
by Beverly ClearyThere are big dogs, little dogs, curly dogs, dogs that sniff, and dogs that wag their tails. But only one dog will get biscuits from twins Jimmy and Janet -- or will it? Maybe dog biscuits aren't just for dogs after all!
Arrow Book of Ghost Stories
by Nora KramerNine stories about spooky goblins and ghostly cats and strange creatures who weave their spells on Halloween.
Awo: The Autobiography of Chief Obafemi Awolowo
by Obafemi AwolowoAwolowo (1909-1987) was the leader of the Action Group party, former Premier of the Western Region of Nigeria, and Leader of the Opposition in the Federal Parliament of Nigeria.
Felix Frankfurter Reminisces
by Felix Frankfurter Harlan B. PhillipsThis volume presents the raw materials for future historians on the variegated aspects of American life, ending with Frankfurter's appointment to the Supreme Court in 1939.