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Following ship surgeon Lemuel Gulliver, Jonathan Swift's satire, Gulliver's Travels, is a humorous critique of the darker aspects of human nature. During his voyage, Gulliver visits four islands, each more bizarre and fantastical than the last.

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Tiki drinks immediately conjure beach front paradise,tropical fruit, and gloriously lost afternoons. Vibrantly illustrated with images of finished drinks, along with expert information on mugs and glassware, infusions, and garnishes, this book is a celebration of the art and technique of this iconic category of drinks with a twist.

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A Bridgerton-inspired humorous Victorian romance featuring a defiant heroine who fights to escape a bad marriage, while her love for a forbidden man jeopardizes her chance at freedom. Romantic, feminist, and shimmers with intelligence. Let's hope Ms. Bennet keeps writingwe need more historical romance just like this! All About Romance James Standish knows how to play society's game. He'll follow the rulesmarry a virginal debutante and inherit a massive fortune. At least, that's the plan until he meets Francesca Thorne. She's not the sort of woman a respectable gentleman like James could ever marrynot least because, strictly speaking, she's married already to James's friend Edward. Francesca is determined to flout convention and divorce her philandering husband. When James sweet-talks his way into her lifetasked with convincing Francesca to abandon her dream of freedomshe's unprepared for the passion that flares between them. Torn apart by conflicting desires, James and Francesca

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What is so great about having your birthday party on the moon? For starters, you can ride in a rocket with your friends and eat cake upside down. Your friends can celebrate with you for a whole month, which is only one day on the moon! Young partygoers can bounce and glide in a low-gravity playground.

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Champagne and sparkling wine are the liquid symbols of celebration, good cheer, and conviviality. Butthey can also be the star of more complex drinksthe sophisticated backbone that elevates all the ingredients around them.This book contains 75 recipes for Champagne and sparkling winebased cocktails (both classic and original), as well as recipes for syrups, garnishes, and a few delicious snacks, and tips for using bubbles in mixed drinks. From cover to cover, this book entices readers with thestyle and glamour synonymous with a flute of bubbles,and offersrecipes to make any occasion sparkle.

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Pick a card gameany card game! Everyone loves to play cards, and this ultimate collection has all the fun favorites (including rummy, spades, war, old maid, go fish, snip snap snorem, and hearts), plus some similar but less widely known games that families will love exploring. There are over 50 games in all, organized by type and difficulty, complete with instructions, rules, strategies, color illustrations, and a brief note on each game's origins.

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The Jungle Book,one of the most famous children's books today, buoyed by multiple Disney film adaptations, is now available in an unabridged paperback edition including Rudyard Kipling's fantastical short story collection Just So Stories. This Children's Signature Classics edition will include both The Jungle Book and Just So Stories, a thatwhimsically explores animals' origins, like how the zebra got its stripes. The Jungle Book's story of survival, belonging, and growing up is perfect for young readers' libraries.

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Feast your eyes (without straining them) on this banquet of word searches! This bind-up will include 134 puzzles originally featured in Mark Danna's Gourmet Word Searches and Tasty Word Searches (which have sold a combined total of over 35,500 copies since their publication). All puzzles are themed and contain a hidden message revealing a quote or expanding on the puzzle's theme, giving each word search a fun final payoff.

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Add a touch of playfulness to your practice with the adorable cat tarot cards of Mystic Cats Tarot. From illustrator and designer Michelle Romo, this cat tarot deck is the purr-fect addition to any tarot toolkit.TheMystic Cats Tarotdeck is full of adorable kitties, frogs, rainbows, and more.

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Marianne Dashwood can't understand her sister. How could the attractive, witty, and charming Elinor fall for the quiet, self-effacing, and rather dull Edward Ferrars? And, if the two are in love, why don't they shout it to the world?

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When Mr. Earnshaw, master of Wuthering Heights, returns from a trip with an unkempt orphan in tow, he announces that the child, Heathcliff, is now a member of the family. While young Catherine Earnshaw becomes close with Heathcliff, her older brother Hindley sinks into bitter resentment.

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Mo Willems, #1New York Timesbestselling, award-winning author-illustrator, zooms in on the smallest things in the universe to explore one of life's most elemental questions in this nonfiction picture book about the relationship between size and scale. Are YOU small? A little question sends readers on a BIG adventure to see the smallest of the small. From an average-size kid . . . to a cookie crumb . . . to a water molecule . . . all the way down to a single quark, readers discover that size is a matter of perspective. The perfect companion title to Mo Willems' breakout title, Are You Big?, this early-learning concept book features bold text, expressive art, and real-world science.

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Have you ever randomly looked at the clock and noted that it was 11:11? Then congratulations: you've received a message from the universe. Angel numbers, repeating numerical sequences with mystical significance tied to numerology, are a spiritual concept that is experiencing a surge of popularity.

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For newcomers to the world of tarot, learning how to learn about their lives and the past, present, and future of those around them using the cards may seem intimidating. This is the perfect introduction.

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An exciting and fun word game book for anyone who loves solving word puzzles but doesn't want to be limited to one per day. Looking for a unique puzzle experience? Check out Word Solitaire, a new word-guessing game that features a spread-out deck of playing cards. Each letter in your guess is represented by a playing card; to check your guess, you quickly scan the row of cards at the bottom of the page. If the card is face-up in the display, the letter is in the word, but in the wrong spot. If the card is face-up and sticking up above the rest of the deck, the letter is in the correct position. If the card is not there at all, the letter is not in the word. If that sounds complicated, it isn't! Try one game and you'll get the hang of it right away. Perfect for anyone tired of the limitations of similar online word games, Word Solitaire will appeal to any puzzle enthusiast looking for an analog version of their favorite daily pastime. Those looking for game books for adults that help

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From #1 New York Times bestselling author Melissa de la Cruz comes a ripped-from-the-headlines new adult mystery about all the missing girls who fall off the radar... #WhereisAmeliaAshley The Influencer Amelia Ashley shares everything with her followers - her favorite hole-in-the-wall restaurants, her best fashion tips, and her European trip-of-a-lifetime with her hot boyfriend. The Boyfriend Josh has no choice but to return home without Amelia after she abandons him in Rome. He has no clue where she went or how her blood got in his suitcase. Why won't anyone believe him? The Hacker To Harper Delgado, Amelia Ashley is just another missing white girl whipping up a media frenzy. But with each digital knot she untangles about the influencer, Harper wonders: who is Amelia Ashley? The Other Girl Two years ago, another girl went missing, one who never made headlines or had a trending hashtag. The Truth Amelia's disappearance has captured the world's attention. What comes next? Watch this space...

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Every Friday for a year, Shaheen Peerbhai and Jennie Levitt made a delicious picnic-style meal for their friends. This small tradition soon grew into a clandestine pop-up restaurant, serving much-anticipated lunches to eighty or so hungry guests once a week in different hotspots around Paris. In their charmingly illustrated book, Shaheen and Jennie offer a collection of curated flavorful recipes, taking inspiration from both classic French dishes and a selection of other diverse cuisines that are prominent throughout Paris. Pack your picnic basket with a recipe from the Small Plates chapter, such as the Frenchie Arepas with Caramelized Plum Jam. Be sure to impress the guests at your next casual dinner party with your tartine (open-faced sandwich) Smoked Ham, Brie and Onion Jam with Buttery Almonds and Garlic Zucchini recipe. Also, make sure to always include a plate of Rye, Chocolate, and Sea Salt Cookies to satisfy any companion with a sweet tooth! Along with its delicious recipes and stunning watercolor depictions, Paris Picnic Club gives you the tools to cook meals and grow your community through dishes that are supposed to be shared and recipes that are meant to be passed on. Paris Picnic Club helps you slow down, enjoy one another’s company, and nourish your community through the love of cooking for one another.

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A Christian girl is stigmatized by her peers after seeking an abortion in this modern retelling of The Scarlet Letter for the #MeToo era. Moving to Hawthorne was something Tess and her mom never anticipated, but after Tess's mom loses her job, it's their only option.

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This collection of aspirational interiors will appeal to anyone who wishes to live in the luxury of Gothic darkness without sacrificing even an ounce of style.

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An illustrated chapter-book retelling of the Monkey King's adventures from Journey to the Westpart of the Classic Starts series, which has cumulatively sold more than 8 million copies! Sun Wukong is the Monkey Kingand he has all the power and magic to prove it! But when his mischief lands him out of favor with the heavens, he must embark on a dangerous quest to deliver Buddhist scriptures. Will Monkey be able to control his impulsive behavior and complete his journey to the West? This retelling is the perfect way to introduce young readers to the famous and cherished Chinese story. The book also includes discussion questions.

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Descubre el mundo salvaje de la escuela con Ally-sauria, ya disponible en pasta blanda. Conoce a Ally-sauria, una niñita con espíritu de dinosaurio que camina con pisadas fuertes, mastica con dientes feroces y a la que le encanta ¡RUGIR! Pero Ally no la está pasando bien en su primer día de escuela. Cada uno de sus compañeros de clase tiene su propia personalidad . . . especialmente las princesas sabelotodo. ¿Podrá Ally hacer nuevas amistades? Con sus dibujos humorísticos, su heroína entrañable y su sorprendente final, este libro ilustrado, encantador y simpático, celebra la imaginación sin límites de la niñez.

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Get ready to fight your way to the top of the sudoku ranks!Each book in this Martial Arts sudoku series will contain 300 puzzles, with a different blend of sudoku variants depending on the difficulty level. Brown Belt Sudoku Variants will include puzzle types featured in the Green Belt at a higher level, as well as some additional variants.

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The Ultimate Resource for Communication Excellence. Whether you want to get a raise or get time off, switch desks or switch jobs-learning how to communicate with confidence has never been more important. This deck of 72 simple exercises from communications expert Jane Praeger provides the skills you need to elevate your voice, solve common problems, and build lasting professional relationships. Originally published by and developed with Uncommon Goods.

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Get ready to fight your way to the top of the sudoku ranks!Each book in this Martial Arts sudoku series will contain 300 puzzles, with a different blend of sudoku variants depending on the difficulty level. Black Belt Sudoku Variants will feature variants with the most fiendish twists.

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A hilarious ghost story about a group of thirteen-year-old boys whose friendship is tested by supernatural forces, secret crushes, and a hundred-year-old curse

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A collection of 105 easy to hard sudoku puzzles that will provide a perfect (and perfectly portable) break at any time of the day.

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This crossword collection will contain 56 hard, themeless 10x10 crosswords, with puzzles custom-written to touch on topics that promote peace of mind and active meditation.

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This puzzle collection contains 56 all-new, easy 10x10 crosswords, with themes custom-written to touch on topics that promote peace of mind and stress-free solving.

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It's a delight to see Asha and Alex solve clues and help some clueless adults right a wrong. I can't wait for the next book! Margaret Peterson Haddix, New York Times bestselling author of the Greystone Secrets series on The Fairfleet AffairHow do you save a witch who's been dead for centuries? Alex and Asha of the A&A Detective Agency are on the case! Summer is over, and Asha and Alex haven't had a decent case in months. But just as a chill begins to stir the air, and the autumn leaves start to turn, Dr. Wright from the Fairfleet Institute comes to them with a cryptic note, signed by The Witch of Waverly College, about Hannah Grimthorpe, the notorious witch from Northbrook's colonial past. This is the perfect case to reinvigorate Alex and Asha's interest in keeping up the agency, but distractions come their way as school activities divide their attention. When more clues appear and Dr. Wright is forced out of the Institute, the two detectives decide they are going to need help from

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This book includes 72 themed, 15x15 crosswords, some easy, some tricky, by Vox.com's all-star crew of crossword constructors: Patrick Blindauer, Adesina Koiki, Will Nediger, and Andrew J. Ries. The puzzles feature classic crossword themes, with wordplay, puns, and unexpected twists peppered throughout. Pop culture references range from Mario Kart to iCarly, from Master P to Bernie Sanders.

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Follow clues, solve puzzles, crack the code... find the missing millionaire. The celebrated museums of the Fairfleet Institute are known for curating the mysteries of humanity. But they don’t solve mysteries. Luckily, twelve-year-old friends Alex Foster and Asha Singh of the A&A Detective Agency do. Or they will . . . once they get a real case to test their skills as sleuths. When Dr. Alistair Fairfleet, the institute’s eccentric chairman, disappears on the first day of Alex and Asha’s summer vacation, they receive a letter written by the missing millionaire himself inviting them to a game involving complicated clues and puzzles. It is just the sort of case they’ve been waiting to tackle. But nothing in the Fairfleet case has a simple solution. As the kids track down clues, they uncover art forgeries, archaeological crimes, and Fairfleet family secrets. All of this tests their partnership and forces them to confront the complicated legacies of the people and places they admire most.

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The journey begins in a young girl's bedroom, the night before a big performance.

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DID YOU KNOW? Some of the most popular dishes in the United States today originated in other countries. Maize (corn) is at the heart of Mexican cuisine. France produces over five hundred types of cheese. Pizza started out as a flat disc of bread roasted on stone. Chinese food can be traced back to the country's eight great cooking traditions. It's a big, tasty world out there-and this book takes kids on a tour through the cuisines of fourteen countries, complete with a recipe for each one! Praise for What's on Your Plate "A delectable way to highlight diversity." -Booklist "Inspire young foodies with this title." -School Library Journal "Engel's presentation is lively and welcoming." -Publishers Weekly

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Few situations are as perfectly suited for puzzle solving as vacations are: you need something to keep you entertained on the airplane, and crosswords are also a perfect low-key activity while lounging beside the pool or on the beach. These 54 breezy puzzles, originally published in Newsday, feature entertaining themes and accessible clues that make them perfect for anyone who wants to get away from it all.

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The hard plastic post-surgery cone is every dog's worst nightmare. But in this stunning collection by celebrated photographer Winnie Au and designer Marie-Yan Morvan, it becomes an iconic statement of personality and visual wit.

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This collection features 72 themed Sunday crosswords edited by Stanley Newman, originally published in Newsday (updated, of course, to reflect any facts that have changed since the puzzles ran), plus bonus fun facts in the back of the book about selected clues and answers.

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The imaginative satire by Jonathan Swift is now available in an unabridged paperback edition for today’s young readers. Lemuel Gulliver is a ship’s surgeon whose journeys go astray after a shipwreck on the high seas. He encounters a race of miniature people known as Lilliputians; giant Brobdingnagians; the foolish Laputians; the very humanoid Yahoos; and finally, the gentle and wise horse-like Houyhnhnms. Will Gulliver ever make it home again? At once magical and rich in philosophy, this unabridged paperback edition is perfect for young readers’ libraries.

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This unsparing tale of a young Victorian orphan is now available in an unabridged hardcover edition that’s a perfect gift for today’s young readers. ​Oliver Twist, a poor orphan, escapes the miserable workhouse, only to fall into the clutches of a band of pickpockets led by the odious Fagin. Can he remain the pure and good-hearted boy that he is, or will he fall into a life of crime? This gritty portrayal of Victorian London is now available in a collectible hardcover edition, complete with black-and-white interior illustrations that bring the story to life.

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Five men survive a South Seas shipwreck and wash up on a seemingly deserted beach, only to discover that five beautiful, winged women inhabit the island. Dazzled and soon in love, the men will do anything to possess these flying women . . . but what they plan, and how the magical women respond, is tellingly—and predictably—human. First published in 1914, and praised by Ursula K. LeGuin as “a real rediscovery—romantic, satiric, funny, fanciful, and a good read,” Angel Island is an adventure story and a genre-defining tale about women’s rights.

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