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Lavinia
Par Ursula K. Le Guin. 2008
In a richly imagined, beautiful new novel, an acclaimed writer gives an epic heroine her voice. In The Aeneid, Virgil’s…
hero fights to claim the king’s daughter, Lavinia, with whom he is destined to found an empire. Lavinia herself never speaks a word. Now, Ursula K. Le Guin gives Lavinia a voice in a novel that takes us to the half-wild world of ancient Italy, when Rome was a muddy village near seven hills. Lavinia grows up knowing nothing but peace and freedom, until suitors come. Her mother wants her to marry handsome, ambitious Turnus. But omens and prophecies spoken by the sacred springs say she must marry a foreigner-that she will be the cause of a bitter war-and that her husband will not live long. When a fleet of Trojan ships sails up the Tiber, Lavinia decides to take her destiny into her own hands. And so she tells us what Virgil did not: the story of her life, and of the love of her life. Lavinia is a book of passion and war, generous and austerely beautiful, from a writer working at the height of her powers.You Read to Me, I'll Read to You: (3) Very Short Fairy Tales to Read Together
Par Mary Ann Hoberman, Michael Emberley. 2012
Designed with budding readers in mind, this collection features eight fairy tales, each given a new twist and set in…
three columns and three colors as a script for two voices to read separately or together. Full color.Go Away, Big Green Monster
Par Ed Emberley. 1992
Caldecott Award-winning author-artist Ed Emberley has created an ingenious way for children to chase away their nighttime fears. Kids can…
go through the pages of this die-cut book and watch the Big Green Monster grow. Then, when they're ready to show him who's in charge, they'll go through the remaining pages and watch him disappear! Images and image descriptions available.Why God Is a Woman
Par Nin Andrews. 2015
Why God Is a Woman is a collection of poems written about a magical island where women rule and men…
are the second sex. It is also the story of a boy who, exiled from the island because he could not abide by its sexist laws, looks back with both nostalgia and bitterness and wonders: Why does God have to be a woman? Celebrated prose poet Nin Andrews creates a world both fantastic and familiar where all the myths, logic, and institutions support the dominance of women.Nin Andrews's books include The Book of Orgasms and Sleeping with Houdini.The Cartoon Guide to Biology
Par Larry Gonick, David Wessner. 2019
From New York Times bestselling author Larry Gonick and Davidson College biology professor David Wessner comes this comprehensive and humorous…
cartoon guide to topics in biologyDid you faint when your middle school science teacher asked you to dissect a frog? Do you think DNA stands for “Don’t Know the Answer”? Do you still cling to the belief that osmosis was the name of Ozzy Osbourne’s last tour? If you said yes to any of these questions—or even if you didn’t—then you need The Cartoon Guide to Biology. The latest from New York Times bestselling author Larry Gonick—writing with Davidson College biology professor David Wessner—is a hilarious and informative handbook to the science of life. From the inner workings of the cell, to the magic of gene expression, to the Krebs and Calvin cycles, to sexual and asexual reproduction, The Cartoon Guide to Biology uses simple, clear, humorous illustrations to make biology’s most complex concepts understandable and entertaining. Whether you’re peering into the microscope for the first time or brushing up after decades of de-evolution, this book has you covered.The Clockwork Girl
Par Sean O'Reilly, Kevin Hanna. 2011
Having sold more than 300,000 copies in a series of five comic books, The Clockwork Girl is now a luscious…
graphic novel. It’s a tale unlike any other, a journey into a faraway land where the Clockwork Girl lives—a ticking robot girl with mechanical limbs and a voice of her own.Against all odds, she finds companionship in Huxley, the amazing mutant circus boy who risks his life to be with her. Together they tackle questions like what man can feel that a machine or mutant can’t, what loneliness is, and what love is.But can a robot girl feel true love? Will this futuristic Romeo and Juliet survive the threats of their warring families?The Cartoon Guide to Calculus (Cartoon Guide Series)
Par Larry Gonick. 2012
A complete—and completely enjoyable—new illustrated guide to calculusMaster cartoonist Larry Gonick has already given readers the history of the world…
in cartoon form. Now, Gonick, a Harvard-trained mathematician, offers a comprehensive and up-to-date illustrated course in first-year calculus that demystifies the world of functions, limits, derivatives, and integrals. Using clear and helpful graphics—and delightful humor to lighten what is frequently a tough subject—he teaches all of the essentials, with numerous examples and problem sets. For the curious and confused alike, The Cartoon Guide to Calculus is the perfect combination of entertainment and education—a valuable supplement for any student, teacher, parent, or professional.Arcade and the Fiery Metal Tester (The Coin Slot Chronicles #3)
Par Rashad Jennings. 2020
In Arcade and the Fiery Metal Tester, New York City is experiencing the hottest summer on record. Eleven-year-old Arcade Livingston can&’t keep…
his cool after receiving this suspicious warning atop the Empire State Building: &“Things will heat up in all areas to test your mettle.&”In no time flat, Arcade is tested like never before to use the Triple T token&’s powerful ways to outsmart a bully, find a place for his best friend to live, and spy on some pesky villains from the 1900s. Meanwhile, sister Zoe thinks controlling the token is nothing but a path to disaster.One thing&’s for sure, the token continues its flashing and pulsing. And elevator doors continue to transport Arcade, Zoe, and their friends to meet different people in strange locations—people who will challenge them, teach them, and inspire them to grow in patience and compassion.And just as a trip through a fiery furnace is necessary to purify gold, the token leads Arcade through superheated situations to test the purity of his heart.Read as part of the series or as a stand-alone novel! Arcade and the Fiery Metal Tester is the third book in the humorous and imaginative Coin Slot Chronicles series by New York Times bestselling author, former NFL running back, and Dancing with the Stars champion Rashad Jennings.Great for reluctant readersBlack and white illustrations includedThe Unofficial Harry Potter Joke Book: Great Guffaws for Gryffindor (Unofficial Harry Potter Joke Book)
Par Brian Boone, Amanda Brack. 2017
Why did Voldemort cross the road? Because he looks like a demented chicken.Muggle world got you down? Dark Lord actively…
trying to end you? Horcrux fell in between the abyss that is your couch cushions? Need some laughter but haven’t learned the tickling charm yet? Don’t worry; The Unofficial Harry Potter Joke Book is here to relieve some of the daily stresses that accompany a life of witchcraft and wizardry. “Tom” Riddles, knock-knock jokes, and plenty of puns:How did Ron gas up the flying car?... ”Expecto petroleum!”How does a Quidditch newbie function?... By winging it!What kind of drink to magical parrots like?... Pollyjuice!What’s a Thestral’s favorite day of the week?... Flyday!For fans of the Harry Potter series, this gut-busting compendium of charming and magical quips pokes fun at some of your favorite characters and scenes from the books and movies. The jokes highlight some of the major characters, including Harry, Hermione, Ron, Hagrid, Dumbledore, and Voldemort, as well as many magical elements from the wizard world!Featuring hundreds of jokes and more than fifty fantastic illustrations, this joke book provides endless amounts of fun and clean humor for readers and fans of the bestselling series.Unicorns: Believe in Magic
Par Summersdale Publishers. 2016
Life’s never dull when you have a unicorn by your side. These sparkly friends bring magic into our lives, from…
the tips of their magical horns to the swishy ends of their rainbow tails. Join us on an adventure into the awesomely cute world of unicorns, and whatever anyone says – don’t stop believing!Unicorns: Believe in Magic
Par Summersdale Publishers. 2016
Life’s never dull when you have a unicorn by your side. These sparkly friends bring magic into our lives, from…
the tips of their magical horns to the swishy ends of their rainbow tails. Join us on an adventure into the awesomely cute world of unicorns, and whatever anyone says – don’t stop believing!Elmo's ABC Book
Par Sarah Albee. 2005
The Criminalisation of Fantasy Material: Law and Sexually Explicit Representations of Fictional Children
Par Hadeel Al-Alosi. 2019
This book addresses the criminalisation of sexually explicit material depicting or describing fictitious characters who appear to be children. It…
is the first book of its kind to specifically examine the expansion of the law to include fictional representations of children, focusing on the law in Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the United States. The author explores the potential criminalisation of comics and subgenres of manga that frequently depict childlike characters in a sexual context. Of course, the need to protect children from harm outweighs freedom of expression and the right to privacy; however, this argument is complicated by the material being purely fictional. Does prohibiting the fictional representation of minors interfere with individual freedoms? Based on a detailed socio-legal study, this book extensively analyses literature and pertinent theories of criminalisation, such as the Harm Principle, Offense Principle, and Legal Moralism. The book will be an invaluable resource for academics and students in various disciplines, including law, criminology, sociology, and psychology. It will also be of interest to fans of fantasy fiction.The Stolen Prince of Cloudburst
Par Jaclyn Moriarty. 2021
Esther is a middle child, in her own mind a pale reflection of siblings who are bright, shining stars. Her…
mother doesn't show the slightest bit of interest, no matter what Esther does. Still, she's content to go back to school, do her best, hang out with her friends, and let others take care of things.But her best friends aren't AT school when she gets there. Why didn't they tell her they wouldn't be coming back? Why were they silent all summer? But stuff like that happens. And it's bad luck that her new teacher makes Esther the butt of all kinds of jokes. Mrs. Pollock is rumored to be an ogre—and maybe she IS one. Could be.Then things go from unfortunate to outright dangerous. The mountains surrounding the school—usually sparkling with glaciers and lakes, alive with Faeries, and sheltering a quaint town with really great bakeries—are now crowded with Shadow Mages, casting a noticeable pall, and clearly—to Esther—signifying something very dark and threatening. As the people she might have depended on to help are either strangely absent or in hiding, it's left to ordinary, middle-child Esther ("just Esther") to act. But she'll have to burst out of the box of mediocrity she's been but in, and do something absolutely extraordinary.Praise for Jaclyn Moriarty"Magically uplifting." —The Horn Book, for The Spellbook of Listen Taylor"… Moriarty [is] a genre-bending author who gracefully weaves metaphysical questions into outwardly ordinary circumstances." —Publishers Weekly, for A Corner of White★ "[A] highly entertaining and brilliantly plotted fantasy... With its storytelling aplomb, humor, imagination, and many twists and turns, this novel places Moriarty . . . firmly in Diana Wynne Jones territory."—The Horn Book, starred review for The Extremely Inconvenient Adventures of Bronte Mettlestone"Jaclyn Moriarty makes me laugh, hysterically—and cry, unexpectedly... Startlingly original fantasy." —E. Lockhart, New York Times bestselling author of We Were LiarsSlavery, Abolition and Emancipation Vol 2: Writings In The British Romantic Period
Par James Walvin, Debbie Lee, Peter J Kitson, Anne K Mellor. 1999
Most writers associated with the first generation of British Romanticism - Blake, Coleridge, Wordsworth, Southey, Thelwall, and others - wrote…
against the slave trade. This edition collects a corpus of work which reflects the issues and theories concerning slavery and the status of the slave.Arcade and the Dazzling Truth Detector (The Coin Slot Chronicles #4)
Par Rashad Jennings. 2020
What does the last T on the Triple T Token stand for? Where did it come from? What did Arcade&’s…
mom do with the token when she had it? And why does Arcade have it now? All the questions about the mysterious and powerful Triple T Token will finally be answered. Arcade and the Dazzling Truth Detector is the fourth and final book in the humorous and imaginative Coin Slot Chronicles series by New York Times bestselling author, former NFL running back, and Dancing with the Stars champion Rashad Jennings.Arcade and Zoe Livingston have been on a quest for truth ever since the mysterious lady gave Arcade the token, said, &“Happy Travels,&” then vanished. Now, Arcade has just one wish on his twelfth birthday: to experience the ests of life.From the highest, lowest, deepest, coldest, and hottest places on Earth; to some of the greatest, most influential moments in history—Arcade will get his wish and much more than he could ever dream as the Triple T Token takes him and Zoe back in time and to the top (and bottom!) of the world. It&’s a whirlwind journey of self-discovery in some of the most exciting and unusual places on the planet.So hang on tight, because these final Arcade adventures are filled with magic elevator rides you&’ll never ever forget.Written and designed for reluctant readers, with shorter chapters and meaningful illustrations throughout the book. Arcade and the Dazzling Truth Detector teaches children ages 8 and up:How to create goals and the importance of dreaming bigThe importance of generosity, compassion, patience, and forgivenessIf you enjoy Arcade and the Dazzling Truth Detector, check out the rest of the series: Arcade and the Triple T Token, Arcade and the Golden Travel Guide, and Arcade and the Fiery Metal Tester.Arcade and the Golden Travel Guide: Educator's Guide (The Coin Slot Chronicles)
Par Rashad Jennings. 2020
Arcade and the Golden Travel Guide Educator's Guide is a companion to Arcade and the Golden Travel Guide by Rashad…
Jennings. This guide can be utilized in the classroom, in a home school setting, or by parents seeking additional resources. Ideal for grades 5-8.Arcade and the Dazzling Truth Detector Educator Guide (The Coin Slot Chronicles)
Par Rashad Jennings. 2020
What does the last T on the Triple T Token stand for? Where did the token come from? What did…
Arcade&’s mom do with it when she had it? And why does Arcade have it now? All the questions about the mysterious and powerful Triple T Token will finally be answered. Arcade and the Dazzling Truth Detector is the fourth and final book in the humorous and imaginative Coin Slot Chronicles series by New York Times bestselling author, former NFL running back, and Dancing with the Stars champion Rashad Jennings.Arcade and Zoe Livingston have been on a quest for truth ever since the mysterious lady gave Arcade the token, said, &“Happy Travels,&” then vanished. Now, Arcade Livingston has just one wish on his twelfth birthday: to experience the ests of life.From the highest, lowest, deepest, coldest, and hottest places on Earth; to some of the greatest, most influential moments in history—Arcade will get his wish and much more than he could ever dream as the Triple T Token takes him and Zoe back in time and to the top (and bottom!) of the world. It&’s a whirlwind journey of self-discovery in some of the most exciting and unusual places on the planet.So hang on tight, because these final Arcade adventures are filled with magic elevator rides you&’ll never, ever forget.Designed for reluctant readers, with shorter chapters throughout the book. Arcade and the Dazzling Truth Detector teaches children ages 8 and up:How to create goals and the importance of dreaming bigThe importance of generosity, compassion, patience, and forgivenessIf you enjoy Arcade and the Dazzling Truth Detector, check out the rest of the series: Arcade and the Triple T Token, Arcade and the Golden Travel Guide, and Arcade and the Fiery Metal Tester.Knock, Knock, Monster Who?: Illustrated Monster Jokes for Kids (Illustrated Jokes)
Par Stephanie Rodriguez, Amy Pryce. 2020
Monsters growl and snarl and groan and these silly illustrated jokes! Get kids reading AND laughing with funny monster jokes.…
Adam Pryce's bold illustrations add to the hilarity of monsters doing all sorts for ridiculous things. Developing readers will build confidence and story time will never be the same for your monster-loving child. Here's an example: What do sea monsters have for dinner? Fish and ships! These jokes are silly and strange and make a great gift for a monster fan. Don't miss the other illustrated joke books in this series including: Yo Ho, Ha Ha! Pirate Jokes for kids Knock Knock, Moo Who? It's Snot Fair! Knock Knock, Dino-mite! and many more from Xist Publishing!What's Up, Beanie?: Acutely Relatable Comics
Par Alina Tysoe. 2021
A collection of 160 comics from the hugely popular What&’s Up, Beanie?, all adorable, humorously frank, completely wholesome, and acutely relatable…
Hilariously eccentric and self-aware, Alina Tysoe, the pink-haired illustrator behind the wildly popular What's Up, Beanie?, captures relatable topics like family, the awkward pains of social anxiety, sweet moments of love and a growing relationship, amusing childhood stories, and her intense love of dogs. Adorably drawn, these endearing snapshots of Alina's life are surprisingly familiar, as if they've been taken from your own life: finding solace with a lone puppy at a crowded party, the frustration of deciding what to eat for dinner, making the mistake of hitting the snooze button, accidentally stepping on a dog's foot and feeling like a MONSTER, and tons more! Including dozens of all-new exclusive comics in addition to fan favorites, this collection is perfect for those who need a laugh at the small agonies of life.