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First published in 2014, this tenth-anniversary edition of the award-winning collection includes three new stories.A young mother intrudes in the life of an older woman, thinking she knows what's best. An academic becomes convinced that he is haunted by his double. Two children spy on their supposedly criminal neighbours. A man enables his cousin's predatory impulses out of loyalty, and a circus performer dreams of a perfect wedding. These characters...
2) Buscar
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BUSCAR es un álbum infantil para aprender a ver lo que tenemos cerca frente a la necesidad de encontrar lo que está lejos.
BUSCAR nos enseña a disfrutar de la vida y de las personas que nos rodean.
¿Te animas a BUSCAR?
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Sometimes, we miss someone or something so precious to us that left us wondering why they had to go. Through this story, you'll go on a journey with a character that also is missing someone very dearly. Explore how, in every step we take, our surroundings can remind us and keep us connected with whom or what we miss in a magical yet humble way.
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Este libro habla de mi mismo, no concibo un libro en que el autor no se describa a sí mismo o comparta algo de su mundo interior, finalmente todo lo que somos y hacemos es lo que conforma la manera en que vemos el mundo y somos vistos. Así que este libro es mi visión acerca del color de las notas musicales, y mi audición acerca de los sonidos de cada color. Este libro es un paisaje sonoro de una mente que respira, piensa y sueña con la música...
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This book contains five beautiful and heartwarming children's stories. These stories are pure magic and wonderful for kids of all ages. Get ready, for a great adventure with such stories as, The Legend of the Ghost Bells, The Milagro at Christmas, The Frog who would be King, The Mystery of Cachucha Negra, and The Big Yellow Spaceship. by author Frank Solis. The book is now available at your favorite bookstore.
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Los cuentos de casas embrujadas ejercen una gran fascinación. Vernon Lee, H. P. Lovecraft, Bram Stoker, Sheridan Le Fanu, O. Henry Ambrose Bierce, Virginia Woolf, M. R. James y Arthur Machen han hecho de las casas encantadas uno de los tópicos más frecuentados no solo por la literatura fantástica sino también por el cine y por los actuales videojuegos.
Especialista en esta materia, Héctor Roque Pitt escoge dieciséis cuentos tomados exclusivamente...
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"Best Stories for Children" invites young readers into a captivating realm where imagination knows no bounds. Within the pages of this enchanting collection, readers will discover a tapestry of tales that celebrate courage, friendship, diversity, and the wonders of the world.Through these stories, children embark on adventures with brave protagonists, from curious bears to daring young girls, exploring magical forests, enchanted mountains, and even...
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Ce matin, moi, la petite Lithou, je ne suis pas du tout contente parce que Maman a perdu mes couettes. Alors ce serait chouette que vous m'aidiez à les retrouver ! Je ne suis pas du tout contente ! Si ça continue comme ça, je vais faire la moue à ma petite maman. Ce que je veux, c'est retrouver mes couettes ! Je ne sais pas pourquoi, elles ont disparu par magie !
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All the wonderful things to behold, And all the marvelous things to be told, A little family wants to explain, What is home? Written by the best-selling author, Sara Galadari, What is Home? is a heartfelt love letter for parents to read to their little ones before their slumber.
10) Flop
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Flop is a spirited little rabbit who, together with his friends, goes on wonderful adventures in the woods where they live. From a bad incident to an encounter with a regal creature and chasing treasure at the end of a rainbow, the adventures provide valuable and relatable life lessons for Flop and his friends.
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Most parents start reading books to the children around two years of age, for the most part, the characters in the books are imaginary or fanciful to encourage good behavior such as sharing and tolerance. As I have seen in my grandchildren with improvement in reading skill, there is a tendency to move on to more advanced complicated fiction readings, supernatural mystical and space stories, less attention given to writing about our environment and...
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Twelve original stories, with illustrations, about growing up, adventure, strange creatures, good and evil, imagination, and beauty.
The stories have been lovingly crafted and presented by the author, Galya, to be told to children dear to her, but they can be read by anyone who enjoys the magic of fairy tales.
13) Confrontations
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Fred and I enjoyed wrestling around on the playground. We tried not to hurt each other, and both of us knew that. "Oh no. Here comes the teacher.""Here we go. To the office again. I don't mind. I had fun wrestling with you, Fred.""Yeah, me too. My mom and dad will not like this. I just hope the paddle does not have any holes in it."The paddle did not contain any holes. However, the next time, and every time after that, there were holes in the paddle....
14) Rule Number Four
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Tanis Foster has a list of 61 people. He also has four rules to follow.There is now one person and one rule left. Will he finish what he set out to do?
15) 13
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Un gato que explota y un hombre obsesionado con el fin del mundo, un búnker que esconde un secreto mortal, juguetes asesinos, venganzas inesperadas, demonios y esqueletos y ¡hasta Roger Moore visitando un bar de Buenos Aires!
Con una profusa imaginación y una escritura clara y directa que no se desvía por nada hasta alcanzar el objetivo de la sorpresa final, el autor busca revitalizar el terror más clásico adaptándolo a los nuevos tiempos mediante...
17) Square Pegs
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You are invited on a journey through the unconventional with Square Pegs. Celebrating two decades of powerful storytelling, Square Pegs is an eclectic assortment of genre defying tales which explore the complexities of human nature and the beauty found in embracing individuality.
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This is a collection of stories, anecdotes, and reminiscences written, collected, and compiled over a long professional life.
They amuse or provoke serious thought, aiming to make the reader laugh for a few moments and think for much longer.
Most are in short essay form, some with a discursive introductory beginning leading to a serious or amusing ending, the real thrust of the story.
Most are based on personal experience. The stories about bees...
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Embark on a poetic journey through "Bridges Across Cultures," a tapestry of tales that celebrate the beauty of human connection, cultural diversity, and the transformative power of shared stories. Join Emily as she navigates the landscapes of empathy, discovers the dance of perspectives, and embraces the kaleidoscope of cultures that make up the rich fabric of our shared existence. In this emotional exploration, the chapters weave together lessons...
20) Mishandled
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In Mishandled, meet five characters forced down the path of destruction in every aspect. Their unstable lives of being ignored, outcast, and mistreated tore at the fragile human within, turning them into unrecognizable monsters. Their upside-down existence propels them to commit bloody acts against humanity.
You may ask – is it over for them? Is it too late to turn back, to heal their souls and regain their rightful place as normal, respected people...