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Storytime in your language! Discover the magic of reading in over 40 languages; each picture books comes with an English translation to help develop multilingual reading and listening skills.
1) Earth Story
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Earth Story' is an engaging and thought-provoking alternative view of mankind's history and those who have manipulated pivotal events throughout millennia. The story is told through the eyes of different characters who provide an, as yet, untold version of historical events, such as the discovery of the tomb Tutankhamun, the Second World War, and the 1969 moon landing. Are humans really the masters of their own destiny or merely pawns in a much wider...
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Flush with the proceeds from the 'Israeli Caper' Prentice takes up with Caroline Maxwell the daughter of Lord Stigwell of Bashwell Higham. She is working as a Financial Advisor at Spooner, Sedgewick & Pell a City branch of Standish Holdings Plc., her father's Business Empire - a relic of the Victorian Era. Prentice is looking for advice on where to invest his new found riches from the 'Israeli Caper'. But it all comes apart at the seams when Caroline...
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"Celestial Brushstrokes and Moonlit Verses" by Engr Dr Naila Hina, unfolded as a tale of passion and peril, with Liang Chen navigating the treacherous waters of both mortal and celestial realms. The novel wove together elements of suspense, romance, and comedy, set against the backdrop of a mythical China where art held the power to unlock the secrets of the human soul. With Detective Dae and Confucius leading the game and Laizi poetry.
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Major Ralph Smith, injured at the Battle of Antietam is no longer able to lead his men into battle but goes undercover at the Port of Baltimore for the Confederate Secret Service to find out what a mysterious Frenchman, Reynard Gastonne, is up to. As Smith sets about to investigating the Frenchman, he is tailed by Pinkerton Agents on the lookout for Southern Spies.
5) Brookland
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A New York Times Book Review Notable Book of the Year
A Los Angeles Times Book Review Favorite Book of the Year
Since her girlhood, Prudence Winship has gazed across the tidal straits from her home in Brooklyn to the city of Manhattan and yearned to bridge the distance. Now, established as the owner of the enormously successful gin distillery she inherited from her father, she can begin to realize her dream.
Set in eighteenth-century Brooklyn,...
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Their mission isn't over. Malia and David think they've escaped the tyrannical Diversity Justice Republic for good. She's devouring books once forbidden to her. David says he will never kill again. He is trying to learn the ways of the executive suite, wearing a suit rather than the uniform of the brutal Antifan Defense Forces he served for many years. The couple is raising their children in suburbia, in the still-free United States. But they have...
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His wife wants to be Queen of Mackinac Island, Canada is conspiring against him, Russia is invading, and North Korea is looking to buy real estate for all the wrong reasons: where does Pete even begin?
After finding a 200-year old treaty, the residents of Mackinac Island discover that they're going to be ejected from the union unless they reverse the process in two weeks. Except Congress has other priorities-hearings to hold, speeches to spew,...
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"People think - wrongly - that speculative fiction is about predicting the future, but it isn't; or if it is, it tends to do a rotten job of it. Futures are huge things that come with many elements and a billion variables, and the human race has a habit ... What speculative fiction is good at is not the future but the present - taking an aspect of it that troubles or is dangerous and extrapolating that aspect into something that allows the people...
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Hanno has made friends with the local tribe and even married the chief's daughter, but can he get home? He needs to repair his ships, but his tools don't work so well on the local oak. Can he turn this to his advantage? Meanwhile, what of the trader; can he be trusted? Could he be dealt with without offending his father-in-law? Should he do so anyway? What is this mysterious fortress, Mai Dan? Could these be allies?
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"Time Capsule of Civilizations: An Illustrated Guide to World History" is a captivating and comprehensive exploration of human civilization, spanning from ancient times to the modern era. Through vivid illustrations, compelling narratives, and insightful analyses, this book takes readers on a fascinating journey through the key events, cultures, and milestones that have shaped our world.The book is divided into thematic chapters, each focusing on...
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The center of the greatest empire in the world, the seat of Christianity, Byzantium is a revered city. Marked by gargantuan monuments to God and peopled by the most royal of princes, and the most affluent citizens, Byzantium cannot possibly ever fall. Now under siege by Islam, the Byzantine Empire must look to Christians from the West for help in winning back Jerusalem, the most hallowed of cities. The Byzantines must prevent the disintegration of...
13) Glide Path
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A gripping novel of human ingenuity during World War II, based on the visionary author's wartime experiences as a radar control operator. One of the most influential science fiction writers of the twentieth century, Arthur C. Clarke draws upon his own wartime experiences as a radar control operator during World War II to tell a compelling and fascinating story about the development and application of groundbreaking technologies. Clarke's only non-science...
14) Great Wars
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War comes for us all. In this anthology, nine talented writers tell stories about wars from across the wide swathe of human history, changing one key element to alter the war itself. Great Wars explores the fervor, despair, and tragedy that define the human experience during wartime. Featuring stories by: Eric AvedissianShaliz BazldjooM.J. FalkeStephen HowardE.L. LauretanoMark MellonCraig PattersonBen H. RomeVeronica S.
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In the year 1453, the massive army of the Ottoman Empire was camped outside the protective walls of Constantinople; the inevitable and predestined was about to begin - WAR. The invading empire had gone through rapid expansion all around the grand capital city, on both continents of Europe and Asia. However, the majestic capital city remained a constant source of irritation and frustration, since it was impenetrable. Although the Byzantine Empire lost...
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"From Tantrums to Tickles: The Humorous Handbook for Parents" is a delightful and heartwarming guide that takes readers on an entertaining journey through the rollercoaster ride of parenthood. With wit, humor, and a touch of parental wisdom, this book presents a series of interconnected, humorous stories that capture the essence of family life – from the chaotic moments of tantrums to the joyous episodes of tickles.The book is a collection of amusing...
17) A Game of Senet
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In a place where loyalty can become a double-edge sword, Kassaya learns that the art of forming alliances is the true currency of survival. As she uncovers the secrets the Palace guards behind its magnificent facade, she thrusts both herself and her allies into even more danger. With a growing attraction to a man who is strictly forbidden to her, Kassaya finds herself at a crossroads of power and passion. There's only one way out and that will take...
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A young king manipulated by evil hands becomes a champion of justice when a magical pretender to the throne challenges his sovereignty For six years, forces of evil and repression have ruled medieval Gwynedd after eliminating two rightful kings of the Haldane line. Keeping the current young liege, King Rhys Michael, weak with wine, the council of regents and its fanatical allies in the church have been virtually unstoppable in their quest to dominate...
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A medieval kingdom is thrown into chaos by rumors of the death of its liege in the final volume of the Histories of King Kelson King Kelson Haldane of Gwnyedd knows he owes much to the legendary Camber of Culdi, the most revered of the magical Deryni race. Having suppressed the rebellion that threatened to tear his realm to pieces, Kelson, himself a possessor of Deryni magic, is now dedicated to exploring the history and legacy of the man who returned...
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¡En esta Novela, el presente articula al pasado con el futuro de una manera alucinante!En plena selva amazónica, impulsados por ritos chamánicos, se realiza un viaje hacia el pasado para descubrir la fascinante historia detrás de las más antiguas civilizaciones humanas, aquellas que surgieron en la Edad Antigua y que determinaron el futuro del mundo.La génesis de la humanidad, genera a pesar de los avances del tiempo, dudas y contradicciones...
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