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Sammy Shine’s life as Hank’s pet mouse was simple and quiet―until Hank’s brother sends Sammy up in a remote controlled airplane and loses control.When Sammy Shine’s plane takes off unexpectedly, he ends up in a whole new world; no longer does he live in comfort in his shoe box in Hank’s room. Now he’s lost in the woods, with no way to get home, and a dangerous enemy. Fortunately, a group of new friends, including a mouse, an injured crow, a newt, and a shrew, will help him find and repair his plane so he can try to get back home.Inspired by a childhood experience, New York Times-bestselling author Henry Cole offers this charming illustrated novel featuring adorable animal characters, an exciting adventure, and an action-packed plot.

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Shane White creatively uses a remarkable array of primary sources―census data, tax lists, city directories, diaries, newspapers and magazines, and courtroom testimony―to reconstruct the content and context of the slave's world in New York and its environs during the revolutionary and early republic periods. White explores, among many things, the demography of slavery, the decline of the institution during and after the Revolution, racial attitudes, acculturation, and free blacks' "creative adaptation to an often hostile world."

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This is a collection of the stories of Damon Runyon who presents the 1950s world of guys and dolls on Broadway.

Ulrik (Stellan Skarsgsrd) is a somewhat gentle man, as far as gangsters go. Reluctantly back on the streets following a stint in prison, Ulrik's boss greets him with open arms and a plan to settle an old score. With a demented sense of professional pride, Ulrik's boss sets in motion a plan to right the wrong done to his star employee. The problem is Ulrik would rather go about his own business, however mundane, than get involved with his ragtag colleagues again. This dark feel good comedy delive

Edward Koren's cartoons coupled with tidbits of shared wisdom, hedonistic musings, and other lunacies will trigger the imagination, which is why he leaves space for personal interpretations. Special binding. 100 illustrations.

Matt Bors makes the bold declaration that We Should Improve Society Somewhat in this collection of comics from The Nib’s Editor and Publisher, Matt Bors. Bors has been working as a cartoonist for more than a decade, and this new collection captures a mix of his timely strips based on today’s incredibly politically-divided environment, along with a curated selection of his timelessly funny earlier strips. There’s never been a better time to get off Twitter and pick up a book! (Seriously someone please tell him to get off Twitter and read a book).

Excerpt from The Roots of the Mountains Wherein Is Told Somewhat of the Lives of the Men of Burgdale, Their Friends, Their Neighbours, Their Foemen, and Their Fellows in ArmsOfthe Great Folk mote: Men tizke rede of the War faring, the Fellowship, and the War-leader. Folk might telleth whence his People came. The Folk mote sundered.About the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.comThis book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Big Fish meets The Notebook in this emotionally evocative story about a man, a woman, and an alligator that is a moving tribute to love, from the New York Times bestselling author of the award-winning memoir Rocket Boys—the basis of the movie October Sky.Elsie Lavender and Homer Hickam (the father of the author) were high school classmates in the West Virginia coalfields, graduating just as the Great Depression began. When Homer asked for her hand, Elsie instead headed to Orlando where she sparked with a dancing actor named Buddy Ebsen (yes, that Buddy Ebsen). But when Buddy headed for New York, Elsie’s dreams of a life with him were crushed and eventually she found herself back in the coalfields, married to Homer.Unfulfilled as a miner’s wife, Elsie was reminded of her carefree days with Buddy every day because of his unusual wedding gift: an alligator named Albert she raised in the only bathroom in the house. When Albert scared Homer by grabbing his pants, he gave Elsie an ultimatum: “Me or that alligator!” After giving it some thought, Elsie concluded there was only one thing to do: Carry Albert home.Carrying Albert Home is the funny, sweet, and sometimes tragic tale of a young couple and a special alligator on a crazy 1,000-mile adventure. Told with the warmth and down-home charm that made Rocket Boys a beloved bestseller, Homer Hickam’s rollicking tale is ultimately a testament to that strange and marvelous emotion we inadequately call love.

StoryPlay Books is the smart way to read and play together! StoryPlay Books offer fun ways to engage with little ones during story time and playtime with prompts and activities everyone will love! Each quality story will delight readers while building early literacy skills for ages 3-5 by helping them develop: problem-solving abilities, reading comprehension, social development, pre-reading skills, memory strengthand more! Each book includes story-related games and crafts to extend the reading experience. Teachers agree that StoryPlay Books are perfect for parents looking to stimulate and engage their kids at home while having fun together!Each book also shines a spotlight on important topics for this age. The Three Little Pigs and the Somewhat Bad Wolf -- a funny twist on the classic tale -- focuses on character building.Are you ready to start reading the StoryPlay way? Ready. Set. Smart!

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (New, Hardcover, 2007). 2007 1st English language edition. 8vo (171 x 247mm). Pp182. Colour and b/w photographs, end-paper maps. Brown boards titled in gilt. New unread copy in dust-wrapper. Memoirs of a German big game hunter of great experience. Elephant, eland, buffalo and many others, principally in Kenya and Tanzania. This book was originally published in German in 2003. Chapters include: Africa!; Buffalo; Big tuskers; Elephant hunting; Black magic; Missionaries, slaves and ivory; Potent medicine; Brian Stronach; From Bynes Kilanga to Martha Gelhorn; Ugolo and Pombe; Leopards and crocodiles; Tandala; Almost a world record; Buchengera and Lake Tanga; Unakula kila siku?; Beautiful antelope; Tazama nyoka!; Kuchinja; Primitive ways; Live-savers; Malagarasi ahoy!; Buffalo from Lake Manyara; Unimog causes irritation; Saa ngapi?; Simba ananguruma; Lake Tanganyika; On safari in Somalia; The Sudan; Undeserved luck; The Okavango; In conclusion. .

Nurk is a quiet homebody of a shrew. But when a mysterious plea for help arrives in the mail, he invokes the spirit of his fearless warrior-shrew grandmother, Surka, and sets off to find the sender. It seems the prince of the dragonflies has been kidnapped, and Nurk is his last hope for rescue. Such a mission would be daunting for even the biggest, baddest, and bravest of shrews, and Nurk is neither big nor bad, and only a little brave. But he does his very best--and hopes his grandmother would be proud.       Nurk is a warm, wonderful, and hilarious illustrated adventure about courage, family legacies, and friendships of a most unusual nature.

I first met Robert Kennedy because I spoke Spanish. I spoke Spanish because the U.S. Army taught me that before sending me to France, Belgium, and Germany to fight Hitler s Army. This makes complete sense if you are familiar with military bureaucracy. Such is the trademark wit of Frank Mankiewicz. With his dry sense of humor and self-deprecating humility despite his many accomplishments Frank s voice speaks from the pages of So as I was Saying... in a way that is both conversational and profound. Before he died in 2014 Frank s fascinating life took him from Beverly Hills to the battlefields of Europe; from the halls of power in Washington D.C. to the far corners of the world. A lifelong student of humanity and mentor to many, including presidents, Frank was a loving father, husband, and friend, and his legacy is will endure for generations.Born into Hollywood royalty but determined to make his own way, Frank served in World War Two, wrote speeches for Robert Kennedy, ran a presidential

Published to coincide with the fiftieth anniversary of Howl, an all-encompassing portrait of the influential Beat-generation poet draws on interviews with members of his inner circle as well as his journals and correspondence to discuss such topics as his political views, practice of Tibetan Buddhism, and capacity for self-expression.

It's a great unwritten story that has finally been written! It's an unforgettable story that shouldn't be forgotten!!It's a story of triumph, loyalty, sacrifice and just plain old stubborness. It's a story of men overcoming almost overwhelming odds and a laundry-list of hardships, problems, and distractions that never turned them from their ultimate goal, the league championship. The Blazers went through two owners, four cities, and seven nicknames before the team even played its first game. Their owners squabbled between themselves and ultimately sued each other. A city that didn't seem to want them and fans that didn't seem to care. They were a collection of men who trusted each other led by a head coach who trusted them all. Through it all, the Blazers won more games and a division title that no one predicted they'd win. The story of the 1974 Florida Blazers of the ill-fated World Football League is one that has almost been lost to the passage of time. But once you read this almost-forgotten tale, you will never forget it.

Considering the composition classroom as a mad scientist’s laboratory, The Mad Scientist’s Guide to Composition introduces different kinds of writing as experiments. Writing an essay is a task that can strike fear into a student’s heart, but performing an experiment licenses creativity and doesn’t presume that one knows the outcome from the start. The Mad Scientist’s Guide covers the kinds of writing most often required on college campuses, while also addressing important steps and activities frequently overlooked in composition guides, such as revision and peer reviewing. Actual examples of student writing are included throughout, as are helpful reminders and tips to help students polish their skills. Above all, the Mad Scientist’s Guide seeks to make writing fun.

An irreverently humorous look at the incredibly embarrassing, totally exasperating, and completely addicting game called "golf." Filled with belly laughs, this book is crammed with obscure golf facts, foolhardy golf games, and ridiculous golf advice for people over 50 who insist that swatting a helpless little ball is actual exercise. Author and avid golfer, Steve "Boom Boom" Shannon, has been working on his game for almost half a century and watching other players do the same. His obsession with innovation, common sense, and levity shines a unique light on the game of golf. Steve offers advice that may help, tons of trivial information, and a boatload of laughs to help make the game fun...again. GOOD STROKES for OLDER FOLKS makes a great gift for all adult golfers, especially those of a certain age.

Considering the composition classroom as a mad scientist’s laboratory, The Mad Scientist’s Guide to Composition introduces different kinds of writing as experiments. Writing an essay is a task that can strike fear into a student’s heart, but performing an experiment licenses creativity and doesn’t presume that one knows the outcome from the start. The Mad Scientist’s Guide covers the kinds of writing most often required on college campuses, while also addressing important steps and activities frequently overlooked in composition guides, such as revision and peer reviewing. Actual examples of student writing are included throughout, as are helpful reminders and tips to help students polish their skills. Above all, the Mad Scientist’s Guide seeks to make writing fun.