הוצאת Pelican Publishing
הספרים של הוצאת Pelican Publishing
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Andrew McGroundhog's shadow convinces him to hibernate during the winter and only come out when spring weather has arrived....
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An adaptation of the famous poem about a Christmas Eve visitor, set in Ireland....
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What a day to become a man. April 22, 1889, was only the biggest day in the entire state. It was the day that two million acres of "unassigned lands" were given away to the first person to pound a stake into it. Although he has long-dreamt of such a moment, Pa is unable to claim a new home for his f...
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This book offers insightful, emotional accounts of life before, during, and immediately after Hurricane Katrina in a parish that seemingly disappeared from the government's sight. While President Bush was shaking hands with FEMA director Michael Browne ("Brownie," as he will long be remembered) on t...
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Mischievous leprechauns plan a surprise for the St. Patrick's Day parade....
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"This rich quarry of historic wealth is now, in completed state, accessible to every American . . . Certainly no work is so well calculated to lure the minds of the young through different stages of the great drama of our independence." -New York Times "This magnificent work . . . should be in th...
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When disaster strikes on one cold Christmas Eve, it's up to Sugar Lump, a little orphan calf, to help Santa save Christmas! Across the world on this chilly night, boys and girls are waiting for Santa to soar over their roofs with his flying reindeer and bring presents, candy, and toys. But when Old ...
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Little Thumb recounts rhyming reasons why it really should not go into its owner's mouth....
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This story of how Clovis Crawfish and his friends help Bertile Butterfly before her flight south for the winter with the other monarch butterflies. Clovis throws a going-away party, but it is interrupted by a cool north wind that causes a pinecone falling from a tree to pin Bertile's wing to the... |
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This uplifting collection of Zig Ziglar's personal letters paints a vivid portrait of a family in which love abounds-and serves as the foundation of every relationship. These letters reflect the innermost thoughts and feelings of a loving husband and devoted father who is totally committed to the ph...
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One day, a little old lady decides to bake a Gingerbread Man. But he turns out to be not just any Gingerbread Man--this one has special powers, like the ability to fly. He flies to a bakery and helps save the other baked goods from a crazed macaroon, in this hilarious picture book for young readers....
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In this interactive picture book for young readers, Captain Dare invites children on a treasure hunt they won't ever forget. Captain Dare and his crew of pirates are searching for a very special treasure, which is hidden deep in a dangerous jungle. But reaching this treasure won't be easy. Readers h...
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This new anthology for the whole family consists of five original tales, each linked to an important Jewish holiday and featuring the prophet Elijah. In each tale, Elijah comforts those who are generous, wise, and fair while challenging those who are faithless....
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Building upon the success of This Side of Paradise, which won the 2001 Hal Clement Award for Best New Science Fiction Novel for Young Adults, Steven Layne has written another gripping tale featuring teens battling evil forces. In Mergers, the sinister antagonist is the mastermind behind an engin...
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When his father relocates the family to Paradise to work for the mysterious Eden Corporation, Jack Barrett uncovers a sinister plot that threatens everyone he loves....
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Aunt Claire had sharp red-painted nails and wore a purple ribbon in her yellow beehive hair. Curious Annie longs to know more about her family than the stories told around the table. One rainy day, Grandma Marilyn takes out dusty photos, faded letters, and a fragile wedding bouquet while tel...
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A must-have for everybody who loves costumes, parties, and ghouls. There are recipes, music and movie tips, instructions for costumes, decorating tips, themes for parties, and even travel tips for some of the best haunted houses, pumpkin patches, parades, and ghost tours in the country....
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Christmas has come to the mountain country of Appalachia and St. Nicholas has begun his annual journey southward bringing happiness to youngsters of all ages. In Appalachia, however, it is Christmas with a difference. This delightful addition to Pelican's "Night Before Christmas Series" tran...
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What's not to love about cherries? With their luscious flavor and vibrant shades of red, it is hard not to find them appealing, but there is far more to this fruit than meets the eye. In addition to the fascinating history, botanical variety, nutritional value, and growing tips, this beautifully pho...
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For more than three decades, Zig Ziglar, one of the great motivators of our age, has traveled the world, encouraging, uplifting, and inspiring audiences. His groundbreaking best seller, "See You at the Top," remains an authentic American classic. Its basic premise--you can get everything in life yo...
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Explains what the phenomenon of spontaneous excellence is and what it can do for any person....
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Perhaps the most infamous couple in the history of the United States, Bonnie and Clyde have become a part of American folklore, yet their true story-their family story-has remained elusive . . . until now. In the 1930s, the Great Depression cast a dark cloud on America's economy and created an at...
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Saint Nick reminds the congregation of the true meaning of Christmas. The members of Spring Lane Creek Church are in a panic. Their baby Jesus is sick, the choir hates their newly made Christmas robes, and the overused and underserviced church copy machine is on the blitz.
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This unforgettable collection of nostalgic images and entertaining lore celebrates the many ways of commemorating the birth of the Christ child. More than two hundred colorful illustrations, dating from the Victorian age through the early-twentieth century, portray Christmas traditions of years gone...
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A children's biography of the beloved Impressionist, illustrated with the artist's own works. Though remembered for her signature pieces of loving moments captured between a mother and child, Mary Cassatt's life was anything but conventional. This book chronologically portrays her lifelong a...
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This interactive guide to our nation's capital brings the history of the United States to life for young visitors. A one-page entry for sixty-seven of Washington D.C.'s most popular attractions will help families decide where to go next. Short descriptions and pictures of each site remind children t...
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Santa is back for another Christmas journey across the world, and this time, he is loading his sleigh under the brilliance of the Northern Lights in the chilly Alaskan air. Armed with an ice scraper and snuggled inside his heavy red coat, Saint Nick and his elves prepare the team of flying caribou. ...
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Across the lush, emerald green mountains and through the alphabet, the ABCs of Scotland are explored in beautiful rhyme, imagery, and history. A stands for Saint Andrew's Day, named for the brother of St. Peter and the patron saint of Scotland. I is for Iona, the ancient burial ground and abbey that...
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Sumter Flying Artillery, The: A Civil War History of the Eleventh Battalion Georgia Light Artillery
מאת James Speicher
The past is brought to present when James Speicher examines the lives of the soldiers who bravely fought for the Sumter Flying Artillery Battery during the Civil War. The original unit, which mostly consisted of men from Georgia, began as a single battery, but grew into a five-battery battalion that...
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Now in its 15th printing, Puerto Rican Cookery has become the standard reference on traditional native cookery (cocina criolla). Accurate and easy-to-follow recipes assure the success of every dish. " . . . considered today to be the definitive book(s) on island cooking."--Craig Claiborne, The New Y...
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Rascally raccoons, feisty foxes, and artful alligators aren't the only creatures running wild in the bayou. With a peppercorn nose, a boudin mouth, chili-pepper eyes, and no small amount of cayenne pepper, the Cajun cornbread boy sprints through the swamps in shrimp boots and a cast-iron skillet hat...
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It's Christmas Eve morning on the Daytona track, and the fans are filling the stands to watch a special holiday race. Everything is going according to plan, but as the drivers begin to enter the track, a new car pulls up, ready to join the Christmas competition.
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In writing Civil War in the Ozarks, the late Phillip W. Steele and Steve Cottrell extensively researched the battles on the western front that took place between 1861 and 1865. They looked at the heroes, outlaws, and peacemakers who influenced the role the Ozarks played in the war between the states...
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A child's reaction when Mommy brings a new baby home.
The new baby is an annoying, attention-receiving, loud nuisance, but the older sibling must "pretend" to love the baby, since everyone insists he must. After going through the motions and acting as a loving and caring older sibling, t... |
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"A strong consideration for anyone planning a vacation or business trip to Ireland." -James A. Cox, The Midwest Book Review After kissing the Blarney Stone and visiting the Giant's Causeway, you need a place to stay. With this handy guide, which includes more than 150 listings and descriptions,...
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The people of Austin, Texas, had a serious problem. Everywhere they went, the bats went, too. In this regional adaptation of the popular fairytale, the Pied Piper of Austin helps the city get its bat situation under control....
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Invaluable etiquette guidelines for today's business professionals. Now that technology is changing the way people do business, proper manners and etiquette are more important than ever. In this comprehensive guide to mastering everything from professional relationships and correspondence to luncheo...
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True success can be measured by a person's happiness and zest for life. It is only when they recognize the elements that contribute to success that their potential can be fulfilled. Sheryl Towers, the founder of Life Enrichment Skills, has recognized sixteen elements of life that lead to personal ha...
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In 1968, nineteen-year-old Gene Dark joined the Marine Corps at the height of the Vietnam War. The horrors of combat quickly transformed the young man into a hardened soldier. This memoir provides a gritty and revealing look at the true agonies of war as experienced in the murky jungles of Vietnam....
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A beautifully simple and charming story for children aged five to eight, Toby Belfer Never Had a Christmas Tree is an elementary explanation of Hanukkah and Jewish traditions for children of all faiths....
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Clovis Crawfish and all his friends return in a new bayou tale. Michelle Mantis, an ugly old insect with an enormous appetite, visits the swamp home of Clovis and his friends. Her voracious appetite alarms Clovis's friends, as Michelle eats and eats until she can scarcely move. But when Michelle tum...
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DeBlanc first saw action in World War II at the island of Guadalcanal in the South Pacific. From his very first day there, he proved himself as a talented fighter pilot. He shot down two Betty bombers on his first day and soon began to lead his own squadron in the air. Within weeks, he was considere...
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Since the December 7, 1941, attack on Pearl Harbor, countless historians, military experts, and World War II aficionados have debated the strategic decisions regarding the placement of the United States Naval Fleet in the Pacific. Now, for the first time, author Skipper Steely presents a detailed bi...
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When a dangerous hurricane blows into Florida, tall-tale hero Kissimmee Pete is blown headfirst into his craziest adventure yet. As the dark clouds take over the sky and the gusts of wind send his herd of wild cattle clear across town, Pete must rally up his animal friends to save the townspeople fr...
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Toby Belfer is now in the fifth grade, and she and her best friend Donna take a trip to Israel to tour the Holy Land. There, the girls visit Yad Vashem, the Holocaust History Museum where they learn about the Righteous Gentiles, the Christian men and women who aided persecuted Jews during the Holoca...
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Bertile Butterfly's baby does not look like a butterfly. It looks like a worm instead! The bayou friends discover the growth stages of a caterpillar in this new full-color edition....
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"Twas a cold Christmas eve on the Southwestern plain," and two lonely cowboys are shivering from the cold. A knock at the door of their sod shanty rouses them, and they admit a fat little old man with frost on his whiskers and hat.
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You've heard of Murphy's Law and even the Peter Principle, but here's a new one: Patrick's Law. Patrick's Law, which deserves at least equal space in the index of life, states that in large families, the youngest gets the shortest end of the stick. The youngest has certain traits that can last t...
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How a yellow plastic bowl teaches thanksgiving all year long. When Grandma Grace's Thanksgiving bowl topples off the table and into the lives of others, it becomes a useful found object for all who encounter it. From one Thanksgiving to the next, the bowl makes its way upstream and downstrea...
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In this informative and fun picture book, Bo the Bat introduces children to the amazing world of Mexican free-tailed bats in Texas. The largest urban bat colony exists in Austin, and it has become quite a tourist attraction. Readers will learn all about these bats and how they help the state control...
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A fresh, exciting new idea in cookbooks, this volume represents a practical guide for the hostess who wishes to make the morning meal memorable. This collection covers the complete range of foods and beverages for every occasion-from basic meals to unusual recipes that complement and round out an au...
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"This rich quarry of historic wealth is now, in completed state, accessible to every American . . . Certainly no work is so well calculated to lure the minds of the young through different stages of the great drama of our independence." -New York Times In this second book in a three-volume set, a...
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For the businessman, newcomer, or visitor, A Marmac Guide to Houston and Galveston provides information on population, services, recreation, accomodations, restaurants, and main attractions. Comprehensive information in an easy-to-use format on the areais past, transportation, lodging, dining, night...
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The year 1780 is one of much confusion and excitement for eleven-year-old Sarah Boone. Living at Boone Hall in Charles Towne, South Carolina, she finds herself constantly observing the changing world in which she lives. Struggling to please her parents, Sarah is often caught between her desires to a...
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Louisiana has an abundance of unique attractions to offer its residents and welcome tourists. Whether looking for upbeat music, beautiful scenery, unequaled entertainment, or zesty Cajun cuisine, such delights are now combined in this handbook of Louisiana swamp tours. Climb on board a large covered...
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Inspired by the Scriptures themselves, this is a gentle and joyful account of the life of Jesus from the perspective of the donkey....
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The popular poster series presented in opulent color. This collection of vibrant posters contains dozens of iconic Carnival memories from renowned airbrush artist Andrea Mistretta. Glimmering like colored jewels against the book's velvety black background, the flamboyant posters have delighted local...
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Halloween has evolved from the Celtic celebrations of 2,000 years ago to become today the fastest-growing holiday in the country. This, the only book to completely cover All Hallow’s Eve, from its beginnings to the present, examines the ancient origins as well as its traditions and celebrations, f...
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The sobering and brutal consequences of the Civil War off the battlefield are revealed in this examination of atrocities committed against civilians. Rationale for the Union's "hard war" and the political ramifications of such a war set the foundation for Walter Cisco's enlightening research...
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Josh's little sister Callie is probably the sweetest girl in the whole county, but no one loves her more than her big brother. When Josh finds a giant pumpkin on Grandpa Frank's farm, the two agree to keep it a secret from Grandpa's prospective buyers. It is the biggest pumpkin that Callie has ever ...
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Finn McCool's Football Club: The Birth, Death, and Resurrection of a Pub Soccer Team in the City of the Dead
מאת Stephen Rea
After jetting around the world, Stephen Rea left Belfast to settle in New Orleans in 2004. Life in the Deep South proved to be startlingly different from that in Northern Ireland, and Rea struggled to find an outlet for his love of soccer. Before long, the Ulsterman stumbled upon Finn McCool's pub a...
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When Madame Poulet realizes her friend Monsieur Roach is a no-good lazy bug who is taking advantage of her, it isn't long before Madame Poulet puts an end to her roach problem for good....
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The artful blend of informative narrative, old-fashioned poems, prose, and chants with eye-catching images of vintage ephemera and fanciful illustrations....
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More than just a cookbook, this encyclopedic guide seeks to teach methods of applying the many concepts of cooking to our everyday lives. From pickles and relishes to chutneys and sauces, the process of food preservation is thoroughly demonstrated.
Educating each person on how to safely prese... |
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Leah Chase was raised in a small, country town across Lake Pontchartrain from New Orleans. With the values instilled in her by devoted parents--hard work, faith and family--she soon grew into a woman to be reckoned with. In her roles as chef of the most popular Creole restaurant in New Orleans, nati...
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In this narrative poem told in Cajun dialect, Pierre the alligator is left behind in the bayou after helping Santa pull his skiff on Christmas Eve....
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Passover meal preparation can be difficult with the challenge of creating meals that are both unleavened and healthy, not to mention tasty! "Passover Lite Kosher Cookbook" is the answer to this challenge. Not only is every recipe kosher for Passover but also interesting and delicious--and no...
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In this novel from James Everett Kibler, Kildee's General Store has been the heart and soul of Clay Bank, South Carolina, for ages, but Kildee is tired and ready to bow to inevitable iprogress. Chauncey Doolittle, who every day finds a reason to drop in and idle away the hours in conversation with o...
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Feliz navidad, amigos! The bilingual text introduces children to a sombrero-wearing Santa and the language and culture of a Mexican Christmas....
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It's time for Hanukkah, and Nathan and his grandfather decide to visit the city. There are many shops with new toys and mouth-watering candy, but Nathan has saved his money all year for one thing--his very own menorah.
With his grandfather in tow, he goes to many Jewish stores, but no one has... |
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Golfing in Ireland: The Most Complete Guide For Adventurous Golfers, 3rd Edition
מאת Robert Armstrong
Ireland is Europe's hottest golfing destination and one of the most popular golf venues for Americans eager to sample the fabled links. Author Rob Armstrong predicted the Irish golf boom in the first edition of Golfing in Ireland; in the third, he revisits old courses that have undergone rev...
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This cookbook features signature desserts of Savannah, with more than 40 recipes and restaurants included. The recipes present not just classics of the past but also modern treatments in which contemporary chefs update the tradition. Beautiful photography accompanies the recipes, showcasing the f... |
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It's the day before Halloween, and to every teacher's dismay, school has been overrun by princesses and monsters, Jedi and ghouls. In every classroom, teachers are struggling to keep order, but students have brought in their costumes to celebrate a day early. A group of girls sneak into the bathroom...
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Artist, financier, politician, industrialist, philanthropist, lover, and above all--parfumeur--François Coty revolutionized the fragrance industry during the first thirty years of the twentieth century. The genius visionary behind such legendary scents as Chypre and La Rose Jacqueminot, François C...
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Weekend Getaways Around Washington, D.C.: Including Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, West Virginia, and North Carolina
מאת Robert Shosteck
This comprehensive guide covers attractions throughout the Mid- and South Atlantic regionsofrom archaeological sites and battlegrounds to pick-your-own-fruit farms and museums....
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Chef Jude W. Theriot shares his list of core recipes that define the soul of Cajun cooking. Along the way he shares secrets, hints, and personal asides in his lagniappe, or "something extra," sections. These helpful sections include freezer suggestions and, as in the case of Pain Perdu, explain how ...
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A young Chinese boy helps his father count the warlord's vast treasures by using beads threaded on a branch. Includes a brief history of the abacus and instructions for making one....
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When Lucky O'Leprechaun goes to school, the students in Mr. Eliot's class try to catch him and end up taking a trip to the moon....
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Halloween Merrymaking: An Illustrated Celebration of Fun, Food, and Frolics from Halloweens Past
מאת Diane Arkins
Recipes, games, costumes, party ideas, and decorations, along with excerpts from vintage periodicals, show the gaiety that epitomized historic Halloween celebrations....
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From 0stfold to Oslo, Vestfold to Vest-Agder, and Nord-Tr0ndelag to Nordland, this premier guide offers over 150 listings of friendly and hospitable Norwegian hosts and their available lodgings in a land known for its majestic mountains and fjords. Now in its sixth edition, the book includes update...
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A fearless lawman on a crusade against the mobsters and murderers ruling the state line between Mississippi and Tennessee in the 1960s, Sheriff Buford Pusser was larger than life. During the six years he served as sheriff, Pusser jailed thousands of criminals. He was shot, ambushed, and stabbed mult...
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Some lessons stay with you and others bear repeating. Daniel Foxx is reminded of this lesson when he reminisces about his childhood.
Growing up in 1940's South Carolina, Foxx lived in innocence during a time when such a thing was treasured. Many of his memories include typical childhood activi... |
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Flags awaken incredibly powerful and patriotic emotions. Throughout the 1860s, scores of Missouri secession flags, state guard flags, and battle flags unfurled over the ranks of men defending their homelands against invading soldiers from the North. Symbolizing the way of life the men of Missouri so...
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How a deeply spiritual father, Clement Clarke Moore, returned his familyis devotion with the gift of a poem....
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Illustrated reminiscences of the simple side of the holiday season, emphasizing the joy of family and friends over material goods....
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Jam-packed with informative and fun facts, this ABC book teaches Jewish culture and tradition with alliteration and rhyme. In "I is for Israel," young readers learn which language is acknowledged nationally, which city is recognized as the capital, and what three major religions are rooted and repre...
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Many Western outlaw gangs have reached mythological proportions, but the Dalton gang stands above the rest for their daring exploits and because their criminality represented, in the case of Gratton and Bob, lawmen who turned their backs on laws they found to be criminally flawed. Though there are a...
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This alphabet book offers A is for the American Revolution, B is for the Battles of Lexington and Concord, and more. Each entry in this picture book for young readers includes one paragraph of relevant facts....
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When Great-uncle Patrick tries to give his grandnieces a treasure to take with them to America, he accidentally lures a leprechaun into their suitcases--with very lucky results....
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Chuan helps readers learn about ratios to craft puppets....
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This beautifully illustrated storybook dictionary explains 26 Irish traditions....
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This ABC book cheerfully illuminates the classic American holiday with an eye on history and adventure.
Hop aboard the Mayflower and voyage across the Atlantic. Meet the Wampanoag Indians and feast on turkey and corn while discovering William Bradford and Yellow Feather. Learn what famous Ame... |
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This most comprehensive guide on the cruise vacation and all its aspects lists the major ports of call, details on attractions, restaurants, shopping, and recreation, as well as guidelines on how to make the most of an eight-hour stay in port. The history of each vessel, vital statistics, physical d...
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The issue of sovereignty dictates whether the Federal Government shall be bound by the Constitution. In this book, the author explores the significance and philosophies behind the States Rights School and the Consolidating School that have dominated American politics since the birth of the Republic....
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Populated by wildflowers and roses, water lilies and cacti, the public gardens of Texas offer some of the most diverse designs and varieties of plant specimens found in the United States. In this lushly photographed volume, Elvin McDonald, one of the country's finest horticultural experts, provides ...
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On the night of the Holy Nativity, Mary gave birth to Jesus in a manger, surrounded by lowly animals and humble shepherds. One such animal, the donkey, was present at the birth and had the honor and blessing to witness the beginning of what she called the Great Miracle--the life of Jesus Christ. ...
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On St. Patrick's Day eve, Meghan and Sean get help from their three grandaunties and manage to capture a sly leprechaun....
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