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  Runaway - From Broken Hull to...

  Alfred Coppel

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  Runaway by Alfred Coppel - Ripped by an asteroid stray, the space-ship drifted helplessly ... until suddenly, across the shuddering deeps, a strange voice called to her. 
  I recall that when I was just a boy hanging around the old Mojave space yards, there was an old timer there who used to sing an old song. He learned it from his father and he from his grandfather who used to prospect for gold in the Death Valley country. 
  Oh, my darling, oh my darling, 
  Oh, my darling Clementine, 
  You are lost and gone forever, 
  Dreadful sorry, Clementine!... 
  The old timer was really ancient when I knew him, because he could remember the war with the Federal States that used to be called Germany and Japan. There was a strangeness about him, or so it seems to me now. Listening to him sing those pioneer ballads caught at the imagination and woke dreams. Of course, I was young then, and impressionable. But his tales were my gospel. There were some among the yard hands who claimed he was a survivor of the first crew back from Luna, but that was probably loose talk. In those days every yard had its "Selenite man." 
  It was from him, though, that I heard my first spaceman's yarns. Yarns about the ships that were built when Venus and Mars were the outposts of the system ... the frontier. 
  He used to tell of the strange ways in which those old ships took on personality ... character, if you like ... in the eyes of the men who crewed them. When he spoke I could almost feel the thrill of those punishing vertical takeoffs, and I could smell the stink of gasoline and feel the icy nimbus of liquid oxygen. I could feel too the throbbing of the first crotchety atomics under my feet and the quivering sense of aliveness it gave.... 
  Somehow, I don't believe the old man was embroidering fantasies for me. I think even then he knew.

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  Keep Your Ears Wide Open

  Céline Claire

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  A touching portrayal of a young visually impaired boy who opens his heart to others. Knock! Knock! Choo! Choo! Vroom! Vroom! As Russell awaits a visit from his brother, with every sound he wonders: Is Angus here? No, not yet. But with his ears — and his heart — wide open, Russel responds to the calls of a series of strangers who become his friends. Good thing because... Ting-a-ling! Ting-a-ling! Did you hear that? It sounds like Angus needs to be rescued!

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  Little Mermaid The (Andersen's...

  Hans Christian Andersen

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  What if following your heart meant giving up everything you’ve ever known? In "The Little Mermaid" by Hans Christian Andersen, you enter the moving tale of a young mermaid who dreams of the human world above the waves. Fascinated by life on land and captivated by a human prince, she makes a daring choice that will forever change her destiny. Leaving behind her family and shimmering underwater kingdom, she bargains for a chance at love, trading her voice for legs - and stepping into a world filled with hope, heartbreak, and impossible choices. Unlike the softened modern versions, Andersen’s original story explores longing, sacrifice, and the price of following one’s deepest desires. Rich in emotion, symbolism, and timeless fairy-tale magic, this classic story continues to move listeners of all ages with its beauty and depth. Press play and dive into the unforgettable world of "The Little Mermaid", where love, bravery, and sacrifice shape a destiny like no other.

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  Antiracist - A Practical Guide...

  May Francis

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  "The Antiracist: A Practical Guide to Combat Racism and Promote Equality" is a comprehensive and thought-provoking book that delves into the history, forms, and impacts of racism, and offers practical strategies for individuals to become active agents of change in their own lives and communities. Through a mix of personal narrative, historical analysis, and policy analysis, the author unpacks the complexities of racism and provides concrete steps that anyone can take to challenge and resist it. 
  The book begins by defining and contextualizing racism, exploring its roots in history and the ways in which it has evolved over time. It then examines the various forms that racism takes in contemporary society, including institutional racism and racial discrimination, and the ways in which these impact individuals and communities. 
  The second half of the book focuses on the antiracist movement and the strategies that can be used to combat racism. The author discusses the history of antiracist efforts and the various approaches being taken today, both at the grassroots and institutional level. The book also provides practical advice on how individuals can take action in their own lives, including how to speak out against racism, advocate for policy changes, and support marginalized communities. 
  Through compelling storytelling and rigorous analysis, "The Antiracist" challenges readers to confront the realities of racism and to take meaningful action to create a more just and equitable society. 
   

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  Dad I Love You So Much

  Sequoia Kids Media

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  This charming book is the perfect way to tell Dad "I love you" any day of the year! This keepsake book explores the special relationship between a father and their child.

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  Where Is Baby Jesus?

  Kim Mitzo Thompson, Karen Mitzo...

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  Little Lamb wants to find baby Jesus that first Christmas night. After searching through the stable she meets Mommy Cow, Mommy Horse, Mommy Chicken and Mommy Pig. All of the animals are snuggling their babies. But…Where is baby Jesus? Little Lamb finally meets Mary, and together they snuggle baby Jesus, along with all of the other animals. Beautiful illustrations and repetitive text is a perfect way for little ones to be introduced to the story of Jesus' birth.

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