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  The Wizard of Oz

  L. Frank Baum

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  Tor Classics are affordably-priced editions designed to attract the young reader. Original dynamic cover art enthusiastically represents the excitement of each story. Appropriate "reader friendly" type sizes have been chosen for each title—offering clear, accurate, and readable text. All editions are complete and unabridged, and feature Introductions and Afterwords.This edition of The Wizard of Oz includes a Foreword, Biographical Note, and Afterword by Jane Yolen.In a terrifying instant of darkness, a tornado snatches up Dorothy Gale and her dog Toto, whirling them on the wild wind out of Kansas and straight to Oz.In this wondrous world of sorcery and danger, Munchkins, flying monkeys, talking mice and fighting trees, all Dorothy wants to do is go home...Together with the Scarecrow who wants a brain, the Tin Man who wants a heart, and the Cowardly Lion who wants courage, Dorothy and Toto must follow the Yellow Brick Road to find the Wizard of the Emerald City. But before the wizard of Oz will grant their wishes, Dorothy and her friends must do the impossible--Destroy the all-powerful Wicked Witch of the West....

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  Benny on the Case

  Wesley King

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  A boy with Mosaic Down syndrome navigates entering a mainstream classroom, making new friends, and standing up to bullies all while trying to catch a thief and save his home in this “suspenseful, emotional” (Publishers Weekly, starred review) middle grade mystery from New York Times bestselling and award-winning author Wesley King.  
  Benny isn’t your average boy from Newfoundland. He lives in a retirement home that his mother runs, he has an eighty-six-year-old best friend named Mr. Tom, he knows more about fixing boats than video games, and he has Mosaic Down syndrome. When Benny transitions to a mainstream classroom for the first time, the other students tease him for his differences… except for Salma. She’s new, too, and not your typical Newfoundland girl: she’s tech savvy, speaks Arabic, plays basketball, and isn’t afraid to eat lunch with Benny.  
  So when Salma’s grandmother and several other residents in the retirement home are robbed, Benny asks Salma to help him catch the thief. Time is not on their side as an inspector threatens to close the home. And to make matters worse, Benny and Salma must crack the case while working on a class assignment with their bullies. Can Benny save his home and take a stand against the bullies once and for all? He’s about to find out, b’ys.

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  Threads: Zlata’s Ukrainian Shirt

  Lina Maslo

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  "Payne's measured performance is enhanced by well-placed sound effects and a superb musical soundtrack with repeating motifs that signal danger, sorrow, and the togetherness of family life."—AudioFile This audiobook features sound design and special effects to enhance your enjoyment of Threads: Zlata’s Ukrainian Shirt. Listen out for music from Eastern Europe and the life lessons from Papa, about Zlata's Ukrainian birthday shirt. Threads is an inspiring picture book about a girl’s survival of the 1930s Ukrainian Famine-Genocide, messaging hope, pride for one's heritage, and context for today's War in Ukraine.The threads on Zlata’s beautiful birthday blouse were knotted by her mother’s hands. “Red is for love, and black is for sadness,” her Papa says. Her Mama warns her not to show it off. Ever since the Communists came from Russia to Ukraine, they prohibited the teaching of Ukrainian culture. They’ve even taken the grain from Zlata's family's fields. But despite the danger, her parents refuse to give up their art, language, or beliefs.As Zlata works to help her community survive, she finds that the dream of freedom is stitched deeper into the Ukrainian spirit than she could ever imagine.Drawing from her own family’s experience in the 1932-33 Ukrainian Famine-Genocide, Lina Maslo weaves a thoughtful story that dares us not the forget the pain of the past as it informs the present conflict in Ukraine and inspires hope for the future.A Macmillan Audio production from Farrar, Straus and Giroux.

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  Waiting to Welcome - A New Baby...

  Samantha Cleaver, Reuben Nantogmah

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  Waiting to Welcome: A New Baby Story from West Africa features music and special effects. Listen along and enjoy the fun!Listeners are invited to a joyous cultural celebration full of delicious food, laughter, and love in Samantha Cleaver and Reuben Nantogmah’s charming audiobook.In Ghana and some other west African countries, when a baby is born, the extended family prepares for a whole week to welcome the little one at a celebration called an outdooring. Andani can't wait to meet her new baby cousin, but a week is so long!As her aunties and uncles prepare cassava, tuo zaafi, fufu, and other delicious foods for the outdooring, Andani will have to patiently (well, okay, sometimes not so patiently) wait to perform the most important job of all: being the first to greet the little one by name.A Macmillan Audio production from Feiwel & Friends.

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  Python Expert - Unlocking the...

  SAM CAMPBELL

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  Dive into the depths of Python programming and emerge as a Python expert with this comprehensive guide. "Python Expert: Unlocking the Full Potential of Python. Advanced Concepts, Techniques, and Best Practices for the Aspiring Python Master" is meticulously crafted for intermediate to advanced Python programmers who are ready to deepen their understanding of this versatile language and leverage its full potential in their projects. 
  This book is a journey through the intricate features and programming paradigms of Python, covering advanced topics that include the nuanced use of decorators, mastering the art of writing idiomatic Python code, object-oriented programming intricacies, and the exploration of Python's powerful standard library. It doesn't stop there; readers will also gain profound insights into data science, machine learning, web development, automation, and performance optimization with Python, ensuring a well-rounded mastery of the language. 
  Each chapter is designed to build upon the knowledge and skills gained in the previous, with clear explanations, real-world examples, and practical exercises. From revisiting Python fundamentals with a new perspective to diving into the complexities of concurrent programming, performance tuning, and package distribution, this book is your comprehensive roadmap to becoming a Python expert. 
  Embark on this journey to Python mastery and transform your ideas into high-quality Python code, pushing the boundaries of what you thought possible and opening new horizons in your programming career. 
   

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  The Ugly Duckling

  Ellen Wettersten

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  A duckling hatches, but he doesn't look like the other ducklings. After being mocked by the other ducklings, the ugly duckling runs away. In the spring, the ugly duckling discovers that he has turned into a swan.

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