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  Another Ragbag Of Riches

  James Hilton

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  Following the original A Ragbag of Riches published in 2017, here is another bundle of funny, factual, thought provoking and charming entries to "mingle quiet music with amiable irreverance". Not just witty, pithy quips and quotations but a diverse collection that have caught the eye or ear of  James Chilton's enquiring mind and zany humour. Drawing from politians, scholars, artists, influential thinkers, jokers and the common man, from antiquity to the contemporary, they are partisan choices contributed to by Chilton's varied life as a soldier, traveller, singer, plantsman, author, painter, busnessman, designer and family man. It is the essence of the commonplace book but organised loosely into topics and enhanced by the sparkling illustrations of cartoonist Charlie Dunn. In addition and where possible, each author of the various entries has their dates added and a few relevant (and sometimes irrelevant) notes on their lives. From John Arlott to Boris Yeltsin (there is a useful index), from the trivial to the profound, from razor sharp criticism to poignant tributes, this is a book for all occasions. Each anecdote, musing, poem or prayer showcases humanity's variety. Whether to mine for speeches, to raise a smile in low moments, to inform or to entertain,  Another Ragbag of Riches  will provoke and delight. It is perfect for the bedside, for travel, for browsing and for present giving.

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  Jimmy Sniffles vs the Mummy

  Scott Nickel

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  Jimmy Sniffles and his class take a field trip to the museum. Some believe the newest exhibit, the Mummy of Amun-Set, is cursed. At first, Jimmy doesn’t believe the frightful legend, but then some of the museum’s artifacts go missing. Can the kid who knows noses track down the truth? Or will this mummy mystery finally stump his super schnozz?

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  A Villager's Tale Book 1 - An...

  Mr. Crafty

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  "Not Your Average Villager Story... Read Only If You Seek Adventure!" 
  - Anonymous 
  Marco had his whole, boring life ahead of him... 
  He knew where he was going to live and where he was going to work. He didn’t like his destiny, but there wasn’t much he could do about it. 
  That is until the unthinkable happened to his village. Now armed with only his sword and his wits, Marco will set off on a quest to be the hero he always knew he could be, or at least, he hopes he is... 
  Disclaimer: This is not an official Minecraft book and is not authorized or owned by Mojang

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  Introducing Wagner - A Graphic...

  Michael White, Kevin Scott

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  Wagner's operatic works rank with the supreme achievements of western culture. But acceptance of Wagner's musical genius is tempered by feelings of misgiving and many believe the composer's underlying ideas to be indefensible. A self-styled social revolutionary, Wagner thought the world could be redeemed through vegetarianism and Aryan philosophy.
  
  Introducing Wagner: A Graphic Guide separates the composer's art from the ideas and the arrogant destructive personal behaviour of the man.

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  Anne Frank

  Joe Dunn

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  Graphic novels aren’t just for superheroes!  Anne Frank has been plucked from history books and her life and accomplishments have been depicted in informative nonfiction graphic novels.  The subject's birth, childhood, education, and holocaust experience have been skillfully told with detailed art.  Further reading lists, timelines, glossaries, and indexes make these titles useful in classroom discussion.

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  Big Bad Ironclad - A Civil War Tale

  Nathan Hale

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  Uncover the story of the Civil War's ironclad warships with the New York Times bestselling graphic novel series! 
   
  Ships are great for transport and sieges, but they tend to start leaking when cannons are fired at them. But what if the ship is covered with iron? Assuming it doesn’t sink to the bottom of the ocean, wouldn’t it be stronger and better than any other ship out there? This is the question that begins a race between the North and the South to come up with the biggest, best ironclad warships. 
   
  Nathan Hale’s Hazardous Tales are graphic novels that tell the thrilling, shocking, gruesome, and TRUE stories of American history.

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