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  Space Travelers and Nothing But...

  Fredric Brown, Harry Harrison,...

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  Space Travelers and Nothing But Space Travelers 4 - Seventeen Lost Sci-Fi Short Stories from the 1930s, 40s, 50s and 60sThe Star Mouse by Fredric BrownAnd Then—The Silence by Ray BradburyThe Queen of Space by Joseph SlotkinUnwelcomed Visitor by William MorrisonDuel on Syrtis by Poul AndersonTask of Kayin by William MorrisonAsteroid of the Damned by Frederik Pohl$1,000 a Plate by Jack McKentyRabbits Have Long Ears by Lawrence F. WillardPlanet of the Angry Giants by Robert SilverbergWanderlust by Alan E. NourseZurk by Richard O. LewisChristmas on Ganymede by Isaac AsimovDust Unto Dust by Lyman D. HinckleyTime Pussy by Isaac AsimovSpacemen Die At Home by Edward W. LudwigThe Repairman by Harry Harrison

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  The Raider's Promise

  Lois Walfrid Johnson

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  During her years as a captive of Mikkel, the Viking raider, Briana O'Toole has longed to return to her family and resume her life in Ireland. Yet she has changed. Bree finds herself excited to be on Leif Erikson's ship and be part of the discovery and exploration of new lands.Mikkel's newfound Christian faith has changed him, too. Will he really take Bree home and keep his promise to give her freedom? Mikell has something else on his mind, too, a secret from when he first raided Ireland. Will his faith in God give him the courage to do the right thing?And will Bree and Devin's knowledge of this secret put them in danger? -------------------------The plot runs smoothly with plenty of twists and surprises to keep readers turning pages. Spiritual themes such as forgiveness, honesty, and trust are clearly and plausibly shown through the characters' actions and words." — Christian Library Journal

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  Marya Khan and the Spectacular...

  Saadia Faruqi

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  Perfect for fans of Ivy & Bean and Stella Diaz, Marya Khan and the Spectacular Fall Festival is the third stand-alone adventure in Saadia Faruqi and Ani Bushry’s illustrated chapter book series about a Pakistani American third grader whose ambition sometimes gets away from her. 
   
  Marya loves fall. Every year, her family goes to the town’s pumpkin patch and picks out the best pumpkin. But this year, after she sees her frenemy, Alexa, winning a big, cool pumpkin-shaped trophy, Marya knows she’s got to win a trophy for something. 
   
  It just so happens that her school is going to hold its own fall festival, with games and food and even a hayride. All the ticket sales will go to an animal shelter, and the person who sells the most tickets will win a prize. Cue Operation Sell Tickets! But when Marya is so focused on winning, is she losing sight of what really matters?

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  Return to Zeta - Oen and Jarred...

  Rod Mortin

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  Oen and Jarred help Dolana establish a new colony on Zeta, the planet selected three hundred years ago to showcase the benefits of collaboration. Previous attempts to settle Zeta were thwarted by The Order, corrupt and evil religious men who craved power and control. Thanks to Oen, Jarred, and their friends, The Order is defeated and removed from power, though not destroyed. But now a new threat appears that is determined to destroy the fledgling colony. The same advanced androids sent to help build the colony suddenly turn destructive. Only with the help of an advanced android sent by Darrik Madron, the head of a rich and powerful family descended from a space pirate , are Oen, Jarred, and the other colonists able to save the colony. The person directing the rogue androids, Councilman Gorm, is a rich scientist from the advanced civilization where Oen and Jarred's daughter lives and works.The two men are close friends with several others from that planet, including the world leader and her mate. Gorm's plans are discovered and he is forced to flee along with some sycophant followers and a team of androids operated by an artificial intelligence. Darrik cuts the flow of funds to Gorm but is not able to capture him. Damaged in a fire fight with Darrik's men and machines, Gorm transfer his consciousness into an android fashioned to look just like him. Now he has unlimited time to plot his domination of the galaxy. Gorm in his new android body now sets his sights on controlling The Order and their many hidden pockets of wealth and information. With caution and secrecy, Gorm replicates the top leadership tiers within The Order, replacing the men with android copies that he controls. When Gorm attempts to capture and replicate Lady Saphora Madron, Darrik extracts details of Gorm's plans from Gorm's secret cloaked base. Soon there is open warfare that leads to the destruction of the Madron mansion and the relocation of Gorm to an obscure planet where The Order has a secret

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  The Adventures of Sapphire The...

  People with Books

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  Enter the magical world of bedtime with "The Adventures of Sapphire The Unicorn," a heartwarming tale that will enchant children and parents alike. Meet Sapphire, the radiant unicorn with a gleaming white horn, a soft pink coat, and a flowing purple tail and mane. 
  As the stars twinkle in the night sky, Sapphire embarks on a series of captivating adventures in the enchanted land of Avaloria. With her loyal companions by her side – including Finn the fox and Ember the dragon – Sapphire braves mysterious forests, discovers hidden treasures, and befriends whimsical creatures. 
  Each bedtime story in this enchanting audiobook collection is filled with wonder and excitement, teaching valuable lessons about bravery, friendship, and kindness along the way. With captivating storytelling, "The Adventures of Sapphire The Unicorn" is the perfect way to spark the imagination and inspire sweet dreams. 
  So snuggle up under the covers and join Sapphire on her magical journey through the starlit skies. With each story, children will be transported to a world where anything is possible and the power of dreams reigns supreme. This bedtime audiobook is sure to become a cherished favorite for families to enjoy together night after night.

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  Sammie Explores Ancient Egypt -...

  Samuel John

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  Are you looking for an adventurous children's book to take your child back in time to help them get a good grasp of the ancient Egypt in an enjoyable and informative way that’s perfect for kids? 
  If YES, 
  Get ready to travel through ancient Egypt with Sammie as your trusty guide! 
  When Sammie can't seem to keep his eyes open for the much anticipated Ancient Egypt lesson, he has a genius idea – to create a time machine and experience ancient Egypt himself! So he gets his tools and gets down to work, and before he knows it, his time machine is shaking and roaring, ready to take him on his epic adventure. 
  From beautiful rivers to sky-high pyramids, Sammie will take little ones on a historical adventure that will effortlessly teach them the true essence of ancient Egypt. 
  In Sammie Explores Ancient Egypt, kids will find: 
  ·       An engaging and entertaining introduction to the world of Ancient Egypt 
  ·       The concept of time travel and its application in a fun and imaginative way 
  ·       The art and architecture of ancient Egypt, including ancient Egyptian landmarks such as the pyramids and the Nile River 
  ·       The daily life and customs of ancient Egyptians, including how they sourced food and water 
  ·       A fascinating secret about kitty-cats and Ancient Egypt 
  ·       And so much more! 
    
  Whether you are a parent, caregiver, educational provider, or just anyone looking for a children's book your child will just love, Sammie Explores Ancient Egypt is the book you are looking for. 
   

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