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  Captain Midas - Greed Among the...

  Alfred Coppel

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  Captain Midas by Alfred Coppel - The captain of the Martian Maid stared avidly at the torn derelict floating against the velvet void. Here was treasure beyond his wildest dreams! How could he know his dreams should have been nightmares? 
  Gold! A magic word, even today, isn't it? Lust and gold ... they go hand in hand. Like the horsemen of the Apocalypse. And, of course, there's another word needed to make up the trilogy. You don't get any thing for nothing. So add this: Cost. Or you might call it pain, sorrow, agony. Call it what you like. It's what you pay for great treasure.... 
  These things were true when fabled Jason sailed the Argo beyond Colchis seeking the Fleece. They were true when men sailed the southern oceans in wooden ships. And the conquest of space hasn't changed us a bit. We're still a greedy lot.... 
  I'm a queer one to be saying these things, but then, who has more right? Look at me. My hair is gray and my face ... my face is a mask. The flesh hangs on my bones like a yellow cloth on a rickety frame. I am old, old. And I wait here on my hospital cot—wait for the weight of years I never lived to drag me under and let me forget the awful things my eyes have seen. 
  I'm poor, too, or else I wouldn't be here in this place of dying for old spacemen. I haven't a dime except for the pittance the Holcomb Foundation calls a spaceman's pension. Yet I had millions in my hands. Treasure beyond your wildest dreams! Cursed treasure....

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  X Marks the Pedwalk

  Fritz Leiber

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  X Marks the Pedwalk by Fritz Leiber - This is how it all began—the terrible civil strife that devastates our world! 
  The raggedy little old lady with the big shopping bag was in the exact center of the crosswalk when she became aware of the big black car bearing down on her. 
  Behind the thick bullet-proof glass its seven occupants had a misty look, like men in a diving bell. 
  She saw there was no longer time to beat the car to either curb. Veering remorselessly, it would catch her in the gutter. 
  Useless to attempt a feint and double-back, such as any venturesome child executed a dozen times a day. Her reflexes were too slow. 
  Polite vacuous laughter came from the car's loudspeaker over the engine's mounting roar. 
  From her fellow pedestrians lining the curbs came a sigh of horror. 
  The little old lady dipped into her shopping bag and came up with a big blue-black automatic. She held it in both fists, riding the recoils like a rodeo cowboy on a bucking bronco. 
  Aiming at the base of the windshield, just as a big-game hunter aims at the vulnerable spine of a charging water buffalo over the horny armor of its lowered head, the little old lady squeezed off three shots...

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  The Bubbling Toad Stories Volume...

  Sara Starling

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  A hug of a collection, these magical stories, set in a real location, are written and narrated in soothing tones by Sara Starling, with stunning soundscapes by Leon Ford.  
  As you wander the park or thunder up the stairs to brew potions, The timeless Toad, marvellous Mole and skittering Mouse are your companions through tales of worry, loss, friendship and fear, gently empowering you to navigate this wild and wonderful world. 
  The wisdom of the Bubbling Toad will stay with you long after you’ve listened. Perfect for listening to at tea-time, bedtime, or whenever your spirits need a lift! 
  Prologue 
  Sets the scene for our magical adventures.   
  The Bubbling Toad of Vogrie – How the Magic Began 
  Sometimes it takes a spark of magic to awaken a Bubbling Toad.  
  The Mole, the Bubbling Toad and the Worry Tree 
  A visitor to Vogrie Country Park has lost her way. A wondrous tale for the worriers of the world. 
  The Boy, the Bubbling Toad and the Thoughts 
  The Boy on the branch thinks he isn’t good enough, but the Toad knows different. A reassuring story for over-thinkers. 
  The Ancient Oak, the Bubbling Toad and the Storm 
  A storm sweeps through Vogrie in this perilous tale of love, loss and friendship. 
  The Ancient Oak, the Bubbling Toad and the Throne 
  In the wake of the storm and its losses, new life springs forth, offering a trail of hope. 
  The Girl, the Bubbling Toad and the Fox 
  A foxy tale to help with fiendish fears. 
  The Skittering Mouse, the Bubbling Toad and the Squirrel 
  Join the Skittering Mouse on his epic hunt for happiness. An uplifting story for the lost, the lonely and those who are searching. 
  The Scales, the Bubbling Toad and the Halloween Quiz. 
  As Autumn slips into Winter, this wise and heartwarming tale will leave you feeling lighter and cosier.  
  Christmas, the Bubbling Toad and the Gift 
  A fabulously festive feel-good Christmas story, filled with love, kindness and a tiny Toad-sized sleigh

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  Indigenous Peoples' Day

  Rebecca Sabelko

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  When is Indigenous Peoples’ Day? How do people celebrate? This beginning title answers these questions and more in this basic introduction to the holiday. Students just starting to read independently can learn about the purpose and the traditions of the holiday through simple, predictable text and vibrant photos. A photo glossary and a facts page reiterate and clarify the text. This engaging title supports young readers as they learn about this holiday!

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  Maya and the Beast

  Maya Gabeira

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  Young Maya is shy, and she often feels fragile and scared because of her asthma …    except for when she’s in the water, the one place where she feels strong. 
   
  While many in the fishing village of Nazaré are afraid of “the Beast”—the giant wave heard throughout town as it crashes—Maya finds it beautiful and mesmerizing. She dreams of riding the waves like the brave boys she watches from the shore. Many doubt that a girl can surf the biggest waves. But with a  
  special surfboard from her dad and a courageous heart, Maya will show everyone that a girl can meet the Beast head-on. 
   
  Professional surfer Maya Gabeira, known for breaking world records, shares a story of resilience, defying expectations of women in sports, and daring to achieve the impossible. Maya and the Beast is an empowering reminder that even the smallest people can have bravery as big as the sea.

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  Ruby and Jack and the Enchanted Egg

  Willowbark Dreams

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  Dive into the magical tale of "Ruby and Jack and the Enchanted Egg"! 
  Join two elfkin siblings in an enchanted forest as they discover a mysterious, color-swirled egg that promises a journey beyond their wildest dreams. What marvels will hatch from this egg of starlight and shadow? Whispers of magic, bonds of love, and a night where the sky sings with possibilities await you. Prepare for an adventure that will flutter into your heart and leave you gazing at the stars, dreaming of the wonders that lie just beyond the next sunrise. 
  Come, listen to the tale that Grandfather Willowbark spins, for it’s not just a story—it’s a doorway to a world where the heart of the forest beats with the rhythm of enchantment.

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