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  Return of a Legend -...

  Raymond Z. Gallun

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  Return of a Legend by Raymond Z. Gallun - Mars' fever they called it. Could the wild boy cheat the Red Planet's skeleton deserts and the dogged trailers from Port Laribee? 
  Port Laribee with its score of Nisson huts, sealed against the lifeless atmosphere, the red dust and the cold, was a shabby piece of Earth dropped onto Mars. 
  There, Dave Kort was the first wilderness tramp to be remembered. In warm seasons he'd plod into Port Laribee, burdened by a pack that only the two-fifths-of-terrestrial gravity put within the range of human muscles. He was a great, craggy old man, incredibly grimed and browned, his frostbites bandaged with dry Martian leaves tied on with their own fibre. 
  His snag-toothed grin was bemused and secret through the scratched plastic of his air-hood. He'd trade carven stones, bits of ancient metal, or oddities of plant and animal life for chewing tobacco, chocolate, heavily lined clothes, mending supplies, and new parts for his battered portable air-compressor. 
  He'd refuse a bath with disdain. And at last his rusty, monosyllabic speech would wax eloquent—comparatively. 
  "So long, fellas," he'd say. "See yuh around." 
  The equinoxial winds, heralding autumn, would moan thinly like the ghosts of the Martians wiped out in war those ages back. Dust would blur the horizon of that huge, arid triangle of sea-bottom called Syrtis Major—still the least sterile land on the Red Planet. At night the dry cold would dip to ninety below zero, Fahrenheit. 
  The specialists of Port Laribee, who watched the spinning wind-gauges, thermometers and barometers, and devoted monastic years to learning about Mars, said that they'd never see Dave Kort again.

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  Not at all Russian Collection...

  Folk tales, Pavel Bazhov,...

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  The fifth and final installment of Russian Collection for Kids goes well and truly outside of the boundaries of Russia and all over the world. Folk tales and stories by foreign authors, narratives from various continents, fanciful and fascinating storylines, people, places, and animals. This collection includes the following works:Golden Hair by Pavel Bazhov, RussiaA Living Man in the Kingdom of the Dead - Nepal Folk TaleA Thief and a Sorcerer - Angola Folk TaleThe Blue Beard by Charles Perrault, FranceA Man from a Jug - Japanese Folk TaleA Magical Peacock - Indian Folk TaleBeloved Sister by Astrid Lindgren, SwedenA Hawk and a Cat - Egyptian Folk TaleWhere Tides Come From - Indonesian Folk TaleA Christmas Guest by Selma Lagerlief, SwedenThe Spirit of Poverty by Myoko Matsutani, JapanTwo Neighbors - Khmer Folk TaleThree Brothers - Tanzanian Folk TaleSirenide by Gianni Rodari, ItalyHow a Badger Turned into a Teapot by Myoko Matsutani, JapanAoolva Ulvhildur - Icelandic Folk TaleFaralahi, the Wealthy Heir - Madagascar Folk TaleA Gardener and His Masters by Hans Christian Andersen, DenmarkMiss Universe with Dark-Green Eyes by Gianni Rodari, ItalyA Clever Girl - Albanian Folk TaleStrawberries under the Snow - Japanese Folk TaleRicke the Crest by Charles Perrault, FranceA Golden Turtle - Laotian Folk TaleVermland Legend by Selma Lagerlief, SwedenCotton - Iranian Folk TaleA Smart Woman - Tajik Folk TaleA Thistle's Fate by Hans Christian Andersen, Denmark

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  John & Abigail Adams: America’s...

  Editors Charles River

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  John Adams has become one of the more popular presidents in history relatively recently, but it was not always so. For most of his life he was seen as a bit of an outsider, different from his fellow first presidents in his temperament, birth, life and politics. Adams and his son were the only presidents out of the first seven who were born north of the Mason Dixon line, and he was not an easy man to understand or work with. Not only did he have few friends, but he also often fell into long term quarrels with those he had. Still, Adams remained a celebrated figure in Boston for all the work he did in Massachusetts before and after the Revolution, but his national reputation has experienced quite a renaissance over the past decade, beginning with David Mccullough’s best selling biography in 2001, followed in 2008 by the popular HBO series based on it. Then, in 2010, Dearest Friend, a record of the correspondence between Adams and his wife Abigail solidified his position as one of the most darling Founding Fathers of the 21st Century. 
  While the First Ladies often remain overshadowed by their husbands, some have carved unique niches in their time and left their own lasting legacy. Eleanor Roosevelt and Hillary Clinton may have been the most politically active First Ladies in American history, but Abigail Adams was the first to act as political advisor for her husband and the first to be dubbed “Mrs. President”. Indeed, Abigail was politically inclined to degree highly unusual among women of the 18th and 19th century, and she had originally impressed her future husband John because she was so well versed in poetry, philosophy and politics. Abigail was also very progressive, championing women’s rights and abolition long before they became widely held views even in traditionally liberal Massachusetts.

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  The Star of Moon Village

  Jennifer Ann Richter

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  Even in outer space there are frenemies. 
   
  Priscilla Cobb has spent her whole life dreaming of space. The underground scientific labs on the Moon are the stuff of legend. So when an international student research voyage to the Moon is announced, Priscilla trains day in and day out. 
   
  But as Priscilla discovers, research will not be the priority of the trip. In fact, the whole trip starts to feel like a vacation for the ultrarich and famous. And when a surprise secret guest is revealed, someone Priscilla hoped to never cross paths with again, Priscilla decides enough is enough. It's time for science to fight back. 
   
  Combining classic middle school growing pains with a near-future space setting, The Star of Moon Village is a smart and empathetic read perfect for fans of Stacy McAnulty's The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl.

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  Guided Meditation For Gratitude...

  Sleepy Voices

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  Experience the transformative power of thankfulness with "Guided Meditation for Gratitude." This specially crafted audiobook aims to guide listeners on a journey of recognizing and appreciating the abundance in their lives. It's designed to help you tap into feelings of gratitude, fostering a positive mindset and deeper connection with the world around you. The guided meditation in this audiobook navigates through visualization and mindfulness techniques, prompting reflection on the blessings in your life. As you journey through this meditation, you'll learn to acknowledge both the big and small things that contribute to your happiness, nurturing a profound sense of gratitude. This practice can help cultivate a positive outlook, alleviate stress, and promote overall well-being. Ideal for beginners and experienced meditators alike, this audiobook is a valuable tool for anyone seeking to enrich their life through the power of gratitude. Engage in this practice regularly to embrace an attitude of gratitude, transforming your perspective and uplifting your spirit.

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  Clever Cub Builds Good Character

  Bob Hartman

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  Fun stories that help teach kids Biblical truth! 
  Clever Cub Bible stories invite little ones to learn about God’s truths through fun-to-read stories. This six-book set offers the best of the Clever Cub series with a collection of stories from both the Old and New Testament. This exclusive value set will introduce toddlers to Christian values, encourage good choices, and teach Biblical truths. 
  In this bundled set you’ll findClever Cub Learns to Share: a story about sharing based on John 6, and the boy who shared his loaves and fishesClever Cub and the Case of the Worries: a story about calming worries based on the Sermon on the Mount, Matthew 6Clever Cub Tells the Truth: a story about the power of telling the truth based on the Book of EstherClever Cub Forgives a Friend: a story about forgiving others based on the story of Joseph and his brothers, from GenesisClever Cub Invites Someone New: a story about making friends based on the story of Zacchaeus, from Luke 19Clever Cub Learns to Obey: a story about obeying God based on the story of Elisha and Naaman, from 2 Kings 5 
  This six-book value set will have you cuddling up to your little one as you share with them God’s love, values, and truth.

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