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  Donkey Reads A (Unabridged)

  Muriel Mandel

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  A fanciful adaptation of a Turkish folktale! A Donkey Reads is the tale of a poor villager named Mustafo, a tyrannical Mongol ruler, and the 13th Century wiseman, Nasreddin Hoca, who is able to avoid the conqueror's wrath by actually teaching a donkey to read.

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  Black Achievements in Sports -...

  Elliott Smith

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  Athletes and the sports they play are popular across generations. Black athletes throughout time have become legends in their sports. They help shape the game, create change, and continue to break barriers in sports where they've been historically underrepresented. Their talent and passion inspire present and future players. Find out more about athletes such as Simone Manuel, Satchel Paige, and Maya Moore and celebrate their achievements in sports.

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  Curse of the Terracotta Warriors...

  Jr. Mark Douglas

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  She already lost her mom, now her father is missing . . . 
  Maddie Jones’ dad has been kidnapped. The only way to save him is to uncover the mysteries behind the ancient terracotta warriors of China. But the mysteries reveal a 2,000-year-old curse and a plan to unleash the soul of a malicious emperor. What’s a teenage girl to do? How about enlist the help of her seriously annoying brothers and stow away in a crate of mummies . . . then begin a very dangerous quest. 
  An ancient evil is awakening. Terracotta warriors are coming to life. And worst of all for Maddie, she’ll have to recruit one if her plan is going to succeed. Maddie and her brothers will do anything to find and save their dad . . . even if they have to fight a mummy who has been plotting revenge for thousands of years. 
  Some tombs shouldn’t be opened. 
  Maddie Jones is an edgy Nancy Drew meets the Goonies with a voice like Percy Jackson.

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  Lost Sci-Fi Books 106 thru 110 -...

  Sol Boren, Charles L. Fontenay,...

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  Lost Sci-Fi Books 106 thru 110 - Five Lost Sci-Fi Short Stories from the 1940s, 50s and 60sZ by Charles L. Fontenay - Time reversal exists at the sub-atomic level according to Feynman's Theory—and according to that same theory any entity can exist in three places at one time.... Does this explain, the strange co-existence of Summer, Mark and Wyn?Your Servant Sir by Sol Boren - We all know that every android has its little idiosyncrasies. But what can a civilized human being do about it when his perfect servant drives him crazy?The Robot Who Wanted To Know by Harry Harrison - Did he have a right to feel this way? was this really forbidden by law—this wonderful frightening emotion!Day of the Hunters by Isaac Asimov - This man had a new slant on the mystery of what happened to the dinosaurs.Tanks by Murray Leinster - Two miles of American front had gone dead. And on two lone infantrymen, depended the outcome of the war of 1932.

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  Price of Magic A (The Sorcerer’s...

  Morgan Rice

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  “THE SORCERER’S RING has all the ingredients for an instant success: plots, counterplots, mystery, valiant knights, and blossoming relationships replete with broken hearts, deception and betrayal. It will keep you entertained for hours, and will satisfy all ages. Recommended for the permanent library of all fantasy readers.”
  —Books and Movie Reviews, Roberto Mattos (regarding A Quest of Heroes)
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  “I await each release by this author eagerly and have never been disappointed!”
  --Book Reviewer (Wish)
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  From USA Today and #1 bestseller Morgan Rice comes A PRICE OF MAGIC (Book #20), the twentieth book in the bestselling series THE SORCERER'S RING. The series begins with A QUEST OF HEROES (book #1), which has over 5,000 five star ratings!
  
  In A PRICE OF MAGIC, the heroes of the Ring fight for survival across distant lands as ancient powers threaten to consume everything they hold dear. Exiled to the harsh Ashen Plains and left to die, Gwendolyn discovers untapped reserves of strength and dormant magic that may hold the key to her survival.
  
  Thor stands alone against the colossal Titan Boreas, facing an impossible choice between his family and his principles that leads to a battle he cannot possibly win. Guwayne, held captive aboard a mysterious ship, forges an unlikely mental connection that offers his only chance of escape, while the ruins he discovers afterward reveal disturbing truths about his own bloodline and its connection to the awakening Titans. 
  
  As each hero is pushed to their absolute limits, they must pay increasingly desperate prices for the power needed to survive—costs that will change them forever, if they live long enough to see the dawn.
  
  With its sophisticated world-building and characterization, THE SORCERER’S RING is an epic tale of friends and lovers, of rivals and suitors, of knights and monsters, of intrigues and political machinations, of coming of age, of broken hearts, of deception, ambition and betrayal. It is a tale of honor and courage, of fate and destiny, of sorcery. It is a fantasy that brings us into a world we will never forget, and which will appeal to all ages and genders.
  
  Future books in the series are also available!
  
  “Action-packed …. Rice's writing is solid and the premise intriguing.”
  —Publishers Weekly (regarding A Quest of Heroes)
  
  “The beginnings of something remarkable are there.” 
  --San Francisco Book Review  (re A Quest of Heroes)
   
  “Has all the ingredients for an instant success: plots, counterplots, mystery, valiant knights, and blossoming relationships replete with broken hearts, deception and betrayal. It will keep you entertained for hours, and will satisfy all ages. Recommended for the permanent library of all fantasy readers.” 
  --Books and Movie Reviews, Roberto Mattos (re The Sorcerer’s Ring)

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  Potential - Alone in the Void...

  Robert Sheckley

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  Potential by Robert Sheckley - He was one man, horribly confused, escaping from a destroyed planet, carrying some sort of message which he couldn't recall. But he had tremendous potential for achievement!  
  Robert Sheckley (1928–2005) was a prolific American science fiction writer renowned for his sharp wit, satirical style, and imaginative storytelling. Emerging as a major voice in the 1950s, Sheckley became a fixture in magazines like Galaxy and Amazing Stories, captivating readers with tales that often blurred the line between absurdity and philosophical insight. His work frequently explored the quirks of human nature, the unpredictability of technology, and the ironic consequences of alien encounters, often through fast-paced plots and cleverly twisted logic. 
  A master of the short story, Sheckley penned classics such as “The Seventh Victim”, which inspired the 1965 cult film The 10th Victim, and “Watchbird”, a prescient tale about autonomous drones enforcing morality. His ability to satirize bureaucracy, consumerism, and Cold War anxieties drew comparisons to contemporaries like Kurt Vonnegut and Philip K. Dick. Despite often being categorized as humorous or light, his stories packed a philosophical punch, exploring themes of identity, free will, and societal control. 
  Sheckley also wrote novels, including Mindswap, Dimension of Miracles, and The Status Civilization, which showcased his trademark blend of existential inquiry and surreal comedy. His influence extended beyond literature, inspiring filmmakers, futurists, and generations of speculative writers. Endlessly inventive and sharply perceptive, Robert Sheckley remains one of science fiction’s most original and underappreciated voices.

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