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  Lauren Semmer’s The Night Before...

  Clement C. Moore

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  A fresh and contemporary adaptation of a beloved Christmas classic from New York Times bestselling children's book creator Lauren Semmer. 
  Merry Christmas to all and to all a goodnight! 
  On Christmas Eve night, a family has set out cookies and milk for a special visitor while a delightful winter cityscape dazzles outside. Though a city never quite sleeps, the family inside—including the cat—are all snuggled up tight. But when a clatter wakes up one child and they glimpse St. Nick’s sleigh and eight reindeer from the window a magical meeting occurs. 
  New York Times bestselling illustrator Lauren Semmer reimagines a holiday favorite, perfect for families to read and pore over during the Christmas season. ,

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  A Maleta Full of Treasures

  Natalia Sylvester

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  It’s been three years since Abuela’s last visit, and Dulce revels in every tiny detail—from Abuela’s maletas full of candies in crinkly wrappers and gifts from primos to the sweet, earthy smell of Peru that floats out of Abuela’s room and down the hall. But Abuela’s visit can’t last forever, and all too soon she’s packing her suitcases again. Then Dulce has an idea: maybe there are things she can gather for her cousins and send with Abuela to remind them of the U.S. relatives they’ve never met. And despite having to say goodbye, Abuela has one more surprise for Dulce—something to help her remember that home isn’t just a place but a deep-rooted love they share no matter the distance.

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  The Sutra of Ksitigarbha's...

  Sheng Chang Hwang, Society of...

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  A colloquial, easy-to-understand English translation, this sutra gives simple, direct instructions about how we sentient beings in this chaotic, troubled and distressed era and world can make close, direct connections with a great enlightened being – Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva Mahasattva – to be saved, protected, guided and blessed. The Buddha foresaw the suffering and chaos in this Dharma-Declining Period that we are now living in and thus entrusted us to Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva. 
  “Ksitigarbha” is a Sanskrit word meaning “earth treasury”, reflecting the hidden treasures in the minds of all sentient beings, and Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva’s specialty and merit is His “power of vow” – He vowed not to become a Buddha until all beings, including those in hell, are rescued. 
  The narrator, Paul, is an inmate who was under maximum security incarceration. He has been rescued by the Three Jewels and Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva multiple times when faced with distress, troubles in mind, critical illness and life-death issues. We are moved by his serious, persistent vows to change himself and cultivate inwardly according to the Buddha and Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva’s teachings. These experiences have helped and inspired us and many Buddhist practitioners all over. 
  This unprecedented project would not have been possible without the gracious, generous support of the state corrections department as well as the superintendent, officers, guards and staff of the corrections center. Due to the limitations of the recording circumstances and the narrator’s health, there are a few places where the audio does not exactly reflect the printed version, there may be background noise or the voice may sound different at times. 
  As Mahayana Buddhists, we are most grateful to have the chance to present this recording to share with you all. From our experience, reading/copying this sutra helps to obtain calm, peace and inspiration; may your listening to it also bring the same.

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  Annie's Adventures

  Lauren Baratz-Logsted

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  A large problem has befallen the Huit girls. (Sisters, actually. Octuplets to be exact.) One particular New Year's Eve, the girls wait for their mommy to bring them hot chocolate and their daddy to return with more wood for the fire. But they don't. Mommy and Daddy, that is. They're gone. Poof! Maybe dead—no one knows for sure. 
  You must see the problem here. Eight little girls on their own, no mommy or daddy to take care of them. This is not a good thing. 
  So now these little girls must take care of themselves. Get to school, cook the meals, feed the cats (eight of them, too), and pay the bills. They can't ask for help, oh no. After losing their parents, being split up would be completely unbearable. 
  At the same time, the question remains: What happened to Mommy and Daddy? 
   
  The Sisters Eight (as they are called, affectionately and otherwise) are determined to find out. Luckily, they do seem to have someone or something helping them. 
  It's a good old-fashioned mystery with missing (or dead) parents, nosy neighbors, talking refrigerators, foul-smelling fruitcake (is there any other kind?), and even a little magic. Eight little girls, eight cats, and one big mystery—let the fun begin!

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  Ramadan Poems Written by...

  The Confident Ummah

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  As we know, Ramadan is a sacred month for Muslims. We fast from sunrise to sunset and spend the day performing as many good deeds, voluntary prayers and Qur'an reading as possible. The evenings are busy with breaking our fasts and rushing back to the mosques in order to pray some more. 
  We then end this special month with a joyful celebration called Eid al-Fitr. 
  This book of poems is a compilation of poems that were composed during the month of Ramadan, by our local community of homeschooled children - with a touch of help from their parents. The poems offer a wonderful insight into each child's individual experience and feelings during this blessed month.

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  The Final Flight - A gripping...

  James Blatch

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  A deadly crash, a government conspiracy, a lone pilot with one chance to uncover the truth. 
  Project Guiding Light is NATO’s biggest secret. A system to take long-range bombers deep into the Soviet Union, undetected. 
  There’s just one problem. And veteran engineer Chris Milford has found it. A lethal flaw that means aircrew will pay a terrible price. 
  Undermined and belittled by a commanding officer who values loyalty over safety, Milford is forced down a dangerous, subversive path. 
  Even his closest friend, Rob May, the youngest test pilot on the project has turned his back on him. 
  Until the crash that changes everything. 
  Only one person can stop the truth from dying in the smoking remains of a Vulcan bomber. 
  A page-turning Cold War thriller from James Blatch 
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  What readers said about The Final Flight: 
  ‘A beautifully structured story, full of intriguing characters and a pulsating finale’ 
  – Rt Hon. Sir John Major KG CH (former UK Prime Minister) 
  ‘The best military book I’ve read since Andy McNab’s Bravo Two Zero’ 
  – Mark Llewhellin. 
  ***** ‘I was rapidly, inexorably drawn in…’ – 5* reviewer 
  ***** ‘The best read I’ve had for a country mile’ – 5* reviewer 
  ***** ‘Compelling and evocative’ – 5* reviewer

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