"Explores the real-world science and engineering connections to the features of Batman's Batsuit, Utility Belt, road vehicles, and aircraft"--
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In this retelling of the classic fairy tale, a kitten called Cat climbs to the top of an enormous beanstalk where he uses his quick wits to outsmart a giant dog and make his and his mother's fortune. Includes a note on the history of the tale.
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A simplified version of the familiar fairy tale featuring a cat who imprisons a beautiful young rat in a tower, where she secretly meets a handsome prince. Includes a note on the history of the tale.
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A simplified version of the familiar fairy tale featuring a cobra snake who helps a young squirrel turn acorns into gold for the king on the condition that she will give him her first baby squirrel. Includes a note on the history of the tale.
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Cecilia Undergarment is a remarkable girl who can understand what animals are saying--but her plan to rescue a sad and neglected dog lands her in the dark, enchanted forest of Northwood, where the ferocious black lions roam and the mystery of Castle Storm awaits.
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Portia is bright beyond her years, which makes it difficult to make friends in her new school, and her single mother is preoccupied, so when Portia sneaks into the woods after midnight and discovers a shy and sweet purple monster, she is delighted by hernew friend--but Jellaby has secrets of his... More Info
The ghost of the famous Black Bart, the fiercest pirate that ever existed, is terrifying Pembrose's inhabitants. Is it true that he had been so mean in his life that his spirit will not find peace until he performs a good deed? Minerva and her friends must find out.
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In this simple retelling of "Sleeping Beauty," a badger princess is stung by a wicked wasp and falls asleep for one hundred years before being woken up by a kiss from a handsome prince. Includes a note on the history of the tale.
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An overpowering archaeologist visits Pebrose to see Merlin's cave. Is it possible that this is the famous sorcerer's cave or is it just a legend to attract tourists? Minerva and her friends will solve the mystery!
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Penguins populate this simple retelling of the classic fairy tale about two scoundrels who fool a vain emperor and most of his subjects into thinking that they are creating a magical cloth. Includes a note on the history of the tale.
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While on summer vacation at the seaside, twelve-year-old Irene Adler meets the young Sherlock Holmes, and his friend Arsáene Lupin--and when a dead body floats ashore the three young friends set out to solve the mystery.
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Finley McPhee is an ordinary thirteen-year-old living outside a small town in northern Scotland--until he meets Aiby Lily and is caught up in the deadly, centuries-old fight for ownership of the Enchanted Emporium, where genuinely magical items are safely stored.
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When a couple comes to Minerva's mansion, claiming to be her parents, she knows they are lying in hopes of gaining her home and land. She just has to prove it. Luckily, her new friends are there to help her.
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This is the second volume of the only complete critical edition of these seminal writings in English, based on the authoritative Italian edition, "Quaderni del carcere," prepared by Valentino Gerratana. This volume encompasses notebooks 3, 4, and 5.
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A complete course in do-it-yourself digital marketing in 14 bite-sized lessons The global recession has sent tens of millions scrambling for alternative employment opportunities, and a great many of them have taken the leap into becoming their own bosses. As a result there is a crying need among... More Info