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Celebrate 75 years of Archie and friends with this fun, full-color commemorative collection of high school hijinks! Contains over 600 pages of classic, much-loved comic book stories - one from each of the 75 illustrious years of Archie Comics publishing. Each of the comics in THE BEST OF ARCHIE COMICS: 75 YEARS, 75 STORIES has been personally chosen by creators, fans and contributors alike. Featuring special behind-the-scenes anecdotes, this is a...
42) Thieves' World®
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A classic series for a new generation of fantasy adventure fans, Thieves' World® paved the way for the shared-world anthology tradition with epic worldbuilding, unforgettable characters, and nonstop action thanks to the legendary authors who contribute to it.
The series's groundbreaking debut features stories by John Brunner, Lynn Abbey, Poul Anderson, Andrew J. Offutt, Robert Lynn Asprin, Joe Haldeman, Christine DeWees, and Marion Zimmer Bradley,...
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Illustrated with more than 20 maps plans and photos. When this handbook was written in 1943, the Japanese soldier was seen by British Empire troops as a jungle fighting superman, who had largely blitzed and defeated them at every turn. As part of an effort to dispel this myth, the Intelligence Section of General Headquarters in India set about distilling the tactics that the Japanese had used and to formulate counter-measures. As the staff point out...
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Although more than 200 years have passed since the death of the first U.S. president, the name George Washington still invokes deep patriotism and pride in the country he helped found. A leader on the battlefield as well as the halls of politics, Washington was a crucial figure during the American Revolution who helped define the American presidency, as we know it. Readers trace the life of the man known as the Father of the His Country, from his...
45) Mammals
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Discover Series Books for Babies,Toddlers They're warm! They're furry! Mammals are cute and cuddly and live in habitats all over the world. In this picture book from Xist Publishing, clear and crisp images of mammals each have a title beneath the pictures so you'll be sure to teach your kids the difference between a doe and a dog. Used as a jumpstart for interaction, Discover Series Picture Books are a great way to introduce new images, words and...
46) London
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From the leading independent travel and style magazine Cereal comes Cereal City Guide: London: a portrait of the English capital offering a finely curated edit on what to see and do for discerning travelers and locals alike.
Rich Stapleton and Rosa Park, Cereal's founders, travel extensively for the magazine and were inspired to create a series of city guides that highlighted their favorite places to visit. Now, after building a loyal readership...
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This edition is packaged for gifting, and is ideal for Bible study groups, as well as confirmation and graduation gifts. The affordable price and compact size makes it ideal for those who like to have a copy they can take to the office, or pack conveniently in their luggage when traveling; a trusted companion for both physical and spiritual journeys.
For more than 460 years, The Book of Common Prayer has been a treasured resource for those of the...
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A fully updated and revised edition of a classic text on Jewish prayer.
The power of prayer for spiritual renewal and personal transformation is at the core of all religious traditions. Because Hasidic literature contains no systematic manual of contemplative prayer, the texts included in this volume have been culled from many sources. From the teachings of the Hasidic Masters-the Ba'al Shem Tov, the Maggid Dov Baer of Meidzyrzec, and their immediate...
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Connected Lives, a contemporary nonfiction series for teens, features the fascinating life stories of popular artists. Each book presents two singers in a similar musical genre who have lived extraordinary lives, exploring how their lives interconnect and how they are different. As similar as these artists may seem, their rise to fame may have been very different. Multiple musical genres are represented across the series, including pop, hip-hop, jazz,...
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Barcelona barely has time to take down the bunting between its rollicking festivals-when there isn't an all night fiesta happening on the street, there's more likely a party on the beach (only ten minutes away) and never any shortage of action in its clubs and bars. Gentler pursuits are also myriad: the city's museums have got it all coverd from Picasso and Miro to perfume and an outstanding aquarium. It's galleries are among the most avant garde...
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Score High and Start Your Path to a Successful Nursing Career!
Nursing is a career field with tremendous growth and opportunities to work in a variety of settings. Before you can embark on this rewarding path, you must first gain admission to nursing school-which usually means taking an entrance exam so schools can get a sense of your aptitude.
Packed with proven techniques and key information, this easy-to-use, fully updated guide ensures that...
53) The Lion King
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When Simba the lion cub is born, he learns he has a big role to play in the Circle of Life. One morning, his father Mufasa shows him the great kingdom he will one day rule, but not everyone wants Simba to be king. Simba's Uncle Scar, next in line for the throne, wants the throne for himself. So when Scar convinces Simba that an awful tragedy is his fault, Simba flees the kingdom, leaving the greedy and and selfish Scar behind as ruler. Don't miss...
54) Superfoods
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Superfoods are the foods that provide numerous health benefits. They are usually plentiful, pleasant to the eye, and taste good. Superfoods may be beneficial to weight control. These foods are beneficial to specific disease control. These superfoods may reduce an individual risk for developing some cancers. They may help with blood pressure and diabetes control. There are infections that respond positive to these superfoods. Some of these superfoods...
56) Time Out Madrid
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Madrid has gone from shanty town to imperial capital in the last seven centuries. The local writers of Time Out Madrid assist travelers in seeing the city as a native, suggesting where to stay, eat, shop and experience its cultural offerings. Famed for its wild nights and lazy days, Madrid provides a whole lot more, from spectacular opera productions, chirpy folkloric zarzuela, and cutting-edge cuisine to ancient, tiled tabernas, designer-shoe shopping,...
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This edition includes a modern introduction and a list of suggested further reading. Shakespeare's Jest Books is an anthology of humorous, often bawdy anecdotes and jokes from late medieval England. Collected in 1864 by the British bibliographer William Carew Hazlitt, the jest books are haphazard in their authorial ascriptions: they have origins in the oral tradition and anthologized the professional foolery of noted clowns Richard Tarlton and Will...
59) Numbers
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Updated for 2015, Numbers, is one book in the Britannica Discovery Library Series that is correlated to national curriculum standards. The Britannica Discovery Library is a charming, lavishly illustrated 12-volume set of "concepts and values" books specifically created for young learners ages three to six. Children are introduced to various texts and genres, including rhymes, narratives, puzzles, and riddles. Key vocabulary words are highlighted...
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The indispensable guidebook to help the well-meaning guest when visiting other people's religious ceremonies-updated and revised. New edition!
We North Americans live in a remarkably diverse society, and it's increasingly common to be invited to a wedding, funeral or other religious service of a friend, relative or coworker whose faith is different from our own. These can be awkward situations....
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