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The desert planet Arrakis, called Dune, has been destroyed. Now the Bene Gesserit, heirs to Dune's powers, have colonized a green world and are turning it into a desert, mile by scorched mile. In this, the final book in the Dune Chronicles, Herbert again creates a world of breathtakingly evolved characters and the contexts in which to appreciate them. The richness of detail and perspective fascinates, while the multi-layered plot evolves as pages...
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Leto Atreides, the God Emperor of Dune, is dead. In the fifteen hundred years since his passing, the Empire has fallen into ruin. The great Scattering saw millions abandon the crumbling civilization and spread out beyond the reaches of known space. The planet Arrakis--now called Rakis--has reverted to its desert climate, and its great sandworms are dying. Now, the Lost Ones are returning home in pursuit of power. And as factions vie for control over...
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"Millennia have passed on Arrakis, and the once-desert planet is green with life. Leto Atreides, the son of the world's savior, the Emperor Paul Muad'Dib, is still alive but far from human. To preserve humanity's future, he sacrificed his own by merging with a sandworm, granting him near immortality as God Emperor of Dune for the past thirty-five hundred years. Leto's rule is not a benevolent one. His transformation has made not only his appearance...
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Barron's
Pub. Date
©2006
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English
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"The author points out ways in which recognizing sound and letter patterns makes spelling easier. Also important are recognition of diphthongs, silent letters, compound and abbreviated words, contractions, homophones, homographs, prefixes, suffixes, and base words. "Brain tickler" problems challenge students' imaginations and test their learning progress. Barron's popular "Painless Series" of study guides for middle school and high school students...
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Sterling Elle Publishing
Pub. Date
2015
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English
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"The Sandy shoreline brings us the story of a woman who longs to see the beach. Though she only plans to see the shoreline once again, she also discovers something unexpected. With the arrival of an unplanned tour guide and a couple of unforeseen stops, this will be one trip to the coast that she'll never forget."--Page 4 of cover.
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Doubleday Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2020]
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English
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"A is for arabesque, B is for Baryshnikov, and C is for Coppélia in this beautifully illustrated, rhyming, alphabetic picture book, filled with ballet stars, dances, positions, and terminology. Written by the acclaimed author of A Is for Audra: Broadway's Leading Ladies from A to Z, the dazzling, creative wordplay forms a graceful pas de deux with the stylish, swooping lines and rich color of the sumptuous illustrations. In partnership with the American...
10) Three things
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Sterling Elle Publishing
Pub. Date
2015.
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English
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"Three Things brings you the story of a woman who has high reservations regarding her daughter's advice. 'Mom, I know for a fact, you can find 3 things that are wonderful. Even in the most dreary conditions. Each day, 3 things. I'm sure of it.' Doubting this could be true, especially given the circumstances of the particular day, the reluctant search begins."--Page 4 of cover.
12) Doggo and Pupper
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Doggo and Pupper volume 1
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English
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Doggo, an older dog, is used to things a certain way. When Pupper shows up, Doggo's routine changes. Pupper is very playful and soon the humans realize Pupper needs some training. But when Pupper comes back from puppy school, Doggo senses that, although Pupper is well-behaved, he isn't happy. So Doggo shows Pupper how to rediscover his fun side.
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Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2022.
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English
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"Lay the foundation for literacy success with this super-engaging set of highly decodable stories! Inside the bright box, you'll find 12 funny books that provide targeted practice with simple, long-vowel words plus a tip-filled parent guide, mini-workbook, and motivating stickers. That's everything a child needs to grow into a confident, fluent, joyful reader." -- Scholastic.
15) Llama Llama ABC
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Viking Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2022.
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English
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"Join Llama Llama as he makes his way from A to Z in this colorful ABC board book illustrated in the classic Anna Dewdney style. From crayons to ice cream to kisses, Llama Llama introduces you to all of his favorite things!
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