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  • The velveteen rabbit, or, how toys become real

    Margery Williams

    Paperback (Alpha Editions, May 1, 2020)
    This book has been considered by academicians and scholars of great significance and value to literature. This forms a part of the knowledge base for future generations. So that the book is never forgotten we have represented this book in a print format as the same form as it was originally first published. Hence any marks or annotations seen are left intentionally to preserve its true nature.
  • More Tales from Shakespeare

    Marcia Williams

    Paperback (Candlewick, May 10, 2005)
    "Williams has a brilliant signature style. . . . All the adoring fans of her Tales from Shakespeare will rejoice, and new ones will join in the applause." — Kirkus ReviewsGrab a seat as Marcia Williams wields her popular comic-book style to bring As You Like It, King Lear, Much Ado About Nothing, Antony and Cleopatra, Twelfth Night, The Merchant of Venice, and Richard III vividly to life while evoking the mood, mischief, and manners of sixteenth- and seventeenth-century Elizabethan theater. As in her previous volume Tales from Shakespeare, Williams blends her own storytelling skill with Shakespeare's rich dialogue to make these masterpieces accessible to even the most reluctant reader. Bravo!
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  • Sherlock Holmes re-told for children : Silver Blaze

    Mark Williams

    Paperback (CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, Dec. 5, 2016)
    How old were you when you discovered Sherlock? As part of the Classics For Kids series international best-selling author Mark Williams is proud to present this adaptation for children of the Sherlock Holmes short story Silver Blaze. This is the British-English edition. British-English? Although we speak the same language, we spell many words differently depending on which side of the Atlantic we are. UK = colour, US = color; UK = marvellous, US = marvelous; UK = theatre, US= theater, etc. This sometimes causes problem for children at school, so in response to requests from school librarians there are now British-English and American-English versions of the Sherlock For Kids books. Come join Holmes and Watson as they solve the mystery of Silver Blaze in a child-friendly, twenty-first century English, with the seamier side of Victorian life left out. Ideal for children aged 9-12 to get started with the world’s most famous detective. Other books in the Sherlock Holmes re-told for children series: • The Blue Carbuncle • Silver Blaze • The Red-Headed League • The Engineer’s Thumb • The Speckled Band • The Six Napoleons • The Naval Treaty • 3-in-1 Box Set - The Blue Carbuncle, Silver Blaze. The Red-Headed League • 3-in-1 Box Set - The Engineer’s Thumb, The Speckled Band, The Six Napoleons • 6-in-1 Box Set - The Blue Carbuncle, Silver Blaze, The Red-Headed League, The Engineer’s Thumb, The Speckled Band, The Six Napoleons These titles may be available as ebooks, paperbacks and as audio-books. Coming next in the Sherlock Holmes re-told for children series: • The Musgrave Ritual • The Beryl Coronet • The Resident Patient Coming soon from international bestselling author Mark Williams : • When Sherlock Was A Boy – tales from Sherlock’s childhood.
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  • 5 Steps to a 5: AP Calculus AB 2020

    William Ma

    Paperback (McGraw-Hill Education, Aug. 16, 2019)
    Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.Get ready to ace your AP Calculus Exam with this easy-to-follow, multi-platform study guide The immensely popular test prep guide has been updated and revised with new material and is now accessible in print, online, and mobile formats. 5 Steps to a 5: AP Calculus 2020 introduces an easy to follow, effective 5-step study plan to help you build the skills, knowledge, and test-taking confidence you need to reach your full potential. The book includes hundreds of practice exercises with thorough answer explanations and sample responses. You’ll learn how to master the multiple-choice questions and achieve a higher score on this demanding exam. Because this guide is accessible in print and digital formats, you can study online, via your mobile device, straight from the book, or any combination of the three. This essential guide reflects the latest course syllabus and includes 4 full-length practice exams (2 in the book and 2 online), plus proven strategies specific to each section of the test. 5 Steps to a 5: AP Calculus AB 2020 features: •4 Practice Exams (2 in the book + 2 online)•Access to the entire Cross-Platform Prep Course in Calculus AB 2020•Step-by-step explanations for nearly 800 AP Calculus AB problems •An appendix of common formulas and theorems frequently tested on the exam •Powerful analytics you can use to assess your test readiness•Flashcards, games, and more
  • Les Misérables

    Marcia Williams

    Hardcover (Candlewick, Feb. 24, 2015)
    Victor Hugo’s epic masterpiece is retold and illustrated by Marcia Williams in her signature comic-book style.Travel back to nineteenth-century France with ex-convict Jean Valjean as he tries to put his criminal past behind him and his fate intertwines with the ruthless Inspector Javert, determined to put Valjean back behind bars; the poor factory worker Fantine, whose struggle to provide for her child leads to her death; her orphaned daughter, Cosette, whom Valjean saves from poverty and neglect; and Cosette’s besotted suitor, Marius. As a revolution sweeps through Paris, can Valjean elude Javert and secure a happy life for Cosette before all is lost? Follow their story in Marcia Williams’s entertaining and easily digestible retelling for young readers.
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  • SELF TRAINING A SERVICE DOG: The No 1 guide to self training of service dogs / puppies book

    MARA WILLIAMS

    Paperback (Independently published, Feb. 14, 2019)
    SELF TRAINING A SERVICE DOG ★★SPECIAL BONUS FOR MY READERS: ★★ Buy a paperback copy of this book NOW and you will receive the Kindle version absolutely FREE via Kindle Matchbook Do you want to learn how to self-train your own dog?Have you been looking for ways to train your dog into a service dog without success?Do you believe that training dogs is what you are meant to do, that it feels like your calling and you are motivated to make a difference in the world?Or would you simply like to have dog training knowledge and methods in order to train your service dog? If so, then read on because you are in the right place!Understanding dogs and knowing how to give them the right training is NOT rocket science. Dogs do not want something complex or complicated, they simply want concise and clear communication which is what you will learn how to do when you download this book. Dogs are energetic and fast learning animals which means that if given the right training and information, their behavior changes fast, even if they have been acting a certain way for a long time.Once you learn what dogs are looking for you'll know how best to train and communicate with them. Dogs understand the same language irrespective of breed or age and yes you can teach even old dogs new tricks when you have the right dog training methods. If you want to learn how to train a service dog, then simply hit the BUY NOW button on this page to get started.
  • Chaucer's Canterbury Tales

    Marcia Williams

    Paperback (Walker Books Ltd, Feb. 4, 2008)
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  • Greek Myths

    Marcia Williams

    Paperback (Candlewick, Feb. 8, 2011)
    "Even reluctant readers (let alone closet classicists) will be drawn to pore over these entrancing pages. — School Library JournalGreek myths are among the most exciting stories ever told. In this collection, Marcia Williams offers a fun but faithful retelling of eight myths using simple language and her signature comic-strip format. Panels and spreads brimming with color, decorative detail, and nonstop action make each tale a pleasure to look at, and speech bubbles add modern humor. This indispensable collection is the perfect way to introduce young readers to the power of myth.
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  • Sherlock Holmes re-told for children 6-in-1 Box Set : The Blue Carbuncle, Silver Blaze, The Red-Headed League, The Engineer's Thumb, The Speckled Band, ...

    Mark Williams

    language (Odyssey, Sept. 27, 2015)
    How old were you when you discovered Sherlock? As part of the Classics For Kids series international best-selling author Mark Williams is proud to present this 6-in-1 Box Set of adaptations for children of the Sherlock Holmes short stories.In this box set:•The Blue Carbuncle•Silver Blaze•The Red-Headed League•The Engineer’s Thumb•The Speckled Band•The Six NapoleonsThis is the British-English edition.British-English? Although we speak the same language, we spell many words differently depending on which side of the Atlantic we are. UK = colour, US = color; UK = marvellous, US = marvelous; UK = theatre, US= theater, etc. This sometimes causes problem for children at school, so in response to requests from school librarians there are now British-English and American-English versions of the Sherlock For Kids books.Come join Holmes and Watson as they solve these six mysteries in a child-friendly, twenty-first century English, with the seamier side of Victorian life left out. Ideal for children aged 9-12 to get started with the world’s most famous detective.Other books in the Sherlock Holmes re-told for children series:•The Blue Carbuncle •Silver Blaze•The Red-Headed League•The Engineer’s Thumb•The Speckled Band•The Six Napoleons•The Naval Treaty•3-in-1 Box Set - The Blue Carbuncle, Silver Blaze. The Red-Headed League•3-in-1 Box Set - The Engineer’s Thumb, The Speckled Band, The Six Napoleons•6-in-1 Box Set - The Blue Carbuncle, Silver Blaze, The Red-Headed League, The Engineer’s Thumb, The Speckled Band, The Six NapoleonsThese titles may be available as ebooks, paperbacks and as audio-books.Coming next in the Sherlock Holmes re-told for children series:•The Musgrave Ritual•The Beryl Coronet•The Resident PatientComing soon from international bestselling author Mark Williams :•When Sherlock Was A Boy – tales from Sherlock’s childhood.
  • Lizzy Bennet's Diary: Inspired by Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice

    Marcia Williams

    Hardcover (Candlewick, April 22, 2014)
    Jane Austen’s beloved heroine Lizzy Bennet tells the story of Pride and Prejudice in her own words in an illustrated diary created by Marcia Williams.When Lizzy Bennet’s father gives her a diary, she fancies she will use it to write a novel, as her real life is exceedingly dull. Then the handsome Mr. Bingley moves to nearby Netherfield Park, and suddenly life is every bit as thrilling as a novel would be. Who will he dance with at the Meryton ball? Who is his haughty friend? Will Lizzy ever receive a marriage proposal? Readers will have to read her diary to find out! Marcia Williams offers a lively introduction to Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice in a highly illustrated scrapbook-diary format, featuring such novelties as foldout notes from sisters and suitors, an elegant bill of fare, and an invitation to the ball.
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  • King Arthur & Knights Of The Round Table

    Marcia Williams

    Paperback (Walker Childrens Paperbacks, Jan. 1, 2010)
    This title presents a comic-strip re-telling of some of Britain's best-loved stories and legends. Aided by the magician Merlin, Arthur draws the sword from the stone to become King of Britain, and Lord of the Knights of the Round Table. Read of their valiant deeds as King Arthur, Sir Lancelot, Sir Galahad and other heroic knights rescue maidens, defend Excalibur and search for the Grail. Also publishing this month are "God and His Creations" and "Sindbad the Sailor".