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Funny Bones tells the story of how the amusing calaveras-skeletons performing various everyday or festive activities-came to be. They are the creation of Mexican artist Jose Guadalupe (Lupe) Posada (1852-1913). In a country that was not known for freedom of speech, he first drew political cartoons, much to the amusement of the local population but not the politicians. He continued to draw cartoons throughout much of his life, but he is best known...
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Lyndey and Herbie's Moveable Feast volume 2
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In this episode Lyndey and Herbie create recipes from breakfast through to dinner. In a magnificent rainforest they eat macadamias straight from the tree. They explore the latest trends in farming pork and grab coffee beans direct from the source. They devise a heavenly way to start the day with local coffee and homemade muesli; tapas with a local beer or two and a blood orange meringue dessert completes the menu and their journey around Byron Bay....
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Everything at the North Pole is going according to plan-that is, until Santa's head elf, Wink Silverbells, discovers a list that's labeled for Santa's one true love. Wink assumes it's a list of gifts that Santa wants to get Mrs. Claus, and Wink wants to make sure Mrs. Claus gets them, but time is running out. Can you help? You'll have to honk, whistle, wiggle, and shake to save Christmas for Mrs. Claus!
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The five young March sisters grew up on the East Coast during the American Civil War. Although they had very different personalities, their strong bond connected them as sisters throughout their childhoods and into their adult lives. They relied on one another as they faced struggles of growing up during the war and as they grew into young women. Through their adventures, they learned the importance of love, following their dreams, and always supporting...
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Inside Luxury Travel volume 7
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Ever in search of luxury, Varun heads to Abadia Reuterta leDomaine in Spain, a converted monastery with a few rooms and suites but a huge reputation for excellent cuisine, service and wines. Here he meets the hotel's head winemaker and explores their stunning vineyard before enjoying a cooking lesson with Michelin starred chef Andoni. Varun visits the local town and samples a variety of tapas dishes, classic and contemporary. Then he steps into action...
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An everyday visit to the library becomes an unexpected adventure through the pages of classic children's book favorites! Like Goldilocks, Isabella searches for a book that is juuust right. Should she host a silly tea party in Wonderland with the Mad Hatter? Take a Technicolor trip through Oz with the Cowardly Lion? Or have a swashbuckling good time with the Lost Boys? Join Isabella as she imagines herself in the starring role of these beloved stories...
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Alexander takes a rip-roaring historical adventure! Through his imaginative journey, Alexander discovers how great men become heroes: the roughest rider can be surprisingly gentle, a strong leader is also the most peaceful, and sometimes, being brave about what makes you different will not only help you break records, but inspire others. So begins the day for Alexander, an imaginative little boy who explores the innovative men who influenced and shaped...
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Losing a tooth is an exciting and notable event in the life of a child - what will the tooth fairy bring? You've been planning night and day, and finally you've created the perfect trap! Now all you need to do is wait. Is this the night you'll finally catch the Tooth Fairy in action? Parents and children will love this engaging and entertaining story! This hilarious new adventure from Adam Wallace and Andy Elkerton, the creators of the New York Times...
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Alberto Villoldo, psychologist, anthropologist and bestselling author, has studied the shamanic healing practices of the Amazon for over 25 years. In this beautifully filmed documentary he reveals secrets of the jungle's sacred plants and the healers who administer them, deep in the Amazon rainforest. 'Amazonia' chronicles the work of the master shamans of Peru's Madre de Dios River in the Amazon watershed. Dr. Villoldo explains the process and theory...
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Mark Marderosian visits the Museum of Science in Boston where he introduces his viewers to dinosaurs and how they lived. Viewers then learn how to draw a Tyrannosaurus Rex and a Pterodactyl. On a second visit to the museum, Mark and the 'Angels from the Attic' learn about outer space, planets, and stars. The drawing lessons feature the planet Saturn and a friendly astronaut on the moon.
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Rosie may seem quiet during the day, but at night she's a brilliant inventor of gizmos and gadgets who dreams of becoming a great engineer. When her Great-Great-Aunt Rose (Rosie the Riveter) comes for a visit and mentions her one unfinished goal-to fly-Rosie sets to work building a contraption to make her aunt's dream come true. But when her contraption doesn't fly but rather hovers for a moment and then crashes, Rosie deems the invention a failure....
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Princess Penelope lives in a beautiful palace with a closet full of beautiful dresses. But being a princess is much much more than beauty. In fact, every morning Princess Penelope runs right past her frilly dresses to choose from her beloved collection of pants! What she wears each day depends on what job she has to do. Will she command the royal air force sporting her sequined flight suit? Will she find her zen in her yoga pants and favorite tee?...
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Inside Luxury Travel volume 1
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The series begins in Varun's home town of London, which is also home to some of the finest luxury hotels in the world, including the legendary Dorchester Hotel. Varun explores the single greatest tea ware collection in the world, has his own perfume created by a Master Perfumer before capping off the day with a visit to Davidoff on St James to sample the finest cigars and a Louis XIII cognac. After a night in the Presidential Suite at the new Café...
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It's Valentine's Day, and on the farm that means a Valentine's party. Little Duck is wildly excited. She hangs balloons, streamers, sparkling lights, and hearts everywhere, and she hand-makes a valentine for everyone. On top of a hill, a little fox hears the music from the party and follows Little Duck's many decorations to the barn...but foxes are not at all welcome on farms. The chickens stop dancing. The sheep stop dancing. The pigs stop dancing....
75) Tornadoes!
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Tornadoes are funnel-shaped clouds that can cause massive destruction on the ground. Their winds can swirl faster than 260 miles per hour! In addition to factual information, youngsters will learn about how such extreme weather affects the lives of people in areas where these atmospheric storms are common. Using her acclaimed combination of clear wording and detailed illustrations, Gibbons explains how tornadoes form, the scale used for classifying...
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Imagine a force that can toss boats around like toys, wash away bridges, and create waves as high as eighteen feet. With fierce winds and torrential rains, hurricanes can do all of these things. They can cause tremendous damage and even change the shape of a shoreline. For centuries people did not know when a hurricane was coming. But now we have new methods to predict when and where these storms will occur. Young viewers will learn how hurricanes...
77) Hurricanes!
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Imagine a force that can toss boats around like toys, wash away bridges, and create waves as high as eighteen feet. With fierce winds and torrential rains, hurricanes can do all of these things. They can cause tremendous damage and even change the shape of a shoreline. For centuries people did not know when a hurricane was coming. But now we have new methods to predict when and where these storms will occur. Young viewers will learn how hurricanes...
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Inside Luxury Travel volume 9
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Varun 'Czechs in' at the acclaimed Augustine hotel in Prague where he enjoys the amazing Tower Suite, the penthouse of which offers 360 degree views of the city. To get his bearings, Varun takes a tour of the area in a vintage car before visiting a local monastery, home to a library of rare and ancient books. He then drives out to Kutna Hura – home to the St Barbara Cathedral - one of the greatest manmade structures on Earth. He also visits Prague's...
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Poppy, the adorable, persistent, dreaming-big pig, has a new adventure in store for her: the World Games ice-skating championship in Paris! Poppy is nervous about meeting so many new people in a new place. But, ever courageous and supported by her family (Emma, too!), Poppy embarks upon this exciting adventure head-on. She meets a snowboarding Panda, a Maltese who skies, and two fellow skaters, a Crane and a Kangaroo. Poppy begins to realize that...
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Lyndey and Herbie's Moveable Feast volume 6
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With such an array of wonderful produce, this episode explores more Riverina treasures with Lyndey and Herbie discovering a citrus orchard singing with freshness, walnuts straight from the tree, a quaint caper farm and world class wineries. And while the produce is amazing, the recipes really shine here: a classic bruschetta with a twist, a rice recipe that includes some Milan magic and Lyndey's divine walnut cake.