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Grimms Fairy Tales, by Wilhelm and Jacob Grimm, is part of the & Noble Classics series, which offers quality editions at affordable prices to the student and the general reader, including new scholarship, thoughtful design, and pages of carefully crafted extras. Here are some of the remarkable features of Barnes & Noble Classics
• New introductions commissioned from todays top writers and scholars
• Biographies of the authors
• Chronologies...
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Rockport revisits the classics in a new series lushly illustrated by some of today's most endearing and sought-after artists. These aren't your typical classics-our artists reinterpret these stories and create a stunning presentation unlike any you've ever seen. Book enthusiasts and artisans will want to collect the entire series. French artist Yann Legendre takes readers on a beautiful journey through the stories by the brothers Grimm, through his...
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In "The Adventure of the Beryl Coronet", a banker, Mr. Alexander Holder, makes a loan of £50,000 to a socially prominent client, who leaves a beryl coronet - one of the most valuable public possessions in existence - as collateral. Feeling that he must not leave this rare and precious piece of jewelry in his personal safe at the bank, he takes it home with him. Awakened by a noise in the night, he is horrified to see his son playing with the coronet...
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In this bestseller, Shelley Moore explores the changing landscape of inclusive education. Presented through real stories from her own classroom experience, this passionate and creative educator tackles such things as inclusion as a philosophy and practice, the difference between integration and inclusion, and how inclusion can work with a variety of students and abilities. Explorations of differentiation, the role of special education teachers and...
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Storybook pages abound with all manner of magic... Tony Di Terlizzi Grim fairy tales. Dark magic wielders. Threatening urban legends. Crows. A wishing ring. An ensorcelled forest.
These stories and more bewitch and frighten in Re-Enchant.
Wander the dim-lit paths of enchantment conjured by 18 tales from an international roster of authors.
Featuring fiction from Nancy Springer, Darrell Schweitzer, Don Webb, Alma Alexander, James Dorr, Jude-Marie...
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Beginnings are always messy. ~ John GalsworthySpacecrafts hurtling toward alien worlds. Second chances for civilizations. First contact. Rebirth. Non-humans looking for a new life. Opportunities for fresh starts and do-overs far from Earth. These stories and more explore the theme of Re-Launch.Send your imagination into orbit with 18 science fiction tales from an international roster of authors.Featuring fiction from Douglas Smith, James Dorr, Kris...
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Home is behind, the world ahead. - J.R.R. TolkienOld gods outwitted by heroes. Magical weapons that bring good and evil. Dragons winging over the city or walking upon the earth. A wizard witnessing endless battles. These stories and more explore the theme of Re-Quest.Leave home behind and wander magical worlds in these 16 fantasy tales from an international roster of authors. Featuring fiction from Robert E. Howard, Douglas Smith, James Dorr, Lillian...
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The monsters of our childhood do not fade away... - John le Carre Vengeful undead. Demons. Hungry rats. These creatures and more haunt city streets, unlit hallways, deep space, and the corners of your imagination in Re-Terrify.
Send shivers down your spine with 18 horrifying tales from an international roster of authors.
Featuring fiction from Douglas Smith, Nancy Springer, James Dorr, Winston Marks, Lisa Lepovetsky, Eric Choi, Darrell Schweitzer,...
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Emerging in early 2020 into an unprecedented phenomenon.
All senses and perceptions have been, challenged. What it means to be human, as global citizens, reaching into layers of soul previously undiscovered, all have demanded a revolution in creativity and consciousness.
Poetry marked a human revolution from the Dark Ages into the Renaissance. Similarly, in our times, all artistic gifting will render a dark time its hope, faith and insurmountable...
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A Snow Queen retelling——with a romantic twist
After falling through a magical mirror, Jack stumbles into the Chanted Forest, where fairy-tale characters are real...
He's rescued by Aria, a princess on the run from the evil queen, and together they embark on a quest to gather shards of a mirror so they can use the portal to get away from the Chanted Forest forever.
They will need the help of friends such as Belle, Robin, and Ryding Hood if they...
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A short story about Love and loss and the wonderful afterlife.
Did you grow up with a pet?
Eguana, spider?
No, No...
Perhaps something more common like a cat or a dog?
Join me as I invite you into the afterlife, Yep!
"Heaven." to some, "The big sleep." to others,
In this book, we'll be visiting Cupcake at the Rainbow Bridge.
A purpose fulfilled.
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"Blunderland Reimagined: Alice's Unique Perspective" is a captivating novella that takes readers on a whimsical journey through a familiar world seen through an entirely new lens.This reimagined narrative retains the essence of Lewis Carroll's classic "Alice in Wonderland" while infusing it with fresh, comedic twists and insightful reflections.Through Alice's eyes, we explore the absurdities and paradoxes of Blunderland, a place where logic is turned...
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"Moby-Dick Reversed: A Whale's Humorous Account" is an inventive and humorous retelling of Herman Melville's classic "Moby-Dick." This novella, the second in the "Laughter Lines" series, offers a fresh and comedic perspective by narrating the tale from the whale's point of view.Our protagonist, a witty and articulate whale, takes readers through a rollicking journey beneath the waves, offering hilarious insights into human behavior, maritime adventures,...
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Explore a vibrant, modern world with 'Ruby and the City Wolf: A Tech-Savvy Fairy Tale', the latest gem in the 'Reimagined Fairy Tales' series by DanOwlStory.This imaginative retelling brings a fresh, contemporary twist to the traditional folk tale popularized by Charles Perrault and recorded by the Brothers Grimm.In this innovative version, Little Red Riding Hood is reimagined as Ruby, a smart and resourceful girl living in a bustling city. Known...
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Immerse yourself in 'The Three Little City Pigs: Building for the Future', a captivating story from the 'Reimagined Fairy Tales' series by DanOwlStory.This modern rendition breathes new life into the classic English folktale, tracing its literary roots back to the 19th century, notably in James Halliwell-Phillipps's 'Nursery Rhymes and Nursery Tales' (1843).Set against the backdrop of a lively city suburb, this tale follows three innovative piglets...
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"Tom Sawyer: The Great Exaggerator" is a vibrant and humorous reimagining of Mark Twain's classic, set in a modern context, told through the shared narrations of Tom, Huck, and Becky.In this novella, Tom Sawyer is a charismatic and imaginative vlogger whose exaggerated tales spiral into hilarious real-life adventures.The story maintains the essence of the original while infusing it with contemporary elements like social media, environmental consciousness,...
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"Treasure Island: The Parrot's Perspective" is the third book in the "Classics Reimagined: A Comedic Twist" series, offering a unique and humorous retelling of Robert Louis Stevenson's classic.Narrated by the witty and mischievous parrot, Captain Squawks, this novella invites readers into a world where the familiar tale of treasure and piracy is infused with lighthearted humor and unexpected twists.From the bustling port of Bristol to the mysterious...
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