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by Tom East ...

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The lead story in this collection is CHECKPOINT. What if WW2 had ended slightly differently, with a peace settlement between America and Germany? What if ‘The Wall’ had been built across Paris, instead of across Berlin?Ben Dubritt, and his Parisian friend, Denis Lebrun, try to make their escape through the Checkpoint of the title. They find an unexpected ally in the shape of Sergeant Joe McCarthy, ... Read more

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The lead story in this collection is CHECKPOINT. What if WW2 had ended slightly differently, with a peace settlement between America and Germany? What if ‘The Wall’ had been built across Paris, instead of across Berlin?Ben Dubritt, and his Parisian friend, Denis Lebrun, try to make their escape through the Checkpoint of the title. They find an unexpected ally in the shape of Sergeant Joe McCarthy,
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The Lake

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Benybooksare short collections of prose. They are intended for quick but thought-provoking reading on, for example, train journeys. This is the second volume in the series.They are published only in electronic form and, while they are in publication, will be freely available from KOBO. They will consist of one main piece, supported by two or three others. None of the content of BENYBOOKS will be ... Read more

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Ask Father

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ASK FATHER comprises three works of speculative fiction (SF) and a non-fiction piece entitled Speculative Fiction: The Ten Ideas.Ask Father is a speculation on how an over-ordered society might become locked and stagnant.Nandy is fiction, based on the finding of the remains of the finding of Neanderthal bones in France, and the history of those bones.S...
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With Great Power Comes Great Pedagogy

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Contributions by Bart Beaty, Jenny Blenk, Ben Bolling, Peter E. Carlson, Johnathan Flowers, Antero Garcia, Dale Jacobs, Ebony Flowers Kalir, James Kelley, Susan E. Kirtley, Frederik Byrn Køhlert, John A. Lent, Leah Misemer, Johnny Parker II, Nick Sousanis, Aimee Valentine, and Benjamin J. VillarrealMore and more educators are using comics in the classroom. As such, this edited volume sets out the
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This Year It Will Be Different

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'There's nobody like Binchy for warming the cockles, and this collection of Christmas stories warms them to white heat' Kate Saunders, The TimesChristmas: a time of year when emotions run high and long-held secrets can unexpectedly surface...This Year It Will Be Different powerfully evokes the lives of wives, husbands, children, friends and lovers. As the festivities take hold, there are step ... Read more

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Pencil

by Carol Beggy ...

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Wife Number One

by B. Benfield ...

It’s no secret that marriage is hard work. Imagine doing it with four other people…Aubrey Wright is the first and legal wife to Hunter Wright, a polygamous husband with four wives. Growing up as Mormons in Utah, living this lifestyle is all they’ve ever known. Though polygamy is no longer common, they’ve stayed true to their roots, growing their family as God intended.Unable to carry a child of ... Read more

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A stunningly illustrated picture book full of mystery and suspense, from the bestselling author of THE STORM WHALE and GRANDAD’S ISLAND.“I know when the Grotlyn’s beenSlipping through your house unseen…”What is the mysterious Grotlyn? What sort of creature could it be, scuttling across the town, frightening everyone in its path? And why has it stolen PC Vickers’ knickers?!A beautifully illustrated ... Read more

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A stunningly illustrated picture book full of mystery and suspense, from the bestselling author of THE STORM WHALE and GRANDAD’S ISLAND.“I know when the Grotlyn’s beenSlipping through your house unseen…”What is the mysterious Grotlyn? What sort of creature could it be, scuttling across the town, frightening everyone in its path? And why has it stolen PC Vickers’ knickers?!A beautifully illustrated
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The Giant of Jum

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"Fee!" he said, and "Fi!" he said, and "Fo!" he said and "Fum!"Look out children, the Giant of Jum is grumpy and hungry and he's off in search of a tasty snack. And the tastiest of all is a boy known as Jack! But Jack and his friends don't see a scary giant, they see a magically tall man - a man who can fetch lost balls and rescue cats from trees! Perhaps this hungry giant is softer than he seems. ... Read more

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"Fee!" he said, and "Fi!" he said, and "Fo!" he said and "Fum!"Look out children, the Giant of Jum is grumpy and hungry and he's off in search of a tasty snack. And the tastiest of all is a boy known as Jack! But Jack and his friends don't see a scary giant, they see a magically tall man - a man who can fetch lost balls and rescue cats from trees! Perhaps this hungry giant is softer than he seems.
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Bryony Best was born and raised in Portsmouth. As an ex-drug addict and alcoholic, she has overcome many life challenges, including near death.Bryony is a girl on a mission; she has a burning question inside of her - What is happiness and fulfilment? Who has it, and how can she get it?Follow Bryony on her journey as she searches for answers, seeking them from the people who cross her path. As her ... Read more

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Bryony Best was born and raised in Portsmouth. As an ex-drug addict and alcoholic, she has overcome many life challenges, including near death.Bryony is a girl on a mission; she has a burning question inside of her - What is happiness and fulfilment? Who has it, and how can she get it?Follow Bryony on her journey as she searches for answers, seeking them from the people who cross her path. As her
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From apples and grapes to pears and bananas, learn about the wonderful things fruits can do for your body! Carefully leveled text and colorful photographs teach early readers about nutrition and the importance of fruit in a healthy diet. ... Read more

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