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Buddhist stories for kids : Jataka tales of kindness, friendship, and forgiveness / by Burges, Laura.; Zohra, Sonali.;
The Monkeys in the Bodhi Tree -- The Queen of the Dogs and the Neem Trees -- The Forest Owlet Saves the Mahogany Trees -- The Secret of the Palash Tree -- The Parrot and the Fig Tree -- The Lion King and the Coconut Tree -- The Chinkara and the Strange Tree -- The Mischievous Monkey in the Banyan Tree -- The Wise Woman of the Forest -- The Monkey King and the Mango Tree.The Buddha was a wonderful teacher who was born long ago. He helped people learn how to find peace within themselves and be kinder to one another. The Buddha told stories about the lifetimes when he was born as animals before he became a human being. These are called Jataka Tales or "birth stories." Whether he was born as a buffalo, as a monkey, as a lion or as a wild dog, he demonstrated how to selflessly help others and take to heart the importance of karma. These classic fables communicate the core teachings of the Buddha in a relatable way for children.Ages 4-8.LSC
Subjects: Jataka stories, English.; Buddhism;
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Mythical monsters of Greenland : a survival guide / by Kreutzmann, Maria Bach.; Lynge, Coco Apunnguaq.;
"What should you do if you encounter a Qivittoq? Can you outrun the fabled Ikusik? And what is a Tupilak made of? About 4500 years ago, the first Inuit landed in Greenland via North America, bringing with them stories about the mythical beings that lived alongside them. These creatures and monsters have survived the ravages of time and tide, although they have sometimes had to re-invent themselves to fit the modern world. This handy guide will help guide you through the do's and don'ts should you encounter any of these creatures in the Arctic wilderness. Happy hunting!"--
Subjects: Monsters; Mythology, Greenlandic; Folklore; Inuit; Inuit mythology; Animals;
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Murder on Brittany shores / by Bannalec, Jean-Luc,1966-author.; translation of:Bannalec, Jean-Luc,1966-Bretonische Brandung.English.; McDonagh, Sorcha,translator.;
"Ten miles off the coast of Brittany lie the fabled Glenan Islands. Boasting sparkling white sands and crystal clear waters, they seem perfectly idyllic, until one day in May three bodies wash up on shore. At first glance the deaths appear accidental, but as the identities of the victims comes to light, cantankerous Commisaire Dupin is pulled back into action for a case of what seems to be cold-blooded murder. Ever viewed as an outsider in a region full of myths and traditions, Dupin finds himself drawn once more deep into the history of the land. To get to the bottom of the case, Dupin must tangle with treasure hunters, militant marine biologists, and dangerous divers. The investigation leads him deep into the perilous, beautiful world of Brittany, as he discovers that there's more to the picturesque islands than meets the eye. Steeped in the enchanting atmosphere of Brittany, peppered with wry humor, and full of delicious local food, this superbly plotted mystery is perfect for fans of Martin Walker and G.M. Malliet"--Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Detective and mystery fiction.; Police; Murder;
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Mother of strangers / by Amiry, Suad,author.; translation of:Amiry, Suad.Storia di un abito inglese e di una mucca ebrea.English.;
"Set in Jaffa in 1947-51, this fable-like novel is a heartbreaking tale of young love during the beginning of the destruction of Palestine and displacement of its people. At times darkly humorous and ironic but also profoundly moving, this novel based on a true story follows the lives of a 15 year old engineer, Subhi, and the 13 year old girl, Shams, he hopes one day to marry. It brings Jaffa vividly to life as a beautiful city by the sea where Jews, Palestinians and Christians lived peacefully just before it was destroyed by the November 29, 1947 UN General Assembly Resolution 181 that would partition Palestine into two states and the end of the British Mandate on May 14, 1948. The first part of the story conveys the prosperous life of this cosmopolitan city on the Mediterranean--with its old cinemas, lively cafes and brothels, open air markets, a bustling port and orange groves on the hills behind--through the lives of the families of Subhi and Shams, but particularly through Subhi, a gifted engineer. As the novel evolves, the bombing and displacements of families begin, and we get a fascinating though dark close-up of how those who were left survived which we see more through Shams and her sisters. This novel is a cinematic, though devastating account of an important moment in history of the Middle East and portrait of a city irrevocably changed"--
Subjects: Historical fiction.; Novels.; Teenagers;
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Miracle on 34th Street [videorecording (BLURAY)] / by Cowan, Jerome,1897-1972,actor.; Frawley, William,1887-1966,actor.; Gwenn, Edmund,1875-1959,actor.; Hall, Porter,1888-1953,actor.; Lockhart, Gene,1891-1957,actor.; O'Hara, Maureen,1920-2015,actor.; Payne, John,1912-1989,actor.; Seaton, George,1911-1979,film director,screenwriter.; Tonge, Philip,1897-1959,actor.; Wood, Natalie,1938-1981,actor.; Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment, Inc,publisher.;
Story by Valentine Davies.Maureen O'Hara, John Payne, Edmund Gwenn, Gene Lockhart, Natalie Wood, Porter Hall, William Frawley, Jerome Cowan, and Philip Tonge.A department store Santa Claus claims to be the real thing. He's put on trial and it's up to a young lawyer to clear Santa's name. A modern fable about love and faith.Canadian Home Video Rating: G.Blu-ray disc, AVC @ 22 MBPS (requires Blu-ray player for playback) ; anamorphic full screen format (1.33:1 aspect ratio); 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio, mono.Academy Awards: Best Original Story, Best Screenplay, Best Supporting Actor: Edmund Gwenn, 1947
Subjects: Christmas films.; Feature films.; Christmas; Mothers and daughters; Santa Claus;
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The dot / by Reynolds, Peter H.(Peter Hamilton),1961-author,illustrator.; Liatis, Maria,narrator.;
A Junior Library Guild selectionAccelerated Reader ARAccelerated ReaderAccelerated Reader/Renaissance LearningHer teacher smiled. "Just make a mark and see where it takes you."Art class is over, but Vashti is sitting glued to her chair in front of a blank piece of paper. The words of her teacher are a gentle invitation to express herself. But Vashti can't draw - she's no artist. To prove her point, Vashti jabs at a blank sheet of paper to make an unremarkable and angry mark. "There!" she says. That one little dot marks the beginning of Vashti's journey of surprise and self-discovery. That special moment is the core of Peter H. Reynolds's delicate fable about the creative spirit in all of us.
Subjects: Picture books for chldren.; Children's audiobooks.; Fiction.; Art; Schools; Self-confidence; JUVENILE FICTION; JUVENILE FICTION; JUVENILE FICTION; VOX books.;
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Tomb raider [videorecording] / by Goggins, Walton,1971-actor.; Jacobi, Derek,actor.; Robertson-Dworet, Geneva,screenwriter.; Siddons, Alastair,screenwriter.; Uthaug, Roar,film director.; Vikander, Alicia,1988-actor.; West, Dominic,1969-actor.; Wu, Yanzu,1974-actor.; Warner Bros. Home Entertainment (Firm),publisher.;
Alicia Vikander, Dominic West, Walton Goggins, Daniel Wu, Derek Jacobi.Lara Croft (Alicia Vikander) is the independent daughter of an eccentric adventurer who mysteriously vanished when she was a teen. Determined to forge her own path, she refuses to take the reins of her father's global empire just as she rejects the idea that he's truly gone. Against her father's final wishes, Lara leaves everything she knows behind in search of her dad's last-known destination: a fabled tomb on a mythical island. Her mission will not be easy; just reaching the island will be extremely treacherous. Against all odds and armed with only her sharp mind, blind faith and inherently stubborn spirit, she must learn to push herself beyond her limits as she journeys into the unknown. If she survives this perilous adventure, she could earn the name "Tomb Raider".Canadian Home Video Rating: PG.MPAA rating: PG-13; for sequences of violence and action, and for some language.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1.
Subjects: Action and adventure films.; Feature films.; Video recordings for people with visual disabilities.; Adventure and adventurers; Croft, Lara (Fictitious character); Fathers and daughters; Missing persons;
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