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|  | Emperor of the Air by Ethan Canin
Ethan Canin's first book of stories, written while he was a medical student at Harvard. Contains the story American Beauty, later to be expanded into Canin's first full-length novel, BLUE RIVER. AUTHOR: Ethan Canin
PUBLISHER: Houghton Mifflin Company Trade & Reference Division
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: General 
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 | Space by Paul P. Sipiera, Childrens Press Staff
Children's Press is pleased to introduce True Books for a new generation! Completely redesigned for today's young, investigative reader, True Books are an indispensable addition to any collection. Each book guides the reader through the facts that nurture their need to know. The new, dynamic True Books design features: -- an inviting and interactive page format -- a readable and attractive typeface -- large, bold, and brilliant full-color photographs The True Books series takes the young reader beyond the standard, fact-filled text by adding avenues for further discovery. Each book includes a variety of sidebars, highlighting extra facts that will fascinate children. In the Important Words section, young readers will find a glossary of words that will both challenge and expand their vocabulary. Each book includes a To Find Out More section, where every curious reader can find a list of related books to read and organizations to contact. True Books also point readers to the vast electronic universe of information on the Internet. Each book will list: -- e-mail addresses to help the reader contact individuals and organizations -- appropriate newsgroups and mailing lists -- FTP sites to download fun and useful software Begun in the 1950s, True Books are universally embraced as the definitive nonfiction series for young readers. Now in its third incarnation, the True Books series has once again evolved to meet the needs and tastes of modern readers and educators. AUTHOR: Paul P. Sipiera, Childrens Press Staff
PUBLISHER: Scholastic Library Publishing
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: General
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 | The Silent Speaker by Michael Prichard, Rex Stout
When a powerful government official turns up dead. the great Nero Wolfe takes notice. On the edge of financial ruin, the orchid-loving detective grudgingly accepts the case. Soon another victim is found, a stenographer tape disappears, and the dead man speaks, after a fashion. As the business world clamors for a solution, Wolfe patiently lays a trap AUTHOR: Michael Prichard, Rex Stout
PUBLISHER: Audio Partners Publishing Corporation
FORMAT: Audio
CATEGORY: General
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 | Princess Aasta by Stina Langlo Ordal
When little princess advertises for a big, cuddly bear friend, the replies come from all over the world. But the bear with the friendliest eyes, Kvitebjorn, is the bear she chooses and thus begins a most unconventional friendship. The sweetest friendship story we've seen in a long time, this is a snowy frolic with style. Starring a lovable little girl and a big cuddly bear, children and adults will surely want a Kvitebjorn of their own! AUTHOR: Stina Langlo Ordal
PUBLISHER: Bloomsbury Publishing
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: General
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 | Physical Fitness by Alvin Silverstein, Laura Silverstein-Nunn, Laura Silverstein Nunn, Virginia B. Silverstein
Description not available.Discusses the importance of physical fitness, different types of exercise, eating right, and getting enough sleep. AUTHOR: Alvin Silverstein, Laura Silverstein-Nunn, Laura Silverstein Nunn, Virginia B. Silverstein
PUBLISHER: Scholastic Library Publishing
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: General
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 | Herbie Jones by Jim Fyfe, Richard Williams, Suzy Kline
Description not available.Recounts the comic misadventures of Herbie Jones and his best friend Raymond, who will do almost anything to get out of the lowest reading group in the third grade AUTHOR: Jim Fyfe, Richard Williams, Suzy Kline
PUBLISHER: Penguin Group (USA) Incorporated
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: General
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