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|  | The Tragedy of Julius Caesar by Barbara Rosen, Barbara A. Mowat, Paul Werstine, William Rosen, William Shakespeare
Though the Plebeians support Julius Caesar and celebrate his return from Rome as the play opens, Caesar is famously warned to Beware the ides of March, by the Soothsayer. Meanwhile, Caesar's popularity is such that the other Roman aristocrats, who rule as a body along with Caesar, fear that his popularity will cause the Plebeians to name him their King, breaking with Roman tradition. Reminding Brutus of a historic revolt led by his own ancestors, Cassius stirs Brutus's sense of purpose. When Brutus and Cassius are alone with one of Caesar's men, they learn that the Plebeians have indeed thrice offered Caesar the throne, which he repeatedly demurred. Cassius muses to himself that Brutus is easily manipulated, and plans to present him with spurious letters from angry citizens purportedly expressing disapproval of Caesar's rise. Egged on by conspirators and troubled by a sleepless night, Brutus resolves to lead the conspiracy in assassinating Caesar. Despite mounting bad omens and an additional warning from the Soothsayer, Caesar attends the Senate session, meeting his death with particular awe when he realizes that his good friend, Brutus, is behind the deed. Antony incites a riot when he exalts the leadership of the late Caesar in an address to the Plebeians. With chaos dividing the government, the ghost of Julius Caesar appears to Brutus with a haunting promise that the two will meet again. Based on an entry recorded in a contemporary diary, it is assumed that JULIUS CAESAR was written in 1599. It was immensely popular in its own day, and endures as one of Shakespeare's most frequently staged productions. AUTHOR: Barbara Rosen, Barbara A. Mowat, Paul Werstine, William Rosen, William Shakespeare
PUBLISHER: Atria Books
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: General 
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 | Texas Cooking by Lisa Wingate
When a big-city investigative reporter is fired from her paper, she is forced to take the only job she can find--writing cooking articles for a magazine based in a small Texas town. At first Colleen Collins thinks she will hate life in San Saline, but she feels welcomed by the town`s friendly residents and finds herself falling in love with a handsome local fellow named True McKitrick. AUTHOR: Lisa Wingate
PUBLISHER: N A L
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: General
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 | Phantom of the Opera by Flo Gibson, Gaston Leroux, Kate McMullan, Lowell Bair, Paul Jennis
A classic French thriller about a terrifying and legendary figure who emerges from the depths of the Paris Opera House and manifests the mythic opera ghost in terrifying reality. At the heart of the Phantom's obsession is the lovely Christine Daae, who, after a brilliant performance, disappears suddenly and mysteriously. AUTHOR: Flo Gibson, Gaston Leroux, Kate McMullan, Lowell Bair, Paul Jennis
PUBLISHER: Random House Children's Books
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: General
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 | Monster Math Picnic by Grace Maccarone, Margaret A. Hartelius, Marilyn Burns
Those lovable Hello Reader! Math monsters are back! In this delightful story, ten little monsters teach children the combinations of numbers that add up toten. Full color. AUTHOR: Grace Maccarone, Margaret A. Hartelius, Marilyn Burns
PUBLISHER: Scholastic, Incorporated
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: General
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 | Salem Falls by Jodi Picoult
After being wrongfully convicted of statutory rape, Jack St. Bride moves to a small New Hampshire town to start a new life. When a teenaged would-be witch is raped in the woods, Jack becomes the chief suspect in the crime. Soon, the whole town is drawn into a maelstrom of accusations and disturbing revelations. AUTHOR: Jodi Picoult
PUBLISHER: Pocket Books
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: General
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 | Twelve Dancing Princesses by Kinuko Y. Craft, Marianna Mayer
Description not available.When the king's twelve daughters, under an evil spell, wear holes in their dancing slippers every night and grow pale and mysterious, Peter the gardener's boy discovers their secret and breaks the spell AUTHOR: Kinuko Y. Craft, Marianna Mayer
PUBLISHER: HarperCollins Children's Book Group
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: General
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