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Dr. Aammton Alias: Real Ghost Stories of Borneo 2
Real Ghost Stories of Borneo 2 is the second book following the success of the book Real Ghost Stories of Borneo.
This book is a collection of 30 short ghost stories, written by a family physician working in Borneo. These supernatural tales are true accounts with a unique insight into the local population and what ails them.
Be warned, very few of these stories have a ‘happily ever after’ ending. A number of these stories may appear to have been left open ended with no explanation, as had been shared with the author in that manner.
ISBN: 9780359312238
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Dr. Aammton Alias: Real Ghost Stories of Borneo 2nd Edition
These are not stories with ‘happily ever after’ endings. Most were accounts and recalls from family, friends and my former patients. A number of stories may have been left open ended with no explanation, as had been shared in that manner. The following books is the success of the book Real Ghost Stories of Borneo. These books collection of 30 short ghost stories, written by a family physician working in Borneo. These supernatural tales are true accounts with a unique insight into the local population and what ails them. Be warned, very few of these stories have a ?happily ever after? ending.
ISBN: 9798201524876
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Harry Goes to the Hospital: A Story for Children About What It’s Like to Be in the Hospital
Harry gets sick and he has to go to the hospital. But he’s never been there and he’s scared! There are lots of new people, he gets poked with needles, and he has to stay the night in a strange place. But with his parents’ comfort and the help of lots of doctors, nurses, and especially his stuffed rabbit Barney, Harry learns that the hospital doesn’t have to be a big, scary place.
ISBN: 9781433803208
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What About Me? When Brothers and Sisters Get Sick
What about me? This question, usually unspoken, lies at the heart of this poignant story, as a young girl attempts to cope with her brother’s being ill. Beautifully written and illustrated, the story deals with the many complicated feelings the well child experiences in such a situation: guilt about having somehow caused the illness, fear that the sibling will die, anger over being left out, anxiety about catching the sickness, and longing for life to return to the way it was. The story will allow parents and their well children to take some time out for one another and to forge a renewed sense of family.
ISBN: 9780945354499
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Always My Grandpa: A Story for Children About Alzheimer’s Disease
This heartwarming tale describes what it is like to be close to a grandparent who has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease.
Daniel and his mom spend every summer with his Grandpa at a cottage by the sea. Daniel loves these summer visits: playing baseball, walking on the beach, watching the sunset, and hearing Grandpa’s stories of his fishing boat. As the summer passes, Grandpa begins to change. Daniel learns that since Grandpa has Alzheimer’s disease, he will have trouble remembering all the things that belong to him—his clothes, his words, his memories—and eventually, his own grandson.
Through gentle narration and easy-to-understand explanations, the book explains Alzheimer’s disease and how it affects children, and families.
ISBN: 9781591473121
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Do You Sing Twinkle? A Story About Remarriage and New Family
Living apart from a parent can be a hard adjustment for kids. And, if that parent remarries and has stepchildren, things can get really confusing. Told from a young boy’s point of view, Do You Sing Twinkle? sensitively addresses many feelings and questions that children may have while adjusting to remarriage and a blended family after their parents’ divorce.
ISBN: 9781433805516
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Star Fighters: The Enemy’s Lair Book 3
Peri and his crew are horrified. The Meigwors seem to be an even bigger galactic menace than the Xion, and now the Phoenix crew is in the impossible position of having to help the planet that attacked Earth and destroyed the Intergalactic Space Station, by returning their kidnapped prince. They just have to figure out how to do it – without endangering Selene, who stayed behind with the Meigwors and is still on their planet.
ISBN: 9781408815809
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Christopher Paolini: Brisingr Book Three
Eragon and Saphira narrowly escaped with their lives. But more awaits the Rider and his dragon, as Eragon finds himself bound by promises he may not be able to keep, including his oath to cousin Roran to help rescue his beloved Katrina. When unrest claims the rebels and danger strikes, Eragon must make choices that take him across the Empire and beyond, choices that may lead to unimagined sacrifice. Conflict, action, adventure and one devastating death await readers as Eragon battles on behalf of the Varden while Galbatorix ruthlessly attempts to crush and twist him to his own purposes. Can he become a leader who can unite the rebel forces and defeat the King?
ISBN: 9780552559966
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Christopher Paolini: Inheritance Book Four
It began with Eragon… It ends with Inheritance. Not so very long ago, Eragon – Shadeslayer, Dragon Rider – was nothing more than a poor farm boy, and his dragon, Saphira, only a blue stone in the forest. Now, the fate of an entire civilization rests on their shoulders. Long months of training and battle have brought victories and hope, but they have also brought heartbreaking loss. And still the real battle lies ahead: they must confront Galbatorix. When they do, they will have to be strong enough to defeat him. And if they cannot, no one can. There will be no second chances. The Rider and his dragon have come farther than anyone dared to hope. But can they topple the evil king and restore justice to Alagaesia? And if so, at what cost?
ISBN: 9780552560252
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Philip Pullman: The Amber SpyGlass Volume Three His Dark Materials
The third volume in Philip Pullman’s incredible HIS DARK MATERIALS trilogy, re-issued with a striking newly-designed cover by Chris Wormell to celebrate the publication of THE BOOK OF DUST. First published in 1997, and acclaimed as a modern masterpiece, it won the UK’s top awards for children’s literature. First published in 2000, and acclaimed as a modern masterpiece, it won the UK’s top awards for children’s literature. “We’re going to the land of the dead and we’re going to come back.” Will and Lyra, whose fates are bound together by powers beyond their own worlds, have been violently separated. But they must find each other, for ahead of them lies the greatest war that has ever been – and a journey to a dark place from which no one has ever returned…
ISBN: 9781407186122
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Beast Quest: The Pirate King – Kronus the Clawed Menace Book 47
The stench of death drifts over Avantia – Sanpao the Pirate King has summoned a giant vulture-Beast to destroy Tom before he finds the Tree of Being.
If Tom fails, Freya and Silver will be trapped in Tavania for ever…
Don’t miss the rest of the series!
4 collector’s cards included.
ISBN: 9781408313145
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Beast Quest: The Pirate King – Hecton the Body Snatcher Book 45
Tom and his companions are faced with a new menace! Hecton the Body Snatcher is prowling the land, feeding on his victims’ flesh.
To rescue Freya and Silver from the land of Tavania, Tom must defeat this evil creature…
Don’t miss the rest of the series!
4 collector’s cards included.
ISBN: 9781408313121
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Beast Quest: The World of Chaos – Fang the Bat Fiend Book 33
Evil Wizard Velmal holds Tom’s mother captive, and death creeps closer with every moment.
To rescue her, Tom still has to find four potion ingredients. Standing in his way is Fang the Bat Fiend – can Tom destroy this foul creature, or will he finally meet his doom?
4 collector’s cards included.
ISBN: 9781408307250
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Super DC Heroes Superman: Under the Red Sun
An alien ship, orbiting the Earth, sets up a screen to filter the sun’s rays from reaching our planet. Without the yellow sunlight that gives SUPERMAN his amazing powers, his strength begins to drain away. When he becomes as weak as a baby, who will save Earth from the coming invasion of alien warriors led by the indestructible DARKSEID?
ISBN: 9781434213754
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Super DC Heroes Superman: Toys of Terror
Christmas dreams become nightmares when toys turn deadly. Tiny helicopters attack holiday shoppers. Cannons shoot out rubber duckies. Even a bouncing soccer ball is transformed into a deadly weapon. SUPERMAN must save LOIS LANE and a group of children trapped on a runaway holiday parade float. But when the float hides inside a giant tunnel made of lead, even SUPERMAN’S super-vision cannot find the victims. Only one person can be behind all the mayhem, the TOYMAN!
ISBN: 9781434213747
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Super DC Heroes Superman: The Shrinking City
Thirty years ago, BRAINIAC shrank the city of KANDOR and sealed it inside an unbreakable glass container. The evil supercomputer is still exploring the universe, collecting cities from hundreds of planets. SUPERMAN must stop BRAINIAC from bottling up METROPOLIS, and then save KANDOR — the last remnant of his home planet, KRYPTON.
ISBN: 9781434217356
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