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Pub. Date
[2018]
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English
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Covers literary adaptations in four main categories: classic literature; contemporary bestsellers and popular fiction; nonfiction, encompassing biography, true crime, history, and memoirs; and children's and young adult literature. Sidebars will highlight people, such as authors, film directors, screenwriters, actors, producers, who are particularly identified with adaptation or a particular work.
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2018.
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English
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Rapunzel craves adventure and longs for experiences outside the walls of her kingdom. So when she embarks on an epic journey to save Corona with the people closest to her, she's surpised to discover it's not quite as enjoyable as she thought it would be. Bumps in the road cause tempers to flare, and Raps can't even seem to get a self-portrait right. Plus, her best friend Cassandra, grows more and more frustrated whenever they veer away from her itinerary,...
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
日本語
Description
The Spring High School National Volleyball Championship continues as the Karasuno team advances to take on the undefeated Shiratorizawa Academy High School. Shiratorizawa Academy has an extra ace, Wakatoshi Ushijima. He is a powerful wing spiker who's already played with the National Team! Shiratorizawa Academy will prove to be the hardest opponent that the Karasuno has had to face.
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"Puppy's Picnic: A Day of Fun and Frolic" is a heartwarming tale that invites readers of all ages to join an adorable puppy and his lively companions on a delightful adventure in the great outdoors. Set against the backdrop of a charming countryside, this enchanting story captures the essence of friendship, joy, and the simple pleasures of life.In this whimsical book, readers will follow Puppy as he eagerly plans and prepares for the annual picnic,...
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In a world brimming with chaos and uncertainty, the quest for inner peace becomes not just a desire but a necessity. "Finding Your Peace" is a profound invitation to embark on a transformative journey towards inner harmony, healing, and well-being.Authored by Tarsiana Urnice Hauses and Journi Quest, this e-book is a beacon of light for those seeking solace, clarity, and connection amidst life's trials and tribulations. With deep compassion and wisdom,...
9) Just Breath
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"Just Breathe: Embracing Resilience and Growth Through Life's Challenges" offers a compassionate guide to navigating the complexities of the human experience with grace and courage. Authored by Tarsiana Urnice Hauses and Journi Quest, this insightful book is a heartfelt exploration of resilience, mindfulness, and personal growth in the face of adversity.In a world filled with uncertainties and setbacks, the authors invite readers to pause, to breathe,...
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Jame, Elena, and Lilith came face to face with a massive, grotesque creature. It had multiple limbs, sharp claws, and glowing red eyes. The creature let out a deafening roar, causing the walls to shake. Jame, Elena, and Lilith knew they had to fight for their lives.They quickly devised a plan, using their combined strength and abilities to distract and weaken the creature. Jame used his skepticism to question the creature's existence, causing it to...
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A VERY VERY VERY WEIRD LOVE STORYJennifer Watts is a candid, hard-working girl exploited by Britney, her cynical, devilish sister. Jennifer's destiny changes when she meets billionaire (not millionaire) Richard Wealthy, who is kind of stupid but has rock-hard abs.Just as Jennifer's circumstances begin to improve, her sinister sister screws up and ruins her life, until a stroke of fate, hidden in waffles and the contemporary art market, puts Jeniffer...
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If you enjoyed Lewis Carroll's books "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" and "Through the Looking-Glass and what Alice found there", this is the book for you! Finally, there is a third story in the 'Alice' series - written in Carroll's familiar style, but packed with a great number of completely new puns, poems, and satire!
This time, Alice explores an under-water world, in which she meets new characters who again make her wonder about their strange...
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Josephine, an introverted writer burdened by debt, navigates a world ill-equipped for quiet strength. Failed ventures like online marketing and gambling deepen her despair, but a spark of defiance flickers amidst the shadows. Channeling her analytical mind and introspective nature, she crafts a book that is a raw, honest chronicle of her struggles and quiet victories. This unexpected vulnerability becomes a beacon, resonating with countless introverts...
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Explore a vibrant, modern world with 'Ruby and the City Wolf: A Tech-Savvy Fairy Tale', the latest gem in the 'Reimagined Fairy Tales' series by DanOwlStory.This imaginative retelling brings a fresh, contemporary twist to the traditional folk tale popularized by Charles Perrault and recorded by the Brothers Grimm.In this innovative version, Little Red Riding Hood is reimagined as Ruby, a smart and resourceful girl living in a bustling city. Known...
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Three Wild Pigs: A Carolina Folktale, written and illustrated by Lisa Anne Cullen, is an adaptation of James Orchard Halliwell-Phillipps's The Story of the Three Little Pigs. Set on Bird Island along the Carolina Coast, this creative retelling of the timeless tale features three generations of a pig family-Lulu, her father, and her grandfather. On the island Lulu is known for being wise in the ways of the world. Pop is wise in the ways of the waters....
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Little Orange Honey Hood brings a Carolinian spin to the classic Brothers Grimm Little Red Cap and Charles Perrault's Little Red Riding Hood folktales. Illustrated and written by Lisa Anne Cullen, this story follows young Blossom on her journey through the river swampland to deliver mosquito-fever medicine to her ailing grandmother. During an unexpected encounter with a hungry alligator, Blossom realizes that she must fight to save Grandma from more...
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A new trilingual book brings together some of the most important and exciting Mapuche poets from Chile.
Poetry of the Earth: Mapuche Trilingual Anthology is a remarkable collection of poetry in Mapudugun, Spanish and English that explores Mapuche culture and literature and negotiates its space in the national Chilean and global context.
The Mapuche are the Indigenous people of Chile, and today the traditional Mapuche language, Mapudugun (the...
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"Next to being married, a girl likes to be crossed in love a little now and then. It is something to think of, and gives her a sort of distinction among her companions." ― Jane Austen, Pride and PrejudiceMiss Elizabeth Bennet is suffering something akin to regret having refused Mr. Darcy's proposal because of his interference in Jane's relationship with Mr. Bingley. Indeed, her sister has a new love interest-the charming Mr. Hemmingsworth. Moreover,...
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"Tom Sawyer: The Great Exaggerator" is a vibrant and humorous reimagining of Mark Twain's classic, set in a modern context, told through the shared narrations of Tom, Huck, and Becky.In this novella, Tom Sawyer is a charismatic and imaginative vlogger whose exaggerated tales spiral into hilarious real-life adventures.The story maintains the essence of the original while infusing it with contemporary elements like social media, environmental consciousness,...
20) Northern Rain
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Margaret Hale is broken with grief. Still mourning her mother's death, she is also weighed down by fear for her brother Frederick, who is living in exile, and her father's unstable health. But topping all her concerns is handsome mill owner John Thornton, whose rash marriage proposal she had rejected before even considering. Not that there is any point in thinking of him now. He wouldn't have anything to do with her, even if she were the last woman...
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