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The 14-megapixel SD14 is the third DSLR from Sigma to employ the unique triple-layered Foveon sensor. Has the company got it right this time?
Sigma SD14 Review
However, while other manufacturers relied on familiar Bayer-pattern CCD designs, Sigma found its own way, with a little help from sensor manufacturer Foveon and this continues with its third SD model – the SD14. Rather than using a grid of red, green and blue filtered pixels the Foveon CMOS sensor uses silicon, which naturally absorbs the three different wavelengths of light to different depths. By placing pixel sensors at these three discrete depths the Foveon X3 sensor is unique in that it can capture full colour information at each and every photosite, where other sensors will only record a shade of red, green or blue.
This means images from Sigma's cameras don't need to go through complicated (and sometimes destructive) interpolation routines to generate a full colour image. As a result, Sigma claims its digital SLRs are capable of delivering better detail and fewer colour artefacts than its rivals, while the tri-layered construction of the sensor effectively triples the camera's resolution. With the SD14 this means the 4.64 million 'pixels' on the sensor translate to a 14MP image… Or do they?
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Out on a Limb
Like Sigma's previous DSLR excursions the SD14 includes two technologies that are unique to the manufacturer – the first being the lens mount and the other the sensor. In terms of the lens mount it's not that surprising that the Sigma SD14 uses Sigma's own SA lens mount. This gives the photographer the pick of Sigma's lens line-up, with a 1.7x focal length magnification resulting from the size of the SD14's sensor.
In this instance the imaging chip in question is a Foveon X3 CMOS measuring 20.7×13.8mm. Due to the unique structure of the Foveon sensor, Raw files are output at a 2640×1760 pixel resolution (4.64MP total), although Sigma claims this is the equivalent of a 14MP image due to the triple-layer construction.
JPEG Capture
Unlike previous Sigma DSLRs there is now the option to record JPEG files, with four size options on offer. At the top end of the range is 'super high', which delivers a 4608×3072 pixel image (14.15MP), with a 'high' option below it delivering images matching the Raw 4.64MP file size noted above. It's a shame Raw and JPEG files can't be recorded simultaneously though. 'Flat out' the SD14 can shoot JPEG images at a rate of three frames per second, although this will only be maintained across six 'high' quality JPEGs. If you need a greater burst depth then reducing the image size to 'medium' (2.1MP) will deliver 12 consecutive frames, while 24 shots can be taken using the 'low' (1.03MP) JPEG setting.
AF System
Aside from the SD14's new-found ability to record JPEG files a further evolutionary step comes with the inclusion of a 5-point AF system. This might not sound like much, but considering the SD9 and SD10 had only a single AF point it should certainly help with focusing on off-centre subjects.
Exposure Modes
Yet ultimately the SD14's feature list is a rather spartan affair, with functionality rather than unnecessary gimmicks being the order of the day. The shooting modes encompass the Program, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority and Manual quartet to provide as much control over your image making as you might require, while eight-segment evaluative, centreweighted average and centre metering (large spot) patterns cover the exposure-making decisions.
Sensitivity and White Balance
In order to ensure you can get a sensitivity to suit the lighting conditions the ISO runs from 100 to 1600 equivalents in full steps, and although there isn't an 'extended' ISO 3200 setting the given range is all that most people will need. The white balance system is equally utilitarian compared to some cameras, with an automatic WB setting joined by six presets and a custom option that allows you to set your own neutral tone using a white or grey card. The appearance of your image can be further adjusted with changes to the saturation and contrast (±1 in 1/10 steps) and with the choice of AdobeRGB and sRGB colour spaces depending on whether you want to go straight to print or fine-tune the results first.
Other Features
Other useful inclusions – especially for flash users – are a built-in flash with a guide number of 11 (GN11m@ISO100), a hotshoe that delivers TTL flash control over compatible (that is, Sigma) flash guns and a flash sync socket on the side if you want to use a manual flash unit or studio lighting.
'Purposeful' Appearance
Like the features housed within
it, the SD14's appearance is purposeful rather than 'pretty' and like
Marmite you'll either love it or hate it. In the WDC office opinion is
mixed. One colleague described it as looking 'unfinished', while
another described the multi-faceted, matt black shell as 'brutal'. The design may appear to be a little industrial,
but it's also incredibly ergonomic. The right hand grip is fine for
most hands, allowing your thumb to naturally curl round the back to
rest in the rubberised indent on the rear. Add a reassuring weight
(that isn't overly heavy) and a great balance and in the hand this is
one of the finest feeling cameras we've come across in quite some
Easy-to-Access Controls
It's not just the physical presence of the
SD14 that's appealing though, as the control layout is equally well
thought out. On the top plate to the right is a chunky main mode dial,
with the shooting options clearly picked out in white, while to the
left of the pentaprism is a second dial that acts as both a power
switch and a means of setting single / continuous shooting, the
self-timer and exposure bracketing.
This' transparent' design – whereby the camera appears to wear all its functions on the outside – extends to the rear of the body, with a
single button taking you straight to ISO, white balance, image quality
and image size. This is exactly the type of control that many like,
with most of the features within a button-push encouraging the
photographer to try new settings and experiment more.
Dust Filter
Rounding off the design – and again going back to
the 'industrial' feel of the camera – we have Sigma's answer to dust
prevention, which is a simple, yet effective measure. The company seems to have little time for fancy gadgetry and simply fits a filter in the lens mount. The idea is that any dust trying to get into the camera
will be stopped like a fly trying to get into your house through a
closed window. Once settled on the filter, the dust is far enough from
the sensor to be rendered out of focus until you give it a clean.
Unlike the previous models the dust protector is now removable, so
should you find anything gets onto your sensor (from inside the camera)
you can still get to the Foveon chip to clean it the 'traditional' way with a sensor wipe kit.
AF Problems
When it behaves itself, the AF system can lock on quite swiftly, but this isn't guaranteed. All too often the SD14 moves the lens (as if focusing) then proudly illuminates an AF point in the viewfinder to indicate it has locked on when quite clearly it hasn't. At other times it will make the lens twitch and spasm for a frustratingly long time as it tries to lock on its target (often unsuccessfully). On occasion it doesn't even do that – you half-press the shutter release expectantly and… nothing. No lens movement, no AF confirmation, it just doesn't bother. Setting a single AF point seems to rectify this to some extent, but even with one active AF point there are still 'false' focus confirmations and tedious hunting episodes.
Poor LCD Screen
When it comes to reviewing your images, after a second or so the first image pops up. Scrolling through your shots is a relatively brisk exercise, and we particularly like the dual 'compact camera style' zoom in / out buttons on the back. However, the whole experience is let down by the woeful rear LCD screen, and we have to question why Sigma thought to fit a 'high end' DSLR with such a poor screen. The 2.5in size is fine, but the LCD's 150,000 pixel resolution isn't, making images appear 'grainy' on playback and menu text decidedly jagged around the edges. There's just no excuse for this – countless compact cameras contain 250,000 pixel 2.5in LCDs, as do most 'entry level' DSLRs. The SD14 should too.
Good Viewfinder
Yet despite the failings of the LCD and the AF system there is a glimmer of light at the end of the matt black SD14 tunnel – the pentaprism viewfinder. Offering 98% coverage it shows you virtually everything that will appear in the final image and the view is bright. Not only that – it's also easy to see the corners of the frame and the green LED viewfinder information at the same time, so you don't have to move your eye around, which is again excellent. Ultimately though, this is only a small consolation for one of the weakest performances we've experienced for a while.
Image Quality
How Many Pixels?
When it comes to the SD14's image quality we probably have to decide first of all exactly what type of images we're looking at. In the past Sigma would describe its cameras in terms of the number of pixels on the sensor, so the SD10 was described as a 3.4MP camera, capable of delivering an image equivalent to 10MP thanks to its triple-layered Foveon sensor. With the SD14, Sigma has dropped any reference to the 4.64 million pixels on the 3-layer sensor and decided to simply describe it as a 14MP camera instead – perhaps to avoid confusion, or possibly to play the 'numbers game', where consumers think a higher resolution equals 'better' images.
Unfortunately, regardless of what Sigma chooses to say, Adobe Photoshop's Camera Raw plug-in thinks differently and opening up a Raw file in Photoshop gives an image measuring 2640×1760 pixels – a total of 4.64 million pixels. The good news is that images are generally pleasing at this resolution, with crisp edges and good detail making it possible to enlarge shots recorded at low ISO settings to an A3 print size.
Poor JPEG Quality
The same cannot be said of 14MP JPEG files, which stretch Sigma's resolution claims somewhat. The problem appears to be the interpolation required to generate this file size, which results in 'jaggies' appearing along the edge of curved image elements and an overall softness that obliterates fine detail. Contrasting with this it's noticeable that well-defined, high-contrast edges receive a significant level of sharpening, producing hard outlines that make the edge appear as if it's been cut out with a sharp scalpel. Hard edges and a lack of detail just isn't a pleasant combination.
Noise Control
We have few complaints regarding noise at the lower ISO settings though, which is minimal up to ISO 400. However, at ISO 800 unusual purple and yellow 'blotches' start to creep into the image. This isn't the granular noise we are used to seeing in other cameras, but distinct patches of false colour that begin to disrupt neutral tones in an A4 print. At ISO 1600 things are worse still, with many shots exhibiting distinctly blue shadow areas that are obvious even when viewed as thumbnail images.
White Balance
This isn't helped by an automatic white balance system that often can't quite make up its mind what colour balance to set, with consecutive shots of the same scene commonly displaying two different colour biases. However, to end on a positive note the SD14's metering system is a match for most subjects, so at least you can rest assured that your images will be correctly exposed. It's just a shame about everything else…
We don't mind that the SD14's specification isn't groundbreaking because what's on offer is all you need to take a photograph. There aren't the distractions of scene modes or features that you'll never use or need, making this camera the closest thing to a 'manual' DSLR that we are likely to see and it makes a refreshing change.
Unfortunately, what features the SD14 has got just don't seem to have gelled together this time round. While the metering system is sound, the automatic white balance is unpredictable, the AF is lacklustre and the overly soft images (especially 14MP JPEGs) make picture-taking less pleasurable than it should be.


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Shumlin keeps focus local on addictionBy Neal P. Goswami
VERMONT PRESS BUREAU | January 12,2014MONTPELIER Gov. Peter Shumlins State of the State address last week has drawn attention from national media outlets because of its singular focus on treating opiate abuse rather than locking up addicts.
The governor says, however, that he has no interest in leading a national conversation on the issue and hopes to remain focused on addressing the growing number of addicts in Vermont.
Shumlin offered sobering statistics to make his point. The state has seen a 770 percent increase in the demand for treatment of opiate addiction since 2000.
That includes a 250 percent increase in the demand for treatment of heroin. The greatest increase 40 percent has occurred in the past two years, Shumlin said.
The 34-minute speech called for a shift in thinking. Vermont, Shumlin said, must begin to treat addiction more like a chronic illness and focus on prevention and treatment. The traditional law-and-order tactics that Vermont and other states have utilized for years have failed, he said.
The message has drawn widespread support across the state from lawmakers, law enforcement personnel and even prosecutors, many of whom appeared alongside Shumlin at a press conference following the Wednesday address.
The unconventional message also caught the eye of the national media.
Network news programs noted the speech. The New York Times sent a reporter, who was in the House chamber Wednesday. The speech was the top story for a spell on the newspapers website.
And PBS NewsHour anchor Judy Woodruff had Shumlin on her program to discuss his new effort.
Despite the attention and a stage waiting to be seized, Shumlin said he isnt interested in leading a national conversation.
My singular goal is to have a Vermont conversation about opiate addiction and the need for us all to pitch in together to do much better than were doing. I have no interest in a national conversation, he said in an interview Friday.
Im surprised, frankly, by the national interest in what were doing in Vermont, he said. But really my focus is trying to get this right and I dont have all the answers.
Shumlin said his plan to focus on treatment was created after speaking with Vermonters about the growing problem. He said the conversation and the solutions must continue to evolve, though.
Im not an expert on opiate addiction. I want to be very clear on that, he said. I try to listen to the Vermonters that are telling me about the challenge we are facing and the role I can play in helping us to get it right. But I have no expertise in opiate addiction.
Shumlin Chief of Staff Liz Miller said the governor will appear Monday on NPRs On Point, and may appear on other national programs. Most of the calls coming to the governors office are from regular Vermonters, though, not the media, according to Miller.
As usual, well try to accommodate what we can, she said. Theres a couple others that have contacted us and if we can fit them in we will.
Shumlin, meanwhile, says he will continue leading a Vermont conversation.
When I wake up in the morning, my job, and the job that I love to do and was elected to do, is make sure were addressing the challenges that Vermonts facing. Thats really my interest and my job, he said.MORE IN This Just InMONTPELIER A new report from a commission that studied the cost, availability and quality of... Full StoryVermont fish hatchery changes focus, looks inland
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As you've all heard by now, a fourth season of Arrested Development is a reality. On May 26, after seven years off the air, one of the most celebrated sitcoms in the history of television returned to Netflix with 15 new episodes. For Arrested Development fans, there was no greater form of wish fulfillment.
Except maybe the Bluth banana stand coming to a local mall.
Although it didn't occur to me to listen to reviews before I watched the new season, when I finished, I was shocked to learn that some people didn't seem to care for it. I struggled to make sense of those reviews, as it didn't seem possible. Sure, not everyone likes Arrested Development, but I just couldn't believe any fan didn't love the same season I just watched.
Quick note: If you're not an AD fan in the first place, you can probably stop reading now. Also, if your response to any artistic analysis is "Hey, opinions are subjective, whatever," you can also stop reading. Lastly, if you're fond of saying "Ugh, analysis is the enemy of beauty" or "If you have to explain the joke, then it's not funny," you can also stop reading, and hopefully stop speaking out loud as well. Also, please look into never procreating.
Quite simply, the new season of Arrested Development is a staggeringly impressive comic achievement that leaves me dumbstruck in the wake of its brilliance. Yeah, I know that sounds hyperbolic, but it's not. Season 4 is one of the most inspiring comedic accomplishments I've ever seen. What's more, I haven't heard any criticism of the new season that has not been marred by viewers who seem to be betraying everything AD stands for. Some criticisms were just breathtakingly stupid, but I'm even incensed by those who sat back and said "meh." So while I, of course, can't prove the naysayers "wrong," perhaps I can give them four tips to assist them in their viewing experience. Here are four guidelines for Arrested Development fans to better enjoy the new season.
4 Remember What Arrested Development Is
As I waded through the criticism from laypersons and paid laypersons (TV critics) alike, I had to wonder if some of these people had forgotten what Arrested Development was about in the first place. Based on the first three seasons, any fan of the show should know that AD was never about creating likable characters. The Bluth family is an insecure, self-interested bunch of scheming liars. Even central character Michael Bluth, who endeavors for something greater, consistently fails and gives in to his basest instincts.
Also, AD will go anywhere for comedy: pratfall, pun, farce, satire, and esoteric reference. It fully embraces the highest and lowest forms of comedy. Some AD humor is easy. Some is hard. Some is insanely subtle and hard. That's part of the reason it went off the air, right? Even though it had the full support of Ron Howard's production company, it took a hardcore audience of devoted fans pushing Fox to even get three seasons out of it. And then in its time off the air, it grew a bigger and bigger cult audience of people who watched the show over and over on DVD, catching all the jokes they missed.
Like the subtle ad for the family's favorite investigator, Gene Parmesan, to the left of the ad for Ice the bounty hunter.
I guess what I'm saying is, anyone who wanted more AD should have been geared up for a show about a group of seriously flawed, unlikable people containing myriad humor styles, some of which require a lot of hard work. I thought that's what the whole AD contingent was praying for. And it's exactly what we got.
3 Watch All of It
I couldn't help but notice that lots of people talking shit about Season 4 didn't even watch the whole season. That's pretty amazing. Did they walk out in the middle of The Sixth Sense or The Usual Suspects? That's not to say the end of Season 4 has some crazy twist, but there is no way to evaluate it without watching the whole thing.
There's a narrative difference between this season of Arrested Development and those that came before: Here, each episode follows one character in a narrative that brings us up-to-date on what's occurred in the last seven years. Also, while there is one overarching theme that ends on the Bluth-invented holiday of Cinco de Cuatro, that story is told from multiple perspectives. Put another way: There is absolutely no possible way to judge the first few episodes until you've watched the whole thing.
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SPOILER START: For example, in Episode 1, George-Michael mentions that he wants to change his name because he was embarrassed to learn that pop singer George Michael was arrested for having gay sex in a public bathroom. His dad, Michael, explains that since his grandfather was "George" and his father was "Michael," the idea was to combine them to give him his own new identity as the youngest. Hoping to accommodate his son, Michael then suggests, "I know, we'll call you Boy George." Then there is a jump cut to news footage of Boy George also being arrested for gay bathroom sex.
Is that the greatest AD joke of all time? No, it's not. It's OK. Maybe it's a little forced. But what some would criticize as a weak joke is actually JUST THE SETUP. The real punchline to that joke doesn't even come until more than 10 episodes later. There, George-Michael meets an attractive actress and, hoping to impress her, stops himself from introducing himself as George-Michael and switches to Harris at the last second. (Even that is a joke, playing off of Maeby's incorrect pronunciation of "heiress" moments earlier). Anyway, trying to verify the name she's just heard, the actress asks, "George Maharis? Your name is George Maharis?" George-Michael proudly adopts that as his new, more masculine identity.
Here's the thing: George Maharis was a '60s television star who (like George Michael and Boy George) was arrested in a public bathroom for gay sex. So what even I thought was a mediocre joke in Episode 1 was merely the setup to what is now my favorite AD joke of all time.
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And a lot of the series is like that. Even when the jokes aren't esoteric, they're still enriched when we see the same scenes over and over again from different perspectives. Each time we have a greater piece of the puzzle. Dismissing the show after a few episodes is not only lazy, but guarantees that your opinion is uninformed and, therefore, inherently wrong. Watch the seven and a half hours of streamable content before you start spewing your crap. You'll still be wrong, but at least you'll be less objectively wrong because your opinion's based on something.


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PITTSBURGH, PA (August 16, 2010) – Passenger traffic at Pittsburgh International Airport (www.FlyPittsburgh.com) has increased for the third month in a row; AirTran Airways reported a 56 percent increase in passengers at Pittsburgh International Airport in June 2010 compared to June 2009, according to the June 2010 Scheduled Airline Traffic Report prepared by the Allegheny County Airport Authority.
Six other airlines reported an increase of over 12 percent. A total of 749,185 scheduled passengers were enplaned and deplaned at the airport in June 2010, a 1 percent increase compared to June 2009 (749,185 in June 2010/ 741,711 in June 2009; 1 percent increase). This marks the third consecutive month passenger traffic has shown a year-over-year increase. This is the first time since 2007 that traffic has increased three consecutive months. Year-to-date totals show a decrease of 2 percent in 2010 compared to 2009 (3,844,795; 3,922,714; 2 percent).
Of the eight airlines that showed an increase in passenger traffic, AirTran had the greatest increase of 56.3 percent in June (70,676/45,218; 56.3 percent). This equates to 25,458 more AirTran passengers in June 2010 than June 2009. The reason for this increase is that over the course of the year, AirTran's daily flights increased from seven to 12.
The other airlines that reported increases were Midwest (7,287/6,300; 15.7 percent), Air Canada (4,226/3,655; 15.6 percent), United (82,630/71,701; 15.2 percent), JetBlue (22,436/19,687; 14 percent), American (43,221/38,591; 12 percent), Myrtle Beach Direct Air (5,193/4,635; 12 percent), and Continental (50,340/49,407; 1.9 percent).
Additionally, American Eagle Airlines, the regional affiliate of American Airlines, announced it will add one flight to Miami International Airport beginning Nov. 18, going from one to two nonstop flights daily. Flights to Miami will depart Pittsburgh International Airport at 6:30 a.m. and 5:20 p.m. daily. The return flights from Miami will land in Pittsburgh at 12:15 a.m. and 11:25 a.m.
"Now with two daily flights to Miami, air travelers from Pittsburgh International Airport will have more flexibility in getting to Miami and excellent connections to the Caribbean, South America and Latin America via American Airlines hub there," said Bradley D. Penrod, Executive Director/CEO, Allegheny County Airport Authority. The flights can be booked at www.aa.com.


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Harry Potter has never even heard of Hogwarts when the letters start dropping on the doormat at number four, Privet Drive. Addressed in green ink on yellowish parchment with a purple seal, they are swiftly confiscated by his grisly aunt and uncle. Then, on Harry's eleventh birthday, a great beetle-eyed giant of a man called Rubeus Hagrid bursts in with some astonishing news: Harry Potter is a wizard, and he has a place at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. An incredible adventure is about to begin!
Harry Potter's summer has included the worst birthday ever, doomy warnings from a house-elf called Dobby, and rescue from the Dursleys by his friend Ron Weasley in a magical flying car! Back at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry for his second year, Harry hears strange whispers echo through empty corridors - and then the attacks start.
When the Knight Bus crashes through the darkness and screeches to a halt in front of him, it's the start of another far from ordinary year at Hogwarts for Harry Potter. Sirius Black, escaped mass-murderer and follower of Lord Voldemort, is on the run - and they say he is coming after Harry. In his first ever Divination class, Professor Trelawney sees an omen of death in Harry's tea leaves.... But perhaps most terrifying of all are the Dementors patrolling the school grounds, with their soul-sucking kiss....
"The Threat From Within"
The Triwizard Tournament is to be held at Hogwarts. Only wizards who are over seventeen are allowed to enter - but that doesn't stop Harry dreaming that he will win the competition. Then at Hallowe'en, when the Goblet of Fire makes its selection, Harry is amazed to find his name is one of those that the magical cup picks out. He will face death-defying tasks, dragons and Dark wizards, but with the help of his best friends, Ron and Hermione, he might just make it through - alive!
"The Best of a Brilliant Series"
Dark times have come to Hogwarts. After the Dementors' attack on his cousin Dudley, Harry Potter knows that Voldemort will stop at nothing to find him. There are many who deny the Dark Lord's return, but Harry is not alone: a secret order gathers at Grimmauld Place to fight against the Dark forces. Harry must allow Professor Snape to teach him how to protect himself from Voldemort's savage assaults on his mind. But they are growing stronger by the day and Harry is running out of time....
"Best Book You'll Read This Year"
When Dumbledore arrives at Privet Drive one summer night to collect Harry Potter, his wand hand is blackened and shrivelled, but he does not reveal why. Secrets and suspicion are spreading through the wizarding world, and Hogwarts itself is not safe. Harry is convinced that Malfoy bears the Dark Mark: there is a Death Eater amongst them. Harry will need powerful magic and true friends as he explores Voldemort's darkest secrets, and Dumbledore prepares him to face his destiny....
"Masterful Narration Continues"
As he climbs into the sidecar of Hagrid's motorbike and takes to the skies, leaving Privet Drive for the last time, Harry Potter knows that Lord Voldemort and the Death Eaters are not far behind. The protective charm that has kept Harry safe until now is broken, but he cannot keep hiding. The Dark Lord is breathing fear into everything Harry loves and to stop him Harry will have to find and destroy the remaining Horcruxes. The final battle must begin - Harry must stand and face his enemy....
The king of Hameleen / Was once so mean / That he made life one bad dream / He would stomp his feet and frown / He would yell and throw down his crown / With his desserts, he would take careful aim / And have his subjects ducking cupcakes, as fast as they came / Until one day little Ned / Took aim at the king's big, big head.
When Mary Lennox's parents die from cholera in India, the spoiled orphan is transplanted to her uncle's 600-year-old gloomy and secretive estate in England. She is certain that she is destined for misery at Misselthwaite Manor. However, she soon discovers an arched doorway into an overgrown garden, locked shut since the death of her aunt 10 years earlier.
"The audio adds so much!"
Lucy is the first to find the secret of the wardrobe in the professor's mysterious old house. At first her brothers and sister don't believe her when she tells of her visit to the land of Narnia. But soon Edmund, then Peter and Susan step through the wardrobe themselves. In Narnia they find a country buried under the evil enchantment of the White Witch.
"Sound level a small problem"
When a fortuneteller's tent appears in the market square of the city of Baltese, orphan Peter Augustus Duchene knows the questions that he needs to ask: Does his sister still live? And if so, how can he find her? The fortuneteller's mysterious answer (An elephant! An elephant will lead him there!) sets off a chain of events so remarkable, so impossible, that Peter can hardly dare to believe it. But it is - all of it - true.
"Yes, the Impossible!"
Digory and Polly meet and become friends one cold, wet summer in London. Their lives burst into adventure when Digory's Uncle Andrew, who thinks he is a magician, sends them hurtling to...somewhere else. They find their way to Narnia, newborn from the Lion's song, and encounter the evil sorceress Jadis, before they finally return home.
"An incredible children's series"
The pressure's really piling up on Greg Heffley. The only thing he's good at is playing video games, but his mother wants him to broaden his horizons by doing something - anything! - else. When Greg finds an old video camera in his basement, he thinks he may have discovered just the thing to prove he's got big-time talent. With the help of his best friend, Rowley, Greg hatches a plan to make a scary movie and become rich and famous in the process. But is doubling down on moviemaking a smart plan? Or is it just a recipe for doubling Greg's troubles?
Twelve-year-old Percy Jackson is about to be kicked out of boarding school...again. No matter how hard he tries, he can't seem to stay out of trouble. But can he really be expected to stand by and watch while a bully picks on his scrawny best friend? Or not defend himself against his pre-algebra teacher when she turns into a monster and tries to kill him? Of course, no one believes Percy about the monster incident; he's not even sure he believes himself.
"Fun KIDS Book"
December is the time of the annual Ceremony at which each twelve-year-old receives a life assignment determined by the Elders. Jonas watches his friend Fiona named Caretaker of the Old and his cheerful pal Asher labeled the Assistant Director of Recreation. But Jonas has been chosen for something special. When his selection leads him to an unnamed man, the man called only the Giver, he begins to sense the dark secrets that underlie the fragile perfection of his world.
"Annoying music"
August (Auggie) Pullman was born with a facial deformity that prevented him from going to a mainstream school - until now. He's about to enter fifth grade at Beecher Prep, and if you've ever been the new kid, then you know how hard that can be. The thing is Auggie's just an ordinary kid, with an extraordinary face. But can he convince his new classmates that he's just like them, despite appearances?R. J. Palacio has crafted an uplifting novel full of wonderfully realistic family interactions, lively school scenes, and writing that shines with spare emotional power.
"Excellent way to teach differences... and sameness"
The Grinch, whose heart is two sizes too small, hates Who-ville's holiday celebrations, and plans to steal all the presents to prevent Christmas from coming. To his amazement, Christmas comes anyway, and the Grinch discovers the true meaning of the holiday.
"Pop pop Smith"
Eragon and his dragon, Saphira, have just saved the rebel state from destruction by the mighty forces of King Galbatorix, cruel ruler of the Empire. Now Eragon must travel to Ellesmera, land of the elves, for further training in the skills of the Dragon Rider: magic and swordsmanship. Soon he is on the journey of a lifetime, his eyes open to awe-inspiring new places and people, his days filled with fresh adventure. But chaos and betrayal plague him at every turn, and nothing is what it seems.
"You see growth in the Author"
Everyone in the kingdom of Bimmelburg fears the Two Headed Dragon. It lives in a cave nearby and flies over the kingdom every day, terrorizing the people there. One day a small boy makes his way to the Two Headed Dragon's cave to defeat it and to free Bimmelburg of fear. But the feat the boy achieves by confronting the dragon is far greater.
Meg Murray, her little brother Charles Wallace, and their mother are having a midnight snack on a dark and stormy night when an unearthly stranger appears at their door. He claims to have been blown off course, and goes on to tell them that there is such a thing as a "tesseract," which, if you didn't know, is a wrinkle in time. Meg's father had been experimenting with time-travel when he suddenly disappeared. Will Meg, Charles Wallace, and their friend Calvin outwit the forces of evil as they search through space for their father?
"Thank You for a New Narrator"
Mama has trained up her baby possums in the ways of their breed, and now it's time for all of them - even little Appleblossom - to make their way in the world. Appleblossom knows the rules: She must never be seen during the day, and she must avoid cars, humans, and the dreaded hairies - sometimes known as dogs. Even so, Appleblossom decides to spy on a human family - and accidentally falls down their chimney!
"A great read. Don't let your kids miss this one."
Rainbow Dash is a huge fan of the Daring Do book series, but after the newest book comes out, she's not alone! Suddenly every pony in Ponyville is reading the books! To prove she's the ultimate fan, Rainbow Dash decides to show her friends that she can be just as brave and daring as her hero. But Twilight Sparkle and Rainbow's other friends worry about how far she's willing to go. Just how daring should one pony be?
Bruce Lee was a Chinese American action film star, martial arts instructor, filmmaker, and philosopher. His Hong Kong- and Hollywood-produced films elevated the traditional martial arts film to a new level of popularity and acclaim. Through such films as Way of the Dragon and Enter the Dragon, Lee helped to change the way Asians were presented in American films, and in the process he became an iconic figure known throughout the world.
A singer-songwriter, a musician, and an artist, Bob Dylan is an American icon. In the past five decades, Dylan's work has influenced everyone from John Lennon, Bruce Springsteen, and David Bowie to rapper Eminem. Young music lovers will be fascinated by this great artist's life!
Claude Monet is considered one of the most influential artists of all time. He is a founder of the French Impressionist art movement, and today his paintings sell for millions of dollars. While Monet was alive, however, his work was often criticized, and he struggled financially. This book unveils a true portrait of the artist!
Known as one of the most influential filmmakers of all time, Alfred Hitchcock's unique vision in movies like Psycho and The Birds sent shivers down our spines and shock waves through the film industry. His innovative camera techniques have been studied for decades, and his gift for storytelling cemented his place in history. Many directors make great movies, but the genius of Hitchcock helped make movies great. Learn how a chubby boy from London became the "Master of Suspense".
Best known for his screen prints of soup cans and movie stars, this shy young boy from Pittsburgh shot to fame with his radical ideas of what art could be. Working in the aptly named Factory, Warhol's paintings, movies, and eccentric lifestyle blurred the lines between pop culture and art, ushering in the Pop Art movement and with it a national obsession. Who Was Andy Warhol? tells the story of an enigmatic man who grew into a cultural icon.
InAll Heart, adapted from When Nobody Was Watching specifically for younger listeners, Carli tells the full inspiring story of her journey to the top of the soccer world - an honest, action-packed account that takes listeners inside the mind of a hardworking athlete.
These tales are drawn from famous legends concerning the former lives of the Buddha. With a flavor suggestive of Aesop, they tell of highly dramatic adventures resolved by nonviolent and compassionate means. The stories present challenging circumstances which bring forth courage and the capacity to love. Includes 18 of 20 tales from the book 20 Jataka Tales.
In 1953, Esref Armagan was born completely blind to a poor family in Istanbul, Turkey. He received no formal education, and spent his childhood days in his father's shop where he developed the curiosity to create and draw. He experienced the world through touch, and learned to visually reproduce his surroundings, including color, shadows, and perspective, with his hands. The blind artist's story will be an inspiration to young artists of all abilities.
The Magical Forest has the intention to inspire and empower children to overcome their fears, transcend their own limitations, while discovering the magic in others and within themselves! Bring happiness, a sense of relief and experience life with freedom, adventure and wonder! It has the intention to uplift and raise children's consciousness and inspire them to know their potential and greatness!
This story is a gem representing the delightful stories from the Indian subcontinent which capture the simple essence of everyday life in India. The simple pleasures of life indicate a time gone by before the advent of cellphones and Facebook, a time which almost stood still, a time where children could revel in the rain, make paper boats and race them down a drain, play marbles and generally pass time.
Join Thor in his adventure underwater on his search for treasure. Thor is amazed by all of the underwater creatures he encounters.
These delightful stories capture the very essence of India. These stories are set in both the rustic setting of laid back villages, where time has almost stopped, and the modern settings of cities, where everyone is in a hurry to reach somewhere, yesterday. Simple stories, simple ideas, and simple thoughts remind one of the simple life that once existed and is now more and more getting lost as we are drawn inexorably into the speedy web of things.
Shango and the Amazing Magical Calming Spell is part of a series of books which aim to deal with a number of childhood issues, such as sleep, anxiety, and fears and phobias, using direct suggestion and repetition. This book deals specifically with anger issues. Temper tantrums, rages, fits, huffs, moods, etc. can be due to many different factors, from perfectly normal upsets to anxiety, depression, lack of sleep, or dietary imbalances (for example, too much sugar).
Timmy and his best friend the Little Fart are back again! This time they have a new friend, Santa Claus! If you and your child love to listen to stories together, then you are going to love listening along with Timmy, the Little Fart, and Santa Claus as they have another fantastic adventure.
Mrs. Claus has a secret! It's dangerous and exciting, too! The elves are in on it and the North Pole will never be the same. Sure to become a Christmas classic, this delightful tale about the creatures and critters and other strange residents of the North Pole will warm your heart. A wonderful story for the entire family.
This audio collection includes the first eight stories from The Magic Tree House series by Mary Pope Osborne; Dinosaurs Before Dark, The Knight at Dawn, Mummies in the Morning, Pirates Past Noon, Night of the Ninjas, Afternoon on the Amazon, Sunset of the Sabertooth, and Midnight on the Moon. Join Jack and Annie in advenutres in time and space!
"Great but has NO chapters or story breaks!"
These are just some of the 10 brain-twisting mysteries that Encyclopedia Brown must solve by using his famous computerlike brain. Try to crack the cases along with him!
"Great Jumpstart to Reading!"
Annie Barrows introduces Ivy and Bean, two unique girls who certainly didn't plan on becoming friends. Bean, a mischievous yet lovable tomboy, never thought she'd enjoy playing with Ivy, the quiet new neighbor who looks rather boring. Ivy, however, happens to be a witch in training! When Bean gets into a real pickle, Ivy unexpectedly comes to her aid, sparking a rambunctious backyard caper that just might lead to a fabulous new friendship.
What would happen if you discovered that your family was one of the most powerful in human history? What if you were told that the source of the family's power was hidden around the world, in the form of 39 Clues? What if you were given a choice - take a million dollars and walk away...or get the first Clue? If you're Amy and Dan Cahill, you take the Clue - and begin a very dangerous race.
"Didn't realize this was a childrens book"
"Are you in a bad mood or something?" asked Rocky. "Or something," said Judy Moody. Bad moods, good moods, even back-to-school moods - Judy Moody has them all! When her teacher assigns the class the task of creating "Me" collages, it puts Judy in a cut-and-paste mood! Meet Judy Moody, her little "bother" Stink, her best friend Rocky, and her "pest" friend Frank Pearl. They're guaranteed to put you in a very Judy Moody mood... or something.
"Oh my gosh! What a treasure!"
Living with his little brother, Fudge, makes Peter Hatcher feel like a fourth grade nothing. Whether Fudge is throwing a temper tantrum in a shoe store, smearing mashed potatoes on the walls at Hamburger Heaven, or scribbling all over Peter's homework, he's never far from trouble. He's a two-year-old terror who gets away with everything, and Peter's had enough.
"Terrible narration"
When Alex finds out he is Unwanted, he expects to die. That is the way of the people of Quill: Each year all the 13-year-olds are labeled as Wanted, Necessary, or Unwanted. Wanteds get more schooling and train to join the army. Necessaries keep the farms running. Unwanteds are set for elimination. It's hard for Alex to leave behind his twin, Aaron, a Wanted, but he makes peace with his fate - until he discovers that instead of a "death farm", what awaits him is a magical place called Artime.
"A pleasant surprise..."
When her best friend and neighbor Margaret comes to her with a problem, Clementine goes to many lengths to help her friend. This sets off a rollicking adventure-filled week that finds Clementine getting into and out of further trouble, while learning valuable life lessons.
Prolific and popular author Dan Gutman launches a fun new series with this tale about second-grader A.J. and the unusual school he attends. On the first day of class, A.J. tells Miss Daisy he loves football and video games but hates school. Then Miss Daisy tells him she hates school, too, and the students think their teacher just might be an impostor.
"Really annoying narration, lame story"
Every morning, Judy measures Stink, and it's always the same: 3 feet, 8 inches tall. Stink feels like even the class newt is growing faster than he is. Then one day, the ruler reads 3 feet, 7 and 3/4 inches! Can it be? Is Stink shrinking? Stink tries everything to look like he's growing, but wearing up-and-down stripes and spiking his hair don't seem to be fooling anybody into thinking he's taller.
"Great for all ages!"
It's the turn of the 20th century in New York's Lower East Side and a sense of adventure and excitement abounds for five young sisters. Follow along on their adventures and experience their holiday fun.
"Wonderful story about family life."
Who is Geronimo Stilton? That's me! I run a newspaper, but my true passion is writing adventure stories. Here in New Mouse City, the capital of Mouse Island, my books are all best sellers! My stories are funny, fa-mouse-ly funny. They are whisker-licking-good tales, and that's a promise.
"Great bed time ritual"
When Gregor falls through a grate in the laundry room of his apartment building, he hurtles into the dark Underland, where spiders, rats, and cockroaches coexist uneasily with humans. This world is on the brink of war, and Gregor's arrival is no accident. A prophecy foretells that Gregor has a role to play in the Underland's uncertain future. Gregor wants no part of it, until he realizes it's the only way to solve the mystery of his father's disappearance.
"Great series."
Since his mother's death six years ago, Carter Kane has been living out of a suitcase, traveling the globe with his father, the brilliant Egyptologist Dr. Julius Kane. But while Carter's been homeschooled, his younger sister, Sadie, has been living with their grandparents in London. Sadie has just what Carter wants — school friends and a chance at a "normal" life.
"Rick Riordan does it again..."
Twelve-year-old Artemis Fowl is a millionaire, a genuis, and, above all, a criminal mastermind. But even Artemis doesn't know what he's taken on when he kidnaps a fairy, Captain Holly Short of the LEPrecon Unit. These aren't the fairies of bedtime stories, they're dangerous! Full of unexpected twists and turns, Artemis Fowl is a riveting, magical adventure.
This collection of wonderful stories read by John Lavelle and penned by Marjorie Weinman Sharmat will find a place on any Nate the Great fan's bookshelf.
"Nate The Great Vol. 1"
Dink writes to his favorite author, mystery writer Wallis Wallace, and invites him to visit Green Lawn. To Dink's amazement, Wallace says he'll come! But when the big day arrives, Wallace is nowhere to be found. The police think he just missed his plane, but Dink suspects foul play. It's up to Dink and his two best friends, Josh and Ruth Rose, to find the famous writer before it's too late!
The Aldens begin their adventure by making a home in a boxcar. Their goal is to stay together, and in the process they find a grandfather.
"A well written children's classic!"
Cam is a spunky young heroine that kids have loved for over two decades. In this book, it's up to Cam and Eric to catch a jewel thief.
Ten-year-old Tom D. Fitzgerald is known to everyone as The Great Brain. J.D., The Great Brain's sometimes confounded but always-admiring younger brother, tells his story. Such people as Mr. Standish, the mean schoolmaster, regret the day they came up against The Great Brain. But others, like the Jensen kids lost in Skeleton Cave, Basil, the Greek kid, or Andy, who has lost his leg and his friends, know that Tom's great brain never fails to find a way home.
"Clever and thought-provoking"
One boy: Jack McKinley is an ordinary kid with an extraordinary problem. In a few months, he's going to die. One mission: Jack needs to find seven magic loculi that, when combined, have the power to cure him. One problem: The loculi are the relics of a lost civilization and haven't been seen in thousands of years. Seven wonders: Because they're hidden in the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
"A strong start for the series"
Like every other hobbit, Bilbo Baggins likes nothing better than a quiet evening in his snug hole in the ground, dining on a sumptuous dinner in front of a fire. But when a wandering wizard captivates him with tales of the unknown, Bilbo becomes restless. Soon he joins the wizard's band of homeless dwarves in search of giant spiders, savage wolves, and other dangers. Bilbo quickly tires of the quest for adventure and longs for the security of his familiar home. But before he can return to his life of comfort, he must face the greatest threat of all.
"Quite a journey"
Why we think it's a great listen: It's easy to say that when it comes to sci-fi you either love it or you hate it. But with Ender's Game, it seems to be you either love it or you love it.... The war with the Buggers has been raging for a hundred years, and the quest for the perfect general has been underway for almost as long. Enter Andrew "Ender" Wiggin, the result of decades of genetic experimentation.
"6 titles in the series so far"
Readers of I Am Number Four, The Maze Runner, and Legend will love this exciting new adventure series by the co-creator of the groundbreaking television show Twin Peaks, with its unique combination of mystery, heart-pounding action, and the supernatural. Will West is careful to live life under the radar. At his parents' insistence, he's made sure to get mediocre grades and to stay in the middle of the pack on his cross-country team. Then Will slips up, accidentally scoring off the charts on a nationwide exam.
Now Will is being courted by an exclusive prep school...and followed by men driving black sedans.
"Overall a good book but its for YA readers."
Imagine a school in the year 2074 where students don't read history, but watch it happen around them; where running in gym class isn't around a track, but up a virtual mountain; and where learning about animals means becoming one through an avatar. Welcome to Cragbridge Hall, the most advanced and prestigious school in the world. Twins Abby and Derick Cragbridge are excited as new students to use their famed grandfather's inventions that make Cragbridge Hall so incredible.
"Harry Potter meets DaVanci Code -Young Adult title"
Nine of us came here. We look like you. We talk like you. We live among you. But we are not you. We can do things you dream of doing. We have powers you dream of having. We are stronger and faster than anything you have ever seen. We are the superheroes you worship in movies and comic booksbut we are real.
"One that just catches your interest"
How did Joe, Fred, and Sam end up in King Arthur's court? It all started with The Book, a present from Joe's magician uncle. One minute they were looking at pictures of knights in The Book, and the next minute they are knights, battling fire-breathing dragons and gross-smelling giants! Can the Time Warp Trio escape death and destruction, and make it back to the 20th century in time for lunch?
"12 yr old son's review"
Sixth grader Greg Heffley doesn't understand his annoying younger brother, obnoxious older one, or well-meaning parents. But he knows enough to record his daily thoughts in a manly journal - not some girly diary. In a unique novel brimming with laugh-out-loud moments, Greg chronicles his first turbulent year of middle school.
"You need the cartoons!"
Less than half a year ago, Tony and I received a mysterious note from Jared, Simon, and Mallory Grace, three children who have experienced authentic encounters with the beings we call faeries. As hard as it was for us to believe, we came to see that there was no alternative explanation. Now, putting aside personal concerns, we bring their stories to you.
Meet Nancy, who believes that more is always better when it comes to fancy. Now enjoy Fancy Nancy like you never have before with this splendiferous audio collection filled with 31 stories
"Titles for each chapter"
Matthew and Marilla Cuthbert of Green Gables had no intention of adopting the talkative, mischievous, red-headed girl the orphanage in Nova Scotia sent by mistake. What they wanted was a sturdy, sensible boy to help with the chores. Instead, they got 11-year-old Anne Shirley, whose capacity for adventure was only matched by her bright spirit and love of life. Still, there was something about the little girl that gave them second thoughts. She was keen of wit with a scintillating effervescence that was purely captivating. Just perhaps....
"Good story, bad production"
Gwyneth Shepherd's sophisticated, beautiful cousin Charlotte has been prepared her entire life for traveling through time. But unexpectedly, it is Gwyneth who, in the middle of class, takes a sudden spin to a different era! Gwyneth must now unearth the mystery of why her mother would lie about her birth date to ward off suspicion about her ability, brush up on her history, and work with Gideon, the time traveler from a similarly gifted family that passes the gene through its male line, and whose presence becomes, in time, less insufferable and more essential.
"A suspenseful, funny YA with stellar narration!"
One of the best-known stories in American culture, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz has stirred the imagination of young and old alike for over 100 years. Best Actress nominee Anne Hathaway (Rachel Getting Married, Alice In Wonderland), fresh from filming one of this year's most anticipated films, The Dark Knight Rises, lends her voice to this uniquely American fairy tale.
This volume contains a collection of fairy tales from a wide array of classical works. These immortal tales include "The Enchanted Stag", "Twelve Brothers", "Puss in Boots", "Jack and the Beanstalk", "The Princess and the Pea", "The Ugly Duckling", "The Light Princess", "Beauty and the Beast", "Hansel and Gretel", "Jack the Giant Killer", "The Second Voyage of Sinbad the Sailor", and "The Story of Aladdin, or the Wonderful Lamp".
"I love it"
Here are some of the finest fairytales from around the world - most of them old favorites: "Sleeping Beauty," "Rumpelstiltskin," "Cinderella," three from "The Arabian Nights," and many more. Andrew Lang was one of the most famous literary critics around 1900. He also edited a series of children's fable books that preserved and illustrated a host of tales which are still used extensively today.
"My children are spellbound"
After their home burns down, fourteen-year-old Nick, his younger brother, and their father move into a ramshackle Victorian house they've inherited. When Nick opens the door to his attic room, he's hit in the head by a toaster. That's just the beginning of his weird experiences with the old junk stored up there. After getting rid of the odd antiques in a garage sale, Nick befriends some local kids - Mitch, Caitlin, and Vincent - and they discover that all of the objects have extraordinary properties.
"Suspend Disbelief"
It's been two years since Peter Nimble and Sir Tode rescued the kingdom of HazelPort. In that time, they have traveled far and wide in search of adventure. Now they have been summoned by Professor Cake for a new mission: To find a 12-year-old bookmender named Sophie Quire. Sophie knows little beyond the four walls of her father's bookshop, where she repairs old books and dreams of escaping the confines of her dull life.
"1st book was Fantastic, this one is Better!"
Can one boy stand between two kingdoms at war? Jaevid Broadfeather has grown up as a wartime refugee, hiding from the world because of his mixed racial heritage. He feels his future is hopeless - until a chance encounter with a wild dragon lands him in Blybrig Academy, a place usually forbidden to anyone but the rich and royal. But Jaevid's case is special; no dragon has voluntarily chosen a rider in decades, so the proud riders of Blybrig must begrudgingly let him join their brotherhood despite his bloodline.
"A fun new dragon series with a twist."
This classic tale is a fantastical fable of two dear friends - one of whom goes astray and is literally lost to the north woods, while the other undertakes an epic journey to rescue him. This charming, strange, and wonderful story is a timeless allegory about growing up and the challenges of staying true to one's self, and it served as the wintry inspiration for the blockbuster hit Frozen.
"Strange & Fascinating"
A collection of classic Brothers Grimm fairy tales, pulled from Margaret Hunt's 1884 translation. Including: The Little Brother and Little Sister", "Hansel and Gretel", "Oh, If I Could but Shiver!", "Dummling and the Three Feathers", "Little Snow-White", "Frederick and Catherine", "The Valiant Little Tailor", "Little Red-Cap", "The Golden Goose", "Bearskin", "Cinderella", "Faithful John", "The Water of Life", "Thumbling", "Briar Rose", and "The Six Swans," among others.
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No amount of training has prepared Jaevid Broadfeather for the front lines of battle. Now facing the true horrors of war, with Luntharda looming on the horizon, Jaevid has begun to question everything he thought about his heritage. The only thing keeping him going is his oath to protect his dragonrider brothers. But in an instant, even that slips through Jaevid's fingers as he steps from the safety of his dragon's saddle into the depths of his mother's wild homeland - the kingdom of the gray elves.
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What kind of power is lurking inside him? After a year of training to become a dragonrider, Jaevid Broadfeather has been sent home to rest during a three-month interlude. But when he returns to find the king drake has chosen Beckah Derrick as his new rider, Jaevid realizes something big is about to happen. Every fiber of his being is pushed to the breaking point as Jaevid battles through his avian year, preparing for the final graduation test of the battle scenario.
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In this stand-alone fairy tale, Princess Annie is the younger sister to Gwen, the princess destined to be Sleeping Beauty. When Gwennie pricks her finger and the whole castle falls asleep, only Annie is awake, and only Annie-blessed (or cursed?) with being impervious to magic - can venture out beyond the rose-covered hedge for help. She must find Gwen's true love to kiss her awake. But who is her true love? The irritating Digby? The happy-go-lucky Prince Andreas, who is holding a contest to find his bride?
"Smart and fun take on fairy tales"
The Children's Book Of Christmas Stories is a wonderful assortment of 35 Christmas-themed tales that have been chosen by editor Asa Dickinson. Authors include Charles Dickens, Hans Christian Andersen, Susan Coolidge, and Elizabeth Harrison. Whether it is for children, or for family gatherings, everyone is sure to be captivated and enthralled!
There are few characters in literature more iconic than J. M. Barrie's Peter Pan, the Boy Who Wouldn't Grow Up. Originally introduced in 1902 in another Barrie novel (The Little White Bird), Peter's story was expanded as a standalone novel in 1911 and since then has been memorably adapted for the movies, for television, and for stage.
Now, actress Lily Collins (The Blind Side, The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones) brings new, youthful energy to Peter's magical adventures.
Harry Potter has been heralded as one of the most popular book series of all time and the philosophical nature of Harry, Hermione, and Ron's quest to rid the world of its ultimate evil is one of the many things that make this series special. The Ultimate Harry Potter and Philosophy covers all seven titles in J.K. Rowling's groundbreaking series and takes fans back to Godric's Hollow to discuss life after death, to consider what moral reasoning drove Harry to choose death, and to debate whether Sirius Black is a man or a dog.
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Armani Curtis can think about only one thing: her tenth birthday. All her friends are coming to her party, her mama is making a big cake, and she has a good feeling about a certain wrapped box. Turning ten is a big deal to Armani. It means she's older, wiser, more responsible. But when Hurricane Katrina hits the Lower Nines of New Orleans, Armani realizes that being ten means being brave, watching loved ones die, and mustering all her strength to help her family weather the storm.
"Completely captivating read!"
Peter is thrilled that Grandpa is coming to live with the family - until he finds out that Grandpa is moving into this room. He thinks the only way he can reclaim his room is by declaring war on his grandfather.
"good read with the kids"
Steve likes to spend his mornings in the NCP village and trade his wheat for emeralds, armor, books, swords, and food. One morning, he finds that Zombies have attacked the villagers. The Zombies have also turned the village blacksmith into a Zombie, leaving Steve without a place to get swords. To protect himself and the few villagers that remain, Steve goes on a quest to mine for 40 diamonds, which are the most powerful mineral in the Overworld.
"My children loved it!"
When Una Fairchild stumbles upon a mysterious book buried deep in the basement of her school library, she thinks nothing of opening the cover and diving in. But instead of paging through a regular novel, Una suddenly finds herself Written In to the land of Story - a world filled with Heroes and Villains and fairy-tale characters. But not everything in Story is as magical as it seems. Una must figure out why she has been Written In - and fast - before anyone else discovers her secret. Together with her new friend Peter and a talking cat named Sam, Una digs deep into Story's shadowy past.
This book, designed for kids ages 6-10, features true, character-building stories for kids to enjoy alone or with their parents. Being a kid can be trying and confusing - a newfound exposure to the real world, confusion as to what's right and wrong, learning about friendships and making important choices for the first time. Chicken Soup for the Kid's Soul 2 is a special book designed just for kids on the verge of becoming preteens.
"Six Stars if I Could Have Rated it this High"
Here are 22 charming Japanese Fairy Tales, translated by Yei Theodora Ozaki, including "My Lord Bag of Rice", "The Tongue-Cut Sparrow", "The Story of Urashima Taro, the Fisher Lad", "The Farmer and the Badger", "The Shinansha, or the South Pointing Carriage", "The Adventures of Kintaro, the Golden Boy", "The Story of Princess Hase", "The Story of the Man Who Did Not Wish to Die", "The Bamboo-Cutter and the Moonchild", "The Mirror of Matsuyama", and more.
"An excellent anthology of Japanese folk stories"


text: That is so great. Sometimes, our DH's are like another child and we have to be careful how we treat them to get them to help out. My DH would not do anything if I did not make him do it, but once he has done it he is so proud of himself. He has been bathing the baby for probably 2 1/2 years now and she is now 3. He did not want to, but it was that or get up with her during the night like I did! LOL Now he loves it! He also has taken over all cooking and really does not want me to take over any. Men like to be in charge of something but they won't do what you don't start off making them do. Just like your children. I had to learn to speak up. My DH never wants to go to church either, so for a long time we just didn't go and it bothered me. Then I just said we are going today. He frowned at first but when he saw I was serious' he went and he was glad we had gone. The woman is truly in charge of the household, it just takes some of us longer to realize that!! We have a lot of power - let's use it!! LOL


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I bought sets of these baskets for each of my granddaughters - each almost two years old. I LOVE the baskets and I know that they will too. My problem and why I am taking time to write this is to express my frustration that each basket has a huge label glued to the inside base, a label that I will not easily be able to remove. It is unnecessary, annoying and not shown in the pictures. So, would I recommend it? Yes, if the labels do not bother you. Would I buy it again? NO. I hate the labels.
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Perfect for toting around toys
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Kenzie just loves to use these baskets for tote around pretty much everything and anything. She packs her picnic supplies in them, Mickey's muslin blankets, random toys, real snacks and drinks, cookies and more. It's nice to have a set that can be stacked when not in use or toted around in the car to grandma's or outings. Mason even scored one to put his toys in but he likes to grab the basket itself and flail it around. The baskets are easy to wash by hand. The best part is although they are perfect with the coordinating New Sprouts products, they can be used with pretty much anything your tot already has!


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Exclusive to Scrappin Doodles, our USA Kids collection includes adorable USA kid themed graphics. Great for craft projects, teaching projects, teaching lesson plans, teacher papers, student handouts, scrapbooking, digital scrapbooking, paper crafting, card making, etc.. Graphics come in JPEG and PNG format 300 dpi for perfect printing. I created these graphics large so they are suitable for printing and Digital Scrapbooking projects and can be easily re-sized smaller to suit other needs, graphics measure up to approx 7". Graphics shown at approx 14% of actual size. Original Artwork by Scrappin Doodles
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Gimme A Break!: Season 1 DVD
Two decades on, this 1980s-vintage sitcom hasn't aged well as comedy -- the jokes seem very unfunny, broad, and predictable when they're in the hands of anyone except Nell Carter; her jokes are also broad and predictable, but they are funny, and she comes off as a perfect larger-than-life persona for the small screen. Actually, the scripts tend to cover some serious issues in the 19 episodes here, in terms of families and raising kids, so watching this -- beyond Nell Carter's work, which is consistently entertaining -- is not remotely as vacuous an experience as, say, watching The Brady Bunch. The transfers are excellent, and all three discs open automatically to a simple, easy-to-use menu. The third disc contains several significant bonus features, in the form of bonus episodes of Charles in Charge, Kate & Allie, and the second season of Gimme a Break!, plus an excellent 30-minute documentary produced by Colleen Benn's special feature unit at Universal. That featurette, "The Great '80s Flashback," focuses in on such series as Knight Rider, Miami Vice, Magnum, P.I., Simon & Simon, Murder, She Wrote, The A-Team, Charles in Charge, and Quantum Leap, and tries (with some success) to put a serious spin on a body of shows that, as even one of the television mavens featured in the film admits, had no connection whatsoever to reality. Indeed, one comes away realizing that, for Universal at least, 1980s network television was pure escapism (in what other era would ordinary people look for stylistic tips to a pair of Miami-based cops who dressed better and drove more expensive cars than anyone we possibly knew?). Breezily paced and brilliantly edited, with just enough serious commentary from a few media mavens, plus actresses Julie Cobb and Lara Jill Miller, and producer Stephen J. Cannell, the documentary outclasses any of the actual programming in this set.
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- Number of Discs: 1
- Run Time: 467 Minutes
- Region: 1
- Aspect Ratio: Fullscreen
- Studio: Universal Studios
- DVD Release Date: February 14, 2006
- Subtitles: English
- Audio: ENGLISH: Dolby Digital Mono
- Genre: TV Series
- Color: Color
- Release Date: 1981
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Writers Workshop – Session 4
Aspiring and seasoned writers are invited to join a session of the fourth session of Mill Valley Writers Workshop. Members will have the chance to meet other writers, write, and share feedback, all under the guidance of talented moderator, Caitlin Myer.
Caitlin Myer recently completed a residency at MacDowell Colony, where she was a recipient of a fellowship from the Rona Jaffe Foundation, for her in-progress novel, Red Wagon. Her short story "God Time" was recently published in Joyland. Other short stories have been published in charming, short-lived literary magazines, online journals and the occasional anthology. She is the founder of the literary reading series Portuguese Artists Colony, where authors compete in Live Writing - composing new works onstage while live musicians play.
Session 4 will consist of the following dates: January 8th, 15th, 22nd, and 29th
Time: 7:00pm -9:00pm at the Library.
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Although crime has always been there, numbers are increasing with the population of McMullen County.
"To put it simply, there are a lot more people and a lot more stuff to steal," Shelton said. "The increase in crimes involving narcotics can also be attributed to the increase in the population."
Justice of the peace court cases went from about 700 filed in 2011 to 2,600 in 2012 and more than 5,000 so far for 2013, according to McMullen County Sheriff Emmett Shelton. He said there were only five indictments in McMullen in 2012, but the first six months of 2013 had 17 go through court with 24 more awaiting grand jury. County court cases increased from about 30 in 2012 to over 150 so far for 2013.
Traffic violations, narcotics arrests for marijuana, meth, cocaine, heroin and synthetics, domestic disturbances, breaches of the peace, alcohol-related violations, human trafficking and theft are the primary crimes in McMullen. Shelton said most theft cases are oil field related.
"This can probably be attributed to the influx of people who are following the oil field and who bring their habits and problems with them, creating a demand and subsequently a supply of these controlled substances in our community," Shelton said.
He also attributed the increase in theft cases to the increase in population brought in by the oil field and the influx of oil field equipment.
Traditionally, McMullen dealt with primarily marijuana-related narcotics violations, human and drug trafficking, game violations and occasional domestic disturbances, Shelton said.
He said personal use narcotics found in McMullen have changed from marijuana to meth, cocaine, heroin and synthetic drugs.
"Many of these violations and crimes are not new; there's just a lot more of them," Shelton said.
Shelton said traffic violations continue to be the primary threat to public safety in McMullen County. He said this is likely a result of McMullen County Sheriff's Department and DPS' efforts on traffic enforcement.
"The same violators are being caught repeatedly for the same offenses," Shelton said.
He urges McMullen drivers to stay vigilant when on the road and pay attention to other drivers.
With increased crime comes increased law enforcement presence in McMullen. Shelton said there are more violators caught and more cases filed due to the increase in officers on patrol.
McMullen County Sheriff's Department is now fully staffed with 10 full-time deputies, four part-time deputies and one full-time investigator. The county's district attorney, county attorney and justice of the peace have also increased personnel to handle the growing case load generated by the sheriff's office.
"We also have a very proactive education and training program for our officers to keep them updated on laws and patrol techniques," Shelton said.
Shelton said there has been a small increase in violent offenses in McMullen. Unlike George West, Shelton said there has not been an increase in reports involving children or violent crimes.
"We still deal with human traffickers on a weekly basis," Shelton said. "Theft reports have increased substantially as have drug arrests."
Although McMullen County Sheriff's Department has grown by 400 percent in the last year, Shelton said the local residents are still an imperative part of the effort to lower crime in the area. Shelton said locals are "our eyes and ears," and the information they receive from calls helps them to better serve the community.
"They just need to keep doing what they have been doing by reporting anything out of the ordinary, or what we now know as 'the ordinary,'" Shelton said.


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Apple Streusel Cake
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 30 min
- Ready Time: 60 min
- Yield: 9 servings
- Crisco® Original No-Stick Cooking Spray
- 1/3 cup Crisco® Pure Vegetable Oil
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cup Pillsbury BEST™ All Purpose Flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 cup finely chopped, peeled apple
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 3 tablespoons finely chopped walnuts
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Preparation Directions
- HEAT oven to 350ºF. Spray an 8x8-inch baking pan with no-stick cooking spray.
- BEAT oil, sugar and eggs in bowl with electric mixer at medium speed until well combined. Combine remaining cake ingredients except apples in small bowl. Add to oil mixture. Beat just until blended. Stir in apples. Spread evenly in prepared pan.
- MIX together sugar, nuts and cinnamon. Sprinkle evenly over batter.
- BAKE 30 minutes or until wooden toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool slightly. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutritional Information Per Serving
Serving Size (1 slice, 1/9 of cake), Calories 220 (Calories from Fat 100), Total Fat 11g (Saturated Fat 1.5g, Trans Fat 0g), Cholesterol 45mg, Sodium 140mg, Total Carbohydrate 30g (Dietary Fiber 1g, Sugars 21g), Protein 3g; Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 2%, Vitamin C 0%, Calcium 2%, Iron 4%.
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Center Prepares Dossier for Seoul Nuclear Summit
Newsletter Article, Belfer Center Newsletter, Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs
Spring 2012
Belfer Center Programs or Projects: Managing the Atom; US-Russia Initiative to Prevent Nuclear Terrorism
When President Barack Obama hosted nearly 50 heads of state in Washington, D.C. for the first global Nuclear Security Summit in 2010, the Belfer Center made available to the leaders and their sherpas a range of relevant background materials and information.
With the arrival of the 2012 Seoul Nuclear Security Summit, the Center created www.nuclearsummit.org an online Nuclear Security Summit dossier. The Center hopes that the materials and links included here will be useful before, during, and after the Summit as participants continue with their attempt to move forward on securing all nuclear weapons and weapons-usable material to a gold standard beyond the reach of terrorists or thieves. The online dossier includes:
- Threats Briefing
- Security Progress Report
- Summit Scorecard
- Nuclear Terrorism 101
- Nuclear Fact Sheet
- Q&A on Nuclear Security
- Questions Journalists Should Ask
- A Summit Scorecard
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text: My son is 2, and I'm wondering if anyone knows of any good picture books that address the subject of weaning. He's a good eater of table food, and he's drinking cow's milk, water, and juices in addition to nursing. He's nursing to sleep at night and for naps, but that time is coming to a close. I want to read some books with him that might help the transition.


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No-Touch Chiropractic
Some time ago, I learned that a Seattle chiropractor, Johanna Hoeller, had been featured on a local TV newsmagazine show. She was so proud of the segment that she had it posted on her web page for all to see. Unfortunately it is no longer there, so I'll have to tell you what it showed.
She demonstrated her techniques on-camera. She put one wrist on top of the other, held them about an inch away from the patient's neck and proceeded to produce a cracking sound in her own wrists without touching the patient in any way. The patient claimed to have felt something and to have experienced relief of pain.
The funniest part was when the news crew showed her their video of her performance and pointed out that she had not touched the patient. She appeared to be surprised and responded, "My whole thing is that I'm touching."
Hoeller practices a form of chiropractic called NUCCA (National Upper Cervical Chiropractic Association). It's a variant of the hole-in-one idea first proposed by B.J. Palmer, the son of the inventor of chiropractic, D.D. Palmer. Supposedly if you adjust the top cervical vertebra, that will correct any problems in the entire spinal column. Fix one and you fix them all. There is no credible evidence for any of NUCCA's claims.
So here's a woman "pretending" to do something that doesn't work even if you actually "do" it. A little knowledge of psychology easily explains why she has so many satisfied patients. It's even easy to understand how her experiences may have genuinely convinced her she is doing something effective. What I have trouble imagining is how she first got the idea to try treating without touching in the first place! (more…)


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