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The story of Ali Baba, a young Persian boy who discovers a cave filled with gold and jewels, the hidden treasures of forty deadly thieves. Unfortunately, his greedy brother, Kassim, cannot wait to get his hands on the riches. Returning to the cave, he is captured by the thieves and killed, and now the evil men want revenge on Ali Baba as well.
3) The mist
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Explosive Ordnance Disposal Specialist Dan West has nerves of steel, regularly risks his life to disarm IEDs, and puts up with his squad mates mean-spirited pranks without complaint. And when West finds an Afghan boy standing on a bombs pressure plate, he still manages to keep calm because if he doesn't, West will be forced to face the only thing he truly fears: the pink mist, the bloody result of a bomb taking someone's life. Written in graphic-novel...
5) The list
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Private Matty Giaconne loves making lists, they sharpen his mind so he can focus on disarming IEDs (improvised explosive devices), and they distract him from how much he misses his family back home. But when a routine IED search nearly ends in disaster, Matty considers reordering his most important list. But choices are not easy when all the options involve leaving loved ones behind. Written in graphic-novel format.
6) Two sides
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Private Eli Recato's fellow soldiers call him Bloodhound, but Eli is not fond of the nickname and is not fond of his self-appointed best buddy, Private Badger, either. What he IS fond of is saving lives by sniffing out IEDs (Improvised Explosive Devices) in Afghanistan and disabling them. But when a bomb finds HIM, Eli is faced with a choice that seems to be little more than the flip of a coin: head into a crawlspace and hide with an Afghan man he...
7) Go slow
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When she was just a kid, Rose Campbell's mom constantly told her to take things slow and now, as an Explosive Ordnance Disposal Specialist, Rose takes the advice to heart, one misstep, and boom somebody dies. But lately, every day feels exactly the same: IEDs are found in the same locations and Rose's team finds the bombs, disarm them, and then they move on to the next one. But Rose knows better than to get impatient--because that is exactly what...
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When Scooby-Doo and the Mystery Inc. gang visit a famous mansion once owned by horror filmmakers Jeffrey and Madeline Mayhew, they discover they've arrived at a pretty creepy place. With its maze-like layout, strange stairways that abruptly end at the ceiling, doors opening to reveal brick walls or two-story drop-offs, and multiple secret passageways, the mansion has become a top tourist attraction. But with reports of ghosts with glowing eyes
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After stealing a prized necklace, Catwoman manages to escape Batman's pursuit only to find the Penguin waiting for her in her apartment. The PENGUIN asks her to kidnap the Ventriloquist's prized puppet, Scarface so he can hold it hostage so the Ventriloquist's gang will stop stealing the Penguin's profits. Catwoman flawlessly pulls off the caper only to discover that the Ventriloquist has decided to wage war on the Penguin's forces in retaliation--and...
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The TMNT are in a bitter fight with each other over an extremely sensitive topic... which pizza place has the fastest delivery! Then, to catch a mutant kidnapper sometimes means... getting kidnapped?! When the Turtles lay a trap to lure their latest mystery villain out into the open, it turns into the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Reunion! With featured guests Raph, Donnie, Leo, Mikey, April, and... a whole host of angry villains?! Watch as Warren...
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The Turtles are back in an all-new animated series from Nickelodeon: new characters, new attitude, and a new age of mutant madness begins here. Join Leo, the self-proclaimed "coolest" brother; Donnie, the "genius"; Mikey, the "prankster"; and Raph, the leader of the group, as they uncover the secrets of New York City and untap their mystic ninja powers while learning to work together as a team. Will the TMNT be able to master their new world, or will...
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In brightest dayand in blackest night, Hal Jordan heeds all calls for help as sector 2814's Green Lantern. But before Hal became a galactic guardian, he was a test pilot for the U.S. Air Force. Follow in Hal's footsteps as he becomes the greatest Green Lantern of all! This action-packed chapter book for early readers is filled with comic art by DC Comics illustrators.
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New characters, new attitude, and a new age of mutant madness continues in this graphic novel based on the Nickelodeon animated series. Join Raph, Leo, Donnie, Mikey, and April O'Neil in this exciting and hilarious adventure with an important message about learning to be comfortable speaking up. A new batch of mutant villains are in town and they've mastered the art of noiseless theft! The TMNT are powerless to stop them--until they realize someone...
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One day, an alien orphan crash-lands on Earth and is adopted by a human couple, the Kents. Many years later, that little baby becomes Superman, protector of Earth! But how did the Man of Steel go from orphan to super hero? Experience Clark Kent's incredible journey in this action-packed chapter book for early readers featuring vibrant art by DCComics illustrators.
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How did Cyborg become a member of the Justice League? Discover the story behind Victor Stone's journey from technological experiment to one of the World's Greatest Super Heroes, including the source of his high-tech computing powers. With action-packed illustrations and easy-to-follow text, these early reader books are perfect for young super hero fans.
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Traces Batman's entire career, with full details of his incredible adventures and battles, his allies, loves, and formidable array of enemies.
DC's Dark Knight first emerged from the shadows in the pages of Detective Comics in 1939, when young Bruce Waye vowed to avenge his parents' murder and fight for justice in crime-ridden, corrupt Gotham City.
Includes information on the Dark Knight, including how he was created and evolved over...
DC's Dark Knight first emerged from the shadows in the pages of Detective Comics in 1939, when young Bruce Waye vowed to avenge his parents' murder and fight for justice in crime-ridden, corrupt Gotham City.
Includes information on the Dark Knight, including how he was created and evolved over...
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POISON IVY is sick and tired of watching the Daily Planet newspaper produce billions of pounds of waste each year. With a little help from a recently discovered crashed kryptonite meteorite, IVY creates a voracious vine and covers the Daily Planet building with her creeping creation. That way, she can hold the paper hostage and keep SUPERMAN out!