Pirates of the Carob Bean


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Join Milton "Melonhead" Harris as he travels to Cacao Island through the magic of music lessons with the timeless Miss Viola. As Milton fi nds himself trapped on a pirate ship inside a glass bottle, he joins forces once again with Priscilla to defeat the pirates. Along the way, they meet up with the strange inhabitants of Carob Island, like scary Frank Bakerstein, Ginger, a gingerbread man with a bad attitude, and AJ, a giant talking squirrel. Are they friends or foes? Find out who wins the chocolate in Pirates of the Carob Bean!




Pirates Of The Carob Bean


Book Description

Join Milton “Melonhead” Harris as he travels to Cacao Island through the magic of music lessons with the timeless Miss Viola. As Milton fi nds himself trapped on a pirate ship inside a glass bottle, he joins forces once again with Priscilla to defeat the pirates. Along the way, they meet up with the strange inhabitants of Carob Island, like scary Frank Bakerstein, Ginger, a gingerbread man with a bad attitude, and AJ, a giant talking squirrel. Are they friends or foes? Find out who wins the chocolate in Pirates of the Carob Bean!




In Vino Veritas


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When people drink, all sorts of things happen... it brings out something in them, something that has been concealed: they develop a mood anywhere between happy and murderous. Within those two end pieces lies a range of emotions and actions which the talented Thirteen Press authors have explored in great detail in this exciting and fascinating anthology. From Ken Goldman's Noah Hypothesis through to B.T. Joy's Rains That Fall In The Vineyard, the stories are varied and dark, guaranteed to make you reach for a bottle of something, beer, wine or spirits. Enjoy!




Gamer Nation


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Ultimately, Gamer Nation reveals not only how video games are a key aspect of contemporary American culture, but how games affect how people relate to America itself.




Detective Max: Guinea Pig Extraordinaire!


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Detective Max: Guinea Pig Extraordinaire is her fourth children's book. Children of the Candy Corn and Peter Rottentail (part of Melohead series) will debut in October and April respectively. Carol is currently collaborating on a music CD with a friend and completing an adult paranormal novel: Ruby's Aura. Her nonfiction Story time handbook for Care Givers will be out soon. Worldwide literacy is a primary goal for Carol. She loves to hear of any ideas from readers, parents and teachers that will increase literacy and love of reading. Visit her at [email protected] or on facebook.




Gnomes in the Hood


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Someone is stealing gnome statues in Milton’s neighborhood! Or are they alive and walking off on their own? And to make matters worse, Ms. Viola has been kidnapped! Milton and Priscilla enter the magic portal to the land of the gnomes to rescue Ms. Viola and get to the bottom of this predicament when Gnomes in the Hood becomes a reality!




Finder Library Volume 1


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Lose yourself in a world beyond your wildest dreams… Since 1996, Finder has set the bar for science-fiction storytelling, with a lush, intricate world and compelling characters. Now, Dark Horse is proud to present the first four story arcs of Carla Speed McNeil's groundbreaking series in a single, affordably priced volume! Follow enigmatic hero Jaeger through a "glorious, catholic pileup of high-tech SF, fannish fantasy, and street-level culture clash" (Village Voice), and discover the lush world and compelling characters that have carved Finder a permanent place in the pantheon of independent comics. * This first of two Finder Library volumes collects the multiple Eisner Award-nominated story arcs Sin Eater, King of Cats, and fan-favorite Talisman. * Introduction by Douglas Wolk (Reading Comics).




Four Word Film Reviews


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In four words or less, this book brings together movies from across the multiplex. So whether you like the Coen brothers (Fargo: Chipper cop; chipped criminal) or the Farrelly brothers (Dumb & Dumber: Two guys, zero brains), you'll get a laugh from these online critics' witty review reductions. This book is your must-read guide to over 400 movies--brought to you in 3D so real you can flip the pages for less than the price of admission to Michael Bay's latest pyrotechnics display. Action! Adventure! Comedy! It's all inside for your viewing pleasure. And be sure to stay after the credits for the Four Word Film Review Quiz to see how well you really know your movies. Four Word Film Reviews: Condensed content, big laughs.




New Statesman


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Pirates of the Carob Bean


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