Zoomarble


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"A wholeheartedly charming cast of characters steers this witty and preposterous SF comedy." - Kirkus Reviews What if the Wizard told Dorothy the “tornado” was actually a spaceship that took her to another planet? Well, that’s not the plot of Zoomarble. But it is certainly the vibe as Joey and Clarissa’s eerie feelings of a childhood fairytale quickly derail into an absurd space adventure, revealing how the universe is a bigger, goofier place than they imagined. With the safety of Earth at stake, things must be dealt with the way all problems should be confronted: with humor, rum, and a plan. Someone has a plan, right? From Amazon Reviews: "The writing is slick and moves through the story without purple prose or pretension." "It's a fast-paced reading adventure with an abundance of quirky characters..." From Goodreads Reviews: "Great characters and a really great adventure. Full of imagination and light humor! This was a fun read." "This book had some great bones and some interesting plot points, but it felt very disjointed." (You can't win them all.)




Scrapes the Nadir


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“I know Artificial Intelligence has fewer calories, but it just doesn’t taste as good.” The Zoomarble Madcap Space Adventure Series concludes with Book 3, Scrapes the Nadir. Ride along on missions through odd new worlds packed with action, bad people, massive weaponry, monkey creatures, quantum security, medieval food trucks, robots, wizards, robot wizards, fat fascists, cranky waiters, and dragocorns. Get immersed in deep concepts that are almost like science but not really. Join the gang as they try their best not to get distracted. The galaxy hasn’t been in this much danger for at least a week and help comes from unlikely places.




Through the Lion Gate


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In the first English-language history of the Berlin zoo, Gary Bruce traces the fascinating story of one of Germany's most popular cultural institutions, from its 19th century displays of "exotic" peoples to Nazi attempts to breed back long-extinct European cattle. As an institution with broad public reach, the zoo for more than 150 years shaped German views not only of the animal world, but of the human world far beyond Germany's borders.




Meaner Monkeys


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Who is stealing planets and why? Planets are bulky, not easy to store, and the carrying costs are oppressive. The Zoomarble Madcap Space Adventure Series continues with Book 2: Meaner Monkeys. New quirky characters, additional limbs, senseless violence, and enemies of the scariest kind. Where Zoomarble leaves off (Friday), Meaner Monkeys picks up (Friday evening). The group has a job to do, whether or not the details have been entered into the system. Important lessons include: how to fly a spaceship, where to gain skills such as thoracic surgery and decoupage, don’t attempt to fly through gas planets just because they are balls of gas, and if you are ever anywhere doing anything and all the animals suddenly run away… RUN!




Zoological Society Bulletin


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Econoguide 2002 London


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Ideal for planning family vacations, "Econoguide 2002 London provides all the information savvy, budget-minded travelers need. This basic guide shows travelers how to get the most out of their money and time--no matter what their budget might be. Loaded with up-to-the-minute information, it provides insider tips on how readers can stretch their travel dollars with money-saving advice on how to get there (affordable airline tickets on the best flights) and where to stay (the best hotel deals)--plus advice on how to find the right restaurants and tickets to attractions at the right price. This Econoguide includes: "Power Trips"--step-by-step daily itineraries that help travelers make the most of their day without losing their patience--or their life savingsDozens of money-saving coupons for hotels, car rentals, attractions, restaurants, vacation packages, and shops--save up to $2,000Up-to-the-minute information




Coral Springs


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Progress took a unique route when it arrived in Coral Springs, Florida. Originally envisioned as an upscale version of the Old South, Coral Springs quickly became a showcase for all that was modern in the 1960s. Sold away in parcels at events such as the "Largest Land-Rush Discount Land Sale and Barbecue," the land that was to become Coral Springs was developed with the goal of making it "the premier city in Florida in which to live, work, and raise a family." As it grew from empty farmland to a thriving city with over 120,000 citizens in less than 40 years, the planners of Coral Springs were always preparing for the future: land for schools and parks was set aside before a road was paved, and deed and zoning restrictions governed the construction of every building. But there was always time for spontaneity-Coral Springs grilled its way into the Guinness Book of World Records by cooking the world's largest hamburger.




Beware in the Graveyard


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A sudden violent storm takes Kolkata by surprise. It also leaves Narendra Nath Biswas injured, hit by a falling tree in the Park Street Cemetry . . . or was it the work of some unknown assailant? Feluda starts his own investigations and soon encounters enough questions to puzzle his matchless intellect. Who was Thomas Godwin and why is someone digging up his grave? What is a Perigal Repeater? Who is this mysterious N.M. Biswas? In his search for answers, Feluda digs up the fascinating history of the Godwin family going back to nineteenth-century Lucknow, and learns about Thomas Godwin's precious heirloom. Ghostly happenings in a graveyard, a ruthless criminal with a gang of thugs, a master chef and a happy quitar player come together in an adventure full in danger and excitement.