The Adventures of Tony the Turtle


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Tony is a turtle, who along with his family, have a special feature. They all have colorful shells! He and his family live, work, and play just like any other normal turtle family. Well, maybe not exactly... Enjoy them as they whistle, dance, outsmart wild animals, and even use computers! Until one day they decide that they must leave their home for a new land far away to begin a new life. There is lots of fun, adventure, and learning to be discovered. You will encounter even more adventure, excitement, and even danger on the sequel La Jornada "The Journey" as they travel though forests, rivers, and deserts to that distant and unfamiliar village called Pera Espinada / Prickly Pear where they will call home. This book is the 2nd Edition is bi-lingual with complete translation from English to Spanish with a more literal rather than dynamic style for learning purposes. There are also pages focused on study /discussion questions so parents, teachers, and counselors can address behaviors, attitudes, and positive character traits with children or students. Don't fall off the edge of your seat as Tony the Turtle waddles and whistles his way into your hearts with crazy adventure, laughter and learning.




The Greatest Adventure


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Where does true adventure come from? A young Latino boy and his grandfather find the true answer together. Eliot imagines sailing wild rivers and discovering giant beasts, right there on his block! But he wishes his adventures were real. Eliot's grandpa, El Capitan, once steered his own ship through dangerous seas, to far-off lands. But he can't do that anymore. Can Eliot and El Capitan discover a real adventure... together? Come find out! All aboard The Greatest Adventure!




Timothy Turtle


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Batman/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Adventures


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The animated worlds of the current Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Nickelodeon cartoon and Batman: The Animated Series collide in this outstanding mini-series featuring fan-favorite characters from both universes! Villains start to mysteriously escape Arkham and Batman seeks to track them down, but he discovers that they have left Gotham completely... and gone to the New York City of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles! Collects issues #1-6!




The Adventures of Meek and the Island of Jewel


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Meek is a colorful bird with a jeweled beak, bright feathers, and dreams of places and adventures that lie beyond his island. He keeps trying to fly off, but is never strong enough. When a storm's headwinds carry Meek far away, he ends up in a strange place, with even stranger creatures. What will Meek discover and should one be careful what they wish for? Or will Meek find a dream come true? "Children's imaginations will soar as they join Meek, the wonderful, jeweled parrot, on far-off adventures while meeting new wise friends who offer sound advice. The Adventures of Meek is sure to be your child's favorite book." - Julie A. Brown, M.Ed "The text alone could make a child's imagination go wild, but the vibrant illustrations will catch the eye of anyone who picks up the book. I want more adventures with Meek." - Kara Morrisey, Senior Behavior Therapist "Meek's exploits will appeal to everyone. I interact with people every day who possess Meek's sense of adventure and curiosity. As a father of four, let Meek's contagious spirit spring into your world!" - George Balen, partner at HomeExchange.com Anthony R. Pitko says Meek came to him in a dream. "I saw his colors and the stories of my life came out in the rhymes I was writing.




Faith to Dream Big


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If you are looking for a fiction flash and dash story line and sassy phrasing, this is definitely not the book for you. This is a real story of the American dream come true. It is about a Hispanic man, Ramon Villarreal Sr., his faith, dreams, family, suffering, and perseverance. These ultimately lead him from obscurity and poverty to prominence and prosperity. He is able to maintain his humility from having "no say" to remarkably having the "final say". This is a recipe and study of good old-fashioned values, diligent hard work, and faith in God. In, perhaps, the most unlikely of settings in deep south Texas along the Mexican border, you will find the main principles that can make any person anywhere a true success. Read and use it for family entertainment or as a personal manual / teaching tool, as it focuses on spiritual, practical, business, cultural, historical, and inspirational themes.




When Turtles Fly


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Olympic skiing champion Nikki Stone shares her own inspirational story and those of Tommy Hilfiger, Steve Young, Lindsey Vonn, Lester Holt, and others . . . Did you know you have better odds at winning the lottery than an Olympic medal? To bring home one of those coveted medals—or achieve any great personal goal in life—you need a lot more than luck. You need a game plan. What if you could learn the secrets of success from an Olympian? A Nobel Prize winner? A Fortune 500 CEO? Along with anecdotes from her own dramatic journey, Olympic gold medalist Nikki Stone has compiled a treasure trove of compelling stories to illustrate each step on the path to success. She’s gathered humorous, heartwarming and hugely inspirational tales from some of today’s most brilliant business leaders, scientists, soldiers, inventors, philanthropists, musicians, athletes and entrepreneurs . . . a host of people whose very names epitomize achievement. “Even after my many successful years in business and politics, I was still able to gain a great deal of inspiration and helpful advice from Nikki Stone and her incredible contributors.” —Mitt Romney, business executive and former presidential candidate “These inspirational stories and lessons will challenge readers to overcome their personal obstacles to success and encourage them to achieve their potential.” —Dick Marriott, chairman Host Hotels and Resorts




Adventures Of The Littlest Hatchling


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Readers from 9-90 will be caught up in this fast-moving, sci-fi, sea turtle adventure. Join four Kemps ridley hatchlings, as they battle their way out of their nest and race to the shoreline. Wily Coyote, Rackity Coon and Crabby, an ill-tempered blue crab, are among predators eagerly invading the nest and attacking hatchlings on the beach. The lucky ones reach the shoreline. Paddling frantically in tumultuous seas, pursued by predators from sky and sea, they must reach their feeding grounds if they ́re to survive. One especially small hatchling faces greater challenges. Will any hatchlings reach the feeding grounds? READ- Adventures Of The Littlest Hatchling. 2010 Registered: Univ.Tx Marine Science Library, Austin, TX




Adventures in Missing the Point


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Examines how the complex issues of the world's culture has influenced the ministry and message of the Christian church on such topics as salvation, worship, the Bible, and sin.




Anansi and Turtle Go to Dinner


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After Anansi the spider tricks Turtle in order to keep his dinner for himself, Turtle turns the tables on Anansi.