The Chattertooth Eleven
The Chattertooth Eleven

Author: Eduard Bass

Publisher: Karolinum Press

Published: 2009-02-01

Total Pages: 223

ISBN-13: 8024615738

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Eduard Bass' story from 1922, a classic of Czech literature, has been published in English (Karolinum 2008). The translation, distinctive for its creative and playful approach to Bass' language while being faithful to the original's style and the time of the story's conception, is a work by Ruby Hobling; the foreword was written by Mark Corner. One of the most famous works of Czech fiction, it relates the story of father Chattertooth, who brought up his eleven sons as a phenomenal soccer team. It can be read as a celebration of the spirit of fair play, tenaciousness and enthusiasm for sports as well as a slightly ironic story, making fun of the period's fascination with Czech soccer and alluding to events in the post-war society. It is no accident that the book garnered huge popularity among young and adult readers, was published more than thirty times and was put on film as early as in 1938. The English translation draws on the Czech version of Zdeněk Ziegler's design and with Jiří Grus' illustration, which won the Most Beautiful Book of Fiction Award at the Autumn Book Fair in Havlíčkův Brod in 2008.

A Christmas Revolution
A Christmas Revolution

Author: Nathan Scott

Publisher: Booktango

Published: 2015-04-23

Total Pages: 160

ISBN-13: 1468958917

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Nate Scott is a fifth grader whose only goals in life are to snag the hottest girl in elementary school and hopefully make the football team. When his family journeys to Wisconsin to spend Christmas with his grandmother, Nate is looking forward to good food, a snowstorm, and his grandmother’s wonderful stories without any idea of the secrets he is about to uncover. Through dancing abominable snowmen, mystical spells, and his grandmother’s ability to scour rummage sales, the mysteries begin in a dark basement as the family’s fate intertwines with twin elf brothers, Elrond and Oropher Lúinwë. After a spell goes awry and transforms Elrond into a gingerbread man cookie, he must convince Nate and his sister to help him win the battle against Oropher who is determined to seize control of Santa’s Workshop. But with a gingerbread army standing in the way, their mission will not be easy. As Nate becomes embroiled in the unusual battle, all he knows is that this Christmas is turning out to be one exciting holiday. In this thrilling fairy tale, a fifth grader and his family are propelled into the real story behind St. Nicholas’s operations and the two brothers on track to cause a major uproar at the North Pole.

Wonder Tales From Many Lands
Wonder Tales From Many Lands

Author: Katharine Pyle

Publisher: Prabhat Prakashan

Published: 2021-01-01

Total Pages: 156

ISBN-13:

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Wonder Tales from Many Lands by Katharine Pyle: In this enchanting collection of fairy tales, Katharine Pyle brings together magical stories from diverse cultures and traditions around the world. From the Arabian Nights to European folktales, each narrative carries readers into a realm of wonder and imagination. Pyle's retelling of these age-old stories preserves the essence of each culture's unique storytelling while offering a delightful and enlightening experience for readers of all ages. Key Aspects of the Book "Wonder Tales from Many Lands": Global Folklore: The collection showcases the rich tapestry of world folklore, introducing readers to magical beings, legendary heroes, and cultural motifs from different regions. Art of Storytelling: Katharine Pyle's skillful retelling preserves the charm and allure of each tale, capturing the essence of oral storytelling traditions that have been passed down through generations. Universal Themes: Despite their diverse origins, the stories in the collection often touch on universal themes of love, bravery, friendship, and the triumph of good over evil. Katharine Pyle was an American author, illustrator, and poet, born in Delaware in 1863. She excelled in various forms of art, including book illustration and writing. Throughout her career, Pyle contributed to children's literature and fairy tales, creating numerous works that sparked the imagination of young readers. Her passion for folklore and mythology is evident in "Wonder Tales from Many Lands," a testament to her talent as a storyteller and her dedication to preserving cultural heritage through literature.

Access 2010 All-in-One For Dummies
Access 2010 All-in-One For Dummies

Author: Alison Barrows

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2010-05-10

Total Pages: 707

ISBN-13: 0470532181

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The all-in-one reference to all aspects of Microsoft Access 2010 If you want to learn Microsoft Access inside and out, the nine minibooks in this easy-access reference are exactly what you need. Read the book cover to cover, or jump into any of the minibooks for the instruction and topics you need most. Learn how to connect Access to SQL Server, manipulate your data locally, use nifty new features from Office 2010 such as the enhanced Ribbon, create queries and macros like a champ, and much more. From the basics to advanced functions, it’s what you need to make Access more accesssible. Shows you how to store, organize, view, analyze, and share data using Microsoft Access 2010, the database application included with Microsoft Office 2010 Includes nine minibooks that cover such topics as database design, tables, queries, forms, reports, macros, database administration, securing data, programming with Visual Basic for Applications (VBA), and using Access with the Web Helps you build database solutions that integrate with the Web and other enterprise data sources Offers plenty of techniques, tips, and tricks to help you get the most out of Access This all-in-one guide contains everything you need to start power-using Access 2010!

The Best of Betty & Veronica Comics 2
The Best of Betty & Veronica Comics 2

Author: Archie Superstars

Publisher: Archie Comic Publications (Trade)

Published: 2018-03-06

Total Pages: 421

ISBN-13: 1627389636

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In the tradition of the smash hit THE BEST OF ARCHIE COMICS series comes another great full-color $9.99 volume jam-packed with over 400 pages of the funniest and most iconic stories of the past 70 years featuring Archie's girl friends Betty and Veronica, hand-selected by Archie creators, editors, fans and historians from 200,000 pages of material. A must-have edition for anyone who has ever enjoyed the Betty and Veronica comics as well as a great introduction to the history of Archie and the girls!