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The original Rip Van Winkle was a modest 64 pages—quite short for a tale spanning 20 years. Why so short? None of those pages accounted for all the years that languorous legend spent asleep. There has never been a single published word of what Rip dreamt all those years, until now. Those wildest of dreams follow Rip from the furthest reaches of his mysterious past, through every enchanted forest of folklore, to a wedding without end in the future.

Make the most of your high school years by developing new social skills that help make friends, thwart enemies, and build your confidence. Does the thought of starting high school breed a mix of deep emotions–from intense excitement to mind-numbing dread? Don’t be a target for bullies and phony friends. Learn to set boundaries for yourself and use assertiveness to thrive. Avoid unnecessary conflicts, and learn to communicate effectively with parents, teachers, and even your boss.

Did you know a cat from the Mayflower gave birth on Plymouth Rock, that Abraham Lincoln fed his darling Tabby with a golden spoon, that a fancy show cat named Cherry Pop was presented with the keys to San Francisco, that Alaskan prospectors paid dearly for expert rodent control - with gold dust? This unique book has a ton of fun cat stories, unusual trivia, and quirky feline facts that are sure to entertain you.

Have you ever had the nightmare of being chased by a beast? Then you’ve met Fang. He’ll be the first to admit that he’s a very simple nightmare. All he knows is hunting your dreams and dragging them into the Dark. He’s not ready for his life to get complicated. He’s not ready to be dragged into his best friend’s schemes to make dreams so terrifying they break people. He’s not ready to love, or to be loved, or to meet someone who makes him happy.

It’s the grand opening of Uncle Victor’s Dinosaur Adventures Water Park, and Uncle Victor has a top-secret water slide only open to the family. Even better, the the Time Machine water slide is built inside of Monster Mountain and is complete with waterfalls! Nothing is ever as it seems with Uncle Victor, and the top-secret Time Machine might be more than the kids bargained for, as they’re thrown into a world teeming with dinosaurs and one very odd werewolf. Join the whole crew, including Miss Penny and Mr. Fright, on their next wild and soaking-wet adventure!

Justin has always wanted a pet. A dog, a cat, even a turtle would work. His parents would always tell him no; he wasn’t responsible enough for that yet. Until one day his mom and dad agreed to take him to the pet store. That’s when Justin saw him: the perfect pet. A guinea pig that was different from all the others. Colors, fur, looks, and all.

With travel tips and culture in our guidebooks written by a local, it is never too late to visit Reno. Greater Than a Tourist - Reno Nevada USA, by author Bryce Fessler, offers the inside scoop on The Biggest Little City in the World. Most travel books tell you how to travel like a tourist. Although there is nothing wrong with that, as part of the Greater Than a Tourist series, this book will give you candid travel tips from someone who has lived at your next travel destination.

Do you want a job that can make a difference? Do you like to travel and see the world? Do you want a job that presents a challenge and pushes you outside your zone? Have you thought about joining the Peace Corps? 50 Things to Know About Being in the Peace Corps by author Margo Willis offers an approach to the ins and outs of the Peace Corps. In this audiobook you'll discover the good, the bad, and the ugly aspects of volunteering in the Peace Corps. This audiobook will help you make the choice on whether service is the right option for you!

Getting sucked into the latest and greatest video game, Fable Nation, isn't the worst of Mitch's problems. Realizing there's no way out until he beats all the levels might be. Battling Montezuma in a Mexican jungle isn't hard when you're doing it from your bedroom, but inside the game is a different story. Mitch better think fast as he teams up with a new side-kick and killer pet. They'll have to work together to defeat headless spirits, ginormous spiders, and even creepy viruses that may also be trying to escape the game.

Getting sucked into the latest and greatest video game Fable Nation isn't the worst of Mitch's problems. Realizing there's no way out until he beats all the levels might be. Battling Montezuma in a Mexican jungle isn't hard when you're doing it from your bedroom, but inside the game is a different story. Mitch better think fast as he teams up with a new sidekick and killer pet.

What’s not to love when a quartet of cousins visit their wacky uncle’s private island, complete with a horror-themed amusement park, on Halloween? The attraction is closed to the public for the night, too, so they have it all to themselves! No crowds! No lines! No waiting! A personal tour guide to take them around from attraction to attraction!