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One night in the reform club, Phileas Fogg bets his companions that he can travel across the globe in just eighty days. Breaking the well-established routine of his daily life, he immediately sets off for Dover with his astonished valet Passepartout. Passing through exotic lands and dangerous locations, they seize whatever transportation is at hand - whether train or elephant - overcoming set-backs and always racing against the clock.
42) King Lear
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The works of William Shakespeare come alive in these stunning graphic novels adaptation using the original Shakespearean dialog. The world-class art, betrayal, madness, and tragedy of King Lear will capture the attention of reluctant readers. Supplement your traditional Shakespearean sources with the graphic novel adaptation that will help readers imagine the action like never before. Graphic Planet is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO...
44) Cadmus #1
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Antarctic Press presents a true tale for the ages, a gorgeous retelling of a classic Greek myth. When his sister Europa is kidnapped from his home of Phoenicia, Cadmus is sent by his father to retrieve her. Unable to find her yet forbidden to return without her, his fortunes seem to turn when an oracle reveals how he shall sow the first seeds of a mighty city of his own!
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During his fifty-year career, ninety-nine percent of Charles Schulzs creative energies went into the daily Peanuts comic strip. But once in a while he would create a special something else on the side, and this adorable little package collects two of his best extras from the 1960s: two Christmas-themed stories written and drawn for national magazines. Created in 1963 (two years before the Charlie Brown Christmas TV special) as a supplement for Good...
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How the Gherkins Stole Christmas is a hilarious riff on Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas. Throughout the days leading up to Christmas, humbug infects the residents of Catsburg. When the joy gets sucked out of the holidays, the Pickles are called in to help bring the cheer back. However, Snowball the cat tries to foil their plans by convincing the town that the Pickles are actually aliens!
48) The shadow queen
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In this retelling of Snow White follows the adventures of Lorelai, an exiled princess who is being pursued by a magic-wielding prince serving as the personal huntsman for evil queen Irina, who has charged him with bringing her Lorelai's heart.
53) Jonah
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One of the most unforgettable stories in the Bible is the Old Testament story of the prophet Jonah. In this incredible, but true story, God teaches us that He cares about all people. Jesus Christ himself referred to the prophet and the story of Jonah as a true story, comparing it to his own burial and resurrection.
54) Joshua
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After Moses dies Joshua takes command and leads the people of Israel into the Promised Land.
55) Solomon
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After the death of King David, a struggle ensues for the throne of Israel. Adonijah, one of the sons of David and backed by General Joab, declares himself the new king of Israel. But on his death bed, David declares that Solomon is to be the new king. Endowed by God with great wisdom, Solomon leads Israel to some of its strongest growth as a nation but over time his many wives and concubines lead his heart astray after many other gods.
57) Job
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Though the author of Job is not named or known, the book is reputed to be one of the oldest stories of the Bible. The book of Job also deals with one of the oldest problems of the human race - that of pain and suffering. In this unusual book the Bible pulls back the spiritual curtain and gives us a rare glimpse into the other-world interactions taking place in the heavenly realms. When Satan makes an appearance before God Almighty to request a shot...
59) Ezra
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Ezra recounts God's marvelous work in bringing many Israelites back to Jerusalem after 70 years of exile in Babylon. His teaching of God's Word helps the returning Israelites as they struggle to rebuild the Temple and deal with sin in the lives of those not living in obedience to God's Law.
60) Joseph
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Joseph was the next youngest son of the patriarch Jacob and his name is synonymous with all the tribes that made up the northern kingdom of Israel. Being betrayed and sold by his brothers is an example of God's ultimate plan to bring purpose out of great suffering. Through divine circumstances, Joseph becomes Pharaoh's chief of staff over all Egypt and is used to preserve and bring the nation of Israel to Egypt.