Martin Powell
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Born of a mortal woman and the king of the gods, Hercules is blessed with extraordinary strength. The goddess Hera commands that the mighty Hercules must undergo twelve incredible tasks to pay for a mistake he made in the past. Hercules easily completes the first few labors, as he overpowers a ravenous lion and battles a giant bull barehanded. But not all the gods support him, and Hercules faces difficult tasks that test his strength and his mind....
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"One morning, young Ruby sets out to visit her grandma's house. She wears a red riding hood to protect her from the forest's evil creatures. But will it? A hungry, old wolf has some evil plans of his own"--Unedited summary from book.
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"Once upon a time, an evil queen possessed a powerful mirror. It spoke only the truth, which often pleased the queen. But when the mirror reveals that the queen is no longer the fairest lady in the land, her heart grows cold. She seeks revenge against the beautiful maiden, vowing to destroy the lovely Snow White"--Unedited summary from book.
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"To repay her father's debts, Mirabelle promises the King that she'll spin his straw into gold. An evil troll agrees to help her for a price. Now, Mirabelle must repay an even greater debt, unless she can guess the terrible creature's name"--Unedited summary from book.
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A lonely woodcutter creates a puppet that comes to life, but Pinocchio is more of a prankster than a pleasure until he learns that being a real boy is much more complicated than simply having fun. Includes information about puppets, glossary, discussion questions, and writing prompts.
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IL: MG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
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Superman has his hands full. First, he encounters his cousin, Supergirl, a reckless teenager with powers like his own. Then he confronts a creature known as Parasite, who can absorb Superman's strength and super-speed just by touching him. Superman knows enough to not shake hands with the deadly fiend, but Supergirl is still learning the ropes. Filled with her power, the Parasite now battles the Man of Steel in a fight that rocks the planet. How can...
12) The fog of fear
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"On a bright spring morning, a dark cloud of smoke engulfs Gotham City. The fearsome Scarecrow has turned day into night. Surprisingly, the crook doesn't resist Batman's attempt to arrest him. From behind the bars of his cell, the Scarecrow reveals that his evil experiment has already been set in motion. When the black smoke mixes with water, it produces a gas that fills people with fear. A thunderstorm is approaching the city. Can Batman save the...
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The story of Sinbad the Sailor, who sets sail in search of great riches and discovers even greater adventures. On his seven treacherous voyages, the Persian explorer braves a shipwreck, fights off savage cannibals, and battles a giant Cyclops, surviving to tell his legendary tales.
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Medicinal Mushrooms - The Essential Guide is a highly accessible book on the health benefits of medicinal mushrooms written by Martin Powell, author of Medicinal Mushrooms - A Clinical Guide.Published in November 2013 and based on the latest research in the field, it covers the ten most popular medicinal mushrooms: Agaricus, Chaga, Cordyceps, Coriolus, Lion's Mane, Maitake, Mesima, Reishi, Shiitake, Snow Fungus and offers a valuable introduction to...
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Updated and expanded second edition of the leading reference book on the clinical use of medicinal mushrooms. Written by a biochemist and herbalist with over 20 years' experience of working with medicinal mushrooms, this book provides an in-depth resource for healthcare practitioners. It covers 20 of the most widely used species and contains sections on their use for cancer and other health conditions, as well as discussion of the different formats...
16) Sleeping Beauty
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Once upon a time, an evil faerie cursed a young princess. On her fifteenth birthday, the princess pricked her finger on a spindle and fell into a spell of sleep. Trapped behind poisonous thorns and guarded by deadly zombies, only the bravest soul can awaken her. Otherwise, she will live forever in eternal slumber.
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Emrick the shoemaker can barely afford food for himself and his wife, but they still give far more than they take. One day, Emrick's generosity compels him to trade a pair of his shoes for a beautiful woodlands painting. He hangs the curious work of art on the wall and goes to sleep hungry. The next morning, he awakens to find a beautifully-crafted pair of shoes resting upon his desk. Later that night, Emrick and his wife watch from the shadows as...
18) Red Riding Hood
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One morning, young Ruby sets out to visit her grandma's house. She wears a Red Riding Hood to protect her from the forest's evil creatures. But will it? A hungry, old wolf has some evil plans of his own.
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Little Johnny Appleseed had a big heart, and even bigger dreams. The young boy hoped to one day spread his love of apples by planting apple seeds across the entire country. That way, the apples can feed the hungry, and everyone can enjoy the beautiful trees. So, one day, Johnny sets out to do just that! His adventures bring him face to face with an injured wolf, a giant catfish, the Bigfoot, and much more in this tall tale of a true American legend....
20) Snow White
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Once upon a time, an evil queen possessed a powerful mirror. It spoke only the truth, which often pleased the queen. But when the mirror reveals that the queen is no longer the fairest lady in the land, her heart grows cold. She seeks revenge against the beautiful maiden, vowing to destroy the lovely Snow White.