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Makeup Required

by Jim Merk ...

Narrated by Alpha Takahashi, Yoshi Ando, Sal Lacascio, Troy MacFarland ...

Series Audiobook 2 - A Famous James Adventure
Unabridged

22 min

“Makeup Required” is the second story in the Famous James Adventures series, following Famous James, an English teacher in Japan, and his adult students through a week of mid-term tests, a Battle of the Bands competition, and an unexpected request that sends the story in a new direction. Warm, funny, and character-driven, it continues the growing world introduced in Escape from the Lost Samurai ... Read more

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“Makeup Required” is the second story in the Famous James Adventures series, following Famous James, an English teacher in Japan, and his adult students through a week of mid-term tests, a Battle of the Bands competition, and an unexpected request that sends the story in a new direction. Warm, funny, and character-driven, it continues the growing world introduced in Escape from the Lost Samurai
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Escape from the Lost Samurai

A Famous James Adventure

by James Merk ...

Narrated by James Merk, Alpha Takahashi, Yoshi Ando, Bryan Kopta ...

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23 min

Join Famous James in ‘Escape from the Lost Samurai,’ a family-friendly tale of unexpected adventure and timeless legend. His journey transforms from a simple onsen trip into a thrilling escapade, revealing mysteries of Japan’s past. This captivating story invites anyone who enjoys a bit of adventure and a lot of fun. This audiobook features the voices of Alpha Takahashi, Bryan Kopta, Yoshi Ando ... Read more

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Join Famous James in ‘Escape from the Lost Samurai,’ a family-friendly tale of unexpected adventure and timeless legend. His journey transforms from a simple onsen trip into a thrilling escapade, revealing mysteries of Japan’s past. This captivating story invites anyone who enjoys a bit of adventure and a lot of fun. This audiobook features the voices of Alpha Takahashi, Bryan Kopta, Yoshi Ando
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Makeup Required

by Jim Merk, Gary Smith ...

Series Book 2 - A Famous James Adventure
For English teacher Famous James, a typical week in Japan is always full of surprises. Exam week turns into a quirky class outing that quickly escalates into a night of rock-and-roll mayhem. And that is just the beginning of the adventure! Packed with heart, humor, and a dose of classic rock, Makeup Required is a story full of cultural learning, epic music, and a twist ending that will have you ... Read more

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For English teacher Famous James, a typical week in Japan is always full of surprises. Exam week turns into a quirky class outing that quickly escalates into a night of rock-and-roll mayhem. And that is just the beginning of the adventure! Packed with heart, humor, and a dose of classic rock, Makeup Required is a story full of cultural learning, epic music, and a twist ending that will have you
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Aloha Friday

by Jim Merk, Gary Smith ...

Series Book 3 - A Famous James Adventure
A Famous James Adventure set in Chiba, Japan, where English practice, friendship, and a few unexpected turns make one Friday anything but ordinary. ... Read more

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A Famous James Adventure set in Chiba, Japan, where English practice, friendship, and a few unexpected turns make one Friday anything but ordinary.
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Escape from the Lost Samurai

A Famous James Adventure

by James Merk ...

Illustrated by Nate Borja ...

Join Famous James in ‘Escape from the Lost Samurai,’ a family-friendly tale of unexpected adventure and timeless legend. His journey transforms from a simple onsen trip into a thrilling escapade, revealing mysteries of Japan’s past. This captivating story invites anyone who enjoys a bit of adventure and a lot of fun. ... Read more

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Join Famous James in ‘Escape from the Lost Samurai,’ a family-friendly tale of unexpected adventure and timeless legend. His journey transforms from a simple onsen trip into a thrilling escapade, revealing mysteries of Japan’s past. This captivating story invites anyone who enjoys a bit of adventure and a lot of fun.
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Violet Bent Backwards Over the Grass

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The New York Times bestselling debut book of poetry from Lana Del Rey, Violet Bent Backwards Over the Grass.“Violet Bent Backwards Over the Grass is the title poem of the book and the first poem I wrote of many. Some of which came to me in their entirety, which I dictated and then typed out, and some that I worked laboriously picking apart each word to make the perfect poem. They are eclectic and ... Read more

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The New York Times bestselling debut book of poetry from Lana Del Rey, Violet Bent Backwards Over the Grass.“Violet Bent Backwards Over the Grass is the title poem of the book and the first poem I wrote of many. Some of which came to me in their entirety, which I dictated and then typed out, and some that I worked laboriously picking apart each word to make the perfect poem. They are eclectic and
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The Titanic: Lost and Found

by Judy Donnelly ...

Series series Step into Reading, Step 4
Titanic. Just the name evokes tales of the doomed ship that have captivated people of all ages for more than 100 years.Early readers will enjoy this exciting account of the world's most famous disaster-at-sea and the discovery of it's remains many years later.Step 4 books are perfect for independent readers who are confident with simple sentences and are just starting to tackle paragraphs. ... Read more

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Titanic. Just the name evokes tales of the doomed ship that have captivated people of all ages for more than 100 years.Early readers will enjoy this exciting account of the world's most famous disaster-at-sea and the discovery of it's remains many years later.Step 4 books are perfect for independent readers who are confident with simple sentences and are just starting to tackle paragraphs.
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Tangled Memories

A Gothic Romance

by Jan Scarbrough ...

A standalone gothic romance of reincarnated love, haunting visions, and a dangerous past that refuses to die.After the tragic loss of his wife, Dr. Alexander Dominican will do anything to ensure his baby girl grows up with a mother’s love. A marriage of convenience with sensible, kind-hearted kindergarten teacher Mary Adams feels like the perfect solution.But on the day of their wedding, Mary ... Read more

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A standalone gothic romance of reincarnated love, haunting visions, and a dangerous past that refuses to die.After the tragic loss of his wife, Dr. Alexander Dominican will do anything to ensure his baby girl grows up with a mother’s love. A marriage of convenience with sensible, kind-hearted kindergarten teacher Mary Adams feels like the perfect solution.But on the day of their wedding, Mary
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Fish Girl

A Graphic Novel

Illustrated by David Wiesner ...

by David Wiesner, Donna Jo Napoli ...

The triple Caldecott winner David Wiesner brings his rich visual imagination and trademark artistry to the graphic novel format in a unique coming-of-age tale that begins underwater. A young mermaid, called Fish Girl, in a boardwalk aquarium has a chance encounter with an ordinary girl. Their growing friendship inspires Fish Girl's longing for freedom, independence, and a life beyond the aquarium ... Read more

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The triple Caldecott winner David Wiesner brings his rich visual imagination and trademark artistry to the graphic novel format in a unique coming-of-age tale that begins underwater. A young mermaid, called Fish Girl, in a boardwalk aquarium has a chance encounter with an ordinary girl. Their growing friendship inspires Fish Girl's longing for freedom, independence, and a life beyond the aquarium
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Titanic Rising

Tales of the Haunted Titanic, #1

by Daniel Eness ...

Series Book 1 - Tales of the Haunted Titanic
In this Tale of the Haunted Titanic, a giant of the deep rouses from a ghostly slumber, taking a chance to make history at history's end.From the text:"Since then, tens of thousands of ships have sunk in the World Ocean or the rivers that trickle into it, or the seas that once touched the soles of the ocean's feet.Every ship that sinks, whether crewed or abandoned, leaves behind a spirit of ... Read more

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In this Tale of the Haunted Titanic, a giant of the deep rouses from a ghostly slumber, taking a chance to make history at history's end.From the text:"Since then, tens of thousands of ships have sunk in the World Ocean or the rivers that trickle into it, or the seas that once touched the soles of the ocean's feet.Every ship that sinks, whether crewed or abandoned, leaves behind a spirit of
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Finding Avalon: The Quest of a Chaosbringer Volume 6

by Akito Narusawa ...

Translated by Lewis Williams ...

Series Book 6 - Finding Avalon: The Quest of a Chaosbringer
As the dust settles from the (literally) explosive duel against Tsukijima, Souta Narumi, aka Piggy, hopes to finally get some peace and quiet. And knowing the tumultuous plot that Dungeon Explorer Chronicle has in store, it’s time to enjoy some good old-fashioned dungeon-diving to prepare. While Piggy and his usual crew go about their underground excursions, discovering strange new lands and ... Read more

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As the dust settles from the (literally) explosive duel against Tsukijima, Souta Narumi, aka Piggy, hopes to finally get some peace and quiet. And knowing the tumultuous plot that Dungeon Explorer Chronicle has in store, it’s time to enjoy some good old-fashioned dungeon-diving to prepare. While Piggy and his usual crew go about their underground excursions, discovering strange new lands and
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Polar Bears: Bears of Ice and Sea

15-Minute Books, #51

by Caitlind L. Alexander ...

Series Book 51 - 15-Minute Books
What two things does a polar bear like to do most of all?What is a polar bear's favorite food?How much does a baby polar bear weigh when it's born?How much does an adult polar bear weigh?Are polar bear babies born with fur?Learn the answers to these questions, and more.Find out what a polar bear looks like, where it lives, what it eats, what eats it, how babies are born, and other fun facts.All ... Read more

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What two things does a polar bear like to do most of all?What is a polar bear's favorite food?How much does a baby polar bear weigh when it's born?How much does an adult polar bear weigh?Are polar bear babies born with fur?Learn the answers to these questions, and more.Find out what a polar bear looks like, where it lives, what it eats, what eats it, how babies are born, and other fun facts.All
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