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        June 2019

        The Treasure Bowl

        by Xiao Aozi

        The Treasure Bowl tells a story of traditional punishment for evil and reward for goodness using a vivid expression of Chinese paper cutting art (national intangible cultural heritage). The theme is lively, so that the values of punishing evil and rewarding goodness always live in the hearts of good people.

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        Literature & Literary Studies
        September 2009

        The Trial of Treasure

        By anonymous

        by Peter Happe

        This edition of The Trial of Treasure will be a photographic facsimile of one of the five extant copies of this apparently anonymous play which was printed in 1567 by Thomas Purfoote. It will reproduce the copy at the Harry Ransome Library, Austin, Texas which has an anomaly in the printing not found in the other copies. In considering typographical characteristics of the text the Introduction discusses the place of this play in Purfoote's extensive output. It also addresses the relationship with William Wager's Enough is as Good as a Feast with which it shares some seventy lines, and considers the possibility of common authorship. The text is rich in stage directions and aspects of performance are discussed including the doubling scheme for five players and the role of the Vice which is exemplified here. ;

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        Children's & YA

        The Barefoot Crew and the Stolen Granny

        by Jörg Steinleitner/ Daniela Kohl

        Something smells of adventure: summer holidays in the country can be like a whodunnit – where else can you find a missing Granny together with a real treasure and eight bare feet? Jörg Steinleitner brings his readers a true sense of well-being, in a world full of adventure. With varied and powerful illustrations by bestselling illustrator Daniela Kohl. Whoever thinks that summer holidays in the village are boring is mistaken: on the very first day of the holidays, Tanne’s Granny Schnitzel disappears without trace. It’s a good job that Corvin (9), Kiki (10), Ben (10) and Tanne (11) were just about to form a gang: the Barefoot Crew. And soon they have more than just bare feet and a kidnapped Granny to contend with – there’s also a real treasure! A hugely exciting criminal case with a breathtaking natural backdrop, together with varied feel-good factors that prompt readers to dream, discover and share in the story’s thrills. Best-suited for boys and girls aged 8+.

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        Literature & Literary Studies
        March 2024

        Borrowed objects and the art of poetry

        Spolia in Old English verse

        by Denis Ferhatovic

        This study examines Exeter riddles, Anglo-Saxon biblical poems (Exodus, Andreas, Judith) and Beowulf in order to uncover the poetics of spolia, an imaginative use of recycled fictional artefacts to create sites of metatextual reflection. Old English poetry famously lacks an explicit ars poetica. This book argues that attention to particularly charged moments within texts - especially those concerned with translation, transformation and the layering of various pasts - yields a previously unrecognised means for theorising Anglo-Saxon poetic creativity. Borrowed objects and the art of poetry works at the intersections of materiality and poetics, balancing insights from thing theory and related approaches with close readings of passages from Old English texts.

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        Children's & YA

        World Runner (1). The Hunters

        by Thomas Thiemeyer

        Tim is one of them. A runner full of passion, ready to go beyond the limits. When one day he gets a letter from GlobalGames he doesn’t hesitate to accept the challenge for a second. 7 caches have been hidden in 7 locations. 100 young people are chasing after them. Each one against the others. But Tim soon realises that he can’t do it alone. He finds an ally in the fascinating Annika, known as Sakura. But can he really trust her? Or is everyone just running for themselves after all? Who’s ready to go the furthest to find the biggest cache in the world?

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        Animals in the Wild. Where Are You Flying to, Little Honey Bee?

        by Friederun Reichenstetter/ Hans-Günther Döring

        Today everyone’s talking about honeybees. Because they are endangered, because we need them, because we want to protect them. This lovingly narrated picture book story will help pre-schoolers to understand why bees are so important to us. How is bee society organised? Why do bees collect nectar? How is honey made? Knowledge is important to help ensure we have an early receptiveness to environmental questions.

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        The Arts
        June 2012

        Trash or treasure

        by Kate Egan

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        Children's & YA

        The Strawberry Fairy. The Loveliest Stories to Read Aloud

        by Stefanie Dahle

        The Strawberry Fairy works her magic again! For this top-quality gift edition, decorated with glitter and foil embossing, the author and illustrator Stefanie Dahle has chosen her own favourite stories from the three books. There is always something going on in the strawberry garden: the little fairy cures the sore throats of the frog choir, helps Don Carlo to win the love of his sweetheart, and enjoys some jolly parties in the garden. Later everyone cuddles up by the fire and makes plans for the spring while drinking a delicious cup of strawberry tea. A book to treasure, and not just for Strawberry Fairy fans.

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        Historical fiction
        2016

        Time of scattered stones

        by Volodymyr Samoylenko

        How difficult it is sometimes to separate the present from the days of the past... Who knows how the meeting of former friends will go, and whether it will happen at all?... Who knows... Has it come time to collect stones?... And if so, where to look for those stones? On the territory of the Motherland or in hot Africa? Or maybe in your own future? Questions, questions... Where will you find the answers and are they necessary?... No, the scientist-historian has not reached a final conclusion about this - the main character of the surprisingly subtle novel "The Time of Scattered Stones", a novel that will immerse you in the past, in stormy nineties, and will push out the cynical 2000s. In one day, our hero will cross at least two paths that sometimes run parallel, sometimes cross, and sometimes diverge, never to converge again. Friends, classmates, enemies. Funny modern realities, no less funny, and sometimes tragic events of the past. Crazy adventures, passions, betrayals. Stones, stones, stones... Has it come time to collect it, or maybe that time is still ahead?...

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        Children's & YA
        November 2024

        The Story Beyond the Clouds

        Each of us is unique; we just need to find our special gift, like bringing more color to the world

        by Slava Svitova (Author), Oleksandr Shatokhin (Illustrator)

        4+   What do you do when you're a little Cloud who doesn't yet know how to make thunder or lightning, release rain, or create rainbows? Grandma Cloud suggests an adventure to find a hidden treasure. So, the little Cloud sets off to a gloomy city and decides to have some fun. She turns a horse into a milk dragon, a small marshmallow into a huge polar bear, and a lady with a necklace into a funny snowman! As people start looking up, talking, and smiling, the once gloomy city becomes colorful and lively. The little Cloud finds her treasure, becoming the Rainbow Cloud, bringing laughter and joy to everyone by painting the sky with her playful creations!   - The pursuit of one’s uniqueness.- Inspires readers to make the world a better place by using their talents.- Features illustrations by a renowned Ukrainian artist, recognized with international awards.- Highlights the vital role of creativity in society.

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        A practical manual for calligraphers and painters

        by Ma Dechun

        "Practical Manual for Calligraphers and painters (Revised Edition)" by the famous painter Ma Dechun and his wife for several years to compile, is a guide book to assist the majority of calligraphers, painters and painting lovers to create art. This book is divided into two parts, which "calligraphy and painting literature thought quote" fine escape of the first praise of the past dynasties, is the compilation of the content of the topic: "ink edge miscellaneous knowledge record" the calligrapher and painter often encountered and interested in the relevant knowledge made a carding excerpt, including traditional festival taboos, title title and modest words attached, Jijin name often deputy content."Practical Manual of Calligraphers and painters (Revised Edition)" by the famous painter Ma Dechun and his wife for several years to compile, is a guide book to assist the majority of calligraphers, painters and painting lovers to create art. This book is divided into two parts, which "calligraphy and painting literature thought quote" fine escape of the first praise of the past dynasties, is the compilation of the content of the topic: "ink edge miscellaneous knowledge record" the calligrapher and painter often encountered and interested in the relevant knowledge made a carding excerpt, including traditional festival taboos, title title and modest words attached, Jijin name often deputy content.

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        June 2022

        Bitte, danke, tut mir leid

        Diese Worte können zaubern

        by Sandra Grimm / Sabine Kraushaar

        Please, thank you, I'm sorry! These words can work magic Here you go and thank you very much! A flap book about good manners: not everyone is perfect, but it is important to be considerate of each other. The little fox child Fuzzy is excited: the animals in the forest are having a party and there will be cake, presents and a treasure hunt. Fuzzy has a sweet tooth and chows and chows, tears up his present, and would prefer to keep the treasure for himself.  "Don't spill and make a mess," Ria Rabbit admonishes. And Sami Sparrow says, "You can't have it all to yourself." The fox child begins to ponder. True, that wasn't nice at all. But there's one thing that Fuzzy is particularly good at: listening! And all the other animals can learn something from that, too. Important message for kindergarten: promoting social behavior Gender-neutral protagonist: appeals equally to boys and girls Charming story and lovable characters Extra-large flaps on every double page A new picture book by success team Sandra Grimm and Sabine Kraushaar (What's in your diaper?)

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        Children's & YA

        The Hardworking Bee

        by Sri Ulina

        While his bee friend, Buzzy, lazes around, Lobi tirelessly works to collect honey. He does it so he wouldn't run out of food while the weather gets bad. One day, it rains very hard and Buzzy is stuck without food. What will Lobi do?

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        The Diaspora of Dunhuang National Treasures

        by Wang Ruiying

        The book "The Diaspora of Dunhuang National Treasures" mainly tells young people about the discovery of the Library Cave in 1900. And then the foreign predators, who came from Britain, France, America, Japan, Russia, went to the Library Cave, grab and keep the national treasure in it. After many years, Dunhuang scholars in China have to make great effert to publish the precious documents.

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