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What do you get when classic fairy tales are twisted around, turned inside out, and reworked for the graphic novel format? Far Out Fairy Tales! Discover what Snow White would be like if she were raised by robots. Find out how Cinderella's story plays out when she walks the path of the ninja. Chase down the Big Bad Wolf with the help of a super-powered Red Riding Hood . . . and more! Each retelling stays true to the spirit of the original while adding a modern spin, and a guide to the far-out twists and other bonus material allow young readers to learn more about the traditional story. Experience favorite fairy tales like never before with this innovative series of full-color comic books for kids and live AWESOMELY ever after.

Detective Princess King is taking on her toughest case yet: to find the pea, a priceless emerald that's disappeared from Mrs Snell's jewellery collection. But as Princess searches for clues, she discovers that Snell Manor holds many mysteries from secret passageways to a towering bed of stacked mattresses.

Private Eye Princess King and her beagle, Pants, have come to Snells Manor to try and find Daisy Snells' missing emerald, called the "pea"; nobody has left the house since the gem went missing, but there are many secret places to search, and the inhabitants are an eccentric bunch--none more so than Miss Daisy herself.

In this unique graphic novel retelling, a chemical spill in Dr. Frankenstein's lab leads to Rapunzel's hair growing to extraordinary lengths. As she and Frankenstein are locked away, he manipulates the situation to gain fame through his creations, all while pretending to seek a cure for her. This twist on the classic fairy tale blends elements of horror and fantasy, offering a fresh perspective on the beloved story.

Sequential Pulp and Dark Horse bring you twelve stories from twelve dynamic, diverse artists in a brand new Tarzan anthology based on Edgar Rice Burroughs' classic pulp novel. Each vine-swinging tale takes place within chapter eleven of Tarzan of the Apes--between Tarzan's avenging of his ape foster mother's death and his ascent to leader of his ape tribe--and has been matched up with an artist whose passion for Burroughs' work will ensure Jungle Tales of Tarzan becomes a cherished contribution to the Tarzan canon.

Young Robinson Crusoe has grown bored with life, so he runs away from home to travel the world. Robinson awakens to find the ship destroyed and the entire crew dead. All alone on a deserted island, Robinson prepares for a life of solitude only to come face to face with pirates, hungry cannibals and a new friend.

In this graphic retelling, Hercules, son of a Zeus and a mortal woman, encounters and defeats monsters such as the Nemean lion, and a sea monster.

In this graphic retelling, Hercules, son of a Zeus and a mortal woman, encounters and defeats monsters such as the Nemean lion, and a sea monster.

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 the subject for the practitioner and layperson alike, complete with a summary of their benefits in over thirty health conditions.Praise for Medicinal Mushrooms - A Clinical Guide:This really important book is a unique and excellent compilation - Dr S P Wasser. Editor, International Journal of Medicinal MushroomsEasily the most accessible primer on the pharmacology, applications and Chinese medical uses of the top mycological medicinals - Journal of Chinese MedicineThis beautifully illustrated book is an invaluable resource on medicinal mushrooms - Giovanni Maciocia. Author, Foundations of Chinese Medicine

This award-winning collection of adapted classic literature and original stories develops reading skills for low-beginning through advanced students. Accessible language and carefully controlled vocabulary build students' reading confidence. Introductions at the beginning of each story, illustrations throughout, and glossaries help build comprehension. Before, during, and after reading activities included in the back of each book strengthen student comprehension. Audio versions of selected titles provide great models of intonation and pronunciation of difficult words.