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Chronicle Books LLC
Pub. Date
2011
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English
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In Boomer's Big Day, Boomer and his family moved to a new town. Now Boomer is going to school! Like many new students, Boomer finds that going to school can be a bit confusing . . . at first. But in the end, he discovers that school is a great place for friends, learning, and fun!
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Come travel back to a different but vaguely familiar world. Journey to a time when inflation barely existed, gasoline was cheap, cars had big gas-guzzling engines, and people almost never locked their front doors. Written in the first person, An Innocent Man follows the life and time of Edgar Rice Baker from his childhood as he encounters all of the trappings, joys, and nuances of the Baby Boomer years. It was an age of innocence, when kids walked...
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Chronicle Books LLC
Pub. Date
2012
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Español
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!El querido Boomer Goes to School ahora esta disponible en español! Como muchos estudiantes nuevos, Boomer encuentra que llendo a la escuela puede ser confuso. Pero pronto encuentra que la escuela es un lugar bueno, ¡para amigos, aprendizaje, y diversion!
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Boomers volume 2
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English
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Joyce organizes a 40th wedding anniversary party for Carol and Trevor, however, prior to setting out to the restaurant Carol confesses to Maureen and Joyce that she plans on leaving Trevor, potentially turning the celebration upside down.
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Boomers volume 1
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English
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Only Alan is looking forward to seeing flashy Mick, widower of Jean, whose funeral everyone is attending, and who arrives from Spain with a 30-year-old wife and an air of being on top of the world, but all is not as it seems.
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Boomers volume 6
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English
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Every year the gang goes away for a sixties weekend at Hollinger's Hotel, but this year is different, as Alan made an error booking the rooms, an old friend tempts Carol, and Trevor surprises everyone by attempting the climbing wall.
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Boomers volume 3
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English
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Thurnemouth Day is a celebrated day. Trevor will be master of ceremonies while Joyce attempts to get Carol into the choir. When John goes to pick up Joan, he ends up fixing her toilet instead, and Alan finds himself knee-deep in a project.
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Boomers volume 5
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English
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Maureen decides to move her mother into a nursing home, but her sister Pauline disagrees with the idea. Joyce also has a mind to change residences given her tight financial situation, but she does not wish to disclose the news to anyone.
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Boomers volume 4
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English
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Joyce is retiring from her career, and Alan has taken the time to throw her a party. At home. John's tribute video is able to lift Joyce's spirits, however sudden news of their poor financial situation means she does not have to retire.
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Perhaps you remember a time in your youth when you set off to see the world with only a pack on your back and limited funds in your pocket?
Well that's what we did, but we did it when we were in our mid-sixties! With only a backpack and little planning, we set off and explored Central America and Southeast Asia for four months at a time, and did it on a shoe-string budget: In Central America, we spent less than $40 per day per person for food, accommodation...
13) Deadly Genesis
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Amanda Kincaid Codename: Corkscrew Abilities: nuclear fission and fusion, absorbs energy and fires beams of radiated heat Mission: recovery of lost memories and sanity Kidnapped and experimented on by R. E. X. labs, Amanda's memories are foggy. She can't recognize friend from foe and she strikes out with everything she has. Only one man penetrates the storms surging in her mind, a soothing stranger with hypnotic eyes… Simon Masters Codename: Soothsayer...
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Doctor Ilsa Blaine Codename: Doc Abilities: Designs programmable bioware, enhanced understanding of brain chemistry Mission: Research, analyze and troubleshoot the team's active microchips On the cutting edge of neuroscience, Ilsa is developing microchips that can be inserted into the brain and deliver information. The applications are endless, but her current goal is just to get dogs to return to their owners should they 'become lost. ' When her...
15) Unstoppable
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Joss Archer Codename: Lieutenant Abilities: Soldier, Security Specialist, Private Contractor Mission: Identify and Capture Bio-Enhanced Humans. A private contractor with military experience, retired Army Lieutenant Joss Archer took a job where she thought she could make a difference. In her world, superheroes wear dog tags, not capes. Dedicated to defending her nation and loyal to a fault, she is ready to resist any manipulation when she's captured...
16) Finding My Yip
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Boomer, a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, is unable to yip. Boomer lives with Nana Weathers, a musician who possesses a magical ring. Boomer quickly bonds with Nana's nine-year-old granddaughter, Chloe, who has a stutter. Her big wish is to sing like Nana. Chloe and Boomer make new friends at dog obedience school and grow their confidence. By teaming up in the music room and gaining a little help from their friends, will Chloe and Boomer find their...
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An upset Robbie shows up on the doorstep of the home of his friends, Chloe, Boomer, and Nana Weathers. His dog, Hoppy, disappeared from his backyard. When Hoppy hasn't returned by the next day, family and friends spring into action. Boomer makes friends with two squirrels in a squirrel network who offer to help with the search. Will the piling-up clues lead to a reunion for Hoppy and Robbie?
18) Long Lost Elvis
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A donkey runs out in front of Nana Weathers's car when she, Chloe, and Boomer are returning from Camp Resound. Mr. Brown, a farmer, drives upon the scene. To thank them for keeping his donkey, Elvis, safe, Mr. Brown invites everyone to his farm. There, they discover that his wife's favorite painting is missing, and so begins a new mystery for Chloe and friends to solve. Will their efforts be successful, and what surprises will they learn about Elvis,...
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When Shannon's relatives take a trip, they leave their parrot, Bongo, in her care. She soon learns that Bongo squawks mean words. Nana Weathers, Boomer, Chloe, and Shannon involve Bongo in their musical activities to encourage better behavior. Meanwhile, the group learns that another basketball player is bullying Robbie on the court. How will the group help him? And can they help Bongo leave bullying behind?
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Nana Weathers invites the Moritas and their daughter, Kiko, for a cookout. Suddenly, the police call Mr. Morita about a break-in at his business. Everyone springs into action, including Boomer and friends. Meanwhile, an unexpected complication sidelines Kiko from swimming practice. Will the intruders who broke into Mr. Morita's business be identified, and will Kiko be able to get back in the water?
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