Ahmet Zappa
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OBD Asian Pacific American Heritage Month (May) - Youth
OBD Father's Day (June) - YOUTH
WCD Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage
OBD Father's Day (June) - YOUTH
WCD Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage
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The son of an unconventional father promises a similar childhood for his newborn.
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Star darlings (Chapter books) volume 1
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"Welcome to Starling Academy, the prestigious school where students study to become Wish-Granters and help guide Wishlings in making their dreams and wishes come true. Twelve star-charmed girls--the Star Darlings--have been chosen to work as a team to save their beloved Starland from peril. Travel with Sage as she takes a spectacular journey to Wishworld and discovers how challenging life can be in an unfamiliar place. There she must find her Wisher...
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Star darlings (Chapter books) volume 2
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"Charming Libby is a people pleaser who is slow at making decisions. She has to learn how to say no, stand up for herself, and feel more confident about her choices. All of the Star Darling roommates have received beautiful bouquets of sparkly flowers welcoming them to Star Academy. The band tryouts begin and many different girls show up to audition. Meanwhile, the Star Darlings are dealing with their personal conflicts and issues"--
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Star darlings (Chapter books) volume 10
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Energy stores have dropped to dangerous levels and day to day life has been affected for Starlings all over Starland. The Star Darlings are working furiously to discover the source of the crisis and find a solution before their world goes dark. Adora is set to head for Wishworld. Even though things seem out of control on Starland, it's becoming clear that the energy obtained by helping grant wishes is more important than ever.
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Star darlings (Chapter books) volume 5
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"Scarlet has been keeping to herself. But she is convinced that her removal from the Star Darlings was a terrible mistake. With Vega's help she starts an investigation. Meanwhile, Ophelia is chosen to go on a Wishworld mission, for which she is hopelessly unprepared. Will Scarlet be the one to rescue Ophelia and the mission?"--Page [4] of cover.
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Star darlings (Chapter books) volume 4
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"There are lots of strange things going on at Starling Academy these days: Leona is devastated about her Wish Pendant failure. Ophelia, the newest Star Darling, is completely clueless. Vega's roommate, Piper, is getting on her last nerve. And Scarlet? Who knows? She's nowhere to be found! So when by-the-book Vega gets sent to Wishworld on the next mission, she finds herself very distracted. Why is her Wisher so secretive? Vega needs to solve this...
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Star darlings (Chapter books) volume 3
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"Leona is very focused on her studies and is especially busy as the lead vocalist in the Star Darlings band. Star-Zaps start buzzing, and the girls know it's probably time for one of them to head to Wishworld. Wish-Granter. But she'll have to challenge herself to put her own desires aside and truly understand what her Wisher needs-before her Countdown Clock runs out of time."--Back cover.
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Star darlings (Chapter books) volume 6
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The day Cassie has been dreading since she first arrived at Starling Academy is here. She has been chosen to make the journey to Wishworld for the next Wish Mission. Cassie is so sensitive and perceptive she'll be a natural! But her mission is even harder than she feared when everything just seems all wrong. Could Cassie be the first Star Darling who simply can't make her Wisher's wish come true?
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Star darlings (Middle grade) volume 2
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A girl on Earth has made a terrible wish. And it's one that could hurt her best friend. Now Vivica, Starling Academy's mean girl, is on her way to help grant it. The Star Darlings must stop her--otherwise Rancora's evil power will be restored. But will they be able to change the wisher's bitter heart?
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Star Darlings volume 7
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"Mysterious things continue to happen on Starland every day as the girls wait to see who will go on the next Wish Mission. Piper has a dream that she will be the one and indeed she is. Piper has a lot to learn when she finds herself working at a diner. Confident that she's identified her Wisher's wish, Piper enjoys her time on Wishworld. But as her Countdown Clock ticks away can she dismiss her earlier assumptions and discover the true wish?"--Page...
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Star darlings (Chapter books) volume 8
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"Life on Starland is anything but normal these days. The Star Darlings continue to experience mysterious phenomena while trying to focus on their studies and maintain their cover. Star athlete Astra is chosen for the next Wish Mission. Her overconfident nature leads her to quick conclusions about her Wisher's true wish. Can Astra put aside her own interests and assumptions and help Emma before time runs out?"--Back cover.
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Star darlings (Middle grade) volume 1
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"The Star Darlings have just saved Starland, but now the evil Rancora is more determined than ever to destroy their world--at any cost. Desperate to understand what lies behind Rancora's hatred, the girls take a risky journey to find answers about her mysterious past. What they discover is a wish gone wrong, a long-lost friendship, and a betrayal that shocks them. But will their quest for the truth lead them to Rancora's trap?" -- Page [4] cover.
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Star darlings (Chapter books) volume 11
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"Clover is way too rigid and often plays it safe. She must learn to be more flexible and spontaneous and take more risks. Clover's Wishworld mission involved a girl who is an only child whose parents completely baby her. Clover tries some very subtle, safe maneuvers to prove that the girl is ready for some independence, but needs to make a bold move to help the girl's parents realize their little girl isn't a toddler anymore."--Amazon.com
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Star darlings (Chapter books) volume 9
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Stubborn Tessa is tasked with helping Ava, an army brat who has trouble feeling at home since she moves so often, when she loses her dog, the one constant in her life.
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"Sage is so excited to start her first day at Starling Academy, where she'll learn how to grant wishes for wishlings on Earth. But her life gets turned upside down when she finds out that an evil force is threatening Starland and that she and her friends are the only ones who can stop it! On top of navigating all the usual high school drama, Sage and her friends, Leona, Vega, Scarlet and Libby will have to work together to strengthen thier magical...
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Star darlings (Chapter books) volume 12
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As the Star Darlings prepare for the Starshine Day celebration, Gemma impatiently waits to be sent on her wish mission in which she hopes to collect enough energy to correct the energy crisis.
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To celebrate the 50th anniversary of this much-loved LP, Ahmet Zappa and the Zappa Trust have teamed with Backbeat Books and Bill Gubbins, the only photographer to document the Hot Rats sessions, to create The Hot Rats Book, a deluxe, commemorative book packed with never-been-seen-before photos and an interview between Ahmet Zappa and Bill Gubbins.
20) Roxy: the movie
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Now fully restored by the Zappa Family Trust this live concert film is being made available for the first time. It captures Frank and the Mothers at the height of their powers and includes material that is unique to these performances. This is a highly anticipated release for Zappa fans who have waited many years for the concert footage to finally be released. --Amazon.com