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A famous horror writer. That's what Zackie Beauchamp wants to be. He's writing a story about a giant blob monster. A pink slimy creature who eats up an entire town!Then Zackie finds the typewriter. In a burned-down antiques store. He takes it home and starts typing. But there's something really odd about that typewriter. Something really dangerous. Because now every word Zackie writes is starting to come true. Bonus features included.
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During the spring of 1977, sci-fi-obsessed teenager Pat Johnson finds himself torn between making 8mm sequels to his favorite movies and pursuing the girl of his dreams, Linda. Desperate to help her son escape his likely future in Wadsworth, Illinois, (population 750), his mother Janet cold-calls the editor of 'American Cinematographer's magazine, and Pat soon finds himself on "the ultimate trip" to Hollywood, becoming the very first outsider to see...
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A group of kids with special powers and their trusted dog are sent back in time on a mission to restore the writings of Jules Verne and their place in history as evil government agents try to change them. They face many obstacles setting the history straight and not mixing up anything as they go.
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Learn how to write an outstanding academic essay from start to finish. What is a thesis? What is the purpose of the introduction? How to develop the body of an essay? What is the purpose of the conclusion? The answers to all of these questions are covered with detailed graphics, diagrams, and exciting video, as well as on-screen, multiple-choice reviews at the end of each segment to reinforce important concepts and make learning fun.
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Fastidious Mouse has one idea about how to tell a story. Free-spirited Frog has another. What happens when Frog crashes into Mouse's story with some wild ideas? Chaos! Followed by the discovery that working together means being willing to compromise - and that listening to one another can lead to the most beautiful stories of all.
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Madeleine L'Engle talks about her life and her writing. The author takes the viewer to the places where she writes, including her home and a tour of the library at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine where she has written 25 books. She answers questions about her Newbery award winning book, A wrinkle in time.
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"It's a struggle that has puzzled people for centuries: The Creative Process. Where do ideas come from? How do you overcome challenges? What does it take to be a successful artist? These are just some of the questions answered by leading comic creators as they share their advice and experience. No matter what your creative endeavor, you'll find encouraging, insightful and motivational suggestions. Whether you're just starting out or looking to take...
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The adventures of Robin Hood: From run-ins with the Sheriff of Nottingham to gathering the merry men in Sherwood Forest, this abbreviated collection of Robin Hood's most notable exploits both delights and educates while an included read-along featurette promotes literacy.
The great race: Retells the traditional tale of the tortoise and the hare as a match between the very vain Lever Lapin and Nate Turtle, who is tired of all the publicity Lever's...