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Welcome to Once Upon a Story! We specialize in selecting and suggesting the very best children’s literature. You can read reviews of our favorites as well as updates about our community events on our blog: http://onceuponastorybooks.wordpress.com/

 Among the many curiosities at Once Upon a Story, the fairy door is one of the most delightful. Learn about the growing phenomenon of the fairy doors, and hear about the adventures of our own resident fairies here: http://fairydoorsoflongbeach.wordpress.com/

 


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Tax deadlines are just around the corner. Consult one of these up-to-date titles and be prepared to file your return like a pro!

Taxes 2008 For Dummies Taxes 2008 For Dummies
by Tyson, Eric, Munro, Margaret A., Silverman, David J.
Avoid tax headaches with the book that demystifies forms, minimizes errors, and answers your most important tax questions. Fully updated for 2008 this handy, helpful guide covers critical tax code changes and offers reliable advice on keeping more of what you earn.
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Long Beach Architecture: The Unexpected Metropolis Long Beach Architecture: The Unexpected Metropolis
by Mullio, Cara, Volland, Jennifer M.
A fascinating first-time look at one of California s most interesting cities. Beginning with an illustrated essay on the history of the built development of Long Beach, this big and beautifully produced volume also documents one hundred of the city s most important architectural projects, built, unrealized, and demolished, by architects as varied as Julia Morgan, Edward Killingsworth, Greene and Greene, and Raphael Soriano. New and archival photographs, many by masters such as Julius Shulman and Marvin Rand, combine with the fresh and original prose to present a city both familiar and undiscovered. A must for architects, local residents, indeed anyone with curiosity about the urban growth of Southern California.
Quote of the Day
"Always read stuff that will make you look good if you die in the middle of the night."

- attributed to P. J. O'Rourke

From The Quotable Book Lover (Lyons Press)
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The Looking Glass Wars
by Beddor, Frank
Frank Beddor takes readers back to Wonderland to set the record straight. The first book in an action-packed, darkly imaginative fantasy trilogy, "The Looking Glass Wars," takes the original "Alice in Wonderland" story and turns it on its head. Join Alyss Heart as she attempts to lead Wonderland into its next golden age of imagination.
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Indie Next List
Unique and provocative selections from a great diversity of voices...all personally recommended by the independent booksellers of America.
The Invention of Hugo Cabret
by Selznick, Brian
"The triple talents of Brian Selznick come into full play in this spellbinding mystery, which is presented through both narrative and original drawings. This story of a talented orphan boy, a bookish girl, and an old man with a mysterious past hidden in the early days of filmmaking will hold the reader's interest to its grand finale. This is an imaginative winner, with a special appeal for boys." --Jan Owens, Millrace Books, Farmington, CT
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Strengthening a Vibrant Local Economy
Informative titles on the importance of building and strengthening a vibrant local economy.
Animal, Vegetable, Miracle: A Year of Food Life
by Kingsolver, Barbara, Kingsolver, Camille
“Tracing the food year, Kingsolver—with her characteristic candor, poetry, and grace—brings us meditations on asparagus, turkeys, tomatoes, and mulch as she and her family try to eat locally as much as they can. This is a distinct hybrid of The Omnivore’s Dilemma, Under the Tuscan Sun, and Walden.” —Matt Plies, Annie Bloom’s Books, Portland, OR
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