Paulo Coelho's masterpiece tells the mystical story of Santiago, an Andalusian shepherd boy who yearns to travel in search of a worldly treasure. His quest will lead him to riches far different--and far more satisfying--than he ever imagined. Santiago's journey teaches us about the essential wisdom of listening to our hearts, of recognizing opportunity and learning to read the omens strewn along life's path, and, most importantly, to follow our dreams....

Retells the Zapotec legend of Lucia Zenteno, a beautiful woman with magical powers who is exiled from a mountain village and takes its water away in punishment.

Advice in rhyme for proceeding in life; weathering fear, loneliness, and confusion; and being in charge of your actions. In this joyous ode to life, Dr. Seuss addresses graduates of all ages- from nursery school to medical school- and gives them the get-up-and-go to move mountains with the unrivaled exuberance and charm that have made De. Seuss books favorites for years.

When the eldest son fell in the well and most of the time getting help was spent pronouncing the name of the one in trouble, the Chinese, according to the legend, dediced to give all their children short names.

Children see a variety of animals, each one a different color, and a mother looking at them.

When the Chamber of Secrets is opened again at the Hogwarts School for Witchcraft and Wizardry, the second-year student Harry Potter finds himself in danger from dark power that has once more been released at school.

Relates several episodes in the friendship of two hippopotamuses.