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"Ebenezer Scrooge has only a short time to see that there's more to life than money. Can the three spirits of Christmas thaw Scrooge's icy heart? Based on the stunning new movie, this classic holiday tale of redemption shows that even the coldest people may have a warm spark!"--P. [4] of cover.

Set in 1860s Venice, a young Venetian borrows money from a Jew who gives him the money on the security of one pound of flesh. Upon default the Jew insists on payment of his bond and the young Venetian is rescued by the herione disguised as a male lawyer.

A Chinese orphan named Ma Ling wishes for a paintbrush so that he can be a painter, and when an old man gives him one in a dream, Ma Ling discovers that the objects in his paintings become real. The young boy uses the gift to help people, but when the emperor has him seized, Ma Ling is forced to paint to fulfill the greedy ruler's wishes.

A greedy python eats to excess, finally eating himself.

The fisherman's greedy wife is never satisfied with the wishes granted to them by an enchanted fish.

Presents the 1608 quarto and 1625 folio texts of the drama in which King Lear disinherits his favorite daughter when she speaks out against him and splits his kingdom between his other two daughters who are secretly plotting against him. Includes an introductory essay and notes.

Terrible events follow the discovery of a magnificent pearl by a poor Mexican fisherman.

While creating his Christmas list, little Trevor tries to include everything, from night-vision binoculars to an invisible robot that is easy to hide, but he ends up learning that there is more to the holiday than just the gifts.