Jack London
241) The call of the wild
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An unusual dog, part St. Bernard, part Scotch shepherd, is forcibly taken to the Klondike gold fields where he eventually becomes leader of a wolf pack.
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Most people associate storms and other big weather with death-with the kind of force that makes each of us wonder about life, and time and the nature of our surroundings. Some people go out looking for bad weather or go to places where they're likely to encounter it. Others have the misfortune of being at the wrong place at the wrong time.
Still, the stories in Storm have more to say than that. They tell us about what happens when people find that...
246) Call of the wild
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The thrilling exploits of Miles Challenger and his loyal canine companion Buck are followed as together they battle nature's toughest elements, stand up against hardened criminals, and rescue people in danger.
247) Call of the wild
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"John Thornton, a fearless man who's after more than gold; he wants to do what's right. Thornton works for the U.S. Mail and is the only person smart enough to figure out how to travel the deadly 600 miles from Skagway to Dawson, Alaska in the icy winter. His incredible dog Buck is by his side and part of how he survives"--Container.
249) The call of the wild
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The adventures of an unusual dog, part St. Bernard, part Scotch shepherd, that is forcibly taken to the Klondike gold fields where he eventually becomes the leader of a wolf pack.
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Sea Wolf volume 1
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Based on Jack London's thrilling and unique adventure on the Pacific, The Sea Wolf follows the exploits of the notorious Captain Wolf Larson who engages young castaway Humphrey Van Wyden in a brutal game of psychological warfare. But when Humphrey is hardened into an adversary every bit as unyielding, the stakes between them are raised-even more so when the lovely Maud Brewster comes aboard, a catalyst in Wolf and Humphrey's most dangerous game yet....
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Sea Wolf volume 2
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Based on Jack London's thrilling and unique adventure on the Pacific, The Sea Wolf follows the exploits of the notorious Captain Wolf Larson who engages young castaway Humphrey Van Wyden in a brutal game of psychological warfare. But when Humphrey is hardened into an adversary every bit as unyielding, the stakes between them are raised-even more so when the lovely Maud Brewster comes aboard, a catalyst in Wolf and Humphrey's most dangerous game yet....
252) Call of the wild
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One of Jack London's best known tales, Call of the wild follows a young man's journey to the great Yukon gold rush and his unwavering friendship with a heroic Alsatian dog called Buck formed along the way.
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The best mysteries--whether detective, historical, police procedural, cozy, or comedy--have one thing in common: a memorable perpetrator. For every Sherlock Holmes or Sam Spade in noble pursuit, there's a Count Dracula, a Lester Leith, or a Jimmy Valentine. These are the rogues and villains who haunt our imaginations--and who often have more in common with their heroic counterparts than we might expect. Now, for the first time ever, Otto Penzler gathers...
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Oliver Reed and Diana Rigg head an impeccable cast in The Assassination Bureau, a spirited caper inspired by a book co-written by Jack London. Reed plays Ivan, the self-confident chief of an association of hitmen for hire, who will refuse no well-paid offer - especially the lucrative challenge of an aspiring reporter (Rigg). Reasoning that a running cat-and-mouse duel with his henchmen will rid the organization of incompetents, Ivan agrees to become...
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London, 1908. When feisty journalist and women's rights campaigner Sonia Winter uncovers the headquarters of the Assassination Bureau Limited, a clandestine enterprise that has existed for decades by bumping off the rich and powerful - but only if there's a good moral reason for it - she sets on a path of putting an end to its activities. Bankrolled by her press baron boss, Lord Bostwick, she commissions the organization to undertake the assassination...
258) The Call of the Wild
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1898, Alaska: John Thornton and his partner, Pete, make deliveries to mining outposts using a sled-dog team led by Buck, a prized sled dog that is targeted by crooked prospectors. Over time, Buck is increasingly drawn to life in the wild.
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Classic adventures collection volume 1
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Call of the wild: John leaves his comfortable life to venture into the snow-covered wild where he makes friends with a wise Native American and a loyal dog ; (1992, 97 min.) / produced by Alan Jacobs ; teleplay by Christopher Lofton ; directed by Alan Smithee.
The yearling: Twelve-year-old Jody's life changed when an orphaned fawn finds its way into his family's life ; (1994, 98 min.) ; produced by Edwin Self ; teleplay by Joe Wiesenfeld ; directed...
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Most people associate storms and other big weather with death—with the kind of force that makes each of us wonder about life, and time and the nature of our surroundings. Some people go out looking for bad weather or go to places where they're likely to encounter it. Others have the misfortune of being at the wrong place at the wrong time. Still, the stories in Storm have more to say than that. They tell us about what happens when people
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