New Releases by Alex Beene

Hundreds of faithful patrons file into the Paris Opera House, ready for another masterful performance, but they witness more of a spectacle than they're expecting. On this night, the Phantom will make his presence known, leaving everyone with an experience they'll never forget. First written over 125 years ago by Gaston Leroux and adapted numerous times on film and onstage, ThePhantom of the Opera has been providing laughter, tears, and thrills to audiences since its inception. This latest version of one of the greatest love stories ever told adds a new twist so families can enjoy this timeless tale together.

Sam Hernandez is a boy with big dreams. Some days he has visions of being a professional athlete, and other days he pictures himself as an astronaut flying across the universe. He knows whatever future he decides to pursue, though, he has to be in great shape. Through lessons taught by his parents, his friends, and health professionals, he learns how to be more physically and mentally fit to achieve the goals he has set for his life.

Pocas cosas son tan fáciles de imaginar y tan difíciles de comunicar como los sueños. Cuando una madre descubre a su hijo desaparecido de su cama en medio de la noche, lo encuentra afuera fantaseando con su futuro. Este momento la hace reflexionar sobre el mundo que había esperado que contrasta con la realidad que enfrenta actualmente y le hace darse cuenta de la importancia de las visiones que ambos tienen para una vida mejor. Como las estrellas que llenan el cielo nocturno, el mundo se ilumina con los sueños que compartimos.

Few things are as easy to envision and as hard to communicate as dreams. When a mother discovers her son missing from his bed in the middle of the night, she finds him outside fantasizing about his future. This moment causes her to reflect on the world she had hoped for that contrasts with the reality she currently faces and makes her realize the importance of the visions they both have for a better life. Like the stars filling the night sky, the world is brightened by the Dreams We Share.

Born on Broadway shares the journey of Annie, a girl who dreams of seeing her name in the bright lights only the world of theater can shine. Young readers will follow her path from waiting outside stage doors for actresses to becoming one herself. Born on Broadway is the perfect tale for the anyone who has a strong love for the performing arts.

For most students, the images stirred by the word "poet" are those of an introverted individual removed from the crowd and devoted more to his or her work than engaging in the company of others. Walt Whitman spent a lifetime avoiding these commonly held notions of what a writer should be. From founding his own newspaper to acting as a volunteer nurse during the Civil War, Whitman encountered years of progress and turmoil that dramatically influenced the author he would become. This detailed guide serves as a compass through the magnificent journey Whitman took as a man who wanted to present the profoundly essential relationship between poetry and society.

"The Lion and the Lyceum" presents a timeless experience that alumni and children alike can enjoy. Alex and Taylor take you back to some of your best memories at Ole Miss--Spring games at Swaze field, Ruf at Paris-Yates, night games in the football stadium--and have you envisioning your children walking around campus excitedly inventing their own Ole Miss alphabet. Even as landmarks pointed out in the book come and go over time, this book will remain a classic and a must have for all Ole Miss families"--Back cover.

The children's book "The Journey of The Paper Heart" tells the captivating story of a young girl, a paper heart, an enchanting city, and its rich history and traditions. Through Rosalina and her paper heart, the message is revealed that only when we share the best moments with others are we able to fully enjoy them. Rosalina's paper heart is a gift to her, and in turn, it brings her comfort. Love is a continuous gift. Once given, it has no boundaries but expands and fills the empty spaces. As the paper heart travels through the glorious city of Paris, it becomes evident that without sharing the most beautiful moments of our lives with others, they will only be grey at best. Much like the stunning landmarks and legends of Paris that appear without color for the paper heart, our lives are dull without the company of others. The paper heart realizes that companionship yields the greatest benefits: guidance when facing new situations, appreciation for beauty when looking at the world, wonder at the grandeur of the most treasured moments, and acceptance of all that makes us artfully imperfect and unique.

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Lecciones de una Madre Surena narra la aventura de un pequeno que con muchas anises inicia su primer dia de clases en el jardin de infancia. El cuento se entrelaza con imagenes historicas e informacion de destacadas personas, momentos y lugares del sur estadounidense. A traves del libro no solo aprendemos sobre la herencia surena, sino ademas de como al tratar con amor y bondad a las personas conseguiremos un futuro aun mas excepcional.

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Lessons from a Southern Mother mixes the storyline of a young boy nervously starting his first day of kindergarten with historical images and information about some of the outstanding people, moments, and places of the South. Through this book, we learn not only about the southern heritage but also about how treating people with love and kindness will bring about an even more outstanding future.