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The tale of Ginger & Pickles The tale of Ginger & Pickles Beatrix Potter,Sam Thiewes,Anita C. Nelson Ginger, a yellow tom-cat, and Pickles, a terrier, run a very popular general store but soon run into trouble because they give everyone unlimited credit. OL108753W
For the love of Murphy's For the love of Murphy's Jason Togyer "Presents a detailed history of the G. C. Murphy Company, headquartered in McKeesport, Pennsylvania. Examines the larger context of the origins and evolution of five-and-ten-cent stores"--Provided by… OL11885569W
The mysterious toyshop The mysterious toyshop Cyril W. Beaumont A new toyshop, full of wonderful dolls and miniatures for both children and adults, is found to harbor an amazing secret. OL1354947W
The Candystore Man The Candystore Man Jonathan London The hip, hot Candystore Man dispenses a variety of treats, from ice cream and lollipops to jellybeans and jawbreakers. OL15286841W
Me and Rupert Goody Me and Rupert Goody Barbara O'Connor Eleven-year-old Jennalee is jealous when a slow-thinking black man arrives in her Smoky Mountains community and claims to be the son of Uncle Beau, the owner of the general store and Jennalee's only … OL15832038W
My special one and only My special one and only Joe Berger When Bridget Fidget takes her favorite toy, Captain Cat, with her to a store to spend the golden coin the tooth fairy brought, she loses him. OL16262994W
Candy shop Candy shop Jan Wahl When a boy and his aunt find that a bigot has written something on the sidewalk outside the candy shop owned by a new immigrant from Taiwan, they set out to comfort the owner. OL17200456W
Over the hills Over the hills June Davies Ellen Butterworth is pleased when her boyfriend Brian leaves the Navy after the war and is looking forward to their life together, but he finds it difficult to settle down and keep a job. When her mo… OL17886818W
McGraw's Emporium McGraw's Emporium Jim Aylesworth A boy searches for a gift for a sick friend at the unique store, McGraw's Emporium, but finally settles on a free kitten. OL1857790W
Suzy Gershman's born to shop Suzy Gershman's born to shop Suzy Gershman,Aaron Gershman,Jenny McCormick,Ethan Sunshine For more than ten years, Suzy Gershman has been leading savvy shoppers to the world's best finds. Now Born to Shop London is easier to use and packed with more up-to-date listings and shopping secret… OL1983169W
Gourmet & Specialty Shops Gourmet & Specialty Shops Martin M. Pegler "What does a gourmet/specialty food shop look like? Does it look like a Tuscan salumeria or an elegant Parisian fashion boutique? It looks like both and all the shades and variations between the two.… OL2026985W
Shops Shops Jane Shuter Uses old photographs to show a variety of different types of places people could do their shopping from 1895 to 1958. Suggested level: junior, primary. OL20941857W
Sklep z kapeluszami Sklep z kapeluszami Marita Conlon-McKenna Ogłuszona bólem po śmierci matki Ellie Matthews musi nauczyć się żyć bez niej. I zdecydować, co zrobić z wielką miłością Madelaine Matthews-- małym sklepem z kapeluszami przy urokliwej uliczce w Dubl… OL24298930W
The modern day store The modern day store Brian Barfield In many of today's retail stores it is evident that there is a disconnection between owners and sales associates. Through the trials and pressures of business life the lines of communication and a on… OL24421416W
L'arbre de joie L'arbre de joie Alain M. Bergeron In the Tree of Joy, lights are turned on only for special circumstances. People who have good heart and a couple of dollars and take a pledge card to buy a present for that child for Christmas. Will … OL24837802W
Shopping Shopping Tim Wood,Gill Tanner Readers are invited to guess the nine mystery objects which were once seen in shops. Turn the pages to see how the objects were used and to find out about shops and shopping in the past. Suggested le… OL24850951W
Selfridge Selfridge Fergus Mason Just for a moment try to put every shopping trip you've ever made out of your head. Imagine a different world. Imagine that all the goods for sale are locked away in cabinets and to handle them, or e… OL27062146W
Stores and markets Stores and markets Peggy Burns A historical survey of stores and marketplaces. OL3497035W
Designed For Passion Designed For Passion Francine Craft Curvy Melodye Carter runs a successful boutique dedicated to plus-sized beauties. The widow and mother of twin boys also has serious troubles. Her husband's mysterious death has been linked to anothe… OL5682307W
My brother needs a boa My brother needs a boa Anne Weston When a rat moves into Benito's rainforest village store and chases away all the customers, he tries to find the perfect boa constrictor to get rid of the rat. OL5723204W
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