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section of London where, in the first half of the 20th century, a group of artists and intellectuals frequently congregated. [Br. Culture: Benét, 115]

See : Bohemianism
 

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New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of
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Gail Page's How To Be A Good Dog (15-82346836, $15.95) charts a bad dog's course through the house, from raiding the refrigerator and tracking mud through the house to dancing in the kitchen. Bobo is banned from the house: it seems Good Dog lessons are in order in this hilarious story. Alexander McCall Smith's Akimbo And The Crocodile crocodile, large, carnivorous reptile of the order Crocodilia, found in tropical and subtropical regions. Crocodiles live in swamps or on river banks and catch their prey in the water. They have flattened bodies and tails, short legs, and powerful jaws.  Man (1582346925, $9.95) tells of an African boy excited to be joining a crocodile expert on a research outing--until the man is injured in·jure  
tr.v. in·jured, in·jur·ing, in·jures
1. To cause physical harm to; hurt.

2. To cause damage to; impair.

3.
 by the crocodile. Akimbo must go for help--which involves crossing a crocodile river. 65 pages and larger print paired with drawings by LeUyen Pham make for a good easy read.
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Publication:Children's Bookwatch
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Date:Jun 1, 2006
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