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In 1607, three English ships sail up the James River in Virginia and establish the first permanent English colony. Nine-year-old Elizabeth Lizzie Barker keeps a journal for her brother, Caleb, who stayed in England because of his weak lungs. In her entries, Lizzie describes the abundant forests, tra
After the defeat of Custer at the Battle of the Little Big Horn, June, 1876; thousands of Lakota Sioux went to Canada to escape the American army. Their leaders included Sitting Bull, Four Horns and the two famous Lakota chiefs with the name Black Moon. Most returned to American reservations within
Roar, ribbit, squeak, snore! Children will love imitating the noises made by creatures in the wild, from lions to dolphins to koalas and more. Illustrated with charming photographs, these sturdy pages showcase wild animals and the sounds they make with simple facts and lively, age-appropriate langua
Leap into Angelina Ballerina's enchanting world and learn how important it is to get up when you fall down in this Level 1 Ready-to-Read. Angelina is chosen as the lead dancer in Sleeping Mouseling . It's her dream come true But she can't land all of the steps in her routine...will she keep trying a
When the dean of Bishop College in Boston threatened to close Petra Ambrose's Pre-Revolutionary American History department, she could feel all of her work towards her dream career slipping through her fingers. To her dismay, students weren't interested in American Puritanical culture and the status
Any teacher can be a master teacher. So says Robyn R. Jackson, author of the best-selling Never Work Harder Than Your Students and Other Principles of Great Teaching . In this book for school leaders, Jackson presents a new model for understanding teaching as a combination of skill and will and expl
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLER - Grisham returns to the courtroom and weaves a riveting tale of legal intrigue and corporate greed. Grisham's sixth spellbinding novel of legal intrigue and corporate greed displays all of the intricate plotting, fast-paced action, humor, and suspense that have made hi
A colorful board book that captures the fun and excitement of a day at the beach. Sun, sea, and sand meet bright illustrations and a fun rhyming text in this delightful summer story. Full color. A colorful board book that captures the fun and excitement of a day at the beach. Sun, sea, and sand meet
PATRICK HOLFORD is one of the world's leading authorities on nutrition and mental health. He has written 30 health books, including The Optimum Nutrition Bible , and is the founder of the Institute for Optimum Nutrition. Visit www.patrickholford.com. FIONA MCDONALD JOYCE is a nutritionist, cook, and
The language of the Ojibway people was recorded by Frederic Baraga (1797-1868), a missionary priest from Slovenia, who was sent in 1835 by the Catholic church to serve among the Ojibway living in the Lake Superior region. The multilingual Baraga quickly learned the Ojibway language and over many yea
In the eighteenth century, Bridgetown, Barbados, was heavily populated by both enslaved and free women. Marisa J. Fuentes creates a portrait of urban Caribbean slavery in this colonial town from the perspective of these women whose stories appear only briefly in historical records. Fuentes takes us
From sweet to savory and from breakfast to bedtime, apples take center stage in this fun volume. With recipes ranging from traditional apple pies and crisps to unexpected surprises like Ground Lamb Kebabs with Apple Mint Raita, this new edition of the best-selling classic has been completely revised
Bazzett, Michael: - Michael Bazzett is the author of The Echo Chamber , as well as five other collections of poems, including The Interrogation and You Must Remember This , winner of the Lindquist & Vennum Prize for Poetry. He is also the translator of The Popol Vuh . Bazzett is a poet, teacher,
In the sequel to the bestselling The Pirates Next Door, Matilda joins the Jolley-Rogers for vacation on the island of Scurvy Sands. When Matilda discovers the secret of a legendary treasure, the island's residents decide that maybe landlubbers aren't so bad. Full color. Jonny Duddle's swashbuckling
Anjan Thakor holds the John E. Simon Professorship of Finance at the Olin Business School, Washington University in St. Louis. He is past-President and a founder of the Financial Intermediation Research Society.
Gage, Melissa: - Melissa Gage attended Rhodes College in Memphis, Tennessee. As Citysearch's Travel Editor, Melissa wrote about destinations from Sun Valley to San Juan, Puerto Rico. She currently lives in Los Angeles, where she is a freelance travel writer and screenwriter.
This book offers a concise, step-by-step guide to the collaborative inquiry process. It supports facilitators in ensuring that the work of their teams is purposeful, productive, and impactful. By following the systematic approach outlined in the book, facilitators will gain a better understanding of
Step by step guides to screenprinting, block printing and eco printing. Design advice for creating shapes, repeat patterns and colour choices. Instruction on obtaining the best colours from plants and turning them into printing pastes. Fabulous work and tips from leading designers and makers
From the National Book Award-winning author of The Echo Maker comes a playful and provocative novel about the discovery of the happiness gene. Funny, fast, and finally magical, Generosity celebrates both science and the freed imagination. What will happen to life when science identifies the genetic
'For all those who want their audiences to listen and understand' JEREMY BOWEN 'Precision, deftness and a calming expertise' THE TIMES Do you worry about holding people's attention during presentations? Are you unsure where to start when faced with writing an essay or report? Are you preparing for a
Get your idea off the ground. You've got a great idea that will increase revenue or boost productivity--but how do you get the buy-in you need to make it happen? By building a business case that clearly shows your idea's value. That's not always easy: Maybe you're not sure what kind of data your sta
Froggy has never celebrated Christmas--usually he's taking his long-winter's nap. But this year Froggy's best friend, Max the beaver, wakes Froggy up to join the fun. Full-color illustrations. Froggy has never celebrated Christmas; usually he's taking his long winter's nap. But not this year! Froggy
The final three classic wordless tales in Mayer's beloved series are now released in attractive, low-priced hardcover editions. Full of warmhearted mischief and play, these books express the humorous trials and tribulations of friendship and the joy of summertime discovery. Illustrations. Following
L. E. Modesitt, Jr. continues the Saga of Recluce, the long-running, best-selling epic fantasy series. From the Forest follows the early life of a man known by many names depending on who you ask - hero, tyrant, emperor.
This imaginative companion to the New York Times bestselling Secret Series teases, prompts, and leads readers through the steps of writing a story. Bosch's signature rip-roaring voice delivers an engaging narrative (for the reader to complete) and interactive puzzles and games. Consumable. This imag
This beautifully illustrated book features mindfulness exercises and meditations to find daily calmness and clarity.
While Skydiving, Wing-suiting to be exact, my parachute opened hard, breaking my neck and paralyzing me from the neck down. I could not move, and I suddenly knew that I was going to die. The book cover photo is an actual frame from my GoPro accident video. In a flash, my life was changed forever, an
The Princess and the Goblin is a fantasy novel written by George MacDonald. The action centers around an eight-year old princess named Irene living in a lonely castle. When Irene gets chased by goblins she is rescued by a young miner named Curdie and they quickly become good friends. The Princess an
Pretty, flighty Daisy Devreaux can either go to jail or marry the mystery man her father has chosen for her. Arranged marriages don't happen in the modern world, so how did the irrepressible Daisy find herself in this fix? Alex Markov, however, has no intention of playing a loving bridegroom to a sp
Foster, Lori Duffy: - Lori Duffy Foster is a former crime reporter who writes from the hills of Northern Pennsylvania. Never Let Go is her first standalone novel. A Dead Man's Eyes, the first in her Lisa Jamison Mysteries Series, was a Shamus Award finalist and an Agatha Award nominee. Never Broken,
