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In an age of such obsession with appearance, this simple tale of a big, gentle fish and the qualities that make friendship real will touch children and encourage them to look again. Yoshi's remarkable batik illustrations capture all the charm and emotion of Big Al's character, and bring this story v
The third edition of the best-selling Oxford Picture Dictionary provides unparalleled support for vocabulary teaching to meet the needs of today's English language learners. -4,000 English words and phrases with meaningful, real-life contexts presented within 12 thematic units, including Everyday La
Filled with over 200 incredible and totally awesome facts, and featuring hilarious artwork by Andrew Pinder, this fun, info-packed book will keep curious 6-year-olds entertained for hours on end.
Written by Martin Luther in 1529, the Small Catechism provides a brief, clear summary of God's Word on the essentials of the Christian faith. In question-and-answer format, it explores the Six Chief Parts of Christian Doctrine and includes daily prayers, a table of duties for Christians in their var
In this YA remix of The Secret Garden, an orphaned girl is sent to live in the Georgian Bay wilds and discovers family secrets both wonderful and horrifying.
An old friend calls Catherine Lockhart and Liam Taggart to his famous Italian restaurant to enlist their help. His aunt is being evicted from her home in the Tuscan hills by a powerful corporation claiming they own the deeds, even though she can produce her own set of deeds to her land. Catherine an
Winner of the 2015 Best Translated Book Award for fiction, presented by Three Percent, a resource for international literature In Can Xue's extraordinary book, we encounter a full assemblage of husbands, wives, and lovers. Entwined in complicated, often tortuous relationships, these characters step
Valhalla and its pantheon of gods and heroes have always fascinated readers, whether it is how these tales illuminate the Viking world or influence cultural touchstones like J. R. R. Tolkien, whose Middle Earth is heavily indebted to Germanic and Norse mythology, as well as Hollywood and comic-cultu
Sears turns his attention to the critical role that omega-3s play in the body. He takes readers through each body system--including the brain, heart, joints, skin, and immune system--and demonstrates how omega-3s are essential to each. We all want to live as healthfully as possible. In The Omega-3 E
For one day in rural central Wisconsin, the dead came back to life. Now it's up to Officer Dana Cypress to deal with the media scrutiny, religious zealots, and government quarantine that has come with them. In a town where the living have to learn to deal with those who are supposed to be dead, Offi
In the transcendent stories of Miyazawa, Earth teems with magic and wonder. -- Publishers Weekly A marvelous writer who deserves to be much better known in English. -- Kirkus This charming manga collection presents three modern fables by one of Japan's most gifted authors, the poet and short story w
A collection of 30 beautiful designs for flower motifs inspired by decorative tiles from around the world. All of the patterns are written in US crochet terms with a handy table for the equivalent UK terms.
La belleza de Dios puede encontrarse hasta en las cosas más pequeñas, en lo cotidiano, en aquello que, si nos descuidamos, pasa desapercibido. Cristo en todo: Meditaciones cotidianas sobre un Dios extraordinario ha sido escrito por la reconocida cantautora Majo Solís para recordarte que es posible e
A practical and comprehensive resource for loved ones and young adults experiencing an episode of psychosis for the first time. Psychosis often first occurs in late adolescence or early adulthood - an exciting but often tumultuous time of role transitions and challenging new opportunities such as co
Bootman, Colin: - Colin Bootman has illustrated numerous award-winning books for children, including Almost to Freedom , a Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award Honor Book. Bootman grew up in Trinidad and the United States. Much of his artwork portrays the rich diversity of experiences among people o
Rich in references to the teaching of the saints and Fathers, this book combines the insights of West & East. A classic of Orthodox spirituality. 2025 Revised Edition. In Unseen Warfare , a profound spiritual guide, readers are invited into a detailed exploration of the inner battle every Christ
College still looks like it did a century ago, with instructors delivering lectures to silent rows of students. Yet research shows unambiguously that active learning is more effective and inclusive. The New College Classroom translates the evidence into hands-on guidance for teachers in every discip
The Importance of Being Earnest, considered to be one of Oscar Wilde best plays, is a comedic satire of Victorian England. It is the story of Jack Worthing who lives in the country with his ward Cecily Cardew. Jack invents a brother named Ernest so that he has an excuse to travel to London to woo a
Jonathan Marc Gribetz is associate professor in the Department of Near Eastern Studies and the Program in Judaic Studies at Princeton University, where he also directs the Institute for the Transregional Study of the Contemporary Middle East, North Africa, and Central Asia. He is the author of Defin
Follow Benjamin, a little shepherd boy, as he experiences being away from home for the first time. Benjamin has the security of his quilt and his father is nearby as his first night with the shepherds becomes a night of wonderment. On this starlit night he will visit a very special baby. What can th
Park, Hyun-Joo: - Born in Seoul, South Korea, Hyun-joo Park is a novelist, essayist, translator, and critic. She studied English language and literature in college in Korea and graduate-level linguistics in the US. While a graduate student, Hyun-joo began work as a translator of English literature a
The Remarkable Lessons Taught and Learned in a One-room Texas Schoolhouse. A search for a simpler, more rewarding lifestyle brings Trent Jones and his wife Olga to the ghost town of Terlingua, Texas so that Trent can accept the unusual job of teacher/principal/janitor of a one-room schoolhouse. So w
El arte del pensamiento estratégico Este libro es una guía práctica y accesible para entender y aplicar la teoría de juegos, que le aportará la información esencial y le permitirá ganar tiempo. En tan solo 50 minutos usted podrá - Anticiparse a los actos de sus oponentes para maximizar sus ganancias
Moody and mesmerizing, this graphic novel adaptation of one of Shakespeare's more controversial plays boasts a chic modern cast, high drama, and all the dark, familiar beauty of Venice. Young adult. With elegant, contemporary artwork and a faithful but succinct adaptation, this graphic novel casts a
bell hooks assures her readers that the crisis affecting the black male spirit must--and can--be addressed. In this taboo-breaking book she names the strategies that can ensure black males live fully and well. When women get together and talk about men, the news is almost always bad news, writes bel
The acclaimed Pelican Shakespeare series edited by A. R. Braunmuller and Stephen Orgel The legendary Pelican Shakespeare series features authoritative and meticulously researched texts paired with scholarship by renowned Shakespeareans. Each book includes an essay on the theatrical world of Shakespe
Okosun, Ehigbor: - Ehigbor Okosun is an Austin-based author who writes speculative fiction for adult and young adult audiences. A British private school survivor turned Nigerian American immigrant, she hopes to do justice to the myths and traditions she was steeped in, and to honor her large, multir
The Importance of Being Earnest, A Trivial Comedy for Serious People is a play by Oscar Wilde. First performed on 14 February 1895 at the St James's Theatre in London, it is a farcical comedy in which the protagonists maintain fictitious person to escape burdensome social obligations. Working within
In a response to a friend's call for help, Nancy's father, a lawyer, asks her to travel to mysterious Crocodile Island with her friends Bes and George to study the reptiles and try to uncover a group of suspected poachers. Upon their arrival in Florida, the girls are kidnapped but cleverly escape to
I am a bird. Can you see me? asks a toucan hidden among the trees. I am a snake. Can you see me? challenges a vine snake disguised by its surroundings. In this easy-to-read picture book, Ted Lewin invites readers to explore animal camouflage in the rain forest with a seek-and-find game. Lush waterco
