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1, 2, 3, Lilis Counting Albon Lucie

Discover the imaginative world of the On the Fingertips series with Lili Mouse and her friend Henri. Notes of humor echo in their dialogue as these two lovable mice playfully use descriptive words to count insects from 1 to 10. From grasshoppers and dragonflies to beetles and fleas, toddlers start to learn beginning numbers and build vocabulary with a laugh or two on the way. In the finger-painting workshop included in the back of the book, children can trace the figures to enforce number recognition and gain confidence in writing their numbers. Then repeat the exercise, using paint and paper. Get ready to learn, imagine, and create when you dip your fingers in the

Voices in the Air: Poems for Listeners Nye Naomi Shihab

Acclaimed and award-winning poet, teacher, and National Book Award finalist Naomi Shihab Nye's uncommon and unforgettable voice offers readers peace, humor, inspiration, and solace. This volume of almost one hundred original poems is a stunning and engaging tribute to the diverse voices past and present that comfort us, compel us, lead us, and give us hope.Voices in the Air is a collection of almost one hundred original poems written by the award-winning poet Naomi Shihab Nye in honor of the artists, writers, poets, historical figures, ordinary people, and diverse luminaries from past and present who have inspired her. Full of words of encouragement, solace, and hope, this collection offers a message of peace and empathy.Voices in the Air celebrates the inspirational people who strengthen and motivate us to create, to open our hearts,

Lessons in Chemistry Garmus Bonnie

Meet 2022's most incomparable protagonist! This blockbuster debut set in 1960s California features the singular voice of Elizabeth Zott, a scientist whose career takes a detour when she becomes the star of a beloved TV cooking show."It's the world versus Elizabeth Zott, an extraordinary woman determined to live on her own terms, and I had no trouble choosing a side...A page-turning and highly satisfying tale: zippy, zesty, and Zotty." --Maggie Shipstead, best-selling author of Great CircleChemist Elizabeth Zott is not your average woman. In fact, Elizabeth Zott would be the first to point out that there is no such thing as an average woman. But it's the early 1960s and her all-male team at Hastings Research Institute takes a very unscientific view of equality. Except for one: Calvin Evans; the lonely, brilliant, Nobel-prize nominated

The Ratline: The Exalted Life and Mysterious Death of a Nazi Fugitive Sands Philippe

A Show for Two Bhuiyan Tashie

Mina Rahman has a plan for her future:Finally win the Golden Ivy student film competitionGet into her dream school across the countryLeave New York City behind once and for allMina's ticket to winning the competition falls into her lap when indie film star--and known heartbreaker--Emmitt Ramos enrolls in her high school under a secret identity to research his next role. When Mina sets out to persuade Emmitt to join her cause, he offers her a deal instead: he'll be in her short film...if she acts as a tour guide to help him with a photography contest.As Mina ventures across the five boroughs with Emmitt by her side, the city she grew up in starts to look different and more like home than it ever has before. With the competition deadline looming, Mina's dreams--which once seemed impenetrable--begin to crumble, and she's forced

Nobody's Normal: How Culture Created the Stigma of Mental Illness Grinker Roy Richard

For centuries, scientists and society cast moral judgments on anyone deemed mentally ill, confining many to asylums. In Nobody's Normal, anthropologist Roy Richard Grinker chronicles the progress and setbacks in the struggle against mental-illness stigma--from the eighteenth century, through America's major wars, and into today's high-tech economy.Nobody's Normal argues that stigma is a social process that can be explained through cultural history, a process that began the moment we defined mental illness, that we learn from within our communities, and that we ultimately have the power to change. Though the legacies of shame and secrecy are still with us today, Grinker writes that we are at the cusp of ending the marginalization of the mentally ill. In the twenty-first century, mental illnesses are fast becoming a more accepted and visible part of human

Gomer the Gassy Goat Rose Hayley

Kids and adults alike will love this hysterical, tongue- twisting read-aloud about a goat who farts A LOT!Whether he is making silly faces or farting during goat yoga, Gomer the Gassy Goat will have you laughing out loud before you can say, Trendy-bendy, nosy, noisy, smiley, smelly, classy, silly, sassy, gassy goat!Gomer is a happy, silly, inquisitive goat, but he has one problem... he's a gassy goat. How will this affect Gomer's day?Follow this lovable character to find out in this humorous, build-upon, tongue-twisting story.Gomer the Gassy Goat helps to build language skills.Fun goat facts included.

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Go Ask Alice: 50th Anniversary Edition Anonymous

Celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of the acclaimed, bestselling first-person account of a teen girl's harrowing descent into drug addiction--as heart-wrenching, shocking, and timely as ever, this cautionary tale now has a brand-new cover.January 24thAfter you've had it, there isn't even life without drugs...It started when she was served a drink laced with LSD in a dangerous party game. Within months, she was hooked, trapped in a downward spiral that took her from her comfortable home and loving family to the streets of an unforgiving city. It was a journey that would rob her of her innocence, her youth--and ultimately her life.Read her diary.Enter her world.You will never forget

The 143-Story Treehouse: Camping Trip Chaos! Griffiths Andy

New York Times-bestselling team Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton invite readers to come hang out with them in their 143-Story Treehouse--the eleventh book in the illustrated chapter book series filled with Andy and Terry's signature slapstick humorAndy and Terry live in a 143-story treehouse. Or, at least they WILL live in a 143-story treehouse once they finish building all 13 new levelsThe upgrades to the treehouse are still under construction and therefore super-duper top secret, but The 143-Story Treehouse is sure to be the zaniest adventure yet.Praise for Andy Griffiths and the Treehouse series:Anarchic absurdity at its best. . . . Denton's manic cartooning captures every twist and turn in hilarious detail. --Publishers Weekly, starred review, on The 13-Story TreehouseWill appeal to fans of

You Were Never Here Peacock Kathleen

Atlas of Human Anatomy Perez Vincent

This full-color, 222-page anatomy atlas features all of the award-winning anatomical illustrations from Vincent Perez in one book. It is a must for medical students, health-care professionals, allied health-services professionals and anyone interested in his/her body.Detailed, labeled illustrations by Vincent PerezColor-coded chapters provide easy reference corresponding to the table of contentsComprehensive index, including a page-by-page reference for every anatomical featureAbbreviation key included for every chapterMultiple illustrations for 15 different human body systems

First Class: The U.S. Postal Service, Democracy, and the Corporate Threat Shaw Christopher W.

Investigating the essential role that postal system plays in American democracy and how the corporate sector has attempted to destroy it.The U.S. Postal System is under assault. For decades, corporate interests and ideologues have sought to convert this invaluable public institution into yet another profit-driven corporation. In 2020, the attacks escalated. In the middle of a pandemic and a presidential election dependent on mail-in ballots, the newly installed postmaster, Louis DeJoy, disrupted postal operations by slowing down mail delivery, decreasing window hours, and removing mail-processing equipment and neighborhood mailboxes. An outraged and indignant public fought back and scored a victory, reversing his policies.Though that stage of the battle ended in a public victory, the corporate war against the Postal

Peacemaker Bruchac Joseph

A twelve-year-old Iroquois boy searches for peace in this historical novel based on the creation of the Iroquois Confederacy.Twelve-year-old Okwaho's life has suddenly changed. While he and his best friend are out hunting, his friend is kidnapped by men from a neighboring tribal nation, and Okwaho barely escapes. Everyone in his village fears more raids and killings: The Five Nations of the Iroquois have been at war with one another for far too long, and no one can remember what it was like to live in peace.Okwaho is so angry that he wants to seek revenge for his friend, but before he can retaliate, a visitor with a message of peace comes to him in the woods. The Peacemaker shares his lesson tales--stories that make Okwaho believe that this man can convince the leaders of the five fighting nations to set down their weapons. So many others agree with him. Can all of them

Love Somebody Roasek Rachel

A sparkling YA debut rom-com about a popular high-school girl, her ex-boyfriend-turned-best-friend, and the girl they both fall for--perfect for fans of Becky Albertalli or Casey McQuiston.Sam Dickson is a charismatic actress, ambitious and popular with big plans for her future. Ros Shew is one of the smartest people in school--but she's a loner, and prefers to keep it that way. Then there's Christian Powell, the darling of the high school soccer team. He's not the best with communication, which is why he and Sam broke up after dating for six months; but he makes up for it by being genuine, effusive, and kind, which is why they're still best friends.When Christian falls for Ros on first sight, their first interaction is a disaster, so he enlists Sam's help to get through to her. Sam, with motives of her own, agrees to coach Christian from the sidelines on how to

Frommers Easyguide to Disney World, Universal and Orlando Cochran Jason

Natalie Wood: A Life Lambert Gavin

America watched Natalie Wood grow up on the silver screen. You can still see her childhood in Miracle on 34th Street and her adolescence in Rebel Without a Cause. Her coming of age? Still playing in Splendor in the Grass and West Side Story and countless other timeless movies. From the moment Natalie Wood made her cinematic debut in 1946 in Tomorrow Is Forever to her shocking, untimely death in 1981, the decades of her life are punctuated by movies that even today, reside in the hearts and imagination of the American people.Acclaimed novelist, biographer, critic, and screenwriter Gavin Lambert, whose twenty-year friendship with Natalie Wood began when she starred in the movie adaptation of his novel Inside Daisy Clover, recounts her extraordinary story. He relays to us details about her personal life, from her love affairs to her

Political Ideologies: An Introduction Heywood Andrew

Offering an unparalleled, sweeping survey of the political ideologies that have shaped our world, the seventh edition of Andrew Heywood's seminal undergraduate textbook continues to lead the way in guiding students through the political creeds and doctrines that have dominated politics past and present. Covering an impressive array of topics, the first half of the book focusses on traditional ideologies such as Conservatism, Socialism, Liberalism, Anarchism and Fascism, while more contemporary movements such as Populism, Feminism, Green Ideology, Multiculturalism and Religious Fundamentalism form the latter part of the text. Taking into account the remarkable events that have shaken the political sphere in recent years, the text has been revised and updated throughout in order to show how the study of political ideologies can elucidate the significance of such striking phenomena as

Autumntide of the Middle Ages Huizinga Johan

Johan Huizinga was the most renowned Dutch historian of the twentieth century, and his work ranged from medieval art to mechanization in modern America. His influential book Autumntide of the Middle Ages is still considered one of the most perceptive and influential analyses of the late medieval period. Its wide-ranging discussion of the ritual, formalism, and spirituality of medieval society makes it a classic study of life, culture, and thought in fourteenth and fifteenth century France and the Low Countries.This new and unabridged English translation of the original text celebrates its centenary and captures the impact of Huizinga's significant piece of historical scholarship and literature. Illustrated in color throughout, over three-hundred works of art, illuminated manuscripts, and miniatures pertinent to Huizinga's discourse are included, as well as a complete

The Prophet's Devotional: 365 Daily Invitations to Hear, Discern, and Activate the Prophetic LeClaire Jennifer

Daily encouragements to tend the prophetic flame.The Prophet's Devotional was written to equip and encourage you in your prophetic gift. No matter where you are in your prophetic journey, this essential resource will sharpen your discernment and hone your delivery of prophetic words.Bestselling author, spiritual warfare leader, and prophetic trainer, Jennifer LeClaire delivers a devotional experience unlike any other, providing rich, daily teachings and powerful prayers to empower you in your prophetic adventure with the Lord.Over the course of 365 days, you will:Discover different functions of the prophetic giftAvoid common pitfalls for prophetic peopleReceive protocol for operating in the propheticEngage multiple dimensions of the spirit of prophecyDiscern the spirit realm with increased clarityHear

Mooncakes Collector's Edition Walker Suzanne

"Charming, inclusive, and so much fun." -- BOOK RIOT 2019 Goodreads Choice Award Finalist 2019 Cybils Award Finalist 2020 Hugo Award NomineeA 2020 ALA Rainbow Top Ten BookA story of love and demons, family and witchcraft.Nova Huang knows more about magic than your average teen witch. She works at her grandmothers' bookshop, where she helps them loan out spell books and investigate any supernatural occurrences in their New England town. One fateful night, she follows reports of a white wolf into the woods, and she comes across the unexpected: her childhood crush, Tam Lang, battling a horse demon in the woods.As a genderqueer werewolf, Tam has been wandering from place to place for years, unable to call any town home. Pursued by dark forces eager to claim the magic of wolves and out of options, Tam turns to Nova for

Little Sunbeams Religious Lift-A-Flap 4-Book Set Cottage Door Press

Four classic Children's books are included in this beautiful slipcased set from Little Sunbeams and Cottage Door Press. Celebrate God and Jesus with Good Morning, God, Good Night, God, All God's Creatures, and Bless This Food - four popular lift-a-flap books that teach children positive and thankful messages.Little Sunbeams books offer little ones sweet reminders of God's blessings and love while encouraging thoughtfulness and gratitude. We believe there is a "little light" inside each of us that makes us special, and these stories encourage little ones to let their light shine! Look for additional titles in the Little Sunbeam series from Cottage Door Press. - Get ready for bed at the end of the day and don't forget the "Good night" message you would like to say with Good Night, God Say good morning

Thriving in the Eye of the Hurricane: Unlocking Resilience in Turbulent Times Find Your Inner Strength Bailey Joseph

Survive and Thrive in Our Uncertain and Turbulent New Normal "You are about to embark on a hero's journey." ―Michael Neill, author of The Inside Out Revolution and The Space WithinJoseph Bailey (licensed clinical psychologist for over 40 years) helped pioneer a new paradigm of resilience called "Three Principles Psychology". Those who have learned this new understanding of resilience develop an inner strength that enables them to live in the "eye of the hurricane", even in the most challenging situations.What is the Transformation Principle? The Transformation Principle is a realization of the fundamental way our mind works, bringing about a "transformative resilience" and radically shifting the way we understand ourselves and our chaotic world. It creates an inner strength that enables us to see that it is our

All of You Every Single One Hitchman Beatrice

From an acclaimed and powerful talent in historical fiction, a literary historical novel set in a bohemian enclave of Vienna about love, freedom, and what constitutes a familySet in Vienna from 1910 to 1946, All of You Every Single One is an atmospheric, original, and deeply moving novel about family, freedom, and how true love might survive impossible odds. Julia Lindqvist, a woman unhappily married to a famous Swedish playwright, leaves her husband to begin a passionate affair with a female tailor named Eve. The pair run away together and settle in the more liberal haven of Vienna, where they fall in love, navigate the challenges of their newfound independence, and find community in the city's Jewish quarter. But Julia's yearning for a child throws their fragile happiness into chaos and threatens to destroy her life and the lives of those closest to her. Ada

The Devil to Pay: An Inspector Green Mystery Fradkin Barbara

Inspector Green returns and unwittingly puts his daughter, a rookie patrol officer, in the line of fire.Sidelined to administrative duties, Inspector Michael Green misses the thrill of the chase. So when his daughter Hannah, now a rookie patrol officer, responds to a 911 call about a domestic disturbance in a wealthy suburban neighbourhood, he is intrigued. Both husband and wife deny a problem and, despite Hannah's doubts, no further police action is taken, but Green encourages her to dig deeper on her own. When the husband disappears and his car is found at the airport, the police conclude he is simply fleeing an unhappy home, a floundering law practice, and a mountain of debt. Until a body is discovered.While Green's old friend Brian Sullivan investigates the victim's work and family, Hannah is haunted by fear that her actions precipitated the murder. On her

Kid's Guide to Chess: Learn the Game's Rules, Strategies, Gambits, and the Most Popular Moves to Beat Anyone!--100 Tips...

A fun illustrated guide for beginners who want to learn about more chess Perfect for fans of the hit Netflix show The Queen's GambitChess is played on every continent and by several hundred million people. It's the most popular board game in the world, and people of all ages love to playIn A Kid's Guide to Chess, you'll start learn all of the basics like how the pieces move and then progress to the more complicated ideas behind the best moves for the different phases of the game. This book offers something for beginners who have never picked up a chess piece as well as more advanced instruction for experienced learners who are looking to become expert playersWith this comprehensive guide, learn:The rules of the gameTactical movesOpeningsVulnerable routesThe history of

Funniest Illustrated Jokes for Kids!: For Ages 5-7 Nguyen Jeremy

A hilarious joke book for kids ages 5-7, with a funny illustration for every punch line to make sure everyone gets in on the laughs.Get ready to giggle, snort, and LOL! Children love telling jokes. It's a fun way to combat boredom, improve reading skills, and develop humor. This entertaining collection of jokes goes one step further by including a picture of each and every joke to help little ones understand punch lines that use rhyming or wordplay, logic and critical thinking, and even double meanings. Be prepared to laugh out loud with knock-knock jokes, funny cartoons, and silly puns appropriate for friends and family!Funniest Illustrated Jokes for Kids! includes:Silly jokes and illustrations: Find 58 hilarious pictures that will have kids rolling over with laughter.Age-appropriate humor: Discover squeaky-clean punch lines and

Star Wars: Jedi Artifacts: Treasures from a Galaxy Far, Far Away Star Wars for Kids, Star Wars Gifts, High Republic Insi...

From keychains to a punchout starship model, discover a dozen inserts inspired by legendary Jedi Knights!A collection of treasures centering on the galaxy's greatest heroes, Star Wars: Jedi Artifacts offers exciting collectibles that represent thrilling moments from the history of the Jedi Order.COLLECT A DOZEN UNIQUE ARTIFACTS: Featuring a woven patch, punchout starship model, high-quality stickers, a collectible pin, keychains, and more incredible items, this kit is a great gift for Star Wars fans of all ages.DISCOVER THE ADVENTURES OF LEGENDARY JEDI: From the heroic days of the High Republic, to the eras of Obi-Wan Kenobi, Ahsoka Tano, Luke Skywalker, and Rey, Star Wars: Jedi Artifacts compiles exquisite inserts inspired by the Jedi and their valiant adventures.BUILD YOUR STAR WARS COLLECTION:

The Tiny Star Fox Mem

A beautiful and gentle story about life and death from beloved author Mem Fox, illustrated by rising star Freya Blackwood; its star imagery, and sense of rebirth make it a perfect choice for the holiday season.In this touching and timeless story, a star falls to earth where it becomes a baby and is embraced and cared for by the community. Renowned author Mem Fox's tender text about the journey of life is beautifully rendered by Freya Blackwood whose luminous illustrations capture the warmth and complexity of growing up. This a unique and moving story to be cherished by all ages and shared for generations to come. "Mem Fox's books are like a warm blanket; they have a way of making the world seem a little cosier." --Sunday Age

Kageki Shojo!! Vol. 3 Saiki Kumiko

The ongoing tale that began with the omnibus release of Kageki Shojo The Curtain Rises. Follow the drama on and off the stage with the girls at the Kouka School of Musical and Theatrical Arts--and don't miss the upcoming anime adaptationWatanabe Sarasa has a dream: she wants to play the role of Oscar as part of the Kouka Acting Troupe, an all-female acting troupe similar to Takarazuka Revue. But before she can do that, she has to attend two years at the Kouka School of Musical and Theatrical Arts. As Sarasa practices singing, dancing, and acting, she grows closer to the other girls in her year, including her roommate, the stoic former J-idol Ai. But though Sarasa is great at making friends, her outspoken nature and grand ambitions earn her lots of enemies as well. Can Sarasa keep her upbeat attitude and achieve her dream of