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Chupacabras and Other Mysteries

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Corrales, Scott / Davenport, Marc, PUBLISHER: Greenleaf Publications (TN), A veteran bilingual researcher answers the public outcry for information about the "goat sucker" that has mutilated animals and terrorized the residents of Puerto Rico and other countries around the Gulf of Mexico. The author also shares his research findings about UFO encounters, government cover-ups, shape shifters, Bigfoot, and other mysteries of the region. Contains photo section, notes, bibliography, index.

Birds

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Bailey, Jill / DK Publishing, PUBLISHER: DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley), "...these books are worthwhile reading and can be used to stimulate children to learn about, investigate, and appreciate the natural world around them". -- Science Books & Films

Shadowdance

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Bailey, Robin / Lee, Paul, PUBLISHER: White Wolf Games Studio, The stories we tell are not limited to monsters and harsh otherworlds. Yet the fiction books in the Borealis imprint certainly belong to a world other than our own. This line encompasses our science fiction, fantasy and horror novels and anthologies.

Digging Armadillos

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Jango-Cohen, Judith, PUBLISHER: Lerner Publications, Responding to the call of educators for easy-to-read nonfiction for younger students, Lerner created the Pull Ahead Books series. With higher-level thinking questions built into each text, this innovative series engages new readers in their own learning. A map activity, animal-body diagram, short glossary, and Hunt-and-Find (pre-index skills) section are included. Supports the national science education standards Unifying Concepts and Processes: Systems, Order, and Organization; Unifying Concepts and Processes: Form and Function; Science as Inquiry; and Life Science as outlined by the National Academics of Science and endorsed by the National Science Teachers Association.

The Genie in the Bottle: 68 All New Commentaries on the

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Schwarcz, Joe, PUBLISHER: ECW Press, "The Genie in the Bottle" makes science downright fun. Dr. Joe Schwarcz blends quirky anecdotes about everyday chemistry with engaging tales from the history of science. Get a different twist on licorice and travel to the dark side of the sun. Control stinky feet and bend spoons and minds. Learn about the latest on chocolate research, flax, ginkgo biloba, magnesium, and blueberries. Read about the ups of helium and the downs of drain cleaners. Find out why bug juice is used to color ice cream, how spies used secret inks, and how acetone changed the course of history. It's all there "Dr. Joe" also solves the mystery of the exploding shrimp and, finally, he lets us in on the secret of the genie in the bottle.

Llamas

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Patent, Dorothy Hinshaw / Munoz, William, PUBLISHER: Lerner Publishing Group, With full-color, breathtaking photos and easy-to-read texts, each book in this series describes the life cycle of a plant or animal. Including a special note for adults to help reading be an interactive experience, these titles are especially useful for preschools, reading hours, Chapter One programs, primary classrooms, and upper-elementary reluctant readers. Supports the national science education standards Unifying Concepts and Processes: Systems, Order, and Organization; Unifying Concepts and Processes: Constancy, Change, and Measurement; Unifying Concepts and Processes: Form and Function; Science as Inquiry; and Life Science as outlined by the National Academics of Science and endorsed by the National Science Teachers Association. Acquista Ora

Mimi and Her New Friend: A Visit to Grandma's House

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Abrefah, Gina, PUBLISHER: PublishAmerica, Visit to Grandmaas House: Nykaas parents are from Africa and she has heard a lot of stories about the continent and most of all stories about her grandmaas garden. Nyka was surprised when her parents informed her about a visit to Ghana (West Africa). Since Nyka is afraid of acreepy crawlies, a guess what she will pack in her pink suitcase and all the stories she will brings back to Canada. Mimias New Friend: Mimi visits her auntie in Canada for the first time. She is overwhelmed by all the tall buildings and beautiful places. She meets Emma whose family doesnat want to have anything to do with Africans but both girls like each other. How can Mimi change the minds of Emmaas family? How can they remain friends after Mimi goes back to Africa?

Terminus Cauchemar (Roman +, 14) (French Edition)

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Denis Cote, PUBLISHER: La Courte Echelle, About the Horror and Fantasy series by Denis Cote: Denis Cote knows how to bring out the deepest fears in his characters (and his readers). His troubling stories of strange manifestations push horror and suspense to the extreme. About the Roman + series: Designed for teenagers, the Roman + series addresses themes that today's adolescents face. The series features romance, suspense, science fiction, horror and more...

The Young Hyperactive Child: Answers to Questions about

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Frank, Mary / Loney, Jan, PUBLISHER: Informa Healthcare, Leading clinicians and researchers answer crucial questions about the diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment of the school-aged hyperactive child in this comprehensive and informative volume. Research findings and clinical insights are illustrated with case examples, giving practical and scientifically sound information to clinical and education professionals, such as teachers, school psychologists, pediatricians, general and family practitioners, child psychiatrists and psychologists, as well as to parents.

Zod Wallop

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Spencer, William Browning / Koeb, Bill, PUBLISHER: White Wolf Games Studio, The stories we tell are not limited to monsters and harsh otherworlds. Yet the fiction books in the Borealis imprint certainly belong to a world other than our own. This line encompasses our science fiction, fantasy and horror novels and anthologies.

Dragon

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Eastwood, J. G., PUBLISHER: Authorhouse, Dragon is a journey taken by readers with a daring spirit for exploration and discovery. A chapter book written in verse, Dragon is the tale of an adventurous and bold little girl and her mythical, metamorphic friend. Through escapade after escapade, they discover "new and great things" about their world, about each other and about themselves. The story encourages readers to take another look at the things they see everyday, and to follow their longing to "ramble" to wherever it may lead. Whether you are young or you enjoy an adventurous spirit, Dragon is a whimsical story that captures the reader's thoughts and takes them on a soaring quest to places only the imagination can find, and right into the hearts of the characters.

7 Myths about Women and Work

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Fox, Catherine, PUBLISHER: University of New South Wales Press, A book about being a woman, raising children, succeeding in a leadership role, and living a full life, this work debunks the seven most commonly held misconceptions about women and their professional careers. Penned by an award-winning journalist, this book discusses topics such as the gender pay gap, motherhood and a career, meritocracies in the workplace, and the use of quotas.

Existential Sociology

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Douglas, J. D. / Johnson, J. M. / Douglas, Jack D., PUBLISHER: Cambridge University Press, This collection of ten original essays was first published in . It engages the 'crisis in sociology' at the most fundamental level of thought and experience. Existential sociology is defined as the study and understanding of all forms of human existence. Without seeking to erect a pristine philosophical sanctuary of its own, Existential Sociology examines and criticizes the underlying philosophical assumptions of previous theories of social science, while elaborating its own approach to human understanding. The contributors are concerned with constructing practical as well as theoretical truths about social life - how we feel, think and act. In contrast to most other sociologies, the emphasis is on the independence and dominance of human feelings over the evaluative and cognitive features of social actions. Students and teachers of sociology and people in related fields interested in the connection between social science and their own subjects will find Existential Sociology useful and absorbing.

The Riverrun Trilogy

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Somtow, S. P. / Eittreim, Troy, PUBLISHER: White Wolf Games Studio, The stories we tell are not limited to monsters and harsh otherworlds. Yet the fiction books in the Borealis imprint certainly belong to a world other than our own. This line encompasses our science fiction, fantasy and horror novels and anthologies.

The Psalms of Herod

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Friesner, Esther / Cunningham, Pam, PUBLISHER: White Wolf Games Studio, The stories we tell are not limited to monsters and harsh otherworlds. Yet the fiction books in the Borealis imprint certainly belong to a world other than our own. This line encompasses our science fiction, fantasy and horror novels and anthologies.

Dante's Disciples

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Crowther, Peter / Kramer, Edward E., PUBLISHER: White Wolf Games Studio, The stories we tell are not limited to monsters and harsh otherworlds. Yet the fiction books in the Borealis imprint certainly belong to a world other than our own. This line encompasses our science fiction, fantasy and horror novels and anthologies.

Guns and Garlic: Myths and Realities of Organized Crime

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Homer, Frederic D., PUBLISHER: Purdue University Press, "With the appearance of Homer's study, it is no longer possible to base any serious work about organized crime on the superficial debate over whether or not this set of activities is dominated by one or more particular ethnic groups," writes political scientist Michael A. Weinstein in his introduction. "Homer removes the study of organized crime from the realm of sensationalism and ethnic chauvinism, and places it in the context of contemporary American social structure. He reviews prevalent myths and hypotheses about organized crime and critically analyzes them in the framework of contemporary organization theory. In this context, organized crime is analyzed in its economic, political, ethnic, and social class dimensions."

Foundations of Materials Science and Engineering

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Smith, William Fortune, PUBLISHER: McGraw-Hill Science/Engineering/Math, This text, an expanded and rearranged version of Principles of Materials Science and Engineering, 2/e, is appropriate for a first course in materials science and engineering for engineering students.

About Time Seasons 12 to 17

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Miles, Lawrence / Wood, Tat, PUBLISHER: Mad Norwegian Press, Constituting the largest reference work on "Doctor Who" ever written, the six-volume "About Time" strives to become the ultimate reference guide to the world's longest-running science fiction program. Written by Lawrence Miles ("Faction Paradox") and long-time sci-fi commentator Tat Wood, "About Time" focuses on the continuity of "Doctor Who" (its characters, alien races and the like), but also examines the show as a work of social commentary. In particular, Miles and Wood dissect the politics and social issues that shaped the show during its unprecedented 26-year run (from to ), detailing how the issues of the day influenced this series. As part of this grand opus, About Time 4 examines "Doctor Who" Seasons 12 to to )-starring Tom Baker, the actor who popularized the show in America. Among other things, About Time 4 examines how the show's "Gothic horror" phase and its aftermath, plus answers such vitally important "Who" questions as "Where (and When) is Gallifrey?" and "Why Couldn't the BBC Just Have Spent More Money?"

120 Questions and Answers About Animals

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Modern Publishing, PUBLISHER: Modern Publishing, Youngsters will enjoy finding out what they have always wanted to know about nature and animals in this full-color question and answer series. This series features educational and humorous information about nature, and fun facts about the most mysterious animals from all over the globe Photo-illustrated and equipped with answers, these books are a quizzical kid's find.

Smart Soapmaking: The Simple Guide to Making Traditional

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Watson, Anne L. / Edelson, Wendy, PUBLISHER: Shepard Publications, Whether you've made melt-and-pour soap and want to move on -- or you've made traditional soap with slow, outmoded methods -- or you've never made a bar in your life -- you'll find Smart Soapmaking practical, helpful, and refreshing. Written by a former professional soapmaker, this book explodes the myths about soapmaking and shows you how to make luxurious soap with the least fuss and bother.

Survival of the Sickest: The Surprising Connections Between

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Moalem, Sharon / Prince, Jonathan, PUBLISHER: Harper Perennial, Joining the ranks of modern myth busters, Dr. Sharon Moalem turns our current understanding of illness on its head and challenges us to fundamentally change the way we think about our bodies, our health, and our relationship to just about every other living thing on earth. Through a fresh and engaging examination of our evolutionary history, Dr. Moalem reveals how many of the conditions that are diseases today actually gave our ancestors a leg up in the survival sweepstakes. But "Survival of the Sickest" doesn't stop there. It goes on to demonstrate just how little modern medicine really understands about human health, and offers a new way of thinking that can help all of us live longer, healthier lives.

Each Day a New Beginning: Daily Meditations for Women

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Casey, Karen, PUBLISHER: Hazelden Publishing & Educational Services, Find inspiration and guidance for dealing with the challenges and new experiences of recovery in the writings from a woman who cares about others. This beloved author writes about self-esteem, friendships with other women, hope, attitudes about life and relationships, and more. Her words help bridge the gap between self and Higher Power, between loneliness and sharing the emotions of recovery. Almost three million recovering women turn to these meditations each day.

A Thumbnail History of the City of Houston, Texas

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Young, Samuel Oliver / Pusateri, Mark A., PUBLISHER: Copano Bay Press, Originally published in to debunk myths that had been floated about Houston's founding and earliest years, it is now considered a must-have book for collectors of Houston history. Nearly all later works on Houston cite Dr. Young's excellent work. The text covers the city's founding, the early mayors, Civil War and Reconstruction. There are sections on early buildings, bridges, the development of railroads and fire companies. It covers Houston's early physicians and lawyers, the many, many newspapers, and the first banks. There is much on Houston's military history, its sawmills and cotton industry. Read about early literary efforts in Houston, the Lyceum, Carnegie Library, and the founding of the Rice Institute. Want to know about about early labor unions? The first telegraphs? About how the telephone and electric lighting came to town? It's all here. Acquista Ora

Women in U.S. History: A Resource Guide

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Hardy, Lyda Mary, PUBLISHER: Libraries Unlimited, Discover the best books, Web sites, audiovisual items, and other materials to research notable women of the United States. Learn about women from Colonial times to the present day who have made strides in many fields of endeavor including the arts, literature, politics, religion, science, and sports. Materials listed feature women from all regions of the country and from many American cultural groups. The guide concentrates on materials published or produced during the s, and its final section outlines the field of women's history in terms of its historiography, theory and methodology, and its place in education.

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