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The Wonder of America: Remarkable Stories Celebrating the

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Johnson, Derric, PUBLISHER: Honor Books, Familiar American history is told with a twist Author Derric Johnson compiles this delightful book of short stories that inspires and amuses readers with tales of an amazing America, filled with amazing people. Each compact reading enlightens readers as they smile and say "I didn't know that... ". It's the perfect gift for history buffs or anyone who simply enjoys reading stories that celebrate the greatness of America.

Pocket Sudoku: Presented by Will Shortz; 150 Fast, Fun

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Shortz, Will, PUBLISHER: St. Martin's Press, GET HOOKED ON THE LATEST PUZZLE CRAZE It's hot, fun, mind-boggling, and once you start, you won't want to stop. It's sudoku -- the new puzzle rage that's got the nation in a frenzy. "New York Times" crossword editor Will Shortz presents yet another stimulating and fun collection of 150 sudoku puzzles, ranging in difficulty from easy to more challenging. There are just a few simple rules: Fill in the empty boxes in the grid of 81 boxes, divided into nine three-by-three squares, so that every row, column, and square contains the numbers 1 through 9, without repeating. You don't need any mathematical knowledge. Whether you're a crossword enthusiast or a lover of puzzles, you'll want to try this latest sensation. Don't waste any more time. Pick up a pencil and test your wits with sudoku

Twilight of the Forest: Five Short Supernatural Stories By

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Kallestad, Jan Andre, PUBLISHER: Outskirts Press, Five short stories of the supernatural often with sinister and wryly comedic undertones with an unexpected twist ending to each story.

Master Sudoku

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Pitts, James, PUBLISHER: McGraw-Hill, Master these tricky number puzzles Combining the excellence that is customary of the Teach Yourself brand with the very latest developments in the world of Sudoku, this collection of more than 200 puzzles is suitable for amateurs and geniuses alike. "Win at Sudoku," written by the compiler of Sudokufun.com, contains hints and strategies for solving the infernal beasts, in addition to information on the technological trickery involved, with full guides to online resources and even an explanation of how it works. There's even a collection of advanced puzzles if you delight in truly fiendish logical puzzles. You can also visit teachyourself.com for tests, extension articles and a vibrant community of like-minded learners. And if you don't have much time, don't worry--this book gives you one-, five-, and 10-minute bites of learning to get you started.

Moral Culture

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Tester, Keith, PUBLISHER: Sage Publications (CA), Increasingly in the West, horror is experienced only through television and cinema screens. Tester looks at the moral possibilities and implications of this, and also addresses the pressing concern of whether or not this is a time of moral decay. He uses a wide range of literature to explore these questions and develops his account around debates raised by Arendt, Simmel, Riesman and Bauman.

Sooper Dooper Mad Libs

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Price, Roger / Stern, Leonard, PUBLISHER: Price Stern Sloan, "Ouch " he said stupidly, as he jumped into his convertible cat and drove off with his brave wife." You're rightothis doesn't make any sense. It's a "Mad Lib "and Sooper Dooper Mad Libs? is all that and more. From "Weather Report" to "Items From A Gossip Column," Sooper Dooper Mad Libs? is chock-full of different stories and scenes. Just read the simple directions and play "Mad Libs"? with friends or by yourself. It's the world's greatest word game-complete with a sturdy chip-board for portable""fun.

Fun with Cooking

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Williams, Judy, PUBLISHER: Southwater Publishing, Fun with Cooking provides children with the means of creating their own culinary feasts and all the information they need to get started; including safety tips on what to do and what not to do in the kitchen, plus lots of information about tools and equipment. Every recipe is clearly illustrated with step-by-step photographs and safe, easy-to-follow instructions. They range from the simplest of ideas to those that require a little more experience and, therefore, appeal to all ages and abilities. All the essential cooking techniques have been included in one recipe or another, so children will learn lots of useful skills. There is a guide to cooking terms so the different techniques will be easy to understand and this is accompanied by useful tips and helpful hints throughout. With its wide range of recipes, easy-to-read style and practical approach, Fun with Cooking guarantees hours of creative -- and of course, tasty -- fun for kids of all ages.

Teach Them Spanish!: Grade K

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Waltzer-Hackett, Winnie, PUBLISHER: Instructional Fair, Teach Them Spanish is for the teacher who has a little knowledge of Spanish and a lot of enthusiasm. This book guides you through practical lessons in beginning Spanish. Students with little or no previous Spanish will experience the thrill of success with a second language. Lessons appropriate for kindergarten are organized by topics familiar to the student, such as colors, clothing, food, family, and animals. Each lesson includes a simple-to-follow teacher lesson plan, a practice page, and activity pages. Lessons also include games, puzzles, songs, chants, and writing activities. Try this fun and practical program for teaching and learning basic Spanish.

Bible Stories for the Young

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Grindley, Sally / Barger, Jan, PUBLISHER: Little Tiger Press, Many marvelous Bible stories are touchingly retold and freshly illustrated in this delightful collection. Containing both Old and New Testament stories and parables, this book will be loved by young and old alike.

Double Cross Mazes

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Merrell, Patrick / Merrell, PUBLISHER: Troll Communications, Mazes, puzzles, riddles, and word games for hours of mind-boggling fun.

Amazing Mazes 2

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Heimann, Rolf / Heimann, PUBLISHER: Troll Communications, Mazes, puzzles, riddles, and word games for hours of mind-boggling fun.

Jamie's Way: Stories for Worship and Family Devotion

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Harriss, Susan C., PUBLISHER: Cowley Publications, These twenty stories are for parents, teachers, and clergy who seek contemporary material to share with children. Based on New Testament passages, these lively parables help children ask their own questions about God, prayer, and the Christian life. The reading levels for this volume advance from age four through age fourteen, and each story concludes with discussion questions and prayers. Harriss also provides a valuable introduction to faith development in children.

The Good Land: Stories of Saskatchewan People

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Wilson, Peter / Wilson, Peter, PUBLISHER: Fitzhenry & Whiteside, Saskatchewan is filled with people who have ignored the world's values and expectations and lived their lives, in their own way, on the land they love. The Good Land tells their stories - the stories of the many dreamers, inventors, immigrants, hermits, farmers, and artists who call Saskatchewan their home.

Mr. Benedict's Book of Perplexing Puzzles, Elusive Enigmas,

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Stewart, Trenton Lee / Sudyka, Diana, PUBLISHER: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, This exclusive companion book to the bestselling Mysterious Benedict Society series is a mind-bending collection that will put YOU to the test With full-color artwork throughout, this companion features ingenious new puzzles, riddles, and brainteasers compiled by Mr. Benedict himself, with the help of Reynie, Kate, Sticky, Constance, and other Society associates. Think you have what it takes to join the Mysterious Benedict Society? Open this book and find out

Degress of Nakedness

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Moore, Lisa, PUBLISHER: Mercury Press, The stories of Lisa Moore are bright, tangible, and emotionally engaging. Fire moves through urban St. John's like a human emotion, or the human emotions of her stories move like fire through St. John's. This is writing that is alive with images and darkness and light, with the hard delicate core of the human psyche.

My Favorite Bible Stories

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Mitter, Matt / Cox, Steve, PUBLISHER: Kregel Kidzone, What might the garden of Eden have looked like? How many people did Jesus feed with just two fish and five loaves of bread? Brilliant illustrations bring six Bible stories to life in eye-popping detail: The Creation, Noah and the Ark, Baby Moses, the Feeding of the Five Thousand, the Parable of the Lost Sheep, and Palm Sunday. Busy scenes and more than 175 labeled people and objects will keep kids looking and learning as they soak in the details of their beloved Bible stories.

Brain Benders, Intermediate: Challenging Puzzles and Games

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Publishing, Carson Dellosa / Rainbow Bridge Publishing, PUBLISHER: Rainbow Bridge Publishing (UT), Math and language arts skills are covered through critical thinking, creative problem solving, and deductive reasoning. Perfect at home or in school, these puzzles will tease and boggle puzzle-loving brains Activities include logic problems, analogies, word equations, number games, and more

Princess Bedtime Stories

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Disney Press, PUBLISHER: Disney Press, A new addition to the bestselling series, this storybook collection is filled with eighteen delightful stories featuring the Disney Princesses, including Tiana. With over 250 beautiful illustrations and gilded pages, this charming collection will have little girls drifting off to sleep with visions of their favorite princesses in their heads.

Noni the Pony

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Lester, Alison, PUBLISHER: Beach Lane Books, Meet Noni, a pony who's as zippy and fun as she is thoughtful and kind. Introducing Noni, the friendliest, funniest, and "friskiest" pony you'll ever meet When she's not racing and chasing with her best pals Dave Dog and Coco the Cat, she's busy making sure they feel cozy and loved. Because Noni isn't just heaps of fun--she's a great friend, too. With its jaunty rhyme and bright, bold illustrations, this delightful picture book is sure to capture the imaginations and hearts of readers of all ages.

Whispers from the Cotton Tree Root: Caribbean Fabulist

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Hopkinson, Nalo, PUBLISHER: Invisible Cities Press, The lushness of language and the landscape, wild contrasts, and pure storytelling magic abound in this anthology of Caribbean writing. Steeped in the tradition of fabulism, where the irrational and inexplicable coexist with the realities of daily life, the stories in this collection are infused with a vitality and freshness that most writing traditions have long ago lost. From spectral slaving ships to women who shed their skin at night to become owls, stories from writers such as Jamaica Kincaid, Marcia Douglas, Ian MacDonald, and Kamau Brathwaite pulse with rhythms, visions, and the tortured history of this spiritually rich region of the world.

Get More Done in Less Time: And Move on to the Fun Stuff

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Otto, Donna, PUBLISHER: Harvest House Publishers, Break free from the all-work-and-no-play lifestyle with this practical, creative, timesaving system to help you deal with clutter, deadlines, interruptions, budgets, and more. A passport to happier, healthier, and more relaxed living.

Tom Chapin - Around the World and Back Again

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Cherry Lane Music, PUBLISHER: Cherry Lane Music Company, Matching folio to the children's/family album by the veteran composer/performer. This collection takes us all over the globe, with fun songs for young and old alike. Fun illustrations, plus teacher's guide and complete lyrics.

The World Almanac for Kids

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Israel, Elaine, PUBLISHER: World Almanac Books, Jam-packed with fun facts and full color illustrations, the completely revised edition of the only annual almanac designed exclusively for kids includes a special 16-page photo-filled look at the year's faces and places in the news, plus more than 30 completely new interactive puzzles, games, brain teasers, and other activities kids can try at home. With much more information than any other book of its kind, the kid-friendly format makes The World Almanac for Kids great for homework help or just browsing, and it makes a great gift for the inquisitive kid on everyone's holiday list.

Created Equal, Volume I: A History of the United States: To

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Jones, Jacqueline / Wood, Peter H. / Borstelmann, Thomas, PUBLISHER: Longman Publishing Group, With its sweeping, inclusive view of American history, "Created Equal "emphasizes social history-including the lives and labors of women, immigrants, working people, and minorities in all regions of the country-while delivering the familiar chronology of political and economic history. By integrating the stories of a variety of groups and individuals into the historical narrative, "Created Equal "helps connect the nation's past with the student's present. "Created Equal "explores an expanding notion of equality and American identity--one that encompasses the stories of diverse groups of people, territorial growth and expansion, the rise of the middle class, technological innovation and economic development, and engagement with other nations and peoples of the world. Acquista Ora

Three Courses and a Dessert

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Clarke, William / Cruikshank, George, PUBLISHER: Nonsuch, "Three Courses and a Desser"t is a collection of humorous short stories with West Country, Irish, and legal settings (the "three courses") together with a more miscellaneous selection (the "dessert"). First published in , it is richly illustrated by the author in a style familiar to readers of "Oliver Twist," and includes a varied cast of characters who come vividly to life in the mind of the reader. These stories represent Cruikshank's biting satire at its best. Sometimes scandalous but always humorous, these stories are sure to delight a modern audience able to see in its allegories and allusions plenty that is still relevant to the social and political scene of today.

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