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Rivers in the Rain Forest

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Pirotta, Saviour, PUBLISHER: Raintree, Hands-on activities and meaningful text relate rain forest ong>factsong> to a child's world. Large, colorful photos of people, animals, and plants convey ong>theong> wonder of ong>theong>se unique environments. Exploration of conservation and environmental protection issues help readers contemplate ong>theong> future of rain forests and ong>theong>ir own role in preservation efforts.

Crocodiles & Alligators of the World

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: David Alderton, PUBLISHER: ong>Factsong> On File Incorporated, NA

Welfare Reform and Abstinence Education: An Issue Brief

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Castro, Wendy / Mayden, Bronwyn, PUBLISHER: CWLA Press (Child Welfare League of America), Designed to assist state and local policymakers and service providers to develop effective policies and practices, Welfare Reform and Abstinence Education provides objective information on ong>theong> background of ong>theong> abstinence-only education issue and highlights some of ong>theong> ong>factsong>, research findings, and key issues in ong>theong> national debate over this provision.

12th Planet: Book I of the Earth Chronicles

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Sitchin, Zecharia, PUBLISHER: Harper, Over ong>theong> years, startling evidence has been uncovered, challenging established notions of ong>theong> origins of life on Earth--evidence that suggests ong>theong> existence of an advanced group of extraterrestrials who once inhabited our world. ong>Theong> first book of ong>theong> revolutionary "Earth Chronicles" series offers indisputable documentary evidence of ong>theong> existence of ong>theong> mysterious planet Nibiru and tells why its astronauts came to Earth eons ago to fashion mankind in ong>theong>ir image. ong>Theong> product of more than thirty years of meticulous research, "ong>Theong> 12th Planet" treats as fact, not myth, ong>theong> tales of Creation, ong>theong> Deluge, ong>theong> Tower of Babel, and ong>theong> Nefilim who married ong>theong> daughters of man. By weaving togeong>theong>r ong>theong> biblical narrative with Sumerian and Babylonian clay-tablet texts, it challenges ong>theong> established notions of ong>theong> origins of Earth and mankind, and offers a compelling alternative history and prehistory of both.

Encyclopedia of Special Education, Volume 3: A Reference for

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Reynolds, Cecil R. / Fletcher-Janzen, Elaine, PUBLISHER: John Wiley & Sons, ong>Theong> Third Edition of ong>theong> highly acclaimed Encyclopedia of Special Education has been thoroughly updated to include ong>theong> latest information about new legislation and guidelines. In addition, this comprehensive resource features new biographies of important figures in special education, school psychology, and neuropsychology and reviews of new tests and curricula that have been developed since publication of ong>theong> second edition in . Unique in focus, ong>theong> Encyclopedia of Special Education, Third Edition addresses issues of importance ranging from ong>theong>ory to practice and is a critical reference for researchers as well as those working in ong>theong> special education field.

The Saloon on the Rocky Mountain Mining Frontier

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: West, Elliott, PUBLISHER: University of Nebraska Press, Elliott West's careful analysis of ong>theong> role and development of ong>theong> saloon as an institution on ong>theong> mining frontier provides unique insights into ong>theong> social and economic history of ong>theong> American West. Drawing on contemporaneous newspapers and many unpublished firsthand accounts, West shows that ong>theong> physical evolution of ong>theong> saloon, from crude tents and shanties into elegant establishments for drinking and gaming, reflected ong>theong> growth and maturity of ong>theong> surrounding community.

First Aid for the USMLE Step 1: A Student-To-Student Guide

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Le, Tao / Bhushan, Vikas / Rao, Deepak A., PUBLISHER: McGraw-Hill Medical Publishing, ong>Theong> #1 selling medical review book in ong>theong>. worldupdated with ong>theong> very latest must know. ong>factsong> and test-taking advice for ong>theong>. USMLE Step 1. This annually updated collection of ong>theong> most frequently. tested high-yield ong>factsong> and mnemonics. delivers everything you need to pass ong>theong>. most anxiety-provoking exam of your career.Written. by students who just passed ong>theong> boards, this is ong>theong>. undisputed bible of USMLE Step 1 preparation. You will. will find more than high-yield ong>factsong> based on. student reporting from ong>theong> exam, 24 pages of. color images, and student ratings of top review books..

Shinto

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Hartz, Paula R., PUBLISHER: ong>Factsong> on File, This engaging series is ong>theong> first to offer young adults a concise, completely current, and very readable survey of ong>theong> world's great religions. Each volume describes where a particular religion is practiced, its central beliefs and rituals, its contributions to world civilizations, and an analysis of how it has spread through immigration and conversion. This volume examines ong>theong> basic tenets of Shinto, its evolution in response to oong>theong>r religious influences, and ong>theong> ways in which this durable traditional form of religious expression has adapted to modern Japanese life.

Photosynthesis And Respiration (The Green World)

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: William G Hopkins, PUBLISHER: ong>Factsong> On File Inc, NA Acquista Ora

The Book of the Law

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Weiser Books, PUBLISHER: Weiser Books, "Do what thou wilt shall be ong>theong> whole of ong>theong> Law." This oft-misunderstood phrase, which forms ong>theong> basis for Crowley's practice of Magick, is found in ong>Theong> Book of ong>theong> Law. Dictated to Crowley in Cairo between noon and 1 pm on three success days in April , ong>theong> Book of ong>theong> Law is ong>theong> source book and key for Crowley students and for ong>theong> occult in general. For ong>theong> first time ong>theong> Book of ong>theong> Law is offered in a deluxe, hardcover edition fittingly issued in celebration of ong>theong> 100th anniversary of Liber AL vel Legis's transmission to Crowley.

The World's Greatest Bible Puzzles--Volume 4 (Word Search)

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Barbour Publishing Inc / Barbour Publishing, Inc, PUBLISHER: Barbour Publishing, Bible puzzles are a great way to pass time while learning scripture--and this collection of 80-plus puzzles is sure to satisfy With clues drawn from ong>theong> breadth and width of scripture, "ong>Theong> World's Greatest Bible Puzzles, Volume 4: Word Searches "will challenge and expand your knowledge of ong>theong> Good Book. Based on ong>theong> King James Version of scripture, puzzles include traditional word lists and also actual Bible passages with search words highlighted. If you enjoy Bible word searches (and who doesn't?), you'll love "ong>Theong> World's Greatest Bible Puzzles, Volume 4"

The Birth of the Earth

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Bailey, Jacqui / Lilly, Matong>theong>w, PUBLISHER: Kids Can Press, ong>Theong> Birth of ong>theong> Earth begins with ong>theong> Big Bang (which was actually silent), goes on to examine ong>theong> origins of planets, moons, asteroids and comets and ends with ong>theong> creation of ong>theong> Earth itself. ong>Theong> Birth of ong>theong> Earth is part of A Cartoon History of ong>theong> Earth. Each book closes with a timeline, a comprehensive glossary and an index. Scientific consultants, chosen for ong>theong>ir particular areas of expertise, have verified all ong>theong> factual information. Combined with humorous dialogue and comic-strip illustrations, each book in ong>theong> series is at once entertaining, engaging and -- educational

Sharks of the World

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Steel, Rodney, PUBLISHER: ong>Factsong> on File, Ever since ong>theong> hit film Jaws, ong>theong> terrifying image of ong>theong> shark as a mindless killing machine has firmly imprinted itself on many of us. But with ong>theong>ir large brains and extraordinarily keen sensory perception, sharks have a more sophisticated physiology than previously thought. Take a "dive" into shark-infested waters to watch and understand ong>theong>ir behavior patterns. Very adaptive, ong>theong>y act in accordance with ong>theong> demands of feeding and reproduction. ong>Theong> breeds range from ong>theong> tiny (6 inches) Squaliolus laticaudus to ong>theong> famed White Shark, who can measure 39 feet. Many live primarily on fish, though ong>theong>y will attack unfortunate humans who cross ong>theong>ir path, as a number of stories recounted here prove. Incredible photographs offer a glimpse into ong>theong> shark's wide jaws and toothy mouth, and of an incredible variety of species, including ong>theong> handsome zebra shark, sand tiger, and nurse shark. An informative view of a much misunderstood creature.

160 Ways to Help the World: Community Service Projects for

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Duper, Linda Leeb, PUBLISHER: ong>Factsong> on File, This guide for young adults gives ideas and instructions for a wide variety of activities including handling money, conducting drives, obtaining sponsorship, creating publicity, and more.

Dictionary of German Slang and Colloquial Expressions

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Strutz, Henry, PUBLISHER: Barron's Educational Series, Travelers with intermediate-level knowledge of German, and language students on intermediate and advanced levels will value this book as a key to getting past ong>theong> slang barrier and grasping German and its idioms as people actually speak ong>theong> language. More than words or colloquial expressions seldom found in standard bilingual dictionaries are listed alphabetically and defined. A phrase or short sentence is presented in German to give readers a sense of ong>theong> word or expression as it is used in various contexts, and is followed with an English translation. Because of ong>theong> nature of ong>theong> subject matter, books in this series necessarily contain expressions that some readers will find offensive.

Wacky Word Games

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Golick, Margie / Churchill, Jane, PUBLISHER: Pembroke Publishers, Silly rhymes, tricky riddles, and all sorts of wacky word games to challenge children of all ages. Alliteration, homophones, and anagrams will help 8- to 12-year-olds learn ong>theong> basics of ong>theong> English language and create ong>theong>ir own rhymes, unscramble words, solve riddles, and find words within words. ong>Theong> book uses both word and picture clues to challenge and entertain every student.

White Star: A Dog on the Titanic

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Marty Crisp, PUBLISHER: Scholastic Inc, Sam Harris is on ong>theong> trip of a lifetime. He's traveling from England to New York on ong>theong> first voyage of ong>theong> greatest ocean liner in history--ong>theong> Titanic. Here is a story of cowardice and courage, of despair and determination, and of an unbreakable bond between a boy and a dog on one terrifying night.

Praying the Rosary: The Joyful, Fruitful, Sorrowful, and

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Dicharry, Warren F., PUBLISHER: Liturgical Press, This guide and commentary on ong>theong> mysteries of ong>theong> Rosary refocuses our meditation on ong>theong> true center of ong>theong> Rosary: ong>theong> mysteries of Christ's birth, death, and resurrection.

Abigail Adams

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Sawyer, Kem Knapp, PUBLISHER: DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley), Filled with archival photographs and amazing ong>factsong>, this groundbreaking series introduces young readers to some of history's most interesting and influential characters. ong>Theong> series now features a refreshed design, taking ong>theong> series' original look in a more modern direction. "Abigail Adams" tells ong>theong> story of ong>theong> second First Lady of ong>theong> United States-including her progressive ideas on women's rights, and her famous correspondence with her husband on matters of philosophy, politics, and more. Acquista Ora

Words to Rhyme with

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Espy, Willard R., PUBLISHER: ong>Factsong> on File, What rhymes with hasenpfeffer? This source details rhyming words and includes a glossary that defines of ong>theong> more eccentric ones.

The Teton Sioux (Indians of North America)

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Nancy Bonvillain, PUBLISHER: ong>Factsong> On File Inc, NA Acquista Ora

A Dictionary of the Bible: Volume V: Supplement -- Articles

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Hastings, James, PUBLISHER: University Press of ong>theong> Pacific, For over a century ong>theong> ten-volume Dictionary of ong>theong> Bible has been ong>theong> definitive reference. "It is a Dictionary of ong>theong> Old and New Testaments, togeong>theong>r with ong>theong> Old Testament Apocrypha, according to ong>theong> Authorized and Revised English Versions, and with constant reference to ong>theong> original tongues.... Articles have been written on ong>theong> names of all Persons and Places, on ong>theong> Antiquities and Archaeology of ong>theong> Bible, on its Ethnology, Geology, and Natural History, on Biblical ong>Theong>ology and Ethic, and even on ong>theong> obsolete or archaic words occurring in ong>theong> English Versions." James Hastings () was a distinguished scholar and pastor. He was founder and editor of ong>theong> Expository Times and is also well known for editing ong>theong> Encyclopaedia of Religion and Ethics, ong>theong> Dictionary of Christ and ong>theong> Gospels, and ong>theong> Dictionary of ong>theong> Apostolic Church.

Bulbs and Tubers: The Complete Guide to Flowers from Bulbs

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Noordhuis, Klaas T. / Benvie, Sam, PUBLISHER: Firefly Books, This book contains information on all ong>theong> pertinent ong>factsong> of bulbs and tubers, including: advice on ong>theong> best bulbs and tubers to grow in various seasons; what to look for when buying new bulbs; how to propagate and much more.

The Big Bang, the Buddha, and the Baby Boom

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Nisker, Wes Scoop, PUBLISHER: HarperOne, Hang on for a Wild Journey through ong>theong> Political and Spiritual Adventures of ong>theong> Baby-Boom Generation Join Wes "Scoop" Nisker as he takes us on a hilarious, wild ride through ong>theong> heyday of ong>theong> Beats and ong>theong> Hippies and ong>theong> birth of ong>theong> modern environmental movement, and ong>theong> surge of Buddhism in ong>theong> West.

Country Conversations: Timeless Stories from the Legends of

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Jones, Timothy Edward, PUBLISHER: PublishAmerica, Country Conversations explores ong>theong> world of country music through ong>theong> eyes of some of country musicas greatest artists. Country music icons Charlie Louvin, Bill Anderson, ong>theong> Bellamy Broong>theong>rs, Hal Bynum, and Ricky Lynn Gregg share unforgettable stories in ong>theong>ir own words. From ong>theong> artistsa own personal experiences on and off ong>theong> stage to priceless advice for up-and-coming country singers and songwriters, Country Conversations takes you deep inside ong>theong> vortex of Americaas music, highlighting ong>theong> ups and downs of country stardom. Country Conversations shares rare insights on ong>theong> music business, humorous stories, uplifting anecdotes, and behind-ong>theong>-scenes glimpses from artists who shaped country music. Filled with interesting country music ong>factsong>, trivia, history, and entertainment, Country Conversations sheds new light on what it means to be a country music legend. Acquista Ora

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