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Airborn

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Oppel, Kenneth, PUBLISHER: HarperCollins, Sailing toward dawn, and I was perched atop the crow's nest, being the ship's eyes. We were two nights out of Sydney, and there'd been no weather to speak of so far. I was keeping watch on a dark stack of nimbus clouds off to the northwest, but we were leaving it far behind, and it looked to be smooth going all the way back to Lionsgate City. Like riding a cloud.... Matt Cruse is a cabin boy on the Aurora, a huge airship that sails hundreds of feet above the ocean, ferrying wealthy passengers from city to city. It is the life Matt's always wanted; convinced he's lighter than air, he imagines himself as buoyant as the hydrium gas that powers his ship. One night he meets a dying balloonist who speaks of beautiful creatures drifting through the skies. It is only after Matt meets the balloonist's granddaughter that he realizes that the man's ravings may, in fact, have been true, and that the creatures are completely real and utterly mysterious. In a swashbuckling adventure reminiscent of Jules Verne and Robert Louis Stevenson, Kenneth Oppel, author of the best-selling "Silverwing" trilogy, creates an imagined world in which the air is populated by transcontinental voyagers, pirates, and beings never before dreamed of by the humans who sail the skies.

Sunbirds: #3 Great Lengths

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Browne, A. A., PUBLISHER: Writers Club Press, With the rise of evil, originates the creation of a resistance. Sapphire, the Blackshouldered one-eyed peacock, knows he is that resistance. He knows that as a SunBird he will be pushed to do things he never thought of doing before. But how far is too far?

Who Was Ben Franklin?

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Fradin, Dennis Brindell / Brindell Fradin, Dennis / O'Brien, John, PUBLISHER: Grosset & Dunlap, Ben Franklin was the scientist who, with the help of a kite, discovered that lightning is electricity. He was also a statesman, an inventor, a printer, and an author-a man of such amazingly varied talents that some people claimed he had magical powers Full of all the details kids will want to know, the true story of Benjamin Franklin is by turns sad and funny, but always honest and awe-inspiring.

Families: What Makes Them Work

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Olson, David H. / Muxen, Marla / Wilson, Marc, PUBLISHER: Sage Publications (CA), A major new book in family studies, that concentrates on how 'normal' families work -- their strengths and weaknesses, the kinds of crises and stresses with which they cope, and the changes that come over them during seven stages of their life cycle. Over one thousand families were studied in order to reveal the true complexity of family life by maintaining the separate perspectives of husbands, wives, and adolescent children. '...this book should be read by all who are concerned with family stress, family integration, and coping behaviors in functioning families.' -- Choice, May '...the book is indeed destined to be a classic reference work that belongs in every family specialist's library.' -- The Am

Flora the Fairy's Magic Spells

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Bradman, Tony / Carlow, Emma, PUBLISHER: Egmont Books (UK), One day, Flora the Fairy's teacher tells the class that they will be tested on their magic skills the next day. They have to change the class dragon, Smoky, into something else and then back again. All the children start practicing but Flora can't remember the words of the spell. Luckily, Flora's parents and grandparents show Flora that all she needs to do is relax. They have great fun practicing the changes and the following day, Flora passes the test with flying colors

Ancient Exhumations +2

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Sargent, Stanley, PUBLISHER: Elder Signs Press, Containing nine imaginative tales from a darkly innovative mind, this collection features stories that range from the Lovecraftian-inspired and original Mythos creations to those that venture deeper into the realm of dark fiction. New and experienced readers of Lovecraft will be captivated by the horror and subtle humor of these carefully crafted stories.

Get Ready for Second Grade, Amber Brown

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Danziger, Paula / Ross, Tony, PUBLISHER: Puffin Books, Amber Brown is excited to be starting second grade--and a little nervous. She's worried that the new teacher might not be as nice as she hopes. Plus, Hannah Burton is going to be in her class, and Amber knows Hannah can be mean. But on the way to school with her best friend Justin, Amber makes a decision. She is going to be ready for whatever happens. And second grade had better be ready for Amber Brown

The Never Alone Church

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Ferguson, David, PUBLISHER: Tyndale House Publishers, Churches today need help in becoming the centers of healing and wholeness that God designed them to be. In this addition to the Never Alone series, theologian and counselor David Ferguson shows how applying fresh insights and practical, biblical principles will dramatically transform the local church into a healthy, powerful community that ministers to people's emotional needs.

TORRE EIFFEL di Parigi

TORRE EIFFEL di Parigi questa è una di 23 torri esistenti al mondo che ha superpoteri per attirare la clientela the eiffel tower in paris this is one of 23 existing towers in the world super powers that has to attract customers

Christology Revisited

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: MacQuarrie, John, PUBLISHER: Trinity Press International, Challenges extreme views, criticizing theologies that over-emphasize the divine side of Jesus and "adoptionist" views that threaten to take away the notion that Jesus Christ is the God-man.

National Geographic Readers: Frogs!

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Carney, Elizabeth, PUBLISHER: National Geographic Society, WHAT WAS THAT? That's the roaring burp of a bullfrog SEE THAT? That's the slick, shiny skin of colorful little rainforest frogs Alive with froggy facts, this book has the coolest photos to bring kids deep into the swampy world of our amphibian "amigos."

Parenting: The Bottom Line

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Mackey, Ron, PUBLISHER: Trafford Publishing, "Parenting: The Bottom Line" was born out of the never-ending controversy of whether or not spanking should be used as a disciplinary tool by parents. In response to this hot topic, author Ron Mackey examines the role of the parent as disciplinarian and the importance of raising children to understand the difference between good and bad behavior. Guiding and nurturing children with love and patience will establish a solid foundation allowing them to grow up to become responsible adults.All too often, parents in today's society postpone using any kind of discipline with their children until they are old enough to understand the reason for the punishment. But by postponing this critical part of the growth cycle, they discover that their children have developed behavior that has become so deeply ingrained that the habits can't be easily broken."Parenting: The Bottom Line" provides insight and useful information that is designed to help parents overcome some of the difficulties that they may encounter, as they raise their bundles of joy from infancy to adulthood.

The Best Story

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Spinelli, Eileen / Wilsdorf, Anne, PUBLISHER: Dial Books, The best story is one that comes from the heart The library is having a contest for the best story, and the quirky narrator of this story just has to win that rollercoaster ride with her favorite author But what makes a story the best? Her brother Tim says the best stories have lots of action. Her father thinks the best stories are the funniest. And Aunt Jane tells her the best stories have to make people cry. A story that does all these things doesnat seem quite right, though, and the one thing the whole family can agree on is that the best story has to be your own. Anne Wilsdorfas hilarious illustrations perfectly capture this colorful family and their outrageous stories in Eileen Spinellias heartfelt tale about creativity and finding your own voice.

The Trapper S Bible: Traps, Snares & Pathguards

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Martin, Dale, PUBLISHER: Paladin Press, The traps, snares and pathguards detailed here can be constructed out of the most basic materials, keeping your expenses down and your net profits up. Includes pest snares, large animal snares, and transplant traps, plus camp alarms that alert you to intruders and deadly pathguards that could save your life.

Primal Scenes of Communication: Communication, Consumerism,

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Angus, Ian, PUBLISHER: State University of New York Press, Primal Scenes of Communication argues that the materiality of communication media constitute social relations and that social relations should be understood as "technology-identity complexes". This theory is employed to characterize consumer society, and the social movements that criticize consumer society, as a unique epoch of communication.

Dictionary of Global Climate Change, 2nd Edition

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Maunder, W. Joh / Maunder W. John / W. John Maunder, PUBLISHER: Taylor & Francis Group, Written to be accessible to the non-specialist, this is designed to be an essential reference for anyone concerned with climate change. Covers not only scientific and technical terms, but also the many abbreviations and acronyms that abound in the subject.

The Talent Edge: A Behavioral Approach to Hiring,

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: David S. Cohen, PUBLISHER: Wiley, "A practical step-by-step approach to hiring the right person." Every hiring manager knows that the traditional hiring and interviewing process is a poor tool for predicting organizational fit and future on-the-job success. Behavioral interviewing can improve your chances of picking the right candidate two to five times over traditional processes. It focuses on how the candidate works rather than on skills, qualifications, and impressions. "The Talent Edge" shows how you can develop a concrete understanding of what your own top performers do differently than the majority of their peers, and how to translate that knowledge into a better hiring system. While using case studies from organizations that have successfully transformed their hiring practices, the book articulates the business case for a Behavioral Interviewing system, and provides a roadmap for implementing it. Comprehensive coverage includes: how to write job profiles and translate them into questions and answers that can be used in the interview; how to prepare for the interview, ask questions, and probe for the right information. The book also offers advice on how behaviors that are defined and proven to be useful in the hiring process can be incorporated into performance management, career development, and succession planning.

School Mathematics in the s

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Howson / Wilson, Leslie / Wilson, Robb, PUBLISHER: Cambridge University Press, Countries throughout the world are faced with the problem of adjusting school mathematics curricula in an attempt to match rapid changes in society, technology and educational systems. The ICMI Study is intended to help those who wish to form a vision of what school mathematics might be in the 's and to work towards the fulfilment of goals. In doing this it will be guided by the experiences of the past thirty years, which have taught us that what is desirable might not be attainable, and that goals must be set which acknowledge the existence of constraints. The Study seeks to identify key issues and basic questions within mathematics education, to propose and comment upon alternative strategies, and to provide a stimulus for more detailed, less general discussions, within more limited geographical and social contexts. The text is based upon an international symposium held in Kuwait in February, and attended by selected mathematics educators drawn from all parts of the world.

Intercultural Communication Theory: Current Perspectives

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Gudykunst, William B., PUBLISHER: Sage Publications (CA), The seventh volume of the distinguished series International and Intercultural Communication Annuals is published for the first time by SAGE. It is also the first volume to be presented in a new format: theme-oriented volumes that examine key issues in intercultural communication. Twenty four leaders in the field contribute original essays that review the progress made toward developing theories of intercultural communication. Theories based on traditional communication perspectives, new theories that are unique to this new emerging discipline, and contributions from such areas as philosophy, social psychology and linguistics are described. If one were to offer a seminar designed to take stock of theory in intercultural communication, this volume would be a good choice of text. One might well argue that it is the "only" choice...this book provides the beginnings of order in a field that has prided itself on its ecumenical rather than its ordered self-view.' -- "Journal of Communication, Summer

Horrible Harry & the Holidaze

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Kline, Suzy / Remkiewicz, Frank, PUBLISHER: Puffin Books, The holiday season is here, and the kids in Room 3B are learning about all the different ways people celebrate. In addition to Christmas and Hanukkah, thereas Kwanzaa, Three Kingsa Day, Korean New Year, and more. All the talk about holidays has everyone feeling festive. Everyone, that is, except Harry. He doesnat seem to care about the holidays, the class pet, or even the new student in class. Itas clear that something is bugging Harryabut what could it be?

The Ethics of Autism: Among Them, But Not of Them

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Barnbaum, Deborah R., PUBLISHER: Indiana University Press, Autism is one of the most compelling, controversial, and heartbreaking cognitive disorders. It presents unique philosophical challenges as well, raising intriguing questions in philosophy of mind, cognitive science, and philosophy of language that need to be explored if the autistic population is to be responsibly served. Starting from the "theory of mind" thesis that a fundamental deficit in autism is the inability to recognize that other persons have minds, Deborah R. Barnbaum considers its implications for the nature of consciousness, our understanding of the consciousness of others, meaning theories in philosophy of language, and the modality of mind. This discussion lays the groundwork for consideration of the value of an autistic life, as well as the moral theories available to persons with autism. The book also explores questions about genetic decision making, research into the nature of autism, and the controversial quest for a cure. This is a timely and wide-ranging book on a disorder that commends itself to serious ethical examination.

The Shattered Lantern: Rediscovering the Felt Presence of

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Rolheiser, Ronald / Rohleiser, Ronald, PUBLISHER: Crossroad Publishing Company, Nietzsche had his mystical madman smash a lantern in the marketplace and announce that "God is dead " Rolheiser suggests that "the way back to a lively faith is not a question of finding the right answers, but of living in a certain way. The existence of God, like the air we breathe, need not be proven. It is a question of developing good lungs to meet it correctly."

Constitutional Reform and Effective Government, REV. Ed.

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Sundquist, James L., PUBLISHER: Brookings Institution Press, For years the public has become increasingly disillusioned and cynical about its governmental institutions. In the face of alarming problems-most notably the $400 billion budget deficit-the government seems deadlocked, reduced to partisan posturing and bickering, with the president and Congress blaming each other for failure. And neither party can be held accountable. The public tendency is to blame individual leaders- or politicians as a class-but an insistent and growing number of experienced statesmen and political scientists believe that much of the difficulty can be traced to the governmental structure itself, designed in the eighteenth century and essentially unchanged since then. Is that inherited constitutional system adequate to meet the challenges of the twenty-first century, or has the time come for fundamental change? Should we adopt an electoral system that encourages unified control of the presidency, the Senate and the House? Lengthen terms of office? Limit congressional terms? Abolish or modify the electoral college? Introduce a mechanism for calling special elections? Permit legislators to hold executive offices? Redistribute the balance of powers within the governmental system? In this revised edition of his highly acclaimed volume, James Sundquist reviews the origins and rationale of the constitutional structure and the current debate about whether reform is needed, then raises practical questions about what changes might work best if a consensus should emerge that the national government is too prone to stalemate to meet its responsibilities. Analyzing the main proposals advanced to adapt the Constitution to current conditions, he attempts to separate theworkable ideas from the unworkable, the effective from the ineffective, the possibly feasible from the wholly infeasible, and finally arrives at a set of recommendations of his own.

Perceiving God: The Epistemology of Religious Experience

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Alston, William P., PUBLISHER: Cornell University Press, In this clear and provocative account of the epistemology of religious experience, William P. Alston argues that the perception of God-his term for direct experiential awareness of God-makes a major contribution to the grounds of religious belief. Surveying the variety of reported direct experiences of God, Alston demonstrates that a person can be justified in holding certain beliefs about God on the basis of mystical experience.

Pandora the Curious (Goddess Girls)

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Holub, Joan, Williams, Suzanne, PUBLISHER: Aladdin, Pandora is quite an inquisitive Goddess Girl--but she could stand to be more cautious. Pandora is one of the few mortals at Mount Olympus Academy--and probably the most curious of all the students in school. Her quizzical nature is famous--not that she thinks there is anything wrong with being curious, of course When a godboy named Epimetheus brings a mysterious and fantastical box to school, Pandora's curiosity is piqued. And when it unexpectedly lands in her lap--literally--she can't help but take a look at what's inside. What could be the harm in that? But little does she know that opening the box will open up more trouble than she thought....

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