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One Newt in a Suit

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Weale, Andrew / Chamberlain, Margaret, PUBLISHER: Hodder & Stoughton, The Newt In The Suit is great fun. It has an energy and silliness to it that doesn't always come through in other counting books. You'll learn the numbers, but even when you know the numbers inside and out, you'll keep coming back for more. It is zippy and bright, and shows that playing with language is lots of fun. Margaret Chamberlain's illustrations suit the mood perfectly. They're big and bold, with plenty of jollity on every page. You'll love it whether you know how to count up to ten or not. Andrew Weale is a brand-new voice to add to the Hodder list. A great way to build Margaret Chamberlain on the list with a young text.There's one newt in a suit, and he's looking very dapper. He's joined by two snazzy-looking flies in ties, three cockatoos in high-heeled shoes, and so on up to ten. This is a counting book with lots of well-dressed animals going about their business. What's not to love about bees in dungarees or bats in top hats? Everything's vibrant and colourful. It draws you in, and will have you poring over every page.

B. J. Summers' Pocket Guide to Coca-Cola: Identifications,

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Summers, B. J., PUBLISHER: Collector Books, Without a doubt, the most recognizable, popular collectibles are the items featuring the great American icon, Coca-Cola B.J. Summers continues to compile the essential reference guides to help the collector know what's out there and how much to expect to pay for these advertising collectibles. What better way to supplement your research library than with a convenient, easy-to-carry pocket guide? Summers has completely revised his Pocket Guide to Coca-Cola for this new second edition. Hundreds of new color photographs showcase common flea market finds as well as the hard-to-find expensive items every collector dreams of discovering. The listings have been heavily revised and all values updated to reflect the ever-changing collector market. The informed collector can often still find special Coca-Cola items if they know what to look for and what to pay. This handy little book is perfect to carry with you on those searches for the bargains. And it's the best bargain at only $9.95

Ancient Greece

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: MacDonald, Fiona, PUBLISHER: Kingfisher, Did you ever wonder why were the Olympics held, or how we know what we know about Ancient Greece? All your questions are answered in Curious Kids Guides: Ancient Greece.

Warman's Pattern Glass

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Schroy, Ellen Tischbein, PUBLISHER: Wallace-Homestead Book Company, Everything readers need to know about pattern glass is in this book, which features hundreds of patterns and information about the maker of the pattern, dates made, colors and forms available, and known reproductions. Detailed line drawings illustrate every pattern, and a detailed index is also included.

World, World, What Can I Do?

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Hazen, Barbara Shook / Tugeau, Christina / Leibold, Margaret, PUBLISHER: Morehouse Publishing, Encourages young children to care about and for the world, starting with the locations they know best: playgrounds, beaches, campsites, fields, sidewalks. It also inspires children to act kindly toward their fellow creatures on this earth.

Prove It! Catholic Teen Bible-NABRE

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Welborn, Amy, PUBLISHER: Our Sunday Visitor (IN), Sometimes the answers aren't enough. Sometimes you want to know why they're the answers. Any Bible can answer questions. This is the one that explains why those answers are the answers. In twenty-five very compelling tabs spread throughout the Bible text, Prove It The Catholic Teen Bible gives the why to the biggest questions of all. To the questions you've been asking your parents, your teachers, your friends yourself: What's life all about and where do I fit in? What's my life all about, and where do God, family, friends, and all the rest fit in? How do I know God even exists, and what do the life and death of Jesus have to do with me right here, right now? If God loves us all, why should I bother taking my Catholicism seriously? If all religions are pretty much the same, why be a Catholic at all?

When Diplomacy Fails

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Williamson, Michael Z., PUBLISHER: Baen Books, Alex Marlow and Ripple Creek Security's best personal security detail return to action. This time, they "really" don't like their principal, World Bureau Minister Joy Herman Highland-a highly-placed bureaucrat with aspirations to elected office. Even worse, Highland's assistant wants to publicize every movement and action for his boss's pending campaign, which is anathema to good security. With a person of this status, it's not a case of someone wanting her dead. The only question is how "many" people want her dead, and what are they bringing to the fight? The enemies are from without, within and all over. They have resources, funding and political cover. Ripple Creek needs to be cautious. But the enemy also needs to worry. They're going to be getting in each others' way in the process of carrying out their plans. And Ripple Creek has no qualms about explosions on galactic news. In fact, they enjoy it. About Michael Z. Williamson: "A fast-paced, compulsive read...will appeal to fans of John Ringo, David Drake, Lois McMaster Bujold, and David Weber." - "Kliatt" "Williamson's military expertise is impressive." -"SF Reviews"

Much Ado about Nothing

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Lacie, Christina, PUBLISHER: Barron's Educational Series, Each title in Barronas popular and enduring " Shakespeare Made Easy " series presents the complete text of a Shakespeare play with Shakespeareas original lines printed on left-hand pages and a modern, easy-to-understand atranslationa of the Bardas Elizabethan English on facing right-hand pages. In addition to the play, each book presents helpful background information for students that places each play in historical perspective, as well as quizzes and questions that teachers can use for short tests and classroom discussions. Here are fine introductions to many of the greatest plays ever written--literary classics that every student should know and understand. In Shakespeareas romantic comedy, " Much Ado About Nothing, " a masquerade ball provides the setting for a case of mistaken identity. But love triumphs at the end for Beatrice and Benedick.

Our Birthing from Within Keepsake Journal

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: England, Pam, PUBLISHER: Birthing from Within Books, Children delight in reading about their own births and other family stories; they love looking at old family photos and are especially entertained by drawings made by their own parents. That's why every parent will find the KEEPSAKE JOURNAL irresistable - 278 pages to instruct, inspire, and record your innermost thoughts and dreams. There are pages to journal what you are learning in your childbirth classes and highlights from your prenatal appointments. There is a section just for dads. There are pages that correspond to favorite exercises from the BIRTHING FROM WITHIN book, pages for drawing, and pages to record your birth story and postpartum anecdotes.

Beagles: Everything about Purchase, Care, Nutrition,

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Vriends-Parent, Lucia / Parent, Lucia E. / Vriends, Matthew M., PUBLISHER: Barron's Educational Series, The most extensive line of basic pet information and training guides on the market, Complete Pet Owner's Manuals currently include more than 60 titles devoted to most of the AKA-recognized dog breeds, as well as other commonly owned breeds. All books are profusely illustrated with full-color photos and instructive, high-quality line art. They are written in clear, direct language that will appeal to ordinary pet owners, but they also contain information that even experienced breeders and trainers will find enlightening. Each manual is individually written by an experienced breeder, trainer, veterinarian, or qualified expert. Here is virtually everything dog lovers need to know about feeding, grooming, training, and keeping a healthy pet -- as well as valuable information on the traits of individual breeds.

ABC History Mystery

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Chicago Historical Society / Chicago Historical Society, PUBLISHER: Chicago Historical Society, Add some mystery to your history The Chicago Historical Society is having fun with the alphabet and some of our most fascinating artifacts. Can you guess what these objects are before you turn the page? Read about the history of the objects at the end of the book. Youre sure to discover facts about Chicago that you didnt know before.

Modern Seamanship

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Dodds, Don, PUBLISHER: Lyons Press, Everything the boater needs to know in one clear and comprehensive volume.

Junie B., First Grader Cheater Pants

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Park, Barbara / Brunkus, Denise, PUBLISHER: Random House Books for Young Readers, Junie B. Jones has all the answers when it comes to cheating. It's just plain wrong But what about copying someone else's homework? That's not cheating, right? 'Cause homework isn't even a test And speaking of tests... what if a friend shares an answer that you didn't even ask for? Sharing definitely isn't cheating... is it? Uh-oh. Maybe this cheating business is more complicated than Junie B. thought. Could she be a cheater pants and not even know it? "From the Hardcover edition."

The Financial Guide for the Single Parent Workbook

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Burkett, Larry / Fuller, Cheri, PUBLISHER: Moody Publishers, There are almost 10 million homes headed by single mothers and 1.6 million homes headed by single fathers. One in three families with children is headed by a single parent.You may be a single parent, but you are not alone. For single parents, often financial issues are emotional concerns. Many don't really want to look too closely at the reality of their situations because that could be frightening. Often, they think they don't have enough money to budget, and even if they did have enough money the wouldn't know how to begin.In this helpful workbook, financial expert Larry Burkett will help you consider your financial goals and work toward them from where you are now. Learn to live within your means while providing for your children's needs, getting out of debt, and staying out of debt. With financial savvy and excellent insights from God's Word, The Financial Guide for the Single Parent Workbook will help you get back on the road toward financial stability.

The Secret History of the World

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Booth, Mark, PUBLISHER: Overlook Press, The amazing surprise "New York Times" bestseller, filled with "breathtaking glimpses into worlds that heretofore have been little explored" ("Foreward") They say that history is written by the victors. But what if history-or what we come to know as history-has been written by the wrong people? What if everything we've been told is only part of the story? In this groundbreaking and now famous work, Mark Booth embarks on an enthralling tour of our world's secret histories. Starting from a dangerous premise-that everything we've known about our world's past is corrupted, and that the stories put forward by the various cults and mystery schools throughout history are true-Booth produces nothing short of an alternate history of the past years. From Greek and Egyptian mythology to Jewish folklore, from Christian cults to Freemasons, from Charlemagne to Don Quixote, from George Washington to Hitler- Booth shows that history needs a revolutionary rethink, and he has years of hidden wisdom to back it up.

Cracking the GRE

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Princeton Review / Lurie, Karen, PUBLISHER: Princeton Review, If it's on the GRE, it's in this book. "Cracking the GRE, Edition," includes: - Access to 2 full-length practice tests online, plus more than 300 questions in the book - Everything you need to know for the current version of the GRE, plus info on changes coming in late - Detailed explanations for every practice question - Practical information on the what, when, where, and how of the GRE - Techniques for turning difficult algebra problems into easy arithmetic problems - Strategies to help you solve even the toughest questions in Text Completions, Reading Comprehension, Quantitative Comparisons, and more - Online, interactive tutorial lessons with extra practice problems

Parent to Parent A Humorous Look at the Teen Scene

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Linda Propper Martin Propper, PUBLISHER: iUniverse Inc, NA

Belle Praters Boy

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: White, Ruth, PUBLISHER: Thorndike Press, Everyone in Coal Station, Virginia, had their own theories about what happened to Belle Prater, but twelve-year-old Gypsy needed to know the facts, not just everyone's hearsay. So when Belle's son, her cousin Woodrow, moves in next door, Gypsy sees the opportunity to get the information about her aunt's disappearance. But in the process of finding out the truth, she forms a close friendship with Woodrow, and finds that they have enough in common to be best friends. When Woodrow finally reveals that he's been keeping a secret about his mother, Gypsy begins to understand that there are different ways of finding the strength to face the truth, no matter how painful it might be. Acquista Ora

Dora's Book of Manners

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Ricci, Christine / Hall, Susan, PUBLISHER: Simon Spotlight, The Grumpy Old Troll was mean to his friend Mouse -- and now he needs help from Dora and Boots for Mouse to forgive him. But what should he say? Join Dora and Boots as they help the Troll, and learn about manners along the way

Networking: A Beginner's Guide, Fourth Edition

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Hallberg, Bruce / Hallberg Bruce, PUBLISHER: McGraw-Hill/Osborne Media, Here is an unparalleled introduction to networking, offering easy-to-follow details on design and configuration, hardware, networking protocols, remote access, and security. This updated guide contains expanded coverage of wireless networking, the latest Windows and Linux releases, and security measures. New networking professionals will first learn what they need to know about network technology, and then how to apply that knowledge to set up, manage, and secure networks.

Clown Games

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Ziefert, Harriet / Stevens, Larry, PUBLISHER: San Val, What do shoes need? These clowns know: shoes need feet, and feet need shoes. Bread needs butter and butter needs bread. Little clowns and big clowns need each other, too -- especially when they're playing clown games

The Marked (Talents Novel, A)

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Scott, Inara, PUBLISHER: Disney-Hyperion, All her life, Dancia Lewis has wanted to use her powers for good. And now that she's learned the truth about Delcroix Academy--and herself--she may just get the chance. But being part of Delcroix's top secret Program isn't anything like what Dancia expected. She has to wonder--what happens to the talented kids who refuse to pledge their loyalty to the Program? And why did her friend Jack run away rather than join? Dancia's adorable boyfriend, Cam, insists they need the help of every talented student to defend Delcroix from dangerous enemies outside their gates. But what if Delcroix's most frightening enemies come from within?

Expecting Trouble: What Expectant Parents Should Know about

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Strong, Thomas H. / Strong, Jr., PUBLISHER: New York University Press, In this controversial volume, Dr. Strong dispels widespread misconceptions about the effectiveness of prenatal care in its current form and explains how mothers themselves may influence the course and outcome of their pregnancies to a greater degree than do their obstetricians. He provides specific questions that parents should be asking their health care providers to ensure that they and their babies receive the best care possible.

The Complete Self-Care Guide to Homeopathy, Herbal Remedies

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Feingold, Ellen, PUBLISHER: Homeopathy Center of Delaware, Everything you need to know about essential natural alternatives for good health.

Bible Doctrine: Essential Teachings of the Christian Faith

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Grudem, Wayne A. / Grudem, Elliot / Purswell, Jeff, PUBLISHER: Zondervan, How do we know the Bible is God's Word? What is sin and where did it come from? How is Jesus fully God and fully man?What are spiritual gifts? When and how will Christ return? If you've asked questions like these, then "systematic theology" is no abstract term. It's an approach to finding answers every Christian needs to know.Bible Doctrine takes a highly commended upper-level textbook on systematic theology and makes it accessible to the average reader. Abridged from Wayne Grudem's award-winning Systematic Theology, Bible Doctrine covers the same essentials of the faith, giving you a firm grasp on seven key topics: The Doctrine of the Word of GodThe Doctrine of GodThe Doctrine of ManThe Doctrine of ChristThe Doctrine of the Application of RedemptionThe Doctrine of the ChurchThe Doctrine of the FutureLike Systematic Theology, this book is marked by its clarity, its strong scriptural emphasis, its thoroughness in scope and detail, and its treatment of such timely topics as spiritual warfare and the gifts of the Spirit. But you don't need to have had several years of Bible school to reap the full benefits of Bible Doctrine. It's easy to understand--and it's packed with solid, biblical answers to your most important questions.

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