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Paperback. Condizione: Good. A hilarious and heartwarming debut novel of big dreams, big days, and even bigger lies. . . Molly Harrigan has always dreamed of the perfect wedding, she just never thought she'd be in scores of them as the bridesmaid. Now on her thirtieth birthday-after her younger, married sister announces that she's pregnant-Molly's old dream takes on an all-new urgency. It doesn't help matters that her best friend Brad drops the bomb that he's engaged to his spoiled brat of a girlfriend. Devastated, Molly does what almost no one in the same situation would do. With a giant wedding fund burning a hole in her pocket (courtesy of her late, beloved grandmother), Molly hires a fianc . Now armed with the perfect boyfriend, Molly stages a whirlwind courtship, engagement, and grand-ballroom-style wedding. Lying to her friends and family is a small price to pay for cake-tastings, gift registries, and dress fittings. But lying to herself could cost Molly her one chance at true love-with a man whose feet are turning as cold as her own. . . …

Paperback. Condizione: Good. Kevin Swift's life is strange, unusual, and downright zany. Then again, what else should he expect when he's mated to a kitsune? Despite the oddness encompassing his life, he wouldn't change it for the world. Unfortunately, sometimes the world doesn't let people decide these things. When he, Lilian, and his friends are attacked by the Shensheng Clan, Kevin learns that a war has broken out between clans Pnevma and Shensheng, one that threatens the lives of himself and the people he loves. He and his mate's family are taken to the Pnevma Clan estate in Greece. Yet even the protection offered by the most powerful spirit clan in the entire world may not be enough to keep them safe. Moody, Kirsten (illustratore).…

Paperback. Condizione: Good. A hidden road. A dangerous bargain. An adventure they can't turn down. Lucy wants an adventure. Dee needs money to search for his missing parents. When a flaming bird leads them to a hidden road beneath the earth--and the lord of stone offers them a quest in a magical land--the chance for both is too good to refuse. Thrown into a world of dragons, demons, and dangerous magic, Lucy and Dee are tasked with protecting a young emperor from an unknown threat. It would be simple enough. if the emperor weren't a royal pain, and if an angry sorceress queen didn't want him dead. With the entitled ruler in tow, the two friends must cross a perilous land and find their way home armed with little more than a mysterious feather, their wits, and the help of a dragon-whisperer who looks suspiciously like a hedgehog. Fast-paced, funny, and full of wonder, Lucy and Dee: The Silk Road is a middle grade fantasy adventure about courage, curiosity, and saying yes to the journey--even when it's far more dangerous than you imagined. Early reviewers are raving about Lucy & Dee - The Silk Road "An enthralling, fast-paced adventure, hinting of more to come." - Kirkus Reviews " A rip-roaring fantasy. Not to be missed.In this tale of adventure, science, and magic, readers are sure to find mirrors to their own experiences and windows onto others, all wrapped in a fantastical bow. Lovers of middle grade fantasy will be enthralled." - The Prairies Book Review "Lucy and Dee is an appealing fantasy novel in which two friends go on a wondrous adventure in a magical land." - Foreword Clarion Reviews 5/5 ".(A) fun and engrossing read, perfect for middle-grade readers who love a new adventure". - The Children's Book Review "I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book! Reminiscent of The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, two friends, Lucy and Dee find themselves in a strange alternate dimension where rocks are animate, and magic exists." - Andrea Torrey Balsara, author of The Nightingale's Song Fans of His Dark Materials, The Percy Jackson and the Olympians and other magical tales will love Lucy and Dee.…

Paperback. Condizione: Good.

Paperback. Condizione: Good.

Hardback. Condizione: Good. Toddlers will be delighted by this cheerfully designed little box of books. When they open it up they'll find four miniature chunky farm board books. Boys and girls who open these books will follow Little Pig, Cow, Horse, and Sheep on their adventures around the farmyard. Each book is 3 1/4 x 3 1/4 and ten illustrated pages long. Gurney, John Steven (illustratore). …

Paperback. Condizione: Good. An inspirational workbook for complete beginners to discover and master the art of the nib.Kirsten Burke's Secrets of Modern Calligraphy is a uniquely creative and interactive book for anyone wishing to learn how to create stylish and decorative hand-lettered works of art using modern calligraphy styles.This book brings together the methods and practices taught in Kirsten's workshops through easy-to-follow, enjoyable projects that will build your calligraphy confidence. Includes:Tips, tricks and techniques for writing with a pointed nib pen Calligraphy projects to build your skillsBlank pages for practise7 removable art cards, hand-lettered by Kirsten Burke to pull out, complete and treasure.Part how-to, part project book, Secrets of Modern Calligraphy will inspire you to develop your love of lettering.Kirsten Burke is a world-renowned calligraphic artist and teacher. Kirsten is the 'Master Calligrapher' for luxury brands including Jo Malone, Tom Ford and Creme de la Mer and clients like the BBC, Shakespeare's Globe Theatre and Rolls Royce. Her best-selling greetings cards, wedding stationery and calligraphy kits can be found in high street shops, online and overseas, and her sell-out calligraphy workshops for adults and children are run from her beautiful industrial studios in West Sussex.…

Paperback. Condizione: Fair. Emilio and Rosa are childhood sweethearts, engaged to be married. But it is 1942 and the war has taken Emilio far from Italy, to a tiny Orkney island where he is a POW. Rosa must wait for him to return and help her mother run the family hotel on the shores of Lake Como, in Italy.Feeling increasingly frustrated with his situation, Emilio is inspired by the idea of building a chapel on the barren island. The prisoners band together to create an extraordinary building out of little more than salvaged odds and ends and homemade paints. Whilst Emilio's chapel will remain long after the POW camp has been left to the sheep, will his love for Rosa survive the hardships of war and separation? For Rosa is no longer the girl that he left behind. She is being drawn further into the Italian resistance movement and closer to danger, as friendships and allegiances are ever complicated by the war.Human perseverance and resilience are at the heart of this strong debut and the small Italian chapel remains, as it does in reality on the island of Lamb's Holm, as a symbol of these qualities. …

Hardback. Condizione: Good.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Following the record-shattering successes of Marvel's The Avengers in 2012, The Avengers must reassemble on the big screen to combat the robotic menace of Ultron Marvel's Avengers: Age of Ultron is set for US release on May 1, 2015. Acclaimed writer/director Joss Whedon and producer Kevin Feige return, along with the all-star cast of Robert Downey Jr. (Tony Stark/Iron Man), Chris Hemsworth (Thor), Mark Ruffalo (Bruce Banner/Hulk), Chris Evans (Steve Rogers/Captain America), Scarlett Johansson (Natasha Romanoff/Black Widow) and Jeremy Renner (Clint Barton/Hawkeye). They are joined by Emmy Award- winner James Spader (Lincoln, The Blacklist) as Ultron. (c) 2015 Marvel. All Rights Reserved.…

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Enyiemah, Prince (illustratore).

Paperback. Condizione: Good. A bright and lively Easter story with stickers!It's Easter morning, and all the animals have come together to join in the Easter Parade. Follow the Easter Bunny as he leads ducks, chicks, rabbits, and more springtime animals as they wear their Easter best, carry balloons, play instruments, and march in the parade.A lovely springtime story celebrating family, friends, and being grand together.with adorable Easter stickers. Richards, Kirsten (illustratore).…

Paperback. Condizione: Good. In this series beginning readers discover the interesting ways that animals use their senses. Each book focuses on one of the five senses and describes how a variety of animals--from large mammals to tiny insects--use that sense.

Paperback. Condizione: Good. Following the record-shattering successes of Marvel's The Avengers in 2012, The Avengers must reassemble on the big screen to combat the robotic menace of Ultron Marvel's Avengers: Age of Ultron is set for US release on May 1, 2015. Acclaimed writer/director Joss Whedon and producer Kevin Feige return, along with the all-star cast of Robert Downey Jr. (Tony Stark/Iron Man), Chris Hemsworth (Thor), Mark Ruffalo (Bruce Banner/Hulk), Chris Evans (Steve Rogers/Captain America), Scarlett Johansson (Natasha Romanoff/Black Widow) and Jeremy Renner (Clint Barton/Hawkeye). They are joined by Emmy Award- winner James Spader (Lincoln, The Blacklist) as Ultron. (c) 2015 Marvel. All Rights Reserved.…

Hardback. Condizione: Very Good. Kirsten Lunstrum's stories are gem stones, multi-faceted, highly polished, more and more complicated the closer you look, says Pam Houston. Each finely tuned story in this remarkable debut collection captures a pivotal moment in the life of a woman trying to reconcile past expectations with present, usually unplanned, developments. In the title story, a woman who decided she really should be French visits her married daughter, who once again becomes tangled in a web of lies and disapprovals. In Picnic, a new spin on family politics emerges during an outing with mysterious Aunt Vivian. In The Virtuoso, a young violin prodigy's talent disrupts the harmony of her teacher and his wife. Bringing to mind the work of Elizabeth Bishop and Alice Munro, Kirsten Sundberg Lunstrum's stories form a sophisticated and graceful collection.…

Paperback. Condizione: Good. Two brothers learn to share in this rhyming tale with a lively, bouncing textand delightful full-color illustrations perfect for children just learning toread. Includes punch-out flash cards and six pages of educational activities. Holub, Joan (illustratore).

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. In Power Principles: Courageous Living Courage shares her transformation story. Through her transparency she reveals how she was able to overcome depression, save her marriage and live life anew. Courage shares strategies to empower and equip women of faith to exchange their struggles for strength. Her openness and vulnerability in sharing her story challenges us all to get real about our truth so we can experience God's best in our own lives.…

Hardback. Condizione: Good. In My Friend Uses a Wheelchair, beginning readers are introduced to different characters who use wheelchairs, how using a wheelchair may affect their actions, and how we can be good friends to people who use wheelchairs. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they discover how to be empathetic and include all kinds of friends. A diagram shows different parts of a wheelchair, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about being a good friend online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. My Friend Uses a Wheelchair also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index. My Friend Uses a Wheelchair is part of Jump!'s All Kinds of Friends series.…

Hardback. Condizione: Good. It's almost Valentine's Day, and Carlos and Carmen don't have any cards for their class! So they spend the day making valentines. They make big valentines and little valentines. They make valentines with glitter and valentines with stickers. Mama and Papa think the twins may have made too many valentines. But, the twins have the perfect plan to make sure everybody has a happy Valentine's Day. Calico Kid is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO. Anaya, Fatima (illustratore).…

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good.

Hardback. Condizione: Good. Carlos and Carmen have a hard time falling asleep in separate rooms. Once they solve that problem, they're kept awake by a spooky noise. The twins get their mom and dad to help them solve the mystery of the noise, which turns out to be something not very scary at all. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Calico Kid is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO. Meza, Erika (illustratore). …

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Who HQ brings you the stories behind the most beloved characters of our time. Were off to see the Wizard. . . along with Dorothy, Toto, and all of her friends as they make their way onto the What Is the Story of? list. Squier, Robert (illustratore).

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. How do we recognize the 'wounds' caused by outdated schooling policies? How do we heal them? In her provocative new book, education writer and critic Kirsten Olson brings to light the devastating consequences of an educational approach that values conformity over creativity, flattens students' interests, and dampens down differences among learners. Drawing on deeply emotional stories, Olson shows that current institutional structures do not produce the kinds of minds and thinking that society really needs. Instead, the system tends to shame, disable, and bore many learners. Most importantly, she presents the experiences of wounded learners who have healed and shows what teachers, parents, and students can do right now to help themselves stay healthy.…

Paperback. Condizione: Good. When an upwardly mobile African-American couple wants to buy a home in an all-white neighborhood in 1950's Boston they pay a struggling Irish family to ghost-buy a house on their behalf.

Paperback. Condizione: Good. A concise and accessible introduction to a highly complex subject. Following the opening chapter on the origins of the Arab-Israeli conflict, Dr Schulze takes the reader through the causes, course, and consequences of all the major conflicts, concluding with a chapter on the Middle East peace process in the 1990s. As well as analysing the events themselves, the author also considers the historiographical debates on nationalism, revisionism and post-revisionism. An excellent introduction providing a clear and readable account for students of postwar international history, Middle Eastern Studies and politics.…

Paperback. Condizione: Fair. How do we recognize the 'wounds' caused by outdated schooling policies? How do we heal them? In her provocative new book, education writer and critic Kirsten Olson brings to light the devastating consequences of an educational approach that values conformity over creativity, flattens students' interests, and dampens down differences among learners. Drawing on deeply emotional stories, Olson shows that current institutional structures do not produce the kinds of minds and thinking that society really needs. Instead, the system tends to shame, disable, and bore many learners. Most importantly, she presents the experiences of wounded learners who have healed and shows what teachers, parents, and students can do right now to help themselves stay healthy.…

Paperback. Condizione: Good.

Paperback. Condizione: Good. The unbelievable true story of one of the strangest disasters in history?part of the New York Times bestselling What Was? series, featuring 16 pages of photos.On an unusually warm winter day in Boston, Massachusetts, a storage tank in the city's North End burst, flooding the neighborhood with 2.3 million gallons of molasses. The Red Cross, the Army, the Navy, and the Massachusetts Nautical School all launched courageous rescue missions to save people from the sticky and deadly mess, and it took hundreds of volunteers several weeks to clean up the streets. Ultimately, the disaster killed twenty-one people and injured 150 others. But the tragedy inspired reform that made our cities safer for all. Putra, Dede (illustratore).…

Paperback. Condizione: Good. This introductory survey of the Vikings looks at their history, society and archaeology.

Paperback. Condizione: Good. Have you been gifted the task of writing those pesky policies and procedures?Do you question whether your organization needs them? surely not. or total overkill.?Is the motivation to write them lacking because you don't know where to start?Or have they been done before, but now need an update?Has the need for compliance surpassed the desire to put off the task?If so, this is definitely the book you need. The author provides clarity about the what, when, where, who and why of policies and procedures for any organization. Who knew you could make the topic of P's and P's enjoyable?This book is a step-by-step system that is easy to comprehend> It is exactly what you'll need to get started> It holds the secrets to know which policies and procedures are required and why> To understand the stages of planning, preparing, and implementationIf the task of writing pesky policies and procedures has fallen to you or one of your team, you're not alone. Through this book, you will connect with case study examples from real-life people and organizations that needed to develop these pesky Ps and Ps too. The author provides great free resources to download that help you get started.This is the solution to help anyone overcome the dread of not knowing where to start. The author shows how easy it is to do it right, and in a way that makes your life and the lives of others in the organization easier.No one really wants to write policies and procedures, but if you have to. this is the right book for you. …