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A collection of essays, writings, and talks focus on the Holy Spirit and its role in the Church and theology and bring to light such concerns as the experience of grace, anonymous and explicit faith,

With time travel and mysteries that need solving, the Galactic Academy of Science (G.A.S.) series instructs readers on how to think like scientists. Under the guidance of a Dude or Dudette from the future, the middle school characters are faced with treacherous, present-day crimes that require a historical knowledge of science in order to be solved. From investigating problems to analyzing data and constructing explanations and solutions, this series blends elements of sci-fi with educational methods that distill the key thinking habits of scientists and engineers.Learn to create and crack codes in this latest G.A.S. installment Dr. G and his companions are using coded messages in a plot to corrupt the International Science Fair. Quarkum Phonon, a Dude from the future, calls on four middle school students for help. Benson and Anita work on their computers while two new G.A.S. recruits, Ella and Shomari, travel through time, facing kidnappers, thieves, and spies in their scramble to lea

With time travel and mysteries that need solving, the Galactic Academy of Science (G.A.S.) series instructs readers on how to think like scientists. Under the guidance of a Dude or Dudette from the future, the middle school characters are faced with treacherous, present-day crimes that require a historical knowledge of science in order to be solved. From investigating problems to analyzing data and constructing explanations and solutions, this series blends elements of sci-fi with educational methods that distill the key thinking habits of scientists and engineers.When the Russian scientist Professor Gufov accuses Clinton of stealing his invention, all Mae and Clinton want to do is get away and work on their science project. But that’s before a Dudette from the future tells them about the Galactic Academy of Science and sends them on a mission back in time to beef up their scientific knowledge. Mae and Clinton meet Dmitri Mendeleev, Niels Bohr, John Bardeen, William Shockley, and Rober

With humor and warmth, this children’s picture book raises awareness about poverty and hungerBest friends Sofia and Maddi live in the same neighborhood, go to the same school, and play in the same park, but while Sofia’s fridge at home is full of nutritious food, the fridge at Maddi’s house is empty. Sofia learns that Maddi’s family doesn’t have enough money to fill their fridge and promises Maddi she’ll keep this discovery a secret. But because Sofia wants to help her friend, she’s faced with a difficult decision: to keep her promise or tell her parents about Maddi’s empty fridge. Filled with colorful artwork, this storybook addresses issues of poverty with honesty and sensitivity while instilling important lessons in friendship, empathy, trust, and helping others. A call to action section, with six effective ways for children to help fight hunger and information on antihunger groups, is also included.

With time travel and mysteries that need solving, the Galactic Academy of Science (G.A.S.) series instructs readers on how to think like scientists. Under the guidance of a Dude or Dudette from the future, the middle school characters are faced with treacherous, present-day crimes that require a historical knowledge of science in order to be solved. From investigating problems to analyzing data and constructing explanations and solutions, this series blends elements of sci-fi with educational methods that distill the key thinking habits of scientists and engineers.An adventure that investigates the causes and consequences of climate changeSomething strange is going on during Anita and Benson’s field trip to a greenhouse as their guide is making wild claims about carbon dioxide and their science teacher, Mr. Fazmel, has mysteriously disappeared. That’s when Quarkum Phonon, a Dude from the future, sends Anita and Benson on a Galactic Academy of Science mission to learn about the origins

This specially priced four-book set includes: Meg Mackintosh and The Mystery in the Locked Library, Meg Mackintosh and The Mystery at the Soccer Match, Meg Mackintosh and The Mystery on Main Street, a

Numbat has two hearts?one made of stone and one made of feather. His stone heart makes him strong and powerful, while his feather heart makes him soft and gentle. When having more than one heart becom

A heartfelt story told with affection and humor about a shy boy who doesn't quite fit in and his elderly Aunt Lola 10-year-old Stephen has never met his great aunt Lola, and he doesn't want to. She

A gorgeously illustrated, rhyming introduction to some of the things that make Sydney greatA visually captivating, illustrated tribute to Sydney, this picture book is unlike any other city guide. Two talented locals provide an insider’s view of the harbor city in a clever, engaging way that will delight children and adults, Sydneysiders and visitors. From bats and cicadas to lawn bowls and the zoo, readers of all ages are invited to discover the magic of the Australian metropolis.

Ernestine is in over her head. Monday through Sunday, Ernestine’s week is packed with after-school lessons—tuba, knitting, sculpting, water ballet, yoga, yodeling, and karate. Overwhelmed and exhauste

Renowned watercolor artist, Terry Harrison, shares his expert advice and no-nonsense tips and techniques for producing effective, lively studies of water in this book for beginner artists that allocat

Highlighting the Quebec City promontory, where the history of North America was defined?and which has always provoked dreams and sustained hopes?this work recounts the succession of constantly renewed

This concise guide emphasizes clear and logical structure as the key to a well-written thesis. The book uses a direct and conversational tone while offering concrete examples of common structural prob

The Professional Writing Guide is for people who wish to improve the quality of their documents and the efficiency of their writing. Busy executives and other writers in organizations, who may spend b

Culled from the author's journal during a six-month visit to Mykonos in 1972, the first sequence of poems in this collection express enthusiasm and sheer delight with the Greek landscape and people, y

A funny, poignant, realistic story of Tiffany's first love and first job, and the inevitability of change in the first summer out of school School is over, not just for the year, but forever. Tiff an

An exuberant, hilarious picture book about a substitute reindeer and the trouble she causesRudolf the reindeer was lying in bedWith a runny red nose and an ache in his head."I'm sorry," he groaned. "I just can't pull a sled.You'll have to ask my sister Ruby instead."It's the night before Christmas and Rudolf is sneezing his little red nose off. So Santa needs another reindeer to help pull the sleigh. Rudolf's sister Ruby is a little reindeer who always finds herself in big trouble. Will she find a way to be on her best behavior, or will she bring chaos to Christmas Day?

Drawn from the popular animated television series, the Clubhouse books follow Caillou as he continues to explore the world around him and gain a better understanding of his environment. This boxed set with plastic handle for easy carrying includes six bestsellers from the series: Caillou Dresses Up!, Caillou Goes Birdwatching, Caillou: Hiding Place, Caillou Rides a Bike, Caillou Rides on a Plane, and Caillou Walks a Dog.

Geared toward IT management and business executives seeking to excel in business intelligence initiatives, this practical guide explores creating business alignment strategies that help prioritize bus

From the authors of the bestselling books Gangland Australia, Gangland Melbourne and Gangland Sydney, comes the next thrilling installment in the series. Gangland Queensland heads north of the border

This delightful recollection takes a look at Slovak illustrator Dusan Kallay, whose works include Lewis Carroll's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and who is known for his incredible imagination, mo

Employing proven flower-growing techniques used by commercial greenhouses the world over, the growing of cannabis plants is demystified in this helpful gardening book. The natural cycles and growth of

The vignettes featured in this anecdotal compendium span more than 17 years of Joannie Tansky’s evolving awareness of her religious thought. She chronicles her path to embracing Orthodox Judaism and,

A complete guide to using acrylic paints creatively, this book showcases talented acrylics artist Glyn Macey’s irrepressible energy and the imagination that infuses every part of his work. He shares h

Guaranteed to enrich a toddler’s vocabulary, this simple and fun series of bilingual board books is ideal for helping children discover a foreign language. Highlighting more complex concepts that go b

Guaranteed to enrich a toddler’s vocabulary, this simple and fun series of bilingual board books is ideal for helping children discover a foreign language. Highlighting more complex concepts that go b

Guaranteed to enrich a toddler’s vocabulary, this simple and fun series of bilingual board books is ideal for helping children discover a foreign language. Highlighting more complex concepts that go b

Guaranteed to enrich a toddler’s vocabulary, this simple and fun series of bilingual board books is ideal for helping children discover a foreign language. Highlighting more complex concepts that go b

Guaranteed to enrich a toddler’s vocabulary, this simple and fun series of bilingual board books is ideal for helping children discover a foreign language. Highlighting the two basic concepts of color

Guaranteed to enrich a toddler’s vocabulary, this simple and fun series of bilingual board books is ideal for helping children discover a foreign language. Highlighting the two basic concepts of color

Mark Leonhard is well known especially for his photographic portrait studies; this time, however, he takes the public by surprise with images of nature. His photographs of trees and bushes with dense

Engagingly written by the diplomatic correspondent for the Jerusalem Post, this book tells the tale of Israel’s lone soldiers, young men who have left family, friends, studies, and top jobs behind to

Offers a detailed explanation of a system of dance training developed by American modern dance artist Erick Hawkins, covering its history and its basic philosophy based on a belief in the integration

“I do not make retrospectives; I prefer instead to make statements.” This attitude of the Zurich-based artist Hans Jorg Glattfelder is also visible in his works. Strictly geometric forms and vivid blo

The Five Nice Mice devise a creative solution to their housing dilemma, only to face an all too familiar challenge—in feline formNecessity is the mother of invention and this is exactly what the Five

Raised Japanese in a European skin at the turn of the 20th century, fate and circumstance ensured that Charles Bavier spent his life caught between two cultures, yet claimed by neither. A War of Words

The farmer is a gentle, hardworking man who loves his animals and tends his fields with strong, caring hands. When a series of disasters destroys his crops, he is forced to sell some of his cherished

Using his unflinching creative gaze, Tony Birch ponders love, loss, and faith in this short story collection. A trio of amateur thieves is left in charge of a baby moments before a heist. A group of b

Narrated by?a cat-loving little girl, this story is a hysterical romp through a family's pet adoption dilemma. Poor Dad does not like cats, and he voices his opposition to?the steady stream of stray c