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Ku and Hina-man and woman-were the great ancestral gods of heaven and earth for the ancient Hawaiians. They were life's fruitfulness and all the generations of mankind, both those who are to come and

Written in alternating chapters, a mother and a daughter describe the accident that nearly killed Brooke and left her paralyzed from the neck down and on a respirator and their determination to allow

20,000 acres of wetlands in northern New Jersey - 5 miles from Times Square in New York City - were once home to hundreds of species of plants and animals. Since European explorers first arrived in the Meadowlands, people have all but destroyed it. Still, signs of life remain―under bridges, on the edges of parking lots, and beside train tracks. Slowly but surely, with help from activist groups, government organizations, and ordinary people, the resilient creatures of the Meadowlands are making a comeback, and the wetlands are recovering.

Follow along in this ironic tale of a Little Elephant who strayed too far from home. The Little Elephant is having the time of her life playing in the Africa Savanna, although as the sun starts to sink, she soon forgets her way back to her mother. The only way for the Little Elephant to be reunited is to follow the path. Along the way, she meets Miss Gazelle, Mr. Hyena, and Mr. Zebra, but none offer help. Even after feeling hopeless, the Little Elephant perseveres and discovers that being lost means finding something more!

Look out! Her name is Sneaky Snobby and making trouble is her hobby. Sneaky Snobby wants to steal your joy and take your friends and break your toys. Nobody wants to be bullied! If Sneaky Snobby destroys JoJo and Chads friendship, she will get her way and wreck the day. What will happen to JoJo and her best friend Chad?Bright illustrations bring characters to life in this rhyming tale of two best friends, a loyal Labrador and a meddlesome next-door neighbor.In this comical adventure, children are exposed to the Social Emotional Learning (SEL) practice of controlling their emotions during a frustrating experience. Sneaky Snobby also raises social awareness (another SEL competency) of how kids may be treated by their peers in their environment.This story encourages healthy friendships and kindness to others.

Come on an adventure with Chloe and Sami, a dog Chloe meets in the local park, who somehow unexpectedly end up in a magical forest. Chloe is in for the adventure of her life. Join Sierra and Faith the mermaids, Alexi and Johnny the gnomes, the fairy and the all-mighty Hermes in Maya, a fantasy wonderland. Will Chloe be able to overcome her fears and obstacles to get back home? Find out. Discover the magic. This book will teach children about: - having self belief- hope- overcoming fears and obstacles- staying positive- visualisation- taking action- asking when they truly want to achieve something- being open to receive'Thank you Roula for another book that selflessly shares the lessons you have had to deal with in life, all with the aim of building resilience and achieving goals when life becomes challenging.' Anna Brasher, Masters Counselling Psychologist Gold Coast, Australia

Kai and Ami are dancing butterflies from Taiwan! They have a performance coming up at the Winter Festival dance show in the southern part of the island. They are currently in northern Taiwan, so they need to hurry and start flying south. That's far for a butterfly! Kai is worried about the long journey, and about the big show too. Can Kai step up to the challenge?Kai the Dancing Butterfly celebrates Taiwan's natural scenic wonders, amazing animal species, and incredible Indigenous cultures. This children's book is a marvelous read for all those who love Taiwan, or for those who'd like to learn more about Taiwanese culture. This elaborately illustrated picture book makes an ideal gift: *Real locations in Taiwan make for an inspiring geography, history and cultural lesson*Storyline sparks dialogue around empathy, kindness, courage, faith, perseverance, friendship, and the support between siblings*Exquisite illustrations of Taiwan's majestic animals and endangered species fosters learning

Does your child have dyslexia?Backed by research and over a decade of personal experience, I've developed a holistic approach to help your child succeed.While helping my dyslexic son, I discovered I wasn't a lousy speller - I also had dyslexia.I'm a picture thinker. I imagine dyslexia as an octopus exhibiting eight areas of difficulty: reading, listening, spelling, writing, memory, motor control, spatial issues, and the frequently overlooked social challenges.

All Bluey the violin wants ...is to be played. So, why won't the children play Bluey? Is it because he looks different?From the Grammy-awarded violinist and educator Eileen Ivers, known for her unique musical style and blue violin, comes this uplifting story of standing up for yourself.Eileen's Music School is a magical place. When the children go home, the instruments speak. Why do Drake the drum, Finn the flute and the other instruments tease and bully Bluey? Find out how his only true friend, Priscilla the piano, helps Bluey gain the confidence to show them how special he is ...how we are all unique.Will they all learn to be kind and respectful? Join Bluey, the children and the other instruments at Eileen's music school and see how they ultimately celebrate that ...our differences are often our strengths.Will Someone Play Bluey? is a playful picture book perfect for: Ages 4-10Discussions on self-confidence, standing up for yourselfDiscussions on anti-bullying, diversity and being ki

My Travel Alphabet is a vibrant ABC Book written to inspire the next generation of travelers. Filled with stunning illustrations and clever rhymes, this book is bound to spark curiosity and discussion about the spectacular world we live in. Magical as they may seem, each of the 26 scenes is 100% real and includes location notes for the grown-up globetrotter and soon-to-be explorer. From cities painted blue to mountains made of rainbows, My Travel Alphabet will inspire wonder and wanderlust in parents and children alike.Rattling Press is a proud partner of One Tree Planted.

Do you want to know the powerful health benefits of using homemade soaps? Do you want to stop exposing your body to the chemicals present in commercialized soaps? Then keep reading...Have you ever felt "clean" but at the same time your skin felt uncomfortable, itchy and lacking moisture? It's all because of the unnatural components of the "soap" that are stripping your skin of its natural oils. Did you even take a glance at the ingredients list of what soap you're using? I'm pretty sure you have not. It's too long, filled with words you can't even understand, let alone, pronounce.It is easy to unknowingly subject your body to the harmful components of these "cleaning products" because they are readily available. These days we want everything to be fast and accessible, we barely even give it a second thought of how it might affect us, be it positively or negatively. But it's not too late to start treating you skin with the care it truly deserves!The goal of this book is simple: Teaching

Do you already know Python and love using this programming language to create stunning projects? Are you looking to increase your programming skills and stay up to date with the latest languages and trends?Then you've probably been wanting to learn Raspberry Pi 4.Now you can!This comprehensive step-by-step guide will teach you everything you need to know about installing, programming, and learning Raspberry Pi 4.With detailed instructions, tips, tricks, and a full index for you to refer back to, every programmer who desires to learn Raspberry Pi 4 must have this book by their computers.With this book in your hands, you will: Learn step-by-step how to install Raspbian and set up Raspberry Pi 4 to create stunning programs and automationReplace your PC with Raspberry Pi 4 so your computer is completely customizable how you like itBecome a better programmer with Python and practice your coding skills with the steps contained in this bookCreate incredible projects and programs with Raspberr

Masks are everywhere. What do kids think about that?When Lucy finds out her mom is making her a special mask she's excited. Lucy loves masks! She dives into her toy box full of costumes and opens a wo

I love you when you're angryI love you when you're sadI love you when we both have daysthat try to drive us mad!This heartwarming book affirms over and over that a caregiver's love is unconditional. W

Mantodea is an insect order containing what is commonly referred to as praying mantises. There are just over 2500 described species of mantids, distributed in 439 genera in tropical and subtropical ha

Follow the butterflies on this colorful, counting adventure. Discover a variety of flowers and butterflies as you count your way from one to ten. Every turn of the pages will reveal beautiful watercol

The Royal Phoenix is missing from the Tang dynasty palace! Princess Pingyang is worried. Can Rin the Unicorn find Fan the Phoenix? Together with her friends --- Dragon, Tiger, and Tortoise --- Rin embarks on a journey to mystical lands in China. Along the way, Rin discovers the value of teamwork and the warmth of friendship.A Unicorn Named Rin celebrates the wonder and beauty of Chinese history and culture. This exquisitely illustrated picture book makes an ideal gift: *Easy-to-read vocabulary enables confidence in early readers *Whimsical illustrations encourage imagination in all unicorn lovers *Storyline fosters dialogue around collaboration, empathy, and kindness *Real locations in China make for an inspiring geography, history and cultural lesson

Ding dong A package has arrived, and it is for Patty Panda. Opening the package reveals a new toilet, for Patty's new challenge: potty training Patty works hard, but it does not happen right away. She must avoid falling into her potty and making a huge mess. Determined to become a big girl, Patty persists and masters the potty with practice. Patty Panda Gets a Potty: A rhyming story in Chinese and English about a mixed girl who experiences potty training emotions for the first time. This book is a perfect addition to the multilingual bookshelf celebrating a childhood milestone that transcends cultures. With colorful illustrations and traditional Chinese characters accompanied by zhuyin and pinyin, readers are sure to appreciate this funny coming-of-age story.Give the gift of language to your child today

Learn some of the greatest life lessons from a pup!Dogs make us laugh and bring us joy. They fill our hearts and complete our families. We train them, but what if they had a chance to "train" us back?

The world of machine learning is changing all the time. It is so amazing the idea that we are able to take a computer and let it learn as it goes. Without having to write out all of the codes that we need for every situation out there or every input that the user may pick, we are able to write out codes in machine learning, even with Python, in order to let the computer or device learn and make decisions on its own.This guidebook is going to take a closer look at how Python machine learning is able to work, as well as how you can use some of the tools and techniques that come with this process for your own needs. When you are interested in learning more about what machine learning is all about, as well as how you can use a part of the coding from Python inside of this process, then this guidebook is the tool for you Some of the topics that we will explore when we go through this guidebook will include: Understanding some of the basics of machine learning;Some of the different parts tha

Do you want to understand the psychology of persuasion? If yes, then keep reading...If you want to practice persuasion, then practice it with kids. Imagine a kid who is not eating, then ask yourself how you can try to convince him or her to accept that food they hate. It is a task; therefore, you have to be of high emotional intelligence. This is a quality where you can easily align their interest with your interests and harmoniously connect them without the other party feeling disoriented. Remember that influence is a general term that constitutes of manipulation and persuasion. Manipulation is mostly negative, and persuasion is positive. For that case consider r the following secrets of persuasion. Persuasion is really applicable in the business setup where you have to convince people to buy your productThese people know their audience too well. They have in-depth knowledge of the people they are dealing with; therefore, they use that knowledge to try to relate their interests. Every

After years of running their own successful global accounting and e-commerce advisory practice, and inspiring thousands of entrepreneurs to expand and globalise their own e-commerce businesses, Dr. Angelos Katsaris and Melanie V. Shabangu set their minds to writing this essential book. It is vital reading for novices entering the e-commerce retailing world, and simultaneously delivers practical, usable tips and premium advice for the more seasoned e-commerce entrepreneurs. This book delves deeply into the considerations that every e-commerce retailer needs to bear in mind when setting out into this new online world, making it a must-have addition to any entrepreneur's library. What makes this book so essential is the authors' unconventional approach to exploring some of the myths and truisms that have crept into the online retailing culture. At the heart of the book flows a number of key themes all linking to the world of cross-border e-commerce and global expansion: Where are you goin

In today's turbulent world, the issue isn't if crisis will occur, but when. Do you know how to prepare for, navigate through and recover from crisis? Can you turn adversity into advantage? This book h

Faithfully Religionless is an inspirational and page-turning journey that begins with a teenage boy from a small town in Israel, and follows him through the culture shock of moving to California. When

I once had a horse named Cutter Frisco. Well, he wasn't exactly my horse. He actually belonged to my father, but I sure thought of him as mine. I was the one who took care of him, fed him, and washed

In order to marry Sage, the girl he loves, Young Eagle must leave his home in New Mexico and undertake a long and perilous journey to the land of the Aztecs to bring back chile seeds for Sage's father

Become financially literate by learning: how to think about money and make decisions from 15 key concepts, how to translate financial principals into simple procedures, how to map out your financial f

It is the early years of the last century and Stefan Vladeslav leaves his family's Croatian home, running away from constant family problems. Stefan's father announces his illegitimate son Ivan as an

LAUER SERIES IN RHETORIC AND COMPOSITION, edited by Catherine Hobbs, Patricia Sullivan, Thomas Rickert, and Jennifer Bay - REWRITING SUCCESS IN RHETORIC AND COMPOSITION CAREERS presents alternative na

WRITING PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION - Series Editors: SUSAN H. MCLEOD and MARGOT SOVEN - THE WPA OUTCOMES STATEMENT-A DECADE LATER addresses the national and global dispersion and influence of the Council

If "nation" refers to "a community or communities of people who share a common territory and government and feel that they are one or ought to be one," as Adibe (political science, Nasarawa State U.,

"Blue Earth" is a compelling novel of Minnesota, a land that guards its secrets. Carver Heinz loses both farm and family in the farm crisis of the 1980s. Displaced into urban Minneapolis, he becomes o

In Perseverance, Dr. Sandy Weiner outlines the struggles that women who have Bipolar Disorder deal with in their daily lives, including the topic of female sexuality and the role it plays for women wi