If we really want to change the world, let's raise a generation hardwired for peace and innovation. Marcy Axness details a unique seven-step, seven-principle matrix for helping children achieve self-r
Joyce Tenneson,s detailed photographic studies of luminous sea shells adrift on a velvet-soft background remind us that startling beauty exists even in the most ordinary places. These surprising image
When Molly meets Sophia (Queen of Wisdom!), adventure begins! The mysterious dragonslayer mark on Molly's thigh calls for an education few receive. Sophia enlists her into an urgent mission: saving Ea
The inhabitants of Shepherd’s Hill were waiting for spring to arrive. Day by day everything was getting greener with spring showers. It was like a carnival on the Hill as God Almighty manifested His B
Feathers loved to fly, exploring the magnificent work of art exhibited before his eyes from high in the sky. The flowers of all colors, the green grass spread over the hills and meadows, the bright bl
This book is part of the Beautiful Names of God series with stories of animals striving to see and appreciate the reflections of God's beautiful names in the nature.
Every year, communities face natural hazards—floods, wildfires, landslides, earthquakes—that can cause millions of dollars in property damage. Development patterns of the past that ignored the risks o
This comprehensive new training guide is the ultimate companion for all young soccerenthusiasts, whether you’re a beginner or more experienced, a casual player or a futureprofessional. Split into thre
Children and adults alike will delight in these enchanting tales, which are just as popular today as they were over a hundred years ago. These classic stories have withstood the test of time and are p
For Steve Jobs and Bill Ford, Microsoft and 3M, a new business model of innovation has become the driving force behind their success. With strong leadership and a disciplined process, today’s leaders
Beyond The Numbers will help teachers and school leaders make wise decisions with imperfect data. It will help educators apply their collective wisdom and professional judgement through proven, establ
This new, larger size is the same great quality as the 8-1/2 x 11 sheets you know and love. Fabric doesn't slip on the surface and you won't have any extra bulk when you join sections of your blocks t
This true story, written on the basis of personal conversations and a scrapbook entrusted to the author 60 years after the war, illuminates one of the great achievements of the war - the beating of th
Fiscal impact analysis is a critical tool for communities of all sizes. A well-prepared FIA can help a community understand the pros and cons of a proposed development and enable well-informed decisio
Chinese folk religion is the underlying belief system of more than a billion Chinese people. Go into any Chinese home office or restaurant and you will see altars, statues or paper `good luck' images.
Based on the Emmy award-winning documentary series of the same name, Ring of Fire is a first-person account of the adventures of two English brothers as they explore the astonishingly rich cultures of
From the new generation of design educators in Germany who have inherited the mantle of the great Swiss designer/teachers, this exemplary textbook is a fine new tool for the libraries of professional
Former Ukrainian Champion Moskalenko, who coached Vasily Ivanchuk to stardom, presents a fundamentally new approach of getting better at chess. Covering all aspects of the game, Moskalenko develops ne
This book is dedicated to the Mumbaikars, whose voices of protests have shaken the conscience of the power elites in New Delhi. We hope and pray that they display a similar resolve as the citizen of M
A woodpecker risks his life to save a lion in distress. When it is time for the lion to repay the woodpecker his kindness, he proudly rebuffs the bird. Yet the woodpecker refrains from anger and reven
Have you ever been to a class reunion? Was one enough for you? Discover how we all travel through time, accompanied by the power of memory - and its limitations. This story, new in Davis's repertory,
Chebanenko?s move 4?a6 in the Slav Defence has grown into one of the main systems for Black as it is an extremely flexible and almost universal weapon against the Queen?s Gambit. The Chebanenko Slav i
Exploring one of the five essential pillars of Islam, this guide to zakat explains how this Muslim practice plays a key role in preserving a peaceful economic balance within a Muslim society and how i
Communities that integrate transportation and land-use policies are better able to manage growth, improve the efficiency of travel, and contain infrastructure costs. Highways have shaped America's gro
With his fine endgame technique Anatoly Karpov managed to win positions which nearly everybody else assessed as a draw. This book takes, for the first time, a closer look at his endgame skills, which
Parallell passages from the Judeo-Christian Bible and the Bhagavad-Gita of India reveal a single unified teaching. East meets West and theological barriers tumble. Two Scriptures become one Truth.
An unusual and illuminating account of the Iranian revolution of 1979, based upon the authorOs long conversations with the Shah in the weeks before his downfall, and upon his own 33-month experience i
Do Princesses count? Yes, they do! Put on your boots and daisy crown and come along as everyone's favorite princess counts bunnies, butterflies, and more on a spirited adventure in the woods with her
The Pasta Machine Cookbook is a major revision of the first cookbook to focus on the pasta itself, rather than the sauces to go with it. It's full of new, improved recipes for both hand-cranked and el
Is a landslide waiting to happen in your community? Landslides occur primarily in mountainous regions, but flatter parts of the country are not immune. Landslides often go hand-in-hand with other natu
The value of nonfiction writing lies not only in the writing, but also in the editing and rewriting. Research overwhelmingly indicates that nonfiction writing with feedback and revision leads to highe
Presents a guided learning experience in how to journal with many examples from educators who have found this practice to impact student achievement. The elements of reflection take the reader to thou
The value of nonfiction writing lies not only in the writing, but also in the editing and rewriting. Research overwhelmingly indicates that nonfiction writing with feedback and revision leads to highe
The value of nonfiction writing lies not only in the writing, but also in the editing and rewriting. Research overwhelmingly indicates that nonfiction writing with feedback and revision leads to highe
The value of nonfiction writing lies not only in the writing, but also in the editing and rewriting. Research overwhelmingly indicates that nonfiction writing with feedback and revision leads to highe
A varied and spiritual collection of work by the Mi'kmaq writers of Atlantic Canada. Both young and old stories and storytellers combine talents to produce short stories, poetry, and personal essays.
In the seventeenth, eighteenth, and even nineteenth centuries, the North Atlantic Ocean was an extremely attractive place to pirates. In these waters, pirate crews could ambush Spanish ships filled wi
All educators want their students to be able to achieve more and do well on standardized tests. Some believe that the way to make that happen is mindless test drill. The positive effect of writing is
This seminal report outlines a street-graphics system that ensures on-premise signs are expressive, appropriate, legible, and compatible with the character of the community. The system is a legally en
