Dramatic Problem Solving

Wedding planner Kelsey McKenna just signed on to a dream gig. She’s going to be the “day-of” coordinator at the beautiful Higgens Estate in California wine country. There’s only one problem: the weddi

What a Waste! answers the question: when we throw something away, where is ?away”? Ever since cave people cracked open seafood shells for dinner, humans have produced garbage, and we’ve had to figure out what to do with it. What a Waste! explores the history of garbage from earliest times to today, covering subjects including dumps, human waste, water pollution, ?problem” garbage, and modern ?throwaway” culture. From islands made out of 5,000-year-old garbage in the Florida Everglades and sophisticated waste-disposal systems in ancient Pakistan to ?fatbergs” the size of a city bus in sewers today, What a Waste! delves into the fascinating, weird, and often disgusting world of garbage, and shows why it’s a growing problem. Creative solutions are showcased, like Repair Cafés to fix broken items, grocery stores that specialize in ?imperfect” fruits and vegetables, and filtration systems in Kenya made from discarded water bottles. With an inviting presentation including hand-lettering and

Robert Capa and Gerda Taro were young Jewish refugees, idealistic and in love. As photographers, they set off to capture their generation's most important struggle—the fight against Fascism. Among the first to depict modern warfare, Capa and Taro took powerful photographs of the Spanish Civil War that went straight from the devastation to news magazines. In so doing, they helped give birth to the idea of "bearing witness" through technology to bring home tragedies from across the world.Packed with dramatic photos, posters, and maps, this compelling book captures the fascinating story of how photojournalism began.

Eric is about to make a splash ... Or is he?The problem is that Eric is a worrier, and nothing worries him more than the thought of swimming. So when Eric receives an invitation to a pool party, he is

NCTM's Process Standards support teaching that helps children develop independent, effective mathematical thinking. The books in the Heinemann Math Process Standards Series give every primary teacher

On May 25, 1977, a problem-plagued, budget-straining, independent science-fiction film opened in a mere thirty-two American movie theatres. Conceived, written, and directed by a little-known filmmaker

An anthology of short science fiction stories and essays from China, edited by the translator of the best-selling The Three-Body Problem, represents a diverse array of subgenres and includes entries t

Bear loves to dance—ballet, tap, swing, even breakdance. But there's just one problem: he doesn't seem to be very good at it. One day Bear spots a poster for an ice-skating competition—only for bears.

It’s Buddy’s bedtime, but there’s just one problem—he’s decided that he’s a robot! His accommodating parents must now “power down” their little machine step by step, from his toes to his tushy. Tim Bo

At long last, it's Harley Quinn and The Joker, face-to-face! Harley's got an endangered friend to save, but there's just one problem: she's got to get through Arkham Asylum first! Unsurprisingly, Harl

When Crusher mucks up the truck wash by using too much soap, it’s up to Blaze and AJ to fix the messy problem! Boys and girls ages 4 to 6 will love this fun-filled Step 2 Deluxe Step into Reading leve

Follow the fearless Georgie as she befriends a hungry dragon and shows others not to judge on first appearances in The Extremely Greedy Dragon. The village of Little Chiddling has a big problem. A sle

Ben has a problem. When he sleeps he dreams, and when he dreams, they're all nightmares! But he can also jump into other people's dreams. So when his friends start falling victim to an evil dream-mons

Many business books fuel unrealistic notions about what a good idea looks like, how fast a founder should attract investment, and how quickly growth will take off. The problem with this mythology is t

Inspired by Art Nouveau posters, Japanese prints, vintage seed packets, and other sources, these 55 illustrations are rendered in a collage style that ranges from dramatic to playful. Each stunning design is printed horizontally and on one side of ivory-colored pages, which are perforated for easy removal and display.

When the Wolf comes across the most famous of fairy tales characters . . .This year for the Spring Picnic, the Wolf wants to prepare an apple pie. The problem is that he isn't a very good cook! So the

When Harry and his friends get left out of their teacher's wedding, they invite themselves! The long-awaited day is finally here: Miss Mackle is getting married! The only problem is that she

Red Hood and Arsenal are open for business! After working for the mysterious Tara Battleworth as on-staff outlaws, Roy and Jason have decided to branch out on their own as freelance problem solvers, i

Nine-year-old Louis Drax is a problem child: bright, precocious, deceitful, and dangerously accident-prone. When he falls off a cliff during a picnic, the accident seems almost predestined.Louis mirac

Quentin has a problem with his QUACK in this hilarious new title from bestselling pairing Kes Gray and Jim Field!From the award-winning Kes Gray and the winner of the Roald Dahl Funny Prize, Jim Field

Sarah and Duck have invited their friends over for a sleepover! After an evening full of fun and games, the friends settle down to sleep. There is only one problem ... no one is tired! Join the friend

Got a sewing patter problem you can't solve? Curious to know more about a specific technique? Want to know how to adjust a pattern to your needs?Sewing Patterns will come to your rescue, answering 200

Got a crochet problem you can't solve? Curious to know more about a specific technique? Want to know how to achieve a range of decorative effects?Crochet 200 Questions Answered will come to your rescu

Gardeners can be disappointed by the insipid flavor of the vegetables and fruit that they have so carefully nurtured. The problem, according to botanist James Wong, is that many conventional gardening

SEEKING REFUGE When her friend is murdered, journalist Mallory Myers knows the killer is coming for her next. The problem is no one believes herin fact, she's considered a suspect. Her news anchor ex-

Bernard has a problem. There's a monster in the back garden but his mum and dad are too busy to notice. So Bernard tries to befriend the monster… and that doesn't go quite to plan.Loved by children, monsters and adults for thirty five years, this beautiful collector's edition hardback is a must-own for all fans of David McKee's iconic picture book with an introduction by former Children's Laureate Michael Rosen.

"Tell the doctor where it hurts." It sounds simple enough, unless the problem affects the very organ that produces awareness and generates speech. What is it like to try to heal the

Max is a fearless kitten. Max is a brave kitten. Max is a kitten who chases mice. There's only one problem-Max doesn't know what a mouse looks like! With a little bit of bad advice, Max finds himself

Mason Stark has a problem with minding his own business. This worked to his advantage when he helped bring peace between humans and the alien Tremist. He's now considered an intergalactic hero, but th

Give your child a head start in math with these double-sided, self-checking Addition 012 Flash Cards. Each side of the cards features an addition problem with addends that range from 0 to 12. Answers

Give your child a head start in math with these double-sided, self-checking Subtraction 012 Flash Cards. Each side of the cards features a subtraction problem from 12 and below. Answers are on the rev

The Big Hug books grew out of letters sent to children and their families after their psychology sessions. Each book has its origins in a real need for a real child with a real problem and offers real

Kirino seems far out of the way, studying in America...but is he really that far away from the thoughts of Kyousuke? That's the problem on Kuroneko's mind, who's glad to be by Kyousuke's side, but fea

In this playful homage to Vincent van Gogh, Vincent is ready to paint his house. The only problem is that all his friends want him to use different colors. With a little creativity—and a lot of color—

Pig loves to read, but one day, he has no books. He knows just how to solve this problem . . . Pig will write his own book.

From one of our most acclaimed writers comes this dramatic tale of a well-born Southern woman whose life is forever changed by the betrayal of her mother and by the man she lovesGrowing up, the only p

One problem? For Dario Olivero, Alyse Gregory was supposed to be a way to reap revenge against his estranged half brother. But Alyse carries the key to the family acceptance he's always craved and, re

NOTE: Before purchasing, check with your instructor to ensure youselect the correct ISBN. Several versions of Pearson's MyLab & Mastering products exist for each title, and registrations are n

Misawa, the physician, harbors an unrequited love for his friend and colleague Kazami, a surgeon. There's only one problem - Kazami is a known ladykiller! Misawa vows never to let Kazami know how he r

A book from the stand-up mathematician that makes math fun again!Math is boring, says the mathematician and comedian Matt Parker. Part of the problem may be the way the subject is taught, but it’s als