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"They Say / I Say" shows that writing well means mastering some key rhetorical moves, the most important of which involves summarizing what others have said ("they say") to set up one's own argument (

"In today's marketplace it is critical that you stand out in a crowd." --Eric Winegardener, Vice President, Monster Worldwide In today's tightening job market, the interview is a key stage. But too of

Perhaps the most enigmatic cultural artifacts that survive from the Anglo-Saxon period are the Old English riddle poems that were preserved in the tenth century Exeter Book manuscript. Clever, challen

Thousands of business books are published every yearA- Here are the best of the best After years of reading, evaluating, and selling business books, Jack Covert and Todd Sattersten are among the most

Real-life stories woven throughout the book give hope to the praying parent and put into words the desperate whispers of the soul. Written by a mother who lived through her own prodigal years a

Are you afraid you'll hurt the people you care about if you say NO to them? Can you set limits when employees neglect their responsibilities? How about with your boss? When friends ask you to do som

Thirteen-year-old Sarah Morrow doesn't think much of the fact that her mother winced a little when she hugged her. In fact, that first small indication of something wrong escapes the whole family. Thr

In one word: egregious.Damn It Feels Good To Be A Banker is a Wall Street epic, a war cry for the masses of young professionals behind desks at Investment Banks, Hedge Funds, and Private Equity shops

Readers will learn to take a personal and self-directed leadership journey into the practice of aaah! With an easy to use diagnostic tool readers will identify his or her change readiness in any area

Each year about eight million Americans suffer the death of someone close to them. I Wasn't Ready to Say Goodbye provides survivors with a rock-steady anchor from which to weather the storm of pain a

-Your alma mater asks you to say a few words at an upcoming fundraising dinner-You've won an employee award and will have to give a short acceptance speech at the ceremony-Your parents are celebrating

Diane Warner's Complete Book of Wedding Vows, Revised Edition is the only book devoted solely to helping you prepare and personalize your vows so they are as unique and special as every other aspect o

Letter carrier and poet Braden throws fuel into the contemporary debate about religion, government, and The Founding Fathers by presenting the correspondence between the second and third US presidents

In every interaction, every conversation and in every thought, you have a choice ? to promote peace or perpetuate violence. International peacemaker, mediator and healer, Dr. Marshall B. Rosenberg sho

Activists and courts are using antidiscrimination laws to erode civil liberties such as free speech, the free exercise of religion, and freedom of association. The books examines how these laws are be

What should I say when I hear that my friend has cancer?How can I help but not get in the way?How do I let my loved ones know what I need? The Etiquette of Illness is a wise, encouraging, and essenti

It's more than just the alcohol that gives these shot recipes that extra kick! With names that range from the merely suggestive to the downright risqué, these mini pages offer ways to take a tin

A six-week program supported by many HMO organizations takes on anger, perfectionism, depression, anxiety, and many other demons of modern living by helping readers promote health, fitness, and vitali

Adding honor as a factor in raising kids …and parent-child relationships.Dr. Scott Turansky and Joanne Miller offer a thorough program for establishing honor as a basis of family life — not just child

Demonstrates the different ways people look at the same situations by presenting contrasting idiomatic expressions in both English and Spanish, such as someone who is important is a "big wheel" in Eng

Perfect for the general reader of poetry, students and teachers of literature, and aspiring poets, All the Fun's in How You Say a Thing is a lively and comprehensive study of versification by one of

From the secret wisdom of Kabbalah, the Runes, and Numerology--an unprecedented guide to unlocking the hidden power of your name.Your name is not only your calling card, it also may determine how your

Women crave a sense of purpose. They yearn to know that their efforts will impact other people’s lives. Experts urge them to say “no” to the things that drain or distract them–yet, even as women strug

Ever get the feeling that your coworkers don't understand you? Misunderstanding through poor communication is rampant in the workplace, yet most workers just shrug their shoulders and accept misunders

You can't say that to me! "Can't you do anything right?" "I can't believe you would feed that junk to your child!" "What is this? And don't tell me it's a casserole, I already know that." "If you rea

A definitive guide listing the locations of the known extant manuscript and printed sources of early music by women composers of the renaissance, baroque, classic, and some early romantic periods. Al

許多爸媽都曾對孩子說：「我愛你，愛到月亮再回來。」但如果孩子真的要你證明呢？這位爸爸就遇上了這個難題。原本只是一句表達愛意的話，竟讓父子倆一路闖進最高機密的政府航太設施，最後真的朝月球出發！這趟意外的太空之旅當然不會一路順利：飛行途中狀況連連，還得面對迫降，甚至遇見來自地球之外的新朋友。得獎作家 Ame Dyckman 與 Dan Abdo、Jason Patterson 將親子間熟悉的一句話發展成天馬行空的冒險，以誇張情節與幽默節奏描寫爸爸為了兌現承諾，可以一路做到什麼程度。● 把「I love you to the moon and back」化為真正的登月冒險，將熟悉的親子話語巧妙變成故事● 從機密航太設施、太空飛行到迫降與神祕新朋友，一路充滿意想不到的發展● 由得獎作家 Ame Dyckman 與 Dan Abdo、Jason Patterson 合作，兼具親子情感與熱鬧幽默From award-winning author Ame Dyckman comes a riotously funny tale about a parent who is forced to prove just how much he loves his child. Countless parents say, "I love you to the moon and back" to their children, but only one dad has had to prove it. Blast off with this father-child duo on a hilarious adventure that takes them all the way to the actual moon. One that involves visiting a top-secret government aerospace facility, crash-landing, and making some friends that are out-of-this-world.... This humorous and heartfelt accidental space adventure from Ame Dyckman, Dan Abdo, and Jason Patter

Sara 本來對這個暑假有很多期待，現實卻完全不是那麼回事。秋天全家就要搬家，她得面對陌生的新學校；朋友們正在夏令營玩得開心，她卻來到一座幾乎沒有其他孩子的小島，和阿姨們一起度假。幸好，這並不是一座普通的小島。Sara 很快發現，島上處處藏著不可思議的「小魔法」：動物能開口說話，樹木會為有禮貌的人讓路，就連風也可能因為一句「請」而改變方向。她還認識了兩隻自己幫自己取名字的救援犬，開始探索這座陌生又奇妙的小島。作者 Emily Tetri 曾以 Tiger vs. Nightmare 獲 Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor。本書以充滿自然氣息的畫面呈現 Sara 的島嶼暑假，《Publishers Weekly》特別肯定作品對自然世界與孩子成長的描繪。A young girl uncovers the “small magics” of her aunts’ island home, where dogs talk and the wind blows your way if you say “please,” in this stunning middle grade graphic novel from the Geisel Honor creator of Tiger vs. Nightmare. Perfect for fans of The Moth Keeper.Sara is ready to have the best summer ever. So what if her family is moving in the fall, and the thought of starting at a new school fills her with dread? So what if all of her friends are having a blast at camp without her? And so what if she’s spending her vacation on a tiny island in the middle of nowhere, miles away from any other kids?At least it’s a magical island.The moment Sara steps

月亮是不是也曾一路跟著你回家？本書跟隨一個孩子與月亮走過春夏秋冬，從春天騎著腳踏車出遊、夏日讓紙船順水漂流，到秋天的萬聖節冒險，以及冬季在雪地裡玩耍。不論季節如何改變，抬頭總能看見月亮陪在身旁，直到一天結束，彼此道聲晚安。Colleen Larmour 以木刻版畫風格描繪四季景色，搭配輕柔押韻的文字，讓季節流轉與孩子的日常活動自然交織。安靜舒緩的節奏，很適合睡前、親子共讀或需要靜下來的閱讀時光。書中另附免費 Stories Aloud 有聲故事，掃描書中 QR Code 即可聆聽。● 跟著孩子與月亮走過完整四季，從春日騎車、夏日紙船到萬聖節與冬季雪景● Colleen Larmour 以木刻版畫風格插畫與輕柔押韻文字，營造安靜舒緩的閱讀節奏● 附免費 Stories Aloud 有聲故事，掃描書中 QR Code 即可聆聽Follow one child—and the moon—on a magical journey through the seasons.Have you ever noticed how the moon seems to follow you wherever you go? Join a child and the moon as they journey through the seasons in this soothing story.From springtime bike rides and paper-boat sailing in the summer, to autumnal Halloween adventures and winter fun in the snow, the moon and the child share adventures until it's time to say goodnight.Colleen Larmour's beautiful woodblock-style art and gentle rhyming text make this the perfect read for a mindful story time, bedtime, or any quiet time.Includes a free “Stories Aloud” audiobook! Scan the cod

A forbidden love blows open the world of a teenage girl, altering the trajectory of her life.It’s 1949, early in the Cold War, but St. Petersburg, Florida, is warm and lush. For seventeen-year-old Nora, it’s paradise, especially after she meets and wins over Leonard, the shy, brilliant son of transplanted New Yorkers. Nora and Leonard are soon spending balmy days and evenings together, and in her adoring company, he grows more confident, even as he remains tender and caring. Leonard’s mother is welcoming, but his father is more suspicious of Nora and her lower class family. When forced to cut contact, Nora takes a chance that changes her life: exiling her from the family she loves, and setting off a chain of secrets and betrayals that will follow her into adulthood.A layered and propulsive love story set in the past, but with much to say about our present, Sunlight Finds You is ultimately about extending forgiveness—for ourselves, and for others—and about refusing to settle for a life

'WELCOME to the only book that turns you into a CHICKEN. I'll just wiggle my fingers and say the magic words ...' 'WAIT!!!' From the creators of hilarious series Twig Friends and the bestselling Real Pigeons comes this hilarious, interactive and totally transformational picture book that will turn readers into chickens! Helped along by a cheerful wizard and a begrudging chicken, readers young and old will be endlessly entertained by this fourth-wall-breaking, delightfully irreverent story. There's a surprise around every corner! Can the wizard REALLY turn you into a chicken just by saying the magic words? What if you don't believe in the spell? And who will do an egg Perfect for: Kids aged 2-6Families looking for an irresistibly funny story to read and re-read with their chickens childrenTeachers and librarians seeking an interactive story that kids will loveFans of engaging stories like The Monster at the End of This Book and Do Not Open This BookWARNING: Stock up on chicken feed and

A new early reader from the world of the #1 New York Times-bestselling Grumpy Monkey about saving the best for last – and what to do when someone else’s best is your worst.It’s Jim Panzee’s birthday, and his friends are coming over. We all know what means: Presents! Jim loves presents! Marabou insists that her present is the best and Jim should “save the best for last.” So Jim opens all his other gifts: A pineapple! A papaya!! Figs!!! Bananas!!!! What could possibly be any better than pineapple, papaya, figs, and bananas? Turns out: Not Marabou’s gift. Now Jim has to figure out if he should pretend he loves the gift or tell Marabou the truth. With his friends all giving him conflicting advice, Norman from next door steps in with the best advice of all: “You have to tell the truth. Just find a nice way to say it.”As always, bestselling creators Suzanne Lang and Max Lang deliver a hilarious and simple story with bold art and a lesson at its core.Series Overview: Series Overview: Since 19

It's time to learn your manners--the Mo Willems way!--in this hilarious social etiquette guide now in board book format for the youngest Mo Willems fans! Narrated by a group of friendly mice, this humorous text follows young children as they try in vain to get what they want, learning along the way that it is helpful to say "Please," "Thank you," "Excuse me," and "I'm sorry." Oh, and you have to mean it, too. For Mo' amazing books, check out these other great series: Edwina the Dinosaur (also in board book format)Knuffle BunnyElephant & PiggieUnlimited SquirrelsSay "no!" to all the Pigeon books!Don't let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! (also in board book format)The Pigeon Needs a Bath! (also in board book format)Don't Let the Pigeon Stay Up Late! (also in board book format)The Pigeon Wants a Puppy!The Pigeon Finds a Hot Dog!The Duckling Gets a Cookie!?The Pigeon HAS to Go to School!The Pigeon Will Ride the Rollercoaster!Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Sleigh!

First in an absolutely new and original series from Charlie and Lola creator Lauren Child, starring Lola and her friend Lotta.Meet Lotta and Lola! They are small and very chattery. TODAY, they are chattering about kindness and how to have goodish manners…There's ‘hello’ and also ‘thank you’. There's ‘please’ and also ‘you’re welcome'.And why isn't it goodish manners to say: ‘Pudding now please!’?Well, maybe Lotta and Lola can help with that…*First in a new and original series from award-winning author-illustrator Lauren Child*A funny, delightful, distinctive picture book that explores the question of manners with humour and imagination.*The perfect way to start a conversation with young readers, the books in this new series celebrate the power of communication.“Lauren Child is a star…” The Guardian

Wedding bells chime in this thrilling addition to The Housemaid series - a short story from #1 New York Times bestselling author Freida McFadden...This edition features exclusive content from Freida McFadden's upcoming, not yet announced hardcover release!Today is supposed to be the happiest day of my life.I'm engaged to the man of my dreams, and in a few short hours, I'm going to stand before a judge, who will declare us husband and wife, till death does us part. Despite some bumps in the road, this day is everything I dreamed it would be.There's only one problem: Someone out there doesn't want me to live long enough to say my vows.And if I'm not careful, they may very well get their wish....