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Newly revised and updated! The tenth anniversary edition of the inspirational book that has brought countless mothers and daughters closer together! The Mother-Daughter Book Club is the story of a

There's more to Mia's school than meets the eye: rumours say a "lost" version of the Mona Lisa is hidden somewhere inside the building! Scheming criminals are hiding among the teachers, and even her parents are acting weird: with new courses in acrobatics and dressing in tight, black jumpsuits. But are they thieves? Bah, that's ridiculous!A funny art heist mystery that will steal your heart!The country is gripped with Mona Lisa Fever! The Royal Family has announced a huge reward for the return of a missing version of the Mona Lisa, stolen from their palace over 200 years ago.But in the town of Colpepper, Mia has a different art problem: she loves art, but her underfunded school is closing down the art department! But there's more to her school than meets the eye. Little-known local legend has it that the historic building contains a hidden vault, perhaps containing the Lost Mona Lisa! So Mia has no idea that scheming criminals are hiding among the school staff.Meanwhile, Mia's former-b

Learn how to manage commonly encountered problems in plastic and reconstructive surgery with this unique case-based approach Covering head, neck, trunk, extremities, and cosmetic concerns, this sourc

All white people understand cultural differences from a platform of relative privilege, affecting their personal and professional interactions. How should they respond when confronted with this knowle

User-friendly instructions from an expert on recreating the 4 major medieval styles — early medieval Roman rustic, early Uncial, Carolingian, and late medieval Gothic textura —come

Empower Your Business to Succeed by Learning?How Organizations Learn gets to the practicalities and realities of organizational learning. This is not a fad; it's the outline of effectiveness for organ

How an understanding of intellectual disability can transform our understanding of narrative Narrative informs everything we think, do, plan, remember, and imagine. We tell stories and we l

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As a man thinketh, so is he?thus is the biblical King Solomon often quoted by proponents of New Thought, one of the most influential native religious movements in America. Albert Amao provides an enga

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How did salesforce.com grow from a start up in a rented apartment into the world's fastest growing software company in less than a decade? For the first time, Marc Benioff, the visionary founder, chai

A renowned expert in Chinese sports medicine and martial arts reveals ancient Eastern secrets for healing common injuries, including sprains, bruises, deep cuts, and much more.For centuries, Chinese

Marcia enjoys being her mother's helper, so she's hurt when Mother hires Fannie Farmer to prepare family's meals. But sure enough Fannie's charm (and griddle cakes!) win Marcia over, and she finds her

Tackling one of life’s greatest mysteries, Rabbi Ben Kamin examines the diverseways we mourn the death of a loved one. Drawn from his forty-plus years of coun- seling the bereaved, Kamin uses parables

In Grit to Great, Linda Kaplan Thaler and Robin Koval tackle a topic that is close to their hearts, one that they feel is the real secret to their own success in their careers--and in the careers of s

The last supper is how we were conditioned to see this image. But for Jesus and his disciples, this was a Passover Seder. Connecting to the Legacy is an ancient document that I am presenting for the f

From the team who created the award-winning title HOW TO MAKE A UNIVERSE WITH 92 INGREDIENTS, HOW TO CHANGE THE WORLD WITH A BALL OF STRING is a completely unique and imaginative take on history for c

Give your child the gift of conversation with Small Talk!You are your child's most valuable resource when it comes to learning to talk. In Small Talk, speech and language therapist Nicola Lathey and p

Do you feel like everyone around you is getting ahead while you're stuck in the same old rut?And do you blame everyone and everything for your situation--except yourself?Many of us walk around engagin

The future of business'from the man who predicted reality TV!Legendary business futurist Rolf Jensen gives business leaders a prescient look into the future, revealing what companies must do to surviv

No country has experienced more acts of terrorism over a prolonged period than Israel. The frequency of attacks has propelled Israel toward innovative methods to address the threat. Indeed, treating

A million-dollar seller, Kletz's classic, "What Went Wrong?", has revolutionized the way industry views safety. This volume, sure to be an instant bestseller, continues the practices and wisdom of t

How Militaries Learn examines the intellectual foundations of military power. The key to success on the modern battlefield lies in the mind, not in weaponry, manpower, or resources, so it is essential

This diagnostic history of Argentina's economic prostration is full of timely lessons for readers in the United States about how an irresponsible capitalist elite and cynical politicians can lead a w

This diagnostic history of Argentina's economic prostration is full of timely lessons for readers in the United States about how an irresponsible capitalist elite and cynical politicians can lead a w

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The Making of the Roman Army explores how a small citizen militia guarding a village on the banks of the Tiber evolved into the professional Roman army. Lawrence Keppie pays particular attention to th

In this collection of chapter-length articles from the Monthly Review, Foster, editor of the Monthly Review, and McChesney (communication, University of Illinois) claim that economic stagnation is the

The only instructional book on watercolor you will ever need.Trying your hand at watercolor painting? Or looking to advance your range of artistic skills?Watercolor Techniques for Artists and Illustra

Dyslexic learner and teacher Alais Winton shows the positives of being dyslexic, and makes learning (and even spelling!) fun, with games and activities to make school learning simple.An inventive and

How did science rise up to so dramatically change our world, and where will it take us in the future? This book gives a unique and broad overview. A brief history reveals the major phases and turning

Focusing on guitar-based rock and popular music, Green (Institute of Education, U. of London, UK) explores how musicians go about acquiring the skills necessary to play their instrument at a professio

Your eyes show you the world. But what would they tell you,if they could talk?The answer to that question is in your hands.Within these pages, Dr. D. Todd Wylie, OD, FCOVD—an optometristand leading ex

With the high rate of divorce and breakups, marriage and family experts point to the fact that people don't learn from the mistakes of a failed relationship and assume the next relationship will be be

Perfect for the beginner!I have been thinking of making my own candles for a while but wasn't sure what book to go for. This is exactly what I needed! Very simply written with pictures to demonstrate

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