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A clear, practical, first-of-its-kind guide to communicating and understanding numbers and datafrom bestselling business author Chip Heath.How much bigger is a billion than a million? Well, a million seconds is twelve days. A billion seconds isthirty-two years. Understanding numbers is essentialbut humans aren't built to understand them. Until very recently, most languages had no words for numbers greater than fiveanything from six to infinity was known as ';lots.' While the numbers in our world have gotten increasingly complex, our brains are stuck in the past. How can we translate millions and billions and milliseconds and nanometers into things we can comprehend and use? Author Chip Heath has excelled at teaching others about making ideas stick and here, in Making Numbers Count, he outlines specific principles that reveal how to translate a number into our brain's language. This book is filled with examples of extreme number makeovers, vivid before-and-after examples that take a

From bestselling and award-winning author Sara Pennypacker comes the long-awaited sequel to Pax; gorgeously crafted, utterly compelling with stunning illustrations by award-winning author and illustrator Jon Klassen.It's been a year since Peter and his pet fox, Pax, have seen each other. Once inseparable, they now lead very different lives. Pax must protect his litter of kits in a dangerous world.Meanwhile Peter, orphaned after the war, has left his adopted home and joined the Water Warriors, a group determined to heal the land from the scars of the war.When one of Pax's kits falls desperately ill, he turns to the one human he knows he can trust. And no matter how hard Peter tries to harden his broken heart, love keeps finding a way in. Now both boy and fox find themselves on journeys toward home, healing - and each other.A breathtaking novel about chosen families and the healing power of love.

A lyrical and inspirational picture book about protecting nature from plastic pollution. When a young child forges a special connection with a seal on a trip to the seaside, their imagination takes them on an unforgettable journey. Through their eyes, we have a chance to explore everything the amazing beach and wide, wide sea has to offer .. . until suddenly a violent storm blows in.The next morning the beach is ugly . . .and covered in litter. Whose fault is it? And who can fix it? Together, the child, their grandmother, and the rest of the community clean the beach, and the child makes a promise to the seal that things will change for the better. Written by author and wild-swimmer Anna Wilson and illustrated by Waterstones Children's Book Prize winner Jenny Lovlie, this is the perfect story to share with children from 3+ who love the seaside.Published in collaboration with the National Trust, who protect over 700 miles of wild coastline in the UK.

Competition. Prejudice. Discrimination. Conflict.In 1954, a group of American boys attended a remote summer camp where they were split into two groups, and encouraged to bully, harass, and demonize each other. The results would make history as one of social psychology’s classic studies, and one of the most controversial: the Robbers Cave experiment.Conducted at the height of the Cold War, the experiment officially had a happy ending: the boys reconciled, and psychologist Muzafer Sherif demonstrated that while hatred and violence are powerful forces, so too are cooperation and harmony. Today it is proffered as proof that under the right conditions warring groups can make peace. Yet the true story of the experiments is far more complex, and more chilling. In The Lost Boys, Gina Perry explores the experiment and its consequences, tracing the story of Sherif, a troubled outsider who struggled to craft an experiment that would vanquish his personal demons. Drawing on both on archival materi

Direct Hits Vocabulary Guides can help you develop a high-level vocabulary without the need for tedious and frustrating exercises? A powerful and vibrant vocabulary has a high correlation with success in school, business, the professions, AND standardized tests, including the PSAT, SAT, and AP exams. Direct Hits Core Vocabulary offers a different approach. This book includes the following features:• Selective vocabulary found on recent PSATs, ACTs, and SATs used in context. No more memorizing the definitions of long lists of seemingly random words in a vacuum• Relevant, vivid, and memorable examples from literature, historic events, contemporary issues, and pop culture• A Fast Review for each chapter, with quick definitions• Quick reference of the 100 core words every student must knowFormatted to be the right size so that your Direct Hits Core Vocabulary book is easy to carry and use when time permits. Building on the success of previous five editions, the authors of Direct Hits Core

Livy's great history of Rome contains, in Books 21 to 30, the definitive ancient account of Hannibal's invasion of Italy in 218 BC, and the war he fought with the Romans over the following sixteen years.Livy's gripping storytelling vividly conveys the drama of the great battles, and individuals as well as events are brought powerfully to slife.This new translation captures the brilliance of Livy's style, and is accompanied by a fascinating introduction and notes. The comprehensive introduction examines Livy, his work, his historical accuracy, his sources, and the course of Hannibal's campaign by a scholar well known for his work on Hannibal and his times. The edition includes a glossary of Roman and Carthaginian terms, a chronological table, an index, a series of detailed maps, and a discussion of the route of Hannibal from the south of Spain over the Alps to Italy. This wonderfully complete edition is perfect for lovers of classical literature, those with an interest in ancient or mil

David Henry Hwang has the potential to become the first important dramatist of American public life since Arthur Miller, and maybe the best of them all. -Detroit NewsDavid Henry Hwang has created an extraordinary body of work over the last twenty years: the Tony Award-winning play, M. Butterfly; the OBIE Award-winning and 1998 Tony nominated Golden Child; the libretti to The Voyage (included here) and 1000 Airplanes on the Roof (both for composer Philip Glass); and the book to Aida, which he coauthored. He has received fellowships from the Rockefeller and Guggenheim foundations, the National Endowment for the Arts, the New York State Council on the Arts and The Pew /TCG National Artists Residency Program. This eight-play collection includes: FOB: "fresh off the boat" explores the conflicts between old and new worldsThe Dance and the Railroad: a haunting play about the inhuman conditions of railroad workers in the 1860s American WestFamily Devotions: a biting work which probes the relig

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Keep your day full of faith, praise, and victory with #1 New York Times bestselling author and Lakewood Church pastor Joel Osteen. Some people live in a constant state of worry, upset, and negativity

Educated meets The Vow in this story of liberation and self-empowerment―an inspiring and crazier-than-fiction memoir of growing up in and breaking free from the Children of God, an oppressive, extremi

From two former military officers and award-winning authors, a chillingly authentic geopolitical thriller that imagines a naval clash between the US and China in the South China Sea in 2034--and the p

A look at the wonders of Japan and what makes this country and their culture so interesting and unique.Find out all about Japan with this nonfiction reading book for children. Packed with facts, DK’s

Taking ordinary lives and dissecting their ironies, injustices, and pleasures, this collection possesses a humane eye and wry sense of humor. A young woman working as a maid in a hospital helps an eld

A beautiful and poetic gift book about family and belonging, from acclaimed screenwriter Irena Brignull.A little girl wants to know where she came from and why she doesn’t have a father. When her moth

Ravindra is back, and close to his dream of becoming the Demon King Ravana once and for all - unless Vikram, Amanjit, Deepika and Ras find their own powers, evil will overwhelm the world . . .Bo

Forgive and forget? In this twisty thriller of psychological suspense, the past and present collide for two sisters who survived a tragedy—and must now survive the truth behind it.It’s bee

These are the stories of men and women privileged to meet in friendship and brotherhood with Pope Francis. Their encounters have healed, inspired and helped form a spirituality known as the John 17 mo

Endearing animal artwork and lyrical text combine in a peek-through picture book celebration of emotions that describes how everyone lives under the same sky and shares many of the same hopes and drea

Join sibling Chihuahuas Bella and Harry as they travel to Prague and visit Old Town, the Charles Bridge, Saint Vitus Cathedral, Prague Castle and other interesting places. Take a day trip to Cesky Kr

These stories—that delve into the complexities of love and longing, of the pain, darkness and joy of life—are all told with her characteristic sharpness of observation, honesty and humour. Each one a

From TV stars Tia and Tamera Mowry comes the thrilling conclusion to their middle grade series, Twintuition!In this fourth and final book, tween twins Cassie and Caitlyn Waters are excited to be retur

This book offers in-depth interviews of four prominent priests and Church leaders on the meaning and vocation of the Catholic priesthood today. The changes that our society and the Church are going th

“A welcome read in American contemporary literature. Though I Get Home is an intimate and complex look into Malaysian culture and politics, and a reminder of the importance of art in the struggle for

Traveling at high speed in her beloved Hispano-Suiza with her maid and trusted companion Dot, her two adoptive daughters Jane and Ruth, and their dog Molly, Phryne Fisher is off to Queenscliff. She'd

Past and present are interwoven in this story of everlasting love, where the shadow of witchcraft and man’s greed are defeated by one woman’s passion that transcends space and time.Brianda

Aleesha is tirelessly trying to be a loving wife and hardworking mother of two. But things between her and her husband Savage instantly go haywire when he unexpectedly comes home and finds Aleesha’s e

A boy and his dog set sail in search of treasure, braving stormy seas ...mountains snowy and cold ...the forest where the monkeys swing ...the swamp where the bullfrogs sing ...and other challenging o

A Shine-a-Light BookTake a trip across the USA and explore its natural and manmade landmarks with this new title in the wonderful Shine-a-Light series.Informative and visually exciting, this whistle-s

When cricket season is over, there's only one thing to do . . . play soccer! Soccer season is here and Ellyse is desperate to pull on her boots and start dribbling and defending. Unlike club cricket

This book is about one person’s search for truth and wholeness. The gap referred to in the title is what fuelled that search; the empty space between anticipation and disaster, longing and loss, ideal

Where to Go When: The Americas highlights the very best North, Central, and South America and the Caribbean have to offer, and suggests the perfect time of year to enjoy each destination.Written by a

An Island Girl to the core, Jahleen Wright’s, poetry radiates passion, resilience and faithfulness. Feeling lost and abandoned at a very young age when her mother sent she and her sister to Jamaica to

The follow-up to Barroux's stunning and critically acclaimed Where's the Elephant? and Where's the Starfish? When Polar Bear and his friends are swept away from their icy home, they hope to find refug

For fans of David Almond’s Skellig and Patrick Ness’s A Monster Calls, here is a lyrical, atmospheric, and deeply emotional middle-grade novel with a touch of magical realism. Twins Jamie and Ned

It’s time to grab a chef’s hat and get cooking. Readers will love the fun and accessible recipes in this book, which include scrumptious pumpkin soup, gingerbread, and ice cream. They’ll learn how to

When children join a family through adoption, so much is new and so much unknown. The acclimation process is gradual and lengthy. This book describes for children what families are and how their memb

A captivating contemporary novel about first love, second chances, and the power of memory, by the author ofBetween Us and the Moon, perfect for fans of Sarah Dessen and Katie Cotugno.One year ago, Pe

Take your child on a magical journey through the ABCs with 26 different Gods and Goddesses from around the world. The bright and friendly illustrations draw parents and children into a land of discove

Without warning on a sunny June afternoon, all life on Earth vanishes. Reeling and alone in the aftermath, Alan and his son Todd scrounge through the ruins of civilization to survive. Finding food and

With delightful verse and cuddly pictures, this book captures the joy and excitement of welcoming a new baby to the family from a toddler's point of view. Sweet and loving, it's the perfect introducti