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Libby loves science! In this STEM-themed Level 3 I Can Read! title, Libby and her friend Rosa learn about mixing and measuring to bake a delicious treat for a puppy party. A great choice for aspiring scientists, emerging readers, and fans of Andrea Beaty's Ada Twist, Scientist. Includes activities, a glossary, and a cupcake recipe. Libby loves science-and experimenting! In this Level 3 I Can Read! title, Libby hosts a puppy party for her friends and their dogs.
Join the gang from Ella Mentry School in this hilarious, hijinks-filled sports story as they show young readers why they attend the weirdestand most fun!school around.With help from Coach Deen, Ryan wants to form a sports team with A.J. and Andrea, but it's for one of the weirdest sports there is: curling! Will the sweepers be able to get the stones to the house, or will trouble among the teammates end in one weird mess?My Weird School: Teamwork Trouble is a Level Two I Can Read book, geared for kids who read on their own but still need a little help.
This fun Level Two I Can Read book, geared toward kids who read on their own but still need a little help, is based on Dan Gutmans My Weird School series, which has sold more than 12 million books!A.J. and Andrea are taking a class trip to the museum! Their museum guide has been warned that one of them might misbehave. But who will it be?Join A.J. and Andrea from Ella Mentry School on this hilarious field trip as they show young readers why they attend the weirdestand most fun!school around.
The bumbling but bighearted star of Detective Dinosaur and Detective Dinosaur Lost and Found is back with three new silly cases to investigate This third book of comic misadventures by James Skofield, brought to life as only the inspired illustrations of R. W. Alley can do, is sure to please mystery lovers and dinosaur fans alike. When a detective goes undercover, it usually means they are in disguise, right? Not if it's Detective Dinosaur How this charmingly clueless gumshoe goes undercover--in the most surprising ways--is the kind of irresistible goofiness beginning readers love. This Level Two I Can Read is geared toward kids who read on their own but still need a little help.
Why dont dinosaurs go to school? In Danny and the Dinosaur: School Days, the dinosaur gets curious and follows his friend Danny to school! But Dannys buddy is too big to ride the school bus, and school lunch isnt quite right for a dinosaur... So, he decides to do school his own waydino styleand it turns out to be the best class ever!Danny and the Dinosaur: School Days is a Level One I Can Read, which means its perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences.
When Mrs. Inkydink announces a class trip to the farmers market, Clark is so excited he doesnt listen to her instructions. Hurrah, hooray, its time to play! Clark gets lost in the crowd and has to use his rhyming to remember what Mrs. Inkydink said to do.Beginning readers will be entertained and reassured by this clever, funny tale featuring our favorite boisterous shark. The back matter includes fun, bite-sized facts about shark eating! With colorful illustrations from Guy Francis and lively text from Bruce Hale, this Level One I Can Read is perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences.
Clark the Shark is ready to present his book report to the class. But at the last minute, Clark gets stage fright and clams up in front of everybody. With a little help from his teacher, Mrs. Inkydink, will Clark be able to overcome his fears?
We live in an interesting time. Materially, everything is the best its ever beenwe are freer, healthier and wealthier than any people in human history. Yet, somehow everything seems to be irreparably and horribly f*ckedthe planet is warming, governments are failing, economies are collapsing, and everyone is perpetually offended on Twitter. At this moment in history, when we have access to technology, education and communication our ancestors couldnt even dream of, so many of us come back to an overriding feeling of hopelessness.
Who do you call when a squirrel is trapped in a mud puddle or a baby opossum is stuck in a drainpipe ?Meet Jeffrey, Beaner, Raymond, and Mike--the Animal Resuce club! Adventures wait around every corner as this intrepid band of kids, working with a Wildlife Rehabilitator, helps the wild animals in our neighborhood.John Himmelman's action-packed story and lively art is based on his firsthand experience with wild-animal rescue groups. This inside look at kids saving animals is certain to fascinate young nature lovers.
This Level 3 I Can Read book is a funny collection of poems about a boy who should be sleeping, but manages to find more than just storybooks and his model rocket kit to keep him awake.From reading under the covers to watching shadows dance on the wall, these fourteen funny and spooky nighttime poems show that a child's life begins at bedtime!
In this generation-defining self-help guide, a superstar blogger cuts through the crap to show us how to stop trying to be "positive" all the time so that we can truly become better, happier people.For decades, weve been told that positive thinking is the key to a happy, rich life. "F**k positivity," Mark Manson says. "Lets be honest, shit is f**ked and we have to live with it." In his wildly popular Internet blog, Manson doesnt sugarcoat or equivocate. He tells it like it isa dose of raw, refreshing, honest truth that is sorely lacking today.
Agatha Christie?s most famous murder mystery, reissued with a striking new cover designed to appeal to the latest generation of Agatha Christie fans and book lovers.Just after midnight, a snowdrift stops the Orient Express in its tracks. The luxurious train is surprisingly full for the time of the year, but by the morning it is one passenger fewer. An American tycoon lies dead in his compartment, stabbed a dozen times, his door locked from the inside.Isolated and with a killer in their midst, detective Hercule Poirot must identify the murderer ? in case he or she decides to strike again.
Another hilarious and moving novel from David Walliams, number one bestseller and fastest growing children?s author in the country. A story of prejudice and acceptance, funny lists and silly words, this new book has all the hallmarks of David?s previous bestsellers. Our hero Ben is bored beyond belief after he is made to stay at his grandma?s house. She?s the boringest grandma ever: all she wants to do is to play Scrabble, and eat cabbage soup. But there are two things Ben doesn?t know about his grandma. 1) She was once an international jewel thief. 2) All her life, she has been plotting to steal the Crown Jewels, and now she needs Ben?s help?
Four pretty little liars’ charmed lives have turned into living nightmares. Emily’s been shipped off to Iowa to live with her überconservative cousins. Aria’s boyfriend is behind bars—because of her. Spencer’s afraid she was involved in Ali’s murder. But Hanna’s fate is far worse: She’s clinging to life in the hospital because she knew too much. These liars have tried to keep their scandals secret, but the truth is about to rock their pretty little world!
Prepare to be swept into a world of breathless fairy-tale romance, swoonworthy characters, glittering gowns, and fierce intrigue perfect for readers who loved Divergent, Delirium, or The Wrath & the Dawn. For thirty-five girls, the Selection is the chance of a lifetime. The opportunity to escape a rigid caste system, live in a palace, and compete for the heart of gorgeous Prince Maxon.
The third and final book in Lauren Oliver’s remarkable New York Times bestselling trilogy about forbidden love, revolution, and the power to choose. Now an active member of the resistance, Lena has transformed. The nascent rebellion has ignited into an all-out revolution, and Lena is at the center of the fight. After rescuing Julian from a death sentence, Lena and her friends fled to the Wilds.
Don't miss the first and bestselling book in the beloved Pete the Cat series Pete the Cat goes walking down the street wearing his brand-new white shoes. Along the way, his shoes change from white to red to blue to brown to WET as he steps in piles of strawberries, blueberries, and other big messes But no matter what color his shoes are, Pete keeps movin' and groovin' and singing his song...because it's all good. Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes asks the reader questions about the colors of different foods and objects--kids love to interact with the story. The fun never stops--download the free groovin' song.
TerKeurst shares the hard-won relationship advice she's acquired in her own life! She'll teach you five critical points to establishing healthy boundaries and remind you that you determine how much personal and emotional access someone has to you. She'll examine Scripture passages sometimes misused to perpetuate destructive interactions and help you say goodbye, if necessary, without guilt. 256 pages, hardcover from Nelson.
John C. Maxwell, el experto en liderazgo, conferenciante y autor internacionalmente reconocido, ha tomado este exito de ventas de un millon de ejemplares y lo ha hecho aun mejor.Si nunca ha leido Las 21 leyes irrefutables del liderazgo, se ha perdido uno de los libros de liderazgo mas vendidos de todos los tiempos. Si ha leido la version original, le encantara esta nueva version ampliada y actualizada.Esta edicion revisada se mantiene fiel al original, con actualizaciones de algunos de los conceptos clave de liderazgo de Maxwell adaptados al entorno actual.Todas las leyes del liderazgo han sido afinadas y actualizadasSe incluyen diecisiete nuevas historias de liderazgoSe introducen dos nuevas leyes del liderazgoLa nueva herramienta de evaluacion revelara sus puntos fuertes y debiles de liderazgoNuevos ejercicios de aplicacion en cada capitulo que le ayudaran a crecer¿Por que el Dr. Maxwell hizo cambios en su libro mas vendido?"Un libro es una conversacion entre el autor y el lector", dice Maxwell. "Han pasado diez anos desde que escribi Las 21 leyes del liderazgo. He crecido mucho desde entonces. He ensenado estas leyes en docenas de paises de todo el mundo. Esta nueva edicion me da la oportunidad de compartir lo que he aprendido".
Inquebrantable reúne y expande los mensajes de inspiración que mayor impacto han tenido y que mejor representan a Daniel habif como orador motivacional, e inspiran al lector a mirar más allá de sus circunstancias actuales para crear la vida que desean vivir. "Este es un libro que no acepta resúmenes. No forma parte de los títulos que tachas y vas a otra cosa. No es un trofeo, ni un manual de procedimientos. No es una tesis, ni un texto académico. Si tu intención es pasar por él sin dejar que él lo haga por ti, no servir de nada. El dinero lo podrás recuperar, pero te advierto que el tiempo se habrá ido para siempre.
En el mundo contemporáneo, la sociedad y la cultura cambian a gran velocidad. La voluntad de dirigir esos cambios está en la base de las batallas culturales que hoy se viven en todas partes. Bien investigado y argumentado inteligentemente, este libro define el concepto de batalla cultural y muestra hasta qué punto la cultura ha llegado a ser el botín principal del poder, cómo se han desarrollado estas batallas desde los tiempos modernos hasta la actual posmodernidad y cómo enfrentarlas.
She sees the teenage girl on the train platform, standing in the pouring rain, clutching an infant in her arms. She boards a train and is whisked away. But she can't get the girl out of her head… Heidi Wood has always been a charitable woman: she works for a nonprofit, takes in stray cats. Still, her husband and daughter are horrified when Heidi returns home one day with a young woman named Willow and her four-month-old baby in tow. Disheveled and apparently homeless, this girl could be a criminal—or worse. But despite her family's objections, Heidi invites Willow and the baby to take refuge in their home.
La autora best seller del New York Times y USA Today, Jay Crownover, regresa con otra atractiva historia. Existe una diferencia entre un mal chico y un chico malo… conoce a Shane Baxter. Sexy, oscuro y peligroso, Bax no solo proviene de los barrios bajos, él es un barrio bajo. Un criminal, rufián y peleador, es el maestro de las malas decisiones, hasta que una de esas decisiones lo llevó a la cárcel durante cinco años. Ahora Bax está fuera y busca respuestas, y no le importa lo que tenga que hacer o a quién le tenga que hacer daño para obtenerlas.
En este libro, Molly te lleva a través de sus aventuras ejecutando un exclusivo juego de póquer privado para atender a clientes como la realeza de Hollywood como Leonardo DiCaprio y Ben Affleck, atletas multimillonarios, políticos y titanes financieros. Con gran detalle, Molly describe un mundo de glamur, privilegio y discreción en el que ella hizo millones, vivió la gran vida, e intrépidamente tomó a la mafia italiana y rusa, hasta que se encontró con un adversario que no podía vencer el gobierno de Estados Unidos.
After the frightful events of last autumn, 17-year-old Louisa Ditton has settled into her role as a maid at Coldthistle House, but she has not settled into what that means for her humanity. As Louisa struggles to figure out whether she is worthy of redemption, the devilish Mr. Morningside plans a fete - one that will bring new guests to Coldthistle House. From wicked humans to Upworlders, angelic beings who look down on Mr. Morningside’s monstrous staff, all are armed with their own brand of self-righteous justice.
Con la gracia de un narrador por naturaleza, Homer Hickman recuerda su vida después de una distinguida carrera en la NASA para relatar su propia historia sobre cómo se crió en un agonizante pueblo minero de carbón, y de como, contra todas las posibilidades, convirtió en realidad sus sueños de lanzar cohetes al espacio sideral.
These three prequel novellas to theNew York Timesbestselling Dorothy Must Die series follow the iconic characters from the beloved classicThe Wizard of Ozas their lives intertwine to bring about the downfall of Oz. Dorothy begins a journey down a darker path. Glinda the Good Witch may not be so Good. And the Wizard realizes that Oz is his destiny. Kiss the land where troubles melt like lemon drops goodbye. Here there's danger around every corner and magical shoes won't be able to save you.
Una guía para la sanación espiritual. Un libro de crecimiento espiritual, de inspiración y vida, cuyo propósito es llevarnos hacia la comunión con Dios de una manera práctica, con un lenguaje sencillo que invita a la reflexión profunda. Todos buscamos promesas de Dios hacia nosotros, pero este libro propone precisamente lo contrario, cómo recibir sanación espiritual por medio de mantener estas 12 promesas hacia nuestro Dios desde la tierra, para obtener la paz.
Beatriz dedicó toda su vida a cumplir su único sueño, el cual era ser una escritora exitosa y reconocida. A sus cuarenta y cinco años, sus largas horas de trabajo se vieron recompensadas con el Premio Cervantes de Literatura, premio que alcanzó después de tener una vida llena de noches que transcurrieron en soledad con la única compañía de un vino y música. Han pasado veintitrés años desde que terminó con su novio Santos, con quien había disfrutado de una bella relación.
Desperate to hear bedtime stories, Peter Pan waits outside the nursery window of Wendy, John and Michael Darling. When Peter asks Wendy to fly with him to Neverland, the Darling children are whisked away to a world of adventure – of daring fairies, wondrous mermaids and The Lost Boys.But there is danger in Neverland too: the villainous Captain Hook is out for revenge and will stop at nothing to take it.
Durante décadas, la clase media ha creído que el camino hacia el éxito significaba trabajar duro y jugar por las reglas. Pero como la crisis económica de 2008 dejo en claro, las viejas reglas ya no se aplican y ese camino particular a la prosperidad se ha convertido en un camino a ninguna parte. Mientras que el valor neto de los hogares ha disminuido para la mayoría, líderes empresarios nacieron creando negocios propios acumulando una riqueza significativa.