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But ten-year-old Isabel Feeney is unusual...unusually obsessed with being a news reporter. She can't believe her luck when she stumbles into a real life murder scene and her hero, the famous journalist Maude Collier. The story of how Isabel fights to defend the honor of her accused friend and latches on to the murder case makes for a winning middle grade mystery. Product details For ages 9-12 Format Paperback | 352 pages Dimensions 121 x 194...

First published in 1991, Black Georgetown Remembered chronicles and celebrates the rich but little-known history of the Georgetown black community from the colonial period to the present. Drawing on primary sources, including oral interviews with past and current residents and extensive research in church and historical society archives, the authors record the hopes, dreams, disappointments, and successes of a vibrant neighborhood as it persevered through slavery and segregation, war and peace, prosperity and depression. This beautiful commemorative 25th anniversary edition of Black Georgetown Remembered, with a new introduction by Kathleen Menzie Lesko and a foreword by Maurice Jackson, is completely redesigned and features high-quality scans of more than two hundred illustrations, including portraits of prominent community leaders, sketches, maps, and nineteenth-century and contemporary photographs. Kathleen Menzie Lesko's new introduction describes the impact of this book and a ...

Fifty years after hearing Sidney Bechet (1897-1959) in 1923, Duke Ellington recalled, "I have never forgotten the power and imagination with which he played." The first great jazz soloist, Bechet was a genius of the clarinet and the notoriously difficult soprano saxophone. In a career that spanned five decades and two continents he worked with Bunk Johnson, King Oliver, Duke Ellington, Josephine Baker, Jelly Roll Morton, and Louis Armstrong. He was a giant in early New Orleans jazz and a pioneer of improvisation whose contribution to the music, from the traditional to the avant-garde, has been a vital and lasting one. This biography reveals with insight and precision the man and his music, and illuminates the many events obscured by Bechet's own highly readable but factually suspect autobiography, Treat It Gentle. Product details Format ...

Establishing a solid foundation of digital design principles An authoritative introduction to basic digital design, Digital Design: Principles and Practices helps readers build a foundational understanding of theoretical and engineering principles. This book gives readers the opportunity to learn the basics at the high level (HDLs), at the low level (electrical circuits), and throughout the "vast middle" (gates, flip-flops, and higher-level digital-design building blocks). The author's 30 years of experience in both industrial and university settings brings weight and credibility to the material, and with broad coverage of logic design practices, the 5th Edition gives readers a look at how digital design works in the real world. Product details Format Hardback | ...

What Pet Should I Get? This new book by Dr. Seuss about making up one's mind is the literary equivalent of buried treasure! What happens when a brother and sister visit a pet store to pick a pet? Naturally, they can't choose just one! The tale captures a classic childhood moment--choosing a pet--and uses it to illuminate a life lesson: that it is hard to make up your mind, but sometimes you just have to do it! Told in Dr. Seuss's signature rhyming style, this is a must-have for Seuss fans and book collectors, and a perfect choice for the holidays, birthdays, and happy occasions of all kinds. One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish "From there to here, from here to there, funny things are everywhere" . . . So begins this classic Beginner Book by Dr. Seuss. Beginning with just five fish and continuing into flights of fancy, One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish celebrates how much fun imagination can be. From the can-opening Zans to the boxing Gox to the winking Yink...

A concise, engaging, practical overview of children's literature that keeps the focus on the books children read. This brief introduction to children's literature genres leaves time to actually read children's books. Written on the assumption that the focus of a children's literature course should be on the actual books that children read, the authors first wrote this book in 1996 as a "textbook for people who don't like children's literature textbooks." Today it serves as an overview to shed light on the essentials of children's literature and how to use it effectively with young readers, from PreK to 8th grade. The authors use an enjoyable, conversational style to achieve their goal of providing a practical overview of children's books that offers a framework and background information, while keeping the spotlight on the books themselves. Product details ...

Burn The Fairy Tales is a poetry book about taking power into your own hands and fighting back against the wrongs of the world. It is a feminist journey of self-empowerment through self-discovery, self-love, and inspiration. Product details Format Paperback | 116 pages Dimensions 124 x 201 x 10mm | 136g Publication date 30...

This richly illustrated history provides a readable and fresh approach to the extensive and complex story of witchcraft and magic. Telling the story from the dawn of writing in the ancient world to the globally successful Harry Potter films, the authors explore a wide range of magical beliefs and practices, the rise of the witch trials, and the depiction of the Devil-worshipping witch. The book also focuses on the more recent history of witchcraft and magic, from the Enlightenment to the present, exploring the rise of modern magic, the anthropology of magic around the globe, and finally the cinematic portrayal of witches and magicians, from The Wizard of Oz to Charmed and Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Product details Format Hardback | 328 pages ...

Ein Weihnachts-Liederbuch für Kinder ab 2 Jahren wird mit dem Ting-Hörstift zum interaktiven Erlebnis. Tippt man mit dem Stift auf die Noten, erklingt eines der beliebten und bekannten Lieder. Außerdem gibt es in den liebevoll illustrierten Bildern weitere spannende Töne und Geräusche zu entdecken. Enthaltene Lieder: - Wir sagen euch an den lieben Advent - Vom Himmel hoch, da komm ich her - O Tannenbaum - Morgen, Kinder, wird's was geben - Alle Jahre wieder - Ihr Kinderlein, kommet - O du fröhliche! - Stille Nacht, Heilige Nacht Product details For ages 2+ Format Board book | 16 pages ...

Crack the Code and Get Fluent Faster! "I had to learn [a new language] in a handful of days for a TV interview. I asked Benny for help and his advice was invaluable." - Tim Ferriss What if you could skip the years of study and jump right to speaking German? Sound crazy? No, it's language hacking. It's about learning what's indispensable, skipping what's not - and using what you've learned to have real conversations in German - from day one! Unlike most traditional language courses that try to teach you the rules of a language, Language Hacking German, shows you how to learn and speak German immediately through proven memory techniques, unconventional shortcuts and conversation strategies perfect by one of the world's greatest language learners, Benny Lewis, aka the Irish Polyglot. The Method Language Hacking takes a modern approach to language learning, blending the power of online social collaboration and the 80/20 principle of learning (Benny...

2013 Reprint of 1946 Fifth Edition. Full facsimile of the original edition, not reproduced with Optical Recognition Software. Mr. Hall, himself an honorary 33x Mason, reveals the profounder aspects of this ancient Fraternity which has been a source of inspiration to so many individuals through the centuries. The basic symbolism of the three degrees of the Blue Lodge is explained. The text can be read with profit by both new and old Masons, for within its pages lies an interpretation of Masonic symbolism which supplements the monitorial instruction usually given in the lodges. The leading Masonic scholars of all times have agreed that the symbols of the Fraternity are susceptible of the most profound interpretation and thus reveal to the truly initiated certain secrets concerning the spiritual realities of life. Freemasonry is therefore more than a mere social organization a few centuries old, and can be regarded as a perpetuation of the philosophical mysteries and initiations of the an...

A volume of more than seventy biographies of players and managers on the Boston Braves and Boston Red Sox teams of 1948 traces how they nearly played each other for the world championship, in an account that is complemented by a Diamond Mind simulation of a Braves and Red Sox Streetcar Series. Original. Product details Format Paperback | 356 pages Dimensions 215 x 276 x 27mm | 953g ...

"I wrote this book because I love building robots. I want you to love building robots, too. It took me a while to learn about many of the tools and parts in amateur robotics. Perhaps by writing about my experiences, I can give you a head start."--David CookRobot Building for Beginners, Third Edition provides basic, practical knowledge on getting started in amateur robotics. There is a mix of content: from serious reference tables and descriptions to personal stories and humorous bits. The robot described and built in this book is battery powered and about the size of a lunch box. It is autonomous; that is, it isn't remote controlled. The book is broken up into small chapters, suitable for bedtime (or bathroom) reading. The characteristics and purposes of each major component (resistor, transistor, wire, and motor) are described, followed by a hands-on experiment to demonstrate. Not only does this help the reader to understand a particular piece, but it also prepares them ...

The NEW edition of Aviation and the Role of Government, by Harry Lawrence of the Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, features revisions of almost all chapters, several completely rewritten chapters, as well as new statutes and cases added throughout. Aviation and the Role of Government includes: updates to cover all significant aviation related government actions and transportation events including NextGen, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, Treaties, Alliances, Space Developments and others an expanded history of Pratt & Whitney and its contribution to American world air superiority by the development of the radial engine the ongoing contest over slot allocations and ownership between the government and the airlines patent litigation history and resolution during WWI by the Wright brothers and Glenn Curtiss Aviation and the Role of Government chronicles the involvement of government in the evolution of air transportation, including passing mention of early governmental involvement in ...

The delivery of health care in the NHS today relies on two key factors: specialization among clinicians as technology and knowledge of the human body expand, and secondly an increasing understanding that the patient is not simply the sum total of his or her symptoms. The whole person has to be worked with, and different specialists within health care must work together to provide that care. Multi-disciplinary teams are the linchpin of effective modern health care. This timely, practical guide offers an introduction to the successful management of cross-functional health care teams. With advice on teambuilding, leadership, setting goals and making team cultures work for you, Paul Gorman's lively book provides a wealth of tips and techniques to help improve team operation. Illustrated throughout with case studies, the book provides valuable advice specific to the needs of health care professionals. Among the topics covered in detail are: what makes a multi-disciplinary team successfu...

Since its original publication in 1996, The Practice of Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy has been the definitive guide for couple therapists, supervisors, and students wishing to practice emotionally focused therapy. This cutting-edge third edition addresses recent changes in the field of couple therapy, including updated research results relating to clinical interventions, expanded understandings of emotion regulation, adult attachment and neuroscience, and dynamic EFT applications for a range of issues such as depression, anxiety, sexual disorders, and PTSD. Chapters introduce micro-interventions for use in EFT couple sessions, as well as a systematic presentation of a macro set of interventions called the EFT Tango. Clinical examples are included throughout, bringing the in-session process of change alive, and two case chapters offer in-depth commentaries of Stage 1 and Stage 2 EFT sessions. Written by the leading authority on emotionally focused therapy, this third edition is an ...

"It was during my eighth or ninth plant medicine journey that I was finally getting a real sense of freedom. I was feeling so elated that I told the moon I had a special request. I explained that this life had been so full of pain for me that I didn't think I could do it all again. So I asked her if in my next life she could make sure that I found the plant medicine as soon as possible. Her reply floored me. She typed, 'Gerry, that's a request about next time, but it's the same one you used last time.'" Plant medicine? The moon typing? It probably seems incomprehensible. Gerard Armond Powell was a rags-to-riches success story-a member of the 1 percent-but also an extremely unhappy person with multiple addictions. On a fast track to destroying every relationship that ever mattered to him and considering suicide, he was looking for a miracle, a way out. He found it in the form of plant medicine and a shaman who introduced him to the truth of his life, an...

The second edition of The Family in Global Perspective: A Gendered Journey explores the differences and similarities in family structures around the globe. Students learn how factors such as location, culture, and globalization influence how families function and also shape the unique experiences of family members. The lens is that of a gendered journey through which we see how families operate as a result of global forces. The book begins with a chapter featuring vignettes from the author's worldwide travels, emphasizing her observations regarding family life. Proceeding chapters examine the purposes and goals of family life, the history of the family in the West, Africa, Asia, and Latin America, and how capitalism and power differentials impact family life. Students are provided with a theoretical understanding on families and information on how gender relations, race, ethnicity, class, and other structural conditions affect the family. The text addresses love, marriage, the end ...

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Silent Patient, which spent 19 months on the audio bestseller list, comes a spellbinding tale of psychological suspense, weaving together Greek mythology, murder, and obsession, that further cements "Michaelides as a major player in the field" (Publishers Weekly). Edward Fosca is a murderer. Of this Mariana is certain. But Fosca is untouchable. A handsome and charismatic Greek tragedy professor at Cambridge University, Fosca is adored by staff and students alike--particularly by the members of a secret society of female students known as The Maidens. Mariana Andros is a brilliant but troubled group therapist who becomes fixated on The Maidens when one member, a friend of Mariana's niece Zoe, is found murdered in Cambridge. Mariana, who was once herself a student at the university, quickly suspects that behind the idyllic beauty of the spires and turrets, and beneath the ancient traditions, lies something sinister. And s...

Das Lehrwerk fördert die professionelle Haltung angehender Erzieher/-innen und unterstützt durch Impulse zur Selbstreflexion und zur Lernortvernetzung.Beispiele und fachliche Grundlagentexte sowie Hinweise Zum Weiterdenken aus allen sozialpädagogischen Handlungsfeldern und mit den verschiedenen Zielgruppen bilden die generalistische Ausbildung ab.Wichtige Querschnittsthemen - Partizipation, Inklusion, Prävention, Sprachbildung, Medienkompetenz, Wertevermittlung oder Nachhaltigkeit - sind in beiden Bände verankert und als spezielle Aufgaben formuliert.Der Schwerpunkt des zweiten Bandes liegt auf der sozialpädagogischen Bildungsarbeit; zusätzlich stellt er alle Bildungsbereiche ausführlich mit vielen Praxisanregungen dar.Ein gemeinsames Stichwortregister in beiden Bänden vereinfacht die Navigation zwischen den Inhalten der Lehrbücher.] Product details Format ...