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WHO KNEW A TRIP TO THE DOCTOR COULD BE SO FUNNY? Welcome to the heartwarming world of Brian Benfield, MD, beloved pediatrician who keeps the town of Shelby, North Carolina, healthy and entertained. Roosters Can Cause Concussions: And Other Things They Didn't Teach Me...

From award-winning author-illustrators Supriya Kelkar and Jarrett Lerner comes an illustrated middle-grade novel about a pair of unlikely friends determined to save the library that brought them together.Roohi and Nate are not friends. Their paths have crossed a handful of times over the years--and...

This title introduces readers to all kinds of igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks. The book explores both rare and common types of rock, the process of rock formation, and the many uses of rocks around the globe. Features include a glossary, additional resources, and...

First published in 1966, and since translated into 16 languages, this remarkable book has become an essential document of architectural literature. A "gentle manifesto for a nonstraightforward architecture," Venturi's Complexity and Contradiction in Architecture expresses in the most compelling and original terms the postmodern...

Tracing echoes of antiquity in Mapplethorpe's erotic, dramatic and exquisitely balanced black-and-white compositionsAmerican photographer Robert Mapplethorpe (1946-89) was an artist with a profound knowledge of art history, a sophisticated connoisseur who constantly sought to hold a dialogue with the past that would allow him...

In the many published accounts of the Lewis and Clark expedition, historians have tended to undervalue the explorers' encounter with Columbia River country. Most narratives emphasize Lewis and Clark's adventures through their journey to the Bitterroot Mountains but have said little about the rest...

A stunning collection of award-winning fantasy and science fiction short stories from the New York Times bestselling author of the Between Earth and Sky trilogy--including a new novella set in the world of Trail of Lightning. Rebecca Roanhorse's first publication, "Welcome to Your Authentic...

This inspiring introduction to activism and social justice for young teens shows the important role music plays in changing the world, featuring: Musicians young teens will know and love: Beyoncé, Billie Eilish, Lady Gaga, Lil Nas X, and more! Iconic artists from past generations:...

Ahh, tomatoes! Every gardener loves growing them, but they sure can break your heart. But...such heartbreak is no longer inevitable with Ripe Tomato Revolution. Whether your favorite is a juicy beefsteak, a flavorful heirloom, or a sweet cherry, knowing how to grow tomatoes to...

Continuing the work of the award-winning Sand Talk, Tyson Yunkaporta casts an Indigenous lens on contemporary society, challenging us to face conflict and embrace conversation to find our way onto the right track. With Right Story, Wrong Story, Apalech Clan member Tyson Yunkaporta, from...

Swim in the sparkling Mediterranean, marvel at the peak of Mount Etna, and get to know this region's timeless charm: with Rick Steves on your side, Sicily can be yours! Inside Rick Steves Sicily you'll find: Comprehensive coverage for spending a week or more...

Saddle up! This joy-filled story--about family traditions, fierce competitions, female bravado, and the real meaning of triumph--is sure to win your heart.Rhea LOVES Rodeo Day!She loves the boots and buckles and ruffles. She loves riding her trusted steed, Galleta, alongside her mighty girl teammates....

Here are the struggles, the strategies, the odd treatments, and the theories the limited amount of physicians used when the Revolutionary War exploded.Author: C. Keith WilburPublisher: Globe Pequot PressPublished: 10/01/1997Pages: 96Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.67lbsSize: 11.00h x 8.52w x 0.34dISBN: 9780762701391

Now revised and expanded with the latest research and adaptations for additional target behaviors, this is the gold-standard guide to Check-In, Check-Out (CICO), the most widely implemented Tier 2 behavior intervention. CICO is designed for the approximately 10-15% of students who fail to meet...

Resin Art Made Simple: A Beginner's Guide to Crafting Stunning CreationsStep into the world of resin art with Resin Art Made Simple, the definitive beginner's guide designed to inspire creativity and build your confidence. Whether you're drawn to the sleek elegance of resin trays,...

The belief that granting women reproductive freedom poses a threat to "traditional" values is a dangerous myth that has long prospered in American politics, providing justification for increasing control over women's bodies and lives. How did such damaging ideas arise? In Reproductive Wrongs, acclaimed...

One of the foremost writers of her generation explores the strength and pain of being young As winter approaches in Norway and the daylight dwindles, a chance encounter prompts a novelist to reexamine her past. The seismic events following her sixteenth birthday return with...

Catch up on the manga before the anime returns! You can rent a girlfriend, but can you buy love? Reeling from a bad breakup, Kazuya rents the beautiful, polite Chizuru for a date. But rock bottom might be so much lower than he thought!...

Are you longing for life-changing transformation in your relationship with God?Get ready to find fresh illumination for your faith journey in this short and practical guide. Exploring over 60 carefully chosen selections from renowned author Dallas Willard's bestseller Renovation of the Heart, this book...

After the abolition of the imperial examination system in 1905, what made examinations a trusted method of selection in China and Taiwan? Reinventing Examination and the State traces the ideological evolution of civil service and state-organized educational examinations in twentieth-century China and Taiwan. In...