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Offers advice to protect children from the results of their parents' animosity. This book details how to distinguish different types of criticism, how and why parents manipulate their children, and how these practices damage children. It also offers parents strategies to preserve and rebuild loving relationships with their children.

Barbie is the diminutive yet arrestingly voluptuous doll unveiled at the 1959 Toy Fair. Ruth Handler is Barbie's creator: the tenth child of Polish-Jewish immigrants; a passionately competitive and creative business pioneer. This title presents the story of two women, and how together they indelibly changed American business and culture.

Presents an examination of the human heart. 'Deep within every man', the author writes, 'there lies the dread of being alone in the world, forgotten by God, overlooked among the household of millions upon millions'. Love, for him, is one of the central aspects of existence; it saves us from isolation and unites us to each other and God.

Helps to create your own set of personalized napkins. This title offers instructions for a Swan and a Preening Peacock. With easy directions, it also helps readers create napkin folds for backyard picnics, elegant sit-down dinners, and buffet suppers.

This "fresh, blunt, and highly persuasive account of how the West was won?for Jesus" (Newsweek) is now available in paperback. Stark's provocative report challenges conventional wisdom and finds that Christianity's astounding dominance of the Western world arose from its offer of a better, more secure way of life."Compelling reading" (Library Journal) that is sure to "generate spirited argument" (Publishers Weekly), this account of Christianity's remarkable growth within the Roman Empire is the subject of much fanfare. "Anyone who has puzzled over Christianity's rise to dominance...must read it." says Yale University's Wayne A. Meeks, for The Rise of Christianity makes a compelling case for startling conclusions. Combining his expertise in social science with historical evidence, and his insight into contemporary religion's appeal, Stark finds that early Christianity attracted the privileged rather than the poor, that most early converts were women or marginalized Jews?and ultimately "that Christianity was a success because it proved those who joined it with a more appealing, more assuring, happier, and perhaps longer life" (Andrew M. Greeley, University of Chicago).

Explores essential elements and teachings of the world's predominant faiths. This book emphasizes the inner - rather than the institutional - dimensions of Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, Judaism, Christianity and Islam. It conveys the appeal and gifts of each of the traditions and reveals their hold on the human heart and imagination.

Everything preteen and teen girls need to know about their changing bodies and feelings Written by an experienced educator and her daughter in a reassuring and down-to-earth style, The "What's Happening to My Body?"

Contains illustrated instruction alongwith history, anthropology, humour and kitchen science. This book includes information from a guide to choosing kitchen knives to practical tutorials on knife skills and a section on sharpening. It also contains quotes and anecdotes from celebrity chefs such as Tony Bourdain.

Now a major motion picture from Disney, starring Josh Hutcherson and Zooey Deschanel! Discover the beloved Newbery Medal-winning story by bestselling author Katherine Paterson, a modern classic of friendship and loss.Jess Aarons has been practicing all summer so he can be the fastest runner in the fifth grade. And he almost is, until the new girl in school, Leslie Burke, outpaces him. The two become fast friends and spend most days in the woods behind Leslie''s house, where they invent an enchanted land called Terabithia. One morning, Leslie goes to Terabithia without Jess and a tragedy occurs. It will take the love of his family and the strength that Leslie has given him for Jess to be able to deal with his grief.In addition to being a Newbery Medal winner, Bridge to Terabithia was also named an ALA Notable Children''s Book and has become a touchstone of children''s literature, as have many of Katherine Paterson''s other novels, including The Great Gilly Hopkins and Jacob Have I Loved.Supports the Common Core State Standards

Betting on the Muse is a combination of hilarious poetry and stories. Charles Bukowski writes about the real life of a working man and all that comes with it.

Maria Trapp recalls the events that brought her talented family from Austria to the hills of New England.

Provides an illuminating explanation of the origins and meaning of romantic love and shows how a proper understanding of its psychological dynamics can revitalize our most important relationships.

The world-champion freestyle skateboarder and the man who brought the ollie - the trick that revolutionised the sport by taking it from the ground to the air - to street skating shares the history of skateboarding, as he tells the dramatic story of his life.

Readers experience for themselves how the colouring of a carefully designed picture almost creates understanding.

Lachlan Sinclare is on a thankless mission. Off to retrieve the homely, strewish daughter of a local clan leader so she can be married off, Lachlan just wants to get the job done and return home. But once he reaches the convent where the woman has been staying, the plan changes drastically.

A thoroughly revised edition of the much-sought-after early work by Terence and Dennis McKenna that looks at shamanism, altered states of consciousness, and the organic unity of the King Wen sequence of the I Ching.

FGTeeV's Campfire Tales is the first book in an original series of jacketed hardcover middle grade novels from the New York Times bestselling family gaming sensations FGTeeV! With black-and-white illustrations in every chapter, this hilarious new title takes the FGTeeV team on a monster-filled camping trip where they'll have to use their wits, skills, and gamer guile to survive the night.

In this highly anticipated book, the bestselling author of Do Hard Things--"one of the giants of modern thinking about high performance" (Alex Hutchinson)--flips the script on the pursuit of excellence, shifting our thinking from high-stress survival mode to fulfillment-oriented thriving mode to creates sustainable success at the highest level. Striving is in our nature. We all want to perform at our best when it matters most. But in today's world, many of us feel lost, isolated, and overwhelmed. We're paralyzed by fear of failure and crippled by insecurities. We know we're capable of more, yet no matter how hard we try, we feel stuck. We've been sold the wrong path to success.Renowned performance scientist and bestselling author Steve Magness reveals a new path to sustainable success. In Win the Inside Game, Magness argues that excellence and fulfillment are not mutually exclusive; we can and should seek both. When we measure our worth by our achievements, cement our identities to our careers, and sacrifice our well-being in the pursuit of external validation, it backfires. We default to survival mode, protecting and defending ourselves instead of being free to fulfill our potential.In this, his most personal book yet, Magness draws on his vast wealth of experience as an Olympic coach and whistleblower, highly popular consultant, and premier expert on performance, as well as scientific findings, interviews, and case studies, to provide a three-part framework to help us learn to focus on what really matters and achieve success.Be--Clarity on Who You AreDo--Clarity in Your PursuitsBelong--Clarity on Where and How You Fit InRedefining the trend carved by bestsellers such as Be Useful, Range, and Hidden Potential, Win the Inside Game seeks not only excellence but inner growth. In realigning our focus from something externally motivated and fear-based to internally motivated and driven by personal conviction, Magness provides the tools for us to free ourselves up to perform and ultimately achieve a fuller sense of self and purpose.

"When the FGTeeV family goes on a trip to the National Space Center, the kids can't wait to see the inside of a next-generation space rocket. But when Shawn accidentally pushes a button he shouldn't have pushed--BUT IT WAS SO RED!--the family soon finds themselves blasted off into space. To survive in the outer reaches of the universe, they're going to use their smarts, wits, and skills to defeat angry space plants, escape interstellar circuses, and make their way home"--

* Instant New York Times Bestseller * Indie Bestseller *In this riveting sequel to the New York Times bestselling novel Dark Rise, Will and his allies have survived the Dark's first assault, but at a terrible cost. A new threat from the past is rising, and only a handful of heroes remain to fight. Pursued by dark forces, Will and his allies must leave the safety of the Hall and travel to the heart of the ancient world, making new and dangerous alliances and revealing the shocking secrets of the past. But Will is carrying a dark secret of his own-his true identity. Drawn to the beautiful and deadly James St. Clair, Will is pulled ever deeper into the web of the past and finds himself tempted by the darkness within. As the ancient world threatens to return, can Will and his friends fight their fate? Or will the truths they learn tear their world apart?Dark Heir is the explosive and highly anticipated sequel to the New York Times bestselling Dark Rise, from global phenomenon C. S. Pacat. "I simply couldn't put it down." -V. E. Schwab, New York Times bestselling author of The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue, on Dark Rise"Beautiful, classical, and deliciously dark." -Jay Kristoff, New York Times bestselling author of Empire of the Vampire, on Dark Rise "A story rendered with devastatingly brilliant detail. You won't be able to look away." -Chloe Gong, New York Times bestselling author of These Violent Delights, on Dark Rise

Based on the Netflix original series and inspired by a true story, this board book is perfect for little fans of big trucks!When Hank, a six-year-old boy with a big imagination, meets his best pal, a giant honking, snorting Trash Truck, things will never be the same. This book includes a unique gatefold, perfect for making any story time extra special!Trash Truck is based on the real life experiences of Max Keane, the show's creator, and his son's love of the local garbage truck. So this book also includes a real-life photo of Max's son and his garbage truck along with a note from the author.The Netflix original animated series Trash Truck is produced by Glen Keane Productions and stars six-year-old Hank, a boy who dreams big and finds great friends through even greater adventures. Winnie the Pooh meets Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site in this adorable show perfect for little ones with big imaginations.

Unfortunately Yours UK is a captivating book by the renowned author, Tessa Bailey. Published in 2023 by HarperCollins Publishers Inc, this book falls under a genre that Tessa Bailey has mastered over the years. The book takes you on an unforgettable journey, filled with unexpected twists and turns, keeping you on the edge of your seat from start to finish. Tessa Bailey's vivid storytelling and unique writing style make this book a must-read. The book was published on June 8, 2023, and since then, it has been gaining popularity among readers worldwide. HarperCollins Publishers Inc, a leading name in the publishing industry, has made this exciting book available to readers. If you're looking for a book that will keep you engaged and entertained, Unfortunately Yours UK is the perfect choice.

A gorgeous, inspiring picture book about how one simple act can be the beginning of real change?from popular author Kat Yeh and award-winning illustrator Isabelle Arsenault. An ideal gift, this is perfect for fans of What the Road Said.Your one little light cannot light the whole skybut it is enough to begin.This luminous picture book is a powerful reminder to readers of any age that no matter how dark it may seem, even the smallest glimmer of hope can make a difference.

Ernest Hemingway's landmark 1925 short story of a veteran's solo fishing trip in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, now published for the first time ever as a stand-alone work, illustrated with specially commissioned original artwork by master engraver Chris Wormell and featuring a foreword by John N. Maclean. A century since its publication in the collection In Our Time, ?Big Two-Hearted River? has helped shape language and literature in America and across the globe, and its magnetic pull continues to draw readers, writers, and critics. It's the best early example of Ernest Hemingway's now-familiar writing style: short sentences, punchy nouns and verbs, few adjectives and adverbs, and a seductive cadence. Easy to imitate, difficult to match. The subject matter of the story has inspired generations of writers to believe that fly fishing can be literature. More than any of his stories, it depends on his ?iceberg theory? of literature, the notion that leaving essential parts of a story unsaid, the underwater portion of the iceberg, adds to its power. Taken in context with his other work, it marks Hemingway's passage from boyish writer to accomplished author: nothing big came before it, novels and stories poured out after it. Featuring a foreword by John N. Maclean, author of Home Waters, and gorgeously illustrated, this newly released classic is an essential addition to the Hemingway canon.

"A picture book biography of Mary Lou Williams, an American jazz pianist and composer who wrote hundreds of compositions, recorded hundreds of songs, and wrote arrangements for Duke Ellington and Benny Goodman, and is an artist often overlooked in the canon of American music because of her gender and skin color"--