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WORK SMARTER, NOT HARDER, WITH THE PRINCETON REVIEW. Get all the prep you need to ace the ISEE with 3 full-length practice tests, up-to-date content reviews for every test section, and extra practice online.Techniques That Actually Work Powerful tactics to avoid traps and beat the ISEE for Lower, Middle, and Upper Level studentsTime-saving tips to help you effectively tackle the examsProblem-solving tactics demonstrated on the trickiest test questionsPoint-earning strategies for multiple-choice questionsEverything You Need for a High Score Complete coverage of the Math, Verbal, Reading, and essay sectionsA thorough content review of fundamental math skills and frequently appearing ISEE vocabulary wordsInformation on the at-home testing option for ISEEAccess to a student study guide via your online Student ToolsPractice Your Way to Excellence2 full-length, in-book practice tests (1 for Upper Level, 1 for Middle Level) and 1 full-length, downloadable exam online for Lower Level, all with detailed explanations750+ bonus drill questions across every level, subject, and question type to keep track of your progressOnline versions of the same ISEE tests in the book to help you prepare for at-home testing

"A large-hearted reimagining of beloved all-American legends, this ... debut novel brings men of myth Paul Bunyan and John Henry alive like never before, teaming up for an adventure quest with deeper interrogations of race, class, and industrialization. When we first meet Paul Bunyan--legendary larger-than-life lumberjack and classic figure from American mythology--he is still just a man, and one down on his luck. With a load of family debts on his broad back, Bunyan is eking out a miserable miner's life in the bleak hamlet of Lump Town, a perpetually grey walled city controlled by famed industrialist El Boffo (author of the bestselling book Awaken the Capitalist Within!). When Bunyan's beloved wife Lucette falls gravely ill with a disease caused by the mysterious mineral Lump, he sets off on a quest to save her, aided only by a mythical creature known as the Chilali, who commands that Bunyan follow the Twisty Path to meet his destiny. That path leads to The Windy City--and to John Henry. Like Bunyan, Henry is not yet the 'steel-driving' hammer man who raced the steam drill and won. Instead, we find him on the run from the chain gang in which he was falsely imprisoned. In order to escape to freedom with his genius wife Polly and brilliant young son, Henry and Bunyan are going to have to work together. As an unlikely team, these massive mythic men must solve riddles, forge weapons, plumb labyrinths, brawl with behemoths, and do battle with the bombastic El Boffo, on a journey that will not only make them into the men they are meant to be, but reshape the landscape of their country forever"--

The New York Times bestselling author of The Matheny Manifesto offers the definitive guide to coaching youth baseball and instilling positive values on and off the field.Long before he became manager of the St. Louis Cardinals and Kansas City Royals, Mike Matheny grasped the core values of what really mattered when it came to playing baseball. It wasn't attention from fans or the trophy at the end of a season that guided his morals, but the hard-won discipline, labor, and humility that he incorporated into every game he played. Now, in The Dad Coach, Matheny puts his philosophy into action and provides a step-by-step template for coaches and parents to develop solid fundamentals and a strong sense of character in their players, including:Age-specific drills and exercises to develop skills, along with practice plans to help young ballplayers improveGame preparation and evaluation techniques to help coaches stay on track and keep kids engagedAdvice on making coaching a meaningful experience and investment of timeMore than seventy QR codes leading to instructional videos featuring Matheny and other Dad Coach advocates Drawing on Matheny’s playing and coaching expertise at every level of the game, The Dad Coach is an engaging and essential resource for anyone, regardless of experience, who wants to coach their players to success in baseball and life.

Not long after seventeen-year-old Cecelia Ellis arrives to live with her estranged grandmother in a coastal California town, the high school homecoming queen is found dead and Cecelia, fearing a copycat killer is on the loose, throws herself into the investigation.

"From storytelling phenomenon and hit podcast The Moth, featuring contributions from Elizabeth Gilbert, Quiara Alegrâia Hudes, and Lin-Manuel Miranda alongside tales of an international rescue mission for Paddington Bear, a family matriarch running numbers in Detroit, an epic Lucha libre showdown in Mexico City, and more. An inspiring and entertaining collection of unforgettable true stories about finding unexpected beauty in life's transitions. Carefully selected by the creative minds at The Moth and adapted to the page to preserve the raw energy of stories told live, onstage and without notes, readers of The Moth Presents: A Point of Beauty will encounter moments that cut and moments that heal. If we look closely enough, we can find real beauty in moments when our lives change forever-for better or for worse"--

A self-love deck with powerful affirmations to transform the way you see yourself and the world around you—cards for daily motivation, inspiration, and reflective healing.Self-Love Affirmations & Reflections is a portable deck that can be incorporated into a daily ritual or called upon for stress reduction, solace, or connection. Cards present an opportunity to sit meaningfully with yourself, one small step at a time. Scientific research reveals that positive affirmations can rewire the neural networks in our brains. When paired with an ethos of self-love, these affirmations become a tool for perspective change and hardwired transformation. In other words, when we commit to embodying self-love through affirmations, we see it ripple through every area of our lives. Unlike a book, the goal with a deck is not to “finish” it. The value is returning to it again and again, allowing yourself small increments of time to foster deeper self-compassion.        52 cards with empowering affirmations to encourage positive self-talk and establish a ritual of sitting compassionately with yourself.        Intentional reflections come with each affirmation to take you deeper into the inquiry of the self—your deepest truths and desires.        A portable reminder to carry with you as you carve out time for yourself.       A supportive gift for friends, loved ones, and your community—perhaps someone who needs a reminder of their greatness.  The Self-Love Affirmations & Reflections deck is a way to celebrate yourself in a new light and pursue the life you want (and deserve).

A complete gaslighting recovery guide for women to regain control and reclaim their livesGaslighting is one of the most destructive forms of emotional abuse that women can experience, causing them to distrust their own realities and perceptions and even believe they have a mental illness. In Gaslighting Recovery for Women, trauma-informed therapist Amelia Kelley, PhD, offers evidence-based therapy and tools to help women detect and protect themselves from manipulation that can occur in all key areas of life—family, intimate relationships, work, academia, and healthcare. Her guided approach to healing from abuse helps survivors establish a greater sense of self-worth, self-esteem, and empowerment. This book features: • A THREE-PART RECOVERY PROGRAM designed for understanding gaslighting, healing from trauma, and reclaiming your reality• REAL-LIFE COVERT GASLIGHTING CASES from all aspects of a woman’s life that help validate realities and perceptions that have been otherwise distorted by a gaslighter   • ACCESSIBLE THERAPY EXERCISES, ACTIVITIES, AND TECHNIQUES rooted in DBT (dialectical behavioral therapy), mindfulness, and self-love, among others, to facilitate personal healing from past traumas and guide women to embrace who they truly are  • SIGNS OF MENTAL MANIPULATION FOR PREVENTION AND RECOVERY that enable women to be self-aware and fully trust their instincts when they sense something is wrong

"For centuries, people who died destitute or alone were buried in potters' fields--a Dickensian end that even the most hard-pressed families tried to avoid. Today, more and more relatives are abandoning their dead, leaving it to local governments to dispose of the bodies. Up to 150,000 Americans now go unclaimed each year. Who are they? Why are they being forgotten? ... In this ... work of narrative nonfiction, eight years in the making, sociologists Pamela Prickett and Stefan Timmermans uncover a hidden social world. They follow four individuals in Los Angeles, tracing the twisting, poignant paths that put each at risk of going unclaimed, and introducing us to the scene investigators, notification officers, and crematorium workers who care for them when no one else will"--

Carve out family time for this clever and humorous Halloween-themed picture book about a skeleton who is falling to pieces that needs help pulling himself together. Bonaparte is having a tough time. It's hard for this young skeleton to just hang loose when he can't keep hold of himself. When he plays catch, his throwing arm literally takes a flyer. Eating lunch can be a real jaw-dropping occasion. How can he start school when he has so many screws loose? Luckily, Bonaparte hit the bone-anza when it came to his friends. Franky Stein, Blacky Widow, and Mummicula all have some bonehead ideas to help pull him together. But will it be enough to boost his confidence and get him ready for the first day of school?

"Deepen your relationship with the natural world through thoughtful essays and 75 delightfully inventive recipes that feature seasonal ingredients, plus techniques for foraging, preserving, and cooking over an open fire. At a time when we urgently need to connect with the Earth, Rooted Kitchen offers a fresh way to appreciate nature and the treasures it provides. Chef and author Ashley Rodriguez introduces readers to the basics of foraging, why it's important, how easy it can be, and offers tips for harvesting ingredients from mushrooms to nettles to edible flowers, and more. The cookbook is organized seasonally which makes it easy to find recipes for your haul, such as a comforting homemade Nettle Orecchiette with Sausage and Mint in spring (and how to use the leaves to make a nutritious and soothing cup of tea on chilly mornings); Nectarine Salad with Cucumber, Fennel, Feta and Herbs in summer; and Fire-Roasted Pumpkin Fondue with Chanterelles in fall. Ingredients, cooking, and foraging techniques, as well as mindfulness activities (such as a finding a sit-spot outdoors) are spotlighted in each season to encourage readers to make the most of whatever nature is available to them. Sometimes it's as simple as harvesting spruce tips and pairing their distinct pine flavor with salmon, or plucking lilac blossoms from a neighborhood tree and making Rhubarb-Lilac Jam to dollop on a pavlova. From small urban backyards to nearby parks to forests, and beyond, when we become more connected to the outdoors through our food, it also sparks a deeper connection to ourselves"--

"Bring home the charm of the wild woods with fairycore-inspired ideas and creative botanical arrangements from the delightful and beloved floral designer, Franðcoise Weeks. "Here is the beauty of walking in the woods: you see small moments with great clarity." In this gorgeous celebration of the woodlands, renowned designer Franðcoise Weeks offers an opportunity to see the world through her eyes. Bursting with images of the nature and suggestions for weaving that magic into your interiors, Wonder of the Woodlands features arrangements Franðcoise makes based on the inspiration she finds on her strolls"--

Get ready to soar high, fast, and far with My First Paper Airplane Book for kids ages 4−6!Welcome to the wonderful world of paper airplanes, where curiosity and creativity meet engineering and science. In My First Paper Airplane Book, kids meet darts, gliders, and stunt planes—each with its own unique flight path. Playing with different designs, little ones become creative problem-solvers, quickly learning the way every fold shapes the plane’s journey in the sky. Step-by-step illustrations ensure kids ages 4−6 can easily follow along, while perforated pages let kids start tearing, folding, and flying right away. My First Paper Airplane Book includes troubleshooting tips, fun flying facts, and bonus art for kids to express their unique aviation style.  Inside, kids will find:  The perfect beginner kit. Easy-to-fold planes, perforated pages, and colorful designs make for a complete, high-flying kit for those getting started.  Amazing plane designs! Young pilots learn how to make darts, stunts, and gliders—built for speed, tricks, or extra-long flights.   Guided illustrated instructions. Step-by-step folding instructions include illustrations designed for early readers to read and create with confidence.   Bonus cutouts! Runways, decals, and other exciting flying images to spark creativity and inspire maximum flying fun.

"Five climate hero kids with special powers try and save animals left out in the cold by the evil Calamity Corporation--and readers must make a choice in scenarios that change the course of the adventure."--

"Dami, a nonbinary former demonio, must cancel every deal they have ever made in order to tether their soul to earth and remain human, but first they must help a boy named Silas find Captain Kidd's treasure and break a family curse"--

Broadway babies, it's never too early to learn about the great women of American musical theater! From Audra McDonald to Liza with a "Z," this is a showstopping alphabet board book featuring your favorite leading ladies of the Broadway stage.Step into the spotlight and celebrate a cavalcade of Broadway's legendary leading ladies. Start with "A" for six-time Tony Award winner Audra McDonald, then sing and dance your way through the alphabet with beloved entertainers like Carol Channing, Angela Lansbury, Patti LuPone, Bernadette Peters, Chita Rivera, Lea Salonga, and Liza Minnelli!With their signature voices and iconic roles, these talented women have created some of the greatest moments in musical theater history. Broadway fans and theater lovers everywhere will give a standing ovation to this one-of-a-kind tribute full of toe-tapping rhymes, with illustrations as bright and beautiful as the shining lights on any marquee.

"Gramps loves to play his violin, but unfortunately, he isn't very good! Brother, Sister and Honey Bear learn that being polite is more than just saying 'Please' and 'Thank you' in this humorous Berenstain Bears Gifts of the Spirit storybook!"--