Dr. Nancy Kay has one wish for today's tail-wagging population--that attached by a leash to every dog is a motivated and effective human advocate. She admits motivation is the easy part, as most people really want to provide their dogs with the best health care. But making good medical decisions for your dog can be difficult and challenging. As a ...
This extraordinarily tender, humorous, and lyrical look at the childhood of Abraham Lincoln introduces readers to a boy who, despite heartbreaking hard times, never loses his passion for storytelling and learning. Full color.
A bilingual collection of songs and rhymes celebrating playtime and offering a glimpse into the culture and traditions of Spanish-speaking countries. Music is included.
Why, after several generations of suffrage and a revival of the women's movement in the late 1960s, do women continue to be less politically active than men? Why are they less likely to seek public office or join political organizations? "The Private Roots of Public Action" presents a comprehensive study of this puzzle of unequal participation. ...
Professionals in family law who have reared their own blended family, the Palmers offer advice and practical suggestions to counter the difficulties involved with merging two families.
One of the most challenging tasks we face in our communities is making positive, long-lasting change. This book focuses on establishing change, from the very first steps to the later stages. Accessible and engaging, the book weaves together change theory, research findings from the Search Institute's National Case Study project, and interviews ...
All is not well at the kings royal banquet. The silverware is squabbling about who would serve the next course. Each piece wants the others job. The king is not happy and the guests aren't getting fed--until the king shows them that they are specially designed for what he wanted them to do.
Needle felting is simple to learn and has become extremely popular with a variety of crafters, from quilters to dollmakers. It requires minimal supplies, can be done almost anywhere, and--with only a bit of practice--yields beautiful, professional results. In addition to all the information on tools and materials and making felt fabric, this ...
Who built Stonehenge, and why is it one of the great mysteries of the prehistoric world? Here, Caroline Malone and Nancy Stone Bernard explore the myths, legends, and lies that have surrounded the ancient megaliths since the 12th century, when people believed that the sorcerer Merlin magically transported the stones to England. Readers learn why ...
To change or not to change? That is the question. Change is inevitable and yet we all resist change. Do you feel that changes are hard to make? This book shows all the reasons we do not change in our own lives. We blame others and we play the victim to make excuses for change. We fear the unfamiliar path and we lack confidence to make changes. We ...
In 2007, SAR celebrates its 100th anniversary. Established to promote the study of American antiquity, the School now supports wide-ranging programs dedicated to increasing our understanding of human culture and evolution through the arts, humanities, and social sciences. Drawing upon historical records and dozens of interviews with scholars, ...
Tillie Olsen grew up in a socialist, secular Jewish-immigrant working-class home in America's Midwest. This anthology surveys the reception of her work over the past 60 years. The volume includes selections of the most important criticism of her work, along with original contributions.
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