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In this eye-opening book, the first to investigate the explosion of the multibillion-dollar preschool entertainment business and its effects on families, Dade Hayes -- an entertainment expert, author, and concerned father -- lifts the veil on the closely guarded process of marketing to the ultra-young and their parents. Like many parents, Dade Hayes grabbed "me time" by plopping his daughter in front of the TV, relaxing while Margot delighted in the sights and sounds of Barney and the Teletubbies. But when Margot got hooked, screaming whenever the TV was turned off, Hayes set out to explore the vast universe of this industry in which preschoolers devour $21 billion worth of entertainment. Go...
Three sisters discover that they and their pets have superpowers they can use to protect the world around them in the first book in a fantastical new chapter book series about family, friendship, and environmental responsibility perfect for fans of Mia Mayhem and The Wish Fairy. Nothing can stop this triple team! Eight-year-old triplets Emmy, Clare, and Giselle are excited to celebrate Founding Day, the day their dad found them and they became a family. The girls want this year's celebration to be extra special. And Dad has a big sur¬prise--trillium petal charms that he found with the girls. But when the girls' little brother, Zee, slips into the river while helping them plan a special surprise, something magical happens: The charms are drawn together, forming a glowing flower, and the girls suddenly have super¬powers! Channeling their new abilities, they work together to try to save Zee, but will they be able to figure out how to help in time?
Swierenga (research professor, A.C. Van Raalte Institute for Historical Studies) presents an account of Dutch immigration to the United States, and the effects it had on American politics and social life, especially in New York, Chicago, Cleveland, and rural Indiana. Using a wide range of sources including emigration records, US customs passenger lists, and US census data, Swierenga offers a picture of their life and culture, with special attention to family structure, religion, and working life. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR.
Three sisters discover that they and their pets have superpowers they can use to protect the world around them in the first book in a fantastical new chapter book series about family, friendship, and environmental responsibility perfect for fans of Mia Mayhem and The Wish Fairy. Nothing can stop this triple team! Eight-year-old triplets Emmy, Clare, and Giselle are excited to celebrate Founding Day, the day their dad found them and they became a family. The girls want this year's celebration to be extra special. And Dad has a big sur¬prise--trillium petal charms that he found with the girls. But when the girls' little brother, Zee, slips into the river while helping them plan a special surprise, something magical happens: The charms are drawn together, forming a glowing flower, and the girls suddenly have super¬powers! Channeling their new abilities, they work together to try to save Zee, but will they be able to figure out how to help in time?
Frankfurt. Elisabeth Kramer, einst eine berühmte Schauspielerin, ist entsetzt als sie von den Plänen ihrer Nichte erfährt. Diese möchte eine Festschrift zum 90. Jubiläum des Lichtspieltheaters Odeon schreiben lassen. Elisabeths Vater gründete das Odeon einst, und die alte Frau fürchtet, dass mit den Recherchen ihre Vergangenheit aufgerührt wird. Eine Vergangenheit, die sie seit Jahrzehnten verdrängt hat - und damit eine lang zurückliegende Schuld ... Die Geschichte nahm ihren Anfang im Jahr 1923 als die forsche und doch verletzliche Tonja in Elisabeths Klasse kam. Eine tiefe Freundschaft begann – und sie endete in einer Katastrophe.
Being bossy leads to big problems, and only the Trills coming together can save the day in the third book in the Trillium Sisters series, perfect for fans of Mia Mayhem and The Wish Fairy. When the Trills discover a rocky enclosure with natural hot spring while hiking, they realize it could be the location for the perfect new addition to the village--a spa! But all of the supplies they'll need aren't going to come cheap, so they decide they'll organize a fashion show to raise funds. Luckily, everyone in Trillville is willing to lend a hand to make the show a success. As the local fashionista, Clare thinks she's the clear choice to be in charge. But instead of leading, she's just super bossy,...
Il suo cuore nasconde un’antica ferita Elly Kramer, un tempo una famosa attrice, trascorre la vecchiaia nella villa di famiglia. Quando viene informata che la nipote, Alea, sta progettando di celebrare il novantesimo anniversario del cinema Odeon – fondato dal padre di Elly – con un libro commemorativo, la donna, elegante e riservata rappresentante di un’epoca sparita, decide inizialmente di tenersi in disparte. Alea, tuttavia, ha già chiesto aiuto a una giovane esperta per mettere insieme fotografie, lettere e testimonianze che ricostruiscano la straordinaria storia dell’Odeon. Ma Elly non vorrebbe scatenare i fantasmi che per tutta la vita ha cercato di tenere a bada, né riport...