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This is the first paperback edition of the classic gift book. No one who has lips will be able to read The Blue Day Book without smiling. The Blue Day Book is a wonderful collection of amusing, poignant animal photos and inspirational text designed to lift the spirits of anyone who's got the blues. No one who has lips will be able to read it without smiling; it's guaranteed. The fact is, we all have our bad days--they are an intrinsic part of being human. As prescribed by The Blue Day Book in its delightful photo and text messages, the solution is to see each incident in perspective, recognize that our feelings of failure and loss are not unique, acknowledge the absurdities of our existence,...
Describes the taiga biome, including climate, geology, geography and biodiversity.
Where does water go when the tide goes out? How much water is there in the average human body? Why does ice float? You live in a world of water. From the oceans to the clouds, there is some form of water everywhere. Open the pages of this amazing book and see for yourself how water has shaped our planet. Special fold-out pages give a spectacular water experience, and incredible images show that science is all around us. Take a fresh look at the substance that makes life on Earth possible!
This is the best and most comprehensive guide to Manhattan’s private schools, including Brooklyn and Riverdale. Written by a parent who is also an expert on school admissions, this guide has been helping New York City parents choose the best private and selective public schools for their children for over 20 years. The new edition has been completely revised and expanded to include the latest information on admissions procedures, programs, diversity, school size, staff, tuition, and scholarships. It now lists over 75 elementary and high schools, including schools for special needs children. Book Features: Factors to consider when selecting a school, such as location, single sex versus coed...
A gay teenage Mormon growing up in western Oregon in 2003. His straight best friend. Their parents. A typical LDS ward, a high-school club about tolerance for gays, and a proposed anti-gay-marriage amendment to the state constitution. In No Going Back, these elements combine in a coming-of-age story about faithfulness and friendship, temptation and redemption, tough choices and conflicting loyalties.
Affluence and precision dominate Trevor Smith's life - a life tied to the fortunes of Smith Industries. But fate pulls the rug out from under him when a case of mistaken identity finds him kidnapped and held hostage in a secluded mansion. In the eye of the storm, he meets Claire - the beautiful daughter of his captor, James. Trevor soon finds himself a willing captive of a different kind, ensnared by his growing feelings for Claire. As the walls between the captive and captor blur, a forbidden love story begins to blossom, defying all odds. Billionaire’s Baby is a captivating romance short story of love and passion, set against the backdrop of a deadly misunderstanding.
Tracing the development of the Moog synthesizer from its initial conception to its ascension to stardom in 'Switched-on Bach', this text conveys the consequences of a technology that would provide the soundtrack for a chapter in cultural history.
The Fourth Dimension The Next Level of Personal and Organizational Achievement As the latest wave of corporate downsizing, streamlining, and reengineering initiatives continues to mount in intensity, the traditional employer-employee relationship is experiencing a massive shakeup, and a new work paradigm is struggling to be born. At the same time that employers are finding that they can no longer offer the traditional carrots of job security and lavish compensation packages, they are coming to recognize the need to forge closer partnerships with their employees-partnerships defined by shared risks, responsibilities, and rewards. But a paradigm shift of this magnitude cannot occur without con...
India's declaration of independance on 15 August 1947 was a momentous occasion. For the British, who had ruled there for over 200 years, it was the start of a process to discard its world empire. This text explores, through the voices and memories of both the British and Indians, the drama and tensions of the years leading up to, and following, Independance. The text combines historical narrative with these interviews and presents a social history and an insight into a significant period in British history.
This is the eighth book in the Bicky Hayden adventure series. This time, Bicky, Trevor, Milly and the gang head to space! Bicky also tries his paw at running his own medieval kingdom and then decides to take on the Beechworth Bakery as well. Nothing is safe!