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Exploring Hong Kong presents a vivid and multidimensional portrait of Hong Kong, one of Asia's most exciting cities. Inspired by his 20-year love affair with Hong Kong, Steven K. Bailey has transformed the typical Hong Kong guidebook by dispensing with the usual laundry lists of sights, hotels, and restaurants. In their place are thoughtfully written chapters that offer the author's personal perspective on how to best explore Hong Kong. From dolphin watches and back-country hikes to street markets, temples, and ferry rides, Exploring Hong Kong contains 40 richly detailed experiences that will unite travelers with the soul of one of the most dynamic cities in Asia. Book jacket.
As dramatic and exciting as the country that they illustrate, TurboramSundagdorj’spapercut art presents life in Mongolia—yaks, camels, rippling sweeps of grassland with horsemen galloping by. A hunter with his falcon passes over desert sands that conceal the bones of dinosaurs, children herd reindeer through thick, green forests, and fermented mare’s milk hangs in a bag, waiting to be shared with friends. The history of Chinghis Kahn and the traditional life in a ger, the excitement of the Nadam festival with its wrestling, archery, and horse-racing competitions, the spinning of masked dancers, the music of a fiddle with a horse’s head carved into its graceful shape—this is the art...
As a father tells his daughter about her birthplace, Tokyo springs to life in an illustrated title with bilingual text that will immerse readers in the Japanese culture.
Lawyer Seymour Lipp tries to help a teenage girl who was persuaded by her father to give her baby up for adoption—and now wants to change her decision. Her father, Paul Morrissey, had arranged the adoption through a shady lawyer to a Vietnam vet and his wife. When Morrissey is murdered, Lipp investigates several people who would benefit from his death. [Second Seymour Lipp mystery] Mystery by Stephen Lewis; originally published by Walker Mystery
Inspire students to construct their own learning experiences with research-based, easy-to-implement strategies for differentiated instruction across increasingly diversified student bodies.
Characters from the magical menagerie of contemporary Indonesian artist, EddiE haRA, populate this story of adventure and discovery that begins when Bruno the bat is bored. After school Bruno walks down to the sea where he serendipitously stumbles upon an intrepid squid named Agus. Together they embark on an odyssey to Indonesia. In I is for Indonesia Bruno and Agus explore ancient temples, chat with mythic monsters, steer clear of exploding volcanoes, and ponder the meaning of life. Readers, both young and old, will enjoy this technicolor trip into the wonder and mystery of Indonesia.
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"Excellent book! A must-read for teachers and administrators who are truly interested in quality teaching and student success." —Paul Gmelin, Principal White Lake Middle School, MI "As an administrator, this book provides me with meaningful direction for my staff. Implementing practices from this book will empower both students and teachers alike." —Sammie Novack, Vice-Principal Washington Middle School, Bakersfield, CA "A wealth of advice and activities for secondary teachers who wish to transform the adolescent′s need for independence into empowerment, motivation, and inspired learning." —Belinda Lazarus, Professor of Education University of Michigan, Dearborn "Succinctly proposes ...
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