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"Weird But True! Know-It-All titles take the same classic branding of Weird But True and dive deeper to provide kids with a comprehensive overview of everything they need to know about a single subject, while packing in all the wacky, weird tidbits! This edition explores a complicated and timely subject: the government of the United States!"--
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"When a pair of young lovers abscond from a Puritan colony, little do they know that their humble cabin in the woods will become the home of an extraordinary succession of human and nonhuman characters alike. An English soldier, destined for glory, abandons the battlefields of the New World to devote himself to apples. A pair of spinster twins navigate war and famine, envy and desire. A crime reporter unearths a mass grave--only to discover that the...
3) The anxious generation: how the great rewiring of childhood is causing an epidemic of mental illness
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"From New York Times bestselling coauthor of The Coddling of the American Mind, an essential investigation into the collapse of youth mental health-and a plan for a healthier, freer childhood After more than a decade of stability or improvement, the mental health of adolescents plunged in the early 2010s. Rates of depression, anxiety, self-harm, and suicide rose sharply, more than doubling on most measures. Why? In The Anxious Generation, social psychologist...
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A remarkably poignant writer for our troubled times, Patti Davis writes about love, loss, and the power of redemption in this poetic letter to her long-gone parents. As a frequent guest columnist for the New York Times, Patti Davis has distinguished herself as one of our wisest contemporary storytellers. Far from being the enfant terrible she was once portrayed to be, Davis here turns an honest yet empathetic eye toward her parents, Ronald and Nancy...
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As a highly respected pollster for corporate and Republican clients and a frequent television talk show guest, Kellyanne Conway had already established herself as one of the brightest lights on the national political scene when Donald Trump asked her to run his presidential campaign. She agreed, delivering him to the White House, becoming the first woman in American history to manage a winning presidential campaign, and changing the American landscape...
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"Do you dream of holding the keys to your own home? Are you unsure of where to start and overwhelmed by the complexities of the home-buying process? Then THE First Time Home Buyer’s Book is just what you need! You've worked hard and saved diligently, and now, it's time to turn your dream into reality!This simple guide contains essential first-time home-buying information and easy-to-understand analyses of the first-time home-buying market.
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"This uplifting read-aloud is a heartfelt wish for all children and a timeless introduction to the Grammy Award-winning and multi platinum singer and songwriter. You Are Fearless presents Taylor Swift's inspirational journey, encouraging children to be fearless, defy limits, and follow their hearts. Perfect for Swifties of all ages!"--
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"Do you struggle with classroom order because of disruptive students? Do you need help getting your students to pay attention or listen to you? Have you exhausted all your means to reach every student, employing all the pedagogical methods you know, and yet there remain a few who have yet to respond? You're not alone. Teachers have always encountered unruly, rebellious teens in class, interrupting lessons' flow and making their job much more challenging....
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"You should read this book if you are:
-A new teacher who is frustrated by your ever-chaotic classroom and desperately needs things to change
-An experienced teacher who is tired of the status quo and wants his/her classroom to follow a structure that works
-A teacher who’s fed up with being interrupted by behavioral issues in the classroom, and genuinely wants to understand how best to handle such diversions, to make for a better learning experience
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"When Zion joins her dad at work, she discovers that a day at the community center brings new and wonderful people into her life. Inspired by real events, this children's book allows kids and adults to learn with Zion about people experiencing homelessness and see how she is moved to respond as she recognizes that all people matter to God"--
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"In 2016, author Amy Tan grew overwhelmed by the state of the world: Hatred and misinformation became a daily presence on social media, and the country felt more divisive than ever. In search of peace, Tan turned toward the natural world just beyond her window and, specifically, the birds flocking to the feeders in her yard. But what began as an attempt to find solace turned into something far greater--an opportunity to savor quiet moments during...
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"Are you a new teacher? If so, you’ll love this detailed step-by-step guide to help you through your first couple of years as a brand new educator. Best-selling author, Kathleen Jasper, has helped over 80,000 teachers pass their teacher certification exams through her range of study guides, online courses and video series. In her latest book, Teach, she sets out to support new teachers during the start of their careers.
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14) The Truman Show
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All eyes are on Truman Burbank. Truman is about to discover how abnormal his seemingly 'normal' life really is. Truman is an insurance salesman who begins to doubt reality. What he doesn't realize is that his whole life is a reality TV show, televised and broadcast for the world to see.
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An Unfinished Love A Personal History of the 1960s by Doris Kearns Goodwin, one of America’s most beloved historians, artfully weaves together biography, memoir, and history. She takes you along on the emotional journey she and her husband, Richard (Dick) Goodwin embarked upon in the last years of his life.
Dick and Doris Goodwin were married for forty-two years and married to American history even longer. In his twenties, Dick was one of the brilliant...
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While the world watched Donald Trump's presidency in horror or delight, few noticed that his lifelong grifting quietly continued. Less than forty minutes after taking the oath of office, Trump began turning the White House into a money machine for himself, his family, and his courtiers. More than $1.7 billion flowed into Donald Trump's bank accounts during his four years as president. Foreign governments rented out whole floors of his hotel five...
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It is 1987, and an imminent Gorbachev-Reagan nuclear arms summit promises to ease world tensions. But life for the Jennings family is more precarious than ever: Elizabeth's relentless dedication as a KGB agent has dealt a potentially lethal blow to her marriage to Philip, who has left espionage behind. As Philip's friendship with FBI agent Stan Beeman grows, the danger of exposure of the family 'business,' which now includes Paige, reaches crisis...
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"The icy waters of the northern seas hide a creature that is already a legend among all seafarers. The fearsome white leviathan, the chimera of all whalers, Moby Dick. The young Ishmael, along with his faithful friend Queequeg, will board the Pequod, to satisfy their craving for adventure. But soon, he will discover that his work goes beyond whaling, and that the whole crew is at the mercy of the mysterious Captain Ahab's thirst for revenge." -- from...
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With more than 19,000 patients, Dr. Pol has seen it all and this lovable, house-call-making veterinarian is always up to his elbows in animals needing his care. Relive the most memorable moments with America's favorite vet and go behind the scenes of the hit series with this new collection featuring ten of the best episodes plus bonus footage.
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