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In this collection, Cross unflinchingly explores the dark side of parenting and family drama in ways equally startling and unforgettable. Always the Sun Longlisted for the Man Booker Prize Looking for a fresh start after the death of his wife, Sam and his thirteen-year-old son, Jamie, return to Sam's hometown. But at his new school, a group of kids led by a savage bully target Jamie, and the administration does nothing. When Jamie comes home bearing...
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Every year, Congress is supposed to pass a budget, balancing military spending with domestic needs like infrastructure, Social Security, and education. This book meets objectives in the C3 Framework for Social Studies State Standards and describes the steps of the budgeting process in reader-friendly terms. It considers the groups behind passing a budget, including the Office of Management and Budget, the Congressional Budget Office, and the House...
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Two classic novels and a short story collection from the legendary Hugo and Nebula Award–winning author in one volume. This volume from an icon of the Golden Age of science fiction includes: City: In this International Fantasy Award–winning novel, millennia have passed since humankind abandoned Earth, leaving their most loyal animal companions alone. Granted the power of speech centuries earlier, the intelligent, pacifist dogs are the last keepers...
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Multiple masterpieces of science fiction from a Hugo and Nebula Award–winning author in one volume. From a master of the Golden Age of science fiction, this collection includes: Way Station:Enoch Wallace lives a secluded life in the backwoods of Wisconsin. He carries a nineteenth-century rifle and never seems to age-a fact that has caught the attention of prying government eyes. The truth is Enoch's the last surviving veteran of the American Civil...
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It's morning when Mama gets the call that the bunny sitter is sick. But Papa is out of town and school is out. That means Bunny gets to go to work at Mama's office! But the big city isn't all it's cracked up to be, even with its many distractions. Boredom and hunger strike, and Bunny has to take up the mantle to save Mama's office from the workday blues.
Bunny Business is the perfect read aloud for working parents and their children. They will laugh...
6) Love Me
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Everyone knows the first rule of friends-with-benefits is you don't fall for your friend. There are a million reasons I shouldn't be messing around with Claudia: we're best friends, we work together, her dad is my boss, and I'm moving out of state in a few weeks. But none of that seems to matter when we hook up at my sister's wedding. It's the best sex I've ever had. I'd have to be crazy not to keep it going. We've both got too much on our plates...
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**BASED ON THE MUMSNET BEST BADGE 2016 WINNER, TRULY HAPPY BABY** Whether you've just had a baby or you're about to welcome your new little bundle into the world, you probably have a LOT of questions … I know I did! And I also know from first-hand experience with my three babies that one-size-fits all parenting doesn't work. So this audiobook is to help you find out what will work for you and your baby when it comes to wellbeing. I've included information...
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**BASED ON THE MUMSNET BEST BADGE 2016 WINNER, TRULY HAPPY BABY** Whether you've just had a baby or you're about to welcome your new little bundle into the world, you probably have a LOT of questions … I know I did! And I also know from first-hand experience with my three babies that one-size-fits all parenting doesn't work. So this audiobook is to help you find out what will work for you and your baby when it comes to feeding. I've included information...
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**BASED ON THE MUMSNET BEST BADGE 2016 WINNER, TRULY HAPPY BABY** Whether you've just had a baby or you're about to welcome your new little bundle into the world, you probably have a LOT of questions … I know I did! And I also know from first-hand experience with my three babies that one-size-fits all parenting doesn't work. So this audiobook is to help you find out what will work for you and your baby when it comes to lifestyle. I've included information...
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**BASED ON THE MUMSNET BEST BADGE 2016 WINNER, TRULY HAPPY BABY** Whether you've just had a baby or you're about to welcome your new little bundle into the world, you probably have a LOT of questions … I know I did! And I also know from first-hand experience with my three babies that one-size-fits all parenting doesn't work. So this audiobook is to help you find out what will work for you and your baby when it comes to sleeping. I've included information...
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**BASED ON THE MUMSNET BEST BADGE 2016 WINNER, TRULY HAPPY BABY** Whether you've just had a baby or you're about to welcome your new little bundle into the world, you probably have a LOT of questions … I know I did! And I also know from first-hand experience with my three babies that one-size-fits all parenting doesn't work. So this audiobook is to help you find out what will work for you and your baby when it comes to looking after yourself. I've...
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A riveting memoir, Workings of a Bipolar Mind, tells the stunningly brave and powerful true account of one man's descent into major depressive and manic episodes and how he found lifesaving therapy and medication to overcome and triumph.When thirty-five-year-old John Medl is involuntarily admitted to a psychiatric hospital, he is sure it is a mistake. A graduate from the University of Dayton with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, John's life appears...
13) The Entropy of Bipolar Disorder: A Collection of Journal Entries Related to Mental Illness and Bipol
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A riveting memoir, The Entropy of Bipolar Disorder, tells the stunningly brave and powerful true account of one man's descent into major depressive and manic episodes and how he found lifesaving therapy and medication to overcome and triumph.When thirty-five-year-old John Medl is involuntarily admitted to a psychiatric hospital, he is sure it is a mistake. A graduate from the University of Dayton with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, John's life...
14) Poems From a Bipolar Mind: A Collection of Journal Entries Related to Mental Illness and Bipolar
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Excellent poetry with excellent commentary on each poem. A look into someone's mind with mental illness with obvious creativity and talent. - Sue M.A riveting book of poetry, Poems from a Bipolar Mind, tells the stunningly brave and powerful true account of one man's descent into major depressive and manic episodes and how he found lifesaving therapy and medication to overcome and triumph.When thirty-five-year-old John Medl is involuntarily admitted...
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Paycheck to Paycheck –– Chance "Cash" Register Working Stiff Series –– Vol. 1 My favorite books to read have usually been "novels" without plot, classic tomes like Tom Kromer's Waiting for Nothing, Jack Black's You Can't Win, Hamsun's Hunger, Bukowski's Post Office, Sa Franko's God Bless America, et al. I could go on. You get it. These tales are not plot-driven, instead they are about things that actually matter (and, frankly, should matter...
16) Mental Illness Is an Actual Illness: Thoughts, Stories, and Philosophy of Life From Someone Livin
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A riveting memoir, Mental Illness is an Actual Illness, tells the stunningly brave and powerful true account of one man's descent into major depressive and manic episodes and how he found lifesaving therapy and medication to overcome and triumph.When thirty-five-year-old John Medl is involuntarily admitted to a psychiatric hospital, he is sure it is a mistake. A graduate from the University of Dayton with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, John's life...
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A riveting memoir, Making Bipolar Lemonade, tells the stunningly brave and powerful true account of one man's descent into major depressive and manic episodes and how he found lifesaving therapy and medication to overcome and triumph.When thirty-five-year-old John Medl is involuntarily admitted to a psychiatric hospital, he is sure it is a mistake. A graduate from the University of Dayton with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, John's life appears...
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A riveting memoir, The Last Day of July, tells the stunningly brave and powerful true account of one man's descent into major depressive and manic episodes and how he found lifesaving therapy and medication to overcome and triumph.When thirty-five-year-old John Medl is involuntarily admitted to a psychiatric hospital, he is sure it is a mistake. A graduate from the University of Dayton with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, John's life appears ideal....
19) Light Bulbs
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In Light Bulbs, early fluent readers learn about the science, engineering, and technology behind light bulbs. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn about this important technology.
A diagram illustrates parts of a light bulb, and an activity offers kids an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about light bulbs using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate...
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The emergence, dominance, and alarmingly rapid retreat of modernist industrial capitalism on Cape Breton Island during the "long twentieth century" offers a particularly captivating window on the lasting and varied effects of deindustrialization. Now, at the tail end of the industrial moment in North American history, the story of Cape Breton Island presents an opportunity to reflect on how industrialization and deindustrialization have shaped human...
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