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The crow family: the cleverest, most resourceful, most entertaining of birds, and all around us all the time. Known to make strong and lifelong relationships with humans, they are found in all their variety worldwide. All cultures have myths and legends about them and they are endlessly fascinating. This book explains the physiology of the bird and describes the eight types found in the UK. From the ravens at the tower to the jackdaw in your garden...
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Whether you are stuck indoors or playing in the sun (or even in the car travelling to the seaside!), fill your family time with The Bumper Book of Family Games. This action-packed collection is the perfect accompaniment wherever you go as a family, with over 110 beloved and new activities to keep you all entertained. Remember the rules to classic family games like Hide and Seek, Charades and Old Maid, and create new traditions with modern games like...
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USA Today Bestselling Author Chris Taylor doesn't disappoint…A cold-blooded serial killer is carving up bodies... Who's next? Still reeling from his wife's unexpected and violent death, Federal Agent Clayton Munro must ignore his pain and throw himself into his work as a profiler on a time sensitive case. With a serial killer on the loose in Sydney, he is forced to team up with the local police in an effort to stop the vicious murders.Lead detective,...
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Prior editions of this trusted medical reference guide have sold more than 1.5 million copies. And with 38 chapters and almost 1,400 pages, this new, updated edition will provide the information people need to check symptoms; understand prevention and treatment options, and so much more.
The information is easy-to-understand and is organized into convenient sections: Injuries and Symptoms, Pregnancy and Healthy Children, Healthy Adults, Diseases...
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Family group conferences (FGCs) are the primary forum in New Zealand for dealing with juvenile crime, as well as child welfare issues. This third volume in the Little Books of Justice and Peacebuilding Series is about the juvenile justice system that is built around these conferences. Since their introduction in New Zealand, family group conferences have been adopted and adapted in many places throughout the world. They have been applied in many arenas...
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This unique package provides a one-of-a-kind poetry experience from one of today's most beloved performers. John Lithgow has compiled an outstanding collection of memorable poetry and has gathered his famous friends to read them. The wide variety of carefully selected poems in this audio book provide the perfect introduction to reel in those who are new to poetry, and for poetry lovers to experience beloved verses in a fresh, vivid way. Read by John...
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A global cookbook of recipes for healthy, well-balanced meals for the whole family.
A collection of 130 recipes from around the world, curated by a nutritionist, stylist and cookbook author. With dishes from the US, Caribbean, North Africa, Middle East, Mediterranean, Europe, India and Asia, this cookbook contains balanced, nutritious meals, including family-friendly favorites such as burgers, risottos, pasta dishes, curries, mezze, pizzas, stir-fries,...
9) The Blended Family Activity Book: 75 Fun Activities to Help Families Connect and Spend Time Together
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Create connections and help your blended family bond using these engaging activities
Blending a family can bring up big feelings, so it's important to spend quality time together. This book includes 75 family-friendly activities to get everyone thinking, talking, and making memories together.
What sets this activity book apart from other parenting and relationships books:
• Celebrate each other-Find something for everyone so no one is left...
10) One Family's Journey Through Ten Centuries: A social history of the second millennium – Book One
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We trace one family, generation by generation, throughout the one thousand years of the second millennium. The trilogy sets the family within its social environment, describing its migration from the continent, and across England, Scotland, and Ireland to settle in the New World. From that we get a vivid picture of what affected, motivated, worried, and encouraged this Saxon family and how they coped. Since the migration of this family was typical...
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So much to read, so little time? This brief overview of The Dressmaker of Khair Khana tells you what you need to know-before or after you read Gayle Tzemach Lemmon's book. Crafted and edited with care, Worth Books set the standard for quality and give you the tools you need to be a well-informed reader. This short summary and analysis of The Dressmaker of Khair Khana: Five Sisters, One Remarkable Family, and the Woman Who Risked Everything to Keep...
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So much to read, so little time? This brief overview of Patient H.M. tells you what you need to know-before or after you read Luke Dittrich's book. Crafted and edited with care, Worth Books set the standard for quality and give you the tools you need to be a well-informed reader. This short summary and analysis of Patient H.M.: A Story of Memory, Madness, and Family Secrets includes: Historical context, chapter-by-chapter overviews, profiles of the...
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So much to read, so little time? This brief overview of Hillbilly Elegy tells you what you need to know-before or after you read J.D. Vance's book. Crafted and edited with care, Worth Books set the standard for quality and give you the tools you need to be a well-informed reader. This short summary and analysis of Hillbilly Elegy includes: Historical context; Chapter-by-chapter overviews; Character profiles; Important quotes; Fascinating trivia;...
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Have you ever thought about what went through the minds of students, especially the youngest, when it was announced that face-to-face classes would cease for an unknown time due to the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic? That was pretty shocking, right?
In the students' short story, author Susanna Cantoral describes the audacity of a teacher encouraging her students not to be afraid. Meanwhile, this present book is the version...
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2023
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Keeping your kids entertained and active just became a lot easier. Encourage your kids to get outside for hours of fun. Build outdoor forts, create obstacle courses, or try out new jump rope games. Kids will enjoy throwbacks to old classics like Red Light, Green Light, dodgeball, Capture the Flag, Freeze Tag, Monkey in the Middle, and more. With safety tips and recommendations for modifying games for players with different abilities, playtime can...
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Voracious, an imprint of Little, Brown and Company
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"Through a combination of text and illustration, The Book of Ancestors explores the history of traditional genealogy topics, such as “how to research and build a family tree” and “the history of cemeteries.” Alongside these practical measures, Claire provides rituals, spells, and crafts from her own personal practice, drawing on the British and Slavic traditions of her heritage, alongside contributions from fellow witches including Codi Popovich...
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Center Point Large Print
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"Kathryn Ford knows one thing for sure: she will not marry the boring, arrogant man her father has arranged for her since the day she was born, simply as a pawn to enrich his vast holdings. When she discovers she's been disowned for her defiance, the pampered socialite takes her destiny in her own hands. Determined to show her father what a capable woman she is -- without his help or interference -- she signs up to be a mail-order bride, totally prepared...
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2020
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Bereaved by the death of their parents, five sisters live in a seaside villa full of nooks and mystery--growing up together, sharing their grief, experiences, and love. The oldest becomes the head of the family. Book One is narrated by the youngest sister, Enid. A free spirit, she enjoys wandering alone and talking to animals and anything she meets. Her best friend Gulliver is, like her, offbeat and creative. When Enid begins hearing ghost-like screams,...
20) EARTH Book, The
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"I take care of the earth because I know I can do little things every day to make a BIG difference..."
With his signature blend of playfulness and sensitiviy, Todd Parr explores the important, timely subject of environmental protection and conservation in this eco-friendly picture book. This book includes lots of easy, smart ideas on how we can all work together to make the Earth feel good - from planting a tree and using both sides of the paper,...