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21) Wetwork
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Trevor Doran is trying to fit into civilian life now that he's no longer working secret missions for the government. But his job as a financial investigator for a security firm doesn't give him the thrill he needs. With his last love dead from a mission gone wrong, he doesn't need that kind of life anymore.
His attention soon turns to the beautiful, shy Emma Clark-a friend of his sister who intrigues him. She's sweet, sensual, and delightfully submissive...
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Beacon Press
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From the Publisher: In 1967, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., isolated himself from the demands of the civil rights movement, rented a house in Jamaica with no telephone, and labored over his final manuscript. In this important work, which has been unavailable for more than ten years, we find King's acute analysis of American race relations and the state of the movement after a decade of civil rights efforts. King lays out his thoughts, plans, and dreams...
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"Uh-oh! We don't agree. But we can work it out! Bright, cheerful illustrations paired with engaging photos and lively text make learning about conflict resolution fun, while hands-on activities put the social and emotional engagement into action. Explore how life works when we work it out!"--
24) The four loves
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A repackaged edition of the revered author's classic work that examines the four types of human love: affection, friendship, erotic love, and the love of God-part of the C.S. Lewis Signature Classics series. C.S. Lewis-the great British writer, scholar, lay theologian, broadcaster, Christian apologist, and bestselling author of Mere Christianity, The Screwtape Letters, The Great Divorce, The Chronicles of Narnia, and many other beloved classics-contemplates...
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"Oops! Making mistakes isn't the end of the world. It's what we do about a mistake that really matters. Bright, cheerful illustrations paired with engaging photos and lively text make learning about owning mistakes fun, while hands-on activities put the social and emotional engagement into action. Explore how life works when we can say "I messed up!""--
26) Airplanes
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Can you imagine having to drive long distances in a car, train, or bus? Airplane travel changed all that, making travel much quicker, easier, and less stressful. This book addresses the four factors that make it possible for an airplane to fly: weight, lift, thrust, and drag, and details what each of these things means to maintain the safety of the passengers who fly on the over 64 million flights a year in the United States. So, buckle up and enjoy...
27) Pickman's Model
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From "the original master of horror," a 1927 short story about an artist banished for his ghoulish paintings and the supernatural secret behind his art (Publishers Weekly).
In this classic short story from H. P. Lovecraft, enter the gothic world of Pickman, a painter notoriously banned from the Boston Art Club for his grotesque images. But once inside the artist's studio in the slums of the North End, the mystery behind Pickman's artistic choices...
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Written in 1746, "Religious Affections" is the widely influential work by Jonathan Edwards, one of America's most important religious leaders and theologians. Edwards was a significant force in the rise of religious devotion in the United States in the 1730s known as the First Great Awakening and became a popular American revivalist preacher. His "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God" is one of the most famous sermons ever given and remains a widely...
30) Eyes
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Eyes are the window to the soul, but they're also the window to our world. They send data to the brain, and help us navigate our physical environment. The eyes are some of the most delicate-and complex-organs. This book explores the different parts of the eye and each part's specialized function. Diagrams and photographs fascinate readers and pull them into the informative, yet friendly, narrative about our sublimely amazing eyes.
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Collected Works of American author Edgar Allan Poe include many poems, short stories, and one novel. His fiction spans multiple genres, including horror fiction, adventure, science fiction, and detective fiction, a genre he is credited with inventing.
These works are generally considered part of the Dark romanticism movement, a literary reaction to Transcendentalism. Poe's writing reflects his literary theories: he disagreed with didacticism and...
32) Lungs
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Readers will happily take a deep breath and plunge right into this exciting book about the lungs. Parts and function are imparted through accessible language and dynamic photographs and original illustrations. Helpful information on how to keep the lungs healthy is also included.
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Rates of Exchange: University lecturer and seasoned international traveler Angus Petworth is unprepared for the oddities of culture and circumstance that await him on the other side of the iron curtain-in the eastern European nation of Slaka. In two eventful weeks, the professor gives an incendiary interview, is seduced by a femme fatale, and becomes embroiled in a plot of international intrigue. Satirizing everything from critics and diplomats to...
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Encourage students to explore and study this quirky story through lessons that are fun and challenging. English language learners will enjoy analyzing the crayons' issues and complaints by completing the activities in this Spanish resource. With multiple assessment options, this invaluable resource offers strategies for cross-curricular activities as students build an in-depth understanding of the text. Text-dependent questions, close reading, and...
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Would you give a mouse a cookie, a moose a muffin, or even a pig a pancake? This instructional guide for literature covers five different "If You Give..." books, and students will enjoy completing the fun, challenging activities and lessons as they learn to analyze each story. These rigorous, cross-curricular lessons and activities work in conjunction with the text to teach students how to comprehend complex literature and help them understand the...
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Collected Works of American author Edgar Allan Poe include many poems, short stories, and one novel. His fiction spans multiple genres, including horror fiction, adventure, science fiction, and detective fiction, a genre he is credited with inventing.
These works are generally considered part of the Dark romanticism movement, a literary reaction to Transcendentalism. Poe's writing reflects his literary theories: he disagreed with didacticism and...
37) Kidneys
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Kidneys are one of the unsung heroes of the body. Some of their jobs may not be pretty, but they are absolutely essential to the healthy functioning of our bodies. From processing waste to producing hormones that keep body systems well regulated, the kidneys are always busy. This introductory volume explains it all through kid-friendly text and cool diagrams that will invite even reluctant readers to take a look.
38) Skin
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This book exposes children to the most exposed, yet underappreciated organ-our skin. The integumentary system is the body's first line of defense against disease and bacteria. It's also the liaison between the external world and our other invaluable body systems. This book discusses the different layers of skin and each layer's function. It explains how things can go wrong, and offers advice on ways to keep the skin and body healthy.
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Help Spanish-speaking students build their reading comprehension skills! This book provides exciting lesson plans and activities to guide teachers in the instruction of La isla de los delfines azules, the Spanish language version of the novel Island of the Blue Dolphins. This product aids teachers as they challenge students to dive deeper into complex literature. With lessons focused on story elements and vocabulary, engaging activities, and other...
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Introduce your child to the practice of ending the day with a prayer with this calming bedtime book. Children give thanks for family, friends, and nature before saying good night. A parent page in the back helps moms and dads use this book to cultivate a prayer practice that lasts a lifetime.