Books

Teachers inspire students every day, and this new collection provides some much-needed inspiration for these dedicated educators. With great stories about teaching from teachers and stories of thanks from students, Chicken Soup for the Soul: Inspiration...

Sixth sense, gut feeling, instinct. Whatever you call it, sometimes we have no logical reason for knowing something—but still we know it. In this collection, you’ll read 101 stories of intuition, insight, and inspiration that will amaze you and encourage...

With 101 stories from published writers who stuck with it and succeeded, you will be inspired and encouraged, whether you re an aspiring author, a blogger, or a bestselling writer.No matter the genre, no matter the medium, the writing process is hard!...

These 101 Christmas stories of inspiration, love and wonder will make your holidays even more magical. Share the magic and joy of Christmas with the whole family. You'll love these 101 heartwarming, inspirational, and fun stories of giving, gratitude,...

What if, even in the heart of a densely developed city, people could have meaningful encounters with nature? While parks, street trees, and green roofs are increasingly appreciated for their technical services like stormwater reduction, from a biophilic...

The ICP (TM) manual guides users on understanding, implementing, and scoring the ICP. How well is your early childhood program implementing quality inclusive practices? Now there's a comprehensive, field-tested observational tool that uncovers the...

When youve got more venison than you know what to do with, get out the sausage grinder. The Venison Sausage Cookbook, now in its second edition, provides step-by-step instructions for selecting condiments; grinding and stuffing; and packaging and storing...

Making mathematics concepts understandable is a challenge for any teacher-a challenge that's more complex when a classroom includes students with learning difficulties. With the new edition of this highly practical resource, educators will have just what...

Every inclusive school team needs a great SLP who supports communication skills where they're needed most-in the classroom, as students with disabilities learn and participate alongside their peers. This is the practical, friendly guide SLPs need to go...

Teach middle school students the academic vocabulary words they need to know to master the content in their textbooks. This book gives educators five extensive, research-based lists of vocabulary words frequently used in textbooks, plus guidance and...

This book is about Aisha bint Abu Bakr, who was the beloved wife of the noble Prophet, the daughter of the blessed Prophet's best friend, Abu Bakr and the Mother of the Believers. She is one of the best examples for Muslims to look to for inspiration and...

Drawing on the authors' decades of influential work in the field, this highly practical volume presents an evidence-based cognitive therapy approach for clients with schizophrenia. Guidelines are provided for collaborative assessment and case formulation...

s more than horse sense to maintain a healthy horse. A knowledge of veterinary medicine is essential, not only for when emergencies occur but to provide the animal with a safe and nurturing environment that will prevent as many problems as possible...

Described by Hilary Putnam as 'both a fine introduction and a significant contribution' to epistemology, and by Anthony Quinton as 'at once comprehensive ...and judicious', "Evidence and Inquiry" is unique both in its scope and in its originality. C I...

Living in a time when it was scandalous even to show a bit of ankle, a small number of courageous women covered their bodies in tattoos and traveled the country, performing nearly nude on carnival stages. These gutsy women spun amazing stories for...

Marko Pogacnik is an expert in geomancy, that is, exploring the landscape experientially and gathering information about the Gaia and the different levels of the earth's reality. In this unique book, he brings the same approach to the study of the human...

Devon Strong was a farmer and bison rancher in the Western United States whose utterly unique approach to biodynamic agriculture and animal husbandry, stemming as it did from his profound connection with the spirituality of the (Native North American)...

"In the pursuit of an understanding of Mary that is undertaken in this book, it is clear that we are dealing with events beyond the reach of our normal faculties. Without effort on our part and help of some kind, Mary remains one more unsolvable mystery...

Even after seven centuries of historical development, the core of Dante’s work is probably more relevant today than ever. With his Divine Comedy, the great poet wanted to open the eyes of his contemporaries to the realities of the spiritual world and to...

Science tells us that a new and dangerous stage in planetary evolution has begun—the Anthropocene, a time of rising temperatures, extreme weather, rising oceans, and mass species extinctions. Humanity faces not just more pollution or warmer weather, but...

The unique, dinosaur-like, tuatara is one of thousands of species of animals inhabiting the diverse ecosystems found throughout New Zealand, many endemic to the islands. This beautifully illustrated guide highlights over 140 familiar and unique species...

Filip Muller came to Auschwitz with one of the earliest transports from Slovakia in April 1942 and began working in the gassing installations and crematoria in May. He was still alive when the gassings ceased in November 1944. He saw millions come and...

Daily meltdowns and tantrums are one of the biggest challenges of life with autism and related disorders - they have a devastating impact on children with autism and their whole families. Now there's a book with all the expert advice front-line...

Presents the scientific evidence that glutamate-aka MSG-in processed food contributes to a suite of preventable inflammatory diseases. Fat, Stressed, and Sick makes the case that processed food compromises health not just because of added sugar, salt,...

In this unconventional management book, author Susan Carol Curzon presents a different take on traditional library management tools. Through personal narrative and anecdotes from other working professionals, Curzon presents the many everyday challenges...

Heart Like a Fakir is a history of the final forty years of British East India Company rule in India as witnessed by General Sir James Abbott (1807-1896), the man for whom the Pakistani town of Abbottabad is named. Based on extensive research into...

Recovering from betrayal can be hard, but it can be done with grace, love, and dignity, using the tips and tools in this warm and engaging book on learning to trust again. You couldn't brace yourself because you never saw it coming. Your sense of safety...

Ivy Benson was born to be a musician. A good pianist by the age of ten, she was influenced by the music of Benny Goodman, Artie Shaw, and other jazz legends to become a professional instrumentalist--and at age fifteen, having taught herself to play the...

Given the huge advances achieved by research regarding many aspects of the Enlightenment over the past several decades there is certainly a crying need for a one-volume dictionary to serve as guide to the main Enlightenment writers, thinkers, publicists...

Erin Osmon presents a detailed, human account of the Rust Belt–born musician Jason Molina—a visionary, prolific, and at times cantankerous singer-songwriter with an autodidactic style that captivated his devoted fans. The songwriting giant behind the...

It's never too early to start to pray with your little one. Childhood is full of all sorts of ordinary and extraordinary moments that pass us by, sometimes much too quickly. Little Prayers for Everyday Life turns these moments into opportunities for...

In this new volume, prolific scholar Walter Brueggemann seeks to show Christian preachers how to consider the faith witnessed in several Old Testament traditions and to help them discover rich and suggestive connections to our contemporary faith...

A classic text in biblical theology--still relevant for today and tomorrow. In this 40th anniversary edition of the classic text from one of the most influential biblical scholars of our time, Walter Brueggemann, offers a theological and ethical reading...

Exactly who was Jack the Ripper, the infamous Victorian serial killer? The Jack the Ripper FAQ explores this question in depth, with a thorough overview not only of the world s most notorious serial killer, but also of the cultural impact that remains as...

Delivered through the fast-moving, topical FAQ format, this book covers the band with freshness, giving a 360 view into all things Green Day, from major career milestones to obscure details. Green Day FAQ tackles such topics as the band s roots and...

What does a producer actually do? How does one travel from that great idea for a show to a smash hit opening night on Broadway? John Breglio cannot guarantee you a hit, but he does take the reader on a fascinating journey behind the curtains where he...

This book is the answer to the comedic monologue needs of kid actors-and their parents-everywhere. Kids Comedic Monologues That Are Actually Funny is specifically geared for children ages 5-12. Divided into boy, girl, and gender neutral categories, every...

The newspaper advertisement for volunteers to accompany Ernest Shackleton on his planned traverse of Antarctica in 1914 was frank in its offering. “Men wanted for hazardous journey. Low wages, bitter cold, long hours of complete darkness. Safe return...

The Civil War Relived in 40 Stories! Between the first shots fired at Fort Sumter on April 12, 1861, to Lee’s surrender at Appomattox Courthouse on April 9, 1865, the nation was irrevocably changed, as were the lives of the soldiers and civilians who...

The Book of Broadway Musical Debates, Disputes and Disagreements is purposely meant to start arguments and to settle them. Broadway musical fans won't always agree with the conclusions musical theater judge Peter Filichia reaches, but the best part of...

The Best New Ten-Minute Plays, 2020 presents thirty new ten-minute plays, selected by renowned editor Lawrence Harbison. This volume is ideal for theater enthusiasts looking for new and compelling short pieces from some of the finest playwrights of our...

The Greatest Fishing Stories Ever Told is sure to ignite recollections of your own angling experiences as well as send your imagination adrift. In this compilation of tales you will read about two kinds of places, the ones you have been to before and...

In 1943, a group of brave Danish and Norwegian hunters carried out one of the most dramatic operations of World War II. Using dogsleds to patrol a stark 500-mile stretch of the Greenland coast, their wartime mission was to guard against Nazi...

Food is fuel for the body and mind. Chef Roberts knows that if you plan better, you eat better, and he shares the healthy cooking techniques that preserve the inherent nutrients that are present in foods that come directly from nature. Eating well...

In this book, the third in the Zen and the Art Of series, Mixerman distills the inescapable technical realities of recording down to understandable and practical terms. Whether musician or self-taught recordist, whether at home or in a full-blown studio...

(FAQ). Founded by guitarist Mick Jones and fronted by the legendary Joe Strummer, the Clash had the charisma of Elvis, the integrity of the Beatles, and the swagger of the Rolling Stones. Through a series of influential singles and stirring concerts, the...

The Atlas of the Irish Revolution is a definitive resource that brings to life this pivotal moment in Irish history and nation-building. Published to coincide with the centenary of the Easter Rising, this comprehensive and visually compelling volume...