biExtinctioni explores endangered and extinct species and the factors threatening them through a behind-the-scenes lens on one of the most important sets of natural history collections in the world, at the Field Museum in Chicago.b p Schlossman combines unique photographs of specimens from the Field Museum in Chicago with informative and insightful text about the species themselves, reasons for decline,

pThis is an excellent text. I particularly liked how the authors share examples of critical literacy throughout the book, especially with digital and multimedia texts.p--Peter McDermott, iThe Sage CollegesibbppppThrough realistic discussion of how text shapes us and is shaped by us, bCritical Literacyb provides pre- and in-service teachers with concrete ways to engage in critical literacy practices

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Most migrants arrive at their destinations by a combination of serendipity and choicelessness. This has been Nii Parkes\' own experience. The question - how did you arrive here - is always answered with a convoluted mix of myth, love, family ties, budget, language, persecution, opportunity and interruption. In the answers to that question lie the connecting lines of his scatter points - Abidjan, Grimsby,

pWhat are your dreams Will you climb a huge mountain Or will you soar through the sky A rhyming inspirational book for readers of all ages, I Know You Can Do It, You Know You Can, Too encourages you to believe in yourself, reach for the stars, and pursue your dreams.p pWith beautiful illustrations, this inspiring story can welcome a baby, motivate a child, encourage a teenager or young adult, or celebrate

Vigorous training, hazardous duty. These were the words that lured prospective volunteers to the First Special Service Force, and that promised, for those who measured up, the chance of getting into the war quickly. Unique during World War II, the First Special Service Force evolved as the amalgam of two Armies, Canadian and American, and the men who filled its ranks were among the hand-picked best

pb\'With atmosphere and surprises aplenty, this will keep you gripped.\' Heat Magazinebr\'Ingenious thriller\' Sunday Times pbWhen sisters Celine and Pip get a call telling them their reclusive mother has died, the women are reunited at her riverside home in Arundel to pick up the pieces. But someone is missing - their middle sister, Vanessa, brutally murdered years ago and the victim of an unsolved

pstrongHIDDEN MICKEY ADVENTURES 3br emThe Mermaid\'s Taleemstrongbr br 8th Hidden Mickey novel by Nancy Temple Rodrigue about Walt Disney and Disneyland written for Adults, Teens, Tweens age 9 to 90.br If you like emKingdom Keepersem by Ridley Pearson you will LOVE emHidden Mickey Adventuresembr br br strongA FORGOTTEN TREASURE REVEALS A MISSING PUZZLE PIECEstrongbr br Going through family

pThere are so many adorable creatures to discover in the deep, blue ocean. Let your kids color all the creatures in the sea with this fun and original coloring book. This Coloring Book is full of amazing creatures! ppSurprise your kids with these unique Sea Life Coloring Book Pages with Cute, Fun Ocean Creatures, they will love it!! ppbrppThis kid\'s Activity Coloring Book Features pp- Large print

This lively board book features soccer-playing animals. Told with a simple text, it reads in the form of a sportscast and is full of both action words and animal names. Die cuts on every page keep the ball in the game. It\'s the perfect little book for young readers who love to play

In the Old Testament we read God\'s word as it was spoken to his people Israel. Today, thousands of years later, we hear in these thirty-nine books his inspired and authoritative message for us. pThese twin convictions, shared by all of the contributors to The New International Commentary on the Old Testament, define the goal of this ambitious series of commentaries. For those many modern readers who

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pTagalog English bilingual children\'s book. Perfect for kids learning English or Tagalog as their second language. Fun bedtime story with educational message. br Jimmy the little bunny doesn\'t start off knowing how to ride a two-wheeler bike like his big brothers. In fact, sometimes he gets teased for it. When Dad shows Jimmy how not to be afraid to try something new, that\'s when the fun begins.ppSi

For much of the 20th century, Dallas was home to a wide range of vital popular music. By the 1920s, the streets, dance halls, and vaudeville houses of Deep Ellum rang with blues and jazz. Blind Lemon Jefferson was discovered singing the blues on the streets of Deep Ellum but never recorded in Dallas. Beginning in the 1930s, however, artists from Western swing pioneer Bob Wills to blues legend Robert

In June 1965, a group of dedicated professional artists of the theatre met in Paris, France to create the International Association of Theatre for Children and Youth ASSITEJ. Four days later ASSITEJ was born, and ten years later the organization boasted a total of 28 National Centers in Europe, the mid-East, the Far East, and North and South America. This is their story told meeting by meeting. Leadership

bA spooky twist on Jane Eyre- Valerie Simmons, editor.bEvery family holds a secret. In this house, that secret could kill you. p Lily Evans lives in poverty with a roommate she despises and no hope for the future until a letter arrives in the mail that could change her life.ppA man named Michael Carlton has offered Lily the position of housekeeper inside his mansion situated at the outer edge of the

By looking at social and economic structures, exploitation, violence, and subjugation in the colonies, this book aims to paint a different picture of Classical Greek culture - with some far-reaching implications on Classical philosophy, in particular Plato and Aristotle, and their modern legacy.

pppp pbLonely Planet\'s bbiMoroccan Arabic Phrasebook and Dictionaryib is your handy passport to culturally enriching travels with the most relevant and useful Moroccan Arabic phrases and vocabulary for all your travel needs. Explore old and new culture, navigate the colourful markets, and order delicious delicacies from restaurant menus all with your trusted travel companion.pppp pbGet More From Your

pThe iRoutledge Handbook of Sport Historyi is a new and innovative survey of the discipline of sport history. ppGlobal in scope, it examines the key contemporary issues in sports historiography, sheds light on previously ignored topics, and sets an intellectual agenda for the future development of the discipline. The book explores both traditional and non-traditional methodologies in sport history,

While retiree health plans are a dying benefit in the private sector, all US states and many local governments extend health insurance coverage to their retired employees. Retiree Health Plans in the Public Sector provides a detailed description of the current plans offered and compares how they vary across states.