Un Elefante: Numbers/Numeros (English and Spanish Edition)



Un Elefante: Numbers/Numeros (English and Spanish Edition) Description - Lil' Libros baby board books uses a simple one word/one image per page format to introduce the littlest readers to first concepts such as numbers, colors, and body parts. Lil' Libros also introduces children to Latin American culture, history, and traditions!


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Bayes Theorem: A Visual Introduction For Beginners



Bayes Theorem: A Visual Introduction For Beginners Description -

Bayes Theorem Examples: ABeginners Visual Approach to Bayesian Data Analysis



If you are looking for a short beginners guide packed with visual examples, this booklet is for you.

From Google search results to Netflix recommendations and investment strategies,Bayes Theorem (also often called Bayes Rule or Bayes Formula) is used across countless industries to help calculate and assess probability.

Bayesian statistics is taught in most first-year statistics classes across the nation, but there is one major problem that many students (and others who are interested in the theorem) face. The theorem is not intuitive for most people, and understanding how it works can be a challenge,especially because it is often taught without visual aids.

In this guide, we unpack the various components of the theorem and provide a basic overview of how it works- and with illustrations to help. Three scenarios- the flu, breathalyzer tests, and peacekeeping - are used throughout the booklet to teach how problems involving Bayes Theorem can be approached and solved.

Over 60 hand-drawn visuals are included throughout to help you work through each problem as you learn by example. The illustrations are simple, hand-drawn, and in black and white.

For those interested, we have also included sections typically not found in other beginner guides to Bayes Rule. These include:


  • A short tutorial on how to understand problem scenarios and find P(B), P(A), and P(B|A). For many people, knowing how to approach scenarios and break them apart can be daunting. In this booklet, we provide a quick step-by-step reference on how to confidently understand scenarios.

  • A few examples of how to think like a Bayesian in everyday life. Bayes Rule might seem somewhat abstract, but it can be applied to many areas of life and help you make better decisions. It is a great tool that can help you with critical thinking, problem-solving, and dealing with the gray areas of life.


  • A concise history of Bayes Rule. Bayes Theorem has a fascinating 200+ year history, and we have summed it up for you in this booklet. From its discovery in the 1700’s to its being used to break the German’s Enigma Code during World War 2, its tale is quite phenomenal.


  • Fascinating real-life stories on how Bayes formula is used in everyday life.From search and rescue to spam filtering and driverless cars, Bayes is used in many areas of modern day life. We have summed up 3 examples for you and provided an example of how Bayes could be used.


  • An expanded definitions, notations, and proof sectionWe have included an expanded definitions and notations sections at the end of the booklet. In this section we define core terms more concretely, and also cover additional terms you might be confused about.


  • A recommended readings sectionFrom The Theory That Would Not Die to a few other books, there are a number of recommendations we have for further reading. Take a look!



If you are a visual learner and like to learn by example, this intuitive booklet might be a good fit for you. Bayesian statistics is an incredibly fascinating topic and likely touches your life every single day. It is a very important tool that is used in data analysis throughout a wide-range of industries - so take an easy dive into the theorem for yourself with a visual approach!


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Saunders Comprehensive Review for the NCLEX-RN® Examination, 7e (Saunders Comprehensive Review for Nclex-Rn)



Saunders Comprehensive Review for the NCLEX-RN® Examination, 7e (Saunders Comprehensive Review for Nclex-Rn) Description - Often called the ‘the best NCLEX® exam review book ever,’ Saunders Comprehensive Review for the NCLEX-RN® Examination, 7th Edition provides everything you need to prepare for the NCLEX exam ― complete content review and 5,200 NCLEX examination-style questions in the book and online. Don't make the mistake of assuming the quality of the questions is the same in all NCLEX exam review books, because only this book includes the kind of questions that consistently test the critical thinking skills necessary to pass today's NCLEX exam. Even better, all answers include detailed rationales to help you learn from your answer choices, as well as test-taking strategies with tips on how to best approach each question. Written by the most trusted name in NCLEX review, Linda Anne Silvestri, and updated to reflect the most current 2016 NCLEX test plan, Comprehensive Review for the NCLEX-RN® Examination, 7th Edition is THE book of choice for NCLEX examination review. But don’t just take our word for it ― read any customer review or ask your classmates to see why there's nothing else like it!
  • Over 5,100 practice questions in the text and online offer ample testing practice. 
  • Question categories by cognitive level, client needs area, integrated process, and content area give users completely customizable exams or study sessions when using the companion Evolve site.
  • UNIQUE! A detailed test-taking strategy and rationale is included for each question, offering clues for analyzing and uncovering the correct answer option, and guiding users to remediation in Saunders Strategies for Test Success: Passing Nursing School and the NCLEX® Exam and Saunders Comprehensive Review for the NCLEX-RN® Exam.
  • Inclusion of all alternate item format questions covers multiple response, prioritizing [ordered response], fill-in-the-blank, figure/illustration [hot spot], chart/exhibit, video, and audio questions to give users practice with mastering prioritizing, decision-making, and critical thinking skills.
  • Alternate item format questions are highlighted with a special icon to easily find in the text.
  • 85-question comprehensive exam covers all content areas in the book in the same percentages that they are covered on the actual NCLEX-RN test plan.
  • UNIQUE! Priority Nursing Action boxes
list actions for clinical emergent situations requiring immediate action, including a detailed rationale and textbook reference.
  • UNIQUE! Pyramid Alert! boxes spotlight important nursing concepts and procedures, and include tips and shortcuts for remembering key information. 
  • UNIQUE! Priority concepts call-outs highlight specific concepts related to nursing practice. Concepts have been updated to reflect the latest Giddens: Concepts for Nursing Practice text.
  • Page references for each question guide users toward an Elsevier nursing textbook for further study and self-remediation.
  • Full-color design offers a more visually engaging learning experience.
  • Easy-to-use index lets users quickly locate questions for a given topic or body system.
  • Recent graduate’s perspective sections offer meaningful guidance for the NCLEX-RN, nonacademic preparation, test-taking strategies, and the CAT format.
  • Expanded coverage of delegation, prioritization, and triage/disaster management in the practice questions reflect the areas of increased emphasis on the NCLEX exam.
  • Automatic software updates on the Evolve companion site allow users to check for changes and content updates throughout the life of the edition.
  • UNIQUE! Audio review summaries on pharmacology, fluids and electrolytes, and acid-base balance are found on the Evolve companion site.
    • NEW! Questions and content aligned with the latest NCLEX-RN exam reflect the increased level of difficulty and format changes in some areas. 
    • NEW! Summary of the key changes made to the 2016 NCLEX-RN test plan will be included at the beginning of the text along with how those updates are addressed throughout the new edition.
    • NEW! Mnemonics will be included as Pyramid Alerts where appropriate throughout the text.
    • NEW! More Priority Nursing Action boxes to communicate new and pertinent content. 
    • NEW! Revised illustrations provide a more up-to-date and consistent presentation of art throughout the text. 
    • NEW! Completely updated chapter on vital signs and laboratory values include the latest lab values.
    • NEW! Glossary of the Pyramid Terms located in the back of the book help users access all definitions in one location.


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    Teacher Life: A Snarky Chalkboard Coloring Book (Humorous Coloring Books For Grown- Ups)



    Teacher Life: A Snarky Chalkboard Coloring Book (Humorous Coloring Books For Grown- Ups) Description - REGULAR LIST PRICE $12.99 | 2016 GIFT IDEAS: ADULT COLORING BOOKS > HUMOROUS "Teaching is the Best Contraceptive in the World." ---The Snarky MandalaYou’ve molded play dough and minds and guided lessons and lives. You’re a coach, counselor, and cape-less hero who deserves endless thanks and a starting salary of ten million dollars a year.When inspiring and shaping the future of the world gets to be too much, flip open this Coloring Book for Grown Ups for some laughs and love!#Teacherlife is the best life!Happy Coloring! Product Details:
    • Premium matte finish cover design
    • Printed single sided on bright white paper
    • Perfect for all coloring mediums
    • High quality 60# paper stock
    • Large format 8.5" x 11.0" pages
    The Papeterie Bleu collection includes:
    • Mom Life: A Snarky Adult Coloring Book - ISBN 1533270775
    • Nurse Life: A Snarky Adult Coloring Book - ISBN 1533081964
    • Teacher Life: A Snarky Adult Coloring Book - ISBN 1533134065
    • Dad Life: A Manly Adult Coloring Book - ISBN 153331568X
    • Mindful Mandalas: A Mandala Coloring Book - ISBN 1530608759
    • Southern Sayings & Sass: A Chalkboard Coloring Book - ISBN 1533320578
    • Scribbles & Doodles: A Coloring Journal - ISBN 1945888237
    • Wonderland at Midnight: A Fantasy Adult Coloring Book - ISBN 1533528500


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    Zapata: Colors / Colores



    Zapata: Colors / Colores Description - This little book will teach your little one their first colors in English and Spanish while introducing them to the life of Emiliano Zapata, a historical figure in Mexico's Revolution history! Lil' Libros baby board books uses a simple one word/one image per page format to introduce the littlest readers to first concepts such as numbers, colors, and body parts. Lil' Libros also introduces children to Latin American culture, history, and traditions!


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    100 Words Kids Need to Read by 1st Grade: Sight Word Practice to Build Strong Readers



    100 Words Kids Need to Read by 1st Grade: Sight Word Practice to Build Strong Readers Description - Each workbook reinforces the 100 words that children need to know – and it helps them master comprehension, spelling, writing, and usage of each word. Includes:• Fill-in-the-blank stories and sentences• Word riddles, games, and puzzles• Stories that present the words in context• "Guess the Word" activities• Word classifying and sorting activities• Practice using irregular verb forms• Proofreading practice For use with Grade 1.


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    How to Win Friends and Influence People



    How to Win Friends and Influence People Description - Dale Carnegie says You can make someone want to do what you want them to do by seeing the situation from the other person's point of view and "arousing in the other person an eager want." You learn how to make people like you, win people over to your way of thinking, and change people without causing offense or arousing resentment. For instance, "let the other person feel that the idea is his or hers," and "talk about your own mistakes before criticizing the other person."

    This book is all about building relationships. With good relationships; personal and business success are easy.


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    Child's Introduction to the Night Sky: The Story of the Stars, Planets, and Constellations--and How You Can Find Them in the Sky



    Child's Introduction to the Night Sky: The Story of the Stars, Planets, and Constellations--and How You Can Find Them in the Sky Description - Children eight and up will enjoy this conversational but information-packed introduction to astronomy and stargazing, which includes the achievements of the great scientists, the history of space exploration, the story of our solar system, the myths behind the constellations, and how to navigate the night sky. Whimsical color illustrations on every page and handy definitions and sidebars help engage younger readers and develop their interest. The special star wheel helps locate stars and planets from any location at any time of year. This is the third in Black Dog & Leventhal's successful series including The Story of the Orchestra and A Child's Introduction to Poetry.


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    The Official ACT Prep Guide, 2016 - 2017



    The Official ACT Prep Guide, 2016 - 2017 Description - Everything you need to know about the 2016-2017 ACT test, with real full-length practice tests from the makers of the ACT! The Official ACT Prep Guide 2016-2017 is the bestselling resource for students gearing up for the ACT test. This comprehensive guide walks you through the entire test experience, from registration through results, with expert advice straight from the test's creators. You'll find effective test-taking strategies, tips for boosting your score on the English, math, reading, and science tests, and detailed information on the enhanced optional writing test. Three new full-length practice tests help you assess your readiness so you can spot weak areas well in advance, and the ACT experts provide valuable advice on preparing both mentally and physically so you can manage anxiety and be fully confident on test day. You also get free online bonus content to help you start college on the right foot, including tips for preparing an application that gets noticed, getting into your first-choice school, being a successful student, and much more. The 2016-2017 version of the ACT guide includes a number of changes, including reading test sections with two shorter prose passages and the enhanced writing test's prompts. This guide provides a preview of what to expect for the entire exam, so you can go into the test feeling fully prepared and ready to excel.
    • Get insider tips and strategies from the exam's creators
    • Improve your score in all five content areas, including the optional writing test
    • Practice with full-length test forms taken from the actual ACT
    • Gear up for college with bonus online advice for a successful first year
    The ACT is different from other standardized tests. It tests your accumulated skills and knowledge, so sheer memorization and vocabulary lists are unproductive prep strategies. For preparation strategies that actually make a difference in your score—and beyond—go straight to the source with The Official ACT Prep Guide 2016-2017.


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    Loteria: First Words / Primeras Palabras



    Loteria: First Words / Primeras Palabras Description - Lil' Libros baby board books uses a simple one word/one image per page format to introduce the littlest readers to first concepts such as numbers, colors, and body parts. Lil' Libros also introduces children to Latin American culture, history, and traditions!


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    GRE Premier 2017 with 6 Practice Tests: Online + Book + Videos + Mobile (Kaplan Test Prep)



    GRE Premier 2017 with 6 Practice Tests: Online + Book + Videos + Mobile (Kaplan Test Prep) Description - GRE Premier 2017 is a comprehensive prep system that includes both book and mobile-enabled online components. Get access to in-depth strategies, test information, and practice questions to help you score higher on the GRE.

    GRE Premier 2017 features:

    * 2,200+ practice questions with detailed explanations
    * 6 full-length practice tests (5 realistic Multi-Stage Tests available online and 1 in the book)
    * 500-question online Quiz Bank for customized quiz creation and review of GRE practice questions
    * Mobile-enabled online resources: study anywhere on any device with an Internet connection
    * Videos on stress management and the graduate school application process
    * Academic support from Kaplan faculty via our Facebook page: facebook.com/KaplanGradPrep       

    Kaplan guarantees that if you study with this book and online resources, you will score higher on the GRE—or you'll receive a full refund.

    Looking for more prep? Our GRE Complete 2017 includes GRE Premier 2017, GRE workbooks, and more.


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    Phonics for Kindergarten, Grade K (Home Workbook)



    Phonics for Kindergarten, Grade K (Home Workbook) Description - Build essential skills while having fun with Home Workbooks! Now updated with fun, colorful pages and engaging art, each book measures 7" x 9.25" and is filled with 64 pages of age-appropriate activities, puzzles, and games. These teacher-approved books are perfect for home, school, summer breaks, and road trips! Skills covered include beginning consonant sounds, short vowel sounds, sight word recognition, and more! An incentive chart and 140 full-color stickers are also included to help parents or teachers track student progress. Home Workbooks are available for prekindergarten through grade 3 students, and feature titles in a wide variety of skill areas to suit any need.


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    The Art Of War



    The Art Of War Description - This edition approved by the Holden-Crowther Organisation for Asian Studies.


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    The Berenstain Bears, The Very First Christmas (Berenstain Bears/Living Lights)



    The Berenstain Bears, The Very First Christmas (Berenstain Bears/Living Lights) Description - Join the Bear cubs as they learn all about Jesus’ holy birth. From the angel Gabriel’s announcement to Mary to the visit from the three wise men, join Mama, Papa, Brother, Sister, and Honey as they discover the story of the very first Christmas.


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    The Berenstain Bears and the Christmas Angel (Berenstain Bears/Living Lights)



    The Berenstain Bears and the Christmas Angel (Berenstain Bears/Living Lights) Description - It is almost Christmas and there is finally snow in Bear Country. Brother, Sister, and Honey Bear are ready to build a snowbear … until Honey Bear’s snow angel gives the cubs a better idea. As they warm up later with some hot cocoa, Mama and Papa give the cubs a little lesson about some very special angels and the work they do for God.


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    First Little Readers Parent Pack: Guided Reading Level A: 25 Irresistible Books That Are Just the Right Level for Beginning Readers



    First Little Readers Parent Pack: Guided Reading Level A: 25 Irresistible Books That Are Just the Right Level for Beginning Readers Description - Jumpstart reading success with this big collection of motivating storybooks correlated with Guided Reading Level A. Most pages of these full-color storybooks feature just one line of simple, repetitive text to help children learn to read with ease and confidence. Includes a tip-filled parent guide. A great value!
    Includes these 25 titles:
    1. Hello, Beach
    2. What Can I See?
    3. Cold Rose
    4. Birthday Surprise
    5. Fun with Mud
    6. I Like School!
    7. What is for Supper?
    8. Fun at the Playground
    9. Look What I Found!
    10. What Shines?
    11. Bubbles
    12. What Do I Need?
    13. Where is Petey?
    14. HIDE AND SEEK
    15. HATS, HATS, HATS
    16. SHAPES FOR LUNCH
    17. WINTER IS HERE
    18. WHAT IS READ
    19. I LIKE STRIPES
    20. WHEN NIGHT COMES
    21. SWEET TREAT
    22. I CAN DRAW!
    23. ALMOST SPRING
    24. HURRY UP! HURRY UP!
    25. CLASS PETS For use with Grades PreK-2.


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    The Official SAT Study Guide, 2016 Edition



    The Official SAT Study Guide, 2016 Edition Description - The Official SAT Study Guide includes 4 official SAT® practice tests created by the test maker. As part of the College Board’s commitment to transparency, all four practice tests are available on the College Board’s website, but The Official SAT Study Guide is the only place to find them in print along with over 300 pages of additional instruction, guidance, and test information. Launching in March 2016, the new SAT introduces new question formats and content. Be ready with strategies and up-to-date information straight from the team that created the exam. Students will gain valuable experience and raise their confidence by taking practice tests, learning about test structure, and gaining a deeper understanding of what is tested on the SAT. The Official SAT Study Guide will help students get ready for the SAT with:• 4 official SAT practice tests, written in the exact same process and by the same team of authors as the actual exam
    • detailed descriptions of the math and evidenced based reading and writing sections of the SAT
    • targeted practice questions for each SAT question type
    • guidance on the new optional essay, including practice essay questions with sample responses
    • a review of math concepts tested in the exam
    • test-taking approaches and suggestions that underscore important points
    • seamless integration with Khan Academy's free SAT practice resources
    • scaled scoring for all 4 official SAT practice tests available in July on collegeboard.orgThere's also a complete chapter on the new PSAT/NMSQT®, which is aligned to the content and scores of the new SAT. The new PSAT/NMSQT also has over $180 million of scholarships connected to student performance.This is the guide for the new SAT that launches in March 2016 and the new PSAT/NMQST that launches in October 2015.


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    Mindset: The New Psychology of Success



    Mindset: The New Psychology of Success Description - World-renowned Stanford University psychologist Carol Dweck, in decades of research on achievement and success, has discovered a truly groundbreaking idea—the power of our mindset.

    In this brilliant book, Dweck shows how success in school, work, sports, the arts, and almost every area of human endeavor can be dramatically influenced by how we approach our goals. People with a fixed mindset—those who believe that abilities are fixed—are far less likely to flourish than those with a growth mindset—those who believe that abilities can be developed through hard work, good strategies, and mentorship. Mindset reveals how great parents, teachers, managers, and athletes can put this idea to use to foster outstanding accomplishment.

    Praise for Mindset

    “A good book is one whose advice you believe. A great book is one whose advice you follow. This is a book that can change your life, as its ideas have changed mine.”—Robert J. Sternberg, co-author of Teaching for Wisdom, Intelligence, Creativity, and Success
     
    “An essential read for parents, teachers [and] coaches . . . as well as for those who would like to increase their own feelings of success and fulfillment.”—Library Journal (starred review)
     
    “Everyone should read this book.”—Chip Heath and Dan Heath, authors of Made to Stick
     
    “One of the most influential books ever about motivation.”—Po Bronson, author of NurtureShock
     
    “If you manage people or are a parent (which is a form of managing people), drop everything and read Mindset.”—Guy Kawasaki, author of The Art of the Start 2.0


    From the Hardcover edition.


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    Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance



    Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance Description - In this must-listen book for anyone striving to succeed, pioneering psychologist Angela Duckworth shows parents, educators, students, and businesspeople - both seasoned and new - that the secret to outstanding achievement is not talent but a focused persistence called "grit". Why do some people succeed and others fail? Sharing new insights from her landmark research on grit, MacArthur "genius" Angela Duckworth explains why talent is hardly a guarantor of success. Rather, other factors can be even more crucial, such as identifying our passions and following through on our commitments. Drawing on her own powerful story as the daughter of a scientist who frequently bemoaned her lack of smarts, Duckworth describes her winding path through teaching, business consulting, and neuroscience, which led to the hypothesis that what really drives success is not genius but a special blend of passion and long-term perseverance. As a professor at the University of Pennsylvania, Duckworth created her own "character lab" and set out to test her theory. Here, she takes listeners into the field to visit teachers working in some of the toughest schools, cadets struggling through their first days at West Point, and young finalists in the National Spelling Bee. She also mines fascinating insights from history and shows what can be gleaned from modern experiments in peak performance. Finally, she shares what she's learned from interviewing dozens of high achievers - from J.P. Morgan CEO Jamie Dimon to the cartoon editor of The New Yorker to Seattle Seahawks coach Pete Carroll. Winningly personal, insightful, and even life changing, Grit is a book about what goes through your head when you fall down and how that - not talent or luck - makes all the difference.


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    Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance



    Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance Description - In this instant New York Times bestseller, pioneering psychologist Angela Duckworth shows anyone striving to succeed—be it parents, students, educators, athletes, or business people—that the secret to outstanding achievement is not talent but a special blend of passion and persistence she calls “grit.”

    Drawing on her own powerful story as the daughter of a scientist who frequently noted her lack of “genius,” Duckworth, now a celebrated researcher and professor, describes her early eye-opening stints in teaching, business consulting, and neuroscience, which led to the hypothesis that what really drives success is not “genius” but a unique combination of passion and long-term perseverance.

    In Grit, she takes readers into the field to visit cadets struggling through their first days at West Point, teachers working in some of the toughest schools, and young finalists in the National Spelling Bee. She also mines fascinating insights from history and shows what can be gleaned from modern experiments in peak performance. Finally, she shares what she’s learned from interviewing dozens of high achievers—from JP Morgan CEO Jamie Dimon to New Yorker cartoon editor Bob Mankoff to Seattle Seahawks Coach Pete Carroll.

    Among Grit’s most valuable insights:

    *Why any effort you make ultimately counts twice toward your goal
    *How grit can be learned, regardless of I.Q. or circumstances
    *How lifelong interest is triggered
    *How much of optimal practice is suffering and how much ecstasy
    *Which is better for your child—a warm embrace or high standards
    *The magic of the Hard Thing Rule

    Winningly personal, insightful, and even life-changing, Grit is a book about what goes through your head when you fall down, and how that—not talent or luck—makes all the difference.


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    The Jesus Storybook Bible: Every Story Whispers His Name



    The Jesus Storybook Bible: Every Story Whispers His Name Description - The Moonbeam Award Gold Medal Winner in the religion category, The Jesus Storybook Bible tells the Story beneath all the stories in the Bible. At the center of the Story is a baby, the child upon whom everything will depend. Every story whispers his name. From Noah to Moses to the great King David---every story points to him. He is like the missing piece in a puzzle---the piece that makes all the other pieces fit together. From the Old Testament through the New Testament, as the Story unfolds, children will pick up the clues and piece together the puzzle. A Bible like no other, The Jesus Storybook Bible invites children to join in the greatest of all adventures, to discover for themselves that Jesus is at the center of God's great story of salvation---and at the center of their Story too.


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    Memos to Shitty People: A Delightful & Vulgar Adult Coloring Book



    Memos to Shitty People: A Delightful & Vulgar Adult Coloring Book Description - Do you have a terrible, incompetent neighbor? Does your annoying coworker never shut up? Do you have to deal with shitty people every day? Are you trying to find an unique novelty gift for your best friend? Sometimes, you just need to swear at someone... Join the foulmouthed masses and unwind with Memos to Shitty People, an adult coloring book designed for sweary relaxation. Color designs featuring humorous and delightfully vulgar phrases like "Seriously, Bitch?" and "Oh look... the fuck-up fairy has visited!". With over 39 designs, each page is replete with innocent animals, hidden critters for you to find, and beautiful flowers and foliage for you to color away while letting your steam out. Includes a digital bonus at the back of the book.


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    Daisy Dawson Is on Her Way!



    Daisy Dawson Is on Her Way! Description - "This charmer, long on whimsy and adventure, is sure to appeal to
    newly independent and reluctant readers." — School Library Journal


    Even though Daisy Dawson is late for school — again — she can’t help but stop to free a butterfly trapped in a web. And when she does, something amazing happens! Now Daisy can understand everything animals say, from the farm dog, Boom, to the classroom gerbils, to a singing-and dancingant. And it’s a lucky thing, too: when Boom goes missing, Daisy conspires with a horse and squirrel to come to the rescue. With sweet black-and-white illustrations, here is a story sure to enchant young animal lovers everywhere.


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    Suzuki Violin School, Vol 4: Violin Part



    Suzuki Violin School, Vol 4: Violin Part Description - Titles: Lullaby (Tonalization) (F. Schubert); Lullaby (Tonalization) (J. Brahms); Concerto No. 2 in G Major, Op. 13, 3rd Movement (F. Seitz); Concerto No. 5 in D Major, Op. 22, 1st Movement (F. Seitz); Concerto No. 5 in D Major, Op. 22, 3rd Movement (F. Seitz); Concerto in A Minor, 1st Movement, Op. 3, No. 6 (A. Vivaldi/T. Nachez); Concerto in A Minor, 3rd Movement, Op. 3, No. 6 (A. Vivaldi/T. Nachez); Perpetual Motion, "Little Suite No. 6" (K. Bohm); Concerto for Two Violins in D Minor, BWV 1043, 1st Movement, Violin II (J. S. Bach).

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    Coraline: The Graphic Novel



    Coraline: The Graphic Novel Description - Coraline discovered the door a little after they moved into the house.When Coraline steps through a door in her family's new house, she finds another house strangely similar to her own (only better). But there's another mother there and another father, and they want her to stay and be their little girl. They want to change her and never let her go.Acclaimed artist P. Craig Russell brings Neil Gaiman's enchanting, nationally bestselling children's book Coraline to new life in this gorgeously illustrated graphic novel adaptation.


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    The Complete Father Brown Stories



    The Complete Father Brown Stories Description - Father Brown, one of the most quirkily genial and lovable characters to emerge from English detective fiction, first made his appearance in The Innocence of Father Brown in 1911. That first collection of stories established G.K. Chesterton's kindly cleric in the front rank of eccentric sleuths. This complete collection contains all the favourite Father Brown stories, showing a quiet wit and compassion that has endeared him to many, whilst solving his mysteries by a mixture of imagination and a sympathetic worldliness in a totally believable manner.


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    Alvin Ho: Allergic to Girls, School, and Other Scary Things



    Alvin Ho: Allergic to Girls, School, and Other Scary Things Description - Here's the first book in the beloved and hilarious Alvin Ho chapter book series, which has been compared to Diary of a Wimpy Kid and is perfect for both beginning and reluctant readers.

    Alvin, an Asian American second grader, is afraid of everything—elevators,tunnels, girls, and, most of all, school. He’s so afraid of school that, while he’ s there, he never, ever, says a word. But at home he’s a very loud superhero namedFirecracker Man, a brother to Calvin and Anibelly, and a gentleman-in-training, sohe can be just like his dad.

    From Lenore Look and New York Times bestselling illustrator LeUyen Pham comes a drop-dead-funny and touching series with a truly unforgettable character.

    “Shares with Diary of a Wimpy Kid the humor that stems from trying to manipulate the world.” —Newsday

    “Alvin’s a winner.” —New York Post


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    Greatest Hunting Stories Ever Told: Twenty-Nine Unforgettable Tales



    Greatest Hunting Stories Ever Told: Twenty-Nine Unforgettable Tales Description - "I don't regard nature as a spectator sport." -Ed Zern, 1985

    Hunting is a serious business-but it's also about camaraderie, achievements and failures, seeing new places, and revisiting cherished ones. The true stories here feature a variety of game, in locations that range from high Yukon Territory mountain peaks to lowland swamps off of Mobile Bay, Alabama.

    This is an indispensable volume for all lovers and students of the natural world. If your definition of home includes fields and marshes, creeks and river bottoms, plains and mountains, consider this required reading.


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    Two-Minute Drill (Comeback Kids)



    Two-Minute Drill (Comeback Kids) Description - From #1 New York Times bestseller Mike Lupica!

    Chris Conlan is the coolest kid in sixth grade?the golden-armed quarterback of the football team and the boy all the others look up to. Scott Parry is the new kid, the boy with the huge brain, but with feet that trip over themselves. These two boys may seem like an odd couple, but each has a secret that draws them together, and proves that the will to succeed is even more important than raw talent.


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    Suzuki Violin School, Vol 3: Violin Part



    Suzuki Violin School, Vol 3: Violin Part Description - Teach violin with the popular Suzuki Violin School. Revised edition features:
    New engravings in a 9" x 12" format
    New editing of pieces, including bowings and fingerings
    16 additional pages
    Additional exercises, some from Dr. Suzuki, plus additional insight and suggestions for teachers
    Glossary of terms in English, French, German and Spanish
    Musical notation guide
    Fingerboard position.
    Titles: Study Points * Tonalization * Vibrato Exercises * Gavotte (P. Martini) * Minuet (J. S. Bach) * Gavotte in G Minor (J. S. Bach) * Humoresque (A. Dvorák) * Gavotte (J. Becker) * Gavotte in D Major (J. S. Bach) * Bourrée (J. S. Bach).

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    The Unfinished Groom: Bachelor Billionaire Romance (A Last Play Companion)



    The Unfinished Groom: Bachelor Billionaire Romance (A Last Play Companion) Description - Enjoy this sweet romance by best-selling author Taylor Hart.
    Lucky--that's how Hunter James would describe himself. Even while growing up dirt poor on a farm in Texas. Even when he'd found himself in a war zone in Afghanistan. Even before he'd struck it rich in oil and then won the forty acres of horse property in Jackson, Wyoming. He'd always known he'd be rich someday. That's how life went when you decided to make your own luck.

    Summer Kingston left Jackson ten years ago...for a reason. She came back with the hope of raising her son in a safe environment, but the deck seems stacked against her, especially when she gets fired on her first day of work and then faced with a threat against her inherited land. Summer is ready to throw in the cards when Hunter James offers to help on one condition: she go on a date with him. She's seen the media coverage and refuses to be his latest fling but to keep the land, she's willing to call his bluff.

    After taking a trip to the beach, horseback riding, and Hunter playing Mr. Fix It around her house, she's mostly convinced she's falling in love with him. Until she sees a picture on Twitter of him kissing an old girlfriend...and her ex boyfriend from high school keeps getting in the way...they have a choice--walk away from the table...or go all-in.

    This book also includes an except of Cami Checketts new release The Independent One: A Billionaire Bride Pact Romance. Hunter's story's is a stand alone book. But, there's three other fun bachelor billionaires living in Jackson Hole, Wyoming who have already fallen in love.


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    Acupressure (Quickstudy: Academic)



    Acupressure (Quickstudy: Academic) Description - Complete, labeled illustrations of acupressure points in the human body.From pre-teen to pre-med, this chart is loaded with beautifully illustrated diagrams, clearly and concisely labeled for easy identification.Illustrations by award-winning medical illustrator Vince Perez.


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    The Great Bean Caper (Skippyjon Jones)



    The Great Bean Caper (Skippyjon Jones) Description - El Bumblebeeto has stolen Los Chimichango's frijoles, and it's up to Skippyjon to get them back! Read along as Skippyjon saves the day in this funny All Aboard Picture Reader.


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    Home Game: An Accidental Guide to Fatherhood



    Home Game: An Accidental Guide to Fatherhood Description - The New York Times bestseller: “Hilarious. No mushy tribute to the joys of fatherhood, Lewis’ book addresses the good, the bad, and the merely baffling about having kids.”―Boston Globe When Michael Lewis became a father, he decided to keep a written record of what actually happened immediately after the birth of each of his three children. This book is that record. But it is also something else: maybe the funniest, most unsparing account of ordinary daily household life ever recorded, from the point of view of the man inside. The remarkable thing about this story isn’t that Lewis is so unusual. It’s that he is so typical. The only wonder is that his wife has allowed him to publish it.


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    Love, Stargirl



    Love, Stargirl Description - The New York Times bestselling sequel to Newbery Medalist Jerry Spinelli’s modern-day classic Stargirl!
    Love, Stargirl picks up a year after Stargirl ends and reveals the new life of thebeloved character who moved away so suddenly at the end of Stargirl. The novel takesthe form of "the world's longest letter," in diary form, going from date to datethrough a little more than a year's time. In her writing, Stargirl mixes memoriesof her bittersweet time in Mica, Arizona, with involvements with new people in herlife.In Love, Stargirl, we hear the voice of Stargirl herself as she reflects ontime, life, Leo, and - of course - love. Don’t miss Jerry Spinelli’s latest novel, The Warden’s Daughter, about another girl who can't help but stand out.
     
    “Spinelli is a poet of the prepubescent. . . . No writer guides his young characters, and his readers, past these pitfalls and challenges and toward their futures with more compassion.” —The New York Times
     
     



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    Standard Manuscript Paper ( Yellow Cover)



    Standard Manuscript Paper ( Yellow Cover) Description - (Manuscript Paper). 64-page stitched book; 12 staves per page; 8 1/2x 11 ; punched to fit all ring binders; Music Notation Guide.


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    Up (Disney/Pixar Up) (Little Golden Book)



    Up (Disney/Pixar Up) (Little Golden Book) Description - The sky’s no longer the limit with Disney•Pixar’s next hit, Up!

    Meet Carl and Russell. Carl is old and lonely. Russell is young and looking for a friend. When they’re thrown together on the adventure of a lifetime, they discover that friendships are great at any age! This Little Golden Book retelling of Disney•Pixar’s newest film, Up, will appeal to adventurers of all ages.


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    The Real Grey's Anatomy: A Behind-the-Scenes Look at the Real Lives of Surgical Residents



    The Real Grey's Anatomy: A Behind-the-Scenes Look at the Real Lives of Surgical Residents Description - A behind-the-scenes look at the real lives of surgical residents, from the author of "The Medical Science of House, M.D. "
    Do surgeons talk about their sex lives while cutting a heart open? How do surgeons respond to death? How do they react when asked to save the life of an abuser, criminal, or addict?
    Since its debut, the ABC medical drama "Grey's Anatomy" has asked such questions. With an emphasis on the personal lives of the surgical interns, residents, and attending physicians, the show has generated interest in how these professionals survive this rigorous educational program. How much of its drama is entertainment, and how much is accurate? Here, a medical journalist provides answers. He examines a group of new surgical residents in the Pacific Northwest as they tackle long hours, fascinating procedures, and emotional ups and downs that comprise the life of a student of surgery.


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    Running with Scissors: A Memoir



    Running with Scissors: A Memoir Description - The #1 New York Times BestsellerAn Entertainment Weekly Top Ten Book of the YearNow a Major Motion Picture

    Running with Scissors is the true story of a boy whose mother (a poet with delusions of Anne Sexton) gave him away to be raised by her unorthodox psychiatrist who bore a striking resemblance to Santa Claus. So at the age of twelve, Burroughs found himself amidst Victorian squalor living with the doctor's bizarre family, and befriending a pedophile who resided in the backyard shed. The story of an outlaw childhood where rules were unheard of, and the Christmas tree stayed up all year round, where Valium was consumed like candy, and if things got dull an electroshock- therapy machine could provide entertainment. The funny, harrowing and bestselling account of an ordinary boy's survival under the most extraordinary circumstances.Running with Scissors Acknowledgments
    Gratitude doesn't begin to describe it: Jennifer Enderlin, Christopher Schelling, John Murphy, Gregg Sullivan, Kim Cardascia, Michael Storrings, and everyone at St. Martin's Press. Thank you: Lawrence David, Suzanne Finnamore, Robert Rodi, Bret Easton Ellis, Jon Pepoon, Lee Lodes, Jeff Soares, Kevin Weidenbacher, Lynda Pearson, Lona Walburn, Lori Greenburg, John DePretis, and Sheila Cobb. I would also like to express my appreciation to my mother and father for, no matter how inadvertently, giving me such a memorable childhood. Additionally, I would like to thank the real-life members of the family portrayed in this book for taking me into their home and accepting me as one of their own. I recognize that their memories of the events described in this book are different than my own. They are each fine, decent, and hard-working people. The book was not intended to hurt the family. Both my publisher and I regret any unintentional harm resulting from the publishing and marketing of Running with Scissors. Most of all, I would like to thank my brother for demonstrating, by example, the importance of being wholly unique.


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    Muscular System (Quickstudy: Academic)



    Muscular System (Quickstudy: Academic) Description - Complete, labeled illustrations of the muscular system, including three views for most sections.

    Chart is loaded with beautifully illustrated diagrams, clearly and concisely labeled for easy identification.

    Illustrations by award-winning medical illustrator Vincent Perez.

    Chart includes detailed diagrams of:
    · muscular system
    · deep muscles - front
    · deep muscles - lateral
    · deep muscles - rear
    · muscles of the head
    · arm
    · leg
    · hand
    · foot


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    Christmas Makeover: An Echo Ridge Romance



    Christmas Makeover: An Echo Ridge Romance Description - Chelsea Jamison has been infatuated with Drew Stirling longer than she's loved playing basketball, high-top sneakers, and the Knicks. Unfortunately, all Drew sees is the kid who kicked his trash in the high school free throw contest and not the girl whose heart breaks into a fast dribble when he's near.
    Drew makes an unexpected visit home to Echo Ridge and their friendship picks up where they left off as they scheme to make a teenaged boy's Christmas dreams come true. When Chelsea realizes she's fallen for her best friend, she wonders if there is any hope of a relationship with Drew or if she's stuck in buddy-status for life.
    Bonus chapter by Jeanette Lewis: The Rebellious One: A Billionaire Bride Pact Romance and Taylor Hart: The Masquerading Groom: A Bachelor Billionaire Romance.
    Also by Cami Checketts and Jeanette Lewis are the Best-Selling Billionaire Bride Pact Series. The books in order would be:
    The Resilient One
    The Passionate One
    The Feisty One
    The Rebellious One
    The Independent One
    The Adventurous One
    The Protective One
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    Merry Christmas Big Hungry Bear (Child's Play Library)



    Merry Christmas Big Hungry Bear (Child's Play Library) Description - It's Christmas and the little Mouse is looking forward to opening the presents around the tree.But what about the Big Hungry Bear who lives on top of the hill?The little Mouse's brave and generous spirit reminds us that Christmas is for everyone, not just ourselves. The little Mouse and the big, hungry Bear are known and loved by millions of children around the world.Published in 1984, The Little Mouse, The Red Ripe Strawberry, and the Big Hungry Bear has been a perennial bestseller for over twenty years in countries and languages too numerous to mention.


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