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On one side of the underwater street is the remains of a house . . . It's beautiful here, and eerie, a lost kingdom, a ghost village . . .It's the near-future and Britain is having yet another heatwave. Of course, the government have put in the normal curfews for this kind of weather, and shops are forced to shut again. For Polly, it's the sort of heat that makes her do wild, out-of-character things just to cool down.Like face her fear of deepwater. Essential when she and her brother have been sent to their aunt's eco lake-side house for the summer.But Truthwater Lake is beginning to dry up. As the water level diminishes, a lost village emerges. Swimming over the rooftops at midnight, Polly dives down and is suddenly able to breathe, to hear church bells and bird song . . . Polly has discovered an underwater gateway . . . to the past!

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"A beautiful, wise book. It deals with the some of the grimmest aspects of human experience, but it is also one of the most genuinely up-lifting works I have read in years. Emma Brockes' superb, clear-eyed narration is an object lesson for any aspiring memoir-writer. She Left Me the Gun deserves to become a classic." Zoe HellerWhen Emma Brockes was ten years old, her mother said 'One day I will tell you the story of my life and you will be amazed.' Growing up in a tranquil English village, Emma knew very little of her mother's life before her. She knew Paula had grown up in South Africa and had seven siblings. She had been told stories about deadly snakes and hailstones the size of golf balls. There was mention, once, of a trial. But most of the past was a mystery. When her mother dies of cancer, Emma - by then a successful journalist at the Guardian - is free to investigate the untold story. Her search begins in the Colindale library but then takes her to South Africa, to the extended family she has never met and their accounts of a childhood so different to her own. She encounters versions of the life her mother chose to leave behind - and realises what a gift her mother gave her.Part investigation, part travelogue, part elegy, She Left Me the Gun is a gripping, funny and clear-eyed account of a writer's search for her mother's story.

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'A superb book on failure . . . humorous, realistic and absolutely not judgemental.' JUSTIN WELBY In 2019, Emma Ineson wrote about ambition and what it means for Christians to be successful. And then there was a global pandemic . . . Suddenly failure began to feel very much more familiar than success. But what is failure? What did Jesus think of it? What did he say about sin, mistakes and generally mucking things up? At the start of this wonderfully humorous and encouraging book - which will end at the cross - it's suggested that our tendency to lump all kinds of failure together could be a bit unhelpful. A more nuanced understanding of what sort of failure we're dealing with might just allow us to make friends with it and respond more appropriately. This idea leads us 'Towards an (Imperfect) Theology of Failure', based on key Christian thinking, and Emma poses the question of whether sin is an individual or corporate thing. Looking at the church, we consider, what is God's purpose for it? And in the light of key concerns such as safeguarding and racial justice, how might we re-examine concepts of success and recognize and measure failure? As the book draws to an end, we are reminded of our calling to live life to the full, to take risks despite our fears. We are bound sometimes to fail! Yet gazing at Jesus - who looked like the greatest failure of all - we may discern in the heartache, vulnerability and humility of failure, the glory of the cross. Failure was the 2023 Archbishop of Canterbury's Lent Book and Big Church Read for Lent.

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Tropicalia is a collection of poems by Emma Trelles, winner of the Andrés Montoya Poetry Prize. The book is a melodic union between the green insistence of the subtropics and the city ensconced within. Trelles's language is detailed and startling, her poems infused with color and light, and the secret beauty of back alleys and parking lots is seamed to sorrow, hope, and land. Rock bands play among odes to Lorca and Chagall, and the hard news of protest and war lives among the simple pleasures of words and sky. "Tropicalia borrows its title from the Brazilian art movement of the same name, a vibrant blend of genres and styles that colored the international arts scene in the late 1960s and 1970s. Edgier and more savvy than the flower-power hippie culture of its neighbors to the north, its vast creative energy drew from many different sources to shape a new hybrid most strongly felt in music, but also visual and performance art, poetry, film, and fashion. As mirror, Tropicalia the book brings a similar energy into the mix. Trelles imbues her odd brew of poetic styles and voices with a strong visual sense. The result is a narrative infused with a powerful physicality of place." —from the introduction by Silvia Curbelo, 2010 Andrés Montoya Poetry Prize judge

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Escape to the beautiful Greek Island of Hydra with this moving novel, filled with family secrets and romanceEmma Cowell, author of THE HOUSE IN THE OLIVE GROVE, returns with her brand new, emotional and romantic novel set on an idyllic Greek Island.Hydra, the picturesque Greek island, is a paradise for most, yet for sisters Ella and Georgia, it is a place where their darkest secrets dwell. And now the time has come for them to confront their past as they return to Greece to scatter their mother's ashes.Ella is haunted by a love song that was written for her by the man who broke her heart years earlier and she longs to find peace so she can move on with her life.Georgia pretends everything in her life is perfect, but she is plagued with guilt. If what she's kept hidden for decades was revealed, their family would never be the same again.The island is urging the sisters to confront the truth, but can they build a future on the ruins of their past??Readers love Emma Cowell:Emma Cowell cre

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Plant Ladies are the new (cooler) cat ladies. Less disappointing than a boyfriend, less demanding than a cat, plants are the perfect partners for anyone who is trying to balance work, money, commitments and a desire to live surrounded by beauty. Plants make you feel good (#science) and looking after your green frondy friends brings joy into your life. Plant Lady will matchmake you with the perfect plants for your lifestyle and teach you not only how to keep them alive but how to get them to love you back. With the help of this book you can add some low-cost, high-pleasure greenness into your life and embrace your inner plant lady.

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When everything is lost, can their love survive? Emotional storytelling from the international bestseller Annie Madden and her husband Peter seemed to have the perfect life. They had two beautiful children, a wonderful home and each other. That was before everything changed. Now Annie must face a different life, after a devastating event casts a shadow over her family, and their future. When she is offered the chance to pick up her previous career as a writer, Annie is reluctant. Hollywood bad-boy, Senan Donnelly, has scared off every other ghostwriter who has tried to tell his story, so why would she be any different? Travelling to the beautiful coast of West Cork, she discovers a very different side to the Hollywood actor. Annie can feel her heart opening up, but she is not free to follow it. Must she put her own happiness last, or can she dare to turn the page on a new chapter? Praise for Emma Heatherington: ‘A beautiful love story’ Woman’s Way ‘Gripping’ Bella

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For fans of Finlay Donovan is Killing It and The Bandit Queens comes the debut novel from Emma C. Wells: a bright and biting suspense thriller.Meet Cordelia Black: a best friend, a businesswoman and, in her spare time, a killer of bad men.***Ask Cordelia Black why she did it. The answer will always be: He had it coming.Cordelia loves exactly three things: Her chosen family, her hairdresser (worth every penny plus tip), and killing bad men.By day, she''s an ambitious pharma rep with a flawless reputation and designer wardrobe. By night, she culls South Louisiana of unscrupulous men?monsters who think they've evaded justiceuntil they meet her.Sure, the evening news may have started throwing around phrases like serial killer, but Cordelia knows that's absurd. She's not a killer; she is simply karma. And being karma requires complete and utter control.But the pressure heightens when Cordelia discovers a

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'Rabbits are very uppity during the Christmas season, and Peter Rabbit was no exception.'Oscar-winning actress and screenwriter Emma Thompson and illustrator Eleanor Taylor continue the adventures of Peter Rabbit in this board book edition of Peter's Christmas tale. It's almost Christmas, and Peter Rabbit cannot contain his excitement! Perhaps he is a little too excited, as he keeps hopping under Mrs Rabbit's feet... So he is sent on some very important Christmas errands where he bumps into his cousin, Benjamin Bunny. But as we all know, when Peter and Benjamin get together, trouble always follows! When they meet a feathered friend who makes an alarming announcement, it's a race against time to save him from the scary McGregors!

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What an exciting day Dog is having! At 10 o'clock he goes outside to roll in the mud with his pals, the pigs. He's rather dirty after that, so at 11 o'clock it's time for a swim with the ducks. Splash! At 12 noon, Dog runs to find his owner Vicky, who is enjoying a picnic. Dog plays ball, chases Cat, and eats sandwiches. That should keep Dog going through the afternoon, which he spends with his best friend, Horse. At 5 o'clock, it's time to head for home. Then Dog hears Vicky calling him. Hooray! It's the best time of day of all - because 6 o'clock is suppertime! Bathtime at 7 o'clock is enjoyable as well, with lots of bubbles and puddles. Finally, 8 o'clock is Dog's bedtime. Goodnight Dog! An interactive clock and endearing pictures by popular illustrator Emma Dodd make this book a wonderful aid to learning that small children will want to return to time and time again.

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''Big Meg is big fun! It''s packed to the gills with gobsmacking facts, insightful conjecture, and personal obs from two world-class scientists and explorers ... a megaladon of delight for any shark-lover!'' - Sy Montgomery, author of The Soul of an Octopus''Tim Flannery scores again, diving into the murky myth-filled waters surrounding the world''s biggest predator, and surfacing with a breathless true story stuffed with astounding facts and personal experience.'' - Lucy Cooke, author of Bitch and The Unexpected Truth about Animals''If you are not already addicted to Tim Flannery''s writing, discover him now.'' - Jared Diamond, author of Collapse and Guns, Germs and Steel''Engagingly written and a real labour of love (down to the tiny fin at the bottom of each right hand page). Give this book to the wannabe palaeontologist in your life'' - MAIL ON SUNDAY---------------------------------------

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1952As a telephonist in the Royal Household, Helen Hill hears many private conversations on a daily basis. And whilst the sad death of King George preoccupies the minds of those around her, Helen is battling with some difficult family news alone.When she meets Jake, a dashing journalist, she is won over by his charm. Their time together brings a sense of joy and freedom she hasn''t experienced in years.Jake has a plan involving Helen, who holds the key to royal secrets that could lead to a front-page story. A story that would change his career, and both their fortunes, foreverTorn between duty and love, Helen must face an impossible decision. Where do her loyalties really lie?

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Inspiration for twist and cable designs can be seen everywhere in the natural world and the urban environment, from the cracks in the pavement to building walls, posts and pillars. In A Knitter's Sketchbook: Design Inspiration for Twists and Cables, creative designer Emma Vining shares her experience of capturing pattern ideas in many diverse locations and settings, offering a design-led approach to creating unique knitting stitch patterns. This book can be used in many different ways: as a stitch library, a collection of knitting patterns or as a starting point to inspire designs for a personalized knitter's sketchbook.

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This title introduces readers to the life and music of Harry Styles. Colorful photos, fun facts, and a timeline of key dates in his life make this book an exciting read for young music lovers.

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Would you know if you lived next door to a serial killer? Based on her smash hit tour, Emma Kenny - psychologist and true crime expert - reveals the chilling true stories of killers who hide in plain sight.Taking readers on a journey into the dark side of humanity, Emma Kenny explores the ingredient list of experiences that turns regular people into murderous monsters, looking at crimes that shook the world. From Ted Bundy to Joanna Dennehy, Richard Trenton Chase to Aileen Wuornos and many more besides, Emma explores the crime scenes and criminal minds of some of the most notorious serial killers of our time. She also unveils shocking stories of lesser-known killers that even the most dedicated true crime fan will be surprised by. What unites all of these killers is the ability to slip into society. They look just like you and me. Some were married or parents, conscientious neighbours, teachers or fixtures of their community. Join Emma in thi

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You loved BAD SUMMER PEOPLE. Now, get ready for something even more delicious...*****Three days in paradise.Ten dysfunctional colleagues.A billion-dollar deal.When Caitlin accepts a new high-powered job at Aurora, she already knows she's going to have to take the good with the bad.On the one hand, the senior team she's joining is full of big personalities, never happier than when nursing a bitter grudge or pursuing an illicit affair.On the other, the company is up for sale, and if they can just hold it together at their glamorous corporate retreat, each is set to make millions.But when the group heads out on the first night of the trip, everyone drinks too much. People say and do things they'll soon regret.And next morning, one of the team is missing.The stakes couldn't be higher. They are each on the brink of being set for life.Unless someone is intent on makin

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Cambridge Primary Mathematics is a flexible and engaging course written specifically for Cambridge Primary Mathematics Curriculum Stages 1 to 6. The course offers a discussion-led approach with problem-solving integrated throughout. The language is pitched to ESL learners with illustrations to support visual understanding. The Challenge Books provide extension activities for children who need more challenging activities to stretch their skills beyond the required standard for success. They include a full range of carefully levelled activities which help deepen a child's understanding, plus helpful guidance for explaining to the learner, teacher or parent the key mathematical concepts underpinning each exercise.

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Complete Preliminary 2nd edition is the most thorough preparation for the revised B1 Preliminary. Complete is trusted by millions of candidates worldwide. This course allows you to maximise students' performance with the Complete approach to language development and exam training. It creates a stimulating learning environment with eye-catching images, easy-to-navigate units and fun topics. Students are able to build confidence through our unique understanding of the exam and insights from previous candidate performance, and the Complete exam journey for successful and stress-free outcomes. Online Practice accompanying each Student's Book offers additional practice in grammar and vocabulary. Downloadable Class Audio containing the listening material for this course is provided with the Teacher's Book.

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One of The Independent's top 10 gluten-free cookbooks.Easy to make, deliciously decadent and using natural, easily available ingredients, Emma Hollingsworth's amazing recipes will transform any plant-based diet. Satisfy every possible sweet tooth craving you could have while avoiding processed snacks and desserts.Chapters cover:· MY SIMPLE STAPLES· GRAB-AND-GO BARS AND BALLS· TRES EASY TRAYBAKES· DROOL-WORTHY COOKIES AND BISCUITS· NO-CHEESE RAW 'CHEESECAKES' AND SLICES· TANTALISING TARTS AND PIES· SERIOUSLY MOREISH CHOCOLATES AND CONFECTIONERY· FIRE UP THE OVEN CAKES AND LOAVES With recipes for easy everyday snacking, crowd-pleasing dinner party desserts as well as impressive special occasion cakes loaded with decorations, Vegan Treats covers every possible sweet recipe you could need or want.Gluten-free, dairy-free and free from refined sugar, as well as plenty of nut-free and raw options, Emma's recipes are sure to please everyone. From Peanut Butter Chocolate Cheesecake Slices and Chocolate Fudge Flapjacks, to classic Banoffee Pie and Carrot Cake, along with recipes for vegan milks, butters, icing and sauces, Emma has your plant-based baking covered with her usual fun and playful style.

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These 75 simple recipes for delicious, healthy smoothies are just what the doctors ordered! Every day, doctors see the effects that current lifestyles are having on people’s health and wellbeing. Western society suffers from high rates of illnesses such as diabetes, heart disease, obesity and cancer, many of which are preventable. It is often the case that making small changes can have a tremendously positive impact on our health. Smoothies are an excellent example of a small change you can make for better health – they take minutes to prepare but they can provide a daily dose of vitamins, minerals, fibre, protein and antioxidants. Each of the recipes in Smoothie Doctors has been contributed by a practising health professional representing one of a broad range of medical specialties. Not only do the smoothies taste delicious, they’re packed with goodness, and their creators explain how they are beneficial for your health. The book includes: • Breakfast smoothies • Post-workout smoothies • Smoothies for children • Smoothies for gut health and constipation • Smoothies for healthy hearts, bones and sleep • Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory smoothies • Low sugar smoothies Smoothie Doctors has been collated and edited by Dr Emma Short, an NHS doctor specialising in gastrointestinal and soft tissue pathology, based in Swansea Bay University Health Board. She is a health and fitness writer and runs a popular running club. ** All royalties from sales of Smoothie Doctors will go to the humanitarian health aid charity Médecins Sans Frontières **

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‘A gorgeous will they/won’t they love story, with depth and surprising twists’ Sun ‘A lovely, heart-warming read’ Closer ‘A proper winter heart-warmer’ Heat ‘If you’re a fan of Jojo Moyes, you’ll love Emma Heatherington’s beautifully written – and also not predictable – Christmas novel’ Yahoo’s Top Books for October A stunning Christmas romance for fans of One Day in December and Jojo Moyes From the moment they meet one December day there’s something between Charlotte Taylor and her brother’s best friend, Tom Farley. But Tom’s already taken and Charlie has to let him go… It’s another five years before their paths cross again only a secret from the past forces Charlie to make a choice. She promises herself she’ll never look back… The years pass and Charlie moves on with her life but she can never forget Tom. He’s always there whispering ‘What if?’. Can Charlie leave the life she has built for one last chance with Tom? Or is the one that got away not really the one at all…? Readers love Rewrite the Stars…! ‘Romantic, cosy and a book that can be read cover to cover in one day because you just can’t put it down’ Yahoo ‘I really enjoyed 'One Day in December' by Josie Silver, so when I read that fans of that book would enjoy this one I already had plenty of expectations in my head… this book absolutely smashed through all those expectations and I love it even more’ Amy A ‘Would have read it in one go if I didn’t have to go to work!’ Carla ‘A definite WOW book’ Sue, Netgalley ‘I absolutely loved this book and was so gutted it had to come to an end’ Shirleyann ‘Absolutely adored this book. I'm a psychological thrillers type of girl generally but every now and then I need something to break up all the crazy and this was a very welcome distraction’ Laura S ‘Touched my heart in a way few others have’ Michelle, Netgalley ‘A wonderfully written Christmas love story which isn't predictable and really enjoyable’ Nicola S Perfect for fans of Bella Osborne, Emma Hannigan and Roisin Meaney!

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Tracing Your British Indian Ancestors gives a fascinating insight into the history of the subcontinent under British rule and into the lives the British led there. It also introduces the reader to the range of historical records that can be consulted in order to throw light on the experience of individuals who were connected to India over the centuries of British involvement in the country. Emma Jolly looks at every aspect of British Indian history and at all the relevant resources. She explains the information held in the British Library India Office Records and The National Archives. She also covers the records of the armed forces, the civil service and the railways, as well as religious and probate records, and other sources available for researchers. At the same time, she provides a concise and vivid social history of the British in India: from the early days of the East India Company, through the Mutiny and the imposition of direct British rule in the mid-nineteenth century, to th

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Sickened by the English jingoism that surfaced in rampant form during the 1982 Falklands War. Emma Wood started to dream of moving from her home in East Anglia to the Highlands of Scotland. She felt increasingly frustrated and marginalised as Thatcherism got a grip in the southern English psyche. The Scots she met on frequent holidays in the highlands had no truck with Thatcherism, and she felt at home with grass roots Scottish anti-authoritarianism. The decision was made. She uprooted and headed for a new life in the north of Scotland. She was to discover that she had crossed a border in more than the geographical sense. In this book she sets a study of Scots-English conflicts alongside personal experiences of contemporary incomers lives in the Highlands. Her own approach has been thoughtful and creative. Notes from the North is a pragmatic, positive and forward looking contribution to cultural and political debate within Scotland.

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Glasgow. 2007. Emo culture is thriving, but fifteen-year-old Cathy O’Kelly’s world couldn’t be more insular. It’s her first day at high school. Bullied out of primary, she’s got a new start after two years being taught at home by her Mammy. She’s dreaming of getting the marks she needs to be a proper Scots writer and avoiding getting on the wrong side of the neds. Again. But her bully doesn’t wear a tracksuit. Mark’s a third year in an oversized hoodie and Converse. A poet. Or so he wants to be. When he learns of Cathy’s dream, he’s makes it his mission to tear it down — and win her admiration.Will a chance encounter with a punk band at Glasgow’s seminal underage club save her? Or will a different kind of bully push Cathy further into herself?

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When everything you hold dear is torn apart by war, can love put you back together again? A WW2 romance.

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'Byrne's book is about scientific parenting, and it is very welcome indeed ... breezy and digestible ... this is such a good book' Tom Whipple, The Times Kids aren't all the same. You can't follow instructions and expect success every time. So what if parents approached their children as questions to be answered and not problems to be solved? Scientist Emma Byrne takes evidence-based information on everything from physical and emotional development to what is really happening during sleep and separation anxiety, then shows how to apply it to the unique child in front of you. She challenges perceived wisdom by focusing on the variance as well as the mean - because your child is an individual, not an average. Like all good scientists, you're going to have a few missteps along the way. You'll reach dead ends; you'll need to wrack your brain for new approaches. But by staying curious, creative and paying attention to what's really happening with your family, Emma Byrne will help you figure it out. Just in time for everything to change once again.

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Sweaters are a fashion staple. Versatile, cozy and often the item you treasure and never tire of, they can be worn all-year round, under a coat in the winter or as an extra layer on a chilly night during the summer.In this fresh and modern guide to knitting, Emma Wright will show you how to create your own stylish sweater collection. Starting with the basics, learn how to knit three key silhouettes: square, raglan and set-in-sleeve. Once you have mastered these core shapes, the possibilities are endless, Emma''s playful approach will show you how to confidently mix-and-match a variety of necklines, sleeves and bold colorways to add your own creative flair.Packed with stunning lifestyle photography, this book will take you through all the essentials as you learn to make up the 15 beautiful designs. Through Emma''s clear instructions and expert tips, KIY: Knit it Yourself will show you how to enter the wonderful world of knitting, whether you are new to the craft or alrea

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Stars give off light in space. Some stars are forming, and others are dying. Explore the Stars reveals the amazing details of stars. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, an infographic, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Kids Core is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

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Birds flap their wings and rise into the air. Science explains how a bird can travel in the air. How Birds Fly explains how a bird’s body lets it fly high as well as the forces at work to keep it in the sky. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

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This title offers a compelling look at the behavior, habitat, and life cycle of aardvarks. Vivid photographs and easy-to-read text aid comprehension for readers. Features include a table of contents, two infographics, fun facts, a sidebar, Making Connections questions, a glossary, and an index. QR Codes in the book give readers access to book-specific resources to further their learning.

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Offers a friendly explanation of good manners to use at the library, such as reasons for staying quiet. Vivid photographs and easy-to-read text aid comprehension for early readers. Features include a table of contents, Making Connections questions, a glossary, and an index. A QR Code in each chapter gives readers access to additional online resources further their learning.

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