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Handcrafted for caregivers that want to spark a love of nature, 50 Hikes with Kids highlights the most kid-friendly hikes in Utah and Nevada. These hikes are perfect for little legs-they are all under five miles and have an elevation gain of 900 feet of less. Every entry includes the essential details: easy-to-read, trustworthy directions; a detailed map kids can navigate on their own; hike length and elevation gain; bathroom access; and where to grab a bite to eat nearby. Full-colour photographs highlight the fun things to see along the trail.

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From the award-winning creators of An Egg Is Quiet, A Seed Is Sleepy, A Butterfly Is Patient and A Rock Is Lively comes this gorgeous and informative look at the fascinating world of nests. From tiny bee hummingbird nests to orangutan nests high in the rainforest canopy, an incredible variety of nests are showcased here in all their splendor. Poetic in voice and elegant in design, this carefully researched book introduces children to a captivating array of nest facts and will spark the imaginations of children whether in a classroom reading circle or on a parent's lap.

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In 1955, people all over the United States knew that Emmett Louis Till was a fourteen-year-old African American boy lynched for supposedly whistling at a white woman in Mississippi.The brutality of his murder, the open-casket funeral, and the acquittal of the men tried for the crime drew wide media attention. Award-winning poet Marilyn Nelson reminds us of the boy whose fate helped spark the civil rights movement.This martyr's wreath, woven from a little-known but sophisticated form of poetry, challenges us to speak out against modern-day injustices, to 'speak what we see.'

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Learn shocking stats and facts that will surprise you, expand your knowledge, and help you impress your friends!Astonish yourself and your friends with Stats to Blow Your Mind & Everyone Else You're Talking To. Seeing is believing with the many intriguing charts and graphs in this book. Take your learning on the road, this book is perfect for reading during family vacations or to friends at parties. This is the perfect gift for someone who loves to learn. Spark your own curiosity with the compelling statistics in Stats to Blow Your Mind & Everyone Else You're Talking To.

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This engaging activity book is packed with 80 pages of drawing prompts designed to spark creative thinking. Includes 3 double-sided markers for a total of 6 colors. Featuring 75+ open-ended drawing activities designed to get kids' imaginations flowing this flexi-bound activity book helps kids' dive into their creative side. Every page will be a new adventure! This collection includes a wide variety of prompts like mix-and-match drawing activities, Hidden Pictures puzzles, and scenes to finish. The fun content and included colorful markers make this a great gift that provides hours of fun.

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Spark your little one’s imagination with this mystical coloring book for kids ages 3-6! Featuring page after page of 30 fun illustrations to color, including magical unicorns, cheerful flowers, smiling rainbows, shooting stars, and so much more, this Sweet Unicorns Coloring Book is the perfect creative activity for young children to express themselves and keep them engaged. Using crayons, colored pencils, markers, or any other preferred art materials, kids will love bringing these fantasy-inspired illustrations to life! A luxurious matte cover that’s soft to the touch gives this coloring book a unique, high-quality feel.

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In this practical book, Dr. Peter Benson, a leading authority on childhood and adolescence, describes a simple yet powerful plan for awakening the spark that lives inside each and every young person. Sparks—when illuminated and nurtured—give young people joy, energy, and direction. They have the power to change a young person’s life from one of “surviving” to “thriving.” Grounded in new research with thousands of teenagers and parents, Sparks offers a step-by-step approach to helping teenagers discover their unique gifts, and works for all families, no matter their economic status, parenting situation, or ethnic background.

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Sir George was disappointed in his son, he was not a chip off the old block and lacked the aggressive drive required of a business tycoon. So why not marry him off to Felicia she has plenty of spark and could manage any man, all was going well until the arrival from New York of Bill West.Felicia - a sprightly girl calculated to put the stuffing into any man - is about to be married off to the dreary Roderick Pyke when Bill arrives from New York and she suddenly recognizes in him the man for whom she should forsake all others.

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Help your future genius become the smartest baby in the room!Written by an expert, Statistical Physics for Babies is a colorfully simple introduction to the second law of thermodynamics. Babies (and grownups!) will learn all about entropy, probability, and more. With a tongue-in-cheek approach that adults will love, this installment of the Baby University board book series is the perfect way to introduce basic concepts to even the youngest scientists. After all, it's never too early to become a scientist!Baby University: It only takes a small spark to ignite a child's mind.

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Feeling cheerful, grumpy, puzzled, mischievous, thirsty or silly? Hundreds of illustrated words will help your child recognise, understand, and name how they're feeling.Packed with words that have been thoughtfully selected to give kids the vocabulary they need to express themselves, and also to develop empathy and resilience, encourage inclusivity, and form positive relationships.Simple, age-appropriate definitions, engaging questions, synonyms, word pairs and fun illustrations build word understanding. Designed to be prominently displayed in order to spark conversations about big feelings and thought-provoking subjects together.How are you feeling today?© Mrs Wordsmith 2023

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Ahoy, there! Captain Pip and the Pirate Penguins are setting sail.Join the crew on their sticker activity adventure and help them find the hidden treasure.Climb aboard!With more than 70 stickers and 16 colourful pages of fun activities to complete, this is the ideal book to spark creativity in 4-7 year olds. Perfect for on-the-go entertainment.Also look out for:Fun With Ladybird: Dress-Up-And-Play Sticker Book: Fantastic TalesFun With Ladybird: Dress-Up-And-Play Sticker Book: UnicornsFun With Ladybird: Dress-Up-And-Play Sticker Book: Mermaids

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Come on in!The enchanted castle awaits in this fantastic sticker activity book.Get sticking to explore all the secret places the castle has to offer, from the dungeon all the way to hidden treasure!With more than 70 stickers and 16 colourful pages of fun activities to enjoy, this is the ideal book to spark creativity for 3-5 year olds. Perfect for on-the-go entertainment.Also look out for: Fun With Ladybird: Stick-And-Play: At HomeFun With Ladybird: Dress-Up-And-Play Sticker Book: Fantastic TalesFun With Ladybird: Dress-Up-And-Play Sticker Book: Mermaids

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Find exciting things to do around the home in this wonderfully creative sticker book!Jam-packed with activities in every corner of the house from the kitchen to the garden, there is plenty to stick, draw and doodle!With more than 60 stickers and 16 colourful pages of fun activities to complete, this is the ideal book to spark creativity for 3-5 year olds. Perfect for on-the-go entertainment.Also look out for:Fun With Ladybird: Stick-And-Play: CastlesFun With Ladybird: Dress-Up-And-Play Sticker Book: PiratesFun With Ladybird: Dress-Up-And-Play Sticker Book: Unicorns

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This major new edition of the Oxford First Thesaurus in paperback has been updated to include more related words, synonyms and antonyms to develop children's writing skills, support comprehension and inspire a more creative and adventurous use of language. With its accessible alphabetical layout, fun colourful illustrations and relevant example sentences, it is the perfect resource for home and school to boost vocabulary and spark creative writing skills. Also available in durable hardback format and an ideal companion to the new updated edition of the Oxford First Dictionary. Go online at www.oxfordschooldictionaries.com for the accompanying free downloadable activities.

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In a corrupt world where crooked cops and desperate gamblers play dangerous games of betrayal, one man has power over them all The Last Don is Mario Puzo at his finest - a masterful saga of the last great American crime family, the Clericuzios, and their powerful reach into Hollywood and Las Vegas. Domenico Clericuzio is a wise and ruthless man who in his old age is determined to create a life free from criminal activities for his grandchildren. But as he strives to establish his heirs in legitimate society, secrets from his family's past spark a vicious and bloody war between cousins ...

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Every night, Jazz reads her stories to the children of Story Town. But she is very busy, so she needs a plan… Featuring original stories, delightful characters and humorous illustrations, Reading Gems is a series designed to spark a love of reading. It is a supplementary reading programme that is graded into four levels to perfectly suit a child’s reading ability from an emerging reader to a confident, independent reader. Parents and teachers can be reassured that children are reading books that support their ability, challenge their reading skills and encourage reading confidence with every word on the page.

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Bestselling illustrator Britta Teckentrup explores the world of bugs in a sumptuously illustrated paperback edition. There are bugs everywhere! Some of them live in jungles, some of them underwater, and some certainly live in your house. There are Bugs Everywhere is the second in a series of non-fiction books from Britta Teckentrup. Young readers will learn where in the world all sorts of animals can be found and all the weird and wonderful things about them that they never imagined were true. With an added search-and-find element, this is non-fiction with spark and personality from a much-loved illustrator.

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Handcrafted for caregivers who want to spark a love of nature, 50 Hikes with Kids: Colorado highlights the most kid-friendly hikes in the Centennial State. These hikes are perfect for little legs-they are all under five miles and have an elevation gain of 900 feet of less. Some are even accessible by stroller. Every entry includes the essential details: easy-to-read, trustworthy directions; a detailed map; hike length and elevation gain; natural history factoids to keep kids engaged. Full-colour photographs show scavenger hunt items kids are guaranteed to see along the trail.

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The first of two volumes reprinting the classic early issues of creator MATT WAGNER's epic fantasy trilogy. THE HERO DISCOVERED reveals the fledgling adventures of the reluctant everyman hero, Kevin Matchstick. After encountering a shaggy and beguiling wizard, Kevin soon discovers is that he is more than he ever imagined.This seminal work has found an enduring popularity with readers for decades and marks creator MATT WAGNER's emergence as a powerful story-teller. With the release of the final part of the MAGE trilogy, this series will spark interest with new readers and older fans alike.

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Can friendship as a political practice offer enough traction to imagine a borderless world? The startling contemporary rise in aggressive ethno-nationalism and end-times ecological crises have the same root: an inability to be together with humans as much as the natural world. Matt Hern and Am Johal suggest that porous renditions of being-together animated by friendship can spark a repoliticization of the political to surpass the foreclosures of the state, speak to a freedom of movement, and find renovated relationships with the more-than-human. This volume includes interviews with Jean-Luc Nancy, Leela Gandhi and Leanne Simpson.

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Join one friendly frog on a quest to say hello to as many animals around the world as possible! From the wildest savannahs to the depths of the ocean, each spread is jam-packed with animals to find. But, there is a catch! Can you find the animals who begin with the correct letter?This is an alphabet book designed to spark the imagination, with a sweet story that's perfect for early learning. Who will you meet along the way?With bright, busy artwork and delightful characters, Jana Glatt is the Richard Scarry for a new generation.

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Was John Lennon meeting Paul McCartney more significant than John Lennon meeting Yoko Ono? Rubber Soul or Revolver? Which Wings album was Paul McCartney’s solo pinnacle?In 100 brief chapters, John M. Borack discusses and ranks the greatest moments in Beatles history. An avid Fab Four fan since childhood and a music journalist for more than thirty-five years, Borack has created a book to agree with and disagree with, and one that is sure to spark conversations. A love letter to the greatest rock band of all time, The Beatles 100 is a book for Beatles buffs and casual fans alike.

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Emily Calandrelli, MIT engineer and scientist, shares exhilarating experiments for junior scientists and their lab assistants, ranging from homemade ice cream to disappearing ink. The book features 50 experiments using easy-to-find grocery store items. Each experiment includes a scientific explanation, a Hypothesize section to record the scientist’s assumptions, science vocabulary that applies STEM research to real life (did you know that ketchup is a non-Newtonian fluid?), and Try This! prompts with even more ways to experiment with your experiment. Let the science spark curiosity and critical thinking; grab your goggles and your trusted assistant and get started!

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What happens when a Monster keeps eating its emotions? A hilarious adventure featuring a loveable character who learns that maybe expressing feelings is better than holding them inside. Monster is enjoying the day until it accidentally steps in mess, kicking off a series of unfortunate events that spark a wide range of emotions. But instead of dealing with its feelings, the Monster swallows them instead. Will the Monster learn to talk about its feelings before getting too sick? Featuring bright, appealing artwork and easy-to-follow text, Monster Emotions is sure to delight... and become the perfect way to talk about emotions!

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While the tone of Patricia Young's latest collection, Here Come the Moonbathers, is perhaps more dark, difficult and tragic than her earlier work, beautifully hedonic poems spark and sizzle throughout. The poems in this collection have wild freedom, different kinds of power, exploring the themes of love and longing and loss (especially the latter) with grace, bewilderment, playfulness, and occasionally anger. There's a surreal edge to many of these poems, a personal, political and ecological vision, and an incantatory vernacular and rhythm that makes these poems unforgettable. This collection is perhaps the more important and immediately human of Patricia Young's celebrated career.

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Lynx and the rest of the Cards are heading south. There's money in their pockets, beer in their hands and a simple job ahead - sun, sea and not getting shot at much. Throw in the prospect of a bar fight and it's almost a holiday. But the volatile Mage Islands are a powder-keg, one just waiting for a spark. A bloody-handed exile perhaps, or the agent of a foreign power preparing for war. Maybe even a bunch of trigger-happy drunks who've upset the balance of magic across the Riven Kingdom.Or all three together, that'd definitely work...

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'Roy Porter, a historian of formidable range, turns to urban history in this marvellously lucid, informative and passionate book... Porter's facts are always at the service of the narrative, which has a finely maintained momentum, balancing statistics with the words of historians, diarists and novelists, poets and churchmen: Pepys, Boswell, Fielding, Walpole, Blake, Mayhew, Wells, Woolf, Spark, ... a timely and brilliant book.' CLAIRE TOMALIN, EVENING STANDARD 'A vivid celebration of the city, but also an elegy for its decline, bubbling with statistics and anecdote, from Boadicea to Betjeman.' RICHARD HOLMES, DAILY TELEGRAPH BOOKS OF THE YEAR

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Your one-stop resource for basic car care and repair.Working on your vehicle can be intimidating with the complicated engines, sophisticated electrical systems and other high-tech components, but with this helpful guide by your side, you learn to fine-tune and identify common car problems and make your own repairs! In it, you get:Quick tips on jumping a battery, changing a tire, and replacing a headlight.Easy steps for checking and changing filters, spark plugs, belts, and oil.Guidance on keeping your transmission and exhaust systems running smoothly.Advice on servicing your car's cooling systems.Suggestions on checking tire pressure, rotating tires, and replacing brakes.

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A selection of the themes Alberto Lattuada proposed to his students during his fourteen years at Polimoda in Florence, accompanied by beautiful drawings. Alberto Lattuada is a fashion illustrator and a stylist. His projects are a rather extravagant mix of fashion, costume, art, cinema and the eccentric and legendary styles of famous figures. “I tried to transmit self-criticism and control over one’s own creativity and a sophisticated sense of elegance and style…. I believe that I also added a small spark of love, hidden between the lines and more or less well-rendered marks, between the smudges and splotches of colour.” – Alberto Lattuada

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THE DEBUT OF THE NEW SCARLET SCARAB! When a young runaway is attacked by a gang of death cultists, he is left barely alive outside the Midnight Mission. But Marc Spector made a vow long ago to defend the travelers of the night... and as long as a spark of life remains, his mission isn''t over yet. Follow Moon Knight on his most harrowing adventure yet, as the Fist of Khonshu journeys far beyond the land of the living - and battles across the mind-bending underworld known as the City of the Dead! Collecting: MOON KNIGHT (2023) City of the Dead #1-5

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A first contact SF novel, from the Hugo Award-winning author of Folding Beijing.2080, the world is divided, dominated by two antagonistic factions, the Pacific League and the Atlantic Alliance. Tensions are high and the smallest disturbance in the status quo could set the world on fire.And a signal flickering through deep space could be just that spark. As three young scientists form an alliance to decode the signal, they realise that the answers don't only lie in deep space, they also lie deep in humanity's past.What they discover will change everything: our past, present and future. If we have one.

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A SILENT SCREAM The woman can only sign two words: help... family. And then she is gone-a body lying dead in the street. A TOWN READY TO BURN Caleb's search for her killer takes him back to his hometown of Resurrection Bay. Centuries of racism have left it simmering with violent tensions, and this summer the bush is as dry as tinder. All it will take is one spark. WHAT CAN CALEB SAVE FROM THE FIRE? He is determined to pursue justice at all costs. But everything he loves is in this town. And what if the truth means his world going up in flames?

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In this volume, Louise L. Hay shares her philosophy of life on a multitude of subjects from addictions to fears to spiritual laws, and everything in between. Her insights offer meditations and practical knowledge to apply to your day-to-day life. "This is a book of ideas to spark your own creative thinking process. It will give you an opportunity to see other ways to approach your experiences...Begin anywhere in this book. Open it at will. The message will be perfect for you at that moment. It may confirm what you already believe, or it may challenge you. It is all part of the growth process." Louise L Hay

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In an abandoned city lot, Cat lives alone in a cardboard box. He leaves only to find food. One day, Cat discovers an unbroken egg too beautiful to eat. Soon, out pecks Pigeon, and they become fast friends. Cat is happy to share his box with Pigeon. But when Pigeon flies far away from where they live, Cat must brave the city in order to rescue his friend. This journey will forever transform his understanding of home.This heartwarming story explores unlikely friendships, the creative spark within us, and how to give comfort and kindness in small, impactful gestures. It is also a celebration of urban community.

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Guess What! British English is a highly visual six-level course. Are you ready to explore? Why do whales jump out of water? What makes our bodies move? Guess What! is a six-level course that invites children to explore the world through engaging facts, amazing photography and captivating video. The highly photographic Pupil's Book Level 4 brings lessons to life with engaging characters, topics that spark children's curiosity, and a wide variety of activities, including humorous contextual dialogues, songs, chants, games, stories illustrating social values, functional dialogues, and role play. There are plenty of opportunities for developing children's thinking skills and their knowledge of other subjects in the CLIL lessons.

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A silly seek-and-find book, with surprises or games on every page. For detectives with a sense of humor ages 5 years and up.Is that possible? Fish swimming in a drawer and a pool leading to the front door? Welcome to the house where William lives with his human family. It might be a bit different from where you live. But it’s mighty fun! Come inside and see for yourself!The Is That Possible? series invites readers to look at everyday objects and situations in a creative way. Filled with fun activities, these books will spark imagination and conversation. Bond and build your child’s vocabulary as you play along!

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'In the Orchard' is not so much a collection of poems about birds as a book of memories and rare moments in which a number of familiar birds have played a spark-like role in bringing poems about. They are chiefly lyrical in character and range in time from 'Resurrection' written over fifty years ago to recent poems like 'The Bully Thrush', but they are not ordered chronologically and shouldn't be associated with events in the poet's private life. The etchings by Alan Turnbull are the result of his patient and painstaking study of each bird as it relates to the poem in which it appears.

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This revised and updated title is drawn from Katie Essam's successful Layered and Stitched Pictures in The Textile Artist series. Incorporating a new bonus project, this book showcases Katie's free machine embroidery techniques. Her fresh, modern style uses a unique combinations of traditional techniques, and in this book she shows how to create stunning textile art inspired by the beauty in everyday objects. With eight projects and lots of finished artworks to spark creativity, this book teaches the reader how to draw inspiration from the animals, birds, gardens, beach huts and scenes that surround us all; and use that inspiration as fuel to create gorgeous stitched pictures.

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From the author-illustrator of Lucky, Christy Mandin, comes a humorous and charming picture book starring a group of exuberant writing supplies who help a young girl experiencing a creative block to finish her perfect story. Birdie usually has no problem creating masterpieces. But today is different: Her perfect story just won’t manifest itself.But no fear, the Storytellers are here!In this hilarious and sweet picture book, a young child’s pens, pencils, and markers are for more than just jotting down ideas. They inspire and spark wonder. Great for young creatives who enjoyed The Day the Crayons Quit and who need a touch of inspiration every now and then.

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Methods in Psychological Research introduces students to the rich world of research in psychology through student-friendly writing, compelling real-world examples, and frequent opportunities for practice. Using a relaxed yet supportive tone that eases student anxiety, the authors present a mixture of conceptual and practical discussions, and spark reader interest in research by covering meaningful topics that resonate with today’s students. In-text features like Conceptual Exercises, FYI sections, and FAQ sections with accompanying visual cues support learning throughout the research experience. The Fourth Edition equips students with the tools they need to understand research concepts, conduct their own experiments, and present their findings.

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In a small religious community rocked by a spree of shocking murders, Detectives Salvi Brentt and Mitch Grenville find themselves surrounded by suspects. The Children of Christ have a tight grip on their people, and the Solme Complex neurally edit violent criminals – Subjugates – into placid servants called Serenes. In a town where purity and sin, temptation and repression live side by side, everyone has a motive. But as the bodies mount up, the frustrated detectives begin to crack under the pressure: their demons come to light, and who knows where the blurred line between man and monster truly lies. File Under: Science Fiction [ Pure & Savage | Hard Boiled | Bright Spark | Finding Serenity ]

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Guess What! British English is a highly visual six-level course. Are you ready to explore? Why do whales jump out of water? What makes our bodies move? Guess What! is a six-level course that invites children to explore the world through engaging facts, amazing photography and captivating video. The highly photographic Pupil's Book Level 5 brings lessons to life with engaging characters, topics that spark children's curiosity, and a wide variety of activities, including humorous contextual dialogues, songs, chants, games, stories illustrating social values, functional dialogues, and role play. There are plenty of opportunities for developing children's thinking skills and their knowledge of other subjects in the CLIL lessons.

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The Aïchele family were decent, cultured, peace-loving Germans trying their hardest not to get swept up in the madness of Hitler's Third Reich. But by the time war came, for civilians on all sides, there was nowhere left to hide.The conflict took Wolfram, the family's gentle, 18-year-old son, to the Russian Front and the Normandy beaches. It also engulfed the town of his childhood, obliterating its inhabitants in a devastating firestorm.Wolfram is a powerful story of human survival. It is testimony to the fact that even in the darkest times there remains a spark of humanity that can never be totally extinguished.

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A bold mix of colors and fabrics highlights the unique appeal of 9 new quilts. Made with millennials in mind and created by Melanie Greseth and Joanie Holton for TailorMade by Design, these quilts are contemporary with an urban flair. The fresh, fun, and modern designs are sure add a spark to any room while also giving twenty-somethings the comfort of home. Larger fabric pieces and straight stitching make them easy-to-sew and attainable to complete within a day. Filled with step-by-step instructions, helpful illustrations, complete direction for yardage, cutting, and assembly, and full design patterns and templates, you’ll also discover piecing and applique techniques.

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Learn to count at the museum! Little ones can discover numbers through artI went to the museum and I saw…Featuring fascinating objects from the last 6,000 years, young readers can learn to count while discovering Nepalese crowns, Chinese teapots, and Greek gods. Developed in collaboration with The Metropolitan Museum of Art, The Met 123 is guaranteed to spark a lifelong love of learning and art appreciation. Each page features a famous object from The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s collection and a number, and the fun memory game at the end reinforces learning. It’s the baby art book series that grown-ups will love, too.

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Spark Imagination and Conversation with 1,001 Wild, Silly & Thought-Provoking DecisionsGet ready for hours of fun pondering impossible choices with this ultimate collection of knee-slapping, exciting and thought-provoking questions. There are no wrong answers, so you can debate mind-boggling scenarios all day long. With handy categories like Eww, Make Believe, Animals, Food and more, you can stick to a section everyone enjoys or skip around to mix it up. These 1,001 epic questions are the perfect break from devices that allows you to learn more about your family and friendsespecially on car rides, during long waits, at the dinner table and more!

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The act of writing a memoir may feel daunting, but it doesn’t have to be! With 70 inspiring topics, these pages invite you to capture meaningful parts of your life through briefly written snapshots. Each topic starts with a list prompt to help spark ideas followed by a few questions for reflection, and then plenty of space to explore your memories in more detail. From reflecting on your best childhood friends and memorable trips to embarrassing moments and toughest experiences, use this journal as a tool for self-discovery and create a mini memoir that will keep your stories alive for generations to come.

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'Outdoes Muriel Spark and Evelyn Waugh' Margaret Drabble, ObserverAccused of child abuse, Father Roger Tree confesses at once; it masks a darker secret. Meanwhile his sister Romola faces a future without their beloved brother, the novelist Hereward Tree. Can she live with the ending of his last book? And then there is Hereward's much younger lover, Carina, who takes fate into her own hands. But it is Betty Winterborne, forced to re-examine the death of her son Mark twenty years before, who has the courage to face the truth.There are the lies we tell others, and the lies we tell ourselves. This is a story about the difference.

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