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Looks at important decades in recent history using family memories to contrast life `then` and `now`.

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The preschool and reception years can be viewed as a stage of preparation for formal schooling. But we must not lose sight of the profound impact this time of play and exploration has as children continue developing the core processes they will later rely on. Nurturing Children through Preschool and Reception explores how a childâs mind and body develops during this critical and sensitive period and how the choices practitioners and parents make every day have a deep impact on these processes. Underpinned by the latest research in the fields of child development, psychology, health and well-being, it explores the practices that can be embedded straight away to support childrenâs ongoing development and give them the best opportunities for future success.The book follows a holistic approach through the Nurturing Childhoods Pedagogical Framework and the ABCs of Developing Engagement, alongside methods to consider the impact of learning experiences, decoding children's ev

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The Wajorese people were one of many groups that spread across Indonesian during the early modern era. In the wake of the Makassar War (1666–1669), the Dutch took control of Makassar on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi and used it to consolidate their power in the region. Because the Wajorese had sided with the war's losers, they were treated very harshly and many opted to emigrate. They scattered far and wide across the Southeast Asian archipelago, settling in eastern Kalimantan, western Sumatra, the Straits of Malacca, and the Sulawesian port city of Makassar. Wellen reconstructs the fascinating and little-told story of the Wajorese diaspora. Wajorese migrants exhibited remarkable versatility in adapting to local conditions in the areas where they settled. They perpetuated their own culture overseas while simultaneously using various assimilation strategies such as intermarriage to thrive in their adopted homelands. Relations between Wajorese migrants and their homeland intensified in the early 18th century when successive rulers in Wajoq deliberately sought to harness the growing military and commercial potential of the migrant communities. This effort culminated in the 1730s when the exiled La Maddukelleng, an Indonesian national hero, returned to Makassar from neighboring eastern Kalimantan and attempted to expel the Dutch from South Sulawesi. His campaign exemplifies the manner in which overseas Wajorese remained an essential part of Wajoq long after they left home. The Open Door's strong thematic organization allows readers with specific interests such as commercial law, family networks, diaspora, and comparative politics to quickly find fascinating and relevant information about this lesser-known Southeast Asian society.

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This book is a guide to the extraordinarily diverse literature of the Hellenistic period. A guide to the literature of the Hellenistic age, from the death of Alexander the Great in 323 BCE to the Battle of Actium in 31 BC Provides overviews of the social, political, intellectual and literary historical contexts in which Hellenistic literature was produced Introduces the major writers and genres of the period Provides information about style, meter and languages to aid readers with no prior knowledge of the language in understanding technical aspects of literary Greek Distinctive in its coverage of current issues in Hellenistic criticism, including audience reception, the political and social background, and Hellenistic theories of literature

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This diminutive survey features all aspects of Wright's art, from lowslung Prairie houses to the dramatic, seminal Fallingwater, to larger projects such as his two homes, Taliesin and Taliesin West, culminating in that icon of modernism, New York's Guggenheim Museum. This satisfying volume is complete with drawings and rarely seen works from Wright's own Asian art collection.

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Sandcastles, donkeys, piers and sticks of rock. Beach huts, paddle steamers, promenade shelters and ice cream cones. Our modern seaside is the sum of its parts and all those parts have their history. This book explores the best-loved features of our favourite holiday destinations, each object and building adding its own layer to the story of our shared seaside heritage. Using a mixture of historic images and modern photographs the book takes a roughly chronological journey through the things that have made our seaside distinctive. The places where we have chosen to take our holidays for the past three hundred years have been transformed from mere stretches of coastline but they are not like inland towns. Inside these pages can be found a celebration of all that makes our seaside special.

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Explains the process and materials that corals use to build reefs. This book’s colorful photos, clear text, and “A Closer Look” feature highlight the engineering that makes this structure such a marvel and helps corals survive in the wild.

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In this phonics non-fiction wordless book – designed to get your child talking – explore different sorts of art, including painting, pottery, and weaving. As you look through the book together, ask your child to tell you about their experiences of creating art. Which of the different types of art have they tried? Use the book to get your child talking as much as possible and using new vocabulary. Designed for Nursery and Reception children Ages 3-5 Part of the DfE approved phonics programme Bug Club Phonics Wordless book Ideal for Blended Learning Ideal for Learning at Home Vocabulary booster Tricky words: N/A This book aligns with Letters and Sounds Phase 1.

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Discover the magic of stories: Read and learn with Disney friends With the brand-new Disney Readers series, young learners can build their reading skills with the help of engaging Disney stories and characters they know and enjoy. * Created to be used both at school and at home * Helps young learners expand their reading in a fun and motivating way * Audobook, extra learning content and activities included* * Aligned to the Global Scale of English and Common European Framework * Lexile text measure 520 Hiro lives in San Fransokyo. He makes cool robots and take

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With its rich history and outdoorsy traditions, the Cape Cod region is awash in lively, year-round festivals celebrating everything from agriculture to the arts. This entertaining insider's look at more than three dozen rousing festivals takes readers on a year-round tour of the area's food, culture, and cuisine. Over 150 color photographs and accompanying text provide an intimate view of fun events focused on film, food and wine, daffodils and hydrangeas, road and sailing races, and more. Included are dozens of authentic festival-related recipes from local chefs and restaurants for the home cook to try, making this book an inspiring reference for residents and frequent visitors.

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Alcatraz Island has a chilling history. Surrounded by icy waters, enshrouded by thick fog, and wrapped in whistling wind, it is no surprise to find that it is haunted. In fact, there is so much sadness, desperation, torture, and death in its past, it's almost impossible to believe that there aren't spirits there. Learn about famous prisoners who haunt the island and of those unnamed folks who continue to linger there. Hear Al Capone's mournful banjo and Robert "Birdman" Stroud's shriek in the wind. Find Smitty, the amazing escape artist, and Rufe McCain, who was murdered by a monster. Visit with unsettled spirits on Alcatraz, but make sure you catch the last boat home…

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San Francisco is a dynamic city built upon a rich and vibrant history overflowing with the ghostly intrigue. This book relates tales of the most famous ghosts said to haunt the city. Learn about: • a rum-soaked body who continues to haunt the Atherton Mansion. • eerie piano playing by the musical spirit at York Hotel's Empire Plush Room. • moving lights and footsteps of soldiers long gone from the abandoned Park Presidio military hospital. • the praying ghost at the CCS Elementary School. These and many more spirited tales will haunt you as you delve into San Francisco's ghostly atmosphere. Also, learn to conduct your own ghostly research!

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Every day Jimmy takes ‘Skinny Kid’s’ lunch at school. No way will he be caught dead standing in that FREE LUNCH line. Even when he’s called into the principal’s office, Jimmy just shrugs. “Yeah. Whatever.” Until a surprising act of kindness stops him in his tracks. For a split second a door cracks open into Jimmy’s heart. Who knows? Maybe he’ll just kick that door right open.

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Pearson English Kids Readers bring the joy of reading to young learners of English. Children will love discovering the range stories and topics in this series - adventures, fairy tales, popular characters, the world around us. With more than 70 titles across 6 language levels, there is a book to suit every young reader. Find out more at english.com/readers

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This book aims to equip Christians facing end-of-life decisions by simplifying confusing jargon and exploring biblical principles families need in order to navigate the transition from this life to the next.

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THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLERHotel K - Bali's most notorious jail - is Hell in Paradise.Welcome to Hotel Kerobokan, or Hotel K, Bali's most notorious jail. Its walls touch paradise; sparkling oceans, surf beaches and palm trees on one side, while on the other it's a dark, bizarre and truly frightening underworld of sex, drugs, violence and squalor. Hotel K's filthy and disease ridden cells have been home to the infamous and the tragic: a Balinese King, Gordon Ramsay's brother, Muslim terror bombers, beautiful women tourists and surfers from across the globe. Petty thieves share cells with killers, rapists, and gangsters. Hardened drug traffickers sleep alongside unlucky tourists, who've seen their holiday turn from paradise to hell over one ecstasy pill. Hotel K is the shocking inside story of the jail and its inmates, revealing the wild 'sex nights' organised by corrupt guards for the prisoners who have cash to pay, the jail's ecstasy factory, the killings made to look like suicides, the days out at the beach, the escapes and the corruption that means anything is for sale - including a fully catered Italian jail wedding, or a luxury cell upgrade with a Bose sound system. The truth about the dark heart of Bali explodes off the page.

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Build The Damn Thing is a battle-tested guide for every entrepreneur who the establishment has excluded. Finney, an investor and startup champion, explains how to build a business from the ground up; from developing a business plan to finding investors, growing a team, and refining a product. Finney empowers entrepreneurs to take advantage of their unique networks; arms readers with responses to investors who say, "great pitch but I just don't do Black women"; and inspires them to overcome naysayers. For all the Builders striving to build their businesses in a world that has overlooked and underestimated them: this is the essential guide to knowing, breaking, remaking and building your own rules of entrepreneurship in a startup and investing world designed by the "Entitleds."Don't wait for the system to let you in - break down the door and build your damn thing.

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Let your heart take flight with this unsinkably sweet and punny things that go book for babies and toddlers!Show your little one they fuel your days with loads of love in this adorably punderful board book about things that go! Filled with charming rhymes and cute transportation illustrations of cars, tractors, construction vehicles, planes, trains, and more, this towtally cute read aloud is the perfect gift to share with anyone who makes your heart zoom!For fans of I Love You Like No Otter, this encouragement story is the best book gift for kids and car and truck lovers ages 0-3-made just for their little hands! Makes a wheely wonderful gift for baby showers, birthdays, graduation, Valentine's Day, Easter basket stuffers, Christmas stocking stuffers, or other special moments all year long.More charming stories from Punderland, the perfect gift for any occasion I Love You Like No Otter I Love You More, Babysaur Somebunny Loves You Donut Give Up All I Want for Christmas is Ewe and more!You fuel my days with happiness,The way you zoom zoom zoom. We'll chug past any challenge.You make my heart go vroom!

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Animals that are sweet (but not too cuddly) get a little love in this Valentine’s Day lift-the-flap board book!I may not be soft and tickly In fact I’m pretty prickly I’m a poky little porcupine But will you be my valentine? Valentine’s Day isn’t just for teddy bears and puppies! All animals deserve valentines—even ones that aren’t soft or cuddly. Porcupines, slugs, alligators, bats, and more get matching valentines in this sweet, rhyming book that’s perfect for sharing with the ones you love.

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Ben Kwok s amazing TangleEasy design templates inspire doodlers and Zentangle enthusiasts all over the world. Now Ben and talented DO Magazine artist Kati Erney have teamed up to create exciting new coloring books just for you! Color This! Farm and Country Coloring Designs is packed with exquisitely rendered animal friends for you to color with pencils, markers, pens, gel pens, or watercolors. From cows and kittens to rabbits, roosters, and raccoons, Ben and Kati s whimsical drawings will provide hours of relaxing coloring enjoyment. Ben starts you on your coloring journey with helpful information on tools and color theory, plus easy-to-follow advice on shading, blending, and layering. An inspiring full-color gallery shows how to give the same design a completely different look just by altering your color selections."

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Ben Kwok s amazing TangleEasy design templates inspire doodlers and Zentangle enthusiasts all over the world. Now Ben and talented DO Magazine artist Kati Erney have teamed up to create exciting new coloring books just for you! Color This! Birds & Animals Coloring Designs is packed with exquisitely rendered creatures for you to color with pencils, markers, pens, gel pens, or watercolors. From parrots, penguins, and hummingbirds to hammerhead sharks, killer whales, and wolves, Ben and Kati s whimsical drawings will provide hours of relaxing coloring enjoyment. Ben starts you on your coloring journey with helpful information on tools and color theory, plus easy-to-follow advice on shading, blending, and layering. An inspiring full-color gallery shows how to give the same design a completely different look just by altering your color selections."

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Ben Kwok s amazing TangleEasy design templates inspire doodlers and Zentangle enthusiasts all over the world. Now Ben and talented DO Magazine artist Kati Erney have teamed up to create exciting new coloring books just for you! Color This! Brain-Boosting Coloring Designs is packed with exquisite drawings that you can use to engage your mind and access your inner wisdom. Coloring has been shown to improve mood, sharpen concentration, and enhance cognitive performance. Inside you ll find dozens of illustrations packed with this boosting-brain power, ready to color with pencils, markers, pens, gel pens, or watercolors. Ben starts you on your coloring journey with helpful information on tools and color theory, plus easy-to-follow advice on shading, blending, and layering. An inspiring full-color gallery shows how to give the same design a completely different look just by altering your color selections."

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Without a doubt the Harry Potter series has had a powerful effect on the Millennial Generation. Millions of children grew up immersed in the world of the boy wizard-reading the books, dressing up in costume to attend midnight book release parties, watching the movies, and even creating and competing in Quidditch tournaments. Beyond what we know of the popularity of the series, however, nothing has been published on the question of the Harry Potter effect on the politics of its young readers - now voting adults. Looking to engage his students in exploring the connections between political opinion and popular culture, Anthony Gierzynski conducted a national survey of more than 1,100 college students and examined these connections as well as Millennial politics. Harry Potter and the Millennials tells the fascinating story of how the team designed the study and gathered results, explains what conclusions can and cannot be drawn, and reveals the challenges social scientists face in studying political science, sociology, and mass communication. Specifically, the evidence indicates that Harry Potter fans are more open to diversity and are more politically tolerant than nonfans; fans are also less authoritarian, less likely to support the use of deadly force or torture, more politically active, and more likely to have had a negative view of the Bush administration. Furthermore, these differences do not disappear when controlling for other important predictors of these perspectives, lending support to the argument that the series indeed had an independent effect on its audience. In this clear and cogent account, Gierzynski demonstrates how social scientists develop and design research questions and studies. An appendix of questions and resulting data, including graphs and diagrams, will appeal especially to instructors seeking to explain the nuances of political socialization. Gierzynski's captivating analysis of media's impact on political views, combined with the enjoyable Potter story details, makes for an irresistible project that social scientists can use to work a little magic in their classrooms.

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NUTRITION AND DIET THERAPY, 9th Edition, is unique in its organization by diets rather than by organ systems or disease states and distinguishes itself through rich pedagogical features that require students to apply their knowledge as they learn it. This text provides core nutrition concepts and up-to-date clinical content at a level that is accessible to the range of health care team members who are responsible for a client's nutrition needs. NUTRITION AND DIET THERAPY provides the basic facts and a wealth of practical information readers need to assume their responsibility for nutrition care.

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