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Take your weed-tasting to the next level with TheMarijuana Journal! Ever have that perfect high but couldn’t remember how to get there? Or try a perfect cannabis recipe, but forgot the ingredients after coming down? And with all the different strains out there how are you supposed to remember which ones you like the most? Fret no more! This journal is perfect to documenting your best (and your worst) pot experiences. Included within are: Full set of strain criteria and ranking system—everything from potency to color to the flavor profile of the strains. Blank lined pages alongside criteria for easy journaling, note-taking, drawing, doodling, contemplating, and pontificating. Quotes about Marijuana from notable people such as Bob Marley, Carl Sagan, Hunter S. Thompson, and more! Fun tips that will help enhance your stoner experience. Light-hearted and casual, this dope logbook is filled with silly art and tricks and tips for getting the most out of your “Mary Jane.” So, light it up and start writing in The Marijuana Journal!

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"A solid resource to help teachers understand the basic foundation for literacy development through guided reading in the primary grade." —Patti Ulshafer, first-grade teacherDevelop successful readers with these strategies for before, during, and after reading. In Teaching Kids to Read, Gail Saunders-Smith describes the cognitive processes of emergent readers and provides educators with clear guidelines for promoting reading comprehension with small groups of young learners. A variety of exercises included helps children to locate, record, retrieve, and manipulate information from texts while enabling teachers to measure how students respond in oral, written, graphic, and three-dimensional forms. Topics covered include: Aliteracy Coaching statements Elements of craft False positive readers Fresh text Guided reading Instructional practice Metacognition Phonemic awareness Self-monitoring Shared reading Sight words Study skills Teacher talk Workable words and more!

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The second book in an all-new graphic novel series for Minecrafters—The Magic Portal!Ghasts can be a real pain when you’re trying to survive an ultimate challenge. In book two of The Magic Portal series, Keri and Omar bravely return to the magic portal to visit the ancient Nether and learn as much as they can about these unusual and dangerous creatures and get the competitive edge they need to survive. While they’re exploring the mysterious origins of these floating, fire-ball-launching beasts, they discover new limitations in their magic portal’s capabilities: a timer. When a mysterious figure messes with their plans and blocks their passage home, Keri and Omar must find a way to complete their mission and get past their unseen enemy before the clock runs down. Will they make it? Only time will tell.

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Age range 7 to 12An colourfully illustrated encyclopedia of fart facts, jokes, riddles, and more! With humorous entries that include types of farts, food items that cause gas, what farts are called in different countries, jokes and riddles, sidebars, science, rules, advice, how to’s, and more, this book is the gassiest gift for the fart fan in any family. It contains a mishmash of information, perfect for bathroom reading and rippin' jokes with your pals. Entries include:Dog, the: Who you blame when you pass gas at the dinner table.How to save a fart for later. Fart in a glass Mason jar. Quickly put the lid on and screw it tightly. Have a friend open it later. Once you’ve done this, send us a note telling us whether or not it worked. 'Hoof Hearted Ice Melted:' Say it out loud five times. You’ll get it.Pull my finger: What someone says to a friend when they have a fart locked and loaded. Once the friend pulls the finger, the fart is unleashed. Great trick that only works once.Silent but deadly (SBD): A fart that comes out with barely a whisper but then knocks everyone out with its noxious stench.

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What you don't know about the American healthcare system might kill you.From fatal malpractice to Medicare fraud, Dr. Stephen Soloway has seen it all over his thirty years practicing medicine. Now, the man known as "Dr. Trump" is ripping off the Band-Aid and exposing the truth about the American healthcare system—the good, the bad, and the rotten.Page after shocking page, you'll discover the truth about where the coronavirus came from, and if we'll ever be able to cure it.Learn the sad reality of what Medicare for All would mean for our nation.Explain the medical tips and tricks that could save you from amputations, years of pain, or even death.Plus, find out why you should stay away from hospitals as if your life depended on it – It does.Appointed by his great friend President Donald Trump to the President's Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition, Dr. Soloway is a leader in his field, who sat on numerous boards and panels in the pharmacological industry, along with national advisory panels for major companies involved in arthritis or osteoporosis research. His uncanny ability to diagnose even the most complex cases has earned him the reputation of being a real-life Dr. House—minus the pill problem.Beyond his savvy insights into the secrets of our medical system, Dr. Soloway also shares his own rags to riches story, and how dedicated medical professionals can still succeed in this difficult environment.

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Age range 14 to 18A young adult romantic comedy that will appeal to fans of 10 Things I Hate About You and Jenn Bennett’s Alex, Approximately.Seventeen-year-old Brynn Riley is perfect. She’s on a hundred committees, has earned teacher’s pet in practically every class she’s ever taken, and is on track to make valedictorian—salutatorian if she REALLY slacks off, which, please. But one night, Brynn makes a mistake. A big one. Why wouldn’t the cops show up on the one night she’s ever cut loose in her life? Why wouldn’t she be assigned community service for one tiny mistake (something she would DIE over if word ever got out)? And why, of all things, wouldn’t a boy from school happen to work at the pitbull rescue she chooses to do her community service hours at? Oliver West’s dad owns the rescue. And Oliver works there as his second in command. And Brynn and Oliver both know that she absolutely screwed him out of a major opportunity at school not twenty-four hours before she shows up for her community service. If Brynn doesn’t want her secret spilled and her sterling reputation ruined, she’d better start taking Oliver seriously. He’ll keep quiet if she helps him land this project (since she ruined it, after all), which requires Brynn to give up her own spot in the running. As the two get closer, the stakes begin to shift. Brynn starts to want Oliver for more than the community service checkmark, and Oliver, as it turns out, takes Brynn Riley very, very seriously. But, well…you know what they say. Nothing brings people together like blackmail, pit bulls, and court-ordered community service.

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Offer Your Guests a Variety of Bites and Flavors with Unique and Delicious Dips, Fondues, Boards, and More!From baby showers to birthday brunches, Stunning Spreads offers more than 75 approachable appetizers paired with a variety of simple, seasonal cocktails such as spiked hot apple cider and watermelon frose that are sure to be

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Find solutions to the most common problems faced by novice horse owners. Keeping your horse at home can be as wonderful and idyllic as it sounds, but there are also a lot of things which need to be taken into consideration to make sure you and your horse's new home are ready. This book will guide you through some of the potential pitfalls, providi

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"Is your baby sleeping through the night?" This is the worst question you could ever ask a parent. Seriously. And news flash! Even if your child is sleeping through the night this week, that doesn’t mean they will be for much longer. Every other week, babies are teething, experiencing a growth spurt, or entering a dreaded sleep regression.Bedtime, the Ultimate Battle is a concise and humorous tool that even the most sleep-deprived parents will love. It contains the meat and potatoes of sleep solutions for your baby that you can digest easily in the middle of the night, without worrying about heartburn. Sleep is something all humans need, but at a point in every baby’s life, they will refuse to sleep like it’s their job. That leads to very exhausted parents and caregivers. Bedtime, the Ultimate Battle is written from the realistic perspective of a mom in the trenches—just like you. (And you, too, Dad.) It will provide you with dozens of easy, budget-friendly ways to help get your baby to sleep, gathered from the most recommended parenting books, blogs, and viral posts. Melissa has done the research so you don't have to spend precious time desperately Googling during your next 3 a.m. wake-up call.Bedtime, the Ultimate Battle includes more than ninety tips and tricks and discusses common nighttime hurdles such as: Sleep training Getting baby to nap when they don’t want to Weaning babies who breastfeed to sleep Handling sleep regressions like a champ and more!

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Your essential guide to simple, stylish, pet friendly living! From organic treats, to luxe bedding, and trend fashion, dog moms everywhere want only the best for their pups. Funny, informative, and packed full of dog mom inspiration, lifestyle tips, recipes, DIY projects, and real life dog mom stories, Dog Mama will be the go-to bible and gift eve

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A fun, witty, light-hearted romantic comedy—The Rosie Project, for teens Seventeen-year-old Amalia Yaabez and Ezra Holtz couldn’t be more different. They’ve known (and avoided) each other their whole lives; she unable to stand his buttoned-up, arrogant, perfect disposition, and he unwilling to deal with her slacker, rule-breaking way of moving through the world. When they are unhappily paired on an AP Psychology project, they come across an old psychological study that posits that anyone can fall in love with anyone, if you put them through the right scientific, psychological steps. They decide to put that theory to the test for their project, matching couples from different walks of high school life to see if science really can create love. As they go through the whirlwind of the experiment, Ezra and Amalia realize that maybe it’s not just the couples they matched who are falling for each other . . .

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A gift to capture all of dad’s wisdom and precious memories. A special place for dads of any age to record the most significant reflections and remembrances of their lives. Sure to be a treasured keepsake for children and grandchildren.It’s time to truly hear Dad’s whole story—here, following carefully curated questions to delve into vivid details, fathers everywhere are invited to recount the beliefs, traditions, and treasured moments that have made them who they are today.Beginning with Dad’s own childhood and teenage years, to his life before children, and of course his journey through fatherhood, writing coach Jennifer Basye Sander has developed this guided journal with great attention to detail so no memory is forgotten. From simple questions such as “What was your favorite family vacation as a child?” to more thought-provoking ones such as “What do you think happens to us after we die?” this will encourage Dad to roam far and wide inside his own memories for rich stories to share, life lessons that were learned, and beliefs that grew over time.Sander’s questions and prompts invite dads to tell their children, and generations to come, all about their childhood and teenage years; their educations, relationships, and marriages; their careers, religious experiences, and involvement in their communities; their beliefs, values, and opinions; and much more.

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Get ready for a brain-building STEM adventure! Give kids the academic advantage with STEM Quest for Minecrafters: Grades 3–4. This problem-solving workbook challenges young minecrafters to apply their natural creativity and reasoning skills to real-world situations. Science, technology, engineering, and math come to life on the pages of each colorfully illustrated lesson. This book: Allows young gamers to engineer solutions, crack codes, and stretch their brains in fun and exciting waysSupports STEM education initiatives and builds twenty-first-century learning skillsEncourages kids to dive eagerly into a unique, colorful, kid-friendly offline learning adventure Whether it's designing a new mob, evaluating natural resources, engineering a mine cart, or using the binary alphabet to crack a code, third and fourth graders will discover new ways to stretch their brains, build their confidence, and satisfy their appetite for hands-on learning.

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Skyhorse has sold 4.5 million books for Minecrafters since 2015! Perfect for back-to-school, summer bridge, and after school activity Simple explanations of the sciences with fun activities to help engage young learners in each subject Not gender specific -- will appeal to both boys and girls ages 6 to 10

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The face of autism is changing. And more often than we realize, that face is wearing lipstick.Autism in Heels, an intimate memoir, reveals the woman inside one of autism’s most prominent figures, Jennifer O'Toole. At the age of thirty-five, Jennifer was diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome, and for the first time in her life, things made sense. Now, Jennifer exposes the constant struggle between carefully crafted persona and authentic existence, editing the autism script with wit, candor, passion, and power. Her journey is one of reverse-self-discovery not only as an Aspie but--more importantly--as a thoroughly modern woman.Beyond being a memoir, Autism in Heels is a love letter to all women. It’s a conversation starter. A game changer. And a firsthand account of what it is to walk in Jennifer's shoes (especially those iconic red stilettos).Whether it's bad perms or body image, sexuality or self-esteem, Jennifer's is as much a human journey as one on the spectrum. Because autism "looks a bit different in pink," most girls and women who fit the profile are not identified, facing years of avoidable anxiety, eating disorders, volatile relationships, self-harm, and stunted independence. Jennifer has been there, too. Autism in Heels takes that message to the mainstream.From her own struggles and self-discovery, she has built an empire of empowerment, inspiring women the world over to realize they aren't mistakes. They are misunderstood miracles.

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Party Centerpieces, Holiday Decorations, Full-Sized Patterns, Recipes, Projects, and More!

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This is the new 2015 edition of the FAA's previous "Instrument Procedures Handbook" (previously the FAA-H-8083-16).This book covers all of the information needed to operate safely within the airspace system. In the FAA's "Instrument Procedures Handbook" (#FAA-H-8083-16A) the emphasis is placed on operations and procedural information for real-world use, which makes this the next logical step for pilots after learning basic instrument skills from the FAA's "Instrument Flying Handbook" (#FAA-H-8083-15B). Using this book, pilots can more directly apply the concepts to their current flying situation, and learn how their acquired skills are best used in today’s IFR environment. Considered industry-wide as a top source for instrument procedures information and a “must read” for all instrument pilots, this new 2015 edition brings pilots the latest changes to procedures and even more insights and guidance on how to operate safely within the national airspace system. Detailed information is provided for every navigation receiver and phase of flight on the required precision necessary to stay within protected airspace and to make a successful approach.While it was designed as a reference for professional pilots, the specialized glossary, index, full-color illustrations and photographs in this book make it a valuable training aid for flight instructors, instrument pilots, and instrument students alike. Each topic covered is well-detailed and explained in user-friendly terms, along with full-color depictions to aid understanding.Instrument flight instructors, pilots, and students will need this resource since it is used as a reference for the Airline Transport Pilot and Instrument Knowledge Tests and for the Practical Test Standards. Whether a pilot is a seasoned professional or recently completed an Instrument Rating course, this FAA handbook is sure to encourage more precise instrument techniques and ultimately create a safer pilot.

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Book two in a chapter book series launch about a little girl who has a touch of "sight."

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A new title in Skyhorse's Explorers Club series

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At the dawn of the Cold War, the world’s most important intelligence agencies—the Soviet KGB, the American CIA, and the British MI6—appeared to have clear-cut roles and a sense of rising importance in their respective countries. But when Kim Philby, head of MI6’s Russian division and arguably the twenty-first century’s greatest spy, was revealed to be a Russian mole along with British government heavyweights Donald Maclean and Guy Burgess, everything in the Western intelligence world turned upside down. Here is the true story of how the American James Bond—the colorful, foulmouthed, pistol-packing, alcoholic ex-FBI agent William “King” Harvey—put the finger on Philby; how James Jesus Angleton, the chain-smoking poet of Yale University and the CIA’s supposed “master spy” in charge of counterintelligence, began his descent into a paranoid wilderness of mirrors upon learning of family friend Kim Philby’s ultimate betrayal; and the devastating consequences of the loss of MI6 prestige and the CIA’s subsequent self-defeating witch hunts. Every revelation, every stranger-than-fiction twist and turn is all the more intriguing as truths become lies and unlikely scenarios are revealed as reality. With impeccable sourcing and the use of thousands of pages of declassified research, David C. Martin’s Wilderness of Mirrors is widely recognized as a masterpiece of intelligence literature.

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Unlike most white Americans who can search their ancestral records, identifying who among their forebears was the first to step foot on this country’s shores, most African Americans encounter a series of daunting obstacles when trying to trace their family’s past. Slavery brutally negated identity, denying black men and women even their names. But from that legacy of slavery have sprung generations who’ve struggled, thrived, and lived extraordinary lives. For too long, African Americans’ family trees have been barren of branches, but advanced genetic testing techniques, combined with archival research, have begun to fill in the gaps. Here, scholar Henry Louis Gates, Jr., backed by an elite team of geneticists and researchers, takes nineteen extraordinary African Americans on a once unimaginable journey, tracing family sagas through U.S. history and back to Africa. Dr. Gates brings to life the recovered pasts of: Oprah WinfreyWhoopi GoldbergChris RockTina TurnerMaya AngelouPeter GomesMae JemisonQuincy JonesMorgan FreemanSara Lawrence-LightfootTom JoynerBenjamin CarsonT.D. JakesLinda Johnson RiceKathleen HendersonJackie Joyner-KerseeDon CheadleBliss BroyardChris Tucker More than a work of history, In Search of Our Roots is an important book that, for the first time, brings to light the lives of ordinary men and women who, by courageous example, blazed a path for their famous descendants. In accompanying the nineteen contemporary achievers on their journey into the past and meeting their remarkable forebears, we come to know ourselves.

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Many of the world’s most important and life-saving devices and techniques were often discovered purely by accident. Serendipity, timing, and luck played a part in the discovery of unintentional cures and breakthroughs:A plastic shard in an RAF pilot’s eye leads to the use of plastic for the implantable lens.The inability to remove a titanium chamber from rabbit’s bone leads to dental implants.Viagra was discovered by a group of chemists, working in the lab to find a new drug to alleviate the pain of angina pectoris.A stretch of five weeks of unusually warm weather in 1928 played a role in assisting Dr. Alexander Fleming in his analysis of bacterial growth and the discovery of penicillin.After studying the effects of the venom injected by the bite of a deadly pit viper snake, chemists developed a groundbreaking drug that works to control blood pressure.Accidental Medical Discoveries is an entertaining and enlightening look at the creation of 25 medical inventions that have changed the world – unintentionally. The book is presented in a lively and engaging way, and will appeal to a wide variety of readers, from history buffs to trivia fanatics to those in the medical profession.

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Relax, breathe, color. Take a moment from your hectic life, and do yourself a favor by letting your inner artist take control. Proven to be beneficial for your mental health, coloring is one of the simplest ways to de-stress and engage the mind in positive exercise. And when your head is happy, your body is happy. It’s time to let go for a little while. Part of the Peaceful Adult Coloring Book Series, the pages of this book are filled with ornamental mandalas, elegant creatures, and soothing patterns to calm your senses. Let your imagination take over as it meanders through the winding paths of these delicate and harmonious designs. Fanciful birds take flight while whimsical sea creatures glide over the pages. Abstract arrangements and elaborate mandalas encourage a meditative sense of focus as you color, bringing the designs—and you—to the most vibrant forms possible. Dream up new color combinations, and allow your creativity to explore places it’s never been before. The possibilities are never ending as you de-stress and reinvest your energy in the serenity of these therapeutic pages. In this book, you’ll find: An introduction on the cognitive benefits of coloring Thirty-seven black-and-white designs for you to color Palette grids to help you envision your color combinations Perforated pages so your finished artwork can be removed and displayed The graceful curves and beautiful decorations of these designs complement each other throughout this coloring book. Whether you’re unwinding after a long day or taking some “me time” at the office, these pages ensure hours of relaxation and release. Gather your colored pencils, or whatever medium you prefer, and be at peace.

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Life isn’t black-and-white, and neither is meditation. Now, you can have your Zen moment in the full vibrancy of color. Part of the Peaceful Adult Coloring Book Series, this book is overflowing with inspirational symbols of wisdom and serenity. Lotus flowers, ornate hamsas, and yoga poses grace these pages with their divine patterns and enchanting intricacies. Proven to be a beneficial exercise for the mind, coloring is a wonderfully easy way to center yourself and expand your imagination. Let your creativity flow as you envision the possibilities for these meditative designs. The soothing sweep of the lines and delightfully absorbing details will envelop and calm your mind. Swirling scrolls and floral patterns entrance the eyes and gladden the heart. Your sense of whimsy will be invigorated by the fanciful elephants and poised yogis. As you peruse the designs, meditate on your color combinations and visualize the endless possibilities for these pages. Stretch your artistic senses to achieve a higher level of relaxation. In this book, you’ll find: An introduction on the cognitive benefits of coloring Thirty-seven black-and-white designs for you to color Palette grids to help you envision your color combinations Perforated pages so your finished artwork can be removed and displayed The designs of this coloring book were intentionally selected for their meditative quality and beautiful ornamentation. Whether you need a moment to decompress or simply enjoy artistic pursuits, these pages are sure to provide hours of soothing entertainment. Gather your colored pencils, or whatever medium you prefer, and color in peace.

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SPIES, HACKING, SUBCULTURES: dotwav Fans of James Bond, the Bourne series, Scandal and Mr. Robot will find intrigue galore. VIRAL SOCIAL MEDIA: Lancaster's taken our obsession with tech, Silicon Valley, and social media and turned it sinister and literally viral. Can you really believe that Instagram post? STRONG REVIEWS: Lancaster’s books have recieved strong reviews in the trades. (Human.4 and The Future We Left Behind) received starred reviews from Booklist and made their Top 10 YA SciFi/Fantasty lists. Human.4 was also a 2012 YALSA Quick Pick for Reluctant Readers. ACCESSIBLE SCIFI: Lancaster has always excelled at making the speculative elements of his books believable, expanding his reach beyond the typuical scifi reader. SCIFI NEEDS DIVERSE BOOKS, TOO: Co-protagonist Ani is half-Vietnamese, making this stand out from typical YA fare. CELEBRATING SMARTS AND STEM: Featuring technology, coding. SOCIAL CONSCIOUS READING: This is a book for the globally conscious teen no longer satisfied with sitting by. PB TO TEASE HC RELEASE: We'll release dotwav in September with a sample chapter to seed the market. SUBRIGHTS INTEREST: Forever Young Audio bought audio on dotwav and have expressed interest in dotmeme. Spanish rights on dotwav were sold.

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A new approach to family and personal memoirs that includes many creative formats.Memoir Your Way inspires family storykeepers to create a memoir using a craft you already know or are inspired to learn to create a personal, polished memoir your family will treasure. Accessible and with broad appeal, this first-of-its-kind book extends the written memoir form to cookbooks, scrapbooks, quilts, and other forms of storytelling.Readers of Memoir Your Way will find out how to:Create your own family cookbook like a proDesign, stitch, and create stunning quilts that preserve family memories for the next generation and create a cherished giftBring out the natural storyteller in children while building self-confidence and a sense of familyWrite engaging family stories with proven writing tipsEnrich scrapbooks with stories that might otherwise be overlooked and techniques that showcase even the memories that weren't preserved in photographsTurn your story into a graphic novel with hand-drawn illustrationsBecome the bridge for your heritage between the old world and the newMemoir Your Way makes memoir accessible to everyone, including those who don't see themselves as writers. Memoir Your Way is a valuable sourcebook for quickly and easily creating memoirs that celebrate family stories and ancestry.

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