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A powerful, stirring yet utterly down-to-earth story with an unforgettable message about anger, compassion and forgiveness.Based on a true story from the late Archbishop Desmond Tutu's childhood, Desmond and the Very Mean Word depicts an incident in a South African town. While proudly riding his new bicycle, young Desmond is rudely insulted by some neighbourhood boys – and at first he responds angrily. But he's troubled to find that retaliation brings him no relief, and he can't stop thinking about the mean things the boys said to him. With the aid of the kindly Father Trevor, Desmond arrives at a better understanding of his feelings and learns that true forgiveness comes from within – and arises when you choose to regard all people with compassion, whether or not they say they are sorry.A beautiful tale of forgiveness, as well as a lesson about how to handle bullying and feelings of anger, embarrassment and revenge, this is a vibrantly illustrated, deeply warm-hearted story.

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The transition, at the age of six or seven, from kindergarten to school is an important stage of child development.This little book offers valuable insights into understanding and discerning school readiness, and includes colour illustrations of children's drawings which illustrate this developmental stage in an insightful, and concrete, way.Based on research presented at the International Association for Steiner-Waldorf Early Childhood Education conference at the Goetheanum, this book will be helpful for both teachers and parents.

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This colorfully illustrated multicultural children's book presents a classic Balinese fairy tale—providing an entertaining look into a rich oral tradition.Featured as a "Top Pick" on TravelForKids.com, Gecko's Complaint tells the story of a Gecko who once lived on the island we now call Bali, in a jungle dense with flowers and vines.After hundreds of fireflies disturb Gecko's sleep, he complains to kindly Raden, the jungle's lion leader. In his efforts to get to the bottom of Gecko's troubles, Raden discovers all too much complaining and far too many irritable animals. Can Raden help the animals with their troubles? Can peace and happiness return to the jungles of Bali?A simple yet absolutely delightful Balinese folktale for kids, this bilingual edition, which features both English and Indonesian text, is a perfect introduction to the true spirit of Bali. The Indonesian island of Bali has a strong art and storytelling tradition—folktales that have been passed down from generation to generation. As a nation with over 18,000 islands, Indonesia has hundreds of traditional languages and cultures, each with myths and legends to tell. With its backdrop of volcanoes, earthquakes, dense jungles, diverse wildlife and people, it is not surprising that Indonesia is rich with fabulous, imaginative tales.

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It includes the stories of 'The Children of Lir', 'Deirdre of the Sorrows', 'Setanta', 'The Salmon of Knowledge', 'Fionn and the Dragon', 'Oisin in Tir na n-Og'. Sensitively written, these stories can be read to or by children of every age. This book will also prove popular with adults, re-kindling magical stories from their own childhood. Other books by Yvonne Carroll Beginner's Irish Dictionary Irish Legends for Children Leprechaun Tales The Little Leprechaun Library The Very Little Leprechaun Tale

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'Fascinating, brilliant, horribly addictive' Guardian From the day that Sheba Hart joins the staff at St George's, history teacher Barbara Covett is convinced that she has found a kindred spirit. When Sheba is discovered having an illicit affair with one of her pupils, Barbara appoints herself Sheba's chief defender. Yet all is not as it first appears in this dark story and as Sheba will eventually discover, a friend can be as treacherous as any lover. 'Superbly gripping' Daily Telegraph

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A unique blend of age-appropriate tracing and writing activities are combined with puzzles to make learning fun while helping preschoolers build colour, shape and pattern recognition and develop lifelong learning confidence. Identifying shapes and colours and recognising patterns are important steps toward kindergarten readiness, and Highlights (TM) infuses Fun with a Purpose(R) into these essential learning activities. With vibrant art and engaging prompts, this single-subject workbook exposes preschoolers to basic colours, shapes and patterns through tracing practice and the fun of puzzles and other activities. Hidden Pictures(R) puzzles and humour reinforce the fun.

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Was ist unter narrativer Therapie und weitergehend narrativer Praxis zu verstehen? Welche konzeptionellen und methodischen Weiter- und Neuentwicklungen hat sie in den letzten Jahren erfahren? Wie kann in verschiedensten Kontexten und Settings narrativ gearbeitet werden, welche Impulse für schulenübergreifendes, beraterisches und therapeutisches Tun ergeben sich daraus? Dieses umfassende Handbuch informiert fundiert und facettenreich über Begrifflichkeiten und theoretische Hintergründe, vor allem aber über die Praxis narrativen Vorgehens in psychosozialen und organisationsbezogenen Arbeitsfeldern. Aus der narrativen Therapie von White und Epston, der Philosophie von Deleuze und Braidotti und aus anderen Quellen gespeist steuern mehr als 45 Autorinnen und Autoren von nationalem und internationalem Rang eine große Bandbreite an neuen kreativen Arbeitsansätzen bei, untermauern narratives Verständnis mit theoretischen Grundlagentexten, präsentieren aktuelle Ergebnisse narrativer Forschung und geben sozialkritischen Perspektiven Raum. Dieses Handbuch eröffnet therapeutisch, beraterisch und wissenschaftlich Tätigen in Zeiten des ständigen gesellschaftspolitischen Wandels eine Vielfalt neuer Denk- und Handlungsmöglichkeiten. Mit Beiträgen von: Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Brigitte Boothe, Maria Borcsa, Britta Boyd, Rudi Dallos, Dan Dulberger, Sol D’Urso, David Epston, Simon Forstmeier, Thomas Friedrich-Hett, Katarzyma Gdowska, Alma R. Galván-Durán, Deliana Garcia, Julia Hille, Peter Jakob, Milena Kansy, Mathias Klasen, Thomas Klatetzki, Heiko Kleve, Tobias Köllner, Tom Levold, Gabriele Lucius-Hoene, Elisabeth Christa Markert, Afiya Mangum Mbilishaka, Jan Müller, Michael Müller, Jan Olthof, Meinolf Peters, Peter Rober, Tom Rüsen, Carl Eduard Scheidt, Thomas Schollas, Jasmina Sermijn, Monica Sesma, Claudia Schiffmann, Heidrun Schulze, Sally St. George, Jürgen Straub, Arist von Schlippe, Sabine Trautmann-Voigt, Arlene Vetere, Gerhard Walter, Kaethe Weingarten, Dietmar J. Wetzel, Jim Wilson, Dan Wulff. Die Beiträge von David Epston, Jan Olthof und Peter Jakob, Dan Wulff et al., Peter Rober, Jim Wilson (Wie man Bilder für therapeutische Geschichten mit Kindern findet), Rudi Dallos und Arlene Vetere, Kaethe Weingarten et al. sowie Afiya Mangum Mbilishaka wurden von Astrid Hildenbrand aus dem Englischen übersetzt.

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Professionelle Angebote für Trauernde gibt es seit über drei Jahrzehnten. Viele Fachkräfte verfügen über einen großen Schatz an Erfahrungswissen in der Trauerbegleitung. Doch wie steht es um die Kenntnisse aus der Trauerforschung? Welche Faktoren wirken auf das Erleben posttraumatischen Wachstums ein? In welcher Weise sind Kinder bei der Verlustverarbeitung auf ihre Eltern angewiesen? Welche Funktionen könnte die Komplizierte Trauer in der modernen Gesellschaft haben? Verlustsituationen sind komplex. Verkürzte Darstellungen und vereinfachende Annahmen sind wenig hilfreich. Die Autorinnen stellen Kernthemen der Trauerforschung vor, damit Fachkräfte auf wissenschaftlich fundierter Basis Betroffene besser unterstützen können.

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Weißt du, was der Computer macht, wenn du ihm den JavaScript-Befehl alert (4 + 8) gibst? Dann erscheint auf dem Bildschirm ein schickes Fenster - natürlich mit der 12. Du siehst, Programmieren ist gar nicht so schwer. Du musst nur die Befehle kennen und wissen, was sie bewirken. Genau das lernst du in diesem Buch. Und damit das noch mehr Spaß macht, haben sich die Autoren Chris Minnick und Eva Holland für Kinder und Jugendliche ab 10 Jahre drei spannende Projekte für dich ausgedacht: einen Super-Rechner, einen animierten Roboter und ein Wörter-Spiel. Ran an die Tasten!

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Contemporary pedagogy contends that children's growth and development takes place through experiences. This book is intended to uncover the relationship between child development and early childhood space design through an exciting selection of kindergarten, childcare, and nursery designs from around the world, each of which provides authentic, stimulating, and meaningful environments full of rich and active hands-on experiences to facilitate children's access to nature and human connection as they discover the world and assimilate everything they need to grow and thrive. Rather than merely the design of preschool buildings, the book focuses on the quality of the space. A brief editor's note is given for each case to highlight the important elements of the design, use, and function that help children to shape their own personal curriculum. A short interview - a dialogue with the architect - is also offered after some of the projects for readers to gain greater insight into the ideas and processes of the architects. Highly illustrated with stunning full-colour throughout, this book hopes to spark the design inspirations of kindergarten architects, interior designers, outdoor playground designers, and child educators on how to design a quality space for children.

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__________________*A road-map for a kinder, fairer capitalism that is fit for the 21st century*Financial Times Book of the Month‘The founder of Richer Sounds is one of the finest entrepreneurs we have.’ Archie Norman, chairman of Marks & Spencer__________________Capitalism has lost its way.Every week brings fresh news stories about businesses exploiting their staff, avoiding their taxes, and ripping off their customers. Every week, public anger at the system grows. Now, one of Britain’s foremost entrepreneurs intervenes to make the case for putting business back firmly in the service of society, and setting out on a new path to a kinder, fairer form of capitalism. Drawing on four decades of hands-on management experience, the founder of Richer Sounds argues that ethically run businesses are invariably more efficient, more motivated and more innovative than those that care only about the bottom line. He uncovers the simple tools that the best leaders use to make their businesses fair, revealing how others can follow suit. And he also delves into the big questions that modern capitalism has to answer if it is to survive and to thrive.

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Ob Pippi Langstrumpf, Tom Sawyer oder Emils Detektive, schulschwänzende Kinder und Jugendliche sind in der klassischen Literatur oft Abenteurer, die durch ihre Taten und Erlebnisse den Leser zum Schmunzeln bringen. Was im 18. und 19. Jahrhundert noch humoristisch beschrieben wurde, hat Anfang des 21. Jahrhunderts einen anderen Tenor. Schulschwänzen wird zum Medienere- nis. So schreibt der Kölner Stadtanzeiger „Alles ging den Bach runter – Kinder schwänzen zunehmend die Schule“ (Ksta 15. 07. 2002), die Süddeutsche Zeitung titelt „Schulsport Blaumachen“ (Süddeutsche Zeitung 15. 02. 2000), und dem WDR zufolge liegt das „Schwänzen im Trend“ (WDR 22. 02. 2002), Spiegel Online betont „Schwänzer sind Störenfriede“ (Spiegel 22. 02. 2002) und der Fokus warnt „Schulschwänzer riskieren Lehrstelle“ (Fokus 13. 05. 2007). Trotz der Tatsache, dass in vielen Medienberichten von einer Zunahme des Sch- schwänzens berichtet wird, ist unklar, ob diese Aussage zutrifft oder nicht, denn letztlich fehlen repräsentative Daten, die eine solche Darstellung zulassen w- den. Auch die relativ abgesicherten Kenntnisse über eine Zunahme der Anz- gen und Bußgeldbescheide (Bundesministerien des Innern und der Justiz 2001: 1 557 oder Bezirksregierung Düsseldorf 2001) sagen nichts über die Entwicklung des Schulschwänzens aus, da auch angenommen werden kann, dass sich nur das Anzeigenverhalten verändert hat, nicht aber das eigentliche Schwänzen. Ferner hängt die Zahl der Bußgeldbescheide auch von behördeninternen Regelungen ab, die sich auf die Meldepraxis der Schulen auswirken können, ohne dass sich die Verbreitung des Schulschwänzens verändert haben muss.

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A remarkable true story of one child’s journey into the afterlife after surviving a super tornado.When Ari Hallmark was in kindergarten, her family was caught in a powerful tornado in their hometown of Arab, Alabama. On April 27, 2011, Ari and her parents, Shane and Jennifer Hallmark, were putting the finishing touches on their new home, which Shane had built from scratch. Shane’s last-second decision to drive to his parent’s house put the Hallmarks directly in the path of a devastating EF4 tornado. Moments after the Hallmarks arrived at the home, the mile-wide tornado ripped the house off its foundation and flung it in the air. When Ari regained consciousness, she began sharing the extraordinary story of what happened to her during the tornado: she met her guardian angel and followed her family to heaven. The full story of what Ari went through—the six months of reoccurring dreams that foretold the tragedy, and the unexpected challenges she faced from the legal system after the storm—delivers a powerful message to the world: you will see your late loved ones again. Ari Hallmark is now a high school senior determined to share her hopeful message with the world. The Girl Who Saw Heaven is a uniquely poignant addition to near-death experience and heavenly encounter classics. Ari’s story will leave you with a different perspective of death and more hopeful of what lies beyond.

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Das Kniegelenk, welches sich in der Abstammungsreihe als Bestandteil der hinteren Extremität bei den ersten auf dem Lande lebenden Tieren ausgebildet hat, nahm an der weiteren Evolution nicht in einem so großen Umfang teil wie Hände und Gehirn. Trotzdem ist seine Bedeutung für den Menschen groß, weil dieser die ihm eigenen Merkmale der geistigen Leistungsfähigkeit und der manu­ ellen Geschicklichkeit nur bei ungestörtem Fortbewegungsvermögen voll ent­ falten kann. Die Möglichkeiten einer Störung seines Ganges durch Kniegelenkverände­ rungen sind zahlreich. Angeborene und erworbene Formänderungen der Gelenk­ bestandteile, Beeinträchtigungen durch Systemerkrankungen des Organismus, Entzündungen, Verletzungen, Geschwülste, Arbeitsschäden und degenerative Vorgänge sind zu nennen. Obwohl Anatomie, Physiologie und die genannten Alterationen nach eingehenden Untersuchungen in ausführlichen Einzelabhand­ lungen beschrieben sind, ist die Orientierung über manche Fragen schwierig, weil eine zusammenfassende, auf die Praxis abgestimmte Darstellung der genannten Probleme bislang im In-und Ausland nicht erschienen ist. Diese Lücke auszu­ füllen, ist Zweck des vorliegenden Buches. Neu hinzugekommen ist in dieser Monographie eine ausführliche Besprechung des Femoropatellargelenkes auf Grund eines umfangreichen Literaturstudiums und langjähriger persönlicher Untersuchungen. Durch die gewonnenen Erkennt­ nisse ließen sich einige, bisher problematische Fragen einfach beantworten und manches "Mysteriöse" wurde geklärt. Das Buch dürfte für einen breiten Leserkreis interessant sein, vornehmlich für Chirurgen, Orthopäden, gutachterlich tätige Ärzte, aber auch für Internisten und Kinderärzte.

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Laugh out loud with Captain Underpants, from Dav Pilkey, the creator of Dog Man! Tippy Tinkletrousers is back in the ninth full colour book in this #1 New York Times bestselling series. George and Harold are behind bars for a crime they didn't commit! But just as they are settling into their new life, they are pulled from prison by a time-travelling tyrant named Tippy Tinkletrousers! Now the boys are taking a trip back in time to the carefree days of kindergarten, when the scariest thing they had to face was not evil mad scientists or alien cafeteria ladies but a sixth-grade bully named Kipper Krupp, the nephew of their clueless school principal. And because George and Harold don't invent Captain Underpants until they're in fourth grade, the clever kindergarteners are on their own. Can they beat the bullies with brainpower instead of Wedgie Power? About the series: Captain Underpants is now a feature-length animated film from DreamWorks and a series on Netflix The original Captain Underpants books are fully illustrated with black and white comic book drawings The books are now also available in full-colour graphic novels Perfect for all children, but especially those who are struggling to engage with reading Full of fun and laughs (and toilet humour)!

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Das Buch liefert Ergebnisse einer empirischen Untersuchung im Zusammenhang mit sexueller Traumatisierung sowie deren Folgeerscheinungen. Es wurden Frauen befragt, die in ihrer Kindheit und Jugend sexuelle Gewalt erleben mussten. Die erlebte emotionale Belastung und die damit verbundenen "Verhaltensauffälligkeiten" werden aus zahlreichen Fallbeispielen ersichtlich.

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From self-sufficiency expert Caleb Warnock comes the ultimate guidebook to living off the land. Packed with over 1,450 photographs of 437 edible wild berries, roots, nuts, greens, and flowers, this essential field guide will provide you with invaluable information on plant identification, flavor, seasonality, history, common synonyms, eating and preparation instructions, and more! It’s the most exhaustive reference book of its kind.Includes Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming.

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Saramago's Jesus is the son not of God but of Joseph. Mary Magdalene is his lover not his convert. In the wilderness he tussles not with the Devil – a kindly and necessary evil – but with God, a fallible, power-hungry autocrat. And he must die not for the sins of the fathers but for the sins of the Father. By investigating these simple inversions Saramago has woven a dark parable; a secular gospel of astonishing richness and depth.‘An original, wild and beautiful book’ Times Literary Supplement

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Miss Read looks forward to her retirement - but it doesn't go quite as planned...When Miss Read took early retirement, she anticipated days of relaxation and calm. She couldn't have been more wrong! Instead she finds herself as busy and in demand as ever: on holiday in Florence, helping with church and school affairs and offering a kindly ear to her eccentric neighbours.As village life continues as always, Miss Read embarks on a local project and discovers a new talent, opening up an exciting chapter in her life.

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With Duke Ergi's help, Navier and Heinrey successfully escaped to the Western Kingdom! But many of the people of Heinrey's homeland do not take kindly to news of Navier's arrival, in light of their loyalty to the former queen, Krista. With her reputation on the line, Navier must navigate a new political minefield, riddled with dangers even within the palace. And when Krista insists Navier and Heinrey leave their wedding preparations to her, it begs the questionjust what are her true intentions...?

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The scope of this volume is intentionally broad. We review applications of spatially realistic occupancy models and age- or stage-structured demographic models as well as individual-based demographic models. These three main Population Viability Analysis (PVA) approaches initially are compared with other conservation assessment tools in an overview by Akcakaya, Lacy and Sjogren-Gulve and Hanski, with a special chapter on plant PVAs by Menges, all using illustrative examples. Fleishman et al. subsequently outline how nested subsets analyses can help discern focal species, taxa whose habitat requirements may encompass those of larger species groups and can be subjected to PVAs. Kindvall then compares the predictive accuracy of simpler occupancy models versus a democratic model for predicting local extinctions and colonizations in a bush-cricket metapopulation. Thereafter, four case studies which use the three model categories are presented (papers by Berglind, Ebenhard, Lennartsson, and Vos et al.). The volume concludes with Gardenfors' paper on the use of PVAs in the classification of threatened species, and Lacy's presentation of the structure and logic of VORTEX, a widely used demographic and genetic PVA model.

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Die Erschütterung der erzieherischen Autorität gilt als eine der entscheidenden Ursachen für den dramatischen Anstieg von Gewalt und Kriminalität unter Kindern und Jugendlichen. Doch kann elterliche und pädagogische Autorität heutzutage nicht mehr auf Furcht, blinden Gehorsam und Machtausübung gründen. Es müssen die in unserer Gesellschaft vorherrschende Werte von freiem Willen, Individualität und kulturellem Pluralismus berücksichtigt werden. Die Psychologen Haim Omer und Arist von Schlippe führen den Begriff der »neuen Autorität« ein, der das Ergebnis eines langjährigen Denk- und Erfahrungsprozesses darstellt. Zu den zentralen Konzepten dieser neuen Autorität gehören Präsenz und gewaltloser Widerstand. Die Anwendung hat sich auch im Schulbereich bewährt, wo Eltern und Lehrer ein Bündnis gegenseitiger Hilfe und Unterstützung bilden, und bindet im darüber hinaus auch Gemeindemitglieder erfolgreich ein.

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A guidebook to 41 scrambles in the Peak District National Park. Covering the Dark Peak and Roaches areas, the routes are graded 1–3 and range from those that are suitable for adventurous walkers to harder routes that require some climbing experience.Alongside a route description, information on approach, link routes, variants and extensions is provided allowing the routes to be adapted to suit you. 1:25,000 OS maps are included for each route Four winter routes are described including Mam Tor and Black Tor gullies Easy access from Manchester and Sheffield Local points of interest include Kinder Scout and Bleaklow Advice on equipment, access and conservation restrictions

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"The Wombles" is the first ever Wombles book and introduces the stern but kindly Great Uncle Bulgaria; Orinoco, who is particularly fond of his food and a subsequent forty winks; general handyman extraordinaire Tobermory, who can turn almost anything that the Wombles retrieve from Wimbledon Common into something useful; Madame Cholet, who cooks the most delicious and natural foods to keep the Wombles happy and contented; and, last but not least, Bungo, one of the youngest and cheekiest Wombles of all, who has much to learn and is due to venture out on to the Common on his own for the very first time...

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Rosita de Sésamo aprende a responder cuando extraños en el supermercado le dicen a ella y a su Mami que no hablen español. Este libro de bolsillo ilustrado se basa en el video del mismo nombre en el sitio web de Sesame Street en las Comunidades. Sesame Street's Rosita learns how to respond when strangers at the supermarket tell her and her Mami not to speak Spanish—this illustrated paperback is based on the video of the same name on the Sesame Street in Communities website.Rosita y su Mami se enfrentan al racismo cuando les dicen que se abstengan de hablar español en el supermercado. Mientras discuten el inquietante encuentro, a Rosita se le recuerda lo valioso y especial que es hablar dos idiomas. ¡Y que la capacidad de hacerlo es como tener un superpoder! Este importante libro, inspirado en el video del mismo nombre en el sitio web de Sesame Street en las Comunidades, resulta de gran ayuda para presentarles a niños pequeños el delicado tema del racismo. Sesame Workshop, la organización educativa sin fines de lucro detrás de Sésamo, tiene como objetivo ayudar a los niños a crecer más inteligentes, fuertes y bondadosos a través de sus muchas iniciativas a nivel local e internacional. Dichos proyectos cubren una amplia esfera de temas para familias de todo el mundo. Rosita and her Mami experience racism when they are told not to speak Spanish at the supermarket. While discussing the upsetting encounter, Rosita is reminded how smart and special she is to speak two languages. And that the ability to do so is like having a superpower! This important book—inspired by the video of the same name on the Sesame Street in Communities website—is a helpful way to introduce a tough yet important topic to young children.Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit educational organization behind Sesame Street, aims to help kids grow smarter, stronger, and kinder through its many unique domestic and international initiatives. These projects cover a wide array of topics for families around the world.

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Dieses Buch passt in die Kitteltasche jedes Kinder- und Jugendarztes! Bei der Erstversorgung erkrankter Kinder gilt die Devise: Richtig einschätzen, schnell entscheiden, sicher handeln – auf Station, in der Ambulanz und in der Notaufnahme, Tag und Nacht. Das Ambulanzmanual Pädiatrie hat sich als nützlicher Begleiter bewährt, um das eigene Wissen schnell aufzurufen und in jeder Situation adäquat reagieren zu können.Nach A-Z praktisch gegliedert, sind alle gängigen Krankheitsbilder, typischen Leitsymptome und weitere wichtige Themen der Kinder- und Jugendmedizin sofort auffindbar und in komprimierter Form nachzulesen. Fallstricke und mögliche Komplikationen springen unmittelbar ins Auge.Das Ambulanzmanual Pädiatrie wurde von Münchner Klinikärzten aus den Alltagserfahrungen heraus entwickelt und erfolgreich eingesetzt. Seine Spezialität: es enthält Symptome und Notfälle, wie sie in der Ambulanz wirklich vorkommen, von Acne vulgaris über Erbrechen bis zu Meningitis.Für die 5. Auflage wurde das gesamte Buch einschließlich des Medikamententeils auf den neuesten Stand gebracht. Speziell wurde die Therapie von Infektionen überarbeitet, zudem wurde die Dosisanpassung bei Niereninsuffizienz eingearbeitet.

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The first book in a new environmental epic fantasy series set in a world where ships kept afloat by magical hearthfires sail an endless grass sea.On the never-ending, miles-high expanse of prairie grasses known as the Forever Sea, Kindred Greyreach, hearthfire keeper and sailor aboard harvesting vessel The Errant, is just beginning to fit in with the crew of her new ship when she receives devastating news. Her grandmother—The Marchess, legendary captain and hearthfire keeper—has stepped from her vessel and disappeared into the sea.But the note she leaves Kindred suggests this was not an act of suicide. Something waits in the depths, and the Marchess has set out to find it.To follow in her grandmother’s footsteps, Kindred must embroil herself in conflicts bigger than she could imagine: a water war simmering below the surface of two cultures; the politics of a mythic pirate city floating beyond the edges of safe seas; battles against beasts of the deep, driven to the brink of madness; and the elusive promise of a world below the waves. Kindred finds that she will sacrifice almost everything—ship, crew, and a life sailing in the sun—to discover the truth of the darkness that waits below the Forever Sea.

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It was possibly the kindest, most humane invasion ever. Nobody was killed. nobody was even bruised by it. At least, not at first. Lethbridge-Stewart finds himself having to deal with international politics and inter-galactic agreements, while Anne has to cope with a Russian spy, and a trip to an alien world

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Travel the world with the moon in this imaginative picture book, featuring beautiful silhouetted art, STEM/STEAM activities, and moon facts. Perfect for the toddler or young reader in your life, storytime, and preschool and kindergarten classrooms.Read on the International Space Station as part of Story Time from Space!Join an adventurous young girl as she journeys to all seven continents with her friend the moon. The moon is the girl's constant companion as it lights up the Eiffel Tower, Great Wall of China, the Amazon Rainforest, and more. Simple text and striking silhouetted illustrations accompany the story, and encourage young readers to think about geography, science, and the phases of the moon.Each night you seem a little different from the night beforeBut I always know its youNo matter how far I go, you're right there with meI'm really lucky to have a Moon of my ownBackmatter includes:Explore More for Kids: information on all the places the girl visits in the book including a map of the seven continents, and information on the phases of the moonExplore More for Teachers and Parents: facts about the moon, recommended educational resources, and activities for the classroom and at home such as a Moon Phase Journal, a Moon and Sun demonstration with a ball, and moon art

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When Kanako accidentally applies to work at an assassination agency, the timid office worker discovers that she has a knack for bumping people off! Will she ever earn the respect of Sakurai, her prickly and kinda hot co-worker - and why is she still having silly workplace problems when she works with hitmen?! This full-colour manga is dangerously funny!

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Learn how to make lovely leather projects with a professional finish. This exciting new book features fabulous handcrafted items for your wardrobe and your home. Most of the projects are suitable for those new to leatherwork, and those who have some experience of the craft will be inspired by the exclusive designs. Projects include: Log and kindling basket, storage baskets, key fobs, pencil cases, writing set, booklets, necklace, scarf belts, tote bag, purse and wallet, and more.

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Die Kenntnis der verschiedenen Ausprägungsarten von geistiger Behinderung und Minderbegabung ist entscheidend für Diagnose und Therapie. Früh beginnende Fördermaßnahmen sind notwendig, damit Kinder die Fähigkeiten und Fertigkeiten erlernen, die ihnen eine Teilhabe am sozialen Leben ermöglichen. Bei der Reihe „Manuale psychischer Störungen bei Kindern und Jugendlichen“ steht der Patient im Mittelpunkt. Die Bücher bieten Betroffenen Tipps und Tricks zur Bewältigung des Alltags, Therapeuten erhalten wissenschaftlich fundierte Informationen.

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Dieses Buch begleitet Sie bei Ihren ersten Schritten in die große, weite Welt des Internets. Finden Sie den passenden Anbieter und machen Sie Ihren Computer fit für den Sprung ins WWW. Lernen Sie sich zielsicher online zu bewegen und die Seiten zu finden, die Sie suchen, verschicken Sie E-Mails, regeln Sie Ihre Finanzen mit E-Banking und erstellen Sie vielleicht sogar Ihre erste eigene Website. Doch auch der Spaß soll nicht zu kurz kommen! Shoppen auf eBay oder Amazon, Musik herunterladen, Videos auf YouTube anschauen oder lustige Flash Games spielen - all das und noch viel mehr werden Sie mit diesem Buch online entdecken. Ein großes Thema ist natürlich auch Ihre Sicherheit: Internet für Kinder, Antivirensoftware, Firewall oder Spamfilter - hier finden Sie alles, was Sie für einen gelungenen und sicheren Interneteinstieg brauchen und wissen müssen.

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What do we know about RTI in math, why does it work, and how should K-12 teachers use it to ensure high-quality instruction and better outcomes? Find out in this definitive research-based text from more than 25 of today's top experts.Response to intervention - it's already improving reading outcomes in classrooms across the country, and this approach can be equally effective for K-12 mathematics instruction. This is the definitive volume on RTI in math: what we know about it, why it works, and how to use it to ensure high-quality math instruction and higher student achievement.Edited by National Math Panel veteran Russell Gersten with contributions by all of the country's leading researchers on RTI and math, this cutting-edge text blends the existing evidence base with practical guidelines for RTI implementation. Current and future RTI coordinators, curriculum developers, math specialists, and department heads will get the best, most up-to-date guidance on key facets of RTI in math: • conducting valid and reliable universal screening in mathematics • using evidence-based practices to provide a strong general education curriculum for effective Tier 1 instruction •• implementing explicit, research-based teaching practices for students who need Tier 2 and 3 instruction •• monitoring students' progress with high-quality tools and measures •• motivating and engaging struggling students receiving Tier 2 and 3 instruction •• teaching students to use an array of visual representations to help them solve math problems •• tailoring RTI for every grade level, from kindergarten through high school •• using RTI to target specific mathematical proficiencies and concepts, such as number sense, word problems, algebra, and ratios and proportionsFilled with vignettes, accessible summaries of the most recent studies, and best-practice guidelines for making the most of RTI, this comprehensive research volume is ideal for use as a textbook or as a key resource to guide decision makers. Readers will have the knowledge base they need to strengthen mathematics instruction with proven RTI practices - and help ensure better math outcomes for students at every grade level.

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Following little Shannon's life from kindergarten through fifth grade, Real Friends captures the emotional roller coaster ride of friendship, from navigating the tricky waters of cliques and bullies to her never-ending struggle to stay in "The Group." Shannon's honest and heartfelt story reminds us of how hard it was to learn what real friends are-and why finding them is worth the journey.

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The meditative picture book that Kirkus Reviews recommends as “a practical introduction to the mindfulness meditation, as an example of the practice, and as a guide”—now in paperback! Parents, educators, and health practitioners everywhere are recognizing the importance of mindfulness practice, particularly for children. Meditation and yoga are becoming common activities in kindergarten classes and beyond. Taking time to be still and pay attention to their thoughts and bodies helps kids feel calm, focused, and in control. In A World of Mindfulness, meditative text reflects on the sensory ways children experience life, from the feeling of their muscles when they run…to the sound of a turning page…to the memory-laden taste of fresh-baked cookies. Positive and negative emotions are alike acknowledged and affirmed, and a strong sense of self is reinforced. Richly illustrated by fourteen artists with all-new original art, A World of Mindfulness will create its own quiet moments as children revisit its lavish pages. A closing note about mindfulness practice rounds out this board book, making it a helpful resource for homes, classrooms, and beyond.

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What can the richly imagined, impressively adaptable fantasy world of children tell us about childhood, development, education, and even life itself? For fifty years, teacher and writer Vivian Gussin Paley has been exploring the imagery, language, and lore of young children, asking the questions they ask of themselves. With the publication of Boys and Girls in 1984, Paley took readers inside a kindergarten classroom to show them how boys and girls play-and how, by playing and fantasizing in different ways, they work through complicated notions of gender roles and identity. This new edition of Paley's classic book reignites issues that are more important than ever for a new generation of students, parents, and teachers. The Boy on the Beach, meanwhile, continues Paley's work, going deeper into the mystery of play as she follows a group of children through the kindergarten year. Rich with the words of children and teachers themselves, the book delves into questions new and old, reminding us that Paley's interests and approach remain as vital as ever. Both books are vintage Paley, wise and provocative appreciations of the importance of play and the nature of childhood and the imagination.

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Ideal for ages 3 to 5, this workbook is packed with simple, fun exercises that will help your child understand basic geography concepts. It’s the perfect introduction to the fascinating world of geography. Your child will discover new hints, tips and facts with every page they turn. From humans and the natural world, to earth and the solar system. This Pre-K workbook helps boost children’s geography skills. It unpacks basic geography concepts through fun activities and exercises. Your child will explore world maps, and learn about the continents, countries, oceans, rivers, deserts and mountains of our planet. With the help of leading educational experts, the DK Workbooks: Geography series is the perfect addition to schoolwork. Level-by-level, these homeschooling books offer parents at-home practice work that your kids will enjoy! They even come with gold stars for completed activities and a certificate of accomplishment as a reward for finishing the workbook. There is also a parents' section that contains answers, tips and guidance to provide support. It’s packed with learning materials and activities that explain geography for kids in an easy-to-follow format. Through fact boxes, exercises, puzzles and mazes, your child will build knowledge, develop cognitive thinking and get ahead of the curve. Our curriculum meets Common Core standards, so your child can build some extra confidence for school. Learn And Explore Written for pre-kindergarten, this workbook includes: • Easy-to-understand explanations of key concepts • Illustrations to support understanding • Exercises and activities that make learning easy and fun Explore our other DK Workbook ranges Once your little geographer has worked through DK Workbooks: Geography Pre-K, we have Kindergarten and First Grade workbooks ready for them to continue studying. For other subjects they enjoy, look at our DK Workbooks range, which includes DK Workbooks: Science, DK Workbooks: Math and DK Workbooks: Language Arts.

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Why is everyone so crazy for Vampires, Daphne wonders. Well, Vampires can’t die or get wrinkly that’s what makes them so magical. And it’s kinda cool to be bitten by a vampire because you’ll live forever. So, when the teachers announce a costume day next Friday, (even though Halloween is long past), Daphne wants to be the best vampire ever! But what is cool and what is nerdy in Vampire Land? Daphne’s about to find out!

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He knows. After that whole crazy battle over Tokyo with the other kaiju, Minami-kun knows that Kuroe is actually also Harugon-and she’s terrified to find out how he really feels. Fleeing instead of facing him head-on, she ends up back on the island of her birth. But there’s some strange people with masks over there, and it’s kinda hard to tell whether they’re friend or foe...

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Dorothy, along with her beloved dog Toto, finds herself whisked away by a tornado to the mysterious land of Oz. Something about this strange place feels oddly familiar, but Dorothy just wants to go home. Following the advice of a kindly Witch, Dorothy must travel to the Emerald City and seek out the Wizard of Oz, who alone has the power to send her back to her world. Alongside a trio of fascinating new companions, and a mysterious young man known as "Zero," Dorothy must follow the Yellow Brick Road on her journey to escape Oz and some of its less than friendly denizens, the evil Witches. Buried secrets and conflicted romance await Dorothy as she travels through the wonderful land of Oz!

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Have you ever felt butterflies in your stomach? This picture book explores that feeling on a scary but exciting occasion: the first day of school Rosie can't wait to start kindergarten: she's had her pencils sharpened and her backpack ready for weeks. But suddenly, on the night before the big day, her tummy hurts. Rosie's mom reassures her that it's just butterflies in her belly and she'll feel better soon. Much to Rosie's surprise, when she says hello to a new friend on the bus, a butterfly flies out of her mouth! As the day goes on, Rosie frees all her butterflies - and even helps another shy student let go of hers, too.

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Few composers even begin to approach Beethoven's pervasive presence in modern Western culture, from the concert hall to the comic strip. Edited by a cultural historian and a music theorist, Beethoven and His World gathers eminent scholars from several disciplines who collectively speak to the range of Beethoven's importance and of our perennial fascination with him. The contributors address Beethoven's musical works and their cultural contexts. Reinhold Brinkmann explores the post-revolutionary context of Beethoven's "Eroica" Symphony, while Lewis Lockwood establishes a typology of heroism in works like Fidelio. Elaine Sisman, Nicholas Marston, and Glenn Stanley discuss issues of temporality, memory, and voice in works at the threshold of Beethoven's late style, such as An die Ferne Geliebte, the Cello Sonata op. 102, no. 1, and the somewhat later Piano Sonata op. 109. Peering behind the scenes into Beethoven's workshop, Tilman Skowroneck explains how the young Beethoven chose his pianos, and William Kinderman shows Beethoven in the process of sketching and revising his compositions. The volume concludes with four essays engaging the broader question of reception of Beethoven's impact on his world and ours. Christopher Gibbs' study of Beethoven's funeral and its aftermath features documentary material appearing in English for the first time; art historian Alessandra Comini offers an illustrated discussion of Beethoven's ubiquitous and iconic frown; Sanna Pederson takes up the theme of masculinity in critical representations of Beethoven; and Leon Botstein examines the aesthetics and politics of hearing extramusical narratives and plots in Beethoven's music. Bringing together varied and fresh approaches to the West's most celebrated composer, this collection of essays provides music lovers with an enriched understanding of Beethoven--as man, musician, and phenomenon.

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Esta nueva entrega de la serie 'Black Hammer', galardonada en los Eisner, retrotrae al lector a una aventura ambientada en la Segunda Guerra Mundial, que viene a añadir complejidad y emoción al universo creado por Lemire y Ormston.Durante la edad de oro de los superhéroes, un equipo de élite de las fuerzas aéreas llamado el Escuadrón Martillo Negro se unió para combatir a los nazis, una variedad de amenazas esotéricas y su guerrero aéreo supremo, el Cazador Fantasma.Este volumen recopila los números 1 a 4 de 'Black Hammer ?45' del equipo creativo formado por Ray Fawkes, Jeff Lemire y Matt Kindt, además de una selección de bocetos.

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Patchworkfamilien in der Spätantike thematisiert das Phänomen der Wiederverheiratung nach Scheidung oder Verwitwung in Gesellschaft, Recht und Mentalität der jÃ"dischen, heidnischen und römisch-christlichen Antike. Postuliert wird eine Kohärenz zwischen einem im Wandel befindlichen jÃ"dischen Eherecht im ersten nachchristlichen Jahrhundert und der beginnenden Ausbildung einer neuartig christlichen Sicht auf das Gebilde Familie. Der im jÃ"dischen Recht schwindende Rechtsschutz fÃ"r ersteheliche Kinder in Patchworkfamilien gehörte zum konkreten Erfahrungshorizont der ersten Christen und kann mit verantwortlich zeichnen fÃ"r die reaktionäre Herausbildung einer konservativ-christlichen Scheidungsmoral.

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While masks are some of the more prominent artifacts in the art, religious and dramatic worlds, there has not to date been a complete bibliography of the books, catalogs, and articles in the field. The more than 1200 citations in this bibliography range from making masks in kindergarten to academic books on the anthropological theory of masks. Arrangement is by type of resource, subdivided by geographical area and/or subject. An extensive keyword index is provided to increase the accessibility of the literature. This bibliography should appeal to a diverse audience—including librarians, teachers, art scholars, and students of art at all levels.

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This little tub o' stress-relief magic knows you've got this& it's gonna be OK! It's chock-full of soothing, grounded messages to help cultivate calm & talk back to anxiety. (Kinda like little tiny oracle cards! But cuter!) Draw one whenever you want an ahhh from the Universeand a haha! Repeat daily, weekly, hourly, or minute-ly as needed. Oracle deck + sweet lil tub = ah-dorable mindfulness dispenser! File under: best anxiety-relief items & mental health gifts ever! Sturdy box [4 x 2.75 inches] + 75 diecut feather-shaped messages of self-care & reassurance!

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Vom Eiswürfelkran zum selbst gemachten Christbaumschmuck: mehr als 50 originelle Versuche zu den Grundlagen der Chemie mit Bildanleitung und kindgerechter Erklärung wecken auf spielerische Weise das Interesse an der Natur und an der Wissenschaft.

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