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Life Freaks Me Out: And Then I Deal with It
Inspired by the concerns of real teenagers, this thoughtful memoir addresses the many turbulent, confusing, and exhilarating situations teens face. Big questions such as "Who am I?," "What's important to me?,"" "and "What am I called to do on …
former cult member, now a counselor helping those affected by destructive cults, Hassan exposes the troubling facts about cults' recruitment, their use of psychological manipulation, and their often subtle influence on government, the legal …
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By the Ages: Behavior & Development of Children Prebirth Through 8
This easy-to-use tool for evaluating developmental milestones, growth patterns, daily routines, and activities offers a guide to a child's development from birth through age eight. Also covered is basic knowledge of age-appropriate developmental …
Subtraction Flash Cards help children master basic subtraction facts. The cards are designed for children to use alone or with an adult. 100 problems covering subraction facts through 18-9 Five Study sheets for self testing. An easy-to-understand …
Arranged in colour for speedy identification, with extra anecdotes from winsome characters in Charlotte Voake's inimitable style; this child-friendly guide also includes keynotes on plant parts and the seasons, along with a tick-box index for …
Triumph on Everest: A Photobiography of Sir Edmund Hillary
Just in time for the 50th anniversary of Hillary's historic climb: an exciting photobiography that celebrates the extraordinary life of the New Zealand farm boy who in 1953 became the first person to reach the summit of Mount Everest. Duo tone …
Speaking Out: The Civil Rights Movement 1950-1964
"I have a dream." Everyone is familiar with these words of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., but not everyone knows the struggle that surrounded them. In the 1950s, America was not a place of fulfilled dreams for the nation's black population. …
There's No Place Like Space: All about Our Solar System
Blast off for educational fun! Beginning readers and budding astronomers are launched via Seussian sorcery on a wild trip to visit the nine planets in our solar system along with the Cat in the Hat, Thing One, Thing Two, and Dick and Sally.
Addition and Subtraction (Grades 1 - 2)
Proven educational methods reinforce what is taught in preschool through the elementary grades. Simple instructions and delightful graphics motivate your child to master the skills...and turn the page for more!
Strategies for Including Children with Special Needs in Early Childhood Settings
This practical, hands-on guide is required reading for anyone who works with children with special needs - from ECE professionals to parents. It includes information on the most common disabilities, including cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, autism,…
Why Can't I Stop Eating?: Recognizing, Understanding, and Overcoming Food Addiction
Based on research showing that refined sugar, flour, wheat and fats trigger a chemical addiction to food, the authors present a "food plan for life" based on the Twelve Stops of Overeaters Anonymous. Danowski and other recovering food addicts …
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Approaching severe communication disorders from an intervention perspective, this trusted resource thoroughly prepares students and practicing professionals to serve individuals with augmentative and alternative communication needs. In this …
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Living with a Willy: The Inside Story
Designed to be a frank, friendly, and funny guide for boys, this book explains the biological stages of puberty with "real" incidents and examples of the feelings and experiences that accompany growing up.
Rhyming Books, Marble Painting, and Many Other Activities for Toddlers: 25 to 36 Months
Recent research on brain development emphasizes the importance of the environment and relationships during the childas first three years of life. Rhyming Books, Marble Painting, and Many Other Activities for Toddlers: 25 to 36 Months was written …
Pivotal Response Treatment for Autism: Communication, Social, & Academic Development
Recognized as one of the top state-of-the-art treatments for autism in the United States , the innovative Pivotal Response Treatment (PRT) uses natural learning opportunities to target and modify key behaviors in children with autism, leading to …
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War and the Soul: Healing Our Nation's Veterans from Post- Traumatic Stress Disorder
This book teaches how truly to heal war trauma in veterans, their families, and our communities. Drawing on history, mythology, and soldiers' stories from World War I to Iraq, it affirms the deep damage war does to the psyche and addresses how to …
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This photographic picture book celebrates the precious and life-sustaining force of water, with full-color National Geographic photos paired with lyrical, read-aloud text.
Hierarchy of Recovery: From Abstinence to Self-Actualization
According to psychologist Abraham Maslow, clients progress through a hierarchy of needs that begins with physiological needs and ends with self-actualization. According to author Robert Helgoe, the process of recovery follows the same hierarchy. …
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Rattle Time, Face to Face, and Many Other Activities for Infants: Birth to 6 Months
Recent research on brain development emphasizes the importance of the environment and relationships during the childas first three years of life. Rattle Time, Face to Face and Many Other Activities for Infants: Birth to 6 Months was written for …
Multiplication Flash Cards help children master basic multiplication facts. The cards are designed for children to use alone or with an adult. 100 Problems covering multiplication facts through 9x9 Five study sheets for self-testing. An easy-to-…
We Are All in Shock: How Overwhelming Experiences Shatter You and What You Can Do about It
Whether reeling from the massive sweep of current events that are changing the world at warp speed, or dealing with personal catastrophe, or both, this book will help. "We Are All in Shock" provides tools for reclaiming complete well-being.
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Ancient Greece: Archaeology Unlocks the Secrets of Ancient Greece
The civilization of ancient Greece centered around the Aegean Sea, the area that today includes Greece and the western part of Turkey. The region has long beckoned to archaeologists, who have uncovered traces of the past on land and, most …
Moving North: African Americans and the Great Migration 1915-1930
After the Civil War, the South went through a period of rebuilding, termed Recon-struction, but because many white people in the South were not ready to accept African Americans as equals, unfair laws were passed which restricted the rights of …
Shapes and Colors with Sticker(s)
Simple instructions and delightful graphics motivate children to master skills...and turn the page for more. Each Workbook Contains: — Easy-to-follow directions — Skill building exercises with delightful illustrations — An assortment of colorful …
The Health & Wellness Program: A Parenting Curriculum for Families at Risk with CDROM
Ideal for psychologists, nurses workers, home visitors, parent educators, and others who work with families at risk, this complete program gives professionals everything they need to support parents with a wide range of disabilities or learning …
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Trucking Rules and Regulations: A Reference Guide to Transportation Industry Regulations
This handbook of transportation industry rules and regulations will arm professional drivers with the knowledge they need to avoid penalties and infractions when driving coast-to-coast and state-to-state. Trucking Rules and Regulations: A …
Each Day a New Beginning: Daily Meditations for Women
Find inspiration and guidance for dealing with the challenges and new experiences of recovery in the writings from a woman who cares about others. This beloved author writes about self-esteem, friendships with other women, hope, attitudes about …
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Listening to the Experts: Students with Disabilities Speak Out
In this one-of-a-kind book, students with a wide range of disabilities give readers a rare inside look at their past and present school experiences, both in self-contained classrooms and in inclusive environments. With uncensored candor and …
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What was it like to live in ancient Greece? What gods and goddesses did Greeks believe in? How did the Olympics start? What was the winner's prize? Find out the answers to these questions and many more in this Magic Tree House Research Guide. …
Leaders and Supervisors in Child Care Programs
"Leadership and Supervision in Child Care Centers" is an excellent guide for anyone interested in a leadership role within a child care organization. This informative guide covers the importance of good communication and professional behavior and …