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"This second book in a series covering consent themes helps children understand that consent can always be revoked, which means changing our minds. The story follows Harrison and his preschool classmates as they check in with themselves and each other to see if they are still having fun and feeling safe"--Provided by publisher.
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"When Dahlia Weathersby's sister disappears on what should have been a simple day hike, Dahlia immediately heads deep into the Colorado Rockies to find her. Knowing she'll never survive the mountains alone, she convinces the local hermit—adorably grouchy survival expert Winston Dane—to be her guide. All it takes is a good helping of Dahlia's charm…and just the teeniest bit of blackmail . . . before she's got all six-foot-something of him wrapped...
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Readers will be introduced to the three branches of the United States government and learn how they work together. Accessible text explains the power held by the judicial, legislative, and executive branches of government. Limitations of each power are analyzed. Each chapter asks and answers a question about the purpose and function of checks and balances. These engaging questions will spark young readers' curiosity about politics, government, and...
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When you've placed that final period on the final page of your magnificent manuscript, the rush can be exhilarating. You've written your book! But at some point the questions kick in: What do I do with it? How do I get it published?
The publishing industry is confounding to many people, but this short guide will help demystify it. You'll learn the difference between traditional publishing and independent publishing, the pros and cons of each, and...
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America had just won their war for Independence. It was time to set up a brand-new government. They knew they did not want to put too much power into the hands of one leader. Instead, they created three equal branches of government: the executive branch, the legislative branch, and the judicial branch. How could this new government make sure that one branch didn't gain too much power? Readers explore how the system of checks and balances works with...
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Embark on a transformative journey through the digital landscape with "Social Sector - Check What Awaits You," a compelling guide that unveils the hidden threats lurking in the vast realms of the internet. Authored with expertise and insight, this book is an essential companion for anyone navigating the online world. Explore the intricacies of cybersecurity, social engineering, and digital privacy, gaining a deeper understanding of the challenges...
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"Protests against racial injustice and white supremacy have galvanized millions around the world. The stakes for transformative conversations about race could not be higher. Still, the task ahead seems daunting, and it’s hard to know where to start. How do you tell your boss her jokes are racist? Why did your sister-in-law hang up on you when you had questions about police reform? How do you explain white privilege to your white, privileged friend?...
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"Growing up under his punk rocker dad’s spotlight, eighteen-year-old Luke Greenly knows fame and wants nothing to do with it. His real love isn’t in front of a crowd, it’s on the page. Hiding his gift and secretly hoarding songs in his bedroom at night, he prefers the anonymous comfort of the locally popular podcast he co-hosts with his outgoing and meddling, far-too-jealousy-inspiringly-happy-with-his-long-term-boyfriend twin brother, Cullen....
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Readers will be introduced to the three branches of the United States government and learn how they work together. Accessible text explains the power held by the judicial, legislative, and executive branches of government. Limitations of each power are analyzed. Each chapter asks and answers a question about the purpose and function of checks and balances. These engaging questions will spark young readers' curiosity about politics, government, and...
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Inspiring young adults to reimagine public education, Blank Check is a novel about young people and a generation that is prepared to step in and re-engineer public education.
The problem with gathering the forces of educators and businesses to advance the process of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) with Career and Technical Education (CTE) education is not that it is unworthy of their attention.
It's not that it's unimportant...
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"Meg works for a casino in LA, catching cheaters and popping a few too many pain pills to cope, following a far different path than her sister Haley, a famous actress. But suddenly reports surface of Haley dying at the remote rehab facility where she hadbeen forced to go to get her addictions under control. There are whispers of suicide, but Meg can't believe it. She decides that the best way to find out what happened to her sister is to check in...
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GET READY TO REACH A HIGHER LEVEL OF EXCELLENCE! On these pages you will be given a self-examination that involves your thinking, your speech, your vision, your decision making, and much more. A CHECK UP FROM THE NECK UP! You will be asked: • What are the strongholds of your life? • Can you define your core beliefs? • What thoughts dominate your mind? • What is the impact of your words? • How does your will line up with Gods? • What is...
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"Transcendent." —The New York Times Book Review
"Flawless. . . another masterpiece from an author who seems incapable of writing anything that's less than brilliant." —NPR
From the award-winning author of Boy, Snow, Bird and Peaces comes an enchanting collection of intertwined stories.
Playful, ambitious, and exquisitely imagined, What Is...
"Flawless. . . another masterpiece from an author who seems incapable of writing anything that's less than brilliant." —NPR
From the award-winning author of Boy, Snow, Bird and Peaces comes an enchanting collection of intertwined stories.
Playful, ambitious, and exquisitely imagined, What Is...
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"Lizzy "Overachiever" Chung, Esq. has her life mapped out neatly: * Become a lawyer. Check. * Join a prestigious law firm. Check. * Make partner. In progress. If all goes to plan, she will check off that last box in a couple years, make her parents proud, and live a successful, fulfilled life in L.A. What was not in her plans was passing out from a panic attack during a pivotal moment in her career. A few deep breaths and a four hour drive later,...
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"A young executive and self-made entrepreneur shows readers how to build self-confidence, overcome the fear of rejection, and escape the need for constant approval. Includes exercises, case studies, and autobiographical stories from the author's life"--Provided by publisher.
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"Mallory Greenleaf is done with chess. Every move counts nowadays; after the sport led to the destruction of her family four years earlier, Mallory’s focus is on her mom, her sisters, and the dead-end job that keeps the lights on. That is, until she begrudgingly agrees to play in one last charity tournament and inadvertently wipes the board with notorious 'Kingkiller' Nolan Sawyer: current world champion and reigning Bad Boy of chess. Nolan’s...
17) Lucy checks in
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"Lucia Giannetti needs a fresh start. Once the hotel manager of a glamorous NYC hotel and intimately involved with the hotel’s owner, Lucy had her entire future planned out. But when the owner disappears, taking millions of dollars with him, Lucy's life as she knows it falls apart. Two years later, forty-nine years old and unemployed, Lucy takes a job in Rennes, France to manage the Hotel Paradis. She pictures fur quilts and extravagant chandeliers,...
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"As part of a large, rambunctious family, Lady Eleanor Carpenter has gained some knowledge of what makes a successful marriage. She's even compiled a list of essential qualifications in a potential husband. John, the Marquis of Montagu, seems of good character (check), with money enough to support a family (check). But what of the many other requirements on her list? Montagu, meanwhile, believes the key to a comfortable life lies in marrying someone...
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Jordan Steele's life began when he was ten. When he was taken from his parents and a house that was never a home. When he met his brothers, the other lost and abandoned boys in his group home. When he learned what friendship and family and love looked like. Now he's made good, touring the world with the band he and his brothers formed in that crowded group home. No one but his found family really knows the man under the fame and fortune, the scars...
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This story collection "is a dive into ten literary short stories that feature both female and male protagonists. The duality in gender roles & expectations, married and unmarried, ghosts and death are but samples of what’s inside. Companik’s depth and layered story structure are bound to keep you checking in to make sure all the lights are on." --back cover
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