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Between France and England: Politics, Power and Society in Late Medieval Brittany (Variorum Collected Studies)
by Michael Jones'Between France and England' characterises the role played by most rulers of the duchy of Brittany during the late Middle Ages, before it was finally united with Valois France. These essays (including three appearing for the first time in English) explore political and institutional aspects of the changing relationship between France and Brittany, within the context of Anglo-French relations, as well as social consequences of the development of a largely autonomous state within the larger French kingdom during a period dominated by war and economic crisis. The transformation of medieval France into an early modern state changed the traditional relationship between the king and his great feudal princes. But some princes reacted by imitating the crown, creating their own more advanced administrations and an ideological base for claims to exercise 'regal rights' within their lordships, often expressed in striking visual and symbolic form. These trends are evident in the late medieval duchy of Brittany where the Montfort dynasty all but succeeded in nullifying royal control.
It's All Relative: Key Ideas and Common Misconceptions about Ratio and Proportion, Grades 6-7
by Anne Collins Linda DaceyFor years, students have been taught to cross multiply when presented with proportion problems. Few understood what they were doing or why they were doing it. Rarely were students invited to think about various representations to determine the relationship between the two ratios being compared. The ideas and activities in this guide will help you provide students with the conceptual understanding of ratios and proportional thinking that is essential for solving real-world problems and achieving success in higher-level mathematics.It’s All Relative includes thirty modules, which are aligned to specific Common Core State Standards. Each module in this accessible, spiral-bound flipchart addresses specific mathematical practices and common misconceptions; features timely classroom examples; includes proven, ready-to-use activities; and provides ideas for adapting activities to meet the needs of individual learners. The authors particularly emphasize how to use visual models—tables, tape diagrams, graphs, and double number lines—to represent ratios and proportional thinking. These visual models, which may be new to many teachers, enhance students’ conceptual understanding and improve their ability to solve a wide range of proportional reasoning problems.
British Electoral Facts, 1832-1999 (Routledge Revivals)
by Fred CraigThis title was first published in 2000: This is a reference guide to British elections 1832-1999. It is a volume of electoral facts, which includes material on general elections, parliamentary by-elections, European Parliament elections, elections within the UK, local government elections, referendums, electoral irregularities, and public opinion polls.
Christmas Wolf Surprise (Red Wolf #3)
by Terry SpearUSA Today bestselling author Terry Spear brings fast-paced werewolf romance to the Oregon coast. Enjoy Christmas on the wild side with the Red Wolf series.Red wolf shifter Maverick Wilding is preoccupied with managing the Christmas activities that make the reindeer at his ranch so popular during the holidays, until a run-in with werewolf hunters causes the worst sort of trouble for his kind.Gina Hutton is out on a Bigfoot adventure in the forest with her brother James when she is suddenly immersed in an adventure far more dangerous and surprising than she ever could have imagined. When she falls head over heels she is torn between the new world of wolves she is discovering and the world she must leave behind.A hot paranormal shifter romance full of adventure and passion from USA Today bestselling author Terry Spear. Perfect for readers of Christine Feehan, Patricia Briggs, and Nalini Singh.Everyone loves Terry Spear's shifter romances!"Essential reading for werewolf romance fans."—Booklist for Alpha Wolf Need Not Apply"Spear takes readers on a pulse-pounding ride."—Publishers Weekly for SEAL Wolf Christmas"Plenty of action and romantic chemistry."—BookPage for A Very Jaguar Christmas
Silver Trail Christmas (Caleb Marlowe Series #3)
by Nik JamesIn this riveting historical western for fans of William Johnstone and Ralph Compton, feared gunslinger Caleb Marlowe is out to save his partner by taking on:A dangerous enemy, long thought to be deadA greedy, railroad-obsessed power broker who's above the lawA jealous neighbor looking for paybackFor years, Caleb Marlowe has been following a hard trail. But fate finally seems to be smiling on him. The ranch he and his partner have been building is ready for a herd of longhorns, and a ghost from his troubled past is about to dance at the end of hangman's rope. With winter descending on the Colorado boom town of Elkhorn, Caleb's future looks bright.But in the Wild West, a man's fortune can turn with the speed of a mountain storm. When his partner is jailed for murder, his herd taken by rustlers, and his ranch nearly destroyed, Marlowe knows someone is trying to run him off. His nemesis, Elijah Starr, has been pardoned and hired by Judge Patterson—the local power broker—to build a railroad, and they are two men who will stop at nothing to get what they want.Marlowe stands alone against a gang of hired killers. The stakes could not be higher, and the cards are stacked against him. A final shootout is coming, but in Elkhorn no one—especially Caleb Marlowe—goes down without a fight.
Unleashed (Jinxed #2)
by Amy McCullochThe Golden Compass for the digital age in this action-packed sequel to Jinxed.When Lacey Chu wakes up in a hospital room with no memory of how she got there, she knows something went really wrong. And with her cat baku, Jinx, missing in action and MONCHA, the company behind the invention of the robot pet, threatening her family, she isn't sure who to turn to for answers.When Lacey is expelled and her mom starts acting strangely after the latest update from MONCHA, Lacey and her friends work together to get to the bottom of it and discover a sinister plot at the heart of the corporation.Lacey must use all her skills if she has a chance of stopping MONCHA from carrying out their plans. But can she take on the biggest tech company in North America armed with only a level 1 robot beetle and her friends at her side?Praise for Jinxed:"[A] vividly imagined Toronto-set middle grade series opener intertwines smartphone technology with the hallmarks of classic science fiction via a fun, insightful narrative and bright voice...With a sharp eye toward the rising awareness of device addiction and a keen sense of wonder, McCulloch's tale is a feast for the imagination that celebrates women in STEM fields."—Publishers Weekly (STARRED REVIEW)"McCulloch effectively strikes a balance between worldbuilding and action…A solid series starter for tinkerers and adventurers alike."—Kirkus Reviews"A little bit Golden Compass, a little bit Hunger Games, and all adventure!"—New York Times bestselling author Amie Kaufman
Come Out, Come Out, Whatever You Are
by Kathryn FoxfieldThe bestselling author of Good Girls Die First is back with a new page-turning thriller for fans of Holly Jackson and Karen McManus.Welcome to the reality game show that'll scare you to death! Have you got what it takes to last the night?On the reality show It's Behind You!, five contestants competing for prize money must survive the night in the dark and dangerous Umber Gorge caves, rumored to be haunted by the Puckered Maiden, a ghost who eats the hearts of her victims. But is it the malevolent spirit they should fear, or each other?As the production crew ramps up the frights, tensions rise and the secrets of the cast member start coming to light. Each of these teenagers has hidden motives for taking part in the show. But could one of them be murder?Praise for GOOD GIRLS DIE FIRST"Foxfield's focus on social niches and escalating suspense will appeal to fans of Karen McManus." —Publishers Weekly"This gothic-inspired thriller with nods to Agatha Christie and Daphne du Maurier will keep readers on the edge of their seats and turning pages as quickly as they can. It is immersing, puzzling, and unpredictable, with a surprise ending that's sure to have teens talking." —School Library Journal"Undeniably creepy from the start... With a macabre escape and a surprising amount of heart, this will leave readers feeling oddly optimistic and perhaps a little kinder to themselves..." —The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, STARRED Review" . . . the most gripping thriller of the year; hugely entertaining, high-octane and read-in-a-single-sitting." —ReadingZone
Flunked (Fairy Tale Reform School #1)
by Jen CalonitaDive into book one of the best selling Fairy Tale Reform School series, from award-winning author Jen Calonita! What happens to the villains after happily ever after? 12 year old Gilly isn't so sure that she needs reforming for the (former) villains in Enchantasia…Gilly wouldn't call herself wicked, exactly. But when you have five little brothers and sisters and live in a run-down boot, you have to get creative to make ends meet. Gilly's a pretty good thief (if she does say so herself).Until she gets caught.Gilly's sentenced to three months at Fairy Tale Reform School where all of the teachers are former (super-scary) villains like the Big Bad Wolf, the Evil Queen, and Cinderella's Wicked Stepmother. Harsh. But when she meets fellow students Jax and Kayla, she learns there's more to this school than its heroic mission.There's a battle brewing and Gilly has to wonder…just how good these bad guys really are?The Fairy Tale Reform School series is perfect for:Tweens and teens - 12 year old girls and 8th grade readers will love this fun, fast-paced seriesClassrooms studying fractured and twisted fairy talesRead-alongs between parents and kidsEngaging reluctant readers
Alone in the Woods
by Rebecca BehrensFrom the author of The Disaster Days comes a thrilling survival story, and lost in the woods children's book, about two former best friends who must work together to stay alive after getting lost in a remote national forest.Jocelyn and Alex have always been best friends…until they aren't. Jocelyn's not sure what happened, but she hopes the annual joint-family vacation in the isolated north woods will be the perfect spot to rekindle their friendship.But Alex still isn't herself when they get to the cabin. And Jocelyn reaches a breaking point during a rafting trip that goes horribly wrong. When the girls' tube tears it leaves them stranded and alone. And before they know it, the two are hopelessly lost.Wearing swimsuits and water shoes and with only the contents of their wet backpack, the girls face threats from the elements. And as they spend days and nights lost in the wilderness, they'll have to overcome their fractured friendship to make it out of the woods alive.Praise for The Disaster Days:"A realistic, engrossing survival story that's perfect for aspiring babysitters and fans of John Macfarlane's Stormstruck!, Sherry Shahan's Ice Island, or Wesley King's A World Below."—School Library Journal"The strength of this steadily paced novel that stretches over four days of a scary disaster scenario is that Hannah doesn't figure everything out; she stumbles, doubts, and struggles throughout it all."—The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books"Fans of survival thrillers in the vein of Gary Paulsen's Hatchet will enjoy this tense, honest tale of bravery...an excellent (and refreshingly not didactic) teaching tool on natural-disaster preparedness."—Booklist"The relentless progression of a variety of disaster scenarios will keep readers turning pages...equally suspenseful and informative."—School Library Connection"Behrens uses immersive details and situations effectively viewed from Hannah's perspective to create a suspenseful, vivid story filled with lessons about responsibility and overcoming adversity."—Publishers WeeklyAlone in the Woods is a perfect…gift for preteen survival story fanssummer reading tween book for girls 11-14book for middle school girls
Book of Knives: A Novel
by Lise Haines"Beautifully written and endlessly absorbing, this is a novel to read with the covers up around your chin and a candle burning."—Sarah Taylor Stewart, author of the Maggie D'arcy mysteriesWhen Nora agrees to help her new husband, Paul, and his family fix up Hidden Lake Camp, she didn't expect it to be in such a state of ruin. The dock full of rotten boards, smashed windows, cabins falling apart—it's all a past he'd just as soon bury. Only a few months, he said. They'd drive north to get Paul's elderly parents settled while he and his brother make enough repairs to sell the property.The summer camp, however, and its deep lake have other plans.On the first night, Nora stumbles through a first meal with his difficult family. Her sister-in-law shows off a prized collection of handmade knives, thirteen in all. Long summer days stretch before them and one by one the knives begin to disappear.By the time the fourth and fifth vanish from behind locked doors and out from under watchful eyes, Nora can barely sleep. There's talk of ghosts, secret rooms and someone at the summer camp found dead in the tall grass.Unsettling, gripping, and totally original, Book of Knives is a literary thriller that shows how one person's unraveling can bring the whole house down."Seen through the perceptive eyes of complex characters, a series of vivid scenes unfolds. One finds all one's worst fears echoed here in an increasingly suspenseful and surprising crescendo of events." —Sheila Kohler, author of the literary thriller Open Secrets, one of Vogue's best books of 2020
The Shadow Sister
by Lily MeadeBoston Globe Best Books for Summer 2023*Featuring an exclusive case only available on the first print run!"From its glorious first line to the final page, The Shadow Sister heralds an exciting and exquisite new voice. Lily Meade has arrived!" —Angeline Boulley, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Firekeeper's DaughterSometimes people are lost from you, no matter how much you wish they weren't and before you can even begin to know how big of a hole they'll leave behind.Sutton going missing is the worst thing to happen to Casey, to their family. She's trying to help find her sister, but Casey is furious. She knows Sutton is manipulative, meanwhile everyone paints a picture of her perfection. People don't look for missing Black girls--or half-Black girls--without believing there is an angel to be saved. When Sutton reappears, Casey knows she should be relieved. Except Sutton isn't the same. She remembers nothing about while she was gone—or anything from her old life, including how she made Casey miserable. There's something unsettling about the way she wants to spend time with Casey and watch her goldfish swim for hours.What happened to Sutton? The more Casey starts uncovering her sister's secrets, the more questions she has. Did she really know her sister? Why is no one talking about the other girls who have gone missing in their area? And what will it take to uncover the truth?Perfect for fans of:Ace of Spades and House of HollowEmotional suspenseSpeculative fiction, including HoodooDiverse books featuring strong female leadsSister stories with complex family dynamics
You’ll Love Chorkies (Favorite Designer Dogs Ser.)
by Erin EdisonThe sassy Chihuahua and the silky Yorkshire terrier make up a Chorkie. Find out why Chorkies are great pets.
Divya’s Super Secret Plan
by Sita JitWhen a family friend asks to have her mehndi party at Divya’s family’s restaurant, Divya knows just how to decorate to make the party truly magical. But the adults are all busy planning the menu, and no one will listen to Divya’s ideas. Divya decides to prove that she is responsible enough to contribute to the party by making a batch of her favorite sweet, ladoo, all by herself. Will she prove herself to her family, or will her plan be a total disaster?
Missing on Malridge Mountain
by Thomas Kingsley TroupeWhen Slater convinces his family to stop at Arrowhead Trail on Malridge Mountain on the way to his aunt and uncle’s house, he’s disappointed when his younger brother’s complaining quickly ends their hike. But Slater figures he can take a quick hike up the trail before his family is ready to leave the next morning. However, Slater’s hike up to a beautiful view becomes a disastrous trip back down when he tries to recover his dropped cell phone and can’t get back on the trail. To get back to his family, Slater will have to work his way down the mountain battling bad weather, hunger, a few falls, and one close encounter.
Favorite Designer Dogs: You'll Love Morkies
by Erin EdisonSimple text and full-color photographs describe the characteristics and care of the Morkie, a cross between a Maltese and a Yorkshire terrier.
Examining the Scientific Method in Max Axiom's Lab
by Myra Faye TurnerFrom simple machines to medical marvels, humans have used the scientific method to change the world. Have you ever wondered how scientists solve problems and answer questions? Here’s your chance to find out! Join super scientist Max Axiom in his personal lab to learn all about the scientific method. Then follow along as he demonstrates several fun experiments that you can try at home.
Out of Sync
by Keith WainEach band member has a main job in the group. Lewis writes songs and sings. That’s his thing. However, Lewis has stopped writing and singing. Instead, he’s playing his new synthesizer—and now the entire band is out of sync.
Blended Beats
by Keith WainA birthday party gig falls flat. The band sounds good, but Zeedee knows that’s not always enough. She introduces a new mood to the group’s sound. Will Lewis, Soren, and Oscar be on board with the blended beats?
The Spectacular Switcheroo!
by Michael Anthony SteeleAfter a freak accident, Ellie and her friends find themselves in a real pickle. Ellie now has Mia’s power and Monique has Carter’s. Niko now has Terry’s power and Mateo has Luna’s. Amir now has… you get the picture! The whole school has swapped abilities—and they keep swapping them every time students touch! Can Ellie and her friends untangle this spectacular switcheroo? Or will the whole school collapse into chaos? Young readers will find out in this fun and funny hi-lo chapter book bursting with colorful comic book-style illustrations.
Discovering Sources of Water in Max Axiom's Lab
by Myra Faye TurnerFrom the wide-open sea to frozen glaciers to underground aquifers, our world is full of water sources. Have you ever wondered how water gets from nearby water sources to your faucet? Here’s your chance to find out! Join Super Scientist Max Axiom in his personal lab to learn all about water sources. Then follow along as he demonstrates several fun experiments with light that you can try at home.
Grow Your Own Basil
by Lisa J. AmstutzInspire young readers to grow their own fruits and veggies. Growing basil is fun and easy. It starts with a seed, but what else will readers need? This book takes them through the steps of growing a project they can be proud of.
Grow Your Own Green Beans
by Lisa J. AmstutzReaders don’t need to just eat their green beans—they can grow them too! Simple instructions on how to plant and care for bean plants gives readers a chance to do a project they can be proud of.
Grow Your Own Sunflowers
by Lisa J. AmstutzEncourage a love of nature and science with this book. Readers learn step-by-step how to grow and care for sunflowers. Then they learn about harvesting the seeds and how to make a bird feeder out of the dried flower.
Unearthing Ecosystems in Max Axiom's Lab
by Carol KimFrom the microorganisms living in your mouth to Earth’s vast oceans, our world is full of ecosystems both big and small. Have you ever wondered how everything in the world is connected? Here’s your chance to find out! Join super scientist Max Axiom in his personal lab to learn all about ecosystems. Then follow along as he demonstrates several fun experiments that you can try at home.
Lulu Has a Field Day
by Kiara ValdezLulu and Clo have had a (mostly) healthy rivalry since they were teeny tiny. Now they’re going head-to-head in an event with extra-high stakes: the final race of the Tiny Folk Field Day games. Along the course they’re so focused on one-upping each other that they get distracted and Clo gets hurt when he takes a tumble! Can Lulu set aside the competition to help his rival and figure out a way for them both to cross the finish line? Young readers will have big fun diving into this super-cute Tales of the Tiny Folk graphic novel, featuring manga-inspired art and itty-bitty creatures who use creativity to thrive in a world that’s not quite their size.