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Sea Bones
by Bob BarnerAuthor and illustrator Bob Barner makes waves with his signature rhyming text and colorful illustrations in this lush picture book about the sea. Filled with incredible fishy facts about vertebrates, invertebrates, endoskeletons, and exoskeletons, plus an underwater informational chart, Sea Bones will make young readers want to dive right in! Plus, this is the fixed format version, which will look almost identical to the print version. Additionally for devices that support audio, this ebook includes a read-along setting.
A Beetle Is Shy
by Dianna Hutts AstonThe award-winning duo of Dianna Hutts Aston and Sylvia Long team up again, this time creating a gorgeous look at the fascinating world of beetles. From flea beetles to bombardier beetles, an incredible variety of these beloved bugs are showcased here in all their splendor. Poetic in voice and elegant in design, this carefully researched and visually striking book is perfect for sparking children's imaginations in both classroom reading circles and home libraries. Plus, this is the fixed-format version, which looks almost identical to the print edition!
Gena/Finn
by Hannah Moskowitz Kat HelgesonGena and Finn would have never met but for their mutual love for the popular show Up Below. Regardless of their differences—Gena is a recent high school graduate whose social life largely takes place online, while Finn is in her early twenties, job hunting and contemplating marriage with her longtime boyfriend—the two girls realize that the bond between them transcends fanfiction. When disaster strikes and Gena's world turns upside down, only Finn can save her, and that, too, comes with a price. Told through emails, text messages, journal entries, and blog posts, Gena/Finn is a story of friendship and love in the digital age.
Amy Butler's Piece Keeping: 20 Stylish Projects that Celebrate Patchwork
by Amy ButlerIn this project-based sewing book, Amy Butler teaches what she does best: sewing, quilting, and pattern making. From lampshades to pillows, quilts to statement jewelry, Piece Keeping is the perfect go-to for the crafty. With clear sections on traditional sewing themes, tools, and methods, this book will appeal to Amy's core fans as well as those simply drawn to beautiful fabrics and DIY projects. The 20 inspiring projects include dozens of how-to diagrams, plus 9 downloadable patterns. Piece Keeping is both a practical guide and a source for stylish home décor and fashion inspiration, brimming throughout with Amy's unique color sense and eye-catching textile designs.
D Is for Dress Up: The ABC's of What We Wear
by Maria CarluccioMaria Carluccio's playful fashion alphabet celebrates the fun of getting dressed—and getting dressed up! From a sophisticated bow tie to a warm wool hat, this diverse celebration of what we wear from A to Z invites kids to get creative and embrace their own unique style. Plus, this is the fixed-format version, which looks almost identical to the print edition!
Are We There Yet?
by Nina LadenWe've all been there. Or more accurately, we've all been with kids in the backseat clamoring (over and over!) "Are we there yet?" In this genius of a picture book, bestselling author Nina Laden combines forces with dynamic illustrator Adam McCauley to turn that dilemma on its head. Fun for kids and adults, the book is filled with details that readers will want to hunt for (over and over!). Buckle up and enjoy the ride! Plus, this is the fixed-format version, which looks almost identical to the print edition!
Flora and the Peacocks
by Molly IdleThe darling, dancing Flora is back, and this time she's found two new friends: a pair of peacocks! But amidst the fanning feathers and mirrored movements, Flora realizes that the push and pull between three friends can be a delicate dance. Will this trio find a way to get back in step? In the third book featuring Flora and her feathered friends, Molly Idle's gorgeous art combines with clever flaps to reveal that no matter the challenges, true friends will always find a way to dance, leap, and soar—together.
Barkus Dog Dreams: Book 2 (Barkus #2)
by Patricia MacLachlanBarkus is back! With new tricks. New friends. And lots more fun. The lovable Barkus and his lucky young owner romp through the pages of this delightful series from Newbery Medal–winning author Patricia MacLachlan. The simple text told in short chapters is just right for children ready to take their first steps toward reading on their own.
Loving vs. Virginia: A Documentary Novel of the Landmark Civil Rights Case
by Patricia Hruby PowellFrom acclaimed author Patricia Hruby Powell comes the story of a landmark civil rights case, told in spare and gorgeous verse. In 1955, in Caroline County, Virginia, amidst segregation and prejudice, injustice and cruelty, two teenagers fell in love. Their life together broke the law, but their determination would change it. Richard and Mildred Loving were at the heart of a Supreme Court case that legalized marriage between races, and a story of the devoted couple who faced discrimination, fought it, and won.
How to Be a Hero
by Florence Parry HeideOnce upon a time, there was a nice boy and his name was Gideon. He lived in a nice house, and he had nice parents and lots of toys. But Gideon wasn't satisfied. He wanted to be a hero. You know, a hero, with his name on the front page of the newspaper. That sort of thing. So how does anyone get to be a hero, anyway? Heroes have to be strong. Heroes have to be brave. Heroes have to be clever. Don't they? With wry humor, Florence Parry Heide and Chuck Groenink explore how we choose our idols in a witty story that leaves it to readers to decide the real nature of heroism. Plus, this is the fixed format version, which looks almost identical to the print edition.
Hundred Percent
by Karen Romano YoungThe last year of elementary school is big for every kid. In this novel, equal parts funny and crushing, utterly honest and perfect for boys and girls alike, Christine Gouda faces change at every turn, starting with her own nickname—Tink—which just doesn't fit anymore. Readers will relate to this strong female protagonist whose voice rings with profound authenticity and absolute novelty, and her year's cringingly painful trials in normalcy—uncomfortable Halloween costumes, premature sleepover parties, crushed crushes, and changing friendships. Throughout all this, Tink learns, what you call yourself, and how you do it, has a lot to do with who you are. This book marks beloved author Karen Romano Young's masterful return to children's literature: a heartbreakingly honest account of what it means to be between girl and woman, elementary and middle school, inside and out—and just what you name that in-between self.
Charlie & Mouse & Grumpy: Book 2 (Charlie & Mouse #2)
by Laurel SnyderIn this heartwarming sequel to Laurel Snyder's beginning chapter book Charlie & Mouse, the two brothers enjoy a special visit from their grandpa, Grumpy. Follow along as they discuss being medium, pounce each other, sing the wrong songs, build blanket forts, and more. Paired with effervescent illustrations by Emily Hughes, this touching, funny celebration of imagination and bonding will enchant readers young and old.
Salt
by Hannah MoskowitzRoaming the Mediterranean Sea on sailboats and hunting down monsters is the only life seventeen-year-old Indi and his siblings have ever known. He never loved it, but now that his parents are gone—vanished during a hunt three months ago—it's harder and harder to fight his desire to escape. He's constantly battling his ferocious love for his siblings and the temptation of his parents' journal, which contains directions to a treasure that their parents hinted at. Maybe it's something valuable enough to distract Beleza from her mission to hunt down the monster that killed their parents. Something that would take the little kids away from the sea that's turning Oscar into a pirate and wasting Zulu's brilliant six-year-old mind. Something that could give Indi a normal life.Acclaimed author Hannah Moskowitz has reinvented yet another genre in this ridiculously propulsive epic that is part seafaring epic, part coming-of-age tale, and a totally warm-hearted story of a boy who loves his family and just wants to figure his own self out—if only the fate of the world weren't on his shoulders.
How to Talk Like a Bear
by Charlie GrandyTold in the same fourth-wall-breaking style of B. J. Novak's The Book With No Pictures, How to Talk Like a Bear is the perfect how-to guide to speaking fluent bear.Want to learn how to speak Bear? Well, you came to the right place. It's far more than just growling and roaring (a common misconception). There's a lot more to it. It's very easy to accidentally say the wrong phrase when you're trying to get your point across. For example, saying "ROOOAARR" instead of "ROAAARRRR" is the difference between wanting a sandwich and wanting to get into beekeeping.This silly romp is perfect for read-alouds and is the exact right gift for anyone looking for a laugh (or looking to learn a new language)."A laugh-out-loud take on the challenges of making ourselves understood."--Kirkus
Reading Testimony, Witnessing Trauma: Confronting Race, Gender, and Violence in American Literature
by Eden WalesWinner of the 2020 Eudora Welty PrizeTheorists emphasize the necessity of writing about—or witnessing—trauma in order to overcome it. To this critical conversation, Reading Testimony, Witnessing Trauma: Confronting Race, Gender, and Violence in American Literature treats reader response to traumatic and testimonial literature written by and about African American women and adds insight into the engagement of testimonial literature. Eden Wales articulates a theory of reading (or dual-witnessing) that explores how narrators and readers can witness trauma together. She places these original theories of traumatic reception in conversation with the African American literary tradition to speak to the histories, cultures, and traumas of African Americans, particularly the repercussions of slavery, as witnessed in African American literature. The volume also considers intersections of race and gender and how narrators and readers can cross such constructs to witness collectively. Reading Testimony, Witnessing Trauma’s innovative examinations of raced-gendered intersections open and speak with those works that promote dual-witnessing through the fraught (literary) histories of race and gender relations in America. To explicate how dual-witnessing converses with American literature, race theory, and gender criticism, the book analyzes emancipatory narratives by Sojourner Truth, Harriet Jacobs, and Elizabeth Keckley and novels by William Faulkner, Zora Neale Hurston, Margaret Walker, Toni Morrison, and Jesmyn Ward.
2025 CFA Program Curriculum Level III Private Wealth Pathway Box Set
by CFA InstituteDiscover the official resource for success on the 2025 CFA Level III exam. Get your copy of the CFA Program Curriculum now. The 2025 CFA Program Curriculum Level III Box Set contains the content you need to perform well on the Level III CFA exam in 2025. Designed for candidates to use for exam preparation and professional reference purposes, this set includes the full official curriculum for Level III and is part of the larger CFA Candidate Body of Knowledge (CBOK). Developed to prepare you for the Level III exam's heavy reliance on information synthesis and solution application within the core curriculum as well as the portfolio management, private markets and private wealth pathways, the Level III curriculum will help you master both calculation-based and word-based problems. The 2025 CFA Program Curriculum Level III Box Set allows you to: Develop critical knowledge and skills essential in the industry. Learn from financial thought leaders. Access market-relevant instruction. The set also features practice questions to assist with your mastery of key terms, concepts, and formulas. The volumes in the Level III box set are: Core Curriculum Volume 1: Asset Allocation Volume 2: Portfolio Construction Volume 3: Performance Measurement Volume 4: Derivatives And Risk Management Volume 5: Ethical and Professional Standards Private Wealth Volume 1: Private Wealth Pathway Volume 2: Private Wealth Pathway Indispensable for anyone preparing for the 2025 Level III CFA exam, the 2025 CFA Program Curriculum Level III Box Set is a must-have resource for those seeking the advanced skills required to become a Chartered Financial Analyst.
Lost in Saskachoo Swamp
by Thomas Kingsley TroupeOn a hot summer day, Ronan and his friend Jee bike to the nearby Lilypad Park for a few swings on the baseball field. But when Jee’s homer sends Ronan chasing down the ball in the nearby woods, Ronan comes across an abandoned canoe. The two decide to explore the nearby Saskachoo Swamp a little in the canoe, but when the canoe springs a leak and they get off track, the friends will have to figure out how to get back home through the humid swamp. And they’ll have to battle insects, mud, snakes, and alligators to do it.
Pug Blasts Off: A Branches Book (Diary of a Pug #1)
by Kyla MayThe first book in a sweet and funny new Branches series about a pug and his human, told from the pug's POV!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!Baron von Bubbles, aka "Bub," is the self-proclaimed cutest pug on the planet! Things he loves: fashion, peanut butter, and his human, Bella. Things he does NOT love: Nutz the squirrel, baths, and the rain. When Bella enters the Spirit of the Inventor Challenge, Bub helps her craft the best project ever. But what happens when Nutz gets on Bub's nerves and makes him ruin Bella's project? If Bub wants to make it up to his girl, he'll have to stand up to Nutz -- and the rain -- once and for all.With four-color artwork throughout, this funny and charming diary-format chapter book is perfect for anyone who believes a furry pal is the best kind of friend.
Joining the Resistance
by Carol GilliganSince the publication of her landmark book In a Different Voice, Carol Gilligan has transformed the way we think about women and men and the relations between them. It was ‘the little book that started a revolution’, and with more than 800,000 copies in print it has become one of the most widely read and influential books ever written on gender and human development. In her new book Joining the Resistance Carol Gilligan reflects on the evolution of her thinking and shows how her key ideas were interwoven with her own life experiences. Her work began with the question of voice: who is speaking to whom, in what body, telling what stories about which relationships? By listening carefully she heard a voice that had been held in silence, and in the process realized the extent to which we – both women and men – had been telling false stories about ourselves. In her subsequent work Gilligan found that adolescent girls resisted pressures to disengage themselves from their honest voices, and by joining their resistance she opened the way for the development of a more humane way of thinking about personal and political relationships. For the central conviction of her work today – and the central thesis of this book – is that the requisites for love and the requisites for citizenship in a democratic society are one and the same. Both voice and the desire to live in relationships inherent in our human nature, together with the capacity to resist false authority. Combining autobiographical reflection with an analysis of key questions about gender and human development, this timely and highly readable book by one of America’s greatest contemporary thinkers will appeal to a wide readership.
The SAGE Handbook of Globalization
by Manfred B. Steger Paul Battersby Joseph M. SiracusaGlobal studies is a fresh and dynamic discipline area that promises to reinvigorate undergraduate and postgraduate education in the social sciences and humanities. In the Australian context, the interdisciplinary pedagogy that defines global studies is gaining wider acceptance as a coherent and necessary approach to the study of global change. Through the Global Studies Consortium (GSC), this new discipline is forming around an impressive body of international scholars who define their expertise in global terms. The GSC paves the way for the expansion of global studies programs internationally and for the development of teaching and research collaboration on a global scale. Mark Juergensmeyer and Helmut Anheier’s forthcoming Encyclopaedia of Global Studies with SAGE is evidence of this growing international collaboration, while the work of Professor Manfred Steger exemplifies the flourishing academic literature on globalization. RMIT University’s Global Cities Institute represents a substantial institutional investment in interdisciplinary research into the social and environmental implications of globalization in which it leads the way internationally. Given these developments, the time is right for a book series that draws together diverse scholarship in global studies. This Handbook allows for extended treatment of critical issues that are of major interest to researchers and students in this emerging field. The topics covered speak to an interdisciplinary approach to the study of global issues that reaches well beyond the confines of international relations and political science to encompass sociology, anthropology, history, media and cultural studies, economics and governance, environmental sustainability, international law and criminal justice. Specially commissioned chapters explore diverse subjects from a global vantage point and all deliberately cohere around core "global" concerns of narrative, praxis, space and place. This integrated approach sets the Handbook apart from its competitors and distinguishes Global Studies as the most equipped academic discipline with which to address the scope and pace of global change in the 21st century.
Understanding Mental Health Practice for Adult Nursing Students (Transforming Nursing Practice Series)
by Steve TrenowethAs an adult nurse you will come into contact with a wide-range of service users during your practice. Whilst your focus might be on the physical problem that brought them to you, understanding their mental health is also a key part of your role and important to treating people effectively. This book will give you practical guidance on how to respond to the needs of those in your care who face mental health challenges, helping you be more prepared and be able to deliver person-centred care confidently. Key features · Fully mapped to the new NMC standards of proficiency for registered nurses (2018) · Case studies, activities and other learning features help you translate the theory to practice · A practical guide to help you achieve the proficiencies required of you by the NMC
The Sage Handbook of Human Resource Development
by Tonette S. Michael Lane Morris Rob F. PoellThe Sage Handbook of Human Resource Development offers a comprehensive exploration of the evolving landscape of HRD, serving as both an orientation to the profession and an analytical examination of HRD as a field of study and research. The handbook addresses key questions, such as the state of HRD globally, its changes over the past decade, and the foundational philosophies and values shaping research and practice in HRD. Across eight sections, the handbook covers foundational aspects, theoretical influences, learning and workforce development, talent and career development, leadership and organizational development, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, technology-enhanced HRD, and emerging issues and future directions. Each section provides insights into diverse topics ranging from workplace learning, action learning, and employee engagement to social media, artificial intelligence, and future trends. With contributions from scholars across the globe, the handbook reflects the global nature of HRD, making it applicable to academic programs worldwide. Designed for academics, graduate students, HR leaders, executives, managers, and consultants, this handbook stands out with its diverse perspectives and insights, making it an indispensable guide for those seeking a deep understanding of the dynamic field of Human Resource Development. A.FOUNDATIONS OF THE DISCIPLINE OF HRD B.THEORETICAL INFLUENCES ON HRD C.LEARNING AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT D. TALENT AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT E. LEADERSHIP AND ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT F. DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION, AND BELONGING G. TECHNOLOGY ENHANCED HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT H. EMERGING ISSUES AND FUTURE DIRECTIONS
Understanding Mental Health Practice for Adult Nursing Students (Transforming Nursing Practice Series)
by Steve TrenowethAs an adult nurse you will come into contact with a wide-range of service users during your practice. Whilst your focus might be on the physical problem that brought them to you, understanding their mental health is also a key part of your role and important to treating people effectively. This book will give you practical guidance on how to respond to the needs of those in your care who face mental health challenges, helping you be more prepared and be able to deliver person-centred care confidently. Key features · Fully mapped to the new NMC standards of proficiency for registered nurses (2018) · Case studies, activities and other learning features help you translate the theory to practice · A practical guide to help you achieve the proficiencies required of you by the NMC
The Sage Handbook of Human Resource Development
by Tonette S. Michael Lane Morris Rob F. PoellThe Sage Handbook of Human Resource Development offers a comprehensive exploration of the evolving landscape of HRD, serving as both an orientation to the profession and an analytical examination of HRD as a field of study and research. The handbook addresses key questions, such as the state of HRD globally, its changes over the past decade, and the foundational philosophies and values shaping research and practice in HRD. Across eight sections, the handbook covers foundational aspects, theoretical influences, learning and workforce development, talent and career development, leadership and organizational development, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, technology-enhanced HRD, and emerging issues and future directions. Each section provides insights into diverse topics ranging from workplace learning, action learning, and employee engagement to social media, artificial intelligence, and future trends. With contributions from scholars across the globe, the handbook reflects the global nature of HRD, making it applicable to academic programs worldwide. Designed for academics, graduate students, HR leaders, executives, managers, and consultants, this handbook stands out with its diverse perspectives and insights, making it an indispensable guide for those seeking a deep understanding of the dynamic field of Human Resource Development. A.FOUNDATIONS OF THE DISCIPLINE OF HRD B.THEORETICAL INFLUENCES ON HRD C.LEARNING AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT D. TALENT AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT E. LEADERSHIP AND ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT F. DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION, AND BELONGING G. TECHNOLOGY ENHANCED HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT H. EMERGING ISSUES AND FUTURE DIRECTIONS
Sustainable Supercapacitors: Next-Generation of Green Energy Storage Devices
by Basheer Ahamed Chaudhary Mustansar HussainThis unique book provides an in-depth and systematic description of an integrated approach for innovative functionalized nanomaterials, interfaces, and sustainable supercapacitor fabrication platforms. The requirement for energy-storing devices that can handle the necessary power for modern day electronic systems and the miniaturization of electronic devices, has sparked the evolution of energy-storing devices in their most portable forms. Integration of mini- or micro-powering devices with tiny electronic devices has led to the simultaneous evolution of nanomaterials and, correspondingly, nanotechnology. The nanotechnology evolution has provided the control and ability to restructure matter at the atomic and molecular levels on a scale of l-100 nm. Nanotechnology primarily aims to create materials, devices, and systems that exhibit fundamentally new properties and functions. As such, nanotechnology and functionalized nanomaterials have proven to be the ultimate frontier in the production of novel materials that have manufacturing longevity and cost-efficiency. The integration of nanotechnology to produce functionalized nanomaterials and energy storage from electrochemical principles has established a new platform for science and technology. The integration of two technologies does not compromise their fundamentals and principles, but instead results in novel and high-performance supercapacitors. This book consists of 11 chapters that review state-of-the-art technologies detailing: the developments in flexible fabric-type energy storage devices as well as hybrid fabrics for energy storage and harvesting in flexible wearable electronics;the role of electrolytes in the development of sustainable supercapacitors and the performance optimizations associated with them;green supercapacitors as sustainable energy storage devices;the materials used in sustainable supercapacitors, such as novel transition metal oxides, metal-organic frameworks, conductive polymers, and biomass-based, as well as their composites (binary and ternary);a discussion on the significance of material selection, emphasizing the properties and characteristics required for sustainable electrode materials;how supercapacitors, ultracapacitors, and electrostatic double-layer capacitors (EDLC) offer a more significant transient response, power density, low weight, low volume, and low internal resistance, making them suitable for several applications;how sustainable supercapacitors have steadily gained traction due to their potential for non-invasive health monitoring. Audience The book is ideal for a broad audience working in the fields of electrochemical sensors, analytical chemistry, chemistry and chemical engineering, materials science, nanotechnology, energy, environment, green chemistry, sustainability, electrical and electronic engineering, solid-state physics, surface science, device engineering and technology, etc. It will also be an invaluable reference source for libraries in universities and industrial institutions, government and independent institutes, individual research groups, and scientists working in supercapacitors.