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Math for Grownups
by Laura LaingEver wish you'd paid more attention in math class? From third grade to senior year of high school, it went in one ear and out the other, didn't it? But now you're staring at the new washer and dryer, trying to figure out the percentage of sales tax on the purchase price. You multiply something by so... More
Language: ENGDerechos de autor: 2011 -
Math for Grownups: Re-Learn the Arithmetic You Forgot From School So You Can, Calculate how much that raise will really amount to (after taxes) Figure out if that new fridge will actually fit Help a third grader with his fraction homework Convert calories into cardio time
by Laura LaingEver wish you'd paid more attention in math class? From third grade to senior year of high school, it went in one ear and out the other, didn't it? But now you're staring at the new washer and dryer, trying to figure out the percentage of sales tax on the purchase price. You multiply something by so... More
Language: ENGDerechos de autor: 2011 -
Knitted Toy Tales
by Laura LongFrom bunnies and bears to Russian dolls and robots, discover a unique range of over 20 adorable little knitted characters, each packed with personality and individual charm. The softly colored characters are a joy to knit, and their fun size is perfect for gift giving or as a quirky home accent. The... More
Language: ENGDerechos de autor: 2009 -
Eddie the Elephant
by Laura LongEddie the Elephant is a gentle giant. He has big flapping ears to hear even the tiniest of sounds, but that doesn’t stop him from getting scared. The naughty little mice always try to make him jump, and when an elephant jumps, everyone knows! Eddie’s ears and feet are lined with pretty scraps of fab... More
Language: ENGDerechos de autor: 2011 -
Knitted Toy Travels
by Laura Long15 wild knitting projects from across the globe, from the author of the hugely popular Knitted Toy Tales. Knit your way around the world with this gorgeous collection of animals from across the globe. Fifteen irresistible characters include an intrepid explorer, cheeky parrot, curious kangaroo (comp... More
Language: ENGDerechos de autor: 2012 -
The OlympKnits: Knit 18 Champion Athletes and a Handsome Horse
by Laura Long10 brilliant patterns for knitting your very own team of athletes. Whether it's a team of synchronized swimmers, a pair of heavyweight boxers or an accomplished equestrian (complete with horse) that takes your fancy, you'll find all the instructions you need here to go for a medal-winning performan... More
Language: ENGDerechos de autor: 2012 -
Math For Grownups
by Laura LaingEver wish you'd paid more attention in math class? From third grade to senior year of high school, it went in one ear and out the other, didn't it?... More
Language: ENGDerechos de autor: 2011 -
Three Hungry Bears
by Laura LongTeddy bears love having breakfast parties, and the more bears you knit, the bigger the party will be! Knit these bears in the softest alpaca yarn you can find. Whether you’re making the bears for small or big children, the luxurious feel of the yarn will offer warmth and comfort with every cuddle.... More
Language: ENGDerechos de autor: 2011 -
Seven Devils
This first book in a feminist space opera duology follows seven resistance fighters who will free the galaxy from the ruthless Empire – or die trying.... More
Language: ENGDerechos de autor: 2020 -
Making Ends Meet: How Single Mothers Survive Welfare and Low-Wage Work
by Kathryn Edin • Laura LeinWelfare mothers are popularly viewed as passively dependent on their checks and averse to work. Reformers across the political spectrum advocate moving these women off the welfare rolls and into the labor force as the solution to their problems. Making Ends Meet offers dramatic evidence toward a dif... More
Language: ENGDerechos de autor: 1997 -
Life After Welfare
In the decade since President Clinton signed the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 into law--amidst promises that it would "end welfare as we know it"--have the reforms ending entitlements and moving toward time limits and work requirements lifted Texas families... More
Language: ENGDerechos de autor: 2007 -
Academic Vocabulary in Middle and High School
In order to succeed in school and beyond, students in grades 6-12 need to understand and use both academic language and discipline-specific vocabulary. This book describes effective practices for integrating vocabulary study with instruction in English language arts, history/social studies, and math... More
Language: ENGDerechos de autor: 2016 -
Community Lost: The State, Civil Society, and Displaced Survivors of Hurricane Katrina
Neither government programs nor massive charitable efforts responded adequately to the human crisis that was Hurricane Katrina. In this study, the authors use extensive interviews with Katrina evacuees and reports from service providers to identify what helped or hindered the reestablishment of the... More
Language: ENGDerechos de autor: 2012 -
The Beatles Way: Fab Wisdom for Everyday Life
by Larry LangeBy analyzing the Beatles' extraordinary journey, Larry Lange has discerned specific principles that illustrate how to live more profound, richer, and happier lives. These principles include harnessing the power of dreaming, learning to set and meet goals, dealing with fear of the unknown, working as... More
Language: ENGDerechos de autor: 2007 -
The Recipe Girl Cookbook
by Lori LangeDelicious, family-friendly recipes from popular blogger Recipe GirlOne of the world's most popular food blogs, RecipeGirl.com is the place to go for easy, family-friendly recipes. With hungry mouths to feed and little time to waste, busy moms and dads need simple options that don't involve a drive-t... More
Language: ENGDerechos de autor: 2013 -
The Beatles Way: Fab Wisdom for Everyday Life
Thirty-one years after their break-up, the Beatles remain as popular as ever. In this analysis of the Beatles' journey, the author discerns specific principles that illustrate how to live more profound, richer, and happier lives, and offers these principles of success and the exuberance of the Beat... More
Language: ENGDerechos de autor: 2007 -
On The Way Home (Little House #10)
In 1894, Laura Ingalls Wilder, her husband, Almanzo, and their daughter, Rose, packed their belongings into their covered wagon and set out on a journey from De Smet, South Dakota, to Mansfield, Missouri. They heard that the soil there was rich and the crops were bountiful -- it was even called "th... More
Language: ENGDerechos de autor: 1990 -
Libertyville
A turning point for Libertyville came in the 1950s. The town was growing up, transitioning from a quaint farming community into a vibrant upper-middle class suburban village. Carl Cizek documented this change in a series of photographs. Recaptured today, the images offer a visual journey of a maturi... More
Language: ENGDerechos de autor: 2010 -
A Little House Sampler
Laura Ingalls Wilder, author of the classic Little House books that have delighted millions of readers, was first encouraged to write about her early days on the frontier by her daughter, Rose. This collection is comprised of Laura's early autobiographical pieces along with stories and essays by Ros... More
Language: ENGDerechos de autor: 1988 -
Zanele Sees Numbers
There are numbers everywhere, but Zanele can’t see them. Hanrie Coetzee (illustrator), Arthur Attwell (designer), Catherine Deiner (editor).... More
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Harlequin Historical September 2015 - Box Set 2 of 2
ALSO INCLUDED IN THIS VOLUME: WINTER'S CAMP by New York Times bestselling author Jodi Thomas Harlequin® Historical brings you three new titles for one great price, available now! This box set includes: THE COUNTESS AND THE COWBOY (Western) by Elizabeth Lane Widowed Eve Townsend heads to the Wild ... More
Language: ENGDerechos de autor: 2015 -
Postcolonialism, Feminism and Religious Discourse
Contributors examine white feminist theology's misappropriations of Native North American women, Chinese footbinding, and veiling by Muslim women, as well as the Jewish emancipation in France, the symbolic dismemberment of black women by rap and sermons, and the potential to rewrite and reclaim cano... More
Language: ENGDerechos de autor: 2002 -
One-Click Buy: August Silhouette Desire
One convenient download. One bargain price. Get all August Silhouette Desire with one click!Emotionally compelling, sexually charged and romantically satisfying, these stories from Silhouette Desire will thrill and delight you with the power of love to transform and redeem. As powerful, ambitious,... More
Language: ENGDerechos de autor: 2008 -
Employment and Labour Relations Law in the Premier League, NBA and International Rugby Union
This book describes the regulatory framework and organisation of three professional team sports competitions. It examines how the monopolistic, private regulation of the National Basketball Association, Premier League Football and International Rugby Union can impinge upon the employment of profess... More
Language: ENGDerechos de autor: 2017 -
Environmental Policy in India (Routledge Studies in Environmental Policy)
This book systematically introduces historical trajectories and dynamics of environmental policy and governance in India. Following the features of environmental policy in India as outlined in Chapter 1, subsequent chapters explore domestic and international factors that shape environmental policy ... More
Language: ENGDerechos de autor: 2020