Valancy lives a drab life with her overbearing mother and prying aunt. Then a shocking diagnosis from Dr. Trent prompts her to make a fresh start. For the first time, she does and says exactly what she feels. As she expands her limited horizons, Valancy undergoes a transformation, discovering a new [...]
" An illustrated guide to turning baked treats into professional-looking culinary masterpieces. " "Cake Decorating Skills" reveals professional cake-decorating secrets that can be easily mastered by even a novice baker. Step-by-step photography and clear instructions teach readers how to make quick[...]
This official illustrated tie-in book showcases over 350 spectacular images from the DreamWorks Animation feature film, based on Cressida Cowell's popular children's book.How to Train Your Dragon is the story of a scrawny teenaged Viking, Hiccup Horrendous Haddock the Third, who lives on the island [...]
A resource manual of practical suggestions and activities for developing individualized therapy to promote a client's return to home, school, or work. Contains assessment protocols, creative treatment tasks, and compensatory strategies, including patient and family handouts, detailed instructions a[...]
Directors, teachers of musical theater, and students--including actors, singers, or dancers--will find time-tested advice, exercises and worksheets for all skill levels. This book guides readers through musical theater elements, classroom workshops, and the world of professional auditions and perfor[...]
Now available in paperback, this is a comprehensive and historically accurate account of one of the most important and influential military inventions in history. The most recognised military device of ancient times and a source of continued fascination and popular appeal, the catapult represented a[...]
Fame and money rained down on Dess Hampton like a monsoon. She couldn't imagine needing more--until her golden voice was silenced. Now her quiet days are filled with her guitar and she savors every sunrise. Curious, and as a favor to a friend, she emerges to hear a rumored superstar in the making. <[...]
If you're concerned about the best way to keep your body and baby healthy during pregnancy-or how you'll ever lose the excess weight afterward-you're not alone. Fitness expert Tracey Mallett faced those same challenges when she gained 55 pounds that didn't melt right off after her daughter's birth. [...]
DreamWorks Animation and Insight Editions presents "The Art of Kung Fu Panda 2"; the book that takes readers behind-the-scenes of the animated martial arts mega-sequel.
As the recently anointed Dragon Warrior, Po the Panda (Jack Black) is living his dream as the champion of the Valley of[...]
The Natural, No-Fuss, No-Puree Method for Starting Your Baby on Solid Foods"Baby-Led Weaning" explodes the myth that babies need to be spoon-fed and shows why self-feeding from the start of the weaning process is the healthiest way for your child to develop. With baby-led weaning (BLW, for short), y[...]
Forget baby purees and spoon-feeding--there's an easier, more natural way to introduce your little one to solid foods. By about six months, when babies can sit up unassisted, grab things, and munch on them, they are ready to join the family at the kitchen table and discover real, solid food for them[...]
Say goodbye to stressful schedules, painful latching, and worriesover milk supply. In the same sensible and sensitive voice thathas made baby-led weaning a growing sensation, authors GillRapley and Tracey Murkett show how easy nursing can be when you letyour baby lead the way. This comprehensive, ea[...]
Give your child the gift of conversation with "Small Talk" You are your child's most valuable resource when it comes to learning to talk. In "Small Talk," speech and language therapist Nicola Lathey and parenting journalist Tracey Blake demystify the six stages of language learning, from "Pre-Babble[...]
When the best option is to let go of the life you planned for yourself and find a new path, a world of possibilities can surprisingly open up. Learn whether it is time to let go, and, if so, how to move through your grief and find your way forward in The Next Happy . If you believe, you can do anyth[...]
The biggest collection of crochet motifs. Period.Crocheters can never get enough of granny squares--the cheerful, colorful motifs that are the basis of countless afghans, pillows, and baby blankets. "The Big Book of Granny Squares" is just that--the most comprehensive collection to date. Readers wil[...]