In the summer of 1977, Victoria Leonard's world changed forever--when Caitlin Somers chose her as a friend. Dazzling, reckless Caitlin welcomed Vix into the heart of her sprawling, eccentric family, opening doors to a world of unimaginable privilege, sweeping her away to vacations on Martha's Vineya[...]
Just As Long As We're Together Rachel is Stephanie's best friend. Since the second grade they have shared all their secrets, good and bad. So when Alison moves in, Stephanie hopes that the three of them can be best friends because Stephanie really likes Alison. After all, they have even more to s[...]
Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret No one ever told Margaret Simon that eleven-going-on- twelve would be such a hard age. When her family moves to New Jersey, she has to adjust to life in the suburbs, a different school, and a whole new group of friends. Margaret knows she needs someone to talk [...]
Andrew wants freckles more than anything else, so Sharon offers to sell him her secret freckle recipe. When Andrew turns green and blue from the brew, it's doubtful he'll ever wish for freckles again. Full color.[...]
Nickelodeon's Dora the Explorer celebrates her mother on Mother's Day This Step 1 reader is sure to entertain girls ages 4-6--plus it includes over 30 stickers[...]
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Davey has never felt so alone in her life. Her father is dead--shot in a holdup--and now her mother is moving the family to New Mexico to try to recover.
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A guide for parents offers advice on managing a second pregnancy and birth, scheduling to meet everyone's needs, and dealing with sibling rivalry and parental burnout[...]
"A courageous, eloquent, and devoted mother...gives us all a greater understanding of Matthew and the larger meaning of his life."
-Senator Edward M. Kennedy
Today, Matthew Shepard is synonymous with gay rights, but until 1998, he was just Judy Shepard's son. In "The Meaning of Matthew," Ju[...]
Abortion has been at the emotional center of America's culture wars for a generation. Ever since the Supreme Court's landmark Roe v. Wade decision, abortion has in many ways defined American politics, creating an ideological demilitarized zone between liberals and conservatives. Above all, the twent[...]
Any event you plan and stage is a reflection of your organization's image - from the initial invitation to onsite operations. Whether you're planning a product launch, conference, sales meeting, an incentive event, or a gala fund-raiser, remember that the magic of a truly memorable event is in the d[...]
Over the past four years, Canadian Nation Railway has risen to the top of North American railroads, becoming a favourite among customers and investors alike. S witchPoints tracks the way in which a "top down" culture change turned the business around and offers a series of takeaway methods as for l[...]
"Crossing the River with Dogs: Problem Solving for College Students" has been adapted from the popular high school text to provide an accessible and coherent college-level course in mathematical problem solving for adults. Focusing entirely on problem solving and using issues relevant to college stu[...]
This new addition to the Essentials series provides a broad, general introduction to the topic of simulation within clinical education. This book provides both a theoretical and practical introduction to the subject of simulation while also offering strategies for successful use of simulators within[...]