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In this first-ever collection of nonfiction by John Edgar Wideman, a “towering figure in American literature” (The Nation), five decades of cultural and literary criticism paint a vivid portrait of America’s changing landscape and chronicle the emergence and evolution of a generational...

“Here is a life story so unbelievable, it could only be true.” —Sandra Cisneros, bestselling author of The House on Mango Street From bestselling author of the remarkable memoir The Distance Between Us comes an inspiring account of one woman’s quest to find her place in America as a...

Whether in our business interactions or in our relationships at home, we all sometimes wish we were more effective communicators. That we could articulate our meaning more clearly, leaving no room for misinterpretation. That we could hold our audiences interest, and dictate the direction of our conversations. This ebook will explore the conscious and subconscious messages we send out during every conversation we hold. How our choice of words can affect how we are viewed, what our body language says about us and how our view of the world is affecting how we are seen by others. We will then ...

Longlisted for The Center for Fiction First Novel Prize When a young DeafBlind man learns the girl he thought was lost forever might still be out there, he embarks on a life-changing journey to find her—and his freedom. Arlo Dilly is young, handsome, and eager to meet the right girl. He also...

“Guerra's portrayals of the principal female characters bring the story alive. Her natural-sounding delivery captures the intimate voices and personal stories of a strong-willed grandmother, a mother who is willing to adapt to 'fly-over country,' and a daughter who is injured during a...

It’s time to change the way we see babies. Drawing on principles developed by the educator Dr Maria Montessori, The Montessori Baby shows how to raise your baby from birth to age one with love, respect, insight, and a surprising sense of calm. Cowritten by Simone Davies, author of the...

Kei hea o putu whutuporo? Where are your rugby boots? Homai te ranu tomato Pass me the tomato sauce Kei te pehea te huarere i tenei ra? How is the weather today? Kei hea to mahi kainga? Where is your homework? Kati te whakaporearea i to tuahine! Stop annoying your sister! Maori at Home is the...

Have you often felt admiration for "horse professionals" like Bernd Hackl, who you know from VOX, and would you like to whisper with horses yourself? Or are you struggling with everyday problems with your horse that you want to make a thing of the past? Then this guide is the first step for you in this direction.as an enthusiastic horse person or newcomer to the horse world, you will gain basic knowledge about the origins of the horse. Among other things, you will learn how it has developed over the course of evolution and why.

Barking is more than just noise. Barking is natural, and almost all dogs bark. It is one of the many ways dogs communicate with each other as well as with humans. In this book, author Turid Rugaas, well known for her work on identifying and utilizing canine calming signals, turns her attention to understanding and managing barking behavior.

This practical book helps you interpret and connect the physical signals that horses display in response to their environment. These signals are evident in the everyday actions, gestures and attitudes that horses communicate to each other, but are often so subtle that they can go unnoticed by humans. This book aims to rectify that, offering horse lovers and equine professionals an opportunity to gain a unique insight into their 'horse's world'.

Enjoy this Listening to the Horse-inspired book, packed full of stories, lessons, case studies, and exercises for you and your horse. This book is the first book in the Equine Listenology trilogy.

Complete Language Arts Curriculum for Third Grade Homeschool Families Looking for a third grade homeschool Language Arts curriculum that clearly explains what to teach and how to teach it - without overwhelming lesson planning? This complete curriculum was created for homeschool parents who want a structured, reliable ELA program that covers reading, writing, phonics, grammar, language, and communication skills in one place. No piecing together resources. No guessing what comes next. ************************************************************************************************************...

Created by Olly Richards, internationally renowned language teacher and author, 101 Conversations in Real Spoken Spanish gives you an education in real Spanish that you won't find anywhere else. You'll be better prepared for using Spanish in the real world, speak with more confidence, and take a giant leap toward fluency in Spanish!

Complete Fourth Grade Language Arts Curriculum for Homeschool Families Looking for a complete fourth grade homeschool language arts curriculum that is easy to follow and engaging for your child? Complete Homeschool Curriculum – Fourth Grade English Language Arts provides a full year of structured instruction designed specifically for homeschool families. Instead of piecing together multiple workbooks and programs, this book gives you a clear plan for teaching reading, writing, grammar, vocabulary, and communication skills throughout the school year. This series was designed to be one of ...

Three starred reviews! “Harrowing but deeply illuminating.” —School Library Journal A young boy gets detained by ICE while crossing the border from Mexico to the United States in this timely and unflinching novel by award-winning author Alexandra Diaz. The bed creaks under Santiago’s...

'Britain's top dog whisperer... a canine-human Esther Perel' The Observer Wouldn't you love to know what your dog was thinking? The truth is that your dog is communicating with you all the time but, unless you know the signs, you aren't picking up on what your dog wants you to know. Louise...

Real French people don’t speak like your textbook…so it’s no wonder you feel unprepared when it’s your turn to speak! Try the StoryLearning method, and dive into a real-world, gripping drama between six characters that helps you learn natural spoken French in the process.

This is the essential advantage you need in today’s market—because contracts and marketing only go so far. With Construction Intelligence for Realtors, you’ll negotiate smarter, serve your clients better, and grow your income with real expertise.

A funny and quirky novel that follows an amnesiac across North America in search of his lost life, armed only with a telephone number that no longer seems to be working correctly.

She speaks fluent sign language. But she can't interpret his mixed signals. To save a landmark family restaurant in Savannah, two chefs must put aside their twenty-year-old feud and cook together. Can they at least try to be kind toward each other without digging up old hurts? At the end of the day, is Isaac simply too hot for Piper's kitchen in this enemies-to-friends-to-more romance? Reluctantly, Chef Isaac finds himself working in the kitchen of his nemesis, Chef Piper Peyton. Why would he want to cook his way into her heart and even learn sign language to better communicate with her? ...