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The first ever collection of John Edgar Wideman’s most influential essays and articles, five decades of cultural and literary criticism that paint a vivid portrait of America’s changing landscape and chronicle the emergence and evolution of a major presence in fiction. “A towering figure...

“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...

You can use this book to design a house for yourself with your family; you can use it to work with your neighbors to improve your town and neighborhood; you can use it to design an office, a workshop, or a public building. And you can use it to guide you in the actual process of construction.

“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...

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.

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...

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'.

Who This Curriculum is For This complete 2nd Grade English Language Arts curriculum is designed for: Homeschool parents searching for a complete, affordable homeschool curriculum and ready-to-use lessons. Parents of struggling readers and writers who want extra practice and confidence-building support. Public and private school teachers looking for inspirational ideas, supplemental activities, and creative games to engage students. Faith-based families—each lesson can be paired with children’s faith-based literature, making it easy to use as a Bible-based homeschool workbook. Any parent...

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.

Want to finally learn Spanish the easy way—without stress, without boring grammar drills, and without giving up halfway through? Have you tried those flashy language apps, only to feel stuck and frustrated? Do you freeze up when you actually need to speak, worried you’ll say it wrong or not be understood? Are you tired of books and courses that feel too academic, too confusing, or just not built for busy adults? Here’s the truth: the problem isn’t you—it’s the method. Most resources are designed for students, not for adults who need a practical, motivating, step-by-step guide. ...

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...

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.

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.

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!

Are you teaching English as a second or foreign language at a nursery or kindergarten? Or would you like to teach your own toddler? You may be wondering whether it is even possible to teach a foreign language to children so young. And certainly, you will be wondering how to go about it! Here, in this mini-book, (56 pages), is the answer in the form of a report compiled from interviews with 250 teachers. All the best ideas are in this report, including tips and tricks that teachers have been successful with. This small book is so motivating that it makes you want to jump right in and try out...

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...

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. ************************************************************************************************************...

'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...

Discover how to Communicate with your pets and help them Heal. Learn how to engage in a real conversation with your pets about everyday things. Discover where it hurts and what do do about it Use intention and visualization as a catalyst for a speedy recovery Utilize the healing benefits of aura and chakra energy Select from among six guided meditations to help your pet heal Discover your own inner power to use the healing energy of love Auras and chakras specified and explained with graphics. Exellent source for learning and understanding all life.