Best friends Rex and Cruze have one shot at winning the biggest race of their lives. Schools out for the summer, and they have just weeks to prepare and raise the money. The pressure is on; against all odds, will they make it in time and not be persuaded by fast-talking, sketchy influences in their neighborhood? Sometimes in life you only have one chance to make the right choice. Reckless Rex is a timeless story of true friendship, values, victory, and defeat, full of life lessons. It is to be enjoyed and shared from generation to generation, imparting moral decision making and thinking.
Your upper elementary students can begin learning lifelong research skills! This, the second volume of the Research in the Real Classroom series, modifies the IIM process for every skill level in your 3-5 classroom. Includes CD of both read-to-use and customizable reproducibles.
Looking for heart-racing romance and breathless suspense? Want stories filled with life-and-death situations that cause sparks to fly between adventurous, strong women and brave, powerful men? Harlequin® Romantic Suspense brings you all that and more with four new full-length titles in one collection! HIS FORGOTTEN COLTON FIANCƒE The Coltons of Red Ridge by Bonnie Vanak After suffering amnesia from an explosion, Quinn Colton has no memory of West Brand, the handsome FBI agent she agreed to marry, or of the killer she saw running from the crime scene. Now West must protect her from the person who will do anything to keep her from remembering what happened… REUNION UNDER FIRE Silver Valley P.D. by Geri Krotow When police psychologist Annie Fiero returned home to run her grandmother’s yarn shop, she never thought she’d get pulled into a case involving the Russian mob, let alone reunite with her high school sweetheart, Silver Valley detective Joshua Avery. Will they be able to survive the mob long enough to figure out they’re still in love? NAVY SEAL COP Code: Warrior SEALs by Cindy Dees Carrie Price’s ghost-hunting TV personality boss has been kidnapped—on camera. Now it’s up to her and New Orleans cop/Naval Reserve SEAL Bastien LeBlanc to find him. Will Carrie dare reveal her own violent past and trust Bastien when that past comes calling for her? Or will she lose everything…including him? THE COWBOY’S DEADLY MISSION Midnight Pass, Texas by Addison Fox When a serial killer’s crimes come to light, detective Belle Granger knows she must stop him. But as she gets closer to the killer—and her ex, Tate Reynolds—all of Tate’s fears from ten years ago surge to the surface and threaten their love once again.
He wants a second chance with his best friend's sister. She wants him gone for good. The hot geek and the girl next door dig up their past and fight for their future. Sassy, steamy romance from RWA Golden Heart finalist Cindy Procter-King. “...Getting Over Brett is a top-of-the-line read. It has everything you could possibly want in a modern romance. It’s fun and playful at times, full of flirty banter, then deeply romantic and emotional at its heart. Somehow, it’s both sweet and sexy all at the same time!” Julianne MacLean, USA Today Bestselling Author "This is a fun rom-com that had me laughing in several places... An entertaining tale!" Jacquie Biggar, USA Today Bestselling Author Nothing can stop a girl with a plan… Tori Jarrett is rocking her life. Well, mostly. She has great friends, and she’s busy fixing up her house. The only thing missing is love. But Tori isn’t worried...an awful lot. Mr. Right will arrive when he’s meant to, and this time they’ll ride off into the sunset together. No repeats of four years ago when she gave her heart and virginity to Brett Evans hours before he skipped town. Not that Tori is holding a grudge. In fact, she’s almost forgotten their disastrous one-night stand. Until Brett stands on her doorstep, looking to rent a room. Yi-yi, does he have to be as handsome and charming as always? Of course, Brett regrets ever hurting Tori. It’s difficult to know what to do about a woman he once considered the cute kid sister of his best friend but now can’t deny is thoroughly, irresistibly sexy. But, seriously, he’s better off alone. After all, Tori is a childhood pal, a boundary he won’t cross again. Pal? Tori can’t believe Brett is stuck in the dusty past! What she needs is help with her house renovations, not a history list. Pals or not, she intends to get Brett under the covers again where he will discover she’s all woman where he is concerned. Maybe then she can finally bury her dreams and fantasies about the man, and move on. Bed him and forget him. Forever this time. Such a simple plan... LOVE IN THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST is a series of stand-alone romantic comedies set in British Columbia, Washington, and Oregon. Fun, sassy, madcap...and a little sexy, the books in Cindy Procter-King's LOVE IN THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST can be read in any order. Check 'em out! GETTING OVER BRETT (Book 3) - Portland, OR - Love beagles? Has a beagle! BORROWING ALEX (Book 2) - Seattle, WA HEAD OVER HEELS (Book 1) - Vancouver, BC If you like love and laughter and flirty, feel-good happy-ever-afters, you'll adore Getting Over Brett. Grab this sassy romance today!
Eight-year-old Ian wakes up to A Loud Roar, only to discover a crying T-Rex who can't stop eating his friends. T-Rex is sad, but he just can't stop himself from taking a little nibble that turns into a bite or two or three. It is up to Ian and his friends to teach T-Rex that it's not nice to eat your friends! In fact, greens can be just as tasty as meat. Veggies, anyone? In this fun children's tale, Ian has a wonderful imagination. So did everything really happen or was it simply his imagination? Cindy French grew up in Toronto, Ontario, and now lives in Brampton, Ontario. Her nine-year-old son is the motivation for her stories. Her next book is about Ian's visit with his nanny. Publisher's website: http: //sbpra.com/CindyFrench
My wife and I took this book with us on a recent Yankee Clipper" cruise from Windjammer. The book was quite useful with good descriptions (usually a paragraph or two) of the accomodations and restaurants on the islands we visited (Grenada, Mayreau, Bequia, Carricou, Tobago Cays). The authors were very up front about the experiences they DIDN'T like which helped us to avoid frustration. The book also had a nicely organized table of contents which helped navigate the book quickly... This is an excellent guidebook for the area and is highly recommended." -- Matthew Clark (Amazon reviewer). A guide to St Vincent, Grenada and the Grenadines. It covers Mustique, Bequia, Palm Island, Tobago Cays, Carriacou, Mayreau, Petit St Vincent, St Vincent and Grenada, at the southern end of the Caribbean arc, just below St Lucia. St Vincent has the oldest botanical gardens in the Americas; on Bequia, some islanders still harpoon whales as their ancestors did; Grenada has pristine reefs and abundant natural beauty; and tiny Mustique, home to countless celebrities, has verdant mountains. The series of "Adventure Guides" are about living more intensely, waking up to your surroundings and truly experiencing all that you encounter. Each book offers a mix of practical travel information along with activities designed for everyone, no matter what their age or ability. Comprehensive background information - history, culture, geography and climate - presents a knowledge of each destination and its people. Regional chapters take you on an introductory tour, with stops at museums, historic sites and local attractions. The volumes also cover: places to stay and eat; transportation to, from and around your destination; practical concerns; useful websites; e-mail addresses; and tourism contacts. Detailed regional and town maps feature walking and driving tours. "This guide is immediate and thorough; it give a host of places and activities that could fulfill even the most bored tourist's desires. The book is salted with the kind of personal experience that makes visiting these islands so special. They take us away from palm beaches, island vistas and rugged emerald mountains and put us in touch with the people who inhabit these beautiful places. From fishermen in Barrouallie to Rastas in the Port Elizabeth market and a botanist in St. George's, we get a sense of the lives that entwine to make up the fabric of these islands. Also, each section begins with a history of the place at hand, so important to understanding the southern Windwards. The authors have produced a journeyman labor, a product of discernment and enterprise tempered with warmth and humor. Those of us who have seen the southern Windwards as a special place for so long have reason to be thankful and relieved."Paul Tyler, Caribbean Compass
The Maker Movement is hot, and librarians are eager to participate. Even if you feel restricted by budget, staff, or space, this step-by-step guide will help you turn your library into a creativity center. The Maker Movement is sweeping the nation because it is creative and educationaland a lot of fun. Nonetheless, some librarians have hesitated to incorporate the movement into their programming because their libraries do not have dedicated makerspaces. If that describes you, then take heart. Written by librarians for librarians, this "cookbook" proves that every library is already a MakerPlace and provides you with recipes to make your library come alive with creativity. Easy-to-use, step-by-step guidance helps you create engaging K8 programs in science and technology, arts and crafts, and home skills that are perfect for the library setting. The menu of ideas is broken into four types of programming. "Appetizers" add a taste of the Maker movement to existing library programs. "Entrees" present full programs for a lengthy one-day event or a short series. "Side Dishes" are programs you can use if you have limited staff, budget, space, or any combination of those. "Desserts" are low-tech programs, suitable for young children. Each "recipe" includes extensions, variations, and curriculum tie-ins that give you even more ways to present the program ideas, whether to a different audience or as part of other related activities. Programs that involve creating a "Balloon Zip Line," a "Zen Garden," or a "Maker Marketplace" will delight library users and generate activity and excitement in your library.
Teeming with weird and wonderful life--giant clams and mussels, tubeworms, "eyeless" shrimp, and bacteria that survive on sulfur--deep-sea hot-water springs are found along rifts where sea-floor spreading occurs. The theory of plate tectonics predicted the existence of these hydrothermal vents, but they were discovered only in 1977. Since then the sites have attracted teams of scientists seeking to understand how life can thrive in what would seem to be intolerable or extreme conditions of temperature and fluid chemistry. Some suspect that these vents even hold the key to understanding the very origins of life. Here a leading expert provides the first authoritative and comprehensive account of this research in a book intended for students, professionals, and general readers. Cindy Lee Van Dover, an ecologist, brings nearly two decades of experience and a lively writing style to the text, which is further enhanced by two hundred illustrations, including photographs of vent communities taken in situ. The book begins by explaining what is known about hydrothermal systems in terms of their deep-sea environment and their geological and chemical makeup. The coverage of microbial ecology includes a chapter on symbiosis. Symbiotic relationships are further developed in a section on physiological ecology, which includes discussions of adaptations to sulfide, thermal tolerances, and sensory adaptations. Separate chapters are devoted to trophic relationships and reproductive ecology. A chapter on community dynamics reveals what has been learned about the ways in which vent communities become established and why they persist, while a chapter on evolution and biogeography examines patterns of species diversity and evolutionary relationships within chemosynthetic ecosystems. Cognate communities such as seeps and whale skeletons come under scrutiny for their ability to support microbial and invertebrate communities that are ecologically and evolutionarily related to hydrothermal faunas. The book concludes by exploring the possibility that life originated at hydrothermal vents, a hypothesis that has had tremendous impact on our ideas about the potential for life on other planets or planetary bodies in our solar system.
Ever since nineteen-year-old Lauren Bacall seductively taught Humphrey Bogart how to whistle in the most famous scene from 1941's To Have and Have Not, fans have been fascinated by the palpable heat between these two movie legends. Their onscreen passion blossomed into a full-blown off-screen love affair, and culminated in a blissful marriage that lasted twelve years, until Bogart's untimely death in 1957. Bogie & Bacall celebrates their love, with rare photos of the couple, along with tips and anecdotes that will inspire you to ignite your own legendary romance.
She was called the most beautiful woman in the world, but Elizabeth Taylor was far more than a pretty face -- she was one of the greatest actresses the movies have ever known. From her first success in National Velvet when she was just 12 years old, to her stunning performances in A Place in the Sun, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, and Suddenly, Last Summer to her Oscar-winning role in Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? and beyond -- Elizabeth Taylor showed herself to be a force to be reckoned with. Elizabeth Taylor: Her Place in the Sun is a film retrospective that spans her 70-year career, featuring production histories, "behind-the-scenes" stories, and reviews for each film. Featuring hundreds of rare photos, it's a dazzling tribute to Elizabeth Taylor, the film star.
HOW LUCKY CAN YOU GET? Rust Creek Ramblings You heard it here first: Good ol' boy Brad Crawford left that raucous Fourth of July card game with legal possession of Boyd Sullivan's Leap of Faith Ranch. Never mind that Brad took advantage of an old man under the influence. The handsome and cocky Crawford has always had a "me first" philosophy. Now we've learned that Boyd's long-absent daughter Margot Sullivan has returned to Rust Creek Falls and is living with Brad at the Leap of Faith! It seems unthinkable that the strong-willed, sassy rodeo rider would allow Brad to take advantage of her. So just what is going on behind those weathered fences? Place your bets, savvy readers. Could the right woman finally have reformed Brad the cad?
This is your prophetic commissioning! In these last days, the prophets foresee a great Holy Spirit outpouring – a revival that will not be constrained by the four walls of an institution, but will shake the whole earth, shifting the very landscape of nations. This book is your prophetic commissioning to take your place in...
Cindy Mediavilla annotates over 200 Arthurian novels, specifically focusing upon literature appropriate for young adults. Each entry is assigned an appropriate reading level and contains a detailed description of the book's plot. An index of titles, authors, characters, and specific themes is appended. The intended audience is young adult readers, grades six through high school, and the youth services professionals who serve them.
Harlequin® Special Edition brings you three new titles for one great price, available now! These are heartwarming, romantic stories about life, love and family. This Special Edition box set includes: Betting on the Maverick Montana Mavericks: What Happened at the Wedding? by Cindy Kirk When Brad Crawford wins a neighbor's ranch in a poker game, the cowboy gets more than he'd ever bargained for. Former rodeo rider Margot Sullivan, a feisty rancher's daughter, is determined to preserve her family's legacy. But what happens when love gets in the way? The Boss’s Marriage Plan Proposals & Promises by Gina Wilkins Scott Prince proposes marriage to his office manager, Tess Miller. He's ready to stop his family's insistent queries about his love life. Their future seems bright, but when they both develop real feelings for one another, can the bachelor find happily-ever-after with his true love? The Puppy Proposal Paradise Animal Clinic by Katie Meyer After a traumatic childhood, vet tech Jillian Everett has finally found a home in Paradise Isle, Florida. But when hotelier Nic Caruso threatens to destroy her community, Jillian is determined not to let him. So what if he's sexy and helps her rescue adorable dogs? That doesn't mean he's The One…or does it? Look for Harlequin Special Edition's October 2015 Box set 1 of 2, filled with even more stories of life, love and family! Look for 6 compelling new stories every month from Harlequin® Special Edition!
Eight-year-old Ian wakes up to A Loud Roar, only to discover a crying T-Rex who can't stop eating his friends. T-Rex is sad, but he just can't stop himself from taking a little nibble that turns into a bite or two or three. It is up to Ian and his friends to teach T-Rex that it's not nice to eat your friends! In fact, greens can be just as tasty as meat. Veggies, anyone? In this fun children's tale, Ian has a wonderful imagination. So did everything really happen or was it simply his imagination? Cindy French grew up in Toronto, Ontario, and now lives in Brampton, Ontario. Her nine-year-old son is the motivation for her stories. Her next book is about Ian's visit with his nanny. Publisher's website: http: //sbpra.com/CindyFrench
Senior H.O.T. Watch controller Jennifer Blackfoot can't wrap her head around Jeff Winston's words of warning. Ever since picking up the sexy wildman during a prisoner exchange, her life has irrevocably changed. There's no way one of the best government surveillance operations in the world is compromised. ... For a woman who never believed in soul mates or destiny, Jennifer wonders if she can put the brakes on ... and work with Jeff to protect H.O.T. Watch"--Page 4 of cover
In time for Oscar season, Hollywood’s top stars talk about the movies that move them Everyone has a favorite movie—even movie stars themselves. In You Gotta See This, veteran entertainment reporter Cindy Pearlman gets the scoop on the top movie picks of Hollywood’s entertainment elite. Through over one hundred interviews with actors, writers, and directors, Pearlman discovers the eclectic—and sometimes surprising—tastes of the people who make the movies we love: * Jet Li discusses the “Buddhist themes” that made him a lifelong Star Wars fan * Johnny Depp talks about how The Wizard of Oz gave him hope of escaping his bleak childhood in rural Florida * Jennifer Lopez recalls the inspiration of seeing “proof that my people could sing, dance, and act” in West Side Story * Vin Deisel explains why he considers Gone With the Wind “the ultimate action movie” From Bruce Willis on Dr. Strangelove to Jim Carrey on Network, You Gotta See This is a compulsively readable, star-studded tribute to the movies.
So Audrey is the most coveted of compliments among women who emulate Audrey Hepburn. To her legions of female fans, from teens on up, she is a paragon of class and style. Little black dress? That's So Audrey! Ballet flats? So Audrey! of you! A generous spirit? Well, it doesn't get any more Audrey! than that. Legendary superstar, trendsetter, and humanitarian Audrey Hepburn remains the epitome of style, charm, and humility in the face of enviable beauty for women of all ages. Filled with fashion and beauty advice inspired by Audrey, paired with gorgeous photos, this book imparts 59 little ways to put some Hepburn in your step.
The true story of an undercover ASIO agent who was hung out to dry in the Cold War. 'I have lost everything in coming here. I have lost my friends... I have probably lost my position; I shall probably have to remove my child from the school and my mother from the house in which she lives. I do not think there is anything else I can possibly lose.' Mercia Masson dressed stylishly and loved to host a party. She was a journalist in an era when there were few female journalists, she always wanted to be in the thick of things, and she knew people in very high places. She also led a dangerous double life. This is the remarkable story of an ASIO agent who was hung out to dry. She was exposed at a royal commission called to investigate the extent of Soviet espionage in Australia, following the defection of Vladimir and Evdokia Petrov. Written in association with Mercia's daughter Cindy, this story brings to life a determined woman at the centre of dramatic events in Australian politics during the Cold War. 'The story of the personal price paid by a woman spying for her country, and the story of a daughter who never knew her mother.' -Sandra Hogan, author of With My Little Eye 'ASIO agent Mercia Masson was let down by the very system she was trying to uphold. This fascinating account takes us into the life and times of "Mrs A", from backroom debriefings to the benches of the Petrov Royal Commission.' -Dr Rhys Crawley, co-author of the Official History of ASIO
Audrey and Givenchy is a stunning showcase of the most influential teaming of star and designer in fashion history: Audrey Hepburn and Hubert de Givenchy. Legendary screen star Aubrey Hepburn and designer Hubert de Givenchy were a brilliant meeting of fashion-forward minds. Over the course of their forty-year friendship and professional partnership, both became fashion icons whose collaborations influenced trends for generations to come -- the words "Audrey style" still conjure images of ballet flats, little black dresses, bateau necklines, capri pants, and countless stunning fashions. With gorgeous photography throughout, Audrey and Givenchy is a celebration of the duo's collaborations both onscreen and off, featuring fashion profiles on such classic films as Sabrina, Breakfast at Tiffany's, Charade, How to Steal a Million, and Funny Face, as well as their greatest off-screen fashion hits for awards shows and events.
Fire on the Sands Book 1: A night out turns to terror when Olivia Brown is abducted by an alien vampiric race. She finds herself held captive on BloodDark, a world light years from Earth, but all is not lost. Olivia finds allies and even love in the most unexpected places. Can she and her friends escape the Pure Bloods’ city and find safety? Olivia’s Escape Book 2: Olivia returns to Earth, then travels to BloodDark, prepared to sacrifice herself to make both worlds safe from those who would do evil. Olivia’s Return Book 3: Olivia must decide which world she stands for—Earth or BloodDark. Will her sacrifice be enough to convince Hernando and others of her loyalty? Olivia’s Decision Book 4: Airship Captain Adena Nightingale undertakes a smuggling run and gets mixed up in a world of hurt when an ancient weapon comes to life. The BloodDark Complete Contains: Fire on the Sands Book 1 Olivia’s Escape Book 2 Olivia’s Return Book 3 Olivia’s Decision Book 4
A story about one lucky puppy and the love he brings to his owner. Actually story was written by one lucky owner as it shares the importance of adopting pets from shelters to young readers.Cindy Lu Books has been around since 1999 going to the eBook format and believing we can start a positive movement towards books that have purpose presenting in a very affordable format. Cindy Dennis has a Psychology degree from Drury University. www.cindylubooks.com
This third book in the Differentiation in Practice series presents annotated lesson plans to illustrate how real teachers incorporate differentiation principles and strategies throughout an entire instructional unit.
Here in this second edition, updating the original by Gerald George and Cindy Sherrell-Leo, you will find out in straightforward language what a museum is--philosophically and historically--some pros and cons of establishing your museum, up-to-date resource lists, and good basic advice on all aspects of museums from the choice of a building through collections care, registration, exhibitions, conservation, staffing, financial management, and fund raising.
A "New York Times" bestseller and an "Entertainment Weekly" "Winner of the Week." After "New York Post" columnist Cindy Adams lost her husband, finding a new companion was the last thing on her mind. But one day, a visitor brought just that, in the form Cindy least expected: a dog named Jazzy.
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