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Publisher
Neon Squid
Pub. Date
2024
Description
"You might know that tigers are the largest of the big cats, but there's so much more to learn about these incredible predators! Discover why tigers have stripes, what makes them stick out their tongue, and how they can survive in habitats ranging from snowy Siberia to the tropical rainforest of Indonesia"-- Provided by publisher
Author
Publisher
Simon Element
Pub. Date
2023.
Description
"Calm the Chaos is a clearly organized, methodical approach to parenting. Dayna has created a road map to help parents find peace and meet their kids where they are at when conventional parenting tools have failed. There are five steps to calming the chaos--Getting to Safety, Restoring Trust and Energy, Finding Calm in the Moment, Getting Ahead of the Moment, and Defining Family Success. Each step employs a framework that is easy to remember, even...
Author
Publisher
Square One Publishers
Pub. Date
[2022]
Description
"As children grow, some of the terms listed on this book's front cover may be used to describe them on occasion. When there seems to be a recurrent pattern of one or more of these types of behavior, however, something may be wrong. As a parent, if you have noticed something "off" about the way your child has been acting, perhaps it's time to take a closer look at what might actually going on--before it gets worse. What to Do About Your Troubled Child...
Author
Publisher
Portfolio/Penguin
Pub. Date
[2023]
Description
"From the bestselling author of Linchpin and Tribes comes a new challenge to leaders of all stripes The workplace has undergone a massive shift. Remote work and economic instability have depressed innovation and left us disconnected and disengaged. Paychecks no longer buy loyalty, happiness, and effort. Quiet quitting runs rampant, and people show up without truly showing up. Alarmed managers are doubling down on keystroke surveillance, productivity...
Author
Publisher
Dutton, Penguin Random House
Pub. Date
[2023]
Description
"Descended from shy, solitary North African wild cats, domestic cats set up homes with devoted owners all over the world by learning how to talk to us. This book translates-in case you missed anything. A renowned cat behavior scientist of over thirty years, Dr. Sarah Brown has been at the forefront of research in the field, discovering how cats use tail signals to interact with each other and their owners. Now, she reveals the previously unexplored...
Author
Publisher
Walker Books
Pub. Date
2023.
Description
"The penguin pack plays all day long. And when the sun goes down and the night grows cold and dark--PENGUIN HUDDLE! But one night there is a freezing gale. And the next morning the penguins are stuck, frozen together like a giant penguin ice pop. What a penguin muddle! How will they get unstuck?"
Author
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2021.
Description
From nose to tail and everything in between--this is your definitive visual guide to understanding your four-legged friend! When your dog looks at you with those big, expressive puppy-dog eyes, do you ever wonder what's going on in their fur-covered heads? This dog book for adults will help you gain invaluable canine insight through quirky illustrations and infographics. The unique dog encyclopedia explores and explains the world of dogs: the dog...
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"There was very fine, an elegant pain, hardly a pain at all, like the swift and fleeting burn of a drop of hot candle wax...Then the blood welled up and began to distort the pure, stark edges of my delicately wrought wound.
"The chaos in my head spun itself into a silk of silence. I had distilled myself to the immediacy of hand, blade, blood, flesh."
There are an estimated two to three million "cutters" in America, but experts warn that, as with...
14) Shall we dance?
Author
Publisher
Beach Lane Books
Pub. Date
2023.
Description
"Nature is putting on a dance recital...come watch! From award-winning author-illustrator Robin Page, SHALL WE DANCE? is a beautiful exploration of how and why different animals move their bodies. Whether it's to find a mate, repel a predator, or just for fun, readers will learn the reason and purpose behind each animal and critter's graceful, exuberant, or playful moves. And they might even want to get up and join in the dancing fun!"
15) Take a chance
Author
Publisher
Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2023]
Description
A bird named Bob meets some new friends and learns that you cannot know if you like new things unless you try them.
Author
Publisher
Clever Publishing
Pub. Date
2023.
Description
It's fall, and Hedgehog notices that the air is cooler, and that the leaves are turning from green to red, orange, and yellow. He sees Badger, Squirrel, and Mouse carrying food and wonders where they're going with it. He can't find his friend Frog, who's hiding at the bottom of the pond for the winter. Then he sees Crane and Heron, who are flying south toward warmer weather, and his bug friends tell him that they're hiding underground for the winter....
17) Bears are best!
Author
Publisher
Crown Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2023]
Description
"It's panda-monium in this rollicking nonfiction picture book about bears habits, habitats, and more"
Author
Publisher
Viking
Pub. Date
2023.
Description
"Presidential inaugural poet and #1 New York Times bestselling author Amanda Gorman and Caldecott Honor and Coretta Scott King Honor winner Christian Robinson have created a timeless message of hope. Sometimes the world feels broken. And problems seem too big to fix. But somehow, we all have the power to make a difference. With a little faith, and maybe the help of a friend, together we can find beauty and create change. With intimate and inspiring...
Publisher
Penguin Workshop, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC
Pub. Date
2023.
Description
"The fabulous diversity of the tiny animal kingdom is on full display in this beautifully designed book featuring some of the most interesting insects on earth. See how amazing insects truly are! They can be as small as a grain of sand, or bigger than the palm of your hand. Some fly miles to find the right mate and others lie still for years underground"
Author
Publisher
Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2023]
Description
Misinformation affects us daily, from social media to politics and even personal relationships. Policing social media alone cannot solve the complex problem shaped by partisan politics and subjective interpretations of truth. In Misbelief social scientistDan Ariely explores the behaviour of 'misbelief' that leads people to distrust accepted truths and embrace conspiracy theories.
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