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Paperback. Zustand: Good. In spite of its whimsical title, this book is a solid, in-depth course in creative writing. The 12 chapters cover image detail, slow motion, hook, persona, point of view, dialogue, plot, narrative presence, good cliches, character, surrealism, and resolution. Each opens with a discussion of the topic at hand, followed by an exercise, and finishes with a workshop section in which the reader is encouraged to work with at least one other person to get helpful feedback. For individuals, workshops, and classes, this is the first how-to-write book to give full credit to the creative unconscious since Becoming a Writer, the 1934 classic by Dorothea Brande.…

Zustand: Good. Fifth grader Emma decides to do a science fair project to prove scientifically that girls are better than boys, but in the process, she learns more about herself, her friends, and about research methods. Chesworth, Michael (illustrator).

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Offers an analysis of agricultural development and transitions toward more sustainable management in one region. Suitable for researchers, policymakers, and students alike, this title examines approaches to make agricultural landscapes healthier for both the environment and people.…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. In spite of its whimsical title, this book is a solid, in-depth course in creative writing. The 12 chapters cover image detail, slow motion, hook, persona, point of view, dialogue, plot, narrative presence, good cliches, character, surrealism, and resolution. Each opens with a discussion of the topic at hand, followed by an exercise, and finishes with a workshop section in which the reader is encouraged to work with at least one other person to get helpful feedback. For individuals, workshops, and classes, this is the first how-to-write book to give full credit to the creative unconscious since Becoming a Writer, the 1934 classic by Dorothea Brande.…

Zustand: Fair. Fifth grader Emma decides to do a science fair project to prove scientifically that girls are better than boys, but in the process, she learns more about herself, her friends, and about research methods. Chesworth, Michael (illustrator).

Hardback. Zustand: Good. A Year in the Life of a Complete and Total Genius is a humorously heartbreaking tale of a boy coming to grips with the death of his mother, and a father who just can't cope.Arthur Bean is a genius--it's just that no one else realizes this quite yet. He's going to be a world-famous author, and the first step is to win this year's story-writing contest. What he writes is pretty funny, but it gets him into trouble too.Like with his English teacher.And the school newspaper advisor.And cool girl Kennedy.And Arthur's number one nemesis, Robbie Zack.But all great authors spark controversy, so Arthur's not too concerned. Through letters, email exchanges, SE ME notes and doodles, enter the funny, touching, and often mixed-up mind of Arthur Bean, creative genius.…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Amy Curry is having a terrible year. Her mother has decided to move across the country and needs Amy to get their car from California to Connecticut. There s just one small problem: Since her dad died this past spring, Amy hasn t been able to get behind the wheel. Enter Roger, the nineteen-year-old son of an old family friend, who turns out to be unexpectedly cute . . . and dealing with some baggage of his own. Meeting new people and coming to terms with her father s death were not what Amy had planned on this trip. And traveling the Loneliest Road in America, seeing the Colorado mountains, crossing the Kansas plains, and visiting diners, dingy motels, and Graceland were definitely not on the itinerary. But as they drive, Amy finds that the people you least expected are the ones you may need the most and that sometimes you have to get lost in order to find your way home. One of the most touching, irresistible, and feel-good road trips I ve been on in a long, long while. Deb Caletti, National Book Award Finalist. …

Paperback. Zustand: Good. Amy Curry is having a terrible year. Her mother has decided to move across the country and needs Amy to get their car from California to Connecticut. There s just one small problem: Since her dad died this past spring, Amy hasn t been able to get behind the wheel. Enter Roger, the nineteen-year-old son of an old family friend, who turns out to be unexpectedly cute . . . and dealing with some baggage of his own. Meeting new people and coming to terms with her father s death were not what Amy had planned on this trip. And traveling the Loneliest Road in America, seeing the Colorado mountains, crossing the Kansas plains, and visiting diners, dingy motels, and Graceland were definitely not on the itinerary. But as they drive, Amy finds that the people you least expected are the ones you may need the most and that sometimes you have to get lost in order to find your way home. One of the most touching, irresistible, and feel-good road trips I ve been on in a long, long while. Deb Caletti, National Book Award Finalist.…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. New York Times bestselling author Morgan Matson's blockbuster novel about a shy teen having the most unexpected summer ever! The Pre-Sloane Emily didn't go to parties, she barely talked to guys, she didn't do anything crazy. Enter Sloane, social tornado and the best kind of best friend--the one who yanks you out of your shell. But right before what should have been an epic summer, Sloane just.disappears. No note. No calls. No texts. No Sloane. There's just a random to-do list. On it, thirteen Sloane-selected-definitely-bizarre-tasks that Emily would never try.unless they could lead back to her best friend. Apple Picking at Night? Ok, easy enough. Dance Until Dawn? Sure. Why not? Kiss a Stranger? Wait.what? Getting through Sloane's list would mean a lot of firsts. But Emily has this whole unexpected summer ahead of her, and the help of Frank Porter (totally unexpected) to check things off. Who knows what she'll find? Go Skinny Dipping? Um.…

Paperback. Zustand: Fair. New York Times bestselling author Morgan Matson's blockbuster novel about a shy teen having the most unexpected summer ever! The Pre-Sloane Emily didn't go to parties, she barely talked to guys, she didn't do anything crazy. Enter Sloane, social tornado and the best kind of best friend--the one who yanks you out of your shell. But right before what should have been an epic summer, Sloane just.disappears. No note. No calls. No texts. No Sloane. There's just a random to-do list. On it, thirteen Sloane-selected-definitely-bizarre-tasks that Emily would never try.unless they could lead back to her best friend. Apple Picking at Night? Ok, easy enough. Dance Until Dawn? Sure. Why not? Kiss a Stranger? Wait.what? Getting through Sloane's list would mean a lot of firsts. But Emily has this whole unexpected summer ahead of her, and the help of Frank Porter (totally unexpected) to check things off. Who knows what she'll find? Go Skinny Dipping? Um.…

Hardback. Zustand: Very Good. Join this teeny tiny Santa on a BIG Christmas adventure! In a teeny tiny village On an evening cold and bright A teeny tiny fox Dreamt of Christmas night. This teeny tiny fox fears he is too small to get a visit from Santa. But with a teeny tiny ho ho ho. the most magical visitor arrives on this snowy Christmas night! Discover a heartwarming festive read-aloud, full of vibrant illustrations, bouncy rhymes, and holiday magic! Celebrate the seasons with Teeny Tiny. Chou, Joey (illustrator).…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Why don't folks see that stockbrokers can't predict the future? After all, people scoff at astrologers and tarot card readers, but if some guy in a suit says he is a market analyst, people can't wait to hear his insider advice for what to do during a stock run or slump. Investment adviser Mark Matson calls these so-called experts what they are: bullies. They are bullies because they line their own pockets by pushing mom-and-pop investors into taking risks they don't fully understand.His plainspoken new financial guide will show you how to outwit, outsmart, and out-invest Wall Street bullies. The wisdom contained in these pages will give you peace of mind about investing your hard-earned dollars. Instead of special tricks or hot tips, Matson teaches how to seek wealth responsibly by utilizing the free market and ignoring the three big investment lies propagated by Wall Street.Main Street Money: How to Outwit, Outsmart, and Out-invest Wall Street's Biggest Bullies is a book that believes every individual can become a portfolio master who can rise up and take control over his or her own financial future. To do so, novice investors will need to learn every trick and trap in their path. Matson knows these follies all too well. For the first years of his career, he worked in the belly of the beast on Wall Street, recruiting clients to invest in mutual funds whose managers falsely promised they could outperform the market. Doing client reviews with investors and trying to explain why all of the gurus from the biggest mutual fund companies like Vanguard, Fidelity, American Funds, and Templeton were losing to the market was gut-wrenching, Matson writes. I was failing my clients. I couldn't eat or sleep, the stress was mounting. If I couldn't pick the best managers in advance, what good was I?After reading this book, even novice investors can master the critical ability to allocate their financial resources. You will understand how capitalism powers global markets and how this knowledge can fuel investment decisions. You will learn how to maintain the discipline necessary for seeking long-term investment success. Mark's investment philosophy is broken down into easy-to-follow steps that introduce the language of the investment industry. The book spells out why gambling with your financial future, though promoted by many financial industry insiders, is a fool's errand. You will learn how to identify personal risk tolerance limits and build a financial investment framework. You will come away with an understanding of how to design a portfolio that maximizes potential returns at any level of investment risk. Unlike many other investment guides, this is not a book for speculators who see money as a drug to be gambled with in order to create surges of adrenaline or ego. It's a fundamental course in learning how to become the owner of your own financial future.…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. Why don't folks see that stockbrokers can't predict the future? After all, people scoff at astrologers and tarot card readers, but if some guy in a suit says he is a market analyst, people can't wait to hear his insider advice for what to do during a stock run or slump. Investment adviser Mark Matson calls these so-called experts what they are: bullies. They are bullies because they line their own pockets by pushing mom-and-pop investors into taking risks they don't fully understand.His plainspoken new financial guide will show you how to outwit, outsmart, and out-invest Wall Street bullies. The wisdom contained in these pages will give you peace of mind about investing your hard-earned dollars. Instead of special tricks or hot tips, Matson teaches how to seek wealth responsibly by utilizing the free market and ignoring the three big investment lies propagated by Wall Street.Main Street Money: How to Outwit, Outsmart, and Out-invest Wall Street's Biggest Bullies is a book that believes every individual can become a portfolio master who can rise up and take control over his or her own financial future. To do so, novice investors will need to learn every trick and trap in their path. Matson knows these follies all too well. For the first years of his career, he worked in the belly of the beast on Wall Street, recruiting clients to invest in mutual funds whose managers falsely promised they could outperform the market. Doing client reviews with investors and trying to explain why all of the gurus from the biggest mutual fund companies like Vanguard, Fidelity, American Funds, and Templeton were losing to the market was gut-wrenching, Matson writes. I was failing my clients. I couldn't eat or sleep, the stress was mounting. If I couldn't pick the best managers in advance, what good was I?After reading this book, even novice investors can master the critical ability to allocate their financial resources. You will understand how capitalism powers global markets and how this knowledge can fuel investment decisions. You will learn how to maintain the discipline necessary for seeking long-term investment success. Mark's investment philosophy is broken down into easy-to-follow steps that introduce the language of the investment industry. The book spells out why gambling with your financial future, though promoted by many financial industry insiders, is a fool's errand. You will learn how to identify personal risk tolerance limits and build a financial investment framework. You will come away with an understanding of how to design a portfolio that maximizes potential returns at any level of investment risk. Unlike many other investment guides, this is not a book for speculators who see money as a drug to be gambled with in order to create surges of adrenaline or ego. It's a fundamental course in learning how to become the owner of your own financial future. …

Hardback. Zustand: Good. Join this teeny tiny Santa on a BIG Christmas adventure! In a teeny tiny village On an evening cold and bright A teeny tiny fox Dreamt of Christmas night. This teeny tiny fox fears he is too small to get a visit from Santa. But with a teeny tiny ho ho ho. the most magical visitor arrives on this snowy Christmas night! Discover a heartwarming festive read-aloud, full of vibrant illustrations, bouncy rhymes, and holiday magic! Celebrate the seasons with Teeny Tiny. Chou, Joey (illustrator).…

Hardback. Zustand: Fair. Join this teeny tiny Santa on a BIG Christmas adventure! In a teeny tiny village On an evening cold and bright A teeny tiny fox Dreamt of Christmas night. This teeny tiny fox fears he is too small to get a visit from Santa. But with a teeny tiny ho ho ho. the most magical visitor arrives on this snowy Christmas night! Discover a heartwarming festive read-aloud, full of vibrant illustrations, bouncy rhymes, and holiday magic! Celebrate the seasons with Teeny Tiny. Chou, Joey (illustrator).…

Hardback. Zustand: Very Good. An adorable spooky twist on "The Teeny Tiny Woman" that's perfect for Halloween!In the teeny tiny barnOf a teeny tiny houseLived a teeny tiny ghostAnd a teeny tiny mouse.This teeny tiny ghost is too little to be spooky. Will she find her voice. and a friend, too? Discover the perfect Halloween read-aloud, full of vibrant illustrations, bouncy rhymes, and an adorable friendship duo! Celebrate the seasons with Teeny Tiny. Chou, Joey (illustrator). …

Hardback. Zustand: Good. An adorable spooky twist on "The Teeny Tiny Woman" that's perfect for Halloween!In the teeny tiny barnOf a teeny tiny houseLived a teeny tiny ghostAnd a teeny tiny mouse.This teeny tiny ghost is too little to be spooky. Will she find her voice. and a friend, too? Discover the perfect Halloween read-aloud, full of vibrant illustrations, bouncy rhymes, and an adorable friendship duo! Celebrate the seasons with Teeny Tiny. Chou, Joey (illustrator).…

Hardback. Zustand: Fair. An adorable spooky twist on "The Teeny Tiny Woman" that's perfect for Halloween!In the teeny tiny barnOf a teeny tiny houseLived a teeny tiny ghostAnd a teeny tiny mouse.This teeny tiny ghost is too little to be spooky. Will she find her voice. and a friend, too? Discover the perfect Halloween read-aloud, full of vibrant illustrations, bouncy rhymes, and an adorable friendship duo! Celebrate the seasons with Teeny Tiny. Chou, Joey (illustrator).…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. A by-the-book teen must learn to embrace the beauty in chaos in this New York Times bestselling novel by Morgan Matson about friendship, finding yourself, and all the joys in life that happen while you're busy making other plans. Andie has a plan. And she always sticks to her plan. Future? A top-tier medical school. Dad? Avoid him as much as possible (which isn't that hard considering he's a congressman and never around). Friends? Palmer, Bri, and Toby--pretty much the most awesome people on the planet, who needs anyone else? Relationships? No one's worth more than three weeks. But her perfectly predictable summer goes into a tailspin when a political scandal costs Andie her pre-med summer internship and lands both her and Dad back in the same house for the first time in years. Suddenly she's doing things that aren't Andie at all--working as a dog walker, doing an epic scavenger hunt with her dad, and maybe, just maybe, letting the super-cute Clark get closer than she expected. Palmer, Bri, and Toby tell her to go with the flow, but can she really let go of her control.…

Hardback. Zustand: Good. A delightful springtime twist on "The Teeny Tiny Woman" that's perfect for the Spring season! In a teeny tiny garden Amongst the bugs and weeds, A teeny tiny bunny Planted veggie seeds. The teeny tiny bunny goes on a springtime adventure to look for yummy veggies! But as he hops along the garden path, he realizes he may be too small to collect the perfect-sized carrots. Will the teeny tiny bunny find a way to fill his basket full of treats? Discover this delightful springtime read-aloud, full of vibrant illustrations and bouncy rhymes--perfect for spring and Easter! Celebrate the seasons with Teeny Tiny. Chou, Joey (illustrator).…

Hardback. Zustand: Very Good. A by-the-book teen must learn to embrace the beauty in chaos in this New York Times bestselling novel by Morgan Matson about friendship, finding yourself, and all the joys in life that happen while you're busy making other plans. Andie has a plan. And she always sticks to her plan. Future? A top-tier medical school. Dad? Avoid him as much as possible (which isn't that hard considering he's a congressman and never around). Friends? Palmer, Bri, and Toby--pretty much the most awesome people on the planet, who needs anyone else? Relationships? No one's worth more than three weeks. But her perfectly predictable summer goes into a tailspin when a political scandal costs Andie her pre-med summer internship and lands both her and Dad back in the same house for the first time in years. Suddenly she's doing things that aren't Andie at all--working as a dog walker, doing an epic scavenger hunt with her dad, and maybe, just maybe, letting the super-cute Clark get closer than she expected. Palmer, Bri, and Toby tell her to go with the flow, but can she really let go of her control.…

Hardback. Zustand: Fair. A by-the-book teen must learn to embrace the beauty in chaos in this New York Times bestselling novel by Morgan Matson about friendship, finding yourself, and all the joys in life that happen while you're busy making other plans. Andie has a plan. And she always sticks to her plan. Future? A top-tier medical school. Dad? Avoid him as much as possible (which isn't that hard considering he's a congressman and never around). Friends? Palmer, Bri, and Toby--pretty much the most awesome people on the planet, who needs anyone else? Relationships? No one's worth more than three weeks. But her perfectly predictable summer goes into a tailspin when a political scandal costs Andie her pre-med summer internship and lands both her and Dad back in the same house for the first time in years. Suddenly she's doing things that aren't Andie at all--working as a dog walker, doing an epic scavenger hunt with her dad, and maybe, just maybe, letting the super-cute Clark get closer than she expected. Palmer, Bri, and Toby tell her to go with the flow, but can she really let go of her control.…

Hardback. Zustand: Good. A by-the-book teen must learn to embrace the beauty in chaos in this New York Times bestselling novel by Morgan Matson about friendship, finding yourself, and all the joys in life that happen while you're busy making other plans. Andie has a plan. And she always sticks to her plan. Future? A top-tier medical school. Dad? Avoid him as much as possible (which isn't that hard considering he's a congressman and never around). Friends? Palmer, Bri, and Toby--pretty much the most awesome people on the planet, who needs anyone else? Relationships? No one's worth more than three weeks. But her perfectly predictable summer goes into a tailspin when a political scandal costs Andie her pre-med summer internship and lands both her and Dad back in the same house for the first time in years. Suddenly she's doing things that aren't Andie at all--working as a dog walker, doing an epic scavenger hunt with her dad, and maybe, just maybe, letting the super-cute Clark get closer than she expected. Palmer, Bri, and Toby tell her to go with the flow, but can she really let go of her control.…

Paperback. Zustand: Fair. From the Flying Start author of Amy & Roger's Epic Detour comes a powerful novel about hope in the face of heartbreak. Taylor Edwards's family might not be the closest-knit--everyone is a little too busy and overscheduled--but for the most part, they get along just fine. Then, Taylor's dad gets devastating news, and her parents decide that the family will spend one last summer all together at their old lake house in the Pocono Mountains. Crammed into a place much smaller and more rustic than they are used to, they begin to get to know each other again. And Taylor discovers that the people she thought she had left behind haven't actually gone anywhere. Her former best friend is still around, as is her first boyfriend--and he's much cuter at seventeen than he was at twelve. As the summer progresses and the Edwards become more of a family, they're more aware than ever that they're battling a ticking clock. Sometimes, though, there is just enough time to get a second chance with family, with friends, and with love. …

Paperback. Zustand: Fair. Three starred reviews! "Heartfelt and hilarious, witty and wise, with indelible characters and laugh-out-loud humor. A fantastic read for any season of the year." --Stuart Gibbs, New York Times bestselling author In New York Times bestselling author Morgan Matson's middle grade debut "brimming with heart, summer nostalgia, and a bit of mystery" (Julie Murphy, #1 New York Times bestselling author), a young girl gets to know her mom's side of the family and hunts for hidden treasure over the course of one chaotic summer. For as long as Ryanna Stuart can remember, her summers have been spent with her father and his new wife. Just the three of them, structured, planned, and quiet. But this summer is different. This summer, she's received a letter from her grandparents--grandparents neither she nor her dad have spoken to since her mom's death--inviting her to stay with them at an old summer camp in the Poconos. Ryanna accepts. She wants to learn about her mom. She wants to uncover the mystery of why her father hasn't spoken to her grandparents all these years. She's even looking forward to a quiet summer by the lake. But what she finds are relatives.so many relatives! Aunts and uncles and cousins upon cousins--a motley, rambunctious crew of kids and eccentric, unconventional adults. People who have memories of her mom from when she was Ryanna's age, clues to her past like a treasure map. Ryanna even finds an actual, real-life treasure map! Over the course of one unforgettable summer--filled with s'mores and swimming, adventure and fun, and even a decades-old mystery to solve--Ryanna discovers a whole new side of herself and that, sometimes, the last place you expected to be is the place where you really belong.…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. Three starred reviews! "Heartfelt and hilarious, witty and wise, with indelible characters and laugh-out-loud humor. A fantastic read for any season of the year." --Stuart Gibbs, New York Times bestselling author In New York Times bestselling author Morgan Matson's middle grade debut "brimming with heart, summer nostalgia, and a bit of mystery" (Julie Murphy, #1 New York Times bestselling author), a young girl gets to know her mom's side of the family and hunts for hidden treasure over the course of one chaotic summer. For as long as Ryanna Stuart can remember, her summers have been spent with her father and his new wife. Just the three of them, structured, planned, and quiet. But this summer is different. This summer, she's received a letter from her grandparents--grandparents neither she nor her dad have spoken to since her mom's death--inviting her to stay with them at an old summer camp in the Poconos. Ryanna accepts. She wants to learn about her mom. She wants to uncover the mystery of why her father hasn't spoken to her grandparents all these years. She's even looking forward to a quiet summer by the lake. But what she finds are relatives.so many relatives! Aunts and uncles and cousins upon cousins--a motley, rambunctious crew of kids and eccentric, unconventional adults. People who have memories of her mom from when she was Ryanna's age, clues to her past like a treasure map. Ryanna even finds an actual, real-life treasure map! Over the course of one unforgettable summer--filled with s'mores and swimming, adventure and fun, and even a decades-old mystery to solve--Ryanna discovers a whole new side of herself and that, sometimes, the last place you expected to be is the place where you really belong.…

Hardback. Zustand: Fair. An colorful "Be Yourself" twist on "The Teeny Tiny Woman" that's perfect for Pride month and all-year-round! In a field full of flowers, Beneath a rainbow bend, A teeny tiny unicorn Played with all her friends. This teeny tiny unicorn loves rainbows, glitter, and sparkle.But when her rainbow mane makes her feel different, she tries her best to blend in. With the help of some magical friends, will the teeny tiny unicorn learn how stand out and shine? Discover this colorful rainbow read-aloud, full of vibrant illustrations and bouncy rhymes, perfect for Pride season and all-year-round! Celebrate the seasons with Teeny Tiny. Chou, Joey (illustrator).…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. From the Flying Start author of Amy & Roger's Epic Detour comes a powerful novel about hope in the face of heartbreak. Taylor Edwards's family might not be the closest-knit--everyone is a little too busy and overscheduled--but for the most part, they get along just fine. Then, Taylor's dad gets devastating news, and her parents decide that the family will spend one last summer all together at their old lake house in the Pocono Mountains. Crammed into a place much smaller and more rustic than they are used to, they begin to get to know each other again. And Taylor discovers that the people she thought she had left behind haven't actually gone anywhere. Her former best friend is still around, as is her first boyfriend--and he's much cuter at seventeen than he was at twelve. As the summer progresses and the Edwards become more of a family, they're more aware than ever that they're battling a ticking clock. Sometimes, though, there is just enough time to get a second chance with family, with friends, and with love.…

Hardback. Zustand: Good. An colorful "Be Yourself" twist on "The Teeny Tiny Woman" that's perfect for Pride month and all-year-round! In a field full of flowers, Beneath a rainbow bend, A teeny tiny unicorn Played with all her friends. This teeny tiny unicorn loves rainbows, glitter, and sparkle.But when her rainbow mane makes her feel different, she tries her best to blend in. With the help of some magical friends, will the teeny tiny unicorn learn how stand out and shine? Discover this colorful rainbow read-aloud, full of vibrant illustrations and bouncy rhymes, perfect for Pride season and all-year-round! Celebrate the seasons with Teeny Tiny. Chou, Joey (illustrator).…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. Matson, R.J.; Williams, Ian (illustrator).