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Hardback. Zustand: Good. Bindon, John (illustrator).

Hardback. Zustand: Good. Shesheshen is a shapeshifter, who happily resides as an amorphous lump at the bottom of a ruined manor. When her rest is interrupted by hunters intent on murdering her, she constructs a body using a metal chain for a backbone, borrowed bones for limbs, and a bear trap as an extra mouth. However, the hunters chase Shesheshen out of her home and off a cliff. Badly hurt, she's found and nursed back to health by Homily, a warmhearted human, who has mistaken Shesheshen as a fellow human. Homily is kind and nurturing and would make an excellent coparent: an ideal place to lay Shesheshen's eggs so their young could devour Homily from the inside out. But as they grow close, she realizes humans don't think about love that way. Shesheshen hates keeping her identity secret from Homily, but just as she's about to confess, Homily reveals why she's in the area: she's hunting a shapeshifting monster that supposedly cursed her family. Shesheshen didn't curse anyone, but to give herself and Homily a chance at happiness, she has to figure out why Homily's twisted family thinks she did. As the hunt for the monster becomes increasingly deadly, Shesheshen must unearth the truth quickly, or soon both of their lives will be at risk. And the bigger challenge remains: surviving her toxic in-laws long enough to learn to build a life with, rather than in, the love of her life. Lefebvre, Yolaine (illustrator).…

Paperback. Zustand: Like New. Whether you're a novice or club regular, Steve has the answers to all your golf problems. -- Ernie Els For the weekend golfer, the game of kings can be an unfortunate succession of shots that are too short, too high or fond of the hazards. Each swing is followed by frustration, anguish and futile attempts to correct the problem, which often only creates more problems. What is needed is a patient golf pro who analyzes each swing and gives constructive advice. Golf Cures and Fixes is like having professional instruction whenever it is needed most. Straightforward instruction, informative diagrams and do-and-don't photographs zero in on specific problems and provide specific cures. Steve Newell shows the golfer how to diagnose mistakes by paying close attention to how the ball reacts: short drives, slices, hooks, missed shots and more. He identifies the cause of the errant shot - foot position, grip or posture, for example - and shows how to fix the problem. He also recommends drills that will help cure the problem for good. Golf Cures and Fixes is organized into chapters according to the type of club used: Drivers Short irons Fairway metals Wedges Long irons Sand irons Mid irons Putters. A sunny day on the course is easily spoiled by frustration and self-criticism. Whether a golfer needs to overcome one problem area or 18 holes' worth, having Golf Cures and Fixes on hand is a practical and positive strategy that offers a great return on green fees.…

Hardback. Zustand: Good. This tall tale of Kove's Norwegian grandmother resisting the Nazis during World War II was nominated for an Academy Award when first produced as an animated short film by the National Film Board of Canada.

Paperback. Zustand: Good. From the book: "It's on our watch that amphibians are checking out. I think we ought to be very concerned about that." Frogs are found everywhere: from the tropics to north of the Arctic Circle, from the heights of the Himalayan Mountains to the driest deserts. Frogs live on every continent except Antarctica. They live part of their lives in water and part on land. Frogs absorb moisture and even breathe through their skin. Unfortunately, their skin is also super-absorbent to deadly pollutants and their eggs are thin, jellylike bubbles that absorb waterborne pollutants. Consequently, frogs are first indicators of air, water and land pollutants, acting as a barometer for measuring the health of the environment. As such, they provide a valuable warning about our future if toxic elements continue to be released into the air, soil and water. Frog Rescue profiles the disappearance and endangerment of frogs around the world. The book also covers a range of innovative programs used around the world to protect this vulnerable species. Some of the frog species included are: Australian frogs that rear their young in their stomachs Poison dart frogs Costa Rican golden toads. About the Firefly Animal Rescue series: The Firefly Animal Rescue identifies endangered and threatened species and what is being done to protect them. Combining lively, accessible text and stunning color photographs, each book provides a detailed overview of the species, describing its characteristics, behavior, habits, physiology and more. "These attractive books are a call to action. fascinating readable accounts." - School Library Journal "Succinct introductions to the science and practice of wildlife conservation. written in accessible, lively language." - Booklist.…

Hardback. Zustand: Very Good. A bright and colourful board book to teach toddlers how to the match animal sounds to the animals that produce them.

Hardback. Zustand: Very Good. In this graphic-novel-style memoir, an Emmy-nominated filmmaker tells how she fell in love with a plastic surgeon and came to terms with his craft and her own body-image issues.

Hardback. Zustand: Good. Little Inventions is an illustrated series of kid-sized books about objects that children encounter every day without any thought of how, where and when they were invented.

Paperback. Zustand: Good. Kids are enormously keen on cute and cuddly pets and Top 10 for Kids Pets has lists with plenty of cats and dogs. It also has Top 10 lists of exotic animals no one would ever have guessed would be anyone's pet. There are also lists of celebrity animals, weird and unusual rodents, and birds and fish whose pet-hood is a surprise. Top 10 for Kids Pets has more than just lists. A team of four cool kids interject humor and introduce Killer Facts and The Lowdown details. The book is packed with exciting come-alive photographs and illustrations. Contents include: All Creatures: World's Biggest Pets, Most Expensive Pets, Most Popular Pet Names, and more. Dogs and Cats: Largest Domestic Cat Breeds, Unusual Dog Breeds, Most Expensive Cat Breeds, Smartest Dog Breeds, and more. Cute and Fluffy: Funniest Long-Haired Pets, Smallest Rabbit Breeds, Smallest Rodent Pets, Cutest Baby Animals, and more. Exotic Pets: Weirdest Exotic Pets, Most Fabulous Birds, Most Popular Nocturnal Pets, Most Beautiful Tropical Fish, and more. Famous Friends: Coolest Pet Films, Celebrity Pet Owners, Famous Cartoon Cats, Biggest-Selling Digital Pets, and more. Always cute, usually cuddly, and sometimes just weird, Top 10 for Kids Pets has it all. And that's not to mention the outright hilarious. (What's not to love about the Funniest Long-Haired Pets?).…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. You thought bagpipes were invented in Scotland? Forget it: the Romans introduced them from Asia Minor! Certain 'facts' are accepted as absolute truths. This book aims to debunk these persistent myths. From the stories of the ancient world to religion and sport, it offers the facts behind one thousand common fallacies.…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. An account of the Discovery crew during the several weeks of training procedures prior to a mission, during the mission, and during their return to earth.

Paperback. Zustand: Fair. Practical information for teens and their families. Praise for the previous edition: This very unusual book.is loaded with the kind of information disabled teens often need but may be too embarrassed to ask for. --Booklist The teen years are some of the most demanding. Even the most well-adjusted youth struggles with the intense daily challenges of friends, family, school and wider society. But these problems pale in comparison to those faced by teenagers with a handicap or chronic illness such as spina bifida or cystic fibrosis. Get over it or it's just a phase is idle advice and little more than offensive. Easy for you to say, is the teenager's often-heard -- and reasonable -- response. Easy for You to Say profiles the lives of uniquely challenged teens as they work hard to make sense of the world and their places in it. The questions they pose are frank and courageous, many include street language that teens can identify with and readily understand. The issues front and center in their lives are addressed, such as family, doctors and medical issues, friends and dating, school and work, alcohol and street drugs, medications and sexuality. Useful charts give reliable information on medication interactions and side effects. Kaufman is straightforward and honest, and provides solid information. Easy for You to Say to Say addresses issues that often are not easy or pretty. It offers solid practical advice, straight talk and honest answers to questions that many would be too embarrassed to ask.…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. Praise for the UK edition: It is simplicity itself, whether you plan on stepping into a dinghy or aboard a yacht. -- Sailing Learning to Sail is the ideal guide for new sailors. It is also valuable as a backup to sailing courses and useful as a refresher course on the basics. Lively color photographs and clear diagrams highlight expert instruction on topics that range from the various parts of a boat to advanced knots, reading charts and navigation. This straightforward and comprehensive guide covers: How to get started What things are called How a boat sails Sailing a dinghy Yachts -- getting to know the ropes Crewing a yacht The tide The weather How to navigate Some useful knots A comprehensive glossary. Learning to Sail is suitable for all ages and learning environments. It is designed specifically to give novice sailors the information and guidance they need to set sail safely and with confidence.…

Hardback. Zustand: Fair. A bright and colourful board book to teach toddlers how to the match animal sounds to the animals that produce them.

Hardback. Zustand: Very Good. Amazing Football is chock full of the biggest superstars of the NFL, as well as a 10-page primer on the parts of the game that matter most to kids. Players like Aaron Rogers, Russell Wilson and J.J. Watt line the pages of this book because their outstanding gridiron skills have merged with their will to succeed. From backgrounds as diverse as the population of the United States, these all-pros have had to deal with all manner of road blocks to get to the top of the football world. Through adversity, defeat and triumph, players like Jamaal Charles, Jason Witten and Antonio Brown have carved a space in football history for themselves, and each one gives back to the community in ways that will benefit kids today. Lighting up smiles by day and stadiums by night, the athletes featured in Amazing Football are a shining example of what can happen if you keep focused on your goals and make the right choices. These football stars are role models for today's generation.…

Hardback. Zustand: Good. Hall, Greg (illustrator).

Hardback. Zustand: Good. Amazing Football is chock full of the biggest superstars of the NFL, as well as a 10-page primer on the parts of the game that matter most to kids. Players like Aaron Rogers, Russell Wilson and J.J. Watt line the pages of this book because their outstanding gridiron skills have merged with their will to succeed. From backgrounds as diverse as the population of the United States, these all-pros have had to deal with all manner of road blocks to get to the top of the football world. Through adversity, defeat and triumph, players like Jamaal Charles, Jason Witten and Antonio Brown have carved a space in football history for themselves, and each one gives back to the community in ways that will benefit kids today. Lighting up smiles by day and stadiums by night, the athletes featured in Amazing Football are a shining example of what can happen if you keep focused on your goals and make the right choices. These football stars are role models for today's generation.…

Hardback. Zustand: Fair. Bindon, John (illustrator).

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. You thought bagpipes were invented in Scotland? Forget it: the Romans introduced them from Asia Minor! Certain 'facts' are accepted as absolute truths. This book aims to debunk these persistent myths. From the stories of the ancient world to religion and sport, it offers the facts behind one thousand common fallacies.…

Hardback. Zustand: Very Good. Right now, almost 1,200 bird species -- one in eight -- are threatened with extinction, and without our help, hundreds will disappear by the year 2100. - from the introduction About a third of the world bird species make their homes in rainforests, which offer moderate temperatures, protective shelter and ample food supply. Unfortunately the rainforests are disappearing. A few thousand years ago tropical rainforests covered as much as 12 percent of the Earth's land surface. Today, that figure is reduced by half, the result of logging, mining, and the clearing of land for human settlements. More than 600 species of rainforest birds are threatened with extinction. Rainforest Bird Rescue profiles projects and people around the world who are working to prevent the loss of these beautiful birds: Somprat Polchoo is head of the Khao Nor Chuchi forest protection unit in southern Thailand, one of the last known strongholds of the critically endangered Gurney's Pitta The Western Canada Wilderness Committee is working to prevent the destruction of the Northern Spotted Owl's habitat in the ancient rainforests of British Columbia The Rainforest Alliance, which encourages farmers in El Salvador to grow coffee in the traditional way -- under a forest canopy that supports wildlife -- is saving precious habitat for the golden-cheeked warbler Richard and Margot Frisius are founders of Amigos de las Ayes, which breeds endangered Costa Rican macaws and releases them into the wild. Illustrated with 50 spectacular color photographs, Rainforest Bird Rescue covers the people, the issues and the challenges involved in preserving a future for endangered wildlife. About the Firefly Animal Rescue series: The Firefly Animal Rescue identifies endangered and threatened species and what is being done to protect them. Combining lively, accessible text and stunning color photographs, each book provides a detailed overview of the species, describing its characteristics, behavior, habits, physiology and more. These attractive books are a call to action. fascinating readable accounts. - School Library Journal Succinct introductions to the science and practice of wildlife conservation. written in accessible, lively language. - Booklist.…

Hardback. Zustand: Good. Basketball's biggest stars, with special emphasis on how nice guys finish first Basketball Stars is chock-full of the biggest superstars of the NBA, as well as a primer on the parts of the game that matter most to kids. Players like Steph Curry, LeBron James and Kevin Durant line the pages of this book because their tremendous hardcourt skills have paired with their will to succeed. From backgrounds as diverse as the population of the world, these all-star ballers have had to deal with all manner of road blocks to get to the top of the basketball world. Through adversity, defeat and triumph, players like DeMar DeRozan, Russell Westbrook and Zach Randolph have carved a space in basketball history for themselves, and each one gives back to the community in ways that will benefit kids today. Lighting up smiles by day and hoops by night, the athletes featured in Basketball Stars are a shining example of what can happen if you keep focused on your goals and make the right choices. These basketball stars are role models for today's generation.…

Hardback. Zustand: Very Good. Animals are extraordinarily appealing to the youngest children. Their curiosity about other living creatures offers ample opportunity for fun and learning. My First Book of Animals presents a variety of animals in brightly colored photographs, and also provides an opportunity to learn animal body parts and colors: black and white cow with big ears and a tail> rooster with feathers and a red comb> duck with yellow feet> dog with floppy ears> donkey and its tail> shiny yellow and green goldfish> black and white cat> white horse with a tail> colorful parrot with long tail feathers> rabbit and its big ears> white sheep> goat and its horns and ears. The brightly illustrated, sturdy board books in the My First Book. series (My First Book of Animals, My First Book of Colors, My First Book of Numbers) are designed for the youngest toddlers who are exploring the world from their most comfortable seat -- the floor. Young children can easily open and turn the board pages and then discover that the pages unfold accordion-style into a 42-inch long display. Each book features 12 engaging color photographs in a clutter-free design, making identification easy for a toddler.…

Hardback. Zustand: Very Good. Shesheshen is a shapeshifter, who happily resides as an amorphous lump at the bottom of a ruined manor. When her rest is interrupted by hunters intent on murdering her, she constructs a body using a metal chain for a backbone, borrowed bones for limbs, and a bear trap as an extra mouth. However, the hunters chase Shesheshen out of her home and off a cliff. Badly hurt, she's found and nursed back to health by Homily, a warmhearted human, who has mistaken Shesheshen as a fellow human. Homily is kind and nurturing and would make an excellent coparent: an ideal place to lay Shesheshen's eggs so their young could devour Homily from the inside out. But as they grow close, she realizes humans don't think about love that way. Shesheshen hates keeping her identity secret from Homily, but just as she's about to confess, Homily reveals why she's in the area: she's hunting a shapeshifting monster that supposedly cursed her family. Shesheshen didn't curse anyone, but to give herself and Homily a chance at happiness, she has to figure out why Homily's twisted family thinks she did. As the hunt for the monster becomes increasingly deadly, Shesheshen must unearth the truth quickly, or soon both of their lives will be at risk. And the bigger challenge remains: surviving her toxic in-laws long enough to learn to build a life with, rather than in, the love of her life. Lefebvre, Yolaine (illustrator).…

Hardback. Zustand: Very Good.

Paperback. Zustand: Good. The enduring appeal of spies and their technology, codes and mysterious ways are explored in this engaging series of four colorful books. Each explores a different aspect of the spy trade, interspersing historical tidbits with tales of spies from popular culture and contemporary movies. Other titles in this series include: Codes and Ciphers, Spy School, and Top Technology. John Le Carre, Sir Francis Walsingham, Mata Hari, Moe Berg, J. Edgar Hoover, Ian Fleming and Stella Rimington, along with several of the most high-profile spy exchanges, captures and escapes are covered in Secret Agents.…

Hardback. Zustand: Very Good. A fun food-crafting book for home cooks eager to advance their food presentation skills, for parents wanting to involve their children in the kitchen, and for professional chefs and food stylists.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. The basic message of this book is that families can communicate with each other and provide mutual support by making art together. Included are simple projects that require no particular skill but place emphasis on the feelings expressed through this activity, rather than the end product.…

Hardback. Zustand: Fair. From the book: I just want to make sure there are elephants around for generations to enjoy, like I have. In 1979, the African elephant population was 1.3 million. By 1989 that total dropped dramatically to 609,000. During the 1980s, poachers killed some three hundred elephants a day. Although active measures were soon enforced to protect African and Asian elephant populations, the elephant's future is still uncertain. Elephant Rescue traces the efforts of individuals and organizations that confront the international ivory trade and lobby indigenous governments to create protective environments. One innovative program described is green hunting. Sport hunters who once shot and killed elephants are now given the opportunity to use tranquilizers. The animal suffers no harm and accompanying researchers can fit these elephants with a radio collar for further studies. The book also covers: How elephants live Ways elephants protect their families Elephants' astonishingly intricate behavior Physiology, life span, diet and more. Elephant Rescue is a fascinating book about how people and elephants can thrive in a shared environment. About the Firefly Animal Rescue series: The Firefly Animal Rescue identifies endangered and threatened species and what is being done to protect them. Combining lively, accessible text and stunning color photographs, each book provides a detailed overview of the species, describing its characteristics, behavior, habits, physiology and more. These attractive books are a call to action. fascinating readable accounts. - School Library Journal Succinct introductions to the science and practice of wildlife conservation. written in accessible, lively language. - Booklist.…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. The basic message of this book is that families can communicate with each other and provide mutual support by making art together. Included are simple projects that require no particular skill but place emphasis on the feelings expressed through this activity, rather than the end product.…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. The Soccer Book is the perfect book for any soccer fan or player. Its quirky facts and amusing photos are collected from the biggest leagues and tournaments in the world of international soccer. Star players and dream teams, clever managers, fanatical fans, memorable matches and incredible goals -- all are here to enjoy and share with friends. The attractive graphics, easy text, and cartoon bubbles appeal to youth. Topics range from team field tactics to signature moves of the sport's record-smashing pros. Like Ronaldinho's super step-over turns and the Panenka Penalty, a shoot-out winner used by Antonin Panenka in 1976. The author includes the most popular match-winning field formations and when they were first used, beginning with the 2-3-5 system used in the early 1990s. Facts, trivia and entertaining illustrations are included on every double-page spread covering a single topic: Then and Now Giantkillers Goal Machines Hat-trick Heroes Super Stoppers The Numbers Game: The Second Half Greatest Goals Head to Head Memorable Matches World Cup Wonders Final Whistle Women's Soccer and much more. The Soccer Book is action-packed and ideal for any soccer player or fan, with its staggering stats and profiles of the sport's greatest players.…