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Dinosaur world : over 1,200 amazing dinosaurs, famous fossils, and the latest discoveries from the prehistoric era

Johnson-Ransom, Evan,


Includes index. Taking readers through the Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous periods, this ultimate guide to all things prehistoric provides young paleontologists with information on more than one thousand incredible species, tracing their evolution through the dinosaur era.
Date Published:2023

Diary of a Wimpy Kid : The third wheel

Kinney, Jeff.


A Valentine's Day dance at Greg's middle school has turned his world upside down until an unexpected twist gives Greg a partner for the dance and leaves his best friend Rowley the odd man out.
Date Published:2012

Diary of a wimpy kid : the ugly truth / 5

Kinney, Jeff.


book 5. Greg Heffley has always been in a hurry to grow up. But is getting older really all it's cracked up to be? Greg suddenly finds himself dealing with the pressures of boy-girl parties, increased responsibilities, and even the awkward changes that come with getting older -- all without his best friend, Rowley, at his side. Can Greg make it through on his own? Or will he have to face the "ugly truth"?
Date Published:2010

book 5. Greg Heffley has always been in a hurry to grow up. But is getting older really all it's cracked up to be? Greg suddenly finds himself dealing with the pressures of boy-girl parties, increased responsibilities, and even the awkward changes that come with getting older -- all without his best friend, Rowley, at his side. Can Greg make it through on his own? Or will he have to face the "ugly truth"?

Date Published:2010

Dog days

Kinney, Jeff,


"In the latest diary of middle-schooler Greg Heffley, he records his attempts to spend his summer vacation sensibly indoors playing video gamemes and watching television, despite his mother's other ideas."--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2009

Diary of a wimpy kid : cabin fever

Kinney, Jeff.


"Greg struggles to stay on Santa's 'nice' list while snowed in with the rest of the Heffley family in the days leading up to Christmas"--
Date Published:2011

Diary of a Wimpy Kid : The long haul

Kinney, Jeff,


The Heffley family road trip starts off full of promise, then quickly takes several wrong turns--with everything from a fender bender to crazed seagulls--but even the worst road trip can turn into an adventure, and this is one the Heffleys won't soon forget.
Date Published:2014

Diary of a wimpy kid : old school

Kinney, Jeff,


"Life was better in the old days. Or was it? That's the question Greg Heffley is asking as his town voluntarily unplugs and goes electronics-free. But modern life has its conveniences, and Greg isn't cut out for an old-fashioned world. With tension building inside and outside the Heffley home, will Greg find a way to survive?"--
Date Published:2015

Outer order, inner calm : declutter & organize to make more room for happiness

Rubin, Gretchen,


Introduction: Why bother with outer order? -- Make choices -- Create order -- Know yourself--and others -- Cultivate helpful habits -- Add beauty -- Conclusion: The fulfillment of inner calm. "With clarity and humor, bestselling author of The Four Tendencies and The Happiness Project Gretchen Rubin illuminates one of her key realizations about happiness: For most of us, outer order contributes to inner calm. And for most of us, a rigid, one-size-fits-all solution doesn't work. In this easy-to-read but hard-to-put-down book, Gretchen Rubin suggests more than 150 short, concrete clutter-clearing ideas so each reader can choose the ones that resonate most. The fact is, when we tailor our approach to suit our own particular challenges and habits, we're far more likely to be able to create the order that will make our lives happier, healthier, more productive, and more creative. In the context of a happy life, a messy desk or crowded coat closet is a trivial problem--yet Gretchen Rubin has found that getting control of our stuff makes us feel more in control of our lives. By getting rid of things we don't use, don't need, or don't love, as well as things that don't work, don't fit, or don't suit, we free our mind (and our shelves) for what we truly value. In this trim book filled with insights, strategies, and sometimes surprising tips, Gretchen tackles the key challenges of creating outer order, by explaining how to "Make Choices," "Create Order," "Know Yourself--and Others," "Cultivate Helpful Habits," and, of course, "Add Beauty." At home, at work, and in life, when we get our possessions under control we feel both calmer and more energetic. With a sense of fun, and also a clear idea of what's realistic for most people, Gretchen Rubin suggests dozens of manageable steps for creating a more serene, orderly environment--one that helps us to create the lives we yearn for"-- Rubin believes that for most of us, outer order contributes to inner calm. And for most of us, a rigid, one-size-fits-all solution doesn't work. Here she suggests short, concrete clutter-clearing ideas so each reader can choose the ones that resonate most. By tailoring our approach to suit our own particular challenges and habits, we're far more likely to be able to create the order that will make our lives happier, healthier, more productive, and more creative. -- adapted from publisher info.
Date Published:2019

Introduction: Why bother with outer order? -- Make choices -- Create order -- Know yourself--and others -- Cultivate helpful habits -- Add beauty -- Conclusion: The fulfillment of inner calm. "With clarity and humor, bestselling author of The Four Tendencies and The Happiness Project Gretchen Rubin illuminates one of her key realizations about happiness: For most of us, outer order contributes to inner calm. And for most of us, a rigid, one-size-fits-all solution doesn't work. In this easy-to-read but hard-to-put-down book, Gretchen Rubin suggests more than 150 short, concrete clutter-clearing ideas so each reader can choose the ones that resonate most. The fact is, when we tailor our approach to suit our own particular challenges and habits, we're far more likely to be able to create the order that will make our lives happier, healthier, more productive, and more creative. In the context of a happy life, a messy desk or crowded coat closet is a trivial problem--yet Gretchen Rubin has found that getting control of our stuff makes us feel more in control of our lives. By getting rid of things we don't use, don't need, or don't love, as well as things that don't work, don't fit, or don't suit, we free our mind (and our shelves) for what we truly value. In this trim book filled with insights, strategies, and sometimes surprising tips, Gretchen tackles the key challenges of creating outer order, by explaining how to "Make Choices," "Create Order," "Know Yourself--and Others," "Cultivate Helpful Habits," and, of course, "Add Beauty." At home, at work, and in life, when we get our possessions under control we feel both calmer and more energetic. With a sense of fun, and also a clear idea of what's realistic for most people, Gretchen Rubin suggests dozens of manageable steps for creating a more serene, orderly environment--one that helps us to create the lives we yearn for"-- Rubin believes that for most of us, outer order contributes to inner calm. And for most of us, a rigid, one-size-fits-all solution doesn't work. Here she suggests short, concrete clutter-clearing ideas so each reader can choose the ones that resonate most. By tailoring our approach to suit our own particular challenges and habits, we're far more likely to be able to create the order that will make our lives happier, healthier, more productive, and more creative. -- adapted from publisher info.

Date Published:2019

Steampunk & cosplay : fashion design & illustration

Crossland, Samantha R.,


"More than 50 ideas for learning to design your own Neo-Victorian costumes and accessories"--Cover. "Steampunk & Cosplay : Fashion Design & Illustration is designed to appeal to both fashion enthusiasts and steampunk cosplay fans alike. Whether your dream is to become a fashion designer, or you simply want to combine your artistic skills with a love for steampunk fashion and culture, the tips, tricks, tools, and step-by-step projects in this book provide you with everything you need to learn to design and draw an assortment of cosplay outfits. Beginning with a brief introduction to drawing techniques and fashion basics, this valuable resource provides a quick guide to figure proportions, basic anatomy, and a glossary of common fashion terms. Additionally you will learn how to render various textures, including fabric, brass, leather, wood, and more. You'll discover how to render typical steampunk characters, along with their fascinating and outlandish accessories, including brass spectacles, goggles, canes, boots, and more. After working through the step-by-step projects you will find templates at the back of the book to help you get started on your own original fashion designs. With comprehensive instruction, a plethora of artist tips and tricks, and beautiful artwork to inspire, Steampunk & Cosplay : Fashion Design & Illustration is the perfect resource for budding fashion designers and seasoned artists alike."--provided from Amazon.com.
Date Published:2015

"More than 50 ideas for learning to design your own Neo-Victorian costumes and accessories"--Cover. "Steampunk & Cosplay : Fashion Design & Illustration is designed to appeal to both fashion enthusiasts and steampunk cosplay fans alike. Whether your dream is to become a fashion designer, or you simply want to combine your artistic skills with a love for steampunk fashion and culture, the tips, tricks, tools, and step-by-step projects in this book provide you with everything you need to learn to design and draw an assortment of cosplay outfits. Beginning with a brief introduction to drawing techniques and fashion basics, this valuable resource provides a quick guide to figure proportions, basic anatomy, and a glossary of common fashion terms. Additionally you will learn how to render various textures, including fabric, brass, leather, wood, and more. You'll discover how to render typical steampunk characters, along with their fascinating and outlandish accessories, including brass spectacles, goggles, canes, boots, and more. After working through the step-by-step projects you will find templates at the back of the book to help you get started on your own original fashion designs. With comprehensive instruction, a plethora of artist tips and tricks, and beautiful artwork to inspire, Steampunk & Cosplay : Fashion Design & Illustration is the perfect resource for budding fashion designers and seasoned artists alike."--provided from Amazon.com.

Date Published:2015

My life : growing up Asian in America


Time / Teresa Hsiao -- Listen asshole / Yellow Rage -- Rishi's night: a one-act monologue play / Moss Perricone -- I don't want to write today / Shing Yin Khor -- Destiny manifest / H'rina Detroy -- Going country / Nathan Ramos-Park -- Confessions of a banana / Heather Jeng Bladt -- Bangla, in black and white / Tanais -- The ring / Amna Nawaz -- a bad day / Catzie Vilayphonh -- Fourteen ways of being Asian in America over thirty-six years / Melissa de la Cruz -- Why we don't always fight / Edmund Lee -- A pair of shorts / Kao Kalia Yang -- Slingshots of the ignorant / Aisha Sultan -- Untitled / Trung le Nguyen -- Things better left unsaid / Duang Nguyen Ca Dao -- How do I begin to speak of your perfection? / Sokunthary Svay -- On being black and Asian in America / Kimiko Matsuda-Lawrence -- An incomplete silence / Kim Tran -- Ten things you should know about being an Asian from the south / G Yamazawa -- Unzipping / Riss M. Neilson -- The question / Mark Kramer -- Working while Asian / Ellen K. Pao -- Facing myself / David Kwong -- Places / Gayle Gaviola -- My first rodeo / Yoonj Kim -- The next draft / Aneesh Raman -- Museum in her head / Marie Lu. "A collection of thirty heartfelt, witty, and hopeful thought pieces on the experience of growing up Asian American, for fans of Minor Feelings."--Amazon.
Date Published:2022

Time / Teresa Hsiao -- Listen asshole / Yellow Rage -- Rishi's night: a one-act monologue play / Moss Perricone -- I don't want to write today / Shing Yin Khor -- Destiny manifest / H'rina Detroy -- Going country / Nathan Ramos-Park -- Confessions of a banana / Heather Jeng Bladt -- Bangla, in black and white / Tanais -- The ring / Amna Nawaz -- a bad day / Catzie Vilayphonh -- Fourteen ways of being Asian in America over thirty-six years / Melissa de la Cruz -- Why we don't always fight / Edmund Lee -- A pair of shorts / Kao Kalia Yang -- Slingshots of the ignorant / Aisha Sultan -- Untitled / Trung le Nguyen -- Things better left unsaid / Duang Nguyen Ca Dao -- How do I begin to speak of your perfection? / Sokunthary Svay -- On being black and Asian in America / Kimiko Matsuda-Lawrence -- An incomplete silence / Kim Tran -- Ten things you should know about being an Asian from the south / G Yamazawa -- Unzipping / Riss M. Neilson -- The question / Mark Kramer -- Working while Asian / Ellen K. Pao -- Facing myself / David Kwong -- Places / Gayle Gaviola -- My first rodeo / Yoonj Kim -- The next draft / Aneesh Raman -- Museum in her head / Marie Lu. "A collection of thirty heartfelt, witty, and hopeful thought pieces on the experience of growing up Asian American, for fans of Minor Feelings."--Amazon.

Date Published:2022

Nolo's essential guide to divorce

Doskow, Emily,


"Learn your legal rights and options"--Cover. "Negotiate property division and financial support. Protect your children's best interests. Avoid expensive court battles."--Cover. Place of publication taken from publisher's website. "Divorce is never easy, but with the information in Nolo's Essential Guide to Divorce, you can make the process as simple, inexpensive, and conflict-free as possible. With compassion and expertise, family law attorney Emily Doskow explains how to make divorce less painful by helping you: understand the divorce process; minimize day-to-day conflict with your spouse; work with lawyers or mediators without breaking the bank; avoid costly, exhausting court battles, and stay calm and make good decisions. You'll learn about your legal rights and options for resolving tough divorce-related issues, including: child support and custody, alimony, property division, and drafting a marital settlement agreement. The 9th edition is completely updated with the latest rules on property division, grounds for divorce, and court procedures, and includes tips on participating in virtual meetings, mediations, and court hearings."--Back cover.
Date Published:2022

"Learn your legal rights and options"--Cover. "Negotiate property division and financial support. Protect your children's best interests. Avoid expensive court battles."--Cover. Place of publication taken from publisher's website. "Divorce is never easy, but with the information in Nolo's Essential Guide to Divorce, you can make the process as simple, inexpensive, and conflict-free as possible. With compassion and expertise, family law attorney Emily Doskow explains how to make divorce less painful by helping you: understand the divorce process; minimize day-to-day conflict with your spouse; work with lawyers or mediators without breaking the bank; avoid costly, exhausting court battles, and stay calm and make good decisions. You'll learn about your legal rights and options for resolving tough divorce-related issues, including: child support and custody, alimony, property division, and drafting a marital settlement agreement. The 9th edition is completely updated with the latest rules on property division, grounds for divorce, and court procedures, and includes tips on participating in virtual meetings, mediations, and court hearings."--Back cover.

Date Published:2022

Bud, not Buddy

Curtis, Christopher Paul,


"A Yearling book." "Special anniversary edition"--Cover. "With an introduction by Kwame Alexander, Newbery Medalist." --Cover. Includes a foreword by Christopher Paul Curtis. Includes a Readers Guide and a conversation with the author. Ten-year-old Bud, a motherless boy living in Flint, Michigan, during the Great Depression, escapes a bad foster home and sets out in search of the man he believes to be his father--the renowned bandleader, H.E. Calloway of Grand Rapids.
Date Published:2019

"A Yearling book." "Special anniversary edition"--Cover. "With an introduction by Kwame Alexander, Newbery Medalist." --Cover. Includes a foreword by Christopher Paul Curtis. Includes a Readers Guide and a conversation with the author. Ten-year-old Bud, a motherless boy living in Flint, Michigan, during the Great Depression, escapes a bad foster home and sets out in search of the man he believes to be his father--the renowned bandleader, H.E. Calloway of Grand Rapids.

Date Published:2019

The black stallion

Farley, Walter, 1915-1989.


Young Alec Ramsay is shipwrecked on a desert island with a horse destined to play an important part in his life. Following their rescue their adventure continues in America.
Date Published:1991

Off the wall : making stuff together

Idle, Molly,


"A group of kids come together to create a spontaneous work of art on a blank wall, using chalk, spilled ice cream, and a lot of imagination to turn mistakes into magic"--
Date Published:2026

The runaway bunny

Brown, Margaret Wise, 1910-1952.


Compact disc. Music composed by Si Kahn. "Track 1: Read with turn-the-page signals ; track 2: uninterrupted reading." Accompanying book published by HarperCollins ; illustrated by Clement Hurd. A little rabbit who wants to run away tells his mother how he will escape, but she is always right behind him.
Date Published:1989

The scarlet shedder

Pilkey, Dav, 1966-,


At head of title: Treehouse Comix proudly presents. "P.U.! Dog Man got sprayed by a skunk! After being dunked in tomato juice, the stink is gone but the scarlet red color remains. Now exiled, this spunky superhero must struggle to save the citizens who shunned him! Will the ends justify the means for Petey, who's reluctantly pulled back into a life of crime in order to help Dog Man? And who will step forward when an all-new, never-before-seen villain unleashes an army of A.I. robots?"--
Date Published:2024

At head of title: Treehouse Comix proudly presents. "P.U.! Dog Man got sprayed by a skunk! After being dunked in tomato juice, the stink is gone but the scarlet red color remains. Now exiled, this spunky superhero must struggle to save the citizens who shunned him! Will the ends justify the means for Petey, who's reluctantly pulled back into a life of crime in order to help Dog Man? And who will step forward when an all-new, never-before-seen villain unleashes an army of A.I. robots?"--

Date Published:2024

Minn of the Mississippi

Holling, Holling C


The history of the Mississippi River Valley is told in text and pictures through the adventures of Minn, a snapping turtle, as she travels downstream.
Date Published:1011

Man's search for meaning

Frankl, Viktor E. (Viktor Emil), 1905-1997,


First published in Germany in 1946 as Trotzdem Ja zum Leben sagen: Ein Psychologe erlebt das Konzentrationslager ("Saying yes to life in spite of everything: a psychologist experiences the Concentration Camp"). First English-language edition published as From Death-Camp to Existentialism: A Psychiatrist's Path to a New Therapy (Boston: Beacon Press, 1959). Foreword / Harold S. Kushner -- Preface to the 1992 edition -- Experiences in a concentration camp -- Logotherapy in a nutshell -- Postscript 1984: The case for a tragic optimism -- Afterword / William J. Winslade. Viktor E. Frankl's Man's Search for Meaning is a classic work of Holocaust literature. Like Anne Frank's Diary of a Young Girl and Elie Wiesel's Night, Frankl's masterpiece is an examination of life in the Nazi death camps. At the same time, Frankl's universal lessons for coping with suffering and finding one's purpose in life offer an unforgettable message for readers seeking solace and guidance. This young adult edition features the entirety of Frankl's Holocaust memoir and an abridged version of his writing on psychology, supplemented with photographs, a map of the concentration camps, a glossary of terms, a selection of Frankl's letters and speeches, and a timeline of his life and of important events in the Holocaust. These supplementary materials bring Frankl's story to life, serving as valuable teaching and learning tools. A timeless examination of life in the Nazi death camps, adapted for young adult readers. Frankl's Holocaust memoir provides universal lessons for coping with suffering and finding one's purpose in life offer an unforgettable message for readers seeking solace and guidance.
Date Published:2017

First published in Germany in 1946 as Trotzdem Ja zum Leben sagen: Ein Psychologe erlebt das Konzentrationslager ("Saying yes to life in spite of everything: a psychologist experiences the Concentration Camp"). First English-language edition published as From Death-Camp to Existentialism: A Psychiatrist's Path to a New Therapy (Boston: Beacon Press, 1959). Foreword / Harold S. Kushner -- Preface to the 1992 edition -- Experiences in a concentration camp -- Logotherapy in a nutshell -- Postscript 1984: The case for a tragic optimism -- Afterword / William J. Winslade. Viktor E. Frankl's Man's Search for Meaning is a classic work of Holocaust literature. Like Anne Frank's Diary of a Young Girl and Elie Wiesel's Night, Frankl's masterpiece is an examination of life in the Nazi death camps. At the same time, Frankl's universal lessons for coping with suffering and finding one's purpose in life offer an unforgettable message for readers seeking solace and guidance. This young adult edition features the entirety of Frankl's Holocaust memoir and an abridged version of his writing on psychology, supplemented with photographs, a map of the concentration camps, a glossary of terms, a selection of Frankl's letters and speeches, and a timeline of his life and of important events in the Holocaust. These supplementary materials bring Frankl's story to life, serving as valuable teaching and learning tools. A timeless examination of life in the Nazi death camps, adapted for young adult readers. Frankl's Holocaust memoir provides universal lessons for coping with suffering and finding one's purpose in life offer an unforgettable message for readers seeking solace and guidance.

Date Published:2017

The cruel prince

Black, Holly,


Jude, seventeen and mortal, gets tangled in palace intrigues while trying to win a place in the treacherous High Court of Faerie, where she and her sisters have lived for a decade.
Date Published:2018

Carve the mark

Roth, Veronica,


Includes glossary. On a planet where violence and vengeance rule, in a galaxy where some are favored by fate, everyone develops a currentgift, a unique power meant to shape the future. While most benefit from their currentgifts, Akos and Cyra do not -- their gifts make them vulnerable to others control. Can they reclaim their gifts, their fates, and their lives, and reset the balance of power in this world? Cyra is the sister of the brutal tyrant who rules the Shotet people. Cyra's currentgift gives her pain and power -- something her brother exploits, using her to torture his enemies. But Cyra is much more than just a blade in her brothers hand: she is resilient, quick on her feet, and smarter than he knows. Akos is from the peace-loving nation of Thuvhe, and his loyalty to his family is limitless. Though protected by his unusual currentgift, once Akos and his brother are captured by enemy Shotet soldiers, Akos is desperate to get his brother out alive -- no matter what the cost. When Akos is thrust into Cyra's world, the enmity between their countries and families seems insurmountable. They must decide to help each other to survive -- or to destroy one another.
Date Published:2017

Includes glossary. On a planet where violence and vengeance rule, in a galaxy where some are favored by fate, everyone develops a currentgift, a unique power meant to shape the future. While most benefit from their currentgifts, Akos and Cyra do not -- their gifts make them vulnerable to others control. Can they reclaim their gifts, their fates, and their lives, and reset the balance of power in this world? Cyra is the sister of the brutal tyrant who rules the Shotet people. Cyra's currentgift gives her pain and power -- something her brother exploits, using her to torture his enemies. But Cyra is much more than just a blade in her brothers hand: she is resilient, quick on her feet, and smarter than he knows. Akos is from the peace-loving nation of Thuvhe, and his loyalty to his family is limitless. Though protected by his unusual currentgift, once Akos and his brother are captured by enemy Shotet soldiers, Akos is desperate to get his brother out alive -- no matter what the cost. When Akos is thrust into Cyra's world, the enmity between their countries and families seems insurmountable. They must decide to help each other to survive -- or to destroy one another.

Date Published:2017