Tommy Turtle is a shy land turtle who likes to hide inside his shell. Tommy represents children who are shy around other children and adults, and he is nervous to play or speak. Most children are shy from time to time and it's important for children to understand shyness and how to act around others who are or aren't shy. Children need to know that shyness is normal, and they need ...

If you want to develop your green fingers and be part of one of the most popular pastimes in the UK, Gardening For Dummies is the book for you. Packed with expert advice, helping the novice get a solid start and the seasoned gardener broaden their breadth of knowledge, you can learn and develop skills in how to do everything from planning your planting to controlling pests - and everything in between. Full of useful illustrations and insider's tips this book will be a vital refere...

Noting that a traditional understanding of Paul as “convert” from Judaism has fueled false and often dangerous stereotypes of Judaism, and that the so-called “new perspective on Paul” has not completely escaped these stereotypes, František Ábel has gathered leading international scholars to test the hypotheses of the more recent “Paul within Judaism” movement. Though hardly monolithic in their approach, these scholars’ explorations of specific topics concerning Second Temple Judaism and Pa...

Covering genres from adventure and fantasy to horror, science fiction, and superheroes, this guide maps the vast terrain of graphic novels, describing and organizing titles to help librarians balance their graphic novel collections and direct patrons to read-alikes.New subgenres, new authors, new artists, and new titles appear daily in the comic book and manga world, joining thousands of existing titles—some of which are very popular and well-known to the enthusias...

Every aspect of our life has a part to play in the greater ecological system, Michael Stone explains in this book. How do we bring this large view to our yoga practice? According to Stone, our responsibility as human beings is to live in a sustainable and respectful way. He says two things need to change. First, we need to understand the relationship between our actions and the effects of our actions. Second, once we see the effect of our actions in the human and non-human world, we need p...

WARNING: The bone-rattling haunted house tales in this book will SCARE YOUR SOCKS OFF! What happens when a spooky ride at the county fair turns a little too real? Can two friends survive a ghost’s wrath after stealing her necklace? Will a boy’s smart house turn on him when a video game ghost takes over the tech? Discover the answers to these creepy questions and more in this chilling collection of eight haunted house stories that’ll have you checking under the bed—and inside the walls—for ...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.A humorous and engaging take on classic films such as "12 Angry Men," this piece offers a first-person account of watching movies for the first time. The author playfully critiques the characters, pacing, and overall experience, poking fun at the films' intensity, slow-burn tension, and the seemingly endless debate over a single knife. However, beneath the satire, the first piece also touches on the film's powerful message about justice...

H.P. Lovecraft, one of the twentieth century’s most important writers in the genre of horror fiction, famously referred to Edgar Allan Poe as both his “model” and his “God of Fiction.” While scholars and readers of Poe’s and Lovecraft’s work have long recognized the connection between these authors, this collection of essays is the first in-depth study to explore the complex literary relationship between Lovecraft and Poe from a variety of critical perspectives. Of the thirteen essays incl...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.A teenage protagonist stumbles upon songs like Black Sabbath's "Paranoid" in a record store, instantly captivated by their raw, energetic sound. The experience is described as both terrifying and exhilarating, a gateway to a world of music the protagonist never knew existed. Comparable works include The first time a character discovers a genre of music, like the first time someone hears a Beatles song or a punk song

Political Campaign Communication: Theory, Method, and Practice brings a diversity of issues, topics, and events on political campaign communication around the concepts of theory, method and practice. The volume contains studies of political campaign communication utilizing a wide range of empirical, rhetorical, content analyses and social science methodologies as well as a variety of foci on the practice of political campaign communication with studies on the communication dimensions and e...

If you suffer from bipolar disorder, this program can be closely integrated with the medication you are taking to help you manage your symptoms and stabilize your mood. Comprised of up to 30 sessions, this treatment is divided into four phases, each with its own focus and set of goals. In phase 1, you will learn the skills and strategies necessary for overcoming the depressive phase of your illness. In phase 2, after your mood has been stabilized, you will work together with your therapist...

A teeth-chattering collection of apocalypse stories for young horror fans! THIS IS NOT A DRILL! The stories in this book will SCARE YOUR SOCKS OFF! Will a deadly beast invade a family’s end-of-the-world bunker? Can anyone stop alien spiders from taking over planet Earth? Is drinking water turning humans into a horde of drooling monsters? Discover the answers to these creepy questions and more in this collection of eight apocalypse stories that’ll have you running for cover...