Wonder meets The Incredible Journey in this heartwarming story about a puppy who learns to love himself for what's on the inside.The one thing Nugget, a cute puppy, has ever known to do is love, and his cuteness has always been enough for others to love him back. But when Nugget is put up for adoption, he thinks it's because no one loves him anymore -- that he isn't cute anymore. So he does the only thing he can think of: he runs away.

Meet Smiley, a young Pit bull with the world's most infectious smile, in this companion novel to M. C. Ross's beloved Nugly!If there's one thing Smiley, a young Pit bull, knows how to do, it's, well ... smile! She's had her infectious smile since she can remember, and it brings everyone around her -- including herself! -- joy.So when she's adopted by a lovely family in Boston, Smiley doesn't expect anyone to dislike her. But she quickly learns that...

Step into the world of HIVE in this thrilling, high-stakes virtual reality adventure -- perfect for younger fans of Ready Player One!Welcome to HIVE, the world’s most popular virtual reality simulator. Everyone’s addicted to it—except Kara Tilden. She has no time for games since her mom disappeared, and Kara believes HIVE had something to do with it.But when a big update drops, a glitch in the system traps everyone—including Kara—inside HIVE, and t...

Wonder meets The Incredible Journey in this heartwarming story about a puppy who learns to love himself for what’s on the inside.The one thing Nugget, a cute puppy, has ever known to do is love, and his cuteness has always been enough for others to love him back. But when Nugget is put up for adoption, he thinks it's because no one loves him anymore -- that he isn't cute anymore. So he does the only thing he can think of: he runs away.

Everyone's favorite dog-and-porpoise duo reunite in this sequel to M. C. Ross's smash hit, A Dog's Porpoise!Autumn on the Maine coastline: beautiful red leaves, hot apple cider, crashing waves, and . . . dogs playing with porpoises? That's life for Lars and Bangor, a dog and harbor porpoise, best friends in the town of Ogunquit -- and everyone knows it. They became a sensation after Bangor was separated from his pod and trapped in the harbor, and it was up...

Meet Smiley, a young Pit bull with the world's most infectious smile, in this companion audiobook to M. C. Ross's beloved Nugly!If there's one thing Smiley, a young Pit bull, knows how to do, it's, well ... smile! She's had her infectious smile since she can remember, and it brings everyone around her -- including herself! -- joy.So when she's adopted by a lovely family in Boston, Smiley doesn't expect anyone to dislike her. But she quickly learns ...

The Ugandan Educator's CPR and First Aid Training ManualA nation doesn't rise from boardrooms-it rises from classrooms. In Uganda, teachers aren't just educators. When emergencies strike, they become the system's first responders.The Ugandan Educator's CPR and First Aid Training Manual,co-developed by national lifesaving trainer Lwanga Charles Kimbowa and author M.C. Ross, turns panic into preparedness, and hesitation into lifesavin...

Offering up-to-date, comprehensive coverage of disease progression, diagnosis, management, and prognosis, Textbook of Pediatric Rheumatology is the definitive reference in the field. For physicians caring for children with rheumatic diseases, this revised 8th Edition is an unparalleled resource for the full spectrum of rheumatologic diseases and non-rheumatologic musculoskeletal disorders in children and adolescents. Global leaders in the field provide reliable, evidence-based guidance, hi...

Meet Stanley, a black Labrador Retriever who flunks out of service-dog training, in this all-new companion novel to M. C. Ross's beloved Nugly and Smiley!Stanley, an incredibly friendly black Labrador Retriever, wants nothing more than to be helpful. There's just one problem -- he's just flunked out of service dog school for being too friendly.Charlie, a seventh-grade hockey player, wants nothing more than to be one of the best players in ...

Provides a comprehensive assessment of the major developments in global pig breeding programmesConsiders how genetics and breeding can be utilised to improve the sustainability and reduce the environmental impact of pork productionReviews the factors which can affect the reproductive efficiency of boars and sows, focussing on those that can impact semen quality and reproductive performance respectively

Stockade Books and The Institute of Public Affairs are proud to publish Climate Change: The Facts, featuring 22 essays on the science, politics and economics of the climate change debate. Climate Change: The Facts features the world’s leading experts and commentators on climate change.Highlights of Climate Change: The Facts include:Ian Plimer draws on the geological record to dismiss the possibili...

Originally published in 1986 this book presents a review of specific international themes in nursing research, particularly methodological issues; policy and funding issues; preparation for nursing research and other perspectives such as publication and the role of professional associations in nursing research development. In the past, geographical political, cultural, educational and economic barriers all contributed to insularity in nursing, but the authors maintain that there are many c...