"The Good Children's Book of Christmas Stories" is a charming anthology that brings together a variety of classic holiday tales, compiled from works by several esteemed authors. Published in the early 20th century, this collection is designed to delight young readers and families with its engaging and heartwarming stories.The book features a selection of Christmas stories that encompass a range of themes, from the magical and whimsical to the reflective and moral. Each tale is craft...

Joe has waited until the last minute to write a school report on Nelson Mandela. He convinces his sister, Izzy, to time-travel with him to South Africa in the 1970s, so that he can interview Mandela, and write the Best Report Ever.Being still somewhat new to time-travel, they mess it up a bit and end up in a wild game preserve full of bloodthirsty animals. Will the twins survive the circle of life there, and will Joe be able to finish his report? What else will they discover in Sou...

At last—a modern baking book packed with dozens of recipes for delectable treats using only natural, unrefined, readily available alternative sweeteners.Real Sweet offers every dessert lover the sweetness they crave in simple and delicious recipes using natural sugars that pack in subtly amazing flavors that elevate treats of every kind (and help us avoid overprocessed, one-dimensional white sugar).Here are simple lunchbox treats suitable for all a...

Apprentice warlocks Augum, Bridget, and Leera have reunited with their legendary mentor, Anna Atticus Stone. But her epic battle with the diabolical Lord of the Legion has taken a toll, and now she suffers from a deadly arcane fever. To revive her, Augum will have to earn the respect of a warrior people … by facing his childhood tormentors.Meanwhile, Augum and Leera’s feelings for each other are complicated by the upcoming Star Feast, a magical midnight dance to mark Endyear. Their...

Summoning dragons exacts a price. Can they afford to pay it?Augum, Bridget, and Leera are the first to summon dragons in thousands of years. But the ancient spell inflicts an unforeseen side effect—after every casting, it turns them against each other.As the Canterran army plunders their kingdom, Katrina Von Edgeworth uses her siege engine dragon to crush all resistance. The trio, fledglings at fighting in the air, soon find themselves outmatched.No...

The purpose of this little book is to give a general idea of a few of the great achievements of of the past. Within such a limited space it was impossible to even mention thousands more of the great inventions and triumphs which mark the rushing progress of the world in the present century; therefore, only those subjects have been treated which appeal with more than passing interest to all. For instance, the flying machine is engaging the attention of the old, the young and the middle-aged...

Epyphany: Born From The Sea is an exciting and sensuous adventure set in the not-too-distant future where the birth of Epyphany, the first real mermaid, marks the beginning of an new epoch in the fragile future of Earth's inhabitants. Rescued from the hands of a greedy privateer and raised on the secret island of Oojai, Epyphany is an exotic creature of unparalleled beauty, intelligence and power. For twenty years she thrives, swimming in the shadow of the Gold Tower under...

Sparks in Darkness is composed of four stories, three of which are interconnected stories that deal with living with blindness. Blindness is addressed in terms of the challenges it presents and the ways in which its limitations are overcome. For example, a blind couple raises their little girl successfully, despite their double handicap. In spite of dire predictions, with the help of relatives and friends all the characters manage to surmount their difficulties. These stories may perhaps s...

An in-depth political study of Alabama’s government during the Civil WarAlabama’s military forces were fierce and dedicated combatants for the Confederate cause.In his study of Alabama during the Civil War, Ben H. Severance argues that Alabama’s electoral and political attitudes were, in their own way, just as unified in their support for the cause of southern independence. To be sure, the civilian populace often expressed unease about the conflict, as did...

If differentiated instruction works for diverse student learning needs, why not apply it to teacher learning? The authors draw from real experience and PLC concepts to support the value of differentiated professional development. A practical guide for designing school or district professional development plans, this book explains a three-step model that is core to the differentiation process.

Advances in Structural Biology: Applications in Protein Structure, Function, and Disease offers a comprehensive, practical resource that bridges the latest experimental and computational approaches in structural biology. Backed by real-world case studies, it demonstrates how these technologies can be utilized to serve a range of biological needs. The content spans foundational principles of protein structure and bioinformatics tools, cutting-edge methodologies such as cryogenic electron mi...

In "The New Science of Strong Materials" the author made plain the secrets of materials science. In this volume he explains the importance and properties of different structures.