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Hardback. Condition: Good. Desimini, Lisa (illustrator).

Hardback. Condition: Good. A story of a resourceful and quick-witted racoon, who chose as her home the very most cosy attic she could find - in a house occupied by a man, a woman, and a little boy who loved animals and adventure. It includes two pages of natural history facts and racoon lore.

Hardback. Condition: Good. Lasso your littlest Texan's attention with H is for Howdy: And Other Lone Star Letters, A Texas ABC book Learn fun facts about the rich history of the Lone Star State with each letter of the alphabet in bright, full color illustrations and fun rhyming couplets that will leave you howling Howdy, pardner in true Texas fashion. Little, James (illustrator).…

Hardback. Condition: Good. When a beloved grandmother becomes ill and is no longer able to be in the sun, her granddaughter is inspired to create a garden she can enjoy. She and Poppa work together in secret to transform Nana's garden into a night-blooming oasis, a place where she can be with the creatures and plants that bring her happiness. As they work with seeds, trowels, and wheelbarrows to cultivate moonflowers, star jasmine, and other luminous, pale, sweet-smelling plants, they discover the sensory beauty of the garden at night. They learn to listen for the call of the cicadas, the songs of the night-jars, and the scampering of a family of raccoons. Everyone in the family is enchanted by the healing power of the shadow garden, a feast for all the senses and a true gift of love. Gardening facts and tips accompany the vibrant illustrations, which were created by children who are battling cancer. Children's Cancer Hospital At M.D. Anderson Cancer Center (illustrator).…

Paperback. Condition: Good. What if the obstacles to happiness are not really out there but are instead a distortion of reality produced by faulty mental programs which preclude contentment? Beyond Perception makes a compelling argument for the limitations of rational thought and the fulfilling power of presence, while detailing a clear path to get from there to here. This is the story of a young man who had everything and gave it all up in a moment of profound disillusionment to search for truth. At the age of nineteen, he found his way to a Buddhist monastery on the other side of the world. And there he discovered what he was looking for, in the awareness of a simple breath. Illustrated by personal accounts, teaching stories, and fresh insights, Beyond Perception presents a new spirituality which is not beholden to institutions or cemented in dogma. Practical and alive, this teaching directs you to your own presence, and demonstrates how life's biggest questions are answered in the stillness of your own heart.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. New and completely updated edition Hilarious and addictive, this chronicle of a small-town girl's stint as a celebrity nanny reveals what really happens in the diaper trenches of Hollywood. When Oregon native Suzanne Hansen becomes a live-in nanny to the children of Hollywood ber-agent Michael Ovitz, she thinks she's found the job of her dreams. But Hansen's behind-the-scenes access soon gets her much more than she bargained for: working twenty-four hours a day, juggling the shifting demands of the Hollywood elite, and struggling to comprehend wealth unimaginable to most Americans, not to mention dealing with the expected tantrums and the unexpected tense-and intense-atmosphere in the house where she lives with her employers. When the thankless drudgery takes its toll and Hansen finally quits, her boss threatens to blackball her from ever nannying in Hollywood again. Discouraged but determined, Hansen manages to land gigs with Debra Winger and then Danny DeVito and Rhea Perlman. Attentive, welcoming parents with a relaxed attitude toward celebrity-looks like Hansen's fallen into a real-life happy ending. But the round-the-clock workdays continue, rubbing some of the glitter off L.A. living, and Hansen's not sure how much longer she can pretend to be Mary Poppins. Even bosses who treat her like family can't help as she struggles to find meaning in her work while living in a town that seems to lack respect for nannies and everyone else who comes in the employee's entrance-but without whom many showbiz households would grind to a halt. Peppering her own journey with true stories and high drama experienced by other nannies to the stars, Hansen offers an intriguing, entertaining mix of tales from the cribs of the rich and famous. You'll Never Nanny in This Town Again is a treat for everyone who is fascinated by the skewed priorities of Tinseltown, for anyone who has wondered how high-wattage supermoms do it all, and for readers who love peeking behind the curtains of celebrity, all of whom will devour this unparalleled-and unabashedly true-account of one girl's tour of duty as Hollywood's hired help. From the Hardcover edition.…

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Hardback. Condition: Good. This is a circle. That is a square. This is a very silly book about a wild-looking one-eyed bear, a song-singing cat, a tap-dancing goat, and a pants-wearing fox. Armed with a variety of objects and shapes, these four silly creatures create a surprising amount of havoc, which starts by the goat climbing the box and only gets zanier from there This is A Circle is charming, silly tale of shapes and objects. Kreb's dynamic illustrations bring her zany words to life in a fun read-along book that will have the whole family smiling. …

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Pain, grief, and life's deepest challenges exchanged for hope, joy, and healing on the back of a horse As timid hands reach up to touch the velvety nose of a horse, friendships are begun and trust is nurtured at Sky View Horse Ranch, a refuge of hope and healing for the broken and hurting. Kids of all ages, backgrounds, and life stories find rest, love, and laughter at Sky View and learn of the love of their Creator. Sky View Ranch mentors and encourages every child, teen, young adult, and family member who enters the arena. You are invited to join us in the place where the impossible becomes real and where love and hope are tangible realities. Welcome to Sky View Horse Ranch.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. Newly diagnosed with multiple myeloma, Steve Nolan called every person in the country rumored to have the same form of cancer. He was misinformed about NJ DeVico's leukemia; she had myelodysplastic syndrome. The initial phone call revealed his love of poetry and her love of art. A collaboration--and friendship--was born.Nolan has been writing poetry for 40 years, has spent time in Afghanistan, and as a social worker in the US Army and Air Force. DeVico fell in love with Crayola crayons 56 years ago, but has since moved up to oil pastels. Devico, Norma Jean (illustrator).…

Hardback. Condition: Good. In his debut book, Fendi Onobun proves that it's never too late to find a new dream. Like many, Onobun was once just a kid shooting hoops in his backyard, who dreamt of playing for a much larger audience. Onobun knew that raw talent wasn't enough to play in the NBA, so he dedicated his life to training for the day he might play pro-ball. After playing power forward for the legendary Coach Lute Olson at the University of Arizona, a change in coaching staff left Onobun's chances of having a professional basketball career up in the air. With his childhood dream of making it to the NBA in question, friends proposed the idea of trying a new sport: football--a sport he only played once in middle school Onobun found himself at a crossroads. In a grueling year where he trained simultaneously to play basketball and learn football, he eventually transformed himself from a power forward to a tight end with NFL potential. Beset with injuries and troubles with his childhood, faith, and trust, he persevered. It was a tough road--for many, it would have been an impossible road--but Onobun's work ethic and determination to do the right thing ended in victory. In this fascinating and unique story, Onobun shares how he got to the top in sports, the hardships he faced, and what it takes to play in one of the most competitive leagues in the world. A story of grit, hard work, faith, and courage, Onobun's fast-paced tale of life on and off the court (and field) will leave you ready to tackle your dream--no matter how elusive it may seem.…

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Hardback. Condition: Very Good. In Passing It On, Susan Baker sums up all that really matters in life from the lessons she has learned as a devoted wife, loving mother, friend to all, and tireless advocate for the well-being of every family. It is hard to write only a few sentences about a friend as dear to me as Susan. I always say that my husband has no dark side, and I truly think of Susan in the same light. I enjoyed reading her encouraging autobiography that is filled with lots of love and joy, selfless giving, and ways to lead a life of faith--elements we can all pass on -- Barbara Bush, Former First Lady and Literacy Advocate In this fascinating and fun memoir Susan Baker truly does 'pass it on.' She passes on wisdom of how to deal with a blended family, troubled teens, a perpetually on the go husband and a cancer diagnosis. Her spirit shines through these pages--not only the spiritual gift of faith that has allowed her to meet life's challenges but also the spiritedness that gives her the gumption to take on powerful interests on behalf of the homeless and children. Baker inspires us all to pass along whatever gifts we have to those who need them.-- Cokie Roberts, news analyst and author.…

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Paperback. Condition: Fair. Hagan, Holly Lynette (illustrator).

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Hardback. Condition: Good. Ontiveros, Martin (illustrator).

Hardback. Condition: Fair. It's time for bed! America's favorite dinosaurs are back as award-winning duo Jane Yolen and Mark Teague present a simple new board book perfect for reading aloud before the lights go off.With more than 14 million books in print, the How Do Dinosaurs. series is a huge hit all over the world.Humorous paintings of oversized dinosaurs with human parents make this an irresistible book for sharing. And we all know that when parents are ready to say good night, it turns out that sometimes little dinosaurs have other ideas!Laugh and smile as the dinosaurs try everything to avoid bedtime -- from hiding under the bed, to screaming no! -- and then snuggle in as all the dinosaurs show they really know the right way to go to sleep -- a bath, a story, and a good-night kiss! Brimming with humor and the familiar antics of this beloved series, here is a playful bedtime board book for every sleepy little dinosaur. Teague, Mark (illustrator).…

Hardback. Condition: Good. It's time for bed! America's favorite dinosaurs are back as award-winning duo Jane Yolen and Mark Teague present a simple new board book perfect for reading aloud before the lights go off.With more than 14 million books in print, the How Do Dinosaurs. series is a huge hit all over the world.Humorous paintings of oversized dinosaurs with human parents make this an irresistible book for sharing. And we all know that when parents are ready to say good night, it turns out that sometimes little dinosaurs have other ideas!Laugh and smile as the dinosaurs try everything to avoid bedtime -- from hiding under the bed, to screaming no! -- and then snuggle in as all the dinosaurs show they really know the right way to go to sleep -- a bath, a story, and a good-night kiss! Brimming with humor and the familiar antics of this beloved series, here is a playful bedtime board book for every sleepy little dinosaur. Teague, Mark (illustrator).…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Poetry. STARS OF THE NIGHT COMUTE haunts in three dimensions, knit by a below-words rumble in the sure rhythm of dreams--Annie Finch. Bozicevic's poetry has everything--a mastery of language, a distinct and singular voice and a worldview so visionary and all-encompassing, so as to both terrify and astound--Noelle Kocot. How does she do it?--Eileen Myles. Absolutely anything can happen next but whatever it is, it will be perfect. She is able to stretch language to its most ineffable and musical limits while maintaining a masterful grasp of the colloquial. She is able to perceive with the eyes of language--then render with lyrical immediacy--the experience of our collective sleepwalking soul, who may well soon awaken to discover that its terror was not a dream--Franz Wright.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. Poetry. African & African American Studies. Women's Studies. LGBTQIA Studies. In 2013, poet Lauren Russell acquired a copy of the diary of her great-great-grandfather, Robert Wallace Hubert, a Captain in the Confederate Army. After his return from the Civil War, he fathered twenty children by three of his former slaves. One of those children was the poet's great-grandmother. Through several years of research, Russell would seek the words to fill the diary's omissions and to imagine the voice of her great-great-grandmother, Peggy Hubert, a black woman silenced by history. The result is a hybrid work of verse, prose, images and documents that traverses centuries as the past bleeds into the present. "In DESCENT, the very talented poet Lauren Russell shows us how to write what we do not know; to give with grace and dignity, humanity to names on the family tree. DESCENT is a search for truths felt in one's bones."--Brenda Coultas "An audacious, acid, lyrical re-membering that asks, what do we demand of the past, and what to do with its refusal? Russell's deep archive would not answer her back. With DESCENT, however, she speaks to us. Sit all the way down and listen up."--Douglas Kearney "Lauren Russell's stellar new book-length poem.portrays a rich, Black American ancestral record. Sifting nimbly through all manner of documentation and employing form in revelatory ways, Russell's poems are as much ascent into a present shaped by the past as descent from America's true heroic figures."--John Keene.…

Condition: Good. Item in good condition. Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Holland, Lee (illustrator).

Hardback. Condition: Good. Commemorating the 100-year anniversary of Shiner Beer, this entertaining history tells the complete story of a famous Texas establishment. Shiner Bock has entered into the pantheon of Texan icons, and this book chronicles its development, from the improbable beginning of German and Czech immigrants who founded the brewery to the successes and struggles of a growing business, recalling the many times the brand was as good as dead. For beer connoisseurs, Texas-history buffs, or simply those who appreciate a story of beating the odds, this is a tribute to an independent and well-made beer.…

Condition: Very Good. Item in very good condition! Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Holland, Lee (illustrator).

Condition: Good. Good condition ex-library book with usual library markings and stickers. West, Karl (illustrator).

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Answer Keys is a practical and authentic guide to parenting that was born out of the authors' love of parenting and their passion for teaching. This book offers parents something that is missing from other parenting books: honest, insightful, and informative parenting techniques offered through the diverse voices of four mothers who were teachers too. Answer Keys cuts to the chase, consolidates the research, and gives parents the tools to put the joy back into parenting.…

Hardback. Condition: Good. Talmage Boston seeks to find out what it was that made our major presidents tick and what caused their historic lives to play out as they did. In Cross-Examining History, Boston interviews presidential insiders including Pulitzer Prize winners and finalists, Emmy Award winners, New York Times best-selling and Notable Book authors, scholars of the highest order, and a few newcomers well on their way to gaining national public recognition, all in hopes to provide insights about America's past that can help us better understand our present situation and provide a more informed expectation about our future.…