The Big White Book of Weddings: A How-to Guide for the Savvy, Stylish Bride


David Tutera - 2010
    Full of the personality that David brings to every wedding he plans and every TV show or magazine article he appears in, Big White Book of Weddings is the book every bride needs to make her wedding unforgettable for all the right reasons!Includes sections such as:- Create engaging menus and creative cocktails in "Eat, Drink and Be Married!"- Be Perfectly Polished with "Etiquette for the Elegant"- Make your entertainment a hit without needing a rock-star budget in "Strike up the Band"- Go from "Ordinary to Extraordinary" with decor and floral tips from the pro

The Absorbent Mind


Maria Montessori - 1949
    Written by the women whose name is synonymous worldwide with child development theory, The Absorbent Mind takes its title from the phrase that the inspired Italian doctor coined to characterize the child's most crucial developmental stage: the first six years.A new foreword by John Chattin-McNichols, Ph.D., President of the American Montessori Society, places this classic book in a contemporary context, offering an intelligent discussion of current thinking in child education.

Gettysburg, Day Three


Jeffry D. Wert - 2001
    Wert re-creates the last day of the bloody Battle of Gettysburg in astonishing detail, taking readers from Meade's council of war to the seven-hour struggle for Culp's Hill -- the most sustained combat of the entire engagement. Drawing on hundreds of sources, including more than 400 manuscript collections, he offers brief excerpts from the letters and diaries of soldiers. He also introduces heroes on both sides of the conflict -- among them General George Greene, the oldest general on the battlefield, who led the Union troops at Culp's Hill. A gripping narrative written in a fresh and lively style, Gettysburg, Day Three is an unforgettable rendering of an immortal day in our country's history.

Lonely Planet Ecuador & the Galapagos Islands


Regis St. Louis - 2009
    Our 8th edition gives you the tools you need to create your own adventure, whether you want to browse colorful handicrafts at Otavalo's Saturday market, climb active Volcan Cotopaxi, swim with the Galapagos penguins or relax in chilled-out Vilcabamba.Lonely Planet guides are written by experts who get to the heart of every destination they visit. This fully updated edition is packed with accurate, practical and honest advice, designed to give you the information you need to make the most of your trip.In This Guide:Dedicated Outdoors chapter: hiking, biking, surfing and kayakingInsightful, respectful coverage of Ecuador's rich indigenous culturesGreen Index identifies sustainable options

Salem Witch Trials: A History from Beginning to End


Hourly History - 2021
    During the bitter winter of 1692/93, a group of Puritan young women in the colonial town of Salem, Massachusetts, accused more than two hundred of their neighbors and fellow townspeople of using witchcraft to injure and torment them. This was an incredibly serious allegation that led to sensational court proceedings and ended with the execution of nineteen people. Since then, it has been the subject of many works of literature and other entertainment. Uncover this dark story which is still shrouded in mystery to this day.Discover a plethora of topics such asThe Puritans of the MayflowerThe Accusations BeginMass Hysteria in SalemThe First ExecutionsCorey’s Death by PressingThe Legacy of Witchcraft in SalemAnd much more!

How to Grow a Multi-Million Dollar Property Portfolio - in Your Spare Time


Michael Yardney - 2012
    It has been written for both beginning and experienced investors and the results have been proven by tens of thousands of Australians who have used the strategies laid out in earlier editions to grow their own Multi-Million-Dollar Property Portfolios. In this fully updated edition learn...* Michael's 5 Stranded Strategic Approach to investment that has stood the test of time and changing markets. * How to achieve real wealth through property investment* the hidden profit potential most investors miss when buying properties* How to buy below market value and then add value for instant profit.* Michael's pyramiding system to buy more properties with no money out of your own pocket* Lessons from past property cycles that will ensure you reap the benefits of the new property cycle* How to get the banks to say "yes" to more of your deals* Advanced strategies such as tax "loopholes" available to property investors, power negotiating tricks and becoming a master at dealing with real estate agents.* How to achieve the life of a property multi-millionaire living off the increasing equity of your properties.ABOUT THE AUTHOR:Michael is one of Australia's leading experts in wealth creation through property.He was once again voted Australia's leading property educator and mentor and has been voted Australia's leading property investment adviser, is one of Australia's most published property authors and has probably educated more successful property investors than anyone else in Australia. But he is not a theorist...Michael is a successful property investor and property developer and, as a director of Metropole Property Strategists, his opinions as a property commentator are highly sought after and frequently quoted in the media.In this edition of this best selling book Michael helps you discover how the rich build their property portfolios to maximize their revenue, safeguard their assets and keep more money in their bank account.Put simply...you'll be shown How to Grow a Multi-Million Dollar Property Portfolio - in your spare time.

Five Minute Mum: Give Me Five: Five minute, easy, fun games for busy people to do with little kids


Daisy Upton - 2020
    She loves them - but they drive her mad. So, to try and keep her sanity she started to come up with quick, easy games using stuff from around the house. And @FiveMinuteMum was born. In her first book, she has collected 150+ games that take 5 minutes to set up & 5 minutes to tidy up.From pasta posting to alphabet knock down, it's a recipe book for guilt free parenting! And as Daisy was a teaching assistant, your little ones will be learning while they play! What could be better?GIVE ME FIVE is the perfect companion for anyone who wants five minutes peace. "I love Five Minute Mum. She's managed to come up with a huge array of activities for kids that are fun and educational yet don't require an Art degree or Diploma in Patience to execute." Sarah Turner, aka Unmumsy Mum

Frozen: Music from the Motion Picture Soundtrack


Hal Leonard Corporation - 2014
    Frozen has been called one of Disney's greatest musicals of all time high praise indeed! In fact, it's the first soundtrack in over a decade to top the Billboard Album Charts for over a month. This souvenir songbook features 11 songs as penned by songwriters Robert Lopez and Kristen Anderson-Lopez, plus color artwork from the film. Songs include: For the First Time in Forever * Frozen Heart * In Summer * Let It Go * Love Is an Open Door * Reindeer(s) Are Better Than People * and more. Includes color artwork from the film!

Tom Swift and His Flying Lab


Victor Appleton II - 1954
    Tom Swift and His Flying Lab. New York: Grosset & Dunlap, [1978]. Tempo Books. A Filmsway Company. 208 pages.

YOU! God's Brand New Idea: Made to Be Amazing


Max Lucado - 2006
    Each person is a brand new idea from God. The challenge is to live to the full potential of that idea! The life-directed content appeals to anyone wanting to live to their fullest potential, and the contemporary, retro design along with excerpts from Max Lucado's best-selling books combine to form an attractive and timeless gift.

Companion Planting: The Beginner's Guide to Companion Gardening (The Organic Gardening Series Book 1)


M. Grande - 2014
    It allows you to maximize the use of space while taking advantage of the natural abilities of each plant. This guide to companion gardening covers the following topics: What companion planting is and how it can benefit you. How good companion plants are discovered. Organic gardening and companion planting. Companion planting strategies. Allelopathy: The chemical abilities of plants. Beneficial insects in the garden and how to draw them in. How to repel pest insects. Planning your garden using companion planting. Companion planting information on more than 70 fruits, vegetables and herbs, including good and bad neighbors. This book provides a strong basis for those looking to learn companion planting and is guaranteed to be a reference guide you turn to time and time again when looking for companion plants to grow in your garden. Buy this book now and get started growing a bigger and better garden through companion gardening.

Ed Emberley's Drawing Book of Animals


Ed Emberley - 1970
    Easy and fun, the book provides hours of art-full entertainment.

Deltora Quest Five Book Set


Emily Rodda - 2000
    The evil Shadow Lord is plotting to invade the land of Deltora and enslave its people. All that stands against him is the magic Belt of Deltora with its seven stones of great and mysterious power. When the stones are stolen and hidden in dark, terrible places throughout the kingdom, the Shadow Lord triumphs and Deltora is lost. Armed with only a hand-drawn map to guide them, two unlikely companions set out on a dangerous quest to find the lost stones and rid their land of the Shadow Lord. Here are the first five volumes in this fascinating series: The Forests of Silence; The Lake of Tears; City of the Rats; The Shifting Sands; and Dread Mountain.

Fritz and the Beautiful Horses


Jan Brett - 1981
    "Brett has created magnificent paintings that glorify her simple but engaging story." -- Publishers Weekly

365 Manners Kids Should Know: Games, Activities, and Other Fun Ways to Help Children Learn Etiquette


Sheryl Eberly - 2001
       Sheryl Eberly’s bestselling 365 Manners Kids Should Know gives clever and insightful advice for the myriad situations where consideration counts, but is sometimes forgotten. This new edition incorporates tips for every aspect of digital communication into her straight-forward format.   Using a smart one-manner-a-day organization, parents, grandparents, and teachers alike can find practical ways to teach essential manners like:   -    When and where it’s appropriate to text -    How to write a thank-you note -    The proper way to handle an online bully -    How to behave at events like birthday parties, weddings,and religious services   Full of role-playing exercises, games, and other activities that adults can do with children, 365 Manners Kids Should Know explains not only what manners to teach, but also how—and at what ages—to present them.