Grasshopper sings all summer, happy and carefree. Ant is busy, busy, busy, collecting food for winter. But what will Grasshopper do when winter comes? Find out in this lively retelling of the classic Aesop\'s fable, specially written for beginner readers and with beautiful illustrations by John Joven

One thing we know for certain is that sex is personal: perhaps the most intimate thing of all. But sex is also shaped by a complicated web of cultural, social and political forces outside of ourselves. Fear-mongering, moral panic and outdated attitudes prevail, but if #MeToo has taught us anything, it\'s how dangerous it is to keep conversations about sex hidden from view. Behind Closed Doors invests

Here, drawing on a novelists insight into art, literature and psychology, Iris Murdoch conducts an ongoing debate with major writers, thinkers and theologians - from Augustine to Wittgenstein, Shakespeare to Sartre, Plato to Derrida - to provide fresh and compelling answers to these crucial

The Second Edition of this forward-thinking text goes beyond the discussion of health disparities to highlight the importance of health equity. As the new title suggests, Health Equity, Diversity and Inclusion: Context, Controversies, and Solutions helps the reader understand key social justice issues relevant to health disparities and/or health equity, taking the reader from the classroom to the real

When Russia Did Democracy challenges the notion that the Russian people have only ever been ruled by tsars, communists or Vladimir Putin. The author traces the long and surprisingly rich traditions of genuine \'people\'s power\' in the Russian lands, beginning with the popular assemblies of the Early Slavs and the medieval republic of Novgorod - once the world\'s largest democracy. In the sixteenth

Showing the lessons that can be learned from the past, the author explores twelve universal topics, from work and love to money and creativity, and reveals the wisdom that we\'ve been missing. It stepping into the territory of Alain de Botton and Theodore Zeldin, is \'practical history\' - using the past to think about our day to day

The moving story of an Irish immigrant\'s life, from a poverty-stricken childhood in Ireland to becoming a captain of industry, After the Roof Caved In is a powerful, poignant look at how hard work and education enabled one young man to change his life and circumstances completely. Today, Michael J. Dowling is president and CEO of Northwell Health, New York state\'s largest healthcare provider and

Advanced Arabic through Discussion is a classroom-tested Advanced Arabic course that uses an inquiry-based approach to challenge advanced learners of Arabic by engaging them in thought-provoking discussions about social, ethical, and legal issues related to advertising, censorship, dress-codes, environment, rap music, extreme sports, GMOs, and other topics. Drawing on her long experience as an Arabic

Lose weight, avoid illness, and stay healthy with the diet plan from the world\'s healthiest communityFor centuries, the monks of Mount Athos have enjoyed long lives, healthy bodies, and calm minds thanks to their unique diet and lifestyle. Now you too can discover the secrets of good nutrition from this ancient community in a remarkable new diet book. With this plan, you\'ll follow the intermittent

Understanding calculus is vital to the creative applications of mathematics in numerous areas. This text focuses on the most widely used applications of mathematical methods, including those related to other important fields such as probability and statistics. The four-part treatment begins with algebra and analytic geometry and proceeds to an exploration of the calculus of algebraic functions and

Winner of the 2022 Rachel Carson Environment Book Award * Winner of the 2022 Science in Society Journalism Award (Books) * Finalist for the Los Angeles Times Book Prize \"Thoughtful, insightful, and wise, Wild Souls is a landmark work.\"--Ed Yong, author of An Immense World Fascinating . . . hands-on philosophy, put to test in the real world . . . Marris believes that our idea of wildness--our obsession

The AQA GCSE German Foundation Practice Papers include 3 sets of exam papers for listening, reading, writing and speaking. Plus, there are model answers with commentary to show students how to target their best possible

Inspiration and practical tips for runners who prioritize enjoyment over pace and embrace their place as an \"average\" runnerIn her first book, popular runner blogger Amanda Brooks lays out the path to finding greater fulfillment in running for those who consider themselves \"middle of the pack runners\" -- they\'re not trying to win Boston (or even qualify for Boston); they just want to get strong

Parallel Hamiltonian Formulation For Forward Dynamics Of Free-Flying Manipulators.- Nonlinear Model Predictive Control (NMPC) for free-floating space manipulator.- Performance control of a spacecraft-robotic arm system - desired motion tracking.- Detection and decoding of AIS navigation messages by a Low Earth Orbit satellite.- Accurate Image Depth Determination for Autonomous Vehicle Navigation.-

From the lens of Magnum\'s Abbas - the mystical world of the Hindu revealed, from ancient rites to contemporary beliefsThis latest in Abbas\'s transcendent series of books on major world religions, featuring ritualistic elements - wind, water, earth, and fire, magic, the spiritualism of animals - to explore the mysteries of the Hindu faith. Shot over three years in India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Bali,

His bag is full of heavy worries that are making him slow and he just can\'t let go of them. When he trips on a rock and falls, Spider shows him how to rest his busy mind and tells them that worries aren\'t so bad if you share them. Nobody likes worries, so it\'s good to know how to give a worried mind a rest! Suitable for 4- to 7-year-olds. The Feel Brave series was a finalist in the 2017 Education

Have you ever been thrust into a surprising place of leadership? Are you looking for a mentor who has had similar experiences?Ebony S. Small is a young leader with a wealth of experience in both churches and organizations. She\'s got practical and biblical wisdom to offer whether you are just starting or are looking for a fresh start in your life and leadership. Every life experience--good, bad, or

Sparks continue to fly in this Therapy Game sequel where Shizuma and Minato learn to navigate commitment--in both work and love! From a forgotten one-night stand to a plan for revenge, Shizuma and Minato have been through it all. But now that they\'re officially a couple, new challenges await, and their fledgling relationship must learn to soar! Still living separately, Minato and Shizuma are finding

The essential guide to the selection, cultivation and presentation of miniature trees and shrubs, with over 800 photographs The ancient art of creating perfectly formed miniature trees is clearly explained in this practical book. An expert introduction describes the best trees and shrubs to use and the importance of bonsai size, proportion and aesthetics. The art of displaying your bonsai is also examined,