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"The Woman in Me is a brave and astonishingly moving story about freedom, fame, motherhood, survival, faith, and hope. In June 2021, the whole world was listening as Britney Spears spoke in open court. The impact of sharing her voice--her truth--was undeniable, and it changed the course of her life and the lives of countless others. The Woman in Me reveals for the first time her incredible journey--and the strength at the core of one of the greatest...
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"Tara Westover was seventeen the first time she set foot in a classroom. Born to survivalists in the mountains of Idaho, she prepared for the end of the world by stockpiling home-canned peaches and sleeping with her "head-for-the-hills bag." In the summer she stewed herbs for her mother, a midwife and healer, and in the winter she salvaged in her father's junkyard. The family was so isolated from mainstream society that there was no one to ensure...
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In the wake of her mother's death, Cheryl Strayed's family scattered and her marriage was destroyed. Four years later, twenty-six years old with nothing to lose, Cheryl made the decision to hike the Pacific Crest Trail from the Mojave Desert to Washington State - alone. She had no experience as a long-distance hiker and the trail was little more than an idea. But it was a promise of piecing back together a life that had come undone.
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Presents a true account of the early twentieth-century murders of dozens of wealthy Osage and law-enforcement officials, citing the contributions and missteps of a fledgling FBI that eventually uncovered one of the most chilling conspiracies in American history. --Publisher
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In a life filled with meaning and accomplishment, Michelle Obama has emerged as one of the most iconic and compelling women of our era. As First Lady of the United States of America, she helped create the most welcoming and inclusive White House in history. With unerring honesty and lively wit, she describes her triumphs and her disappointments, both public and private. A deeply personal reckoning of a woman of soul and substance who has steadily...
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The House Republican leader who dared to take a stand against the January 6th insurrection, which she witnessed first-hand, and then helped lead the ensuing investigation, tells the story of this perilous moment in our history, the betrayal of the American people and the Constitution and the risks we still face.
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Phoenix International Publications, Inc
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2024
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Now in Spanish—What bird can dive at speeds of over 200 miles per hour? What birds munch on leftovers from other animals' meals? What birds build their nests underground? Explore this exciting book for answers to questions you'll be glad we asked—plus "Did You Know?" fun facts and lots of colorful, action-packed illustrations.
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Phoenix International Publications, Inc
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2024
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Now in Spanish—Have you ever wondered which predators swallow their prey whole? Or which ones eat their victims while they're still alive? Explore this exciting book for answers to questions you'll be glad we asked—plus "Did You Know?" fun facts, informative maps, and lots of colorful, action-packed illustrations.
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Phoenix International Publications, Inc
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2024
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Now in Spanish—What enemy is able to swallow small crocodilians whole? What sounds do crocodilians use to "talk" to one another? Do crocodiles really smile? Explore this exciting book for answers to questions you'll be glad we asked—plus "Did You Know?" fun facts and lots of colorful, action-packed illustrations and photographs.
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Phoenix International Publications, Inc
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2024
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Now in Spanish—Which dino could eat leaves on trees as high as a four-story building? What animals are the only known dinosaurs living today? Explore this exciting book for answers to questions you'll be glad we asked—plus "Did You Know?" fun facts, informative maps, and colorful, action-packed illustrations.
11) Lobos (Wolves)
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Phoenix International Publications, Inc
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2024
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Now in Spanish—Ever wondered what animals wolves eat? Or how wolves are related to our pet pooches? Explore this exciting book for answers to questions you'll be glad we asked—plus "Did You Know?" fun facts and lots of colorful, action-packed illustrations and photographs.
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Phoenix International Publications, Inc
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2024
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Now in Spanish—Ever wondered how sharks are different from other fish, and what makes them such fearsome hunters? Or how a feeding frenzy works? Explore this exciting book for answers to questions you'll be glad we asked—plus dozens of amazing facts and lots of lively, colorful illustrations.
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Phoenix International Publications, Inc
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2024
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Now in Spanish—Which cat can run at speeds up to 70 miles per hour? Which lions do most of the hunting—the males or the females? And which gets to eat first? Explore this exciting book for answers to questions you'll be glad we asked—plus informative maps and lots of lively, colorful illustrations.
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Phoenix International Publications, Inc
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2024
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Now in Spanish—Ever wondered how snakes can swallow and digest an entire animal whole, bones and all? Or which snakes squeeze the life out of their victims? Explore this exciting book for answers to questions you'll be glad we asked—plus dozens of amazing facts and lots of colorful, action-packed illustrations.
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“Essential reading for anyone interested in understanding and treating traumatic stress and the scope of its impact on society.” —Alexander McFarlane, Director of the Centre for Traumatic Stress Studies
A pioneering researcher transforms our understanding of trauma and offers a bold new paradigm for healing in this New York Times bestseller
Trauma...
“Essential reading for anyone interested in understanding and treating traumatic stress and the scope of its impact on society.” —Alexander McFarlane, Director of the Centre for Traumatic Stress Studies
A pioneering researcher transforms our understanding of trauma and offers a bold new paradigm for healing in this New York Times bestseller
Trauma...
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Twelve Years a Slave is the harrowing account of a black man, born free in New York State, who was drugged, kidnapped, and sold into slavery in 1841. Having no way to contact his family, and fearing for his life if he told the truth, Solomon Northup was sold from plantation to plantation in Louisiana, toiling under cruel masters for twelve years before meeting Samuel Bass, a Canadian who finally put him in touch with his family, and helped start the...
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In her long-awaited new book, Hillenbrand writes with the same rich and vivid narrative voice she displayed in "Seabiscuit." Telling an unforgettable story of a young lieutenant's journey into extremity, "Unbroken" is a testament to the resilience of the human mind, body, and spirit.
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Anne is finally off to Redmond College! While she's sad to be leaving Marilla and the twins, she's excited to finally become a full-fledged BA, and to embark on new adventures with the other Avonlea folks attending Redmond, a group that includes her friend Gilbert Blythe. At Redmond Anne meets Philippa Gordon, a frivolous but charming girl who pulls Anne into the center of the Redmond social scene. As Anne becomes the object of several boys' affection,...
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Blackstone Publishing
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2019
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Español
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¿Viaje de negocios a Boston? ¿De paseo hacia Vancouver?
Ahora puede unirse a la conversación con Instant Immersion™ Inglés, el dinámico sistema de enseñanza de idiomas por audio en 8 discos compactos. Al proporcionar instrucción efectiva y progresiva en todos los temas básicos de la estructura, la sintaxis y la gramática, Instant Immersion™ Inglés enfatiza los elementos constructivos de un
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