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The Uncommon Reader: A Novella
From the author of The History Boys and The Clothes They Stood Up In
A deliciously funny novella that celebrates the pleasure of reading. When the Queen in pursuit of her wandering corgis stumbles upon a mobile library she feels duty bound to borrow a book. Aided by Norman, a young man from the palace kitchen who frequents the library, Bennett describes the Queen’s transformation as she discovers the liberating pleasures of the written word. With the poignant and mischievous wit of The History Boys, England’s best loved author revels in the power of literature to change even the most uncommon reader’s life. .
Price: $8.78
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At Home in Mitford (The Mitford Years, Book 1)
Father Tim, a cherished small-town rector, is the steadfast soldier in this beloved slice of life story set in an American village where the grass is still green, the pickets are still white, and the air still smells sweet. The rector's forthright secretary, Emma Garret, worries about her employer, as she sees past his Christian cheerfulness into his aching loneliness. Slowly but surely, the empty places in Father Tim's heart do get filled. First with a gangly stray dog, later with a seemingly stray boy, and finally with the realization that he is stumbling into love with his independent and Christian-wise next-door neighbor. Much more than a gentle love story, this is a homespun tale about a town of endearing characters-- including a mysterious jewel thief--who are as quirky and popular as those of Mayberry, R.F.D.--Gail Hudson.
Price: $1.75
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Confetti Cakes For Kids: Delightful Cookies, Cakes, and Cupcakes from New York City's Famed Bakery
Elisa Strauss of Confetti Cakes has created confections as elaborate as a platter of sushi, a wine bottle in a crate, and a designer handbag. Now she focuses her talents on her younger fans with this enchanting collection of cakes, cookies, and cupcakes for kids. Strauss starts readers off with 20 delicious recipes and all the basic techniques needed to complete any project in the book. Then she offers step-by-step instructions for 24 jaw-dropping designs that can become the centerpiece of any celebration. Projects span the imagination--from a charming sock monkey, to an MP3 player, to playful hula gingerbread girls and boys--and will appeal to anyone looking for the perfect way to thrill a child with a delectable, spectacular creation..
Price: $19.79
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70 Wonderful Word Family Poems: A Delightful Collection of Fun-to-Read Rhyming Poems With an Easy-to-Use Lesson Plan for Teaching the Top 35 Word Families
Set kids on the road to reading success with 70 reproducible, kid-pleasing poems—two for each of the top word families! Each poem gives kids plenty of opportunity to see a group of words from the same word family in action. A fun way to get kids to recognize the most common spelling patterns! Includes teaching tips, extension activities, and student worksheets. For use with Grades K-2. .
Price: $9.36
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Teaching Tunes Audio CD and Mini-Books Set: Nursery Rhymes: 12 Delightful Nursery Rhyme Songs With Sing-Along Mini-Books That Build Early Literacy Skills
Teaching Tunes. Audio CD and Mini-Books Set: Nursery RhymesKids will love building early reading skills with 12 irresistible nursery rhyme songs on CD! Includes reproducible mini-books with song lyrics and illustrations that support the text. A delightful way to enhance children's phonological awareness and introduce concepts of print! 48 pages + CD. Grade Level: PreK-1.
Price: $6.69
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The Secrets of Wildflowers: A Delightful Feast of Little-Known Facts, Folklore, and History
Jack Sanders's colorful tribute to wildflowers is bursting with odd facts, ingenious uses, and bizarre superstition about some of North America's most beautiful and common plants. There are more than 10,000 varieties of wildflowers in North America, some rare, some so plentiful that they are designated as invasive weeds. Each has a unique story.
There's Bouncing Bet, a perennial common along the roads and railroad tracks of America. Like many of our most abundant summer wildflowers, Bet was brought over to fill colonial gardens. It's a beautiful plant, but also a useful one. Open up the stalk and its sap makes a fine soap. Colonial beermakers used to put a dab in to help the head on a brew. Doctors used it to wash wounds. Generally considered a weed, it's everywhere.
Or Coltsfoot, which pops up almost alone in winters, and was used in New England as a cure for coughs, the leaves boiled down in water. Asthmatics, Sanders tells us, used to smoke it for relief. For many years, apothecaries in France used Coltsfoot as its symbol, a surprising pedigree for a neglected "weed."
More a companion than a field guide, THE SECRETS OF WILDFLOWERS is a must-have for anyone who enjoys a walk in a meadow or a gaze outside.
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Price: $10.79
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Calendar Time Sing-Along Flip Chart & CD: 25 Delightful Songs Set to Favorite Tunes That Help Children Learn the Days of the Week, Months of the Year, Seasons, and More
Develop calendar skills with this BIG, laminated flip chart featuring 25 adorable songs set to familiar tunes! Display this sturdy, bright resource all year long to enliven and enrich your daily calendar routine with songs for each month and season. Includes companion CD for sing-along fun. Plus, teaching pages with instant activities and strategies. For use with Grades PreK-1..
Price: $16.24
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Sock Doll Workshop: 30 Delightful Dolls to Create and Cherish
New Low Price!
Sock Doll Workshop has sold 40,000 copies so far--and at this new low price, everyone will want to grab a copy. Not only does the book look great, with wonderful full-size color photos, but the projects are irresistibly easy--the simplest doll, a huggable Pocket Pal, takes less than an hour. Or choose Socko the Clown, embellished with ruffles; Margot the elegant ballerina; or a merry Santa, complete with stocking cap and rounded belly. The most difficult thing about crafting these dolls? Deciding which one to make first!
"[A] model of how instructional books should look. The color photos are close-up and clear...and the writing is inspirational."--The Creative Machine
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Price: $5.58
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Party Cakes: Delightful Little Treats for Special Occasions
Mich Turner is London's top cake designer for society and celebrities alike. She has refined a simple and modular approach to entertaining-start with a dozen basic recipes and let the art of icings, glazes, and finishing touches be the key to perfection. This versatile guide is a sourcebook of ideas for celebratory treats, such as cakes, petit fours, and canapes for any event, formal or informal. The book begins with how to choose the right cake design (reflecting the venue and the season as well as the guest list and flower arrangements) and then details establishing the theme, the shape, the icing, and the flavor of the cake. The heart of the book is the step-by-step section on decorative techniques and designs that enable anyone, regardless of experience, to create show-stopping cakes with confidence and style..
Price: $21.52
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Teaching Tunes Audio CD and Mini-Books Set: Basic Concepts: 12 Delightful Songs Set to Favorite Tunes With Sing-Along Mini-Books That Teach Primary Concepts & Build Early Literacy
Sing, learn, read, and have fun with irresistible songs on tape that teach shapes, numbers, letters, colors, opposites, and more! Includes reproducible mini-books with song lyrics and illustrations that match the text. A great way to get kids ready for reading! For use with Grades PreK-1..
Price: $9.59
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