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This latest romp through history, politics, religion, and science from the dyno-duo Barrett and Mingo is sure to tickle the fancy of trivia buffs everywhere Amuse your date, impress your boss, bore your kids, or be the 6th caller to win a pair of tickets to the nose-flute band concert! All because you know that a Twinkie in the microwave will explode in 45 seconds, that you have a 1 in 3,448,276 chance of dying from a snake bite, that 342 cases of tea were tossed into the "hahbah" during the Boston Tea Party, or that white rhinoceroses are not actually white but grey (you’ll have to read the book to discover why). Barrett and Mingo, partners in life and crime (er, writing) can do a thing or two with random facts, and this book ranks right up there. From the time the Wallace family made famous books of lists of one kind or another, readers have found fascination—or maybe just food for their obsessions—in books like Random Kinds of Factness..
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Tea Time Tidbits and Treats is Lawrence's 4th cookbook Her tea room, An Afternoon to Remember has won numerous awards including the 2006 Tea Experience Digest's Reader's Choice Award for "Best Small City Tea Room in the U.S." This cookbook features her delicious and easy to follow afternoon tea recipes for scones, tea sandwiches, desserts, salads and soups..
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The Single Moms Little Book of Wisdom provides insight and encouragement for women who are parenting without a partner or who feel like they are. This concise yet comprehensive book will motivate you to pursue your goals and fulfill your dreams. It will provide you with reassurance as you walk the path of single motherhood and offer survival tips and success principles that are necessary to succeed, survive and stay strong.

Addressing such issues as: surviving tough times, avoiding unnecessary drama, reclaiming your life, grooming yourself for greatness, creating wealth, living prosperously, helping your children get what they need to thrive, escaping the super woman trap, getting past the “what will people think,” syndrome and preparing yourself for real love, The Single Moms Little Book of Wisdom will be of great comfort to any woman whose journey has taken her to single motherhood.

Here’s what others are saying about The Single Moms Little Book of Wisdom…

“Cassandra Mack’s insightful book is concise, to-the-point and full of empowering advice. This is one book I wish I had when I was raising my daughter. Not only will you find tools for success, you’ll get plenty of reaffirmation and encouragement too.”
—Deborah M. Cofer, author of No Process, No Promise and columnist for New York Carib News

“Cassandra Mack has generously guided single moms through a process of empowerment and personal elevation. Whether you’re looking for strategies for success or a little lift to get you through a tough time, it’s all here in this power-packed, inspirational guide.”
—Gessy Nixon, business coach and author of, The Weekend Entrepreneur

“As the son of a strong and successful single mom, I can attest that Cassandra Mack’s book will serve as an excellent resource for women who are raising children on their own. You’ll come away with tools for empowerment as well as a game-plan for personal growth. Read it and Reap!”
—Shawn Dove, publisher of Proud Poppa and married father of four.
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Cheese lovers have 50 mouth-watering reasons to celebrate! Professional chef Hallie Harron offers up a savory medley of hot and cold cocktail snacks, finger foods, appetizers, and other irresistible cheese bites. Recipes such as Fig and Goat Cheese Crostini, Roquefort Pear Tart, Spicy Ale Fondue, Baked Ricotta with Tapenade, and Marinated Mozzarella Wrapped in Prosciutto are sure to please at any gathering. With enticing full-color photographs and tips on how to select, serve, and cook cheese, this book gives you all you need to start every occasion with your favorite cheese hors d'oeuvres..
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This lovely follow-up companion journal to author Jan Christiansen's best-selling first book, More of Him, Less of Me, includes inspiring Scripture, insightful comments, stories from readers, and plenty of room for personal reflections and meditations..
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Wow your friends with the most unbelievable, the most outrageous, and the littlest-known facts about the Bible!

Ever feel like you don't know much about people, places, and other hard facts of the Bible? Well, help is here, dear friend. T.J. McTavish, knower of many things, is back with A Biblical Miscellany-and it includes everything you need to know to stump even your local religious scholar.

A Biblical Miscellany covers such topics as:

• Famous (and not so famous) shepherds
• The "Cursing" Psalms-What use are they?
• Infamous infidelities
• Least Popular biblical names

Using both wit and candor, McTavish informs as well as entertains, leading you down a path of enlightenment-or at least of trivial revelation-and doling out tidbits on the Bible along the way.

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Just what you asked for - more booktalks for teens! Volume II has more engaging, motivating, and meaningful titles and activities to share with your students Impact literacy in your school by inspiring even the most reluctant students to pick up books and read ·These booktalks pique high school students' interest in books! They encourage students to get lost in a mystery, find themselves in a character, or discover new worlds ·This popular book includes curriculum-related activities for educators to pick up and use right away to meet national standards and raise students' test scores ·Find age-appropriate titles on the American Library Association (ALA) and International Reading Association (IRA) recommended reading lists for your students This book is a professional booktalking and collection development tool for the busy high school library media specialist. It saves librarians' time when preparing booktalks to support the curriculum, as well as encouraging struggling students to curl up with a good book. Inspire reluctant readers in the difficult teen years with these targeted books and booktalks. Get your students reading and watch test scores rise..
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This professional booktalking tool for the busy middle and junior high school library media specialist includes booktalks that can be used to support the curriculum, encorage student leisure reading, and provide ideas for educator-media specialist collaboration..
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Practical information and advice to help solve problems in a concrete way..
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