Children often assume that being fair means that everyone gets the same number of cookies, but at the heart of fairness is consideration, respect, and caring for others. Your readers will encounter real-life situations in which young people figure out how to act fairly. They'll meet Ben and Jane who are playing on the swings at recess while other children wait to use the swings. What is the fair thing to do? Each spread consists of one of these relatable scenarios along with a full-color photograph. Fun, accessible text encourages readers to consider how they treat others as they discover what it means to be fair.
Charlotte Taylor Books
This author writes under multiple pseudonyms, with their works delving into the depths of the human experience. Their style is often characterized as insightful and reflective, focusing on themes that resonate with universal emotions. Through their literary creations, they aim to illuminate the complexities of life and human nature. Their distinctive voice invites readers to contemplate the world around them and their own inner lives.






Each player has his or her own job in soccer and baseball. They each do their part to contribute to the team. Teamwork is also important outside of sports. We use teamwork in our classroom, in our community, and at home with our family. Readers are presented with different scenarios in which young people use teamwork to achieve a certain goal, like when Nicole's neighbor becomes ill, everyone in the neighborhood takes on a job with the goal of helping the sick neighbor. Each spread contains a color photograph that imparts the importance and rewards of working as a team.
In a devastated realm once ruled by the thunderbird, Twigs and Thistle confront the aftermath of destruction, where burned trees and scarred mountains testify to a lost world. As they navigate this desolate landscape, the absence of life heightens the sense of urgency to uncover the mysteries behind the devastation and restore balance to the realm.
The Seven Seals and the Silver Locket
A Star, a Shield and One Smooth Stone
- 136 pages
- 5 hours of reading
A passionate book lover shares her journey through literature, describing how it has provided her with joy, escape, and adventure. As a proud nurse, she reflects on the blessings of her job, family, and friendships, all while expressing her deep faith. Inspired by her experiences, she embraces her desire to write, hoping to share her story with readers. This heartfelt narrative captures the essence of gratitude and the transformative power of storytelling.
The book explores the intricate dynamics between politicians, the media, and the public, focusing on the language used in these interactions. It provides comprehensive coverage of essential topics such as political communication, media influence, and public perception, making it an invaluable resource for understanding the role of language in shaping political discourse. Through accessible explanations, it aims to illuminate how communication strategies affect political outcomes and public engagement.
Rhode Island Shipwrecks
- 130 pages
- 5 hours of reading
Rhode Island's coastline, known for having the highest shipwreck density in the U.S., is rich with maritime history dating back to the early 17th century. The narrative chronicles the numerous vessels that succumbed to peril due to inclement weather, human mistakes, and military conflicts. It highlights both catastrophic shipwrecks with significant loss of life and minor incidents where salvage was possible. The book features striking images from the 19th and 20th centuries, showcasing the diverse vessels that navigated these waters when the ocean was a vital transportation route.
Patterns and Meanings in Discourse
- 371 pages
- 13 hours of reading
Suitable for researchers and students in the field of corpus linguistics and, secondly, this title offers an introduction to corpus techniques for practitioners of discourse studies. It delves into a variety of language topics and areas including metaphor, irony, evaluation, (im)politeness, stylistics, language change and sociopolitical issues.
Was war der beste Tag in deinem Leben? Für Antworten auf diese Frage haben Anwältin Robin Stewart und Entwicklungshelfer Sky Forrester gerade gar keinen Sinn, sind sie doch mit Schadensbegrenzung ihrer jüngsten Katastrophen beschäftigt. Sie flüchtet aus Schottland, er aus Äthiopien, und das Schicksal mit seinem unvergleichlich schrägen Sinn für Humor bringt die beiden verlorenen Seelen in San Francisco zusammen. Dort entspinnt sich langsam eine zarte Freundschaft. Vorurteile weichen Verständnis, verdrängte Tragödien fördern die Sehnsucht und plötzlich finden sie sich wieder auf einer atemberaubenden Suche nach der Wahrheit, die sie über drei Kontinente und zu erstaunlicher Erkenntnis führt. Eine Geschichte über den Sinn des Lebens voll vordergründiger Leichtigkeit, hintergründigem Tiefsinn und warmherzigem Humor.
Eine prickelnde Komödie mit Herz und Schmerz Dan war der unumstrittene »Big King« des Basketballs, doch von einem Tag auf den anderen ist seine Karriere zu Ende. Statt mit seinem Schicksal zu hadern, zieht der erfolgsverwöhnte Sportler nach San Francisco. Dort kauft er eine Villa mit großer Vergangenheit und elf Hühnern im Garten. Das Dachatelier vermietet Dan an die Malerin Erin, die ihm schlagartig den Kopf verdreht. Die Leidenschaft zwischen ihnen lodert gewaltig, doch von Liebesdingen will die blonde Künstlerin nichts wissen. Angeblich. Und so schlägt sich Dan bald nicht nur mit gackerndem Federvieh herum, sondern setzt alles daran, ein gebrochenes Herz zu erobern. Aber wird sein Plan auch aufgehen?
Wenn die Sünden der Väter die Liebe zerstören … Konzernerbe und Pferdenarr Derek Edwards ist ein richtiger Sonnyboy. Blond, strahlend blaue Augen und immer gut gelaunt. Kurz, eine Pest in Kendra Starks Augen. Die ehrgeizige Anwältin fände es besser, wenn er sie einfach nur ihre Arbeit machen ließe. Als sie jedoch erkennt, dass hinter seiner glänzenden Fassade eine verletzliche Seele steckt, schmelzen ihre Vorbehalte, denn was ist schöner, als der Versuchung zu erliegen? Bald jedoch bedrohen düstere Familiengeheimnisse aus der Vergangenheit die junge Liebe der beiden. Sind ihre Gefühle füreinander stärker als die Fehler ihrer Eltern? Herzzerreißend, heiß – und natürlich mit Happy End!