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Loyal: 38 Inspiring Tales of Bravery, Heroism, and the Devotion of Dogs

Rebecca Ascher-Walsh · National Geographic
Pages: 160
Format: Print book

This treasury features heartwarming photographs and touching stories of dedicated working dogs who have gone above and beyond the call of duty and proven themselves as true heroes.

This special collection of dog stories and photographs features four-legged heroes who have worked...
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The Longevity Diet: Discover the New Science Behind Stem Cell Activation and Regeneration to Slow Aging, Fight Disease, and Optimize Weight

VALTER LONGO · Avery
Pages: 320
Format: Hardcover

The internationally renowned, clinically tested, revolutionary diet program to lose weight, fight disease, and live a longer, healthier life. Can what you eat determine how long, and how well, you live? The clinically proven answer is yes, and The Longevity Diet is easier to follow than...
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The Way of Mindful Education: Cultivating Well-Being in Teachers and Students

Daniel Rechtschaffen · W. W. Norton & Company; 1 edition
Format: Hardcover

A new educational paradigm for youth mindfulness. “If you are a teacher, or an educator, or involved in school administration and curriculum development, the book you hold in your hands has the potential to transform your life, the lives of your students, and the life of the school...
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Chapter 13 Bankruptcy: Keep Your Property & Repay Debts Over Time

Stephen Elias · NOLO
Pages: 401
Format: Paperback

This plain-English guide to decide if Chapter 13 is right for you and to learn how to keep valuable property and discharge your unsecured debts. Chapter 13 legal concepts, procedures, and monetary calculations can be tricky. Nolo's Chapter 13 Bankruptcy breaks down the Chapter 13 process...
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Acquittal: An Insider Reveals the Stories and Strategies Behind Today's Most Infamous Verdi cts

Richard Gabriel · Berkley
Format: Hardcover

October 3, 1995. The shocking outcome of the O.J. Simpson trial leaves a nation divided. July 5, 2011. Casey Anthony walks free despite being convicted by millions on cable news and social media.There are times when something as supposedly simple as a just verdict rises to the level of cultural...
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Breaking Through: Using Educational Technology for Children with Special Needs

Barbara Albers Hill · Square One Publishers
Pages: 143
Format: Paperback

While one-on-one therapy is certainly beneficial, for some children, the process of developing social skills, manual dexterity, and educational competency presents much more of a challenge. Fortunately, the introduction of new and easy-to-use technological devices has created a quiet revolution...
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Howard Stern Comes Again

Howard Stern · Simon & Schuster
Pages: 560
Format: Hardcover

Rock stars and rap gods. Comedy legends and A-list actors. Supermodels and centerfolds. Moguls and mobsters. A president.

Over his unrivaled four-decade career in radio, Howard Stern has interviewed thousands of personalities - discussing sex, relationships, money, fame, spirituality,...

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Blood & Ivy: The 1849 Murder That Scandalized Harvard

Paul Collins · W. W. Norton & Company
Pages: 320
Format: Hardcover

A delectable true-crime story of scandal and murder at America's most celebrated university.

On November 23rd of 1849, in the heart of Boston, one of the city's richest men simply vanished. Dr. George Parkman, a Brahmin who owned much of Boston's West End, was last seen that afternoon...

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Copyright Handbook, The: What Every Writer Needs to Know

Stephen Fishman JD · NOLO; Twelfth Edition edition
Format: Book

This must-have handbook for writers and artists provides every necessary form to protect written expression under U.S. and international copyright law. With step-by-step instructions, it illustrates how to register a written work with the copyright office determine what works can be protected...
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The Hands-On Guide to School Improvement: Transform Culture, Empower Teachers, and Raise Student Achievement

Evelyn M Randle-Robbins · Free Spirit Publishing
Pages: 199
Format: Print book

This practical guide helps principals, administrators, and all members of school leadership bring transformational change to struggling and underperforming schools. Based on the wisdom gained during the author's twenty-plus years of experience as a teacher, assistant principal, and principal...
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Patent Pending in 24 Hours

Richard Stim Attorney · NOLO; Seventh Edition edition
Format: Print book

Ready to stamp "patent pending" on your invention? Then you need to file a provisional patent application (PPA) , an inexpensive way to claim your hard work. With a PPA, you'll have time to figure out whether you can make a profit from your creation before you invest more...
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Patent, Copyright & Trademark: An Intellectual Property Desk Reference

Richard Stim Attorney · NOLO
Pages: 632
Format: Paperback

A plain-English guide to intellectual property law. Whether you are in the world of business or creative arts, you need to understand the laws that govern your work. But given the convoluted terminology that surrounds patents, copyrights, trademarks, and other intellectual property rights,...
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Common Core Math Grade 6: Activities That Captivate, Motivate, & Reinforce

Marjorie Frank · Incentive Publications; Csm Wkb edition
Format: Book

A collection of motivating and fun activities perfectly aligned with sixth grade Common Core State Standards for Mathematics Full of engaging puzzles, stories, and adventures, these supplemental activities deepen student understanding and reinforce specific math skills. Connections...
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River of Fire: My Spiritual Journey

Helen Prejean · Random House
Pages: 320
Format: Hardcover

In this revelatory, intimate memoir from the author of Dead Man Walking, the nation's foremost leader in efforts to abolish the death penalty shares the story of her growth as a spiritual leader, speaks out about the challenges of the Catholic Church, and shows that joy and religion...
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