When city-dwelling journalist Kiera Butler visits a county fair for the first time, she is captivated by the white-uniformed members of the 4-H club and their perfectly groomed animals. She sets off on a search for a real 4-Her, a hypothetical wholesome youth whom she imagines wearing cowboy boots and living on a ranch. Along the way, she meets five teenage 4-Hers from diverse backgrounds and gets to know them as they prepare to compete at the fair. Butlers on-the-ground account of the teens concerns with their goats, pigs, sheep, proms, and SAT scores is interwoven with a fascinating history of the century-old 4-H club as it solicits corporate donations from top agribusiness firms such as DuPont, Monsanto, and Cargill. Her quest takes her from Californias cities and suburbs all the way to Ghana, where she investigates 4-Hs unprecedented push to expand its programs in the developing worldand the corporate partnership that is supporting this expansion.
University of California Press
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9780520275805
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Paperback
Spaceflight, 2nd Edition
By Sparrow, Giles
This compelling story of exploration charts and celebrates humankind in space, from Sputnik's launch in 1957 through the Apollo Moon landings and the International Space Station to future missions to Mars and beyond.Spaceflight chronicles how, in the half-century that followed Sputnik, the world was revolutionized by space travel and exploration. The opening up of Earth's orbit to satellites led to a revolution in communications, monitoring of the environment, and materials science. For the human imagination, the impact has been even greater: the voyages of robotic space probes have transformed our view of the Solar System, while Earth-orbiting satellites and missions to the Moon have forever changed our view of ourselves. This book is a celebration of human ingenuity and imagination. From the work of pioneers like Wernher von Braun, Yuri Gagarin, and Neil Armstrong to the triumphs and tragedies that followed, it reveals the people, science, and technology that have propelled us into the Space Age.
DK
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9781465479655
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Hardcover
Alone in the Wild
By Armstrong, Kelley
In #1 New York Times bestseller Kelley Armstrong's latest thriller, the hidden town of Rockton is about to face a challenge none of them saw coming: a baby.Every season in Rockton seems to bring a new challenge. At least that's what Detective Casey Duncan has felt since she decided to call this place home. Between all the secretive residents, the sometimes-hostile settlers outside, and the surrounding wilderness, there's always something to worry about. While on a much needed camping vacation with her boyfriend, Sheriff Eric Dalton, Casey hears a baby crying in the woods. The sound leads them to a tragic scene: a woman buried under the snow, murdered, a baby still alive in her arms. A town that doesn't let anyone in under the age of eighteen, Rockton must take care of its youngest resident yet while solving another murder and finding out where the baby came from - and whether she's better off where she is. #1 New York Times bestselling author Kelley Armstrong again delivers an engaging, tense thriller set in perhaps the most interesting town in all of contemporary crime fiction.
Minotaur Books
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9781250254283
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Hardcover
The Homeschooling Handbook
By Lippincott, Lorilee
The mere thought of homeschooling can be overwhelming. What curriculum do I choose? What if we cant afford all the books? How do I schedule our time? Will my children become socially awkward recluses? What if I screw up my kids education?! Lorilee Lippincott, a seasoned homeschooling mom, shows just how simple homeschooling can be. She and her husband taught their two kids in a one-bedroom apartment before picking up and moving the whole family to China. Theyve discovered that they dont need rooms full of books, educational toys, and other teaching tools, nor do they need schedules packed full of extracurricular activities, field trips, and social events. Perhaps even more importantly, they dont need to panic about making sure their kids turn out okay.
Skyhorse Publishing
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9781628736175
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Print book
HiSET 2023 and 2024 Preparation Book
By Rueda, Joshua
Test Prep Books' HiSET 2023 and 2024 Preparation Book: HiSET Study Guide with Practice Test Questions for All Subjects [7th Edition]Taking the HiSET test? Want to get a good score?Written by Test Prep Books, this comprehensive study guide includes: Quick Overview Test-Taking Strategies Introduction Language Arts: Reading Language Arts: Writing Mathematics Science Social Studies Practice Questions Detailed Answer Explanations Studying is hard. We know. We want to help. You can ace your test.Each part of the test has a full review. This study guide covers everything likely to be on the test.Lots of HiSET practice test questions are included. Miss one and want to know why? There are detailed answer explanations to help you avoid missing the same question a second time.
Test Prep Books
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9781637753354
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Paperback
Homeschool Secrets Of Success
By Chappell, Sonya
This invaluable guide will prove to you that the biggest secret to a successful homeschool is motivation. Because when you choose how to homeschool, there is an elephant in the room. And that's you. You are the parent. But now you are the teacher too. That is potentially an enormous problem on the motivation front. Picture this: What happens when you end up in lots of battles with the kids? The kids aren't interested. They don't want to learn. You are tearing your hair out. This is their future ...Can't they realize that? What if they don't get any exams or qualifications? They will have failed. And you will have failed too. This guide shows you exactly what things you can do in your homeschool to get your kids happy and enthusiastic - and what not to do.
Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
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9781539047551
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Paperback
American Bar Association Guide to Wills and Estates, Fourth Edition
By Association, American Bar
The American Bar Association Guide to Wills & Estates, Fourth Edition, is the user-friendly guide that contains everything you need to know about planning an estate and preparing a will. It is organized in easy-to-follow chapters with sidebars containing tips, checklists, and key information, encouraging you to begin the process quickly and easily.The ABA Guide to Wills & Estates will help you:* Determine what to put in an estate plan* Decide whether to prepare a will, trust, or living trust* Avoid or reduce estate taxes* Transfer property without a will with substitutes such as life insurance and joint tenancy* Understand the benefits of living gifts and life insurance, among many other topics The Fourth edition features new and updated topics, such as: * Life-threatening and chronic illnesses* Incorporating your religious beliefs into your estate plan * Assisted reproduction and its resulting estate planning implications* Civil unions and same-sex marriages* Elder abuse and care* Information about Roth IRAs in estate plans* The impact of digital assets on estate planning
Random House Reference; 4 edition
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9780375723858
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4th Edition
The Dairy Goat Handbook
By Starbard, Ann
The Dairy Goat Handbook explains everything goat keepers need to know about their animals, from the best ways to keep them healthy to methods for making delicious goat cheese.The Dairy Goat Handbook is a guidebook for those who would like to raise dairy goats - or dream of raising dairy goatsand want to know how to begin and maintain a successful herd.There are other books on the business of keeping dairy goats, but none quite like this. Written by a dairy goat farmer, this guide combines a deep knowledge of the animals themselves with fifteen years of experience running a successful business. Fully illustrated with photographs of life on a working dairy farmthe goats, the farm, the dairy equipment, and the cheese and milkthis book explains as well as celebrates the life of a dairy goat farmer.
Voyageur Press
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9780760347317
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Print book
Roll Red Roll
By Schwartzman, Nancy
A thoughtfully reported narrative about a rape case at the center of a deeply polarized steel town in the American Midwest, exploring what creates a culture where sexual violence is tacitly understood and condoned, and how to make a difference.On a summer night in 2012, a sixteen year-old girl incapacitated by alcohol was repeatedly assaulted by Steubenville, Ohio high school football stars, all of it documented on Twitter, YouTube, and through text and voice messages. Like everyone else in Steubenville, Jane Doe learned of the crimes committed on her body via social media. Many of the photos and videos from that night were deleted, but not before being captured and shared by a crime blogger, after which they went viral - putting Steubenville on the national stage.
Hachette Books
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9780306924361
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Hardcover
Empires of the Sky
By Rose, Alexander
The Golden Age of Aviation is brought to life by the story of the giant Zeppelin airships that once roamed the sky and ended with the fiery destruction of the Hindenburg.At the dawn of the twentieth century, when human flight was still considered an impossibility, Germany's Count von Zeppelin vied with the Wright Brothers to build the world's first successful flying machine. As the Wrights labored to invent the airplane, Zeppelin fathered the wondrous airship, sparking a bitter rivalry between the two types of aircraft and their innovators that would last for decades in the quest to control one of humanity's most inspiring achievements.And it was the airship -- not the airplane -- that would lead the way. In the glittery 1920s, the count's brilliant protg, Hugo Eckener, achieved undreamt-of feats of daring and skill, including the extraordinary Round-the-World Voyage of the Graf Zeppelin. At a time when America's airplanes -- rickety deathtraps held together by glue, screws, and luck -- could barely make it from New York to Washington, Eckener's airships serenely traversed oceans without a single crash, fatality, or injury. What Charles Lindbergh almost died doing -- crossing the Atlantic in 1927 -- Eckener effortlessly accomplished three years before the Spirit of St. Louis even took off. Even as the Nazis sought to exploit Zeppelins for their own nefarious purposes, Eckener built his masterwork, the behemoth Hindenburg -- a marvel of design and engineering. Determined to forge an airline empire under the new flagship, Eckener met his match in Juan Trippe, the ruthlessly ambitious king of Pan American Airways, who believed his fleet of next-generation planes would vanquish Eckener's coming airship armada.It was a fight only one man -- and one technology -- could win. Countering each other's moves on the global chessboard, each seeking to wrest the advantage from his rival, the two men's struggle for mastery of the air was not only the clash of technologies, but of business, diplomacy, politics, personalities, and their vastly different dreams of the future.Empires of the Sky is the sweeping, untold tale of the duel that transfixed the world and helped create our modern age.
Raise
By Butler, Kiera
When city-dwelling journalist Kiera Butler visits a county fair for the first time, she is captivated by the white-uniformed members of the 4-H club and their perfectly groomed animals. She sets off on a search for a real 4-Her, a hypothetical wholesome youth whom she imagines wearing cowboy boots and living on a ranch. Along the way, she meets five teenage 4-Hers from diverse backgrounds and gets to know them as they prepare to compete at the fair. Butlers on-the-ground account of the teens concerns with their goats, pigs, sheep, proms, and SAT scores is interwoven with a fascinating history of the century-old 4-H club as it solicits corporate donations from top agribusiness firms such as DuPont, Monsanto, and Cargill. Her quest takes her from Californias cities and suburbs all the way to Ghana, where she investigates 4-Hs unprecedented push to expand its programs in the developing worldand the corporate partnership that is supporting this expansion.
Spaceflight, 2nd Edition
By Sparrow, Giles
This compelling story of exploration charts and celebrates humankind in space, from Sputnik's launch in 1957 through the Apollo Moon landings and the International Space Station to future missions to Mars and beyond.Spaceflight chronicles how, in the half-century that followed Sputnik, the world was revolutionized by space travel and exploration. The opening up of Earth's orbit to satellites led to a revolution in communications, monitoring of the environment, and materials science. For the human imagination, the impact has been even greater: the voyages of robotic space probes have transformed our view of the Solar System, while Earth-orbiting satellites and missions to the Moon have forever changed our view of ourselves. This book is a celebration of human ingenuity and imagination. From the work of pioneers like Wernher von Braun, Yuri Gagarin, and Neil Armstrong to the triumphs and tragedies that followed, it reveals the people, science, and technology that have propelled us into the Space Age.
Alone in the Wild
By Armstrong, Kelley
In #1 New York Times bestseller Kelley Armstrong's latest thriller, the hidden town of Rockton is about to face a challenge none of them saw coming: a baby.Every season in Rockton seems to bring a new challenge. At least that's what Detective Casey Duncan has felt since she decided to call this place home. Between all the secretive residents, the sometimes-hostile settlers outside, and the surrounding wilderness, there's always something to worry about. While on a much needed camping vacation with her boyfriend, Sheriff Eric Dalton, Casey hears a baby crying in the woods. The sound leads them to a tragic scene: a woman buried under the snow, murdered, a baby still alive in her arms. A town that doesn't let anyone in under the age of eighteen, Rockton must take care of its youngest resident yet while solving another murder and finding out where the baby came from - and whether she's better off where she is. #1 New York Times bestselling author Kelley Armstrong again delivers an engaging, tense thriller set in perhaps the most interesting town in all of contemporary crime fiction.
The Homeschooling Handbook
By Lippincott, Lorilee
The mere thought of homeschooling can be overwhelming. What curriculum do I choose? What if we cant afford all the books? How do I schedule our time? Will my children become socially awkward recluses? What if I screw up my kids education?! Lorilee Lippincott, a seasoned homeschooling mom, shows just how simple homeschooling can be. She and her husband taught their two kids in a one-bedroom apartment before picking up and moving the whole family to China. Theyve discovered that they dont need rooms full of books, educational toys, and other teaching tools, nor do they need schedules packed full of extracurricular activities, field trips, and social events. Perhaps even more importantly, they dont need to panic about making sure their kids turn out okay.
HiSET 2023 and 2024 Preparation Book
By Rueda, Joshua
Test Prep Books' HiSET 2023 and 2024 Preparation Book: HiSET Study Guide with Practice Test Questions for All Subjects [7th Edition]Taking the HiSET test? Want to get a good score?Written by Test Prep Books, this comprehensive study guide includes: Quick Overview Test-Taking Strategies Introduction Language Arts: Reading Language Arts: Writing Mathematics Science Social Studies Practice Questions Detailed Answer Explanations Studying is hard. We know. We want to help. You can ace your test.Each part of the test has a full review. This study guide covers everything likely to be on the test.Lots of HiSET practice test questions are included. Miss one and want to know why? There are detailed answer explanations to help you avoid missing the same question a second time.
Homeschool Secrets Of Success
By Chappell, Sonya
This invaluable guide will prove to you that the biggest secret to a successful homeschool is motivation. Because when you choose how to homeschool, there is an elephant in the room. And that's you. You are the parent. But now you are the teacher too. That is potentially an enormous problem on the motivation front. Picture this: What happens when you end up in lots of battles with the kids? The kids aren't interested. They don't want to learn. You are tearing your hair out. This is their future ...Can't they realize that? What if they don't get any exams or qualifications? They will have failed. And you will have failed too. This guide shows you exactly what things you can do in your homeschool to get your kids happy and enthusiastic - and what not to do.
American Bar Association Guide to Wills and Estates, Fourth Edition
By Association, American Bar
The American Bar Association Guide to Wills & Estates, Fourth Edition, is the user-friendly guide that contains everything you need to know about planning an estate and preparing a will. It is organized in easy-to-follow chapters with sidebars containing tips, checklists, and key information, encouraging you to begin the process quickly and easily.The ABA Guide to Wills & Estates will help you:* Determine what to put in an estate plan* Decide whether to prepare a will, trust, or living trust* Avoid or reduce estate taxes* Transfer property without a will with substitutes such as life insurance and joint tenancy* Understand the benefits of living gifts and life insurance, among many other topics The Fourth edition features new and updated topics, such as: * Life-threatening and chronic illnesses* Incorporating your religious beliefs into your estate plan * Assisted reproduction and its resulting estate planning implications* Civil unions and same-sex marriages* Elder abuse and care* Information about Roth IRAs in estate plans* The impact of digital assets on estate planning
The Dairy Goat Handbook
By Starbard, Ann
The Dairy Goat Handbook explains everything goat keepers need to know about their animals, from the best ways to keep them healthy to methods for making delicious goat cheese.The Dairy Goat Handbook is a guidebook for those who would like to raise dairy goats - or dream of raising dairy goatsand want to know how to begin and maintain a successful herd.There are other books on the business of keeping dairy goats, but none quite like this. Written by a dairy goat farmer, this guide combines a deep knowledge of the animals themselves with fifteen years of experience running a successful business. Fully illustrated with photographs of life on a working dairy farmthe goats, the farm, the dairy equipment, and the cheese and milkthis book explains as well as celebrates the life of a dairy goat farmer.
Roll Red Roll
By Schwartzman, Nancy
A thoughtfully reported narrative about a rape case at the center of a deeply polarized steel town in the American Midwest, exploring what creates a culture where sexual violence is tacitly understood and condoned, and how to make a difference.On a summer night in 2012, a sixteen year-old girl incapacitated by alcohol was repeatedly assaulted by Steubenville, Ohio high school football stars, all of it documented on Twitter, YouTube, and through text and voice messages. Like everyone else in Steubenville, Jane Doe learned of the crimes committed on her body via social media. Many of the photos and videos from that night were deleted, but not before being captured and shared by a crime blogger, after which they went viral - putting Steubenville on the national stage.
Empires of the Sky
By Rose, Alexander
The Golden Age of Aviation is brought to life by the story of the giant Zeppelin airships that once roamed the sky and ended with the fiery destruction of the Hindenburg.At the dawn of the twentieth century, when human flight was still considered an impossibility, Germany's Count von Zeppelin vied with the Wright Brothers to build the world's first successful flying machine. As the Wrights labored to invent the airplane, Zeppelin fathered the wondrous airship, sparking a bitter rivalry between the two types of aircraft and their innovators that would last for decades in the quest to control one of humanity's most inspiring achievements.And it was the airship -- not the airplane -- that would lead the way. In the glittery 1920s, the count's brilliant protg, Hugo Eckener, achieved undreamt-of feats of daring and skill, including the extraordinary Round-the-World Voyage of the Graf Zeppelin. At a time when America's airplanes -- rickety deathtraps held together by glue, screws, and luck -- could barely make it from New York to Washington, Eckener's airships serenely traversed oceans without a single crash, fatality, or injury. What Charles Lindbergh almost died doing -- crossing the Atlantic in 1927 -- Eckener effortlessly accomplished three years before the Spirit of St. Louis even took off. Even as the Nazis sought to exploit Zeppelins for their own nefarious purposes, Eckener built his masterwork, the behemoth Hindenburg -- a marvel of design and engineering. Determined to forge an airline empire under the new flagship, Eckener met his match in Juan Trippe, the ruthlessly ambitious king of Pan American Airways, who believed his fleet of next-generation planes would vanquish Eckener's coming airship armada.It was a fight only one man -- and one technology -- could win. Countering each other's moves on the global chessboard, each seeking to wrest the advantage from his rival, the two men's struggle for mastery of the air was not only the clash of technologies, but of business, diplomacy, politics, personalities, and their vastly different dreams of the future.Empires of the Sky is the sweeping, untold tale of the duel that transfixed the world and helped create our modern age.