We've let the meaning of America be reduced to guesswork. It might not be too late. Our democratic republic is failing, and it shouldn't be a surprise. We can't fly a plane without training; we can't practice medicine without attending medical school. And yet we expect the American people to wield the full power of their citizenship, the product of the most revolutionary governmental thinking in human history, without any education. We no longer teach...

"Nothing gives church folk anxiety quite like the subject of sex. And that's why in Shameless, Pastor Nadia sets out to reclaim the conversation for a new generation. In the spirit of Martin Luther, Bolz-Weber calls for a reformation of the way believers understand and express their sexuality. To make her case, Bolz-Weber draws on experiences from her own life as well as her parishoners', then puts them side by side with biblical narrative and theology...

Use of three-letter words and consistent vowel sounds in slightly longer stories build confidence.

Suitable for anyone who appreciates and wants to explore the curiosities and beauty of the natural world, this title offers a look at all kinds of subjects, including mineral formation, the inside of a volcano, what makes sunsets, monarch butterfly migration, the parts of a bird, the anatomy of a jellyfish, and more.

"This treasury of authentic world folktales helps develop cultural understanding"--

"Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators tests are frequently used as a basis for admission into teaching programs, while Praxis Subject Assessments and Praxis Content Knowledge for Teaching Assessments are often required as part of the teacher certification process. Whether you're applying for admission to a teaching program or aiming for additional certifications, Kaplan's book and online resources can help you face the Praxis with confidence."--Amazon.com....

A workbook that examines American history on a middle school level. Organized by key concepts, the text includes mnemonic devices, definitions, timelines and doodles to help the subject stick in your brain, so you can ace your class.

This interactive DVD introduces driving basics, including city and residential driving, highway driving, the driver's exam, safety tips, tips for hazardous conditions, and drug and alcohol awareness. Interactive features include quizzes, road sign tests, practice written exams, a virtual driver, and multi-angle 3D graphics. A printable teacher's guide is available when using a computer with a DVD-ROM drive.

" Lydia is dead. But they don't know this yet. So begins the story of this exquisite debut novel, about a Chinese American family living in 1970s small-town Ohio. Lydia is the favorite child of Marilyn and James Lee; their middle daughter, a girl who inherited her mother's bright blue eyes and her father's jet-black hair. Her parents are determined that Lydia will fulfill the dreams they were unable to pursue-in Marilyn's case that her daughter become...