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Pub. Date
2015
Language
English
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#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • David Brooks challenges us to rebalance the scales between the focus on external success—“résumé virtues”—and our core principles.
NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY THE ECONOMIST
With the wisdom, humor, curiosity, and sharp insights that have brought millions of readers to his New York...
NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY THE ECONOMIST
With the wisdom, humor, curiosity, and sharp insights that have brought millions of readers to his New York...
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Pub. Date
2010
Language
English
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"In this tender, beautiful letter to his daughters, President Barack Obama has written a moving tribute to thirteen groundbreaking Americans and the ideals that have shaped our nation. From the artistry of Georgia O'Keeffe, to the courage of Jackie Robinson, to the patriotism of George Washington, President Obama sees the traits of these heroes within his own children, and within all of America's children"--Book jacket.
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English
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Half of me was thinking, Georgina, don't do this. Stealing a dog is just plain wrong. The other half of me was thinking, Georgina, you're in a bad fix and you got to do whatever it takes to get yourself out of it.
Georgina Hayes is desperate. Ever since her father left and they were evicted from their apartment, her family has been living in their car. With her mama juggling two jobs and trying to make enough money to find a place
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English
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HarperCollins is proud to present its incredible range of best-loved, essential classics. "And now, Katy, it's your turn. Tell us what you're going to be when you grow up." "I'm not sure about what I'll be," replied Katy; "beautiful, of course, and good if I can. That's what I'd like to be. But now I'll tell you what I mean to do...' Tomboyish Katy Carr is tall, gangling, and full of mischief. Constantly scheming and playing with her brothers and...
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Publisher
Thomas Nelson
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"Are you tired of the struggle? Tired of fear, loneliness, anxiety, and not knowing who you are or what you're meant to do? You don't have to struggle anymore! In [this book], bestselling author and star of Dancing with the Stars Sadie Robertson shares her story of overcoming anxiety and fear. Sadie battled insecurity, comparison, and isolation -- just like so many of us do. And she went on a journey of transformation that has left her living a fearless...
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Publisher
Little, Brown and Company
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Michael Scott is Line Leader at Dunder Mifflin Elementary! It's a very big job, but Michael is sure he can live up to the "World's Best Line Leader" title printed on his water bottle. There's just one problem--Michael doesn't know how to lead the line. Filled with colorful, detailed illustrations and brimming with Easter eggs and nods to iconic moments from the show, this hilarious reimagining features a pint-sized cast. This story will introduce...
7) Accident
Author
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
When Lola accidentally knocks over a jug of juice all over her parent's favorite chair, her panic sets off a chain reaction that sends the whole town into chaos. While "sorry" still might be the hardest word, this silly and sincere book will help readers realize that making a mistake isn't a disaster.
Author
Publisher
Brazos Press, a division of Baker Publishing Group
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"Acclaimed author Karen Swallow Prior takes readers on a guided tour through works of great literature both ancient and modern, exploring twelve virtues that philosophers and theologians throughout history have identified as most essential for good character and the good life. In reintroducing ancient virtues that are as relevant and essential today as ever, Prior draws on the best classical and Christian thinkers, including Aristotle, Aquinas, and...
10) The rat queen
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Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2022
Language
English
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"For Annie's tenth birthday, her papa gives her a pad of paper, some colored pencils, and the Klimas family secret. It's called the nuodeema burna, or eater of sins. Every time Annie misbehaves, she has to write down her transgression and stick the paper into a hidey-hole in the floor of their house. But Annie's inheritance has a dark side: with each paper fed to the burna, she feels less guilty about the mean things she says and does. As a plague...
11) We are growing!
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Series
Publisher
Hyperion Books for Children, an imprint of Disney Book Group
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
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"Walt is not the tallest or the curliest or the pointiest or even the crunchiest. A confounded blade of grass searches for his 'est' in this hilarious story about growing up"--
Walt and his friends are growing up fast! Everyone is the something-est. But...what about Walt? He is not the tallest, or the curliest, or the silliest. He is not the anything-est! As a BIG surprise inches closer, Walt discovers something special of his own! --
12) Mel fell
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Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
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Description
Follows Mel, a kingfisher, on her journey from downward fall to triumphant flight.
13) In Plain Sight
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Language
English
Description
Fifteen-year-old Megan "Cause Queen" Caliente is president of the political science club and likes to make her voice heard. But after the protest she organized on the Las Vegas Strip takes an unexpected turn, she is suddenly wishing she could disappear. When her mother comes to pick her up at the police station, Megan learns, to her horror, that her whole life has been a lie. Her father is a convicted terrorist, responsible for the deaths of more...
14) The family book
Author
Publisher
Little, Brown
Pub. Date
2003.
Language
English
Description
Represents a variety of families, some big and some small, some with only one parent and some with two moms or dads, some quiet and some noisy, but all alike in some ways and special no matter what.
16) Oh, Archie!
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Language
English
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This is a book about a little boy named Archie who has a vivid imagination.
Archie is always making up stories which he always tells his mum. Archie’s mum always dismisses his stories as she does not believe him.
So one day when Archie does tell the truth, his mum does not believe him.
Archie is always making up stories which he always tells his mum. Archie’s mum always dismisses his stories as she does not believe him.
So one day when Archie does tell the truth, his mum does not believe him.
Author
Publisher
Chronicle Books LLC
Pub. Date
2021
Language
English
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Follow the trail of good deeds in this beautiful wordless picture book to learn how small acts of kindness can make all the difference!
When one act of kindness sparks another, anything is possible! As a girl searches for her lost dog, a simple act of generosity ripples into a wave of good deeds. In the course of a single day, each considerate action weaves lives together and transforms a neighborhood for the better.
This wordless story,...
When one act of kindness sparks another, anything is possible! As a girl searches for her lost dog, a simple act of generosity ripples into a wave of good deeds. In the course of a single day, each considerate action weaves lives together and transforms a neighborhood for the better.
This wordless story,...
18) Divergent
Author
Series
Divergent trilogy volume 1
Language
English
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Description
In a future Chicago, sixteen-year-old Beatrice Prior must choose among five predetermined factions to define her identity for the rest of her life, a decision made more difficult when she discovers that she is an anomoly who does not fit into any one group, and that the society she lives in is not perfect after all.
19) Patience
Author
Publisher
The Child's World, Inc
Pub. Date
2022
Language
English
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Description
Through various examples, children learn about patience and how to apply it to everyday life. At school, at home, and even during social activities, various situations are presented which teach readers about the importance of patience. Additional features to aid comprehension include informative captions, a Think-About-It section, a table of contents, a glossary, sources for further research, an index, and an introduction to the author. Author/Illustrator...
20) Tolerance
Author
Publisher
The Child's World, Inc
Pub. Date
2022
Language
English
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Description
Through various examples, children learn about tolerance and how to apply it to everyday life. At school, on the playground, and even at home, various situations are presented which teach readers about the importance of being tolerant of others. Additional features to aid comprehension include informative captions, a Think-About-It section, a table of contents, a glossary, sources for further research, an index, and an introduction to the author....
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