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After three decades of being a father, Clyde Edgerton, with four kids ranging in age from six to 30-is supremely qualified to give tips to dads of all ages. His fathering advice, pre-birth through schooling, involves plenty of his trademark humor, but also sound guidance enhanced by his training and experience as an educator. Papa Edgerton suggests that on occasion a father might forego reading and just point to the pictures of dogs and cats in baby...
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In this year's CBC Massey Lectures, bestselling author Lawrence Hill offers a provocative examination of the scientific and social history of blood, and on the ways that it unites and divides us today. Blood pulses through religions, literature, and the visual arts, and every time it pools or spills, we learn a little more about what brings human beings together and what divides them. This is a fascinating historical and contemporary interpretation...
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America's most influential writing teacher offers an engaging and practical guide to effective short-form writing.
In HOW TO WRITE SHORT, Roy Peter Clark turns his attention to the art of painting a thousand pictures with just a few words. Short forms of writing have always existed-from ship logs and telegrams to prayers and haikus. But in this ever-changing Internet age, short-form writing has become an essential skill. Clark covers how to write...
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A story never before told and a memoir to help change our understanding of the world around us, 13-year-old Naoki Higashida's astonishing, empathetic book takes us into the mind of a boy with severe autism. With an introduction by David Mitchell, author of the global phenomenon, Cloud Atlas, and translated by his wife, KA Yoshida.
Naoki Higashida was only a middle-schooler when he began to write The Reason I Jump. Autistic and with...
Naoki Higashida was only a middle-schooler when he began to write The Reason I Jump. Autistic and with...
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By improving your communication, you can massively improve the outcomes you get from every interaction. How to Talk to Absolutely Anyone will give you the confidence to talk to people you don't know, make it easier for you to deal with difficult situations, and overcome the barriers, such as fear of rejection, that prevent you from engaging effectively with other people. It will make you more relaxed in social situations and show you how to build...
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Candice shows DIYers how to create grown-up living rooms and dining rooms that are both beautiful and practical enough for daily use. The book features before and after photographs, sketches, and material boards so homeowners know what to use and buy.
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"Wireworkers of all skill levels, rejoice! -get this comprehensive guide packed full of illustrated techniques. A welcome addition to a best-selling series, The Wireworker's Companion is a complete, compact resource for wireworking techniques. Experts Denise Peck and Jane Dickerson act as your trusty guides, first explaining in-depth about all the tools, materials, and wire-wrapping fundamentals you'll need. They then cover more advanced topics, including...
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