A Groundhog Named Grady


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A read-aloud story designed to teach children phonics in a fun way.




Wilbur's First Adventure


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A little bear named Wilbur knew he had many special gifts, including the gift of love and understanding for all creatures.




A Groundhog Named Grady


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A read-aloud story designed to teach children phonics in a fun way.




Groundhog Day


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Explores the national phenomenon of Groundhog Day, opening with a look at the annual celebration in Punxsutawney. The author investigates the holiday's European origins, recounts the history of the groundhog as weather prognosticator in America -- from ethnic symbol to pop culture hero -- and traces the groundhog's appearance in poetry, songs, and recipes. Other weather lore and weather-predicting days are also discussed.




The 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle


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"Pop your favorite Agatha Christie whodunnit into a blender with a scoop of Downton Abbey, a dash of Quantum Leap, and a liberal sprinkling of Groundhog Day and you'll get this unique murder mystery." —Harper's Bazaar THE NATIONAL BESTSELLER! The 71⁄2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle is a breathlessly addictive mystery that follows one man's race to find a killer, with an astonishing time-turning twist that means nothing and no one are quite what they seem. Aiden Bishop knows the rules. Evelyn Hardcastle will die every day until he can identify her killer and break the cycle. But every time the day begins again, Aiden wakes up in the body of a different guest at Blackheath Manor. And some of his hosts are more helpful than others. With a locked-room mystery that Agatha Christie would envy, Stuart Turton unfurls a breakneck novel of intrigue and suspense. International bestselling author Stuart Turton delivers inventive twists in a thriller of such unexpected creativity it will leave readers guessing until the very last page. ALSO BY STUART TURTON: The Devil and the Dark Water The Last Murder at the End of the World




Herd Register


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The Career Handoff: A Healthcare Leader’s Guide to Knowledge & Wisdom Transfer Across Generations


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Within the business community, succession planning plays a key role in an organization’s strategic initiatives. Within healthcare, however, it has been largely overlooked. Without careful planning, healthcare organizations risk a catastrophic gap in leadership continuity that could jeopardize operational cost management, quality of care improvement, and regulatory compliance. How do you close that dangerous gap? Thoughtful succession planning. The Career Handoff helps healthcare and nurse leaders proactively preserve and pass on their valuable knowledge and wisdom to new generations. With an approach that emphasizes mentoring and sustainability of expertise, this book aims to facilitate smooth transitions and the continued viability of healthcare organizations. Authors Kathy Malloch and Tim Porter-O’Grady share their extensive knowledge through guidelines, stories, and lived experiences. For those with retirement on the horizon—and their potential successors—The Career Handoff offers insightful guidance and succession planning strategies that position healthcare organizations for a sustainable, successful future.




The Ballad of Blue Eagle


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The Ballad of Blue Eagle is a brilliantly illustrated childrens book that explores moral lessons within the context of Peaceful Valley. Through delightful characters such as Sammy the Squirrel, Arny Armadillo, Pete Rabbit, and of course, Blue Eagle, Jones rhythm and rhyme guide the reader through suspense and danger and eventually the ending. As Clugar the Cougar imposes upon the serenity of Peaceful Valley looking for his next meal, the animal community goes into a frenzy until Blue Eagle swoops in with a message of tranquility and equality. This book is ideal for families with young children as it is an enjoyable read that ultimately teaches a valuable lesson about equality.




Phonics Tales


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The story features phonics riddles and a motivating cheer to reinforce learning of the long e.




Navigating the Evidence


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This book is a snapshot of the complex and controversial issues in Canadian health policy that have been addressed in the mainstream media, including commentaries on our aging population, the sustainability of the healthcare system, the social determinants of health, essays on pharmaceutical policy, obesity, mental health and more. It is a compilation of op-eds published in Canadian newspapers from 2014, authored by experts affiliated with the non-partisan, EvidenceNetwork.ca. It is the third volume in the series of free ebooks, which also includes: Canadian Health Policy in the News (2013) and Making Evidence Matter in Canadian Health Policy (2014) — all made available for free so that they may be read and used widely in educational settings. Essays in the volume are timely, balanced, free from partisan influence and put evidence at the forefront.