Jodie with Care/Jodie with Care Making a Friend/Nativity/2017 Calendar


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I hope these stories will encourage any young person who wondered if GOD is real. I would like them to see GOD in these stories as they unfold right before their eyes because several young people believe that GOD is just a figment of their imagination, but he is more than just an imagination. GOD is bigger than life, and as you read these stories, you too will realize that he is truly bigger than life.




Chase's Calendar of Events 2017


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Find out what's going on any day of the year, anywhere across the globe! The world’s datebook, Chase's is the definitive day-by-day resource of what America and the wider world are celebrating and commemorating. Founded in 1957 on a reputation for accuracy and comprehensiveness, this annual publication has become the must-have reference used by experts and professionals for more than fifty years. From celebrity birthdays to historical anniversaries, from astronomical phenomena to national awareness days, from award ceremonies and sporting events to religious festivals and carnivals, Chase's is the one-stop shop for everything that is happening now or is worth remembering from the past. The 2017 Edition of Chase's Calendar of Events brings you information about: The 500th anniversary of Martin Luther's Ninety-Five Theses The 150th anniversary of the Dominion of Canada The 100th anniversary of the Russian Revolution The 100th anniversary of splitting the atom The 50th anniversary of the Summer of Love Frank Lloyd Wright's 150th birth anniversary and much more!




Duck Production and Management Strategies


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This book provides comprehensive insights into the field of duck production and management. It presents a complete overview of different aspects of duck production with particular emphasis on rearing systems. The book reviews current knowledge on the anatomy, physiology, genetics, breeding, nutrition, incubation, and hatching practices of ducks. It further discusses the common diseases of duck, their treatment regime, and prevention strategies. The book additionally examines all aspects of the global duck industry, the constraints, and the recommendations. It also explores nutrient requirements and feed evaluation for duck and evaluates nutrition's influence on the gut microbiome. Towards the end, the book presents the latest genomic applications, including high throughput sequencing and various bioinformatics tools in duck production. This book serves as an essential resource for duck industry practitioners, researchers, and students.







THE UGLY DUCKLING


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THE UGLY DUCKLING MCQ (MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS) SERVES AS A VALUABLE RESOURCE FOR INDIVIDUALS AIMING TO DEEPEN THEIR UNDERSTANDING OF VARIOUS COMPETITIVE EXAMS, CLASS TESTS, QUIZ COMPETITIONS, AND SIMILAR ASSESSMENTS. WITH ITS EXTENSIVE COLLECTION OF MCQS, THIS BOOK EMPOWERS YOU TO ASSESS YOUR GRASP OF THE SUBJECT MATTER AND YOUR PROFICIENCY LEVEL. BY ENGAGING WITH THESE MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS, YOU CAN IMPROVE YOUR KNOWLEDGE OF THE SUBJECT, IDENTIFY AREAS FOR IMPROVEMENT, AND LAY A SOLID FOUNDATION. DIVE INTO THE UGLY DUCKLING MCQ TO EXPAND YOUR THE UGLY DUCKLING KNOWLEDGE AND EXCEL IN QUIZ COMPETITIONS, ACADEMIC STUDIES, OR PROFESSIONAL ENDEAVORS. THE ANSWERS TO THE QUESTIONS ARE PROVIDED AT THE END OF EACH PAGE, MAKING IT EASY FOR PARTICIPANTS TO VERIFY THEIR ANSWERS AND PREPARE EFFECTIVELY.




Jump, Little Wood Ducks


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Award-winning children's author Marion Dane Bauer and award-winning wildlife photographer Stan Tekiela present a cute, quirky picture book about three little ducklings who must find the courage to jump from their nest.




Mr. Duck Means Business


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What Mr. Duck wants most in the world is a little bit of peace and quiet, but the other animals on the farm simply don’t understand. But as Mr. Duck discovers, sometimes peace and quiet can be just a little bit lonely. And making friends might mean making a little noise. Award-winning author Tammi Sauer presents a simple, short text that emphasizes the importance of friendship in a fun and effective way, with a sweet—but not too sweet—ending that will have children clamoring for repeated readings.




Make Way for Ducklings


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"Robert McCloskey's unusual and stunning pictures have long been a delight for their fun as well as their spirit of place."—The Horn Book Mrs. Mallard was sure that the pond in the Boston Public Gardens would be a perfect place for her and her eight ducklings to live. The problem was how to get them there through the busy streets of Boston. But with a little help from the Boston police, Mrs. Mallard and Jack, Kack, Lack, Nack, Ouack, Pack, and Quack arive safely at their new home. This brilliantly illustrated, amusingly observed tale of Mallards on the move has won the hearts of generations of readers. Awarded the Caldecott Medal for the most distinguished American picture book for children in 1941, it has since become a favorite of millions. This classic tale of the famous Mallard ducks of Boston is available for the first time in a full-sized paperback edition. Make Way for Ducklings has been described as "one of the merriest picture books ever" (The New York Times). Ideal for reading aloud, this book deserves a place of honor on every child's bookshelf. "This delightful picture book captures the humor and beauty of one special duckling family. ... McClosky's illustrations are brilliant and filled with humor. The details of the ducklings, along with the popular sights of Boston, come across wonderfully. The image of the entire family proudly walking in line is a classic."—The Barnes & Noble Review "The quaint story of the mallard family's search for the perfect place to hatch ducklings. ... For more than fifty years kids have been entertained by this warm and wonderful story."—Children's Literature




The Duck and the Darklings


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An extraordinary and enchanting story of friendship, hope, and joy about a young boy who wants to find something special for his grandfather, and finds a fallen duck in need of care Grandpapa's eyes shine when he remembers the beauty of the world, long-ago. Peterboy wants to find something wonderful to bring to light to Grandpapa's eyes and keep it there. What he finds is a duck, wounded and broken, and Grandpapa mends her from top to tail; quack, waddle, and wing! This is a triumphant story about the coming of hope in dark days, the warmth of friendship, and the splendor of a new dawn.




The Ugly Ducklings


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For the first time together in one fabulous e-bundle, romance and mystery collide in Manda Collins’ Ugly Ducklings series These wallflowers aren’t looking for love, but when they find themselves entangled in dangerous intrigues they’ll need help from a trio of irresistible lords to unravel the truth—and tying the love knot in the process. HOW TO DANCE WITH A DUKE: Miss Cecily Hurston would rather explore the antiquities of Egypt than the mysteries of marriage, but to gain entrance into an exclusive academic society, she needs to wed one of its dull members. Only the likeliest candidate, the dashing Lucas Dalton, Duke of Winterson, is anything but dull. He’s willing to give bluestocking Cecily what she needs, but Lucas is hiding a secret that might snuff out love’s flame before it even has a chance to burn HOW TO ROMANCE A RAKE: A wallflower among the roses of the ton, Miss Juliet Shelby is shocked when Alec, Viscount Deveril, the most handsome bachelor in London, offers to teach her to dance. Passion sparks between them, but both are keeping secrets, and Juliet’s interfering family will force them into an elopement. Can a marriage made in haste lead to happy ever after, or will unexpected danger separate the newlyweds forever? HOW TO ENTICE AN EARL: Lady Madeline Essex sought out the forbidden gambling hell as research for her novel, but instead she’s stumbled upon a grisly crime. If only she’d been discovered by anyone other than Christian Monteith, the new Earl of Gresham, the most maddening, fascinating man of her acquaintance. It will take compromise and team work for this pair to discover just what lies beneath the scene they witnessed, and when Maddie catches the attention of a ruthless criminal, Christian will do whatever he can to keep her safe--even risk their newly kindled love.