Curls


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A joyfully poetic board book that delivers an ode to African American girls and the beauty of their curls. Me Morning Mirror Smile Shine big hair love This simple, playful, and beautiful board book stars four friends who celebrate the joy of their hairstyles from bouncing curls to swinging braids.




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Birth and Birthgivers


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This volume presents waried essays exploring women's voices, agencies and aesthetics in the traditional handling of chilbearing. Ayurveda as it comprehends reproduction, sohars (birth songs), birth narratives cord-cutters, dais' knowledge and compensation systems, as well as analyses of biomedical dominance and erasure of indigenous knowledge all provide a peek bechind the purdah in this critical reclamation of tradition.




I Have a Superpower


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Four-time NBA champion and superstar Stephen Curry makes a splash with his picture book debut inspiring young readers to unlock their very own superpower. "A positive boost from a strong role model." —Kirkus "With accessible advice honoring commitment to craft and fortitude, this is a sporty and strong addition to growth-mindset and social-emotional-learning conversations." —Booklist Stephen Curry’s journey to the NBA wasn’t easy. Coaches and recruiters repeatedly told him he was too small to make it in the big leagues. But Stephen used their doubts to shape his ever-positive attitude and fuel his own underdog success story. Now, Curry pens an original story to inspire the next generation of go-getters and big dreamers. I Have a Superpower is the empowering story that teaches kids you don't have to be the strongest, fastest, or even tallest kid out on the court. So long as you have heart, any goal is achievable through hard work and determination—even without a cape!







Mermaid Kenzie


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Kenzie turns her fierce love for the ocean into action, resourcefully cleaning up the beach after her mermaid-tail swimsuit tangles in floating plastic bags. When Kenzie slips on her mermaid tail, she becomes Mermaid Kenzie, protector of the deeps. One day as Kenzie snorkels around a shipwreck, she discovers more plastic bags than fish. Grabbing her spear and mermaid net, she begins to clean up the water and the shore--inspiring other kids to help. Beautifully written in African American Vernacular English, this poetic picture book includes back matter with information about how plastic winds up in our oceans and examples of people--some of them kids, like Kenzie--who have worked to protect the sea. Mermaid Kenzie celebrates the ways that all of us, no matter how small, can make a difference.




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Visual Guide to Clinical Parasitology: A Color Atlas


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Visual Guide to Clinical Parasitology: A Color Atlas" is an essential resource designed to provide clear and detailed visual representations of various parasitic infections encountered in clinical practice. The book serves as a color atlas, making it highly beneficial for students, clinicians, and laboratory personnel who are involved in diagnosing parasitic diseases. The book typically covers a broad range of parasitic organisms, including protozoa, helminths, and ectoparasites, offering detailed images of parasites in various stages of their life cycle. Each organism is paired with clinical and laboratory diagnostic features, emphasizing the identification of parasites through microscopic examination, staining techniques, and histological methods. One of the main strengths of this book lies in its comprehensive and practical approach. High-resolution images guide readers through the morphological features of parasites, helping them distinguish between similar species. In addition to visual aids, the book often includes brief clinical summaries, diagnostic hints, and notes on epidemiology, making it not only a visual guide but also a concise reference for clinical decision-making. Furthermore, the color atlas is organized in a user-friendly format, typically arranged by the type of parasite, such as intestinal, blood, or tissue parasites, and includes case studies or clinical examples that illustrate real-world applications. Overall, "Visual Guide to Clinical Parasitology: A Color Atlas" is a valuable tool for anyone engaged in parasitology diagnostics or research, bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical, hands-on experience in clinical settings.




Home Is Where You Make It


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Add style and individuality to your home with DIY—even when you’re renting! The concept of a large, professional renovation isn’t possible for many people who are short on time and money, especially when you rent. But that doesn’t mean you don’t want a beautiful, cozy home that reflects your unique taste and personality—it just means you need (and want) to get creative! Home Is Where You Make It is a simple, practical, and affordable craft and styling book that offers tried and tested design advice and top hints and tricks for key spaces, including: -Six steps to success, with color palette and reno tips -Update your rental space and restyle on a budget -Transform an imperfect room into a beautiful and functional space -Unique solutions for tricky spots -DIY projects and styling advice that works for any room -Easy-to-grow indoor plants and planter ideas Channeling the simplicity and beauty of modern living, this is a room-by-room guide to making and DIYing your own place, with hundreds of smart styling hacks, repurposing and upstyling ideas, and easy weekend projects to create the home of your dreams.