Author : Randy Pausch
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 35,28 MB
Release : 2010
Category : Cancer
ISBN : 9780340978504
The author, a computer science professor diagnosed with terminal cancer, explores his life, the lessons that he has learned, how he has worked to achieve his childhood dreams, and the effect of his diagnosis on him and his family.
Author : Christopher Robinson
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
Page : 39 pages
File Size : 35,46 MB
Release : 2019-04-18
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 1796024716
Oh No, It’s Story Time is a vibrant and beautifully illustrated book that puts a fresh and funny spin on one of the challenges parents face when raising young ones: telling a good bedtime story. This book is the first in a series that transports parents and children into original and imaginative places and experiences centered on relatable family life. Oh No, It’s Story Time puts an übercool, adventurous twist on bedtime antics in which an exhausted dad takes his restless children on an out-of-this-world experience in an effort to get them to go to bed. Hopefully, exploring the solar system will be just what the kids need to lull themselves into dreamland. Get ready for a book the whole family will learn from, find entertaining, and absolutely love.
Author : Brenda Broster
Publisher : B B Books
Page : 190 pages
File Size : 47,63 MB
Release :
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 1301917699
Six young friends tackle the evil palm oil baron who is burning down the forest to plant palm oil. With help from their parents, villagers, indigenous people and the creatures of the forest, they save the precious forest, and the Prime Minister places a preservation order on it. A first class story, it has all the elements children love: adventure, slapstick humor. camaraderie and, finally, sweet victory. A David and Goliath theme, it has strong ecological message, encouraging children to save and preserve the rainforests. “A book to curl up with.”
Author : Joseph Collins
Publisher :
Page : 448 pages
File Size : 30,8 MB
Release : 1898
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Page : 720 pages
File Size : 39,16 MB
Release : 1905
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Author : Elizabeth Enright
Publisher : Square Fish
Page : 223 pages
File Size : 16,16 MB
Release : 2015-11-10
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 1250102863
Randy and Oliver Melendy awake one fall morning full of gloom. Their brother and sister are away, the house seems forlorn and empty, and even Cuffy, their adored housekeeper, can't pick up their spirits. Will they have to face a long and lonely winter? But a surprise message in the mailbox starts a trail of excitement and adventure that takes them through the cold season. When summer finally comes around again, the children have found fourteen messages in all, and the end of the search brings them a rich reward. Full of unforgettable moments (like finding a secret note tucked under the dog's collar) and delightful twists of language (the more challenging clues, the better), this fourth book in Elizabeth Enright's Melendy Quartet makes for a grand finale to an equally grand collection of stories. Spiderweb for Two is the fourth and final installment of Enright's Melendy Quartet, an engaging and warm series about the close-knit Melendy family and their surprising adventures.
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Page : 418 pages
File Size : 39,69 MB
Release : 1924
Category : Periodicals
ISBN :
Author : Paul Barry
Publisher : "O'Reilly Media, Inc."
Page : 494 pages
File Size : 37,42 MB
Release : 2010-11-15
Category : Computers
ISBN : 1449396690
Ever wished you could learn Python from a book? Head First Python is a complete learning experience for Python that helps you learn the language through a unique method that goes beyond syntax and how-to manuals, helping you understand how to be a great Python programmer. You'll quickly learn the language's fundamentals, then move onto persistence, exception handling, web development, SQLite, data wrangling, and Google App Engine. You'll also learn how to write mobile apps for Android, all thanks to the power that Python gives you. We think your time is too valuable to waste struggling with new concepts. Using the latest research in cognitive science and learning theory to craft a multi-sensory learning experience, Head First Python uses a visually rich format designed for the way your brain works, not a text-heavy approach that puts you to sleep.
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Page : 390 pages
File Size : 42,17 MB
Release : 1903
Category : American drama
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Author : Kathleen E. Friesen
Publisher : WestBow Press
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 26,96 MB
Release : 2012-09-19
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1449766552
After the tragic death of her husband, timid Melody Jamison moves to the city of Saskatoon, hoping for a peaceful life, an escape from the nightmares that haunt her, and the safety and salvation of her son, Will. However, Will is determined to prove he doesnt need anyone, and God isnt even a blip on his radar. Hes doing just fine, if you dont count the times hes had to crash at a friends or sleep in a downtown Vancouver alley. Hes not deliberately messing up; trouble just seems to follow him. But hes strong enough to deal with it. He can deal with anythingat least thats what he wants to believe. Melody keeps praying, even though shes not sure God hears her. With her faith as fragile as yesterdays dream, she is shaken when dying friend Rose Martens predicts that God will use her to be a blessing to their neighborhood. As she gets to know her new neighbors, Melody finds herself on a faith journey through demonic attacks, domestic violence, and the revelation of a secret that could destroy everything shes gained.
