Kirsten's Surprise


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Kirsten and her family celebrate their first Christmas in their new home on Uncle Olav's farm in mid-19th-century Minnesota




We'd Know by Then


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Fans of bittersweet titles by Colleen Hoover and Jojo Moyes will have you invested in Brighton and Cain's journey from the first page to the last.In a monochrome world, Brighton Evans is a splash of brilliant color. She can see the world in its true, kaleidoscopic form-a privilege reserved for soulmates only after they've found their other halves. Knowing your soulmate when they come along should be easy, but Brighton can't remember a time when she hasn't seen in color. The past has her convinced that life is safer this way; she doesn't need a soulmate. When Brighton meets a handsome, delightfully cheeky stranger, she carefully cultivated 'happy enough' crumbles as their meet-cute blossoms into true friendship. Cain Whitaker has soulmate written all over him. With Cain by her side, Brighton sees the world as she never has before . . . until circumstance smothers her color and leaves her wondering: if timing is everything . . . is she too late?




Green Surprise


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Tío Alex is joining the Garcia family for a cookout, and he's bringing a surprise. A big green surprise. At first, Carlos and Carmen are disappointed in the lumpy green surprise. But with their mom's help and a few poles and stakes, the lump becomes a green surprise filled with fun. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Calico Kid is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO.




Kirsten Saves the Day


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Ten-year-old Kirsten finds a bee tree full of honey.




If I Ran the Zoo


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Gerald tells of the very unusual animals he would add to the zoo, if he were in charge.




Kirsten's Story Collection


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Wherever Kirsten goes in her hometown of Ryd, Sweden, there is one word on everyone's lips: America. All around her, crops are failing and families are one bad harvest away from starving. When Kirsten's Uncle Olav writes from America to tell about the rich farmland there, the Larsons make the decision to join him in America. Kirsten braves terrible storms and deadly disease on her journey across the ocean. After six long weeks at sea, she finally hears the welcome cry, "Land ho!" On wobbly legs, Kirsten makes her way down the ship's gangplank. What will happen now? she wonders. Will I ever feel at home in this new land? Book jacket.




Kirsten's Promise


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Ten-year-old Kirsten regrets the promise she has made to a ragged boy she discovers alone near a wrecked covered wagon not far from her Minnesota home.




Nutrition Brought to Life


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This complete guide to nutrition cuts through the confusion, and brings the science and research to life. At the same time, each chapter provides opportunities to reflect, explore new ways of eating and thinking about food, and try new recipes. So rather than imposing strict rules that may only work for a few people, it helps you to find your way - with clear guidance and a myriad of useful tips and support. Nutrition is not just about what food to put on your plate, but how well you digest, absorb and use it. It's also about how food makes you feel, physically, mentally and emotionally. Kirsten takes you through every step of the process, and explains how diet impacts every aspect of your health and well-being. Learn how to: - Use proteins, carbohydrates, fats and other nutrients to your advantage, with an in-depth understanding of what they do and how to eat them - Improve digestion and your relationship with food - Increase energy and vitality - Reduce inflammation and boost your immune system - Nourish your microbiome (including gut bacteria) - Support your gut-brain-adrenal triangle - Cook 50 new recipes - Support your detoxification processes All the things that help stave off chronic illness and unhappiness, and keep you enjoying life for longer. The number one resource for anyone who wants to support their health through nutrition, as well as a complete handbook for nutrition students and health practitioners.




Annual Conference


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Kirsten's Surprise


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