Ella and Gareth Discover Lipstick


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Ella and Gareth Discover Lipstick. Are you concerned about raising your child more intelligently and precisely? Do you have a child who likes to get into all your belongings? You continuously wonder where you should hide all your things so that they will be out of reach of tiny hands. It can be difficult to deal with overly curious children. By reading this book together with your child, you can help your child understand better why it is not a good idea to "play" with other people's belongings and some of the unwanted consequences. It also teaches them the importance of asking for permission before taking or using something that does not belong to them. Your children will easily relate to these messages by reading about the misadventures of Ella and Gareth. Ella and Gareth, The book series is about a little girl named Ella and her stuffed toy monkey named Gareth. Ella is always curious about the world around her, especially her mother's belongings such as her jewelry, clothing, and makeup. Using her imagination to make Gareth come alive, together they explore and experience the world around them. Your little ones have the same curiosity about the objects around them and yet they don't know how to use them properly and sometimes that can lead to trouble. This book is a perfect introduction to teach kids how to respect other people's privacy and belongings and ask for permission before using them. The story also teaches kids about simple concepts such as body image, age, size, color, and shape. Child psychology has proven that colors have a profound effect on a child's memory and that the colors associated with action will help them remember the important message in this story. Important messages you will find in this series: Helpful- useful life lesson, raising the next generation more intelligently and precisely with good moral behavior and value that are beneficial to our society in the future. Email: [email protected]




The Tattooed Countess


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Ella Baker and the Black Freedom Movement, Second Edition


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One of the most important African American leaders of the twentieth century and perhaps the most influential woman in the civil rights movement, Ella Baker (1903–1986) was an activist whose remarkable career spanned fifty years and touched thousands of lives. A gifted grassroots organizer, Baker shunned the spotlight in favor of vital behind-the-scenes work that helped power the Black freedom struggle. Making her way in predominantly male circles while maintaining relationships with a vibrant group of women, students, and activists, Baker was a national officer and key figure in the NAACP, a founder of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, and a prime mover in the creation of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee. In this definitive biography, Barbara Ransby chronicles Baker's long and rich career, revealing her complexity, radical democratic worldview, and enduring influence on group-centered, grassroots activism. Beyond documenting an extraordinary life, Ransby paints a vivid picture of the African American fight for justice and its intersections with other progressive struggles worldwide throughout the twentieth century.







The Deal


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She's about to make a deal with the college bad boy... Hannah Wells has finally found someone who turns her on. But while she might be confident in every other area of her life, she's carting around a full set of baggage when it comes to sex and seduction. If she wants to get her crush's attention, she'll have to step out of her comfort zone and make him take notice...even if it means tutoring the annoying, childish, cocky captain of the hockey team in exchange for a pretend date. ...and it's going to be oh so good All Garrett Graham has ever wanted is to play professional hockey after graduation, but his plummeting GPA is threatening everything he's worked so hard for. If helping a sarcastic brunette make another guy jealous will help him secure his position on the team, he's all for it. But when one unexpected kiss leads to the wildest sex of both their lives, it doesn't take long for Garrett to realize that pretend isn't going to cut it. Now he just has to convince Hannah that the man she wants looks a lot like him.




Piaf


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From the streets of Paris to worldwide fame Edith Gassion (known to all as 'Piaf', the sparrow) continues to be remembered and revered for her exceptional voice and extraordinary, troubled life. In this new version of Piaf, Pam Gems has reworked her classic 1978 play, vividly capturing the glamour and squalor, the rise and fall of this complex, fragile and enigmatic performer.




American English File 3E Level 2 Student Book


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American English File Second Edition retains the popular methodology developed by world-renowned authors Christina Latham-Koenig and Clive Oxenden: language + motivation = opportunity. With grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation practice in every lesson, students are equipped with a solid foundation for successful speaking. Plus - an array of digital resources provides even more choice and flexibility. Students can learn in the classroom or on the move with Online Practice. language assessment. The first goal is to explore the difference between fairness and justice in language assessment. The authors distinguish internal and external dimensions of the equitable and just treatment of individuals taking language tests which are used as gatekeeping devices to determine access to education and employment, immigrant status, citizenship, and other rights. The second goal is to show how the extent of test fairness can be demonstrated and improved using the tools of psychometrics, in particular the models collectively known as Rasch measurement. “This book will have an enormous impact on the field of language assessment. Using Rasch analysis models to explore and identify sources of unfairness, the authors make a compelling case for fairness in the design and implementation of language assessment instruments and for justice in the interpretation and use of test results. A real strength of the book is that it guides readers through analytical techniques in an accessible way.” Dan Douglas, Professor Emeritus, Applied Linguistics Program, Iowa State University.




English File 4E Pre-intermediate Student Book


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English File's unique, lively and enjoyable lessons are renowned for getting students talking. In fact, 90% of English File teachers we surveyed in our impact study found that the course improves students' speaking skills.




America in the British Imagination


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How was American culture disseminated into Britain? Why did many British citizens embrace American customs? And what picture did they form of American society and politics? This engaging and wide-ranging history explores these and other questions about the U.S.'s cultural and political influence on British society in the post-World War II period.




Sight and Sound


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