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In an era where text-message breakups and ugly Facebook spats are the norm, we could all use a refresher course in the basics of etiquette. Originally published in 1875, Routledge's Manual of Etiquette is widely regarded as the final arbiter of proper social behavior. Brush up on your social graces before an event like a wedding or formal party, or offer a copy to a socially challenged friend.
831) How to Do It
Nothing comes amiss in the great business of preparation, if it has been thoroughly well learned. And the strangest things come of use, too, at the strangest times. A sailor teaches you to tie a knot when you are on a fishing party, and you tie that knot the next time when you are patching up the Emperor of Russia's carriage for him, in a valley in the Ural Mountains. But "getting ready" does not mean the piling in of a heap of accidental accomplishments.
...Mean stares. Hurtful whispers. The cold shoulder. Being a girl is harder than it looks. In a world where gossip, drama, and rumors seem to be never ending, it's not easy to navigate the halls of middle school or high school without earning a few battle scars.
But what if you could change all that? With practical advice for how to fearlessly stand your ground, hold your own, and dictate your own happiness, Girl World will help you move beyond
...833) Memories and Studies
William James was a towering intellectual figure with a vast knowledge base that transcended typical disciplinary boundaries. In this collection of essays, William James explores the topics of memory and cognition through the lenses of philosophy, psychology, and his own personal life experiences, all recounted in his uniquely engaging writing style.
Gathered here are master storyteller Nathaniel Hawthorne's delightful retellings for children of six Greek myths, including The Gorgon's Head, The Golden Touch, The Three Golden Apples, The Chimaera, The Miraculous Pitcher, and The Paradise of Children. These stories within a larger story—that of a college student telling the myths to a group of children—will delight young and old.
The inspiring true story of basketball phenom Tacko Fall—and his journey from West Africa to the NBA—will inspire young people to dream and do.
Tacko Fall was always tall, even as a child, but he wasn't always a slam-dunk star. On his first official day of training as a boy in Senegal, running up and down the basketball court was exhausting. The first time he tried weight-lifting, he could barely lift the bar, even
No chasing! No stretching or straining! And never, ever sweat. These were the rules girls were forced to play by until Title IX passed in 1972. From Melpomene in 1896 to Althea Gibson in 1956 and beyond, readers will meet the women athletes who refused to take no...
Mrs. Peanuckle’s Vegetable Alphabet is the first in a series of board books celebrating the joy of...
As seen in the New York Times, Rachael Ray Show, E! Daily Pop, ABC TV (KATU), Justine, mindbodygreen, and Shape.
"Sadie's clearly the smartest person in the room, and she's just 19 ... Sadie, you're brilliant." —Rachael Ray
"Approachable and engaging, Radinsky exudes best friend vibes ... A useful, accessible self-help guide." —Kirkus Reviews
"[Sadie's] outlooks ... are
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