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Carmella
(Paperback)
Patricia Salyer
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Carmella
(Hardcover)
Patricia Salyer
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R611
R553
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What does peace mean to you? This illustrated collection of
inspirational ideas about peace is based on the lives of Nobel
Peace Prize Laureates of the 20th and 21st centuries, among them
Nelson Mandela, Martin Luther King Jr., Mother Teresa and Malala
Yousafzai. A must for anyone interested in exploring this essential
issue of our times, this child-friendly exploration of what peace
means to you and me is a book for every bookshelf.
You may be a kid, but you are mighty - and now is the time to put your strength to use! This is a book to inspire you and show you how to be a change-maker.
Being a good citizen means standing up for what's right and here's just the way to start. This fantastic guide to activism is the perfect book for those with a fierce sense of justice, a good sense of humor and a big heart. There are brilliant tips, tonnes of DIY activities and stories about the kids who paved the way before you, from famous activists such as Malala Yousafzai to the everyday kids whose actions have triggered huge ripple effects. So make a sign, write a letter, volunteer! You're never too young to change the world.
This title introduces readers to the life and music of Ariana
Grande. Colorful photos, fun facts, and a timeline of key dates in
her life make this book an exciting read for young music lovers.
This is a collection of true Australian crime stories ranging from
bushrangers such as Ned Kelly and Mad Dan Morgan through to serial
killers, fraudsters and modern celebrity criminals. It has an
introduction by Kerry Greenwood and contains details of the crimes,
biographical details, portraits by Louise Prout and interesting
trivia in Did You Know boxes.
Lena akuyona indaba eyenzeka ngempela, iphupho lami nje. Ngithe
angibeke induku ebandla. Ngithi-ke ngingathokoza kakhulu uma
zinganda izindatshana zabaqede umatikuletsheni kuphela. Uma le
ndatshana yami ibe nempumelelo, ngobonga kakhulu othisha bakulezi
zikole: Kingsley Combined School, Kingsley: Ekucabangeni Secondary
School, Nqutu: Swelihle High School, Umlazi. Ngithi kothisha
bakhona nikhule nikhokhobe! Ngingekhohlwe umsakazi wesiZulu
Mnumzane Thokozani Mandlenkosi Nene. Indlela abhala ngayo umdlalo
wakhe othi Isigcawu Sekantolo yiwona kanye owangifaka ugqozi
lokubhala lolu hlobo lwezindatshana.
Brie Larson captivated audiences as Marvel's Captain Marvel. With
compelling images, fun facts, and an Inside Hollywood special
feature, this book provides an engaging overview of Larson's life,
acting career, and experience playing Captain Marvel.
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John Snow
(Paperback)
Jack Challoner
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R183
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John Snow was a Victorian physician who helped to establish that
cholera was spread by contaminated water (not bad air, as theory
had it). He traced the source of a deadly cholera outbreak to one
pump and was able to have it closed, ending the outbreak, despite
deep resistance from the local authorities, who did not want to
believe his theory. This was a massive event in public health and
the founding event of the science of epidemiology. Snow was also an
early pioneer of anaesthesia. A dedicated scientist, the results of
his work are still evident. He saved untold lives. This is his
story.
Cleopatra is an iconic figure and one of the most powerful women in
history. The last pharaoh of Egypt, and often depicted as a great
beauty, she was renowned for her liaisons with the world's most
powerful men, including Gaius Julius Caesar and Mark Antony. This
fictional retelling of her life is a dramatic and thrilling story.
Lives in Action is a series of narrative biographies that recount
the lives of some of the key figures in history. Page-turning,
thrilling plots that read like fiction will keep the most reluctant
reader hooked.
Discover the story of one teenager's struggles with OCD and
Tourette's Syndrome-and how he was able to overcome extraordinary
setbacks. Cory Friedman knows how it feels to have a body that
won't stop moving, to be really different from everyone else, to be
made fun of every day, to be totally reckless, to never relax, to
be shut out of everything, to break free and take control. James
Patterson's Against Medical Advice riveted adults with the
page-turning drama of one teenager's courage, sacrifice, and
triumph in confronting an agonizing medical condition. Now this
deeply personal account of Cory Friedman's intense struggles with
Tourette's Syndrome and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder-as well as
depression, anxiety, and alcohol addiction-is available for teen
readers.
An Olympian who sacrificed a medal to save a competitor, a
professional soccer player who was bribed out of retirement with
pizza, a runaway pig who disrupted the start of a baseball game --
truth is stranger than fiction, especially in sports! In this
sequel to his first compilation of sports bloopers and unbelievable
stories, And Nobody Got Hurt, Today Show regular and Emmy
Award-winning sportscaster Len Berman shares more of the funniest
and most amazing stories in the history of sports, including
favorite moments from his popular Spanning the World segments on
NBC-TV.
'Every year I read several manuscripts written by mothers about
having a child with Asperger's syndrome. The quality of manuscripts
varies considerably. As soon as I started to read 'Living Your Best
Life with Asperger's syndrome' I knew it was going to be one of my
favourite biographies. I was entranced by Karra's descriptions of
her son's intellectual abilities, his perspective on life and sense
of humour. The anecdotes illustrate aspects of Asperger's syndrome
perfectly. Professionals will have the 'Ah ha!' moment, as the
descriptions of events and conversations are consistent with the
theoretical models of Asperger's syndrome. Both parents and
professionals need to read this book, and then other children with
Asperger's syndrome will indeed live a better life' - Professor
Tony Attwood 'This book is a worthwhile read and written in a very
positive way. Many professionals will find the anecdotes evocative
and perhaps illumination. There are also useful and practical tips
and ideas noted throughout the book. I would happily recommend it
to parents, especially those who are in the early days, post
diagnosis and looking for information, ideas and a positive
perspective' - Alison Leask, Chair of Autism, Argyll, Scotland
Effectively accommodating the social and academic needs of children
on the autistic spectrum is an important task in every school. This
book is a practical guide to benefit parents, teachers, Local
Education Authorities and international autism organisations. Each
chapter provides a summary followed by anecdotal stories that
illustrate a point, describing how a young boy navigates his way
through the social challenges that he faces every day. Issues
covered include: o diagnosis and recognizing the difference; o
providing support and understanding; o communication; o concrete
thinking. The focus of the writing is how to live your best life
despite your difference. The book describes the problems and pain
Karra faced as her son changed and encountered difficulties at
every stage. She also demonstrates her resilience and determination
and the book is a celebration of her son and their relationship.
'This is a very accessible book which would be helpful to parents
and teachers meeting autism for the first time. The book charts a
success story and as such should make an encouraging read. This
would be well worth having a parents' group or staff room library.'
- Special
Tasmanian schoolteacher Kate Byrne is having an affair with the father of her most gifted fourth grader, Lucien. Her lover's wife has just published Murder at Black Swan Point, a true-crime story about the brutal slaying of a young adulteress in a nearby town. Kate herself has become so obsessed with the murder and so convinced that the published account has it all wrong that she sets about writing her own version -- this one for children, narrated by Australian animals. Though Lucien's father brings Kate to life sexually in encounters of escalating eroticism, he cannot dull her obsession. Fixated on the crime of passion, Kate is becoming less and less aware of the present and of how her behavior may align her fate with that of the dead girl. Chloe Hooper chillingly captures this young woman's unraveling in an intense, witty, superbly crafted novel.
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