Happy Animals 2 Piece My First Puzzles from Mudpuppy features bright and colorful animals such as lions, zebras, elephants, and more for the youngest puzzlers! My First Puzzles include eight 2-piece puzzles for children ages 2 - 4.

A study at many levels of Scott's long poem Coming to Jakarta, a book-length response to a midlife crisis triggered in part by the author's initial inability to share his knowledge and horror about American involvement in the great Indonesian massacre of 1965. Interviews with Ng supply fuller information about the poem's discussions of: a) how this psychological trauma led to an explorations of violence in American society and then, after a key recognition, in the poet himself; b) the poem's look at east-west relations through the lens of the yin-yang, spiritual-secular doubleness of the human condition; c) how the process of writing the poem led to the recovery of memories too threatening at first to be retained by his normal presentational self, and d) the mystery of right action, guided by the Bhagavad Gita and the maxim in the Gospel of Thomas that "If you bring forth what is within you, what you bring forth will save you." Led by the interviews to greater self-awareness, Scott then analyses his poem as also an elegy, not just for the dead in Indonesia, but "for the passing of the Sixties era, when so many of us imagined that a Movement might achieve major changes for a better America." Subsequent chapters develop how human doubleness can lead to an inner tension between the needs of politics and the needs of poetry, and how some poetry can serve as a non-violent higher politics, contributing to the evolution of human culture and thus our "second nature." The book also reproduces a Scott prose essay, inspired by the poem, on the U.S. involvement in and support for the 1965 massacre. It then discusses how this essay was translated into Indonesian and officially banned by the Indonesian dictatorship, and how ultimately it and the poem helped inspire the ground-breaking films of Josh Oppenheimer that have led to the first official discussions in Indonesia of what happened in 1965.

Help babies and toddlers master the building blocks of speech with this adorable farm book written by an early speech expert!

Become your child's best teacher with this fun-to-read farm book created by an early speech expert!

I Can Say Moo! uses a proven approach designed to help youngsters learn to talk.

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Teach your little one about the animal kingdom with Mudpuppy's Baby Animals Ring Flash Cards. An adorable animal is illustrated on one side, and on the reverse is the animal's baby name. Flip through lion cubs and otter pups on the re-closable ring which makes these flashcards convenient for every day, on-the-go use. Cards can be removed from the ring to use for memory and matching games, or to hang as decorations in a nursery or classroom. ? 26 Double-Sided Cards ? Re-closable Ring ? Cards: 2.75 x 5", 7 x 13cm ? Fun for everyone aged 1+ ? Box: 4.25 x 7 x 2.25", 11 x 17.5 x 6cm ? Laminated Thick Cardboard ? All Mudpuppy products adhere to CPSIA, ASTM, and CE Safety Regulations

Chris Ferrie once again brings complex ideas to babies with My First 100 Space Words. Now your little genius is ready to learn the essential first words of Space! From the #1 bestselling science author for kids comes a simple and colorful introduction to the first 100 space words every baby should know. With 100 colorful illustrations to look at and talk about, this is the perfect tool for your budding astronaut. Each spread in this space primer focuses on 8 to 12 words related to the planets, stars, and universe! Chris Ferrie's latest offering is the perfect way to introduce basic concepts to even the youngest readers—after all, it's never too early to become an outer-space enthusiast!

Ecstatic Pessimist is a timely book about the Central and Eastern European experience of the mid 20th century, as told through the poetry and experiences of Czeslaw Milosz, Nobel Laureate for literature, who wrote on the horrors of war and the human experience. Written by a colleague and friend of the poet, it is part literary criticism and part memoir. This biography/memoir of Czeslaw Milosz is a first hand account of the poet's life and his relationship to the author, beginning in the 1960s. Milosz was a Polish-American poet, prose writer, translator, and diplomat. Regarded as one of the great poets of the 20th century, he won the 1980 Nobel Prize in Literature. In its citation, the Swedish Academy called Milosz a writer who "voices man's exposed condition in a world of severe conflicts".

Ecstatic Pessimist is a timely book about the Central and Eastern European experience of the mid 20th century, as told through the poetry and experiences of Czeslaw Milosz, Nobel Laureate for literature, who wrote on the horrors of war and the human experience. Written by a colleague and friend of the poet, it is part literary criticism and part memoir. This biography/memoir of Czeslaw Milosz is a first hand account of the poet's life and his relationship to the author, beginning in the 1960s. Milosz was a Polish-American poet, prose writer, translator, and diplomat. Regarded as one of the great poets of the 20th century, he won the 1980 Nobel Prize in Literature. In its citation, the Swedish Academy called Milosz a writer who "voices man's exposed condition in a world of severe conflicts".

Explore a magical and colorful world with Mudpuppy's Unicorn Magic 12 Piece Pouch Puzzle! Featuring 12 extra-thick pieces, perfect for small hands, this jigsaw puzzle is packaged in a secure, reusable pouch with ribbon edging and coordinating zipper for easy storage and travel. 12-piece puzzle Assembled puzzle measures: 14 x 11", 36 x 28 cm Zippered Pouch: 10.75 x 7.25", 27 x 18.5 cm Fun for everyone aged 2+ Puzzle Greyboard Contains 90% Recycled Paper. Printed with nontoxic soy-based inks. All Mudpuppy products adhere to CPSIA, ASTM, and CE Safety Regulations.

This provocative, thoroughly researched book explores the covert aspects of U.S. foreign policy. Prominent political analyst Peter Dale Scott marshals compelling evidence to expose the extensive growth of sanctioned but illicit violence in politics and state affairs, especially when related to America's long-standing involvement with the global drug traffic. Beginning with Thailand in the 1950s, Americans have become inured to the CIA's alliances with drug traffickers (and their bankers) to install and sustain right-wing governments. The pattern has repeated itself in Laos, Vietnam, Italy, Mexico, Thailand, Nigeria, Venezuela, Colombia, Peru, Chile, Panama, Honduras, Turkey, Pakistan, and now Afghanistan-to name only those countries dealt with in this book. Scott shows that the relationship of U.S. intelligence operators and agencies to the global drug traffic, and to other international criminal networks, deserves greater attention in the debate over the U.S. presence in Afghanistan. To date, America's government and policies have done more to foster than to curtail the drug trade. The so-called war on terror, and in particular the war in Afghanistan, constitutes only the latest chapter in this disturbing story.

If the past hundred years will be remembered as a century of war, Asia is surely central to that story. Tracing the course of conflicts throughout the region, this groundbreaking volume is the first to explore systematically the nexus of war and state terrorism. Challenging states' definitions of terrorism, which routinely exclude their own behavior, the book focuses especially on the nature of Japanese and American wars and crimes of war. The authors also assess significant acts of terror instigated by other Asian nations including China, Cambodia, and Indonesia. Offering a rare comparative perspective, the authors consider how state terror leads to massive civilian casualties, crimes of war, and crimes against humanity. In counterbalance, they discuss anti-war and anti-nuclear movements and international efforts to protect human rights, and the interwoven issues of responsibility, impunity, and memory. Interdisciplinary and deeply informed by global perspectives, this volume will resonate with readers searching for a deeper understanding of an epoch that has been dominated by war and terror.

Discover amazing prehistoric animals and expand vocabulary with this bright and adorable dinosaur board book! From the #1 bestselling science author for kids comes a simple and engaging introduction to the first dinosaur words every baby should know. With 100 colorful illustrations to look at and talk about, this is the perfect tool for your budding paleontologist. Each spread in this primer focuses on 8 to 12 words related to dinosaurs-from spinosaurus to microraptor, Jurassic to Cretaceous, spines to frill to horns and more! Chris Ferrie's latest offering is the perfect way to introduce basic concepts to even the youngest readers-after all, it's never too early to become a dino expert!

Explore the under the sea and expand vocabulary with this bright and adorable ocean book for kids—the perfect beach book for babies! From the #1 bestselling science author for kids comes a simple and colorful introduction to the first ocean words every baby should know. With 100 colorful illustrations to look at and talk about, this is the perfect tool for your budding oceanographer. Each spread in this primer focuses on 8 to 12 words related to the ocean—from seaduck to seaweed, freighter to marina and more! Chris Ferrie's latest offering is the perfect way to introduce basic concepts to even the youngest readers—after all, it's never too early to become an ocean explorer!

Discover new favorite critters while learning new words with this adorable and educational animal book for kids! From the #1 bestselling science author for kids comes a simple and colorful introduction to the first 100 animal words every baby should know. With 100 colorful illustrations to look at and talk about, this is the perfect learning tool for your little animal lover. Each spread in this adorable primer focuses on 8 to 12 animal words-from axolotl to armadillo, from cassowary to krill, from tardigrade to tadpole and more! This bright and engaging book is the perfect way to introduce the words every budding zoologist needs.

From the #1 bestselling science author for kids, comes a simple and colorful introduction to the first 100 technology words every baby should know. Each spread in this tech primer focuses on 8 to 12 words related to computers and the internet, software and electronics, automotive technology, nautical technology, aerospace technology, and so much more!

Chris Ferrie’s latest offering is the perfect way to introduce basic concepts to even the youngest STEAM-enthusiasts. After all, it’s never too early to become a little techie!

The perfect vocabulary builder for future builders! Little ones will see all their favorite construction vehicles, tools, trucks and more while learning words with this bright and educational board book. From the #1 bestselling science author for kids comes a simple and colorful introduction to the first 100 construction words every baby should know. From hard hat to insulation, dump truck to bulldozer, trowel to rigging and more, this adorable primer features 100 colorful illustrations to look at and talk about-sure to engage construction enthusiasts of all ages!

Explore the amazing world of insects and expand vocabulary with this bright and adorable bug board book! From the #1 bestselling science author for kids comes a simple and colorful introduction to the first bug words every baby should know. With 100 colorful illustrations to look at and talk about, this is the perfect tool for your budding entomologist. Each spread in this primer focuses on 8 to 12 words related to bugs-from mantis to moth, thorax to cocoon and more! Chris Ferrie's latest offering is the perfect way to introduce basic concepts to even the youngest readers-after all, it's never too early to become a bug expert!

Now in a new edition updated through the unprecedented 2016 presidential election, this provocative book makes a compelling case for a hidden "deep state" that influences and often opposes official U.S. policies. Prominent political analyst Peter Dale Scott begins by tracing America's increasing militarization, restrictions on constitutional rights, and income disparity since World War II. With the start of the Cold War, he argues, the U.S. government changed immensely in both function and scope, from protecting and nurturing a relatively isolated country to assuming ever-greater responsibility for controlling world politics in the name of freedom and democracy. This has resulted in both secretive new institutions and a slow but radical change in the American state itself. He argues that central to this historic reversal were seismic national events, ranging from the assassination of President Kennedy to 9/11. Scott marshals compelling evidence that the deep state is now partly institutionalized in non-accountable intelligence agencies like the CIA and NSA, but it also extends its reach to private corporations like Booz Allen Hamilton and SAIC, to which 70 percent of intelligence budgets are outsourced. Behind these public and private institutions is the influence of Wall Street bankers and lawyers, allied with international oil companies beyond the reach of domestic law. Undoubtedly the political consensus about America's global role has evolved, but if we want to restore the country's traditional constitutional framework, it is important to see the role of particular cabals-such as the Project for the New American Century-and how they have repeatedly used the secret powers and network of Continuity of Government (COG) planning to implement change. Yet the author sees the deep state polarized between an establishment and a counter-establishment in a chaotic situation that may actually prove more hopeful for U.S. democracy.

A first 100 words board book of essential nature vocabulary for your little genius from the #1 bestselling science author for kids, Chris Ferrie! Babies and toddlers are curious and ready to learn! Introduce your little one to nature words beyond the basics. From oceans to rainforest, from islands to wetlands, from plants to animals to fungi and more, this is the bright and simple introduction to the smart words every budding scholar needs!