Best-selling author Jacqueline Davies tells the story of two unlikely friends: Sydney and Taylor, a skunk and a hedgehog who strike out to discover the great unknown, despite how afraid they are of it. Charming illustrations and a laugh-out-loud story make this chapter book perfect for fans of the Mercy Watson and Owl Diaries series. Sydney is a skunk and Taylor is a hedgehog, but no matter how odd the pairing may seem, their friendship comes naturally. They live happily in their cozy burrow . . . until the day Taylor gets his Big Idea to go see the Whole Wide World. From mountains taller than a hundred hedgehogs, valleys wider than a thousand skunks, to the dangers that lie in the human world, Sydney and Taylor wanted to see it all. With a map and a dream, they bravely set off, soon discovering that the world is much bigger than they realized.

Max knows a lot about puppies. After all, he's wanted one his whole life! So he's pretty much an expert. Grown-ups will warn you: Puppies are a lot of work. And they're right! Your puppy will need the perfect bed (which she'll never sleep in), the perfect toys (though she prefers playing with shoes and socks), and the perfect treats (she likes those, but she'll also have whatever you're eating). Dogs aren't good listeners like kids are, and they have a lot to learn. So you might have to take her to doggy school. (Her favorite part will probably be recess.) Yup, a puppy is a big responsiblity - but also a lot of fun, a lot of cute, a lot of cuddle, and a lot of love. Full of humour, energy, and warmth, Max Explains Everything: Puppy Expert is the perfect read aloud for animal lovers everywhere.

The study is an investigation of service-learning pedagogy to infuse passion into accounting education and develop the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants' (AICPA) Core Competencies. A sample of twenty-eight students in an accounting class conducted research on the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program. They conducted site research; designed and created a website; developed and distributed advertising and training materials; developed and implemented financial literacy training classes for the socioeconomically marginalized people in our community; and developed and implemented recruitment sessions for VITA volunteers. Extensive qualitative data was collected from student journals, meeting minutes, Blackboard discussions, focus group interviews, and structured open-ended questionnaires; researcher field notes and journals; and community member feedback. Rich and in-depth evidence of student development of passion and AICPA Core Competencies is provided by this multidimensional and multidisciplinary service-learning experience enhanced by holistic approaches (cognitive, affective, spiritual, multiple intelligences, and inclusive education).