"Messengers of the Wind goes beyond the autobiographies of everyday women. These are women who have long been an invisible part of American culture. Their stories are haunting, frightening, encouraging, and courageous. . . . Katz is a faithful guide."--The Minnesota DailyIn Messengers of the Wind, Native American women, old and young, from a variety of tribal groups, speak with eloquence and passion about their experience on the land and in urban areas; about their work as ar...

Swimming is one of the best, most enjoyable, and most effective forms of exercise available, and this is the classic guide for beginners and expert swimmers alike, completely revised and updated for the '90s.B & W line drawings throughout.

?Once it starts?the longing for a dog?there is no cure for it.? Not checkers or kites or furry boots with zippers; not playing the trumpet or sharing movie popcorn with your friend; nothing can stop the longing for a dog. . . . Nothing?but a dog!With lyrical text and art that ranges from bright and colorful to subtle and dreamy, this book perfectly captures one little girl?s yearning for a barking, bounding best friend. Readers young and old will recognize themselves in this emotio...

Inside this book are singing pets, zooming rides, surprising birthdays and parent-free zones. If this sounds like a whole bunch of fun, then Brilliant Bites for Boys is the book for you!This exciting collection of Bites from the much-loved series has been specially put together for boys.

"Paints an optimistic portrait of a much misunderstood generation that has never known a world without the internet." — ObserverBorn since the mid-1990s, members of Generation Z comprise the first generation never to know the world without the internet. As Gen Z starts to emerge into adulthood and enter the workforce, what do we really know about them? And what can we learn from them?Gen Z, Explained is the authoritative portrait of this sig...

This delightful collection of Bites from the much-loved series has been specially put together for girls.The Sugar-Gum Tree by Patricia Wrightson, illustrated by David CoxSarah Bell and Penny May were best friends. Sometimes they had fights, but afterwards they were best friends again.Then one day they had a really bad fight.Serena and the Sea Serpent by Garth Nix, illustrated by Stephen Michael KingA fierce sea serpent i...

Create lasting positive change in every area of life, from fitness to finance to family.In this empowering book, Eddie Miller shares his own personal process for creating and sustaining a happy, healthy, and purposeful life—and masterfully interweaves inspiring, hard-won wisdom from such national experts as:Brian Biro * Barbara De Angelis, PhD * Felice Dunas, PhD * Jane Greer, PhD * Jim Karas * Byron Katie * David Katz, MD * Lisa Nichols * Bob Proctor * Pau...

April knows she was abandoned in a rubbish bin as a newborn baby, fourteen years ago. Now she's happily settled with her foster mother, Marion - but there's a part of April that's desperate to know where she really came from, and who she really is. If only she could remember her real mother - or even find her . . .An engrossing, engaging and highly moving novel from the acclaimed bestseller Jacqueline Wilson.

“Combines the gritty toughmindedness of the best coaches with the gentle-but-insistent inspiration of the most effective spiritual advisers” (Fast Company).This groundbreaking New York Times bestseller has helped hundreds of thousands of people at work and at home balance stress and recovery and sustain high performance despite crushing workloads and 24/7 demands on their time.We live in digital time. Our pace is rushed, r...

From the bestselling author of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and Matilda!George’s grandma is a grouch! She’s always mean to George (and not much nicer to his parents, either). One day, when George is put in charge of giving Grandma her medicine, he wonders if he can come up with his own remedy to try and help Grandma become less of a grump. Using some rather unusual ingredients, George creates a magic medicine, a remedy for everything...

What is the definition of a snail?*A slug with a crash helmet.What sound do hedgehogs make when they kiss?‘Ouch!’*This is Puffin's biggest and best joke book ever created, possibly in the world! Packed with so many crazy jokes, including knock knocks, animal quackers and monster madness, you'll have a joke on hand for every occasion! Suitable for amusing your mates or reading on your own.

Daisy is going on holiday! In an actual plane to actual Spain! It's so exciting! She's never seen a palm tree before, or eaten octopus, or played zombie mermaids, or made so many new friends!TROUBLE is, five of them are small and cute and furry kittens!!!! And guess who wants to be their new English Mum?!?