In "New Friends and A Ball," Kitty Cat, Michael-Mouse, and Puppy Dog meet in a backyard adventure. They learn that even though they're different, they can still be pals! When their ball bounces into a neighbor's yard, they worry at first. But with Puppy Dog's bravery, they discover that kindness wins over old fears. With colorful pictures and a happy ending, this story shows that making friends is always fun!

"Mr. Jack The Happy Slug" tells the story of Mr. Jack, a cheerful slug who lives in Bugsville. He loves singing and whistling as he explores his colorful world.One day, Mr. Grumpy the Frog wonders why Mr. Jack is always so happy. Mr. Jack invites him on a walk to show him the magic of their surroundings.During their adventure, they meet Madame Butterfly, with her beautiful colors, and Mr. Buzzy the bee, who makes delicious honey. These encounters teach Mr. Grumpy about the ...

Little Pepito and the BanditsThis book is about a remarkable little boy that could've been any little boy tells the story about how children think and do things that we would never dream that they could do.

This book is about a remarkable little boy that couldve been any little boy tells the story about how children think and do things that we would never dream that they could do.

If you like the classic bedtime stories then you will love these books they make excellent reading for the whole family easy to read for children just learning to read and if you are looking for great bedtime stories like the ones you used to read what you was a kid these books are just what youre looking for.

Borders represent an intriguing paradox as globalization continues to leap barriers at a vigorous pace, merging economies and cultures through world trade, economic integration, the mass media, the Internet, and increasingly mobile populations. At the same time, the political boundaries separating peoples remain pervasive and problematic. Borders and Border Politics in a Globalizing World offers a carefully selected group of readings to enhance student understanding of the complex...

Bigger Isn’t Necessarily Better examines the performance and operation of the US homebuilding sector based on a detailed survey of large home builders conducted by the authors in the period of the great building boom of the 2000s. In contrast to the many books that have focused on the financial side of the housing sector prior to the Great Recession, the book examines the operational side of the industry and what did, and, more importantly, what did not, happen during the period of unprece...

How Frederick the Great and George Washington embody the competition between liberal democracy and authoritarianismBoth Frederick the Great and George Washington saw themselves as model rulers exemplifying different modes of enlightened governance. Frederick, absolute ruler of Prussia, styled himself as the embodiment of “enlightenment from above”; Washington, as the first president of the United States, held himself accountable to Congress, with the power of the p...

Winner of an Abraham Lincoln Institute Book AwardThough not blind to Abraham Lincoln's imperfections, Black Americans long ago laid a heartfelt claim to his legacy. At the same time, they have consciously reshaped the sixteenth president's image for their own social and political ends. Frederick Hord and Matthew D. Norman's anthology explores the complex nature of views on Lincoln through the writings and thought of Frederick Douglass, Ida B. Wells-Barnett, Mary Mc...

Now available in paperback, William C. Banfield’s acclaimed collection of interviews delves into the lives and work of forty-one Black composers. Each of the profiled artists offers a candid self-portrait that explores areas from training and compositional techniques to working in a exclusive canon that has existed for a very long time. At the same time, Banfield draws on sociology, Western concepts of art and taste, and vernacular musical forms like blues and jazz to provide a frame for t...

This proven, comprehensive resource covers every issue that affects Christian family life. It has been in print for over thirty years and has sold nearly 100,000 copies. This new edition is updated throughout with discussions of recent family-related issues. It includes a new chapter on work and family balance and a new section on the increasing role grandparents take in parental responsibilities.

In 2003, Methodists celebrated the 300th anniversary of the birth of their founder, John Wesley. Today, there are more than 300 Methodist denominations in 140 nations. Covering the activities of this group that plays an important role in the ecumenical movement through its many social and charitable activities in world affairs, this book offers more than 400 entries that describe important events, doctrines, and the church founders, leaders, and other prominent figures who have made notabl...