This bright, gentle, thoughtful picture book explores friendship and natural life cycles for readers young and oldCactus and Flower spend their days in the desert, side by side.They watch the sun come up; they watch the sun go down. They play with their animal friends. And they grow, slowly but surely. Then one day, Flower loses a petal.Cactus and Flower know what this means. But they know, too, that this is the way life goes: Slowly but surely, petal...

From the creator of Where Are You? comes this vibrant tale of a taxi-driving elephant and everyone--and everything--he picks up along the way. Let's go!Beep, beep! Let's go! Colors and sounds collide as Tuski the elephant gets ready for adventure. And there's no limit to what Tuski's red taxi can pick up along the way. From friends like a blue bird, an every-colored fish, and a trail of ladybugs, to objects big and small, like a lemon and...

Kids and their parents will love this quirky story about kindness, friendship, and a team coming together to make one bird's dream come true...It takes a strong team to keep the Hotel running smoothly, and Elevator Bird is at the center of it all.He helps guests get to their rooms and gives great advice about all the best sights in town. He helps the staff get where they need to go, and always has an encouraging word. Elevator Bird makes everyone's day brig...

For fans of Hervé Tullet and Leo Lionni, here is a simple, lively exploration of colors, shapes, and landscapes.“Where are you?” Under the bridge, out of the pond, through the sandbox—these are just a few answers as a little green snake follows a little pink snake in a day at the park. Sarah Williamson’s debut picture book is both a delightfully energetic introduction to prepositions and search-and-find concepts, and a celebration of friendship and imagina...

How are some leaders able to connect with their communities, followers, andstakeholders in crucial ways while others struggle?"The Secret to Transformational Leadership" Has the Answers!Even with the deluge of leadership books on the market, a superintendent of a large school district and his colleague, the head of a prominent PR firm, still struggled to find a book that spoke to them. So they wrote one themselves. Dr. Quintin Sheph...

The essential resource on military and political strategy and the making of the modern worldThe New Makers of Modern Strategy is the next generation of the definitive work on strategy and the key figures who have shaped the theory and practice of war and statecraft throughout the centuries. Featuring entirely new entries by a who’s who of world-class scholars, this new edition provides global, comparative perspectives on strategic thought from antiquity to...

In the enchanting collection, *The Santa's Great Treasure Chest: 450+ Christmas Novels, Tales, Carols & Legends,* readers are invited to embark on a literary journey through the multifaceted world of Christmas narratives. This anthology offers a kaleidoscope of stories, carols, and legends, skillfully encapsulating a range of emotions and experiences tied to the festive season. The compendium includes tales of joy, wonder, and reflection, with standout pieces that capture the essence of Ch...

e-artnow presents to you the greatest Christmas novels, magical Christmas tales, legends, most famous carols and the unique poetry of the giants of literature dedicated to this one and only holiday: The Gift of the Magi (O. Henry) The Holy Night (Selma Lagerlöf) A Merry Christmas & Other Christmas Stories (Louisa May Alcott) A Letter from Santa Claus (Mark Twain) Silent Night The Night After Christmas The Child Born at Bethlehem The Adoration of the Shepherds The Visit of the Wise Men As J...

The Most Wonderful Christmas Tales Of All Time is an exquisite anthology that captures the heartwarming essence and infinite diversity of storytelling inspired by the yuletide spirit. Encompassing a range of genres from classic drama to fairy tales and transformative narratives, this collection splendidly showcases tales that explore themes of generosity, hope, and the magic of Christmas. The eclectic array of stories speaks to the classical, romantic, and even modernist literary contexts,...

Are you ready to unleash the power of your Sous Vide Machine? Do you just keep making the same recipes over and over? Do you need a break from boring recipes? Do you feel stagnant, stuck in a rut, and ready for a change?Are you bored of the same old recipes which are such a waste of your Sous Vide Machine?If you keep doing what you've always done, you'll never learn how...

Navigate the investment community with confidence to build great companiesThe CEO's Guide to the Investment Galaxy by Sarah Keohane Williamson provides indispensable insights for business leaders navigating the landscape of the global investment community. Not all shareholders are created equal. Knowing who your shareholders and the other members of the investment community are—and what drives them—is key to your success. Whether you're stepping into a CEO...

Factors such as inequality, gender, globalization, corruption, and instability clearly matter in human trafficking. But does corruption work the same way in Cambodia as it does in Bolivia? Does instability need to be present alongside inequality to lead to human trafficking? How do issues of migration connect?Using migration, feminist, and criminological theory, this book asks how global economic policies contribute to the conditions which both drive migration and allow human traff...