Distinction is only efficacious and only possesses its proper force when it is the outcome of the qualities we have been endeavoring to inculcate in this book.—from book

Take your students on a year-round problem-solving adventure with thematic units that hone in on the key skills needed to meet today's standards. With the changes in mathematics, teachers need a tool to help them implement lessons that provide a deeper understanding of math concepts. The 180 Days of Problem Solving e-Book gives teachers daily opportunities to go beyond routine word problems to strengthen reasoning skills with practice that shows how these skills apply in real-life situatio...

An average walk could easily turn into a lot of fun! See what's around, ask yourself why, there could be more reasons than one!With your imagination and of course an open mind, anything is possible, who knows what you will find!

Instant New York Times Bestseller!From the bestselling author of the Kingdom of Lies series comes a slow-burn romantasy set in a Roman-inspired world ruled by merciless vampires. Filled with breathtaking combat, vengeful gods, and magical creatures, We Who Will Die is the epic first installment in an enthralling new series perfect for fans of Carissa Broadbent, Jasmine Mas, and Rebecca Yarros.Life in the perilous Thorn district is a constan...

Throughout history, strongmen have risen from the ashes of social unrest, economic instability, and national insecurity. They emerge with promises of greatness, unity, and salvation, yet behind their charisma often lies calculated manipulation of human psychology, fear, and desire for order. From Mussolini and Hitler to Trump and Putin, the techniques of power have remained remarkably consistent, adapting to the evolving tools of propaganda and media in each era.Strongman Politics:...

After risking her career, falling in love, and having to pick up the pieces of her fractured heart, Audrey has accepted Life Is Hard. But with a handsome new beau and mega-promotion, things are finally looking up — her future has never seemed brighter. Or has it?If only she could escape the memory of those sultry days in Athens and steamy nights in Istanbul…Audrey’s simmering thoughts aren’t helped when Theo, looking positively edible and moved-on, resurfaces as a ...

A vivid account of the rivalry between future president William Henry Harrison and the Shawnee chief Tecumseh—and of the Native American alliance that fought westward expansion—from the New York Times bestselling author of Astoria“Taut, multi-layered . . . a much-needed reevaluation of this crucial period of our nation’s history.”—Laurence Bergreen, author of Over the Edge of the WorldThe conquest of Indigenous la...

Write and draw your way to self-compassion through 50 simple creative exercises in this fully illustrated, research-backed journalHave you ever realized that we’re kinder to other people than we are to ourselves? Based on the psychology of self-compassion and built using human-centered design thinking, The Art of Imperfection is a guided journal that challenges negative self-talk and builds new ways of viewing yourself and those around you.With 50 ...

Nearly twenty years into her marriage, Kat and her husband faced head-on the great underlying fear of most monogamous people:My partner wants to have sex with other people.For them, that truth lead to a rollercoaster of new sexual and romantic adventures. After starting things off with a fun and friendly threesome, this couple explore ethical non-monogamy through swinging, casual sex, group sex, solo dating, and eventually stumble into polyamory.Kat...

The long-awaited return of the legendary thief created by Richard Stark (aka Donald Westlake) in "a riveting tale of betrayal and escape" ( Chicago Tribune).Foreword by Lawrence BlockAfter the bloodbath of Butcher's Moon, the action-filled blowout Parker adventure, Donald Westlake said, "Richard Stark proved to me that he had a life of his own by simply disappearing. He was gone." And for nearly twenty-five years, he staye...

A master thief wraps up some unfinished business in this fast-paced, hard-boiled crime novel by the author of Nobody Runs Forever.Parker's got a new fence and a new plan to get the loot back from a botched job. But a bounty hunter, the FBI, and the local cops are on his tail. Only his brains, his cool, and the help of his lone longtime dame, Claire, can keep him one step ahead of the cars and the guns in this final Parker thriller.Praise for ...

A multi-generational clash continues between two oppositional cultures within the African-American community. This uninterrupted animosity stems from the subculture's self-defeating, anti-society values conflicting with the forward-thinking, pro-society values of BLACKS. As evidenced by the unparalleled amounts of homicides, violence, and mayhem occurring in the African-American community, this battle is essentially an Un-Civil War.Over generations, many people (from all races) hav...