Unlike most childhoods, mine was far from being a happy one. My siblings and I, as well as the generation before us, were born at a time when warplanes, gunfire, foreign men in uniform, constant evacuations, and locals hiding under bunkers or war tunnels were commonplace. Now whenever I see playgrounds that are lush with trees and green grasses and filled with children on swings who are laughing while being pushed by their parents, I cannot help but feel a tinge of envy. They are so young,...

"ABC's of Local Government Management" is a practical guide for current and aspiring local government professionals who want a clear understanding of what the job truly demands. Drawing on more than three decades of hands on experience, John Bauer offers grounded insight into the daily realities of managing cities and towns. The book speaks directly to those navigating the balance between public service, political pressure, and operational responsibility, presenting lessons shaped by real ...

His best days and his worst days were his bay days, the ones he could not do over.Peter Halstead digs clams to pay for his college education. He dreams of political grandeur, material wealth, and tremendous personal achievements. He scorns his buddies who have no meaningful objectives besides clam digging. They mock him.The summer of 1969 on the Great South Bay, Long Island, New York is the setting for Peter's misadventures, which push him away from Clayport, his first love...

This dictionary is a playful guide to the other side of misery resulting from not feeling. It is a dare to experience emotions again, in all their depth and glory. It is also an invaluable reference tool.Common and not-so common emotions are described with new enlightening definitions, with the aim of giving the reader the chance to re-evaluate an emotion, or their entire perspective on life.If you're feeling like you're not feeling, or you just need to check that what you ar...

Develop the Skill of Reading People (Vol 2)Analyze people before they even create an initial impression. Would you ever like to read someone and find out what their intentions are? Learning how to use this method efficiently can enhance many fields of your career, relationships, and self-development as well. The suggested tips and methods can assist the reader in creating a precise way to learn how to evaluate individuals accurately.What if I told you t...

Develop The Skill Of Reading PeopleAnalyze people before they even create an initial impression. Would you ever like to read someone and find out what their intentions are? Learning how to use this method efficiently can enhance many fields of your career, relationships, and self-development as well. The suggested tips and methods can assist the reader in creating a precise way to learn how to evaluate individuals accurately.What if I told you that usin...

Thoughtful and pragmatic fingering is essential to achieving a high degree of musicianship on any string instrument. Violin Fingering: Basic to Advanced is a primer for conventional fingering practice as well as for modern concepts. With more than half of its 82 musical examples taken from elementary and intermediate technical levels, the book’s basic ideas are readily accessible to the student violinist, while the advanced examples would challenge any violinist.“… there are so man...

Explore the planet Mars in the second book in this new, nonfiction Level 1 Ready-to-Read series about the universe that’s perfect for kids who love science and space!Do you see that red dot in the night sky? It’s Mars! Discover the exciting surprises about the Red Planet in this cosmic, fact-filled Level 1 Ready-to-Read.

Mrs. Raffles is the story of how a pair of thieves weasel themselves into American high society and begin gleefully ripping off everyone around them. Warrington Bunny is our protagonist, a professional henchman who is hopelessly in love with the scheming and ingenious wife of his previous (and deceased) partner in crime, Raffles.

Newbery Honor recipient and New York Times bestselling author Marion Dane Bauer breaks down the weather science behind tornadoes in this Level 1 Ready-to-Read.A collision of warm and cold air swirls below a thunderstorm. A funnel forms, and a tornado touches the ground. Discover the power of a tornado and the destruction it can leave behind.

Prepare yourself for a three-day satirical journey. Enter the mind of an over-the-hill anti-hero, as Fred Woody, Jr. deplanes in Washington, DC, hungering for fame and fortune by winning a $5,000,000 Winner Take All, Texas Hold 'Em Poker Tournament to be held on Christmas Day.No obstacle will get in Fred's way, including his own brush with death. But why does God allow him to live while others, like his son, perish for no good reason? What pushes him? God's Will or his own free wil...

In the wrong location, two moonlighting town employees start unearthing the town's philanthropist, George Goodenough. Interred three days ago, his nephew/mad scientist (Professor Archie) wants to reinvigorate him so he can play Santa in the town's regional Christmas Parade.But 'ol George wanted to be left in peace. From the jump, he indicates how he didn't want to be revived.Crooked Mayor Sorrell "Sorry" Pufferfish wants to be the Parade's Santa; he will stop at nothing to make cer...