From the mouths of babes (or children at any rate) comes some of the world's greatest advice. "Boys are thieves, either they steal your heart or they take your school supplies." "Don't put a bee on a leash." "Do not put your sister in the yard sale just because she cries a lot." Page after page of priceless advice earned through years (usually about ten) of experience. Oh, and "Beans aren't fruit. You can't trust grown-ups with anything!"

Robert Bender's vibrant illustrations and visual humor have made his books popular with young readers.In The Three Billy Goats Gruff, Bender's dynamic images and concise language tell the story of three goats who are kept from their dinners by a threatening troll who guards the bridge.Young readers will enjoy the trickery of the wily young goats and the power of their older brother who, in the end, defeats the hungry troll.

Full of ants, iquanas, narwals and yaks, this book has one of Robert Bender's fantastical illustration for each letter of the alphabet.

So far, it's not been a good day for Alvin. No one seems to have remembered that it's his birthday. Neither a goat in a coat, an armadillo floating on a pillow or turtles clearing hurdles will get him to leave his room. The snake with a cake? That just might do it.Full of fun rhymes and Robert Bender's colorful illustrations, this book is the perfect birthday (or any day book) for young readers.

Benders 2. Fall: Friedwart Bender, der Rollstuhl fahrende Privatermittler will eigentlich nur einen Vortrag auf einem Kongress in London halten und anschließend ein paar Tage in der Stadt genießen. Aber Bender wäre nicht Bender, wenn er die Missgeschicke nicht magisch anziehen würde. So überlebt er knapp einen Sprengstoffanschlag. War es ein Terroranschlag, ein Unfall oder der Teil von etwas Größerem? Die Suche nach Antworten führt ihn erst zurück nach Deutschland und quer durch Osteuropa,...

Friedwart Bender ist Mitglied einer Spezialeinheit der Frankfurter Polizei. Bei einem Einsatz trifft ihn ein Querschläger aus der Waffe eines Kollegen in den Rücken. Als querschnittsgelähmter Frührentner hält er es allerdings nicht lange aus. Mit seinem Computerwissen und den Kontakten aus seinem früheren Leben hat er als privater Ermittler ganz andere Möglichkeiten. Das Thema Computerkriminalität war schon in seinem alten Leben einer seiner Schwerpunkte, jetzt kann er sich seine Fälle aus...

Customize core training for improved strength and enhanced function.Vital Core Training offers an evidence-based approach to core work that equips fitness professionals and movement specialists with the tools to help clients move efficiently, safely, and without pain.Leslee Bender—the creator of the Bender Ball™, a former IDEA Personal Trainer of the Year, and a 40-year veteran in the fitness industry—will show you how to apply myo...

In the heart of the Wild West, a family of killers lurked behind a mask of frontier hospitality.The Bender family—John, Elvira, Kate, and John Jr.—seemed like ordinary settlers, running a small inn and store on the Kansas prairie. But beneath their pleasant facade, a darkness festered. Travelers who sought shelter at the Bender Inn soon met a gruesome end, their bodies buried in the vast, unforgiving landscape.This chilling true crime story delves into the ...

Eva Leitzke-Ungerer ist seit 2006 Professorin für Didaktik der romanischen Sprachen am Institut für Romanistik der Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg. In dieser Zeit hat sie nicht nur zahlreiche Studierende auf ihre berufliche Tätigkeit grundlegend vorbereitet, sondern durch ihre umfangreichen Forschungsarbeiten einen wesentlichen Beitrag zur Didaktik der romanischen Sprachen geleistet. Um ihr Wirken zu würdigen, haben ihre Kollegen und Freunde beschlossen, ihr anlässlich ihres fün...

La revista Luvina y la Editorial de la Universidad de Guadalajara reúnen estos cien Cuentos de Asia, Europa y América para celebrar el número 100 de Luvina y sus veinticinco años ininterrumpidos de publicación. Son textos representativos de la literatura universal contemporánea que Luvina ha publicado, especialmente en los números dedicados al país invitado de honor de la Feria Internacional del Libro de Guadalajara. Es una muestra formada por distintas literaturas, en el afán de ...

Booker T. Washington was one of the first nationally recognized African American leaders after the Civil War. He was born to a slave woman in Virginia, who then took him as a young boy to West Virginia after the emancipation. Booker became a leader in education heading the Tuskegee Institute for more than 30 years and working with other universities. He advocated a moderate approach to elevating the African Americans through education and business, but worked behind the scenes to change di...

Eighth Reader is a magnificent compilation that navigates the rich landscape of Western literary tradition, featuring the evocative voices of the 18th and 19th centuries. The collection spans a vast array of literary styles including poetry, essays, and eloquent prose, encapsulating an era where romanticism transitions into realism. Notable works peppered throughout, from insightful essays to poignant poems, attest to the collection's depth and seek to offer readers expansive interpretatio...