A large, toothy, mean-looking wolf zealously stalks Preston the pig. But each time the wolf gets close, Preston suddenly changes course and unknowingly eludes his pursuer. Colin McNaughton\'s humorous illustrations enhance the element of surprise each time Preston \"outsmarts\" the wolf. Young readers will laugh with delight as this suspenseful tale unfolds. \"Zany fun that\'s perfect for young audiences.\"--School

If the church is going to use the Bible to decide whether divorce is legitimate in certain cases and whether divorced couples have the right to remarry with the approval and blessing of God\'s people, then the Bible must be studied without prejudice toward a particular answer. The author examines the relevant passages in both the Old and New Testaments so that his readers can consider the many issues

Concise, engaging and accessible, Education Research: The Basics discusses key ideas about the nature and purpose of education research: what it can and cannot achieve, how it has been used in the past and where and how it has an impact. Providing crucial insight into the work of education researchers, this book: Offers seven chapters, each representing a way of understanding the goals and methods

Meet 1 gentle giraffe, 2 tigers on a tandem, 3 trundling tractors and much more in this delightful board book. Gorgeous illustrations, irresistible finger trails and alliterative text combine to help very young children learn number names and shapes, and practice

A deep dive into the world of online and multimedia longform storytelling, this book charts the renaissance in deep reading, viewing and listening associated with the literary mind, and the resulting implications of its rise in popularity.David O. Dowling argues that although developments in media technology have enabled the ascendance of nonfictional storytelling to new heights through new forms,

The first KC-135A was rolled out on July 18, 1956 - nearly 70 years ago - and, amazingly, half of those constructed during the following ten years are still active. Described as a \"force multiplier,\" providing aerial refueling to extend range or enable combat aircraft to remain on station for significantly longer periods, the KC-135 is unmatched. Ordered primarily as a tanker, it subsequently took

Monoelemental 2D materials called Xenes have a graphene-like structure, intra-layer covalent bond, and weak van der Waals forces between layers. Materials composed of different groups of elements have different structures and rich properties, making Xenes materials a potential candidate for the next generation of 2D materials. 2D Monoelemental Materials (Xenes) and Related Technologies: Beyond Graphene

Designed to effectively prepare pediatric cardiology fellows and practitioners for board certification and recertification, Pediatric Cardiology Board Review, Third Edition, provides easy access to more than 1,200 board-style questions. Based on the popular Mayo Clinic Pediatric Cardiology Review course and edited by Drs. Benjamin W. Eidem, Bryan C. Cannon, Jonathan N. Johnson, Anthony C. Chang, Frank

Erica Cantelli has found her Mr. Right. Hasn\'t she...? After a long overdue divorce, Erica has finally made it to Italy with her two children and, amazingly, her now dreamy fianc Julian Foxham.The plan was to start fresh and for Erica to run a country B&B, but two years in and her business is failing miserably, while Julian\'s career as a novelist is soaring and taking him all over the world with

A delightful picture book about how bravery doesn\'t always come naturally, from Australian of the Year Dr Richard \'Harry\' Harris, a key member of the cave-diving team who rescued the Wild Boar soccer team in Thailand. A delightful picture book about how bravery doesn\'t always come naturally, from Dr Richard \'Harry\' Harris, a key member of the international cave-diving group who rescued the Wild

Frantic Assembly have had a powerful and continuing influence on the popularisation of devising practices in contemporary theatre-making. Their work blends brave and bold physical theatre with exciting new writing, and they have collaborated with some of the leading theatre-makers in the UK. The company\'s impact reaches throughout the world, particularly through their extensive workshop and education

America\'s greatest photographer on his greatest subject--featuring the Yosemite Special Edition Prints, a collection of photographs selected by Ansel Adams during his lifetime, yet never before published in book form.The photographs of Ansel Adams are among America\'s finest artistic treasures, and form the basis of his tremendous legacy of environmental activism.In the late 1950s, Adams selected

Prepare for the challenging CySA+ certification exam with this money-saving, up-to-date study package Designed as a complete self-study program, this collection offers a variety of proven resources to use in preparation for the latest edition of the CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) certification exam. Comprised of CompTIA CySA+ Cybersecurity Analyst Certification All-In-One Exam Guide, Second

Ibn Taymiyya (1263-1328) of Damascus was one of the most prominent and controversial religious scholars of medieval Islam. He called for jihad against the Mongol invaders of Syria, appealed to the foundational sources of Islam for reform, and battled against religious innovation. Today, he inspires such diverse movements as Global Salafism, Islamic revivalism and modernism, and violent jihadism. This

Read about a small act of kindness, and learn a craft along the way. When Baby Weasus can\'t sleep, King Norty has just the thing to help her. This charming tales include instructions for making your very own

The art and architecture of Egypt during the age of the pharaohs continue to capture the imagination of the modern world. Among the great creative achievements of ancient Egypt are a set of constant forms: archetypes in art and architecture in which the origins of concepts such as authority, divinity, beauty, and meaning are readily discernible. Whether adapted to fine, delicate jewelry or colossal

How do designers in research-driven practices differentiate themselves from each other and form distinctive platforms for future practice? The research presented in this second edition and carried out in Australia as part of an Australian Research Council Discovery Program is of significance for design practice, review, and our deeper understanding of the design of space and spaces. In continuing the

Exploring the philosophy of disobedience The world is out of joint, so much so that disobeying should be an urgent question for everyone. In this provocative essay, Fr d ric Gros explores the roots of political obedience. Social conformity, economic subjection, respect for authorities, constitutional consensus? Examining the various styles of obedience provides tools to study, invent and induce new

Elections always have consequences, but the 2017 Bundestag election in Germany proved particularly consequential. With political upheaval across the globe--notably in Britain and the USA--it was vital to European and global order that Germany remain stable. And it did through the re-election of Angela Merkel as chancellor, now in her fourth term. Just under the surface, however, instability is mounting--exemplified