This book will move the field of pediatric cochlear implantation forward by educating clinicians in the field as to current and emerging best practices and inspiring research in new areas of importance, including the relationship between cognitive processing and pediatric cochlear implant outcomes. The book discusses communication practices, including sign language for deaf children with cochlear implants and the role of augmentative/alternati...
Readers will learn all about sharks and the human relationship with sharks, including how researchers study sharks at sea and how students can get involved in learning more about sharks and helping to protect these incredible creatures"--
Presents the findings of a training project in Nepal which teaches basic animal health care techniques.This book describes the course structure, content and approach, and presents the finding of the evaluation, offering an insight into a programme which could usefully be replicated in other rural areas all over the world.
In Trusting in Christ, readers will explore what the Bible has to say about relying on God for all their needs. As they rest in God's presence and encounter Him through the Word, they will discover the truth of Paul's words when he said, "My God will meet all of your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus" (Philippians 4:19).
Life has a way of taking the life out of us. Rough season challenges seems so much greater than our strength. During such times, we can find hope and inspiration from the story of Joshua. God is telling us that our best days---our "glory days"---are still ahead of us. We only need to grasp that truth and live in faith to realize this promise.
In Living a Life of Worship, readers will discover how thankfulness and worship always open the door for entering into God's presence and blessings. As they encounter God in His Word and begin to see from His perspective, they will be able to truly follow God's command to "give thanks in all circumstances" (1 Thessalonians 5:18).
Meet the scientists, citizen scientists, researchers, whale watching guides, and other concerned citizens who are working together to protect whale populations around the globe. And find out how you, too, can join the effort to protect Earth's largest mammals.
Camille St. James and her ex-husband are reunited by the murder of Jack's sister. The suspect is a prisoner who was recently exonerated and freed through an organization Camille runs. Jack blames Camille for his sister's death, and as she works to find the real killer, someone is determined to stop her by any means.
Science can be extreme! Let curious kids discover it for themselves in this fascinating book of hands-on science experiments that takes interactivity to a whole new level. Weird, wacky science facts and basic principles are explained as a first step to launching these creative (and safe) science projects. Dynamic photos and art clearly highlight each step so kids can conduct experiments with confidence and accuracy. Projects involve kid-friend...
Science can be extreme! Let curious kids discover it for themselves in this fascinating book of hands-on science experiments that takes interactivity to a whole new level. Weird, wacky science facts and basic principles are explained as a first step to launching these creative (and safe) science projects. Dynamic photos and art clearly highlight each step so kids can conduct experiments with confidence and accuracy. Projects involve kid-friend...
Moving is tough. Being the new kid in school is even tougher. But the hardest thing of all about the move that Doreen "Dodo" Bussey's family is making is that she suspects it might be because of her. She got into trouble at her last school.On the drive to their new home, her mother gives Dodo a blank notebook, which she uses to chronicle the move, the first days in a new city, and the ups and downs of starting a new school and making new frien...
Examines the factors behind the rapid growth in employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs) in public companies over the past few years. The contributors discuss the legal and financial structure, actual uses and practical implications of ESOPs in publicly held companies.
Christine Gouda, called Tink, and her best friend Jackie are entering sixth grade, and suddenly everything seems awkward and just plain wrong--boys are behaving differently, clothes do not fit the way they should, long term friendships suddenly seem tenuous, and most of all she needs a new nickname because "Tink" just does not fit anymore.
