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Why is America so rich and powerful? The answer lies in our genes, according to psychologist John Gartner.Hypomania, a genetically based mild form of mania, endows many of us with unusual energy, creativity, enthusiasm, and a propensity for taking risks. America has an extraordinarily high number of hypomanics—grandiose types who leap on every wacky idea that occurs to them, utterly convinced it will change the world. Market bubbles and ill-co...

From a multiple Coretta Scott King Award-winning author comes the story of a brilliant girl that no one knows about because she cannot speak or write. "If there is one book teens and parents (and everyone else) should read this year, "Out of My Mind" should be it.O--"Denver Post.

After helping Chip and Alex survive 15th-century London, Jonah and Katherine are summoned to help another missing child: Virginia Dare of the Lost Colony of Roanoke.

One starry night, every family in the animal kingdom is peaceful, just like Mary and Joseph watching over their own newborn nearby. This simple yet profound book captures the universal nighttime vigil of parents everywhere while gently alluding to the presence of a nurturing creator who watches over all of us. Full color.

In this biography, the acclaimed author of Sons of Providence, winner of the 2007 George Wash- ington Book Prize, recovers an immensely important part of the founding drama of the country in the story of Robert Morris, the man who financed Washington's armies and the American Revolution. Morris started life in the colonies as an apprentice in a counting house. By the time of the Revolution he was a rich man, a commercial and social leader in P...

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Three ambitious, rivalrous sisters. And a deadly secret, which one of them is determined to keep buried at any cost . . . Deeleyis the fake wife of a Hollywood TV hunk, who is secretly gay. But Deeley's five-year contract is up, and his cut-throat publicist wants Deeley out. So, dejected and penniless, Deeley wends her way home to London, hoping to re-establish links with her two estranged elder sisters . . . Devonis married to the nation's-fa...

Now in paperback, the New York Times bestselling novel about a music therapist, her unexpected romance, and her struggle over legal rights to her unborn child.

A thorough and up-to-date biography of Nelson MANDELA by renowned Africa scholar Martin Meredith. MANDELA is one of the great figures of the 20th century and this will be the definitive biography, separating the man from the myth. Fully updated to incorporate both the significant events of MANDELAs post-presidential life and a decade of additional perspective and hindsight on the man and his country.

A collection of 100 brain-teasing word and number puzzles, in an attractive package.

An all-new adventure in the Taurus Reach with the starship crews, undercover agents, civilian colonists, and alien power players of the "Vanguard" saga. Original.

From this hugely influential, internationally bestselling author - a new book focussing on the most effective way to resolve conflict. In any conflict, the First Alternative is my way, and the Second Alternative is your way. The fight always boils down to a question of whose way is better. This book presents a new and practical, but incredibly effective and eye-opening, ...

(back cover) Really. This won't hurt at all . . . The thought of having to spell every word correctly once turned brave students into cowards . . . but no more! THE PAIN VANISHES WHEN YOU TRANSFORM SPELLING INTO FUN-- Understand American English sound and letter patterns Spell correctly in the era of text messages and tweets Learn homophones, prefixes, and suffixes as aids to correct spelling Test your learning progress with "Brain Ticklers" "...

This revised and updated test preparation manual reviews all Grade 8 math topics covered on the new New York State Math Assessment test. They include the number system, measurement, fractions, decimals, and percents, the basics of geometry and trigonometry, transformations, equations, and graphing. This book also presents test-taking advice and two sample tests with solutions to all problems. Helpful diagrams and line illustrations appear thro...

The fifth title in this thrilling series about four teenagers with psychic abilities, from Red House Book Award-winner, Sophie McKenzie.

You fell in love with Cannie Shapiro, now meet Rose Feller in Jennifer Weiner's follow-up to the much loved Good in Bed.

A letter posted in 1941 finally reaches its destination in 1992 with powerful repercussions for Edie Burchill, a London book editor, in this enthralling romantic thriller from Australian author Morton ("The Forgotten Garden").--"Publisher's Weekly.

Tanemura began her manga career in 1996. From 1998 to 2000, she worked on the popular series Kamikaze Kaito Jeanne, about a young girl who is the reincarnation of Joan of Arc, followed by Time Stranger Kyoko in 2000-2001 and Full Moon in 2002. Reads R to L (Japanese style).

A heartwarming, holiday fable about friendship, trust, and faith. It's a very Kinky Christmas.

While working at her grandmother's teashop, 14-year-old Annie hears of a scone cook-off, for which the prize is an all-expense paid trip to London. She enlists Genna and Zoe to help her win. Includes proverbs, quotations, and brief stories about tea, as well as recipes.