"Someone new is at our house," begins this loving, reassuring celebration of brotherhood from trusted author Joanna Cole. Told through the eyes of a new older brother, this simple story lays out all the good things about being an older sibling, and just how exciting welcoming a new member to the family can be. With an author's note about what big siblings need-extra guidance, reassurance, love-and sweet, engaging artwork by Rosalinda Kightley, it's no wonder that nearly 4 million families have chosen I'm a Big Brother and I'm a Big Sister to prepare their young ones for their first big transition.
Shark's not afraid of anything. The dark? Nah. A big mean bear? Don't make him laugh! But there is one thing that even Shark fears...Can you guess what it is?
With an author's note about what big siblings need—extra guidance, reassurance, love—and sweet, engaging artwork, it's no wonder that nearly 4 million families have chosen I’m a Big Brother and its companion book, I’m a Big Sister, to prepare their young ones for their first big transition. "Someone new is at our house," begins this loving, reassuring celebration of brotherhood from trusted author Joanna Cole.Told through the eyes of a new older brother, this simple story lays out all the good things about being an older sibling, and just how exciting welcoming a new member to the family can be.
With an author's note about what big siblings need—extra guidance, reassurance, love—and sweet, engaging artwork, it's no wonder that nearly 4 million families have chosen I’m a Big Sister and its companion book, I’m a Big Brother, to prepare their young ones for their first big transition. "Someone new is at our house," begins this loving, reassuring celebration of sisterhood from trusted author Joanna Cole.Told through the eyes of a new older sister, this simple story lays out all the good things about being an older sibling, and just how exciting welcoming a new member to the family can be.
Successfully Source, Negotiate, and Close Any Merger, Acquisition, or Joint Venture Making M&A Deals Happen provides a practical businessperson's approach to making M&A deals that withstand the test of time. The book presents complete guidance on how to source, negotiate, and close mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures, discussing each stage of the deal process and highlighting the critical elements, risks, and opportunities of each. Bob Stefanowski, who has overseen more than $8.7 billion in M&A deals, equips readers with expert information on the M&A environment… developing a company strategy on M&A…financial modeling and final valuation…bidding strategies…structuring the deal…legal and regulatory issues…and much more. Filled with easy-to-use tools, techniques, and resources, Making M&A Deals Happen features:Proven M&A strategies and tactics that increase value for the companyIn-depth case studies of Tyco, Conseco, and Time Warner, showing where firms have gone wrong_and how to avoid similar pitfallsDetailed negotiation do's and don'ts and troubleshooting techniquesA wealth of tables, charts, and examples that illustrate key methodsSample due diligence audit programs and information requests Based on a renowned course the author teaches at UPENN - Wharton Making M&A Deals Happen now offers a winning blueprint to all professionals actually involved in the M&A process_ whether in the planning, due diligence, or integration phases.
Delve into the world of twelve-year-old Lars Pushkin, an overweight pre-teen with low self-esteem, lacking in confidence, who questions his very existence. He constantly combats an addiction for sweets, especially assorted cupcakes. He manifests a subconscious foe by the name of Mr. 'T'-short for Mr. 'Temptation'.Mr. 'Temptation' appears as a tall, thin figure adorned with a narrow-brim hat and a dark trench coat. Mr. 'T' comes across as a subconsciously spooky dude. Even worse is what he has hidden underneath his dark trench coat.Seeking escape, Lars stumbles onto Mir the Magician, who offers hope in the shape of a coin. There are magical twists and turns as Lars navigates into his own.
You do magic once, and it sticks to you like glitter glue...Gay angsty teen Johnny and his goth best friend, trans girl Alison, spend their summer dabbling in magic.When they use spells to defend themselves from bullies, they suddenly find themselves whisked away to the Marduk Institute, a school for wayward wizards. Johnny and Alison must now adapt to a new world of spells, fraternities, and cute boys like Hunter and Blake...But Marduk isn't as safe as it seems. Johnny and Alison are pulled into a supernatural fight for their lives and must find the strength to battle the monsters lurking in the shadows of the school - and the demons that only exist inside their head.
Would you like to be a chef and prepare and cook food? Find out about the different jobs that chefs do, how they learn their job and the different places they can work. I'm a Chef is from Confident Reader Level 3. It is perfect for children aged 6-7 years who are developing greater reading confidence and stamina, and who can independently read simple stories with a wider vocabulary.???????Each book has been carefully checked by educational and subject consultants and includes comprehension puzzles, book band information, and tips for helping children with their reading. With five levels to take children from first phonics to fluent reading and a wide range of different stories and topics for every interest, Read It Yourself helps children build their confidence and begin reading for pleasure.
Doctors help people who are sick or hurt. They look after patients in hospital or at home, go to emergencies and much more. Learn all about the role of a doctor and the kit they use. Would you like to be a doctor? I'm a Doctor is from Early Reader Level 1 and is perfect for children aged from 4+ who are taking their first steps beyond phonics.Each book has been carefully checked by educational and subject consultants and includes comprehension puzzles, book band information, and tips for helping children with their reading.With five levels to take children from first phonics to fluent reading and a wide range of different stories and topics for every interest, Read It Yourself helps children build their confidence and begin reading for pleasure
Footballers must train hard. Learn about the special jobs that attackers, defenders and goalkeepers do in a football match.I'm a Footballer is from Developing Reader Level 2. It is ideal for children aged 6+ who are confidently using their phonics knowledge and can read short, simple sentences with only a little help. Frequently repeated words help improve fluency and confidence.Read It Yourself is a series of modern stories, traditional tales and first reference books for children who are learning to read.Each book has been carefully checked by educational consultants and includes comprehension puzzles, book band information, and tips for helping children with their reading.With five levels to take children from first phonics to fluent reading, Read It Yourself helps every child on their journey to becoming a confident reader.
What do cricketers wear? Where do they play? Dive into the world of all-things cricket and find out what happens when you hit the wicket.I'm a Cricketer is from Developing Reader Level 2 and is ideal for readers aged from 5+ who can read short, simple sentences with help.Each book has been carefully checked by educational and subject consultants and includes comprehension puzzles, book band information, and tips for helping children with their reading.With five levels to take children from first phonics to fluent reading and a wide range of different stories and topics for every interest, Read It Yourself helps children build their confidence and begin reading for pleasure.
A stunning tour through the renowned, wide-ranging collection of contemporary art at Ghent’s Municipal Museum for Contemporary Art (S.M.A.K.) The Stedelijk Museum voor Actuele Kunst (translated as the Municipal Museum of Contemporary Art and commonly abbreviated as S.M.A.K.), located in Ghent, Belgium, has quickly established a reputation for both a superlative permanent collection and provocative exhibitions since it opened to the public in 1999. The museum’s collection focuses on international developments in art after 1945, including works by artists such as Francis Alÿs, Francis Bacon, Joseph Beuys, Marcel Broodthaers, Luc Tuymans, and Bruce Nauman. S.M.A.K. Highlights for a Future showcases the full range and exceptional quality of the museum’s holdings, illustrating some 200 artworks, from well-known masterpieces to less-familiar, recent acquisitions.Distributed for Mercatorfonds
An exasperated hare and plucky squirrel engage in a battle of wits to determine who's who in this hilarious author-illustrator debut for fans of I Yam a Donkey and Grumpy Monkey.When a chipmunk mistakes Hare for a rabbit, Hare puts him in his place. But actually, the chipmunk is a SQUIRREL. Or so he says.Ever wondered about the difference between a turtle and a tortoise? Or a sheep and goat? So have Rabbit and Chipmunk--er, Hare and Squirrel This hilarious look at dynamic duos in the animal kingdom pokes fun at the lookalike animals we all love, while delivering a gentle lesson on appreciating differences and standing up for what you know to be true about yourself.
M.A.K. Halliday (1925–2018) was the founder of Systemic Functional Linguistics (SFL) and, undoubtedly, one of the most influential linguists of his time, credited with changing the way that language and linguistics have been taught. SFL, as an appliable theory that approaches language as social semiotic, is the study of the relationship between language and its functions in social settings. Moreover, SFL conceives of language as a resource for making meaning and organizes language systemically as a huge network of interrelated choices of meaning.This book is an introduction to the life and seminal works of Halliday. Targeting both SFL and non-SFL scholars, this book introduces Halliday’s life and work in simple terms, expounds his theoretical conceptions, illustrates how his theories have been applied to various areas of linguistics and offers additional readings for researchers who want to explore this area further.Divided into six sections covering Hallidayan connections, theory and architecture of language, Hallidayan conceptions of language, systems and the modes of meaning, and applications of SFL, this accessible introduction is a key resource for researchers and students within the fields of linguistics and applied linguistics.
M.A.K. Halliday (1925–2018) was the founder of Systemic Functional Linguistics (SFL) and, undoubtedly, one of the most influential linguists of his time, credited with changing the way that language and linguistics have been taught. SFL, as an appliable theory that approaches language as social semiotic, is the study of the relationship between language and its functions in social settings. Moreover, SFL conceives of language as a resource for making meaning and organizes language systemically as a huge network of interrelated choices of meaning.This book is an introduction to the life and seminal works of Halliday. Targeting both SFL and non-SFL scholars, this book introduces Halliday’s life and work in simple terms, expounds his theoretical conceptions, illustrates how his theories have been applied to various areas of linguistics and offers additional readings for researchers who want to explore this area further.Divided into six sections covering Hallidayan connections, theory and architecture of language, Hallidayan conceptions of language, systems and the modes of meaning, and applications of SFL, this accessible introduction is a key resource for researchers and students within the fields of linguistics and applied linguistics.
The bestselling Little Golden Book all about trucks It's not just a truck - it's a MONSTER TRUCK - and preschoolers are going to love it Featuring the bright and bold artwork of award-winning illustrator Bob Staake, truck fans everywhere can start their engines and ride along with Mudenstein and his mammoth machine friends for all of their crashing, smashing fun in this high-octane adventure Keep on "trucking" and be sure to read: I'm a Monster Truck (Little Golden Book) I'm a Monster Truck (Board Book)I'm a Truck (Board Book)
The bestselling Little Golden Book is now available as a board book for any toddler that loves trucks It's not just a truck - it's a MONSTER TRUCK - and preschoolers are going to love it Featuring the bright and bold artwork of award-winning illustrator Bob Staake, truck fans everywhere can start their engines and ride along with Mudenstein and his mammoth machine friends for all of their crashing, smashing fun in this high-octane adventure Keep on "trucking" and be sure to read: I'm a Monster Truck (Board Book)I'm a Truck (Little Golden Book) I'm a Truck (Board Book)
Few business activities can match Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) in terms of the potential for reward and for danger. A successful merger or acquisition can allow a mid-tier company to leap into the top tier, bringing rich rewards to that company, and its employees and shareholders. The failure of a merger can, on the other hand, have a devastating impact, resulting a loss of credibility, destruction of value and in some cases bringing the parties to ruin. Depending on how you measure it, between 50% and 80% of M&A deals fail to attain their objectives, before or even after the deal is done. Practical M&A Execution and Integration is all about maximising your chances of success. Merging, de-merging, acquiring or acquired, if your organisation is involved, or likely to be involved, you will need to manage the process, and following this Handbook will give you a clear, simple framework to get the job done and help your organisation move on and attain the benefits and promise of the deal. The book covers the following core topics: Fundamentals of M&A; the reasons for M&A, types of M&A deals and the challenges they presentM&A RegulationSuccessful M&A, covering M&A power and providing a detailed look at the processes and people involvedDelivering M&AThe unique issues of Banking M&A, which differs significantly from other types of M&A deals. The final section consists of document templates and suggested tables of contents which are designed to be used alongside the advice in the book, thus making Practical M&A Execution and Integration the complete guide to constructing a successful M&A deal.
Praise for International M & A, Joint Ventures & Beyond "The Second Edition of International M&A, Joint Ventures, and Beyond is superb. David BenDaniel, Arthur Rosenbloom, and James Hanks Jr. have assembled informative, comprehensive, and reliable source materials for cross-border merger and acquisition transactions. These materials will benefit those of us who are engaged daily in the international arena as well as those who are introduced to such ventures for the first time." Arthur M. Siskind, Esq., Senior Executive Vice President and Group General Counsel, The News Corporation Limited "In their second edition of International M&A, Joint Ventures, and Beyond, BenDaniel, Rosenbloom, and Hanks update readers in business, law, and academia alike on what it takes to get sound cross-border deals accomplished. This book is a must for practitioners and in courses covering cross-border business transactions." Alan Patricof, Chairman, Apax Partners, Inc. "A thoughtful compilation of topics, authors, and points of view that is as useful to the novice as it is to the experienced practitioner. Rosenbloom and BenDaniel, now joined by Hanks, are there when you need them." Arthur Kowaloff, Managing Director BNY Capital Markets, Inc. "This is an excellent set of materials on cross-border business combinationsthe best that one can find anywhere. The authors are leading practitioners and academics, and their unparalleled expertise shows in this fine work. The topic is, of course, of ever-growing importance as integration in the world economy continues at a rapid pace." John J. Barcelo III, William Nelson Cromwell Professor of International and Comparative Law, and Director, Berger International Legal Studies Program, Cornell University
