When little Lana suggests a family adventure to the moon, Papa, Mama, Jay, Ray, and even Furry the dog, have excuses not to go. But that's not enough to stop the imaginative and resourceful Lana from rocketing into space and ultimately getting her whole family to blast off with her. Vroom Zoom Whoosh Welcome to Lana's World
Baby animals are springing up on the ranch. Cowgirl Kate and Cocoa have a lot to do to help these new friends feel at home. But Cocoa's not sure he wants new friends, especially if they mean more work. With Cowgirl Kate's gentle nudging--and snacks --Cocoa's happy to help out, and work is as fun as play. Erica Silverman's sweet easy-to-read chapters lassoed to Betsy Lewin's charming illustrations makes a sure-fire finale for this favorite early reader series.
The Inside Out of Flies is a look under the bonnet at the astonishing mechanics of fly anatomy. Erica McAlister reveals the engineering miracles embodied in different species of fly and some of the fascinating implications they hold for human technology.
New in paperback, an engrossing guide to the anatomy of flies and the science behind their unique adaptations from the award-winning author of the acclaimed 'Secret Life of Flies'.
Insects are incredibly weird. Their morphology is about as alien to us as you can get without leaving this planet. They outnumber us 200 million to one. Before humans stamped their mark on this planet, insects had shaped it into the colourful and extraordinary world we all share today. To many of us they are best left in the undergrowth, but to entomologists - researchers who study them - insects are the lifeblood of this planet, encompassing pollination and so much more. Now these minibeasts are leading extraordinary discoveries from robotics to genetics to forensics, transforming our knowledge of agriculture, medicine, aerospace, artificial intelligence, biodiversity, and ourselves. Whether it's the astonishing properties of resilin, the protein that makes fleas jump; or the needle-like proboscis of the mosquito's mouth being used to develop smart needles; or the computational dynamics gleaned from studying locust swarms in Africa - Erica McAlister and Adrian Washbourne reveal the wonder of insects, the historical figures who have made great breakthroughs in understanding them, and the increasingly vital role they play in ensuring life, as we know it, continues. Inspired by their BBC Radio 4 series Metamorphosis, this book uncovers a treasure trove of remarkable entomological facts which promise to transform our knowledge across many other branches of science.
Ciara's younger sister, Sinead, arrives at her door on Friday evening all set for what Ciara thinks will be a weekend of respite from caring for their mother, Eileen.However, unbeknownst to Ciara, Sinead has alternative ideas about how the weekend will pan out. And it is not what Ciara expected...Over the long weekend, the sisters are forced to make a choice that will affect their lives forever. Ciara seeks guidance from a variety of other characters often gaining hilarious insight, but does it help them reach their final decision?Oh, and there's also the small matter of the family cat...The Cat's Mother is a laugh-out-loud dark Irish comedy asking how far are you willing to go for your own family? And what happens when you have to care for the person who should be caring for you?
Finding a house is hard. Finding a place to call home is harder. When their mother dies, Jean and Gary are suddenly back together and getting to know each other all over again. On the surface, things look di erent but it's funny how little has changed. When old friend and useless estate agent Ian offers to help them find a place together, long-buried tensions threaten to derail their already strained relationship. Can they ever escape their pasts?A compelling new comedy-drama exploring our capacity to accept change - in others as well as ourselves - All Mod Cons engages directly with current conversations about our complex relationship with gender, consent, and individual responsibility.
Emily and Jenny two fourteen-year-olds in suburban South Carolina in the eighties are interested in exploring everything from junk food to sex. Their explorations lead them to two older men: Emily to Adam a high school senior and Jenny to Joseph her father's twenty-eight-year-old friend from church.All the Fine Boystakes a hard look at the often painful and confusing transition into adulthood.
Beneath Her Crown is a poetic collection of pain, hope, pride, and love. It is life pictured in artistic words. It unveils the intricacies of interpersonal relationships, a broken system, and mental health. It envisions hope, faith, and healing. As a woman, I carry many things on my shoulders, but my crown never falls far from my head. I am strong, I am loved, and most importantly I'm a child of God. We all have these qualities. I would love to see what is beneath your crown. Please take a moment to read what is beneath mine.
If you have ever said these words, " The struggle is real," then I can guarantee you can relate to the stories and learn from the lessons this author shares.Like many young excited entrepreneurs Erica "Ms. Precious" McGee jumped into the world of entrepreneurship head first at the young age of 21 years old. She figured she could swim so what's the worst that could happen. She desired to build a business that she could walk away from for an entire year and come back and it would still be running. She wanted to be a REAL Business owner not just a self employed hair stylist.Learn how she turned the fear of failure into her success.Sometimes you can't win for losing and you can't win until you lose. This book is full of leadership and personal development skills that will help motivate, inspire, and encourage anyone to overcome obstacles and follow their dreams.Don't be in a rush to get to a stop light. Remember every experience has a purpose
The PCOS Thyroid Connection is written by a functional medicine expert MD and dietitian to outline the root causes of PCOS and Thyroid. The book explains why the two conditions often appear together and how to treat both at the root cause with an easy to follow long term plan. The plan focuses on nutrition, lifestyle, gut health, and targeted supplementation.
A coloring and activity book that features some of the World's revolutionary African leaders, their beliefs, and the contributions they made that altered the course of history by enhancing the lives of Blacks, an all of humanity.
In Roots Grew Wild Erica Hoffmeister tells the story of a Midwestern family through the perspective of the eldest daughter. Driving the telling in prose poetry is a crisp and distinct voice that lays bare relationships between mother and daughter, father and daughter, as well as the relationship between sisters. Roots Grew Wild is a quiet revelation of the often-harsh nuances the eldest daughter experiences as she comes of age. Themes of family are voiced through sharp imagery and terminology of botany-painting an enthralling psychological landscape that uncovers the layers of societal and familial relationships explored in Roots Grew Wild. Only by returning time and again to site of the narrator's favorite tree as her father chops it down with her in it, do we begin to see the pivotal and retrospective symbolic memory essential to the collection of poetry as a whole.
Renouncing Greek-life was one of the hardest decisions I've ever had to make. Finding myself afterwards was even more uncomfortable. Whether you've struggled with Greek-life or other commitments or relationships, this 30-day devotional book will provide the spiritual detox you're searching for.
Citation does not have to be a mystery This introductory writing guide is a primer designed to take the frustration out of academic writing assignments and introduce students to the basic formatting requirements for proper citation using the two most common academic styles.
