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Series
Language
English
Description
Molly Gray is not like anyone else. With her flair for cleaning and proper etiquette, she has risen through the ranks of the glorious five-star Regency Grand Hotel to become the esteemed Head Maid. But just as her life reaches a pinnacle state of perfection, her world is turned upside down when J. D. Grimthorpe, the world-renowned mystery author, drops dead--very dead--on the hotel's tearoom floor. When Detective Stark, Molly's old foe, investigates...
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
"Molly Dunn is not like everyone else. She struggles with social skills and interprets people literally. Her gran used to interpret the world for her, codifying it into simple rules that Molly could live by. Since Gran died a few months ago, twenty-five-year-old Molly has had to navigate life's complexities all by herself. No matter--she throws herself with gusto into her work as a hotel maid. Her unique character, along with her obsessive love of...
Author
Lexile measure
AD 480L
Language
English
Description
Henry would like to find a friend at school, but for a boy on the autism spectrum, making friends can be difficult, as his efforts are sometimes misinterpreted or things just go wrong--but Henry keeps trying, and in the end he finds a friend he can play with.
Author
Pub. Date
2012
Language
English
Formats
Description
Minnesotans are a highly skilled bunch, whether pursuing traditional activities like wild ricing and pickling, or tastefully displaying taxidermy, or selecting the right fishing bait. Skills particularly appropriate to Minnesota— such as creating seed art or baking a Bundt cake—may be fully on display at the state fair, a prime opportunity to join with neighbors in celebrating our many talents.
Best of all, Minnesotans are eager to...
Best of all, Minnesotans are eager to...
Author
Pub. Date
2011
Language
English
Description
In this inspirational collection, CBS News anchor Couric calls upon leaders and visionaries in the fields of politics, entertainment, sports, philanthropy, the arts, and business--all of whom share heartfelt, humorous, and useful insights about success and fulfillment. Includes contributions by Madeleine Albright, Bill Clinton, Chelsea Handler, Malcolm Gladwell, Steve Martin, and Michael Bloomberg.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2014
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Having made a fortune, Thorn Dautry, the powerful bastard son of a duke, decides that he needs a wife. But to marry a lady, Thorn must acquire a gleaming, civilized façade, the specialty of Lady Xenobia India. Exquisite, headstrong, and independent, India vows to make Thorn marriageable in just three weeks. But neither Thorn nor India anticipate the forbidden passion that explodes between them. Thorn will stop at nothing to make India his. Failure...
Author
Publisher
Free Spirit Publishing
Pub. Date
[2018]
Lexile measure
AD 520L
Physical Desc
35 pages : color illustrations ; 25 x 29 cm
Language
English
Description
"C is for cooperate. G is for grow. P is for play! This friendly and reassuring alphabet book helps young children (and those who care for them) consider, explore, and discuss a wide range of skills related to school readiness. Kids preparing for kindergarten or preK will learn social skills from A to Z, building or reinforcing their knowledge of the alphabet at the same time. Charming art brings the skills to life with encouraging scenes of fun and...
9) Not friends
Author
Publisher
Pajama Press
Pub. Date
2017.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 28 cm
Language
English
Description
"Giraffe and Bird are not friends. After all, they fight all the time. But when they go their separate ways and a scary storm strikes, they both realize they might be better off together--even if they are still NOT friends. Not at all." -- Provided by publisher.
10) Zach apologizes
Author
Series
Lexile measure
AD 540L
Language
English
Formats
Description
"When Zach's little brother takes his toy without asking--again--Zach gets really mad!"--P. [4] of cover.
11) Soof
Author
Publisher
Scholastic Press
Pub. Date
2018.
Edition
First edition.
Lexile measure
780L
Physical Desc
194 pages ; 22 cm
Language
English
Description
All her life Aurora has heard stories about how wonderful and lucky Heidi is, and soon this paragon (now grown up and expecting a baby) will be visiting; but before she arrives part of their house is damaged in a fire, and worse, Aurora's beloved dog disappears--and while her parents have always believed in "soof" (Heidi's mom's word for love), Aurora, who has never really fit in with children her own age, will just have to find her own soof.
Author
Publisher
Harmony Books
Pub. Date
[2015]
Edition
First Harmony books edition.
Physical Desc
xxxiv, 331 pages ; 21 cm
Language
English
Description
A guide for highly sensitive children and their caregivers, including such topics as how to soothe highly sensitive infants, helping sensitive children survive in a not-so-sensitive world, and helping make school and friendships enjoyable.
13) Blue's big band
Pub. Date
2003
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (approximately 96 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
It's Blue, Joe and all their friends playing in a band and singing their way through the day. There is still time at the end of the day for a few more songs, even as Blue gets ready for bed.
Author
Publisher
Nelson Books, an imprint of Thomas Nelson
Pub. Date
[2019]
Physical Desc
xvi, 205 pages : illustration ; 22 cm
Language
English
Description
"Two friends on opposite sides of the aisle provide a practical guide to grace-filled political conversation while challenging readers to put relationship before policy and understanding before argument. More than ever, politics seems driven by conflict and anger. People sitting together in pews every Sunday have started to feel like strangers, loved ones at the dinner table like enemies. Sarah Stewart Holland and Beth Silvers say there is a better...
Author
Series
Publisher
Instant Help Books, an imprint of New Harbinger Publications, Inc
Pub. Date
[2021]
Physical Desc
190 pages ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Teen girls are facing more pressure than ever before, putting them at greater risk for developing full-blown anxiety disorders. In this timely book, Lucie Hemmen--best-selling author of the Teen Girl's Survival Guide and an expert in adolescent girl psychology--offers ten powerful skills specifically designed to help teen girls cope with anxious thoughts and feelings in healthy ways"--
Pub. Date
2006
Edition
2-disc full screen special ed.
Physical Desc
2 videodiscs (approximately 145 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
In 1929, an impoverished nine-year-old named Chiyo is sold to a geisha house in Kyoto's Gion district and subjected to cruel treatment from the owners and the head geisha Hatsumomo. Her stunning beauty attracts the vindictive jealousy in Hatsumomo and she is rescued by Hatsumomo's bitter rival, Mameha. Under Mameha's guidance, Chiyo becomes the geisha named Sayuri, trained in all the artistic and social skills a geisha must master in order to survive...
Publisher
Social Thinking Publishing
Pub. Date
[2016]
Physical Desc
1 Social explorers curriculum manual (x, 194 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm), 5 paperback storybooks, 1 audio disc
Language
English
Description
A series created to introduce early learners to basic social thinking concepts to help them learn to think about others, notice social clues in their environment, and learn skills to be part of a group. The Social explorers set provides detailed teaching instructions complete with playful structured activities to give students practice in learning/using concepts. Targeted to all children ages 4-7 and especially designed for high-functioning young...
Author
Pub. Date
2009
Edition
1st ed.
Physical Desc
xiv, 235 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
Suggests games and activities that encourage children with autism spectrum or sensory processing disorders to enhance or improve their social, motor, and sensory skills, and provides tips to modify games for various skill and sensory levels.
Author
Publisher
Zondervan
Pub. Date
[2017]
Physical Desc
346 pages ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
If you've ever wondered: Can I set limits and still be a loving person? How do I answer someone who wants my time, love, energy, or money? Why do I feel guilty when I consider setting boundaries? Unpacking the 10 laws of boundaries, Drs. Henry Cloud and John Townsend give you biblically based answers to these and other tough questions, and show you how to set healthy boundaries with your spouse, children, friends, coworkers, and even with yourself....