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Where does honey come from? The Cat in the Hat knows that! It comes from bees, and what better way to learn about honey making than to visit inside a hive and see firsthand how it s done? In this rhymed easy reader based on an episode from the new PBS Kids television show "The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That!, " the Cat, Sally and Nick, and Things One and Two shrink to bee size and learn how bees communicate via dance, collect nectar and spit it into combs, turn it into honey, and seal the combs with wax. This is a sweet, funny Step into Reading book that kids will gobble up (without realizing they are ingesting an important natural-history lesson!)."

<p>Girls Who Run The World: Thirty CEOs Who Mean Business</p>

<p>The perfect graduation gift for future entrepreneurs! Part biography, part business how-to, and fully empowering, this book shows that&nbsp;you're never too young to dream BIG!&nbsp;With colorful portraits, fun interviews and DIY tips,&nbsp;Girls Who Run the World&nbsp;features the success stories of 31 leading ladies today of companies like Rent the Runway, PopSugar, and Soul Cycle.</p>

<p>Girls run biotech companies.

Girls run online fashion sites.

Girls run environmental enterprises.

They are creative. They are inventive. They mean business.

Girls run the world.

This collection gives girls of all ages the tools they need to follow their passions, turn ideas into reality and break barriers in the business world.</p>

<p>INCLUDES:

Jenn Hyman, Rent the Runway

Sara Blakely, Spanx

Emma Mcilroy, Wildfang

Katrina Lake, Stitch Fix

Natasha Case, Coolhaus

Diane Campbell, The Candy Store

Kara Goldin, Hint Water

Anne Wojcicki, 23andMe

Rachel Haurwitz, Caribou Bioscience

Nina Tandon, EpiBone

Jessica Matthews, Uncharted Power

Jane Chen, Embrace

Emily Núñez Cavness, Sword &amp; Plough

Hannah Lavon, Pals

Leslie Blodgett, Bare Escentuals/Bare Minerals

Katia Beauchamp, Birchbox

Emily Weiss, Glossier

Christina Stembel, Farmgirl Flowers

Mariam Naficy, Minted

Maci Peterson, On Second Thought

Stephanie Lampkin, Blendoor

Sarah Leary, Nextdoor

Amber Venz, RewardStyle

Lisa Sugar, Pop Sugar

Beatriz Acevedo, MiTu network

Julie Rice and Elizabeth Cutler, Soul Cycle

Suzy Batiz, Poo-Pourri

Tina Sharkey, Brandless

Jesse Genet, Lumi

Tracy Young, Plan Grid</p>

<p>50 Great Short Stories&nbsp;is a comprehensive selection from the world’s finest short fiction.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The authors represented range from Hawthorne, Maupassant, and Poe, through Henry James, Conrad, Aldous Huxley, and James Joyce, to Hemingway, Katherine Anne Porter, Faulkner, E.B. White, Saroyan, and O’Connor.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The variety in style and subject is enormous, but all these stories have one point in common—the enduring quality of the writing, which places them among the masterpieces of the world’s fiction.</p>

<p>Jack Torrance's new job at the Overlook Hotel is the perfect chance for a fresh start. As the off-season caretaker at the atmospheric old hotel, he'll have plenty of time to spend reconnecting with his family and working on his writing. But as the harsh winter weather sets in, the idyllic location feels ever more remote . . . and more sinister. And the only one to notice the strange and terrible forces gathering around the Overlook is Danny Torrance, a uniquely gifted five-year-old.&nbsp;</p>

<p>From two leaders in executive education at Harvard Business School, here are the mental habits and proven strategies you need to achieve outstanding results in any negotiation.

Whether you’ve “seen it all” or are just starting out,&nbsp;Negotiation Genius&nbsp;will dramatically improve your negotiating skills and confidence. Drawing on decades of behavioral research plus the experience of thousands of business clients, the authors take the mystery out of preparing for and executing negotiations—whether they involve multimillion-dollar deals or improving your next salary offer.

What sets negotiation geniuses apart? They are the men and women who know how to:

- Identify negotiation opportunities where others see no room for discussion

- Discover the truth even when the other side wants to conceal it

- Negotiate successfully from a position of weakness

- Defuse threats, ultimatums, lies, and other hardball tactics

- Overcome resistance and “sell” proposals using proven influence tactics

- Negotiate ethically and create trusting relationships—along with great deals

- Recognize when the best move is to walk away

- And much, much more

This book gets “down and dirty.” It gives you detailed strategies—including talking points—that work in the real world even when the other side is hostile, unethical, or more powerful. When you finish it, you will already have an action plan for your next negotiation. You will know what to do and why. You will also begin building your own reputation as a negotiation genius.</p>

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Coming into 2016, the Americans had lost an astounding six out of the last seven Ryder Cup matches, and tensions were running high for the showdown that took place in October, 2016 in Hazeltine, Minnesota, just days after American legend Arnold Palmer had died. What resulted was one of the most raucous and heated three days in the Cup's long history. Award-winning author John Feinstein takes readers behind the scenes, providing an inside view of the dramatic stories as they unfolded: veteran Phil Mickelson's two-year roller-coaster as he upended the American preparation process and helped assemble a superb team; superstar Rory McIlroy becoming the clear-cut emotional leader of the European team, and his reasons for wanting to beat the US team so badly this time around; the raucous matches between McIlroy and American Patrick Reed - resulting in both incredible golf, and several moments that threatened to come to blows; the return of Tiger Woods not as a player but an assistant captain, and his obsession with helping the US win - which was never the case when he was playing. John Feinstein's classic bestseller,&nbsp;A Good Walk Spoiled, set the bar for golf books. Now Feinstein provides his unique take on the Ryder Cup, which has clearly become golf's most intense and emotional event...it's 'first Major.'</p>

<p>THE PRINCETON REVIEW GETS RESULTS. Get all the prep you need to ace the California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST) with 3 full-length practice tests, thorough topic reviews, and proven techniques to help you score higher. Techniques That Actually Work.

- Tried-and-true tactics to help you avoid traps and beat the test

- Tips for pacing yourself and guessing logically

- Essential strategies to help you work smarter, not harder

Everything You Need to Know to Help Achieve a High Score.

- Comprehensive content reviews for all test topics

- A helpful essay template to break down the writing section piece-by-piece

- Math fundamentals to help you review the basics, as well as estimation, measurement, statistical principles, computation, and more Practice Your Way to Excellence.

- 3 full-length practice tests with detailed answer explanations

- Tons of practice problems and drills

- Summary lists at the end of each content review chapter</p>

<p itemprop="description"> The first time she saw him, she flipped. The first time he saw her, he ran. That was the second grade, but not much has changed by the seventh. She says: My Bryce. Still walking around with my first kiss. He says: It s been six years of strategic avoidance and social discomfort. But in the eighth grade everything gets turned upside down. And just as he s thinking there s more to her than meets the eye, she s thinking that he s not quite all he seemed. This is a classic romantic comedy of errors told in alternating chapters by two fresh, funny voices. Wendelin Van Draanen is at her best here with a knockout cast of quirky characters and a hilarious series of misunderstandings and missed opportunities. But underlying the humor are two teens in transition. They are each learning to look beyond the surface of people, both figuring out who they are, who they want to be, and who they want to be "with." "From the Hardcover edition.""</p>

<p>Forget the old concept of retirement and the rest of the deferred-life plan--there is no need to wait, especially in unpredictable economic times. Ferriss offers more than 50 practical tips, real-world templates, and tools for living like a millionaire.</p>

<p>Clears out the mumbo jumbo and muddled thinking underlying "too many "strategies and provides a clear way to create and implement a powerful action-oriented strategy for the real world Developing and implementing a strategy is "the "central task of a leader, whether the CEO at a Fortune 100 company, an entrepreneur, a church pastor, the head of a school, or a government official. Richard Rumelt shows that there has been a growing and unfortunate tendency to equate Mom-and-apple-pie values, fluffy packages of buzzwords, motivational slogans, and financial goals with "strategy." He debunks these elements of "bad strategy" and awakens an understanding of the power of a "good strategy." A good strategy is a specific and coherent response to--and approach for overcoming--the obstacles to progress. A good strategy works by harnessing and applying power where it will have the greatest effect in challenges as varied as putting a man on the moon, fighting a war, launching a new product, responding to changing market dynamics, starting a charter school, or setting up a government program. Rumelt's nine sources of power--ranging from using leverage to effectively focusing on growth--are eye-opening yet pragmatic tools that can be put to work on Monday morning. Surprisingly, a good strategy is often unexpected because most organizations don't have one.</p>

<p>Instead, they have "visions," mistake financial goals for strategy, and pursue a "dog's dinner" of conflicting policies and actions. Rumelt argues that the heart of a good strategy is insight--into the true nature of the situation, into the hidden power in a situation, and into an appropriate response. He shows you how insight can be cultivated with a wide variety of tools for guiding your own thinking. " Good Strategy/Bad Strategy "uses fascinating examples from business, nonprofit, and military affairs to bring its original and pragmatic ideas to life. The detailed examples range from Apple to General Motors, from the two Iraq wars to Afghanistan, from a small local market to Wal-Mart, from Nvidia to Silicon Graphics, from the Getty Trust to the Los Angeles Unified School District, from Cisco Systems to Paccar, and from Global Crossing to the 2007-08 financial crisis. Reflecting an astonishing grasp and integration of economics, finance, technology, history, and the brilliance and foibles of the human character, "Good Strategy/Bad Strategy "stems from Rumelt's decades of digging beyond the superficial to address hard questions with honesty and integrity.</p>

<p itemprop="description"> Here is Sandra Cisnero's greatly admired and best-selling novel of a young girl growing up in the Latino section of Chicago. Acclaimed by critics, beloved by children and their parents and grandparents, taught everywhere from inner-city grade schools to universities across the country, and translated all over the world, "The House on Mango Street" has entered the canon of coming-of-age classics even as it depicts a new American landscape. Sometimes heartbreaking, sometimes deeply joyous, "The House on Mango Street" tells the story of Esperanza Cordero, whose neighborhood is one of harsh realities and harsh beauty. Esperanza doesn't want to belong - not to her run-down neighborhood, and not to the low expectations the world has for her. Esperanza's story is that of a young girl coming into her power, and inventing for herself what she will become. "The San Francisco Chronicle" has called "The House on Mango Street" "marvelous... spare yet luminous. The subtle power of Cisnero's storytelling is evident. She communicates all the rapture and rage of growing up in a modern world." It is an extraordinary achievement that will live on for years to come.</p>

<p itemprop="description"> NEW YORK TIMES bestselling and Newbery Honor winning author Jennifer Holm teams up with Matthew Holm to bring you a fully illustrated graphic novel series packed with humor and kid appeal BABYMOUSE! With multiple Children's Choice awards and over 1.7 million books in print, kids, parents, and teachers agree that Babymouse is perfect for fans of Junie B. Jones, Ivy and Bean, Big Nate, Dork Diaries, and the Ramona chapter books! It was a dark and scary Halloween. . . . This year, Babymouse is determined to have the best Halloween costume and the best Halloween party ever. Will Babymouse be the monster of her dreams? Will Felicia Furrypaws come to the party? And is that "really "the creature from the black lagoon living in Babymouse s locker? Find out in "Monster Mash" the 9th hilarious, action-packed installment of the beloved Babymouse graphic novel series! Here's what people are saying about Babymouse! "The Chicago Sun-Times: " "Move over, Superman, here comes Babymouse!" Starred Review, " The Horn Book: " "Nobody puts Babymouse in the corner!" "Booklist: " "Cute, smart, sassy Babymouse is fun and funny, and this book, like its predecessors, will draw reluctant readers as well as Babymouse fans." "The Bulletin: " "An almost absurdly likeable heroine."</p>

<p>A modern-day classic. This highly acclaimed adventure series about two friends desperate to save their doomed city has captivated kids and teachers alike for almost fifteen years and has sold over 3.5 MILLION copies! The city of Ember was built as a last refuge for the human race. Two hundred years later, the great lamps that light the city are beginning to flicker. When Lina finds part of an ancient message, she's sure it holds a secret that will save the city. She and her friend Doon must race to figure out the clues before the lights go out on Ember forever! Nominated to 28 State Award Lists! An American Library Association Notable Children's Book A New York Public Library 100 Titles for Reading and Sharing Selection A Kirkus Reviews Editors' Choice A Child Magazine Best Children's Book A Mark Twain Award Winner A William Allen White Children's Book Award Winner "A realistic post-apocalyptic world. DuPrau's book leaves Doon and Lina on the verge of undiscovered country and readers wanting more." --USA Today "An electric debut." --Publishers Weekly, Starred "While Ember is colorless and dark, the book itself is rich with description." --VOYA, Starred "A harrowing journey into the unknown, and cryptic messages for readers to decipher." --Kirkus Reviews, Starred</p>

<p>The stories of magic and myth gathered by the Brothers Grimm have become part of the way children--and adults--learn about the vagaries of the real world. Cinderella, Rapunzel, Snow-White, Hansel and Gretel, Little Red-Cap (Little Red Riding Hood), and Briar-Rose (Sleeping Beauty) are only a few of the more than two hundred enchanting characters included in this volume. The tales are presented just as Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm originally set them down: bold, primal, just frightening enough, and endlessly engaging. With black-and-white illustrations throughout&nbsp;

Illustrated by Josef Schari / Commentary by Joseph Campbell&nbsp;

Part of the Pantheon Fairy Tale and Folklore Library&nbsp;</p>

<p>The author of the blockbuster&nbsp;New York Times&nbsp;bestsellers,&nbsp;The Happiness Project&nbsp;and&nbsp;Happier at Home,&nbsp;tackles the critical question:&nbsp;How do we change?&nbsp;

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Gretchen Rubin's answer: through habits. Habits are the invisible architecture of everyday life.&nbsp;It takes work to make a habit, but once that habit is set, we can harness the energy of habits to build happier, stronger, more productive lives.

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So if habits are a key to change, then what we really need to know is: How do we change our habits?</p>

<p>Better than Before answers that question. It presents a practical, concrete framework to allow readers to understand their habits—and to change them for good. Infused with Rubin’s compelling voice, rigorous research, and easy humor, and packed with vivid stories of lives transformed, Better than Before explains the (sometimes counter-intuitive) core principles of habit formation.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Along the way, Rubin uses herself as guinea pig, tests her theories on family and friends, and answers readers’ most pressing questions—oddly, questions that other writers and researchers tend to ignore:&nbsp;</p>

<p>-&nbsp;Why do I find it tough to create a habit for something I&nbsp;love&nbsp;to do?&nbsp;

-&nbsp;Sometimes I can change a habit overnight, and sometimes I can’t change a habit, no matter how hard I try. Why?&nbsp;

-&nbsp;How quickly can I change a habit?&nbsp;

-&nbsp;What can I do to make sure I stick to a new habit?&nbsp;

-&nbsp;How can I help someone else change a habit?&nbsp;

-&nbsp;Why can I keep habits that benefit others, but can’t make habits that are just for me?&nbsp;

Whether readers want to get more sleep, stop checking their devices, maintain a healthy weight, or finish an important project, habits make&nbsp;change possible. Reading just a few chapters of Better Than Before will make readers eager to start work on their own habits—even before they’ve finished the book.</p>