Language Families

¡Los niños aprenderán las palabras sencillas de español en este libro divertido y ilustrado, por ejemplo, mamá, papá, hermano, hermanita, abuela, abuelo, tía, tío, primos, y mi familia! (Children will learn simple Spanish words through this fun illustrated story, for example, mom, dad, brother, baby sister, grandma, grandpa, aunt, uncle, cousins, and my family!) Each dual language learning set features an accompanying PDF set so children can follow along as each word is read and pronounced in both Spanish and English.

Increase intimacy, connection, and love with this “critical” (Vanessa Van Edwards, bestselling author of Captivate: The Science of Succeeding with People), science-based guide to creating meaningful and lasting relationships. When it comes to building a better relationship with your partner...

Research suggests that the first six months of life are the most critical to a child’s development of language skills. For an individual to become sufficiently skilled in any language, they must be exposed to the language as early as possible, preferably before school age.

A revised and expanded edition of the classic relationship book that has helped thousands of couples shape a shared vision for their lives together. With this simple-yet-profound relationship tool, Susan Piver shows couples at any stage of their relationships--whether they are considering...

Following on the Giller Prize-nominated and Governor General's Literary Award-winning success of Ru, Kim Thúy's latest novel is a triumph of poetic beauty and a moving meditation on how love and food are inextricably entwined. Mãn has three mothers: the one who gives birth...

New to a small town, Jackie and Paula envision a quiet life for their kids: a young adopted son and two teenage foster children, including the troubled Star. However, they quickly butt heads with their neighbor, Clementine, who disapproves of their lifestyle and is incensed when Star befriends her spirited horse, Comet. Haunted by past tragedy and unable to properly care for Comet, Clem nevertheless resents the bond Star soon shares with the horse.

A working mother of six, who has homeschooled her own children for years, shows how any family can do it, with customized plans for every schedule, lifestyle, and educational goal. More people are looking into homeschooling as an alternative to traditional in-person education, but many parents...

“Taut, emotionally intense, and wholly believable, this beautiful and uplifting debut” (Kirkus Reviews) about a young black boy’s quest to reunite with his beloved white half-brother after they are separated in foster care is a sparkling novel perfect for fans of The Language of Flowers...

In productive classrooms, teachers don't just teach children skills, they build emotionally and relationally healthy learning communities. Teachers create intellectual environments that produce not only technically competent students, but also caring, secure, actively literate human beings.

Add some kick to your characters with some quick and simple dialect training. Paul Meier has been training actors for over 25 years and now offers his experience to the casual pretender in these entertaining presentations.

Add some kick to your characters with some quick and simple dialect training. Paul Meier has been training actors for over 25 years and now offers his experience to the casual pretender in these entertaining presentations. You will find accent tips, colloquialisms, and charismatic character concepts that will add to your storytelling, roleplaying, or cosplay.

For Richer or For Poorer The Five Money Personalities has returned in this revised edition by the new Money Couple: Taylor and Megan Kovar. Every couple argues about money. It doesn't matter if you've been married for forty years or dating for four months, money touches every decision you make...

Una visita a la casa de la abuela para la cene es un evento sabroso y lleno de diversion. Y, por supuesto, la cena no es completa sin el postre. ¿Qué va a hacer la abuela para la cena? A través de texto simple los pequeños oyentes aprenden los nombres de varios alimentos, así como buenos modales en la mesa. Aprende palabras y frases sencillas en inglés con la versión correspondiente “My Grandma Likes To Cook.”

Bent Out of Shape But Not Broken (Yet) Bestselling author Clint Edwards clues readers into the (literal) back-breaking work that is being a parent with this all-too-real collection of stories. Like the time he tried to impress his daughter with a double back flip at a trampoline park or when he...

Kei hea o putu whutuporo? Where are your rugby boots? Homai te ranu tomato Pass me the tomato sauce Kei te pehea te huarere i tenei ra? How is the weather today? Kei hea to mahi kainga? Where is your homework? Kati te whakaporearea i to tuahine! Stop annoying your sister! Maori at Home is the...

Dear reader,I hope this book feels like a warm hug to you. I wrote this book for the ones who feel everything too deeply. You’re right, I wrote this book for you.This book was meant to find you if you’ve ever loved someone who didn’t love you back, if you’ve ever over-invested in the...

The essential guide to parenting multiracial and multiethnic children of all ages and learning to support and celebrate their multiracial identities In a world where people are more likely to proclaim color-blindness than talk openly about race, how can we truly value, support, and celebrate our...

“Britain’s top dog whisperer” (The Observer) answers your every question (even the ones you didn’t know to ask) about raising a happy, healthy, well-adjusted dog. Wouldn't you love to know what your dog was thinking? The truth is that your dog is communicating with you all the time. But...

تَقُولُ ابْنَتِي حِينَ جَدَّ الرَّحِيلُ أَرَانَـا سَـوَاءً وَمَـنْ قَدْ يَتِمْ أَبَانَا فَلَا رِمْـتَ مِنْ عِـنْدِنَا فَإِنَّــا بِخَـيْرٍ إِذَا لَــمْ تَــرِمْ وَيَا أَبَتَا لَا تَــزَلْ عِنْدَنَا فَــإِنَّا نَـخَافُ بِأَنْ تُخْتَرَمْ أَرَانَا إِذَا أَضْمَرَتْكَ البِلَا دُ نُجْفَـى وَتُقْطَعُ مِنَّا الرَّحِمْ أَفِي الطَّوْفِ خِفْتِ عَلَيَّ الرَّدَى وَكَمْ مِنْ رَدٍ أَهْلَهُ لَمْ يَرِمْ

أَخٌ لِي بَعِيدُ مَرَامِي الهِمَمْ رَقِيقُ حَوَاشِي رِدَاءِ الكَرَمْ يَرُوحُ لِأَضْيَافِهِ ضَاحِكاً وَيَغْدُو لِقُصَّادِهِ مُبْتَسِمْ مِنَ القَوْمِ تُعْقَدُ تِيجَانُهُمْ عَلَى كُلِّ مُنْغَمِسٍ فِي الكَرَمْ إِذَا مَا وَجُوهُهُمُ أَسْفَرَتْ عَرَفْتَ عَرَانِينَهُمْ بِالشَّمَمْ