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Blue's Clues' Magenta has to get glasses, and she's very nervous! Will the eye doctor's office be scary? What will the eye exam be like? Come along and find out!

Blue from Nickelodeon's Blue's Clues loves going to school! She loves painting time, reading time, and lunchtime. But sometimes Blue has to face some tough situations at school.

For decades, the integrity of the policing profession has deteriorated. What is to blame? This book details the legislative deficiencies that have permitted and encouraged misfeasance, or abuses of power, within Canadian police leadership and the use of an officer's Oath of Secrecy to suppress concerns from the few whistleblowers who have had the courage to come forward.

On February 23, 1836, a Mexican army thousands of soldiers strong attacked a group of roughly 200 Americans holed up in an abandoned mission just east of San Antonio, Texas. For nearly two weeks, the massive force lay siege to the makeshift fort, spraying its occupants with unremitting waves of musket and cannon fire. Then, on March 6th, at 5:30 A.M., the Mexican troops unleashed a final devastating assault: divided into four columns, they rushed into the Alamo and commenced a deadly hand-to-hand fight.

This book of interconnected stories depicts the chaotic life of a young boy on the run with his teenage mother. When Sarah reclaims Jeremiah from his foster parents, he finds himself catapulted into her world of motels and truck stops, exposed to the abusive, exploitative men she encounters. As he learns to survive in this harrowing environment, Jeremiah also learns to love his mother, even as she descends into drug-fueled madness.

In 2013, Sheryl Sandberg’s Lean In became a massive cultural phenomenon and its title became an instant catchphrase for empowering women. The book soared to the top of best seller lists both nationally and internationally, igniting global conversations about women and ambition. Now, this enhanced edition provides the entire text of the original book updated with more recent statistics and features a passionate letter from Sandberg encouraging graduates to find and commit to work they love.

Everybody wants to learn the secret to happiness; the secret is there is no secret. You create happiness with the way you shape your life through your thoughts. Let me introduce you to some easy-to-use, somewhat familiar ideas that will not only change how you feel, but will change the outcome in your life forever. Inspiration in Action explores eight principles from gratitude and courage to kindness and setting boundaries. I believe that when we practice with these concepts, we remove the barriers that prevent us from receiving what we really want.

Arm yourself with the wisdom to confidently support your wrestler’s journey and help them reach their full potential on and off the mat. How to Succeed (and Fail) as a Wrestling Parent contains practical guidance and real-life stories from Donovan Panone's 28 years in the trenches as a coach, as well as from being the parent of a wrestler.

This is a story from the Chilling Ghost Stories collection. The Raven, by Edgar Allan Poe, tells of a talking raven's mysterious visit to a distraught lover, tracing the man's slow fall into madness. First published in January 1845, the poem is often noted for its musicality, stylized language, and supernatural atmosphere.

When the grandmother who raised him dies, Davy Ross, a lonely 13-year-old boy, must move to Manhattan to live with his estranged mother. Between alcohol-infused lectures about her self-sacrifice and awkward visits with his distant father, Davy's only comfort is his beloved dachshund, Fred. Things start to look up when he and a boy from school become friends. But when their relationship takes an unexpected turn, Davy struggles to understand what happened and what it might mean.

The fight for survival is over. Now, it’s the fight for humanity’s last hope. Nathan and Kelly have endured the impossible—monstrous infected, ruthless mercenaries, and the endless, freezing wasteland. Their only chance was Eden, the last rumored sanctuary beneath the ruins of a dying world. But Eden is not the paradise they had hoped for. With the infected evolving and the relentless Black Talons closing in, survival is no longer enough. Nathan, harboring a deadly secret, makes the ultimate sacrifice to ensure Kelly and their unborn child live to see a future.

Snow White has always been a free spirit. She enjoys partying and practicing her beloved archery much more than chasing after men. One night, late in the forest, she was hunting a deer for charity when she witnessed her stepmother mercilessly slaughter it before her eyes, performing some sort of magic in the process, vowing to remain the Queen of Tyndil for all eternity. Yanni was devastated when she learned the people in her kingdom believed her to be unfit to rule. After learning a secret, she set off on a journey to Bjorku Kingdom to meet the notorious Ice King.

Amaya Wright has poured her blood, sweat, and tears into the Williams and Alliance merger knowing the pay off was to become the new Operations Manager. Ruthless and without remorse, she thinks she runs the company, until hot, cocky, and pain-in-her-butt Justin Reed becomes her boss. Determined to get rid of him and take what is rightfully hers, she declares war - but the closer she gets to him, the hotter her lust burns. Can she take him down and keep her heart intact?

Do you feel stuck in repetitive cycles, unable to manifest the life you truly desire? Are you searching for a structured, easy-to-follow approach to unlock the full potential of the Law of Attraction? If so, this two-book bundle is exactly what you need! This special edition includes Project 369 and Project 369 Affirm, two powerful guides to help you harness the 369 Manifestation Method and reprogram your subconscious for success.

Bert the bowerbird is looking for love. He has made the most perfect nest, complete with a pretty purple flower, and is hoping it will help him to meet the bird of his dreams. But when the demanding Nanette comes along, she is far from impressed. Poor Bert is hurt, and flies off to bring her presents a-plenty. But will it ever be enough, and is Nanette really worthy of sweet Bert's love?

Do you need to get ahead in life by working with others and desire to better convince them? Do you feel that you need to influence and analyze people? Do you feel like you lack leadership skills, and would like to develop them to stay ahead of the pack? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, keep reading. This audiobook will guide you on becoming a leader (even if you do not know anything about leadership) and a person of value.

Moments of devastation will visit everyone in life. Whether it is grief, illness, loss, or some other trauma, no one escapes. In Celine's case, one of those moments was her diagnosis with breast cancer in 2016. As you join Celine on her journey from getting this life-changing news, to surrendering and ultimately choosing a path of transformation, you are prompted to reflect on your own life and how your personal traumas have shaped you into the person you are today.

Burnout Diaries is the gritty personal account of Janna Donovan, a marketing manager who found herself battling burnout in a foreign country. It details the distrust, shame, secrecy, and overwork that eventually led to panic events, depression, and plans for suicide. It’s funny, tragic, and “did she really go there?” rolled into one fascinating, true story, making the pain at once recognizable and the advice actionable. The wisdom and lessons are wrapped in an explosive package of honesty and secret-busting revelations.

Middle Schooled is an adolescent parenting guide for those who would rather laugh than cry. In a hilarious and insightful way, Andy Mullen helps parents confidently manage their middle school student, while understanding what is normal behavior. Middle Schooled is guaranteed to keep you smiling.

After prominent roles in Clueless, Sabrina, the Teenage Witch, and Beverly Hills 90210, Elisa's career was on the fast track. Until her show is unexpectedly cancelled, her relationship ends, and her father is diagnosed with terminal cancer. This audiobook chronicles Elisa's journey out of despair and heartbreak, with awe-inspiring visitations, dreams, and inexplicable synchronicities that could only be her father letting her know that he's watching over her from the afterlife.