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The ultimate guide for gay dads: everything you need to know about LGBTQ parenting but are (mostly) afraid to ask
By Eric Rosswood, Greg Berlanti. 2018
The town of Hercules: a buried treasure trove
By Joseph Jay Deiss. 1974
Reconstructs the summer day in 79 a.d. when Mount Vesuvius erupted, destroying the town of Herculaneum. Tells of the rediscovery…
of the town and the exciting archaeological digs of recent centuries. Grades 5-8. 1974.The story of archaeology: the 100 great discoveries
By Paul G Bahn. 1997
Amazing discoveries such as the tomb of Tutankhamen and the caves at Lascaux are headline news but archaeology also reveals…
the lives of ordinary people, our ancestors, and constantly challenges our perception of the past. With an ever growing battery of scientific tools and techniques archaeology has transcended its origins as the pastime of gentleman scholars to become a twenty-first century science. 1997.The secret life of the unborn child
By John Kelly, Thomas R Verny. 1981
The school solution: getting Canada's schools to work for your children
By Paul Kropp, Lynda Hodson. 1995
Paul Kropp, author of "The reading solution" (DC11908), and Lynda Hodson, a principal for a large suburban school board, have…
produced a guide to everything parents need and want to know about Canada's schools. The book outlines what children really learn at each grade level, and tackles tough issues such as declining standards and increasing violence. It also contains a question and answer section detailing the concerns parents most often raise with teachers and principals. c1995.The road to Ubar: finding the Atlantis of the sands
By Nicholas Clapp. 1998
A day-by-day account of two expeditions to Arabia in search of the site of the fabled city of Ubar. Inspired…
by a 1980 trip to return endangered Arabian oryxes to their native habitat, Clapp became intrigued with the legend of Ubar and obtained government radar imagery to help locate the ancient remains. Bestseller. 1998.The riddle of the Rosetta Stone: key to ancient Egypt
By James Giblin. 1990
Before the discovery of the Rosetta Stone in 1799, Egyptian hieroglyphic writing -- composed of pictures of animals, birds, and…
geometric shapes -- was a mystery. For nearly 1400 years the meanings had been lost. The author chronicles the fascinating story of how the stone was discovered and, after countless attempts, finally deciphered by scholars. Grades 5-8 and older readers. 1990.The mother zone: love, sex & laundry in the modern family
By Marni Jackson. 1992
Marni Jackson, an acclaimed travel writer, realized with the birth of her son that the experience of having children bears…
little resemblance to what the child-rearing books described. Challenging popular myths and preconceptions about motherhood, she tells of the fatigue and endless demands of being a mother, and of whole new dimensions of fear and love it brings. Some strong language. 1992.The lost Ark of the Covenant: solving the 2,500 year old mystery of the fabled biblical ark
By Tudor Parfitt. 2008
Historian-adventurer, author of "Journey to the Vanished City: The Search for a Lost Tribe of Israel", recounts his quest for…
the ancient sacred chest that once held the Ten Commandments. Parfitt begins among a remote African people who claim such a box lies in a mountain cave. 2008.The Jesus family tomb: the discovery, the investigation, and the evidence that could change history
By Simcha Jacobovici, Charles R Pellegrino. 2007
Jerusalem, 1980. Following the accidental bulldozing of a tomb, archaeologists arrived to find ten ossuaries - limestone boxes that served…
as first-century coffins. Six had inscriptions, including Jesus, son of Joseph; two Marys; and Judah, son of Jesus, which the team concluded were merely coincidence. Twenty-five years later, journalist Jacobovici tracked down the ossuaries and the tomb, and soon found that the archaeologists were unaware of key evidence that made this the discovery of a lifetime. Some descriptions of violence, some strong language. 2007.The irreducible needs of children: what every child must have to grow, learn, and flourish
By T. Berry Brazelton, Stanley I Greenspan. 2000
Based on their broad experience, a paediatrician and a child psychiatrist present the fundamental requirements for providing children a healthy…
start. They identify seven basic needs and explore such topics as daycare, public school, and environmental hazards. 2000.The baby sleep book: the complete guide to a good night's rest for the whole family (Sears Parenting Library)
By William Sears, Martha Sears, James McKenna, Robert W Sears, James M Sears. 2019
For every parent deprived of sleep by a restless infant or toddler, now there's hope. Instead of espousing the "one…
method fits all" approach advocated in other books, the Sears family explains how to create a sleep plan that suits the needs of your entire family. 2019.Hands-on parenting: a resource guide for parents who are blind or partially sighted
By Debbie Bacon. 2006
Provides a wide range of practical information and resources for parents who are blind or partially sighted, including successful adaptations…
and strategies so that new parents don't have to re-invent the wheel. Developed by blind parent specialist Debbie Bacon, who is also a blind mother of three, from discussions with like parents from the U.S. and other countries. Topics include newborns, when your child is sick, feeding, toilet training, transportation, monitoring your child, child safety, toys and games, and working with professionals. c2006.Hidden treasure (Time detectives)
By Geoffrey Trease. 1989
Trease demonstrates how archaeologists and historians piece together evidence of past civilizations to give us a picture of how people…
once lived. He discusses archaeological digs in such places as Troy, Sutton Hoo, and the tomb of Tutankhamen. 1989.Baby proofing basics: how to keep your child safe
By Vicki Lansky. 1991
Lansky discusses child safety hazards and recommends solutions for problems found in each room of the house. Chapters on outdoor…
and travel safety cover topics such as pools, sun exposure, and shopping. Lansky also examines children's furnishings and accessories, toys, holiday celebrations, poisonous plants and products, feeding methods, pets, and clothing. 1991.Kids are worth it!: giving your child the gift of inner discipline
By Barbara Coloroso. 1994
Coloroso presents her approach to parenting, based on three ideas -- kids are worth the effort parents give to raise…
them well, parents should treat children in a way that they themselves would want to be treated, and parents should act in a way that preserves the dignity of both parent and child. 1994.No more secrets: protecting your child from sexual assault
By Caren Adams, Jennifer Fay. 1979
Digs and diggers: a book of world archaeology
By Leonard Cottrell. 1964
An introduction to the history of archaeology and the great archaeologists. The author discusses not only the well-known excavations in…
Egypt and the Near East, but also those in Russia, China, and the Western Hemisphere. 1964.Comment vraiment aimer votre enfant ((Que sais-je? ; 1562).)
By Ross Campbell, Danièle Starenkyj. 1979
Le guide complet des parents pour les soins des enfants
By Gilbert Simon, Marcia Cohen, Jean-Louis Lafrance. 1990