Mike Gordon
1) Islam
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English
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Understanding Islam provides a succinct, authoritative, and accessible introduction to one of the world's great religious traditions. The subjects covered include: the Prophet and his teachings; the Quran, Hadith, and Sharia law; the history of the Islamic empire; madrasas and jihad; Shia and Sunni Islam; the Five Pillars; art and divinity; Mecca, mosques, and mihrahs; angels, jinns, and holy men; and secular nationalism and Islamic revivalism. The...
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What is quitting? It's always all about changing; out of one situation and into another. Life goes on and doesn't stop just because circumstances change. So let's take a breath and consider our options: Can we make this a better place and get more from it? Can we make changes that suit us better. Will it be here or somewhere else? So stay or go, it's all about change, not quitting.
That's where this book comes in. It's a practical guide to being...
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Food is not our problem. We might be overweight and we might be eating badly. But, seriously, it's not the food's problem.
In this busy world, we're eating more than ever. But we've forgotten how to be in love with food. And we've forgotten how to let it love us. So, let's stop abusing ourselves and the food we eat. Let's take the time to reconnect, value and love our food. And let it love us.
Full of practical steps, this book picks up...
5) Election day
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.7 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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On Becky's first day at a new school, she finds that she has a chance to run for class president.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.9 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Every inquisitive little girl wonders what it is really like to be a genuine princess. At the heart of Do Princesses Wear Hiking Boots? lives an energetic, spirited, and contemporary child who has lots of important questions for her mom. Do princesses ride tricycles, climb trees, do chores, or have to eat the crusts of their bread? The mother's voice is timelessly reassuring as she answers her daughter's questions and advises her that being like a...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.5 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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"The students in Mrs. Connor's class are ready to leave first grade, but an unexpected guest almost ruins their graduation! Luckily, they've learned plenty of skills throughout the year they can use to save the day!"--Provided by publisher.
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Dave gets scolde a lot by his teachers for not paying attention in class. He wants to pay attention but it is just so hard when an exciting idea pops into his head. And he usually can't tell that he's making a mistake until after hee makes them. But after a particularly big mistake, David comes up with his own plan to tone down his wiggle fidgets.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Katie always thought her dad was smart--he is one of the busiest attorneys in town. People are always asking him for advice. She has been a bit confused ever since asking him for help with her weekly spelling list. How can her very smart dad struggle with one of her spelling words? This definitely didn't make sense. The word Mississippi has changed everything ... This frank and thoughtful approach to dyslexia is an important exploration of the various...
17) We are thankful
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Simon Spotlight
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2020.
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English
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Asked by their teacher to think about the things and people for which they are thankful, the first graders of the Robin Hill School take turns sharing their feelings, challenging young Reza to think of something original.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.4 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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"A visitor is coming to Mrs. Connor's class: a bunny! Her name is Sparky, and everyone wants to take care of her. Except for Reza. He doesn't want to admit it, but he's afraid of bunnies. When Mrs. Connor gives him a special job, and Reza beings to realize that maybe bunnies aren't so scary after all."--