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In this fourth installment of Polansky's illustrated children's series, a bird takes risks to help others and find personal growth. Oscar is a young osprey with two siblings, Otto and Oprah. One day, thanks to plenty of practice, he's able to fly higher than ever. With his fear of heights defeated, Oscar can now see and do things he's never done before.

Market Farming Success is an indispensible guide to market gardening and farming for those in the business of growing and selling food, flowers, herbs, or plants. Condensing decades of growing experience from every part of the United States and Canada, Lynn Byczynski-editor and publisher of Growing for Market-identifies crucial areas that usually trip up beginners and shows growers how to avoid common obstacles. This book differentiates between market...

Outlines an approach to high-performance problem solving and decision making that draws on insights from survival guides, pop culture, and other sources.

Every girl is a beautiful creation, uniquely equipped by God to do His work in the world. But as girls are growing, changing, and making choices about the kinds of lives they will lead, they are bombarded with conflicting messages about what it means to be a woman. The media says one thing, boys say another, and friends seem obsessed with whatever is newest and coolest. As a result, girls too often hand their decisions over to those least qualified...

Discusses why people make bad judgments and how to make better ones by reducing the influence of "noise"--variables that can cause bias in decision making--and draws on examples in many fields, including medicine, law, economic forecasting, forensic science, strategy, and personnel selection.

"From Harvard Business School Professor and Co-Director of the Harvard Kennedy School's Center for Public Leadership: A guide to making better decisions, noticing important information in the world around you, and improving leadership skills. Imagine your advantage in negotiations, decision-making, and leadership if you could teach yourself to see, and evaluate, information that others overlook. The Power of Noticing provides the blueprint for accomplishing...

A young child explores Miss Turie's exotic pet store which guarantees to have the perfect pet for everyone.