Patrick Corrigan
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Despite efforts to redress the prejudice and discrimination faced by people with mental illness, a pervasive stigma remains. Many well-meant programs have attempted to counter stigma with affirming attitudes of recovery and self-determination. Yet the results of these efforts have been mixed. In The Stigma Effect, psychologist Patrick W. Corrigan examines the unintended consequences of mental health campaigns and proposes new policies in their place....
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The United States was not always united. On December 20, 1860, South Carolina became the first state to leave the Union. Soon after, many other states joined it to try and create their own country: the Confederate States of America. Within months, the Confederates would launch an attack on Fort Sumter and begin a war that lasted almost four years. This engaging story explores how and why the war started, who was fighting, what happened during the...
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John loves inventing things! When he reads about another inventor who has tried to make a machine that will show real live pictures, John decides he can build one himself AND make it work. Equipped with bits and pieces found in his house, John begins a journey that will change the course of history forever. Based on the life of John Logie Baird, one of the inventors of the television.
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"Inside every cell in the human body are tiny molecules that define all of a person's biological traits. Award-winning science author Robert E. Wells explores DNA with curiosity and awe, pairing thrilling facts with clear explanations. Our human DNA mightbe 99% the same, but that last 1% difference makes each person unique"--
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"It's a hot summer day in Motor City and Joe the Tow and Patch the Pup are very busy! When a back-up at the Splash 'n' Shine car wash causes a delay, Patch and Joe need help from their friends to save the day. There's no job too big for the Motor City friends when they work together!"--
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One for all! All for one! We can fix it! Let's have fun! Welcome to Drivedale, a busy little town full of cars and trucks to meet! Joe the Tow and Patch the Pup are there twenty-four hours a day to help friends in need and keep everyone rolling along smoothly. When a cookie-crumbling fender-bender brings traffic to a halt, Joe knows just how to turn the sticky situation into a delicious solution: by working together!
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"Have you ever wondered how the moon was formed or why it changes shape in the sky? The moon's story began 4.5 billion years ago, but it continues to affect everything we do today, from weather to timekeeping. Award-winning science author Robert E. Wells explains how and why the moon matters in our lives-and for the future of space exploration"--
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Wish Library volume 2
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While Raven is away, Luca breaks his promise to her and returns to the Wish Library, asking to be in charge at school, but being principal for a day is not all fun and games.
11) Together forever
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(Christine N.).Wish library volume 3
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Can a magical wish make Raven and Luca best friends again after they quarrel over their double act in the school talent show?
12) Snow day in May
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Wish Library volume 1
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Second-grader Raven faces her fear of public speaking and makes a new friend when her wish backfires.
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(Christine N.).Wish library volume 5
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When Luca's cabinmate wishes to disappear because of bullying, Raven and Luca use their knowledge of wishes--and friendship--to bring him back.
14) Tell the truth?
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Honesty is a value that can be difficult to explain, especially to children wondering why they need to tell the truth. This volume is a helpful resource for young readers who need gentle guidance toward a deeper understanding of why the truth is so important. The age-appropriate language and empowering tone inform and inspire readers without talking down to them. Readers are presented with facts and examples to help them see why telling the truth...
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Wish library volume 4
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"When a wish escapes the Library and starts creating havoc at school, can Raven and Luca take what they have learned about wishes--and about themselves--to save their classmates?"--
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Usually, Raven and Luca make wishes to solve their own problems. But, when an accident in the Wish Library starts causing problems across town, it's not something that can simply be wished away. Can the pair take what they've learned about wishes-and about themselves- and find a way to save the town?
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Intergalactic travelers had their Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. Evolutionists had Darwin's The Origin of Species. And now Mainers can have their very own manual for the good life in Maine. Styled around the Dangerous Book for Boys, The Wicked Good Book is a pithy, nostalgic, practical, and irreverent guide to getting the most out of living in the Pine Tree State. It includes helpful tips on everything from outsmarting blackfly attacks to living...
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A highly interactive book in which the reader is asked to perform actions to save little Ada May, as her brother is totally oblivious to the escalating consequences of the danger he has put her in, simply by bending over to feed the ducks! Children will scream with laughter as they tip, shake, blow, stamp, and shout at the book to avert catastrophe and save the day!
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Take a journey through the heart of the Amazon rain forest to discover why it's so important for life on Earth.
Even though rain forests take up less than 10 percent of Earth's land, they are home to more than half the world's plants and animals. In this adventure, readers climb aboard a river boat and tour the Amazon with a local guide. Observe howler monkeys, harpy eagles, and other wildlife as you discover how the planet's largest tropical rain...
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Dive into our oceans to learn why we need them-and why they need us.
Our five oceans cover about 71 percent of the earth's surface and hold about 97 percent of our water. A central part of the planet's water cycle, oceans are essential to all living things. They are home to thousands of species, and they provide humans with food and medicine. Oceans are one of the world's most valuable natural resources, and we must take care of them.
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