Mayer and Harris, educator-librarians who developed a program that brings games to school library media centers, explain how designer board and card games, or Eurogames, can become curricular tools for students of all ages in school libraries and classrooms. They describe what designer games are and how they differ from games like Monopoly in their intellectual engagement; what they teach; and how they connect to national and state standards in library and information literacy skills, English and language arts, science, social studies, math, and other content areas, with many examples. They conclude with sections on how to implement a board game project in a school library and a list of recommended games for different grade levels. No bibliography is provided. Annotation ©2010 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

After growing tired of risking his life, America's first superhero Mitchell Hundred retires from masked crime fighting and runs for mayor of New York City, but he discovers that he has more to worry about than just budget problems.

God's wondrous acts are told through warm illustrations and simple words as stories introduce toddlers to Jonah, Noah, Joseph, Jesus, and others, in a youngster's bible with padded covers.

Gilbert is excited about the costume he is planning to wear in the Halloween parade at school, until he discovers that lots of others have the same costume.

On the last day of school, Gilbert is happy it's almost over and excited about the summer ahead, yet at the end-of-the-year party, Gilbert watches as his classmates receive prizes and soon begins to wonder if he will get one for being the best of something, too. Read by Jason Harris & Peter Pamela Rose.

Writing in plain language, Harris (sociology, emerita, University of Tennessee-Knoxville) examines the subject of aging from a sociological perspective. After an overview of the field of aging and its basic research methods, she looks at culture and how it shapes human behavior, and examines inequality in our society. She then focuses on the elderly in relation to five major institutions in society: family, the economy, political systems, religion, and education. A final section deals with major issues confronting older people. Concepts are illustrated with vignettes and examples from the press, plus b&w photos and cartoons. This third edition is updated throughout, with new chapters on the imminent retirement of the first baby boomers, assisted living, elder abuse in nursing homes, and the long-term problems facing Medicare and Social Security. The book can be used in a one-semester undergraduate course. Annotation ©2007 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

After growing tired of risking his life, America's first superhero Mitchell Hundred retires from masked crime fighting and runs for mayor of New York City, but he discovers that he has more to worry about than just budget problems.

Celebrate Purity

Overcoming lust is a process that requires diligent focus and accountability from others, and these in-depth guides help establish both. They're designed for a variety of settings, from one-on-one accountability partnerships to Sunday school classes. Sex Is Not the Problem (Lust Is) made the statement that lust is a human problem (not just a guy problem) and that Jesus can free anyone from its power. Going further, these gender-specific study guides feature questions and discussion starters that directly address the temptations unique to men and women. These resources are a must-have for anyone challenged to defeat lust and celebrate purity in their lives.

Lust Is Not Just a Guy Problem

Based on the bestselling message in Sex Is Not the Problem (Lust Is), Joshua and Shannon Harris offer a companion study guide specifically designed to address the issues women face. For use in a personal or group setting, this in-depth guide is a tool to help you apply the book's principles as you go further on your journey to holiness.

“Sex Is Not the Problem (Lust Is) offers help and hope—not just for those who are dealing with sexual lust, but for anyone besieged by temptation of any kind.”

—Nancy Leigh DeMoss

Author, host of the Revive Our Hearts radio program

Includes a Modesty Heart-Check for Girls

Each of the ten small-group sessions includes:

   • Easy Review: A quick chapter summary makes review simple.
   • Discussion Questions: Questions that serve as icebreakers, and then lead to deeper discussion and personal application.
   • Accountability Follow-Up: Questions to help check each other's progress in a truthful and caring setting.
   • Meditate and Memorize: Key Scriptures that will help women gain victory over lust.
   • Custom-Tailored Action Plan: Women will be led in a step-by-step formulation of an Action Plan, uniquely tailored to combat their specific battles.
Story Behind the Book

“I was preparing a message on lust when I realized that the book I wanted to consult hadn't been written. That book would make it clear that only Jesus Christ can free us from the hopeless treadmill of shame and guilt that so many well-intentioned people end up on. It would instill a love for holiness and a hatred for sin without dragging the reader's imagination through the gutter. And it would be for both men and women, because I've learned that lust isn't just a guy problem—it's a human problem.”

—Joshua Harris

Celebrate Purity

Overcoming lust is a process that requires diligent focus and accountability from others, and these in-depth guides help establish both. They're designed for a variety of settings, from one-on-one accountability partnerships to Sunday school classes. Sex Is Not the Problem (Lust Is) made the statement that lust is a human problem (not just a guy problem) and that Jesus can free anyone from its power. Going further, these gender-specific study guides feature questions and discussion starters that directly address the temptations unique to men and women. These resources are a must-have for anyone challenged to defeat lust and celebrate purity in their lives.

Experience Victory Along the Journey to Holiness

Based on his bestselling message in Sex Is Not the Problem (Lust Is), Joshua Harris offers a companion study guide specifically designed to address the issues men face. Versatile in nature, this study guide can be used in one-on-one accountability or in a church group setting.

“ Joshua Harris has done it again. Sex Is Not the Problem (Lust Is) contains the undiluted biblical truth on a vital topic, served up with honesty and humility.”
—C. J. Mahaney
Author of The Cross Centered Life

Each of the ten small-group sessions includes:

   • Easy Review: A quick chapter summary makes review simple.
   • Discussion Questions: Questions that serve as icebreakers, and then lead to deeper discussion and personal application.
   • Accountability Follow-Up: Questions to help check each other's progress in a truthful and caring setting.
   • Meditate and Memorize: Key Scriptures that will help men gain victory over lust.
   • Custom-Tailored Action Plan: Men will be led in a step-by-step formulation of an Action Plan, uniquely tailored to combat their specific battles.
Story Behind the Book

“I was preparing a message on lust when I realized that the book I wanted to consult hadn't been written. That book would make it clear that only Jesus Christ can free us from the hopeless treadmill of shame and guilt that so many well-intentioned people end up on. It would instill a love for holiness and a hatred for sin without dragging the reader's imagination through the gutter. And it would be for both men and women, because I've learned that lust isn't just a guy problem—it's a human problem.”
—Joshua Harris

Hog and Dog
play tag.
Hog zigs.
Dog zags.
Two friends, a hog and a dog, are good at some sports and bad at others. They cheer each other on no matter what, and they finally find a game they can both enjoy together!

After growing tired of risking his life, America's first superhero Mitchell Hundred retires from masked crime fighting and runs for mayor of New York City, but he discovers that he has more to worry about than just budget problems.

Harris (Buddhist studies, U. College of St. Martin, Lancaster) traces the history of Buddhism in Cambodia from its origins to the fall of Angkor, through the emergence of Theravada in the Medieval Period, the territorial and social lineage, literary and cult traditions, colonial rule, Buddhism and Cambodian nationalism, the religio-political dimension of liberation, and Cambodian Buddhism after the Khmer Rouge. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

An understanding of risk and how to deal with it is an essential part of modern economics. Whether liability litigation for pharmaceutical firms or an individual's having insufficient wealth to retire, risk is something that can be recognized, quantified, analyzed, treated--and incorporated into our decision-making processes. This book represents a concise summary of basic multiperiod decision-making under risk. Its detailed coverage of a broad range of topics is ideally suited for use in advanced undergraduate and introductory graduate courses either as a self-contained text, or the introductory chapters combined with a selection of later chapters can represent core reading in courses on macroeconomics, insurance, portfolio choice, or asset pricing. The authors start with the fundamentals of risk measurement and risk aversion. They then apply these concepts to insurance decisions and portfolio choice in a one-period model. After examining these decisions in their one-period setting, they devote most of the book to a multiperiod context, which adds the long-term perspective most risk management analyses require. Each chapter concludes with a discussion of the relevant literature and a set of problems. The book presents a thoroughly accessible introduction to risk, bridging the gap between the traditionally separate economics and finance literatures.

This extremely lively-and intricately researched-book is a rousing romp through the history of inventions and their inventors through time, from the tiny paperclip-coined 'the world's most valuable invention'-to the massive jet engine; from mastermind Leonardo DaVinci, to quirky, colorful, dual-cyclone-vacuum-cleaner inventor James Dyson. It could be called an 'Encyclopedia of Inventions,' but it feels like too much fun for this kind of appellation. Far from a stodgy compendium, this book provides the dates, details, and stories of how some of the most interesting and useful objects have been invented through time, presented in a colorful retro format and with a lively sense of humor. It fills a much-needed niche in the series of National Geographic reference books: consider it the pause that refreshes. The information is as equally authoritative as our other reference titles, but in this title you get another angle on the technical stuff-heavy on history and anecdote that accompanies the science of invention. Nine chapters are divided thematically and reveal how gadgets and gizmos have affected all aspects of our daily lives. They are: Around the House, In the Office, At the Doctor's, Getting Around, Cutting Edge, Eating and Drinking, Spare Time, Inventions Without Wings, and Patent Numbers. Entries include objects as diverse as the disposable diaper, zipper, hair dryer, photocopier, artificial heart, disposable syringe, intelligence test, hub gears, collapsible scooters for the handicapped, beta blockers, Viagrar, and the traffic light. The subjects covered range from the absurd to the life-saving, from the high-tech based on years of research and testing to the accident. The Post-it note, a product of the genius of Arthur Fry in 1974, was the lemonade of a failed attempt at making a strong glue. Fry succeeded in making a glue that didn't stick, and an invention that did. Percy Shaw's 1930s invention of road safety reflectors, called cat's eyes, was the product of a late night drive in Halifax where he was alerted to his veering off the road by the reflection of his headlights in a cat's eyes. The book's compelling and colorful layout-which mixes fun facts called 'did you know', timelines, and photographs-offers a discrete entry with each spread, breaking down the scores of information into bite-sized bits for easy digestion. This reference book succeeds in making learning entertaining and fun.

Discover the wonders of ancient Egypt through a fascinating journal from a lost expedition — a treasure trove of fact and fantasy featuring a novelty element on every spread.


Who can resist the allure of ancient Egypt — and the thrill of uncovering mysteries that have lain hidden for thousands of years? Not the feisty Miss Emily Sands, who in 1926, four years after the discovery of King Tut's tomb, led an expedition up the Nile in search of the tomb of the god Osiris. Alas, Miss Sands and crew soon vanished into the desert, never to be seen again. But luckily, her keen observations live on in the form of a lovingly kept journal, full of drawings, photographs, booklets, foldout maps, postcards, and many other intriguing samples. Here are just a few of EGYPTOLOGY's special features:

— an extravagantly gilded cover, featuring a raised Horus hawk pendant with three encrusted gems
— a playable game of Senet — ancient Egyptian checkers — including board, pieces, original-style dice, and rules
— a souvenir booklet showing how to read simple hieroglyphs
— a scrap of textured 'mummy cloth'
— a facsimile of the gilded mummy mask of King Tut
— a gilded eye-of-Horus amulet with a 'jewel' at the end

Rich with information about life in ancient Egypt and peppered with Miss Sands's lively narration, EGYPTOLOGY concludes with a letter from the former Keeper of Antiquities at the British Museum, explaining which parts of this unique tale may be accepted as fact, which are guided by legend, and which reflect the author's delightful sense of fancy.

A brief truce between opposing sides occurs while a soldier frees a bird trapped in the barbed wire of no man's land on a Christmas morning during World War I.

Features 24 beloved selections from Bach, arranged for classical guitar with tablature. Includes an explanation of ornaments used in the book, historical notes, performance suggestions, and a glossary of terms.

Explains the role of the control systems technician as new plants or systems go online, covering the entire process from the first start-up team meeting to the last round of tuning and loop checking. Walks through issues and skills required during a start-up, with chapters on safety practices, documentation, working with others, assisting operations and site personnel, and tuning control loops. Each chapter includes objectives, practice questions and exercises with answers, and lists of standards. Presentation is non-mathematical and application oriented. Includes appendices of sample documents and relevant standards. Author information is not given. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Owning a Miniature Schnauzer is rewarding and fun! Get all you need to know about feeding, training and caring for your dog's health in The Essential Miniature Schnauzer. Special features include professional color photos and expert tips on how to make your dog a wonderful addition to the family. Learn how to have a great relationship with your pet with The Essential Miniature Schnauzer.

Step-by-step photographs and text teach watercolorists forty different watercolor techniques, and offer tips on choosing materials, viewing a potential subject, and applying techniques appropriately