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Gustavo is good at doing all sorts of ghostly things: walking through walls, making objects fly, and glowing in the dark. And he loves almost nothing more than playing beautiful music on his violin. But Gustavo is shy, and some things are harder for him to do, like getting in a line to buy eye scream or making friends with other monsters. Whenever he tries getting close to them, he realizes they just can't see him. Now that the Day of the Dead is...
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Find the confidence to rock out to your own beat in this big-hearted middle grade novel. Not to be missed by fans of Raina Telgemeier's Drama and Tim Federle's Better Nate Than Ever ! Melly only joined the school band because her best friend, Olivia, begged her to. But to her surprise, quiet Melly loves playing the drums. It's the only time she doesn't feel like a mouse. Now she and Olivia are about to spend the next two weeks at Camp Rockaway, jamming...
4) The Whatifs
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Cora, always bothered by the Whatifs, grows much more anxious before her piano recital but a fellow performer helps her imagine what could go right, rather than wrong. Includes author's note about her own anxiety.
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"For most of us, overwork is the new normal and rest is an afterthought. In our busy lives, rest is defined as the absence of work: late-night TV binges, hours spent trawling the internet, something to do once we've finished everything else on our to-do lists. But dismissing rest stifles our ability to think creatively and truly recharge. In Rest, Silicon Valley consultant Alex Pang argues that we can be more successful in all areas of our lives...
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An expansion on the author's popular Fortune article, "What It Takes to Be Great," builds on his premise about success being linked to the practice and perseverance of specific efforts, in a full-length report that draws on scientific principles and real-world examples to demonstrate his systematic process at work.
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Marcus Buckingham's books have guided millions to become top performers in everything they do by focusing on their strengths. In Go Put Your Strengths to Work, a Wall Street Journal bestseller, Buckingham will show you how to hone and apply your strengths for maximum success in your career.
Research data show that most people do not come close to making full use of their assets at work—in fact, only seventeen percent...
Research data show that most people do not come close to making full use of their assets at work—in fact, only seventeen percent...
8) Tuner cars
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"Describes tuner cars, their main features, and how they are raced"--Provided by publisher.
10) Tuner cars
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"Describes tuner cars, including their history, design, and the competitions and events tuner car owners take part in"--Provided by publisher.
11) The family Fang
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Performance artists Caleb and Camille Fang dedicated themselves to making great art. But when an artist's work lies in subverting normality, it can be difficult to raise well-adjusted children. Just ask Buster and Annie Fang. For as long as they can remember, they starred (unwillingly) in their parents' madcap pieces. But now that they are grown up, the chaos of their childhood has made it difficult to cope with life outside the fishbowl of their...
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This film features rock culture in the 1960s, from stardom to drug abuse and even death. The following artists are featured: Mick Jagger , Bill Wyman , Eric Burdon , Frank Zappa , Janis Joplin , Jimi Hendrix , Manfred Mann , Pink Floyd , John Lennon , Paul McCartney , The Doors , The Rolling Stones , The Who.
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This film features the birth of The Beatles to the death of their manager, Brain Epstein. The following artists are featured: John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Ringo Starr, George Martin, Allan Williams, Bill Graham, Donovan, Ravi Shankar, Roger McGuinn, the Byrds, The Mamas and the Papas, Murray the K, the Beach Boys.
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This film features swing music, an art that allowed the listener to take part. The following artist are featured: Art Tatum; Artie Shaw; Benny Goodman; Bing Crosby; Buddy Rich; Cab Calloway; Frank Sinatra; Gene Krupa; Guy Lombardo; Harry James; Lawrence Welk; Lionel Hampton; Tommy Dorsey.
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This film presents an analytical look at rock and roll in the 1960s and 1970s. It offers viewpoints from managers, musicians, religious leaders, business marketers, and those who opted-out of entering the music scene. Live recordings from Mike Oldfield, Tangerine Dream, Jack Bruce, Black Oak Arkansas, Electric Light Orchestra, Manfred Mann, and Baker-Gurvitz Army are presented.
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101 Tough Conversations to Have with Employees provides guidance for managers on how to broach uncomfortable conversations across a wide range of issues.
Inappropriate workplace conduct, lateness, sexually offensive behavior, productivity and communication issues . . . these are just a few of the uncomfortable topics supervisors must sometimes discuss with their employees.
Top human resources author Paul Falcone offers
...20) Introduction
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This introduction to British documentary film maker Tony Palmer's 17-part series on the history of popular music includes performances by Jerry Lee Lewis, Liberace, The Beatles and more. The series documents the development of popular music and how it has influenced and been influenced by society.