Dr. Friedman has woven 24 illustrative tales that offer fresh perspectives on familiar human foibles and reflect the author's humor, pathos, and understanding. Friedman takes on resistance and other "demons" to show that neither insight, nor encouragement, nor intimidation can in themselves motivate an unmotivated person to change. These provocative tales playfully demonstrate that new ideas, new questions, and imagination, more than accepted wisdom, provide each of us with the keys to overcoming stubborn emotional barriers and facilitating real change both in ourselves and others.

Product Description: Mary Ann Hoberman and Michael Emberley have added Aesop's fables to their bestselling and award-winning series! Rediscover familiar tales and find new favorites in this irresistible fifth YOU READ TO ME collaboration. These stories of classic characters-from wise ants and kind mice to sly foxes and hungry wolves-are fables as you've never seen them before!With clear, color-coded typography and clever illustrations, this book "in two voices" uses traditional reading teaching techniques-alliteration, rhyme, and repetition-to invite young children to read along with peers or with an adult...read more

Product Description: Everyone will be enchanted by this collection of stories featuring rare plants and animals from Hawaii. Like its companions, Fables From the Garden, Fables From the Sea and Fables From the Deep, each story provides a valuable life lesson...read more

Provides information on fuel economy, safety, maintenance cost, warranties, insurance, and tires for new cars

An accessible guide for car buyers profiles 140 new cars and minivans while charting each model's fuel economy, crash test results, customer satisfaction, safety features, insurance costs, and more. Original. $30,000 ad/promo. Tour.