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  A Brief Natural History of...

  Mark Bertness

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  A compelling evolutionary narrative that reveals how human civilization follows the same ecological rules that shape all life on Earth 
  Offering a bold new understanding of who we are, where we came from, and where we are going, noted ecologist Mark Bertness argues that human beings and their civilization are the products of the same self-organization, evolutionary adaptation, and natural selection processes that have created all other life on Earth. Bertness follows the evolutionary process from the primordial soup of two billion years ago through today, exploring the ways opposing forces of competition and cooperation have led to current assemblages of people, animals, and plants. 
  Bertness’s thoughtful examination of human history from the perspective of natural history provides new insights about why and how civilization developed as it has and explores how humans, as a species, might have to consciously overrule our evolutionary drivers to survive future challenges.

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  Making Every PE Lesson Count -...

  James Crane

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  Written by James Crane, Making Every PE Lesson Count: Six principles to support great physical education teaching provides realistic and practical strategies that will help teachers make abstract ideas more concrete and meaningful in both practical and theory PE.
  PE provides a unique opportunity for some students to flourish and become professional athletes or achieve excellent academic outcomes. However, if you ask any PE teacher, their main aim is that all students leave school with a love of physical activity and lifelong participation in sport. The benefits on physical, mental and social health are undeniable. The place PE holds in the curriculum is therefore fundamental to society in that it acts as a vehicle to promote resilience, determination and perseverance.
  Writing in the engaging style of the award-winning Making Every Lesson Count series, James Crane articulates the fundamentals of great PE teaching and shares simple and practical strategies designed to challenge students across all aspects of the subject. In an age of educational quick fixes and ever-moving goalposts, this precise and timely book returns to the fundamental questions that all PE teachers must consider: 'What can I do to help my students thrive in the wide world of physical education?'
  Making Every PE LessonCount is underpinned by six pedagogical principles - challenge, explanation, modelling, practice, feedback and questioning. Good PE teaching is littered with all these principles, not as a checklist or plan as such, but to ensure that teaching is well structured and thought out.
  This book aims to bring the evidence around effective teaching linked to the six pedagogical principles to life through the lens of a physical education teacher. It focuses on all aspects of PE in secondary schools with reference to real-life examples from a huge range of sports and physical activities and classroom theory. James links his findings back to the subject throughout and offers reflective questions for teachers to sharpen their practice.
  Making Every PE LessonCount aims to synthesise the latest research on teaching and learning and link it specifically to PE. There is a huge amount of evidence available for teachers, and this book acts as an practical guide that will successfully bridge the gap between the world of academic research and PE teaching.

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  When You Were Mine: the best new...

  Emma-Claire Wilson

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  ‘Grab the tissues and clear your schedules as you will not be able to put this down!!!’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  ‘Beautiful, emotional and hopeful, but have tissues to hand.’ Liz Fenwick 
  ‘I read it in a day…even after finishing it, it’s still lingering in my mind.’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  ––––––––––––––––––One mistake could change their lives forever… 
  My life is a mess. My marriage is falling apart, and I’d hoped the arrival of our baby girl would bring us closer together. Yet, as she grows, I see less of a resemblance to my husband, stirring unsettling questions. 
  I was hoping a visit from my friend, Victoria would bring some stability. With her seemingly perfect life in Spain, she embodies hope for a brighter future. 
  But our reunion has taken an unexpected turn. And when a shock diagnosis shakes our family further, Victoria doesn’t know it yet, but she might just hold the key to saving our family. 
  But if I want her to help, a big secret has to come out. Revealing the truth risks everything – my marriage, our friendship, our families. Can we weather this storm, or will it shatter us beyond repair? 
  An emotional and powerful novel of motherhood, friendship and what family means to us all. Perfect for fans of Jodi Picoult and Susan Lewis.Praise for Emma-Claire Wilson: 
  ‘Tragic but ultimately uplifting.’ Katie Fforde 
  ‘Definitely a page turner that you won't be able to put down!’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  ‘Heartbreaking and heartwarming.’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  ‘A heartfelt and suspenseful tale of an agonising life-and-death dilemma…this is a family drama that doesn’t shy away from sadness and conflict but powers towards an ultimately hopeful conclusion.’ Ali Mercer 
  ‘An unputdownable addictive emotional rollercoaster drama filled with love, family, heartbreak, friendship and loss.’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  ‘A beautifully written and emotionally moving novel. All the characters in this book were amazing…it was impossible not to feel a connection with them!’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  ‘An emotional story which broke my heart but was beautifully uplifting and filled with hope.’ Emma Cowell 
  ‘An emotional, original read that gripped me from the start.’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  ‘What an emotional ride…beautifully written!’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  ‘This Child of Mine is an emotionally-charged, beautiful, and poignant story that will stay with me for a very long time. Wilson had me sobbing from the very first page, and I couldn't put the book down. An absolute triumph of a debut.’ Natali Simmonds 
  ‘Full of raw emotion, sadness and heartache, but also family, friendship, smiles, laughter, and hope. I can’t recommend it highly enough!’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  ‘Beautifully written covering marriage, motherhood, social media issues, foster families, anger and love.’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  In When You Were Mine, Emma-Claire Wilson navigates the turbulent waters of relationships, from the intimacy of girlfriends to the challenges of parenting. The narrative is a profound exploration of grief and bereavement, set against the backdrop of a marriage teetering on the brink of divorce. 
  For fans of Emma Robinson (All My Fault), Fern Michaels (Santa and Company), Anna E. Collins (Love at First Spite), Laura Griffin (Deep Tide), and Jodi Picoult (Leaving Time). 
  HarperCollins 2024

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  Indian Legends of the Cuyamaca...

  Mary Elizabeth Johnson

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  A Dusty Tomes Audio BookIn Cooperation with Spoken Realms 
  Indian Legends of the Cuyamaca Mountains by Mary Elizabeth Johnson. Published in 1914 by Mary Elizabeth Johnson. 
  Narrated by Joseph Tabler. This book is in the public domain. It is read ‘as written.'Audio copyright 2024 
  Contents of the booklet: 
  ForewordHilsh Ki’e—Pine TreeHuts-tah’ Ta-mil ‘tah—Hanging HeadAh-ha’ Wi Ah-ha’—Water Colder WaterAh Kwer-rup’—Disease CureHul-ya-oo’ Nimoo-lu ‘kah—Phantom BasketNa-wa-Ti ‘e—Big HouseIn-yar’en Ah-ha’—No Eyes in WaterSeen-u-how ‘How-wak’—Old Woman’s TwinsSeen-u-how ‘Hum-poo’—Old Woman’s WhipKwut ah Lu ‘e-ah—Song DanceAh Kwir’—Red Paint (part missing) 
  From the Author’s Foreword:Indian lore of the Cuyamaca Mountains and surrounding region in San Diego County, California, abounds in myths and legends handed down from generation to generation by tribal song and squaw-tale. Yet so swiftly has the hand of civilization wiped out the old traditions and customs, that but few Indians remain who remember them, and fewer still are those willing to divulge them. Only when one comes into intimate contact with them is one accorded the privilege and honor of hearing the tales of their ancestors. And it is through the friendship of some of the old-type Indians, that the author has been allowed a glimpse of the inner shrine of their lives. 
  Cuyamaca is evidently a Spanish corruption of the Indian words Ah-ha’ Kwe-ah-mac’ (Water Beyond), a name used by the Indians, first to designate a location high on the middle mountain, but afterward applied to the entire group. 
  These mountains had distinctive names also. The one farthest north, they called E-yee’ (Nest), because they believed that a big nest or den was on one of its slopes in which the wild animals disappeared when hunted, thus safely evading pursuit. The middle one, Hal-kwo-kwilsh’ (Tough Strong), gained this title in the battle of the peaks when he proved very formidable. The one known as the Cuyamaca Peak, acquired the name of Poo-kwoo-sqwee’ (Crooked Neck), in the same battle. And before the battle still another peak, Hilsh Ki’e (Pine Tree), belonged to the group, so the Indians say, but now lives far away. 
  Pronunciation:The Indians accent their words strongly and enunciate with their teeth very nearly closed, which gives their language a rhythmical cadence quite pleasing to the ear. 
  Dusty Tomes Audio Books are public domain books retrieved from history. If today’s technology had been available when first printed, they would be audio books already. I am grateful for the opportunity to record them now. Read online at archive.org and Hathitrust.org. 
  Narrator’s note: I read only as written. These old books were once solid sellers for bookmen of their time. I believe they can shed light on their times and ours. Loving obscure and remote literature, they are a distinct pleasure for me to read to you. These turn out to be distant and unknown only so long as they remain unread, or unheard. Aloha.

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  Jewish Stories for Kids - 18...

  Talia Rosenberg

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  What if Jewish Biblical stories didn’t feel distant or complicated to children but warm, understandable, and deeply meaningful? 
  Ever wish the stories of faith your child hears were easier to follow and easier to live by? 
  Looking for a children’s audiobook that feels calm, thoughtful, and truly rooted in Jewish values? 
  This audiobook gently guides children through Jewish Biblical stories so they can understand the lessons behind them. Created with clarity, emotional care, and age-appropriate depth, this audiobook focuses on what matters most: meaning, values, and connection. 
  Here’s what your child will experience inside:Gentle, engaging Jewish Biblical stories drawn from the TanakhClear morals that help children understand courage, kindness, forgiveness, and trust in AdonaiThoughtful reflection questions that connect stories to real-life situationsShort, heartfelt prayers that encourage calm reflection and faithSoothing narration & accurate pronunciation - perfect for bedtime, car rides, and quiet moments 
  Press play and invite your child into Jewish Biblical stories that build character, understanding, and faith!

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  My Body Is Distant - A Memoir

  Paige Maylott

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  An electrifying and vulnerable memoir that invites readers into an intimate conversation about our digital and physical selves, gender, and belonging.   
  		 
  In My Body Is Distant, Paige Maylott writes about her life — both virtual and IRL — as she explores her authentic self and sexuality through dream-like virtual worlds. While Paige dances in online BDSM clubs and hurls spells on virtual battlefields, she is swept into a fairy tale romance that pushes her into discovery mode: How can she transcend her carefully curated computer universe and manifest that happiness in the real world? 
  		 
  As she discovers the person she is meant to be, Paige contends with a cancer diagnosis and an imploding marriage while struggling to convert an online love story into reality. When a humiliation at work provides the necessary push to transition, Paige finds the freedom to explore her new self.
  		 
  Part trans woman’s coming-out story and part heartfelt romance, My Body Is Distant follows Paige from a childhood obsession with the 1980s game Zork, through a health crisis and divorce, to, ultimately, an affirmation of authenticity and self-love.

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