Molly loves animals & wants to be a vet when she grows up just like her dad. As everyone says she's got the magic touch! When Molly goes on a trip to the local petting zoo she meets a lonely piglet. Will Molly's magic help him get over his shyness? More MAGIC MOLLY titles available: THE WITCH'S KITTEN THE WISH PUPPY THE INVISIBLE BUNNY THE SECRET PONY. ...

During the adolescent years teens learn to grow more independent of their parents & families & focus instead on social development. But millions of teens with social anxiety & shyness would much rather bypass this critical stage. Shy teens may want to break out of their shell but feel uncertain how to do so or may be anxious about being judged by their peers. The Shyness & Social Anxiety Workbook for Teens" offers a complete program based in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) & acceptance & commitment therapy (ACT) for helping teens break free from social anxiety & stop worrying about what others think. This book helps teens come to see that painful emotions such as embarrassment are inevitable & survivable. The comic-strip-style illustrations exercises & worksheets in this book address all aspects of social anxiety from missing out on high school dances to going to job interviews. It also

Includes:: help for teens who have anxiety about blushing in public & speaking up in class."

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The new edition of Power System Analysis & Design" provides students with an introduction to the basic concepts of power systems along with tools to aid them in applying these skills to real world situations. Physical concepts are highlighted while also giving necessary attention to mathematical techniques. Both theory & modeling are developed from simple beginnings so that they can be readily extended to new & complex situations. The authors incorporate new tools & material to aid students with design issues & reflect recent trends in the field." ...

By the age of six Nicolai Lilin had been given his first 'pike knife' by an uncle & by the age of twelve he had been convicted of attempted murder.. . Nicolai Lilin gained his 'education' as a member of the Siberian Urkas
- a small & tight-knit community of 'honest criminals' in a forgotten corner of Eastern Europe.. . Siberian Education is his tale of an extreme childhood
- exotic violent & completely unique.

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Bred for loyalty strength & endurance the easy--going & sociable Siberian Husky is a very pure & ancient breed dating back 4 000 years or more. First bred by the Chukchis a semi--nomadic people of northeastern Siberia to hunt reindeer & pull sleds the Siberian is an active breed that loves the outdoors. Prized for their great beauty intelligence wonderful way with children & lack of dog smell " they are also more free--spirited (and free--ranging) than many other popular breeds & have a reputation for stubbornness & relentlessness in pursuit of a goal. Is this breed right for you & your family? Siberian Huskies For Dummies answers this & all your questions about getting caring for & living with a Husky. Siberian devotee she has eight of her own Diane Morgan gets you up & running with what you need to know to: * Find & deal with reputable breeders * Choose the right Husky for you * Hou sebreak & socialize your new puppy * Educate yourself & your dog * Handle behavioral problems * Participate in competitions In friendly down--to--earth language Diane provides insights into the Siberian Husky temperament & loads of sensible easy--to--follow advice on everything a Husky owner should know along with fun facts & Husky trivia amusing & informative anecdotes & tips on how to have a great time with your Husky. Topics covered include: * Understanding what makes the Siberian different from every other breed * Deciding whether a male or female is right for you * Understanding how to communicate with your Siberian Husky * Training your Siberian Husky * Grooming your Siberian * Finding & establishing a good relationship with a veterinarian * Breaking bad habits in your Husky * Feeding & exercising your Siberian Husky * Recognizing preventing & treating common health problems * Getting your Husky into sledding The indispensable guide for you & your Siberian Husky Siberian Huskies For Dummies is the only book youll need to help you have the best possible experience with this very ancient & venerable breed of dog." ...

He hit me!" " She hit me first!" Having children is wonderful but they can seriously endanger your sanity. Faber & Mazlish have written a comprehensive guide with practical guidelines & examples for how to cope with
- & deflect
- sibling rivalry. Written with humour understanding & compassion & illustrated with delightful cartoons Siblings Without Rivalry challenges the idea that constant unpleasant conflict is natural & unavoidable. With anecdotes & stories this book shows the many ways you teach your children how to get along."

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Sichuan food is one of the great unknown cuisines of the world famous in Chinese history & legendary for its extraordinary variety & richness. Chinese people say that China is the place for food but Sichuan is the place for flavour & local gourmets claim the region boasts 5000 different dishes. This book

Includes:: sections on the history of Sichuan cooking the 23 flavours of Sichuan the regions culinary culture the art of cutting presentation & nutrition ingredients & methods for a whole range of recipes from home peasant cooking to banquet dishes of the highest quality. Full of intriguing anecdotes & packed with the most delicious recipes this book is an absolute must for those interested in this wonderful cuisine.

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Sequel to The Godfather" this describes the ending of Michael Corleones exile in Sicily his search for Salvatore Giuliano & his troubles as he confronts brutal & unfamiliar treacheries in the deceitful society within which he moves." ...

Michael Corleone's exile in Sicily is ending but on the instructions of his father The Godfather he must bring back to him the young man known as Salvatore Giuliano
- if he can find him. At sea amid the treacheries of a brutal & unfamiliar land Michael must find a way through the labyrinthine deceits that surround him while Giuliano prepares himself for a final confrontation with Don Croce Capo di Capi of the Sicilian Mafia. A novel of explosive suspense heroic action
- & evil on an epic scale. In the hands of Mario Puzo's brilliantly sinister talent the reader comes to know again the terrible magic of the Mafia.

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If there is one book that belongs on the shelf of food lovers it is Sicilian Food" by Mary Taylor Simeti. This book is a classic the definitive work on Sicilian cooking & it is full of authentic hard to find recipes gleaned from the authors friends family & acquaintances on the island itself. Originally published in 1989 under the title " Pomp & Sustenance: Twenty Five Centuries of Sicilian Food" & then unavailable for almost ten years Mary Taylor Simetis affectionate exhaustive work has come to be recognized as the definitive book on the food traditions & recipes of this sun-drenched isl&. The author an American married to a Sicilian set out to discover Sicilian food first h&. She haunted former convents & palaces where Palermos libraries have been maintained. She tested each ancient recipe herself & updated the methods. Her directions are clear & easy to follow. The book is organized so that the material reflects both the external influences of a series of conquerors & the domestic changes brought about by peasant clergy & aristocrat alike. Her chapter titles hint at the enticing discoveries waiting for the reader & the recipes reflect the chapter titles. There are recipes using the vegetable abundance of the Sicilian landscape for ice cream or granita & yes there are recipes for Virgins Breasts & Chancellors Buttocks. The book contains more than a hundred illustrations from Sicilian archives & museums & the text"es freely from Homer Plato Apicius Lampedusa & Pirandello. Simetis prose is so descriptive that to read it is to be in Sicily." ...