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New Middle School and Beyond Titles

The armchair economist : economics and everyday life    
Call #: 306.3 LAN Landsburg, Steven E., 1954-
Published 1995
Interest Level: Young Adult


Explores the details of daily life to reveal what the laws of economics tell about human behavior.

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A midsummer night's dream    
Call #: 741.5 SHA Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616.
Series: HQ Clássicos
Published 2012

The Classic Graphic Novel Collection is a revolutionary new series of graphic novels which re-tells classic literature for learners of English. Graded at the intermediate level, the fresh blend of accessible storytelling and captivating artwork ensures that students will want to return to these stories time and again

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The choice    
Call #: F SPA 9-12 Sparks, Nicholas.
Published 2007
Interest Level: Adult

Veterinarian Travis Parker is very content with his good job, loyal friends, and waterfront home in North Carolina, so he is not looking for love, especially not with his testy new neighbor Gabby Holland, but he cannot seem to keep from trying to ingratiate himself with her, even though he knows she has a longtime boyfriend, and it is not long before they find themselves facing an important choice.

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50 essays : a portable anthology    
Call #: 808.4 ESS edited by Samuel Cohen.
Published 2004

50 Essays: A Portable Anthology is the best-selling value-priced reader in the country because its virtues don't stop at the price. Its carefully chosen selections include enough classic essays to reassure instructors, and enough high-interest and high-quality contemporary readings to keep things lively and relevant for students. The editorial apparatus is more extensive than in competing value readers, but still is flexible and unobtrusive enough to support a variety of approaches to teaching composition. In its third edition, 50 Essays continues to offer selections that instructors enjoy teaching, at a price students won't resist, but with more editorial emphasis than before on the critical thinking and academic writing skills of today's composition courses.

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The wetback the undocumented documentary    
Call #: DVD 325.73 WET a film by Arturo Perez Torres.
Published 2004

Filmmaker Arturo Perez Torres follows in the footsteps of two friends traveling on an extraordinary and extremely dangerous journey from Central America to North America. On their journey they encounter gangs and vigilantes as well as border patrol. But these immigrants navigate real-life nightmares with uncanny calm, grace and even humor in their perilous pursuit of the a better life.

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The chosen    
Call #: F POT 9-12 Potok, Chaim.
Published 1982

"Anyone who finds it is finding a jewel. Its themes are profound and universal." THE WALL STREET JOURNAL It is the now-classic story of two fathers and two sons and the pressures on all of them to pursue the religion they share in the way that is best suited to each. And as the boys grow into young men, they discover in the other a lost spiritual brother, and a link to an unexplored world that neither had ever considered before. In effect, they exchange places, and find the peace that neither will ever retreat from again....

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As cinco linguagens do amor de Deus : como expressar um compromisso de amo a seu cônjuge    
Call #: PORT 248.8 CHA Chapman, Gary D., 1938-
Published 2013

As diferenças gritantes no jeito de ser e de agir de homens e mulheres já não são novidade há tempos. O que continua sendo um dilema é como fazer dar certo uma relação entre duas pessoas que às vezes parecem ter vindo de planetas distintos. Compreender essas diferenças é parte da solução e é nisso que Gary Chapman vai ajudar você. Com mais de 30 anos de experiência no aconselhamento de casais, ele percebeu que cada um de nós adota uma linguagem pela qual damos e recebemos amor. Quando o casal não entende corretamente a linguagem predominante de cada um, a comunicação é afetada, impedindo que se sintam amados, aceitos e valorizados. Nesta terceira edição de sua clássica obra sobre relacionamentos, que já vendeu mais de 8 milhões de exemplares, Gary Chapman não só explica as cinco linguagens como apresenta um questionário para os maridos e outro para as esposas descobrirem a sua linguagem de amor. Além disso, uma seção especial de perguntas e respostas vai esclarecer todas as suas dúvidas e lhe dar o direcionamento sobre como expressar melhor seu amor a seu cônjuge e ajudará você a compreender a forma dele manifestar o amor.

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Helping children with Down syndrome communicate better : speech and language skills for ages 6-14    
Call #: TR 371.92 KUM Kumin, Libby.
Series: Topics in Down syndrome
Published 2008
Interest Level: Adult

Presents information on speech and language issues for children with Down syndrome ages six to fourteen, and includes case studies and home and school practice activities.

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Fine motor skills for children with Down syndrome : a guide for parents and professionals    
Call #: TR 618.92 BRU Bruni, Maryanne.
Series: Topics in Down syndrome
Published 2006
Interest Level: Professional

Explains the best practices and procedures for helping children with Down Syndrome master the finger and hand skills needed for home and school activities.

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