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Publisher
Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
In 1972 there were about 3800 Bedamini speakers, living in 60 long house communities scattered throughout 700 square kilometers of tropical rainforest. A longhouse community consisted of from 20 to a hundred individuals, and its site shifted every three or four years in order to clear new gardens.
Publisher
Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
Return To Belaye: A Rite of Passage is an insider's look at a manhood initiation ritual in the village of Belaye, Senegal, West Africa. The documentary focuses on filmmaker, Amy Flannery and her husband, Papis Goudiaby, as they leave their home in the United States and journey back to Papis' birthplace where he must undergo the tribe's traditional initiation rite.
Author
Publisher
New Harbinger Publications, Inc
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
"Parenting a teen isn't easy, but parenting an anxious teen is especially challenging. Written by a psychologist and expert on adolescent anxiety, this essential book will show you what really works to overcome all types of teen anxiety and how to apply specific skills to support your teen. Most parents find it frustrating when common sense and logical methods such as reassurance don't seem to work to allay their teen's anxiety. They want to know:...
Author
Series
Publisher
Quarto Publishing Group USA, Inc
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
Trees are a perennially inspiring subject for artists. Think of their beautiful multicolored leaves in the fall, or the way the snow settles on their branches in the winter. Start by learning how to identify trees and leaves, their benefit and life stages, the oldest trees, famous forests, and other fascinating aspects and phases of growth. Then, use this inspiration paired with charming prompts to draw the diverse beauty of these endlessly captivating...
Author
Publisher
Yale University Press
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
We spend a third of our lives in bed, but how much do we really understand about what happens when we go to sleep? What s the right amount? Why do we experience jet lag? Is snoring normal? Enter Dr. Meir Kryger, a world authority on the science of sleep, with a comprehensive guide to the science of slumber that combines detailed case studies, helpful tables, illustrations, and pragmatic advice. Everyone needs sleep, and many of us will experience...
Author
Publisher
Ballantine Books
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"A groundbreaking exploration of how to harness concepts from group therapy and the safety (and joy) of sisterhood to heal yourself and your relationships, from the licensed clinical psychologist who founded the award-winning podcast Therapy for Black Girls. There's an unlimited supply of books, articles, and listicles about how to work on a relationship and grow with a partner, but there are far fewer resources about what healthy growth looks like...
7) Pets
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"This children's picture book is a must for fans of cute pets! Your child will meet a lovable puppy, a fluffy kitten, a delightful baby rabbit and many more in this charming introduction to animal life stages." --
10) Farm
Series
Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"Find out how your favorite farm animals grow and change. Meet a lamb, a duckling, a piglet, and more in this adorable introduction to animal life stages"--Back cover
11) Baby goats
Author
Publisher
Bellwether Media
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Grown-up goats start as kids! These cute babies have busy lives. Through simple, predictable text and crisp photos, this title for young readers introduces where baby goats live, what they eat, and how they play. A list of sight words helps readers identify familiar words, and a picture glossary reinforces the main text. The book concludes with a fact page that puts the goat's life stages and activities in one place"--Provided by the publisher.
Author
Series
Publisher
Wonder Books/Child's World
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Did you know that there are tiny flowers inside of a daisy bloom? Learn more about the life stages of a daisy in this fascinating book. Captivating photographs support the text and give readers a deeper understanding of a daisy's life cycle. A table of contents, a glossary, sidebars, informative captions, critical-thinking questions, sources for further research, and an index are included to increase comprehension"--Provided by the publisher.
Author
Series
Publisher
Wonder Books/Child's World
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Did you know that as a snail's body grows, its shell grows with it? Learn more about the life stages of a snail in this fascinating book. Captivating photographs support the text and give readers a deeper understanding of a snail's life cycle. A table of contents, a glossary, sidebars, informative captions, critical-thinking questions, sources for further research, and an index are included to increase comprehension"--Provided by the publisher.
Series
Publisher
PBS
Language
English
Formats
Description
Butterflies have been flying around the planet for over 50 million years, and today around 20,000 different species inhabit the globe. From egg to caterpillar to chrysalis to the winged insect, this follow their life stages, highlighting their survival techniques and the new science that is unlocking the secrets of their world and changing the view of these fantastic and yet fragile creatures.
Author
Publisher
HarperOne
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"From Yale-trained, board-certified family physician and women's health expert, a six-week intensive program for treating the hidden and undiagnosed hormone imbalances that lead to disease"--
We are in the midst of a hidden hormone epidemic: an extraordinary number of women of all ages and life stages will struggle with a hormone problem in their lifetime. Yet the medical establishment is willing to chalk this up to a "new normal." Romm connects...
17) Baby goats
Author
Publisher
[Library Ideas, LLC]
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
Grown-up goats start as kids! These cute babies have busy lives. Through simple, predictable text and crisp photos, this title for young readers introduces where baby goats live, what they eat, and how they play. A list of sight words helps readers identify familiar words, and a picture glossary reinforces the main text. The book concludes with a fact page that puts the goat's life stages and activities in one place.
Author
Publisher
CompanionHouse Books, an imprint of Fox Chapel Publishers International Ltd
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"Get ready for your new best friend. If you're longing for the pitter-patter of four furry feet, you have some homework to do. When new cat owners aren't prepared, it's the cat who suffers, so it's very important to consider all angles of cat care and ownership before making the commitment. This book starts with the process of selecting a suitable cat for your home and lifestyle and goes on to discuss the present and future requirements of feeding,...
19) The red turtle
Publisher
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
Follows the major life stages of a castaway on a deserted tropical island populated by turtles, crabs and birds. He tries to escape the island but is prevented from doing so by a large red sea turtle. Soon he is joined by a young woman also lost at sea.
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