Toy Mountain

Toy Mountain
Author: Stef Gemmill
Publisher: EK Books
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2021-10-06
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9781925820966

Sam is tired of his toys. Why would he want his Grandma's old trainset and teddy when there's a toy factory high up in the clouds that makes rumbly red toys, grumbly green toys and so much more? In this important story about reducing waste and taking responsibility for the environment, Sam is about to find out. Toy Mountain is a quirky story about 5-year-old Sam's chance to become a toy tester for the Tiny Hands Toy factory. After Sam signs up for his exciting new task, he quickly accumulates a pile of plastic, clunky toys, discarding the well-loved toys handed down to him from his Grandma. But one by one and plonk! by plonk!, his shiny new toys start to break. Soon enough, Sam has a mountain of broken toys that just won't stop growing! This colourful and whimsically illustrated story highlights the waste that results from 'consumer culture', and the value of looking after our belongings. Inspired by the author's childhood of hand-me-down toys, it empowers children to take sustainability into their own hands through their toy purchases. This is a vitally important message in a world where we generate 6.3 billion tonnes of plastic each year, 79% of which goes into landfill. Children and adults alike will find themselves cheering Sam along as he rescues his treasured old toys from being lost under a growing mound of broken plastic, and realises why they're so special after all.

The Toy Campaign

The Toy Campaign
Author: John Bibee
Publisher: InterVarsity Press
Total Pages: 228
Release: 1987-07-10
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9780830812011

Armed with only her magic Spirit Fire bicycle, Susan takes on the owner of a toy shop who is offering free toys to children in order to lure them into the Deeper World.

Psychology

Psychology
Author: Richard Malott
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 698
Release: 2013-11
Genre: Education
ISBN: 0578091569

Malott and Whaley's Psychology may be the only general psych book that covers the full range of intro psych topics but all from a rigorous, behavior-analytic view, without compromise. And though it's intellectually rigorous, Malott and Whaley wrote this book so introductory psych students can understand it, learn from it, and appreciate both general psych and behavior analysis. The authors created an illustrative story line with fictional characters who later play a major role in Malott's Principles of Behavior. Furthermore, Edward Badajos' art work may be the most thoughtful, creative work in any intro text; and though at first glance, it's simply 1970's, underground-hip, cool, and creative, in reading the book it will became clear that the art is amazingly illustrative of the behavior-analytic/psychology concepts and story line (yes, you have to read it to appreciate it).

Kinda Friends

Kinda Friends
Author: Monty J. McClaine
Publisher: Anthony Joseph Dargis
Total Pages: 38
Release: 2018-09-08
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN:

Sometimes saving someone means saving them from themselves. That’s the sticky situation in which Sam has found himself. Having been Jack’s best friend for many years, Sam knows that being six is no easy task. With a lot of energy and many of wants and feelings, Jack sometimes finds himself in very big messes of his own design. Sometimes he can be selfish and hurt others and that’s when it’s time for Sam to spring into action! Being a super pup is hard work, but Sam loves Jack and knows that it’s his job to help protect and care for his little troublemaker. That’s the name of the game, at least, when a brand new neighbor boy comes over to play and finds himself at the mercy of one of Jack’s latest schemes! It’s up to Sam to pull Jack from the dark side and realize that making friendships, while scary, takes hard work. If Sam doesn’t save Jack from himself there will be a lot more than toys crashing down around them!

Child's Conception of Space

Child's Conception of Space
Author: Jean Piaget
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 505
Release: 2013-08-21
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1136220720

First published in 1997. This Volume 4 of Jean Piaget's selected works and explores the study of the concept of space, or rather, of the innumerable ideas involved in the concept of space, which Piaget sees is for many reasons an indispensable part of child psychology.

The Rough Guide to Portugal

The Rough Guide to Portugal
Author: John Fisher
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 787
Release: 2010-04-01
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 140538736X

The Rough Guide to Portugal is the essential travel guide with clear maps and coverage of the country's unique attractions. The Rough Guide to Portugal guides you around the fashionable cities of Lisbon and Porto, takes you hiking in the hills of central and northern Portugal, and covers every beach along the Algarve making it the ideal companion whether you're on a city break, beach holiday, walking or driving. The guide unearths the best sites, hotels, restaurants, and nightlife across every price range- from backpacker hostels to beachfront villas and boutique hotels. You'll find specialist coverage of Portugese history, art and literature and detailed information on the best markets and shopping for each region. The locally-based Rough Guide author team introduce the best vineyards, country taverns and fado clubs and provide reliable insider tips from driving Portugal's roads to shopping for linen and lace. Explore all corners of Portugal with authoritative background on everything from Porto's architecture to surfing at Peniche, relying on handy language tips and the clearest maps of any guide. Make the most of your holiday with The Rough Guide to Portugal.

Moon Colorado

Moon Colorado
Author: Terri Cook
Publisher: Moon Travel
Total Pages: 650
Release: 2020-04-07
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1640498362

From hiking through red rock canyons and aspen forests to hitting the slopes, find your adventure with Moon Colorado. Inside you'll find: Strategic itineraries including a two-week road trip and quick getaways, with suggestions for outdoor adventurers, winter sports enthusiasts, history buffs, road-trippers, foodies, and more The top activities and unique experiences: Explore ancient pueblos or Wild West ghost towns, soak in a steaming hot spring, and spot wild elk, horses, and foxes. Savor fresh flavors at a farm-to-table restaurant and kick back with some of Colorado's delicious local microbrews Outdoor adventures: Go white-water rafting or kayaking on a frothing river, and hike slickrock trails to awe-inspiring views of snow-capped mountain peaks. Ski the deep powder of some of the country's top resorts and relax with a delicious après-ski drink Full-color photos and detailed maps throughout Honest advice from Boulder local and lifelong adventurer Terri Cook on when to go, what to pack, and where to stay, from campsites and motels to B&Bs and resort lodges Reliable background on the culture, weather, wildlife, and history, plus tips on getting there and getting around by car, train, and public transportation Recommendations for families, LGBTQ+ travelers, seniors, international visitors, and travelers with disabilities Full coverage of Denver, Boulder and the Northern Front Range, Rocky Mountain National Park, Steamboat Springs and Northwest Colorado, Vail and the Central Rockies, Aspen and the Roaring Fork Valley, Mesa Verde and the Southwest, Colorado Springs and the Southeast With Moon's practical tips and local insight, you can experience the best of Colorado. Staying in the city? Try Moon Denver, Boulder & Colorado Springs. Staying in the park? Try Moon Rocky Mountain National Park. For an all-outdoors adventure, try Moon Colorado Camping.

The Sustainable(ish) Living Guide

The Sustainable(ish) Living Guide
Author: Jen Gale
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages: 304
Release: 2020-01-09
Genre: House & Home
ISBN: 1472969146

Easy, do-able, down to earth ideas and suggestions for everyone to help save the planet. If you want to save the planet, but your to-do list is already pretty long and remembering your re-usable coffee cup feels like a Herculean task, then this is the book for you. Covering every aspect of our lives from the stuff we buy and the food we eat, to how we travel, work, and celebrate. This book provides stacks of practical, down to earth ideas to slot into your daily life, alongside a gentle kick up the butt to put your newfound knowledge into action. Practical tips include unsubscribing from all the tempting emails that drop into your inbox with details of the newest clothing range or the latest sale, and keeping a mug next to your kettle to work out how much water you actually need to boil each time, as over filling kettles costs British households £68 million on energy bills each year. Find out how to fit "sustainable living" into your life, in a way that works for you. Change your impact without radically changing your life and figure out the small steps you can make that will add up to make a big difference (halo not included).

The Fat Man

The Fat Man
Author: Ken Harmon
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 170
Release: 2012-12-11
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1101623454

A satire of traditional Christmas stories and noir. A hardboiled elf is framed for murder in a North Pole world that plays reindeer games for keeps, and where favorite holiday characters live complex lives beyond December. Fired from his longtime job as captain of the Coal Patrol, two-foot-three inch 1,300-year-old elf Gumdrop Coal is angry. He's one of Santa's original elves, inspired by the fat man's vision to bring joy to children on that one special day each year. But somewhere along the way things went sour for Gumdrop. Maybe it was delivering one too many lumps of coal for the Naughty List. Maybe it's the conspiracy against Christmas that he's starting to sense down every chimney. Either way, North Pole disillusionment is nothing new: Some elves brood with a bottle of nog, trying to forget their own wish list. Some get better. Some get bitter. Gumdrop Coal wants revenge. Justice is the only thing he knows, and so he decides to give a serious wakeup call to parents who can't keep their vile offspring from landing on the Naughty List. But when one parent winds up dead, his eye shot out with a Red Ryder Carbine-Action Two-Hundred-Shot Range Model BB gun, Gumdrop Coal must learn who framed him and why. Along the way he'll escape the life-sucking plants of the Mistletoe Forrest, battle the infamous Tannenbomb Giant, and survive a close encounter with twelve very angry drummers and their violent friends. The horrible truth lurking behind the gingerbread doors of Kringle Town could spell the end of Christmas-and of the fat man himself. Holly Jolly!