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Twelve-year-old Catherine just wants a normal life. Which is near impossible when you have a brother with autism and a family that revolves around his disability. She's spent years trying to teach David the rules-from "a peach is not a funny-looking apple" to "keep your pants on in public"-in order to stop his embarrassing behaviors. But the summer Catherine meets Jason, a paraplegic boy, and Kristi, the next-door... (more)

Allie Finkle's Rules for Girls: Book 1

Moving Day

by Meg Cabot

When nine-year-old Allie Finkle's parents announce that they are moving her and her brothers from their suburban split-level into an ancient Victorian in town, Allie's sure her life is over. She's not at all happy about having to give up her pretty pink wall-to-wall carpeting for creaky floorboards and creepy secret passageways-not to mention leaving her modern, state-of-the-art suburban school for a rundown,... (more)

No David (English Version) Paperback

by David Shannon

When author and artist David Shannon was five years old, he wrote a semi-autobiographical story of a little kid who broke all his mother's rules. He chewed with his mouth open (and full of food), he jumped on the furniture, and he broke his mother's vase! As a result, all David ever heard his mother say was "No, David!" Here is his story.

Allie Finkle's Rules for Girls: Book 2

The New Girl

by Meg Cabot

Allie Finkle's starting her first day of school at Pine Heights Elementary! Plus, she's getting a new kitten, the first pick of show cat Lady Serena Archibald's litter! But being the New Girl is turning out to be scary, too, especially since one of the girls in Allie's new class Rosemary doesn't like her. In fact, Rosemary says she's going to beat Allie up after school. Everyone seems to have an opinion on how... (more)

Library Lion

by Michelle Knudsen

Miss Merriweather, the head librarian, is very particular about rules in the library. No running allowed. And you must be quiet. But when a lion comes to the library one day, no one is sure what to do. There aren’t any rules about lions in the library. And, as it turns out, this lion seems very well suited to library visiting. His big feet are quiet on the library floor. He makes a comfy backrest for the children... (more)

David Gets In Trouble (david Se Mete En Lios): David Se Mete En Lios (Coleccion Rascacielos)

David Gets In Trouble (david Se Mete En Lios): David Se Mete En Lios (Coleccion Rascacielos)

by David Shannon

When David gets in trouble, he always says, "No! It's not my fault! I didn't mean to! It was an accident!" Whatever the situation, David has a good excuse. And no matter what he's done "wrong," it's never really his fault. Soon, though, David realizes that making excuses makes him feel bad, and saying he's sorry makes him feel better. Once again, David Shannon entertains us with David's mischievous antics and a... (more)

Robert's Rules of Order: Newly Revised (10th Edition)

Robert's Rules of Order: Newly Revised (10th Edition)

by Sarah Corbin Robert, Henry M. Robert

The Only Authorized Guide to Parliamentary Procedure -- Now in a New Updated Edition The book on parliamentary procedure for parliamentarians and novice club presidents alike, Robert's Rules of Order is this country's recognized guide to smooth, orderly, and fairly conducted meetings. Robert's Rules of Order, Newly Revised is the only book to have been maintained since 1876 under the continuing program... (more)

The Rules(TM): Time-Tested Secrets for Capturing the Heart of Mr. Right

The Rules(TM): Time-Tested Secrets for Capturing the Heart of Mr. Right

by Ellen Fein, Sherrie Schneider

Shows women--from teenagers to divorced mothers--how maintaining high self-esteem and feelings of self-sufficiency can be the best way to attract the men they want and offers tips on how to cope with the complexities of dating. Rerpint.

One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest

by Ken Kesey

An inmate of a mental institution tries to find the freedom and independence denied him in the outside world.

150 Ways to Play Solitaire

by Alphonse Moyse

The Complete Book of Solitaire and Patience Games

The Complete Book of Solitaire and Patience Games

by Albert H. Morehead, Geoffrey Mott-Smith

CONTENTS ( the different variations of solitaire included ): ANNA THE FIFTEEN BABETTE THE FISH-BONE CEASAR THE FLOWER-GARDEN CANFIELD OR KLONDIKE THE FOUR CORNERS FORTRESS THE FOURTEENTH GENERAL SEDGEWICK THE GREAT THIRTEEN LA BELLE LUCIE THE HEMISPHERES LA NIVERNAISE THE HERRING-BONE LIGHT AND SHADE THE KINGS MARGARETHE THE LABYRINTH MOUNT OLYMPUS THE "LOUIS" PATIENCE NAPOLEON AT ST. HELENA THE MILL... (more)

Go for Beginners

by Kaoru Iwamoto

Go, an ancient, subtly beautiful game of territory, is the oldest game in the world still played in its original form. This book contains its rules, techniques, a glossary of terms, and a list of international and American Go organizations.

Do Unto Otters: A Book About Manners

by Laurie Keller

Mr. Rabbit’s new neighbors are Otters. OTTERS! But he doesn’t know anything about Otters. Will they get along? Will they be friends? Just treat otters the same way you’d like them to treat you, advises wise Mr. Owl. And so begins Mr. Rabbit’s reflection on good manners. In her smart, quirky style Laurie Keller highlights how to be a good friend and neighbor—just follow the Golden Rule! A Junior Library Guild... (more)

Facts of BaccaratWalter I. Nolan

Facts of Baccarat

by Walter I. Nolan

Learn how to WIN at Baccarat, the world's highest limit game! Explains betting systems, history, mini-baccarat, and chemin-de-fer. You'll be able to take a "fast lesson" for instant play, or read all the rules and become an instant expert! Illustrated, with glossary.

The Key to Solitaire

by Douglas Brown

Hoyle's rules of games; descriptions of indoor games of skill and chance, with advice on skillful play (A Signet key book, Ks 307)

Hoyle's rules of games; descriptions of indoor games of skill and chance, with advice on skillful play (A Signet key book, Ks 307)

by Albert H. Morehead, Geoffrey Mott-Smith

Creatures of Rokugan (Legend of the Five Rings)

Creatures of Rokugan (Legend of the Five Rings)

by Brian Bates, Shawn Carman, Sean Holland, Douglas Sun, Brian Yoon

Rokugan has never belonged to humans alone. Ages before the dawn of the Empire, great civilizations built by non-human races, such as the naga and ogres, marked the land. Though their civilizations are gone now, their descendants still dwell upon the earth and in the seas. Since the catastrophic Fall of Fu Leng, oni - spawn of Jigoku - and their terrible offspring have walked the Shadowlands and warred against the... (more)

Dare

by Abiola Abrams

Meet Maya Hope. Double-dipped in cocoa with brick-house curves, she's a lover of jazz, a political poet, and a sociologist with a broken heart. Her best friend and roommate Athena Wagner is her opposite in every way- a petite ex-cheerleader who's always blaring rap, grinding out rhymes, and ready to take the next man home. When Maya is forced to fill in at one of Athena's auditions, she finds herself on an... (more)

The Rules: Ten to Live By

by Mark Nicholas

Life is hard. We live in a world where we hear about terrorist bombings, sniper killings, and school shootings almost daily. Teens face challenges at school--struggling to make the right decisions when they are just starting to learn who they really are. They feel the pressure as much as anyone, and long for a sense of balance and comfort in their lives. By reading The Rules , a teen will understand God's... (more)

Escape from Empire: The Developing World's Journey through Heaven and Hell

Escape from Empire: The Developing World's Journey through Heaven and Hell

by Alice H. Amsden

The American government has been both miracle worker and villain in the developing world. From the end of World War II until the 1980s poor countries, including many in Africa and the Middle East, enjoyed a modicum of economic growth. New industries mushroomed and skilled jobs multiplied, thanks in part to flexible American policies that showed an awareness of the diversity of Third World countries and an... (more)

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by Meg Cabot

by David Shannon

by Meg Cabot

by Michelle Knudsen

by David Shannon

by Sarah Corbin Robert, Henry M. Robert

by Ellen Fein, Sherrie Schneider

by Ken Kesey

by Alphonse Moyse

by Albert H. Morehead, Geoffrey Mott-Smith

by Kaoru Iwamoto

by Laurie Keller

by Walter I. Nolan

by Douglas Brown

by Albert H. Morehead, Geoffrey Mott-Smith

by Brian Bates, Shawn Carman, Sean Holland, Douglas Sun, Brian Yoon

by Abiola Abrams

by Mark Nicholas

by Alice H. Amsden