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In many ways, the Najdorf Sicilian is the ideal defense against 1.e4 — aggressive and leading to creative and exciting play, allowing Black to play for a win and yet unquestionably sound. Despite the Najdorf's great popularity and reputation as a theoretical labyrinth, Bryan Smith believes it is possible to play it "by the light of nature," with experience providing a guide. The play is concrete and sharp, but original positions can be obtained...
2) Feral Planet
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GRAND CLASSIC SCIENCE-FICTION SPACE ADVENTURE IN THE TRADITION OF ROBERT A. HEINLEINSTRANDED AND SURROUNDED!--First In Bryan Smith's Colonel Landry Space Adventure SeriesIt is the 25th Century. The space cruiser Beagle, under the command of Colonel Kendrick Landry, explores a planet ravaged by war millennia ago, now inhabited by hostile savage humanoids.
The Beagle is shot down and grounded by an ancient, mechanized planetary defense network created...
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When Cade and his family learn their ice cream treats were paid for by another patron, it starts a discussion about random acts of kindness and what it means to "pay it forward." Cade really likes the idea until his dad wants him to donate a few of his favorite toys. Can Cade be generous to others if it requires a real sacrifice?
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When Amelia gets to working on a project, she has lots of great ideas. So many great ideas, in fact, that she doesn't think she needs any help from anyone. She's more than happy to go ahead and do it on her own. When Amelia's antics result in cold shoulders and unfriendly stares from friends, she soon learns that solo acts on group projects may not be the way to go. Luckily, Amelia's teacher is there to teach her some simple ways to recognize and...
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What was supposed to be a carefree afternoon of go-cart racing and putt-putt golfing quickly turns sour when Braden shouts and pouts about the rules. (Turns out, he's too short to drive a go-cart.) Hearing his parents say the rules are the rules only makes him madder. "They haven't been kids in like 100 years or something!" he fumes. Will Braden ever learn to keep his cool in the face of disappointment? Follow Braden's story as he learn about the...
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Blake is struggling to keep his schoolwork, his papers and his things in order. Assignments and permission slips always go missing. Even the class pet disappears (only to be found nesting inside Blake's overstuffed, completely cluttered, bursting-at-the-seams school desk)! With a much-needed assist from his teacher and a timely baseball analogy, Blake finally learns how to get organized.
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THE LONG AWAITED ANTHOLOGY, THE FIRST FIVE BOOKS OF THE COLONEL LANDRY SERIES ARE FINALLY TOGETHER IN ONE BOOK!FERAL PLANET. It is the 25th Century. The space cruiser Beagle, under command of Colonel Kendrick Landry, explores a planet ravaged by war millennia ago, now inhabited by hostile savage humanoids. The Beagle is shot down and grounded by an ancient, mechanized planetary defense network created by an advanced civilization long pre-dating the...
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Poor Amelia! Between softball practice, homework, and chores, she's struggling to keep her little head above water! And when she starts feeling stressed out... it seems like the world is at its end! Fortunately, Amelia's mom is around to teach her some strategies and help her reframe her stinking thinking into something more positive. Will Amelia be able to use these strategies to help herself and her friends? Find out in another timely tale by award-winning...
10) But I Need Your Help Now! : A Story Teaching How to Get an Adult's Attention, and When it's Okay
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Isaac is a second grader who struggles with waiting to be recognized by an adult. He's a little impatient, and this can get him in trouble at school and in the world. When a tough problem has him stuck, Isaac blurts out. With patience, Isaac's mom guides him through the steps of getting somebody's attention, and she helps him with the problem. Isaac understands, but needs some practice! Isaac's adventures continue at the store, at home, and at school,...
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Homework, chores and a bake sale leave Blake with no time. But he must play his video games. Will the 3 Ps — prioritizing, planning and posting reminders of what needs to be done — keep him on track and out of trouble? This book is part of the Executive Function series of books to help kids get things done by managing their time and paying attention.
13) Dome Of Slavery
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WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN LIBERATING HUMAN SLAVES IS AGAINST THE LAW?Colonel Kendrick Landry and other central characters from "Feral Planet" return for more classic sci-fi space adventure.It is the 25th Century. The starcraft Aurora travels to planet Alpha Centauri B-III and the Aurora commander Colonel Kendrick Landry discovers that descendants of the colonization crew of the Green Horizon, Earth's first interstellar starcraft, are living in centuries-old...
14) Catch the Ball!
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On the football field, Ezekiel and Joel have the same problem. Neither is having any fun. The stress of constantly trying to play perfectly and please his coach makes Ezekiel want to quit. Joel is so scared of messing up, he worries more about being yelled at than catching the ball. As the self-doubt and peer pressure build, each boy offers a solution to help the other. Will the plans they come up with be successful and help them reclaim the confidence...
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This is the fourth novel of the "Colonel Kendrick Landry" space adventure series, nostalgically reminiscent of the "pulp" science-fiction of the 1950's and the original Star Trek of the 1960's.Bryan Smith has woven a tight and intricate tale of postwar peoples obsessed with finding an elusive, mythical master entity called "Kronos"--a hybrid of man and computer, which is perceived as the solution to life's problems. The suspense builds as Colonel...
16) Final Battle
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Final battle is the third novel in Bryan Smith's Colonel Landry space adventure series. It is an intriguing blend of military science-fiction, space opera, spy novel, suspense, romance, political science fiction, and more.It is the 25th Century. On the far off Earth colonial planet of Sirius V, settled long ago by North Americans and Europeans on a Western continent and by radical religious zealots from Earth's Middle East on an Eastern continent,...
17) When I Couldn't Get Over It, I Learned to Start Acting Differently: A story about managing Sadness
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Kyle is a fourth-grader who sometimes feels blue and out of sorts. He's not sure why, but he can never bounce back when he gets into a funk. When things go wrong at school or home, he can't shake it off and just move on. With the help of a kind teacher, Kyle learns how to recognize and manage his sadness by reframing his attitude and learning how to Start Acting Differently.
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EPIC SPACE OPERA ADVENTURE!In this fifth installment of the Colonel Landry Space Adventure Series, Amira is this novella's title character. She is the beautiful young jungle woman on the distant planet of Crucida. She is the leader of the humanoid tribes fighting cruel opposing tribes led by the humanoid named Aku.
Stranded on the planet twenty-five years ago when her Earth scientist parents' starcraft crashed in an electro-magnetic storm, Amira...
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Blake and Mom explore WHY Blake doesn't want to get started, and they go through a few simple steps on how to take initiative and get things done. Will Blake be able to use these steps to get started on his work at home and school? Find out in the very popular Executive FUNction series.