Today’s instantaneous and ever-present news stream frequently presents a sensationalized or otherwise distorted view of the world, demanding constant critical engagement on the part of everyday citizens. Richard Paul and Linda Elder reveal the power of critical thinking to make sense of overwhelming and often subjective media by detecting ideology, slant, and spin at work. Fact over Fake is an essential guide for anyone who wants to stay informed...

The bestselling business book from award-winning restauranteur Danny Meyer, of Union Square Cafe, Gramercy Tavern, and Shake Shack Seventy-five percent of all new restaurant ventures fail, and of those that do stick around, only a few become icons. Danny Meyer started Union Square Cafe when he was 27, with a good idea and hopeful investors. He is now the co-owner of a restaurant empire. How did he do it? How did he beat the odds in one of the toughest...

This report contains the results of an informational performance audit of the State's approach to school safety. The report presents summarized information about the cost and funding sources of the State's key programs related to school safety, the school districts served by the Programs, and audit observations. The Departments of Education, Law, Public Health and Environment, and Public Safety have provided letters outlining their views and perspectives...

Highlighting titles for children from infancy to age 11, Rainbow Family CollectionsRainbow Family Collections supplies a synopsis of the title's content, lists awards it has received, cites professional reviews, and provides suggestions for librarians considering acquisition.The book also provides a brief historical overview of LGBTQ children's literature along with the major book awards for this genre, tips on planning welcoming spaces and offering...

"A page-turning, pearl-clutching mystery!"—Kimberly Derting, author of The Body Finder and Picture the DeadSince when do the dead send emails?Kate Lowry's best friend Grace died a year ago. So when she gets an email from her, Kate's more than a little confused.To: KateLowry@pemberlybrown.eduFrom: GraceLee@pemberlybrown.eduSubject: (no subject)Kate,I'm here… sort of.Find Cameron. He knows.I shouldn't be writing.Don't tell. They'll hurt you.Now...

"A book to rival TWILIGHT and VAMPIRE DIARIES, and one that will have you wanting to keep reading until the very last page! If you are into adventure, love and vampires this book is the one for you!" -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --The Dallas Examiner {regarding Loved} -- --The Romance Reviews {regarding Loved}Morgan Rice is the #1 Bestselling author of THE VAMPIRE JOURNALS, an eight-book series which has sold over 100,000 copies and has been translated...

This memorandum provides information on federal health care reform legislation, including the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, and the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010, which were signed into law in March of 2010.

Set in the exotic forest of Arden, a social comedy and love story based on the rivalry between brothers to inherit their fathers' fortunes.