In the fall
When leaves turn red
Bears know soon
It's time for bed
Comes winter
Comes snow
Bears are ready
Bears go
In their cave
Warm and deep
Winter is time
For bears to sleep

A lilting read-aloud text and stunning pictures combine to make an irresistibly appealing picture book that follows these fascinating animal friends through the cycle of the year. A page of facts about bears will answer young readers' questions as they begin to explore the wonders of the natural world.

Introduction to MicroStation:
A Project-Based Approach for Learning MicroStation V8i (SELECTseries 3)

The book is designed to give the student an introduction to the MicroStation V8i (SELECTseries 3) software. The book contains step-by-step project tutorials with screenshots using the MicroStation program. Both two-dimensional (2D) and three-dimensional (3D) techniques & tools are covered. The student begins with 2D versions of 12 projects. These projects are of mechanical-type projects in both imperial and metric units.

Topics Include:

Orthographic Projection
Dimensioning Tools and Styles
Use of Line Styles
AccuDraw (Compass and Coordinate Key-In)
Feature Modeling Tools
Reference Files
Geometrical Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) Symbols
Printing to PDF Files

The student will also be introduced to the use of welding symbols and the process of creating Cells (Symbols) for use within a weldment project.

Once the student completes these projects, they will be instructed in the use of the three-dimensional portion of the program. The student will draw the initial projects in a 3D format. Instruction in the conversion of a 3D solid to a set of 2D orthographic views is also covered.

The final part of the book will consist of an assembly drawing of a Robotic Gripper End Effector. The student will first draw the parts in 3D format. These parts will be used to create dimensioned, 2D versions of the projects. The parts will then be assembled to show exploded and assembled versions.

There is also a companion website for the book that is maintained by the author. Purchasers of the book will be able to download support files and view tutorial videos for each of the projects presented in the book.

Emphasis is placed on making the learning process as quick and as easy as possible with a minimum of extra information. This way the student may concentrate on completing the projects and becoming a productive MicroStation drafter and designer in a relatively short time.

The rhymed verse has a playfulness that echoes the birds' light rambunctiousness. . . . A quiet but well-observed portrait of a budding friendship. --Publishers Weekly

Ready, set, go Whether you're playing pretend games (beep, beep) or flying off the slide (ka-thump), flopping into a puddle (splish, splash) or running around a tree (Can't catch me ), an afternoon at the park is so much better when your best buddy is there. Follow two adorable friends at play in a read-aloud for the very young that trips off the tongue.

In this merry, multi-species story cooked up with folksy warmth and humor, everybody gets a piece of the pie -- and then some.

Grandma Cat makes a delicious apple pie, and there's plenty for everyone -- and even a piece left over. Grandma Mouse finds a piece of apple pie, and there's plenty for everyone -- and even crumbs left over. Grandma Ant spies some crumbs of apple pie, and there's plenty for everyone. But what's left over after cats, mice, and ants have had their fill? Little readers will eat up this scrumptious, gently math-related story that's as sweet and satisfying as a fresh-baked dessert.

Totally in tune with toddlers, this snappy read-aloud gets it right. --Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

When Peep visits Ducky on a rainy day, the little friends have no trouble finding things to do. Inside, there's a tent to build and a pillow fight to be had. And outside, with the help of galoshes and umbrella, it's fun to captain a boat -- until a whoosh of wind and a clap of thunder send them running back in Perfectly tuned to a toddler sensibility, this exuberant tale will enchant both listener and reader.

Instant Revit : A Quick and Easy Guide to Learning Autodesk(R) Revit(R) 2021

This book is designed to give the student a basic introduction to the Revit 2021 computer aided design (CAD) program. The book contains step-by-step project tutorials with screenshots using the Revit program. The units for the projects are in Imperial (Feet & Inches) units. The student begins with three warm-up projects designed to familiarize them with the Revit interface. These projects will use the 2D portion of the program that will guide the student through a drawing of a one-view drawing of a geometrical component, a lighting plan with two alternate plans, and a two-view drawing of a single story house.

Once the student completes these projects, they will begin the main project. The project is a two-story residential structure. A three-dimensional model of the project will be developed and used to create views of the: first and second floor plans, section views, interior and exterior elevations, and detail views of the structure. Some of these drawings will be annotated with dimensions and notes. Door, window, and room finish schedules will be also be created. Once these drawings are completed, the student will then create design options of the structure. This allows the design to be presented with multiple styles or options within the same file.

There is also a companion website for the book that is maintained by the author. Purchasers of the book will be able to download files that are used in the tutorials.

Revit families are presented as part of the project. Families are groups of elements that may be added to the project such as: furniture, cabinetry, appliances, lighting, people, countertops, and other elements. The student will utilize these files to add various elements to their project. Family files are also provided from manufacturer's sites and the companion website.

Students will then be guided through the process of creating perspective views and renderings of the project. Instruction includes use of the Autodesk Rendering site to process renderings within their cloud. Cloud rendering utilizes an Autodesk server for processing instead of the student's own computer. This allows for renderings to be created at a much faster rate.

At the end of the project, the student has the option of creating a PDF portfolio of the project. This uses an additional, free program to assemble the files.

Emphasis is placed on making the learning process as quick and as easy as possible. This way the student may concentrate on completing the project and becoming a productive Revit drafter and designer in a relatively short time.

In his second book of poems, David Martin digs deep into an examination of the world using the lens of geology. With lyrically experimental poems expanding and retracting, this collection finds sonic and conceptual energy from the perspective of deep time and the geological forces that have shaped and continue to shape the Earth. Enacting seismic shifts, catastrophes, and erosions throughout the natural and cultural worlds, Martin's poetic practice pushes forward to contend with the contemporary environmental changes and the structure of the Anthropocene that affect how we live in the twenty-first century. The collection veers from the Rocky Mountains and explorations of fossilized towns to family histories and myth-soaked theories, all while seeking a balance between disruptive poetic techniques and the centred lyrical voice.

Seldom can one predict that a book will have an effect on history, but this is such a work. Merton's many biographers and the American press now say unanimously that he died from accidental electrocution. From a careful examination of the official record, including crime scene photographs that the authors have found that the investigating police in Thailand never saw, and from reading the letters of witnesses, they have discovered that the accidental electrocution conclusion is totally false. The widely repeated story that Merton had taken a shower and was therefore wet when he touched a lethal faulty fan was made up several years after the event and is completely contradicted by the evidence.Hugh Turley and David Martin identify four individuals as the primary promoters of the false accidental electrocution narrative. Another person, they show, should have been treated as a murder suspect. The most likely suspect in plotting Merton's murder, a man who was a much stronger force for peace than most people realize, they identify as the Central Intelligence Agency of the United States government.Thomas Merton was the most important Roman Catholic spiritual and anti-warfare-state writer of the 20th century. To date, he has been the subject of 28 biographies and numerous other books. Remarkably, up to now no one has looked critically at the mysterious circumstances surrounding his sudden death in Thailand. From its publication date in the 50th anniversary of his death, into the foreseeable future, this carefully researched work will be the definitive, authoritative book on how Thomas Merton died.

Young children in wintry climes will certainly see their own snow-day play reflected here. --Kirkus Reviews

It's snowing! yells Peep.
It's snowing! yells Ducky.
And they both have sleds.
Lucky, lucky, lucky.

What could be a more perfect toddler adventure? When the snow starts to fall, Peep and Ducky climb into their sleds for a race, landing happily on top of each other after hitting a bump. Then they're on to building a snowman, but when the top of it crashes, somebody kicks up snow and both friends get mad . . . until they crack each other up. With irresistible illustrations and a singsong read-aloud text, David Martin and David Walker usher the winsome duo into the winter season.

I. Initiation: Now you can start in the restoration of your old slot models: Scalextric and other well-known brands, in addition to obtaining information about anecdotes, the author's personal collection and other topics about this passionate hobby.

With this cookbook, making bread can be much easier than you think, and a lot of fun and with various good results, too

In this cookbook, you will find 50 foolproof recipes for making artisan bread, from delicious crusty bread to traditional sourdough and country loaves. Artisan bread is a big deal for a variety of reasons, but what I know for sure is that artisan bread has the absolute best flavor, texture, and aroma.

Making artisan bread is not only easy but also very satisfying and joyful. Preparing all of the ingredients and kneading them into a dough is a real salve for your soul. When you see how the dough rises, it's real magic.

There are so many ways of preparing artisan bread, many of them quite time-consuming, but what I will show you here are simple techniques so you can enjoy making bread every day and your family can enjoy it for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Inside, you'll find:

• Artisan bread recipes like the Ciabatta Bread and the French Baguette

• Sourdough bread recipes such as the Sourdough Bread with Olives and the Sourdough Bread with Bacon

• Herbed bread recipes such as the Baguette with Garlic and Herbs Bread, the Herbed No-knead Dutch Oven Bread, and the Feta and Herbs Bread

• Vegetable and cheese bread recipes like the Cheddar Cheesy Bread, the Sundried Tomatoes Bread, Potato Bread, and the No-knead Parmesan Bread

• Buns and rolls recipes such as the No-knead Artisan Rolls and the Pizza Artisan Rolls

• Sweet bread recipes such as the Brioche Bread, Candied Orange and Almond Bread, and the Chocolate Sourdough Bread

All recipes come with a detailed list of ingredients, cooking and preparation times, number of servings, easy to follow step-by-step instructions, as well as nutritional information per serving. .

Let's start cooking Scroll back up and order your copy today

Lizards Eat Butterflies: an antidote to the Self-help Addiction unveils how we're living on this planet and how we could do so much more to improve our experience with a shift in perspective. In a triumph of cutting-edge science, social commentary, and deeply personal life experience, David Martin shows us that, with an alteration in perspective, that which stands in the way of our humanity is an illusion that can be eradicated.

Lucky, lucky, lucky Follow two adorable friends at play in a read-aloud for the very young that trips off the tongue.

Ready, set, go Whether you're playing pretend games (beep, beep) or flying off the slide (ka-thump), flopping into a puddle (splish, splash) or running around a tree (Can't catch me ), an afternoon at the park is so much better when your best buddy is there. Peep and Ducky share giggles and tickles and bumps in this sweet excursion from David Martin and David Walker.

Designed from the ground up with a constructivist framework, BUILDING TEACHERS: A CONSTRUCTIVIST APPROACH TO INTRODUCING EDUCATION, 2nd Edition helps future teachers create their own understanding of education. As the authors address the key topics generally covered in an introductory book, they encourage readers to develop their own understandings by connecting their prior knowledge, experiences, and biases with new experiences to which they will be exposed during the course. Highlights of the new edition include stronger standards integration and expanded material on diversity and technology. By interacting with the materials presented, rather than merely memorizing the book's content, readers learn what teaching is all about in an exploratory, inquiring, constructivist-based manner. In turn, they can help the children in their classrooms learn meaningfully.

During the Great Depression, Lewis Seagrove struggles to provide for his wife and three children; an honest man, he will still do whatever necessary to take care of them. The stunning novel River Ice is about prejudice and survival. Lewis climbs onto a moving rail car carrying coal so he can throw some off, jumps from the train, and walks along the track to gather it. He takes a small row boat at night, making a treacherous trip across the 1,500-foot-wide Ohio River to pilfer vegetables from gardens on the Kentucky side. At the river, Lewis meets a young black kid squatting in an old river cabin. Sam is the son of a Mississippi sharecropper and the two develop a relationship. Lewis helps Sam get a job in his tenement building. Lewis' 12-year-old daughter, Dorothy, helps the family by taking a paper route. A customer, Todd Dreyson, is a child pornographer who Dorothy unwittingly becomes involved with, and her father finds out. Lewis confronts him and shortly after, Dreyson is murdered, a crime for which Lewis is charged. The aging district attorney wants a conviction to assure his re-election and doesn't let justice get in the way.

About the Author: David Martin lives near Raleigh, North Carolina with his wife, Desma, and is writing his next novel. Growing up in Cincinnati on the Ohio River provided the perfect backdrop for River Ice.

Advances in competition nymphing techniques give us new tools to effectively fish when there is no activity on the surface. But it has not always been easy to see how to apply these innovations in the real world - until now.

Contact Nymphing is the latest evolution of euro nymphing and tight line nymphing. To use this technique, you don't need any specific fly line or rod, as it is in the rig where the great innovation is. It has technical advantages permitting the execution of drag-free drifts with ultrasensitive strike detection. You can successfully fish the complicated currents and water types you used to overlook. It allows the fishing depth to be changed through presentation adjustments, permitting a dynamic nymphing approach.

The book breaks down the learning process into a step-by-step approach. It explains the technique in an easy-to-understand manner with the use of many illustrations. It presents innovative technical information and advanced techniques that will make a difference in your nymphing skills.

You will learn:

- Dynamics of dead drifts and drag forces

- How to employ the right tension by reading the sighter

- Fishing at different depths without modifying the rig

- How to fish riffles, runs, pockets, pools, slow runs, flats, and tail-outs

- How to manage the 3D entry angles for drift control

- The 7 tools for drift and depth control to face any water type

- Presentation corrections to modify sink rate and control surface tension

- Induced-lift presentation to incite takes

- Techniques for combining the contact rig with indicators, dry-droppers, and streamers

About the author:

David Martin is fortunate to have been taught in this technique by several nymphing masters since then he has extensively used this technique in several countries proving its effectiveness. He has merged his passion for fishing and sharing knowledge into this comprehensive guide.

Get ready to move Everyone is invited as Bear, Moose, and a medley of forest animals join in an impromptu dance--each in their own way.

Stepping high,
galumphing low,
leaping fast,
wiggling slow.

I like your moves. But I'm not like you. So I'll just do what I can do. Some like to kick their feet and bend their knees to the music. Others prefer to slip and slide . . . or swoop down . . . or skip high and low Whatever their style, children will be drawn by David Martin's buoyant rhymes and Raissa Figueroa's vibrant illustrations as Bear, Moose, Snake, and other forest animals dance to their own groove in a rhythmic celebration of individuality.

This training guide is a truly unique and informative book which is full of reliable and time tested information - written for the admirers and owners of this wonderful breed. Easy-to-read and in-depth in its nature - you will thoroughly enjoy your experience with this training guide. A wealth of reliable methods and procedures, alongside detailed advice for current or soon-to-be-owners is contained within. Contributed to by a series of specialist dog trainers, this book is certainly a must have addition to your collection.

The secret assassination of Thomas Merton and its subsequent cover-up required planning. For over fifty years, the U.S. government and the leadership of Merton's home abbey of Our Lady of Gethsemani were able to perpetuate a virtually transparent lie concerning his death. They were abetted, unfortunately, by the Catholic Church, the Catholic press, and Catholic academia, along with the press and scholarly world generally.

Thomas Merton's Betrayers: The Case against Abbot James Fox and Author John Howard Griffin focuses upon that long-successful lie about the cause of Merton's death in Thailand in 1968, that is, that he was electrocuted by a faulty fan. How did it become so widely accepted? It was not the official conclusion reached by the investigating authorities, the Thai police, who concluded that Merton had died of heart failure, although they did make mention of a fan that they said had a faulty wire installed and could have killed him had he not been dead already when he encountered it.

The initial report from The New York Times, using Merton's home Gethsemani Abbey as its source, based upon a cable they had received from the American Embassy in Thailand, repeated the official heart failure conclusion, while saying that Merton's body was badly burned by a shock he had apparently received from a standing electrical fan that toppled over on him. Both The Times and the abbey quickly backed off this initial story, though. The story that The Times sent out through its wire service dropped mention of the heart failure conclusion, and the abbey told other newspapers that they had no information on how Merton died.

In due time, the Gethsemani Abbey's leadership would get completely onboard with the accidental electrocution story, but their change in story was never based upon any new evidence that they had received. Rather, the evidence they got later from eyewitnesses and from photographic evidence of Merton's body tended to contradict the conclusion of accidental electrocution, but they kept this evidence to themselves. Closer examination of the abbey's early zigzagging reveals the behind-the-scenes hand of retired Abbot James Fox, who the authors see as the main force at the abbey behind the accidental-electrocution conclusion.

As the months went by, the abbey's position on accidental electrocution hardened. The man most responsible for keeping it in place was the person who had been chosen to be Merton's official biographer, John Howard Griffin, fleshing out the book's subtitle.

It's sleepover night for good friends Peep and Ducky--lucky, lucky, lucky

Ducky's in his pj's.
Ducky's all ready.
Peep's in his footies,
and so is his Teddy.

When Poppa leaves Ducky at Peep's house for a sleepover, the little visitor is a bit teary at first. But Peep and his momma give Ducky a hug, making him feel better. Then comes playtime (and getting momentarily stuck in a truck), brushing teeth, and snuggling with Momma for bedtime stories. But will her wish for sweet dreams coax the two excited friends straight to sleep? With sing-song rhythms, winsome illustrations, and the most infectious sort of good-natured charm, Peep and Ducky's latest adventure will be the bedtime read-aloud choice for mischievous toddlers everywhere.