Traditions are powerful expressions of a culture. Celebrations, myths and legends, clothing, music, and foods are all traditions. Sometimes their purposes and meanings are clear, but often traditions are so ingrained in daily lives that people rarely think deeply about them. This thoughtful volume encourages readers to reflect on the traditions of their own culture as well as the cultures of others. They'll examine familiar and unfamiliar traditions...

In these twenty stories, Mark Helprin offers a series of meditations on some of humanity's most enduring and universal questions. At the hour of his death, an American priest in Rome must choose between his church and his God. A young man finds love in a hot, dirty typewriter-ribbon factory in the Bronx. A Dutch child in a Canadian orphanage carries the pain of war and her love for her family in her heart. An Israeli scout risks the safety and respect...

Teaching children how to manage their thoughts and words without interrupting.Louis always interrupts! All of this thoughts are very important to him, and when he has something to say, his words rumble and grumble in his tummy, they wiggle and jiggle on his tongue and then they push on his teeth, right before he ERUPTS(or interrupts). His mouth is a volcano! But when other begin to interrupt Louis, he learns how to respectfully wait for his turn to...

"Lady Kiera Darby and her husband Sebastian Gage are looking forward to celebrating with new friends at an exciting yearly soiree, but they soon learn that murder never takes a holiday in the latest riveting installment in this national bestselling series. January 1832. After enjoying a delightful few weeks with her family, expectant mother Kiera and Sebastian Gage have been invited to the Duchess of Bowmontʼs Twelfth Night party in Traquair, Scotland....

Charlotte Bronte's last and most autobiographical novel, Villette, explores the inner life of a lonely young Englishwoman, Lucy Snowe, who leaves an unhappy existence in England to become a teacher in the capital of a fictional European country. Drawn to the school's headmaster, Lucy must face the pain of unrequited love and the question of her place in society.

Interviews and essays describe the way of life and crafts of pioneer America still surviving in the Appalachian region.

"This Spanish and English dual-language book takes you on a journey around the world to see what the daily lives of people in other countries are like, from what they wear to how they have fun"--

Offers practical advice for avoiding antisocial or unpleasant behavior in several common settings by communicating effectively, being considerate, respecting others, avoiding overgeneralization, taking responsibility, and helping others.

"There are many different ways to celebrate a new year. Give early readers a fun and accessible glimpse into New Year's Day in this carefully-leveled book"--

Daisy Miller, a naive young American woman traveling in Europe with her family, finds it difficult to understand Europen society.