The Circuit: Stories from the Life of a Migrant Child, Paperback - Francisco Jimenez

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A lovely introduction to the life of Jesus for children.

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Millions of people around the world have experienced contact from the other side. In this inspiring and uplifting short story leading expert Jacky ...

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Award-winning illustrator Duncan Tonatiuh brings to life debut author Gloria Amescua's lyrical biography of an indigenous Nahua woman from Mexico w...

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Offering a unique perspective on the development of modern psychology, The Hope Circuit is the memoir of pioneer and prize-winning psychologist, Ma...

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The challenging results of two decades of painstaking international research into the earliest stages of life

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An eye-opening insight into life as a forensic psychologist.

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An anthology of dark, powerful and moving short stories from master storyteller David Almond, inspired by his childhood in the north-east of England.

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From nationally bestselling author, YouTube star, and Facebook Video sensation Laura Clery comes a collection of comedic essays that paint "an hone...