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"Carefully leveled text and vibrant photographs introduce early readers to the concept of opposites by encouraging them to compare things that are loud with things that are soft. Includes tools for teachers, a table of contents, words to know, and an index."-- Provided by publisher.
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The forgotten book on world mythology by Alan Watts
Alan Watts is today remembered as a trailblazing interpreter of Eastern philosophy, but The Two Hands of God reveals a different side of his multifaceted genius. In this ambitious work, Watts takes readers on a fascinating journey through the mythology of China, Egypt, India, the Middle East, and medieval Europe. His theme is the human experience of polarity, a condition in which opposing qualities...
5) Hot and cold
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"Carefully leveled text and vibrant photographs introduce early readers to the concept of opposites by encouraging them to compare things that are hot with things that are cold. Includes tools for teachers, a table of contents, words to know, and an index."-- Provided by publisher.
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Polarity is a physico-chemical property that characterizes the electromagnetic stability of a protein and can be used to predict its plausible pathogenic action. For this reason, polarity is regarded as a major factor in most mathematical-computational algorithms that seek to characterize peptides and proteins. The Polarity Index Method makes it possible to reproduce the main classification of peptide proteins found in different databases, with a...
8) Near and far
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Planes and trains can be near and far away. Modes of transportation take us far! Near and Far introduces emergent readers to opposing spacial directions while providing them with a supportive first nonfiction reading experience. Carefully crafted text uses high-frequency words, repetitive sentence patterns, and strong visual references to support emergent readers, making sure they aren't facing too many challenges at once.
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From bestselling author and provocateur Christopher Hitchens, the classic guide to the art of principled dissent and disagreement.
In “Letters to a Young Contrarian”, bestselling author and world-class provocateur Christopher Hitchens inspires the radicals, gadflies, mavericks, rebels, and angry young (wo)men of tomorrow. Exploring the entire range of "contrary positions"-from noble dissident to gratuitous nag-Hitchens introduces the next generation...
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"When you think you have the answers, you need to be asking a lot more questions-and embracing fearless curiosity. In this timely, personal guide, journalist Mónica Guzmán shows why curiosity is our best policy and how you can put it to work for you immediately, sharing practical tips from the trenches of the social, political, and cultural divides"-- Provided by publisher.
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Join Gray Malin as he explores the concept of opposites through his eye-popping photographs taken from Antarctica to Africa. Readers will delight in journeying from the barren desert landscape of Namibia (DRY) to the crashing teal waves of the Australian ocean (WET). His bright and colorful photographs hold heaps of kid appeal, making this the perfect gift for satisfying young readers' sense of imagination and innate desire to learn more about the...
17) Big and little
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Simple text and photographs introduce the concept of opposites, encouraging readers to compare things that are big with things that are little.
18) Wet and dry
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"Carefully leveled text and vibrant photographs introduce early readers to the concept of opposites by encouraging them to compare things that are wet with things that are dry. Includes tools for teachers, a table of contents, words to know, and an index."-- Provided by publisher.
