Peggy: 1014 books

This book is the outcome of an idea, and the idea is very simple. It is that the best way to understand the dramatic transformation any idea can bring and to successfully bring ideas across, is to think of them as profound insights and moments of clarity often disguised as wit, captured in one single...

Thousands of children are diagnosed with autism each year, with a rate of occurrence of 1 in 150 births, compared to 5 per 10,000 just two decades ago. This astounding escalation has professionals scrambling to explain why the devastating neurological disorder, which profoundly affects a persons language...

The Neighborhoods Child is a book of poems and verse from Peggys childhood memories growing up in the Historic Upton Community of Baltimore.

A breath of fresh Helsinki air. There has never been a Helsinki Guide like this. It contains 283 answers, much more than you can imagine; comprehensive answers and extensive details and references, with insights that have never before been offered in print. Get the information you need--fast! This...

There are over 15,000 superintendents leading school districts across the United States today. Yet, despite the high visibility and prestige of the position, what superintendents actually do, on a day-to-day basis, remains mysterious to the layman and even to those in the profession. This book, authored...

Why are some people able to survive unpropitious beginnings, thrive and even excel, while others in equivalent circumstances cannot? The four women whose memoirs make up this volume met several years ago in an autobiography workshop. Despite early years that included physical, emotional and sexual...

Tired of having your instructor or boss critique your writing? Timid and shy about writing simply because you’re unsure of your writing abilities? Fear no more…this book will alleviate your worries and provide you with the confidence needed to become a successful writer! Grammar Basics:...

The Modern Language Association (MLA) has established a complete handbook for writing research papers. Dubbed by Newsweek magazine as the style bible for most college students, this guidebook is required by many academic institutions throughout the United States and the world. The MLA Handbook (8th...

Contrary to popular belief, successfully writing a dissertation is a real and achievable goal!  With two doctorate degrees and 45+ combined years of teaching experience, the authors of this book have learned that doctoral candidates desire a quick-and-easy version of what’s required...

This book helps writers improve their spelling and understanding of word usage. Tips for improving spelling are provided along with basic spelling rules that can be used for a wide variety of writing applications. Commonly confused words are listed, defined, and exemplified in an easy to follow format. This document is a “must have” resource for successful writing at all levels!

Gain a better understanding of the English language, and get better grades! After over 50 years combined teaching experience, we have devised an alphabetically arranged list of almost 700 complex and/or seldom used words with understandable meanings for use in college level papers...

The intent of this book is to supplement the Gregg Reference Manual (10th, 11th and Tribute Editions). It allows writers to focus on the content, rather than the mechanics, of their business document or paper. It is not intended to replace the manual, but to transform the available information into...

This new spirituality of knitting addresses topics such as knitting as a popular pastime, what knitting does for our minds, bodies, and spirits, and how knitting helps people reduce stress, overcome loss, form friendships, and connect with a community. Most important, the author shows readers and crafters how knitting can become prayer.

In today's medical education curriculum, it is necessary for students to learn the proper technique for taking medical histories, performing physical exams, and finding the appropriate way to educate and inform patients. The best way for a student to learn these skills is through hands-on training...