Mason: 1146 books

Native Americans have an incredibly rich store of knowledge when it comes to using herbs and plants to heal illness, treat injuries, and cure disease. In fact, some of their traditions have found a place in the modern medicines we use today. This book discusses the nature-based approach Native Americans...

While Native American religious beliefs vary from tribe to tribe, the one thing they have in common is a belief in a higher power. This power has many names: Manitou, Wakanda, Sila, or even just the Great Spirit. This book discusses the various beliefs held by tribes in each region of the Americas. It also describes some of the important rituals practiced in each religion.

When a young person can't speak easily, sometimes other kids think he's not very intelligent. That's often not the case, though. A person with a speech impairment may be just as bright as anyone else. In this book, you'll read about David, who struggles with stuttering, and Martha, who has difficulty...

It seemed like an easy answer. If a child was diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder—ADHD—give him Ritalin and all would be better. The answer—and the condition—turned out not to be that easy. Recreational Ritalin: The Not-So-Smart Drug provides an overview of ADHD and the...

Revenge knows no bounds. Murder is nothing to the mind filled with revenge, there are no limits. Here you will find how different people deal with it, how it can even shape lives. There are clues here and there are twists. Only at the end will you discover the truth and the reason behind the story....

One of those handy little books you can turn to at any time. Collected poems, short stories, even a play or two. The perfect bedside table book.

This follows the adventures of Drangora's husband, Rambusco. She has designed specialist jewellery for Dwarves and Elves. Someone is copying her designs. Find out just how much trouble they are in. Even her son gets into the action befriending Trolls. Trolls??? YES Trolls!!

Import and export, working on the edge of legality, that's what Vic did best. He was able to help a friend working in a Government department, giving info. about an illegal import. He was then offered expences to do something similar in the Middle East. These occasional jobs were useful; ocasionaly...

These interesting short stories are specifically for youngsters with a sensed of humour. Ideal for holidays or bedtime reading. Nobody will ever become bored when reading this book, the tales are so funny, you do have to laugh.

Not your average spy story, here we have professionals, amateurs and incompetents competing. As the locations change, so the tale begins to warm up, then it boils.

Find out what it takes to be a homeland security officer... Across North America, homeland security officers protect us all, in a variety of ways, through various agencies: •Uniformed police officers; •Sheriffs and deputy sheriffs; •State troopers; •Police detectives; •Drug Enforcement Agency...

"Your eyes are bigger than your stomach." Many of us have heard this familiar warning against overeating. But no matter how many times we hear it, changing our eating habits can be difficult. Instead of counting calories, we often judge food by how it looks . . . and by its size. In today's obesity...

Different skin colors, different languages, different religions, different abilities--these are all things that sometimes cause us to judge other people unfairly. Native North Americans have experienced hatred and misunderstanding over the years, from massacre and displacement to continuing stereotypes...

Different skin colors, different languages, different religions, different abilities--these are all things that sometimes cause us to judge other people unfairly. People with mental and physical challenges often face misunderstanding and prejudice. Institutionalization, violence, and stereotypes are...