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Do you have a little boat lover on your hands? From tug boats, to row boats, to speed boats, to steamers, lucky for you, there seems to be a children's book about it, because what better mode of transportation is there for daring rescues, brave adventuring and valiant journeys home? We hope you enjoy these books about boats as much as we do!
Buccaneers sail. Buccaneers steer. Buccaneers grumble, snarl, and sneer. Hardy har har! Calling all Li'l Buccaneers to set sail on a fun adventure, filled with dancing, singing, sparring, and treasure hunting. Young swashbucklers and their pirate pals are guaranteed a mighty good time with this delightfully rip-roaring, rhyming board book.
After courageously swimming to shore when the ship that they are traveling on sinks and the wretched captain does nothing to rescue them, circus animals find a way to become a valued part of a coastal community.
The constellations come to life in this imaginative fantasy adventure debut. Honorine's life as a maid at the Vidalia mansion is rather dull, dusting treasures from faraway places and daydreaming in front of maps of the world. But everything changes when she catches two brutish sailors ransacking Lord Vidalia's study, and then follows a mysterious girl with wings out into the night.... Suddenly, Honorine is whisked into the middle of a battle between the crew of a spectacular steamship and a band of mythical constellations. The stars in the sky have come to life to defend themselves against those who want to harness their powers. Much to her surprise, Honorine is the crux of it all, the center of an epic clash between magic and science, the old ways and the new. But can this spirited young girl bring both sides of a larger-than-life fight together before they unleash an evil power even older than the stars?
I love this series! The rhymes are clever and I appreciate the addition of some less common vocabulary ("Sheep collide!"), and of course the illustrations are dynamic and humorous! It's such a quick, fun read-aloud, with tons of details to appreciate
Captain Small goes sailing, fishes from his boat, goes for an unexpected swim, and braves a storm on the way home.
I love these books by Kit Chase. The illustrations are beautiful and the stories are straightforward and simple. A cute story about friends being inclusive and helping each other out.
Best friends really are the best when they use their imaginations to help each other. Charlie, Oliver, and Lulu love to play outside together. One fine day they all go fishing, but Charlie doesn't have much fun—all he can catch are sticks. Next, they build little boats and have a race, but, once again, things don't go very well. Charlie's boat comes in last. Things seem pretty gloomy until Oliver comes up with a plan. They build a special boat they can all play on, together! Kit Chase offers a sweet ode to friendship in this tale of three best friends who can count on each other to always make play time fun.
Where Do Speedboats Sleep at Night? - Illustrations and rhyming text reveal what sailboats, cruise ships, canoes, and other vessels do to get ready for bed after a hard day's work.
Little Pig Saves the Ship - The Book Snob Mom - It's hard to be the littlest, but when Little Pig's siblings all go off to sailing camp and he feels like he's missing out, his oldest brother and his grandpa do a great job of making sure Little Pig gets to be a little involved too. I appreciated the sweet and strong family relationships, the quality time they spend together and the realization Little Pig has that even though he's little, he still has something to contribute. The illustrations are sweet as well!
Toy Boat - The Book Snob Mom - This book is gorgeously illustrated and is simultaneously a fun "boat book"—showcasing lots of different kinds of boats with some of their attributes—while also conveying a much deeper and more moving message about independence, letting go, and a deep friendship. This really resonated with me in terms of a parent-child relationship, and how that bond can be strengthened if you let go a little but remain a safe place to always return to.
The Red Boat - Readerly Mom - This would be a great book to read with a child who is moving to a new house or starting a new school. Its simple story and cute illustrations would help facilitate a discussion about how it's okay to be nervous in a new situation, and it's okay to rely on friends and things that are familiar, but it's also wonderful to get to know new friends. I also love the idea that having an active imagination can be a great tool for dealing with things that make us nervous!
Harry and the Jaggedy Daggers The first charming instalment of the Bottlenose Bay series from award-winning author/illustrator Jan Fearnley. Harry the harbour mouse is heartbroken when his boat is dashed and smashed on the dangerous, mean old rocks - the terrible Jaggedy Daggers! But just as the sea brings mischief, it brings surprises too . . . A story about being brave. Even if you are very small and have only a teacup and a rusty teaspoon. Jan Fearnley is the best-selling author of Mr Wolf's Pancakes and Arthur and the Meanies. Her beautifully crafted picture books are terrific for sharing and make for popular bedtime stories.
From the co-creator of the New York Times bestselling Ladybug Girl series comes a high seas adventure inspired by the classic picture books Little Bear and Where the Wild Things Are. Three bear siblings break their mother's favorite blue seashell, and rather than tell her, they decide to set out in their sailboat to find her a new one. On their quest they encounter salty sailors, strange new islands, huge whales, and vast seas but no blue seashells. When a treacherous storm suddenly blows in, the three bears find themselves tossed about in their little boat, far from Mama. What will become of their search, and what will it take to bring them safely home? This read aloud shares its best qualities with classic picture books: breath-taking illustrations, epic adventure, and a subtle message about taking responsibility for your actions.
An inquisitive fox named Marco and a bored flock of pigeons join the crew of deer Captain Sylvia, setting sail in her antlered ship in search of a wonderful island and finding friendship on the way.
Old Mac and Mrs. Mac are at it again! This time, these DIY-happy farmers wield a host of noisy tools—from hammers to sanders, and even a blowtorch—to soup up their rusty old fishing boat. With a BANG BANG here and a BUZZ BUZZ there, this silly, summery sequel to the wildly popular Old MacDonald Had a Truck is sure to make a splash—and have the whole family singing along.
Jessixa Bagley, author and illustrator of Laundry Day, Before I Leave, and Boats For Papa (winner of the 2016 SCBWI Golden Kite Award for best picture book text) and Aaron Bagley (illustrator of Rocking Fatherhood) have been drawing and writing together since they met in art school more than a decade ago. What started off as a courtship of doodling in sketchbooks and belching in lockers soon turned into a marriage of doodling in sketchbooks and belching with their son. Their artistic partnership is a balanced collaboration of overlapping their individual styles and painting techniques—creating one cohesive language. Vincent Comes Home is their first picture book together. And much like Vincent, they have moved around a lot but their home has always been each other.
Boats on the Bay - Readerly Mom - I was all hearts-for-eyes emoji over this book as soon as I picked it up in the bookstore, and I haven't stopped loving it. My three-year-old feels the same way. It's fun to look at and quick to read, making it easy to read over and over again. There's a lot to discuss in it too--we like to identify specific places, talk about what the various people are doing, and notice opposites. Yes, we definitely love it a little extra because we live in the San Francisco Bay Area and the illustrations prominently feature the bridges, islands, buildings, and horizons we know and love, but children and adults from anywhere will enjoy the beautiful illustrations and descriptions of many different types of boats.
Little Boat - When you're small and on the go, there's a lot to watch out for: big boats, waves, rain clouds, and more! But Little Boat can handle whatever comes his way, braving the elements and the unexpected with his initiative, confidence, and positive attitude. This colorful follow-up to Little Truck by beloved author-illustrator Taro Gomi will entertain toddlers sailing toward big adventures!
The Little Sailboat - Mr. Small is a sailor in this maritime adventure! Captain Small and his dog Tinker sail and fish together. When a storm comes, Captain Small heads for the safety of the shore. A comforting, nostalgic story full of information about sailing.
Alphabet Boats - Discover twenty-six types of vessels, from the more common — canoe and motorboat — to the unusual — umiak and Q-boat. Just like in Alphabet Trucks and Alphabet Trains, colorful art includes the letters of the alphabet hidden (and not-so-hidden) in supporting roles in the illustrations.
It's a good day for sailing. Finn lives by the sea and the sea lives by him. Every time he looks out his window it's a constant reminder of the stories his grandfather told him about the place where the ocean meets the sky. Where whales and jellyfish soar and birds and castles float. Finn's grandfather is gone now but Finn knows the perfect way to honor him. He'll build his own ship and sail out to find this magical place himself! And when he arrives, maybe, just maybe, he'll find something he didn't know he was looking for.
"Words Set Me Free is the inspiring story of young Frederick Douglass's path to freedom through reading"--
Get ready for moving islands! Mischievous monkeys! And a splashy adventure with illustrations on almost every page. When Oliver's explorer parents go missing, he sets sail to find them with some new friends. There's a grumpy albatross, a nearsighted mermaid . . . even a living island! But the high seas are more exciting and strange than Oliver could have imagined. Can he and his crew spar with sarcastic seaweed, outrun an army of sea monkeys, win a fabulous maritime fashion contest, and defeat a wicked sea captain in time to save Mom and Dad? For early chapter book readers who are ready for something longer, the Not-So-Impossible Tales are packed with silly humor, action, and larger-than-life fun.
Turtle Tug is on the lookout! This chugging, tugging turtle powers through gusty winds and treacherous tides, combing the seas to protect his friends from a dangerous storm. From panicking puffins to entangled sperm whales, Turtle Tug is out to rescue all his sea-dwelling friends. He's a turtle tugboat on a mission to make the world a safer place.
Little Toot is a tugboat who does not want to tug. Instead, he wants to make figure eights in the harbor and bother all the other tugboats. But when he ends up all alone on the open water as a storm is rolling in, it's up to him to save a stuck ocean liner. This classic story is sure to delight a whole new generation of readers!
Moby-Dick - Little Master Melville teaches little ones the language of the sea in Moby-Dick: An Ocean Primer. From ships and sailors to squawking gulls and moody good captains, Alison Oliver's brilliant illustrations and Jennifer Adams' clever, simple text will make a sea dog out of any young shipmate.
Float - "Wordless picture book about a boy who loses his paper boat in the rain"--
Row, Row, Row Your Boat in Oregon - Row, row, row your boat . . . in Oregon! The sights and scenery of Oregon spring to life in this adorable twist on the favorite children's song. Each die-cut page of the layered board book reveals an imaginary boat sailing past Mount Hood, the Tillamook factory, Sea Lion Caves, coastal lighthouses, and more! A delightful children's introduction to the iconic places of Oregon, and when you're done with your journey? Row, row, row your boat back around thebend. If you love Oregon, sing the song again!
Boats Go - All aboard! Sail away with 8 noisy boats, as they toot, chug, clang, and splash their way across the water! The sturdy pages feature a fireboat, tugboat, cruise ship, paddleboat, speedboat, sailboat, submarine, and gondola, and encourage young readers to chime in with all the noises each makes—ssshhhh cling-clang FLAP FLAP FLAP goes the sailboat! Here's a joyful addition to this much-praised series.
When a lonely fisherman finds an injured bird on his boat, he nurtures it back to health and--since the bird can no longer migrate with its family--charts a course to head south for the winter. Together, the two form a special friendship and enjoy life at sea until both the healing process and the journey must come to an end. In the tradition of the classic Amos & Boris, South is a story about making new friends and the bittersweet process of saying good-bye to the ones we love. It beautifully depicts the power of new beginnings and the freedom in coming home.
This is definitely on the longer side, so is better suited to children with longer attention spans, but is a wonderful story of the contribution of Marie Tharp to our understanding of the world and particularly the ocean floor. A great read for burgeoning scientific minds encouraging us to keep asking questions and never give up!
Filled with gorgeous illustrations by acclaimed artist Raúl Colón, this illustrated biography shares the story of female scientist, Marie Tharp, a pioneering woman scientist and the first person to ever successfully map the ocean floor. Marie Tharp was always fascinated by the ocean. Taught to think big by her father who was a mapmaker, Marie wanted to do something no one had ever done before: map the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean. Was it even possible? Not sure if she would succeed, Marie decided to give it a try. Throughout history, others had tried and failed to measure the depths of the oceans. Sailors lowered weighted ropes to take measurements. Even today, scientists are trying to measure the depth by using echo sounder machines to track how long it would take a sound wave sent from a ship to the sea floor to come back. But for Marie, it was like piecing together an immense jigsaw puzzle. Despite past failures and challenges—sometimes Marie would be turned away from a ship because having a woman on board was "bad luck"—Marie was determined to succeed. And she did, becoming the first person to chart the ocean floor, helping us better understand the planet we call home.
Ship sails, tug beside. Salt air. Early tide. Take a voyage on the high seas in this rhyming board book.
Buckley and his Mama live in a cozy cabin by the ocean. He loves to carve boats, each one more beautiful than the last, out of the driftwood he finds on the beach nearby. He sends them out to see and if they don't come back, he knows they've found their way to his papa, whom he misses very much.
See and say your first words! Learn your first words with stylish artwork from Aino-Maija Metsola. With 70 essential words to see and say, plus sturdy pages for little hands to hold, young readers will enjoy naming objects on every spread. My First Words is a perfect introduction for little learners!
Water Sings Blue - Come down to the shore with this rich and vivid celebration of the ocean! With watercolors gorgeous enough to wade in by award-winning artist Meilo So and playful, moving poems by Kate Coombs, Water Sings Blue evokes the beauty and power, the depth and mystery, and the endless resonance of the sea.
Lifeboat 12 - In the tradition of The War That Saved My Life and Stella By Starlight, this poignant novel in verse based on true events tells the story of a boy's harrowing experience on a lifeboat after surviving a torpedo attack during World War II. With Nazis bombing London every night, it's time for thirteen-year-old Ken to escape. He suspects his stepmother is glad to see him go, but his dad says he's one of the lucky ones—one of ninety boys and girls to ship out aboard the SS City of Benares to safety in Canada. Life aboard the luxury ship is grand—nine-course meals, new friends, and a life far from the bombs, rations, and his stepmum's glare. And after five days at sea, the ship's officers announce that they're out of danger. They're wrong. Late that night, an explosion hurls Ken from his bunk. They've been hit. Torpedoed! The Benares is sinking fast. Terrified, Ken scrambles aboard Lifeboat 12 with five other boys. Will they get away? Will they survive? Award-winning author Susan Hood brings this little-known World War II story to life in a riveting novel of courage, hope, and compassion. Based on true events and real people, Lifeboat 12 is about believing in one another, knowing that only by banding together will we have any chance to survive.
Mighty Tug - From early in the morning until time to say, "Good night," Mighty Tug works in the busy harbor, guiding cargo ships, pulling barges, and helping with rescues.
Pirates Don't Drive Diggers - Digger-mad Brad is not cut out for a pirate's life, instead he dreams of life on a building site. When the Salty Dog sets sail, can he prove to Captain Blood that pirates do drive diggers after all? A rip-roaring rhyming pirate tale for those digger-loving scallywags out there!
The sixth chapter book in the Prince Not-So Charming series features Prince Carlos going on a quest—and disaster is never far away. Prince Carlos Charles Charming tells a lot more jokes than your standard prince is probably supposed to. But he's been working hard to live up to his princely expectations. That's good, because the ultimate prince, Gilbert the Gallant, has gone missing! Carlos, his friend Pinky, and his pet dragon Smudge are assigned to go find Gilbert and complete his quest. But how can Carlos do what the oh-so-perfect Gilbert couldn't? Especially when Smudge sets their boat on fire before they've gone very far? And every princely voyage involves a sea monster! Perfect for middle school readers and filled with adorable illustrations, Prince Not-So Charming: Wild Wild Quest shows how even princes struggle sometimes—but the only way to get through it is one step at a time. An Imprint Book
There's a river outside my window. Where will it take me? So begins the imaginary journey of a child inspired by the view outside her bedroom window: a vast river winding through a towering city. A small boat with a single white sail floats down the river and takes her from factories to farmlands, freeways to forests, out to the stormy and teeming depths of the ocean, and finally back to the comforts—and inspirations—of home. This lush, immersive book by award-winning picture book creator Marc Martin will delight readers of all ages by taking them on a transcendent and aspirational journey through an imaginative landscape.
Meet Violet Remy-Robinson, an amateur Sherlock Holmes in the making, in this "Agatha Christie-esque mystery...[that's] quirky and charming" (The Guardian)—perfect for fans of Chris Riddell and Robin Stevens's Wells & Wong mysteries.Uncle Johnny has invited Violet and her friends to spend the summer with him on a sailing adventure around Europe and Violet couldn't be more excited! But when she suspects that the captain of a boat nearby might be up to no good, Violet needs to put her detective skills into action. Could he be the head of an international smuggling ring?Beautifully designed and filled with gorgeous two-color illustrations throughout, everyone is bound to fall in love with Violet and the colorful characters that make up her world.
Flaps alter the illustrations of this retelling of the Biblical account of Noah and the great flood
David Macaulay, creator of the international bestseller The Way Things Work, brings his signature curiosity and detailing to the story of the steamship in this meticulously researched and stunningly illustrated book. Prior to the 1800s, ships crossing the Atlantic Ocean relied on the wind in their sails to make their journeys. But invention of steam power ushered in a new era of transportation that would change ocean travel forever: the steamship. Award-winning author-illustrator David Macaulay guides readers through the fascinating history that culminated in the building of the most advanced—and last—of these steamships: the SS United States. This book artfully explores the design and construction of the ship and the life of its designer and engineer, William Francis Gibbs. Framed around the author's own experience steaming across the Atlantic on the very same SS United States, Crossing on Time is a tour de force of the art of explanation and a touching and surprising childhood story.
The Unlikely Adventures of Mabel Jones - Mabel Jones finds herself aboard the Feroshus Maggot--a ship crewed by the strangest bunch of pirates you'd (never) want to meet. She then has to find pieces of an X-shaped puzzle that in her hands could be her ticket home, but in the hands of Captain Split, they'd give him the power to assemble a pirate militia to take over London!
The Boy, the Boat, and the Beast - A boy washes up on a mysterious, seemingly uninhabited beach. Who is he? How did he get there? The boy can't remember. When he sees a light shining over the foreboding wall of trees that surrounds the shore, he decides to follow it, in the hopes that it will lead him to answers. The boy's journey is a struggle for survival and a search for the truth—a terrifying truth that once uncovered, will force him to face his greatest fear of all if he is to go home. This gripping adventure will have readers hooked until its jaw-dropping and moving conclusion. Samantha M. Clark's first novel heralds the arrival of an exciting new voice.
The Voyage to Magical North - Twelve-year-old Brine Seaborne is a girl with a past--if only she could remember what it is. Found alone in a rowboat as a child, clutching a shard of the rare starshell needed for spell-casting, she's spent the past years keeping house for an irritable magician and his obnoxious apprentice, Peter. When Brine and Peter get themselves into a load of trouble and flee, they blunder into the path of the legendary pirate ship the Onion. Before you can say "pieces of eight," they're up to their necks in the pirates' quest to find Magical North, a place so shrouded in secrets and myth that most people don't even think it exists. If Brine is lucky, she'll find her place in the world. And if she's unlucky, everyone on the ship will be eaten by sea monsters. It could really go either way.
Fox & Chick: The Quiet Boat Ride - In the second book of this lauded series, Fox and Chick are off on three new adventures involving a boat ride, a mysterious box, and an early morning trip to see the sunrise. Despite the antics ensuing from their opposite personalities, the contradictory duo always manages to find a happy center. This early chapter book in comic-book form is perfect for emerging readers, while the sweet and funny characters and captivating art hold appeal for picturebook audiences as well.
Willie finds all sorts of interesting things while he and Bobo the stuffed monkey are exploring, including a bucket that would be a perfect boat for Bobo, but before he knows it, Bobo and the "boat" have disappeared.
Bring Noah's Ark to life with this interactive retelling. Perfect for story time! This interactive retelling of the story of Noah's Ark is brought to life with die-cut windows, colorful illustrations, simple text, and clever lift-the-flaps on every spread. Perfect for introducing the stories of the Bible to young children, this book will become a story time favorite! Count two by two as Noah leads animals from the jungle, farm, garden, and more into his ark, safe and warm, away from the flood.
Little Tug knows what to do when the tall ship, the speedboat, and the ocean liner need him, and at such times, he is indispensible.
The Water Sprites are supposed to perform their medal-winning synchronized swimming routine aboard a cruise ship, but everything goes wrong when the piglets aboard start throwing things at the swimmers--so Gracie enlists the help of famous Rita Sinclair and her dancers to help impose order on the unruly passengers.
With the tremendous success of RED TRUCK in board book format and anticipation around YELLOW COPTER in board to match, we're thrilled to complete the primary-colored series about vehicles who save the day by bringing BLUE BOAT into board, too! When a family on a sailing outing gets stuck in a surprise storm, there is only one boat tough enough to handle the rocking waves and howling winds: Blue Boat! Now even the youngest readers can cheer on this "rough, tough tugboat."
Sunker's Deep - Action, adventure, and mystery surround the Sunkers, a band of children who live in a submarine, as they try to survive a war in Book Two of the Icebreaker Trilogy . Sharkey is a Sunker - he was born on a fortunate tide, and everyone in the giant submersible Rampart knows it. He's a hero, a future admiral, beloved by the ancestors. The trouble is his life is based on a lie. He's been a fake hero for years, but when tragedy strikes, he must become a real one. And he has no idea how to go about it.Meanwhile, on land, Petrel, Fin, and the crew of the Oyster are on a mission to defeat the Devouts and bring lost knowledge back into the world, a mission they have no idea how to carry out. This second installment of the Icebreaker trilogy features action, adventure, and a world that is perhaps not so different from our own.
The Sinking of the Vasa - Newbery Medalist Freedman explores the mystery of the sinking of the great Swedish warship, the "Vasa, " on her maiden voyage in 1628, and her resurrection from the seas centuries later. Full color.
Icebreaker - Twelve-year-old Petrel is an outcast, living on an ancient icebreaker that has been following the same ocean course for three hundred years. The ship's crew has forgotten its original purpose and has broken into three warring tribes. Everyone has a tribe except Petrel, whose parents were thrown overboard for alleged crimes. She has survived by living in the dark corners of the ship, and speaking to no one except two large rats, Mister Smoke and Mrs. Slink. When a boy is discovered on a frozen iceberg, the crew is immediately on alert. Petrel hides him on board, hoping he'll be her friend. What she doesn't know is that the ship guards a secret, held down deep in its belly, and the boy has been sent to seek and destroy it. Icebreaker by Lian Tanner is a lush fantasy and thrilling adventure story, with an unforgettable friendship at its heart.
The Mystery of Cabin Island - With two mysteries to solve, Frank and Joe must climb aboard their iceboat the Sea Gull to reach Cabin Island, where a belligerent stranger orders them off. Sabotage to the boat, danger to themselves, and a ghostly prowler do not daunt the Hardy boys in their search for Johnny Jefferson and for clues to stolen antique medals. How the teenage investigators outwit a ruthless foe and succeed in solving both mysteries makes for mounting suspense in this brisk-paced adventure.
In this traditional nursery rhyme, a group of babies and their toy animal friends row merrily down the stream. On board pages.
When a paper boat learns about the ocean, he is determined to go there so he can be a real boat. On his journey he meets all sorts of friends, from the strong little tugboat to the glittering ocean liner. But he also learns that the real ocean is huge and deep and full of dangers. A lyrical text and magical illustrations combine to create a modern fable with an important message about striving for what you want and escaping your comfort zone.
The worst maritime disaster in American history wasn't the Titanic. It was the steamboat Sultana on the Mississippi River--and it could have been prevented.
The Hardys purchase a Chinese junk to use as a ferry service, in order to make some money over the summer. It soon becomes apparent that others are very interested in the ship.
When Mr. and Mrs. Burrow need a babysitter, they are not expecting Bear. But Bear is the only one who shows up, so Bear gets the job of babysitting seven little bunnies who are full of mischief. Together, the bunnies persuade Bear to read a scary book, give them chocolate for dinner, and go crazy with the garden hose! But when the bunnies find Bear sailing the high seas in a make-believe ship, suddenly he isn't such a bad babysitter after all.
If You Were a Kid Aboard the Titanic - In 1912, the Titanic set off from England on its first voyage. Many people thought the ship was unsinkable, but they were soon proven wrong. Travel through time with William and Alice as they set sail aboard the Titanic in this exciting blend of fiction and nonfiction. You will see that life today is a lot different than it was in the past!
Seven Bad Cats - Today I put on my boots and my coat And seven bad cats jumped into my boat. There was one bad cat Who ate from my traps And two bad cats On my oars taking naps Seven cats anywhere is probably too many. Seven BAD cats, all in one boat, is asking for trouble... When a band of bad cats stow away on a little girl's boat, their antics cause the vessel to capsize. Can they come to their captain's rescue and help get the boat safely to shore?
As Time Went By - 2017 Batchelder Honor Book and ALA Notable Book Once upon a time there was a ship that sailed beside the sun with very important people on board. The spirit of reinvention – and the importance we place on things – is beautifully expressed in José Sanabria's visually evocative story. A steamship makes a journey across time from luxury and exclusivity, industry and abandonment, to stewardship and inclusion as we see the evolving functions of the ship and the changing faces of the people who cherish it most of all.
Every year, giant pumpkin contests take place at fairs across the country—the 2012 record-holder weighed over a ton! The latest craze is to carve the most enormous pumpkins into racing boats. But what's next? Why not think really big? Award-winning artist Wendell Minor does just that as he imagines larger-than-life pumpkins decorating some of America's favorite places—as immense as the Capitol dome, Mount Rushmore, the Brooklyn Bridge, even the Grand Canyon! This celebration of famous landmarks and landscapes plays with concepts of size and scale and is full of fun facts.
Join these sailors as they explore the sea during a fun day of sailing in this follow-up to Ready, Set, Build! Shout your orders loud and fast. "Hoist the mainsail up the mast!" Grab your life vest, hold on to your compass, and get ready for a day full of sailing fun with a playful tiger and turtle! Follow these salty sailors as they raise their anchor, cast off, and explore the sea in their little sloop. And after a long day of sailing, they gather and tell tales of all the things they've seen!
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Is it possible to replace onions with another vegetable on sauces and get a similar flavour?
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Is it possible to replace onions with another vegetable on sauces and get a similar flavour?
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I'd say shallots would be your best bet. While they are both part of the allium family, shallots tend to have a sweeter taste that's less sharp than your average onion. Spring onions, leeks and chives might work as well but do keep in mind that they're hardly perfect substitutes as they're more peppery than they are sharp and pungent.
However, if you don't want to use onions due to an allergy, I can only recall having read about an ingredient known as "asafoetida" but that's the extent of my knowledge. You might want to check that out.
maybe this is not very "cheffy" but then i am not a cheffy cook anyway... In sauces i've used Chive, Celery (long) and Leek with moderate success. Chive i like especially but i use differently from onions, in red sauces especially i keep about half of it back and add it to the sauce with 3-5 min to go so it doesnt only work as a substitute but also add abit of another dimention to the dish. In casseroles and baked dishes the same celery and Leek work really very well. For celery and Leek you need to find the right "cut" to acheive the desired effect and possibly think of an other ingredient such as ginger or nutmeg to balance out the exra sweetnees you are bringing to the dish.
Leek is really great for people who think onion is "too strong". I have used leek in recipes calling for onion on multiple occasions to get rid of some leek.

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2012 SE Not Starting, dealer want almost $8k for bad MCU inverter
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Just got sad news from the dealership that my 2012 I Miev SE has a bad Motor Control Unit Inverter. They informed me the warranty timed out in May even though it is still under 60k miles. The dealer said they were able to drive the vehicle around and had to reach out to their expert to find out why the car was giving the car with exclamation point icon (I had to have it towed into the dealership). The cost they called me with is almost $8k to be fixed, which seems to be much more then the car is worth these days. Any suggestion or alternative options?


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Chicago, IL 60664
Job Description
- Please make sure to read the job posting in its entirety as it reflects both the University roles and responsibilities, followed by the specific description.
- Department
20114 BSD Shared Research Facilities
- About the Unit
The University of Chicago cGMP Core which is part of the Biological Sciences Division (BSD) offers a state-of-the-art controlled laboratory environment as well as resources and consultative services for preparing cellular and biological products for human clinical trials. The Facility is FDA registered and follows regulations set forth by 21CFR Part 1271, which outlines requirements for preparing human cells, tissues and tissue-based products for treating patients.
- Job Family
Legal & Regulatory Affairs
Responsible for providing advice and services to University officials on legal issues associated with the University's activities, including transactional and intellectual property matters, policy formulation and compliance, employment and student issues, and pre-litigation dispute resolution. Represents the University's interests in administrative and judicial proceedings. Holds primary institutional responsibility for establishing and maintaining relationships with regulatory and other governmental entities, and establishing and maintaining related compliance policies and protocols.
- Career Track and Job Level
Environmental Health & Safety
Designs, develops, and implements environmental, health, and safety programs and procedures for the University and the surrounding community. Enables effective and compliant work practices that ensure a healthy and safe educational and work environment. Ensures that all facilities are in compliance with regulations, and directly engages state and federal workplace safety agencies.
T2: Expands skills in own work area within an analytical/scientific method or operational process. Maintains appropriate licenses, training and/or certifications, as needed. Applies experience and skills to complete assigned work within our area of expertise. Works within standard operating procedures and/or scientific methods. Works with a moderate degree of supervision.
- Role Impact
Individual Contributor
- Responsibilities
The job provides technical support activities related to the design, development, and implementation of environmental, health, and safety programs and procedures for the University and the surrounding community. Provides support to enable effective and compliant work practices, ensuring a healthy and safe educational and work environment. Works within defined processes and procedures to ensure that all facilities are in compliance with regulations, and engages state and federal workplace safety agencies. Completes work with a moderate degree of supervision.
1) Under a moderate degree of supervision, assists in the implementation of the University's environmental health and safety programs to safeguard employees and ensure legal compliance., 2) Works within defined processes to conduct inspections and tests of instruments, laboratories and/or other facilities to ensure proper functioning and compliance with government laws and University policies., 3) Compiles data and assists with preparing reports. Performs data entry and helps maintain required documentation., 4) Completes a variety of assignments, such as equipment calibration, specialized cleaning, and waste storage and removal, as needed., 5) Performs other related work as needed.
Unit-specific Responsibilities
1) Helps monitor and maintain compliance with institutional, state, and federal regulatory policies and procedures and accrediting organizations.
2) Support cGMP facility operation including validation and qualification of processes, material and supplies, equipment and facility processes, perform vendor qualification of manufacturing supplies and material.
3) Take biweekly particle counts in the Production Areas and prepare report, take environmental monitoring samples monthly in production areas (with Rodac Plates).
4) Processes supply orders on Buysite and through pharmacy, processes inventory – obtains certificates (Certificate of Analysis, Certificate of Sterility, Certificate of Conformance, etc.) for all items.
5) Stock Facility and supporting areas with supplies and gowns.
6) Maintain inventory levels for facility, vaccine preparations, cell therapy and islet preparations.
7) Perform Endotoxin assays as need for Cell Therapy Process.
8) Schedule and prepares microbiology lab forms in 4Medica.
9) Deliver sterility and gram stain samples to Microbiology and obtain results through 4Medica and/or directly with Micro Lab personnel.
10) Prepare kits of supplies used in manufacturing for all campaigns.
11) Perform room change-over in facility after campaigns with specialized cleaning to maintain GMP compliance.
12) Process gowns to Aramark for sterilizing/cleaning and maintains inventory levels.
13) Assist with facility repairs/maintenance.
14) Transport prepared vaccines/cell therapy products to the clinic or pharmacy, test and check eye wash station, change gas tanks and maintain chemical inventory for EH&S.
15) Perform duties as dictated by standard operating procedures (SOPs) for cellular product processing and under G'X'P (GLP, GTP, GMP, GDP) guidelines as directed.
Unit-preferred Competencies
1) Working knowledge of G'X'P.
2) Attention to detail.
3) Ability to demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
4) Strong emphasis on documentation according to FDA regulations.
5) Execute and lead operation to comply with all written procedures, to include Batch Records and SOPs.
6) Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
7) Capacity to exhibit organizational skills.
8) Ability to work in a collaborative team environment.
9) Capacity to handle multiple tasks and competing demands under tight timeframes.
10) Ability to work under pressure, manage competing deadlines and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
11) Ability to understand and carry out instructions and solve problems in complex situations.
12) Ability to read and write and follow documents including protocol and SOPs.
13) Ability to independently learn new techniques.
14) Ability to interact with all levels of staff in a professional manner while respecting patient confidentiality.
15) Excellent customer/staff interpersonal skills.
- Education, Experience, and Certifications
Minimum requirements include vocational training, apprenticeships or the equivalent experience in related field (not typically required to have a four-year degree).
Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
Preferred Qualifications
1) Bachelor's degree in Science or Engineering or closely related field.
1) Year or more experience working in a laboratory environment.
2) Experience with laboratory skills and techniques.
3) Advanced skills with Microsoft Office Suite.
Required Documents
1) Resume
2) Cover Letter
NOTE: When applying, all required documents MUST be uploaded under the Resume/CV section of the application
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Spokane Indians Youth Baseball and Softball is hosting a Pitch, Hit & Run event for boys and girls ages 7-14 (as of July 17, 2019) at Andrew Rypien Field on April 28th starting at 10am. This event is free to participate in. Both baseball and softball players are encouraged to participate. Boys and girls will compete in three events: pitching toward a target, hitting off a batting tee, and running around the bases. Winners from each age group will advance to the Sectional Round.
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Photo: Ursa Minor and a "magic box" that makes whole entire decks of cards disappear! gasp
Over Christmas someone gave the boys a "magic" set full of some 150 pieces of plastic and stuff. The boys were thrilled. I was…less enthused… because omg so many pieces and they will all be lost in an instant. Also, it came with an entire instruction book full of all sorts of instructions and the boys are just earning their "functional reader" badges. I don't need another thing to manage. "If you want to learn the magic, you've got to do the work," I declared.
The box o' magic tricks languished in the playroom for weeks and weeks. I was perfectly ok with that.
Well, in a fit of boredom over the weekend, Ursa Major unearthed the kit. In the unregulated zone that is the playroom, he opened the box and scattered all the pieces. He seems to have grasped on to the two most accessible tricks: one box that makes a single card "disappear" and another one that makes an entire deck of cards disappear. They are simple devices that I'm sure you've all seen before (if not, I won't ruin it. Magic is real, ya'll, and kinda sacred), but learning the trick still required a bit of reading, a bit of practice, a bit of confidence boosting.
There is nothing better in the whole wide world than listening to two little boys figure out something. I absolutely love listening to them discern and discuss, fight and regroup, discover and triumph. The best part is that the triumphs often come by accident. No less than three times over the last two days have I heard, "I did it!" "Oh yeah!? How?" "I…I don't know. But I did it!" "Well, but, show me now!"
The featured photo is of the deck trick. Ursa Minor figured out how to do it by accident, then blew into the kitchen to show it to me. Of course it didn't work. It took him a few tries to figure it out again. Once he didn't, he couldn't stop. I guess the manual doesn't say anything about now showing a trick more than once. 🙂
I really must say, this is a fun age. Mom told me that this would be the fun age. "You get out of babyland, out of toddlerhood, and there is this sweet spot before it all goes to hell during puberty."
Well, I guess that's what this is. The sweet spot is pretty sweet. May it last forever and ever amen.
The boys weren't the only people learning and exploring this weekend. I had a bit of time to work on my applique project and would love some feedback. Which do you think is better? This is angel with halo in front of the wings….
This is angel with halo behind the wings….
I'm pretty sure I know which one I like more, but I am getting mixed opinions and I'm curious what others think. Remember, there is hair to be embroidered onto the head and the halo, so the halo isn't the main visual here.
And the wings won't be those strange blobs. They'll be bunched and textured with this perfect embroidery floss I found. I can't wait to do those. They'll make or break the piece.
I'm learning a lot about my vision for this project and I'm excited about the results so far. Despite how I feel about this weekend's work, I think I might go back and cut again. While this won't be a quilted piece (I'm going to be embroidering in the details and then matting for framing), I'm worried about the raw edges of cut pieces. But if I "turn" them, tucking them under so as to smooth things out, I'm worried that the dimensions will get all wonky… especially those arms. So, it's back to the scissors for me. I've got plenty of fabric to play with… and who knows? These might still get used.
There are still a lot of details to work out before I can start putting things into place and actually start stitching. I think I might be going back to the fabric store. School vacation week next week is mighty inconvenient. I have plenty of knitting and writing to do in the meantime. And mothering… and all sorts of other important things.
Anyway, I'm writing this post as a reminder that good things can happen when boredom kids in and inspiration strikes. Don't forget to do a little exploring and experimenting this week, Dear Reader. It's good for the mind and the soul. You never know what you'll come up with. Make room for the whimsy of learning this week and tell me all about it on Friday.
This week is ours, Dear Reader. Let's make something wonderful out of it.
Until Wednesday, take care.


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- Liverpool John Lennon Airport (6 mi)
- Hawarden Airport (7 mi)
- Manchester Airport (25 mi)
- Manchester Woodford Airport (30 mi)
- Blackpool International Airport (37 mi)
- Barrow Walney Island Airport (63 mi)
- Leeds Bradford Airport (65 mi)
- Birmingham International Airport (72 mi)
- Pontcysyllte Aqueduct and Canal (Unesco heritage, 19 mi)
- Castles and Town Walls of King Edward in Gwynedd (Unesco heritage, 36 mi)
- Blaenavon Industrial Landscape (Unesco heritage, 102 mi)
- Delamere Forest Golf Club (Golf course, 9 mi)
- Hartford Golf Club (Golf course, 13 mi)
- Eccleston Park Golf Club (Golf course, 13 mi)
- Bowring Park Golf Course (Golf course, 14 mi)
- Bidston Golf Club (Golf course, 15 mi)
- Bootle Golf Course (Golf course, 16 mi)
- Haydock Park Golf Club (Golf course, 17 mi)
- Houghwood Golf (Golf course, 17 mi)
- West Lancashire Golf Club (Golf course, 18 mi)
- Mossock Hall Golf Club (Golf course, 19 mi)
- Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
- 53.250 and -2.867 (Lat./Lng.)
- Coordinates by Time:
- N 53° 15' 0" and W -2° 52' 0"
- Currency and Currency Code:
- Pound - GBP
- Spoken languages:
- English, Welsh, Scottish Gaelic
- Local electricity:
- 230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
- Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
- 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
- Local Time: 03:14 AM (Friday)
- Timezone: Europe/London
- UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
- Sunrise and Sunset:
- 6:54 am and 7:15 pm
- Antipode Coordinates:
- -45.817 and 170.717 (Lat./Lng.)
- Closest place to antipode coordinates:
- Otakou
- References
- This place on Geonames.org
Delve into Stoke
Stoke in Cheshire (England) is a town located in United Kingdom about 167 mi (or 268 km) north-west of London, the country's capital town.
Time in Stoke is now 03:14 AM (Friday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of one hour. We know of 8 airports closer to Stoke, of which 4 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is Liverpool John Lennon Airport in a distance of 6 mi (or 9 km), North. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).
There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in United Kingdom is Pontcysyllte Aqueduct and Canal in a distance of 19 mi (or 31 km), South. Also, if you like the game of golf, there are some options within driving distance. In need of a room? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.
Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Ince, Elton, Guilden Sutton, Mollington and Chester. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info. Let's start with some photos from the area.
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Ellesmere Canal
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The Shropshire Union Canal is a navigable canal in England; the Llangollen and Montgomery canals are the modern names of branches of the Shropshire Union ("SU") system and lie partially in Wales. The canal lies in the counties of Staffordshire, Shropshire and Cheshire in the north-west midlands of England. It links the canal system of the West Midlands, at Wolverhampton, with the River Mersey and Manchester Ship Canal at Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, 66 miles distant.
Chester Zoo
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Stoke, Cheshire West and Chester
Stoke is a civil parish in the unitary authority of Cheshire West and Chester and the ceremonial county of Cheshire, England. It includes the village of Stoak and the intersection of the M53 and M56 motorways. The Shropshire Union Canal passes through the parish.
Stoak is a small village under the unitary authority of Cheshire West and Chester, and the ceremonial county of Cheshire, England. It is a suburb of the town of Ellesmere Port. To its west is the intersection of the M53 and M56 Motorways and to its east the Shropshire Union Canal. St Lawrence's Church, Stoak is a Grade II* listed building.
Bridge Trafford
Bridge Trafford is a hamlet and civil parish situated near to Chester, in the unitary authority of Cheshire West and Chester and ceremonial county of Cheshire, England. The hamlet lies some 2 miles to the north of the centre of the village of Mickle Trafford on the A56 road. At the 2001 census it had a population of 33. It is believed that the Roman road from Chester to Wilderspool (now part of Warrington) passed through the parish. In 1991 a Roman bronze brooch was found in the parish.
Wimbolds Trafford
Wimbolds Trafford is a hamlet and civil parish in the unitary authority of Cheshire West and Chester and the ceremonial county of Cheshire, England. The hamlet lies on the B5132 road, approximately 5 miles to the north east of Chester and north of the village of Mickle Trafford.
National Waterways Museum, Ellesmere Port
The Ellesmere Port site of the National Waterways Museum is situated at the northern extremity of the Shropshire Union Canal where it enters the Manchester Ship Canal at Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, England. It contains the largest collection of canal boats in the world.
The Hammond School
The Hammond School, is a specialist co-educational performing arts school based in Chester in the United Kingdom.
St Columba's Church, Chester
St Columba's is a modern Roman Catholic church situated in the suburb of Newton to the north of Chester city centre. Built in 1966 and dedicated in 1967, the church belongs to the Diocese of Shrewsbury.
Dorin Park School
Dorin Park Special School is a specialist school for disabled children aged 2 –19 years of age, based in Upton by Chester, Cheshire. The school was opened in 1977. In September 2008, building work culminated on a new Community Resource Centre, which was later officially opened in 2010 by Everton FC captain Phil Neville.
Gowy Meadows Nature Reserve
Gowy Meadows Nature Reserve is a 165.8-hectare nature reserve near Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, England. It consists of low-lying meadows immediately to the east of the River Gowy near its confluence with the River Mersey, south of Stanlow Oil Refinery and west of the village of Thornton-le-Moors (from where a public footpath follows Thornton Brook across the site). It is managed by the Cheshire Wildlife Trust on behalf of the landowner, Shell UK.
Backford Hall
Backford Hall is a country house in the village of Backford, Cheshire, England. It was built in 1863 on the site of earlier halls, and was designed by John Cunningham. Its style is described as "exuberant Elizabethan, Jacobean and Bohemian Rococo". The authors of the Buildings of England series describe the north front as being "wildly over-egged". The house is constructed in brick with slate roofs.
Chorlton Hall, Backford
For houses with similar names elsewhere in the county see Chorlton Hall, Malpas and Chorlton Old Hall Chorlton Hall is a country house in the parish of Chorlton-by-Backford and stands to the east of the village of Backford, Cheshire, England. The house was built probably in the middle of the 18th century. The original owners were the Stanley family of Hooton. In 1811 it was bought by the historian, George Ormerod, who wrote his History of Cheshire while living in the house.
Trafford Hall
Trafford Hall was a country house standing to the east of the village of Wimbolds Trafford, in Cheshire, England. It was built in 1756 for George Edward Gerrard. A ballroom was added in the 19th century. As of 2011 the building is used as a hotel and conference centre, and since 1995 has been the home of the charity the National Communities Resource Centre. The house is constructed in brick with stone dressings and slate roofs. Its architectural style is Georgian.
Christ Church, Ellesmere Port
Christ Church, Ellesmere Port, is an Elim Pentecostal Church located in Station Road, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, England. The church is designated by English Heritage as a Grade II listed building.
Holy Ascension Church, Upton by Chester
Holy Ascension Church, Upton by Chester, is located in Church Lane, Upton by Chester, Chester, Cheshire, England. It is an active Anglican parish church in the deanery of Chester, the archdeaconry of Chester and the diocese of Chester. The church is designated by English Heritage as a Grade II listed building.
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20 Sep
Wellbeing And Mindfulness Evening
Starting at: 06:00 pm (18:00).
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Our House @G21 - Chester - House Music Event
Starting at: 11:00 pm (23:00).
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21 Sep
Starting at: 01:00 am (01:00).
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The Chester Tour
Starting at: 11:30 am (11:30).
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Rides For All - Marshy Meander
Starting at: 02:00 pm (14:00).
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Open Art Afternoon
Starting at: 02:00 pm (14:00).
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Poulton Research Project Site Visit
Starting at: 02:30 pm (14:30).
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22 Sep
Open Mic W/Alx Green
Starting at: 01:00 am (01:00).
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Mini Spa/ Yoga Retreat
Starting at: 11:00 am (11:00).
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Northop Hall At Chester Pride
Starting at: 12:00 pm (12:00).
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InterEngineering At Chester Pride 2.0
Starting at: 12:00 pm (12:00).
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Poulton Research Project Site Visit
Starting at: 02:30 pm (14:30).
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Hoole: Guided Walking Tour Of The Victorian/Edwardian Township
Starting at: 03:00 pm (15:00).
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23 Sep
Colour Run
Starting at: 05:00 pm (17:00).
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Neighbourhood Plan For Handbridge
Starting at: 08:00 pm (20:00).
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- Price$495,041
- Beds4
- Baths2.1
- Sq. Ft.2,567
- Acres0.25
- Built2019
1432 12th, Argyle
MLS# 14002226 - Built by MHI Plantation Homes - CONST. COMPLETED Jan 31 ~ Magnificent model home plan with every upgrade imaginable including outdoor fireplace & kitchen! Gorgeous entry, open floor plan, large windows, rounded dining room ceiling and 13' tray ceilings. The kitchen has a large island and butler pantry connecting to the dining room. The master suite is exquisite and has a large adjoining sitting room. The master bathroom is very spacious with separate vanities, garden tub, walk in shower with seat, and large walk in closet which includes a high ceiling with seasonal rods. Enjoy entertaining friends and family on the large covered back patio. This home is a must see!!
Essential Information
- Price$495,041
- Bedrooms4
- Bathrooms2.10
- Full Baths2
- Half Baths1
- Square Footage2,567
- Acres0.25
- Year Built2019
- TypeResidential
- Sub-TypeSingle Family
- StyleTraditional
- StatusActive
- UtilitiesCity Sewer, City Water
- FeaturesClub House, Community Pool, Greenbelt, Jogging Path/ Bike Path, Other, Park, Playground, Private Lake/Pond
- # of Garages2
- GaragesAttached
- Exterior FeaturesGutters, Other, Patio Covered, Sprinkler System
- WindowsDouble Pane Windows, Low E Windows, Tinted Windows
- RoofComposition
- ConstructionBrick
- FoundationSlab
Listing Details
- Listing AgentBen Caballero
- Listing OfficeHomesusa.com
Community Information
- Address1432 12th
- AreaDENTON COUNTY (31)
- SubdivisionHarvest
- CityArgyle
- CountyDenton
- StateTX
- Zip Code76226
- Interior FeaturesOther, Smart Home Features
- AppliancesBuilt-in Microwave, Cooktop - Gas, Dishwasher, Disposal, Other, Oven - Electric, Water Line to Refrigerator
- HeatingCentral Air-Elec, Central Heat-Gas, Other
- FireplaceYes
- # of Fireplaces2
- FireplacesGas Logs
- # of Stories1
- Stories1
School Information
- DistrictArgyle ISD
- ElementaryHilltop
- MiddleArgyle
- HighArgyle
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Listing information last updated on September 18th, 2019 at 11:30pm CDT.


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Private Offices, Cumberland Street South, Dublin 2
Flexible office space available to let in mixed tenure building in the heart of Dublin 2. Hospitality House benefits from a strategic location adjacent to Pearse Street station and Merrion Square.
The four floor building is serviced by double lifts and provides WC accommodation on each floor. The space offers a mixture of open plan offices, private offices and meeting rooms.
Annual rent €30-€35 per sq.ft. Rent is exclusive of commercial rates and service charge.
These are not serviced offices. Spaces are offered unfurnished.
- 24-Hour Access
- Car Park
- Lift
- Non-Branded Offices
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\"Since moving here we have had a third daughter. She was born just 4 months ago and she is absolutely delightful! It\'s wonderful for us to have a little baby in the family again and her big sisters adore her.\" ...Read more
\"When I go home to visit my family in Australia they tell me I have become more Italian when it comes to parenting, yet when I am in Italy parents tell me that I am very Australian. I guess I have adapted a little and I am a bit in the middle.\" ...Read more
\"If I could change one thing, it would be to have insisted on a meeting at the beginning of the school year, to ask about the processes in school - how the children are expected to be kitted out, what is the requirement in respect of uniform and ...Read more
Mum and photographer Raquel Ferreirinha, who moved from Berlin to Dublin and now lives in Italy in a house on a hill by the Adriatic sea, talks to MumAbroad about how to photograph children. ...Read more
Linda Martinez and her husband opened The Beehive in 1999: a place where they connect their love of Rome and their own personal passions and interests with their guests and their community. ...Read more
\"Children are growing. They need healthy foods and physical exercise to do this properly. Eating healthily and getting adequate physical activity as a child is an \'investment\' towards being a healthy adult!\" ...Read more
The final part of our Female, Foreign and an Entrepreneur in Italy series. From a dentist and a wedding planner to an architect and hotelier this series explores the great and not so great of doing business in Italy. ...Read more
If you are moving to another country or you are doing business abroad, there are some cultural differences that you will need to take into account. Our partner Cigna Global have created this infographic that will take you through the different ...Read more
Kelly Nowocien talks to MumAbroad Life about the major changes in her life and how they have helped her build a business she is passionate about. ...Read more
"I didn't come this far to only come this far". So, whatever happens, whatever it takes, and whatever means we must use, we WILL get those children out of the Jungle and into loving family homes here in Spain. ...Read more
MumAbroad was founded by Rebecca Laidlaw, an Internet Marketing consultant & Carrie Frais, a Journalist and PR executive. Carrie lives in Barcelona and is Mum to Poppy (7) and Bertie (5) and Rebecca lives in Oxfordshire (UK) and has 3 children, Ollie (7), Sophie (5) and Theo (1). "In 2007, we were both living in the beautiful city of Barcelona, having each just given birth to our first child. With no extended family to help with childcare, we looked for other resources to help guide us through this challenging period of our lives. We were surprised at how difficult it was to find easily accessible information about activities and services for parents. It soon became apparent that there was a growing niche for an English language website which would offer parents from the International Community valuable information such as child-related services, schools, family activities, shops, family holidays and restaurants. After extensive research and the help of scores of mothers, Barcelona Mum was born, offering a comprehensive and personalized guide to family life in Barcelona. Within a few months MumAbroad Spain was launched, incorporating the whole of Catalunya and subsequently Madrid, Andalucia, the Costa Blanca and the Balearics. As the site gained momentum, MumAbroad France, MumAbroad Italy and MumAbroad Germany were established and in 2014 the four sites were amalgamated under one roof. We believe that, in the majority of cases, parents are the best judge of anything child-related, so that is why our site is based purely on recommendation. Every service, group or activity on our website has been recommended by at least one Mum or Dad. In our interview section, you can read about other mums' experiences of living abroad as well as interviews with a host of childhood experts. In our Women in Business section, we've discovered some inspirational ladies, who have established successful businesses in and created a life for themselves, many of whom have had to juggle work and family life. Our forum allows parents to share concerns, offer advice, advertise services, buy & sell items and virtually meet others in an online community." Carrie & Rebecca firstname.lastname@example.com email@example.com


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Birma Charter Flights and Air Charter Service
Private Jets Charter can handle all of your charter services needs to or fromBirma. We will make sure that the flight you chose is the right one for you. You can be assured that the charter flight you choose to or from Birma is the best possible flight available.
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Reflecting on our Time with the Chicks
Everyone from nursery to Year 6 has been involved in looking after our eggs and chicks over the last few weeks. We have learned so much about caring for animals as well as life cycles and characteristics of living things. Here are some of my favourite photos. I have taken hundreds! We hope that you … Read moreReflecting on our Time with the Chicks


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Laurent Blanc, coach of Paris Saint-Germain, is mocked Manchester City
Manchester City qualified for the first time in the history of the club in the Champions League semi-final, having eliminated Paris Saint-Germain in the quarterfinals with responsive result 3: 2.
But, after eliminating the French team coach he has flirted with Manuel Pellegrini's team. He thinks the Etihad team will be outsiders.
"Manchester City is an outsider club face Barcelona, Real Madrid and Bayern Munich," Blanc said after the game.


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Engaged employees lead to better business outcomes. As companies look for ways to boost employee engagement, they are focusing on job purposing—the concept of linking an organization's purpose and an individuals' job to society contribution. And, job purposing increasingly includes sustainability-focused employee engagement. However, despite the rapid evolution and uptake of this practice, many companies still struggle to create meaningful sustainability-focused employee engagement programs and to measure the impact of those programs in ways that demonstrate their value and resonate with decision makers.
At the root of the measurement challenge is the frequent disconnect in how sustainability and human resources (HR) practitioners define and measure employee engagement. Sustainability professionals have used the term "employee engagement" to describe their ability to motivate employees around sustainability goals and further their sustainability programs. Most of the impact measures are anecdotal, or measure participation in terms of volunteer hours or dollars. HR professionals have traditionally defined employee engagement in terms of employees' emotional commitment and discretionary effort, which is typically measured via an index approach using employees' answers to survey questions such as whether an employee would recommend the company as a great place to work or how proud they are to work at the company.
To bridge this divide, NEEF and BuzzWord convened corporate thought leaders to assess best practices and create and pilot a survey to measure the impact of engaging employees in sustainability programs. The survey measured dimensions of employees' sustainability experience and, using PwC's employee engagement index as a guide, also measured traditional dimensions of employee engagement. These measures were used to create two indices—a sustainability engagement index and an employee engagement index—which can be compared to better understand their relationship. The concept of a sustainability index is novel and significant, as it allows comparison among companies and standard measures of employee engagement, as well as tracking of year-over-year performance.
The pilot survey, conducted in 2016, included a total of 400 respondents from Baxter, Duke Energy, Genentech, and Spectrum Brands. By correlating the sustainability and employee engagement indices for the individuals who participated, we were able to better understand the relationship between employee engagement in sustainability and more traditional aspects of employee engagement as measured by HR, and show which elements of sustainability drive employee engagement. Some highlights include:
Join NEEF and BuzzWord at New Metrics '17 for a deeper dive into the pilot survey results and a discussion with experts from Genentech and PwC about different approaches and best practices in engaging employees in sustainability and measuring the impact of sustainability engagement. And, learn how your company can use the survey and participate in future work in this area.
Krista Badiane
Sustainability Consultant and Professor
September 14, 2017
Leah Haygood
Founder & President
Sara Espinoza
National Environmental Education Foundation
Managing Director, Research & Best Practices


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Enter FreedomBox. This little private server system based on a board such as RaspberryPi
empowers regular people to host their own internet services, like a VPN, a personal website, file sharing, encrypted messengers, a VoIP server, a metasearch engine, and much more.
You can build and set up your own or buy a ready-to-go one for €82
It was hard to decide where to put this. Hardware? Security? I figured since it's open source, most of the interested readers would be in BATL.


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Budding Love
Budding Love
This bud vase is an adorable option to send - whether your love is just budding or deeply rooted. Eight gorgeous ceramic bud vases in shades of pink, red & purple are attached to an ivory ceramic base and will contain colorful blooms and textured greenery. The blooms may be temporary, but the vase (& your love!) are in it for the long haul. Vase measures 7.25" x 3" x 4.5".
*Actual blooms used may vary from picture shown, but will be equivalent in size and value.
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Frisco Burger
Burger restaurants have a tendency to be either cheap fast food joints or gourmet places that unnecessarily mess with a classic formula for the sake of originality. Frisco Burger, ...
Nov 1, 2011 Food & Drinks
Le Breton
Travelling provides a chance to try new, often memorable foods in unfamiliar surroundings. Mizoguchi, the owner of Le Breton, is no stranger to such experiences.
Jun 1, 2011 Food & Drinks
Bistro la Tortue
Tatsuya Yamaguchi, the owner and chef of this tiny two-story bistro located on a narrow alley in Sumiyoshi, runs a one-man show, and a popular one at that!...
Aug 1, 2010 Food & Drinks
Café Restaurant Sancho Panza
This café restaurant is run by the NPO Tiempo Iberoamericano, and relocated from Tenjin to Daimyo in June 2010...
Jul 17, 2010 Food & Drinks
Pizza World & M
Fukuoka boasts an impressive and ever-growing selection of Italian restaurants, the variety of which seems endless. Located a good 15-minute walk south of Yakuin Nishitetsu Station...
Oct 1, 2008 Food & Drinks
La Casa di Nao
After more than two decades away, honing his skills overseas and in Japan, Naoyuki recently returned to Fukuoka to open, appropriately enough, "La Casa di Nao," (Nao's house) on Jo...
Jan 1, 2008 Food & Drinks
Hamburg Onion
With several fast-food chains offering mega-sized beef hamburgers on their menus, it's clear that beef burgers are back! If you fancy a fat paddy but you also want your veggies, co...
Oct 1, 2007 Food & Drinks
Au Gourmand
The wine boom in Japan throughout the 90's did more than bring the price of imported wines down... it also indirectly introduced millions of Japanese to the taste of European chees...
Aug 1, 2007 Food & Drinks
Goo – Bar & Side Dish
Recognizing that Fukuoka already had more than enough French and Italian bistros and cafes, Sasaki-san did some market research and chose "Spanish pub" as her concept for Goo.
Aug 1, 2004 Food & Drinks
Al Bacaro
Tree-lined Keyaki-dori is one of Fukuoka's most pleasant streets and also home to a growing number of fine eateries.


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Finding the perfect home is difficult enough, but there are many more challenges to overcome once you've found it. It's likely you're competing with multiple competing offers, so now the challenge is finding a strategy to make your offer as strong as possible.
Many hopeful buyers consider increasing their down payment. So, how much should you put down?
In most situations, homebuyers are encouraged to aim for a 20% down payment. Lower down payments may be risky for lenders. Sellers can also be wary of an offer with a lower down payment as it can mean a higher chance of failing to secure financing.
So, does it mean that putting more than 20% down makes your offer stronger? As with many things in real estate, this question is tricky and depends on many circumstances.
What is the average down payment on a home?
While 20% of the purchase price is the traditionally accepted target for making a down payment, it's far from the norm. Over the past few years, the median down payment for a first-time homebuyer has been just 6%. For repeat buyers, it's higher with an average of 14%. This is quite a significant drop from an average of 23% back in 1989.
For buyers who can't make 20%, paying less isn't that big of a deal. Interest rates remain historically very cheap, meaning the costs of taking out a bigger mortgage aren't as painful as they used to be.
Paying less on a down payment also frees up more funds for renovations, which can increase your resale value. Of course, paying less also means you'll have to pay private mortgage insurance (PMI) until you can build yourself up to 20% equity. A lower down payment will also mean a higher interest rate from your lender as they seek to compensate for the riskier loan.
Why does the seller care?
At first, the size of your down payment seems like merely a lender-borrower issue. The seller still gets their money either way, so why should it influence their decision?
The seller knows that the home will have to be appraised for the total amount financed plus closing costs. An appraisal contingency means that if the appraisal finds the home worth less than the mortgage amount, the buyer can be denied their loan. This is bad for the seller because they may have lost other potential buyers while the property was off the market. As such, a seller is more inclined to favor buyers who can make the minimum 20% down payment.
Summary: A Higher Down Payment Makes a Difference
So does making a higher down payment increase the strength of your offer? Yes; it shows more commitment to closing as you have more skin in the game and you have a higher chance of securing a mortgage.
However, any benefits need to be weighed against the downsides. A higher down payment means fewer funds to cover closing costs and renovations. It could also deplete your savings and leave you with no emergency funds, putting you at risk of defaulting. Each situation will vary from one person to another so consult your real estate agent and attorney to find the best way forward.
Review the list of NAEBA realtors in your area to get your homebuying process started with an expert you can trust.


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Throughout a student's lifecycle at an institution, they're going to need help often.
From their initial admittance and enrollment, to returning year after year, then finally prepping for graduation and their careers. These are all major milestones, but there are also several smaller moments throughout their time at college that need to be considered and designed for an optimal experience. It's crucial that none of these moments in a student's lifecycle are overlooked because barriers and hurdles, especially when a student is already struggling and looking for help, can be the deciding factor between persisting and dropping out.
Here are some guidance on how to make all the moments matter to students in the best way possible:
It's All In the Details
I'll admit, I'm not the most detail-oriented person. That's why it's important for me to have someone on my team to help check me. You need to make sure you're mindful of the details and see how you can work to contour and design them to better achieve your goals. Say, for example, that students aren't completing your satisfaction survey. Is it too long? Too hard to find? Not mobile friendly? Are the directions and purpose unclear?
Consider extrapolating this out for other parts of the student lifecycle. Every form you have, student feedback you request, appointment scheduled, and contact attempted can be better designed to support the entire student experience. Often these small pieces are used frequently by most students, so the outcomes that can come from the effort you put in to improve them matters a lot.
People Power
The interactions and relationships students have with your office can be designed and structured so that every moment is easy and enjoyable for students. Making sure your team is empowered to make positive impressions on students is a valuable way to design to further your retention goals. This certainly plays into the prior point of making sure the tools and systems are in place to allow for your people to do their work well. Use the knowledge your team has to make sure trainings take place to inform everyone of the importance of adapting to student behavior and understanding what those behaviors are. Also, make sure your systems are aligned to allow for information sharing and collaboration since it is counterintuitive to keep your fellow colleagues working in silos. Students often don't perceive there being any sort of separation when they're going to different offices. They're just going to another person at the institution. Even the best systems will falter without the right people and information to power them.
Overcoming Limitations
How can you address gaps in your knowledge to design and provide better service? It's especially hard to know what the student experience is really like without going through it yourself. That's why it is important to bring students in help share their perspectives but also to help with your reach and impact. Say you're trying to help with the part of the student lifecycle that gets students to sign up for courses. Students can provide direct feedback on pain points and what they'd like to see improved. They can also help by acting as peer advisors trained by your team to expand your ability to personally connect with students. Your team can only be so many places at once. The same can go for getting more engagement with your career services office for example. Designing for the modern student lifecycle means existing outside the typical bounds of time and space for your office to be able to have students get what they need, when they need it, and also be able to connect in more ways than just walking in.
The student lifecycle is long and complex. Students will move through it at different speeds and may need certain types of support once or throughout their time at your institution. It's crucial to make sure each touchpoint you have with students is as seamless as possible. Friction is the enemy of progress here, so make sure you have all of your details covered, people prepped, and gaps closed to minimize it.
Find out how Knack can help at joinknack.com/colleges.
Written by Dustin Ramsdell
Dustin helps students succeed everyday in his role as a Student Success Lead at Noodle Partners. He is also a proud geek as well as a higher ed blogger, and podcaster. He loves craft beer, good movies, and deep conversations. Connect with him on Twitter or over at his blog.


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The Boston Globe, the first local newspaper to have more digital subscribers than print, is now investing in more local coverage. In Rhode Island.
After past investments in covering marijuana, the Catholic Church, and health and life sciences (and spinning off the latter two), the Globe's newest vertical can be found about 50 miles down I-95. Three Providence journalists with more than four decades' combined experience reporting on Little Rhody news are now officially a remote part of the Globe's newsroom, writing for residents of the state and not just Bostonians.