One inspiring little lamb, three mischievous young boys and an unlikely friendship. Being the smallest in the paddock isn't easy. Clover's always teased by the other lambs. When Shadow, Stu and Duncan's teasing goes too far, can Clover and her big ideas rescue them from their own silliness? Discover how Clover shows being little makes her more determined and clever than they could ever imagine.

In the sheep country of Canterbury and Otago the native tussock lands had reached the end of their useful life by the 1870s and were sown with European grasses - mainly ryegrass, timothy, cocksfoot and clover. Rural New Zealand in 1876. A time of prosperity for Applecross sheep station. However, dark clouds are gathering over the settlers of Mackenzie’s Basin. James Mackenzie is good at his job. Quality wool from his flock is valued around the world. But his son, John James sees the future differently, embracing new ideas and opening up new markets. Will father and son reach a compromise that will allow Applecross to survive through the threat of pestilence and fire? Will Captain Shepherd’s legacy offer the opportunity for his beloved family to spread their wings? Join James, Sophia and all the folk of Applecross as, once more, they celebrate triumph and success while joining together to face adversity and tragedy against a backdrop of an ever-changing world.

The locale is the San Francisco Peaks near Flagstaff, Arizona, where author Lou Bader has lived for many years, but the story is universal. Sentient creatures who communicate with a heroine Grand quests and great adventures Drama and humor Illustrations that deepen the sense of identification with the brave little band that goes off to petition the Great Kachina For kids of all ages! You'll love it! By the author of In the Shadow of the San Francisco Peaks.

Scott Johnson is the highly acclaimed designer of some of L.A.'s most recognized architecture. As partner in the award-winning Los Angeles architecture firm Johnson Fain he was the creative force behind extraordinary buildings such as the Sun America Building and the Fox Toweraffectionately nicknamed the "Die Hard Building" after its starring role in the film. In this engaging memoir, Johnson shares his personal experiences as a designer and considers the relationship between practice andtheory over the last forty years of American architecture. From his childhood days in California's Salinas Valley, to his tenure with legendary architect Philip Johnson, to his time with Skidmore Owings & Merrill, to the formation of his own firm and its rise toward the top of the architectural firmament,Johnsons unique insight makes for a fascinating discussion of each of the major movements that have characterized the world of architecture since Modernism in one of America's most interesting metropolises.

Great Ideas is a unique collection of absorbing and enjoyable fluency practice activities designed to improve listening and speaking abilities. The Teacher's Manual contains detailed notes on the activities, as well as vocabulary suggestions, glossaries, answer keys (where appropriate), listening scripts, and suggestions for follow-up activities.