Only for love does a very messy young rat clean up his hole to make his father's visit happier.

Only for love does a very messy young rat clean up his hole to make his father's visit happier.

If you have ever watched the stacks of papers, magazins, clippings, and projects pile up out of control, File...Don't Pile will provide fast, easy practical advice. More than a collection of random hints, this handy guide presents systems of organization for every conceivable type of household paper. Topics covered include: -How to cut through the clutter-the 5 step solution -Choosing the right paper-control system for your needs -10 questions to determine whether to save a piece of paper -Categorizing, tab systems, coding systems, indexing, cross-referencing -How to plan for growth and expansion -Keeping files current and useful-the 4 step maintenance plan -Creating and using a personal business file Plus comprehensive systems for organizing mail, greeting cards, a Rolodex, newspapers, and magazines, coupons, and much more, including sample file headings for a wide variety of useful subjects. File..Don't Pile is the fast prescription for anyone drowning in household paper.

Jake Walker, an ex-Marine, tries to fit in with the civilian world after returning stateside. He decides to move into a older home in a rural area close to the Canadian border. His plan is to relax, avoid crowds, and take some time to record a few experiences from his tour of duty in Afghanistan. During high school, he learned the art of self-defense from his father's tutelage and thus, he could handle any trouble he faced. Now he needed to either use this same abilities to start his own self-defense business or else finish his education in the criminal justice program. A few months after being in his renovated cabin on ten acres, Jake's plans get interrupted by two neighbor kids who decide to trespass on his property. Max Johnson and Crash' Braden stumble onto the middle of a group of men who have bad intentions. Things get wild when Jake uncovers a plot by these militants just three miles past his country place. Jake now has to manage two exuberant boys while trying to stop a small scale border invasion before it turns deadly. Along the way, Jake becomes aware of a growing interest in young Max's mother, Lisa Johnson. The more he lends a helping hand to this beautiful neighbor lady and her inquisitive son, the more he realizes she might be the person in his recent dream. Who knows, maybe this new friendship just might give him a reason to stay longer in the area. However, when she begins dating another guy, all bets are off and Jake has to step back and reconsider his plans once again.

Prepares teachers for careers in literacy education, emphasizing the role of literacy education in promoting the spirit of democratic life. Chapters on the reading process, teacher empowerment, teaching approaches, higher order literacy, content area reading, and literacy provisions for children wit

A scientist learns how sea otters live in the cold Pacific Ocean.