Experience the excitement of the holidays and the joy of the seasons with the colorful characters of Tubblewood. Miss Duck would prefer to stay in the warmth of her cozy home sipping a cup of hot apricot tea. However, her life always turns into an adventure when she is called upon to help a friend or a neighbor. Throughout the year, you can join Miss Duck and her woodland friends in their escapades. They may be assisting the groundhog with a mystery guest on his big day, correcting a problem after an April Fools Day prank goes too far, learning the meaning of Independence Day and how to celebrate the holiday in a safe manner, or working together to save Tubblewood Forest. Holiday traditions for St. Patricks Day, Easter, Arbor Day, and Thanksgiving also are included. There is a tale to be savored for every season in this collection of stories. Intertwined throughout each story are valuable life messages. Miss Duck and her charming entourage teach these lessons through their words and actions and demonstrate them in a positive manner. The Tubblewood tales have universal appeal. They can be comprehended by young children and still hold the interest and imagination of older children and adults. The quality of the content spans all ages and any generation. Additionally, special scenes are artistically depicted in beautifully designed illustrations. Dont miss the opportunity to create memories by sharing this enchanting group of holiday stories with your loved ones. Its certain to be a time-treasured addition to any household library. Be sure to add to your collection another captivating book, Tales From Tubblewood: A Duck For All Seasons, which contains stories in the settings of Valentines Day, Easter, summer vacation, Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.

Experience the excitement of the holidays and the joy of the seasons with the captivating characters of Tubblewood. Although Miss Duck would prefer to stay in the warmth of her cozy home sipping a steaming hot cup of apricot tea, her life always turns into an adventure when she is called upon to help a friend or a neighbor. All year round join Miss Duck and her furry woodland friends in their escapades, whether they are saving Tubblewood Creek from pollution, taming the Terror of Tubblewood who haunts the house he unjustly stole, or settling the dispute between the moles and the buffaloes that started the War of Webberwood Way. There is a tale to be savored for every season in this collection of stories. Intertwined throughout each story are valuable life messages, which Miss Duck and her charming entourage, through their words and actions, demonstrate in a positive manner. The Tubblewood tales have universal appeal. They can be comprehended by preschool children while holding the interest and imagination of older children and adults; the quality of the content spans all ages and any generation. Additionally, special scenes are artistically depicted in beautifully designed illustrations. Dont miss the opportunity to create memories by sharing this collection of holiday stories with your loved ones. Its certain to be a time-treasured addition to any household library.

Each story in this charming collection features a holiday and contains valuable life messages, which Miss Duck and her woodland friends demonstrate in a positive manner, Although, suited for 8-10 year olds, the Tubblewood tales' appeal spans all ages. Artistic illustrations are included.

Although technically puppies are young dogs, Puppy Pal Pointers: From the True Tails of Ripple and Jessie relates to dogs of all ages. The book consists of subjects that are pertinent to every devoted owner, including caring for, treating, understanding, treasuring, bonding with, and grieving for your cherished dog, plustips on pet care for kids. Topics pertaining to dog care and responsible ownership are covered, such as parasite control, hygiene, overpopulation concerns, relationships with cats, the human-animal bond, pet loss, and the grief process. Puppy Pal Pointers is different from other books on pet carebecause it is told through the sage eyes of two beloveddogs (as shared with Pamela J. Wilson), including one who fearlessly faced life's challenges with only three legs.Endearing pictures of them in various activities, along with photos of theirpreciouscanine and feline peers, are used to accentuate points.The wise teachings of charming fictional friends, both furry and feathered,can be foundin thefollowing childrens books, whichwere written by the person who belongs to Ripple and Jessie:Tales From Tubblewood: A Duck For All Seasons and Tales From Tubblewood Too: Miss Duck to the Rescue. (www.Tubblewoodtales.com)

Although technically puppies are young dogs, Puppy Pal Pointers: From the True Tails of Ripple and Jessie relates to dogs of all ages. The book consists of subjects that are pertinent to every devoted owner, including caring for, treating, understanding, treasuring, bonding with, and grieving for your cherished dog, plus tips on pet care for kids. Topics pertaining to dog care and responsible ownership are covered, such as parasite control, hygiene, overpopulation concerns, relationships with cats, the human-animal bond, pet loss, and the grief process. Puppy Pal Pointers is different from other books on pet care because it is told through the sage eyes of two beloved dogs (as shared with Pamela J. Wilson), including one who fearlessly faced life's challenges with only three legs. Endearing pictures of them in various activities, along with photos of their precious canine and feline peers, are used to accentuate points. The wise teachings of charming fictional friends, both furry and feathered, can be found in the following children's books, which were written by the person who belongs to Ripple and Jessie: Tales From Tubblewood: A Duck For All Seasons and Tales From Tubblewood Too: Miss Duck to the Rescue. (www.Tubblewoodtales.com)

Although technically puppies are young dogs, Puppy Pal Pointers: From the True Tails of Ripple and Jessie relates to dogs of all ages. The book consists of subjects that are pertinent to every devoted owner, including caring for, treating, understanding, treasuring, bonding with, and grieving for your cherished dog, plus tips on pet care for kids. Topics pertaining to dog care and responsible ownership are covered, such as parasite control, hygiene, overpopulation concerns, relationships with cats, the human-animal bond, pet loss, and the grief process. Puppy Pal Pointers is different from other books on pet care because it is told through the sage eyes of two beloved dogs (as shared with Pamela J. Wilson), including one who fearlessly faced life's challenges with only three legs. Endearing pictures of them in various activities, along with photos of their precious canine and feline peers, are used to accentuate points. The wise teachings of charming fictional friends, both furry and feathered, can be found in the following children's books, which were written by the person who belongs to Ripple and Jessie: Tales From Tubblewood: A Duck For All Seasons and Tales From Tubblewood Too: Miss Duck to the Rescue. (www.Tubblewoodtales.com)

Perfect your lab skills with the gold standard in microbiology! Serving as both the #1 bench reference for practicing microbiologists and as a favorite text for students in clinical laboratory science programs, Bailey & Scott's Diagnostic Microbiology, 14th Edition covers all the topical information and critical thinking practice you need for effective laboratory testing. This new edition also features hundreds step-by-step procedures, updated visuals, new case studies, and new material on the latest trends and equipment in clinical microbiology — including automation, automated streaking, MALDI-TOF, and incubator microscopes. It's everything you need to get quality lab results in class and in clinical practice! - More than 800 detailed, full-color illustrations aid comprehension and help in visualizing concepts. - Expanded sections on parasitology, mycology, and virology eliminate the need to purchase separate books on this material. - General and Species boxes in the organism chapters highlight the important topics that will be discussed in the chapter. - Case studies provide the opportunity to apply information to a variety of diagnostic scenarios, and help improve decision-making and critical thinking skills. - Hands-on procedures include step-by-step instructions, full-color photos, and expected results. - A glossary of terms is found at the back of the book for quick reference. - Learning objectives begin each chapter, offering a measurable outcome to achieve by the completing the material. - Learning resources on the Evolve companion website enhance learning with review questions and procedures. - NEW! Coverage of automation, automated streaking, MALDI-TOF, and incubator microscopes keeps you in the know on these progressing topics. - NEW! Updated images provide a more vivid look into book content and reflect the latest procedures. - NEW! Thoroughly reviewed and updated chapters equip you with the most current information. - NEW! Significant lab manual improvements provide an excellent learning resource at no extra cost. - NEW! 10 extra case studies on the Evolve companion website offer more opportunities to improve critical thinking skills.