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"Spending and Saving Money introduces readers to the concept of spending and saving money, including making decisions about when to spend and when to save."--Amazon.com.

Master the art of edible gardening in the beautiful southwestern United States. Southwest Fruit & Vegetable Gardening is written exclusively for gardeners who want to grow edibles in Arizona, New Mexico, or Nevada. Co-authors Katie Elzer-Peters and Jacqueline Soule share their bountiful knowledge of edibles in general and the Southwest region in particular, equipping you with all the information you need to design your edible garden, tend the soil,...

This book introduces readers to the concept of supply and demand using familiar examples, such as shopping and holidays. A table of contents, an infographic, fun facts, Making Connections questions, a glossary, and an index are also provided.

A narrative of resistance and resilience spanning seven decades in the life of a tireless advocate for Indigenous language preservation. Life histories are a form of contemporary social history and convey important messages about identity, cosmology, social behavior and one's place in the world. This first-person oral history-the first of its kind ever published by the Royal BC Museum-documents a period of profound social change through the lens of...

The classic account of moving from slavery to freedom, by the celebrated African-American educator and university founder. Booker T. Washington believed that every man and woman deserved a chance, regardless of their skin color. This classic work of literature, originally published in 1901, relays the story of a man born into slavery who, once freed, pursued education and racial equality. This new edition of Booker T. Washington's autobiography features...

With this famous field guide by award-winning author and naturalist Stan Tekiela, you can make tree identification simple, informative, and productive. There?s no need to look through dozens of photos of trees that don?t grow in Arizona. Learn about 135 species found in the state, organized by leaf type and attachment. Just look at a tree?s leaves, then go to the correct section to learn what it is. Fact-filled information contains the particulars...

In 1967, Scottsdale's longtime Arabian horse breeder Ed Tweed embarked on a mission to race the horses he bred. He imported a chestnut stallion from Poland named Orzel, or 'Eagle' in English, that flew past competitors to become the first U.S. National Racing Champion. Among other wins in halter and performance, Orzel was the victor in the debut of the U.S. National Championship Ladies' Sidesaddle category, partnered with Tweed's granddaughter Shelley...

Tyler Merritt tells hilarious stories of life as a black man in America, seamlessly weaving in lessons about privilege, the legacy of lynching, and why you don't cross black mamas. Merritt paints a portrait that enlightens, illuminates, and builds the kind of empathy that just might be the antidote against the racial injustice in our society.

In 1956, a fresh-faced Sanford Clark recorded 'The Fool' with guitarist Al Casey at Floyd Ramsey's small Phoenix recording studio. Written by local deejay Lee Hazlewood, the song became a top-ten Billboard hit nationwide and launched a new trailblazing era of Arizona music. Their success paved the way for other Phoenix acts and producers to chart national hits. Grammy-winning audio engineer Jack Miller started out in Ramsey's studio, and Hazlewood...

"From fossil hunters to nuclear researchers, this book introduces remarkable individuals whose contributions to science were often overlooked. Colorful spreads full of photographs and sidebars support reader engagement and celebrate each hero's achievements."-- Provided by publisher.