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Nate the Great and the Boring Beach Bag
Marjorie Weinman Sharmat
$12.03

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This is the tenth title in the Nate the Great series. When Oliver's beach bag disappears, Nate takes the case. With a little help from his trusty dog, Sludge, Nate gets going in the right direction.

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Avoid Boring People: Lessons from a Life in Science
James D. Watson
$10.00

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From a living legend—James D. Watson, who shared the Nobel Prize for having revealed the structure of DNA—a personal account of the making of a scientist. In Avoid Boring People, the man who discovered “the secret of life” shares the less revolutionary secrets he has found to getting along and getting ahead in a competitive world.

Recounting the years of his own formation—from his father’s birding lessons to the political cat’s cradle of professorship at Harvard—Watson illuminates the progress of an exemplary scientific life, both his own pursuit of knowledge and how he learns to nurture fledgling scientists. Each phase of his experience yields a wealth of age-specific practical advice. For instance, when young, never be the brightest person in the room or bring more than one date on a ski trip; later in life, always accept with grace when your request for funding is denied, and--for goodness’ sake--don’t dye your hair. There are precepts that few others would find occasion to heed (expect to gain weight after you win your Nobel Prize, as everyone will invite you to dinner) and many more with broader application (do not succumb to the seductions of golf if you intend to stay young professionally). And whatever the season or the occasion: avoid boring people.

A true believer in the intellectual promise of youth, Watson offers specific pointers to beginning scientists about choosing the projects that will shape their careers, the supreme importance of collegiality, and dealing with competitors within the same institution, even one who is a former mentor. Finally he addresses himself to the role and needs of science at large universities in the context of discussing the unceremonious departure of Harvard's president Larry Summers and the search for his successor.

Scorning political correctness, this irreverent romp through Watson’s life and learning is an indispensable guide to anyone plotting a career in science (or most anything else), a primer addressed both to the next generation and those who are entrusted with their minds.

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David Boring
Daniel Clowes
$10.94

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It's impossible to write about Daniel Clowes's work without using the word "ennui." But his is a joyous ennui, if such a thing is possible, one that relishes the boredom of everyday life with a Zen enthusiasm. The title David Boring reflects his self-aware humor and captures the essence of an ordinary man living through a larger-than-life story. The main character lives with his best friend, Dot, in a large city, each looking for love and meaning. David in particular is trying to understand his father, whom he knows only through an obscure comic book called "The Yellow Streak." Murder, obsession, sex, and war are all just distractions as he tries to construct a sensible portrait from the odd bits and pieces he finds in his travels. Clowes finds little miracles everywhere he looks--so many, in fact, that they seem hardly to interest him. This detachment perversely makes David Boring deeply compelling and worthy of serious attention from fans and newcomers alike. --Rob Lightner

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Banish Boring Words!: Dozens of Reproducible Word Lists for Helping Students Choose Just-Right Words to Strengthen Their Writing
Leilen Shelton
$5.80

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This must-have collection of 40+ word lists is packed with synonym choices for the most commonly overused words, such as good and said, as well as dozens of options for strong verbs, smooth transitions, and sensory and emotion words. A quick-reference guide for teachers and students to use during writing lessons and for independent work. For use with Grades 4Ð8.

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Unjournaling: Daily Writing Exercises that Are NOT Personal, NOT Introspective, NOT Boring!
Cheryl Miller Thurston
$7.14

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The more than 200 impersonal but engaging writing prompts in this exercise book help students practice their writing skills without asking them to share personal thoughts they would rather keep to themselves. Quirky, challenging, and humorous, the ideas encourage lighthearted creativity with such topics as writing about a girl named Dot without using any letters with dots (such as i or j), describing a person named Chris by the reactions of others as he walks into a room, or creating three completely different sentences with the word crumpled. Sample responses are included for all the exercises, making this an ideal classroom resource.

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No Boring Practice, Please! Parts of Speech: Reproducible Practice Pages PLUS Easy-to-Score Quizzes That Reinforce the Correct Use of Nouns, Verbs, Adjectives, Adverbs, and More
Harold Jarnicki
$5.90

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These super-engaging, extraordinary practice pages are sure to leave students begging for more! Reproducible pages offer a quick review of key grammar skills and fun ways to practice those skills. Includes crossword puzzles, word searches, and review pages to help teachers assess students’ learning.

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101 Things to Do Before You're Old and Boring
Helen Szirtes
$0.01

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There is nothing worse than being boring, except for being old and boring! This exciting new book will help teens discover 101 ways to live life to its fullest before it’s too late. The interactive format contains fill-in pages, checklists, and adhesive stars to place on each page when the suggested task has been completed. Both entertaining and educational, this book suggests trying some of the following:

* #26 Help Save the Planet                 * #36 Start a Blog
* #7 Prepare Yourself for Fame          * #30 Make a Movie
* #39 Be a Genius                               * #14 See a Ghost
* #69 Make a Scene in Public             * #74 Become a Spy

So, what are you waiting for? Get going and get this perfect gift for a teen in your life!

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Physical Science: Inventive Exercises to Sharpen Skills and Raise Achievement (Basic, Not Boring 6 to 8)
Marjorie Frank
$2.16

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At last, a comprehensive return to the basics in a fresh and imaginative format. Each of the 16 books in this series presents a carefully researched skills sequence as well as exercises based on age-appropriate, high-interest themes. A coordinated effort by a team of experienced educators, BASIC/Not Boring will make basic, fundamental skills exciting and achievable. 64 pages each

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Fun With Nature (Take-Along Guide)
Mel Boring
$7.82

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Provides detailed descriptions and illustrations of more than 150 different animals and plants.

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No Boring Practice, Please! Vocabulary: Reproducible Practice Pages PLUS Easy-to-Score Quizzes That Boost Kids' Word Power and Comprehension
Harold Jarnicki
$6.14

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These super-engaging, extraordinary vocabulary practice pages are sure to leave students begging for more! Each page offers a quick overview of synonyms and antonyms, prefixes and suffixes, homophones, commonly confused words, analogies, and more. Includes crossword puzzles, word searches, and review pages to help teachers assess students’ learning.