South Fayette Township was created in 1842. Located 12 miles southwest of Pittsburgh, what is today known as "Pittsburgh's Best-Kept Secret" includes the populations of seven community zip codes. Originally, mining was the township's primary industry, as it is located on some of the richest bituminous coal reserves in the state. Thousands of barrels of oil used to be produced daily. Cemeteries contain memorials to Revolutionary and Civil War veterans...

This book is a tale about bullying featuring zany characters like Frank, the hot dog, Bill, the dollar bill, John, the toilet, and Mat, the doormat. Not only does this book teach family values such as the Golden Rule, but it also gives teachers and parents the opportunity to teach a literary device, the pun.

From the well-worn tin dispatch box belonging to Dr. J. H. Watson, three untold stories are brought to light. In Sherlock Holmes and The Murder At Lodore Falls, Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson are drawn into a case that involves murder, blackmail and robbery. It is a case that leads to danger to both Homes and Watson and brings a confrontation with their old adversary. With Dr. Watson facing his own personal nightmares, will Holmes be able to solve...

In this third book in a series to help ESL learners, I concentrate on the type of homonyms that are multiple-meaning words like "bat." There are thousands of them, but I chose the most interesting ones. I included the pronunciation in what I hope is an easy way to understand. This book is for people who already know some English and want to improve, as well as for people who just love the English language.

In the tradition of Georgette Heyer and Jane Austen, MISS DARBY'S DEBUT by Marilyn Clay is clean, sweet and wholesome. Tessa Darby was born in England but grew up in American. Now she's returned to England to escape the tyranny of a cruel stepfather and to try to reform the child labor laws of her birth country. The very sort of influential gentleman Tessa hopes to meet is the Earl of Penwyck. But a more top-lofty and self-righteous man she has never...

THE UNSUITABLE SUITOR a clean, sweet Regency romance by best-selling author Marilyn Clay. The story is set in London where remarkably handsome, devastatingly charming, Viscount Peterbloom was rumored to have kept as many as eight mistresses! But five years ago, the gentleman became weary of his dissolute ways and has led an exemplary life ever since. His one regret is that despite his winning way with the ladies, he never once fell in love, never...

"Shoals of tiny, brightly coloured fish dart through the sun-dappled water. Dazzling royal angelfish nibble the coral." Swim through tropical seas and dive into the darkest depths of the ocean to discover Earth's diverse and delicate ecosystems. From vibrant coral reefs to mysterious deep-sea trenches, this lyrical picture book takes you on an amazing journey. Immerse yourself in different ocean landscapes, learn about the diverse range of species,...

Children deserve to play and learn in safe environments. The earlier children understand safety concepts, the more naturally they will develop the attitudes and respect that lead to lifelong patterns of safe behavior. Support children as they begin to incorporate actions into their lives that make them feel more secure and learn about pedestrian safety, seat belt use, fire and burn prevention, weapons avoidance, poisoning prevention, and tobacco and...

Children develop a sense of security and self-worth by becoming familiar with themselves, their home, and the world around them. Increase children's awareness of their own communities and the ways they can help within their home and environment with this Community and Environment curriculum. It will help children learn about their homes and neighborhoods, safety helpers, health helpers, consumerism, citizenship, and environmental education. The curriculum...

Young children are better able to cope with their ever-changing world, overcome obstacles, and grow into emotionally healthy adults if they are provided opportunities to build their self-awareness and confidence. Help children appreciate themselves and others, explore relationships, and develop coping mechanisms for dealing with change and difficult events in their lives as they learn about self-esteem, emotions and feelings, family, friends, and...