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Jules Older
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Jules Older has worked as a broadcaster, editor, psychologist, educator, college counselor, psychology professor, medical educator, disc jockey, ski instructor, and even as a villain on TV (for one month). He is currently the editor-in-chief of Ski Press and the author of more than twenty children's books.
Jules grew up in Baltimore, Maryland. He attended the University of Vermont, where he acquired his passion for skiing. During his summers at college, he worked with disturbed children as a nurse's aide in a locked psychiatric ward. This experience inspired him to pursue a career in clinical psychology. He earned his Ph.D. from New York University, where he was honored with the Phillip J. Zlatchen Award for Courage in Serving Humanity.
Jules has written for The New Yorker, Los Angeles Times, Washington Times, and Skiing Magazine. He is the author of many children's books, including COW (Charlesbridge, 1997), Anita! The Woman Behind the Body Shop (Charlesbridge, 1998), Hank Prank in Love (Puffin Books, 1987), Hank Prank and Hot Henrietta (Puffin Books, 1988) and Ben and Jerry, The Real Scoop! (Chapters Publishing, 1993).
Jules writes funny, accurate, lively books for children. He visits schools and libraries across the country to encourage children to read and write. Jules donates 7.5% of all earnings from his children's books to causes such as The Heiffer Project. He lives in Vermont with Effin who is also a writer.
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This book is for cyclists of all ages who enjoy getting off the beaten path. It covers both the mountain bike and the more inclusive realm of the hybrid bike, which has many of the offroad capabilities of a mountain bike but is more efficient and comfortable on the road. It will help the buyer sort out the features available on both types of bike and which accessories are essential. Sidebars by experts explain how to train and strengthen muscles to avoid the most common injuries. Out-of-the-way destinations are covered in special sections.
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Ah, Ice Cream, just about everyones favorite dessert. You know your favorite flavor, but have you ever wondered how its made? Or where and when ice cream was invented? Or just who it was who came up with the very first ice cream sundae? (And why is it spelled s-u-n-d-a-e?)
Find these answers and more, from the ices enjoyed by Roman emperors to how the ice cream soda was invented to the worlds biggest ice cream factoryits all here, in comic cartoons and lively language.
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Time isn't an easy concept for kids to grasp, but young readers will delight in learning all about it with the fun and lively lessons in Telling Time. Exploring what time is and discovering why we need to tell time, young readers certainly learn more than 'the big hand is on the one and the little hand is on the two'. With the help of a whole lot of clocks, a dash of humor, and a few familiar circumstances learning to tell time is a lot of fun. It's about time.
With Megan Halsey's fresh, fun, and playful illustrations, telling time is a breeze. Imaginative digital and analog clocks adorn page after page with cuckoos, in the shape of boats, with alarm bells, and more. You won't want to miss a second of Telling Time.
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How did two lovable, pudgy and not-very-ambitious American boys grow up to make the best ice cream in the world? How did they become heroes for idealists and role models for a new generation of business leaders?
Like the euphoric flavors Ben & Jerry made famous, The Real Scoop is a rich mixure of delicious adventure and big chunks of fun. It's the surprising story of two ice-cream geniuses and their unlikely rise to fame, fortune and Robin Hood status.
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How did two lovable, pudgy and not-very-ambitious American boys grow up to make the best ice cream in the world? How did they become heroes for idealists and role models for a new generation of business leaders?
Like the euphoric flavors Ben & Jerry made famous, The Real Scoop is a rich mixure of delicious adventure and big chunks of fun. It's the surprising story of two ice-cream geniuses and their unlikely rise to fame, fortune and Robin Hood status.
To Read a Bit About the Book
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Ben & Jerry: The Real Scoop!
How did two lovable, pudgy and not-very-ambitious American boys grow up to make the best ice cream in the world? How did they become heroes for idealists and role models for a new generation of business leaders?
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