“allen shamblin”

With these words the chart-topping song of the same name has percolated through schools and camps across North America with its unforgettable message of acceptance and pride. The Don't Laugh at Me Project, inspired by the text of this book, asks kids to raise their voices to create ridicule-free env... More

Through the eyes of a young boy, readers meet Joe, a neighborhood man down on his luck in this book about an act of compassion that makes a big difference. Includes an audio CD with the song the story is based upon, along with a musical score. Full color.... More

Originally published in 2002, Don't Laugh At Me became an instant classic of child empowerment. Since then, the Don't Laugh At Me programs have been adopted by dozens of school districts across the United States. Now with a Spanish edition, readers can further spread the book's unforgettable message... More

This long-awaited revision offers a comprehensive introduction to natural language understanding with developments and research in the field today. Building on the effective framework of the first edition, the new edition gives the same balanced coverage of syntax, semantics, and discourse, and offe... More

The major concern for systems development today remains meeting the conflicting demands of management to develop software which satisfies corporate business objectives and vet to achieve results quickly. M.I.S. managers continue to shoot at moving targets in a world of rapid technical, organizationa... More

Why are some people more successful in business? Why do some businesses flourish where others fail? THE LAW OF FINANCIAL SUCCESS has discovered the answers to these puzzling questions. The Law of Financial Success presents a set of universal laws that lie behind the success of business people everyw... More

This book is intended for an experienced Java programmer who wants to jump into a hands on practice environment and learn how to create effective JavaBeans. The best way to learn about a technology is to use it. That's the approach that this book takes. I start by reviewing the technology, and then... More

The remarkable story of Endal, voted 'Dog of the Millennium', and how, through his remarkable skills, companionship and unstinting devotion, he gave Allen Parton a reason to live again. Allen Parton was seriously injured while serving in the Gulf War. He lost the use of both of his legs, plus all m... More