New Releases by Leslie McGuire

Members of Congress and Administrations have periodically considered reorganizing the federal governments trade and development functions to advance various policy objectives. This book examines the Trump administrations 2019 budget request to consolidate OPIC and other agency development finance functions, specifically the DCA of the USAID, into new US development foreign agencies. The second report shows in tabular form how much the Administration requested and how much Congress appropriated for US payments to the multilateral development banks (MDBs) since 2000. The third report included in this book looks at the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) that provides economic assistance through a competitive selection process to developing nations that demonstrate positive performance in 1. Ruling justly, 2. Investing in people and 3. Fostering economic freedom. Next, an overview of US foreign assistance to Israel is provided. It includes a review of past aid programs, data on annual assistance and analysis of current issues. Finally, this book examines the legislative authorization and appropriation of funds for foreign aid and security cooperation which are potential vehicles for congressional responses to developments in Cameroon, along with oversight activities. Additionally, to date, the US has directed nearly $7.7 billion toward Syria-related humanitarian assistance, and Congress has appropriated billions more to support security and stabilization initiatives in Syria and in neighboring countries. The chapters herein provide an overview on the Syria conflict and the US response in what is now its seventh year of conflict.

Introduces the physical characteristics, behavior, habitat, reproduction, and life cycle of the lion.

Big Frank tells young readers all about firefighting and the many other important jobs firefighters do: fire safety training, fire inspection, helping at accident scenes, and more. It''s all in a day''s--and night''s--work for our firefighting friend and his crew. The detailed full-color illustrations in this paperback book will fascinate readers.

Vehicle-obsessed boys and girls can ride along with Big Frank and the rest of the firefighting crew on one busy day as they race to the scene of an accident, teach schoolchildren about fire safety, and battle a raging brush fire. Detail-packed full-color illustrations will fascinate young readers.

Learn about whales while learning to read using phonics.

"Take a peek inside Grandma''s closet, where adorable purses, fancy shoes, and boxes of memories are lovingly kept ... for granddaughters to discover and enjoy, of course! This book comes with seven beautiful charms and a matching bracelet to hold them all!"--Page 4 of cover.

This kit is designed to give boys and girls a satisfying interactive play experience, complete with a book and costume in every box. In The Fairy Princess, Eliza opens a mysterious box containing a little pink tulle skirt. When she puts on the skirt, she is magically transported to Fairyland. Eliza becomes the Princess of the Fairies! Components include: Pink tulle fairy skirt, star wand

Learn about "kn" as in "knight" and "wr" as in "wrong."

Learn about words with the "J" sound.

Kids can take a ride with Big Mike as he goes through a day in the life of a typical police officer, showing young readers that police officers work hard to help people and keep them safe. Full color.

Learn about words with "ng."

Learn about two-syllable words.

Packed with fun, silly activities and games, this book will keep restless travelers busy for hours. Illustrations. Consumable.

Learn about words with the "Ch" sound.

Learn about words with the "--Ed," "-t," and "-d" sounds.

Detective Dog needs a vacation. But can he get any rest?

A multisensory approach to reading with parental guidance that combines explicit, systematic phonics instruction and reading.

The Biggs family sets out on a picnic only to encounter some unexpected obstacles along the way.

No one seems to understand Amy. Her mother wants her to wear frilly pink dresses. Her teacher thinks she''s got a bad attitude. And all the girls in her class are just too giggly and silly for her.

Little ones will love leading this merry pop-up menagerie through a fun-filled bedtime routine.

All the barnyard animals sing their favorite tunes, and invite preschoolers to join in with a woof, a peep, a moo and a cheep.

A little boy chooses the correct clothes to wear in different kinds of weather so that he can play outside with his toys. Accompanying stickers allow the reader to help the boy get dressed.

A baby shakes things all through the house looking for a lost rattle in this rhyming tale.

Going on a trip? "Travel Games to Go" will make getting there a whole lot more fun! Each book is filled with entertaining and original games and puzzles, and bound into the ever-popular "Mad Libs® " pad format with a sturdy backer baord. Anything goes when kids weave their own zany stories around these ridiculous set-ups, silly premises, and laughable line drawings.

Fox''s rabbit is lost and Detective Dog searches everywhere.