Most Popular Books 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.

All the ocean creatures wonder who could be making the squeaking noise they hear coming from a seashell. On board pages.

Published just in time for Mother''s Day gift-giving, this charmingly decorated hardcover pop-up album invites parents to record the milestones of their baby''s first four years. Full color throughout. 5 pop-ups. Padded 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

Barbie and her friends Skipper and Ken are having an ordinary picnic that turns into an adventure when they find a lost show dog.

Little ones follow a pop-up menagerie through a fun-filled bedtime routine.

Depicts the events of the birth of the Christ child from the Annunciation to the visit of the Three Wise Men in stained glass-like, three-dimensional illustrations.

Five three-dimensional Victorianesque holiday scenes in a miniature volume show father and son chopping down a tree, mother and daughter stringing berries, the family decorating the tree and singing carols, and the children opening their presents.

Usable as an ornament, this miniature volume pictures the outside of Santa''s workshop, the elves at their work, the toys waiting to be delivered, the loading of Santa''s sleigh, and Santa''s departure, in five pop-up scenes.

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.

A heavy fog mixes up the world''s colors but Rainbow Brite and the Color Kids soon set them right again.

Much to the disgust of his fellow ghosts, Casper would rather befriend people, including a living girl, than scare them.

Learn about words with the "Ch" sound.

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

Simple illustrations and text show a young child getting dressed without help from anyone. On board pages.

An opposites race finds Bedrock''s two favorite families scrambling for first place, in an interactive book that invites young readers to peek under the secret flaps for clues.

At bedtime, Bobby is scared by strange noises, but when he investigates, he finds there are no monsters. On board pages.

Babette doesn''t mean to lie--it''s just that telling stories makes life so much more interesting! Making the Grade.

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.

Learn about words with the "J" sound.

Babette doesn''t tell the truth all the time. Her teacher, Ms. Sims, thinks of a plan to help Babette tell the truth.

Yogi and Boo Boo count while they eat