Books published by publisher Watercress Press

Do you love to dance and want to move to the next level? Becoming a top dancer takes hard work, practice, commitment and dedication. But of course, you already know all that. But, did you also know that the decisions you re making about your mental and physical well-being right now can directly impact your future health and success as a performer? The Care and Feeding of a Dancer is your guide to a successful and healthy future in the competitive world of dance. Becoming a successful dancer means being physically and mentally prepared to survive and thrive. From effective warm-up and stretching to proper diet and healthy sleep patterns, The Care and Feeding of a Dancer is a must-read to help you reach your peak performance. Learn how whole food nutrition can prevent free radical damage to your body from strenuous dance workouts. The Care and Feeding of a Dancer includes: Inspirational quotes from choreographers, pros and students and teachers State-of-the-art training, injury prevention and stretching techniques Mental exercises to overcome anxiety or stage fright Injury treatment Smart nutrition for at home, in the studio, on the road, or at a restaurant. Time management strategies for home, school and practice Whether you train in ballet, contemporary, hip-hop, jazz, lyrical or tap, The Care and Feeding of a Dancer is a must-have guide to take you to the next level.

This unique guide is designed to help English-speaking travelers with little or no understanding of the Italian language, to communicate effectively by speaking English words that approximate the sounds of Italian words and phrases. Also includes a section on how to use non-verbal gestures and clues to communicate as much as possible. The language keys focus primarily on words and phrases useful to tourists in different situations including meeting/greeting, booking a hotel, sightseeing, dining and traveling. This pocket-sized, folding guide is the ideal, simplified reference that allows anyone to speak Italian today! Made in the USA.

Shayla is just a regular 15 year old girl living in Southern California. Except, her parents are undocumented. When Border Patrol incorrectly arrests her for being undocumented (she's not, she was born in California), she is deported to Mexico.How will Shayla find her way home? Her parents tell her to find a Coyote (a smuggler) to help her cross.But what will happen when the Coyote decides not to give her back to her parents?

The third adventure of the Gnoo Zoo series follows Einstein the intelligent elephant and his closest friends as they are sent on an exciting quest by the Great White Tiger. Their mission? To find “The True Gnoo Key” that can bring the Gnoo Zoo Carousel, their super-fantastic home, back to life. Each of the animals–Einstein, Big Billy, Miss Marbles, Chattaboonga and Boongachatta–has been put in charge of a very important candy hammer. At least, they’re all supposed to be important. But Einstein’s hammer doesn’t seem to be working at all! Discouraged, Einstein decides to put his hammer to a very different use. His mistake gets him and his friends into very deep trouble and threatens to turn them against each other–until the forgiveness of the Great White Tiger saves the day!

Guys Aren’t the Only Ones Fighting a Battle for Purity. The world you live in promotes sex as the answer to just about everything. The pressure to go along with the crowd is greater than ever before, and it’s easy to compromise in little ways that are a lot more harmful than they seem. You and your friends may become caught up in destructive relationships or sexual activities without even knowing how you got there. You just want to be normal–to fit in, to be liked, to look attractive to the opposite sex. But are you paying too high a price? This counterpart to the award-winning Every Young Man’s Battle can help you:· learn how the sexual battle begins in your heart and mind· understand your hunger for attention from guys· recognize and avoid the potential pitfalls awaiting young women on the journey toward adulthood and possibly marriage· find out how the media, novels, fashion, internet chat rooms, and body and beauty obsessions influence your sexual choices–and what you can do about it· guard your mind, heart, and body against sexual and emotional compromise· develop a deeper, more satisfying level of intimacy with God Whether you have so far protected yourself emotionally and sexually, feel that you’ve been robbed of your purity, or have given in to temptation in some way, this book can help you achieve or reclaim sexual integrity. It can also guide you through the temptations and pressures of young adulthood while demonstrating how you can live your life to the fullest–without regrets.

Dr. Susan La Flesche Picotte graduated from medical school in 1889. Inspired as a child when she saw a patient pass away after not being cared for by their local white physician, Susan was determined to become a physician and help the people on her reservation. Dr. Susan La Flesche Picotte was the first Native American physician in the United States, and her fight for health and well-being of Native Americans is inspirational.This short chapter book is designed for early readers, ages 6-9.

Alien Invaders may sound like a sci-fi thriller, but the reality is that invasive species are threatening our eco-systems and impacting the lives of our native North American plants and animals. This beautifully illustrated pocket-sized guide highlights over 90 of the most destructive species of invasive birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, insects and plants. Field marks, method of introduction and methods of control are covered, making this guide an ideal tool for users ranging from gardeners to land management professionals. Laminated for durability, this handy guide is a great source of portable information. Made in the USA.

Johama has the perfect life in Antigua, Guatemala. She works part-time at a local coffee shop and has just earned a spot at a prestigious school. She loves her home and never planned to leave - until her entire family is murdered and she has nowhere else to go.Johama joins the Caravan that is moving slowly from Central America to the United States, desperate to find somewhere safe. When she arrives at the U.S. border, she panics because she does not have any ID and tries to cross illegally. When Border Patrol captures her, Johama learns a new type of fear at the overcrowded detention facilities. How will she survive?Trigger warning: This YA fictional book depicts violence, sexual abuse, and current issues faced by young adults seeking safety at the U.S. border.

Women everywhere marvel at those “good girls” in Scripture–Sarah, Mary, Esther–but on most days, that’s not who they see when they look in the mirror. Most women (if they’re honest) see the selfishness of Sapphira or the deception of Delilah. They catch of glimpse of Jezebel’s take-charge pride or Eve’s disastrous disobedience. Like Bathsheba, Herodias, and the rest, today’s modern woman is surrounded by temptations, exhausted by the demands of daily living, and burdened by her own desires.So what’s a good girl to do? Learn from their lives, says beloved humor writer Liz Curtis Higgs, and by God’s grace, choose a better path. In Bad Girls of the Bible, Higgs offers a unique and clear-sighted approach to understanding those “other women” in Scripture, combining a contemporary retelling of their stories with a solid, verse-by-verse study of their mistakes and what lessons women today can learn from them.Whether they were “Bad to the Bone,” “Bad for a Season, but Not Forever” or only “Bad for a Moment,” these infamous sisters show women how not to handle the challenges of life. With her trademark humor and encouragement, Liz Curtis Higgs teaches us how to avoid their tragic mistakes and joyfully embrace grace.

Waterford Press understands the importance of teaching our children well. We also know that learning can be enhanced when information is presented in an entertaining format. Designed to complement the curriculum for grades K–2, our My First Grasslands Nature Activity Book features a variety of creative activities and games, word searches, crosswords, quizzes, origami, mazes, puzzles and drawing/coloring activities, to encourage interest and engage children in nature and the natural sciences.