Arguing that though the standards of measurement have changed over the course of western history, the principles underlying them have not, finds in what Americans commonly call the metric system the p
A miracle medicine shortage prompts young Arthur and his Ratbridge friends to set sail aboard the famed rat-pirate vessel Nautical Laundry in search of rare ingredients only to encounter unexpected ch
A magical pen causes creative chaos in this quirky, comic-style story from the author of Milo.Best friends Matt and Larry “Craz” Crazinski couldn’t be more different. Matt loves order, while Craz live
In Do Design, artist, designer, and entrepreneur Alan Moore delivers wisdom on how good design can transform our lives—whether it's a carefully constructed table, innovative typography, or a tho
From the mind of Alan Grant--one of the main writers from KINGHTFALL, the epic Batman crossover event from the 1990s--the third volume of BATMAN: SHADOW OF THE BAT features short stories with art by s
The long-awaited sixth novel from the supreme stylist of British fiction and previous winner of the Man Booker Prize. Alan Hollinghurst’s masterly new novel evokes the intimate relationships
From the mind of Alan Grant--one of the main writers from KINGHTFALL, the epic Batman crossover event from the 1990s--comes the second volume of BATMAN: SHADOW OF THE BAT featuring short comic stories
A freewheeling essay on mortality and freedom at the intersection of ancient philosophy and biker cultureAfter my accident, I thought I was done with bikes. Until a few years ago—I was lying in bed ha
Osman, the founder of the Ottoman Empire, had a dream in which a tree sprouted from his navel. As the tree grew, its shade covered the earth; as Osman’s empire grew, it too covered the earth. This is
Two inquisitive little rabbits make new discoveries while exploring a variety of shapes, in a playfully illustrated concepts primer designed to help reinforce early recognition skills. Simultaneous.
Young children are invited to join a pair of adorable little rabbits as they curiously explore an artist's materials and other objects in their home, pairing letters of the alphabet with symbolic word
Two inquisitive little gray rabbits explore the human and natural elements of their home, helping young children practice their early number recognition and counting skills. By the illustrator of The
A groundbreaking and definitive account of the exploding over-diagnosis of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and over-medication of children—and adults—with often disastrous results.Attention D
Jim Aparo was one of the greatest Batman artists of all time, giving the Dark Knight a level of depth, emotion and adventure that had long been absent from the character. Now, DC Comics is re-collecti
The Monster War is the third book in the action-packed, steampunk League of Seven series by acclaimed author Alan Gratz.Having discovered the monstrous secret of his origins, Archie Dent is no longer
From the bestselling master espionage writer, hailed by Vince Flynn as “the best in the business,” comes a riveting novel about the French Resistance in Nazi-occupied Paris.From the Hardcover edition.
From the bestselling master espionage writer, hailed by Vince Flynn as “the best in the business,” comes a riveting novel about the French Resistance in Nazi-occupied Paris.
Perfect for fans of Bernard Cornwell, Steve Berry, Naomi Novik, and Harry Turtledove, Alan Smale’s gripping alternate history series imagines a world in which the Roman Empire has survived long enough
Contemporary Security Studies is the definitive introduction to Security Studies, providing the most accessible, up-to-date guide to the subject available. Bringing together leading scholars in the fi
"In a world where the Roman Empire never fell, a legion under the command of general Gaius Marcellinus invades the newly-discovered North American continent. But Marcellinus and his troops have woeful
From the acclaimed author of the international best seller Einstein’s Dreams, here is a lyrical memoir of Memphis from the 1930s through the 1960s: the music and the racism, the early days of the movi
With an introduction by Sebastian Faulks Winner of the Man Booker Prize in 2004, The Line of Beauty is a classic novel about class, politics and sexuality in Margaret Thatcher’s 1980s Britain. In the
From the former senior editor of Rolling Stone and author of The Holy or the Broken, called “thoughtful and illuminating” by The New York Times, a new book on the unlikely coming-to-be of Prince’s now
Corporations and governmental agencies of all sizes are embracing a new generation of enterprise-scale business intelligence (BI) and data warehousing (DW), and very often appoint a single senior-leve
From the lead singer of the band Great Big Sea comes a lyrical and captivating musical memoir about growing up in the tiny fishing village of Petty Harbour, Newfoundland, and then taking to the world
Praised by Vince Flynn as “the most talented espionage novelist of our generation” and James Patterson as “dazzling,” New York Times bestselling author Alan Furst returns with a taut, suspenseful new
From the acclaimed author of Einstein's Dreams and Mr g, a meditation on the unexpected ways in which recent scientific findings have shaped our understanding of ourselves and our place in the cosmos.
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER On a spring morning in 1951, eleven-year-old chemist and aspiring detective Flavia de Luce gathers with her family at the railway station, awaiting the return of her long-los
The author visits 20 countries around the world to get their take on the sustainability of human life on the planet, discussing optimum population and how to prosper without endless growth in this fol
The Nerd Girls are back. And though they seek to leave behind all the drama with the popular girls, the ThreePees feel they have a score to settle with the Nerds and will stop at nothing to do so. Fed
Provides advice for writing a college admissions essay in steps, covering how to choose a topic, revise, and correct grammatical errors, and includes a sampling of real essays as examples.
Don't miss this comprehensive collection featuring the World's Greatest Super-Heroes as interpreted by one of the most acclaimed authors in comics! The work of Alan Moore (WATCHMEN, V FOR VENDETTA, TH
Bestseller Alan Brennert's spellbinding story about a family of dreamers and their lives within the legendary Palisades Amusement Park Growing up in the 1930s, there is no more magical place than Pali
THE FULL-COLOR SOFTCOVER EDITION WITH FRENCH FLAPS"Steve Moore, who lives in the same room he was born in 61 years earlier, is a living metaphor for the history, geography and geology of Shooter's Hil
From award-winning author Alan Bradley comes the next cozy British mystery starring intrepid young sleuth Flavia de Luce, hailed by USA Today as “one of the most remarkable creations in recent literat
Legendary comics creator Alan Davis kicks off a series of ClanDestine adventures! The Thing and The Human Torch investigate a mysterious magical paradox in space and time with the help of Doctor Stran
