Describes the hieroglyphic writing system of ancient Egypt, and recounts how it was replaced by other types of writing and how people learned to read it once again after the discovery of the Rosetta S
When awkward, socially inept Cara moves to a new school just before junior year, her best friend urges her to seize the opportunity and change her life using "The Ladder"--a concept that will allow he
NO ONE likes bedtime, and Itsy Mitsy has had quite enough. So tonight’s the night she’s running away to the perfect place where there are no more bedtimes ever (not even one). But running away isn't a
In the beginning, there were field reports.Before there were any books by Neil Strauss or Mystery, before there were pickup boot camps or DVD box sets, pickup existed as a loosely-knit “community” on
Thirteen-year-old Lamar Washington is the maddest, baddest, most spectacular bowler at Striker's Bowling Paradise. But while Lamar's a whiz at rolling strikes, he always strikes out with girls. And hi
There was a story that Mama read to Jiro:Once, in old Japan, a young woodcutter livedalone in a little cottage. One winter day hefound a crane struggling in a snare and set itfree.When Jiro looks out
Recovering the Bedtime Bear from the Sleepeez who live in the Land of the Sleepovers won’t be easy?especially when the Faraway Fairies are accused of being ?party poopers.” They must put this advent
Do you sometimes wonder how your teen is ever going to survive on his or her own as an adult? Does your high school junior seem oblivious to the challenges that lie ahead? Does your academically succe
Celebrate the playful princess inside every little girl! Princesses are incredible girls?they love to dress up, use their imaginations and play with gusto! These little princesses have fun all day as
The federal budget impacts American policies both at home and abroad, and recent concern over the exploding budgetary deficit has experts calling our nation's policies "unsustainable" and "system-doom
Unexplained is a comprehensive and compelling one-stop guide to weird nature, the paranormal, and strange superstitions. Even with today's high-tech science, many events and ancient mysteries rem
Culture Smart! provides essential information on attitudes, beliefs and behavior in different countries, ensuring that you arrive at your destination aware of basic manners, common courtesies, and sen
Jeremy, Bellamy and Ted, three pirates brave and bold, set out to find treasure with the help of a very annoying parrot. They make their way deep underground, into the dark and the damp. The parrot, a
Reliable guidance for investors who are reluctant to get back into the marketMillions of investors burned by the crashes and spikes of today's stock market are staying on the sidelines, and it's costi
Event planning never stops. This industry goes 24/7, 365 days a year. Planners work evenings, weekends, and holidays, often far away from their home base, organizing and running events that simply mu
There were eggs in every bird’s nest, the air buzzed with honeybees, and cherry trees blossomed all at once. The poor villagers forgot their cares and gathered in the meadow to sing and dance their ti
From biodiversity to the politics of oil--a compelling bird's-eye view of the trends shaping today's world Ethnic conflicts in Central Asia influence the cost of heating a home in Boise. We
Recent years have been tough on event planners and the special events industry. September 11, major economic downturns, wars and SARS have all hit the event planning industry hard. There are fewer cor
In today's world, yesterday's methods just don't work. In Getting Things Done, veteran coach and management consultant David Allen shares the breakthrough methods for stress-free performance that he h
Matthew's imagination is set racing after a day of playing Secret Monopoly and watching his mother balance her cheque book. At midnight he awakes to find that the money he planted in the yard has bloo
PL/SQL is Oracles version of SQL, the industry standard for enterprise-level database interaction. Explains how to write powerful, flexible programs, and to automate a multitude of database tasks. The
When Allison tries on the red kimono her grandmother has sent her, she is suddenly aware that she resembles her favorite doll more than she does her mother and father. When her parents try to explain
Emma is a gifted young artist whose most prized possession is a small, shaggy rug. When her mother accidentally puts the rug in the washing machine and destroys it, Emma is devastated and ceases her a
The man who invented the television talk show surpassed even himself when he created Meeting of Minds, the award-winning series that captured America's imagination. These four volumes offer the origin
The little boy climbed down from the train."Have you seen my grandmother?" he asked."There are only goannas here," replied thestation master. "Is your grandmother a goanna?"An entertaining, heart-warm
A New York Times bestseller!“Tender and enchanting” —Southern Seasons“An endearing tale of surprising second chances.” – Booklist (starred review)The first time Eby Pim saw Lost Lake, it was on a pict
"Suley, Georgia, is home to Lost Lake Cottages and not much else. Which is why it's the perfect place for newly-widowed Kate and her eccentric eight-year-old daughter Devin to heal. Kate spent one mem
