In 1920 the 19th Amendment was ratified and American women at last won the right to vote. Thirty illustrations to color offer a pictorial history of the women's suffrage movement, including images
In his first book — a classic of travel and adventure literature — Herman Melville drew upon his experiences in the South Pacific Marquesas Islands as a month-long guest/captive of the Typ
W. Somerset Maugham's semiautobiographical masterpiece unfolds in London and Paris at the end of the 19th century. The protagonist, Philip Carey, is a sensitive orphan who's burdened with a cl
Illustrator and painter Harvey Dunn, a student of Howard Pyle, was deeply influenced by the instruction he received at Pyle's Brandywine school. During the course of an evening in 1934, while Dunn
"One of the genuine masterpieces of sci-fi." — R. D. Mullen In this satirical and enduringly relevant work of science fiction, the acclaimed Czech author Karel Capek offers a prescient f
When Sara Crewe's father dies, her privileged status at an English boarding school comes to an abrupt end. The former favorite finds herself penniless and at the mercy of a vindictive headmistress
Like Sleeping Beauty awakening from her 100-year slumber, these childhood favorites arise fresh and blooming every time they're read. This new compilation of some of the world's greatest fairy
Inspired by the elegant dresses showcased in Godey's Lady's Book, Harper's Bazar, Ladies' Home Journal, and other Victorian-era magazines, these 31 ready-to-color illustrations depict
A student of the world-renowned violinist Leopold Auer, Maia Bang acted as the maestro's teaching assistant and preserved his acclaimed methods of instruction in a series of manuals. The seven-vol
Acclaimed by critic Alfred Kazin as "a powerful, severe, and harshly comic portrayal of Irish immigrant life in lower New York," Stephen Crane's novel remains a classic of American literar
"Wit and humour — a real piece of Turkish delight." — BBC "One of the most delightful detective heroes in crime fiction." — Sunday Times Nuri Iskirlak, the
Author Serge Lang defines algebraic geometry as the study of systems of algebraic equations in several variables and of the structure that one can give to the solutions of such equations. The study ca
Timmy the talkative toucan takes to the tallest treetops and talks tiresome total tittle-tattle — until you mix him up with Cody the clever chameleon, Eric the enormous eagle, or Fifi the fabulo
"Bananas with our breakfast, bananas with our lunch, so yellow, ripe, and mellow, bananas by the bunch!" A pair of twins celebrate their birthday by eating their favorite fruit all day long
Young dinosaur fans will thrill to these 30 full-page illustrations to color, which accurately portray giants like T. rex as well as the dainty, bird-like predator Troodon and other creatures from the
"One of the most remarkable combinations of a private-eye novel and psychological suspense story, with an entirely new slant, that has ever been published." — The New York Times Boo
From the author of the children's classics The Secret Garden, A Little Princess, and Little Lord Fauntleroy comes this richly atmospheric novel for adults about a tempestuous heroine in the days o
Dot-to-dot enthusiasts, colorists, and dog lovers alike will lap up this collection of 31 puzzles. Each page features hundreds of dots that reveal a surprisingly realistic image that's ready
Life in the Far Woods tends to be tranquil because the animal denizens are strictly forbidden to kill (or eat!) one another. An elderly detective, Chief Badger, oversees the community and solves its p
At first, Maisie didn't know much — she was only six years old when her mother and father divorced. Her embittered parents shared custody, using the child as a pawn in their struggles. Neglected
Almost anyone who has played piano for more than two years has encountered this volume, an essential part of the repertoire for more than a century. In this edition, author and musician David Dutkanic
From simple cherry pies to hearty mince meats, luscious custards, and elegant chiffons, master chef Louis P. De Gouy presents more than 400 tasty pie recipes. De Gouy, a founder of Gourmet magazine, i
Like most boys, Tom Sawyer would rather play hooky than go to school. But Tom's lively imagination and thirst for adventure lead him into the most extraordinary situations, from a search for buried tr
"Mastering the contents of Hall's book will lead a student to the frontiers of group theory. He will be well equipped to read any recent literature and start original research himself in this field ..
Each of these 30 complex connect-the-dots puzzles features hundreds of dots that eventually reveal eye-opening pictures of common and exotic flowers. When done, it's easy to double the fun by coloring
Kids can play detective with this spot-the-differences puzzle book, which features 27 pairs of side-by-side pictures. They'll figure out the details that make double images of playing children and fan
A sea of enchantment awaits within this captivating coloring book and its stylized images of aquatic life. From a circle of hatchling turtles to a coral reef teeming with tropical fish, these 63
Scion of a well-connected but impoverished family, Frank Softly may be the most audacious, outrageous, engaging, and thoroughly lovestruck young man in Regency London. By the age of 25, he's been in a
"Certain things are constants and Ted Allbeury is one. In book after book the prolific British writer of espionage tales has maintained a superior level." — New York Times Book Review"The most c
In this spirited novel by master storyteller Jules Verne, five Civil War prisoners escape their Confederate jail by hijacking a hot-air balloon. Blown halfway across the world and stranded on a r
This activity-packed set will help plant the seeds of creativity in boys and girls! Inside is a 64-page book that features instructions for folding 12 different models, from butterflies to flowers. Pl
Although only 23 years old at the time of publication, Theodore Roosevelt made his mark as a military scholar with this detailed analysis of naval combat between the United States and Great Britain fr
A landmark in the history of the novel, Oroonoko is among the earliest such works in the English language and its author, Aphra Behn, is often cited as the first professional woman writer. Originally
Thirty complex dot-to-dot puzzles reveal famous landmarks from around the world: Big Ben, the Statue of Liberty, the Eiffel Tower, the Wailing Wall, Machu Picchu, and many other sites. Plus, the image
A world of soothing images awaits with this deluxe collection of 63 original fantasy images, designed to calm the mind and relax the body. Colorists can spend hours of creative fun amid surreal illust
The third and final book of Dante's great 14th-century allegory traces the poet's ultimate stage of his journey, as he crosses into Paradise under the guidance of the saintly Beatrice. This edition fe
Victorian gentleman Phileas Fogg wagers half his fortune on an unheard-of proposition: to circle the globe in a mere 80 days. Fogg and his devoted manservant Passepartout face a world of obstacles wit
The first book of its kind to focus solely on leather-burning techniques and projects, this original guide is the work of a legend in the wood/leather crafting industry. Simple projects, accompanied b
Twenty vivid stickers recapture the grotesque charm of Mexico's popular holiday. Every day can be a Day of the Dead with these brightly colored peel-and-apply stickers, which include a variety of grin
The first seven chapters of this concise text provide an exposition of the basic topics of solid analytic geometry and comprise the material for a one-semester course on the subject. The remaining two
