You'll never be at a loss for words with this playful book! Each fun-to-color animal is shaped using a variety of related terms: the penguin, for instance, features "tuxedo," "waddle," "emperor," and
With its moody, atmospheric images of New York City's underworld during the 1930s, this graphic novel conjures up the timeless allure of film noir. Twin brothers Max and Morris, rivals for the lo
Get better acquainted with Chief Justice John G. Roberts, Jr., Sonia Sotomayor, and the other justices of the highest court in the land with this playful paper doll collection. The nine memb
It doesn't have to take months or years to make a quilt ? these patterns require only 24 hours or less! Innovative, time-saving techniques make fast work of cutting and sewing heirloom-quality quilts.
More than 30 striking landscapes depict plants and animals in a wide variety of settings, from desert to ocean to forest. Images include a pair of raccoons amid a flowery meadow, shorebirds under stor
Created by a former editor at Vogue Knitting, 15 stylish patterns, all within the capacity of novice knitters, offer a variety of attractive silhouettes and shapes. From a simple watch cap an
Each of these three charmingly illustrated tales by the author of Corduroy andBeady Bear offers a gently told lesson in morality. In Cyrano the Crow, a conceited bird gets a comeuppance;The Turtle and
Ancient magic meets contemporary horror in this thrilling tale of a young man's obsession. Scott Gardiner is already shattered by the demise of his character in a sword-and-sorcery fantasy. When his f
This book offers a complex swirl of 16 hypnotic designs that will provide colorists with hours of creative fun. These unique and detailed patterns are printed on one side only of perforated pages. Aft
In the early years of the Victorian age, a newly literate class of readers turned to "penny dreadfuls" for escapist fun. Blood-curdling tales, published in installments and costing o
"Science fiction and space travel take a sprightly turn," declared Kirkus Reviews of this illustrated tale of a girl who tumbles to Earth from her father's spaceship. The young alien
Even the youngest of readers and listeners can fly away to Neverland with this simplified adaptation of J. M. Barrie's beloved play. This 1907 version was created shortly after the play's debut with t
The secret marriage of a king's daughter sets off a chain reaction of slander, jealousy, and divine intervention in this fairy tale-like romance. Shakespeare based his play on myths of an early Celtic
This romantic drama portrays the travails of a wandering prince and the redemptive powers of a daughter's love. Driven from one end of the Mediterranean to another by the winds of fate, Pericles endur
This city of the future encompasses two worlds: that of the hedonistic ruling class and that of a segregated subculture, toilers in a mechanized underworld who labor to provide the rich with their ple
The gendarmes are baffled and all Paris is agog at the disappearance of a rare Watteau print. Enter master sleuth Homer Evans, whose hilarious approach to crime-solving follows a twisted trail from th
A chance encounter between two lonely women leads to a passionate romance in this lesbian cult classic. Therese, a struggling young sales clerk, and Carol, a homemaker in the midst of a bitter divorce
"A trio of time-travelers land in Philadelphia's brutal totalitarian state of 2118. This 1919 classic was the first alternate-world fantasy, and H. P. Lovecraft hailed its author as among "the top gra
"The one thing I do not want," quipped Jacqueline Kennedy, "is to be called First Lady. It sounds like a saddle horse." This lively collection includes more than 350 revealing and thought-provoking re
"Holy Roman Emperor and King of the Germans Maximilian I was Albrecht Deurer's main patron from 1512 onward. These 45 pages of marginal drawings for the ruler's prayer book, unknown till their 1808 fa
Tales include Joyce Carol Oates' "Heat," Flannery O'Connor's "The Life You Save May Be Your Own," "Why I Live at the P.O." by Eudora Welty, plus stories by Edith Wharton, Kate Chopin, and others.
Big, two-page spreads offer fun and easy coloring in this early learning book. More than 20 illustrations depict highlights from an exciting day at the zoo, showcasing animals from around the world. I
Twenty-nine easy-to-color pictures introduce youngsters to a tiger, a lion family, a baby hippopotamus, seals being fed by the zoo staff, and other members of the animal kingdom. Free Teacher's Manual
Twenty-nine large, easy-to-color images of marine life provide youngsters with visual tips for identifying animals and plants likely to be found at an aquarium. Shown in their natural habitats, they i
One of the most beloved pieces in the modern violin repertoire, Elgar's Concerto in B Minor is among the composer's longest orchestral compositions and one of the last of his works to achieve popular
In this story of mystery, deceit, and murder by the Wizard of Oz author, a resourceful young sailor seeks the legendary wealth of Karnak — a 2,000-year-old treasure buried in the desert sands.
These fantastic letters look like they're flying right off the page!?Each of the 26 allover patterns is dedicated to?capital and lowercase letters in all styles, accompanied by images from Arrow to Ze
Doodlers in search of subjects to draw can roam the fields of a farm and explore jungle thickets with this compact sketchbook. More than 120 incomplete illustrations will entice them to draw the farme
Renoir, van Gogh, Manet, Holbein, and others: 25 accurate reproductions of paintings by some of the most popular artists of all time appear side by side with versions that feature 6-14 amusing variati
This 1912 classic of the Jewish-American immigrant experience was an instant critical and popular success. Its author arrived in Boston from Russia as a 12-year-old in the 1890s. Her moving narrative
These little princesses are out and about on all kinds of adventures — but they could use some direction! Help them find their way as they navigate a series of twisting paths through magical gardens,
Combining the best material from ten books by a noted art instructor, this volume teaches beginners of all ages how to draw figures, faces, landscapes, trees, flowers, and animals of all kinds. In add
Filled with thrills and chills, this coloring book features bloodcurdling scenes from more than two dozen well-known tales of horror. Each of the 29 images is accompanied by a famous quotation from th
Sixteen big, bold images of lovable robots will charm little fans of Transformers, WALL-E, The Iron Giant, and the Star Wars movies. Wacky scenes depict these fun-loving robotic friends using their me
Focusing on how fractal geometry can be used to model real objects in the physical world, this up-to-date edition features two 16-page full-color inserts, problems and tools emphasizing fractal applic
Invite good fortune into your life with these adorable paper dolls based on the Asian legend of the raised paw or "beckoning" cat. Two kitties come with more than 40 fanciful costumes and accessories,
Written in 1906, Botchan remains among Japan's most popular novels. Its central theme is morality, and it was based on the author's experiences as a teacher who moves from the city to the provinces. "
Venture into the depths of the sea to color 16 seldom-seen marine creatures. Rendered in a striking combination of realism and the ornate style of stained glass, these 16 illustrations depict an angle
What's a black-bag job, a dead-letter drop, a honey trap? Who invented the microdot, and why do they call Green Berets "snake-eaters"? More than just an alphabetical presentation of definitions, this
Snow White, Robin Hood, and a host of other fairy tale favorites take on an avant-garde aspect that's closer to renditions by Edward Gorey than Walt Disney. Twenty paper dolls include such reimagined
