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Ordinary boy Danny Chandelier is sent to Lily Brook, a prison-like boarding school surrounded by an inescapable forest, where he discovers a secret dungeon, rumors of magic, and extraordinary things a

When he has enough of his city job, Fred decides to live a life of ease and comfort by working on a farm in the country, but things are not what Fred expected when he spends a few days working in his

With thousands of vivid illustrations--each one labeled in detail--the Firefly French-English Visual Dictionary is the ultimate reference guide to the world around us. Well-researched terms in both En

In the Sea of Japan lies Okunoshima Island, a popular wildlife tourist destination that is teeming with wild bunnies. Visitors come from near and far to visit the island's furry inhabitants, who are s

A strong, stable core is the foundation of virtually all physical efforts. Pilates and yoga practitioners as well as dedicated athletes are familiar with the concept of "core stability." They unde

An invaluable handbook of contemporary landscape design concepts and technical information Landscape architecture dovetails the needs and desires of the user with the conditions of the site. Plants

Anyone who has taken a class from a decent teacher will be able to make flies from the descriptions given here. -- Booklist A mind-boggling array of flies.... The volume brims with hard-won advice

Fascinating pavement chalk art by a master of the craft, now with 16 pages of new art. Praise for the first edition: Beever's mastery and unbridled humor are on full display in these dazzling draw

A comprehensive introduction to the elusive barn owl. Given their largely nocturnal existence, few of us are lucky enough to glimpse a barn owl. But with the advent of minicams in backyard nesting

A feast of a medieval adventure with a thoroughly modern heroine. As the murmur of prayers fills the icy room, mother and baby seem doomed. When the newborn finally struggles into the world, the Co

A book with full-color step-by-step photos includes pilates workouts at several difficulty levels--from beginner to expert--and a variety of time lengths, in a book that also has workouts geared toward such women's issues as pregnancy and menopause, as well as a complete overview of pilates equipment. Original.

A young scribe with revenge on his mind. A pharaoh's war for the honor of Egypt. An action-packed tale from ancient history. During a picnic overlooking the Nile, 14-year-old scribe Nebi spots the

Two brothers discover that with a little pretending, a couch can be anything. For Burt and his little brother, spending time on the couch is anything but boring. After all, with a bit of imaginatio

Richly illustrated with color photographs and maps, this guide for general readers describes the ecology of wetlands and explains how various plants and animals have evolved to live in them. The main

An A-Z guide to 100 of the world's most popular woods illustrated with scale color photographs. Ideal for woodworkers and interior designers, it includes practical tips for choosing and storing wood a

Full color, full-page photographs throughout with straightforward and engaging text, the 'I Want to Be...' series is an appealing and engaging introduction to a broad spectrum of occupations.

About Firefly Postcard Books: Here's a set of attractive full-color books of postcards, featuring world-renowned photographer Tim Fitzharris. Each book is consistent with the themes we publish: nature

An introduction to the alphabet and the animal kingdom. This charming book introduces children to every letter in the alphabet. Beautiful watercolor illustrations on every page will engage and delight children, with a variety of animals for children to spot, from aardvarks and alligators to zebras. Children love animals and take pride in identifying them. Animal ABC is sure to engage young minds.

"Over hill and dale with little dog."Little dog is not about to stay behind when its owner goes off for a walk in the country. But it's quite a job for little dog to keep up as it takes a big jump to

Succinctly written and sumptuously illustrated with photographs and diagrams, this appealing book is sure to fascinate the general reader and inspire the science student considering a career in animal

A guide to growing, preserving, cooking and healing with garlic. There is perhaps no better author for a book on garlic than one who grew up on a garlic farm and is also a formidable cook. Garlic:

A complete guide to identifying the world's owls. Photographers spend hours waiting to capture them and birders seek them out with determination, but owls have been tough to identify--until now.

More than 200 solutions for home lighting challenges.The Home Lighting Effects Bible shows how lighting can transform a home, increase the sense of space, provide practical lighting for working areas and bring warmth, ambience, highlights and drama.The author provides information on the technical aspects of lighting -- sources, strength, direction, angle, color and control -- for the interior designer and the home owner.Design topics include:Directional lighting, up-lighting, spotlightingMoveable, recessed, stretch-wire and concealed mountingsHow to give light depth and characterPurpose lighting, such as picture lighting, special effects, task lights and color washesLED and fluorescent bulbsLow-voltage and hard-wired power sourcesStyles and functions of different types of lightingFinding the right sizeWorking with light colorHow to choose decorative lightingThe main section of the book is a comprehensive directory that examines, room-by-room, every kind of lighting requirement in a hou

No one ever sees the bears, but everyone knows that their house is a mess, they jump on the furniture, and they decorate with sawdust.

Architect and author Mathewson offers a sweeping retrospective of renowned architect Frank Gehry's considerable body of work. The book can be characterized as a collection of stunning photographs of G

Includes 22 new varieties released from 2011 to 2016. David Austin is one of the world's leading rose hybridizers. He has spent decades creating and perfecting his roses, which combine the charm a

Reviews of previous editions: "No school, public, or academic library could go wrong including the very affordable World Heritage Sites in both reference and circulating collections." -- Booklis

On the Reef brings to life the importance of maintaining a healthy ocean environment in a way that children can understand and appreciate. When their father wins a free vacation in the Bahamas for him

Backroads of Ontario gives travelers the information and maps they need to explore Ontario in a new and creative way. It invites them to exit the noisy busy highways and take a trip through Ontario's

Gardeners can be disappointed by the insipid flavor of the vegetables and fruit that they have so carefully nurtured. The problem, according to botanist James Wong, is that many conventional gardening

The Puzzle Universe is intended for general readers and devoted puzzlers. It is about the latent beauty of mathematics, its history, and the puzzles that have advanced and emerged from the science of

At 52nd Street and Madison Avenue in New York City sits Chartwell Books, the only bookshop in the world specializing in books, articles and memorabilia of Winston Churchill. Further south in Manhattan

This stunning collection of images from the Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition assembles the very best astrophotography from around the world. Organized by the Royal Observatory, the photo

A beautiful world guide to the brown bean. Taking the reader on a global tour of coffee-growing countries, The World Atlas of Coffee presents the bean in full-color photographs and concise, inform

A comprehensive gallery of the best street art from around the world. For years, graffiti art sat on the fence separating vandalism and public art. Today it's matured into street art -- a form of

The definitive encyclopedia for the science fiction fanatic. From Barbarella to Blade Runner, from Solaris to Star Wars, and from 1984 to 2001, Sci-Fi Chronicles seeks out 200 of the greatest gala

25 conspiracies, cover-ups and stories of coincidences that won and lost the war. In general the chronology of World War II is well known: the main players, the epic battles won and lost, the impa

A beautifully presented guide to the foods that have had the greatest impact on human civilization. Though many of the foods in this book are taken for granted and one (the mammoth) is no longer c

A valuable tool for both beginners and advanced stargazers, updated for use to 2020. Astronomy Forum called the Firefly Planisphere "a work of art [that] no amateur astronomer should be without." C

Football Stadiums tells the stories of about 150 of the great stadiums -- active and retired -- across the country that have hosted pro football or college football play. They are home to current NFL