Inspired by Samuel Foote's poem, "The Grand Panjandrum," The Object-Lesson presents a stunning series of seemingly random and unrelated events. A missing artificial limb, ghostly spectres, and the sta
An ordinary bubble may seem pretty harmless to you. To the monsters of La La Land, however, a fragile, shimmering bubble is an object of terror, and when the frightening habits of bubbles are detailed
An ordinary bubble may seem pretty harmless to you. To the monsters of La La Land, however, a fragile, shimmering bubble is an object of terror, and when the frightening habits of bubbles are detailed
After losing his glass eye, pirate Captain Black is at a loss. Not far away, Sandpiper, a pauper, finds a shiny, round object in the road. Peering through what appears to be a glass marble, Sandpiper
This padded board book is a sweet and gentle introduction to the beloved classic tale of Curious George Rides A Bike. A perfect baby shower gift with a customizable book plate and a great addition to
From Caldecott Honor–winning team Steve Jenkins and Robin Page comes an early introduction to one of young readers’ favorite places: the zoo!Going to the zoo is so exciting! You might see penguins swi
This padded board book is a sweet and gentle introduction to the beloved classic tale of Curious George and his friend, the man with the yellow hat. A perfect baby shower gift and addition to every li
“It's hard to imagine a more accessible introduction to voting” than Eileen Christelow's hilariously illustrated Vote!, now updated for the 2018 midterm elections. (Bookl
This playful introduction to motion in the animal kingdom invites readers to guess some of the unusual ways that animals get around, from Caldecott Honor artist Steve Jenkins and Robin Page. Ani
The perfect introduction for beginning birders: a 12-step path to a lifelong addiction Part of the satisfaction of watching birds is being able to name what you see. Yet, open a field guide, and
"A good introduction to both New England and the joys of nature." —Booklist It's fall again, and time for Jim and Andy to help their dad run Fred's Fall Color Tours
Always be polite to dragons! That''s what Daystar''s mother taught him...and it''s a very wise lesson--one that might just help him after his mom hands him a magic sword and kicks him out of the house! This updated edition features a new introduction by the author and fantastic new packaging.
Sex: An Uncensored Introduction provides honest, in-depth information about sex, sexual orientation, masturbation, foreplay, birth control options, and protection against disease. This revised and upd
Presents an introduction to jazz music and nine well-known jazz musicians, including Satchmo, Bojangles, and Charles Mingus, set to the rhythm of the traditional song, "This Old Man."
Describing the thirst for knowledge that marked the famous inventor's childhood, a young person's introduction to Thomas Edison cites his humble beginnings and frequent trips to the library before he
In his introduction to this volume, President Jimmy Carter writes that The Best American Spiritual Writing ?approaches the writing of both poetry and prose as a spiritual discipline, a way to explore
Here you will find the finest essays ?judiciously selected from countless publications” (Chicago Tribune), ranging from The New Yorker and Harper’s to Swink and Pinch. In his introduction to this year
In his introduction to The Best American Travel Writing 2008, editor Anthony Bourdain writes that the pieces that ?spoke the loudest and most powerfully to me were usually evocative of the darker side
If ever a subject begged to be associated with crime it is gambling, writes Otto Penzler in his introduction to this collection of short stories set at the poker table and beyond. In Walter Mosley
Animals move! Follow them as they swing, dance, float, leap, and slide from page to page, then learn why these animals move the way they do.Move! is a playful introduction to motion in the animal king
"Unique and important . . . Patterns of Culture is a signpost on the road to a freer and more tolerant life." -- New York TimesA remarkable introduction to cultural studies, Patterns of Culture is an
Using a town’s mayoral election as a model, this lively introduction to voting covers every step in the process, from the start of the campaign all the way to the voting booth. There’s even a recount!
Previously published as Whole30 Cookbook, thisbestseller is now in paperback for the first time, complete with 10 exclusive new recipes and a new introduction from MelissaUrban The groundbreaking Whol
Now with a fresh new look and introduction from Ruta Sepetys, New York Times best-selling author of Salt to the Sea, comes Jennifer Donnelly's astonishing, Printz Honor-winning debut&mda
Melia and Jo will be to STEAM what Rosie Revere is to STEM.Melia is scientific and loves to create things in her backyard laboratory, but something is missing. Her inventions just aren’t quite right. Enter Jo, her new friend with an artistic spirit. When you add the arts to sciences, something magical happens! This whimsically illustrated picture book is the perfect introduction to the benefits of STEAM-focused curriculum.
A practically perfect alphabet board book full of fantastic words from the whimsical world of Mary Poppins! Based on the 1962 classic edition. The ideal introduction to the magical nanny for the very
From acclaimed author Ursula K. Le Guin, and with an introduction by Karen Joy Fowler, a collection of thoughts—always adroit, often acerbic—on aging, belief, the state of literature, and the state of
Princess Cimorene, the daughter of a very proper king, runs away to live with a very powerful dragon, Kazul. This new edition includes an introduction by the author and fantastic new packaging.
"The book provides a healthy dose of completely digestible information on growing and nurturing living things; it’s also a zesty introduction to vivid, abstract art." –Publishers Weekly, of Growing Ve
An introduction to the fantastical world of hobbits shares behind-the-scenes coverage of the latest film and its characters, providing details about such topics as set building, creating visual effect
Animals really move in the new BIG edition of this bold book. Move! is a playful introduction to motion in the animal kingdom. Engaging action words, simple but scientific explanations, and Jenkins’s
Richard Russo characterizes this volume of The Best American Short Stories as "a showcase of twenty writers' often breathtaking talents." He is pleased to report in his introduction that "there's no
Lois Ehlert uses watercolor collage and pieces of actual seeds, fabric, wire, and roots in this innovative and rich introduction to the life of a tree. A special glossary explains how roots absorb nut
The classic examination of the 1929 financial collapse, with an introduction by economist James K. Galbraith ? Of John Kenneth Galbraith's The Great Crash 1929, the Atlantic Monthly said: "Economic wr
From the Introduction, Featuring an Interview with Judy BlumeThe book you’re holding is part of a series which every year seeks to compile a varied and unexpected anthology of fiction, nonfiction, ess
In his introduction to this volume, Stephen King writes, ?Talent does more than come out; it bursts out, again and again, doing exuberant cartwheels while the band plays 'Stars and Stripes Forever' .
"The essays in this volume are powerful, plainspoken meditations on birthing, dying, and all the business in between," writes Lauren Slater in her introduction to the 2006 edition. "They reflect the b
Shortly before a serious accident ends his dream of pitching, Roy Tucker is called up from a small-town team in Connecticut to help the Brooklyn Dodgers out of a slump.Includes an introduction by Bruc
Roy Tucker and his Brooklyn Dodgers teammates summon every ounce of their collective skill to fight for the greatest title in baseball--World Series champs. Includes an introduction by Bruce Brooks.
