Collects reminiscences and personal essays, poems, correspondence, photographs, and interviews of Octavia Butler and her works, discussing how she changed the genre of science fiction and helped empow
Joey and his bright yellow balloon, which he got at the carnival, do everything together until the balloon slips off his wrist, leaving Joey grief-stricken and without his friend.
"Examines the history, heritage, and challenges specific to brewing beer in in New England, beginning with the Pilgrims and colonial era to the rise of industrial manufacturing and Prohibition. This h
"Tolmie tells a tale of three cities, separated by oceans, lost to one another long ago: the first, the city of rituals, of ceremonies; the second, the city of words, of poetry; and the third, the cit
Poetry. GALACTIC MILK: THE FIVE QUESTIONS OF MORTALITY is the second collection of poems by American poet and former hardcore vocalist Frederick Farryl Goodwin, "whose debut begins with Ophelia, ends
A tragedy begins.A husband and wife separate.He's dying. She doesn't know.She's pregnant. He can't return.Now he races against time— In the solitude of a mountain cabin.In a faraway mountain range.Try
Explores the structure of the Universe, discussing a unified field theory combining electromagnetism and gravity into a single force, the behavior of quarks, and gravity as a quantum effect.
In this gripping mystery adventure, Ava, an MIT graduate student and expert in ancient languages, is awakened in the middle of the night by a phone call from an old friend, Paul, with a baffling reque
Provides advice for recent college graduates on finding a good job, with information on such topics as networking, using social media, writing resumes, interview skills, and using a career counselor.
Jin, the neuter protagonist of Necessary Ill, begins the novel as a designer of plagues intended to set the world back into balancea balance of population and resources, creation and destruction, choi
Johnson and eleven contributors share insight on the Freedom Summer of 1964, which is known as a crucial moment in U.S. civil rights history in eleven papers organized into two parts: Freedom Summer a
There's lots of love in Gracie's and Papa's lives, but not much money. Gracie finds a resourceful way to buy Papa some well-deserved Hanukkah gifts, but an encounter on a bitterly cold night opens her
There's lots of love in Gracie's and Papa's lives, but not much money. Gracie finds a resourceful way to buy Papa some well-deserved Hanukkah gifts, but an encounter on a bitterly cold night opens her
On the surface, LUNCH WITH BUDDHA is a story about family. Otto Ringling and his sister Cecelia could not be more different. He’s just turned 50, an editor of food books at a prestigious New York p
"Baltakmens captures the flavor and scope of classic British fiction." —Kirkus Reviews"This atmospheric, character-driven, and plot-twisty bildungsroman is a worthy paean to Oliver Twist and Great Exp
The number-one bestselling book of all time on making money is now available in a gorgeously illustrated, easy-to-read comic book format. Originally written in 1937, Think and Grow Rich has sold over
Teddy's Day transports readers into a lively yet comfortable place with bright colors & dreamlike artwork, propelling them through the day with simple cadence and a rhyme scheme that breathes new
WINNER OF THE 2012 JAMES TIPTREE, JR. AWARD. Ancient, Ancient collects the short fiction by Kiini Ibura Salaam, of which acclaimed author and critic Nalo Hopkinson writes, ''Salaam treats words like t
Offers advice from the baseball pitcher's parents on guiding young athletes to personal and professional success, and shares anecdotes about Justin's life such as his Major League debut.
Humor, psychology and spirituality come together in this entertaining and extensive collection of 3300+ anecdotes and insights into life from more than a thousand recovering alcoholics. Compiled over
During 2012 Queen Elizabeth II will celebrate the 60th anniversary of her role as Queen of England. The American and British people have shared a special relationship between our two countries. This b
Time and Robbery is a new novel by Rebecca Ore, author of Gaias Toys, Times Child, Slow Funeral, and other well-received books. Time and Robbery features the protagonist of Ores Centuries Ago and Very
Pirate is a lost baby kookaburra. He befriends a colourful bunch of dogs and a cat. His sense of fun turns their life upside down. But at the same time, the dogs' survival skills and the cat's wisdom
What is the Mission Myth? Most nonprofits believe that to achieve success all they need is passion and heart. The truth? It is only when they integrate The Four Ms: Management Money Marketing Measurem
President Harris' son Alex works at IBM Research and assists his father in the deployment of substantial technological advances - interactive television, micro-loan technology, speech recognition, mac
"The history of New England -- indeed, the history of the United States -- can be experienced first-hand by visiting the homes and estates of the region's most notable residents. From presidents and w
Imagine the hidden beauty found only in the fleeting moments at the end of a perfect summer's day. Greg Budig uses his familiar lyrical style of writing and rich colorful illustrations to capture this
Thanks to the Big Dig and the incredible cleanup of the harbor, the Boston Harbor Islands are experiencing unprecedented visitation, finally assuming their rightful place as Boston's backyard.Discover
Color Creates Light: Studies with Hans Hofmann brings together the man, the schools, the painting, the ideas, and the teaching. Jed Perl of The New Republic calls this book "enormously important... no
Poetry. VIII STEPPING POEMS & OTHER PIECES brings together ten years of work from Irish poet, critic and art practitioner Fergal Gaynor. This is poetry in the modernist tradition, often in experim
Come to know the spiritual depths of Saint Benedict, a man who thought that there was nothing more important in life than to seek God and for whom nothing was to be preferred to the love of Christ. Be
Rhyming text tells the story of a day when the Sun and the Moon argue like human beings and walk out on their responsibilites to the Earth and all its people.
A kidnapper. A runaway. Two unlikely friends meet by misdeed and live together in an anonymous apartment in downtown Boston. Duncan Wagner is a no-luck lover and part-time Santa Claus who has been liv
RENEGADE, the second of the five-novel Marq’ssan Cycle, opens in August 2077 as the Pacific Northwest Free Zone, having survived the first year of its existence, faces both internal and external chall
Poetry. African American Studies. RAINBOW DARKNESS gathers poems by a range of established and newer African American poets including Jeff Allen, Wanda Coleman, C. S. Giscombe, Terrance Hayes, Kim Hun
An activity book, a journal, and a conversation-starter that sparks and records a child’s journey into finding role models who will inspire them to be their best.
