Just after World War II, a young orphan living in Naples comes under the protection of Don Gaetano, the superintendent of an apartment building. He is a generous man and is very attached to the boy, t
A practical, story-driven book on the importance of building and inspiring loyalty among employees, customers, clients, and vendors, based on the lessons learned from the phenomenally successful Enter
Complete Japanese is a unique multimedia program that takes you beginner to advanced level in one convenient package. At the core of Complete Japanese is the Living Language Method?, based on linguis
Reflection therapy is an easily learned meditative process, a straightforward relaxation technique, and a method for changing behavior. Based on the authors' studies in psychotherapy and body-mind hea
For children, potential is limitless, curiosity is an electrical current, and every moment is open to the possibility of the unexpected. Day-to-day life is filled with adventure. Road blocks are invit
Living in disguise blocks from her home, Francesca Woodbridge, supposedly in Greece, spies on her husband, a lawyer recovering from a gunshot wound inflicted by an intruder; her teenage son; and her l
Buzzing cities, world-class cuisine, dramatic landscapes, and welcoming locals give Vietnam a distinct character and have made the country increasingly popular with American travelers. From Ho Chi Min
Following Rivers of Gold and The Golden Empire and building on five centuries of scholarship,World Without End is the epic conclusion of an unprecedented three-volume history of the Spanish Empire fro
The Disney Infinity: Disney Originals Prima Official Game Guide includes: ‧ Character Breakdown – Learn how to use the new characters which include Merida, Maleficent, Donald Duck and Aladdin‧ Expans
Find the Right School for Your Specific Needs. Hundreds of thousands of students with learning differences head to college every year. This comprehensive guide makes it easy for those students and
An account of the critical World War II tank battle reveals the high stakes and large-scale military commitments that rendered it a pivotal conflict, exploring the strategies and agendas of leaders on
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Focusing on the dramatic character friendships (and sometimes rivalries) that are central to any manga narrative, Best Friends Forever teaches readers how to draw characters at slumber parties, school
Outlines an engaging way to instill an understanding and appreciation of Shakespeare's classic works in children, outlining a family-friendly method that incorporates the history of Shakespearean thea
Find the Right School for Your Specific Needs. Hundreds of thousands of students with learning disabilities head to college every year. This comprehensive guide makes it easy for those students and th
Constructing Green Lantern is the ultimate companion book to the movie, showcasing production ephemera including: storyboard art, character sketches, concept art, and still photos from the movie's set
From one of our finest military historians, a monumental work that shows us at once the truly global reach of World War II and its deeply personal consequences. World War II involved tens of millions
A handsome, accessible treasury containing the essential wisdom of Pope John Paul II on matters of life, faith, and conscience-one for each day of the year. This inspirational collection of meditation
RETURN TO WORLD OF WARFARE!?After an intense World of Warfare (WOW) bender, college kid and hardcore gamer Shesh Maccabee finds himself completely consumed by his dark character, slayer extraordinaire
A History of Mud-Slinging, Character Assassination, And Other Election Strategies ?Today’s political pundits express shock and disappointment when candidates resort to negative campaigning. But hist
Patrick Modiano and Louis Malle’s screenplay for the Oscar-nominated film tells a powerful story set in World War II France of a seventeen-year-old boy who allies himself with collaborators, only to f
A new novel from the Booker Prize winning Pat Barker, author of the Regeneration Trilogy, that unforgettably portrays London during the Blitz (her first portrayal of World War II) and reconfirms her p
LEARN TO READ WHILE HAVING FUN! Zany illustrations, funny animal stories, and teacher-approved learning methods come together in this collection of 10 story booklets for young readers to enjoy.Meet a
The follow-up to the hugely popular All the Buildings in New York, this is a charmingly illustrated journey through London, one building at a time.All the Buildings in Londo
"The novel opens in 1832 in the Black Hawk War, when Micajah (Cage) Weatherby--an imaginary character--and Lincoln meet. Afterwards Cage musters out to Springfield, Illinois, where he becomes part of
For readers of Amy Bloom, Sarah Waters, and Anthony Doerr, The Dressmaker’s War is a riveting work of historical fiction about a woman caught in the chaos of World War II, and the choices she must mak
An illuminating look at the surprising upside of ambiguity—and how, properly harnessed, it can inspire learning, creativity, even empathyLife today feels more overwhelming and chaotic than ever. We fa
Adam and Thomas is the story of two nine-year-old Jewish boys who survive World War II by banding together in the forest. They are alone, visited only furtively, every few days by Mina, a mercurial gi
Miyamoto Usagi's past returns, as he fights alongside his former teacher and struggles with the knowledge that his traveling companion Jotaro is his son! The Neko Ninja and fan-favorite character Sasu
Praised by Stephen King in Entertainment Weekly as “the coolest continuing series character now on offer,” Jack Reacher is back in a gripping new thriller from #1New York Times bestselling author Lee
Lessons on leadership and team-building from Ohio State's head football coach, drawing heavily on the 2014 season and his team's remarkable run to the championship in the face of adversitySince he too
A semiautobiographical tale set in World War II era Hungary, The Color of Smoke is the first-person account of a nameless Romani boy torn between the shantytown community of his birth and the mainstre
“Munroe is a sensational character and Stevens is a sensational writer.” —Lee Child,New York Times bestselling author of the Jack Reacher seriesFor fans of Lee Child, Terry Hayes, and Laura Lippman co
Beautifully translated for a new generation of devotees of delicious and healthy eating: a groundbreaking, mouthwatering vegetarian cookbook originally published in Yiddish in pre–World War II Vilna a
From the Booker Prize-winning author of Wish You Were Here and Last Orders, his first new book of short stories in nearly thirty years: beautifully crafted, character-driven stories that subtly illumi
These eleven stories, along with a masterful novella, mark the triumphant return of David Gates, whom New York magazine anointed "a true heir to both Raymond Carver and John Cheever."Gates's character
In the vein of Barbara Brown Taylor’s recent Learning to Walk in the Dark and works by Marianne Williamson and Caroline Myss,Waking Up to the Dark: Ancient Wisdom for a Sleepless Age is a short, beaut
2 BOOKS IN 1—based on Sylvan's proven techniques for success!A solid foundation in basic math and reading skills is essential for first-grade success. The teacher-reviewed, curriculum-based activities
2 BOOKS IN 1—based on Sylvan's proven techniques for success!A solid foundation in basic math and reading skills is essential for second-grade success. The teacher-reviewed, curriculum-based activitie
