Illus. in full color. Chock-full of information about the most sensitive, intelligent, and friendly of large aquatic creatures, Dolphins! should fare swimmingly with kids who read about whales and sha
More than 56,000 students told us what they think, and we've included their comments in the most comprehensive and informative college guide ever produced. Loaded with facts on faculty, workload, clas
From the New York Times bestselling authors of All the Bright Places and Every Day comes a story of hope, siblinghood, and finding your home in the people who matter the most.
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The compelling, inspiring, and comically sublime story of one man’s coming-of-age, set during the twilight of apartheid and the tumultuous days of freedom that followed
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERKevin Kwan, bestselling author of Crazy Rich Asians (soon to be a MAJOR MOTION PICTURE starring Constance Wu, Henry Golding, Michelle Yeoh and Gemma Chan) and China Rich Girlf
An extraordinary first collection of poems from an assured new writerDeft, economical, and wonderfully original, this is work that celebrates the peaks and troughs of a lived life, the poems' vivid cl
A sweeping historical saga in the tradition of Conn Iggulden, Bernard Cornwell, and Jean Auel?The beginning of civilization is fraught with war, invasion, plunder, and rapine. The little city state of
Finding the Spirit Within offers a fascinating new approach to mediumship. Linda Williamson shows how to develop our spirituality with the help of spirit guides and teachers—and so find inner wisdom.
For daring to peer into the heart of an adulteress and enumerate its contents with profound dispassion, the author of Madame Bovary was tried for "offenses against morality and religion." What shocks
Illus. in full color. Filled with suspense, romance, and historical details, here's a very young biography of the Powhatan Indian princess who played a vital role in early Colonial and Native American
Illus. in full color. A fascinating introduction to the world of wolves, one of nature's most enduring and misunderstood creatures. Wolf-pack behavior, body language, and the meaning of howls are all
Recognized as the father of analytic geometry, Rene Descartes was a French mathematician and philosopher. Kids will love this funny and very accessible tale - based on one of math's greatest myths - a
Based on the most recent studies in psychology and neuroscience, a report on the rational and emotional properties of the human mind explains how they shape everything from personal success to physica
Three frogs constantly argue over who owns the island and pond where they all live. During a big storm they learn the value of sharing and cooperation. Collage illustrations accompany the text.
So begins the Time Traveller’s astonishing firsthand account of his journey 800,000 years beyond his own era—and the story that launched H.G. Wells’s successful career and earned him the reputation as
From the #1 bestselling author of The Historian comes a mesmerizing novel that spans the past and the present—and unearths the troubled history of a gorgeous but haunted country.A young American woman
The definitive vampire story is presented?with extra material?including the history of vampires, myth-busting, and how?to defend oneself from a vampire visitation?The door is shut, and the chains ratt
Presented here uncropped and in their full glory, these photographs show why Jane Bown has been hailed as the natural successor of Cartier-Bresson and as one of the UK's preeminent portrait photograph
In the late 1980s and early 1990s, Formula One was at its most explosive, with thrilling races, charismatic drivers, nail-biting climaxes?and?one of the most dangerous?rivalries ever witnessed in spor
Razso Kasztner is the story of the man responsible for saving Bela Zsolt, and the author himself. Combining history with memoir, in what is ultimately a remarkably honest analysis of morality and surv
As the end of the 20th century nears, the Hawco family's bloodlines have grown tainted and confused. Men fail their families through enforced idleness, and the once-vivid ghosts of their ancestors hav
When a childhood illness leaves her blind and deaf, Helen Keller's life seems hopeless indeed. But her indomitable will and the help of a devoted teacher empower Helen to triumph over incredible adver
Victor Frankenstein learns the secret of producing life, and so, by putting together parts of various corpses, he creates the Frankenstein monster. The monster is huge and disformed, but he means no h
The world of work has changed. People in previous generations tended to pick one professional path and stick to it. Switching companies every few years wasn’t the norm, and changing careers was even r
From the author of the best-selling and beloved The End of Your Life Book Club--a wonderfully engaging new book: both a celebration of reading in general and an impassioned recommendation of specific
The world is full of problems and conflicts. So why can we not solve them? According to Edward de Bono,?current thinking cannot solve world problems because?current thinking is itself the problem. And
Based on the new Thomas & Friends direct-to-DVD movie, Hero of the Rails, this Step 1 leveled reader will introduce children to reading—and the exciting world of Thomas and his friends!
Mathilde Monaque developed severe depression when she was just 14. The eldest in a family of six and an exceptionally bright and gifted girl, the discovery shook her family to the core. With remarkab
Once in while a book is produced that captures the energy and spirit of the rock world. Somebody Someday was published to massive popular and critical acclaim in September 2001. It shot straight to
In this flap book based on the classic story, children delve into a fantastic snow-covered world and are invited to join in such educational and fun activities as building a snowman, counting househol
Building on the five previous titles in the Smart series with sales totaling over 300,000 copies--is an easy-to-use guide to help readers improve speed and comprehension. Designed for students and adu
Sara Crewe is a gifted and well-mannered child, and Captain Crewe, her father, is an extraordinary wealthy man. So Miss Minchin, headmistress of Sara's new boarding school in London, is pleased to tre
The bittersweet saga of the handsome colt that is wrenched from a happycountry home and almost worked to death as a London cab horse is adapted foreasy reading. Large type, short chapters, and express
The untold story of Hitler's war on "degenerate" artists and the mentally ill that paved the way for the Holocaust.In the early days of the Weimar Republic, the doctor and aesthete Hans Prinzhorn bega
Fans of Jane the Virgin will find much to love about this coming-of-age novel from bestselling author Veronica Chambers, who with humor and humanity explores issues of identity and belonging in a worl
A must-have for all new?parents?a gritty,?laugh-out-loud book about the darker moments of "imperfect" parenthood?A is for Anxiety, Alcohol, and Awful Activities. B is for Bedtime, Baking, and Boredom.
Includes pieces by top crime writers like?Michael Connelly and Irvine Welsh on David Simon's masterpiece,?as well as?episode guides that take on such?themes as the women of The Wire, fathers and sons,
In The Playground Potting Shed, Dominic Murphy relates how he helped his local school establish a garden and grow a stunning array of flowers, fruit and vegetables during term-time. Week by week, he d
Born in pre-Revolutionary China and brought up in the Midlands, Esther Cheo Ying returned to China in 1949 after a traumatic childhood, convinced that there she would find the happiness and sense of b
The story of the Bayeux Tapestry — from its origins and creation to its long and dramatic afterlife.The vivid scenes on the Bayeux Tapestry depict the events leading up to the Battle of Hastings in 10
