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Edited, introduced and annotated by Cedric Watts, Research Professor of English, University of Sussex. The Wordsworth Classics' Shakespeare Series presents a newly-edited sequence of William Shakespea

Who are the men committing the rising number of serial homicides in the U.S. -- and why do they kill? The increase in these violent crimes over the past decade has created an urgent need for more and better information about these men: their crime scene patterns, violent acts, and above all, their motivations for committing these shocking and repetitive murders.This authoritative book represents the data, findings, and implications of a long-term F.B.I.-sponsored study of serial sex killers. Specially trained F.B.I. agents examined thirty-six convicted, incarcerated sexual murderers to build a valuable new bank of information which reveals the world of the serial sexual killer in both quantitative and qualitative detail. Data was obtained from official psychiatric and criminal records, court transcripts, and prison reports, as well as from extensive interviews with the offenders themselves.Featured in this book is detailed information on the F.B.I.'s recently developed Violent Criminal

Just how are babies made? Erm Well. . . they're delivered by dinosaurs squidged out of tubes and found under stones! In this story the kids put their embarrassed parents straight and dispel the myths

★ 凱迪克獎大師彼得・史畢爾經典之作，細節滿滿的馬戲團世界★ 從搭帳篷到空中飛人，一窺後台與舞台的驚奇祕密★ 無字也能讀的圖像盛宴，培養觀察力與想像力本書由凱迪克獎得主彼得・史畢爾打造，以細膩插畫呈現馬戲團從準備到演出的完整過程。無字設計讓讀者自由探索畫面中的故事細節，培養觀察力與想像力。從空中飛人到熱鬧舞台，每一頁都充滿動感與驚喜，是一本兼具藝術性與娛樂性的經典繪本，適合親子共讀與反覆品味。Come join the circus as Caldecott Medal-winner Peter Spier takes you for a look under the big top!The circus is coming to town! Take your front row seat to see how a circus runs—from setting up the tent to performing center ring. Go soaring through the air on the flying trapeze and see how performers from all over the world come together to put on a show. With showbiz excitement that only the circus can create—and Peter Spier's signature humorous details waiting to be discovered on every page—this book is a guaranteed ticket to fun and adventure.

Translated by Mary Alice Murray. The story of the walking and talking puppet Pinocchio is one of the best-loved children's tales of all time. Carved by old Gepetto, Pinocchio has an enormous nose whic

Edited, introduced and annotated by Cedric Watts, Research Professor of English, University of Sussex. In the hope of saving her brother's life, should a woman submit to rape? Should the law be respec

In 1867, Otter travels from Three Willows Village in China to California -- the Land of the Golden Mountain. There he will join his father and uncle. In spite of the presence of family, Otter is a str

Eight going on nine, Rose Wilder is beginning to settle into her new life in Missouri, the Land of the Big Red Apple. Her father is building their farmhouse and she dreams of the day they'll have thei

Bats fly into the spotlight in this exploration of such basics as where the live, how mothers raise their pups, and how they hunt for food. Included as well is a simple plan for a building a backyard

In a series of richly detailed case studies from Britian, Australia and North America, Tony Bennett investigates how nineteenth- and twentieth-century museums, fairs and exhibitions have organized the

Ancient ethical theories, based on the notions of virtue and happiness, have struck many as an attractive alternative to modern theories. But we cannot find out whether this is true until we understan

One of the most universally loved and admired English novels, an effervescent tale of rural romance transformed by Jane Austen's art into a witty, shrewdly observed satire of English country life.

With an Introduction and Notes by Peter Preston, University of Nottingham. Illustrations by Hablot K. Browne (Phiz) and George Cruickshank.The Old Curiosity Shop (1840-41), with its combination of the

With a new Introduction by Cedric Watts, M.A., Ph.D., Research Professor of English, University of Sussex. These lively, varied and thought-provoking science-fiction stories (from the era of Jules Ver

With an Introduction and Notes by Charles P.C. Pettit. Thomas Hardy's only historical novel, The Trumpet Major is set in Wessex during the Napoleonic Wars.Hardy skilfully immerses us in the life of th

Semler turned his family's business, the aging Semco corporation of Brazil, into the most revolutionary business success story of our time. By eliminating uneeded layers of management and allowing em

A poetic voyage in five parts that charts the ebbs and flows of the African-American movement.

Offers brief profiles of Madam C.J. Walker, Elijah McCoy, Garrett A. Morgan, Granville T. Woods, and Jan Ernst Matzelige

Presents The Awakening, a pioneering short novel, originally published in 1899, that tells the story of a nineteenth-century woman who seeks independence from her stifling marriage, and seventeen shor

With a new Introduction by Professor Cedric Watts, M.A., Ph.D. This selection of a hundred of O. Henry's succinct tales displays the range, humour and humanity of a perennially popular short-story wri

One day three white mice discover three jars of paint--red, blue, and yellow. Both parents and children alike will appreciate this lighthearted presentation of a lesson in color. “Walsh’s cut-paper co

One day three white mice discover three jars of paint--red, blue, and yellow. Both parents and children alike will appreciate this lighthearted presentation of a lesson in color. “Walsh’s cut-paper collage illustrations have bold colors and just the right simplicity for the storyline. A real charmer that’s great fun as well as informative.”--School Library Journal

Being first isn't always best, as Pinkerton Pig finds out after an encounter with a mean Sand Witch. As always, Helen Lester's wonderfully offbeat humor and Lynn Munsinger's whimsical illustrations re

A therapist looks at life's ups and downs (with a bit of help from Charlie Brown and his friends).From the author of Waking Up Just In Time and Life's Too Short.A down-to-earth and inspirational guid

With an Introduction and Notes by Adam Roberts, Royal Holloway, University of London. The product of more than a decade's continuous work (1598-1611), Chapman's translation of Homer's great poem of wa

Introduction and Notes by Gene M. Moore, Universiteit van Amsterdam. Generally regarded as the pre-eminent work of Conrad's shorter fiction, Heart of Darkness is a chilling tale of horror which, as th

Now even the beginning gardener can grow lovely, fragrant roses in a wide range of different settings, soils, and climates with this concise, easy-to-follow guide. From a window box perfumed with hybr

A comic novel about work and love, wealth and fame Jake Donaghue, garrulous artist, meets Hugo Bellfounder, silent philosopher. Jake, hack writer and sponger, now penniless flat-hunter, seeks out an o

This guide shows how to transform fabric into 3-dimensional images. Nine professional fabric sculptors demonstrate one project, each illustrating their own approach and method to create images from fa

Introduction and Notes by David Blair, University of Kent at Canterbury. Set in the reign of Richard I, Coeur de Lion, Ivanhoe is packed with memorable incidents - sieges, ambushes and combats - and e

With an Introduction and Notes by Claire Seymour, University of Kent at Canterbury. The Return of the Native is widely recognised as the most representative of Hardy's Wessex novels. He evokes the dis

With an Introduction and Notes by Merry M. Pawlowski, Professor and Chair, Department of English, California State University, Bakersfield. Virginia Woolf's Orlando 'The longest and most charming love

Introduction and Notes by Dinny Thorold, University of Westminster. Illustrated by F. Walker and Maurice Greiffenhagen.Unusually for Dickens, Hard Times is set, not in London, but in the imaginary mid

Edited, introduced and annotated by Cedric Watts, Research Professor of English, University of Sussex. The Winter's Tale, one of Shakespeare's later romantic comedies, offers a striking and challengin

According to its witty, wise, and glutenimpaired author, Against the Grain is about how to save your life and eat happily ever after. It is also the first truly hip primer on creativity and resourcefu

這本小巧精緻的《Sun-dried Tomatoes》介紹了番茄乾的製作方法與三十道創意料理，從湯品、沙拉到主菜與醬料，皆能展現其濃郁風味與料理彈性。書中圖文並茂，說明清楚，讓烹飪新手也能輕鬆上手。無論想做經典義式料理或嘗試新口味，皆能在書中找到靈感。這本書延續 Artful Kitchen 系列的風格，以藝術感呈現生活廚房的愉悅氣息。Wonderfully informative and charmingly illustrated, Sun-dried Thmatoes includes 30 easy-to-follow recipes highlighting this delicious and versatile ingredient in everything from soups, salads, and entrees to sauces, spreads, and marinades. Complete with simple instructions on how to make your own dried tomatoes, this delightful collection of dishes both traditional and contemporary will please every palate.Other titles in the Artful Kitchen series include Basil, Biscotti, Cheesecake, The Chocolate Book, Cinnamon, The Delectable Apple, Garlic, Holiday Feasts, Mustard, The Pasta Book, Pesto, Strawberries, and Vanilla.

New York City, 1972—A dabbler in mathematics and chess, Catherine Velis is also a computer expert for a Big Eight accounting firm. Before heading off to a new assignment in Algeria, Cat has her palm r

A little turtle, two little fish, three little bluebirds, four little muskrats, five little honeybees, six little crows, seven little crickets, eight little lizards, nine little frogs, and ten little

Even though a pygmy shrew is only three inches long, other things are smaller, including a ladybug, paramecia, bacteria, molecules, atoms, protons, neutrons, electrons, and quarks

Color is a powerful tool. A new colorcan change the whole atmosphereof a room. Effective and creative use of color can take the place of remodeling and give any room a whole new life.This