ben is apprehensive about staying over at his aunt rose?s house while his parents are away. but with the promise of a big surprise, ben reluctantly agrees to at least give it a try. only, when the sur
Todd Bowden is an apt pupil. Good grades, good family, a paper route. But he is about to meet a different kind of teacher: Mr. Dussander. Todd knows all about Dussander's darl past. The torture. The d
The rags-to-riches story of Coco Chanel plays out in a wonderful picture-book biography as full of style and spirit as its heroine.Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel was always different. And she vowed to prove
The #1 New York Times bestselling collection of four novellas from Stephen King bound together by the changing of seasons, each with strikingly different tones and characters.This gripping collection
In the second book in a new Western romance series by Rita Award nominee Tory Cates, a woman struggles to keep the ranch she’s worked so hard for—against a man who melts her heart.Malou Sanders has al
While preparing for a visit to her grandmother, a young girl notices that, like the flowers in Grammie's garden, people who are different from one another also share similarities and it's okay to like
小說收錄四篇短篇故事，其中三篇即為電影之原著小說，有描述監獄生活的"刺激1995：The Shawshank Redemption"，還有敘述一位成績優異男孩卻迷戀納粹暴行而有詭異行為的"是誰和我玩遊戲：Apt Puil"，以及一個作家回憶和他童年玩伴一起尋找屍體經過的"站在我這邊：Stand by Me"，讓讀者一次體驗有如四季變化不同之人性之旅。 From the magical p
Now a new dad, the infamous Silver Bear finds himself staying up late for feedings and changing diapers—all while leading the double life of a contract killer. The struggle is not with his conscience.
A DAY’S JOURNEY INTO A LONG NIGHT Danger greets Clint Adams on the winding streets of the mysterious town of Larga Noche. After stable owner Danielle Hagerty loses control of one of her horses, it’s
"Veronika. Caroline. Isobel. Eleanor. One blond, one brunette, one redhead, one with hair black as tar. Four otherwise identical girls who spend their days in sync, tasked to learn. But when May, a ve
Here's a Flip-a-Face book with a new twist! This time there's an expanded page, so each animal is shown in full and set within an environment. The reader is asked: 'How is the cat's face different fro
This volume contains fourteen studies providing new perspectives on and material concerning the Iron Age in temperate Europe. Contributors include: P S Wells (The La Tène Period in Germany) ; T Hjo
The author of Where'd You Go, Bernadette gives us Eleanor Flood, who wakes up one day determined to be her best self, and then... life happens.Eleanor Flood is going to re-examine her life, clean up h
The author of Where'd You Go, Bernadette gives us Eleanor Flood, who wakes up one day determined to be her best self, and then... life happens.Eleanor Flood is going to re-examine her life, clean up h
A warmhearted celebration of individuality describes the many differences found among monsters, from beasts who are picky or will eat anything to creatures who chatter or remain quiet, explaining that
Elliot lives in America, and Kailash lives in India. They are pen pals. By exchanging letters and pictures, they learn that they both love to climb trees, have pets, and go to school. Their worlds mig
This clever picture book presents sixteen visual puzzles. On every page, readers must pick out the one item that is different from the rest--a different color, a different shape, reversed from left to
This clever picture book presents sixteen visual puzzles. On every page, readers must pick out the one item that is different from the rest--a different color, a different shape, reversed from left to
Rise to the top and stay there without becoming a B@#% In this groundbreaking book, top executive coach and bestselling author Jean Hollands focuses on a dangerous obstacle that continues to thwart ma
Agatha Christie—the Queen of Crime—travels to the breathtaking Canary Islands to investigate the mysterious death of a British agent in this riveting sequel to the “twisty thriller&r
Art doesn't have to be an expensive production of paints, brushes, and other supplies. When it comes to encouraging kids' creativity, the everyday items we have around the house can be just as good as
Why trying to be the best … competing like crazy … makes you mediocreEvery few years a book—through a combination of the author’s unique voice, storytelling ability, wit, and insight—simply breaks the
The Percussionist's Art: Same Bed, Different Dreams examines major works from the solo and chamber repertoire for percussion, from Edgard Varese's Ionisation (1931) and Cage's First Construction (in M
"The authors believe that users of finite element analysis (FEA) software products must have a basic understanding of how mathematical models are constructed; what are the essential assumptions incorp
A groundbreaking look at urban aging by the author of the highly acclaimed No Shame in My Game. Classic works by William Julius Wilson and Alex Kotlowitz have given Americans searing accounts of comin
"Our human task is to be lived by Life. Life as a transcendent principle. It seems to me that a reliable test of whether we have lived worthwhile lives is this: is the world a better place for my havi
We all see things differently. That's a good thing. And so is this fun new work from USA TODAY. USA TODAY Picture Puzzles is an original collection of spot-the-difference puzzles where puzzlers are ch
The original X-Men leave Wolverine's school and turn to Cyclops's team for protection, while X-23 and Jean Grey team up against a mysterious force while dealing with each other's feelings toward Cyclo
Offers a survey of the country's history from colonization to the present that focuses on the plights and achievements of the minority groups who make up its multicultural population.
The Lindbergh lensUnique fashion storytelling that first launched the supermodelsWhen German photographer Peter Lindbergh shot five young models in downtown New York City in 1989, he produced not only
Origami is a peaceful, harmonious art form that sharpens your problem-solving skills and allows time to relax. You can have a ball of tail-wagging fun, too, when you fold up these 10 popular types of
Nearly seventy-five years ago, Donald Triplett of Forest, Mississippi became the first child diagnosed with autism. This book tells the extraordinary story of the w
Essential reading for any parent, teacher, therapist, or caregiver of a person with autism: a groundbreaking book on autism, by one of the world’s leading experts, who portrays autism not as a tragic
A new team is forged! Cyclops and company have rejoined the X-Men--and now Havok takes charge, leading a new government-sanctioned mutant squad! His recruits include Polaris, Wolfsbane, Quicksilver,
An inspiring examination of the connection between potential and conditions commonly mistaken as disabilities shares layperson stories and the insights of the latest neuropsychiatric research to revea
Being a teen is hard enough. But when you have autism--or when your brother or sister is struggling with the condition--life can be challenging. It's one thing when you're a kid in grade school, and a
Train travel! Murder! Librarians! A Series Finale! On all other nights, the train departs from Stain'd Station and travels to the city without stopping. But not tonight. You might ask, why is this nig
Throughout history, rich and poor countries alike have been lending, borrowing, crashing--and recovering--their way through an extraordinary range of financial crises. Each time, the experts have chim
