An instant American icon--the first Hispanic on the U.S. Supreme Court--tells the story of her life before becoming a judge in an inspiring, surprisingly personal memoir.With startling candor and inti
For the first time, Faber publish a selection from the poetry of Philip Larkin. how many poets make us laugh - or, in that curious phrase, "laugh out loud" (as if there's another way of doing it)? Lar
From the author of THE GREAT GATSBY, a tale of marriage and disappointment in the Roaring Twenties. First published in 1922, THE BEAUTIFUL AND DAMNED was F. Scott Fitzgerald′ s second novel, and is wi
The perfect guide for young, first-time dog owners and those who yearn for a canine friend of their own. Provides useful guidance from how to pick a puppy to how to choose a grooming brush. Thoroughly
Where the Wild Things Are is 50 years old and this gorgeous anniversary edition features color-restored images that bring the classic work to vibrant life as never before. Simultaneous. 200,000 first
This first-ever survey of spiritual beliefs and practices among managers and executives finds that, while most people have strong spiritual beliefs, few feel that they can act on those beliefs at work
A first installment in a spin-off trilogy finds Elena Gilbert's hopes for normalcy in her hometown dashed by a formidable new enemy that targets her and her friends, compelling her to accept help from
Geometric constructions have been a popular part of mathematics throughout history. The first chapter here is informal and starts from scratch, introducing all the geometric constructions from high sc
This beautiful hardback "Ladybird Classic" edition of "A Christmas Carol" by Charles Dickens is a perfect first illustrated introduction to the classic Christmas story for younger readers. It has been
This classic work, first published in 1971, explores the transition in painting styles from the late Sung period to the art of Yuan dynasty literati. Building on the pioneering work of Oswald Siren an
The University of Hong Kong was one of only a handful of fully autonomous colonial universities in the British Empire in the first half of the twentieth century. While it shared much in common with ot
From the No. 1 international bestselling author of BARED TO YOU and REFLECTED IN YOU (Crossfire trilogy), A TOUCH OF CRIMSON is the first novel in Sylvia Day's sensationally sexy Renegade Angels serie
Seduction's Shift A.C. Arthur They hide their true nature from the world—part man and part animal—sworn to defend the human race against the untamed beasts among them… She was his first love
Black SiteDalton Fury From former Delta Force commander and New York Times bestselling author of Kill Bin Laden comes the first novel in an explosive new series After September 11, 2001, Delta Force t
In the first part of this famous work De Quincey vividly describes a number of experiences during his boyhood which he implies laid the foundations for his later life of helpless drug addiction.The se
The Professor is Charlotte Brontë′s first novel, reflecting her own experience of life in Brussels and published after her untimely death. Viewed as a precursor to the narrative style and characteriza
First published in 1898, Moonfleet is a riveting adventure story full of drama, mystery, revenge, pursuit, smuggling, pirates, and romance, sharing its literary cannon with Treasure Island and Kidnapp
Welcome the U.K.’s muddy-puddle-jumping sensation! The beloved, award-winning Peppa Pig hops from screen to page in her first book with Candlewick.It’s almost Christmas, and Peppa Pig and her little b
Originally published in 1968, Ursula K. Le Guin’s A Wizard of Earthsea marks the first of the six now beloved Earthsea titles. Ged was the greatest sorcerer in Earthsea, but in his youth he was the re
'One day there is life . . . And then, suddenly, it happens there is death.' So begins Paul Auster's moving and personal meditation on fatherhood, The Invention of Solitude. The first section, 'Portra
From inspired picture-book creator Polly Dunbar, the first in the colourful, charming, soon-to-be televised series following the escapades of Tilly and her friends."I'm not sleepy," says Tiptoe while
Hayat Shah is a young American in love for the first time. His normal life of school, baseball, and video games had previously been distinguished only by his Pakistani heritage and by the frequent chi
Ben Hatke brings back our intrepid space heroine for another delightful sci-fi/fantasy adventure. Zita is determined to find her way home to earth, following the events of the first book. But things a
This intricately woven tapestry of love and family, war and loss, risk and destiny follows star-crossed lovers Enza, a practical beauty, and Ciro, a strapping mountain boy, who, after their first meet
Elizabeth Gaskell's first novel depicts nothing less than the great clashes between capital and labour, which arose from rapid industrialisation and problems of trade in the mid-nineteenth century. Bu
Cara has to climb The Ladder of guys to become the most popular girl in school, in a hilarious, heartbreaking, and hopeful coming-of-age story by the co-writer of Hilary Duff's first novel for teens,
Fall under the spell of Wake—the first book in an achingly beautiful new series by celebrated author Amanda Hocking—and lose yourself to the Watersong. Gorgeous. Fearless. Dangerous. They're the kind
A case-bound, luxury board book starring the protagonist from the best-selling The Selfish Crocodile and his animal friends features a host of gorillas, insects and birds who introduce first words to
This beautiful hardback "Ladybird" edition of "Rumpelstiltskin" is a perfect first illustrated introduction to this classic fairy tale for young readers from 3+. "Ladybird Tales" are based on the orig
This beautiful hardback "Ladybird" edition of "Sleeping Beauty" is a perfect first illustrated introduction to this classic fairy tale for young readers from 3+. The tale is sensitively retold, retain
A bestseller on first publication, and never since out of print, Alice's fans included Oscar Wilde and Queen Victoria Alice's Adventures in Wonderland has been translated into over 50 languages, alth
This beautiful hardback "Ladybird" edition of "Puss in Boots" is a perfect first illustrated introduction to this classic fairy tale for young readers from 3+. "Ladybird Tales" are based on the origin
'Nappies are YUUECH!' said the little princess. 'There must be something better!' At first the Little Princess thinks the royal potty is even worse than nappies but she soon learns to love it -- even
Reading Buffet Book 1 is the first of a set of two books aimed at young learners of English at the intermediate level. The main focus is on reading comprehension with additional focus on listening, sp
"You will put down this insightful book with a much deeper understanding of two of the more indispensable topics of the twenty-first century: China and sound financial practices." -- Jon Huntsman, Jr.
Bared to You by Sylvia Day is the first in the Crossfire trilogy featuring Gideon and Eva, two wounded souls who come together in an explosion of lust and passion as intoxicating as it is devastating
It’s epic—the irresistibly chunky, die-cut Mini House format meets the obsession of dinosaurs. The Land of Dinosaurs expands the bestselling series by breaking the conceit—its first flap isn’t a door
This is the first published volume on a variety of sources for Chinese women's history. It is an attempt to explore overt and covert information on Chinese women in a vast quantity of textual and non-
There was an old lady who's ready for school!That lovely old lady has returned just in time for the first day of school. Now she's swallowing items to make the very best of her first day back. And just in time for the bus...With rhyming text and funny illustrations, this lively version of the classic song will appeal to young readers with every turn of the page--a fun story for the first day of school!
