Set in a richly rendered 15th century Paris, Victor Hugo’s powerful drama focuses on a beautiful gypsy girl named Esmeralda, the two men (including an obsessed and manipulative priest) who love her,
Featuring hundreds of full-color photographs and illustrations, these dramatic language references are organized by common subject categories, including home, eating out, transportation, health, and w
Smallville, the hit series which follows the adventures of a teenaged Clark Kent and his friends — including Lana Lang and a certain Lex Luthor — is simply one of the hottest shows on TV. This authori
Two murders have occurred on One One One, an artificial ecosystem created by the universe's dominant AIs to house several engineered species, including a violent, sentient race of sloth-like creatures
Leading economists analyze topical issues in pension policy, including structural reform of pay-as-you-go systems, the political sustainability of pension reforms, and the need for private, funded sys
Presents the adventures of the armored superhero as he combats a variety of foes, including A.I.M., the Mandarin, the Plantman and Justin Hammer. Original.
This collection of essays from the 2005 Tyndale Fellowship conference covers topics pertinent to the entire first Gospel, including Matthew's sources, the role of Jerusalem, the problem of anti-Semit
Introduces characters from the universes created by Marvel Comics and discusses their amazing powers, including Spider-Man, the X-Men, the Fantastic Four, and Elektra.
Introduces six pop-up illustrations of marine animals that are known for their menacing, predatory behavior, including the great devil ray, the tiger shark, and the viperfish.
Clara Barton wanted to help people from the time she was a child. She turned her compassion for others into several careers, including teaching and nursing. Risking her life to assist soldiers during
Introduces Germany, including the geography, people, education, rural and urban life, housing, food, work, and amusements, and provides other information about the country.
Follows the adventures of the Justice League of America as they battle numerous villains, including Despero, Kanjar Ro, Dr. Destiny, Amos Fortune, and Felix Faust.
The Green Arrow, aided by friends including Batman and the Black Canary, must fight almost every killer he has ever encountered as the master assassin Deathstroke wages a battle to end his life.
A beautiful boxed set: the definitive examination of how Tolkien came to write his original masterpiece, including the complete unpublished draft and little-known illustrations and unpublished maps, a
Presents a compilation of the politically charged, trenchant comic strips from the popular syndicated series Boondocks, including never-before-seen Boondocks comics and previously censored strips, int
Santiago Calatrava: The Complete Works - Expanded Edition comprehensively examines this contemporary master's career, the origins and development of his celebrated body of work, including the architec
Collects stories of the caped crusader from writers and illustrators including Warren Ellis, Harlan Ellison, Alex Ross, Paul Dini, Ty Templeton, Chris Claremont, Jim Lee, Eduardo Risso, and Alan Grant
Presents a revised and expanded edition of the 1996 book in which a group of eccentric Victorian scientists describes and catalogs dragons from around the world, including everything from their natura
Looks at ten central questions concerning humankind's relationship to technology, including "Does technology shape us, or do we shape it?" and "Are we using modern technology to create cultural unifor
It’s so very easy for Charlie to scare his little sister, Lola . . . but just once, Lola wants to make Charlie jump. Lola tries absolutely everything she can think of, including practical jokes, dress
The brand-new fourth edition of this widely praised reference guide has been updated with new information for everyone, including lovers of ethnic foods and health food aficionados. The authors have a
This bilingual course， consisting of 16 lectures， is designed to im-prove students' knowledge of English and American poetry. In the firstchapter， I give a brief account of poetry ABC， including rules
A MUST-HAVE FOR WIZARD LOVERS!Here is a fascinating, in-depth almanac profiling eight different kinds of wizards.- Features well-known and exotic wizards from the four corners of the earth, including
Introduces tractors and describes the different jobs that they are used for, including pulling plows, lifting hay bales, and collecting grain from combines.
An encyclopedia of the natural world covers the processes and life forms of the natural world from A to Z, including ecology, cells, classification, and over one hundred individual species of plants a
Offers tips and advice for taking the Graduate Record Examination, including subject reviews, six full-length exams, and practice questions and answers. The primary purpose of the GRE is to assist sch
Describes the seven basic shapes of crystals and other aspects of crystallography, including how they form in nature and how crystals are studied and identified.
Presents early stories of the Dark Knight, including the epic tale "Ego" in which Batman confronts his inner demons, and also features Catwoman in an adventure involving a multi-million dollar heist w
Provides an overview of a variety of disorders, including autism, ADD, and bipolar disorder, found in children, and includes information on diagnosis, treatment options, and behavioral strategies.
Recent academic research findings on topics relating to taxation and social insurance policy, including the implicit tax imposed by Medicaid on private long-term care insurance benefits, an alternativ
Webster’s New Essential Writer’s Companion is a helpful guide to the mechanics of good writing and effective research including the latest electronic resources. With sections on grammar, punctuation,
* Children will enjoy redeeming their coupons for special privileges and activities, including a day of outdoor exploring, one night of popcorn and movies, a backyard campout, a chore-free day, and mu
Ulysses faces many challenges on his way home from the Trojan War, including a one-eyed giant, a witch and a many-headed whirlpool monster. Will he survive them all? The classic ancient Greek adventur
Protein Purification provides a guide to the major techniques, including non-affinity absorption techniques, affinity procedures, non-absorption techniques and methods for monitoring protein purity. T
The village of Glenree is home to the Munroe women, including from the glamorous new in-law, Emma; the homely Miriam; and airs-and-graces Sheila, who is forced to watch her own daughter Ellen become t
Linnet Doyle is young, beautiful, and rich. She's the girl who has everything—including the man her best friend loves. Linnet and her new husband take a cruise on the Nile, where they meet the brillia
These are the homemade machines that you’ve dreamed of building, from the high-voltage Night Lighter 36 spud gun to the Jam Jar Jet, the Marshmallow Shooter, and the Yagua Blowgun. Including detailed
Unlock the door to reading success with this super set of read-aloud storybooks that teach key phonics skills including short and long vowels, vowel pairs, blends, diagraphs, and more. Each engaging s
Reissued to commemorate its 150th anniversary, this timeless novel details the people who were caught up in the wave of violence and murder that marked the French Revolution, including a young English
