Innovative Computing Methods and Their Applications to Engineering Problems

The fascinating and joyful story of Gladys Kalibbala, a Ugandan "orphan sleuth," who works to connect missing and castaway children to their families. The problem by most lights is

An alarming message from an award-winning journalist with unprecedented access to the highest naval officers in America and China and their ships and weapons, this is a chilling look at the “war

Designed for beginning artists, Art Studio: Dogs combines a variety of step-by-step art projects, including drawing, painting, mixed media, and more, to help you transform your love of animals into fine art. Opening with a helpful overview of basic tools, materials, and techniques, the book then dives into more than 50 step-by-step projects to help artists get started drawing and painting dogs in any medium. Love to draw? No problem. Rather paint? Got you covered. With helpful artist tips, techniques, and methods for creating canine artwork in a variety of artistic styles, the Art Studio series helps artists of any skill level find inspiration, explore different tools and materials, and have fun in the process.

Pioneered by William Hogarth (1697–1764) and his peers in the early 18th century, and then revitalized by Johan Zoffany (1733–1810), the conversation piece was an innovative mode of portra

Owen and his best friend, Sean, are both eleven years old. They’ve lived on Cape Cod all their lives, and now that they’re a little older, they’ll finally be free to spend some time on their own. But

FIND YOUR WILL, FIND YOUR DISCIPLINE--AND YOU WILL FIND YOUR FREEDOMJocko Willink's methods for success were born in the SEAL Teams, where he spent most of his adult life, enlisting after high school

Spin BEEP BEEP Robot's colorful gears and learn all about how gears connect and help machines move in this innovative novelty book with adorable rhyming text. With seven spinning wheels that connect t

Daphne and Daisy are the craftiest, most fashionable sausage-dog sisters in their neighbourhood - and they're not afraid to bark about it. When they can find time in their busy schedule of napping and

Petey Pat Kane and Mariana Pia Pelligrino have been in love with each other their whole lives. But on a night that is supposed to be one of the best of their lives, Peter makes a choice that forces hi

This guide provides food processors and artisans with practical information on how to effectively position their products in the tourism market using design and packaging.

Put those crayons back to work! Drew Daywalt and Oliver Jeffers's creative crayons are in a world of their own. It's up to you to bring them under control and these finger puppets are the perfect way

In Busy Nativity, children can push, pull and turn the tabs to join Mary and Joseph on their long journey to Bethlehem, marvel as a host of angels appear and see beautiful baby Jesus in his crib. Chil

Welcome to Puffin Rock—home to two young puffins, Oona and Baba. Join them on their adventures from the Netflix series, Puffin Rock.Oona, Baba, and Mossy are out playing when they discover a mys

Welcome to Puffin Rock—home to two young puffins, Oona and Baba. Join them on their adventures from the Netflix series, Puffin Rock.Oona can't wait to see the moon tonight because it will be a s

Between 1959 and 1989, Soviet scientists and officials made numerous attempts to network their nation -- to construct a nationwide computer network. None of these attempts succeeded, and the enterpris

A new generation, enabled by selfie sticks and social media, is being drawn to photography, and this is the perfect book to inspire and illuminate their appreciation of the full and rich history of

A fascinating look at one of the most important engineering achievements of recent times. This book chronicles in detail the various phases of the Yavuz Sultan Selim Bridge, which is the third to co

Nine-year-old twins Ava and Rosie are headed for adventure. City kids, they don't know what to expect from a small zoo in Iowa-and they have to live there for the rest of the year while their mom writ

Illustrated by award-winning wildlife artist Maurice Pledger, Lift and Learn: In the Jungle is a colorful introduction to the world's rain forests and their many inhabitants. Journey through the jungl

Children with love learning the alphabet with the help of this innovative activity book. The clam-shell maze on the cover includes coloured metal balls for children to guide from letter to letter. Ins

Here's a powerful study tool to help you ace your Regents exam. This two-book pack includes:Barron’s U.S. History and Government Regents Exams and Answers containing hundreds of questions answered and explained, and review questions grouped by topicLet’s Review U.S. History and Government with extensive review of all topics and extra exercise problems with answersThe Power Pack represents a savings of $2.99 when compared to the prices of the books purchased separately.

Now very new readers can reach for the stars with Miffy in this book that’s part of an all-new Ready-to-Read level, Ready-to-Go!Perfect for kids at the beginning of their reading journeys, Miffy Can Play was written for children who have learned the alphabet and are ready to start reading! And what better way to get kids excited than with a fun story with words they can actually read and starring their favorite sweet, little bunny?Each Ready-to-Go! Ready-to-Read includes a note to parents explaining what their child can expect, a guide at the beginning for readers to become familiar with the words they will encounter in the story, and reading comprehension questions at the end. Each Ready-to-Go! story contains 100 words and features sight words, rhyming words, and repetition to help children reinforce their new reading skills. In this book, readers will learn twenty sight words and three words from one word family. So come on and get reading with Miffy as she shows you all the ways she

Now very new readers can reach for the stars with Miffy in this book that’s part of an all-new Ready-to-Read level, Ready-to-Go!Perfect for kids at the beginning of their reading journeys, Miffy Can Play was written for children who have learned the alphabet and are ready to start reading! And what better way to get kids excited than with a fun story with words they can actually read and starring their favorite sweet, little bunny?Each Ready-to-Go! Ready-to-Read includes a note to parents explaining what their child can expect, a guide at the beginning for readers to become familiar with the words they will encounter in the story, and reading comprehension questions at the end. Each Ready-to-Go! story contains 100 words and features sight words, rhyming words, and repetition to help children reinforce their new reading skills. In this book, readers will learn twenty sight words and three words from one word family. So come on and get reading with Miffy as she shows you all the ways she

Through their year in sixth grade, best friends Brooklyn Patrick, Alex DeRose, and Charlotte Chen confront a series of puzzles that readers are asked to solve.

Join the Pie Corps’ mission to create the finest-quality, handmade, soul-satisfying, savory and sweet pies.Cheryl Perry and Felipa Lopez, owners of Brooklyn’s Pie Corps, share their pie-making experti

A unique joint memoir by a U.S. Marine and a conflict photographer whose unlikely friendship helped both heal their war-wounded bodies and soulsWar tears people apart, but it can also bring them toget

In a world plagued by wicked problems, escaping the win-lose dynamics of zero-sum game approaches is crucial for finding integrated, inclusive solutions to complex issues. In this book, the reader wil

Amy and Tiffany are having a picnic. However, ants keep ruining their lunch. Where can they go to eat their food?

Coming soon! Their Ranch Reunion by Mindy Obenhaus will be available Jul 18, 2017.

When four young people are taken against their will to become part of a cult, they are worshipped by their followers and become lost in their new reality—but what happens if they rebel against the one

Coming soon! Their Ranch Reunion by Mindy Obenhaus will be available Jul 18, 2017.

The Scholarship Handbook 2018 is organized to quickly lead students to real college funding opportunities, including scholarship, internship and loan programs offered by foundations, charitable organizations, and state and federal government agencies. Every entry is verified by the College Board to be legitimate, up-to-date, accurate, and portable to more than one college.This guide includes a planning calendar and worksheets to organize and keep track of scholarship applications. Indexes help students find programs by eligibility criteria--such as minority status, religious affiliation, state of residence and intended field of study--so they can quickly zero in on scholarships for which they qualify.

Want to throw a magical and unique birthday party that your child will remember forever? Keen to find a party theme that's different from their classmates' parties? Happy to create your own decoration

Journey to the frozen north, where Vikings lived, and learn the stories of their gods and monsters—and the world as they knew it. Here are the tales the Vikings told: of gods and goddesses, sea

A generations-spanning family of psychics--both blessed and burdened by their abilities--must use their powers to save themselves from the CIA, the local mafia, and a skeptic hell-bent on discrediting

Get the most out of your training time while learning foundation skills in ten minutes a day! Renowned trainer Kyra Sundance utilizes scientifically-proven methods and learning theory in this expert

A parent's guide to building independence, creativity, and confidence in their children using Montessori learning techniques, written by Montessori president Tim Seldin.An international bestseller, Ho

An accessible guide to bead embroidery from Sherry Serafini—one of the world’s most acclaimed bead artists and teachers. Sherry Serafini's sensational pieces have won admirers for their lavish and ri

Follow the holes to read the story in this interactive deepsea adventure! Little ones will love finding the holes with their fingers, peeping through and turning the page to see what the holes become.

This innovative activity book, packed full of great illustrations, fun facts, and absorbing activities, introduces and then guides young readers through five different types of scientists—laboratory scientist, investigative scientist, space scientist, earth scientist, and life scientist. Practical projects, each carefully designed to introduce the types of skills required by the different real-life scientists, help kids pick up the basics in a fun, hands-on way.The “Science File” section contains all sorts of goodies, such as Science Pairs game cards, a periodic table poster, and zoology stickers.