"The Canterbury Tales", compiled in the late fourteenth century, is an incisive portrait, infused with Chaucer's wry wit and vibrant, poetical language. He evokes a spectrum of colourful characters, f
In the spirit of David Chang’s bestselling Lucky Peach, this new hybrid book-meets-magazine presents an unconventionally simple approach to the art of entertaining.The honest, natural, uncontrived moo
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Reader’s familiar with Thomas Lux’s quick-witted images ("Language without simile is like a lung/ without air") and his rambunctious, Cirque-Du-Soleil-like imagination ("The Under-Appreciated Pontooni
Frank Hasenfratz grew up in Hungary learning to dodge bullets and avoid land mines during the Second World War. When the 1956 revolution erupted, he and his army unit joined the insurgents. After the
A biography of Carlos Slim, the richest man in the world. (Carlos Slim: The World’s Wealthiest Man—Spanish-language edition). A VINTAGE ESPAÑOL/RANDOM HOUSE MONDADORI TITLE.
A fascinating memoir from the man who revitalized visual geometry, and whose ideas about fractals have changed how we look at both the natural world and the financial world.Benoit Mandelbrot, the crea
Very few things capture the human imagination like flight. Starting with natural flyers such as birds and squirrels, and then progressing through the history of man’s quest to take to the air, this bo
In this exciting Level 1 reader, young fans will delve into the world of the Star Wars galaxy, learning about the people, droids, and creatures — including Luke Skywalker and R2-D2 — who have kept it
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In this lavish collection, artist Rob Kesseler and seed morphologist Wolfgang Stuppy of the Millennium Seed Bank at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, present a natural history of seeds, illustrated with
Daringly imagined, atmospheric, and original, Wild Girls is an exhilarating debut—part coming-of-age story and part supernatural tale about girls learning their own strength. Kate Riordan fears two th
Dear Reader: Wow! Bow wow! It’s been a wild ride—wilder even than learning to water-ski or skateboard. I’m so famous now that The New York Times plugged my autobiography. “Uggie will bark all in a mem
Wataru is still reeling from learning that Youichi is not only delaying his return from visiting his old girlfriend in New York, but that Youichi has returned his ring, as well. With graduation loomin
MASTER UNIVERSAL ENGINEERING PROBLEM-SOLVING TECHNIQUES Advance your engineering skills and become a capable, confident problem solver by learning the wide array of tools, processes, and tactics emplo
From the acclaimed poet of In the Salt Marsh comes a dazzling collection about the magic hiding in the ordinary days of our past and present. Willard turns a keen eye on the natural world that witness
Challenge the TOEIC Test provides valuable test practice. The series offers students an opportunity to raise their general English ability while learning important test-taking skills such as time mana
Stunning photographs, colorful illustrations and favorite Disney characters guide young readers around the globe to discover the wonders and magic of the natural world.
Stunning photographs, colorful illustrations and favorite Disney characters guide young readers around the globe to discover the wonders and magic of the natural world.
Green is the new white for today’s environmentally conscious couples— this timely yet stylish book is an inspirational guide to making that special day perfect. Louise Moon, a leading wedding planner,
Unique, interactive, and most of all, fun — the Doodlepedia series gets kids learning and thinking by inviting them to participate in the action. These interactive doodle guides ask readers to complet
Unique, interactive, and most of all, fun — the Doodlepedia series gets kids learning and thinking by inviting them to participate in the action. These interactive doodle guides ask readers to complet
I say, "Reading!" You say, "Fun!" Explore the noisy barnyard with 8 lift-the flaps.These colorful, playful books encourage interactive learning through prediction and repetition; but most importantly,
I say "Reading!" You say, "Fun!" Explore the world of opposites with 8 lift-the-flaps.These colorful, playful books encourage interactive learning through prediction and repetition; but most important
"What is breathtakingly shown here, through accurate, cross-hatched watercolor paintings; excerpts from Sullivan’s correspondence to her former teacher; and concise and poetic language, is the woman’s
Cabrera, a specialist in thinking skills and learning, and Colosi (Cornell U. Family Life Development Center) explain the implications of Cabrera's research into thinking, metacognition, and teaching
An exploration of humanity’s oldest pursuit and its relevance today Steven Rinella grew up in Twin Lake, Michigan, the son of a hunter who taught his three sons to love the natural world the way he d
Based on the authoritative American Heritage R Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition, this new edition of the American Heritage R Desk Dictionary has been completely updated; every single
With dozens of activities that focus on reading, writing, counting, and drawing, as well as two new early-reader stories, this activity book takes readers on a learning adventure with one of their fav
Bailey is very excited about the school trip to the Museum of Natural History. After all, he loves to dig up bones even more than an archeologist!And besides bones, there's lots of fun to be had with
After learning the truth about the child Ruhen, King Emin must risk everything on a final, desperate attempt at victory, as Ruhen's ancient plans come close to their final objective.
Learn the various counseling theories through authentic examples led by actual practitioners working with real clientsThis comprehensive two-DVD set promotes student learning by illustrating each of t
Come explore the world's deserts, from the scorching North American southwest to the cold Gobi. Starting with natural forces such as wind and rain and moving through plant and animal life, as well as
From the bestselling novelist and author of The Invention of Solitude, a moving and highly personal meditation on the body, time, and language itself"That is where the story begins, in your body, and
Laugh and learn with Pocoyo in this big board book featuring over 50 flaps to lift! With sturdy pages and surprises under every flap, boys and girls ages 1-4 will love learning about colors, shapes, n
Minnie McClary is the new girl and knows that she doesn't quite fit in, especially not after she lost it one day in language arts. In art, Minnie has to paint a self portrait--but how can she do this
A bold and bright baby-sized board book that has rainbow-graduated pages makes learning colors fun and engaging!Rainbow Horse can’t wait to introduce babies to the colors all around them. Bright, frie
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Soccer is one of the most universal sports, and this book is a fantastic one-stop guide to learning and playing the game. Featuring dynamic step-by-step design, practical advice on all aspects of the
From New York Times bestselling author Sam Kean comes more incredible stories of science, history, language, and music, as told by our own DNA. In The Disappearing Spoon, bestselling author Sam Kean u
