This book, now available in English for the first time, has become a classic since it was first published in 1982. Translated into five languages, it has had an extraordinary influence on grassroots d
When Kate travels to Blade, Oregon, for a quiet week at Aunt Melanie's cottage, her plans are dashed by the discovery of a grove of giant redwood trees in nearby Lost Crater. For thousands of years,
Unappreciative of what he has in life, Danny travels with the magical old man Socrates into another world, where his quest for the crystal castle teaches him that it is the journey itself that makes a
While working to raise money for the Greenfield Hospital, the Alden children and their new friend, Beth, are suddenly confronted by unexpected sabotage and Beth's mysterious disappearance. Simultaneou
Complete with glossary and bibliography, this book is a must have for every serious student of mammology. Illustrated with photographs and line drawings, this volume uses two or more pairs of contrast
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Storytelling in the grand manner, The Secret History is a debut remarkable for its hypnotic erudition and acute psychological suspense, and for the richness of its emotions, ideas, and language.These
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Kundalini Awakening delivers a universe of easy benefits for readers seeking to find relaxation, harmony, and inner peace. Kundalini Awakening demystifies the complex science of Kundalini in a compell
James Herriot's Treasury for Children collects all of the beloved veterinarian's delightful tales for young readers. From the springtime frolic of Oscar, Cat-About-Town to the yuletide warmth of The
In the aftermath of his terrible war, Ender Wiggin disappeared, and a powerful voice arose: The Speaker for the Dead, who told the true story of the Bugger War.Now, long years later, a second alien ra
Illus. in black-and-white. With an extraordinary gift for suspense, McKissack brings us ten original spine-tingling tales inspired by African-American history and the mystery of that eerie half-hour b
This comprehensive series of volumes on inorganic chemistry provides inorganic chemists with a forum for critical, authoritative evaluations of advances in every area of the discipline. Every volume r
Written to convey an intuitive feel for both theory and practice, its main objective is to illustrate what a powerful tool density estimation can be when used not only with univariate and bivariate da
Confusing Textbooks? Missed Lectures? Not Enough Time?Fortunately for you, there's Schaum's Outlines. More than 40 million students have trusted Schaum's to help them succeed in the classroom and on e
"SWM, 28, boyish charm, inherited wealth, looking for tall young woman, nonsmoker, to share Caribbean vacations, reruns of Casablanca, and romance." When thirteen-year-old Anastasia
Discusses the equipment and techniques of ocean fishing, and provides information on all species recognized by the International Game Fish Association as well as many others of interest for angling or
Captain Jack Aubrey sets sail for the South China Sea with a new lease on life. Following his dismissal from the Royal Navy (a false accusation), he has earned reinstatement through his daring exploi
The war for survival of the planet Lusitania will be fought in the hearts of a child named Gloriously Bright.On Lusitania, Ender found a world where humans and pequininos and the Hive Queen could all
Want to know the sex of your unborn child? Now 50 of the wisest old wives' tales are brought together in one adorable book for parents-to-be who are intrigued with predicting their baby's gender. Incl
At the height of the controversy over government funding for "obscene" works of art, internationally renowned conceptual artist Joseph Kosuth created "The Brooklyn Museum Collection: The Play of the
Martha Stewart shares her ideas for delectable finger foods to serve at 13 different parties. Includes 150 original recipes, tips on sophisticated presentation, and nearly 200 glorious full-color phot
Professor Conant's detailed studies of Santiago de Compostela and of the abbey church at Cluny fit him for this account of building in the period of the round arch which preceeded Gothic. In this volu
Although the work of Pierre Francastel (1900-1970) has long carried the label "sociology of art," it bears little resemblance to anything conventionally sociological. For too long Francaste
In this special Passover story, Larnel Moore, a young African-American boy, and Mrs. Katz, an elderly Jewish woman, develop an unusual friendship through their mutual concern for an abandoned cat
Marilla and Matthew Cuthbert are in for a big surprise. they are waiting for an orphan boy to help with the work at Green Gables – but a skinny, red-haired girl turns up instead. Feisty and full of sp
The Time Warp Trio returns to conquer the Wild West and finds that their days filled with range ridin', cow punchin', beef jerky, and trail mix do not make for such a great life after all.
Introduction to Spanish Translation is designed for a third or fourth year college Spanish course. It presents the history, theory and practice of Spanish-to-English translation (with some considerati
Polymers for Gas Separation' discusses the importance of polymers in gas separation and the latest developments in the field. The introduction explains the need for gas separation and general methods
Providing a thorough, well-written and thoughtful study of the fundamental theoretical ideas of computing and examining how to design accurate and efficient algorithms, this book is ideal for an intro
When Anansi the Spider learns that Turtle is adept at catching fish, he tries to trick him into catching dinner for him, but Turtle quickly catches on, and Anansi resorts to building his own fishing n
The use of a lead pencil for drawing outdoor subjects is explored with recommendations on materials and subject selection and step-by-step instruction for capturing the texture of mountains, trees, bu
Classic work remains only detailed treatment of subject for practical designer. Part One covers fundamental concepts of geometrical and physical optics. Part Two offers systematic study and design of
With the goal of helping students develop a good intuition for organic chemistry, this text approaches the material from a mechanistic viewpoint. The book presents twenty electron flow pathways as the
Birds from the mountains of Zumms to the crags of Mt. Strookoo, strange birds and blue birds and birds that are cuckoo, give their eggs willingly to Peter T. Hooper for his fabulous recipe: Scrambled
Authored by experienced specialists in dream research, The Dream Dictionary is a guide for anyone who wants to make the journey to improved self-knowledge and an improved life. Dreams are among the
