Not so long ago, Italian food was regarded as a poor man’s gruel—little more than pizza, macaroni with sauce, and red wines in a box. Here, John Mariani shows how the Italian immigrants to America cre
Ellis only has four days of her sophomore year left, and summer is so close that she can almost taste it. But even with vacation just within reach, Ellis isn’t exactly relaxed. Her father has been in
Julie of the Wolves meets Hatchet in this middle grade novel that follows orphaned twelve-year-old Nika and her seven-year-old brother Randall as they leave a California foster home to visit a long-lo
High school can be a time of terrible angst—Fs on tests, bullying jerks, broken hearts,and late-stage puberty are just some of the potential issues that all teen boys face. Butwhat about the issues fa
WHAT WILL DESTROY ONE CHILD WILL BE THE MAKING OF ANOTHER. From the icy banks of a secluded country pond to the fevered core of a historic London heat wave and immersion in an abandoned underwater vil
She felt it now. She was slipping into the insistent undertow of the past. There was no use fighting it. It was so easy to simply close her eyes. And relinquish. Autumn brings its own haunting beauty
LEGO Ninjago readers are finally here!In this easy-to-read story, the ninjas try to obtain the final golden weapon. With Sensei Wu by their side, they journey to underworld and come face to face with
Advertising for the space Age—Zoom back in time to the 50s and 60s! Gleaned from thousands of images, this companion set of books offers the best of American print advertising in the age of the “Big
This new NCLEX-PN review book provides both a succinct Content Review and more Q&A than any other NCLEX-PN review book.? Each chapter opens with a Content Refresher, providing an overview of key i
Born in Kabul, Afghanistan, at age three Saima Wahab watched while her father was arrested and taken from their home by the KGB. She would never see him again. When she was fifteen an uncle who lived
Ada Howard, the wife of the preacher at Nashville’s Full Love Baptist Tabernacle, has a whole lot of people to take care of. There’s her husband, of course, and the flock that comes with him, plus the
'I'm not going to teach you how to survive in snowy mountains with only a tea bag; this book will teach you how to fight and survive war in the 21st century.'--Robert Stirling, from the IntroductionIn
Twelve-year-old Noelle Onesti has gymnastics in her blood. Not only does she have natural ability, talent and drive, but back in Romania, her mother was also an Elite gymnast. So if
What does a cuddly stuffed teddy bear dowhen no one else is at home? Chances are,he’s not quietly sitting on the bed, staringat the wall. He’s out and about havingadventures like the teddy bear in thi
The Golden Gate Bridge is an icon of one of the most storied of American cities, San Francisco. Standing between the Bay and the mighty Pacific like a guardian of the West, the Golden Gate retains its
UNLIKE MOST DIETS, the DASH Diet is based on favorite foods you can find at the grocery store around the corner. It’s easy to follow, it won’t leave you hungry, and it’s built for long-lasting results
The Lancaster Bomber led the air offensive in the darkest days of World War II. This book describes how the plane was developed to fit into an entirely new role in warfare, and explains how the Lancas
Nina loves having her backpack fairy Sybil around! Nina is the only person who can see or hear Sybil and the two have formed a special bond. But when Sybil unexpectedly disappears, a new fairy named A
Thirteen-year-old Giles is the last person anyone would expect to save the planet. he's not as charming as his little sister, and not as brainy as his goody-goody older brother. But when Giles witness
There's a party at the farmyard, and it's going to be fancy dress. Children will love lifting the flaps to discover which animals are hiding behind the disguises. Pig's come as a pirate, Duck as a sup
On an overcast September day in 1993, Jim Abbott took the mound at Yankee Stadium and threw one of the most dramatic no-hitters in major-league history. The game was the crowning achievement in an unl
From the road to war to the long fight back, explore the seminal event that shaped the world we live in today.World War Two was the most destructive event of the twentieth century, and this small but
Is Sami ready for summer camp . . . and is camp ready for her?Samantha "Sami" Bloom is going to sleepaway camp for the first time. Sami's big sister, Maya, has always loved her summers at Camp Cedar L
The next time you hit the shops, take a closer look at the hands of the girls around you, and you'll notice one thing: everyone seems to have crazy nails! Thanks to celebrities like Katy Perry, Rihann
This interactive retelling of the Three Little Pigs story allows the reader to play the part of the big bad wolf. Three interior die-cut holes invite readers to huff, puff, and blow the pigs’ houses d
That is the nature of revenge. It escalates. It cannot be controlled. One hurt invites another, on and on until the original injury is all but forgotten in the chaos of what follows. Daniel Clay, a on
Imagine all the Wimpy Kid laughs you've had from reading the diaries, all the best bits you talk about with your friends and all the cartoons of Greg Heffley you've had a go at drawing yourself... No
Why do my jeans fit only in the morning? Why am I always guzzling Pepto-Bismol before a big meeting? Could my PMS cramps mean something serious?Here, finally, are the answers to these questions, and h
This is The Boy Who Cried Wolf like you've never seen it before: with tentacles, wigs, and a secret code language that kids can decipher. Larry the Liar must help these friendly extr
A thrilling middle-grade sci-fi Caleb's blinders are off. The small group of orphans who were also "adopted" by Uncle used to feel like family, but the competition to be the top time snatcher and the
One of the world's most sought-after golf instructors and a PGA Teacher of the Year makes it easy to be your own coach, customizing your golf swing for phenomenal accuracy. In his decades as a renow
With more than a million Gallagher Girls books sold, a legion of fans have fallen in love with the New York Times best-selling spy-girl series, and the fifth book delivers the most nerve-wracking, hig
The Witching GamePlay at your own risk!“Bloody Mary.” It was just a silly wishing game—one that Lindsey and her friends had played a hundred times before, in front of a dozen different mirrors. The ga
How to Do Everything: Google+ shows you how to get started with the setup and use of the brand- new social network launched in July 2011 by Google. You’ll learn how to share content with specific soci
Lured to the castle ruins where his father disappeared, Rory McGrath is plunged back in time, and into the body of another man--a man betrothed to the woman of Rory's dreams. In possession of the secr
A popular nursery rhyme is turned upside down in this new touch-and-feel format!FIVE LITTLE PUPPIES JUMPING ON THE BED is a playful twist on the famous "Five Little Monkeys" song. Every spread has a
Two abandoned souls are on the hunt for one powerful man. Soon, their paths will cross and lead to one twisted fate. Danny Hansen is a Bosnian immigrant who came to America with hopes of escaping haun
When a young slugger gets hit by a pitch, he needs more than practice to get back his game.Sixth grader Jack Mogens has it all figured out: He's got his batting routine down, and his outfielding earns
Named a 2013 Doody's Core Title!"This is a wonderful resource that fills a true gap in the literature. This is a topic that needs more exposure and more emphasis in the field of advanced practice nurs
Math is loads of fun with this book of 50 mazes. Kids can leap with a frog across numbered lily pads, hop through a burrow of bunnies in chronological order, and trace a blackbird's progress by counti
