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Shadows and LaceWith one roll of the dice, the shameful deed was done. Baron Lindsey Fordyce had gambled and lost, and now his beautiful daughter, Rowena, was about to pay the price. Spirited away to

Here is a fascinating journey through those dark, mysterious hollow places on earth--sea caves, lava caves, ice caves, and more. Caves and Caverns also includes information on where to go, what to bri

The adventures of William Everett, a crocodile, and his friend, Pete, a bird toothbrush, reveal how William came to be called Bill and include an encounter with the Bad Guy from Cairo

Henry, feeling lonely on a street without any other children, finds companionship and love in a big dog named Mudge.

Best friends, Chips and Jessie, have got their very own book of stories to star in, and now they want to introduce you to all the special people they know. Read on to meet all their family, friends an

The Harry Harrod Show used to be top of the ratings but now it's on the slide and not even a third-rate pop star (who might once have had a hit in Finland) is willing to appear. Ray, the producer, and

It's wintertime again, and Jamaica has to wear her brother Ossie's hand-me-down boots. She finds herself envious of her friend Brianna's pink boots with the fuzzy cuffs, and Brianna teases her about h

This invaluable collection features rhythm drills and etudes and applies them to six full band arrangements. Some of the unique features include: an emphasis on musical passages containing a wide vari

This invaluable collection features rhythm drills and etudes and applies them to six full band arrangements. Some of the unique features include: an emphasis on musical passages containing a wide vari

This invaluable collection features rhythm drills and etudes and applies them to six full band arrangements. Some of the unique features include: an emphasis on musical passages containing a wide vari

This invaluable collection features rhythm drills and etudes and applies them to six full band arrangements. Some of the unique features include: an emphasis on musical passages containing a wide vari

Whentwo sisters appear to be deserted by the young men they had intended to marry, the stage is set for a delicious comedy of manners that not only showcases Austen's perception, humor and inco

Like all good friends, Matthew and Tilly have an occasional tiff, but their friendship prevails despite their differences.

The International Symposium on Mind and Cognition held May 28-30, 1993, at Academia Sinica in Taipei was a milestone for the philosophy community and cognitive science c

The classic masterpiece that has captivated generations of readers, following two sisters who must balance emotion and reason to find suitable husbands—now in development as a major motion picture starring Daisy Edgar-Jones.In 1811, Jane Austen’s first published work, Sense and Sensibility, marked the debut of England’s premier novelist of manners. Believing that “3 or 4 families in a country village is the very thing to work on,” she created a brilliant tragicomedy of flirtation and folly. Romantic walks through lush Devonshire and genteel dinner parties at a stately manor draw two pretty sisters into the schemes and manipulations of landed gentry determined to marry wisely and well. Neither sense nor sensibility can guarantee happiness for either—as romantic Marianne falls prey to a dangerous rascal, and reasonable Elinor loses her heart to a gentleman already engaged.Wonderfully entertaining yet subtle and probing in its characterizations, Sense and Sensibility richly displays the s

New York Times bestselling author Barbara Delinsky captures the magic and truth of love in this delightful tale, first published in 1983, of opposites attracting. A controversial Boston radio talk-sho

?The year?s seasonal changes and festivities that are important in a little child?s life are imaginatively [described]. . . . The story ends with the happy realization that it will all come round ?ove

17 years old and terribly alone, Cherish Riley runs into the Kentucky wilderness from the low-down family that dared to sell her. She meets a man named Sloan Carroll, who proposes to her, but he find

One of the most universally loved and admired English novels, an effervescent tale of rural romance transformed by Jane Austen's art into a witty, shrewdly observed satire of English country life.

A young Jewish girl living in Holland tells of her experiences during the Nazi occupation, her years in hiding, and the aftershock when the war finally ends.

In this amusing picture book, a colorful snake challenges children to find him as he slithers through pages of familiar objects. “Baker’s elaborate acrylic designs, variety of lush hues, and sly wit p

The world is full of houses. Big houses and little houses. Houses that stay in one place and houses that move from place to place. Some houses are made of wood or stone; others are made from mud or s

A little girl learns about the Masai tribe at school and daydreams about what her life would have been like if she had been born into the tall, proud East African tribe. Comparing her life and theirs,

Molly Duff watches the clock on the classroom wall--tick, tick, tick. Nearly three o'clock. Time for Pee Wee Scouts! Troop 23 runs out of the classroom and down the stairs--clop, clop, clop.Tuesday is

The crux topics of bolted sport routes, including equipment, belaying, rehearsing, training, and injury prevention with the ferocity of a 5.13 redpoint.

In the sequel to 'Space Station Seventh Grade,' ninth-grader Jason Herkimer falls in love with his old pal Marceline McAllister, but her trombone-playing and unconventional ways leave him confused abo

A witty retelling of a well-known fairy tale features the adventures of two children who are abandoned in the forest and lured into the clutches of a witch by her confection cottage. By the creator of

Three stories featuring the Kitten Kids sleeping at their grandparents' house, riding bikes, and playing with a bully

Samantha Vanderveer has no inkling of the lives that have been destroyed by the infamous Pandora Ruby, a gem that has divided the Vanderveer and Raincrow families for decades, when she falls in love w

When journalist Cecily Metcalf discovers the diary of a frontier woman, which chronicles her forbidden love for a Lakota Sioux, she finds herself returning to her first love, Kiah Red Thunder

A HEARTWARMING TALE OF CHRISTMASTIME ROMANCE -- BY ONE OF AMERICA'S ALL-TIME BESTSELLING AUTHORS! With one leg in a cast and a heart hardened by bitter holiday memories, Leslie wanted only one thing

"A richly textured and timeless novel of suspense. Her Victorian England pulsates with life and is peopled with wonderfully memorable characters."Faye KellermanAlthough esteemed General Thaddeus Carly

Billy and his loyal pony Blaze head west together in another exciting adventure from C. W. Anderson. When their new friend Jim is unable to tame the wild horse Thunderbolt, Billy and Blaze want to hel

Children ages 8 through 12 enjoy a guided tour of France, with French landmarks, culture, history, foods, and much more. The text is in English, but many of the illustrations are bilingual--and the l

Children ages 8 through 12 enjoy a guided tour of Italy, with Italian landmarks, culture, history, foods, and much more. The text is in English, but many of the illustrations are bilingual--and the l

Children ages 8 through 12 enjoy a guided tour of Spain, with Spanish landmarks, culture, history, foods, and more. Text is in English, with many bilingual translations.

Children will enjoy learning fundamentals of geography with Around and About. A cheerful and curious boy named Harry and his friendly dog Ralph travel in their balloon to learn about the earth, sea,