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Helps you discover the history and origins of the universe and observe the stars and galaxies, with over 100 star charts and profiles of 88 constellations. Including a month-by-month guide to highligh

Philip Larkin's second novel was first published in 1947. This story of Katherine Lind and Robin Fennel, of winter and summer, of war and peace, of exile and holidays, is memorable for its compassiona

Set in India's Old Delhi, CLEAR LIGHT OF DAY is Anita Desai's tender, warm, and compassionate novel about family scars, the ability to forgive and forget, and the trials and tribulations of familial l

Lyrical prose and vivid watercolor paintings capture the world of the ancient banyan tree at the center of a small Indian village and the people and wildlife that flourish beneath and within its branc

A collection of twelve stories about the zodiac presents a wide variety of Greek gods and goddesses, as well as heroes and heroines, including such myths as "Jason and the Argonauts," "Demeter and Per

The New Cambridge Shakespeare appeals to students worldwide for its up-to-date scholarship and emphasis on performance. The series features line-by-line commentaries and textual notes on the plays and poems. Introductions are regularly refreshed with accounts of new critical, stage and screen interpretations. Edited and introduced by William C. Carroll, this edition of Love's Labour Lost features a lively account of the play's performance history from 1632 to the present day. Stage and screen productions of the late twentieth century receive particular attention and a range of international performances are also explored. New trends in the scholarly criticism are discussed in the introduction, as are the play's sources and historical contexts. Carroll's text is freshly edited from the First Quarto, published in 1598, and presents a highly readable modernised edition of Love's Labour Lost; a play known for its unorthodox ending and extraordinary use of language.

When rock and roll was transforming American culture in the 1950s and ’60s, East Harlem pulsed with the sounds of mambo and merengue. Instead of Elvis and the Beatles, Marta Moreno Vega grew up worshi

Rescued from slavers, healer novice Jaime Buchanan finds himself alone and free in Pyrderi, a kingdom of magic, mythical creatures, and a culture as open and kind as his homeland was cruel and close-m

Here be dragons ... and selkies and griffins and maybe even a mermaid or two. Twenty fantasy authors band together to bring you a collection of thrilling tales and magical monsters. Do you like to sla

Take a pinch of magic and add some adventure, and you're ready to indulge in the third delicious and hilarious story of Rosemary Bliss and her magical family, in the BLISS BAKERY series...Rosemary Bli

Poetry and children belong together, and for a long time, the music and playfulness of verse wove itself through children's days and lives. Beastly Verse aims to help return the wonder of poetry to ch

It may be cold and snowy outside, but Annie’s chilly winter characters will warm your heart and keep you in snowy smiles! Choose from dozens of mix and match characters and snow themed designs created

A zany rhyme story full of bounce and zip and zest.Paula Green, Poetry Box (NZ)A tongue-twisting, ludicrous rhyme full of escalating hilarity and off-the-wall characters. It will have you tripping and

America at war on land and sea! Nathan Jeffries struggles to survive and regain his honor against the British—and an implacable enemy who schemes to destroy him and those he loves at all cost.

Poetry. "Amber Nelson's distinct and densely sounded lyrics seem at first to come from another age, to rhyme and pun with another language. But they shoot out 'bow and error' in surprising ways, and N

Earth concentrates its energies and deals death and destruction. This book uses real life examples of natural disasters to explore how and why they happen and what we can do to limit their effects. Le

Hop along with Fresca and Fresco frogs as they learn about fresh air and stinky air. Together with their old friend Foochie the skunk and their new friends, Jasper and Clara they visit Dr. Gesundheit

THE CURRENT STATE OF INBALANCEWe get up early and work late. We are bombarded with texts, emails and phone calls. We have mounting bills and depleting bank accounts. We eat on the run and mindlessly

Time is running out and Paul’s original wish for death looms. As his skin grays and hunger becomes uncontrollable, the world burns. Heather and Paul have fallen for each other, but with life and death

German shepherds are brave and smart. They make good guard dogs and police dogs. They love to work and play. Learn how to care for your German shepherd. Read about grooming, feeding, vet checkups, and

Auntie Mabel and her family and friends have gathered for their big Sunday dinner and can't wait to dig into a delicious, mouthwatering meal. Before they can begin, Auntie Mabel starts—and d

Wally the mole teaches kids about the amazing and often magical world of plants, from why plants need water and sunlight to how to differentiate between weeds and herbs, and offers advice on how they

A civic place belongs to everyone and yet to nobody in particular. In Civic Realism, Peter G. Rowe looks at the shape and appearance of civic places, and at the social, political, and cultural circums

Offers a math and verbal review, test-taking strategies, and sample tests, and discusses the computerized GRE

Describes the history, culture, and people of Indonesia, and includes tips on travel, accommodations, restaurants, and sightseeing

Chip carving—a style of woodcarving in which knives are used to remove selected "chips" of wood from the project in a single piece—is introduced in this guide. Noted chip carver and teacher Dennis Moor presents the tools and techniques needed to replicate this ancient woodcarving art with detailed guidance on wood, tools, and sharpening, and tips on how to hold chip carving knives. Instructions on the three main types of chip carving, layout and design, and on getting the pattern onto the wood, lettering, and finishing are included. Woodworkers are taken through seven projects, including a napkin holder, a plant box, a letter holder, a trinket box, a tissue box holder, and a cheese and cracker tray. A photo gallery of finished pieces provides inspiration for novice woodworkers.

Aardvark is only small and the Big Race is long and hard. But Aardvark is going to join in and give it everything she's got! A heart-warming, stylish and delightfully funny celebration of taking part

Introducing The Color Factory, an interactive and entertaining picture book in the vein of Hervé Tullet's Press Here and Mix It Up! and a wonderful follow-up to The Black and White Factory.We

Martyn Wallace awoke in his boarding house and held his aching head. His room was brown and dirty and bare. He called it Reading Gaol.Amidst the filth and fury of Dublin 1904, the theatrical event of

From the best-selling author of The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle and After Dark, a rich and revelatory memoir about writing and running, and the integral impact both have made on his life.In 1982, having so

These are the real-life teenage diaries of Marita A. Hansen written between 1988 and 1993, where boys, sport, boys, and family, and boys are her major priorities, and did I mention boys? You will eith

A practical guide to managing diabetes - from the causes and types, to the risk factors and symptoms and how to manage the condition day-to-day. It includes a section on diabetes in children and teena

From the best-selling author of The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle and After Dark, a rich and revelatory memoir about writing and running, and the integral impact both have made on his life.In 1982, having so

Because all my life had been a chrysalis, with you, Ada and Marshall and our house; even though we did other things and saw other people, the summers at the lake, and all those homeschoolers' parties,

Only the courage and determination of Captain Jean-Luc Picard and his crew prevented the Borg from striking at the heart of the Federation and Earth itself in the year 2367. Picard and the U.S.S. Ente

AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERThe New York Times bestselling author returns with an irreverently sexy, tender, hilarious and surprising novel about a woman upending her life“A frank novel about a midlife awakening, which is funnier and more boldly human than you ever quite expect….the bravery of All Fours is nothing short of riveting.” —Vogue“A novel that presses into that tender bruise about the anxiety of aging, of what it means to have a female body that is aging, and wanting the freedom to live a fuller life…Deeply funny and achingly true.” —LA Times “All Fours possessed me. I picked it up and neglected my life until the last page, and then I started begging every woman I know to read it as soon as possible.” —The Cut“July’s novel is hot and weird and captivating and one of the most entertaining, deranged, and moving depictions of lust and romantic mania I’ve ever read.” —New York MagazineA semi-famous artist announces her plan to drive cross-country, from LA to NY. Thir

Wild Summer tells a beautiful story of a girl and her grandfather as they explore the nature around them in the summer months.In this follow-up to Winter Sleep and Busy Spring, Wild Summer celebrates nature during the warm summer months.The beautifully-told story follows a young girl and her grandpa as they walk down a wild path towards the coast. They spot amazing plants and animals, and she is enchanted by the vibrancy of life around her.“The plants and animals must wish it was summer forever, don’t they?”This nature-filled book shows a touching relationship between grandfather and grandchild as he teaches her about the wonders of the natural world around her.They pass through several habitats and the girl's grandfather teaches her how summer affects each of them and their wildlife: a meadow, a stream, sandy heathland, pine woods, fossil-rich cliffs and a rocky cove. Filled with facts as well as beautiful and gentle illustrations, this book is a great way to teach children about natu

A joyously fun story about tolerance, embracing difference and speaking out against injustices from the wonderfully talented team behind Unicorn Club. The crowd started clapping and then with an 'OOOH!' They peeked through the entrance to get the first view Of huge bouncy sofas and soft, mossy rugsIn the brand new and fabulous HOTEL FOR BUGS!It's the grand opening of the Hotel for Bugs complete with a buffet, pool and spa - the ideal place for bugs to go on holiday. Then a SLUG turns up .. . He's much too squishy and slimy and is NOT welcome at the Hotel for Bugs.Until a small bug speaks up. A slug is no weirder than a dung beetle rolling poo or a butterfly tasting with its feet. Everybody should be welcome at the brand new and fabulous HOTEL FOR ALL!With detailed illustrations there is plenty for bug-finders big and small to spot in this beautiful, laugh-out-loud and inclusive book.Perfect for fans of First Day at Bug School, Julia Donaldson's The Woolly Bear Caterpillar and Omar, The

Play a game of hide-and-squeak with all of London’s mice.They’re flocking to the famous sights, so make sure you look twice!A stripy cat and Sherlock Mouse peep out of every pageAnd every building’s packed with mice: the city is their stage!It’s a busy morning and all across London mice dressed in top hats and smart overcoats are making their way to work by bus, by tube and by train. The mice of Parliament are at work baking cakes and fishing to feed fat cats who are arriving in a hot air balloon, while artistic mice perform surreal magic tricks inside Tate Modern. The Gherkin’s businessmice are busily practising five-pin bowling, while over at the Cheesegrater, mice young and old enjoy hydrosliding through twelve storeys of watery fun! Every page is teeming with surprises and invites children to play ‘hide-and-squeak’ with a black-and-white cat, a mouse in a bee costume and a mysterious wrapped gift hidden on every page. You’ll never see London in the same way again!

A collection of occasional pieces and interviews, in English and French, on philosophy, literature, art, architecture and politics.