There are good people and bad on both sides of the tracks that divide Laureate from 'Colored Town'. Our instruction in that hard truth comes as we follow two African-American teens, Cilla Handsom and
Every time Hoppy enters a town in his truck, he is greeted with delight and anticipation, showered with warmth, offered meals, and more often than not, pretty girls trying to catch more than just his
Children (and adults) the world around know and love the story of the little fawn who grows into a handsome stag. For this tender picture-book adaptation of the beloved novel (authorized by the Salten
Where would you draw the line between right and wrong? When a wanted hacker from the '80s resurfaces with the means and intent to overthrow what he perceives to be a corrupt government, this question
On April 20, 2010, the Deepwater Horizon oil rig exploded, killing eleven workers and creating the largest oil spill in the history of US offshore drilling, a spill that has despoiled the Gulf and its
Jane Austen’s popularity never seems to fade. She has hordes of devoted fans, and there have been numerous adaptations of her life and work. But who was Jane Austen? The writer herself has long remain
Shows the Canary Islands at their sun-soaked best. From sandy beaches to craggy peaks, this guide provides cutaways and floor plans of all of the major sights and special coverage of the islands' uniq
They ignite TV ratings. They sell millions of albums and fill huge arenas. They pack movie theaters and Broadway houses. They are today's biggest stars.
Lonely after the death of her husband, Hattie Clark meets an eight-year-old runaway searching for his great-uncle, who happens to be her bitter and reclusive neighbor, and when Toby becomes deathly il
Are you looking for a simple and straight forward book about the eight Pagan holidays? M. Flora Peterson delivers a much needed and fresh approach to these holidays without the fluff found in many bo
Fifty Hats That Changed the World lists the top 50 hats and headwear that have made a substantial impact in the world of fashion and design today. From Monomakh's Cap, an early fifteenth century Russi
This is a reprint of the middle book in an autobiographical trilogy by English poet and screenwriter Laurie Lee (1914-1997). Set between Cider with Rosie and A Moment at War, the memoir, first publish
Becca James wants to make it big. And she will, as soon as the idea of performing doesn’t scare the voice out of her. Until then she orchestrates another life…predictable, responsible, and dull. Then
Lucas van Leyden (1494?1533) was as important for his age as Rembrandt was for the 17th century. He introduced the Renaissance to the Netherlands and was influenced by both Durer and Raphael. His pain
Hurry up! Come one—come all! We’re off to watch the bats play ball! You’ll never forget your first game: the green so green, the presence of heroes past, and togetherness with family and friend
This book features simple, age-appropriate instructions that teach kids how to draw all sorts of ships and big boats. Drawing terms are defined so readers are learning about ships and art at the same
There are the small betrayals: the unkind word, the petty lies. And there are the betrayals that break hearts, destroy worlds, and turn the strong sweet light of day into bitter dust. When Evie Joh
Society of Illustrators 2006 Gold Medal recipient, Elisha Cooper, captures the smell, taste, and feel of the changing seasons on a farm.There is so much to look at and learn about on a farm - animals,
Four best friends, One, Two, Three and Four, all live happily together in a house they call home, until each decides to pursue different life experiences and end up going their separate ways, taking v
Pip. Rip! Peek. Peep! Mama has seven fuzzy new chicks. The barnyard is big. Things sparkle, things flap, and things wiggle, and the chicks want to know about all of them. Zzzzip! They scoot hi
Open up your mind, and make playing your favorite piano music a no-brainer! This book offers 45 of the world's greatest popular hits and movie classics expertly arranged for piano. Every full-size arr
Crazy about cars? Get in gear — and get ready for action — as Robert Crowther’s info-packed, interactive pop-up book showcases some very cool wheels.Hop in and take a drive in the smartest, fastest au
Murder comes to a small Cape Cod town. Hannah and Martin Brewster return to their summer home in Oyster Town on Cape Cod expecting to enjoy another summer holiday sailing and enjoying their summer co
Package Contents˙Chunky book (with story and fact sidebars)˙6 toy sea shore creatures˙Store toys in spine of book˙Ages 3 and upDiscover the many creatures that call the seashore their home! This
The South-East Asia Region is home to between 3.4 and 5.6 million injecting drug users. A large proportion of them resort to unsafe injecting practices such as sharing of needles and syringes. This ha
A fabulous flap book with over 50 flaps to lift and extra pages to pull out offering a peek inside some of the world’s most famous buildings.Stunning illustrations show the fronts and insides of royal
A son's search for his father, a Canadian World War II serviceman, is met with denial and categorical refusal until an unexpected friendship develops between the older man and a young boy who is actua
Helps you to discover how to choose and enjoy over 300 regional cheeses. From a Cornish Yarg to a Stilton, this titel lets you celebrate the variety, quality and pure culinary pleasure of great Britis
Award-winning food writer Sue Lawrence journeys the length and breadth of Scotland to meet the people who farm and produce its food in this charming cookbook. An Orkney barley miller, an Isle of
Ancient beasts imbued with magic and prone to madness. Masters of a world where they are kings among men. Legendary creatures few have ever seen, and lived to tell the tale. Eldritch constructs bent t
200,000 people attend the race weekend of each and every Grand Prix, and 300 million people watch every race live on TV - an annual global audience of 60 billion. This publication coincides with the b
Abandoned by their ill-humored parents to the care of an odious nanny, Tim, the twins, Barnaby A and Barnaby B, and their sister, Jane, attempt to fulfill their roles as good oldfashioned children. Fo
Grandpa Brockwell leads the way as his family works together to tap maple trees, collect sap, and make syrup, in a title that follows the entire maple syrup process and includes maple syrup lore. 10,0
Prepare for take-off with this spectacular new pop-up from the acclaimed creator of Trains.This pop-up book of aircraft will take readers up, up and away, with fascinating facts and interactive fun on
Shortlisted for the 2008 Gourmand World Cookbook Awards.Food is essential to our sense of place and our sense of self, but today—as fast food nation meets the slow food movement and eating loca
This is a new edition of Peter Hebblethwaite's acclaimed biography of Pope John XXIll. Angelo Roncalli was elected pope in 1958 and in four and a half years transformed the Roman Catholic Church. He s
An award-winning author and illustrator swoop into the wondrous world of the barn owl.A young girl and her grandfather look for a barn owl night after night. Will a distinctive heart-shaped face appea
It's time for Poppy Cat to snuggle up in bed. But someone's missing! Where's Bear? Join Poppy Cat and friends for another exciting adventure - this time in Poppy Cat's dreams! They search high and low
Revisits the lives of high-schoolers Holly, Lina, and Mads as they wonder about slowing down their searches for the right boys, and as Holly's boyfriend Sean offers her friend Mads more than the drivi
More than thirty years after the birth of the modern women's movement and the beginnings of feminist art-making and art history, the time is ripe to examine the legacies of those revolutions. In Wome
