The "New York Times" bestselling kitty boy blasts off into another hilarious adventure. Buckle up, amigos-- everyone's favorite kitty boy is about to lift off. You'll want to be there when the brave Skippito gets lost in spice That's right, spice. Skippy knows-- from his big ears to his toes--that [...]
Through an intensive clinical study of 40 incest victims and numerous interviews with professionals in mental health, child protection and law enforcement, Judith Herman develops a composite picture of the incestuous family. In a new afterword, the author offers a thorough overview of the knowledge [...]
The Bestselling Classic on Love, Loss, and Letting Go
In "Necessary Losses, " Judith Viorst turns her considerable talents to a serious and far-reaching subject: how we grow and change through the losses that are an inevitable and necessary part of life. She argues persuasively that through the[...]
He could tell it was going to be a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day. He went to sleep with gum in his mouth and woke up with gum in his hair. When he got out of bed, he tripped over his skateboard and by mistake dropped his sweater in the sink while the water was running. He could tell it w[...]
Alexander knew it was going to be a terrible day when he woke up with gum in his hair. His best friend deserted him. There was no dessert in his lunch bag. And, on top of all that, there were lima beans for dinner and kissing on TV! This handsome new edition of Judith Viorst's classic picture book i[...]
Last Sunday, Alexander's grandparents gave him a dollar-- and he was rich. There were so many things he could do with all of that money! He could buy as much gum as he wanted, or even a walkie-talkie, if he saved enough. But somehow the money began to disappear... Readers of all ages will be delight[...]
In the eighth and ninth centuries, three Byzantine empresses--Irene, Euphrosyne, and Theodora--changed history. Their combined efforts restored the veneration of icons, saving Byzantium from a purely symbolic and decorative art and ensuring its influence for centuries to come.In this exhilarating an[...]
This excellent new volume in the series from the Society for Economic Anthropology focuses on the role of labor in contrasting world economies. The contributors offer a diverse collection of case studies, illustrating labor processes in a wide range of contexts in both western and nonwestern societi[...]
One of the founders of feminist theology offers a collection of her best essays, covering a wide range of topics, including Jewish feminist theology, sexuality, and anti-Judaism in Christian feminist theology, as well as other important topics. Original.[...]
The sarcophagus containing the remains of Seianti Hanunia Tlesnasa was found at Poggio Cantarello near Chiusi in 1886 and is now housed in the British Museum. The sarcophagus shows a striking image of a reclining Etruscan lady holding a mirror and is a wonderful, important and well preserved piece o[...]
Masterpieces, the story goes, spring fully formed from the dark imaginings of temperamental geniuses moved by intuition, inspiration and epiphany. Such revelations can certainly fuel the creative process, but so too can auspicious accidents, false starts and even failures. In printmaking, occurrence[...]
A family service for the Jewish Sabbath.
The author explores the role of Native American women in the nineteenth century, presenting quotes from Indian chiefs, legends from various tribes, observations of Indian writers, and rare photos of Indian women. Original.[...]
The 'how to' manual for everyone interested in pursuing flowers as a career or wanting to know how to arrange flowers for their own special occasion. In step by step guides the reader is taken from the basics of wiring techniques through to more advanced floristry design work. In simple logical stag[...]
North American short stories enhance students' reading skills, language learning, and enjoyment of literature. Discovering Fiction, Second Edition, Student's Book 2 presents stories with universal appeal to engage students and make them think. Among the authors included are Nathaniel Hawthorne, Kat[...]
North American short stories enhance students' reading skills, language learning, and enjoyment of literature. Discovering Fiction, Second Edition, Student's Book 1 presents stories with universal appeal to engage students and make them think critically. Among the authors included are O. Henry, Wil[...]
This updated edition will offer the most updated, useful, and relevant information on immigration and immigrant students. Rong and Preissle will help educators understand the significance of the demographic data on immigration and what it means to their schools. By analyzing various educational prac[...]
Teaching Young Adult Literature Today introduces the reader to what is current and relevant in the plethora of good books available for adolescents. More importantly, literary experts illustrate how teachers everywhere can help their students become lifelong readers by simply introducing them to gre[...]
The stubbornly hilarious Lulu has decided it's time to buckle down and earn some cash. How else can she save up enough money to buy the very special thing that she is ALWAYS and FOREVER going to want? After some failed attempts at lucrative gigs (baking cookies, spying, reading to old people), dog w[...]
Science really matters in primary schools! Children enjoy active learning and investigation in science and teachers with a secure knowledge of primary science can bring science lessons to life, sparking children's interest and enhancing learning across the curriculum. What do I need know about scien[...]