Collins Big Cat is a guided reading series for ages 4-11 edited by Cliff Moon. Top children's authors and illustrators have created fiction and non-fiction books that your children will love to read, banded to help you choose the right book for every child. Practical ideas for guided reading are inc[...]
"When war comes, you look for certain special qualities in the people you'll be working with. General Tom Franks embodies those qualities: strength, experience, a keen mind, energy, honor, good humor, and a deep loyalty to his troops and to his country. "Tom Franks is truly a soldier's soldier."-- S[...]
In America, it is increasingly the case that the people who make, support, or protest military policy have no military experience. As Kathy Roth-Douquet and Frank Schaeffer assert in this groundbreaking work, the gap between the "all-volunteer military" and the rest of us is widening, and our countr[...]
The most influential, enduring, and iconic metal band of the 1980's reveals everything a tell-all of epic proportions.This unbelievable autobiography explores the rebellious lives of four of the most influential icons in American rock history.Motley Crue was the voice of a barely pubescent Generatio[...]
"Without a doubt, it is the most detailed account of the awesome pleasures and perils of rock and roll stardom I have ever read. It is completely compelling, and utterly revolting". ("Rolling Stone"). Ten years ago, Motley Crue's bestselling "The Dirt" - penned with collaborator extraordinaire Neil [...]
Tommy is twenty-nine, lives and loves in London, and has a morbid fear of the c word (commitment), the b word (boyfriend), and the f word (forgetting to call his drug dealer before the weekend). But when he begins to feel the urge to become a father, he starts to wonder if his chosen lifestyle can e[...]
Now the Major TV Series Partners in CrimeSet during World War II, Agatha Christie s riveting novel in her Tommy and Tuppence series follows the unlikely espionage agents as they pursue a pair of Nazi spies who have murdered Britain s top agent.World War II is raging, and while the RAF struggles to k[...]
The barman says, 'we have a drink named after you.' The horse says, 'what? Eric?'I said, 'waiter, what's that in my soup?' he said, 'I'd better call the boss, I can't tell one insect from another.'I'm reading a book called 'Sex Before 20'. He said, 'well stop going to those places.'I call my car fla[...]
This highly original book -- the first in a series analyzing historical population behavior in Europe and Asia -- pioneers a new approach to the comparative analysis of societies in the past. Using techniques of event history analysis, the authors examine 100,000 life histories in 100 rural communit[...]
A comprehensive Irish accountancy text for students in further and higher education. It is designed for Irish students on a first course in financial accounting at foundation level, first degree level, or the first level of a professional accountancy course.[...]
This text has been developed to test students' knowledge of basic bookkeeping and accounting. It is specifically linked to the seventh edition of "Business Accounting 1", but is general enough to be used alongside any text in basic accounting.[...]
Swing has never gone out of style. It was the music the Greatest Generation danced to--and went to war to. And no musician evokes the Big Band era more strikingly than Tommy Dorsey, whose soaring trombone play and hit tunes influenced popular music for a generation. Tommy Dorsey (1905-1956) led a ri[...]
In the new "Thomas & Friends" direct-to-DVD movie, "Blue Mountain Mystery, " a little engine fears he's caused a terrible accident and Thomas attempts to track down the truth. Little boys ages 3-6 will thrill to this full-color, hardcover storybook that captures all the fun, intrigue, and excitement[...]
Thomas is racing to solve the Blue Mountain Mystery in this Little Golden Book retelling of the new Thomas & Friends direct-to-DVD/Blue-ray movie that is sure to entertain little boys ages 2-5.[...]
Katie Ellison is not a liar. But she can't exactly tell the truth, either -- not when she's juggling two boyfriends, secretly hating the high school football team and trying to have the best summer ever. At least Katie has it all under control (sort of). Until Tommy Sullivan comes back to town -- a [...]
An updated, colorfully illustrated history of the Star Wars universe--based on the Star Wars films and other authorized sources--provides a comprehensive overview of the saga, from the origins of the Jedi to the exploits of Leia and Han's children. Original. 40,000 first printing.[...]
A richly illustrated study of the conflict between the Jedi and Sith and their relationship with the Force discusses Jedi and Sith history, major battles between the two, Force-sensitive abilities and powers, Jedi and Sith teachings, weaponry, and other topics. Original. 30,000 first printing.[...]
Thomas is taking the judge to the train show He speeds up a hill, across a ridge, through a tunnel, and over a bridge. But as soon as Thomas starts to go fast--"screech "--he has to slow down. A goat is in the way, the wind is pushing him back, the tunnel is very dark, and logs are on the track As[...]
On the busy Island of Sodor, Thomas, the blue train, works the day schedule while Percy, the green train, works the night shift in order to keep things moving around the clock.[...]
A thrilling new adventure from the spectacular BBC series, starring Matt Smith and Jenna-Louise Coleman.
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It is the day after John F. Kennedy's assassination - and the faces of the dead are everywhere. PC Reg Cranfield sees his late father in the mists along Totter's La[...]
The newest Bright and Early Board Book featuring Thomas the Tank Engine and his friends, this sturdy book features a simple train adventure about opposites to share with boys ages 0 to 3.[...]
Boys and girls ages 3 to 7 can ride the rails with Thomas the Tank Engine and his friends in this paperback storybook featuring stickers, a pullout poster, a train card game, and more[...]
Readers need look no further if they seeking an edited volume compiled to present the latest developments in the field of social dilemma research. Social dilemmas are situations when there is a conflict between self-interest and collective interest. This work examines under what circumstances people[...]