Some of classic horror literature's most iconic characters, including Dr. Frankenstein, Dorian Gray, and figures from Dracula are lurking in the darkest corners of Victorian London. Penny Dreadful is a psychological thriller that weaves together these origin stories into a new adult drama. The Art a[...]

Twenty-three women, teaching at colleges and universities throughout Canada, explore how traditional views of motherhood have been influenced by changing social and cultural conditions. Their essays unravel patriarchal constructions of motherhood and re-present new definitions drawn from women's liv[...]

Child psychologist Steve Biddulph tells parents everything they need to know about raising happy, healthy, confident children from babyhood to teens. This book shows parents how to be true to themselves while also bringing up secure children who feel loved, with self-esteem and responsibility.[...]

In her own singularly beautiful style, Newbery Medal winner Sharon Creech intricately weaves together two tales, one funny, one bittersweet, to create a heartwarming, compelling, and utterly moving story of love, loss, and the complexity of human emotion.Thirteen-year-old Salamanca Tree Hiddle, prou[...]

Run run run.That's what twelve-year-old Annie loves to do. When she's barefoot and running, she can hear her heart beating . . . thump-Thump, thump-Thump. It's a rhythm that makes sense in a year when everything's shifting: Her mother is pregnant, her grandfather is forgetful, and her best friend, M[...]

An account of the late guitar legend's life and work, written by his close friend and confidant, describes Hendrix's disillusionment in spite of his fame, the creative spirit that motivated his achievements, and his personal thoughts about his music, the industry, and his loved ones in the days befo[...]

Her successful career shattered by a stalker, Hollywood casting director Samantha Carlyle is unable to get anyone to take her fears seriously until she finds help from childhood friend and Texas lawman John Thomas Knight. Original.[...]

"An immense dose of Epictetus would do us all a great deal of good, and I am grateful (beyond irony) to Tom Wolfe for reviving Epictetus" - Harold Bloom. So what makes the writings of this former slave so powerful today? Epictetus observed that although everyday life is fraught with difficulty, a li[...]

JackRoom 204--Miss StretchberryFebruary 25Today the fat black catup in the tree by the bus stopdropped a nut on my headthunkand when I yelled at itthat fat black cat saidMurr-mee-urrrin a nastyspitefulway.I hate that cat.This is the story of Jackwordssoundssilenceteacherand cat.[...]

Fans of Newbery Medal winner Sharon Creech's Ruby Holler will love her latest tween novel about finding family when you least expect it.When a young couple finds a boy asleep on their porch, their lives take a surprising turn. Unable to speak, the boy Jacob can't explain his history. All John and Ma[...]

Bailey, who is usually so nice, Bailey, my neighbor, my friend, my buddy, my pal for my whole life, knowing me better than anybody, that Bailey, that Bailey I am so mad at right now, that Bailey, I hate him today. Twelve-year-old Rosie and her best friend, Bailey, don't always get along, that's true[...]

Helps you discover various areas of biotechnology. This book advances logically from the basics of molecular and cellular biology to more complex topics. It includes multiple-choice quizzes at the end of chapters and a final exam help guide. It discusses topics such as DNA replication and cell divis[...]

Filled with cutting-edge social engineering testing techniques that are legally and ethically sound Social Engineering in IT Security details the roots and rise of social engineering, key legal and ethical aspects you need to understand before contracting to perform a test, and how and why social e[...]