Carson McCullers--novelist, dramatist, poet--was at the peak of her powers as a writer of short fiction. Here are nineteen stories that explore her signature themes: wounded adolescence, loneliness in marriage, and the tragicomedy of life in the South. Here too are "The Member of the Wedding" and "T[...]
Trek is David Carsons first graphic design book in 5 years. It is the most comprehensive collection of his work since The End of Print published in the mid 90s and documents his travels to address young people in lectures and workshops around the world. Due to the huge success of his first book and [...]
When The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter was published in 1940, Carson McCullers was instantly recognized as one of the most promising writers of her generation. The novels that followed established her as a master of Southern Gothic.
"McCullers' gift," writes Joyce Carol Oates, "was to evoke, [...]
How can a fairy'sblessing be such a curse?At her birth, Ella of Frell was the unfortunate recipient of a foolish fairy's gift -- the "gift' of obedience. Ella must obey any order given to her, whether it's hopping on one foot for a day and a half, or chopping off her own head But strong-willed Ella[...]
'Forgive Me, I Meant to do It' is a collection of funny and original false apology poems that gleefully imagine how tricksters feel about the mischief they make.[...]
More than thirty years after it was written, the autobiography of Carson McCullers, "Illumination and Night Glare," will be published for the first time. McCullers, one of the most gifted writers of her generation--the author of "Member of the Wedding, Reflections in a Golden Eye, "and" The Ballad o[...]
After telling the story of how he overcame an inner-city background to become a world-renowned neurosurgeon in "Gifted Hands," Dr. Ben Carson now offers an inspirational look at the philosophy of life that helped him meet life's obstacles and leap over them.[...]
While the rest of her classmates were making pastries in cooking classes, Mary Nohl was making art anything she fancied out of anything she could find. Inspiration struck Mary even when she wasn t looking for it. Mary used common objects to make uncommon art. And one day, her garden was a gallery.
Pioneers of Digital showcases the stories behind key people who have fundamentally influenced the way advertising, marketing, search and social media have evolved during the internet era. Springer and Carson have tracked down and documented behind-the-scenes insight, decisions and opinions that insp[...]
Describes the complex task of handling, using and disposing of chemicals safely and with minimum risk to people's health or damage to facilities or to the environment. This book offers explanations of general chemical principles, physiochemical and reactive properties, toxicities and exposure limits[...]
Influential artist Carson Ellis makes her solo picture-book debut with a whimsical tribute to the many possibilities of home.
Home might be a house in the country, an apartment in the city, or even a shoe. Home may be on the road or the sea, in the realm of myth, or in the artist's own studio. A[...]
Due to the unique cultural capital of his works, Shakespeare has long been the test subject for new methods and digital advances in arts scholarship. Shakespeare sits at the forefront of the digital humanities - in archiving, teaching, performance and editing - impacting on scholars, theatres and pr[...]
The household staff of Downton Abbey carries out their duties with effortless dignity, finesse and pride. Yet how do they know how exactly to lay the table, when to leave the room to give Lord and Lady Grantham their privacy, how to care for Lady Mary's furs and which uniform to wear when? This rece[...]
How to improve our lives, our communities, our nation, our world.What is America becoming? Or, more importantly, what can she be if we reclaim a vision for the things that made her great in the first place?In "America the Beautiful," Dr. Ben Carson helps us learn from our past in order to chart a be[...]
Jump start your brain with the assorted, energizing, fresh, and fun Brain Breaks: Energize Curriculum Cut-Outs Simple to implement in your classroom and helps students focus on the next learning activity Contemporary-designed Brain Breaks Curriculum Cut-Outs are perfect for transition times, refoc[...]
Get focused with these assorted, fresh and fun Brain Breaks: Focus Curriculum Cut-Outs Simple to implement in your classroom and they help students focus on the next learning activity Contemporary-designed Brain Breaks Curriculum Cut-Outs are perfect for transition times, refocusing students, as a[...]
A perfect way to transition from high energy activities to calm. The unique, fresh and fun Break Breaks: Calm Curriculum Cut-Outs are a must have for any classroom Simple to implement in your classroom and they help students calm down and refocus on the next learning activity Contemporary-designed[...]
Celebrate the 45th Anniversary of The Very Hungry Caterpillar(TM) with these assorted cut-outs featuring artwork from The World of Eric Carle(TM). This 48 piece pack includes an assortment of colorful cut-outs including: of 12 caterpillars, 12 cocoons, 12 butterflies, and 12 large caterpillars print[...]
Mastering Basic Skills(R) Second Grade includes comprehensive content essential to second graders. Topics include reading comprehension, phonics, language arts, grammar, writing, time and money, and math. The Mastering Basic Skills(R) series includes grade-specific math and language arts activities [...]
Mastering Basic Skills(R) Third Grade includes comprehensive content essential to third graders. Topics include reading comprehension, phonics, grammar, writing, dictionary skills, math, time and money. The Mastering Basic Skills(R) series includes grade-specific math and language arts activities as[...]
Bring color and energy to everyday notes with the Chevron Notepad Great for parent notes, awards, job assignments, labels, games, craft projects, and more. This notepad includes 50 sheets and is acid free and lignin free. Approx. size is 5.75" x 6.25." Look for coordinating products in this popular[...]