The international bestseller, translated from the German by Simon Pare. On a beautifully restored barge on the Seine, Jean Perdu runs a bookshop; or rather a 'literary apothecary', for this bookseller possesses a rare gift for sensing which books will soothe the troubled souls of his customers. The [...]
Orwell wrote to his anarchist friend, George Woodcock in December 1942 arguing that 'by working inside an institution like the BBC one can perhaps deodorise it to some extent', and he concluded, 'I consider I have kept our little corner of it fairly clean'. In addition to the magazine programme, 'Vo[...]
Containing the entire text and original artwork, this sixtieth anniversary edition of a classic tale follows the little engine who, through sheer determination, climbs a huge hill[...]
Now Spanish readers can enjoy the bestselling story of "The Little Engine That Could" in this paperback edition of the classic. With all of the original illustrations and the complete story, this edition of the well-loved picture book is sure to become a favorite with Spanishspeaking children and ch[...]
Celebrated internationally as artists and gardeners, Little and Lewis open the gates to their renowned Puget Sound garden and share their personal wisdom for what informs and inspires their wild fantasia of plants, hardscape, and art. Water features, oversized and broadleaved plants, expansive use o[...]
Following the success of "The Snowflake: Winter's Secret Beauty," this companion giftbook features new, super-detailed photographs of snowflakes, detailed captions containing the science behind their beauty, and literary quotes relating to snow and nature. 0-89658-652-9$7.95 / Voyageur Press[...]
The essential handbook for thinking and talking Democratic must reading not only for every Democrat but for every responsible citizen (Robert B. Reich, former Secretary of Labor and author of "Beyond Outrage").
Voters cast their ballots for what they believe is right, for the things that make mo[...]
In this lyrical book, George Washington comes alive for preschoolers. Bright, appealing artwork and simple text introduces the youngest readers to our first president with engaging anecdotes, beginning with how young George liked to study and ride his horse. Fun facts at the end--such as that Washi[...]
In this thrilling narrative history of George Armstrong Custer's death at the Little Bighorn, award-winning historian Thom Hatch puts to rest the questions and conspiracies that have made Custer's last stand one of the most misunderstood events in American history. While numerous historians have inv[...]