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Revised and Updated in September 2020! Containing walks and detailed maps from throughout the city, Secret Stairs highlights the charms and quirks of a unique feature of the Los Angeles landscape, and chronicles the geographical, architectural, and historical aspects of the city's staircases, as...

A wealthy banker is dead, shot once in the chest during a hunting trip. There are many reasons for him to be killed, and many people who would do the deed. But who did? Lucas Davenport has an idea. But this routine murder investigation...

Seattle Cocktails is an elegant collection of over 100 recipes inspired by Seattle, the Emerald City.Discover the unique Seattle vibe with delicious recipes from some of the city's top mixologists and bartenders. Explore the best places to drink in the city with chapters divided...

A 52-week interactive devotional that helps families and friends discover God enfleshed in the world. WINNER OF THE NAUTILUS BOOK AWARD IN DAILY WISDOM "A devotional in the most all-encompassing sense, Seasons of Wonder sets readers on a path that leads to a year...

Gathering seashells is one of the delights of a beach trip; everyone knows the feeling of spotting something beautiful among a seemingly infinite array of colors and shapes dotting the shoreline. Generations have trusted Hugh Porter's Seashells of North Carolina to help identify favorite...

The first in an epic trilogy, Amitav Ghosh's Sea of Poppies is "a remarkably rich saga . . . which has plenty of action and adventure à la Dumas, but moments also of Tolstoyan penetration--and a drop or two of Dickensian sentiment" (The Observer...

Scorpions Ascent is an action-packed young adult novel that blends Iron Age archaeology with the thrill of Indiana Jones adventure.Tzakhi dreads being apprenticed to the smelting fires of King Solomon's mines, but when his father is kidnapped, he has the opportunity to rescue him...

Very Short Introductionsb: Brilliant, Sharp, Inspiring Debates about science and religion are rarely out of the news. Whether it concerns what's being taught in schools, clashes between religious values and medical recommendations, or questions about how to address our changing global environment, emotions often...

A gift edition of one of Yogananda's most popular titles that explains how affirmations work, and how to use them to create total health and happiness in every aspect of our lives.Author: Paramahansa Yogananda,YoganandaPublisher: Self-Realization Fellowship PublishersPublished: 09/01/1998Pages: 121Binding Type: HardcoverWeight: 0.51lbsSize: 6.81h x...

Students work together to raise salmon in the classroom.Emmy and her classmates have a special hands-on assignment: raising salmon and releasing them into the wild! At school, they learn about the biology, life cycle, and habitat of salmon, and watch them grow from egg...

Solve the dot-to-dot puzzle, and reveal a picture ready to color! Who knew dot-to-dots could be this much fun, and educational too? Each puzzle labels the dots with either numbers or letters and focuses on developing sequencing and eye-hand coordination--the skills that help prepare...

Reflecting the expertise and lived experiences of experts in the field, School Counseling Practicum and Internship: 30+ Essential Lessons presents readers with a collection of practical lessons and techniques. The lessons highlight a variety of diverse situations school counselors are likely to face during...

Scaredy Squirrel is exactly the squirrel your child needs--a little bit anxious, a lot adorable, and totally lovable. He likes the safety of his nut tree, but not so much the great outdoors. And he's about to go . . . camping?! Scaredy Squirrel...

Identify mammal and bird scat of the eastern United States and eastern Canada with this pocket-size guide.Whether you're hiking with your family, on a camping trip, or spending time in your backyard, you're sure to come across a variety of animal scat. If you're...

For those looking to introduce RPGs to young players, Scales & Tales offers simple rules, easy instructions, and fun activities for family and friends to enjoy. With a breakdown of different heroes and creatures, an easy adventure full of silly creatures, and fun games...

"Children will enjoy the lively verse and exuberant artwork." -- School Library Journal Have you ever wondered what the dinosaurs did for fun? What really happened when the Jurassic gang wanted to let off some steam? They danced, of course! They rocked and rolled,...

NATIONAL BESTSELLER - The Booker Prize winner and bestselling author of Atonement follows an ordinary man through a Saturday whose high promise gradually turns nightmarish in this "dazzling [and] powerful" novel (The New York Times). Henry Perowne--a neurosurgeon, urbane, privileged, deeply in love with...

A lush new volume devoted to the best works by beloved American Impressionist and portraitist John Singer Sargent, whose dazzling use of light and color depicts modern subjects with arresting intimacy.An ideal introduction to the painter's work, Sargent: The Masterworks features 100 of his...

A kindhearted mouse becomes Santa's littlest helper in this heartfelt, joyful story that's a true Christmas classic. Sometimes giving is the best gift of all. In this charming holiday story, meet a tiny mouse with no name who is blessed with a large imagination...

The literary work entitled "Shafer-E-Shahadat: The Journey of Shahadat" intricately unfolds the poignant narrative of the Safar-E-Shahadat movement, extending a compelling invitation to the reader to traverse the indelible days of December. Within its pages, the book meticulously recounts the unfolding of historical events...