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Sasha Savvy Loves to Code is an early reader chapter book (ages 7-10). The main character, Sasha Savvy, is a super smart 10-year old African-American girl, who lives in Washington, DC. Sasha must choose which class to take for summer camp. Her mom discovers...

A masterpiece of breathtaking scope--a brilliantly conceived epic novel that traces the entire turbulent course of English history This rich tapestry weaves a compelling saga of five families--the Wilsons, the Masons, the family of Porteus, the Shockleys, and the Godfreys--who reflect the changing character...

Amazing! Incredible! Who would believe it? Santa's come early this year! But he's not his usual jolly self. It seems he needs a little help from our young hero and his family! Can they help Santa get his butt back in shape in time...

Afficianados of Spanish Style architecture recognize Santa Barbara as a mecca, the influence of which continues to be felt nationwide. This book is an invitation to revisit this Eden and explore not just the Spanish, but a variety of period revival styles found throughout...

Following in the footsteps of classic films like The Maltese Falcon and The Lady from Shanghai, veteran photographer Fred Lyon creates images of San Francisco in high contrast with a sense of mystery. In this latest offering from the photographer of San Francisco: Portrait...

After the Summer of Love and the heyday of the Haight-Ashbury in the 1960s, San Francisco mutated over the next two decades into a city under siege by serial killers, radical under-ground extremists, antiestablishment groups, gangs, and drug wars. The rise in violence brought...

Discover San Francisco from A (Alcatraz) to Z (The San Francisco Zoo), and everything in between! G is for the Golden Gate Bridge, L is for Lombard Street, and W is for the Wharf. Kids will have fun discovering the city as they learn...

A vibrant collection of 70 recipes from San Diego's top restaurants and chefs that celebrates America's Finest City's diverse culinary scene. San Diego is known for sun, surf, and slinging excellent tacos and beer. But when it comes to the restaurant scene, there's a...

Photographer Bill Wechter returns to show that there is far more to San Diego than one can see in a single visit (or book!) In his follow-up to San Diego Impressions, Bill shares a comprehensive tour of a beautiful city. Interpretive text sheds light...

American football was a violent sport from its beginning as a college game in the 1870s and 1880s, in part because learning how to deal with the pain and violence, to "take it," made men out of college boys. Michael Oriard, former NFL linebacker...

Humanity's complex relationship with technology spirals out of control in this first book of an all-new series from "the owner of the most powerful imagination in science fiction" (Ken Follett)."How far 'space opera' has come! The Old Masters of sci-fi would admire the scope...

A Michael L. Printz Award Honor Book Cerulean Gene is free everywhere except school, where they're known for repeatedly challenging authority. Raised in a free-spirited home by two loving parents who encourage Cerulean to be their full self, they've got big dreams of moving...

A collection of 60 authentic salsa and mole recipes from acclaimed chef/restaurateur Deborah Schneider, adapted for US kitchens. America has a new favorite condiment: salsa. And with good reason--a great salsa makes a big impression with just a little bite. In Salsas and Moles,...

How to get baby to sleep? Mami and Papi will try anything in this bouncy, loving, bilingual lullaby that gently says good night in both Spanish and English. Mami starts a salsa song.Papi keeps the beat.Baby loves this lullaby, moves those dancing feet. Baila,...

The definitive biography of Sally Ride, America's first woman in space, with exclusive insights from Ride's family and partner, by the ABC reporter who covered NASA during its transformation from a test-pilot boys' club to a more inclusive elite. Sally Ride made history as...

The New Psychology of Selling The sales profession is in the midst of a perfect storm. Buyers have more power--more information, more at stake, and more control over the sales process--than any time in history. Technology is bringing disruptive change at an ever-increasing pace,...

Hotly anticipated and destined to be an essential for the sneaker and streetwear hype crowd, this is the first book on and by Bembury, whose groundbreaking work with brands such as New Balance, Crocs, Puma, and Versace has made his one of the defining...

Transform your salads from a side dish to the star of your dining table with 250+ vibrant recipes in this comprehensive guide. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy meal for the family or choosing a healthier lifestyle as a working professional, these...

"The important thing is not to think much, but to love much, and so to do whatever best awakens us to love." --St. Teresa of AvilaJourney to the 16th century to discover the fiery passion of Saint Teresa of Avila, one of Christianity's most...

The Saint Seiya saga continues in a thrilling new manga with Wyvern and the Gold Saints, streaming on Netflix and Crunchyroll. Shōichirō was just another high school student. Now, he's Wyvern, one of the dreaded Judges of the Underworld, chosen to battle against the...