Books

GET READY FOR SOME SUPERSIZED FUN!When is the queen not just the queen? When she is WONDERQUEEN! KAPOW! Is that an especially large bird? Is it a weirdly small plane? No: it's THUNDERHOUND! BLAM! When her schoolteachers turn into deadly dinosaurs, who can possibly...

The Worlds of Jane Austen invites readers to see one of Britain's most beloved authors in a completely new light. Far from the quiet world of country houses and tea parties, Austen lived through revolution, war and major social change, and her sharp, observant...

With his characteristic eloquence and brilliance, Fulton J. Sheen presents a moving portrayal of the Blessed Virgin Mary that combines deep spirituality with history, philosophy and theology. All the major aspects and events of Mary's life are lovingly portrayed in this word portrait that...

You do not need to struggle against life, you only need to understand how it works. "The World Is As You Are" is the user's guide to reality itself. This book will show you how to work hand in hand with infinite intelligence so...

With her best friends off enjoying Paris and her mom expressing disapproval at every turn, Tamika Warren knows her summer can't get any worse. Then her family gets the news that her great-aunt has fallen into a coma. Tamika is stuck joining her mom...

In The World Goes On, a narrator first speaks directly, then narrates a number of unforgettable stories, and then bids farewell ("here I would leave this earth and these stars, because I would take nothing with me"). As László Krasznahorkai himself explains: "Each text...

This superbly illustrated guide tells the history of the Beautiful Game through the stories behind the world's most intriguing football (aka soccer) stadiums--from the most dramatic to the most remote to the great urban arenas. This panoramic collection showcases stadiums, venues, and pitches, from...

GHOSTS FROM THE PAST...Despite all the setbacks, preparations for the Abyss Expedition are nearly complete. There's only one more thing to take care of before setting out--destroying the magic portal to end the Great Realm's meddling once and for all! But what was supposed...

AN OVERWHELMING HOPEJaehwan has demonstrated both his power and shrewdness for all to see, but the tournament is not over yet! This time, it's his character that will be put to the test to determine whether he is fit to lead the Abyss Expedition....

In Volume Two of Poe's masterpieces, journey deeper into the enigmatic realms of his mind. Unearth the psychological complexity of The Fall ofthe House of Usher and the eerie allure of The Masque of the Red Death. Each story and poem unveils Poe's unparalleled...

Teachers know that what we say to students matters. Recent neuroscientific research confirms just how powerful words can be. They can literally shape our brains, inviting us to create new mental concepts and influencing our emotional experiences. This book shares classroom-tested strategies and brain-changing...

Winner at the 2011 Moonbeam Children's Book AwardsThe Word Collector is a magical, heart-warming story about a young girl who shares her love of words to help people feeling lost and blue.Luna lives high, high up in the sky. So high that her homeland...

Return to the luxury hotel for dogs in The Woofmore on Thin Ice, the third book in the pawsome full-color chapter book series from authors Donna Gephart and Lori Haskins Houran and illustrator Josh Cleland Welcome to the Woofmore, where the water bowls are...

The perfect gift: An illustrated narrative of the life and world of beloved bestselling veterinarian and author, James Herriot, featuring his classic stories and with an introduction written by his children.James Herriot's timeless, heartwarming, and perceptive stories about animals and people have charmed millions...

One of the true classics of children's literature, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz is now available in an unabridged, illustrated, cloth hardcover volume in Union Square and Co.'s Signature Clothbound Editions series. Dorothy and her little dog, Toto, are swept away from their home...

Adventure through Sweden in this beautifully illustrated and sensitively abridged edition of Selma Lagerlöf's classic Swedish tale. When schoolboy Nils is magically shrunk to a tiny size, he begins a perilous journey traveling the length of Sweden. Soaring through the sky on the back...

The Womb's Tale: The Sanctity of the Womb and Her Cycle is a sacred offering of remembrance and healing. Rooted in Islamic teachings and enriched with poetry, prophetic wisdom, and holistic practices, this book reawakens the spiritual and physical significance of the womb.More than...

"Historical fiction at its finest!" --Amanda Skenandore, author of The Second Life of Mirielle West and The Nurse's SecretBased on the real life of Lieutenant Annie Fox, Chief Nurse of Hickam Hospital, The Woman with a Purple Heart is an inspiring WWII novel of...

"A fascinating novel."-- First ClueEustacia has always been better with plants than people...Eustacia Rose is a Professor of Botanical Toxicology with only her extensive collection of poisonous plants for company. Her life is quiet, her schedule is unchanging, and her closest friends are the...

Love and hunger are not the same.Six years ago, on a remote Scottish island, a mysterious woman saved Sister Madeleine Laurent from drowning. Now, after leaving her convent, Madeleine crosses the ocean again to find the rescuer who changed her life. Instead, her search...