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The Pit of No Return
by Michael DahlYoung Quom Erro and his human friend Zak Nine are in trouble. They're stuck in Planet Alcatraz's most infamous jail cell: a huge metal cylinder that's sunk into the ground, but open to the sky. The boys are certain they can climb out, but they quickly discover the cunning secret of the pit. When they make too many movements, the floor sinks, and the pit grows even deeper. Will the boys manage to climb out, or will their hopes dwindle as the circle of sky overhead shrinks to a distant dot?
Prisoners of the Poison Sea
by Michael DahlAfter a recent daring escape attempt, Zak Nine and his Quom friend Erro are imprisoned in the most inescapable region of Alcatraz. The boys are locked in separate cages, hovering at the end of unbreakable chains over a boiling sea of poison. How will the boys escape their latest dilemma? Even if they break out of their cells, how will they travel across the venomous waters to safety? It's the most perilous adventure yet as the boys try to escape from Planet Alcatraz.
I Am a Shark
by Darlene Ruth StilleLearn how hammerhead sharks live in the ocean, meet their friends, and see their natural habitat.
El Sol/The Sun
by Martha E. H. RustadSimple text and photographs introduce the Sun and its features.
The Crushing Crystals (Escape From Planet Alcatraz Ser.)
by Michael DahlDuring their last adventure, Zak Nine and Erro found a mapping device in a crashed Prison ship. Following the map, the boys make their way to the Plateau of Leng, a vast desert on Planet Alcatraz. Other than an occasional giant scorpion, the boys seem to be safe on the endless sands until they spring a deadly trap! Huge rocky walls spring up from beneath the sand, grinding against each other and forming into walls, passageways, and stone cages. Will the boys be fast enough to avoid getting trapped forever on this hot, desert plain?
Challenge the Widow-Maker: And Other Stories of People in Peril
by Clark HowardA collection of short fiction, including an Edgar Award–nominated story, about hard-luck characters and the human instinct to survive. A survivor of Little Bighorn faces down the resulting trauma in the decades following the bloody battle. An old man who has lost his late wife&’s cat joins forces with an unlikely partner to rescue abused animals. An ex–racecar driver contends with criminals in the midst of the famous Dakar Rally. Challenge the Widow-Maker is a collection of short stories about ordinary people facing extraordinary problems—and fighting back even when life has beaten them down. The title story took second place at Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine&’s annual Readers Awards (another story by author Clark Howard won the top spot that year), and was nominated for an Edgar Award. Featuring characters who experience &“one more chance at the brass ring: the gift of surviving another day,&” this absorbing collection comes from an author whose work has appeared in The Best American Mystery Stories and other anthologies, and earned numerous honors from crime fiction critics and fans (Kirkus Reviews).
Kathryn at Home: A Guide to Simple Entertaining
by Kathryn M. IrelandFrom the author of Inspired By and Timeless Interiors, a guide to fabulous at-home entertaining both indoors and outdoors. Beyond pulling a room together with great fabrics and furniture pieces, Kathryn M. Ireland has an extraordinary talent for pulling together stunning tabletops and delicious meals. Here she celebrates good friends and great food in the French countryside and in southern California. In an elegant scrapbook style, she shares her notes and advice on entertaining, particularly outdoors. Join Kathryn and her talented friend Ithaka for a breakfast, lunchtime picnics, a candlelight dinner, afternoon tea, a barbecue, and a wedding—all interlaced with signature Kathryn M. Ireland fabrics.
The Idiot: Webster's Chinese Simplified Thesaurus Edition
by Fyodor Dostoyevsky Eva MartinA novel of innocence and iniquity, love and murder, by the nineteenth-century Russian author of Crime and Punishment and The Brothers Karamazov. After several years in a Swiss sanatorium, twenty-six-year-old Prince Myshkin returns to Russian society to collect his rightful inheritance. But he soon crosses paths with the dark Rogozhin, a rich merchant&’s son whose desire for Nastasya Filippovna will set the three of them on a tragic course. As author Fyodor Dostoevsky traces the effect of Myshkin&’s innocence on the people around him in St. Petersburg, scandal escalates to murder . . . &“I think The Idiot to be a masterpiece—flawed, occasionally tedious or overwrought, like many masterpieces—but a fact of world literature just as important as the densely dramatic Brothers Karamazov or the brilliantly subtle and terrifying Devils. In those two novels, as in the simpler Crime and Punishment, Dostoevsky had plots and political and religious ideas working together. In The Idiot he is straining to grasp a story and a character converting themselves from Gothic to Saint&’s Life on the run. What makes the greatness is double—the character of the prince, and a powerful series of confrontations with death. The true subject of The Idiot is the imminence and immanence of death.&” —A. S. Byatt, The Guardian &“Nothing is outside Dostoevsky&’s province. . . . Out of Shakespeare there is no more exciting reading.&” —Virginia Woolf
Pioneer Quilts: Prairie Settlers' Life in Fabric
by Lori Lee Triplett Kay TriplettDiscover the history and culture of America&’s pioneers chronicled in quilts and learn how to create your own inspired designs. Join fictional character Esther Heinzmann as she narrates the journey through authentic, pioneer-era creations from the Poos Collection—each featured in full color on a 2-page spread. Ideal for traditional quilters and quilt history buffs, this robust offering of 30 antique quilts also includes 5 quilt projects that readers can recreate at home. Offering access to the authors&’ privately held family collection, this book gives an in-depth look at the importance of quilts to the pioneer life. As you view the quilts, you'll also read accounts of the Westward Expansion, including information on preparation for the long journey and a depiction of real life on the prairie.
Women and the White House: Gender, Popular Culture, and Presidential Politics
by Justin S. Vaughn and Lilly J. GorenAs the first female vice president takes office, this volume explores gender perceptions and the executive role: &“An important, impressive book&” (Lane Crothers, author of Globalization and American Popular Culture). The president of the United States has traditionally served as a symbol of power, virtue, ability, dominance, popularity, and patriarchy. In recent years, however, a number of high-profile female candidacies have provoked new interest in gendered popular culture and how it influences Americans&’ perceptions of the country's highest political office. In this timely volume, editors Justin S. Vaughn and Lilly J. Goren lead a team of scholars in examining how the president and the first lady exist as a function of public expectations and cultural gender roles. The authors investigate how the candidates&’ messages are conveyed, altered, and interpreted in &“hard&” and &“soft&” media forums, from the nightly news to daytime talk shows, and from tabloids to the blogosphere. They also address the portrayal of the presidency in film and television productions such as 1964&’s Kisses for My President and 2005&’s Commander in Chief. With its strong, multidisciplinary approach, Women and the White House commences a wider discussion about the growing possibility of a female president in the United States, the ways in which popular perceptions of gender will impact her leadership, and the cultural challenges she will face.
The Cape Cod Murder of 1899: Edwin Ray Snow's Punishment & Redemption (True Crime Ser.)
by Theresa Mitchell BarboThe story of a teenage thief who became a killer—and how prison transformed him—in turn-of-the-century New England. On a crisp September evening in 1899, a seventeen-year-old petty thief named Edwin Ray Snow shot and killed a bakery deliveryman named Jimmy Whittemore outside Yarmouth, Massachusetts. The gunshots rang out for only a moment, but the effects resounded on Cape Cod for half a century. The idyllic atmosphere of turn-of-the-century Cape Cod was shattered in a flash. Soon after the crime, Snow pleaded guilty to murder in the first degree, and was the first person ever to be sentenced to death by electric chair in the state&’s history. But his compelling story didn&’t end there, and his redemption—earned through decades of hard time—was as dramatic and uplifting as his crime was heinous. Drawing upon town records, historical documents, correspondence and newspapers of the day, The Cape Cod Murder of 1899 recreates the towns of Dennis and Yarmouth at the turn of the century and examines the details of a murder that shook Cape Cod to its core.
Deep South: Four Seasons On Back Roads
by Paul TherouxThe acclaimed author of The Great Railway Bazaar takes a revealing journey through the Southern US in a &“vivid contemporary portrait of rural life&” (Atlanta Journal-Constitution). Paul Theroux has spent decades roaming the globe and writing of his experiences with remote people and far-flung places. Now, for the first time, he turns his attention to a corner of America—the Deep South. On a winding road trip through Mississippi, South Carolina, and elsewhere below the Mason-Dixon, Theroux discovers architectural and artistic wonders, incomparable music, mouth-watering cuisine—and also some of the worst schools, medical care, housing, and unemployment rates in the nation. Most fascinating of all are Theroux&’s many encounters with the people who make the South what it is—from preachers and mayors to quarry workers and gun show enthusiasts. With his astute ear and penetrating mind, Theroux once again demonstrates his &“remarkable gift for getting strangers to reveal themselves&” in this eye-opening excursion into his own country (The New York Times Book Review). &“Paul Theroux&’s latest travel memoir had me at hello…Theroux pulls no punches in his quest to understand this overlooked margin of American life.&” — Boston Globe
Marshmallows: Homemade Gourmet Treats
by Eileen TalanianNeed s&’more ideas on what to do with this luscious ingredient? Find over 100 recipes—plus directions on how to make your own marshmallows! No girl or boy scout has had marshmallows like these! Marshmallows takes the classic favorite to a mouthwatering new level. Featuring over 100 recipes for making your own marshmallows and treats to go with them, the book presents creations ranging from the family favorite S'Mores to the uniquely delicious Blood Orange and Rosemary and Zinfandel Fluff. There's even a recipe for a champagne marshmallow wedding cake! Marshmallows also supplies readers with helpful sections on ingredients, equipment, tips and techniques, a history of the marshmallow, and much more. Includes photos
Booke of the Hidden: Booke Three In The Booke Of The Hidden Series (The Booke of the Hidden Novels #1)
by Jeri WestersonIn this urban fantasy series debut, the discovery of a mysterious book in her tea shop immerses a woman in a world of demons, witches, and murder. To get a fresh start away from a bad relationship, Kylie Strange moves across the country to open a shop in the seemingly quiet town of Moody Bog in rural Maine. During renovations on Strange Herbs & Teas, she discovers a peculiar and ancient codex, The Booke of the Hidden, bricked into the wall. Every small town has its legends and unusual histories, and this artifact sends Kylie right into the center of Moody Bog&’s biggest secret. While puzzling over the tome&’s oddly blank pages, Kylie gets an unexpected visitor—Erasmus Dark, an inscrutable stranger who claims to be a demon, knows she has the book, and warns her that she has opened a portal to the netherworld. Kylie brushes off this nonsense, until a series of bizarre murders put her, the newcomer, at the center. With the help of the demon and a coven of witches she befriends while dodging the handsome but sharp-eyed sheriff, Kylie hunts for a killer—that might not be human.&“Westerson creates an utterly believable history of witches, demons, and magic for her claustrophobic New England village including a heroine with enough spark, smarts, and stubbornness to keep both the bad guys and the deliciously dangerous love-interest on their toes.&”—Kat Richardson, author of the Greywalker series&“Readers sad about the ending of Charlaine Harris&’s Midnight, Texas trilogy will find some consolation in Moody Bog.&”—Publishers Weekly
The Arly Hanks Mysteries Volume Two: Madness in Maggody, Mortal Remains in Maggody, and Maggody in Manhattan (The Arly Hanks Mysteries)
by Joan HessThree cozy mysteries set in a small, eccentric Arkansas town where a divorcée is getting a fresh start as police chief. With her career and marriage gone bust, Arly Hanks leaves Manhattan behind for her small hometown of Maggody, Arkansas. She thought not much would happen after she became the town&’s first female police chief, but Maggody is full of surprises . . . Madness in Maggody: The mayor&’s supermarket opening gala is ruined when tainted tamales give twenty-three people food poisoning—and kill another. Now Arly must discover who messed with the Mexican food before someone else eats their last meal. Mortal Remains in Maggody: Arly&’s too busy to care about the Hollywood production crew in town—until an actors is found dead. Now Arly must catch the killer while the citizens of Maggody vie for their fifteen minutes of fame—even as the town burns down around them. Maggody in Manhattan: Arly returns to the Big Apple to accompany her mother to a baking contest. But when a man is found dead in her mother&’s hotel room, Arly is out to solve the case herself, facing down killers, bakers, and most frightening of all: her ex-husband.
Goats (Farm Animals Ser.)
by Kathryn ClayClimb and play. Rest in a sunny field. Goats are at home on the farm.
Alike or Not Alike?: A Photo Sorting Game (Eye-look Picture Games Ser.)
by Kristen McCurryYou probably sort stuff every day, but can you solve a sorting puzzle? Each tricky puzzle has four photos. To solve the puzzle, figure out which doesn’t fit with the others. If you’re up to the challenge, you’re in for some serious fun!
Allosaurus vs. Brachiosaurus
by Michael O’Hearndinosaurs; battle; preditors; allosaurus; brachiosaurus
Sheep (Farm Animals Ser.)
by Michelle HasseliusSheep have important roles to play out on the farm. With bold, full-color photos and simple, yet engaging text, readers are introduced to these animals. Readers learn all about a sheep’s physical features, diet, life cycle, and what life is like on the farm.
I Want to Be a Bald Eagle
by Thomas Kingsley TroupeEver wish you could soar like an eagle? Step into Heather's life, as she transforms into the majestic bird. Take flight and learn all about a bald eagle's habitat, body, superpowers, and more - all from a bald eagle's perspective.
Double Trouble (Jimmy Sniffles)
by Scott NickelJimmy Sniffles archenemy devises a plan to create an evil twin from Jimmy's nose hair. Written in graphic-novel format.
The Little Werewolf: A Graphic Novel (Far Out Fairy Tales)
by Stephanie True PetersIn a remote mountain valley lives a special pack of wolves--one night a month, when the moon is full, they turn into werewolves. Little werewolves are taught never to venture to the far side of one mountain because of the grave dangers there. But the youngest daughter of the pack’s alpha wolf just can’t contain her curiosity. She sneaks a peek at the forbidden side to discover it is a ski resort, where she befriends a young boy. But will their friendship survive if he discovers her dark secret? Experience Hans Christian Andersen’s tale of "The Little Mermaid" like you never have before in this graphic novel retelling for kids. Each Far Out Fairy Tales adventure includes info on the original tale, a guide to the story's twists, and visual discussion questions to critically engage readers.
As Always, Julia: The Letters of Julia Child & Avis DeVoto
by Joan ReardonThis revealing correspondence between the legendary French chef Julia Child and her dear friend is &“a delicious read&” (People).With her outsize personality, Julia Child is known by her first name alone. But how much do we really know of the inner Julia? Now more than 200 letters exchanged between Julia and Avis DeVoto, her friend and unofficial literary agent memorably introduced in the hit movie Julie & Julia, open the window on her deepest thoughts and feelings.This riveting correspondence chronicles the blossoming of a unique and lifelong friendship between the two women and the turbulent process of Julia&’s creation of Mastering the Art of French Cooking, one of the most influential cookbooks ever written. Bawdy, funny, exuberant, and occasionally agonized, these letters show Julia, first as a new bride in Paris, then becoming increasingly worldly and adventuresome as she follows her diplomat husband in his postings to Nice, Germany, and Norway. With commentary by food historian Joan Reardon, and covering topics as diverse as the lack of good wine in the United States, McCarthyism, and sexual mores, these letters show America on the verge of political, social, and gastronomic transformation.&“An absorbing portrait of an unexpected friendship.&”—Entertainment Weekly&“Two housewives, each in her 40s ... let rip about all kinds of things, from shallots, beurre blanc and the misery of dried herbs to politics, aging and sex ... Funny and forthright opinions about food and life.&”—The New York Times &“Entirely irresistible.&”—The Boston Globe
Vegan Reset: The 28-Day Plan to Kickstart Your Healthy Lifestyle
by Kim-Julie HansenRecipes, shopping lists, inspiration, and more from the popular blogger: &“This plant-based reboot is an excellently organized and enlightening resource.&”— Publishers Weekly No matter what diet you practice, a reset is a way to jump-start or refocus healthy habits and get your body to a state of optimum health. Here, the wildly popular creator of Brussels Vegan and Best of Vegan, Kim-Julie Hansen, offers a practical and easy-to-follow program, laid out day by day with meal plans, prep, shopping lists, recipes, and personal tips and inspiration. If you want to become a vegan and don&’t know where to start, this is the ultimate guide. But it&’s also invaluable for anyone (vegan or not) looking to kick-start healthier habits, whether to lose weight, become fitter, or simply cultivate a more balanced lifestyle. Kim-Julie introduces you to the benefits of a reset; guides you through the 28-day meal plan; and finishes with additional recipes to carry you beyond the reset—all brought to life with her gorgeous photography throughout. With its emphasis on satisfying plant-based foods and its achievable 28-day plan, this program is a great way to meet your goals of health and well-being. &“A great way to eat a whole rainbow of veg.&” — Jamie Oliver
All-in-One Quilter's Reference Tool: Easy-to-Follow Charts, Tables & Illustrations
by Alex Anderson Harriet Hargrave Sharyn Craig Liz AneloskiThe 2nd edition of the essential quilting reference: &“this updated version of a beloved favorite includes 20 new pages with current information&” (Quilting Arts Magazine). How big is a twin-size quilt? How many squares can you cut from the amount of fabric you have? What's the best way to sew a mitered border? The All-in-One Quilter's Reference Tool gives you fast answers to these and dozens of other common quilting questions. Now this indispensable guide from top quilters Alex Anderson, Harriet Hargrave, Sharyn Craig, and Liz Aneloski has been updated to include more answers, more techniques, more quilt settings, and more blocks than ever before. &“Packed with almost any calculation you might need to create a quilt,&” this is the must-have answer book for quilters all around the world (Quilting Arts Magazine).