In this novelization of Graham Greene's screenplay for the classic 1949 film, a writer travels to postwar Vienna to go to work for his friend, Harry Lime. But Harry Lime is missing, supposedly killed in a traffic accident. It soon becomes clear that Lime was a major figure in the black market, and that he had made a fortune selling tainted ...
Mary Emmerling demystifies the art of decorating and shows how to create a style detail by detail. Includes a source directory of retail and wholesale outlets for the items pictured. 350 full-color photos.
This ecological tale takes place on a small island in which there is a perfect environmental balance between cows, bees, clover, sailors, mice, and cats. But one day, the mayor trips over a cat and declares that they must be kept indoors. Without cats chasing the mice, the whole system starts to fall apart. Luckily, some unlikely environmental ...
Rookie Readers "RM" have provided entertaining, high-quality introductions to reading for more than a generation. Each title features full-color, often hilarious illustrations and engaging stories that always involve a young child figuring out concepts or solving problems on his or her own. Every new title contains a Word List and a color-coded ...
Bringing together the expertise of two of the most experienced scholars in transition personnel preparation, this up-to-date book offers a balanced presentation of theory, research, and practice in regard to career guidance and transition for youth with disabilities. Its contemporary focus on such issues as inclusive education, cultural and ...
When Polly was a little girl, a miracle happened on the river outside her house. She saw a boat called "Sunflower" sink, and then watched as the shifting river caused an island to rise up from the wreckage of the drowned ship. Based on the true story of a ship that sank on the Wabash River in 1865.
Everyone in the village of Friedensdorf is happily preparing for Christmas except grumpy Hans the shoemaker. Then a visit from an angel transforms Hans' mood and sets him to work in his shop.
Baby Jesus, Prince of Peace, an evocation of Luke 2:1-16 for children, is sure to bring the true meaning of Christmas to light for you and your loved ones with its beautiful rhymes and colorful illustrations.
Spanning 2.000 years, this picture book focuses on the origins and evolution of Halloween, starting with the Celtic feast of Samhain (summer's end) and the later Roman harvest celebration of Pomona, involving nuts and apples. Author Carol Greene explores the beginnings of customs like carving pumpkins, apple-bobbing, and trick-or-treating, ...
A brief biography of the winner of the 1986 Nobel Peace Prize, who having survived the Holocaust, dedicated his life to speaking and writing about these terrible events so that they would not be forgotten.
The perfect instruction manual for beginning baby-sitters! This handbook helps young people ages 10 to 13 develop the skills they need to be reliable baby-sitters. Topics addressed include discipline, safety, phone tips, discussing payment and building long-term relationships with families. In addition, suggested games, songs and activities are ...
A brief biography of the American Indian princess who as a young girl befriended John Smith, saving him from death at the hands of her father, and later was very helpful to the colonists at Jamestown.
A collection of 20 biographies of important men and women who lived during the first 15 centuries of Christian history. An introduction explains the concept of "saints" and the book combines facts and legends to detail the stories of each of these Christian heroes from their early years.
Now in paperback, this spooky tribute to "The Twelve Days of Christmas", with its playful, witty text and humorous illustrations, makes an ideal Halloween gift for little goblins. Full-color illustrations.
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