From the authors of "Queen's Own Fool" comes another historical young adult novel from a thrilling period in Scottish history--featuring an indomitable young heroine, the daughter of Robert the Bruce, king of Scotland.
Inspired by the ILIAD and the ODYSSEY, this is the story of 13-year-old Odysseus. In this take on the tale, Odysseus is accompanied on his adventures by the equally clever, and sometimes braver, Penelope.
In an attempt to escape her not-so-innocent past in Glasgow, Bessy takes a job as a maid. Her "missus" demands Bessy keep a journal of her thoughts in this powerful story of secrets and suspicions, hidden histories, and mysterious disappearances.
Two "New York Times" bestselling authors continue their acclaimed series about the early adventures of legendary heroes and heroines with this moving story about the young girl destined to become the swiftest runner in all of Greek mythology.
Before he forms the Argonauts and searches for the Golden Fleece, Jason learns a secret that sends him and five companions on a perilous journey to save their kingdom.
The Amazons have fallen under an ancient curse, and only their princess, 13-year-old Hippolyta, can save them. Using her warrior training to battle overwhelming odds, terrifying mythical beasts, and even the gods themselves, Hippolyta discovers what makes a real Amazon: the courage and conviction to fight for those you love.
Jane Savoie shows how basic dressage techniques can be used to improve every horse's athleticism and performance, no matter what the rider's chosen sport. Featuring 175 color photographs and 180 drawings.
One of the most important yet difficult skills for children with autism to learn is effective social interaction. This book introduces social skills programs to parents of preschool- and kindergarten-aged children diagnosed with one of the Pervasive Developmental Disorders (PDD), including Autistic Disorder, Asperger's Disorder, and PDD: Not ...
Parents of young children - ages 18 months to 5 years - recently diagnosed with autism, face the critical decision of which educational treatment program to choose for their child. To help guide them through this complex decision-making process, parents can turn to the revised and updated edition of "Right from the Start". This second edition ...
From the award-winning author of "Queen's Own Fool" and "Girl in a Cage" comes the third installment of the Scottish quartet. Duncan MacDonald is excited to join his father and the MacDonald clan in the fight to restore Prince Charlie to the Scottish throne.
This book of historical fiction tells the story of Nicola, a young Italian orphan who is taken in by the Queen Mary to become the Queen's own court jester. She finds herself entering into a world of adventure that is both exciting and dangerous.
This volume addresses the significance of institutional economics for the developing world. It blends together theoretical and empirical contributions from a range of disciplines - notably development studies, economics and economic history. The work begins with an overview of the origins and scope of the new institutional economics. Subsequent ...
The resounding Scottish Quartet reaches its dramatic conclusion. When all in his Scottish village are violently evicted from their land by the laird, Roddy Macallan knows he must find a way to fight back. Soon, Roddy teams up with a Robin Hood-like rogue who roams the Highlands just ahead of the unscrupulous laird.
A collection of eight short stories about frogs. Selections include "Afternoon of the Elves," by Janet Taylor Lisle, "A Boy and His Frog" by David Lubar, and "Green Plague" by Jane Yolen. Illustrated with occasional b&w drawings.
This text on vernacular dance provides case studies about a range of forms: old-time square dancing in Virginia, Indiana and Newfoundland; African-American step shows; clogging; Cherokee traditional dance; historical reconstructions of 18th-century dance; and modern contra.
Helps women tap into their unique spirituality by drawing on feminine images of God, and on the language and experience of women She Who Prays: A Woman's Interfaith Prayer Book offers women a new way to pray. With material from new translations of ancient Christian hymns and prayers, as well as original prayers in the Christian and other faith ...
The female nude has been one of the most enduring themes in art. "Curve "surveys how artists over the course of the last ten years have been sculpting, photographing, and painting the female form. A wide range of work and styles is represented: from the work of John Currin and Lisa Yuskavage, whose inspiration ranges from Old Master painting to ...
The fifteen essays in this volume explore the extraordinary range and diversity of the autobiographical mode in twentieth-century Russian literature from various critical perspectives. They will whet the appetite of readers interested in penetrating beyond the canonical texts of Russian literature. The introduction focuses on the central issues ...
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Raising a Child with Autism: A Guide to Applied Behavior Analysis for Parents
