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Balzac and the Little Chinese Seamstress
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In this novella, set in 1971 China at the height of the Cultural Revolution, two young men have been sent away to the mountains for "reeducation" through hard labor. There they encounter a novel by Balzac--a Western book forbidden under the Mao regime--and it changes their lives and the life of the seamstress with whom one of them falls in love. ...
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We're Going on a Bear Hunt
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Four brave children, accompanied by their intrepid father and the family dog, go out on a bear hunt. Along the way they encounter such obstacles as a deep, cold river; thick, oozy mud; and a swirling, whirling snowstorm--all of which they manage to overcome. Finally, they reach a narrow, gloomy cave where they find what they've been seeking: a big ...
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Applied Soa: Service-Oriented Architecture and Design Strategies
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Michael Rosen, Marc J Balcer, Kevin T Smith
Endorsed by all major vendors (Microsoft, Oracle, IBM, and SAP), SOA has quickly become the industry standard for building next-generation software; this practical guide shows readers how to achieve the many benefits of SOA. It begins with a look at the architectural principles needed to create successful applications and then goes on to examine ...
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Classic Poetry: An Illustrated Collection
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Michael Rosen (Selected by), Paul Howard (Illustrator)
A collection of over 80 poems written in an English language, representing 40 poets of British, American or Australian origin. Each poet's contribution is accompanied by a brief biographical sketch, outlining some of the main qualities of his or her writing.
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Little Rabbit Foo Foo
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Michael Rosen, Arthur Robins (Illustrator)
Little Rabbit Foo Foo is the troublemaker of the forest. All day long he runs around bopping everyone on the head with his red mallet. His good fairy warns him to stop but Little Rabbit Foo Foo just wont listen. Will this naughty bunny ever learn his lesson? Color illustrations accompany the text.
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We're Going on a Bear Hunt: A Celebratory Pop-Up Edition
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Michael Rosen, Helen Oxenbury (Illustrator)
THE AWARD-WINNING CLASSIC IN POP-UP We're going on a bear hunt. We're going to catch a big one. Will you come too? For years readers have been swishy swashing and splash sploshing through this award-winning favorite. Now fans of the original classic can join in all the fun of the bear hunt with this incredible collectible edition featuring ...
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Political Thought
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Michael Rosen (Editor), Jonathan Wolff (Editor), Catriona McKinnon
Human beings live together in societies, which, by their very nature, give rise to institutions governing the behaviour and freedom of individuals. This raises important questions about how these institutions ought to function, and the extent to which actual systems of government succeed or fail in meeting these ideals. This Oxford Reader contains ...
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All Eyes on the Pond
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Michael J Rosen
Leonard's striking illustrations are what children will notice first. Each luminous acrylic painting focuses on a different denizen of a pond environment. Insets in each double-page spread, beginning with one picturing a person's eyes, depict the creature whose world we enter. This peek at pond fauna has been accomplished with considerable ...
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The Greatest Table: A Banquet to Fight Against Hunger
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Michael J. Rosen
This poem about ending world hunger is accompanied by illustrations by such artists as Floyd Cooper, Diane Goode, and Chris Van Allsburg. For each book published a donation is made to "Share our Strength", a nonprofit organization committed to ending world hunger.
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Shakespeare: His Work & His World
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Michael Rosen, Robert Ingpen (Illustrator)
What's so special about Shakespeare? What do we actually know about him? What was it like to live in Shakespeare's time? These are just a few of the questions addressed in this compelling book by award-winning author and lifelong Shakespeare fan, Michael Rosen. As well as facts about the bard's life, the theatre of his day and the Elizabethan era ...
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The Cuckoo's Haiku: And Other Birding Poems
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Michael J Rosen, Stan Fellows (Illustrator)
Featuring exquisite watercolor illustrations, this joyful primer on the pleasures of bird-watching captures the forecasting call of the mysterious cuckoo as well as essential characteristics of more than 20 commonly seen North American birds.
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Cooking from the Heart: 100 Great American Chefs Share Recipes They Cherish
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Michael J Rosen
Food and memory provide the mix in this unique cookbook, in which 100 top chefs provide a beloved recipe and remember where it came from--usually a mother or grandmother, often with an ethnic slant. Contributors include Alice Waters, Daniel Boulud, Emeril Lagasse, Joyce Goldstein, and Gordon Hamersley, with recipes such as Moroccan Poached Halibut ...
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Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet
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Michael Rosen (Text by), Jane Ray (Illustrator)
Adapted for young readers, this abridged version of ROMEO AND JULIET is illustrated with watercolor paintings. In addition to direct quotes from Shakespeare's play, the text also features brief summaries of events in the tragic story as well as explanatory notes that give young readers further insight into this classic tale of star-crossed lovers.
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Baking from the Heart: Our Nation's Best Bakers Share Cherished Recipes for the Great American Bake Sale
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Michael J. Rosen
A companion to "Parade" magazine's Great American Bake Sale, "Baking from the Heart" provides sweet inspiration with its 100 recipes for bake sale favorites and other classic desserts.
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Mirth of a Nation: The Best Contemporary Humor
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Michael J Rosen (Editor)
In this first volume of a new biannual series, 45 great literary humorists trade jabs, spoofs, satire, and tirades--such as John Updike on cross-dressing with J. Edgar Hoover, Fran Lebowitz on the richness of money, David Ives on being Degas for a day, and Garry Trudeau on re-retranslating Madonna. Syndicated radio feature.
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Michael Rosen's Sad Book
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Michael Rosen, Quentin Blake (Illustrator)
Michael Rosen discusses the depth and expressions of his sadness--one of the most difficult emotions to explore in picture book format--about the loss of his son. Rosen touches on how he copes with his feelings, including wanting to be alone, needing to talk to someone, shouting or getting angry, and remembering good times. This touching, spare ...
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May Contain Nuts: A Very Loose Canon of American Humor
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Michael J Rosen
Nutritiousness aside, May Contain Nuts provides 100% of the daily recommended amount of that essential life-enhancer, laughter. With more than 70 contributors and 150 shots from the loose canon of American humor, it's a stellar edition with plenty of real stars from stage and screen(writing): - Seinfeld's Peter Mehlman - Hairspray's Mark O ...
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On Voluntary Servitude: False Consciousness and the Theory of Ideology
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Michael Rosen
This book addresses a central theme in social and political theory: what is the motivation behind the theory of ideology, and can such a theory be defended? The theory of ideology, Rosen argues, is a distinctively modern answer to one of the oldest questions of political thought: why do the many allow themselves to be ruled by the few?Rosen ...
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A Thanksgiving Wish
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Michael Rosen, John Thompson, M.D. (Illustrator)
Amanda worries Thanksgiving will never be the same after her Grandmother's death. The little girl remembers a family tradition of pulling wishbones that have been saved throughout the year--and everyone discovers the power and comfort embedded in heritage. Color illustrations throughout.
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The Company of Dogs
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Michael Rosen
A lasting tribute to dogs and a necessary addition to every dog lover's library, this collection features stories by such accomplished contemporary writers as Ann Beattie, Ethan Morden, and Pulitzer Prize-winning Maxine Kumin. The contributors share their love for dogs not only through their marvelous stories, but by donating their profits to ...
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The Dog Department: James Thurber on Hounds, Scotties, and Talking Poodles
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James Thurber, Rosemary Thurber, Michael Rosen (Editor)
One of the greatest humorists of the 20th century, Thurber was also a major dog lover. Here are some of his finest illustrations and writings on his favorite canine subjects.130 illustrations.
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Down to Earth
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Michael J Rosen, Diane D'Andrade (Editor)
A collection of essays about gardening by authors and illustrators of children's books. Contributors include Eve Bunting, Angela Johnson, Jane Ray, and Dan Yaccarino. Also included is an activity section that includes 33 gardening projects. Color illustrations accompany the text.
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My Bug: For Everyone Who Owned, Loved, or Shared a VW Beetle...True Tales of the Car That Defined a Generation
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Michael J Rosen (Editor)
The VW Beetle became the unofficial emblem of a generation, an automotive icon. This was a vehicle of a thousand stories, and MY BUG presents some of the best of them. Essays, poems and love letters, plus cartoons, treasured photographs, and illustrations recall the highs and lows of the golden days of Beetlemania. No self-respecting boomer can ...
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Chanukah Lights Everywhere
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Michael J Rosen, Melissa Iwai (Illustrator)
As he and his family celebrate Hanukkah, a young boy notices special lights all over his neighborhood. Illustrated with acrylic paintings.
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More Mirth of a Nation: The Best Contemporary Humor
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Michael Rosen (Editor)
More seriously funny writing from American's most trusted humor anthology Witty, wise, and just plain wonderful, the inaugural volume of this biennial, Mirth of a Nation, ensured a place for the best contemporary humor writing in the country. And with this second treasury, Michael J. Rosen has once again assembled a triumphant salute to one of ...
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