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. ...
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 ...
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.
THE AWARD-WINNING CLASSIC IN POP-UPWe'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 editionfeaturing pop-ups, ...
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.
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.
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.
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 ...
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 ...
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.
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 ...
Nine-year-old Michael has always admired the carved wooden figures created by his older African-American friend Elijah. One year, during the winter holiday season, Michael is surprised when Elijah presents him with one of the carved figures for his very own--an angel. While Michael appreciates the gift he wonders if it is wrong for him, a Jewish ...
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.
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 ...
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.
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.
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 ...
Horses have inspired devotion, awe, and love in their human companions for millennia; in Horse People more than forty acclaimed writers and artists share their own passion for these magical, mythical animals. Horse People includes deeply moving reminiscences and stories as varied as Jane Smiley's memories of her return to riding and Rita Mae Brown ...
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.
Many people "feel incomplete without the company of a dog or two," as Pulitzer Prize winner Edward Albee tells us in this anthology to the joys of canine companionship. Editor Michael J. Rosen has assembled a sterling line up of writers to reflect on how dogs enrich our lives. Among the other notable contributors are Jane Smiley, Ann Beattie, ...
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 ...
This wickedly funny compendium of today's top humorists combines just the right mix of brevity and levity. Includes anecdotes, rants, lists, and rulings on various pet peeves and annoyances by Henry Alford, Andy Borowitz, Merrill Markoe, Bob Smith, and others.
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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