Synopsis: In 1969, at the height of the Vietnam War, Jeff and Maud build a relationship as they cope with the loss of loved ones--Maud's radical sister has disappeared "underground," while Jeff's brother has been called to duty in Southeast Asia.

Synopsis: Sizzling with action and suspense, #1 New York Times bestselling author SARAH J. MAAS delivers a coming-of-age Selina Kyle who will steal readers' hearts in a new, highly anticipated YA blockbuster: CATWOMAN! When the Bat's away, the Cat will play. It's time to see how many lives this cat really has. Two years after escaping Gotham City's slums, Selina Kyle returns as the mysterious and wealthy Holly Vanderhees. She quickly discovers that with…

Synopsis: When a magnificent Old English sheepdog named Ben and a pampered poodle disappear during a snowstorm, Neil and his friends are determined to track them down.

Synopsis: A clever debut about love, sex, and everything in between, for anyone who's ever fallen for a friend (come on, admit it) Sam is a teen boy who's attracted to both boys and girls. He doesn't know what to call himself or where he fits in. Then he meets Toby, another boy who likes both boys and girls. Are they destined to be just friends, more than friends, or less than friends? And what would happen if they were attracted to the same girl? Love…

Synopsis: The classic Newbery Honor book that inspired the hilarious Jim Carrey movie--and a childhood favorite book for generations.Mr. Popper's Penguins is one of the handful of American books for children that has attained the status of a classic. A humble house painter is sent a male penguin by the great Admiral Drake and, thanks to the arrival of a female penguin, soon has twelve penguins living in his house. First published in 1938, Mr. Popper's…

Synopsis: Photographs and interviews create an indelible image of noteworthy black American women, among them Rosa Parks, Toni Morrison, and Barbara Jordan

Synopsis: Includes material on the Notre Dame Cathedral at Chartres, Stonehenge, the Delphi oracle, the Tower of Babel, North American mounds, Shangri-La, Atlantis, the Great Pyramid at Giza, the Nazca Lines Site in Peru, Easter Island, Machu Picchu in Peru, the Pueblo sites in Chaco Canyon, New Mexico, Teotihuacan, Mexico, Angkor, Cambodia, Troy, Jerusalem, Mecca, the English leys, and Eldorado.

Synopsis: Now in Spanish, this fun Crayola ® title uses vibrant photos, charming design elements, and the color wheel to help readers understand what color is, how we see color, how colors work together, and even how new colors are made and discovered. Readers will not only learn the basics of color theory but will also come to see and appreciate color in a new way. Ahora en español, este divertido libro de Crayola® utiliza fotos vibrantes, elementos de…

Synopsis: Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is a novel by Mark Twain, first published in the United Kingdom in December 1884 and in the United States in February 1885. Commonly named among the Great American Novels, the work is among the first in major American literature to be written throughout in vernacular English, characterized by local color regionalism. It is told in the first person by Huckleberry "Huck" Finn, a friend of Tom Sawyer and narrator of…

Synopsis: Now in paperback, The Needlepoint Book is the only needlework guide you’ll ever need—now including 436 stitches and 1,680 illustrations.Since its original publication in 1976, The Needlepoint Book has become known as the bible for all stitching enthusiasts—the one resource for every needlepoint aficionado. Whether you’re new to the craft or have been practicing for years, this guide covers your sewing journey from inspiration to achievement with…

Synopsis: Calling all beaders: welcome "Spotlight on Beading," a stunning new series made just for you! These gorgeous gallery books will showcase the most outstanding, cutting-edge work in the field and each one will be curated by a beading superstar. "Suzanne Golden Presents" launches the series, and it introduces 34 beaders (some well known, others less so) chosen by Suzanne from the global beading community. Offering lush images and interviews with…

Synopsis: Color photographs of the butterflies of Iguazu Falls, Argentina.

Synopsis: Create art with a visual impact! Discover how to express yourself loud and proud with the help of Amplified Art. In this fiercely fun technique book, you'll learn to create art journal pages that pop, using step-by-step instruction for adding arresting color, high contrast graphic elements and dynamic hand-lettering! - Learn an easy method for creating your own collage papers using the Gelli Plate, stencils, paint, stamps and more - Develop…

Synopsis: We don't have to know what a painting is if we know how it makes us feel. A fun, fascinating survey of abstract art, Journeys to Abstraction offers a behind-the-scenes look at how contemporary artists break free from literal depiction to rejoice in the pure expressive power of color, line and texture. 58 artists share 100 striking abstract paintings, along with the ideas, inspirations and diverse working processes behind them. Covers a wide…

Synopsis: "The Complete Colored Pencil Book" is a comprehensive technique book that offers the full spectrum of coloured pencil instruction. Readers of all skill levels will enjoy helpful tips on improving their drawing skills and creating dozens of lifelike textures, and over ten demonstrations that focus on the results of specific tools and materials. Readers will also enjoy a chapter dedicated to painting portraits, including many samples of children,…

Synopsis: The Big Book of Answers covers everything from the hard sciences to important facts about human civilization. Subjects addressed include American and international history and government, social movements, philosophy and religion, business and economics, mathematics and physics, earth sciences and biology, health and medicine, the plant and animal kingdoms, culture and the arts, and technology and communications.

Synopsis: School Library Journal Best Books of 2011Eureka! Silver Honor Books—California Reading AssociationCapitol Choices 2012 list of Noteworthy Titles for Children and Teens2012 Notable Children's Books—ALSCThe new National Geographic Treasury of Greek Mythology offers timeless stories of Greek myths in a beautiful new volume. Brought to life with lyrical text by award-winning author Donna Jo Napoli and stunning artwork by award-winning illustrator…

Synopsis: Reflections(TM), the exceptional new scrapbooking how-to volume from industry innovator Jeanette R. Lynton, is dedicated to helping scrapbooking enthusiasts make the most of their memories, time, and creativity. The approach is beautifully simple, and the results are simply beautiful-every time! Novice scrapbookers will love this clear and uncomplicated approach to preserving precious memories in unique and creative ways. With 100 simple but…

Synopsis: Tours more than 20 Trading Spaces locations across the U.S. The latest decorating and design techniques showcased on Trading Spaces, plus alternative ideas for customizing. Uses a series of before-and-after photos to show how color can change a room's mood.

Synopsis: Featuring seven manga stories in one volume.