Synopsis: Jovan gets to sing a solo at Family Night! He practices every night with his grandmother. Will his nerves get the better of him or can he stay confident?

Synopsis: Follows the journey of a truck from loading to unloading.

Synopsis: In this instant New York Times bestseller, Angela Duckworth shows anyone striving to succeed that the secret to outstanding achievement is not talent, but a special blend of passion and persistence she calls “grit.” “Inspiration for non-geniuses everywhere” (People).The daughter of a scientist who frequently noted her lack of “genius,” Angela Duckworth is now a celebrated researcher and professor. It was her early eye-opening stints in teaching,…

Synopsis: Compiled when the great poet was 70 years old, November Boughs offers verse and prose reminiscences of a singular American life. Walt Whitman's reflections begin with the essay "A Backward Glance O'er Travel'd Roads," in which he discusses the genesis of his most famous and controversial book, Leaves of Grass. A selection of poetry titled "Sands at Seventy" is followed by a series of essays and recollections that include…

Synopsis: Brian tries to find his long-lost uncle Steve and struggles to help his friend Michelle when drugs take over her life.

Synopsis: When Mason's mom gets a bad cold, Mason's routine is turned upside down. He's worried that everything will go wrong. Some things do, but Mason learns to work through his worry.

Synopsis: A counting book in which the children receive Halloween goodies from costumed hosts hidden by movable flaps.

Synopsis: Laine, a great basketball shooter who hates to practice, learns the value of hard work with the help of her friends.

Synopsis: Features authors such as Ben Franklin, Edgar Poe and Walt Whitman, providing a biography of each and a timeline of events that shaped each life.

Synopsis: The course of love in Sunnydale never runs smoothly, especially for Buffy Summers the Vampire Slayer and her boyfriend, Angel the vampire. They're going through the usual early stages of a romantic relationship -- dressing to impress, going on coffee dates, and saving the world.When Buffy tries to be more like the girls from Angel's distant past, she succeeds a little too well -- becoming helpless in the face of real evil.Career week at school…

Synopsis: Autumn 1918: Rumors of peace are spreading across America, but spreading even faster are the first cases of Spanish influenza, whispering of the epidemic to come. Maureen Ross, well past a safe childbearing age, is experiencing a difficult pregnancy. Her husband, Troop - cold and careless of her condition - is an emotional cripple who has battered her spirit throughout their marriage. As Maureen's time grows near, she becomes convinced she will…

Synopsis: Young readers will be eager to sample the literary genius in the Treasury of Illustrated Classics series. Short, concise chapters in each of the 12 1-c illustrated titles will keep them in anticipation of the adventure built into every beloved tale. Each must-have title is as engaging for first-time readers as those revisiting their favorite stories! Hardcover editions and charmingly illustrated covers add to their appeal.

Synopsis: Catie isn't superstitious, but when she throws away a chain letter, bad things start happening to her and her family.

Synopsis: From Baa, Baa Black Sheep and Hush-a-Bye-Baby to Jack and Jill and Ring Around the Rosies, here are the classic baby's first Real Mother Goose Rhymes we all know and love. With gently enhanced Blanche Fisher Wright artwork and our trademarked black-and-white checkerboard border and design, this will be a must-have gift for all new parents. Children will cherish these whimsical, unforgettable rhymes and treasure them throughout their lives.

Synopsis: Easy-to-read rhyming tale of firefighters coming to the rescue in their shiny red truck.

Synopsis: An autobiographical narrative in which the author describes his experiences in Nazi concentration camps, watching family and friends die, and how they led him to believe that God is dead.

Synopsis: A troubled teenage boy searches for the father he has never known.