Winner of the Newbery Award, this \"enthralling and inspiring tale of triumph. . . . make s] life in England during the Middle Ages come alive\" (The New York Times). Ever since he can remember, Robin, child of Sir John de Bureford, has been told what is expected of him as the son of a nobleman. He must learn the ways of knighthood. But Robin\'s destiny is changed suddenly when he falls ill and loses

A child wants a pet but everyone keeps making silly objections in this deliciously droll picture book from Lauren Child, the Children\'s

For more than one hundred years H. G. Wells\' classic science fiction tale of the Martian invasion of Earth has enthralled readers with a combination of imagination and incisive commentary on the imbalance of power that continues to be relevant today. No one would have believed in the last years of the nineteenth century that this world was being watched keenly and closely by intelligences greater

An acclaimed medical expert and patient advocate offers an eye-opening look at many common and widely used medical interventions that have been shown to be far more harmful than helpful. Yet, surprisingly, despite clear evidence to the contrary, most doctors continue to recommend them.Modern medicine has significantly advanced in the last few decades as more informed practices, thorough research, and

Beware, evil spirits! Ghost Reaper Girl is on the

Provides four 30-minute standard exam papers suitable for all independent schools. Answers and explanations included. Increases confidence in comprehension abilities. Enhances essential reading and writing

In a Japanese tea ceremony, when a treasured bowl breaks, it is never discarded. Instead, shards are joined with lacquer and gold, creating beauty from imperfection and splendor from misfortune. This philosophy of finding beauty in life\'s rough-earned wisdom the Japanese call wabi-sabi....A tasty tea for the soul, Wabi-Sabi Wisdom: Inspiration for an Authentic Life steeps readers in Eastern concepts

Richly detailed and realistic illustrations of various animals in their natural habitat invite children to guess which animal each nose belongs to, then to learn a variety of facts about each animal. An enjoyable, educational resource for children, caregivers, and classrooms alike. \"The layout, painterly artwork, and repeated litany of the title line work beautifully together throughout. ... The idea

The return of the famous shared-world superhero books created and edited by George R. R. Martin, author of A GAME OF

This book brings pieces of the oldest Persian cooking manuscripts into its first English translation, vital for culinary enthusiasts worldwide. Food has always acted as a focal point around which people of different origins come together. Food has also been one of the best elements to introduce different cultures. Today, perhaps more than ever, people in the West need understand Middle Eastern culture.

A quantum Brave New World from the boldest and most wildly speculative writer of his

Learn to believe in yourself and get ready for a positive future with this essential

Stephen Crane was an American poet, novelist, and short story writer. Prolific throughout his short life, he wrote notable works in the Realist tradition as well as early examples of American Naturalism and Impressionism. He is recognized by modern critics as one of the most innovative writers of his

(Guitar Chord Songbook). 60 Motown masterpieces provided with complete lyrics and chord frames: ABC * Ain\'t No Mountain High Enough * Baby I Need Your Lovin\' * Baby Love * I Heard It Through the Grapevine * I\'ll Be There * Just My Imagination * Lady Marmalade * Sir Duke * Stop In the Name of Love * The Way You Do the Things You Do * What\'s Going On * You Can\'t Hurry Love * You Keep Me Hangin\'

An anthology of dark, powerful and moving short stories from a master storyteller and Hans Christian Andersen Award winning author, inspired by his childhood in the north-east of

A jury gathers in Manhattan to select a memorial for the victims of a devastating terrorist attack. But when the news of his selection leaks to the press, Claire finds herself under pressure from outraged family members and in collision with hungry journalists, wary activists, opportunistic politicians, fellow jurors, and Khan

Take advantage of today\'s sky-high demand for data engineers. With this in-depth book, current and aspiring engineers will learn powerful real-world best practices for managing data big and small. Contributors from notable companies including Twitter, Google, Stitch Fix, Microsoft, Capital One, and LinkedIn share their experiences and lessons learned for overcoming a variety of specific and often

In Girls Like Us, Randi Pink masterfully weaves four lives into a larger story-as timely as ever-about a woman\'s right to choose her future. Four teenage girls. Four different stories. What they all have in common is that they\'re dealing with unplanned pregnancies. In rural Georgia, Izella is wise beyond her years, but burdened with the responsibility of her older sister, Ola, who has found out she\'s