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Steve Jobs, adopted in infancy by a family in San Francisco, packed a lot of life into fifty-six short years. In this Who Was…? biography, children will learn how his obsession with computers and tech...

Now more than ever: Aldous Huxley´s enduring masterwork must be read and understood by anyone concerned with preserving the human spirit. "A masterpiece. . . . One of the most prophetic dystopian work...

In this Caldecott Honor–winning picture book, The Twilight Zone comes to the carrot patch as a rabbit fears his favorite treats are out to get him. Jasper Rabbit loves carrots—especially Crackenhopper...

After James Henry Trotter´s parents are tragically eaten by a rhinoceros, he goes to live with his two horrible aunts, Spiker and Sponge. Life there is no fun, until James accidentally drops some magi...

A specially produced paperback edition--with flaps--of the phenomenal #1 New York Times bestseller, that has sold more than six million copies in hardcover Eddie is a grizzled war veteran who feels t...

Cardinal rule #1 for surviving school: Don´t get noticed by the mean kids. Cardinal rule #2 for surviving school: Seek out groups with similar interests and join them. On her first day at her new scho...

The inspiring true story of how one African woman began a movement to recycle the plastic bags that were polluting her community. Plastic bags are cheap and easy to use. But what happens when a bag b...

This friendly picture book helps young children make sense of mixed-up emotions. Happy, and also sad. Excited, but nervous too. Feeling friendly, with a little shyness mixed in. Mixed feelings are nat...

Teach children their words have power and how they speak about themselves is important! What we say we feel! What we feel we believe! What we believe we become! Have you ever heard your child say...I ...

What do you get when you combine a magic lamp, a flying carpet, a beautiful princess, and a young man who wants to be a prince? Disney Aladdin! All the fun and adventure of the hit movie is retold in ...

Demonstrates the many things that Christmas is to different people, including Saint Nicholas, Santa Claus, Christmas trees, presents, prayers, and the birth of the Christ child.

Chase´s memory just went out the window. Chase doesn´t remember falling off the roof. He doesn´t remember hitting his head. He doesn´t, in fact, remember anything. He wakes up in a hospital room and s...

International Peace Day is September 21st. On this day and every day throughout the year, children all over the world wish for peace. Karen Katz takes readers on a bright and colorful journey around t...

Helicopter aerodynamics, common flight techniques, normal field operations, and precautionary measures and critical conditions are discussed. This is the US Army handbook FM 1-51.

The 22 articles of this reference offer thoughtful analysis and insights into the complex issues that lead to and follow school violence ranging from playground bullies to mass school shootings. The a...

Overall recent research on TLRs has led to tremendous increase in our understanding of early steps in pathogen recognition and will presumably lead to potent TLR targeting therapeutics in the future. ...

Logan and his friend Benedict run into the wrong guy at the library--literally. When Logan slams into the reference guy in the basement and gives hima little lip, Logan gets punished, really and truly...

The first book in Deborah Ellis’s riveting Breadwinner series is an award-winning novel about loyalty, survival, families, and friendship under extraordinary circumstances during the Taliban’s rule in...

Starting from Mars outward this concise handbook provides thorough information on the satellites of the planets in the solar system. Each chapter begins with a section on the discovery and the naming ...

When the pilot of a small, two-person plane has a heart attack and dies, Brian has to crash land in the forest of a Canadian wilderness. He has little time to realize how alone he is, because he is so...

From the recent proliferation of men´s lifestyle magazines to the rise of gender studies in academia, more and more men (and women) are asking, ´What does it mean to be a man today?´ This extraordinar...

´DNS and BIND´ tells you everything you need to work with one of the Internet´s fundamental building blocks - the distributed host information database that´s responsible for translating names into ad...

´Postfix - The Definitive Guide´ eases readers from the basic configuration to the full power of Postfix. It discusses the interfaces to various tools that round out a fully scalable and highly secure...

Hybrid systems as a class are one of the coming things in control. Demand for this title will come primarily from academic researchers. The applicability of switched systems in popular fields like rob...

In today´s flatter organizations, collaboration in employee networks has become critical to innovation and to both individual and companywide performance. Executives spend millions on new organization...

Mealtime—“Yummy-in-the-tummy time”—is an opportunity to teach young children two major life skills: nutrition and table manners. Simple but important mealtime routines come to life as the toddlers in ...

Rambunctious Froggy hops out into the snow for a winter frolic but is called back by his mother to put on some necessary articles of clothing.

The bestselling Giraffes Can´t Dance is now a board book! Giraffes Can´t Dance is a touching tale of Gerald the giraffe, who wants nothing more than to dance. With crooked knees and thin legs, it´s ha...

Seven years before Brown v. Board of Education, the Mendez family fought to end segregation in California schools. Discover their incredible story in this picture book from award-winning creator Dunca...

"When I was little, I could hardly do anything. But now I can do lots of things, like braid my own hair and go to nmusery school. I´m not a baby anymore. I´m me!" Jamie Lee Curtis and Laura Cornell pe...

American bison live only in North America. Learn all about these grassland giants and their habitats in American Bison.

Presents an illustrated version of a children´s song, accompanied by diagrams showing how to form the Signed English signs for each word.

Little Ant is always getting distracted and holding up his colony as they go marching through the rain. Suitable for encouraging observation, colour and pattern recognition by searching for individual...

An illustrated version of the cumulative folk song in which the solution proves worse than the predicament when an old lady swallows a fly.

The #1 New York Times bestseller As the sun sets behind the big construction site, all the hardworking trucks get ready to say goodnight. One by one, Crane Truck, Cement Mixer, Dump Truck, Bulldozer, ...

An introduction to the five senses and the organs that perform the functions of sight, hearing, smell, taste and touch.

Enhanced with bold illustrations, an updated title discourages hitting and physical violence through repetitive phrases and easy-to-read text while demonstrating the many other fun things for which ha...

Simple text discusses how to develop the skills to make friends and to learn to play with others, and includes role-playing activities.

Describes some of the different kinds of tools that workers use.

Three children discover a magical bag of chalk on a rainy day.

A die-cut cover opens to reveal chunky pages full of delightful farm animals at a barnyard dance in a board book that teaches young readers all about opposites.

Knowing how to listen is essential to learning, growing, and getting along with others. Simple words and inviting illustrations help children develop skills for listening, understand why it’s importan...

Raffi´s most popular and beloved song about the little white whale on the go is available in a sturdy board book edition--just the right size for babies and toddlers! Singing supports and encourages e...

THE kids’ survival guide to advertising, revised and updated for the digital age. Ads are everywhere these days: they are trying to be your friend on Facebook, popping up in the background of your vid...

**Winner of the 2017 Creative Child Magazine Preferred Choice Award ** **Winner of the 2015 Gelett Burgess Award for Best Intercultural Book** **Winner of the 2015 Silver Evergreen Medal for World P...

Illustrations and rhyming text portray children experiencing a range of emotions, including frustration, shyness, jealousy, and pride.

A 2018 Notable Poetry Book for Children (National Council of Teachers of English) Poetry for Kids: Robert Frost is a collection specially curated for young readers which won´t just be read, but consu...

We teach toddlers to identify colors, numbers, shapes, and letters—but what about their feelings? By illustrating such common emotions as happiness, sadness, anger, fear, and calm, this sensitive book...

Stella and her little brother are spending the day at the sea. Stella has been to the sea before and knows all its secrets, but Sam has many questions. "Where do starfish come from? Does a catfish pur...

There´s chaos in the clothes shop when the animals go on a glorious shopping spree. Zebra´s zip is stuck and Toad´s tracksuit is far too big, but Flamingo finds a stylish bag, and Caterpillar´s shoes ...

This is the story of one brilliant idea and the child who helps to bring it into the world. As the child´s confidence grows, so does the idea itself. And then, one day, something amazing happens. This...

From the same author and illustrator as our #1 nationally best-selling What Do You Do With an Idea? comes a new book to encourage you to look closely at problems and discover the possibilities they ca...

Unpack feelings with color in this international bestseller that helps young readers identify emotions and feel more in control. One day, Color Monster wakes up feeling very confused. His emotions are...

Patterns are found in math, reading, science, music, art, dance, and poetry--and in the world all around us.

We?re going on a lion hunt. Time to put on your safari hats, says a teacher before leading her class on an exciting imaginary journey. Off they go! They slosh through mud, splish-splash through rivers...

More than 80 easy-to-follow, innovative lesson plans for babies through primary-age children that capture the magical power and excitement of interactive musical learning. The book includes movement a...

Tyya is grocery shopping with her dad, but he´s not letting her pick any of the good stuff like cookies, ice cream, or candies. When she holds still and is mistaken for the best, most lifelike doll in...

#1 New York Times bestselling author Dan Brown makes his picture book debut with this mindful, humorous musical, and uniquely entertaining book! Travel through the trees and across the seas with Maes...

Read Shakespeare’s plays in all their brilliance—and understand what every word means! Don’t be intimidated by Shakespeare! These popular guides make the Bard’s plays accessible and enjoyable. Each...

The older children get, the more words they know and can use--including hurtful words. This book teaches children that their words belong to them: They can think before they speak, then choose what to...

Discover the power of mindfulness in this board book edition from the bestselling team behind I Am Human and I Am Love! From #1 New York Times bestsellers Susan Verde and Peter H. Reynolds comes a gen...

Celebrate kindness, compassion, self-care, and love in all its forms in this instant New York Times bestseller! Love means showing kindness, living with gratitude, and taking care of our minds and bod...

Encourage kids to find their inner strength with this companion to the New York Times bestsellers I Am Human and I Am Love! I move ahead one breath at a time. I act with bravery. I am courage. When...

The beloved, worldwide bestselling creator of The Dot and I Am Human inspires readers of every age to find their own unique path to happy, and to always follow their dreams. From the beloved, bestsell...

Discover amazing and fascinating sea creatures in the hole in the bottom of the sea! Based on the traditional cumulative song, each verse introduces a new creature and its place in the food chain, wit...

Imagine all the people living life in peace. You may say I´m a dreamer, but I´m not the only one. I hope some day you´ll join us, and the world will be as one. Join one little pigeon as she sets out o...

Hercule Poirot shows off his brilliant deductive powers in this official edition of the classic Agatha Christie short-story collection, featuring exclusive content from the Queen of Mystery. "Agatha ...

Mortimer will not be quiet and go to sleep. Not for his mother, or his father, or his seventeen sisters and brothers, not even for the police. A newly designed Classic Munsch picture book introduces ...

*A new edition of the international bestseller (a #1 bestseller in Japan), featuring a new preface* Does the thought of working for 60 or 70 years fill you with dread? Or can you see the potential fo...

A wordless picture book illustrating the struggle and aftermath of a flood Contemporary, rich art highlights natural elementsVivid digital artwork conveys the power of nature and the resilience requir...

The Way I Act explores thirteen ways of behaving. The friendly verses and bold illustrations convey many positive ideas of how to act in a variety of situations. In the companion book, The Way I Feel,...

IPPY Award Winner From nonsense to lessons learned, these 45 rhymes include the very well known (Itsy Bitsy Spider) and the somewhat familiar (Hickety, Pickety, My Black Hen). The truly fantastic pict...

Bearded dragons don´t breathe fire, but they do have spikes to scare away predators! Readers will learn all about this real-life dragon that lives only in Australia. Life science curriculum links are ...

Use all your senses--not just your eyes--when you read Robert Frost´s remarkable poems. Your own world will quickly melt away as Frost draws you into winter wonderlands, forests, and fields. More than...

Dog starts off the day with one black spot on his ear. But it seems that wherever he goes, he runs, rolls, and trots right into colors. As he wanders around town, Dog collects spots made of red jam, b...

From the creators of the bestselling There Was an Old Monkey Who Swallowed a Frog comes a spooky rendition of the popular "Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly" song. As the old mummy makes his way across a ...

Learn more about the new edition! For two decades, Speech to Print has been a bestselling, widely adopted textbook on explicit, high-quality literacy instruction. Now the anticipated third edition is ...

Perfect for the youngest Gruffalo fans, a fun and interactive story based on the bestselling picture book - with a Gruffalo hand puppet!

No need to roar like a dinosaur--a story about anger management for kids ages 5 to 7 Find out that there are lots of easy ways to stop being angry with a little help from some super friendly dinosaur...

Winner: 2016 Montana Treasure State Award Nominee: NY State Charlotte Award list, 2015-16 Alabama Camellia Award list 2014-15, Grade 2-3 Division Although Matty´s art teacher has warned him that too m...

Gotta go fast! Sonic the Hedgehog is back on the big screen for a brand-new action-packed adventure. This movie novelization brings the action-packed adventure of the Sonic the Hedgehog sequel to the ...

A muddy little pig takes a bath and gets clean before escaping back to his messy fun.

Moo, meow, BAA! Kids will have a blast as they lift the flaps to learn lots of barnyard animal sounds. Do cows sing? Do cows cuckoo? All I know is cows go . . . MOO! Simple, rhythmic, and lots of fun,...

Step into the magical world of Child´s Play fairy tales... Traditional tales are a well-established part of all cultures. Retold from the originals, these lively stories will captivate readers with th...

Be heard. Change minds. Get people to act. (Inspire them to clap.) Whether presenting in a meeting, delivering a keynote on stage, or simply talking with your colleagues about your latest project, yo...

This new, fully up-to-date edition includes information on map reading skills, the meaning of scale and measuring distances, and is ideal for classroom use or home learning. Reference maps: - Informat...

Become your own bartender and create new, delicious concoctions at home with this collection of artisan cocktail recipes. In addition to craft drinks and techniques, this book also covers traditional ...

Tick, tick, tick, tock. Once you´ve wound some things up nothing can stop them . . . It is a cold winter´s night when Karl enters the White Horse Tavern looking like he´s swallowed a thundercloud. Hi...

The Meditations of Marcus Aurelius are treasured today--as they have been over the centuries--as an inexhaustible source of wisdom. And as one of the three most important expressions of Stoicism, this...

Now an Original Series on Prime Video! Belly has an unforgettable summer in this stunning start to the Summer I Turned Pretty series from the New York Times bestselling author of To All the Boys I´ve ...

A story about the value of sharing, Yellow Bird invites ask us to take care of the planet in which we live. For the sake of the future of humanity, we must think outside the box and do what we can to ...

When Jacob Portman was a boy, his grandfather regaled him with stories of his fantastic life at Miss Peregrine´s home during the Second World War, even sharing photos of the remarkable children with w...

500 AP style questions with detailed answer explanations to prepare you for what you´ll see on test day From key geography concepts to population, culture, cities and urban land use--there is a lot o...

Power up your study sessions with Barron´s AP Human Geography on Kahoot!-- additional, free prep to help you ace your exam! Be prepared for exam day with Barron´s. Trusted content from AP experts! Ba...

At last! A new edition of the economics book that won´t put you to sleep. In fact, you won´t be able to put this bestseller down. In our challenging economic climate, this perennial favorite of studen...

Now in an updated edition with revised back matter, the quintessential picture-book biography of Ted Harrison (1926-2015) Ted Harrison´s brightly coloured and wildly imaginative paintings set in the ...

Unpack feelings with color in this international bestseller that helps young readers identify emotions and feel more in control. One day, Color Monster wakes up feeling very confused. His emotions are...

Create learning experiences that transform not only learning, but life itself. Learn about, improve, and expand your world of learning. This hands-on companion to the runaway best-seller, Deep Learni...

Pool your collective wisdom in support of your English learners! Bestselling authors Andrea Honigsfeld and Maria G. Dove have returned with this new resource that compliments and expands on their prev...

Leaders of Their Own Learning offers a new way of thinking about assessment based on the celebrated work of EL Education schools across the country. Student-Engaged Assessment is not a single practice...

A practical guide to deeper instruction--a framework for challenging, engaging, and empowering students of all ages For schools to meet ambitious new standards and prepare all students for college, ca...

Reverse mathematics trauma and find a universal blueprint for math success. In Mathematical Mindsets: Unleashing Students´ Potential through Creative Math, Inspiring Messages and Innovative Teaching m...

Tens of thousands of K-3 teachers have relied on this book--now revised and expanded with more than 50% new material--to plan and deliver effective literacy instruction tailored to each student´s need...

Now revised and updated, with many new lesson plans and a new chapter on writing instruction, this trusted book guides upper elementary teachers to design and implement a research-based literacy progr...

Why you need a writing revolution in your classroom and how to lead it. The Writing Revolution (TWR) provides a clear method of instruction that you can use no matter what subject or grade level you t...

Teach Like a Champion 3.0 is the long-awaited update to Doug Lemov´s highly regarded guide to the craft of teaching. This book teaches you how to create a positive and productive classroom that encour...

Practical solutions and online training tools to counter the isolation felt by K-12 students in a resource-challenged education system. In Reconnect: Building School Culture for Meaning, Purpose, and...

Winner of Parents´ Choice Award & Bank Street College: Best Children´s Books of the Year Two hungry travelers arrive at a village expecting to find a household that will share a bit of food, as has be...

Some people think that museums are boring places full of glass cases, dust and stuff no-one cares about: wrong! In a hidden headquarters below the exhibits there´s a gang ready to handle dangerous, sp...

A young boy, Yamo, lives in the Afghan village of Paghman. The peaceful village is surrounded by the bounty of nature. Fruit trees burst into bloom in the spring, and in the summer, Yamo´s whole famil...

Become a history detective and find out more about Mayan civilisation. This book is a great tool for readers age 8+ or teachers looking for books to support the new curriculum for 2014.

Why do you live where you do? The answer is a lot more complicated than it might seem. Why that house? Why this community? Why do cities sprout where they do? And what makes living there even possible...

When Omar brings in some honey cake that reminds him of his beekeeping grandpa, it gives his teacher an idea to make the town more bee friendly with bee corridors.Omar and Maisie discover a shared fam...

Pull the tabs and lift the flaps - who will be your favourite octopus? Will it be the Cuckoo-Clocktopus, the Scary Shocktopus or maybe even the Party Frocktopus. There´s an octopus for everyone in thi...

Another hilarious Maynard Moose tale by award-winning author, Willy Claflin. "Once upon a time, a long, long time ago..." So begins this story of... Rapunzel?... and The Seven, or Eight, or NINE Dwarf...

Five best friends spending the summer at Lumberjane scout camp...defeating yetis, three-eyed wolves, and giant falcons...what’s not to love?! Friendship to the max! Jo, April, Mal, Molly and Ripley a...

In the first new Princesses book in four years, Coyle celebrates friendship as two girls play dress-up, make forts from blankets and sheets, stomp in the mud, and generally do all the things that best...

Every decision and action you make contributes to your brand, so it makes sense that everything you do digitally also contributes to your digital brand. Use this bestselling guide to strengthen your b...

A joyful celebration of self-awareness and acceptance known and loved by millions of children around the world, now with art remastered by the illustrator. In this classic children´s book by celebrat...

Be Big tells the tale of sweet Beatrice, a little girl in a blue tutu who is afraid of being her unique self in the brand new world of first grade. Set against a gorgeously-illustrated backdrop, this ...

Beatrice is back, and she´s wearing her favorite blue tutu! On this new and exciting adventure, follow Beatrice as she faces a bully who makes fun of her for wearing her tutu to basketball practice. B...

´Mulhall watches the extreme right revival from the inside - as an anti-fascist infiltrator criss-crossing the global networks of modern fascism - but he brings a deep analytical focus. By the end of ...

Winner of the Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature in the Picture Book Category "Father, is all of the world a refugee camp?" Young Kalia has never known life beyond the fences of the Ban Vin...

A warmhearted and tender true story about a young girl finding beauty where she never thought to look. Drawn from author Kao Kalia Yang´s childhood experiences as a Hmong refugee, this moving picture...

8 stories in 1! Danny is back in an all new adventure! In this follow up to the #1 Amazon Best Seller, What Should Danny Do?, your children will get to decide how Danny´s day at school will end! Child...

An illustrated adaptation of the classic Sherlock Holmes adventure - at an easy-to-read level for readers of all ages! It is with great sadness that we report the death of Miss Julia Stoner of Stoke M...

Meet Alice, a kind-hearted and caring aardvark, who worries being autistic makes her different. As we learn more about her condition, her friends help her realise she has nothing to worry about, and t...

Meet Tariq, a kind and talented tortoise who worries his Tourette´s makes him different. As we learn more about his condition, his friends help him realise he has nothing to worry about, and that he i...

Meet Priya, a kind and thoughtful panda, who worries her dyspraxia makes her different. As we learn more about her condition, her friends help her realise she has nothing to worry about, and that she ...

Meet Dylan, a cheeky and loveable dog, who worries his dyslexia makes him different. As we learn more about his condition, his friends help him realise he has nothing to worry about, and that he is br...

Meet Bea, a kind and lovely badger who worries her diabetes makes her different. As we learn more about her condition, her friends help her realise she has nothing to worry about, and that she is bril...

Meet Charlie, a funny and cheeky chimpanzee who worries his ADHD makes him different. As we learn more about his condition, his friends help him realise he has nothing to worry about, and that he is b...

Meet Emma, a kind and sensitive elephant, who worries her epilepsy makes her different. As we learn more about her condition, her friends help her realise she has nothing to worry about, and that she ...

Meet Ollie, a clever and hard-working otter, who worries his OCD makes him different. As we learn more about his condition, his friends help him realise he has nothing to worry about, and that he is b...

Take kids ages 3 to 5 on an exciting and educational weather adventure Welcome to the wonderful world of weather! From the warm, balmy days of the summer climate to the cold, crisp nights of winter, t...

A hilarious rhyming story with novelty tongue. Don´t Be Rude, Little Dude! is a hilarious board book with a novelty, push-out frog tongue. Children will love pressing the frog head to make Little Frog...

The bestselling guide from the maker of the TOEFL(R) test--fully updated to reflect recent changes to the test The Official Guide to the TOEFL iBT(R) Test is the most complete and reliable guide to t...

"Then I´ll HUFF and I´ll PUFF and I´ll blow your house down!" cried the wolf. Find out what happens when the three little pigs build homes made of straw, sticks, and bricks. The Three Little Pigs has ...

Take kids ages 6 to 8 on a guided tour of the galaxy--blast off with the Junior Scientists series Space is limitless--just like your imagination! Get ready to take an amazing journey to the stars. So...

In today´s multicultural cities and interconnected world, understanding different belief systems can help kids appreciate the differences of people they see every day, or people who live on the other ...

Learn what makes our bodies move with the Junior Scientists series for kids ages 6 to 9! Are you curious about what your body looks like under your skin? Do you wonder where your food goes after you ...

Every day we throw things away, but is everything we throw really garbage? Or can it be reused or made into something different? In this catchy song paired with colorful illustrations, children learn ...

For the Right to Learn Malala Yousafzais Story - Encounter Narrative Nonfiction Picture Books

Jars of Hope How One Woman Helped Save 2,500 Children During the Holocaust - Encounter Narrative Nonfiction Picture Books

Autumn is time for the leaves to change colors. Get out your rake and help gather the fallen leaves. Find out why leaves change color. And take a running leap into that huge pile of leaves!

Provides an illustrated description of seed dispersal by which plants, most specifically fruits, travel from one place to another.

"Children are not the only ones that need to learn how to be truly happy. It’s all in the bucket, that invisible bucket that follows you everywhere... teaches young readers valuable lessons about givi...

News headlines are forever reporting diseases that take huge tolls on humans, wildlife, domestic animals, and both cultivated and native plants worldwide. These diseases can also completely transform ...

This authoritative reference takes airplane enthusiasts on a tour of 11 of the most popular high-performance, single-engine airplane models, commonly referred to as light retractables. Each plane´s de...

This manual has been produced for students undertaking their basic helicopter training. It concentrates on explaining not only how and why the helicopter flies but also on the correct handling techniq...

Each guide in this comprehensive series covers the fundamentals of flying and the principal characteristics of a specific type of aircraft, gathered from the advice and experiences of leading experts ...

Finally, The Tale of Peter Rabbit is available in a colorful board book. This generously sized book tells Beatrix Potter’s famous tale of naughty Peter Rabbit’s adventures in Mr. McGregor’s garden. Yo...

Mathematical economics and game theory approached with the fundamental mathematical toolbox of nonlinear functional analysis are the central themes of this text. Its central application is the fundame...

The past twenty years have seen an extraordinary growth in the use of quantitative methods in financial markets. Finance professionals now routinely use sophisticated statistical techniques in portfol...

This expository softcover book surveys the main concepts and recent advances in multiscale finite element methods. This monograph is intended for the broader audiences including engineers, applied sci...

While Web 2.0 was about data, Web 3.0 is about knowledge and information. Scripting Intelligence: Web 3.0 Information Gathering and Processing offers the reader Ruby scripts for intelligent informatio...

A textbook for a one-semester graduate course in operations research. The arrangement is primarily according to the type of scheduling problem rather than the technique of its solution. Some of the so...

This is the first modern book-length empirical study and theoretical account of English truncatory processes. On the basis of a corpus comprising some 3000 derivatives, the book provides a systematic ...

Sun is releasing its new Java Persistence API (JPA) 2.x as part of its new Java EE 6 Platform release in Summer of 2009. This book is a detailed learning and use reference, written by EJB co-spec lead...

Quantum Circuit Simulation covers the fundamentals of linear algebra and introduces basic concepts of quantum physics needed to understand quantum circuits and algorithms. It requires only basic famil...

Among the many books on Galileo Galilei only very few deal directly and in depth with his scientific accomplishments proper. This is one of them and among the correspondingly sparse literature the aut...

XNA programming is an increasingly popular way to create games for the Microsoft Xbox 360, and the latest version, XNA 3.0, is due for release early in 2009. This book provides a fast-paced introducti...

Silly, cranky, excited, or sad - everyone has moods that can change each day. Jamie Lee Curtis´s zany and touching verse, paired with Laura Cornell´s whimsical and original illustrations, helps kids e...

From internationally acclaimed storyteller Cornelia Funke, this bestselling, magical epic is now out in paperback! One cruel night, Meggie´s father reads aloud from a book called INKHEART-- and an ev...

It´s a jungle in here! Join this rhyming safari and meet everyone from the elephing elephant to the gangly giraffe, and maybe even the terrible tiger. Energetic verses and brilliant artwork make this ...

Circles in pepperoni pizza, triangles in watermelon slices, squares in a breakfast waffle--who knew math could be so delicious? Give budding math stars the tools they need to recognize the shapes all ...

Circles in pepperoni pizza, triangles in watermelon slices, squares in a breakfast waffle--who knew math could be so delicious? Give budding math stars the tools they need to recognize the shapes all ...