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Synopsis: Thousands of years ago, in the world of the Ancient Greeks where women were expected to obey their husbands in all matters, to play no part in public life, and to stay inside the house, a princess grew up to be not only a sailor and a ship’s captain, but a famous admiral. Her name was Artemisia, and among all the commanders fighting on the Persian side during the great Persian Wars, she alone dared to give Xerxes an honest opinion that could have saved his entire fleet. This is the story of a real and remarkable princess whose spirit prompted the Persian Great King, Xerxes, to declare, "My men have become women, and my women men!"
Publication Date: 10/02/10
Age Level: 8 - 12
Genre: Educational
Synopsis: In a twist on the classic fairy tale, a princess in fifteenth century Spain refused to wait to be rescued by a prince but instead chose one for herself. Even then, she would not marry him until they’d reached an agreement that was revolutionary for her timetheir marriage would be an equal partnership captured in the motto: To stand as high, as high to stand, Isabella and Ferdinand. This book tells the real and remarkable story of the princess, Isabella of Castile. The partnership that she made with her prince was a happy and successful one. Without her, both Spain and America would not exist as we know them.
Richly illustrated and narrated with humor, The Thinking Girl’s Treasury of Real Princesses brings to life the stories of real and remarkable princesses who managed to do what few thought possible.
Richly illustrated and narrated with humor, The Thinking Girl’s Treasury of Real Princesses brings to life the stories of real and remarkable princesses who managed to do what few thought possible.
Publication Date: 10/02/10
Age Level: 8 - 12
Genre: Educational
Synopsis: From the deepest heart of the Moghul palace, tucked away in purdah, her face hidden by veils, one princess came to rule all of Moghul India. She introduced efficiencies, encouraged trade, and made possible a great flowering of the arts. What gave her this power was love. This is a love story, the story of Nur Jahan, who, without breaking any of the rules, hunted tigers, rode elephants to war, commanded a nation from behind a curtain, and did many other things that girls were not expected to do.
Richly illustrated and narrated with humor, The Thinking Girl’s Treasury of Real Princesses brings to life the stories of real and remarkable princesses who managed to do what few thought possible.
Richly illustrated and narrated with humor, The Thinking Girl’s Treasury of Real Princesses brings to life the stories of real and remarkable princesses who managed to do what few thought possible.
Publication Date: 10/02/10
Age Level: 8 - 12
Genre: Educational
Synopsis: Combining the romance and enchantment of princesses with a message of youthful female empowerment, these books are about girls who didn’t just sit around waiting to be rescued. Against great odds, they changed their own lives—and their worlds. Stories of princesses from different cultures and different epochs in history are richly illustrated with photographs, maps, and lovely pen-and-watercolor paintings that help bring these fascinating females to life. Bringing to life the story of a woman who boldly declared herself pharaoh, this book tells of Hatshepsut, who lived in ancient Egypt. When explorers first chipped a hole through a wall and shined a light into Tutankhamun's tomb, everything it touched glinted with gold and gleamed with silver. The boy-king so surrounded by this treasure would become one of the most famous names in history. But the less-famous princess Hatshepsut had accumulated much of the wealth that was buried in the tomb. Answering such questions as How did she make Egypt so rich? and How did she come to be buried, like Tutankhamun, in the Valley of the Kings?, this book also has sections on the clothes Hatshepsut wore, the foods she ate, and why she is remembered today.
Publication Date: 10/01/10
Age Level: 8 - 12
Genre: Educational
Synopsis: It’s autumn in Grand River, and as Keisha and her pals prepare for Halloween, a phone call comes in to Carters’ Urban Rescue: a deer has been spotted in the neighborhood . . . with a pumpkin on his head! The deer was enjoying the birdseed treat inside when, somehow, it got stuck. The Animal Rescue Team has a problem to solve: how do you get a pumpkin off a deer’s head when you can’t catch him? (And how can Keisha concentrate when the newest animal at Carters’ Urban Rescue is howling his way into her heart?)
Whatever the dilemma, if it’s got fur or feathers, the Carters are the ones to call! Filled with adventure, lots of laughs, and plenty of critters, Sue Stauffacher’s Animal Rescue Team books are perfect for independent readers.
Also available:
Animal Rescue Team #1: Gator on the Loose!
Animal Rescue Team #2: Special Delivery!
Whatever the dilemma, if it’s got fur or feathers, the Carters are the ones to call! Filled with adventure, lots of laughs, and plenty of critters, Sue Stauffacher’s Animal Rescue Team books are perfect for independent readers.
Also available:
Animal Rescue Team #1: Gator on the Loose!
Animal Rescue Team #2: Special Delivery!
Publication Date: 09/14/10
Age Level: 12 and up
Genre: Educational
Synopsis: Set during the First World War, Age 14 is a heartbreaking and powerful story about growing up quickly in the face of war. Twelve-year-old Patrick Condon wants to escape his impoverished and tedious life in Ballybricken, County Waterford, so he hatches a plan. Not wanting to wait until he is old enough to join at sixteen, Patrick gives the army the name, John, and age, seventeen, of his older brother, and is enlisted. In the army, Patrick, now John, makes friends easily. The man's world is just what he always desired; if only there was more action. John gets all the action he is looking for when the war breaks out following the murder of the Austrian Crown Prince in 1914. Before he knows it, he is training with bayonets but it is nearly a game so long as no blood is spilled. The battle seems so far away. But the war is very real, and it is only a matter of time before John is at the front of it all. Based on a true story, this faction is about dreams, about war and peace, and the lives lost to achieve both. It is about a young boy named Patrick, and named John, the adventure and glory he so craved, and the tragic way he achieved both.
Publication Date: 09/10/10
Age Level: 12 and up
Genre: Educational
Synopsis: GIVE YOUR TEEN THE KNOWLEDGE, GUIDANCE AND SKILLS
THEY NEED TO SUCCESSFULLY NAVIGATE THEIR WORLD.
"This book is a must-read for ANY teen. Josh wisely addresses crucial topics in a way that's entertaining and grabs the attention of even the most skeptical teen immediately."
--Ellen Rakieten, Executive Producer of OPRAH
A "TEEN TESTED" & "PARENT APPROVED" BOOK WITH 500,000 COPIES SOLD.
Teens are becoming more independent and their environment more unpredictable.
Deep down, they want to do well...
But they're struggling - and you're struggling - to figure out how to navigate the teenage years... To feel prepared for a future that might seem like a distant dream...
What tools do you have to prepare them for tomorrow? To enable them to make good decisions... in demanding situations?
Schools and relationships are not as simple as they were when you were a kid. Your teen has to respond to difficult situations almost everyday.
Renowned Teen Mentor Josh Shipp (featured on CNN, Good Morning America & 20/20) is pulling together all of his sound advice for "world domination" into a must-have survival guide. Hilarious, inspirational, and sound, Josh offers teen tested/parent approved wisdom for everything that has teens freaking out. So, summon your inner hero and learn to dominate the seven "villains" that are keeping you from awesomeness.
"GHOSTS" Your painful mistakes, that are holding you back & causing self-doubt. Confront them once and for all.
"NINJAS" Back-stabbing "friends" who earn your trust to fulfill their own agendas. Call them out and they won't stand a chance
"PIRATES" Bullies and bad boyfriends who take advantage of you. Write them off and tune them out
"ROBOTS" Individuals who want to "program" you to be like them. Understand their true intent to improve your communication
"VAMPIRES" Negative influences and addictions, which draw you in and steal your identity. Regain your self-esteem before you get bit
"ZOMBIES" Chronic complainers who drag you down with their pessimism. The best zombie-repellant is gratitude! Learn that it's not what happens to you, it's how you respond
"PUPPIES" They seem all fun and innocent on the surface, but often blindside you with hidden consequences. Learn how to think smart about such things.
THEY NEED TO SUCCESSFULLY NAVIGATE THEIR WORLD.
"This book is a must-read for ANY teen. Josh wisely addresses crucial topics in a way that's entertaining and grabs the attention of even the most skeptical teen immediately."
--Ellen Rakieten, Executive Producer of OPRAH
A "TEEN TESTED" & "PARENT APPROVED" BOOK WITH 500,000 COPIES SOLD.
Teens are becoming more independent and their environment more unpredictable.
Deep down, they want to do well...
But they're struggling - and you're struggling - to figure out how to navigate the teenage years... To feel prepared for a future that might seem like a distant dream...
What tools do you have to prepare them for tomorrow? To enable them to make good decisions... in demanding situations?
Schools and relationships are not as simple as they were when you were a kid. Your teen has to respond to difficult situations almost everyday.
Renowned Teen Mentor Josh Shipp (featured on CNN, Good Morning America & 20/20) is pulling together all of his sound advice for "world domination" into a must-have survival guide. Hilarious, inspirational, and sound, Josh offers teen tested/parent approved wisdom for everything that has teens freaking out. So, summon your inner hero and learn to dominate the seven "villains" that are keeping you from awesomeness.
"GHOSTS" Your painful mistakes, that are holding you back & causing self-doubt. Confront them once and for all.
"NINJAS" Back-stabbing "friends" who earn your trust to fulfill their own agendas. Call them out and they won't stand a chance
"PIRATES" Bullies and bad boyfriends who take advantage of you. Write them off and tune them out
"ROBOTS" Individuals who want to "program" you to be like them. Understand their true intent to improve your communication
"VAMPIRES" Negative influences and addictions, which draw you in and steal your identity. Regain your self-esteem before you get bit
"ZOMBIES" Chronic complainers who drag you down with their pessimism. The best zombie-repellant is gratitude! Learn that it's not what happens to you, it's how you respond
"PUPPIES" They seem all fun and innocent on the surface, but often blindside you with hidden consequences. Learn how to think smart about such things.
Publication Date: 08/17/10
Age Level: 12 and up
Genre: Educational
Synopsis: NEBADOR - the incredible journey of five young adults from poverty and oppression to respected citizenship in the wide universe ... Nebador is much more than just an entertaining story. The particular Muse who inspired the author was obviously concerned about young adults in the early twenty-first century who are about to inherit a very different world than their parents knew. The Nebador stories contain many wit-sharpening and skill-honing lessons and situations, and the author has provided these questions and comments for any reader who wants to learn as much as possible from the same Muse. Some may be useful to all readers, and others are best tackled by advanced students familiar with psychology, sociology, and politics. All of the illustrations from the story editions are included for easy reference. This is the PAPERBACK DEEP LEARNING NOTES (companion to the story editions) in 12-point type.
Publication Date: 07/15/10
Age Level: 12 and up
Genre: Educational
Synopsis: Beyond our skies...and imaginations.
Are we alone in the universe, and if not, who else-or what else-is out there? Here are thought-provoking stories that explore such questions as: Do intelligent species invariably destroy themselves by nuclear war or ecological collapse? Are the sentient aliens that do exist just too far away? Do they exist in forms beyond our comprehension? Are they among us, but undetectable? These are just some of the possibilities explored by a stellar lineup of contributors.
Are we alone in the universe, and if not, who else-or what else-is out there? Here are thought-provoking stories that explore such questions as: Do intelligent species invariably destroy themselves by nuclear war or ecological collapse? Are the sentient aliens that do exist just too far away? Do they exist in forms beyond our comprehension? Are they among us, but undetectable? These are just some of the possibilities explored by a stellar lineup of contributors.
Publication Date: 06/01/10
Age Level: 12 and up
Genre: Educational
Synopsis: The ultimate guide to creating chibis!
They populate manga with chunky bodies, oversized heads, and huge expressive eyes. They're schoolgirls and schoolboys, magical girls and mad scientists, fairies and fighter princesses, cyborgs and sci-fi secret agents, bikers and bad samurais, robots and rebel leaders. They've even got chubby pets and zany monster sidekicks! They're chibis!
Excruciatingly cute, highly stylized, and beloved in all manga genres (fantasy, magical girls, shounen, anthro, sci-fi-, and more), without them, manga would barely exist. And now you can learn, step by step, how to draw virtually every chibi out there, how to "chibify" ordinary manga characters—and how to invent your very own designs! Covering facial expressions, those iconic manga eyes, costumes, character interaction, and story settings, Manga for the Beginner Chibis has it all.
They populate manga with chunky bodies, oversized heads, and huge expressive eyes. They're schoolgirls and schoolboys, magical girls and mad scientists, fairies and fighter princesses, cyborgs and sci-fi secret agents, bikers and bad samurais, robots and rebel leaders. They've even got chubby pets and zany monster sidekicks! They're chibis!
Excruciatingly cute, highly stylized, and beloved in all manga genres (fantasy, magical girls, shounen, anthro, sci-fi-, and more), without them, manga would barely exist. And now you can learn, step by step, how to draw virtually every chibi out there, how to "chibify" ordinary manga characters—and how to invent your very own designs! Covering facial expressions, those iconic manga eyes, costumes, character interaction, and story settings, Manga for the Beginner Chibis has it all.
Publication Date: 03/23/10
Age Level: 12 and up
Genre: Educational
Synopsis: Effective writing and speaking are critical for all students and professionals in this challenging and competitive world. Professional level writing and speaking depend on only a handful of easy-to-understand principles.The Gettysburg Approach goes straight to the foundations, defines these principals and explains how to apply them.Through a variety of examples and simple exercises, this exceptional guide will help anyone sharpen their skills and rapidly learn to write and speak clearly, concisely, and persuasively.
Publication Date: 02/01/10
Age Level: 12 and up
Genre: Educational
Synopsis: NEBADOR - the incredible journey of five young adults from poverty and oppression to respected citizenship in the wide universe ... This epic young-adult science fiction adventure begins as a strange young man arrives in a medieval kingdom. Openly seeking a crew for a mysterious ship no one has seen, it is soon clear he is looking for something other than salty old sailors. BOOK ONE: THE TEST is the first book in the NEBADOR series. These stories are filled with wit-sharpening and skill-honing challenges - mental, emotional, and spiritual - for both the characters and the reader. It is truly a grand adventure in which the characters come to understand a beloved saying of the Nebador Transport Service: "Personal power is the ability to stand on your own two feet, with a smile on your face, in the middle of a universe that contains a million ways to crush you." This is the HARDCOVER GLOBAL/LIBRARY edition in 10-point type, revision 2.
Publication Date: 01/27/10
Age Level: 12 and up
Genre: Educational
Synopsis:
So, you've hit your teen years, and suddenly your social calendar is booked. There's homecoming, sweet sixteens, sports games, prom, graduation, and all the parties in between. You are so excited, but you have a lot of questions, too.
Who asks and who pays for a date?
Can you dance with someone other than the person you came with?
How do you throw a good party?
What should you wear to the prom?!
Relax and let Emily Post, the most trusted name in etiquette, be your guide. Prom and Party Etiquette will help you navigate your social life and be more confident at the parties you attend. Knowing what to do makes it easier to enjoy all your celebrations to the fullest—and having fun is what a party is really about!
Publication Date: 01/26/10
Age Level: 12 and up
Genre: Educational
Synopsis: A hilarious year-in-the-life view of a woodland community that kick-starts on Groundhog Day. The toe moths return wreaking havoc on a community filled with antlers, unclers, stepasiders, humblebees, sneezing trees and more. Can you tell a window from a windon't? A pillowcaser from flutterby? What happens when an inchworm meets a centipede? A tale overflowing with wordplay, tongue-twisters, puns and poems,
Publication Date: 11/17/09
Age Level: 8 - 12
Genre: Educational
Synopsis: Learn the Tricks of the Trade for Drawing Irresistibly Cute Manga-Style Animals and Chibis! The world of manga is filled with strange creatures and adorable sidekicks. Just about every manga hero and heroine has an animal mascot, and all the most popular ones have a cute "chibi" form. This book teaches aspiring manga artists how to create the funny critters that populate girls' manga and the more gritty, gothic creatures found in boys' manga. It starts with the basics of creating manga-style characters—everything from drawing heads and faces to eyes and expressions, to creating incredibly cute chibis. Part two features a valuable reference section on the mythological and real animals that have shaped Japanese artwork and stories. The final section has step-by-step demonstrations on using computer programs such as Photoshop and Corel Painter to create manga art and comics. So whether you're just starting out and want to draw a cute, simple mascot, or would like to try something more complex like an Asian dragon, or are ready to create your own otherworldly adventure, this book has something for you no matter what your skill level.
Publication Date: 11/17/09
Age Level: Any Age
Genre: Educational
Synopsis: Enter the world of science as Bill Bryson unmasks the mysteries of the universe.
Did you know that:
• Every atom in your body has almost certainly passed through several stars and been part of millions of organisms on its way to being you?
• If you are an average-sized kid, you have enough potential energy inside you to explode with the force of several hydrogen bombs?
And—What happened to dinosaurs? How big is the universe? Why are oceans salty? Is a meteor going to hit us?
Tackling everything from the Big Bang to the rise of civilization, Bill Bryson’s inimitable storytelling skill makes the why, how, and, just as importantly, the who of scientific discovery entertaining and accessible for young readers.
Did you know that:
• Every atom in your body has almost certainly passed through several stars and been part of millions of organisms on its way to being you?
• If you are an average-sized kid, you have enough potential energy inside you to explode with the force of several hydrogen bombs?
And—What happened to dinosaurs? How big is the universe? Why are oceans salty? Is a meteor going to hit us?
Tackling everything from the Big Bang to the rise of civilization, Bill Bryson’s inimitable storytelling skill makes the why, how, and, just as importantly, the who of scientific discovery entertaining and accessible for young readers.
Publication Date: 10/27/09
Age Level: 12 and up
Genre: Educational