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The Lion Book of Five-Minute Parables

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Ryton, Charlotte / Wickenden, Nadine, PUBLISHER: Lion Children's Books, Charlotte Ryton retells ten classic parables that kids will love hearing aloud. She faithfully reimagines the sower and the seed, the rich fool, the great feast, the lost coin, the prodigal son, the widow and the Judge, the unforgiving steward, the workers in the vineyard, the sensible and foolish bridesmaids, and the three servants. Ryton retells the parables with warmth and sincerity and gives parents the means to teach their children an important story in five minutes. Nadine Wickenden pairs the stories with inventive illustrations, created with a collage technique, that give children lots to explore.

Sensational Dried Flowers: Arrangements So Beautiful They

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Davis, Esther, PUBLISHER: Rodale Press, A virtual master class on drying techniques and floral artistry teaches crafters of all levels how to create and arrange stunning dried flowers with a just-picked look Bountiful photographs, informative illustrations, and a friendly, encouraging narrative by an accomplished floral artist provide readers with the inspiration and the techniques needed to achieve bright and beautiful flower drying and arranging success. Author Esther Davis has spent a decade perfecting the art of drying flowers with silica gel. She owns a business specializing in preserved and dried floral arrangements and teaches these techniques in her workshop in Virginia's Roanoke Valley.

The Deposition

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Kreuter, Katherine, PUBLISHER: Rising Tide Press (AZ), It is April in Paris and the Deposition's loopy narrator, G.B. is plotting the caper of capers. This provocative and hilarious novel by the author of the Paige Taylor Mystery Series resonates with gasps and guffaws.

What's Under the Ground?

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Mayes, Susan, PUBLISHER: Educational Development Corporation, -- Introduces young children to fundamental aspects of nature, science and technology -- Inspired by questions children ask about the world around them -- Simple text ad bright, detailed illustrations answer questions in clear, step-by-step stages

Journal Beginning Notes

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Running Press, PUBLISHER: Running Press Book Publishers, Carry these colorful and convenient notebooks everywhere to record your keen observations and cleverest thoughts on pages distinguished by colorful illustrations and witty quotes.

The Doom of Colyn Dolphyn A Poem, with Notes Illustrative of

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Taliesin Williams, PUBLISHER: General Books LLC, NA

Paper Jewlery [With Colorful Paper for Folding]

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Temko, Florence, PUBLISHER: Heian International, The renowned origami expert and bestselling author guides readers through the basics of paper folding, in an easy, step-by-step format. Earrings, necklaces, bracelets and rings can all be created with this craft book.

The Shadow of the Sun

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Byatt, A. S., PUBLISHER: Mariner Books, This is the debut novel by the author of the bestselling Possession. Byatt tells the story of troubled, sensitive seventeen-year-old Anna Severell, who struggles to discover and develop her own personality in the shadow of her father, a renowned novelist. New Introduction by the Author.

The Down Home Guide to the Blues

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Scott, Frank / Down Home Music, PUBLISHER: A Cappella Books (IL), Frank Scott and the staff of Down Home Music A complete discography with reviews of the blues and gospel recordings released in the U.S., Europe, and Japan on LP, CD, and cassette. Selected as a "Best Reference Book of the Year" by Library Journal.

The Eucharist, Our Sanctification

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Cantalamessa, Raniero / Villa, Frances Lonergan, PUBLISHER: Liturgical Press, This set of meditations -- presented by the author in the presence of Pope John Paul II -- is nourished by Scripture and the teachings of the Church Fathers.

The Sea Maidens of Japan

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Bell, Lili / Brammer, Erin McGonigle, PUBLISHER: Ideals Publishing Company, The ama are the legendary sea maidens of Japan -- women who dive deep into the ocean to harvest shellfish. Kiyomi's mother, Okaasan, is teaching her the ways of the ama, but Kiyomi is frightened by the deep, dark waters. One night, Okaasan wakes Kiyomi to watch the sea turtles come ashore to lay their eggs. Later, Kiyomi comes to identify with one of the hatchlings who is drachm toward the bright lights of the city, as she herself struggles to choose between life in the city's factories and life as an ama.

Japan and Back: And Places Elsewhere

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Cortazzi, Hugh, PUBLISHER: Global Oriental, Sir Hugh Cortazzi is one of Britain's most prominent postwar Ambassadors to Japan, and pulls no punches in his observations of 35 years of life in the British diplomatic service, including his period in Washington during the Nixon years and in Tokyo as Ambassador when Margaret Thatcher famously tried to 'handbag' the Japanese government. Japan and Back also provides a valuable account of the rise and fall of Japan and the Japanese economy in the last 50 years, and offers many key insights into Japan's relationships with the outside world.

International Studies in Honor of Tomas Rivera

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Olivares, Julian, PUBLISHER: Arte Publico Press, Tomas Rivera, author of the award-winning novel,...y no se lo trago la tierra, who passed away in , is commemorated in the recollections by Rolando Hinojosa and Americo Paredes, and by studies of his prose and poetry by leading critics of Chicano literature. These essays are complemented by others on Chicano and Hispanic literature of the United States, with important contributions by European critics.

Shield

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Davies, Lyndon / Hallas, Penny, PUBLISHER: Parthian, A literary experiment in contrasting Greek mythology with contemporary social values, this collection of poetry focuses on the modern day meaning of the shield of Achilles. Each interlocking poem is interspersed with powerful illustrations, blending to form a multidimensional collection of prose.

Edgar Allan Poe's "The Tell-Tale Heart" and Other Stories

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Bloom, Harold, PUBLISHER: Chelsea House Publications, - Critical essays reflecting a variety of schools of criticism - Notes on the contributing critics, a chronology of the author's life, and an index - An introductory essay by Harold Bloom.

In the Presence of His Majesty

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Chambers, Oswald / Proprietary, Multnomah, PUBLISHER: Multnomah Publishers, n the Presence of His Majesty features excerpts from previously unpublished works by best-selling devotional writer Oswald Chambers. These writings were first printed when Chambers's wife transcribed them from her shorthand notes in December . These pieces remain timeless treasures, as do all of the author's writings. Each section is filled with powerful words that prod the heart and mind to a deeper devotion to His Majesty.

Oils Still Life

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Bagnall, Brian / Hille, Astrid / Bagnall, Ursula, PUBLISHER: Walter Foster Publishing, Capturing the texture, color, form, and beauty of objects is the challenge and pleasure of painting still lifes in oils. Learn how to pose and sketch objects with over 200 full color, step-by-step illustrations. Includes Glossary and Index.

Three Plays of the Argentine: Juan Moreira; Santos Vega; The

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Manco, Silverio / Herrera, Luis Bayon / Gardel, Julio Sanchez, PUBLISHER: Kessinger Publishing, Translated By Jacob S. Fasset, Jr. Edited, With An Introduction By Edward Hale Bierstadt.

Piano Adventures, Level 1, Lesson Book

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Faber, Nancy / Faber, Randall, PUBLISHER: Faber Piano Adventures, Level 1 introduces all the notes of the grand staff, elementary chord playing, and the concept of tonic and dominant notes. Students play in varied positions, reinforcing reading skills and recognizing intervals through the 5th. Musicianship is built with the introduction of legato and staccato touches. This level continues the interval orientation to reading across the full range of the Grand Staff. The 5-finger approach is presented here in a fresh, musically appealing way.

Princess Bedtime Stories

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Disney Press, PUBLISHER: Disney Press, A new addition to the bestselling series, this storybook collection is filled with eighteen delightful stories featuring the Disney Princesses, including Tiana. With over 250 beautiful illustrations and gilded pages, this charming collection will have little girls drifting off to sleep with visions of their favorite princesses in their heads.

The Classic Tradition of Haiku: An Anthology

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Dover Thrift Editions / Bowers, Faubion, PUBLISHER: Dover Publications, Unique collection spans over 400 years () of haiku history by the greatest masters: Basho, Issa, Shiki and many more, in translations by top-flight scholars in the field. Editor Faubion Bowers provides Foreword and many informative notes to the poems.

Animals on Board

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Murphy, Stuart J. / Alley, R. W., PUBLISHER: HarperTrophy, Ride along with trucker Jill and her dog as they add up the animals zooming by. But these are no ordinary animals, and they're bound for a surprise destination Ride along with trucker Jill and her dog as they add up the animals passing by on other trucks. But these are no ordinary animals, and theyre bound for a surprise destination Lively illustrations by R.W. Alley make adding truckloads of fun.

Making Your Own Paper

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Saddington, Marianne / Art, Pam, PUBLISHER: Storey Publishing, Step-by-step instructions and color illustrations provide the beginner with information about using a mold, pressing and drying, coloring and texturing, preparing a writing surface, and creating paper art and crafts.

Journal Cook's Notes

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Running Press / Coursen, Valerie, PUBLISHER: Running Press Book Publishers, Carry these colorful and convenient notebooks everywhere to record your keen observations and cleverest thoughts on pages distinguished by colorful illustrations and witty quotes.

The Trouble with Being a Duke: At the Kingsborough Ball

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Barnes, Sophie, PUBLISHER: HarperCollins Publishers Inc, The Trouble With Being a Duke by Sophie Barnes has descriptive copy which is not yet available from the Publisher.

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