the essential guide to childrens books and their creators

The Essential Guide to Children's Books and Their Creators

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Silvey, Anita, PUBLISHER: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (HMH), Upon publication, Children's Books and Their Creators, Anita Silvey's comprehensive survey of contemporary children's literature, was called "an invaluable reference... and] a wonderful resource" (Christian Science Monitor) and garnered unanimous praise from librarians, educators, and specialists interested in the world of writing for children. Now The Essential Guide to Children's Books and Their Creators assembles the best of that volume in one handy, affordable reference, geared specifically to parents, educators, and students. This new volume introduces readers to the wealth of children's literature by focusing on the essentials -- the best books for children, the ones that inform, impress, and, most important, excite young readers. Updated to include newcomers such as J. K. Rowling and Lemony Snicket and to cover the very latest on publishing and educational trends, this edition features more than 475 entries on the best-loved children's authors and illustrators, numerous essays on social and historical issues, thirty personal glimpses into craft by well-known writers, illustrators, and critics, and invaluable reading lists by category. The Essential Guide to Children's Books and Their Creators summarizes the canon of contemporary children's literature, in a practical guide essential for anyone choosing a book for or working with children.

The Art of Digital Photography: Step Guide to Creating and

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Ang, Tom, PUBLISHER: Amphoto Books, This authoritative guide to the world of digital photography brings together in one volume all the helpful instruction camera artists need to update their skills and use exciting new technology to create successful images.

The Rough Guide to Horror Movies

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Jones, Alan, PUBLISHER: Rough Guides Limited, The Rough Guide to Horror Movies is a comprehensive guide to the world''s most terrifying films. The guide includes all the icons, from Boris Karloff to Wes Craven and Frankenstein to Freddie Kruger, including classics from Argentina, Pakistan, South Africa and the recent chillers from East Asia. The canon of fifty essential horror movies features The Cabinet of Dr Caligari and Switchblade Romance, via Psycho and The Exorcist. Everything you need to know is covered from festivals, adaptations, magazines and merchandise. The guide tells the stories behind the movies that have scared us throughout the twentieth century.

Professional Hairdressing: The Official Guide to Level 3;

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Green, Martin / Kimber, Lesley / Palladino, Leo, PUBLISHER: Cengage Learning, Professional Hairdressing is the official NVQ Level 3 guide to hairdressing published for the Hairdressing And Beauty Industry Authority. This third edition is essential reading for anyone preparing to undertake a National Vocational Qualification in hairdressing at Level 3.This book is also an ideal companion for others who simply wish to improve their hairdressing skills. Level 3 is the qualification for the experienced stylist and the next generation of salon managers who want to build on their skills as professionals. The updated third edition covers essential skills such as: artistic and creative interpretation and understanding; specialised techniques; professional client care; training and assessment; and individual and team development. Each chapter offers a modular approach to learning, which allows you to access relevant information in any order.

Advantage Play: The Manager's Guide to Creative Problem

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Ben, David, PUBLISHER: Key Porter Books, In Advantage Play, magician, producer and former tax lawyer David Ben explores the relationship between the secrets of magic and the secrets of success. In lively prose peppered with references to conjurers past and present, Advantage Play offers readers an intensive course in gaining the upper hand. Using classic magic tricks as case studies, Ben applies a magician's most sophisticated techniques to a business manager's most central concerns -- creativity, problem solving, sales and team management. The goal is to teach people how to think like magicians, strike the word "impossible" from their vocabulary, harness their creativity, and control their destinies. Thought provoking, surprising and full of practical magic, this is essential reading for Advantage Players present and future.

Queen Victoria and Nineteenth-Century England

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Price-Groff, Claire, PUBLISHER: Benchmark Books (NY), From Alexander the Great to Queen Victoria... their names fire the imagination with epic triumphs and influential reigns. The lives of their people forged and defined modern civilization. Writings and art left behind from their eras still inspire today. In this series, readers are introduced to these rulers and their times in an innovative approach to history.

Algarve

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Catling, Christopher, PUBLISHER: American Automobile Assn, Handy to carry and easy to read, AAA Essential Guides contain all the information a traveler needs for a worry-free vacation. Each volume in this bestselling series features a general overview of the destination, including the author's personal perspective, a timeline highlighting important dates and events in regional history, and the 10 Essentials list, which covers the ten most important things travelers need to know about their destination to get the most from their experience. AAA Essential Guides also include: -- The Top 10 -- a list of the ten places in each destination no traveler should miss -- The A-Z by region -- a regional guide of what to see and do, including scenic drives and walks -- Special "In the Know" and "Food and Drink" features -- Quick-reference maps -- A broad range of practical information, from travel to medical, in easy-to-follow charts AAA Essential Guides offer everything travelers need to know, from the most trusted name in travel.

Peter and the Wolf [With CD]

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Howland, Naomi / Dewhirst, Carin, PUBLISHER: MetroBooks (NY), These colorful, beautifully illustrated volumes are accompanied by CDs featuring Leonard Bernstein narrating Sergei Prokofiev's Peter and the Wolf, and Michael Tilson Thomas conducting Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky's The Nutcracker. Engaging introductions to classical music for children, Peter and the Wolf and The Nutcracker allow parents to bring their young ones into the world of the concert hall without leaving the comfort of home. The books include short biographies of the composers and listener's guides introducing children to the characters in Peter and the Wolf and the dances of the Nutcracker. The high-quality CDs are perfect for listening to while reading the books or on their own. Both books and CDs are engaging, entertaining first looks into the world of classical music.

The Essential Historiography Reader

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Hoefferle, Caroline, PUBLISHER: Prentice Hall, "The Essential Historiography Reader, " not only details the history of historical practice and explains historical theories and philosophies in language that is accessible to college undergraduates, it also provides excerpts to illustrate these historical approaches and help students to identify them in their own writing and in the writings of contemporary historians. The book is organized into two main parts. The first part traces the origins of contemporary American historical traditions to their roots in ancient Greece and explains how the profession of history emerged and developed in Europe and America through the nineteenth century. The second part focuses more specifically on historiographical developments the United States since the nineteenth century.

Bubble and Squeak: The Great Cheese Hunt

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Fowkes, Charlie, PUBLISHER: Anova Books, Bubble the dog and Squeak the mouse are the best of friends and they do everything together. Their favorite thing to do is to eat and their favorite thing to eat is cheese, so when one day the fridge is empty, it's a disaster Now the hungry duo must search high and low in a quest to obtain a cheesy snack.

A Short Introduction to Classical Myth

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Powell, Barry B., PUBLISHER: Prentice Hall, An essential reference for anyone interested in gaining a deeper understanding and appreciation of classical mythology, this unique guide offers original source material on the social and historical background, interpretation, and commentary on major literary books on Greek myth -- such as Homer, Hesiod, the tragedians, the historians, Ovid, Vergil, and in Greek art. Written in a clear and lucid manner, the book offers fresh and original interpretations based on the latest scholarship, and comes organized into three distinct parts: I: Definitions and Interpretations (devoted to theoretical issues); II: Background (to fill in information essential to understanding myth); and III: Themes (chapters directed toward specific topics in the study of myth).

The Rainbow Fairies

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Meadows, Daisy, PUBLISHER: Cartwheel Books, Come see the Rainbow Fairies in their early reader debut Meet the Rainbow Fairies in their early reader debut These seven colorful sisters call Fairyland their home, and they would love to show you around. See the toadstool houses gleaming red and white, the river bright and blue, and the pink shining fairy palace, floating on the highest hill. Come for a visit and you'll never want to leave

The Cave Painters: Probing the Mysteries of the World's

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Curtis, Gregory, PUBLISHER: Anchor Books, "The Cave Painters "is a vivid introduction to the spectacular cave paintings of France and Spain--the individuals who rediscovered them, theories about their origins, their splendor and mystery. Gergory Curtis makes us see the astonishing sophistication and power of the paintings and tells us what is known about their creators, the Cro-Magnon people of some years ago. He takes us through various theories--that the art was part of fertility or hunting rituals, or used for religious purposes, or was clan mythology--examining the ways interpretations have changed over time. Rich in detail, personalities, and history, "The Cave Painters "is above all permeated with awe for those distant humans who developed--perhaps for the first time--both the ability for abstract thought and a profound and beautiful way to express it.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Anatomy Illustrated

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Seifert, Mark F., PUBLISHER: Alpha Books, The knee boneas connected to the leg bone... Like its counterparts in calculus, chemistry, and physics, "The Complete Idiotas Guide to Anatomy, Illustrated," is aimed at students who need an understandable supplement to their more rigorous textbook. However, unlike students of other introductory courses, anatomy students must achieve more than a passing grade, and their retention of what they learn can be a life-and-death matter. With that in mind, this book provides focused, thorough, highly illustrated coverage of the bodyas tissues, systems, and regions, and its common diseases and disorders. a More than 150 large and detailed illustrations, complete with callouts and Labels a Includes illustrated breakdowns of the nine body systems, anatomy by region, and common diseases and disorders

Cruising the Caribbean: A Guide to the Ports of Call

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Rapp, Laura / Rapp, Diane, PUBLISHER: Hunter Publishing (NJ), Hunter Publishing is proud to offer travelers this collection of unique titles that are not part of any series and often stand alone in their field of coverage. The eclectic selection of topics includes cultural and historical travel, as well as books that are tailored to specific interests, such as golf, fall foliage or cruising. All books are written to the high standards you expect from Hunter and provide detailed, up-to-date information. Maps and photos complement the informative text. Tailored to the needs of cruise ship travelers. How to make the most of your time ashore: walks, shopping, excursions, historical sights, beaches, daytrips. Recommended places to eat and things to do in each port of call. Written by pursers of a major cruise line, who offer insight and share their experiences.

Gamemaster Guide

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: TSR Inc, PUBLISHER: TSR, This full-color companion to the Alternity Player's Handbook includes the comprehensive information necessary to create adventures and run campaigns in contemporary, near-future, and far-future settings. Featuring a "fast-play" section that teaches the basics of refereeing the Alternity game and a short adventure to get you started, the Gamemaster Guide is an essential tool for science fiction roleplaying.

Ht Draw 101 Monsters

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Green, Dan, PUBLISHER: Top That Pub, These 48-page books are brilliant for any young child wanting to learn how to draw. The books include simple step-by-step black and white illustrations to follow to make the learning process easy and fun. Once these titles have been mastered the budding young artists will be ready and prepared to try some amazing drawings of their own

The Last Proud Rider

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Harriott, Ted, PUBLISHER: Dales Large Print Books, Benjamin and Nthombeni, preoccupied with their family and their love, do not notice the storm clouds gathering over South Africa. Then two horsemen arrive in their village with orders from a newly appointed chief and they are forced to face the reality that their peace is at an end. Benjamin knows he must fight the oppression.

Fun to Finish Animals

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Buster Books, PUBLISHER: Michael O'Mara Books, Bees and birds, leopards and lions, snakes and spiders--there's a new animal to meet and complete on every page In this innovative doodle book, children are invited to use a black pen to add teeth, horns, manes, and tails or finish the patterns, scales, spots, and stripes on each colorful page. Simple to do and with satisfying results, children of any drawing ability will love to add their own finishing touches to the animals.

Guide to Pueblo Pottery

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Treasure Chest Books / Lamb, Susan, PUBLISHER: Southwest Parks & Monuments Association, A companion to the best-selling A Guide to Navajo Rugs. Includes color photographs and full descriptions of the eighteen most collectible pottery styles of the Southwest. The concise and informative text is supplemented by quotes from well-known potters.

Walking Among Men: The Church of the Living God Walking

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Montgomery Sr, Andrew H., PUBLISHER: Authorhouse, A multipurpose book written with several motives and purposes: I.to serve as an inspirational and provocative scriptural study guide and a prayer prompter, II.to inspire beginning preachers to scripturally examine and research the authority and dominion they've been given to exercise in their daily environs, III.to encourage unchurched unsaved readers to invite Jesus into their lives as their personal Savior and daily companion. IV.to prompt young people NOT to judge the validity of salvation on the basis of prevailing negative attitudes about church, but encouraged to personally examine and evaluate worldly daily offerings to determine their positive and rewarding eternal benefits. V.to convince Christians that they have the potential to change the atmosphere wherever they are and to demonstrate attributes of godliness and exude HIS presence with whomever they interact.

Not for Tourists Guide to Los Angeles

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Not for Tourists Guides, PUBLISHER: Not for Tourist, The Not For Tourists Guide to Los Angeles is the essential urban handbook that thousands of Los Angelenos rely on daily. It divides the city into fifty-seven mapped neighborhoods and pinpoints all of the essential services and entertainment hotspots with NFT 's user-friendly icons. The guide also includes a foldout highway map covering all of Los Angeles. Everything from supermarkets, cafes, bars, and gas stations to information on 24-hour services, beaches, public transportation, and city events NFT will help you find a boutique for an Oscar gown and then show you how to get there.

Witch & Wizard

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Patterson, James / Charbonnet, Gabrielle, PUBLISHER: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, YOUR BOOKS, MUSIC, AND ART--BANNED BY THE NEW ORDER Everything is about to change. The government has seized control of every aspect of society, and this is the astonishing testimonial of Wisty and Whit Allgood, a sister and brother who were torn from their family in the middle of the night, slammed into prison, and accused of being a witch and a wizard. Thousands of young people have been kidnapped; some have been accused; many others remain missing. Their fate is unknown, and the worst is feared--for the ruling regime will stop at nothing to suppress life and liberty, music and books, art and magic... and the pursuit of being a normal teenager.

The Secret Zoo

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Chick, Bryan, PUBLISHER: Greenwillow Books, Something strange is happening at the Clarksville City Zoo. Late at night, monkeys are scaling the walls and searching the neighborhood-- but what are they looking for? Noah, his sister Megan, and their best friends, Richie and Ella, live next door to the zoo. Megan is the first to notice the puzzling behavior of some of the animals. One day Megan disappears, and her brother and their friends realize it's up to them to find her. Their only choice is to follow a series of clues and sneak into the zoo. But once inside, will they discover there's much more to the Clarksville City Zoo than they could ever have guessed?

Classic Asian Philosophy: A Guide to the Essential Texts

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Kupperman, Joel J., PUBLISHER: Oxford University Press, USA, This is a second, revised edition of Kupperman's introduction to Asian philosophy via its canonical texts. Kupperman ranges from the Upanishads to the Bhagavad Gita through Confucius to Zen Buddhism, walking students through the texts, conveying the vitality and appeal of the works, and explaining their philosophical roots. Kupperman has made revisions throughout the text, clarifying where necessary, and added a new chapter on al-Arabi's The Bezels of Wisdom, a classic of Islamic Sufism. Acquista Ora

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