Category Archives: Accessories
The Wit and Wisdom of Jane Austen
A Treasure Trove of 175 Quips–Both Witty and Wise–from Beloved Writer Jane Austen! โ€Wisdom is better than wit, and in the long run will certainly have the laugh on her side.โ€–Jane Austen to Fanny Austen, 1814 No wiser or wittier words have been spoken than by one of the world`s most celebrated writers, Jane Austen.
The Burma Spring: Aung San Suu Kyi and the New Struggle for the Soul of a Nation
Award-winning journalist and former State Department speechwriter Rena Pederson brings to light fresh details about the charismatic Nobel Peace Prize winner Aung San Suu Kyi: the inspiration for Burma`s (now Myanmar) first steps towards democracy. Suu Kyi`s party will be a major contender in the 2015 elections, a revolutionary breakthrough after years of military dictatorship.
Library of Souls: The Third Novel of Miss Peregrine`s Home for Peculiar Children
The Peculiar Children are back in the third instalment in the bestselling series of YA novels by Ransom Riggs. Time is running out for the Peculiar Children. With a dangerous madman on the loose, and their beloved Miss Peregrine still in danger, it`s up to Jacob Portman to channel his newfound abilities and defeat Caul
Warren The 13th And The Whispering Woods
This sequel to Warren the 13th and the All-Seeing Eye begins soon after the first book s conclusion. Twelve-year-old Warren has learned that his beloved hotel can walk, and now it s ferrying guests around the countryside, transporting tourists to strange and foreign destinations. But when an unexpected detour brings everyone into the dark and
The Art of Miss P
Witness the genesis of peculiardom! This visual tour of the movie world of Miss Peregrine`s Home for Peculiar Children, created by iconic filmmaker Tim Burton, is sure to be a must-have for fans of the series. A companion book to the film, it features behind-the-scenes images and set information from two of Burton`s longtime collaborators,
Stuff Every Gardener Should Know
What s the difference between heirlooms and hybrids? How can I stop weeds from invading my flowerbeds? And what s the best way to attract helpful, beneficial insects? All these questions and more are answered in Stuff Every Gardener Should Know a handy little reference book that s perfect for gardeners of all ages and
Ten Dead Comedians
Fred Van Lente s brilliant debut is both an homage to the Golden Age of Mystery and a thoroughly contemporary show-business satire. As the story opens, nine comedians of various acclaim are summoned to the island retreat of legendary Hollywood funnyman Dustin Walker. The group includes a former late-night TV host, a washed-up improv instructor,
William Shakespeare`s The Force Doth Awaken: Star Wars Part the Seventh
As the noble Resistance clashes with the vile First Order, Rey, Finn, Poe Dameron, Kylo Ren, and BB-8 are pulled into a galaxy-wide drama in iambic pentameter. Star Wars fans and Shakespeare enthusiasts alike will enjoy the authentic meter, the reimagined movie scenes and dialog, woodcut-style illustrations, and hidden Easter eggs throughout. Chewbacca speaks! Supreme
Kid Authors
With the best elements of KID PRESIDENTS, KID ATHLETES and KID ARTISTS colourful illustrations, kid-relatable subjects, and real stories of childhood conflict, comedy, and triumph KID AUTHORS tells true tales from the childhoods of a wide range of the world s most beloved authors before they were famous. Did you know: Sam Clemens (AKA Mark
Yoga for Climbers, How to Stretch, Strengthen and Climb Higher
Yoga for Climbers will show you how to create a yoga practice at home that will keep you healthy, prevent injuries, and support and improve your outdoor passions. Features easy-to-understand yoga poses and sequences designed to address the specific stresses that climbing enact on the body. Through a simple and accessible approach to physical poses
