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 A Collection of Just So Stories (written by Rudyard Kipling and
read unabridged by
Jim Weiss) - With vivid characters and an hysterically funny
choice of words, Rudyard Kipling’s beloved stories “explain” how camels got
humps, great whales got tiny throats, elephants got trunks and more. These
time-tested classics cause us to look at accepted qualities in new and creative
ways, and even better, make us laugh out loud. With his menagerie of voices and
warm, witty narrative presence, Jim Weiss brings Kipling’s own words to life.
The result is a wondrously charming recording that is certain to become an
all-time favorite for listeners of all ages. Includes: How the Whale Got His Throat, The Elephant’s Child, How the Camel Got His Hump, The Beginning of the Armadillos, How the Rhinocerous Got His Skin, “Perhaps Rudyard Kipling’s most clever work, matched with Jim Weiss’ astounding plethora of reading tools…a total joyful experience!” -Librarian Ages 3+. CD: #3598 $12.99 
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Tale of Two Cities (written by Charles Dickens and told by
Jim Weiss) -
This masterful, historical novel is set in Paris and London during the stormy
upheavals of the French Revolution. Combining adventure and a moving personal
story, it tells of Lucie Manette, daughter of a hero of the Revolution, who
loves Charles Darnay, an aristocrat who sympathizes with the poor. When
revolutionaries seize Charles, only the Englishman, Sydney Carton, can save him.
But here too, we run into complication and intrigue! Shaping his telling for the entire family, Jim Weiss gives us Dickens’ unforgettable heroes, remorseless villains and thrilling plot twists to make A Tale of Two Cities a classically memorable, dramatic presentation. Ages 12-adult. #1124-43
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Lion of the North written by G.A. Henty and read by
Jim Weiss. - With his trademark mixture of thrilling
adventure and balanced, accurate history, G.A. Henty sets us down amid the
firestorms of the religious wars (The Thirty Years War) in Europe. During the Thirty Years War (1618-1648), our fictitious Scottish hero and his real Scottish commanders join the triumphant Protestant champion, Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden, “the Lion of the North.” On the Catholic side, we meet the king’s equally skilled foes, brutal General Tilly and vain, brilliant Prince Wallenstein. Filled with shifting battles, deadly plots, daring escapes and loyalties put to the test, this is one of G.A. Henty’s most popular books and guaranteed to keep the entire family on the edge of their seats. Setting: Scotland/Europe, 1618-1648 Main Event: The Thirty Years War #1124-M1
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Overstock items are new items that we have too many of or that we have decided to discontinue carrying.
Our standard guarantee applies to these items.
Scratch and Dent:
 40 Rubrics & Checklists to Assess Reading and Writing: Time-Saving Reproducible Forms and Great Strategies for Meaningful Assessment by Adele Fiderer - These are scoring guides to evaluate the quality of a student's written and oral work. It has writing prompts, student planning forms, scoring tips, and self assessment lists. Paper, 128 pages. Grades 3-6. Cover has a long crease. #787X |
 Brown Girl, Brownstones by Paule Marshall - Set in Brooklyn during
the Depression and World War II, it chronicles the efforts of Barbadian
immigrants to surmount poverty and racism and to make their new country home.
Selina Boyce, the novel’s memorable heroine, is conflicted by the opposing
aspirations of her parents: her hardworking, ambitious mother longs to buy a
brownstone row house while her easy-going father prefers to dream of effortless
success and his native island’s lushness. Eventually, in this coming-of-age
story, Selina must forge her own identity, sexuality and sense of values in her
new country and reconcile group tradition with individual potential.Paper, 324 pages. 8.5"x5.5"x1". 2006 Edition. One copy available. Has a corner crease. #4987 |
 Mimesis: The Representations of Reality in Western Literature by
Erich Auerbach, Willard R Trask (Translator), Professor Edward W Said
(Introduction by) - A half-century after its translation into English, Erich
Auerbach's Mimesis still stands as a monumental achievement in literary
criticism. A brilliant display of erudition, wit, and wisdom, his exploration of
how great European writers from Homer to Virginia Woolf depicted reality has
taught generations how to read Western literature. This new expanded edition
includes a substantial essay in introduction by Edward Said as well as an essay,
never before translated into English, in which Auerbach responds to his critics.A German Jew, Auerbach was forced out of his professorship at the University of Marburg in 1935. He left for Turkey, where he taught at the state university in Istanbul. There he wrote Mimesis, publishing it in German after the end of the war. Displaced as he was, Auerbach produced a work that contains no footnotes, basing his arguments instead on searching, illuminating readings of key passages from his primary texts. His aim was to show how from antiquity to the twentieth century literature progressed toward ever more naturalistic and democratic forms of representation. This essentially optimistic view of European history now appears as a defensive--and impassioned--response to the inhumanity he saw in the Third Reich. Ranging over works in Greek, Latin, Spanish, French, Italian, German, and English, Auerbach used his remarkable skills in philology and comparative literature to refute any narrow form of nationalism or chauvinism, in his own day and ours. Paper, 613 pages. 8.9"x6"x1.25". Cover has some creasing. One copy available. #3364 |
 Wheel of Time Series (10 books) by Robert Jordan - Included are
books 1-10 of the epic fantasy series by the late author
Robert Jordan. It is a lush world peopled with lots of characters and detailed
imagery and a strong vision of good and evil. The books are thick, so you will
get many hours of reading pleasure.
These are used books. The majority are in very good condition. All have creases
on the spine, some have some small tears on their covers.Also included is the book, The World of Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time, an illustrated companion to some of the books. Copyright 1997. “The Wheel of Time [is] rapidly becoming the definitive American fantasy saga. It is a fantasy tale seldom equaled and still less often surpassed in English.”—Chicago Sun-Times on The Wheel of Time. #FUN80
One set available. |
 What Do You Stand For? A Kid's Guide to Building Character by Barbara A. Lewis -
Young people need guidance from caring adults to build strong, positive
character traits—but they can also build their own. This book invites children
and teens to explore and practice honesty, kindness, empathy, integrity,
tolerance, patience, respect, and more. Quotations and background information set the stage. Dilemmas challenge readers to think about, discuss, and debate positive traits. Activities invite them to explore what they stand for at school, at home, and in their communities. True stories profile real kids who exemplify positive traits; resources point the way toward character-building books, organizations, programs, and web sites (this book is copyrighted 1998, so some resources may be outdated). Paper, 284 pages. Black & white illustrations and photos. 8.5"x11"x.75". Teens, ages 11 and up. This copy has some speckled marks on the bottom edge of the book (not on the cover). #0295
One copy available. |
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| The Nutcracker illustrated by Nancy Sippel
Carpenter. This cute board book comes on a gold string. Can be used as a gift
tag (there's a to:/from: space to fill in on the back) or as ornament to hang on
the Christmas tree. 10 pages. 3"Wx3.5"L #978X $1.99 (4 copies) |
 Anything Goes: A Grace and Favor Mystery
(Book 1) by Jill Churchill - The
crash of 1929 has ended the party for high-living New Yorkers Lily Brewster and
her brother, Robert. But their recently deceased great-uncle Horatio has left
them a Grace and Favor "Cottage" - really a great mansion - to live in. They
move to the quiet Hudson River community, but when a corpse appears in their
kitchen, they begin snooping to clear their names, unaware that they may be the
killer's next targets.Solve a mystery and learn about the Great Depression. No extreme violence, language or sex. Reminds me of the "cozy" mysteries, featuring characters like Agatha Christie's Tuppence & Tommy, that I read in my teens. Paper, 264 pages. Teens-adult. #2449 $6.99
(Out of print, one copy available). |
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the Still of the Night (Book 2) by Jill Churchill - Despite the toll the
stock market crash of 1929 took on their family, a sister and brother are given
a mansion to live in by their uncle, as long as they actually work for money to
survive. So, they decide to lure their society friends to Grace and Favor
Cottage for a paying weekend--only to end up chasing a murderer.An "cozy-style" mystery. Paper, 267 pages. Teens-adult. #2457 $6.99
(One copy available.) |
 Someone to Watch Over Me (Book 3) by Jill Churchill - Living high in Manhattan until the Crash of 1929, Lily Brewster and her brother Robert now reside and their late great-uncle's Hudson Valley estate. While tearing down an ice house on the property, Robert discovers a well-dressed mummified human corpse. As Lily works with attractive Police Chief Howard Walker on the local front, Robert pursues the Manhattan connection to this John Doe's identity. An "Agatha Christie style" mystery. Paper, 260 pages. Teens-adult. #1232
(One copy available. There is a crease on the cover and some edge wear). |
 The Art
of Education: Reclaiming Your Family, Community and Self by Home Education
Magazine columnist, Linda Dobson.
The author shares refreshing insights she has gained through a decade of
homeschooling her three children. In addition to thought-provoking commentary on
the need for homeschooling, the book contains interesting quotations from a
variety of sources. The back of the book contains a large index of books for
further reading and a list of famous homeschoolers. Very well-written. Paper, 256 pages. This title is out of print, and we have a limited number of copies left. #7140 $18.95 |
 China: the Food and the Lifestyle (Food of the World Cookbook) - The
delicious food of China, from the exotic to the everyday, has never been
simpler to prepare in your own home. These easy-to-follow recipes take you from
spicy to sweet-and-sour, and from steaming to stir-fries, to show you how to
cook everything from a bowl of hot noodles to an elaborate Chinese banquet.Hardcover, 256 pages.
0 copies available. |
 Color
Solutions (Better Homes and Gardens) - Deciding on color is the #1
dilemma for home decorators, and this handbook breaks color selection down to
ten basic questions and devotes a chapter to each question. Photos illustrate options for ways to solve common color quandaries or meet decorating challenges. Full-color photos. Hardcover, 168 pages. #2404
Out of print, one copy
available. |
 Complete Idiot's Guide to Windows 98 by Paul McFedries - An expert author mixes an irreverent, light writing style with a keen sense of what the target audience needs to know about Windows 98 to be productive. Readers can count on this text providing much-needed information without weighing them down with unnecessary details. Paper, 430 pages. 9"x7.25"x1.1". #4930
Out of print, one copy
available. |
 Design It Yourself: Newsletters by Chuck Green - Aimed at the millions
of people who run their own businesses, have a computer and do not want to hire
a designer to create a newsletter or brochure to promote their product or
service. Q & A sections assist the novice in assessing their design needs.
Projects are arranged by style and business type. Design It Yourself: Newsletters includes templates and tools the reader can use to easily create and output his or her own pieces. The book offers guidance for designing the right business pieces including: how to determine a style, how to achieve that style though type selection, color and scale and ultimately, how to put the elements together to create identity pieces that enhancer your business. Paper, 160 pages. 11 x 8.5 x 0.5 #7670
Out of print; one copy available. |
 Ecology (Thematic Unit) by Mary Ellen Sterling is a thematic unit
about saving our earth. There are 80 reproducible pages filled with a wide
variety of lesson ideas. At its core are activities for three high-quality
children's literature selections (you will need to buy the individual books
separately): The Wump World, One Day in the Tropical Rain Forest, and
50 Simple Things Kids Can Do To Save the Earth. For each of these books
activities are included which set the stage for reading, encourage enjoyment of
the book, and extend the concepts gained.Paper, 80 pages. 10.9"x8.6"x0.2". Ages 8-10. #2865X
(Out of print, one copy available). |
 The Edible Container Garden: Growing Fresh Food in Small Spaces by Michael
Guerra - From decorative pots and old-fashioned boxes placed on a patio to
mini-farms created on a balcony or rooftop, the joys of gardening and the
pleasures of fresh produce come to life in this fully illustrated guide.Includes a section of plants listed alphabetically and the types and sizes of containers they can be grown in, soil requirements, climate requirements, cultivation needs, and varieties. Paper (quality), 159 pages. #4618X |
 English Country by Julie Fowler - Gorgeous photography beautifully captures the essence of English country style in this book; detailed descriptions will help you create it in your own house. Hardcover, 96 pages. #3783 |
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English Room by Chippy Irvine takes you on a room-by-room exploration of
the English home, contrasting town with country life, rooms designed for
pleasure with those for more practical needs, and rooms meant to receive
visitors with those that are private retreats. Country cottages and London
flats, high ceiling drawing rooms and farmhouse kitchens all conjure up the
essence of English life. Chippy and Keith Irvine cover the history and changes
in customs that have contributed to the creation of the English home, providing
inspiration for today's interior decorator.Hardcover, 192 pages. 11.1"x9.8"x.9" #705X
(One copy available). |
 Early Humans (Eyewitness Books) - Text and photographs present a description of early humans: their origins; their tools and weapons; how they hunted and foraged for food; and the role of family life, money, religion, and magic. Discover the world of the first people in close-up - from the earliest cave dwellers to the men and women of the Iron Age. Note: one of the first pages depicts early hominids and the drawings include two naked posteriors. Also Hardcover, 64 pages.
11.2 x 8.8 x 0.5. |
 Getting it Printed: How to Work with Printers and Graphic Arts Services to Assure Quality, Stay on Schedule, and Control Costs, revised & updated by Mark Beach (copyright 1993) - This guides helps anyone who plans, designs or pays for printing. Paper, 208 pages. #5107
(Out of print, one copy available). |
 Getting Unlimited Impact with Limited Color by Mike Zender - This book is about color and how to make the most of it in offset printing. Each section of the book examines a technique to maximize color's impact and minimize its cost. It is for designers who want big-budget effects with a low-budget pricetag. It is filled with techniques for getting the most out of one, two or three colors. Hardcover, 144 pages. 11.2 x 9 x 0.8. #568X
Out of print; one copy available. |
 The Golden Slipper: A Vietnamese Legend (Legends of the World) retold by Darrell Lum, illustrated by Makiko Nagano - This charming story of a poor rice farmers daughter reaching out to her destiny is a variation of the Cinderella story. Paper, 32 pages. Large print, colorful illustrations. 9.75"x8.75"x.1". Ages 6-9. #4062 $3.95
(Out of print, one copy available). |
 The Greatest Generation by Tom Brokaw - this title features the American men and women who were born in the 1920s, experienced the unique circumstances of a World War, and went on to become the parents of the "baby boomers." Written by award-winning anchorman, Tom Brokaw. Hardcover, 442 pages. Out of print edition. #2025X
(One copy available). |
 The
Guidance Manual for the Christian Home School: A Parent's Guide for Preparing
Home School Students for College or Career by David Callihan - This manual is a comprehensive guide to preparing for life
after home schooling. It provides specific tools, plans, and procedures that
help parents make progress in getting their children where they want them to go
as they prepare to lead them into the wider world. Paper, 262 pages. 10"x7"x0.6". #4522 |
 How to Raise and Train a Pug - Covers the history of the breed and how to select, care, train and show a pug. Published by T.F.H. Publications This is a used, older book, copyright 1960. It has a small corner crease on the cover and yellowing on the page edges and back cover, as well as edgewear. There is also a brown mark on one of the pages. #3641X $1.99
(Out of print, one copy available). |
Ideas for Great Kids' Rooms by Sunset Books is full of unique imaginative ideas for making your child's room a fun place to sleep and play. With this collection of layout, decorating, and storage suggestions, you and your child can plan a room where both of you will want to go. More of a design idea book than an instruction manual. Great full-color photos. Paper, 96 pages. #7546
(Out of print edition, one copy available) |
 Ideas
for Great Wall Systems by Sunset Books presents efficient and handsome
solutions to your storage dilemmas. All sorts of storage problems are addressed:
A library may simply need a sturdy shelving unit, while the challenge with media
equipment may be to hide the wiring. Explore all the options from exquisite
custom-built cabinetry to ready-to-assemble storage systems. More of a design idea book than an instruction manual. Great full-color photos. Paper, 96 pages. #7201
(Out of print, one copy available) |
 The
Irreducible Needs of Children: What Every Child Must Have to Grow, Learn, and
Flourish by T. Berry Brazelton, M.D. and Stanley I. Greenspan, M.D. -
Renowned author and pediatrician T. Berry Brazleton works together with
pediatric psychiatrist Greenspan to issue seven crucial prerequisites for a
child's healthy development--emotionally, socially, and intellectually. Their
work is in part a response to America's notoriously non-family-oriented culture
and covers such topics as the effect of shifting caregivers and custody
arrangements on children and the value of spending one-on-one time with
children. There is a brief dialog on homeschooling, with one con and one pro.Hardcover, 248 pages. #3256X |
 Kingfisher Science Encyclopedia (2000 edition) edited by Charles
Taylor -
An illustrated science encyclopedia
arranged in such categories as "Planet Earth", "Living Things", "Chemistry and
the Elements", "Materials and Technology", "Space and Time", and "Conservation
and the Environment". It covers a variety of subjects with clear text and
detailed illustrations and photographs.More than 3,500 indexed references, over 2,000 full-color illustrations, and key dates & biographies. Comprehensive index, glossary. Hardcover, 496 pages. 11.2"x8.9"x1.8" inches (heavy book). The back cover has some scratches. Ages 9-12. #2691
(Out of print, one copy available). |
 Land Ho!/Tierra Tierra!: The Discovery of America in English and Spanish.
Sailors of the Nina, the Pinta and Santa Maria cross a peril-filled 15th century
ocean. They shrill at safe arrival in the New World with the flags of King
Ferninand and Queen Isabella.Two levels of play in Spanish and English for 3 players, 8 and up. Contents: ocean map gameboard, playing pieces, King Ferdinand & Queen Isabella Flags, 1 die, 1 deck event cards in Spanish, 1 deck Event cards in English, 1 bilingual spinner/compass, instructions and ship's log in Spanish and English. Game is in excellent shape, but there are some small stains on the box and it is not shrink wrapped. #5060
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 The Makeover Book: 101 Design Solutions for Desktop Publishing by Roger
C. Parker - Using an extensive collection of real-life examples, the author
demonstrates how to apply the basic concepts of design to newsletters, ads,
brochures, and flyers to create powerful, professional-looking documents.Copyright 1989. Paper, 304 pages. 9.2 x 7.5 x 0.8. #7200
Out of print; one copy available. |
A New Guide to Better Writing by Rudolf Flesch, PhD shows you the way to every phase of effective writing - from gathering material and organizing ideas to putting down words, sentences, paragraphs, entire papers, letters, and reports that say exactly what you want precisely as it should be said. Practical wisdom that is simple to put into action. Though the title says this is a "new" guide, the book has been around for quite some time. This copy is in excellent shape but the pages are starting to yellow. Mass market paperback. Reference book 302 pages. #3041 $3.50
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 Nudes
& Nikes: Champions and Legends of the First Olympics by Dyan Blacklock
- The ancient Olympics had it all - crowds, pageantry, sacrifices, hero-worship
and even the occasional death...These were warlike times and athletes had to be
tough, especially in an event like the pankration which any tactic was allowed
short of eye gouging. The ancient Olympics were a religious festival as much as
a sporting competition. The Games at Olympia honored Zeus, the ruler of heaven,
and Nike, the goddess of victory. Nudes and Nikes gives the history of this event that has occurred every four years for the past 1,200 years. Note: some of the black and white cartoons depict male nudity. Paper, 96 pages. Copyright 1997. #4557 $6.99
(Out of print, one copy available). |
 On Writing Well by William Zinsser
has been praised for its sound
advice, its clarity and the warmth of its style. It is a book for everybody who
wants to learn how to write or who needs to do some writing to get through the
day, as almost everybody does in the age of e-mail and the Internet. Whether you
want to write about people or places, science and technology, business, sports,
the arts or about yourself in the increasingly popular memoir genre, On
Writing Well offers you fundamental principles as well as the insights of a
distinguished writer and teacher. With more than a million copies sold, this
volume has stood the test of time and remains a valuable resource for writers
and would-be writers.Paper, 308 pages. 25th anniversary edition. Has some cover damage. #6648 $14.00
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Oxford Dictionary Quotations & Modern Quotations - Providing instant access to these two comprehensive quotations reference works, this package allows the user to browse, conduct rapid searches on keywords, titles and author names, use wildcards to search for words, and cut and paste the relevant quotations straight to a word processor. Comes on five 3.5" diskettes (yes, diskettes!), so you will need the proper drive on your computer. For PCs. Needless to say, this item is now out of print. #1346
Out of print, one copy available. |
 Paint Recipes: A Step-By-Step Guide to Colors and Finishes for the Home by Liz Wagstaff - This book is both a how-to guide and a style book that will show you how to create 50 effects with paint: aging, verdigris, stippling, trompe l'oeil, rag rolling, wood graining, and many more. Chapters are laid out like recipes, with ingredients, equipment, and instructions clearly laid out. Also includes a source listing, color photographs, and a durable, wipe-clean cover. Paper, 192 pages. 10.9" x 6.5" x 0.7". #1736
(Out of print, one copy available). |
 Robin Hyman's Dictionary of Quotations - The modern reader's
reference to famous quotations, sayings and proverbs from earliest times to the
present day. With an index of over twenty-five thousand entries. Includes: Single column format; comprehensive index; unlike other works, the name of the speaker as well as the act and scene references are given for all quotations from plays; designed with the general reader in mind - more than 700 authors, drawn from varied sources old and new, serious and light, from the Classics to 20th century advertisements, from the Bible to nursery rhymes. Paper, 520 pages. 7"x10"x1.25". 1988 printing. #4487X
(Out of print, one copy available). |
 School's
Out: A Radical New Formula for the Revitralization of America's Educational
System by Lewis J. Perelman - The author offers radical and affordable
solutions to the crises in our classrooms - calling for no less than a complete
overhaul of the American educational system while laying the groundwork for a
remarkable revolution in learning that is long past due.Published in 1992. Paper, 368 pages. 8"x5.5"x1". Some edge wear and a mild corner crease. #7484
(Out of print, one copy available). |
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 Silhouettes:
A Pictorial Archive of Varied Illustrations, edited by Carol Belanger
Grafton - Over 600 silhouettes from the 18th to 20th centuries include: profiles
of full figures of men and women, children alone and in groups, scenes, birds
and animals, trees, flowers, ships, alphabet, more. Dozens of uses for
stationery, menus, cards, more.The current edition of this book sells for $14.95, but we have an older edition that retailed for $6.95. Cover has some wrinkles and light edgewear. Paper, 144 pages. 8.75"x11.25". #7817 |
Spaces for Children: Learning/Play Structures for Home and School by Peter Bergson - A manual for parents and others interested in nurturing young lives through the design and construction of both indoor and outdoor play spaces that promote "the other basics." Written for the novice woodworker, this booklet provides both guidelines and plans, with photographs, to help create multi-level environments that support creative play, purposeful activity, collaboration and years of enjoyment. For bedrooms, family rooms, childcare centers and schools, indoor and out—wherever young people would benefit from having an area designed just for them. This is the 1984 edition and it is a 8.5"x11" set of 55 pages stapled together. It's a bit tattered and yellowing, but it is a piece of homeschooling history that I purchased when my oldest was a toddler (for some reason I have two copies, so I still have one for myself). The author and his wife founded Open Connections, a learning center that "offers an open environment for young people ages 4 and up to develop their foundation for a purposeful, fulfilling and self-directed life. Paper, 55 pages. #3419 $8.00 |
 Star Trek New Earth: Challenger (Book Six of Six) by Diane Carey -
Far from the reaches of the Federation, the Starship Enterprise has been guiding
the development of a once obscure planet upon whose fate the future of the
galaxy may now depend. The Enterprise has been the sole representative of the
Federation, fighting a constant battle to protect the colonists from enemy
aliens and standing alone against all those who have their own designs on the
colony world. But all adventure come to an end. It is time for Captain
Kirk and the Enterprise to turn over the guardianship of the colony to another
ship and crew. The new ship arrives in the midst of a deadly attack on the
colony - and is destroyed. With the Enterprise off fighting a new and powerful
enemy that threatens the colony as well as its enemies, Commander Nick Keller,
first officer and ranking survivor of the decimated crew, is marooned and at
first alone -- but he must find a way to complete his original mission and come
to the aid of the Enterprise in what might be its most desperate hour.This is the sixth and final book in a series. Paper, 316 pages. 6.75"x4.25"x1". #298X |
 Sister Wendy's Odyssey: A Journey of Artistic Discovery by Sister Wendy Beckett
- Casting her expert eye over art from
six centuries, from the society portraits of Van Dyck to David Hockney's nudes,
Sister Wendy sheds modern light on classic works, while illuminating the historical
influences that have shaped art today. Hardcover, 96 pages. 35 full-color photos. 11"x8.8"x0.8" #8572 $24.95
(Out of print, one copy available). |
 Susie Coelho's Everyday Styling: Easy Tips for Home, Garden, and
Entertaining by Susie Coelho - Host of HGTV's Surprise Gardener,
Susie Coelho provides tips on many aspects of home decorating and styling,
emphasizing fearless experimentation and following one's own taste. Includes 200 color photos of complete rooms as well as small details, both indoors and out. Hardcover, 208 pages. 11.2"x9.4"x0.9". #9309X
(One copy available). |
 Toy Story: A Postcard Book - 38 full-color postcards feature favorite moments from the film, Toy Story. A fun gift that lets fans relive the movie magic and share it with friends. Heavy cardstock. #1380 $8.95
(Out of print, one copy available). |
 Trading Spaces: Behind the Scenes - Fans of the TV show Trading Spaces can get behind-the-scenes information that surrounds the impressive feats pulled off by the owners, decorators, and carpenters. It also provides tips for redoing a house in a variety of styles from the formal to the wacky. Includes Frank, Laurie, Doug, Hildi, Gen, Vern, Edward, Kim, Amy Wynn, Ty and Paige. Paper, 176 pages. 10.8"x8.1"x0.6". Copyright 2003. #7128X
(Out of print, one copy available). |
 Tuscan
Elements by Alexandera Black - The Tuscan house, whether a simple
homestead or expansive villa, has become one of the most sought-after living
environments. This unique, visual sourcebook deconstructs the typical Tuscan
home and examines its basic components in dazzling detail. Filled with
extraordinary photos by world-famous interiors photographer McBride.
Illustrations.Hardcover, 216 pages. #4802X
(Out of print, one copy available). |
 Writing Skills: Success in 20 Minutes a Day, 2nd edition by Judith F. Olson -
This reference provides a
step-by-step guide to improve writing skills with quick, but thorough, lessons
that anyone can fit into a busy schedule. A pre-test and post-test are included.An introductory diagnostic test helps you pinpoint your strengths and weaknesses. Twenty steps cover all the vital writing skills, from capitalization and problem verbs and pronouns to the essentials of style. You learn by everyday examples. Each step is designed for ease and speed in learning. Post-test shows you the progress you have made. A bonus selection prepares you for a standardized test. Paper, 208 pages. Out of print. The page edges are starting to yellow. #1281 |
 Your Colors Your Home by Cullen & Warrender explains how we can learn to identify and choose decorating colors to reflect our personalities and to create the best environment to live and relax in. Over 170 full-color photographs of room schemes, accompanied by appropriate color palettes, show how to create looks for individuals and people living together. Hardcover, 168 pages. The top edge of the jacket cover is slightly damaged, and there is a tear on the back of the cover. #2027 |
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 Zen
Style: Balance and Simplicity for Your Home by Jane Tidbury, Peter
Aprahamian (Photographer) - The Zen home is tranquil and light, natural
and balanced; it is a minimalist space influenced by Eastern philosophy. This
book draws together elements of Zen Buddhism and applies them to all areas of
home decorating-- including color, texture, lighting, flooring, and furniture--
to reveal how you can create an elegant and serene interior landscape.Beautifully illustrated with two-hundred photographs that show practical solutions to common problems and simple projects-- such as an indoor water fountain, textured cushions, and a linen screen-- Zen Style provides all you need to achieve a calm and peaceful living space. Paper, 144 pages. 9.5"x9.5".6". #3655 |
 1421:
The Year China Discovered America by Gavin Menzies - On March 8, 1421,
the largest fleet the world had ever seen set sail from China. Its mission was
"to proceed all the way to the ends of the earth to collect tribute from the
barbarians beyond the seas" and unite the whole world in Confucian harmony.When it returned in October 1423, the emperor had fallen, leaving China in political and economic chaos. The great ships were left to rot at their moorings and the records of their journeys were destroyed. Lost in China's long, self-imposed isolation that followed was the knowledge that Chinese ships had reached America seventy years before Columbus and had circumnavigated the globe a century before Magellan. Also concealed was how the Chinese colonized America before the Europeans and transplanted in America and other countries the principal economic crops that have fed and clothed the world. This controversial work is a fascinating read. Hardcover, 576 pages. 9.5"x6.5"x1.8" #7630
(One copy available). |
 The
American Heritage College Dictionary (Houghton Mifflin) - Includes more
than 200,000 clear definitions; more than 2,500 illustrations; a style manual;
400 usage notes; regionalisms; an Appendix of Indo-European Roots; and
biographical and geographic entries.It has a clean layout and nice font. A very nice mid-size dictionary that weighs about four pounds. Hardcover, third edition, 1993. Shrinkwrapped. 9.75"x7.50"x2". 1,664 pages. 3 copies available. #1610 |
 6 + 1 Traits of Writing: The Complete Guide by Ruth Culham - Used throughout the United States and the world, the 6+1 Traits of Writing model has become a tool for evaluating student writing and planning instruction. This guide provides the reader with everything needed to teach and assess writing. Includes definitions of each trait, scoring guides, sample papers with running commentary, and focus lessons and activities. Paper, 304 pages. #0389 |
 Algebra, Book 2 (Garlic Press' Straight Forward Math Series) - Topics include: graphing linear equations, systems of equations, rational & radical expressions, quadratic equations. A straightforward way to teach, review, and test algebra skills. Paper, 101 pages. Book has a corner wrinkle. #0050 |
 American Shelter by Lester Walker (reprint edition, 1996) - A
landmark reference in architectural history, American Shelter surveys and
illustrates every American housing style. The author's superb coverage features
detailed drawings, including his trademark exploded diagrams and floor plans,
with text describing how each style developed, its signature features, when it
appeared and where in the country it can be found.The full evolution of American residential architecture is seen in the more than 100 styles covered: Dutch Colonials, New England salt boxes, plantation mansions, as well as Neomodern styles. For homeowners, students, house-history buffs, historians and more. Paper, 336 pages. #4822 |
 Antique Maps by Carl Moreland and David Bannister - This is a standard reference work, incorporating a general historical background, methods of map making, practical advice on collecting old maps and a list of the major map makers. Organized country by country, it refers to over 600 cartographers active between 1450 and 1850. Good for experts and novices alike. 8 color illustrations, 160 black and white illustrations. Paper, 326 pages. 7 3/8" x 9 5/8". #9544 |
 Byron: Poems (Everyman's Library) - One of the most influential figures of his
time, Byron was the epitome of the Romantic movement: colorful, extreme,
rebellious, and enormously talented. His poetry, however, was more neoclassical
than strictly "romantic"; his work, in fact, was distinctly old-fashioned in its
day, often reminiscent of the 18th-century witty, satirical style as well as of
other venerable poetic traditions such as Cavalier poetry and Elizabethan
lyrics. All his poems, however, reflect his lust for living, his constant quest
for intensity, and his well-furnished intellect.Hardcover, pocket size. 6.3 x 4.5 x 0.8. #6308
One copy available. |
 The Chesley Awards for Science Fiction & Fantasy Art: A Retrospective by John Grant and Elizabeth Humphrey with Pamela D. Scoville - A retrospective of nearly two decades of award-winning work by the world's finest science fiction and fantasy artists. With well over 300 illustrations, showcasing artists like Bob Eggleton and Anne Sudworth, the book reads like a who's who of modern fantasy art. Winner of the 2004 Hugo Award for Best Science-Fiction Related Book. Contains some nudity. "This visually stunning work belongs in every collection of sf and fantasy art." - Library Journal. #2107 |
 Chicken Soup for the Father's Soul: 101 Stories to Open the Hearts and Rekindle the Spirits of Fathers by Jack Canfield, Hansen, Aubery, and Donnelly - Featuring 101 stories, this edition offers new dads, granddads, single dads, and dads-to-be inspiration on the triumphs and trials of the amazing journey called fatherhood. Chapters include "Special Moments", "Overcoming Obstacles", "Insights and Lessons", "Across the Generations", and "Achieving Dreams". Paper, 379 pages. 5.5"x8.5". There is a corner crease on the cover. #8941 |
 Chicken
Soup for the Soul: Conversation Starters to Open the Heart and Rekindle the
Spirit - Take a sip of Chicken Soup and start talking!
Each card in the deck condenses a Chicken Soup story, then poses a soulful
question to share. The deck contains 50 cards.#389X $6.00 |
 Cool
Careers for Girls in Cybersecurity and National Safety by Linda
Thornburg profiles 10 women working in cybersecurity
and national safety, very timely career areas given the worldwide concern with
terrorism and security.Explore their careers as a security manager, combat casualty care and emergency response researcher, computer network security specialist, federal information security specialist, cyber smuggling analyst, military security engineer, security consultant and author, computer security entrepreneur, mechanical engineer, and corporate security analyst. In addition to reading about their personal and professional lives, you'll learn about the personality characteristics and physical and mental abilities needed for these jobs. The book also gives the salary range you might expect and the educational requirements for each career. Paper, 143 pages. 9"x7""x.07. Ages 11-14. #2083 |
 Debbie Travis' Painted House Living & Dining Rooms: 60
Stylish Projects to Transform Your Home by Debbie Travis - Decorating
decisions for today's living and dining rooms are rooted first in our
lifestyles. How the room is going to be used will govern everything from the
type and style of furnishings, window treatments and lighting, to the colors on
the wall. No matter what your situation, formal or casual, open concept or
divided spaces, bestselling author and dynamic TV host Debbie Travis offers
enduring styles with 60 stunning projects that will transform your living and
dining spaces into the favorite rooms in your home. Paper, 175. 11"x8.6"x.6" #5509
(One copy available). |
 Don't
Go to the Cosmetics Counter Without Me: A Unique Guide to Over 35,000 Products,
Plus the Latest Skin-Care Research 6th ed. - Begown's mission is to
educate women on the facts that the cosmetics industry doesn't want people to
know. She deciphers ingredient lists, translates cosmetics-counter beauty
babble, and evaluates the worth of virtually every product on the market. This
revised and expanded edition includes 75 new product lines. Paper, 1362 pages. #8301 |
 Eat,
Drink, and Be Healthy by Walter C. Willett, M.D. - Dr. Willett explains
why the USDA guidelines - the famous food pyramid - are not only wrong but also
dangerous. Discover new research on the healthiest carbohydrates, fats and
proteins; why weight control is the single most important factor; and menu plans
and recipes that make it easy to reinvent your daily diet.Dr. Willett is chairman of the Department of Nutrition at the Harvard School of Public Health and a professor of medicine at the Harvard Medical School. #3225 |
Erace-Away Trace 'n Erase Board (Lowercase manuscript) - This dry-erase board is designed to teach children how to form the lowercase letters correctly and keep the letters the same size. The board measures 9" x 12" with rounded corners. #7121
(One board available). |
Fences by August Wilson (a play in two acts) - The protagonist of Fences, Troy Maxson, is a strong man, a hard man. He has had to be—to survive. For Troy Maxson has gone through life in an America where to be proud and black was to face pressures that could crush a man, body and soul. But now the 1950s are yielding to the new spirit of liberation in the 1960s... a spirit that is changing the world Troy Maxson has learned to deal with the only way he can...a spirit that is making him a stranger, angry and afraid, in a world he never knew and to a wife and son he understands less and less... Winner of the 1987 Pulitzer Prize for Drama. Paper, 119 pages. 5.5"x8". Two copies available. #4014 |
 Getting Things Done: Timesaving strategies that make the most of your day (audio recording) by Ed Bliss - Readers learn how to focus on the "big picture"--discovering the common pitfalls of too much paperwork, bottlenecks and meeting multiple deadlines. Two cassettes. Total running time: 2 hours, 47 minutes. #0316
Out of print, one copy available. |
 Great Kitchens: Design Ideas from America's Top Chefs by Whitaker, Mahoney, and Jordan. Twenty-six of America's top chefs open their home kitchens to provide an expert look at the best in kitchen design. A knowledge of fine food and a well-defined cooking style informs each chef's workplace. 300 color photos. Paper, 232 pages. 10.2"x9.3"x.6" #5342
(One copy available.) |
 The New Bantam-Megiddo Hebrew & English Dictionary by Dr. Sivan Reuven and Dr. Edward A. Levenston - A comprehensive one-volume English/Hebrew, Hebrew/English Dictionary. 46,000 entries, including a concise explanation of the essentials of grammar in both languages. Hundreds of new words in both English and Hebrew. Paper, 736 pages. 6.9"x4.2"x1.2". #3879 |
 Homepage Usability: 50 Websites Deconstructed by Jakob Nielsen, Ph.D., Marie Tahir - Topics covered: Design guidelines, convention usage, screen real estate, navigation, content presentation, search facilities, links, graphics and animation, advertising, news, customization, and customer feedback. The book puts 50 web sites to the test, the authors show you what makes for good - and not so good - first impressions. This book contains hundreds of examples. Paper, 336 pages. 9.9"x9.8"x1.2". #102X |
 The
House of Windjammer by V.A. Richardson - In the autumn of 1636, tulip
fever is sweeping Amsterdam, and Europe's fortunes rise and fall with the
promise of the New World. That year, the great Dutch family of Windjammer
suffers the loss of their entire trading fleet and they face certain ruin. The
only person who can save the family's home, fortune, and reputation is Adam, the
family's young heir. But he faces many enemies encouraged by the despicable
banker Hugo van Helsen, and stirred up by the wicked preacher Abner Heems. Only
one hope remains: a dark secret, a rare treasure called the Black Pearl. It is
not the precious jewel that Adam imagines, but a flower: a tulip: one of the
rarest and most valuable. In fact, it is worth enough money at the height of
tulip fever to save the House of Windjammer. Adam is determined to find this
hidden treasure, but he is not the only one on a mission to find the Black
Pearl. #8111 |
 Intuitive
Eating: A Revolutionary Program That Works by Evelyn Tribole, M.S.,
R.D., Elyse Resch, M.S., R.D. - Dieting, with its emphasis on rules and
regulations, has stopped you from listening to your body. Written by two
prominent nutritionists, Intuitive Eating focuses on nurturing your body rather
than starving it. encourages natural weight loss, and helps you find the weight
you were meant to be. This edition includes a new chapter on eating disorders.The book is in great condition, but the pages are yellowing. Paper, 304 pages. #1239 |
 J
is for Judgement by Sue Grafton -
Feisty P.I. Kinsey Millhone embarks
on her tenth outing in the popular Alphabet Mystery series--a cunningly complex
tale with enough twists and surprises to satisfy even the most demanding mystery
fan.Hardcover, 304 pages. 6"x9". #9359
One copy available. |
 The
Klutz Book of Magic (Klutz) by John Cassidy & Michael Stroud is your
klutz-proof step-by-step guide to personal amazing-ness. It contains 31 tricks
that were selected from a pool of thousands. This is the book only and does not include the magic props (they can be ordered separately from the publisher). There is a square of latex from the original kit that is stuck between the last two filler pages (there are no magic trick instructions on the pages). Cardstock, 88 pages. For ages 8 and up. #2708X |
 Life
of Pi by Yann Martel - Pi Patel, a God-loving boy and the son of a
zookeeper, has a fervent love of stories and practices not only his native
Hinduism, but also Christianity and Islam. When Pi is sixteen, his family and
their zoo animals emigrate from India to North America aboard a Japanese cargo
ship. Alas, the ship sinks - and Pi finds himself in a lifeboat, his only
companions a hyena, an orangutan, a wounded zebra, and a 450-pound Begal tiger.
Soon the tiger has dispatched all but Pi. Can Pi and the tiger find their way to
land? Can Pi's fear, knowledge, and cunning keep them alive until they do.Paper, 342 pages. 5.5"x8". #7328 |
 Looking Backward: From 2000 to 1887 by Edward Bellamy - Set in
Boston on December 26, 2000, but written before the turn of the nineteenth
century, this classic Utopian novel is more significant and relevant than ever
with its reappearance this millennium. Written by Edward Bellamy in 1887,
Looking Backward has been studied and enjoyed for years for its social,
political, and philosophical content. Today, this classic Utopian novel
continues to reveal the insight, and importance of the voices from America's
past, especially during one of the most intense periods of industrial
development. With the frantic rate of advances in technology today, many of the
same dilemmas faced in Bellamy's time, such as the gap between the rich and
poor, are reemerging.Looking Backward predates the science fiction genre and Marxist social theory, yet successfully incorporates elements of both. Addressing moral and material concerns of late nineteenth century industrial America through romantic narrative, Bellamy suggests a fictionalized society in which war, poverty, and malice do not exist. It urges us to question again why social, cultural, and economic disparities between American individuals continue to grow as communities become increasingly connected by progress. Paper, 212 pages. 8.5"x5.5"x.6". #5060X |
 Mary's Little Donkey and the Flight to
Egypt by Gunhild Sehlin - The stubborn, dirty, little donkey who is of
no use to anyone in Nazareth becomes a quick and willing helper under Mary's
care. The other animals in Mary's stable like him and together they wait for the
birth of Mary's child.But Mary and Joseph have to leave Nazareth obeying Caesar's decree, and the donkey carries Mary to Bethlehem where the child is born. The donkey hopes to carry Mary and her son quickly back to Nazareth but instead they have to flee to far-away Egypt. Willingly the donkey makes this journey through the desert. Only after a long time could they return home where the other animals in Mary's stable welcomed them. Here is an engaging alternative to the traditional Christmas story. It can be read to children aged 6–8, or children from 8–10 can read to themselves. Paper, 157 pages. #06403X $12.00
(1 copy available) |
 Math Stuff by Theonis Pappas -
Learn what a holyhedron is, how computers get stressed, how e-paper will work,
how codes and numbers work with our bodies, and how math ideas impact our lives.The only drawback of this book is that there are quite a few typographical errors. #0266 |
 Multicultural Folk Tales Thematic Unit by David Jefferies uses stories from the African and Eskimo traditions to help students understand how folk tales from all over the world share similar characteristics. In its 80 pages of thematically-unified, integrated activities, students will experience the stories and learn about the cultures that created them. The centerpieces of the unit are Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters, an African folk tale, and Song of Sedna, an Eskimo folk tale. Reproducible lessons, activities, and bibliography. Paper, 80 pages. Ages 8-10. #230XX |
 Old-Fashioned
Rock Candy Mini-Kit (Original Famous Teacher Family Brand) - This mini
kit offers a dose of nostalgia for those who are old enough to remember
family-owned sweet shops and penny candy stores. The 32-page book includes
instructions on making and customizing rock candy, plus sticks, wrappers,
twist-tie closures, and labels to embellish one's homemade confections.#8701 |
The Piano Book FUNPak:  The Piano Book: Buying & Owning a New or Used Piano, 4th edition
by Larry Fines -
A piano is one of the biggest
consumer purchases most people will ever make. Yet when you shop for a piano
you're up against a vast variety of brands, models, and styles, competing
claims, and strange terminology. This book allows you to learn all about the
piano, and the author evaluates and compares every brand and style of piano sold
in the U.S. It includes information on storage, inspecting individual new and used pianos, the special market for Steinways, and more. Illustrations. This is the most current edition of the The Piano Book. The book has a small corner crease. Paper, 256 pages. 10.9"x8.4"x0.7"  2003-2004 Annual Supplement to The Piano Book by Larry Fine - Each
year a supplement to the main piano book is released, with updated information
about companies, products, and prices. The update is limited to changes of a
factual nature only, whereas the main book contains, in addition, critical
reviews, ratings and recommendations. In most cases, changes in the quality of
any particular brand of piano occur very slowly, over a period of many years, if
at all. While this book is an older supplement, it is still nice to have because
of the way the pianos are listed without the full annotations found in the main
book.Paper, 152 pages. 9.2"x6"x0.4" Set of Two Books: #FUN62
(One set available). Save 50%! |
Reading History: A Practical Guide to Improving Literacy by
Janet Allen, with Christine Landaker. Learn ways to tie reading strategies to
the learning of history and sources that will help history come alive for your
students. Nationally known literacy advocate Janet Allen discusses strategies
for teaching nonfiction reading using Joy Hakim's award winning A History of US
series as the center of a blossoming campaign among educators to integrate
literacy and history. Classroom tested at a variety of grade levels, real
student samples are interspersed throughout the book providing clearer
understanding of the strategies in action.
Paper, 160 pages.
#5969 $21.00 $14.00
(1 copy available)
 Restorative
Elixirs & Potions Mini Kit (Original Famous Teacher Family Brand) -
Using ingredients found in nature to create soothing, healing, and
restorative concoctions is a time-honored way to relieve life's little ills.
This mini kit, including a how-to book and two small vials, harks back to a time
when people regularly sought cures in tiny bottles of herbal potions. #8695 |
 Seaside
Style for the Home by Andrea Spencer - Capture the spirit of the
seashore in an inspiring array of decorating ideas. The evocative colors,
textures and motifs of the sea and its shores are brought to life in beautiful
and functional design. Included are 35 practical projects for transforming your
interior and exterior environment: create a pebbled floor, build shelves from a
packing crate, sew curtains and cushions in seashore stripes or make a
candlestick from driftwood and feathers.Over 400 color photographs detail each step of each project and show the seashore style in use. Quality Paper, 167 pages. #3916 |
 Simply Green Parties: Simple and Resourceful Ideas for Throwing the Perfect Celebration, Event, or Get-Together by Danny Seo - The eco-conscious and creative author presents simple and clever ideas for throwing the perfect party. Dining Under the Stars, a Twist on a Birthday Party, a Spring Baby Party, Your Housewarming Party, and Winter Warm Up are a few of the party themes. #2712 |
 Snow Woman in a Box by Alison Trulock. Who says a snow figure has to be masculine? Here’s a fun new look at a classic cold-weather pastime. This craft includes a 64-page guide full of vibrant illustrations and tips for creating a handsome snowwoman, plus many variations, decorative flourishes, and whimsical ideas for wintertime activities. Included are fun variations on the traditional snowman finishing touches: faux coal eye pieces, carrot nose, red lips, a jeweled tiara, beaded necklace, and a flower. The text is written for an adult, not a child, but the accompanying pieces for making the snow woman. #3110X |
 Songwriting
and the Guitar, The Complete Guide: Find New Ideas for Songs - With this
unique and informative guide, you'll discover new ideas and inspirations for
crafting your own songs and making the most of your instrument. You'll gain a
better understanding of chord progressions, melodies, alternate tunings and
other subjects through a series of expertly designed workshops, and you'll find
tips and techniques offered by top singer-songwriters, such as Paul Simon, James
Taylor, Joni Mitchell, Don McLean, Patty Larkin, David Wilcox, Dave Matthews and
more.Paper, 88 pages. #0288 |
 Sword
of a Champion: The Story of Sharon Monplaisir by Doreen & Michael
Greenberg is the compelling adventure of a very poor, gawky girl who chooses an
after-school activity that leads her to the Olympics. Sharon grew up in the South Bronx and learned the sport of fencing in high school to avoid the terror of her neighborhood street life. The book describes her transformation from a young, lonely girl into a powerful champion. The back of the book includes a discussion about the challenges facing female athletes and general discussion questions. Paper, 128 pages. Black & white illustrations. Ages 9-13. #6394 |
 A Theory of Fun for Game Design by Raph Koster
is not your typical how-to book. It features a novel way of teaching interactive
designers how to create and improve their designs to incorporate the highest
degree of fun. As the book shows, designing for fun is all about making
interactive products like games highly entertaining, engaging, and addictive.
The book's unique approach of providing a highly visual storyboard approach
combined with a narrative on the art and practice of designing for fun is sure
to be a hit with game and interactive designers. At first glance A Theory of Fun for Game Design is a book that will inspire and challenge game designers to think in new ways; however, its universal message will influence designers from all walks of life. This book captures the real essence of what drives us to seek out products and experiences that are truly fun and entertaining. The author masterfully presents his engaging theory by showing readers how many designs are lacking because they are predictable and not engaging enough. He then explains how great designers use different types of elements in new ways to make designs more fun and compelling. Anyone who is interested in design will enjoy how the book works on two levels--as a quick inspiration guide to game design, or as an informative discussion that details the insightful thinking from a great mind in the game industry. #1972 |
 Unconscious
Doodles by Glenn Stok - Throughout this book the author, Glenn Stok,
presents unusual drawings, descriptive poetry, and whimsical stories that were
contrived from deep inside his unconscious mind. His trick was to allow his mind
to become passive during the creative process. In his illustrative comments
alongside each drawing, Mr. Stok offers ideas about the creative process. The
human mind has an interesting way of communicating with the outside world if you
give it a chance. Doodles tell a lot! Includes a few poems about his bachelor
life.Adult. Paper, 116 pages, 6"x9". Black and white interior ink. #7604 |
 The Vegetarian Manifesto by Perry, Lytie, and Jacobs - A handbook for teenage vegetarians that addresses the moral, social and nutritional issues of becoming and remaining vegetarian from a young person's perspective. It offers advice from others who have made a commitment to vegetarian living. With the help of three health experts, it also provides guidance on going vegetarian the "right" way. Paper, 184 pages. 7.5"x5.75"x.5". #8877 |
 What Your First Grader Needs to Know by E.D. Hirsch - This is part of the 'Core Knowledge' series which emphasizes information over skills. Each book in the series is a reference to fundamental knowledge in math, science, art, history, language arts, geography, and technology for its particular age group. 246 pages. 9.2"x7.4"x0.7". 1991 edition. Paper edition: #0260
One copy available, cover
edges slightly curled.Hardcover edition: #1158
One copy available |
 What Your 3rd Grader Needs to Know by E.D. Hirsch - This is part of
the 'Core Knowledge' series which emphasizes information over skills. Each book in the
series is a reference to fundamental knowledge in math, science, art, history,
language arts, geography, and technology for its particular age group.365 pages. 9.2"x7.4"x0.7". 1992 edition. Hardcover edition: #1170
One copy available. |
 What Your 5th Grader Needs to Know by E.D. Hirsch - This is part of the 'Core Knowledge' series which emphasizes information over skills. Each book in the series is a reference to fundamental knowledge in math, science, art, history, language arts, geography, and technology for its particular age group. Paper, 246 pages. 9.2"x7.4"x0.7". 1993 edition. #4640 |
 When I Am an Old Woman I Shall Wear Purple, 4th edition by Sandra Haldeman Martz (Editor) - This enchanting collection of writings and photographs evokes the beauty, humor and courage of women living in their later years and tells of the endearing moments of joy--and passion--to be found in the rich and varied world of midlife and beyond. An award-winning anthology that takes a refreshing look at issues of aging in a society that glorifies youth. Paper, 222 pages. 9.75"x7"x.75". #0783 |
Growing
Without Schooling: A Record of a Grassroots Movement The original text
of the first two years of Growing Without Schooling Magazine (GWS) are now
available for the first time under one cover, reformatted and indexed for easy
reading and reference. As you will see, from the very beginning reader's letters
were an important part of GWS. This book is special, though, because you will
read first-hand accounts from homeschooling's early pioneers and John Holt's
ruminations on homeschooling. This book covers the August 1977-December 1979,
issues #1-12 of GWS.
Sir
Cumference and All the King's Tens
by Cindy Neuschwander. Sir Cumference and Lady Di planned a surprise birthday
party for King Arthur, but they didn’t expect so many guests to show up. How
many lunches will they need? And with more guests arriving by the minute, what
about dinner? Sir Cumference and Lady Di have to figure out a quick way to count
the guests to bring order to the party.
Kiki Products
CD (Soundelux/Minds Eye version) - Excellent 12-hour dramatization with
lots of sound effects! 9 CDs come in a wood-branded gift box. 
The Lord of the Rings Trilogy & The Hobbit (Highbridge Audio version)
-
Read by ensemble cast. This slip-cased collection
includes The Hobbit, Tolkien's magical prelude to Lord of the Rings,
and all three volumes of the trilogy: The Fellowship of the Ring, The Two
Towers and The Return of the King.
A
Hobbit's Journal: