Book Description Drawing inspiration from the gnarled shrubbery of England's windswept moorlands, Brian Froud is best...
(12/05/08) Book Description Drawing inspiration from the gnarled shrubbery of England's windswept moorlands, Brian Froud is best known for being the mad genius behind Jim Henson's film The Dark Crystal and illustrating such best-sellers as Lady Cottington's Pressed Fairy Book. In this volume, a long-awaited sequel to his international best-sellers Faeries and Good Faeries/Bad Faeries, Froud returns to the world of faerie with a wealth of new, never-before-seen paintings, watercolors, and drawings. Brian Froud's World of Faerie offers us a startling new vision of the magical realm, enhanced by Froud's own words about his experiences and insights. This lavish, full-color book opens the door to Brian Froud's wondrous imagination as never before. It presents beautiful portrayals of faeries that have touched hearts and minds for generations. World of Faerie is by far Froud's most personal book, and represents this visionary artist and creator of fantasy worlds at the pinnacle of his powers. This...See less
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Book Description From turn-of-the-century novelties and Depression-era distraction, through wartime comfort, to Hello...
(04/01/08) Book Description From turn-of-the-century novelties and Depression-era distraction, through wartime comfort, to Hello Kitty and Jeff Koons, cuteness has thrived in the fertile soil of American modern-age media and pop culture. What is it about fluffy bunnies with bows, baby ducks splashing in puddles, kittens snuggled in baskets, and little lambs on their way to school? Happy Kitty Bunny Pony celebrates America's "cult of the cute" in all its campy, kitschy, ironic glory. With more than 200 images from the print and advertising archives of the Charles S. Anderson Design Company, this collection is an amazingly rich testament to America's fascination with cute things. The hilarious commentary by Mystery Science Theater 3000 host Mike Nelson, spiked with fun and curious facts, bits of sarcasm, and dry and not-so-dry wit, is as surprising and bizarre as the images themselves. So go ahead and join the fun-everyone from art students to your grandma is already shouting the cult-of-the-cute...See less
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From Publishers Weekly Part of the design-driven Pop Ink series of art/humor books, this sickeningly cute yet...
(04/01/08) From Publishers Weekly Part of the design-driven Pop Ink series of art/humor books, this sickeningly cute yet unpredictably irreverent gallery depicts man's best friend with both charm and contempt. The beautiful but lowbrow book goes cover to plastic cover in about fifteen minutes, propelled by the crude, catchy art of the Charles S. Anderson design company, and peppered with Nelson's laugh-out-loud text. Nelson, a former writer and star of TV's Mystery Science Theater 3000, retains his snide wit in the captions, which read like that show's out-loud, semi-ad-libbed commentary. When he occasionally misses, the art and construction-papery collages-culled from "one of the most extensive and highly awarded stock image collections in the world"-more than make up for it visually. The book is not for the squeamish-there's quite a colorful mix of poop, blood and euthanasia included-but it is ultimately a love letter to our drooling, spewing, shoe-chewing companions. Self-conscious and...See less
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As we look back on the good old days, BD- Before Domestication- canine life was simpler, this humorous book a parody of...
(03/30/08) As we look back on the good old days, BD- Before Domestication- canine life was simpler, this humorous book a parody of the best-selling The Dangerous Book for Boys. If only they could speak in human tongue, today's dogs would explain how they yearn for those halcyon days of freedom, before they were forced to parade around in precious costumes or hide inside the designer bag of an owner- necessities, not accessories. And if they had a voice, these canines would demand a return to the times when dogs were dogs, frisky, smelly and joyful tail-wagger's, not those pretentious, over-dressed toys of those who would elevate them to people status. With such purity in mind, The Dangerous Book for Dogs addresses a history as childhood companions, fearless journeyers and the courageous dogs of war- essentially what it really means to be a "dog". In an age defined by excess and the boredom of routine, here is a call to rediscover adventure: "Things You Can Chase"; "Begging- A Primer"; "Courageous...See less
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You'll never fold a towel the same old way again. Make a guest bath special with towel origami-the art of folding...
(10/12/07) You'll never fold a towel the same old way again. Make a guest bath special with towel origami-the art of folding fabrics into cool shapes and creatures. Crease and crinkle ordinary towels to create an elephant, monkey, ladybug, palm tree, lotus flower, spinning windmill, skyscraper, and more. Softcover, 80 pages of step-by-step instructions, illustrations, and photos. Click for larger image.See less
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Fantastically illustrated and thoroughly researched by experts, the book is neatly divided into sections that help you...
(02/19/08) Fantastically illustrated and thoroughly researched by experts, the book is neatly divided into sections that help you select the right breed, conduct proper grooming, and train them for good behavior and bareback riding. Hardcover; 128 pages with an antique-style ragged edge. Click for larger image.See less
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* Mass Market Paperback: 736 pages * Publisher: Avon; Revised edition (October 1, 1999) * Language: English * ISBN-10:...
(12/28/07) * Mass Market Paperback: 736 pages * Publisher: Avon; Revised edition (October 1, 1999) * Language: English * ISBN-10: 0380810336 * ISBN-13: 978-0380810338 * Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 4.2 x 1.2 inches * Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies) * Average Customer Review: (199 customer reviews) * Amazon.com Sales Rank: #440 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books) Popular in these categories: (What's this?)See less
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For a bibliophile, there's no greater pleasure than sharing ...
(12/11/07) For a bibliophile, there's no greater pleasure than sharing beloved books, but no crueler pain than losing them for good—until the Personal Library Kit! The perfect gift for the generous reader. Includes all of the tools used by professional librarians. 30 self-adhesive pockets, insert cards, "For Reference Only" stickers, date stamp, stamp pad, and pencil. Pockets measure 2.75" x 5" Wood box with sliding plexiglass lid measures 6.5" x 7.75"See less
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Amazon.com: Another Word A Day: An All-New Romp through Some of the Most Unusual and Intriguing Words in English: Anu...
(12/31/08) Amazon.com: Another Word A Day: An All-New Romp through Some of the Most Unusual and Intriguing Words in English: Anu Garg: BooksSee less
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Amazon.com: A Word A Day: A Romp Through Some of the Most Unusual and Intriguing Words in English: Anu Garg, Stuti Garg:...
(12/31/08) Amazon.com: A Word A Day: A Romp Through Some of the Most Unusual and Intriguing Words in English: Anu Garg, Stuti Garg: BooksSee less
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Amazon.com: The Dord, the Diglot, and an Avocado or Two: The Hidden Lives and Strange Origins of Common and...
(12/31/08) Amazon.com: The Dord, the Diglot, and an Avocado or Two: The Hidden Lives and Strange Origins of Common and Not-So-Common Words: Anu Garg: BooksSee less
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Book Description From the creator of the popular A.Word.A.Day e-mail newsletter A collection of some of the most...
(10/30/07) Book Description From the creator of the popular A.Word.A.Day e-mail newsletter A collection of some of the most interesting stories and fascinating origins behind more than 300 words, names, and terms by the founder of WordSmith.org. Did you know: Theres a word for the pleasant smell that accompanies the first rain after a dry spell? Petrichor, combining petros (Greek for stone) and ichor (the fluid that flows in the veins of Greek gods). An illeist is one who refers to oneself in the third person. Theres a word for feigning lack of interest in something while actually desiring it: accismus. For any aspiring deipnosophist (a good conversationalist at meals) or devoted Philomath (a lover of learning), this anthology of entertaining etymology is an ideal way to have fun while getting smarter. About the Author ANU GARG is the founder of Wordsmith.org, an online community of word lovers from 200 countries, now in its thirteenth year. He is also the creator of the A.Word.A.Day e-mail...See less
They say the best time to learn is when your brain is unguarded and pliable. And when is your brain more unguarded and...
(07/21/07) They say the best time to learn is when your brain is unguarded and pliable. And when is your brain more unguarded and pliable than when you first get up in the morning? With this smarty shower curtain, you can be learning before you're really even conscious! Get a mental perk me up every morning and show off your nerdy style as well. Requires 12 shower curtain hooks, not included.See less
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From Publishers Weekly Delightful, quirky and exhaustive, Holder's dictionary of American and British circumlocutions is...
(10/16/07) From Publishers Weekly Delightful, quirky and exhaustive, Holder's dictionary of American and British circumlocutions is the kind of reference work that one can spend hours browsing through happily. This third edition includes thousands of alphabetized entries for both old-fashioned and contemporary terms. The term "uncover nakedness," for example, used be a standard Biblical translation for "copulate," though many people wouldn't recognize that use today. (Incidentally, "to line" also meant to copulate, and Holder cites part of Shakespeare's As You Like It as an example of such use: "Winter garments must be lined/So must slender Rosaline.") "Deep six," "underprivileged" and "rip off" still enjoy healthy use, and in Ireland "scuttered" still means "drunk." For Holder, however, this project is about more than just having fun with word games. In fine Orwellian spirit, Holder writes in his introduction that euphemism is "the language of evasion, of hypocrisy, of prudery, and of deceit,"...See less
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Our planet is in trouble. Polar bears, cheetahs, and pandas are becoming extinct. Global warming is melting Arctic ice....
(07/31/09) Our planet is in trouble. Polar bears, cheetahs, and pandas are becoming extinct. Global warming is melting Arctic ice. Circus animals are hurting. Homeless dogs and cats need help. Come to the rescue with Gizmo and The Landing School Students. Discover facts, fun, and how to help Earth. It's all in your hands. More than 100 students teamed up with authors Jeri Fink and Donna Paltrowitz to explore how kids can take action to save our planet now.See less
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Amazon.com: The Composer Is Dead (Book & CD): Lemony Snicket, Carson Ellis, Nathaniel Stookey: Books
(05/16/09) Amazon.com: The Composer Is Dead (Book & CD): Lemony Snicket, Carson Ellis, Nathaniel Stookey: BooksSee less
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(01/09/09) Amazon.com: Capyboppy: Bill Peet: BooksSee less
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Item number: 12140 The The Octonauts & The Sea Of Shade by THE OCTONAUTS are a crew of cute critters who love to explore...
(11/16/08) Item number: 12140 The The Octonauts & The Sea Of Shade by THE OCTONAUTS are a crew of cute critters who love to explore the big blue ocean. From their undersea "Octopod" base, the eight talented animals are always ready for fun and excitement. In their second adventure, all the shadows in the world have gone missing! The Octonauts must travel to the mysterious Sea of Shade to learn why. Can the Octonauts convince the great Shade King to return everyone's shadows? Dimensions: Hardcover, 11 X 8 inches, 36 Pages Click here to email us with questions about the The Octonauts & The Sea Of Shade bySee less
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Item number: 7122 The The Octonauts & The Only Lonely Monster by THE OCTONAUTS are a crew of adorable animals who roam...
(11/16/08) Item number: 7122 The The Octonauts & The Only Lonely Monster by THE OCTONAUTS are a crew of adorable animals who roam the ocean in search of adventure and fun! From their undersea "Octopod" base, the eight talented critters (including a valiant polar bear, daredevil kitten, and big-hearted penguin) are always ready to embark on new exciting missions. In their debut episode, the Octonauts encounter a lonely sea monster out looking for others of its kind. As the Octonauts help him search the four corners of the ocean, everyone learns the special value of friendship and individuality. Dimensions: Hardcover, 11 X 8 inches, 36 Pages Click here to email us with questions about the The Octonauts & The Only Lonely Monster bySee less
Fifteen years ago, long before anyone else thought of tucking actual letters and notes inside a book, Little, Brown...
(11/06/07) Fifteen years ago, long before anyone else thought of tucking actual letters and notes inside a book, Little, Brown published The Jolly Postman by Allan and Janet Ahlberg. This wonderful book gave children a chance to read letters sent from one fairy tale or Mother Goose character to another. Among the funny notes was one from Jack, who lolled on a sun-drenched island, thanking the Giant for the gold that let him afford such a nifty vacation. All this amusing correspondence was deftly illustrated and the book attracted hordes of eager readers.See less
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Amazon.com This elegant volume--perhaps one of the best gift books on the planet--contains all six adventures of the...
(11/06/07) Amazon.com This elegant volume--perhaps one of the best gift books on the planet--contains all six adventures of the irrepressible, mischievous Madeline (the smallest and spunkiest of the twelve little girls in two straight lines). Ludwig Bemelmans's Madeline was first published in 1939, and its five sequels have all become classics. In Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Anna Quindlen's introduction to Mad About Madeline she writes, "Amid a childhood full of children's books, amid glorious pictures and imaginative plots, it is worth wondering why this story is among a handful of books that now-grown children invariably buy for their own more than half a century after Ludwig Bemelmans began writing it on the back of a restaurant menu." Inside this hefty, richly illustrated edition, you'll find Madeline, Madeline and the Bad Hat, Madeline's Rescue, Madeline and the Gypsies, Madeline in London, and Madeline's Christmas, in addition to Quindlen's splendidly insightful introduction, an essay...See less
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Amazon.com Equal parts droll and gorgeous nostalgia book and heartfelt plea for a renewed sense of adventure in the...
(10/31/07) Amazon.com Equal parts droll and gorgeous nostalgia book and heartfelt plea for a renewed sense of adventure in the lives of boys and men, Conn and Hal Iggulden's The Dangerous Book for Boys became a mammoth bestseller in the United Kingdom in 2006. Adapted, in moderation, for American customs in this edition (cricket is gone, rugby remains; conkers are out, Navajo Code Talkers in), The Dangerous Book is a guide book for dads as well as their sons, as a reminder of lore and technique that have not yet been completely lost to the digital age. Recall the adventures of Scott of the Antarctic and the Battle of the Somme, relearn how to palm a coin, tan a skin, and, most charmingly, wrap a package in brown paper and string. The book's ambitions are both modest and winningly optimistic: you get the sense that by learning how to place a splint or write in invisible ink, a boy might be prepared for anything, even girls (which warrant a small but wise chapter of their own).See less
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As a father to sons AND daughters, the Dangerous Book for my sons was great, but of course my oldest daughter wanted to...
(10/31/07) As a father to sons AND daughters, the Dangerous Book for my sons was great, but of course my oldest daughter wanted to know if Santa was bringing one for her too. She's only 4, so she's too young for anything but the pictures, but with this and Amazon, it looks like she'll get lucky. It's a beautiful looking book, for a start, well bound, attractive colours etc. My wife found it fascinating and the more we looked at it, the more she kept saying 'Oh this bit is great!' I'm not going to be trying a backwards walk-over any time soon (not with my back!) but I'm not the target audience. I liked the choices of heroic women like Amelia Earheart and Joan of Arc. I also liked the children's games, things to make and the karate section! As said father to girls, I want them to defend themselves - but the authors haven't tried to make this a boys book for girls. Some of it is very old-fashioned feminine stuff and frankly, it's about time someone did it. Girls may grow up to be CEOs these days,...See less
Momo is very intelligent and is not easily fooled by the two men who come to town telling people to save time and...
(10/14/07) Momo is very intelligent and is not easily fooled by the two men who come to town telling people to save time and deposit it in the bank. With the help of her friend, Professor Hora, and a turtle, she is determined to find out what they are doing with time.See less
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Foo--the place between the possible and the impossible--is a realm inside the minds of each of us that allows mankind...
(10/13/07) Foo--the place between the possible and the impossible--is a realm inside the minds of each of us that allows mankind the power to hope and imagine and dream. The powerfully gifted Leven Thumps, once an ordinary fourteen-year-old boy from Oklahoma, has been retrieved from Reality and sent to stop those in Foo who are nurturing dark dreams and plan to invade and rule Reality. At the end of book two, with the help of Leven, Geth was restored from a toothpick to his former self, a great lithen who travels by fate. Winter suffered the loss of her gift--the power to freeze things. Will her new vulnerability be too much to bear? Leven was attacked by the Whispered Secret, and now the Secret has escaped, ready to tell the whole of Foo how sycophants die. Will Leven find Clover before it's too late? Hold on to your popcorn! In book three, the war to unite Foo and Reality has begun. Not only must Leven race across Foo to stop the Secret before the deadly truth is revealed, he must travel to the...See less
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A tsunami-orphaned hippo. An ancient Aldabra tortoise. In nature, the two animals would never have anything to do with...
(10/12/07) A tsunami-orphaned hippo. An ancient Aldabra tortoise. In nature, the two animals would never have anything to do with each other, but when the two residents of a Kenyan animal preserve met, the tortoise Mzee adopted hippo Owen as her own. Hardcover; 40 pages. Click for larger image.See less
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Beatrice lives in the village of Kisinga, Uganda with her mother and five younger brothers and sisters. Life is hard and...
(10/10/07) Beatrice lives in the village of Kisinga, Uganda with her mother and five younger brothers and sisters. Life is hard and the family is very poor. Beatrice dreams of going to school, but knows that the family probably will never have the money for books and a uniform, so that she can attend. And then one day everything changes; the family receives a goat. Beatrice names the goat Mugisa, which means lucky because her mother said the goat was their lucky gift. Soon the goat gives birth to two kids and the family's life begins to change. They have milk to drink and some to sell and in time, they are able to sell one of the kids to improve their lives even more. They build a new sturdy hut with a steel roof that won't leak and are even able to make Beatrice's dream of going to school come true..... Based on the true story of how one family was helped by Heifer Project International, an organization that donates livestock to poor communities, Page McBrier's beautiful and engaging picture...See less
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From School Library Journal PreSchool-Grade 3This funny story is told through an amusing exchange of notes, as Alex...
(08/17/07) From School Library Journal PreSchool-Grade 3This funny story is told through an amusing exchange of notes, as Alex tries to convince his seemingly unshakable mother that he should be allowed to adopt a friend's baby iguana ("If I don't take it, he goes to Stinky and Stinky's dog, Lurch, will eat it. You don't want that to happen, do you?"). The boy pulls out all the stops in his arguments: iguanas are quiet (so are tarantulas, Mom counters); the reptile could be kept on the dresser (they grow to over six feet, Mom replies); the iguana could be the brother he's always wanted (you already have a brother, Mom reminds him). Featuring his signature cartoon characters, Catrow's illustrations provide a hilarious extension of the text. Alex, with his unruly red cowlicks and kewpie-doll shape, is totally disarming, as is the iguana, which makes imaginative appearances strumming a guitar on a bike, sporting tiny swim trunks, and reading in bed. The tale is perfect for reader's-theater...See less
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Junie B. Jones is thrilled. "The whole entire first grade" is planning a kickball tournament, and this feisty first...
(03/29/07) Junie B. Jones is thrilled. "The whole entire first grade" is planning a kickball tournament, and this feisty first grader daydreams about being the star of Room One. Unfortunately, where Junie B. goes, trouble must follow. "And it's called, I accidentally kicked my ball over the fence. And I didn't want to go get it. So I had to find something else to kick." That something else turns out to be her mom's watering can--which happens to be full at the time. Now Junie B. has an owie on her piggy toe and it looks like she won't be able to participate in the tournament. But wait! Her friend Sheldon can't play kickball either, due to a spectacular fall in the classroom. Maybe these two can come up with an alternate plan that will still allow Junie B. to be the star! Barbara Park's inexhaustible beginning chapter-book series has all the ingredients young readers like best: humor, repetition, predictability (with a few surprises), and lots of silly action. Grown-up readers might tire of the...See less
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