1,000 Recordings to Hear Before You Die (1,000... Before You Die Books) by Workman Publishing Company $19.95
The musical adventure of a lifetime. The most exciting book on music in years. A book of treasure, a book of discovery, a book to open your ears to new worlds of pleasure. Doing for music what Patricia Schultz—author of the phenomenal 1,000 Places to See Before You Die—does for travel, Tom Moon recommends 1,000 recordings guaranteed to give listeners the joy, the mystery, the revelation, the...
The History of Rome, Books 09 to 26 by General Books LLC $17.85
The book has no illustrations or index. Purchasers are entitled to a free trial membership in the General Books Club where they can select from more than a million books without charge. Subjects: History / General;
1,000 Comic Books You Must Read by Krause Publications $29.99
Hero Worship!1000 Comic Books You Must Read is an unforgettable journey through 70 years of comic books. Arranged by decade, this book introduces you to 1000 of the best comic books ever published and the amazing writers and artists who created them. See Superman from his debut as a sarcastic champion of the people, thumbing his nose at authority, to his current standing as a respected citizen of...
A Student's Guide to History by Bedford/St. Martin's $27.95
A Student's Guide to History provides the practical help students need to be effective in their history courses. In addition to introducing students to the nature of the discipline, the guide covers a broad range of skills, from note-taking and test-taking to approaching different types of writing assignments. The book's accessible page design, clear explanations, and annotated examples make it...
Essentials of Children's Literature (7th Edition) by Allyn & Bacon $78.67
Clear, concise, direct narrative that combines lists, examples, figures, and tables with prose make this brief, affordable, straightforward book the perfect guide to sharing literature with children in the classroom. Written by a well-respected author team, this resource is ideal for pre-service and in-service teachers alike, and much appreciated for its wealth of hands-on suggestions and ideas....
SPIRIT OF THE LAWS (Hafner Library of Classics) by Free Press $16.95
This treatise on political theory, originally published anonymously in 1748, has become one of the most influential works of political science ever written. French philosopher Charles-Louis de Secondat, Baron de Montesquieu wrote this piece under the inspiration of such political theorists as René Descartes, Nicholas de Malebranche, and Niccolò Machiavelli. The ideas laid forth by Montesquieu...
Through the Eyes of a Child: An Introduction to Children's Literature (6th Edition) by Prentice Hall $103.00
For courses in Children's Literature. This is a fresh, new edition of one of the most widely-respected sources for introducing future teachers to the wealth of literature available to children. The sixth edition is replete with expanded coverage of key topics, numerous new features, and an enhanced focus on multicultural literature. Its unique two-part genre chapters-one part content, one part...
From Cover to Cover (revised edition): Evaluating and Reviewing Children's Books by Collins $24.99
The revised edition of From Cover to Cover offers a fresh, up-to-date look at some of the best examples of children's literature today and also includes practical advice on how to write clearly articulated, reasoned opinions so that others can learn about books they have not yet read. A brief, updated introduction explains how children's books evolve from manuscripts into bound books, the...
Dali 1 and 2 (Jumbo) by Taschen $79.90
Presents the entire painted oeuvre of Salvador Dali. After years of research, the authors have located all the paintings of this prolific artist. Many of these works had been inaccessible for years - so many that almost half the illustrations in this two-volume collection have rarely been seen.
Book Lust: Recommended Reading for Every Mood, Moment, and Reason by Sasquatch Books $16.95
What to read next is every book lover's greatest dilemma. Nancy Pearl comes to the rescue with this wide-ranging and fun guide to the best reading new and old. Pearl, who inspired legions of litterateurs with What If All (name the city) Read the Same Book,” has devised 170 thematic reading lists that cater to every mood, occasion, and personality. These annotated lists cover such topics as...