“What's an inventor? Who invented the light bulb?” Introducing beginner readers to the fascinating story of inventors through history with accurate illustrations, interesting facts and simple text for idependent reading.
like all young elephants,Elly sometimes forgets her manners!In this beautifully illustrated story,Elly finds out how good table manners can make meal times much more fun.
After a year's sabbatical in Kyoto, a college professor presents a collection of essays on traditional Japanese culture.
An annually updated road map of the USA, covering the major road networks across the country. Highlights places of interest, national parks, state flags. Scale: 1/3,450,000 - 1cm = 34.5km - 1in = 55 miles. Legend/Key in three languages.
First published in 1913, Edith Wharton's The Custom of the Country is a scathing novel of ambition featuring one of the most ruthless heroines in literature. Undine Spragg is as unscrupulous as she is magnetically beautiful. Her rise to the top of New York's high society from the nouveau riche provides a provocative commentary on the upwardly mobile and the aspirations that eventually cause their ruin. One of Wharton's most acclaimed works, The Custom ofthe Country is a stunning indictment of materialism and misplaced values that is as powerful today forits astute observations about greed and power as when it was written nearly a century ago.
Ferrari-in the world of cars,no other name generates such passion.Enzo Ferrari began building racing cars in 1947,and within a few years Ferrari had won most of the major races in the world.Alongside the racing cars,Ferrari have always produced the most thrilling of road cars.The gigantic racing success of the past ensures that Ferrari road cars are the most coveted cars today-combining fabulously exciting,powerful engines with stunning,elegant lines. Nothing can equal the sight and sound of a Ferrari,and this fascinating book brings you all the thrills of those road cars with superb color photographs and informative,detailed text and specifications for each model. That there have been more books written on the subject of Ferrari cars than any other motoring subject is really not surprising,as no other manufacturer can match the glamour and excitement produced by the blood-red cars from Maranello.This book covers the cars built by Ferrari for the road,but inevitably this overlap with some GT racers whi
Learn how to hot-pepper marmalade and make homemade itching powder and whoopee cushions among other time-tested pranks in this charming little book.
Two essays representing a search for the balance between the rights of the individual and the power of the state discuss such issues as equality, authority, happiness, justice, and virtue. Reprint.
Yoga means“union”—the union of mind ,body,and spirit.A Guide to Yoga reveals how yoga can help improve your physical health and muscle tone,balance and calm the mind,and promote true harmony and self-realization.Written and illustrated in clear and practical way this beginner's guide includes: The Ancient Philosophy Behind Yoga Breathing,Relaxation,and Meditation Techniques Basic Postures and Sequences Easy-Reference Tips and Helpful Insights Discover why yoga is one of the most popular forms of exercise and moving-meditation today,and enjoy the incredible benefits it has to offer.
Book De*ionLife's little Jewish instruction book. "Shmeer today, gone tomorrow." Everything you need to know about Jewish mothers, pickled herring, yarmulkes, and, of course, ritual circumcision.
Children have a way of trying to make everything around them an exciting, fun-filled adventure.Finallyt A book that does the same thing for math! The skills and concepts in this book are presented in a format that is easily understood. Each two-page spread includes one page designed as a teaching page complete with step-by-step instructions of a particular skill/concept and another page that lets children have tons of fun completing an activity incorporating the skill/concept. So, let your students go on an exciting adventure of learning as they have fun every step of the way learning math!