The Story of Philosophy chronicles the ideas of the greatthinkers, the economic and intellectual environments whichinfluenced them, and the personal traits and adventures out ofwhich each philosophy grew.

In 1970, Stephen King embarked on what would become the crowning achievement in his literary career-the Dark Tower. The seven-volume series, written and published over a period of 30 years, was inspired by Robert Browning's poem "Childe Roland to the Dark Tower Came," as well as J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings, and the spaghetti Westerns of Sergio Leone. With the full cooperation of Stephen King himself, The Road to the Dark Tower examines the epic journey of the author to complete a story that threatened to overwhelm him. In this indispensable companion, Bev Vincent presents a book-by-book analysis of each volume in the series, tracing the Dark Tower's connections to King's other novels including The Stand, Insomnia, and Hearts in Atlantis, and offering insights from the author about the creative process involved in crafting his lifelong work-a work that has consumed not only Stephen King, but his legion of devoted readers. This is essential reading for any Dark Tower-or Stephen King-fan. Autho

Filled with relevant,inspiring and fun stories written mostly by kids, this new volumefeatures a unique, innovative chapter, "Rockin' Our World", thathighlights real kids achieving real dreams, helping less fortunatepeople, starting your own business, and utilizing your uniqueabilities.

A book that celebrates the joys of bedtime!There are so manythings to love at bedtime: playing, reading, talking, and dreaming!THINGS I LOVE ABOUT BEDTIME is a board book that celebrates thejoys of the bedtime process. From taking a bath to brushing teethto putting on pajamas to reading books in bed, follow one happylittle bunny through an adorably illustrated, classic bedtimeroutine that puts the "sweet" in "sweet dreams."

This first batch ofChicken Soup for Teens consists of 101 stories every teenager canrelate to and learn from -- without feeling criticized or judged.This edition contains important lessons on the nature of friendshipand love, the importance of belief in the future, and the value ofrespect for oneself and others, and much more.

Chicken Soup for theTeenage Soul II offers more inspiring stories to help you masterthe game we call life. Today's teens have ever more issues andsocial pressures to juggle than young adults just 20 years ago.This book, like its predecessor, can be your guide - a beacon inthe darkness, a safe haven in a storm, a warm hug in the cold and arespite from loneliness. There's no preaching as to what you shouldand shouldn't do. Instead, this book is full of teens sharing theirexperiences on learning to accept like, becoming the best personyou can be, being happy with who you are, and loving yourself - nomatter what.