The Miniature World of Marvin & James

The Miniature World of Marvin & James
Author: Elise Broach
Publisher: Henry Holt and Company (BYR)
Total Pages: 113
Release: 2014-02-04
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 162779204X

In this Masterpiece Adventure, the first in a companion series for younger readers from bestselling author Elise Broach, James is going on vacation for a week. His best friend, Marvin the beetle, has to stay at home. Without James to keep him company, Marvin has to play with his annoying cousin, Elaine. Marvin and Elaine quickly find themselves getting into all sorts of trouble—even getting trapped inside a pencil sharpener! Marvin misses James and starts to worry about their friendship. Will James still be Marvin's friend when he gets home or will James have found a new best friend? A Christy Ottaviano Book

A Spring Garden

A Spring Garden
Author: Claire Lawson-Hall
Publisher:
Total Pages: 25
Release: 1999-01-01
Genre: Artists' books
ISBN: 9780907482765

An informal diary containing notes about an English garden in Spring. In five sections, each fold out to reveals a different garden vista.

The Sleepy Hollow Family Almanac

The Sleepy Hollow Family Almanac
Author: Kris D'Agostino
Publisher: Algonquin Books
Total Pages: 353
Release: 2012-01-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1565129512

Twenty-four-year-old college dropout Calvin Moretti moves back home with his parents and two siblings and is forced to deal with their problems, which include his father's cancer and his sister's pregnancy, as well as his own.

A Romantic Education

A Romantic Education
Author: Patricia Hampl
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Total Pages: 372
Release: 1999
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 9780393319057

This now classic memoir, recounting the times when Hampl traveled to Prague in search of her Czech heritage, is available again. Includes an updated Afterword by the author.

The World Almanac and Book of Facts 2016

The World Almanac and Book of Facts 2016
Author: Sarah Janssen
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 3278
Release: 2015-12-08
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 1600572006

Get thousands of facts right at your fingertips with this essential resource The World Almanac® and Book of Facts is America's top-selling reference book of all time, with more than 82 million copies sold. Since 1868, this compendium of information has been the authoritative source for all your entertainment, reference, and learning needs. The 2016 edition of The World Almanac® reviews the events of 2015 and will be your go-to source for any questions on any topic in the upcoming year. Praised as a "treasure trove of political, economic, scientific and educational statistics and information" by The Wall Street Journal, The World Almanac® and Book of Facts will answer all of your trivia needs—from history and sports to geography, pop culture, and much more. Features include: • The Year in Review: The World Almanac® takes a look back at 2015 while providing all the information you'll need in 2016. • 2015—Top 10 News Topics: The editors of The World Almanac® list the top stories that held their attention in 2015. • 2015—Year in Sports: Hundreds of pages of trivia and statistics that are essential for any sports fan, featuring complete coverage of the first College Football Playoff, the Women's World Cup, 2015 World Series, and much more. • 2015—Year in Pictures: Striking full-color images from around the world in 2015, covering news, entertainment, science, and sports. • 2015—Offbeat News Stories: The World Almanac® editors found some of the strangest news stories of the year. • World Almanac® Editors' Picks: Time Capsule: The World Almanac® lists the items that most came to symbolize the year 2015, from news and sports to pop culture. • U.S. Immigration: A Statistical Feature: The World Almanac® covers the historical background, statistics, and legal issues surrounding immigration, giving factual context to one of the hot-button topics of the upcoming election cycle. • World Almanac® Editors' Picks: Most Memorable Super Bowls: On the eve of Super Bowl 50, the editors of The World Almanac® choose the most memorable "big games." • New Employment Statistics: Five years after the peak of the great recession, The World Almanac® takes a look at current and historic data on employment and unemployment, industries generating job growth, and the training and educational paths that lead to careers. • 2016 Election Guide: With a historic number of contenders for the presidential nominations, The World Almanac® provides information that every primary- and general-election voter will need to make an informed decision in 2016, including information on state primaries, campaign fundraising, and the issues voters care about most in 2016. • The World at a Glance: This annual feature of The World Almanac® provides a quick look at the surprising stats and curious facts that define the changing world. • and much more.

The Children's World of Learning, 1480-1880. Volume I

The Children's World of Learning, 1480-1880. Volume I
Author:
Publisher: BRILL
Total Pages: 692
Release: 2023-01-30
Genre: History
ISBN: 9004531041

Originally published as catalogue 100 of Antiquariaat FORUM in 10 issues between 1994-2002. With an extra issue with extensive indices. The print edition is available as a set of three volumes (9789061941392).

The Old Farmer's Almanac 2022

The Old Farmer's Almanac 2022
Author: Old Farmer’s Almanac
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Total Pages: 292
Release: 2021-08-17
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 1571988955

Happy New Almanac Year! It’s time to celebrate the 230th edition of The Old Farmer’s Almanac! Long recognized as North America’s most-beloved and best-selling annual, this handy yellow book fulfills every need and expectation as a calendar of the heavens, a time capsule of the year, an essential reference that reads like a magazine. Always timely, topical, and distinctively “useful, with a pleasant degree of humor,” the Almanac is consulted daily throughout the year by users from all walks of life. The 2022 edition contains the fun facts, predictions, and feature items that have made it a cultural icon: traditionally 80 percent–accurate weather forecasts; notable astronomical events and time-honored astrological dates; horticultural, culinary, fashion, and other trends; historical hallmarks; best fishing days; time- and money-saving garden advice; recipes for delicious dishes; facts on folklore, farmers, home remedies, and husbandry; amusements and contests; plus too much more to mention—all in the inimitable Almanac style that has charmed and educated readers since 1792.

Life Breaks In

Life Breaks In
Author: Mary Cappello
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Total Pages: 415
Release: 2016-10-21
Genre: Education
ISBN: 022635606X

The Exciting or Opiatic Effect of Certain Words -- Arrangement for Voice and Interiors -- Sonorous Envelopes -- Acknowledgments -- Notes and Sources -- Playlist of Music or Sound Works (With Links to YouTube Recordings) -- Photo Credits and Content Descriptions -- Index