The intimacy between Nin and Miller, first disclosed in Henry and June, is documented further in this impassioned exchange of letters between the two controversial writers. Edited and with an Introduction by Gunther Stuhlmann; Index.
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The number one story anthology in America continues to grow in popularity. Here in a single volume is the finest short fiction of the year, selected by Richard Ford, the eminent novelist, short story writer, and essayist....
In the 1992 installment in the best-selling series, twenty of the year's finest short stories from magazines large and small display the talents of Joyce Carol Oates, Denis Johnson, Alice Munro, and others. Simultaneous. 75,000 first printing....
Be your own Frankenstein with this CD-ROM, the new character-creation laboratory. Designed to stretch the imaginations of kids ages three and up, this unique program includes hundreds of wiggling, squirming, flapping and pulsing animated parts for bu...
The eightieth annual anthology in the best-selling, preeminent series contains the work of new talents as well as established authors, including Don DeLillo, Ellen Gilchrist, and Joy Williams, exploring the variety and drama of American life. Simulta...
Excellent in all departments (Kirkus Reviews), Nebula Awards 30 continues a tradition of excellence by offering, alongside works by the winners in all Nebula categories, a generous selection of fiction, poetry, and essays not found in any other best-...
The only book of its kind, Tennis and the Meaning of Life is a resplendent collection of the best fiction (and poetry!) written about this sport/obsession. The stories are hilarious and sad, whimsical and philosophical - and thoroughly saturated with...
In this thought-provoking polemic, “an accomplished iconoclast” whose “knowledge of american history is as persuasive as his wit” (New York Times Book Review) blames americanca’s outmoded constitutional system of checks and balances for the...
For many years, some of the most vital, creative, and exciting fiction published in America has been in the field of mystery, crime, and suspense. Now Robert B. Parker and Otto Penzler - both Edgar winners - have assembled the best that 1996 had to o...
The best-selling story anthology includes both old and new talent, including Tobias Wolff, Donald Hall, Robert Stone, Cynthia Ozick, and Junot Diaz, and features works divided into such categories as "Perceived Social Values." Simultaneous....
Anne Malcolmson, Grace Castagnetta, and Caldecott medalist Virginia Lee Burton joined forces in 1947 to produce the definitive edition of The Song of Robin Hood. Their triumphant achievement was one of the most distinctive presentations of the legend...
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Karen Wynn Fonstad's THE ATLAS OF MIDDLE-EARTH is an essential volume that will enchant all Tolkien fans. Here is the definitive guide to the geography of Middle-earth, from its founding in the Elder Days through the Third Age, including the journeys...
Since its inception in 1915, the Best American series has become the premier annual showcase for the country's finest short fiction and nonfiction. For each volume, a series editor reads pieces from hundreds of periodicals, then selects between fifty...
Since its inception in 1915, the Best American series has become the premier annual showcase for the country's finest short fiction and nonfiction. For each volume, the very best pieces are selected by an editor who is widely recognized as a leading ...
The Best American series has been the premier annual showcase for the country's finest short fiction and nonfiction since 1915. Each volume's series editor selects notable works from hundreds of periodicals. A special guest editor, a leading writer i...
The Best American Series First, Best, and Best-Selling
The Best American series has been the premier annual showcase for the country's finest short fiction and nonfiction since 1915. For each volume, the very best pieces are selected by a lead...
Discover Curious George's world through this interactive book with touch-and-feel elements, perfect for little hands. There are so many things to explore with Curious George! Whether it's touching George's fuzzy tummy or feeling an alliga...
Newbery Medal"winning author Avi has selected short stories from the past and present in this entertaining collection for young readers. And whether you begin by reading alone or reading aloud, these stories are some of the very best to share.
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"[Most of] these stories are portraits, in styles ranging from sly to harrowing, of how crimes occurred ... If you like all your characters living at the end of a story, this may not be the book for you." -- from the introduction by Scott Turow
“While a single short story may have a difficult time raising enough noise on its own to be heard over the din of civilization, short stories in bulk can have the effect of swarming bees, blocking out sound and sun and becoming the only thing you c...
The set, boxed in a rich gold metallic, includes The Best American Mystery Stories 2006, edited by Scott Turow; The Best American Sports Writing 2006, edited by Michael Lewis; and The Best American Short Stories 2006, edited by Ann Patchett....
The set, boxed in a lavish silver metallic, features The Best American Travel Writing 2006, edited by Tim Cahill; The Best American Spiritual Writing 2006, introduced by Peter J. Gomes; and, like the first set, The Best American Short Stories 2006, e...
See what George discovers -- letters, shapes, numbers, sounds, colors, time, senses -- and learn right along with him in this interactive book with touch-and-feel surprises, flaps, pull tabs, wheels, and foldouts! This book is chock-full of fun and g...
The best-selling author Carl Hiaasen takes the reins for the eleventh edition of this series, featuring twenty of the past year’s most distinguished tales of mystery, crime, and suspense.
Laura Lippman introduces us to a suburban soccer mom ...
“A must-read for anyone who cares about crime stories.” -- Booklist
The award-winning author and Emmy-nominated television writer George Pelecanos serves as editor of the twelfth installment of this genre-expanding anthology, featuring twe...
The Best American Short Stories 2008 gathers an array of inventive and unforgettable stories. Favorite and newcomer writers explore contemporary topics such as cloning, literary envy, cults, and teenage sex, as well as timeless subjects: love, siblin...
Find out what lies ahead for Bilbo and the Dwarves in this easy-to-read storybook that provides an enticing summary of the events in the second film. Fully illustrated with dozens of stills from the film and full-color artwork, this engaging and thri...
An eclectic volume introduced by David Sedaris and compiled by Dave Eggers and students of his San Francisco writing center, who don’t leave a stone unturned in their search for nonrequired gems. Cover art by art by Maurice Sendak. ...
This jam-packed treasury features ten bedtime stories that are the perfect addition to any nighttime routine. Ranging from mischievous tales of tireless tots to soothing stories that are sweet and snuggly, each book in this collection has full-color ...
Witness the ever-changing history and identity of America in this collection of 40 stories collected from the first 100 years of this bestselling series.For the centennial celebration of this annual series, The Best American Short Stories, master of ...
As both a global learning company and award-winning publishing house, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt sought to weave together its educational and literary expertise to inspire young writers across the United States and celebrate their work. HMH launc...
The Best American series is the premier annual showcase for the country’s finest short fiction and nonfiction. This special edition contains selections from the following 2017 editions:The Best American Short Stories edited by Meg WolitzerThe...
A playful peek-a-boo cover reveals five glittery ghosts for preschoolers to count in every silly scene of this board book. Five silly ghosts floating by a gate. The first one said, “Oh my, it’s getting late.” This board book features a ...
A playful peek-a-boo cover reveals five funny bunnies for preschoolers to count in every sweet scene of this board book. Perfect for Easter baskets! Five funny bunnies dash through the trees, over the flowers and through the leaves. The Easter B...
You might often ask, What time is it?-but you probably don't ask, Time, what is it? Time is the way we measure the passing of one moment to the next. Early clocks measured the passing of sand through an hourglass or the melting of wax on a candlestic...
Be inspired to be yourself with this exciting treasury bursting with ten stories about awesome boys that can each be read aloud in five minutes flat!
This collection of ten stories features caring, adventurous, and silly boys wh...
The mystery of Santa’s missing cookie unfolds in this sweet Christmas board book with bright artwork and decorative die-cut circles patterned with foil and glitter.
In this Christmastime mystery, we follow the trail of Santa’s...
Join Carmen Sandiego and decide where in the world to go next in this globe-trotting, daring caper! Help Carmen save wild animals of all kinds, especially the rare Amur tiger cub kidnapped from you by VILE. With 20 possible endings, your adventu...
This full-color graphic novel, based on the Netflix series starring Gina Rodriguez, introduces kids to geography, culture, and history! Learn about all about Ecuador in this fun, new format! Where in the world is Carmen Sandiego? Heade...
Join Carmen Sandiego and decide where in the world to go next in this globe-trotting, daring caper! Stop VILE from stealing the superior jetpack technology you’ve developed and using it for nefarious deeds. With twenty possible endings, your a...
The construction crew needs your help with their latest project! Tilt, tap, spin, and clap to demolish an old building, pour cement, and more in this sturdy, interactive picture book.
Help the construction crew build a new park! Th...
Give this book instead of a card! Love Letters is a beautifully photo-illustrated board book that''s the perfect gift for babies and their parents. Sweet and funny letter board messages celebrate all of the joy a new addition to the family brings. Lo...
Get your daily dose of girl power with this inspiring treasury bursting with ten stories about ten amazing girls that can each be read aloud in five minutes flat!
Fearless, fun, determined, daring, kind, and confident . . . ...
This full-color graphic novel, based on the Netflix series starring Gina Rodriguez, introduces kids to geography, culture, and history. Take in all the action, adventure, and excitement of India with Carmen Sandiego, the world's g...
Build your own truck with this interactive board book!Sturdy three-panel pages are perfect for little hands to flip to mix and match the fronts, middles, and backs of different trucks to make their own creative invention. How many different trucks ca...
"Introduce your baby to a world of wonder with this keepsake tummy time"" accordion book that reverses to a beautiful growth chart to use for years to come!For new babies the world is full of wonder! This beautiful tummy time accordion book encourage...
A picture book with sturdy pages and the interactivity of Press Here that introduces younger readers to recycling, resources, Earth science, and conservation.Reduce. Reuse. Recycle. Revitalize. Learn how budding environmentalists can help take care o...
Adventure awaits in this full-color graphic novel, based on the Netflix series starring Gina Rodriguez. Take in all the action and excitement of Dubai and get a taste of geography, culture, and history with Carmen Sandiego -- the world...
This book an EXACT reproduction of the original book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred ...
This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor p...
This book an EXACT reproduction of the original book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred ...
This book an EXACT reproduction of the original book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred ...