The Call of The Wild, is a powerful short story written about the journey to discover one¿s primitive instincts. Told through the perspective of Buck, a loving St. Bernard mix turned wild Alaskan pack dog, Jack London¿s adventure-packed novel will leave readers drawn into the wild.
On a breezy afternoon, a girl named Alice remarked at a rather peculiar sight. Suddenly, she is down the rabbit hole and into a new world of fantastical and curious creatures. Written in 1865, Lewis Carroll¿s, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland is a timeless treasure that has captivated the imagination of so many of its readers.
When a wicked tornado hits a small town in Kansas, Dorothy and her little dog Toto wake up, not in the comfort of their own home, but in a magical land called Oz. The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, by Frank L. Baum, has become one of the most well-known American stories of our time, inspiring its many readers that there is indeed, ¿no place like home.¿
The Heart of Darkness is a powerful examination of the savage nature of western imperialism in the late 1890s. With stunning relevance to the politics and tribulations of today's society, Joseph Conrad's celebrated novel is just as important today as when it was initially published.The story follows a young man named Charles Marlow. Soon after Marlow joins the Company as captain of a riverboat for a Belgian group organized to trade with the Congo, he uncovers is a fate worse than any life he could have imagined in London. Throughout the journey, Captain Marlow cannot turn away from the stark injustices and atrocious crimes being committed by the company he works for. Reflecting many of the experiences Conrad himself endured, The Heart of Darkness spares no mercy when retelling the many atrocities committed by imperial commanders; because of this, the story has long been considered required reading for all those seeking to better understand the true nature of colonialism. Told from the gaze of an employee privy to the conquest of the colonialist venture, Marlow's experiences are considered exemplary of the brutal nature of human exploitation.
Little Women is the triumphant novel by Louisa May Alcott that has inspired nearly all who've read it. The inspiration for several major motion pictures, miniseries, plays, and more, discover the fantastical adventures set about by the memorable March sisters the world has come to love.Little Women tells the story of the four March sisters as they establish themselves through the various circumstances that life throws their way. There is Margaret "Meg" March, the eldest and commonly referred to as the most beautiful sister; Josephine "Jo" March, the main character of the story as well as the most strong and willful of the four; Elizabeth "Beth" March, the quiet and musical sister; and finally Amy, the youngest and most artistic. Growing up in a modest household, the priority for the March sisters was always to behave; the sisters were told to be kind and give back and to cast aside their own desires for the betterment of others. As the girls grow up however, each of the sisters discover that life doesn't always play by the rules, and sometimes, it just might be better to break them. It's no wonder Little Women is as celebrated today as it was in the 19th century; it is a powerful literary reminder that gender is not what counts when it comes to making a difference in the world.Now a major motion picture by award winning director Greta Gerwig, delight in the story that has captured the hearts of so many readers. With an eye-catching new cover, and a professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Little Women is not to be missed.
The Art of War is the collection of leadership and military strategies composed by the esteemed Chinese general, Sun Tzu. Divided into 13 distinct chapters, each category gives clarity and voice to varying subjects pertaining to the intricacies of war and wartime strategy.Having inspired generations of readers, The Art of War continues to be perceived as a kind of spiritual lighthouse for all those seeking sage leadership advice. Though Sun Tzu's expertise was considered to be professing wartime strategy, the principals enumerated within the text extend far beyond the logistics of a battlefield. Having lived during the Warring States Period, Sun Tzu understood conflict and political strife. Sun Tzu, using the culmination of decades worth of knowledge inspired generations of leaders with his words. His insight was not wasted on the bloodshed of lives lost in battle, yet it was composed into beautifully succinct proverbs and adages that make up the whole of The Art of War. Perhaps his most well-known axiom is, "Know the enemy and know yourself, and you can fight a hundred battles with no danger of defeat." With proverbs as popular as the one above, the entirety of his work is composed of this level of insight. As pertinent as it was when it was written over 2,000 year ago, The Art of War is a true work of philosophical mastery.
Talented debut author's goal is to help with student fears associated with transition in school.The author taught children for ten years and wanted to highlight the nontraditional classroom in a positive and inspiring way. "This classroom was much like my classroom" she says. "I believed in having fun, playing games, moving around, dancing, and enjoying the education experience [for the students and myself]. I think my classroom was dubbed 'The Noisy Classroom' because of it. I've found students can work, they can learn, they can be successful... and they can do so in a nontraditional way."Vibrant art by debut illustrator brings the story to life.Excellent diversity pick full of humor and positive SEL character traits.Book guide will be available.Lexile: 650L. Fountas and Pinnell Level: N.
Award-winning, marketing savvy, popular author known for science books. Packaging will be attractive, making it a good choice for nature/gift stores and trade. A top "bucket list" item for millions of people across the globe. In Alaska, the number of winter visitors increased 33 percent, according to the Alaska Travel Industry Association, which credits most of that tourism to the aurora. Lexile: 580L. Backmatter: more about the science of auroras.Fountas and Pinnell level: P.
Available in six colors, these new and improved Dot Grid Journals by Graphic Arts Books are the perfect companions to take down all your thoughts, notes, reminders, lists, sketches, or anything else you need to put to paper. Flexi-bound binding and soft-touch vegan-leather case material. Colorful patterned endpapers. 249 numbered pages
"A creative travel guide and journal to the city of Seattle, Washington, filled with historical tidbits and information as well as journal and art prompts"--
Hybrid of guide book (includes history and facts) + travel journal (space for watercolor scenes and diary style entries) + creative inspiration (spontaneous and entertaining ideas like: photograph a series of only orange objects.)Excellent gift that engages the user in order to get the most out of their travels and record their trip for future memory sharing.Promotes offscreen time for travelers of all ages. Author travels widely accompanied by her children and uses these ideas to inspire family participation.Packed with ideas to spark "play" including: storytelling ideas; art supply lists; food tips; scavenger hunt clues; photo opportunity notations; creative writing prompts; and more. Also ideal for tourism companies, educators, and shops in destinations in the book.Author is travel guru and energetic and inspiring author/artist who teaches workshops in journaling and "sketchbook school" sessions, so she knows what resonates with the public.San Francisco receives 25.8 million visitors per year with top visitor numbers are from CA, DC, NY, Mexico, China, UK, Canada, Germany. (San Francisco Travel.)
"This modern retelling of a traditional Dena'ina story is about Chia, a young boy with a hard life, and his encounter with the legendary Fox Man, who just may be able to help. Through the Fox Man, Chia learns that there is strength in humility and in doing what is right, especially when it's hard"--
Easy-to-follow instructions accompanied by inspiring ideas in a gorgeous and gifty package.Perfect gift for new homeowners, newlyweds, mother's day, anyone who needs a "lift" - it's an empowering and fun gift that keeps on giving.Of value to flower lovers and interior decorators everywhere because the author uses accessible and inexpensive flowers from the garden, farmers market, or the grocery store.Provides a simple, money-saving solution that results in instant gratification.Author's mantra is: "A great life isn't about great huge things; it's about small things that make a big difference!" and this book demonstrates that.
Author cooks, styles and photographs food in her natural-light studio and documents food & travel on location.UNESCO designated Tucson as the first capitol of gastronomy.Edited and designed by former Williams Sonoma cookbook developers, this will be gifty and luxe produced.Her popular food photography and recipe blog "Jackie's Happy Plate", showcases her culinary adventures as a Midwesterner transplanted to the Sonoran Desert.She is especially interested in the emotional, psychological and spiritual relationship that people have with food and drink. Food lends itself to vast symbolism and interpretation and she loves the rituals surrounding it.She has been featured in articles for Reader's Digest, CNN, Good Morning America, The New York Times & NPR. Her food blog, Jackie's Happy Plate has been featured in numerous online publications including Cosmopolitan, Esquire, Glamour, Better Homes and Gardens, MSN, Brit + Co. and Buzzfeed Food.Well-connected, her photography clients include: Random House, Knopf, Simon & Schuster, The Globe Pequot Press, Quirk Books, Sterling Publishing, P.F. Chang's China Bistro, Canyon Ranch Health Resorts, Arizona Tourism, Loews Hotels, NBC/Universal, Epicurious.com, AARP Magazine and The U.S. White House. Her book project, Angry Birds; Bad Piggies' Egg Recipes, won "Best First Cookbook in the World" at the 2011 Gourmand Cookbook Awards. The app, released in October, 2012, which she photographed and edited, is the best-selling cookbook app in the USA, China and numerous other countries.She is the recipient of numerous awards from American Photography, The Photographer's Master Cup, ASMP and the International Photography Awards (Lucie's).
Haibu will be the 2020 International "face" of Earth Day. Portrays positive character traits of perseverance, compassion, empathy, caring for animals. Haibu is a national character and brand that kids will begin to recognize in the coming year. She will have her own TV show (she¿s debuting soon on Sid Science on PBS.) The brand¿s partner WildAid will be placing books and learning aids about animals in schools across the US. Key cooperative marketing includes brand and book promotion with: Choice Hotels, Delta Airlines, Retail Monster (merch), WildAid, NFL, Oscars, Grammys, and Kid¿s Choice awards. Lexile measure 580L. Fountas and Pinnell level: K.
Award-winning, marketing savvy, popular author known for science books. Clever science picture book blends fascinating science facts with humor. Introduces readers to horned mountains, racing stripes, boulder lifting and incredible creatures. Packaging will be fun and attractive, making it a good choice for nature/gift stores and trade in regions with glaciers: AK, CA, CO, ID, MT, OR, WA, WY (and Internationally) and historic iceburg flow zones where moraines are source of tourism: IL, IN, MN, ND, NV, OH, OR, WI. Also saleable at ski resorts (where shopping is popular and many are located on glaciers.) Synopsis: Story of Flo the glacier as she grows, shrinks, and moves to reach the sea eventually. Also shows other animals that live on glaciers. Iceworms in margins supplement the story with earth science facts. Backmatter: more about glaciers, climate change and how we can help, and what iceworms are. Lexile measure 610L. Fountas and Pinnell level: M.
"An introductory field guide to the most common edible plants in Alaska, including photographs and information on each plant's botanical name, harvesting direction, food and medicinal use, and more"--
To celebrate twenty-five years of promoting literacy in Oregon, SMART Reading partnered with Portland-based Graphic Arts Books to publish a unique collection of twenty-five read-aloud stories for children, written and illustrated by Oregon authors and artists.
"A memoir of Margaret E. Murie, the "Grandmother of the Conservation Movement," and her journey from finding love and life in the Alaskan wilderness."--
"A travel-sized history book on Alaska, with up-to-date information and historical photographs about the Last Frontier's past and present."--
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