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Pat the Bunny

by Dorothy Kunhardt, Edith Kunhardt

The original classic touch and feel book that has been entertaining babies for over 60 years.In this beloved classic, Paul and Judy play peekaboo, smell flowers, look in the mirror, feel Daddy's scratchy face, and, of course, pat the bunny! All eight activities in this timeless favorite with fascinate your little one.First published in 1940, Dorothy Kunhardt's pat the bunny has sold over six million... (more)

The Craft of Research (Chicago Guides to Writing, Editing, and Publishing)

The Craft of Research (Chicago Guides to Writing, Editing, and Publishing)

by Wayne C. Booth, Gregory G. Colomb

Since 1995, more than 150,000 students and researchers have turned to The Craft of Research for clear and helpful guidance on how to conduct research and report it effectively . Now, master teachers Wayne C. Booth, Gregory G. Colomb, and Joseph M. Williams present a completely revised and updated version of their classic handbook. Like its predecessor, this new edition reflects the way researchers actually... (more)

The Anchor Essay Annual: The Best of 1997

The Anchor Essay Annual: The Best of 1997

by Phillip Lopate

Anchor Books proudly launches an annual essay series. Acclaimed essayist Phillip Lopate has selected the most surprising, important, and exquisite pieces published during the last twelve months. Bringing together materials from both periodicals and books, The Anchor Essay Annual 1997 also includes essays never before published, as well as translations from abroad. The result is as rich and unique as it is... (more)

The Granta Book of Reportage

by Bill Buford

This collection of journalism includes: John le Carre with the spy of the century in Switzerland; Ian Jack investigating the deaths on the Rock; John Simpson saving a soldier's life in Tiananmen Square; Martha Gellhorn in Panama City after the US invasion; Richard Rayner with the looters in Hollywood; and James Fenton hitching a ride on a tank in Saigon.

Confessions Of A Slacker Wife

by Muffy Mead-Ferro

By the author of Confessions of a Slacker Mom , hilarious reflections on being a"good wife" in a world of high expectations "I often thought to myself, 'If I really want to compete with these guys, I need a wife,'" begins Muffy Mead-Ferro in this ode to the women everywhere who are trying to take care of husbands, children, houses, jobs, bosses, clients, customers-and, oh yes, themselves! In lieu of that... (more)

Peeing In Peace: Tales & Tips for Type A Moms (Rolemommy)

Peeing In Peace: Tales & Tips for Type A Moms (Rolemommy)

by Beth Feldman

Admit it. As much as you look forward to Fridays, to finally having the weekend home with your family, sometimes, you look forward to Mondays even more. Who else, but other busy working moms can relate to the joys of sweet solitude when you finally find yourself back at the office, stealing a moment to yourself behind the doors of a bathroom stall. As you try to strike a balance between two very... (more)

International Politics: Enduring Concepts and Contemporary Issues (8th Edition)

International Politics: Enduring Concepts and Contemporary Issues (8th Edition)

by Robert J. Art, Robert Jervis

With an abundance of new essays reflecting the ever-changing landscape of world politics, the eighth edition of this renowned reader provides students with comprehensive coverage of the most important IR concepts, trends, and current issues. Edited by two of the most respected scholars in the field, this best-selling collection places contemporary essays alongside classics of the discipline and includes... (more)

Art of the Personal Essay, The

by Phillip Lopate

Bringing together many great reflections on the human condition and the peculiarities of daily life, a unique collection of more than seventy-five essays ranges from classical predecessors of the genre up to today's finest writers. Reprint. NYT.

The Oxford Companion to Philosophy

Philosophy can be intriguing--and at times baffling. It deals with the central problems of the human condition--with important questions of free will, morality, life after death, the limits of logic and reason--though often in rather esoteric terms. Now, in The Oxford Companion to Philosophy, readers have the most authoritative and engaging one-volume reference work on philosophy available, offering clear and... (more)

The Courage of Strangers: Coming of Age with the Human Rights Movement

The Courage of Strangers: Coming of Age with the Human Rights Movement

by Jeri Laber

After Jeri Laber earned a Master's degree in Russian studies at Columbia University, she became a part-time writer and editor and a full-time wife and mother. Then one day in 1973 she read an article about torture that altered her life and subsequently the lives of countless others around the world. The Courage of Strangers tells how Laber became a founder and the executive director of Helsinki Watch, which... (more)

A Suburban Mom

by Meredith O'Brien

A glimpse into the mind of a laid-back yet stressed-out, insecure, sleep-starved, TV-obsessed, news-junkie, Generation X parent navigating the labyrinth of modern parenthood with three young children, including a set of twins. From critiquing fashionistas who try to convince the pregnant public to buy maternity thongs and discussing whether at-home moms have sold out their feminist sisters, to tackling... (more)

Liar's Poker

Rising Through the Wreckage on Wall Street

by Michael Lewis

In fiction there was Bonfire of the Vanities; in reality, there is Liar's Poker--the fascinating insider's account of what really happens on Wall Street. This irreverent and hilarious birds-eye view of Wall Street's heyday will appeal to anyone intrigued by the allure of million dollar deals. Now in trade paper. First serial to Manhattan Inc.

Jonathan and His Mommy

by Irene Smalls

As a mother and son explore their neighborhood, they try various ways of walking--from giant steps and reggae steps to criss cross steps and backwards steps.

Stranger in the Village

Two Centuries of African-American Travel Writing This anthology documents two centuries of writing by African-Americans who have traveled abroad in search of new opportunities, political insight, pleasure, and adventure. Includes work by James Baldwin, Audre Lorde, Matthew Henson, W.E.B. Du Bois, Langston Hughes, Ntozake Shange, and more.

50 Easy Party Cakes

by Debbie Brown

If you're planning a party and pressed for time, look no further! This collection of striking yet simple cake designs is guaranteed to provide the solution. These eye-catching cakes are surprisingly easy to make.

Bobby Bear's Red Raft

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Blue Like Play Dough

by Tricia Goyer

In the everyday stretch and squeeze of motherhood, Tricia Goyer often feels smooshed by the demands of life. In Blue Like Play Dough , she shares her unlikely journey from rebellious, pregnant teen to busy wife and mom with big dreams of her own. As her story unfolds, Tricia realizes that God has more in store for her than she has ever imagined possible. Sure, life is messy and beset by doubts. But God keeps... (more)

Little Women (Penguin Popular Classics)

by Louisa M. Alcott

Meg, Jo, Amy and Beth - are four "little women", enduring hardships and enjoying adventures in Civil War New England. The charming story of the March sisters, "Little Women" has been adored by generations. Readers have rooted for Laurie in his pursuit of Jo's hand, cried over little Beth's death, and dreamed of traveling through Europe with old Aunt March and Amy. Future writers have found inspiration in Jo's... (more)

The Oxford History of the Classical World: Greece and the Hellenistic World (The Oxford History of the Classical World)

The Oxford History of the Classical World: Greece and the Hellenistic World (The Oxford History of the Classical World)

From the epic poems of Homer to the glittering art and architecture of Greece's Golden Age to the influential Roman systems of law and leadership, the classical world has established the foundations of our culture, as well as many of its enduring achievements. Astonishingly in-depth in its coverage of the entire 1000-year history of the classical world and richly illustrated, The Oxford History of the Classical... (more)

One Dimensional Man : Studies in the Ideology of Advanced Industrial Society

One Dimensional Man : Studies in the Ideology of Advanced Industrial Society

by Herbert Marcuse

Originally published in 1964, One-Dimensional Man quickly became one of the most important texts in the ensuing decade of radical political change. This second edition, newly introduced by Marcuse scholar Douglas Kellner, presents Marcuse's best-selling work to another generation of readers in the context of contemporary events. "Marcuse shows himself to be one of the most radical and forceful thinkers of this... (more)

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Pat the Bunny

by Dorothy Kunhardt, Edith Kunhardt

The Craft of Research (Chicago Guides to Writing, Editing, and Publishing)

by Wayne C. Booth, Gregory G. Colomb

The Anchor Essay Annual: The Best of 1997

by Phillip Lopate

The Granta Book of Reportage

by Bill Buford

Confessions Of A Slacker Wife

by Muffy Mead-Ferro

Peeing In Peace: Tales & Tips for Type A Moms (Rolemommy)

by Beth Feldman

International Politics: Enduring Concepts and Contemporary Issues (8th Edition)

by Robert J. Art, Robert Jervis

Art of the Personal Essay, The

by Phillip Lopate

The Oxford Companion to Philosophy

The Courage of Strangers: Coming of Age with the Human Rights Movement

by Jeri Laber

A Suburban Mom

by Meredith O'Brien

Liar's Poker

Rising Through the Wreckage on Wall Street

by Michael Lewis

Jonathan and His Mommy

by Irene Smalls

Stranger in the Village

50 Easy Party Cakes

by Debbie Brown

Bobby Bear's Red Raft

Blue Like Play Dough

by Tricia Goyer

Little Women (Penguin Popular Classics)

by Louisa M. Alcott

The Oxford History of the Classical World: Greece and the Hellenistic World (The Oxford History of the Classical World)

One Dimensional Man : Studies in the Ideology of Advanced Industrial Society

by Herbert Marcuse