The Tristan Betrayal Moscow --- a city under siege by hardcore Communists threatening to plunge the country back into Stalinist darkness. Into the heart of the firestorm, American ambassador Stephen Metcalfe has been summoned to find the one man who controls the levers of power in absolute secrecy --- an official known only as the Dirizhor. His support of the bloody coup will bring the entire world to the brink of nuclear war. Metcalfe is the only man with the cunning to reach him and t
French Chef Cookbook From The French Chef, the PBS series that began it all, here are all the recipes that introduced Julia Child to an American public hungry for more sophisticated cooking techniques. In this handsome new hardcover edition, home cooks will rediscover the recipes that made Julia Child America's undisputed expert on fine French cooking... (c) goodreads.com
Nasreen's Secret School A true story from Afghanistan: After her parents are taken away by the Taliban, young Nasreen stops speaking, but as she spends time in a secret school, she slowly breaks out of her shell.
Holes [The] stack of James Patterson's recommended kid's books for summer reading books include: The Invention of Hugo Cabret by Brian Selznick Swindle by Gordon Korman Holes by Louis Sachar Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher. (c) David Baratz/USA WEEKEND
The Tale of Benjamin Bunny From the back cover: "Benjamin and his cousin, Peter Rabbit, risk a trip into Mr. McGregor's garden to retrieve Peter's clothes, and the two foolish bunnies are caught! Discover how Old Mr. Benjamin Bunny comes to their rescue.
You Read to Me, I'll Read to You This unique book "in two voices" uses traditional techniques - rhyme, rhythm, and repetition - to make reading a joyful experience for new readers.Consisting of short stories set up on the page like miniature plays, each voice has its own color. Whether used in the classroom for paired or choral readings or at home, with a parent and child curled up on a couch together, these light-hearted giggle-inducing stories will soon turn even reluctant readers into enthusiast
The Tale of Peter Rabbit From the back cover: "The mischievous Peter Rabbit disobeys his mother and makes a trip to Mr. McGregor's garden. Here's the classic tale of one bunny's adventure.
Daily Times Tables Teasers for Ages 5-7 A great way to help your student learn the multiplication tables.
French Chef Cookbook From The French Chef, the PBS series that began it all, here are all the recipes that introduced Julia Child to an American public hungry for more sophisticated cooking techniques. In this handsome new hardcover edition, home cooks will rediscover the recipes that made Julia Child America's undisputed expert on fine French cooking... (c) goodreads.com
Bagels from Benny Benny helps out in his grandpa's bakery. When grandpa explains to Benny that God, not him should be thanked for the bagels, Benny decides to leave God a bagful of bagels in the synagogue at the end of each week. And each week God eats the bagels-or so Benny thinks. "Bagels from Benny" explores the values of caring, sharing, helping others, and finding joy in giving thanks. You and the children will love it! Paperback/ Ages 4 to 8. (c) chaikids.com
The Alchemist's Apprentice From Booklist: "Duncan's new series opens with a clever mystery set in a fantastic alternate Venice. Legendary clairvoyant, physician, astrologer, and physician Nostradamus is at a gathering of noblemen when one is poisoned. Rumor accuses him because he had predicted that the day would be inauspicious. Instead of fleeing, he charges young apprentice Alfeo Zeno with finding the killer. As much comedy of manners as mystery, and with Alfeo a skillfully drawn, self-cent
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