An extension of the existing GIFTED series, Vocabulary for the Gifted Student introduces advanced learners to skills and concepts that will benefit them in the years to come. These engaging workbooks teach challenging words in context through reading passages, as well as through critical thinking, writing, and drawing activities. All the exercises are formulated to be one-to one-and-a-half levels above the child's current grade.

This is a beautiful gathering of images each representing the universal symbol of love. These amateur photographers have found heart shapes everywhere, from graffiti to stones on a forest floor. This stunning collection will make the perfect gift for Valentine's Day or just to brighten a loved one's day! Amateurs, by definition, work for love alone — so what subject is more fitting for the first entry in a brand-new series focusing on the art of the amateur photographer than that potent symbol of love: the heart? These snapshot-hungry photographers glimpse hearts everywhere: in graffiti scrawled on an alleyway wall, in paper cut by a child and in nature's worn stones scattered on a forest floor.

This title is ideal for young readers who can experience the wonder of this timeless story in an easy to read abridged format. The audio CD enables young readers to listen to the story, whilst following along with the book. It is aimed at children aged 7 to 9 years old. 'We said there was no home like a raft. Other places do seem so cramped up and smothery... but you feel mighty free and easy and comfortable on a raft'. Sail down the Mississippi with Huck Finn and the runaway slave, Jim. Twain's beloved tale, with its folksy language, creates an indelible image of antebellum America with its sleepy river towns, con men, family feuds, and colourful characters.

«A shipwreck; a deserted island; a single family, wondering if they can survive. Rich in suspense and surprises, «The Swiss Family Robinson» entices young readers to come along on a wonderful adventure, where each moment brings a new thrill. Featuring amazingly resourceful characters and a wondrous landscape bursting with exotic wildlife and plants, it's an irresistible tale of ingenuity. Abridged for easier reading and carefully rewritten, with «Classic Starts[trademark]», young readers can experience the wonder of timeless stories from an early age. Abridged for easier reading and carefully rewritten, this title is filled with all the magic that made the original story a beloved favourite. The audio CD enables young readers to listen to the story, whilst following along with the book. It is aimed at children aged 7 to 9 years old.»

In a publishing career that spanned less than a decade, Jane Austen used the romantic endeavours of her well-plotted characters as a stage from which to address issues of gender politics and class-consciousness rarely expressed in her day. The novels included in this beautiful leatherbound collection, Sense and Sensibility, Pride and Prejudice, Mansfield Park, Emma, Northanger Abbey, Persuasion and Lady Susan, represent all of Austen's mature work as a novelist and provide the reader with an introduction to the world she and her memorable characters inhabited. Jane Austen: Seven Novels is part of Barnes & Noble 's series of quality leatherbound volumes. Each title in the series presents a classic work in an attractively designed edition bound in genuine bonded leather. These books make elegant additions to any home library.

Flash Skills are a line of mini-workbooks designed to focus on specific skills. Each book uses a unique theme and adorable art to help young learners master math and reading through practice and reinforcement. Fun full-color stickers motivate and reward.

This is an attractive genuine bonded leather edition, with gilt-edged pages and gold ribbon marker that will make an elegant addition to any home library. This is a beautiful collection of Shakespeare's works that will be treasured forever; a wonderful gift idea. William Shakespeare is widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's pre-eminent dramatist. His plays remain highly popular today and are constantly studied, performed and reinterpreted in diverse cultural and political contexts throughout the world.

Murder, revenge, deranged fantasies, and dark superstitions: better leave the lights on after reading these 24 chilling tales of horror and suspense, spun by master storyteller Edgar Allan Poe. This collection includes such unforgettable stories as The Tell-Tale Heart, The Fall of the House of Usher, The Pit and the Pendulum, Berenice, The Premature Burial, and The Murders in the Rue Morgue.

Nothing's cuter than a little kitten — except dozens of them, curled up on bookshelves, frolicking in a barnyard, perched on a boat's railing, and living in luxury in a high-rise apartment. From sleepy cat-nappers to curious cats, this collection of felines is divine. With 100 kitten stickers to choose from, kids can play all day!

Beloved artist Gyo Fujikawa teaches toddlers their alphabet in a picture-packed A to Z. Each letter is illustrated by a multitude of marvellous things to help build a child's vocabulary. This title is suitable for children aged 4 to 7 years old. A is for absolutely adorable! Beloved artist Gyo Fujikawa teaches toddlers their alphabet in a picture-packed A to Z. Each letter is illustrated by a multitude of marvellous things to help build a child's vocabulary, including chicks, chocolate cake and cuckoo clock for C and moon, mouse and monkey for M. As always, Fujikawa has created a charming collection of cute children and huggable animals of all kinds.

Call me Ishmael. These three famous words begin one of the most epic novels ever written, a tale of one obsessed captain, his doomed crew and an elusive white whale named Moby-Dick. The massive original, however, can be very hard for young readers to navigate. This beautifully abridged and adventure-filled version will thrill children and whet their appetite for the complete work — when they are ready to tackle it.

This lovely collection will make little ballerinas dance for joy! Inside, they'll find eight of the most beautiful ballet stories, including Swan Lake, Coppelia, The Firebird, and of course, that perennial holiday favorite, The Nutcracker. It's the perfect way to prepare a child for seeing a performance — or to keep the magic going afterward.

Here come the animals! From Rudyard Kipling's most popular Just-So Stories to Jack London's Brown Wolf, this collection features some of the best-loved animal tales of all time. They include Kipling's How the Elephant Got His Trunk; Hans Christian Andersen's The Wild Swans; Mark Twain's A Dog's Tale; Harriet Beecher Stowe's The Squirrels That Live in a House; and, more.

Collected inside this book are diary entries, letters and newspaper clippings that piece together the depraved story of the ultimate predator. A young lawyer on an assignment finds himself imprisoned in a Transylvanian castle by his mysterious host. Back at home his fiance and friends are menaced by a malevolent force which seems intent on imposing suffering and destruction. Can the devil really have arrived on England's shores? And what is it that he hungers for so desperately?

Offers an insider's look at 80 years of music and culture in Laurel Canyon. This work features numerous interviews with stars, such as Slash. It traces the history of the community and its enduring legacy.

«This is a beautiful book packed with ideas for an extra special Christmas. Projects of this title cover everything seasonal, including decorating, baking and wrapping. Many projects take only moments to complete, while others need a little more time and attention. Have a Christmas to remember with these fabulous suggestions for decorating, baking, wrapping and all things holiday! Brimming with beautiful colour photographs, «Victoria 500 Christmas Ideas» provides the inspiration and instruction needed to surround the family with the beauty of the season. Create a winter wonderland at the front of the house or an intimate table setting that sparkles. Bake delicious cookies good enough to leave for Santa himself. Load the Christmas tree with lovely decorations and uniquely wrapped gift boxes and display a handmade wreath on the door to welcome guests. Many projects take only moments to complete, while others need a little more time and attention. Either way, «Victoria» will bring the best of Christmas to any home. «Victoria» magazine has a bimonthly readership of one million; it offers readers a respite from the chaos of everyday life. The magazine's coverage is dedicated to living beautifully when entertaining, cooking, and decorating.»

This is a beloved tale that will make the perfect present! Unabridged Classics are aimed at ages 10 years upwards with more than 330,000 copies sold! This is the unabridged story with insightful questions for discussion, fantastic artwork, a ribbon marker and high-quality paper. Beloved in Christmases past and sure to remain a favourite in Christmases of the future, Dickens' popular holiday tale is the perfect Christmas present. The uplifting tale follows the mysterious and magical events that transform the miserly, miserable Ebenezer Scrooge into 'as good a friend, as good a master, and as good a man' as ever lived.

Welcome to the building site. We're very glad you're here. Everything's a mess and we need you, our engineer! That's the signal for kids to grab their stickers and do a little construction work: bringing in the dump trucks, drilling the holes and moving building materials around the construction site. Because the stickers are reusable, after everything's built, children can begin all over again!

Irish storytellers called seanachies pass stories down to the next generation just as their ancestors have done for hundreds of years. In the King with Horses' Ears and Other Irish Folktales, we learn the risk of keeping a secret, the power of a mother's love and the importance of laughing at yourself. From a mystical place where nobody grows old, to the Lost Island of Lonesome Seals, these special tales will transport readers to a land where the fantastic is entirely possible. It is a great edition to the growing Folktales of the World series!

Since 1903, the escapades of Mole, his friend Water Rat, shy Badger and Toad of Toad Hall have delighted children and adults, too. Follow the winning foursome through the seasons as they sail the river, get lost in the Wild Wood, take off on a merry adventure in Toad's colourful carriage and rescue Toad Hall from a band of nasty marauding weasels. Abridged for easier reading and carefully rewritten, with Classic Starts[trademark], young readers can experience the wonder of timeless stories from an early age.