Brisingr: Inheritance, Book III

Christopher Paolini’s abiding love of fantasy and science fiction inspired him to begin writing his debut novel,iEragon,/iwhen he graduated from high school at 15. He lives in Paradise Valley, Montana.OATHS SWORN . . . loyalties tested . . . forces collide.brbrFollowing the colossal battle against the Empire’s warriors on the Burning Plains, Eragon and his dragon, Saphira, have narrowly escaped with their lives. Still there is more at hand for the Rider and his dragon, as Eragon finds himself bound by a tangle of promises he may not be able to keep.brbrFirst is Eragon’s oath to his cousin Roran: to help rescue Roran’s beloved, Katrina, from King Galbatorix’s clutches. But Eragon owes his loyalty to others, too. The Varden are in desperate need of his talents and strength—as are the elves and dwarves. When unrest claims the rebels and danger strikes from every corner, Eragon must make choices— choices that take him across the Empire and beyond, choices that may lead to unimagined sacrifice.brbrEragon is the greatest hope to rid the land of tyranny. Can this once-simple farm boy unite the rebel forces and defeat the king?

Judi Dench: Scenes from My Life

Dame Judi’s irrepressible sense of humor will tickle you as she shares rare photographs and personal memories from her private and professional lives.

The Night Before Christmas Book

This beautifully illustrated volume of Clement C. Moore’s beloved poem will hold children and adults spellbound from the very first line, “’Twas the night before Christmas.”

A Princess Primer

Please your favorite princess with royal tips from a fairy godmother. She’ll learn the basics such as how to curtsey and use her magic wand, plus timeless truths about kindness, generosity and self-confidence.

Charlie and Lola Books

Now you can read together and treasure this trio! Preschoolers and their parents love the BBC-produced Disney Channel hit based on these award-winning picture books by Lauren Child.

Titanic 3-D Book

A breathtaking 3-D model of the Titanic in all her magnificence unfolds nearly 2 1/2 feet in this interactive tribute to her tragic maiden voyage. Six pop-up scenes of the luxurious first-class spaces, from the palm court and grand staircase to a spacious stateroom, and into the wheelhouse where so much of the final drama took place. Also includes a 32-page book.

Spyology: The Complete Book of Spycraft

As you follow clues and decipher messages in this fabulously fictitious facsimile, you master the history and essentials of surveillance techniques, spy gadgets, counterespionage, forgery and escape.

Breaking Dawn (The Twilight Saga, Book 4)

To be irrevocably in love with a vampire is both fantasy and nightmare woven into a dangerously heightened reality for Bella Swan. Pulled in one direction by her intense passion for Edward Cullen, and in another by her profound connection to werewolf Jacob Black, she has endured a tumultuous year of temptation , loss, and strife to reach the ultimate turning point. Her imminent choice to either join the dark but seductive world of immortals or pursue a fully human life has become the thread from which the date of two tribes hangs.Now Bella has made her decision; a startling chain of unprecedented events is about to unfold with potentially devastating and unfathomable consequences. Just when the frayed strands of Bella's life--first discovered in Twilight, then scattered and torn in New Moon and Eclipse--seem ready to heal and knit together, could they be destroyed...forever?The astonishing, breathlessly anticipated conclusion to the Twilight Saga, Breaking Dawn illuminates the secrets and mysteries of this spellbinding romantic epic.

The Twilight Saga

This stunning set, complete with all four hardcover books as well as four collectible prints, makes the perfect gift for fans of the bestselling vampire love story.

Ciao! (with Audio CD)

CIAO!, Sixth Edition continues to emphasize practical, communicative use of Italian, while teaching the four language skills and providing an enhanced introduction to Italian life and culture. The new edition is distinguished by greater coherence in the grammatical presentation, a more pervasive emphasis upon cultural realities, lexical streamlining, thorough updating, and more consistent support for the instructor through marginal annotations. With thematically based chapters that focus on the vibrant life of modern Italy and the country's rich cultural heritage, CIAO! provides the proven approach-known for its outstanding, easy-to-follow grammar presentation-and superior resources that students need to communicate in Italian with confidence and understanding. The book features a strong focus on spoken proficiency and cultural awareness, all woven into a dynamic presentation that makes it easy and fun to learn Italian.

Children's Books in Children's Hands: An Introduction to Their Literature (3rd Edition)

This highly lauded text, with a ƒ€œreader-responseƒ€ approach and extensive inclusion of culturally diverse literature, has been updated to include coverage of such important topics as technology in the classroom, visual literacy, and the influence of the No Child Left Behind Act of 2000 on reading instruction in the public schools. Framing the content within a perspective of cultural diversity, renowned authors Charlie Temple, Miriam Martinez, and Junko Yokota take the reader inside the workings of childrenƒ€™s literature, focusing on ways in which literature elicits responses from young readers, genre by genre and book by book. The text provides a full range of thoughtful and practical suggestions for sharing and exploring literature with children. Thus, there is a natural connection between the presentation and exploration of good books for children (including more than 2,000 annotations) and the rich repertoire of reader-response-based techniques. This connection prepares the reader not only to choose good literary works for children, but to understand their dynamics and be able to engage young readers.

The Twilight Saga: Slipcased

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Copper Sun

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