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In this beautifully illustrated sequel to the much-loved classic
"The Monster at the End of This Book," Grover, now with pal Elmo by
his side, has heard that there's something lurking on the last page
of the book. Grover tries his best in all sorts of hilarious ways
to stop the reader from turning the pages. But, Elmo, curious as
always, slips by every wacky barrier. Toddlers will find it hard to
resist turning the pages too.
Many, many adults name this book as their favorite Little Golden Book. Generations of kids have interacted with lovable, furry old Grover as he begs the reader not to turn the page . . . for a monster is at the end of the book! “Oh, I am so embarrassed,” he says on the last page, for of course the monster is Grover himself!
Lovable, furry old Grover is distressed to learn that there's a monster at the end of this book! He begs readers not to turn the pages, but of course kids feel they just have to see this monster for themselves. Grover is astonished--and kids are delighted--to discover who is really the monster at the end of the book!
In the aftermath of the Vietnam War, a large portion of the
population had become disenchanted with the American way of life
that they did not feel they belonged to. While some openly revolted
in the streets, others took to turning away from the mainstream and
headed toward a new world. Utopian visions, manifesting themselves
in the form of communes, were aimed at breaking the bonds of
capitalism, big business, and the reigning oligarchy and were
popping up throughout the country. The San Francisco Bay Area was
the hotbed of these communes, and from the Height-Ashbury in San
Francisco, east to Berkeley's protest hub at Sproul Plaza, and
south to Oakland's Black Panther's communal households, this is an
exploration of this unique cultural revolution of the 1960s and
1970s. The history and vision of communal living is investigated in
a series of essays aimed at explaining just what these communes
were, how lives were lived within them, and what their goals
entailed.
"The Monster at the End of This Book" is THE bestselling "Sesame
Street" Little Golden Book of all time. Now available as a sturdy
board book for boys and girls ages 0 to 3, it stars a frantic
Grover trying in vain to prevent readers from turning the pages and
finding the monster at the end of the book. The original Little
Golden Book has sent generations of readers into gales of laughter
and has become a true modern classic.
"Fervent and stirring."--David Yarnold, president and CEO, National
Audubon Society "Stone's spectacular photography captures the
splendor of America's Everglades. His remarkable book is convincing
proof that our nation cannot risk losing this unique natural
wonder."--Eric Eikenberg, CEO, Everglades Foundation ""Everglades"
takes us into the lives of elusive species living far from the
boardwalks and tourist trails. With the mind of a scientist, eyes
of an artist, and the heart of an adventurer, Stone bears witness
to the unrivaled beauty of America's wetland."--Carlton Ward Jr.,
author of "Florida Cowboys" "What Mac Stone has done in pictures is
akin to what Marjory Stoneman Douglas did with words, and our
understanding and appreciation of the Everglades has once again
been transformed."--John Moran, author of "Journal of Light"
"Showcases the natural beauty of the Everglades region and touches
upon the critical issues that face resource managers today. It
offers a dynamic visual experience and gives a very moving account
of this often misunderstood national treasure."--Roger Hammer,
author of "A Falcon Guide to Everglades National Park and the
Surrounding Area" "Mac Stone's photographs capture the essence of
the Everglades, a vast and unique natural area that continues to be
threatened by commercial interests."--Jerald Milanich, coauthor of
"Enchantments: Julian Dimock's Photographs of Southwest Florida"
From Lake Okeechobee to Florida Bay, from inside the
bone-crushing jaws of an alligator to the storms that race across
the blackwater backcountry, award-winning conservation photographer
Mac Stone takes us on a visual journey through the Everglades. More
than 200 striking photographs showcase the natural beauty of this
unique wetland, capturing the amazing depths of its landscapes, the
diversity of its wildlife, and the resilience of the largest
subtropical wilderness in the United States.
Aerial views highlight the vast expanse of the River of Grass.
Underwater images capture the endless wonders of the Everglades,
including sharks darting through mangrove roots. Intimate close-ups
showcase awe-inspiring flora and fauna such as the ghost orchid,
the Florida panther, the endangered Everglades snail kite, roseate
spoonbills, and, of course, the majestic American alligator.
As a biologist for the National Audubon Society, Stone traveled to
the most remote areas of the Everglades to collect these images.
With his camera, he explored Everglades National Park, Corkscrew
Swamp, Fisheating Creek, and dozens of sites that few are permitted
to visit. His stunning photographs capture the innumerable facets
of this ecological marvel while speaking to the importance of
wilderness conservation and the need to protect these amazingly
wild wetlands.
In a special foreword, Michael Grunwald introduces readers to a
short history of the Everglades, from the immense amount of
developing and restructuring it has endured to a discussion of the
dangers inherent to destroying such an important ecosystem.
Grunwald breaks down just how crucial Everglades restoration is,
not only for Florida but as a litmus test for other watersheds
around the world.
Exclusive essays from the top minds in Everglades conservation
appear throughout the book, opening an even wider perspective on
Stone's powerful photographs. With its stellar selection of
informative writings, together with images that have wowed National
Geographic, the BBC, NPR, as well as magazines and newspapers
across the globe, "Everglades" provides a rare glimpse at the
world's most famous wetland.
Requiems for the Departed Irish Crime, Irish Myths. It has been
said before, that every story has already been told. Maybe so. But
if you've got the gift of the gab, you can tell the same tale as
often as you like and still give it a life of its own every time.
Requiems for the Departed flaunts that gift seventeen times over.
The children of Conchobar are back to their old mischievous ways;
ancient Celtic royalty and druids and banshees are set loose in the
new Irish underbelly. Requiems for the Departed contains seventeen
short stories, inspired by Irish mythology, from some of the finest
contemporary writers in the business.
This thrilling tale is adapted from Shahnameh, the epic poem
written by the Persian poet Ferdowsi in the 10th century. Rostam is
the mightiest hero who has ever lived, and Rakhsh is his faithful
horse - as strong as his master and quite a bit cleverer too. They
have fought the fiercest creatures and most hideous monsters, but
might have finally met their match... TreeTops Greatest Stories
offers children some of the world's best-loved tales in a
collection of timeless classics. Top children's authors and
talented illustrators work together to bring to life our literary
heritage for a new generation, engaging and delighting children.
The books are carefully levelled, making it easy to match every
child to the right book. Each book contains inside cover notes to
help children explore the content, supporting their reading
development. Teaching notes on Oxford Owl offer cross-curricular
links and activities to support guided reading, writing, speaking
and listening.
Illus. in full color. "A little bug sneezes, causing a chain of calamities. Repetition helps beginning readers and cartoon-like characters add zest."--School Library Journal.
This is the first English translation of the major Armenian epic on
Adam and Eve composed by Arak'el of Siwnik' in the early fifteenth
century. Arak'el writes extremely powerful narrative poetry, as in
his description of the brilliance of paradise, of Satan's mustering
his hosts against Adam and Eve, and Eve's inner struggle between
obedience to God and Satan's seduction. In parts the epic is in
dialogue form between Adam, Eve, and God. It also pays much
attention to the typology of Adam and Christ, or Adam's sin and
death and Christ's crucifixion. By implication, this story, from an
Eastern Christian tradition, is the story of all humans, and bears
comparison with later biblical epics, such as Milton's Paradise
Lost. Michael E. Stone's version preserves a balance between
literary felicity and faithfulness to the original. His
Introduction sets the work and its author in historical, religious,
and literary context.
Bad Teacher
Elizabeth Halsey is a foulmouthed, ruthless, and inappropriate teacher. She drinks, gets high, and can’t wait to marry a meal ticket to get out of her bogus day job. When she’s dumped by her fiancé, she sets her sights on a rich, handsome substitute teacher while shrugging off the advances of the school gym teacher. The consequences of her wild and outrageous schemes give her students, co-workers, and even herself an education like no other!
Easy A
In this charming, critically acclaimed tale of rumors and reputation, Olive, an average high school student, sees her below-the-radar existence turn around overnight once she decides to use the school's gossip grapevine to advance her social standing. Now her classmates are turning against her and the school board is becoming concerned, including her favorite teacher and the distracted guidance counselor. With the support of her hilariously idiosyncratic parents and a little help from a long-time crush, Olive attempts to take on her notorious new identity and crush the rumor mill once and for all.
Superbad
Seth and Evan want nothing more than to hook up with girls they like before they head off to college. To do that, though, they need to get alcohol for the big party that night. With the help of their friend Fogell, a.k.a. McLovin, and his fake I.D., the three of them go on a hilarious chase for that elusive booze, dodging incompetent cops while attempting to reverse a lifelong losing streak in one hilarious night.
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