What if humanity’s major woes—war, plague, famine and inequality—originated 12,000 years ago, when Homo sapiens converted from nomads to settlers, in pursuit of the fantasy of productivity and efficiency? What if by seeking to control plants and animals, humans ended up being controlled by kings, priests, and Kafkaesque bureaucracy? Volume 2 of Sapiens: A Graphic History – The Pillars o…
There’s no such thing as a bad kid. That’s what a lifetime of experience has taught Dr. Stuart Shanker. No matter how difficult, out of control, distracted, or exhausted a child might seem, there’s a way self-regulation. Overturning decades of conventional wisdom, this radical new technique allows children and the adults who care for them to regain their composure and peace of mind. S…
A fun and thoughtful collection of previously unpublished essays about skateboarding, riding horses, gardening, delivering mail, shooting baskets, cooking, record collecting, knitting, stitching, running, and many more things that aren't writing, except that, put in the context of this collection, maybe they are?
While visiting a dog show, Buzz and Fly Guy learn all about man's best friend! From exploring different breeds, to famous dogs throughout history, to learning all about working dogs and more, there's plenty for the best friends to explore.
Spidey is swinging and web-slinging his way to Disney Junior next summer with a super-duper team of Super Hero friends! Even Super Heroes have a little hiccup now and then! Miles, who prides himself on his stealth, gets discouraged when his relentless hiccups keep the team from stopping an evil villain. He needs help getting his confidence back—that's what super friends are for! This le…
Sustain-erella lives a life of servitude with her stepmother and stepsisters, Mean-ella and Meaner-ella. Until an invitation arrives for the Prince's Ball. At last Sustain-erella can have a night off! But the ball isn't as wonderful as Sustain-erella hoped ... in fact, it's very wasteful. Can Sustain-erella find a way to escape her life of servitude, and make a difference in the kingdom?All is …
When the three little sheep are faced with their worst enemy yet -- climate change, will they listen to the warning signs and to environmental activist B B Wolf? As increasing natural disasters threaten their homes, the sheep must come together to save the day.All is well in the idyllic world of fairy tales, where there is always a happily ever after. However, the Little Mermaid finds herself s…
Headstrong llama finds it hard to listen - there's often something more interesting going on or somewhere else to be. When her class goes on a school trip, will llama pay attention?
Ditch the drill and fling those flash cards in the recycle bin… now there’s a better way to learn math! When you play the fun dice and card games in this book, you'll get better at math without even realizing it. The more you play, the more you learn...and you'll love every minute!