Step into an enchanted land of curious folk and extraordinary beasts, where spells are cast and magic glitters in the air.
Full of mischief, valor, ribaldry, and romance, The Arabian Nights has enthralled readers for centuries. These are the tales that saved the life of Shahrazad, whose husband, the king, executed each of his wives after a single night of marriage. Beginning an enchanting story each evening, Shahrazad always withheld the ending: A thousand and one nights later, her life was spared forever. This …
Sophie discovers a surprising truth about teamwork in this sixth picture book in the 7 Habits of Happy Kids series.Ms. Hoot has assigned the class to write a poem, and everyone has to work with a partner. When Sophie is partnered with Biff, she is sure it’s going to be a disaster. Because Biff is mean! But as they work together, they find they have more in common than they thought. Featuring …
Erdas is a land of balance. A rare link, the spirit animal bond, bridges the human and animal worlds. Conor, Abeke, Meilin and Rollan each have this gift and the grave responsibility that comes with it. But the Conquerors are trying to destroy this balance. They are setting the world on fire, swallowing while cities in their rush for power including Meilin's home. Fed up with waiting and rea…
This comprehensive guide to painting with oils draws on the expertise of four respected artists and includes a rich variety of styles and techniques. Easy to follow instructions show how to master methods such as wet on wet, scumbling, sgraffito, glazing, and using water-mixable oils to create landscapes, seascapes, skies, still life, and flowers. Thirteen demonstrations and over 300 step-by-st…