Early English Literature

Charlotte, Emily, and Anne examine life on the moors, romance, and death in a series of lyric poems that were written in their early years.

After their successful debut in Jan Thomas’ acclaimed Rhyming Dust Bunnies, Ed, Ned, Ted, and Bob are back for another adventure in rhyme. This time, the jolly dust bunnies are chased and crushed as a mountain of dust bullies his way into their play. But when Fat Cat sits on the big meanie - SPLAT! - the dusty bully gets a taste of his own medicine. And that’s when the fuzzy friends think of helping the flattened thug with a tug and a hug.

What does a little bear wear as he dances and plays his way through a sunny summer day? Young listeners will be fascinated as John McDonough's upbeat narration perfectly delivers this book's lilting, musical rhyme and joyful, exuberant rhythm that make Jesse Bear's day a pleasure for everyone.

How can he possibly stay dry as he waters the roses, skips pebbles on the pond, and helps a blackbird with his bath? Young listeners will sympathize with Jesse's playful urge to wade in a puddle with a squirmy worm or "jump and squish and plop" with a green frog. They will definitely delight in the happy surprise ending. John McDonough's exuberant narration colorfully animates this joyous sequel to the best-selling Jesse Bear, What Will You Wear?.

Lois Ehlert is the celebrated author of numerous best-selling picture books. Would you believe that Ralph the dog can talk? Yip, yip, yip - it's true. With Ehlert's simple, funny, call-and-response text, this fresh, engaging book is sure to get little ones laughing (and talking to their dogs!).

New York Times best-selling author Carl Weber and award-winning novelist Eric Pete team up to deliver the first in a much-anticipated new trilogy. The Family Business features two times the heat, two times the fun, and two times the drama as the members of an unforgettable family (not to mention their lovers and hangers-on) find their way in and out of trouble. As their many fans will attest, Weber and Pete share a talent for penning juicy fiction that their audience can’t get enough of.

A young boy is forced to flee his home with his mother, and arrives on the shores of a foreign land. Here Perseus grows up and boasts to the king that he could take on the terrifying Gorgon, Medusa. But as he sets out on his journey, he’s helped by the goddess Athena with a set of amazing gifts which allow him to fly across the oceans and face the Gorgon.

The god who helped to overthrow his fellow Titans, Prometheus raises Zeus up to rule the skies. But when he steals fire to help mankind survive the cold winters, Zeus is furious and punishes his old friend.

Can anyone rescue Prometheus and bring peace to Mount Olympus?

The young boy Jason is raised on the Greek hillside by a centaur before he returns to his city to face the tyrant king. Can Jason win the throne by gathering a crew of heroes, set sail to the edges of the world, and make it back with the Golden Fleece in hand?

Growing up amongst the flowers and forests of Greece Persephone’s world is shattered when she’s whisked away by Hades, the love-struck god of the Underworld. As her mother searches the lands, a solution must be found. Can Persephone return to her old life or will she become queen of the dead forever?

Counting is important because it is the foundation for many math concepts. It is also one of the first math concepts that your child will learn. Have fun counting with your child as you listen to this book. Explore the simple text and bright colors. Enjoy the excitement when your child counts to 10!

A rhyming story about getting dressed to go outside.

Mac and Wood find themselves confronted with the troublesome job of repairing a bridge piling supporting one of the iconic bridges spanning the Florida Keys. In the process they discover something unexpected—a cache of silver coins and bars embedded in coral. The pair, along with their archeologist friend Ned, soon realizes the immense historical significance of their discovery—the coins date back to the Civil War. But their joy quickly turns to apprehension as they realize they are not the only ones interested in the treasure.

In the real world, England and France allowed Adolf Hitler to gobble up the Sudetenland in 1938. Once Hitler finished dismembering Czechoslovakia, he was ready to go to war over Poland a year later. But Hitler had always been eager to seize Czechoslovakia, no matter the consequences. So what if England and France had stood up to the Nazis from the start, and not 11 months later? That is the question behind the War That Came Early series.

Bill Martin Jr and Eric Carle's classic Bear books have been a hit with children for many generations and have sold more than 11 million copies. This wonderful compilation brings together the beloved first three Bear books—Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?; Polar Bear, Polar Bear, What Do You Hear?; and Panda Bear, Panda Bear, What Do You See?—and includes the newest addition, Baby Bear, Baby Bear, What Do You See?

Protozoa is a word from biology via the Greek, meaning "first animals". These short stories were indeed among the first life spontaneously generated in Lois McMaster Bujold's nascent writing career. Along with an introduction by the author, this collection features the short stories "Barter", "Garage Sale", "The Hole Truth", "Dreamweaver's Dilemma", and "Aftermaths".

John A. Jakle and Keith A. Sculle, two leading experts on the nation’s roadside landscape, examine the crucial role that small- to mid-sized city hotels played in American life during the early decades of the 20th century, a time when the automobile was fast becoming the primary mode of transportation. Before the advent of the interstate system, such hotels served as commercial and social anchors of developing towns across the country. America’s Main Street Hotels provides a thorough survey of the impact these hotels had on their communities and cultures.

From Amazon bestselling author Steven Becker comes an electrifying maritime adventure that will plunge you into the depths of the sea and the heart-pounding pursuit of hidden treasure. Prepare to embark on a thrilling journey alongside Mac and Wood as they unearth the secrets of the past, face treacherous adversaries, and dive headfirst into danger. Becker's expert storytelling will transport you to the sun-soaked shores of Florida Keys, immersing you in a world teeming with adventure, mystery, and the allure of buried treasure.

Mecklenburgh Square has always been a radical address. Nestled in the heart of Bloomsbury, these townhouses have borne witness to the lives of some of the century's most revolutionary cultural figures - many of whom were extraordinary women. United by their desire to experiment with new ways of living - and, therefore, of being - these authors and thinkers were trailblazers in their commitment to creative independence.

Early Mourning is an anthology horror novel by Sondra Xavier about a newly deceased spirit named Hana who is training to become apprentice to the personification of Karma. However, in order to bestow Karma’s plight, Hana is forced to witness various horror stories within stained glass windows in an attempt to remove her fears.