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Born from a magical egg, Helen has a most unusual start to life. She is no ordinary princess as she draws the attention of leaders and kings throughout Greece. Her journey to the city of Troy and her escape back to Greece is a tale of magic, adventure and family. Helen joins the other multi-award winning books in Early Myths collection: the perfect way to introduce young kids to the world of Greek myth.

The most powerful hero in all of Greek mythology, Herakles is challenged to control his strength. Commanded by the gods, he must take on twelve great Labours: battling with monsters, controlling rivers, wrestling with lions, visiting the Underworld and fighting an army. Can he succeed and what will be his final reward?

An intellectual biography of James Madison, arguing that he invented American politics as we know it  How do you solve a problem like James Madison? The fourth president is one of the most confounding figures in early American history; his political trajectory seems almost intentionally...

Set in the 1950s against the backdrop of Grace Kelly’s whirlwind romance and glamourous wedding to Prince Rainier of Monaco, New York Times bestselling author Hazel Gaynor and Heather Webb take the reader on an evocative sun-drenched journey along the Côte d’Azur in this page-turning novel...

In The Age of Intoxication, Benjamin Breen offers a window into a time when drugs were not yet separated into categories - illicit and licit, recreational and medicinal, modern and traditional - and there was no barrier between the drug dealer and the pharmacist.

Learn how to live the life you want, not just the life you can afford in this highly engaging, step-by-step guide to winning at personal finance! Managing your money is like going to the dentist or standing in line at the DMV. Nobody wants to do it, but at some point, it's inevitable: you need...

Abby is a spoiled princess who never thinks about the people around her. But when a frog saves her favorite ball from the palace well, Abby has to think about someone else for the first time. Will Abby learn what it means to be a good princess, or will she spend the rest of her life acting spoiled and selfish?

The First Trimester Handbook: A Guide to Early Pregnancy up to 12 Weeks by Amanda Davies is the ultimate companion for expectant mothers navigating the early stages of pregnancy. Drawing from over 20 years of midwifery experience, this comprehensive, evidence-based guide offers practical advice and emotional support for the first trimester. Highlights of the Book: Clear, Expert Advice: Amanda Davies, a seasoned midwife, provides straightforward, reliable information based on the latest medical research.

Sprightly swing music spills across the dimly lit club. The grayish curtains of cigarette smoke part every once in a while to reveal a sparkling stage and tables upon tables of patrons, some incurably inebriated and others high on the fast-paced nightlife. Fabulous flappers in shimmery cocktail dresses and stylish feather headbands throw their hands up and stomp their feet to the addictive beat on the dance floor. Smartly dressed men, their hair neatly parted and slicked back, toss fistfuls of dice onto the plush green baize of the craps tables.

The Shepherd of Hermas, composed in the late 1st or mid-2nd century AD, is an intriguing early Christian work filled with vivid visions, parables, and teachings. It follows the journey of Hermas, a former slave, who receives divine revelations through a figure known as the Shepherd. The text explores themes of repentance, moral integrity, and the necessity of maintaining a pure and faithful Christian community.

From 1934 to 1954, Bing Crosby utterly dominated American entertainment. Nobody has ever had as many hit records, and Crosby was the number one movie star for five years in a row. The rise of Bing Crosby was the rise of American popular culture itself.

Completely revised and updated! Now in paperback. An award-winning journalist and literacy advocate provides a clear, step-by-step guide to helping your child thrive as a reader and a learner Today’s children face intense pressure to meet rising academic standards and prepare for future...

An evocative journey into early medieval Britain, where myth and wilderness intertwine – brought to life by Amy Jeffs’ original linocut art. Step into the wilderness of early medieval Britain with Wild, a captivating collection of myths, legends, and reimagined tales from the sixth to...

Early Light offers three very different aspects of Osamu Dazai's genius: the title story relates his misadventures as a drinker and a family man in the terrible fire bombings of Tokyo at the end of WWII. Having lost their own home, he and his wife flee with a new baby boy and their little girl to relatives in Kofu, only to be bombed out anew.

The Manual is a roadmap for teachers on how to create a classroom culture of caring, creativity, learning and emotional health. Increasingly progressive educators are focusing on play-based learning and social-emotional development, but The Happiest Preschool: A Manual for Teachers is unique in providing a comprehensive and thorough discussion of this focus and illustrating all precepts with teachable examples.

An excellent, comprehensive introduction to Early Buddhism. It covers both theory and practice. This is a great audiobook for anyone - from beginner to teacher - who wants to learn or teach Early Buddhism.

Getting to know the Church Fathers means getting to know our own roots. It means knowing more deeply who we are as we learn more and more about who they are. The early Christians are our ancestors, our common genealogy, our family. When we look to our roots, what do we see?

Kaia Gerber’s Library Science March Book Club Pick Best Books of 2025 List by Vogue Most Anticipated Novels of 2025 List by Marie Claire Best New Books of Spring 2025 List by Bustle Must-Read Books of Spring 2025 List by Town & Country “The year’s best coming-of-age novel...

Llama Llama joins the Step into Reading line with a story about Llama's first missing tooth! Based on the hit Netflix television series. Oh no! Llama Llama has lost his first tooth. I mean, he really lost it! He can't leave it under his pillow because he doesn't know where it went. All of Llama...

My grandfather was the last person in the world I would have ever expected to hear a story about a personal encounter with Bigfoot. He was a serious man and for him to discuss this ancient & controversial knowledge so openly was astounding. He wasn't mean or abusive, but he had no time for silliness. He never wasted time on unexplained mysteries or folklore. He grew up in an era and in circumstances where silliness was "for women, children, and the mentally insufficient".