What is the climate of the market right now? Look no further than the VIX, the CBOE Volatility Index, which is a measure of 30-day implied volatility. Created in 1993 by the CBOE & Duke University, t
Help your trees, shrubs, and vines look and yield their best by making the right cut every time. Whether you are hoping for more flowers or fruit, trying to create a dense screen, or struggling to man
With the right bracelets, rings, belts, earrings, and charms, a tween or teen can really go places—just look at mall stores that sell nothing but small accessories. They're boooooming! But most tweens
In this book (previously published as Crippled America), we’re going to look at the state of the world right now. It’s a terrible mess, and that’s putting it mildly. There has never been a more danger
'Dear Uncle Morton. You'd better get on a plane right now and come back here. Your dragon has eaten Jemima.' It had sounded so easy: Edward was going to look after Uncle Morton's unusual pet for a wee
In this riveting new suspense novel, the USA Today bestselling and Edgar Award-winning author of Never Look Back and If I Die Tonight probes just how far a mother will go to right a wrong. Camille Gar
Sex. So many questions—so hard to actually ask them! Finding the right moment, not to mention the right person to ask, can be a nightmare. Well, look no further! This essentia
Ever wondered where marshmallows come from? Stumped on the right way to peel an artichoke? Or curious about the history of ranch dressing? Look no further -- the answers are right here in this whimsic
Fashion trends may come and go, but timeless pieces can look chic in every season with the right kind of style. Closet Essentials reveals the secrets of styling 60 of these wardrobe essentials—f
Step into My Power is a thought-provoking and inspirational book that guides children through over 20 lessons that will help them feel more powerful.This newly updated version of Step Into Your Power, filled with insights, stories, and activities, teaches you how to discover your own inner strength and mental resilience, and to learn how to harness your own power.You’ve heard about heroes and read about the greats, but maybe you’re not feeling so great yourself right now? Learn from the lived experience of author Jamia Wilson and illustrator Andrea Pippins as they mentor you through growing up in the modern world, and teach you how to Step into Your Power.In this friendly guide, learn how to look after yourself, “organize, don’t agonize,”make good choices, get out of ruts, branch out, shake up your mindset, and ask for help. How do you overcome a setback? How do you cope when you or a family member gets sick? How do you change your mindset when you can’t change your situation? Step int
When Emily finds a locked playhouse in the woods, she can't resist peeking through the windows. Inside, the walls are painted to look just like the surrounding woods, right down to an identical white
Lift the flaps for a gentle introduction to the food chain―perfect for the preschool set!The sun shines on the jungle.Plants grow, reaching for the sun.Welcome to the jungle! Take a look at some animals who live there and discover how they depend on one another. Beetles munch on leaves, and spiders pounce on them in turn. Frogs lay in wait for the spiders, and an argus pheasant waits for a frog to leap. And so it continues, with a peek at some bearded pigs and a not-too-scary python. But what do you think the biggest animal of all will eat? With bold and friendly illustrations, a simple text, and fun interactive flaps, Michael Slack takes little readers right up the food chain and back around for a final twist.
Perfect your port de bras, pas de deux and learn how to dance adagio and allegro. Find out the best way to look after your ballet shoes and make sure your make up is just right for your first night on
Early one morning, a funny noise wakes up Duck. It sounds like pshhh-pshh, and it comes from right under her bed. Duck is not quite sure what it is, and she is much too afraid to look...
Pablo is having trouble with his contribution to the painting exhibition. Nothing seems to be right. His fellow-artists suggest he try painting a landscape, so he sets off into the country to look for
Early one morning, a funny noise wakes up Duck. It sounds like pshhh-pshh, and it comes from right under her bed. Duck is not quite sure what it is, and she is much too afraid to look...
In Robert Cormier’s unforgettable novels, an individual often stands alone, fighting for what is right–or just to survive–against powerful, sinister, and sometimes evil people. His books look unflinch
It is sad but true that no one is ever pleased to see Cyril the cloud. He's always being blamed for ruining everyone's fun: casting shadows over everywhere he goes, and making things look dull and miserable. So, one day, Cyril drifts far, far away in search of a friendly face: over farmland, towns, and an ocean .. . Eventually he arrives in a new land whose ground is baking hot.Here everyone welcomes the shade Cyril gives. This makes Cyril so happy that he criesbig glorious tears of joy. And his tears soak the land and everything seems to smile.And that is all Cyril ever wanted - to look down on the world and see a happy smile. A beautiful story that taps right into what Tim Hopgood's books are all about: celebrating the natural world and promoting a positive outlook on life.
Moms: Look to the gospel for your rest, joy, sufficiency, and motivation.For far too long mothers have been beaten down by the law of “do better” and “try harder.” The burden of “getting it right” thr
In 1847 Wagner read the Oresteian trilogy, the finest surviving work by Aeschylus. The impact on him of Aeschylus' work, at this crucial time in his development, changed Wagner's entire vision of his own role as an artist. As he wrote in his autobiography: 'I could actually see the Oresteia with my mind's eye, as though it were actually being performed and its effect on me was indescribable. … My ideas about the significance of drama and of the theatre were, without a doubt, moulded by these impressions …' Wagner and Aeschylus examines the role that the Oresteia played in the shaping of the Ring, showing how Aeschylus' masterpiece influenced Wagner's at many levels, from the basic idea of using mythical material for a cycle of 'stage festival dramas' right through to profound aspects of subject matter and form and Wagner's conception of the role of music in opera. Two introductory chapters look at the overall relationship between Wagner and Aeschylus; there follows an analysis of the f