“He handed her a magic mirror." When Beauty’s father picks a rose from the garden owned by a terrifying Beast, there is a price that must be paid…With beautiful and charming illustrations to enjoy again and again, this simple retelling of the children's classic fairy tale is perfect for readers of all ages.Parragon is the largest illustrated non-fiction publisher in the world and a global leader in innovative digital books for children in many...

Which Greek god makes the best parent?Would you want to be one of Artemis' Hunters?Why do so many monsters go into retail? Spend a little more time in Percy Jackson's world—a place where the gods bike among us, monsters man snack bars, and each of us has the potential to become a hero. Find out:    • Why Dionysus might actually be the best director Camp Half-Blood could have    • How to recognize a monster when you see one    • Why...

What does it mean to be young and transgender today? Growing Up Trans  Growing Up Trans came out of a series of workshops held in Victoria, British Columbia, to bring together trans youth from across the country with mentors in the community.

Holiday crafts are a favorite for cross stitchers, and this book focuses on festive patterns worked on perforated paper. Easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions guide stitchers of all skill levels through exciting and unique holiday décor items. From tree toppers and ornaments to candle wraps and advent calendars, the 43 projects in this book will have stitchers wanting to create for the Christmas season all year long.

This collection of thirty-eight terrifying tales of serial killers at large, written by the great masters of the genre, plumbs the horrifying depths of a deranged mind and the forces of evil that compel a human being to murder, gruesomely and methodically, over and over again., Robert Bloch, provides fascinating insight, through two nonfiction essays, into our insatiable obsession with serial killers and how these madmen are portrayed in popular culture....

-- The New York TimesIt’s true—a diet including pasta, cheese, wine, and dessert really can trim your waistline and improve your overall health. A 2013 study published in the New England Journal of Medicine These flavorful, colorful, and easy-to-prepare dishes provide plenty of variety for every meal of the day. Enjoy delicious recipes such as:·      Asparagus-Romano Frittata·      Chicken Gyros·      Santa Fe Falafel·     ...

Beautiful beaches, perfect weather, movie-star glamour...there are so many reasons to visit Southern California that deciding where to go and what to do can be a bit overwhelming. Fodor's Southern California 2014 ebook edition takes the guesswork out of choosing the perfect SoCal experience---from picking the finest Santa Barbara bistro to finding the best studio tour in Hollywood. This guide is filled with awe-inspiring photography, in-depth cultural...

2019 IACP Award Winner in the Health & Special Diet Category 2019 James Beard Award Finalist Take control of managing diabetes with a one-stop cookbook of 400-plus creative diabetes-friendly recipes. Meticulously tested recipes deliver exceptional flavor and maximum nutrition and provide a healthy way to cook and eat that truly benefits everyone but especially those battling diabetes. Complete nutritional information is provided with every recipe...

Andy is all grown up and heading off to college. What will happen to Buzz, Woody, and the rest of his toys? Find out in this complete retelling of the Disney/Pixar film, Toy Story 3.

Shelby Foote's monumental historical trilogy, "The Civil War: A Narrative These ten stories of the Civil War give us the experience of joining a coachload of whores left on a siding during a battle in Virginia  . . .marching into an old man's house to tell him it's about to be burned down . . .or seeing a childhood friend shot down at Chickamauga. The result is history that lives again in our imagination, as the creative vision of these great...