There's nothing better than a book you can't put down—or better yet, a book you'll never forget. This book puts the power of transformational reading into your hands. Jack Canfield, cocreator of the bestselling Chicken Soup for the Soul® series, and self- actualization pioneer Gay Hendricks have invited notable people to share personal stories of books that changed their lives. What book shaped their outlook and habits? Helped them navigate rough seas? Spurred them to satisfaction and success? The contributors include Dave Barry, Stephen Covey, Malachy McCourt, Jacquelyn Mitchard, Mark Victor Hansen, John Gray, Christiane Northrup, Bernie Siegel, Craig Newmark, Michael E. Gerber, Lou Holtz, and Pat Williams, to name just a few. Their richly varied stories are poignant, energizing,... Less

There's nothing better than a book you can't put down—or better yet, a book you'll never forget. This book puts the power of transformational reading into your hands. Jack Canfield, cocreator of the bestselling Chicken Soup for the Soul® series, and self- actualization pioneer Gay Hendricks have invited notable people to share personal stories of books that changed their lives. What book shaped their outlook and habits? Helped them navigate rough seas? Spurred them to satisfaction and success? The contributors include Dave Barry, Stephen Covey, Malachy McCourt, Jacquelyn Mitchard, Mark Victor Hansen, John Gray, Christiane Northrup, Bernie Siegel, Craig Newmark, Michael E. Gerber, Lou Holtz, and Pat Williams, to name just a few. Their richly varied stories are poignant, energizing,... Less

There's nothing better than a book you can't put down—or better yet, a book you'll never forget. This book puts the power of transformational reading into your hands. Jack Canfield, cocreator of the bestselling Chicken Soup for the Soul® series, and self- actualization pioneer Gay Hendricks have invited notable people to share personal stories of books that changed their lives. What book shaped their outlook and habits? Helped them navigate rough seas? Spurred them to satisfaction and success? The contributors include Dave Barry, Stephen Covey, Malachy McCourt, Jacquelyn Mitchard, Mark Victor Hansen, John Gray, Christiane Northrup, Bernie Siegel, Craig Newmark, Michael E. Gerber, Lou Holtz, and Pat Williams, to name just a few. Their richly varied stories are poignant, energizing,... Less

Read a Book Banner 72 Inch X 202 Inch. Our Read A Book Banner will get your students headed for the library all week long. Our Read A Book Banner will get your students headed for the library all week long.

Make challenging concepts more memorable, even unforgettable!" Stories Trainers Tell is full of fun, entertaining, and useful stories that help bring any training alive. Use it and watch people smile and learn!" --Ken Blanchard, coauthor, The One Minute Manager® and Whale Done!(TM)Telling stories is a powerful way to make a point, especially when the stories are compelling, well- constructed, and poignant. This book captures thought- provoking stories contributed by trainers, nationally known speakers, consultants, business leaders, educators, and professional storytellers that help make challenging ideas and abstract concepts stick.The stories are organized around major organizational development and training themes, such as leadership, diversity, teamwork, performance and coaching, and... Less

Allow students to truly experience the joy of reading an entire book themselves. Each of the I Can Read Books is written with a specific reading ability in mind. Level 1 is for grades Pre K-1. Paperback. A Kiss for Little Bear, A Picture for Harold's Room, An I mean it, Stanley, Danny and the Dinosaur, Harry and the Lady Next Door, Little Bear's Visit, Morris the Moose, Sammy the Seal.

America The Story of Us beautifully reconstructs over 400 years of US History and features a who's who of American icons. From executive producer Jane Root of Planet Earth, comes the breathtaking journey through history-unlike any other in the past 40 years-with live-action recreations of key historical events through the use of cutting edge CGI animation, giving viewers an immersive view of history in the making.

R.E.M. has produced some of the most consistently fascinating, successful and honest music of the past 20+ years, combining lyrical and musical experimentation in ways that nonetheless are accessible to the mainstream rock audience. Drawing upon first-hand interviews with band members and insiders, Reveal is a biographical exploration of the work and life of this seminal band. With a focus on the music and how it evolves from the personalities within the group, this book provides new insights into R.E.M.'s creative process. 7-1/4 x 9-1/4, 272 pages

R.E.M. has produced some of the most consistently fascinating, successful and honest music of the past 20+ years, combining lyrical and musical experimentation in ways that nonetheless are accessible to the mainstream rock audience. Drawing upon first-hand interviews with band members and insiders, Reveal is a biographical exploration of the work and life of this seminal band. With a focus on the music and how it evolves from the personalities within the group, this book provides new insights into R.E.M.'s creative process. 7-1/4 x 9-1/4, 272 pages

Sometimes what you really need is a low-tech way to store contact information (just ask anyone who's ever dropped their smartphone in water). A Destination Address Book featuring the modern designs of Thomas Paul rises to the occasion. A bag-friendly size keeps information literally at your fingertips and a hardback cover protects what's inside, no password needed.||Books feature six-ring binder with 36 pages that have six entries on each side | Extra pages and divider tabs are included | Each entry has space for a name, mailing address, four phone numbers and an email address

With never-before-seen photos, and never-before-heard stories, Got the Life is raw, candid, and inspiring - the ultimate story of rock and redemption....

Originally published in 1940, Adler's living classic has now been updated. This respected guide to reading comprehension takes you through the processes of skimming; summarizing content; criticizing an author's writing fairly; and using different techniques for reading practical books, imaginative literature, plays, poetry, history, science, mathematics, philosophy, and social science. Ideal for high schoolers and college-bound students! 426 pages, softcover from Touchstone.

“I felt like an alien who fell down to earth, not understanding the rules of the game, making all the possible mistakes, saying all the wrong things.” “Your whole life is in the hands of other people who do not always mean well and there is nothing you can do about it. They can decide to send you away and you have no control.” “The moment I enter the house, I shelve my American self and become the 'little obedient wife' that my husband wants me to be.” “The most difficult part is to find myself again. At the beginning I lost myself.” This jargon-free book documents and analyzes the experience of immigration from the female perspective. It discusses the unique challenges that women face, offers insights into the meanings of their experiences, develops gender-sensitive knowledge about... Less

A gentle book that shows children there are many different ways to be friendly kind and compassionate to others. Todd Snow and Melodee Strong 21 pages. Board book.

Not every company can promise its customers the "lowest price", but your company can promise "highest value"---and that's far more important. Give this book of inspiring quotations to your customers and let it work its magic. Let them know that sometimes a product or service may cost a little bit more, but be worth a whole lot more. Create the Perfect Gift! Add your company logo to the cover! Just click customize and upload your logo online. Add a custom page inside the book! Just click customize and add your message for the custom page. Create a completely custom book jacket using your own artwork! Just click customize and add your custom logo and message to create a one of a kind cover. Questions or help creating your custom book please call 1-800-535-2773. Custom logo price listed... Less

Free Worldwide Delivery : 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die : Hardback : Universe Publishing(NY) : 9780789320391 : 0789320398 : 23 Mar 2010 : For discerning bibliophiles and readers who enjoy unforgettable classic literature, this trove of reviews covers a century of memorable writing. Each entry is accompanied by an authoritative yet opinionated essay describing the importance and influence of the work in question.

Comic InsightsThe Art of Stand-Up ComedyAuthor: Fra nklyn AjayeIf you want to make it in stand-up comedy, this book is a must-read. If you want to write comedy, this book is a must-read. If you simply enjoy comedy, this book is a must-read.Comic Insights contains fascinating, candid, insightful interviews with today’s top comedians, who discuss at length why and how they do what they do.Louie Anderson   •   Ri chard Belzer   •   Elay ne BooslerGeorge Carlin   •   Elle n DeGeneres   •   R ich Jeni Jay Leno   •   Richar d Lewis   •   Bill MaherPaul Reiser   •   Chri s Rock   •   Rosean neJerry Seinfeld   •   Ga ry Shandling   •  Si nbadGeorge Wallace   •   Jon athan Winters And interviews with noted comedy club owners Budd Friedman and Jamie Masada, agent Irving Arthur, and personal manager... Less

Eileen Chang is now recognized as one of the greatest modern Chinese writers, though she was completely erased from official histories in mainland China.-- Her semi- autobiographical novels depict in gripping detail her childhood years in Tianjin and Shanghai, as well as her student days in Hong Kong during World War II, and shed light on the construction of selfhood in her other novels. --This previously unpublished semi- autobiographical novel continues the story begun in The Fall of the Pagoda, following the girl's experiences as a student at the University of Victoria in Hong Kong, including the city's 1941 fall after Pearl Harbor. Hiding in shelter to escape air raids, she vividly conveys her sense of alienation both as a sojourner in a distant land and as a displaced refugee of... Less

In Books that Changed the World Andrew Taylor sets himself the challenging task of choosing and profiling the fifty most important and influential books in the history of the world. He has selected books from every field of human creativity and intellectual endeavour - from poetry to politics, from fiction to philosophy, from theology to anthropology, and from economics to physics - to create a rounded and satisfying picture of how 50 towering achievements of the human intellect have built our societies, shaped our values, enhanced our understanding of the nature of the world, enabled technological advancements, and reflected our concerns and dilemmas, strengths and failings. In a series of engaging and lively essays, Andrew Taylor sets each work and its author firmly in historical... Less

If you're into your books, you'll know how tiresome it can be to fold over the corners of your pages or use flimsy supermarket receipts to keep track of your place. Lucky we've got just the thing for you then The 50 Books to Read Before You Die Bookmark will solve all your bookmarking problems. The smooth and sleek stainless steel design is light but durable and comes in a full-colour, laminated presentation sleeve. And etched into the bookmark are the titles of fifty of the world's best-loved books by authors including Tolkien, Bronte, Dickens and many more. The trick will be drawing your eyes away from the bookmark and back to your book!

Folk Tales have long been an important part of Appalachian culture. They have been passed down from generation to generation: teaching values, encouraging independence, and entertaining. The "Jack Tales" are probably the best-known of the Appalachian Folk Tales. The Book That Jack Built follows this tradition. Several of the stories have historical significance, and each story teaches a life lesson as it entertains. Jack began writing as a gift to the children of his friends in the rural Tennessee sewing factory where he worked for over 30 years. He continues writing for all children. His regard for the talents of children doesn't stop with his stories. The illustrations throughout the book and the cover art were created by ten-year-old fans. "It's just a shame that William... Less

Who can tell the stories of the saints better than the saints themselves? In this beautifully illustrated book, twenty-six saints tell the story of their lives to kids in a simple and personal way. From the Blessed Virgin Mary to Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta, each saint comes to life in this book. And each one has something important to tell kids about God and the way he works in our lives. Saints were real people who loved God above all else, and this book will help kids understand why we honor them and why they are the perfect companions for our own faith journey. Among the other saints included in this delightful book are St. Joseph, St. Peter, St. Paul, St. Nicholas, St. Patrick, St. Francis of Assisi, St. John Bosco, St. Bernadette, St. Therese of Lisieux, and St. Maximillian... Less

Farah lives in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, with her family and wants nothing more than to develop a deeper devotion to her Muslim faith. She sees the month of Ramadan as her chance to draw nearer to Allah, and pursues that goal. All goes well until the prophet Isa-Jesus-appears to her in a dream and calls her to Himself. Her brother, Kareem, who has never liked Farah, seeks an opportunity to expose her for the sham he believes she is.Farah's cousin frequents an online chat where former Muslims gather to discuss their new faith, based on their belief that Isa is much more than a Muslim prophet-He is actually the Son of God. While there, her cousin becomes acquainted with an American girl of Muslim ancestry-now a devout Christian named Sara-and a friendship quickly develops. However, Sara has... Less

1 - Easy to use Stretchable Book Cover. w/Bonus Free Bookmark in every package. Fits Books up to 7 1/2 x 10 1/2 x 2 1/4. Standard Book Size. Metallic Gold in Color. 1- book cover per package. Fabric Contents: 85% Polyester, 15% spandex. Washing instructions: Hand washable. Cold Water, Hang top dry.

Back to school shouldn't mean stocking up on paper bags and worrying about detentions for uncovered books. Book Sox makes it as easy as one, two, three! No more measuring, cutting or taping! Book Sox is the stretchable, fabric book cover that protects your books from damage with ease. *** STANDARD fits books SMALLER than 10" high x 8" wide

Book Sox® are the "original" stretchable fabric book cover that stretches over hard-covered books with ease. Perfect for textbooks, novels, dictionaries, encyclopedias and more. The Jumbo Size fits most large text books. Please specify color preference in special notes or gift message option. We will try to fullfill your request based on availability. There are various prints we can send it based on boy or girl design if specified in the notes.

12 of Greg & Steve's most popular songs have been translated into delightful readers. Fun and whimsical stories motivate enrich and entertain - while teaching basic concepts. A 2007 Directors' Choice Award winner! All 12 songs are on the companion CD. Son

America: The Story of Us is an exuberant, unprecedented look at the invention of America focusing on how events small and large are intrinsically linked to the exploration and innovation, leading us from the frontier to 21st century cities, from the Mississippi to the moon, from Jamestown to 9/11 up to present day. Moving though time and space linking key events, people and locations, and capturing the vast sweep of American history.

Out of the prestigious Missouri School of Journalism, the world's first journalism school, and from the bestselling authors of News Reporting and Writing, comes Telling the Story. This concise text uses The Missouri Group's straightforward, no-nonsense approach to stress the fundamentals -- the beat-driven and well-written stories essential for any print, broadcast, and online news reporting and writing. The book stays on the cutting edge by preparing students for the realities of today's newsrooms -- offering the best coverage of online journalism, a new focus on citizen journalism, and even more on media convergence and new technology.