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Now the classic novel by Mary Shelley is an illustrated storybook perfect for kids of all ages! Kid Classics: Frankenstein is fun and just the right amount of scary! On a stormy summer evening two centuries ago, Mary Shelley wrote the classic tale about a scientist and his monstrous creation. Now, here is the fun new just-for-kids version of Mary Shelley's classic Frankenstein, abridged and retold while remaining true to Shelley's original text. It's a story that you can't put down: After Victor Frankenstein discovers the secret to life and uses it to build an eight-foot-tall monster, he realizes he's made a creature that he can't take care of-or control! Frankenstein and the monster chase each other across Europe, along the way learning lessons about ambition, the effects of technology on our lives, judging others based on looks, and the healing powers of nature. With page after page of captivating illustrations, this magical hardcover will be the fought over favorite in your home and schoolroom!

Now the classic novel by Bram Stoker is an illustrated storybook perfect for children! Kid Classics: Dracula is a fun way for kids to experience classic literature at their reading level-and just the right amount of spooky! For years, the mysterious Count Dracula has terrorized Transylvania from the shadows of his great gothic castle; but when his latest victim-John Harker-makes a daring escape, the ancient vampire may have finally met his match! Told through the perspective of multiple characters, including vampire-hunter Van Helsing, beautiful schoolteacher Mina Harker, and even the loathsome Count himself, the story of Dracula has never been so much fun for kids to read. With page after page of captivating illustrations, this magical hardcover will be the fought over favorite in your home and schoolroom! Bram Stoker was born November 8, 1847, in Dublin, Ireland. Stoker was a sickly child who was frequently bedridden; his mother entertained him by telling frightening stories and fables during his bouts of illness. Stoker studied math at Trinity College Dublin, graduating in 1867. He worked as a civil servant, freelance journalist, drama critic, editor and, most notably, as manager of the Lyceum Theatre. Although best known for Dracula, Stoker wrote eighteen other books, including Under the Sunset, The Snake's Pass, The Jewel of Seven Stars, The Lady of the Shroud, and The Lair of the White Worm. He died in 1912 at the age of sixty-four.

Count along with Ten Little Jack-O'-Lanterns and watch as the little Halloween pumpkins disappear!Count down from ten with tactile pumpkin buttons that will engage your child and help teach them how to count. Make reading and counting fun for everyone! Babies and toddlers will love the colorful built-in pumpkin counting toys. This adorable book is sure to be a Halloween favorite. From holidays to birthdays and baby showers, this is an ideal gift to start young ones on a lifetime of loving books and reading.

Whether you're in the mood for cake, pie, cookies, candy, or ice cream, the more than 300 recipes mean you'll have no trouble satisfying your cravings.

For kids and adults alike, be a jester on the go with this pocket-sized book: Pocket Jokes. Never miss a punchline with a whole book of jokes to choose from. Whether you're a knock-knock joke enthusiast or a dad-joke aficionado, there's a joke for comedians of all ages. Gift the up-and-coming comedian and punster in your life with on-the-go jokes. Take a world of comedy with you wherever you go with this travel-sized book!

Go through all your favourite shapes with cute barnyard animals on the farm with My First Shapes Book: Barnyard Animals.

The Pork Roll Cookbook is the ultimate tribute to the mid-Atlantic's favourite porky treat!

Now, with The Simcha Cookbook, you can recreate the delectable dishes that honour the traditions of Shemtov's Turkish-Israeli roots.

The Organic Baby Food Cookbook features plenty of natural, organic, and stress-free recipes to encourage a lifetime of healthy eating. When a young child is ready to eat solids, parents often don’t know what foods are best — this book solves that problem. Featuring more than 100 healthy and delicious recipes that will keep young eaters interested and satisfied, this book takes the stress out of feeding a little one. Inside this cookbook, you will find: - 100+ flavorful vegetarian recipes - Tips and tricks for weaning a child and introducing solid foods - Substitutes for common food allergies and intolerances The Organic Baby Food Cookbook promotes healthy eating because the younger a child starts eating well, the more likely they grow up to be a healthy adult. With strategies for making large batches of food that can be frozen, parents will spend more time with their young child and less time in the kitchen.

Enjoy the classic story of Cinderella like you've never seen it before in the Toddler Tuffables series of durable, washable books!A book that littles one can chew, gnaw, tug, tear, and drool on with zero damage and easy clean-up. Made with 100% FDA-approved non-toxic ink so you don't have to worry when your baby decides to chew. Babies and toddlers are sure to enjoy the beloved story of Cinderella. From nap time to bed time, make every story time fun time!

The fun never has to stop with the 100% baby proof Toddler Tuffables, now available with this classic song like you've never seen it before: Old MacDonald Had a Farm!Join Old MacDonald on his farm and sing along with the cows, pigs, horses, ducks, and more. All new illustrations bring this cherished song to life for a whole new generation of animal lovers. And because this is a Toddler Tuffable, any story time is fun time thanks to pages ready to take on anything a young one has to offer. Non-toxic, gnawable, non-tearable, waterproof, and washable, this book can go anywhere on the farm. Start young ones on a lifetime of loving books!

A Short Guide to a Happy Divorce is the book for when divorce is the right path and the healthy path for you and your spouse.

The Best Cast Iron Recipes Ever is the ultimate cookbook the features over 125 delicious and tried-and-true recipes for your cast iron cookware!

A Short Guide to a Happy Marriage, 2nd Edition is a concise explanation of the essentials for a long-lasting marriage.

"Can anyone be an inspiration? Kristi Hedges answers that question with a resounding yes. The Inspiration Code is a one-of-a-kind guide to becoming the kind of light-up-the-moment leader you aspire to be." --Daniel H. Pink, author of To Sell Is Human and Drive "We all know what inspiration feels like, but often struggle to find it. Here's a book that can help, with plenty of practical tips for having more energizing interactions."--Adam Grant, New York Times bestselling author of Originals and Give and Take "The words we speak, the questions we ask, and the way we listen have a tremendous impact on those around us. The Inspiration Code draws a clear map for those who want to make an impact on others and their world. This book is direct, powerful, and timely. Kristi Hedges shows how effective leaders inspire, motivate, and succeed." --Frank Sesno, Director of The George Washington University's School of Media and Public Affairs, Former CNN Washington Bureau Chief, and author of Ask More "If you think inspirational communications require rare skills, read The Inspiration Code. In chapter after chapter, Kristi Hedges reveals the core communication behaviors that everyone can master, and dispels the myths that hold leaders back."--Dr. Sydney Finkelstein, Professor of Management and Director of the Center for Leadership at the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College; bestselling author of Superbosses and Why Smart Executives Fail "Informative, instructive, and, yes, inspirational. An essential guide for 21st century leaders." --Mary Ellen Joyce, Ph.D., Executive Director, Brookings Executive Education "The Inspiration Code is a clear, practical guide to communicating in ways that move others to action. . . . If you're a leader who wants to drive change, inspire a team, or simply be a better manager, read this book now." --Atif Rafiq, Chief Digital Officer and SVP of IT, Volvo "Organizations want inspirational leadership, and that starts with leaders who inspire their teams--day in and day out. The Inspiration Code reveals the small behaviors that have a large impact. Leaders should keep this book on their desks, and go back to it often." --Amy Hahn, Senior Vice President Marketing, Insights and Digital, Ahold USA

With The Quick & Easy Ketogenic Cookbook, it's easy to cut carbs and keep keto with these 75 recipes that are ready in 30 minutes or less.

Reflect on wit and wisdom from the Zen masters with the definitive guide to finding your inner peace.

Mix up a taste of the City by the Bay and experience San Francisco without ever leaving home!Eating and drinking are always the topics of the day in this city that is unlike any other. With San Francisco Cocktails, you will be transported to the biggest small-town city in America. Inside, you will find: - Easy-to-follow recipes sure to be crowd pleasers - Cocktail basics for your home bar, including glassware, tools, and spirits - Chapters dedicated to your favorite San Francisco neighborhoods - Profiles on some of the most recognizable bars in San Francisco along with the cocktail recipes that make them stand out - Interviews with local bartenders - Gorgeous, full-color photography gives you a taste of each cocktail long before you mix them up yourself - A list of songs and movies that will help you truly grasp the San Francisco experience No matter where you find yourself, San Francisco Cocktails is the perfect gift for cocktail lovers everywhere. This is the perfect guide for drinking like a true San Franciscan.

Two of today's most respected world-changers, leadership expert John C. Maxwell and global development leader Rob Hoskins, share their real-world experiences helping to transform millions of lives, communities, and businesses around the world to show people how to be the change the world needs and help others do the same.

New York Times bestselling author MarcyKate Connolly continues her Twin Daggers series with Heartless Heirs. After escaping Palinor's dungeon, twins Aissa and Zandria search for answers behind their unique magical bloodline, as well as ways to unite their Magi people and the Technocrats---and save the Technocrat prince Aissa is heart-bonded with.

Discover the wonderful world of reptiles with Discovering Reptiles: a book jam-packed with scientific facts and fantastic, full-colour images that crawl and slither right off the page!

With Epic Jokes, windup friends and family with these long-winded, hilarious jokes! A good joke is the same as a good story: it grabs people's attention, and keeps it until the end. A joke has the advantage of leaving people laughing. And the laughs are bigger at the end of a well told long-winded joke. With Epic Jokes, you'll learn classic jokes that seem to just go on and on. But have no fear, when you deliver the much anticipated punch line you'll be the star of the party!

The Sausage Cookbook is the world's most definitive and authoritative sausage cookbook! Sausage is a food that can be made with everything from the finest meats to a large assortment of vegetables and grains. It can be flavored to be both savory and sweet. Best of all, it is "comfort food" - an ingredient that delivers flavorful satisfaction. The Complete Sausage Cookbook contains over 300 recipes that span an amazing array of international culinary traditions. Learn how to make a stunning variety of sausage, including many vegetarian options, and use it for easy grilling, or in stews and casseroles, and so much more. If you've ever thought about making sausage, the definitive Complete Sausage Cookbook is for you. Ellen Brown is a 30-year veteran foodie. She is the author of more than 30 cookbooks, including several Complete Idiot's guides. She is the founding food editor of USA Today. Her writing has been featured in major publications including The Washington Post, The Los Angeles Times, Bon Appétit, Art Culinaire, and The San Francisco Chronicle, and she has a weekly column in the Providence Journal. She lives in Providence, Rhode Island.

What is better than cooking with cast iron? Cooking with cast iron on an open fire, camp stove or grill is better!There's no such thing as spending too much time outdoors. The cravings you work up exerting all that energy in nature will be satisfied when you cook with The Campfire Cast Iron Cookbook, making for a healthy and delicious adventure. This guide to outdoor cooking over a campfire guarantees that the more time you spend outside, whether in the backyard or the backcountry, the better your meals will taste. Inside you'll find: - Over 100 recipes for all meals and all tastes - Chapters dedicated to breakfast, sides and starches, meat, seafood, vegetables, and desserts - An in-depth description and explanation of different types of cast iron cookware - A guide on how to set up your fire and cookware for the perfect outdoor cooking experience - Tips and tricks for cooking and clean-up, including how to properly care for your cooking fire and firepit From roughing it to van life and glamping, The Campfire Cast Iron Cookbook has your outdoor meal needs covered.

Texas Whiskey tells the story of how whiskey from the Lone Star State is unlike whiskey being made anywhere else on the planet.Texas history runs deep, and the history of whiskey in the state is no exception. But the Texas whiskey scene, which emphasizes local corn and barrels made from trees grown in the state, has grown exponentially in the last 10 years, as this coffee table book about whiskey in the Lone Star State details. Texas Whiskey features: - A collection of over 100 varied distillery profiles - Interviews with experts - All original photography - Tips on how to determine if a whiskey you love is truly a Texas whiskey Locals and tourists alike will discover new expressions that are sure to satisfy tastes as varied as Texas is large. "Texas Whiskey Is a Fanatic's Guide to the Good Stuff" - Texas Monthly

Get ready to discover the fiercest, fastest, and strangest sharks on Earth with The Little Chunky Book of Sharks!Filled with fun facts and amazing, scientifically accurate illustrations, The Little Chunky Book of Sharks is a big book of learning sure to entertain and inform kids of all ages. Discover everything there is to know about sharks, both small and large, from long-extinct species like megalodon to why sharks behave they ways they do today. The Little Chunky Book of Sharks is perfect for aspiring marine biologists to tuck into their backpacks for beach or boat expeditions or to read in bed at night. Kelly Gauthier Cormier is a Boston-based writer and editor. When she's not working, Kelly can often be found on a boat, in the water, or sitting on the end of a dock reading a book. She is also the author of Discovering Bugs, The Bug Handbook, Discovering Planets and Moons, and The Little Chunky Book of Dinosaurs.

Beautiful Platters & Delicious Boards will teach you how to craft an array of serving boards sure to satisfy all tastes and budgets!Whether it is a gorgeous assortment of cheeses for a formal dinner party, or a simple afternoon nibble of nuts and sliced fruit, offering up anything on a serving board instantly elevates the moment. This book makes a delicious serving board design within reach no matter the time of day. Inside, you will find: - Easy-to-follow recipes for homemade crackers and breads to preserves, dips, spreads, pickles, condiments, and more to add to your charcuterie board - How-to guides create contrasts of flavor and texture to assemble memorable assortments. - Gorgeous photographs to help you select the perfect board presentation - Expert advice on elevating your charcuterie boards to new levels - Dedicated chapters to each season for creating the perfect serving board no matter the time of year Beautiful Platters & Delicious Boards makes a delicious serving board within reach no matter the time of day.

Never have an awkward silence again thanks to The Little Book of Conversation Starters! This compilation of 375 family-friendly questions will launch any conversation from boring to spectacular. Finding common ground in a family with young kids, teens, and parents can be tricky. Follow these handy questions and prompts and you'll be chatting in no time! With these intriguing questions, you never know what new passions, quirks, ideas, and funny stories may be revealed. Improve your family's communication and get to know others, and yourself, better. Easy to use during a long car ride, family dinner, vacation, or as a fun game on a rainy day. Settle down and see where the conversation takes you! Spark interaction and interesting dialogue with these creative and thought-provoking questions. Entertain, amuse, bond, and celebrate family together with the Little Book of Conversation Starters!