Five books in one box! With nonstop action, huge plot twists, and tons of humor, this series will quickly have your 8- to 12-year-old video game fan begging for just one more chapter. Getting sucked into a video game is not as much fun as you'd think. Sure, there are jetpacks, hover tanks, and infinite…
Womankind. In only the human species do you find so many quirks and rituals of the female that so confuse the opposite sex! This is why popular author Jan King takes on the Herculean task of explaining the many mind-boggling idiosyncrasies of female behavior. It’s a Girl Thing provides a hysterical analysis of the inherent…
Wondering if the world is really going to hell in a handbasket? Then consider Roger Ebert’s e-book original 33 Movies to Restore Your Faith in Humanity. Read Roger’s full-length reviews of movies and rekindle your belief in the human spirit. From the out-of-the-world experience of E.T. to the outer space drama of Apollo 13 to…
Sometimes there’s just nothing more absorbing than watching a movie that truly looks at life on the dark side, revealing those dark parts of human nature that we find so facinating. In Roger Ebert’s picks of 27 Movies from the Dark Side, he offers a varied selection from a look at the seamy side of…
Homework can be one of the most frustrating of all problem areas for chidlren and parents. In this helpful guide, Rosemond warns against parental interference and demonstrates ways to help children learn to work on their own and to take responsibility for getting the work done themselves.
Explore this beautiful, illustrated manual to learn about crystals and their beneficial relationship with chakras. For beginners and experts alike, The 7 Chakra Crystals invites readers to find beauty and balance in everyday life. Crystals have been used for centuries to heal physical and emotional issues. When a chakra is compromised by unsolved traumas, it…
Appetizers are the new entrees." —New York MagazineStarters, amuses-bouche, antipasti, hors d'oeuvres, mezes, antojitos, dim sum, tapas, canapes, finger foods-—no matter what you call them, people everywhere are choosing small plates over traditional entree-based meals. Internationally acclaimed chef and culinary instructor Pamela Sheldon Johns presents 50 festive appetizers and practical party-planning advice on presentation, preparation,…
Hot on the heels of the wildly successful Hot Guys and Baby Animals comes Hot Guys and Cute Chicks, a collection of hilarious photos of gorgeous male models cuddling up with some fuzzy chicks. Just when you think the coop craze couldn’t get any hotter, gorgeous male models cuddle up to some seriously cute chicks—baby…
A small town in the American Southwest … everything in the desert is designed to prick you, wound you, or eat you. What better metaphor for 21st century Earth? Prickly City is a comic strip about the friendship between Winslow, a coyote pup, and Carmen, a straight and narrow kind of kid. Prickly City offers…
Sliders are an art form, a modern-tapas-of-sorts . . . A remarkable slider is one that allows you to evenly taste all of the delicious ingredients within it. You can't eat just one! Way better than a cupcake, sliders are delicious and fun—and you can't eat just one of these savory, handheld treats. Indulge in…
A delicious cocktail is in your future . . . . Add some magic to your next party with this witty, witchy guide to making craft cocktails at home. Inspired by classic Tarot decks, Tarot of Cocktails lends a mystical twist to 45 delicious drink recipes. Hand-drawn illustrations based on classic Tarot cards transform key…
Includes two bonus pages of cute exclusive stickers!Where do you turn to when you need a pick-me-up on a bad day? Loading Penguin Hugs is here to add a big boost of positivity to your life. The book is loaded with Jacqueline Chen’s motivational Chibird comics and illustrations. Every page offers cute and creative perspectives…