803 results for '"MARVELL,A"'

Learn all about space in this out-of-this-world addition to the bestselling Abrams Block Book series! 3 . . . 2 . . . 1 . . . Blast off! In this introduction to Earth's planetary system and...

A deep dive into the nature of translation from one of its most acclaimed practitioners   Avoiding theoretical debates and clichéd metaphors, award‑winning translator Damion Searls has written a...

Every animal in the forest can have a home they love with the help of Ms. Mouse in this whimsical and educational book about design and architecture.Henrietta is a world-famous architect, and the...

From the author of the bestsellers The Disappearing Spoon and The Violinist's Thumb, fascinating tales of the brain and the history of neuroscience.Early studies of the functions of the human brain...

Few periods in history compare to the Great Depression. Stock market crashes, bread lines, bank runs, and wild currency speculation were worldwide phenomena--all occurring with war looming in the...

From the New York Times bestselling author of World of Wonders, a lyrical book of short essays about food, offering a banquet of tastes, smells, memories, associations, and marvelous curiosities...

A gorgeous fusion of poetry and image by “one of the foremost poets of our time” (The Christian Science Monitor).“A bullet / then a siren / then ruins / then a bird song telling the truth”―Dunya...

From the New York Times bestselling author of World of Wonders, a lyrical book of short essays about food, offering a banquet of tastes, smells, memories, associations, and marvelous curiosities from...

A “beautiful and haunting” (San Francisco Chronicle) novel of an orphan’s search for love, for his unknown father, and for the key to the elusive riddle of his fate, from New York Times bestselling...

These Wonders of the World highlight astounding ancient architecture, the history of civilization, and the beauty of our planet.Highlighting more than just the Seven Wonders of the World – the...

Blues for Bird is Martin Gray's stunning, one-of-a-kind biography of Charlie Parker. Written entirely in trimeter, Gray's epic biographical poem runs some 5,400 lines. The work chronicles the life of...

A fully revised edition of the acclaimed field guide to the birds of the Middle EastThe Middle East is home to some of the most spectacular birdlife in the world. This field guide covers all...

On the envelopes of letters sent to a dear friend, the famed artist and writer Edward Gorey drew dozens of original illustrations—illustrations now collected in this volume along with marvelously...

“A marvelously thoughtful book . . . It is not just about emigrants and refugees. It is about us all.” –The New York TimesWhen her parents brought her from the war-ravaged, faded elegance of her...

The ancient Aztecs are among the most amazing civilizations to ever walk the Earth. This spectacular visual guide chronicles their fascinating history in South America and why their legacy lives on...

BEST OF THE YEAR The New York Times · Booklist Top of the List · World Kid Lit What letter does the word bee start with? If you said "B" you're right - in English! But in many, many languages,...

The natural world is an infinite source of wonder, and the phenomenon of bioluminescence is no exception. Glow explores the remarkable way creatures light up of their own accord, and what we can...

From bestselling author Grace Lin comes the companion to the Newbery Honor winner Where the Mountain Meets the Moon and the National Book Award finalist When the Sea Turned to Silver.The moon is...

A New York Times Notable BookFinalist for the National Book Critics Circle AwardA personal, lyrical narrative about storytelling and empathy, from the author of Orwell's Roses Apricots. Her mother's...

This stunningly beautiful picture book from New York Times bestselling author-illustrator Eliza Wheeler is based on her grandmother's childhood and pays homage to a family's fortitude as they...