This new edition of the acclaimed bestseller is lavishly illustrated to convey, in pictures as in words, Bill Bryson’s exciting, informative journey into the world of science.In A Short History of Nearly Everything, beloved author Bill Bryson confronts his greatest challenge yet: to understand—and, if possible, answer—the oldest, biggest questions we have posed about the universe and ourselves. Taking as his territory everything from the Big Bang to the rise of civilization, Bryson seeks … [Read more...]
by on February 28, 2013
Power Transfer and Electoral Politics: The First Legislative Election in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
This book provides an in-depth analysis of the election of the Hong Kong Legislative Council in May 1998, which was the first general election in Hong Kong since the change of sovereignty to China in 1997. The election was conducted in the wake of the government's mismanagement of health policy and other aspects of public concern and amid widespread hardships inflicted by the Asian financial crisis. Nevertheless, the election still had the highest turnout rate in Hong Kong's entire history. The … [Read more...]
by on January 14, 2013
Chill Out! The Cat’s Wintertime Ebook Collection (Dr. Seuss/Cat in the Hat) (Deluxe Pictureback)
Curl up and chill out with this winter-themed omnibus including four ebooks based on the hit PBS Kids' TV show The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That! With two based on the PBS Kids' holiday special The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About Christmas! (A Reindeer's First Christmas and New Friends for Christmas), and two based on the TV show (A Long Winter's Nap--a story about hibernation), and Flight of the Penguin (a story about—what else?—penguins), this is a perfect holiday gift that can be … [Read more...]
by on January 5, 2013
Cooking Light The Essential Dinner Tonight Cookbook: Over 350 delicious, easy, and healthy meals
Whether you're looking for dinner tonight or planning ahead for a special occasion, Cooking Light The Essential Dinner Tonight Cookbook has just what you need. You'll find great ideas and delicious, reliable recipes for healthy dinner solutions in this menu-packed volume from the most respected cooking authority in America.Weeknight MealsWith over 350 delicious, easy, and healthy meals at your fingertips, choosing what's for dinner tonight has never been easier. Selections such as Tomato-Basil … [Read more...]
by on December 23, 2012
High Heels Mysteries Boxed Set Vol. I (Books 1-3 plus a short story)
New York Times and USA Today Bestselling series!*** Special limited time sale price - regular price .99!! ***Boxed set of three award winning High Heels Mystery novels and one short story featuring fashion designer turned amateur sleuth, Maddie Springer, including:SPYING IN HIGH HEELS - book #1L.A. shoe designer, Maddie Springer, lives her life by three rules: Fashion. Fashion. Fashion. But when she stumbles upon the work of a brutal killer, her life takes an unexpected turn from Manolos to … [Read more...]
