People love and remember the novels of Bobbie Ann Mason because they ring so true. This dazzling memoir saga of three generations, their aspirations, their conflicts, and the ties that bound them to one another. Spanning decades, Clear Springs gracefully weaves together the stories of Mason's grandparents, parents, and her won generation. The narrative moves from the sober industriousness of a Kentucky farm to the hippie lifestyle of the countercultural 1960s; from a New York fan magazine to the shock-therapy ward of a mental institution; from a county poorhouse to the set of a...

In "Vintage Living Texts," teachers and students will find the essential guide to the works of Salman Rushdie.It is unique in that it offers an in-depth interview with Salman Rusdie, relating specifically to the texts under discussion. This guide deals with Rushdie's themes, genre and narrative technique, and a close reading of the texts will provide a rich source of ideas for intelligent and inventive ways of approaching the novels."

One of a series introducing some of the most exciting works in contemporary fiction. This volume deals with the themes, genre and narrative techniques employed by Toni Morrison in Beloved, Jazz and Paradise. It also features an interview with the author, detailed reading plans, questions for essays and discussion, contextual materials, suggested texts for complementary and comparative reading, a picture essay, extracts from reviews, a biography, and a reading list of literary criticism.

An Elmo puppet and an interactive board book all in one

Toddlers can act out the words to the song, "If You're Happy and You Know It, Clap Your Hands" with the Elmo puppet attached to this utterly irresistible board book perfect for girls and boys ages 1 to 3. Clap your hands, rub your tummy, scratch your nose--and laugh along with Elmo and all of his beloved Sesame Street friends

Elmo is just too big for his crib He's finally ready to sleep in a big kid's bed It may take a little while, but with his favorite snuggly blanket and his teddy bear, David, by his side, soon Elmo feels comfortable in his new bed.

Now new and old fans can relive the magic of Walt Disney's classic Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs as it is retold in a beautiful full-color Little Golden Book

SOMETHING STRANGE HAS happened to the birds of GOTHAM CITY. Pigeons are causing traffic jams, seagulls are making trouble at a nearby beach, and ostriches have escaped from the zoo THE PENGUIN has enlisted his fine feathered friends to distract the DC SUPER FRIENDS while he swoops in and plucks GOTHAM's biggest bank clean Will BATMAN, SUPERMAN, and the other DC SUPER FRIENDS get there in time?

Barbie fans will love this Step 2 reader based on the latest Barbie DVD movie. Illustrations.

This magical collection includes five early readers based on the Barbie films Barbie: Fashion Fairytale, Barbie in a Mermaid Tale, Barbie and the Three Musketeers, Barbie and the Diamond Castle, and Barbie: Thumbelina. Featuring fairies, princesses, mermaids, and more, little girls ages 4 to 6 won't be able to resist

Desi is a witch. And she knows she could be a great witch--if only her mom would teach her any spells. Unfortunately, Desi's mom is more concerned with keeping them safe and their abilities hidden.

When her mom leaves town under mysterious circumstances, it should be Desi's perfect opportunity to explore magic on her own. But Desi has been left in the care of the most unusual babysitter of all time: her pet cat--also her mom's familiar--now transformed into a teenage girl named Cat. And Cat has only three goals: Learn how to eat sushi with her new hairless monkey paws, get the awkward boy...