Everyone's favorite wonder cat is back, and getting into all sorts of scraps! Whether napping in hats, beating the heat, or chasing ghosts around Hinata's apartment, Kyuu-chan does it all in style. What could be better than a man and his cat living together in simple bliss?

In the style of the starry nursery tune, a noisy little car zooms through the night sky, waking the Moon, Mars, and the stars with his noisy honking--until finally he returns home to a good night's sleep. The reader is invited to touch the textured material on each page to make a crackly, crinkly sound.

In her own inimitable style, the girl who loves to use fancy words provides tips on how to host the perfect tea party, describing how to behave, food and drinks to serve, games to play, and much more.

"Clips from noir classics and little-known gems, plus interviews with modern noir aficionados like directors Christopher Nolan and Frank Miller, writers James Ellroy and Brian Helgeland and others shape this multifaceted exploration of the movie style that grew out of the hard realities of post-World War II life"--Container.

This fictional account of the closing months of the war against the Portuguese and the consolidation of the independent West African nation of Guinea-Bissau both reflects and critiques the revolutionary process. Mortu Nega, as its title implies, is a unique kind of elegy - not so much to the victims of the liberation struggle as to its survivors. Like the Zimbabwean film Flame (1996) and Gomes' own more disillusioned second feature Udju Azul di Yonta...

Join Curious George on an adventure around town. Each full-to-bursting scene represents a favorite spot in the neighborhood, from the playground to the library to a hopping farmer's market.

"Italy is a significant producer of automobiles, many of which boast luxury and style. This fascinating book introduces young readers to the exciting world of Italian supercars. With the help of a dynamic page layout and simple text, they'll learn about the mechanics, speed, and power of each featured vehicle. They'll also learn what factors make a supercar a supercar. This high-interest volume includes colorful photographs and graphic elements, paired...

"Experienced international Mah Jongg instructors Gregg Swain and Toby Salk walk you through the basics of American Mah Jongg--introducing readers to the tiles, rituals, history, rules and winning strategies of the game. Using the humor, warmth and professional tips they share with their own students, this narrative-style instruction book offers an accessible way to learn this popular game." --

Beautifying your home landscape has never been easier! As with cooking, the success of your garden depends on the quality of the ingredients you use. Clausen and Christopher have created "recipes" for success-- and then include suggestions for improvisation so that you can develop them to your own needs and style preferences. -- adapted from introduction

One year after outwitting the FBI and winning the public's adulation with their Robin Hood-style magic spectacles, The Four Horsemen resurface for a comeback performance in hopes of exposing the unethical practices of a tech magnate. The man behind their vanishing act is none other than Walter Mabry, a tech prodigy who threatens the Horsemen into pulling off their most impossible heist yet.