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"The picture book is a peculiar art form that thrives on genius, intuition, daring and a meticulous attention to its history and its various, complex components. The picture book is a picture puzzle, badly misunderstood by critics and condescended to by far too many as merely a trifle for "the kiddies." Children are routinely patronized and thus so are we who spend our creative lives entertaining them and nourishing their spirit" Maurice Sendak
Teens and Up
13 years and up
Alanna: The First Adventure by Tamora Pierce
Alanna, the First Adventure Alanna changes her name to Alan and pretends to be her twin brother, so she can become a knight. She is talented at fighting, archery and riding. Because only boys can become knights she must deceive those around her otherwise she will be sent to a convent to learn how to... »
Economics in One Lesson by H Hazlitt and Jeff Riggenbach
Economics in One Lesson: The Shortest and Surest Way to Understand Basic Economics This is the audio version for listening on your ipod or in the car. If you find it hard to find the time to read then audio books are great, it makes time in the car so much more productive and enjoyable. If... »
Miss Manners’ Guide to Domestic Tranquility: The Authoritative Manual for Every Civilized Household, However Harried By Judith Martin
Judith Martin who writes under the pen name Miss Manners writes a fabulous column in the Washington Post. Her books written to the “Gentle Reader” are so helpful, humorous and very practical. For example on unwanted visitors “What if nobody invited them? They just announced they were coming, or they actually showed up on the doorstep. Then... »