Kenneth C. Davis, author of the phenomenal New York Times bestseller Don't Know Much About History, presents a collection of extraordinary stories, each detailing an overlooked episode that shaped the nation's destiny and character. Davis's dramatic narratives set the record straight, busting myths and bringing to light little-known but fascinating facts from a time when the nation's fate hung in the balance.

For ages 4 - 8

Did you actually think shoes, jackets, and hats didn't have personalities? Think again! A fun and funny collection of poems that will delight the child in your life.

Infamous for his politics and his scandalous sex life, Charlie Chaplin was a much more complex and contradictory character than has hitherto been known. Weissman casts a whole new light both on the screen legend and on the turbulent era through which he lived.
Faith's pick on the January 16, 2009 Faith Middleton NPR Radio Show.

This fresh, empowering, and fully comprehensive guide is the must-have handbook for every working mom.

Bestselling author (Teach Like Your Hair's on Fire) and renowned educator, Rafe Esquith, will be hosting a special speaking & signing engagement for his new book, Lighting Their Fires: Raising Extraordinary Children in a Mixed-up, Muddled-up, Shook-up World, at Gillispie School in La Jolla on Tuesday, August 25 at 6:00pm. The event will also feature a special 30-minute performance by a group of Rafe's students that all parents, teachers, and librarians won't want to miss!

One man's journey in search of himself--and his long-lost father.

This year's award-winning authors include Michael Chabon, Karen Joy Fowler, Ted Chiang, and Nancy Kress, plus 2008 Grand Master Michael Moorcock.

For ages 4 - 8

Princess Bess has loads of clothes
made with satin, snaps, and bows.
And she changes them all day,
for her lessons and ballet.
But if a certain truth be told,
her favorite clothes are much less bold.
She carefully keeps them out of sight
until it's time for bed at night.
Then in her room without a care,
she plays in what she "loves" to wear.

For ages 12 and up

At long last, Rachel's powers have arrived and she's a bona fide get-your-broom-ready witch. And it's happened just in time!