Heartwarming story of the life of Carol Bird, who, though sickly herself, brings sunshine to all those around her, including the nine Ruggles children, whom she invites to a special Christmas dinner and celebration. Classic holiday book first published in 1887 and beloved by generations of children. Attractive color illustrations enliven the text. Suitable for ages 9 and up.
Vampires have always fascinated and frightened, and now their reach goes beyond horror-flick fans. Teens the world over have fallen under the spell of these mysterious, blood-sucking, and oh-so-alluring beings! From Buffy to Twilight, vampire fans have gotten smarter and savvier, and this is the book for them. Learn how vampires live, how they avoid capture, and why they're so darn attractive. Also trace the history of vampire lore - in literature, movies, and on television - from the woods of Transylvania to the modern-day high school.
Toby Dyke, of no fixed occupation, investigates a the death of a middle aged stranger, run over one night while drunk..Anna Milne who was driving is an attractive widow from South Africa.. by chance the victim is also from South Africa..
The scholarly discipline of Bullshit Studies has blossomed in the last several years, fertilized by a number of critical works on the subject and the growing importance of the issue across a wide range of professions. Now, best-selling author and lifelong practitioner Stanley Bing enters the field with a comprehensive look at the many attractive jobs now available to those who are serious about their bullshit and prepared to dedicate their working life to it.
There are 11 new stories. These original jokes were found and redesigned by Ridvan Saglam. They are presented with a colourful design to make them more attractive for readers.
