Inman is a soldier in the American Civil War, but leaves the horrors of war to return to Cold Mountain to be with the woman he loves, Ada. An award-winning novel and film.
Here is a Leo Lionni book for the very youngest! “What shall we do today?” two mice ask each other. “Read a book? Pick flowers? Go swimming? Play ball? Climb a tree or gather leaves? Play hide-and-seek or dress-up? Talk on the telephone–until it’s time to say good night?” Lionni’s award-winning graphic art is at its best in this very simple board book that begs to be shared with a baby or toddler.
The Remains of the Day (1989), is set in post-war England, and tells the story of an elderly English butler confronting disillusionment as he recalls a life spent in service, memories viewed against a backdrop of war and the rise of Fascism. It was awarded the Booker Prize for Fiction, and was subsequently made into an award-winning film starring Anthony Hopkins and Emma Thompson.
Following the huge success of Silence of the Grave, another spellbinding thriller from the winner of the CWA Gold Dagger. Detective Erlendur encounters memories of his troubled past in this gripping and award-winning continuation of the Reykjavik Murder Mysteries.
Math Blaster is a fast-action, futuristic adventure that adds up to total math success. From addition and subtraction to multiplication and division, children will build confidence, speed and accuracy in basic math skills that will stay with them long after their mission is complete. For over 20 years millions of parents, teachers and kids have trusted Math Blaster as an award-winning, educational resource with proven results. By combining exciting, fast-action game play and state-standard math content, you can count on Math Blaster for success.
