A young Venezuelan, fleeing political strife in Caracas, plunges into the tropical forest and there discovers and loves the ethereal Rima, the sole survivor of a vanquished people.

"Queen Elizabeth II is the longest-reigning British monarch. Discover more engaging details of her life and how she brought the royal family into the twenty-first century"--

"Carlyn Beccia presents werewolves, vampires, zombies and more as you've never seen them. Discover the origins of eight scream-worthy monsters, find out how major historical events shaped their creation, and delve into the science behind these fearful beasts. Engrossing (and gross!) timelines, maps, and infographics offer essential information-including the zombie virus life cycle and how to survive Godzilla's nuclear breath." --

"Follows the adventures and misadventures of students and staff as they cope with the effects of a large, gloomy cloud that has settled over Wayside School." --

"Did you know that some animals have natural ninja-like talents? In this book, you'll learn all about them, including geckos, sea urchins, bombardier beetles, and more. For example, geckos can grip almost any surface--including walls and ceilings--with their amazing toes. And when collector urchins are attacked, they release tiny, sharp objects that bear a striking resemblance to throwing stars. You will also meet the scientists who are studying these...

"Interior designer Betsy Wentz shares 13 fabulous family homes. The book is really a practical design guide for anyone who may not want-or simply cannot afford-to hire an interior designer. The story of each home includes color studies, design lessons, and pro tips, plus plenty of practical advice for anyone who might face similar challenges"--

From Anakin Skywalker to Jabba the Hutt, this is the definitive illustrated guide to all of the characters in the "Star Wars" galaxy. Includes stat boxes, expert text, movie stills, and more than 200 profiles.

Covers "800 types in all ... with 1,706 airplanes shown in color, 16 color charts, 252 photographs, 772 cutaway drawings and seven color diagrams."

"The Northeast has a wealth of gardens and nurseries. The Garden Tourist highlights 120 of the most outstanding options. Visit 120 botanical gardens, historic estates, and destination nurseries in Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, Hudson River Valley in New York, eastern Pennsylvania, and New Jersey. Preview gardens with 500 photos and plan your trip with regional maps, itineraries, and symbols that illustrate...

"From the masters of storytelling-meets-science and co-authors of Quackery, Patient Zero tells the long and fascinating history of disease outbreaks-how they start, how they spread, the science that lets us understand them, and how we race to destroy them before they destroy us. Written in the authors' lively and accessible style, chapters include page-turning medical stories about a particular disease or virus-smallpox, Bubonic plague, polio, HIV-that...