In the summer of 1968, after travelling from Brooklyn to Oakland, California, to spend a month with the mother they barely know, eleven-year-old Delphine and her two younger sisters arrive to a cold welcome as they discover that their mother, a dedicated poet and printer, is resentful of the intrusion of their visit and wants them to attend a nearby Black Panther summer camp

The adventures of a country cricket who unintentionally arrives in New York and is befriended by Tucker Mouse and Harry Cat.

A U.S. gunboat cruises China's Yangtze River in 1926, witnessing the awakening of a bloody revolution.

Sixteen-year-old Thomas wakes up with no memory in the middle of a maze and realizes he must work with the community in which he finds himself if he is to escape.

The unexpected delivery of a large crate containing an Antarctic penguin changes the life and fortunes of Mr. Popper, a house painter obsessed by dreams of the Polar regions.

This work shows musicians and home recording enthusiasts how to get up and running with Pro Tools. Updates from the previous edition include coverage of Pro Tools 10, newer releases of LE and M-powered software, and the Windows Vista compatible version.

Former professional soccer player Michael Petersen gives you some background information on the game, reviews the rules and tactics, and takes you through the exercises and routines all soccer players need to develop their skills.

While on trial as an accomplice to a murder, sixteen-year-old Steve Harmon records his experiences in prison and in the courtroom in the form of a film script as he tries to come to terms with the course his life has taken.

When Henry adopts Ribsy, a dog of no particular breed, humorous adventures follow.