Great Books of the Western World is one of the most acclaimed publishing feats of our time. Authoritative, accurate, and complete, this collection represents the essential core of the Western literary canon, compiling 517 of the most significant achievements in literature, history, philosophy, and science into a color-coded set as handsome as it is affordable. From the ancient classics to the newest masterpieces of the 20th century, Great Books traces...

"Describes high-tech gig work, including the history of high-tech gig work, working a gig job, the pros and cons of gig work, and the future of gig jobs in high-tech"-- The gig economy has expanded to include many jobs within the high-tech industry. This includes work as a web developer, SEO specialist, drone operator, and more. This book examines the history of the gig economy in the industry, pros and cons of the gig economy, and the future of...

"Kids can make a difference too! In this How Do They Help? collection featuring charities started by children, readers will explore the ways Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation contributes positively to the world. Discover this nonprofit's work and what problems they look to solve while fostering empathy and encouraging informed action in the community. Sidebars and backmatter ask questions for text-dependent analysis. Photos, a glossary, and additional...

An elite American intelligence officer, aided by a top-secret tactical command unit, tries to smuggle a mysterious police officer with sensitive information out of the country.

Peggy the pug's family has lost their festive spirit, and she'd do anything to make them happy again--including turn herself into a reindeer! She tries eating carrots and giving herself antlers and a glowing red nose, but nothing works--and the messes she makes only create more problems at home. Finally, Peggy decides that there's only one solution: go to the North Pole and ask Santa for help! Can one brave litte pug save Christmas?--

Describes how crystals form in nature, how crystals are grown artificially, and how crystals are used in industry. Numerous color photos with text identify the various gemstones. "Discover the beauty of emeralds, rubies, lapis lazuli, jade, silver, and gold in this glittering collection of precious stones and metals. Learn where crystals can be found, how they form, and what they are used for--from dazzling jewelry to diamond-cutting tools and the...

"Before the massacre at Nariin, Enebish was one of the greatest warriors in the Sky King's Imperial Army: a rare and dangerous Night Spinner, blessed with the ability to control the threads of darkness. Now, she is known as Enebish the Destroyer--a monster and murderer, banished to a monastery for losing control of her power and annihilating a merchant caravan. Guilt stricken and scarred, Enebish tries to be grateful for her sanctuary, until her adoptive...

Twelve-year-old Suzy Bowles dreams of life outside the small town of Burr Oak Michigan, but when she stumbles on the opportunity to learn ostrich-riding with the infamous Madame Marantette her obligations to her family on the farm threaten to derail her dreams of a bigger life. Includes photographs and information on Madame Marantette.

In an alternate Tang Dynasty China, aspiring royal alchemist Zilan, who has the ability to resurrect the dead, arrives in the capital to compete against the best alchemists in the country and becomes drawn into the dangerous political games of the royal family. Zilan dreams of becoming a royal alchemist, of providing for her family by making alchemical gold and gems for the wealthy to eat in order to stay young forever. Instead she lives in an impoverished...

"Allison Montclair returns with The Unkept Woman, the fourth Sparks & Bainbridge mystery: London, 1946, Miss Iris Sparks - currently co-proprietor of the Right Sort Marriage Bureau - has to deal with aspects of her past exploits during the recent war that have come back around to haunt her. The Right Sort Marriage Bureau was founded in 1946 by two disparate individuals - Mrs. Gwendolyn Bainbridge (whose husband was killed in the recent World War)...