A new examination of the history of ceramic art, spanning ancient to modern times, emphasizing its traditions, materials, and methods of makingConcise but comprehensive, Ceramic Art brings together the voices of art historians, conservators, and artists to tell the history of making art from fired clay. The story spans history and continents, examining the global traditions of ceramists that range from pre-Columbian Peruvian artisans to contemporary Africa...

Some people move to rural areas like the Gold Rush towns found in the foothills of California's Sierra Nevada Mountains to have a more serene life. That stated goal changes for Ken Bastion and Elena Purillo when Anthony Hughes, a popular bartender at Sequoia Woods Country Club, is found dead. They team up to help solve the murder. Ken, a retired, single, San Francisco television news anchor, spends his days writing his memoirs and nights drinking beer at the country club. Dissatisfied with...

Reading makes a world of difference! Help children discover new words with My First Dictionary with features including simple definitions, colorful illustrations, and sample sentences.

This book is all about ABCs! Beginning readers will love following along as Puppy has a busy school day with all his animal friends. Each bright scene is full of fun things to find starting with different letters of the alphabet.

Learning new words is fun! Children astound us with their ability to learn new words. Spark their imaginations with My First 1000 Words. Features include fun word lists, sample sentences, and fun categories. This is a "point-and-say" book for the pre-reader, and a vocabulary builder for the early reader.

Little ones can learn to count while exploring their very first graphic novel. Kitty's busy day on the go is full of fun things to count, like bubbles, birds, and bugs! By the end, little ones will have learned tons of new vocabulary while practicing counting and having tons of fun.

Each room in Alligator's house is full of new colors and shapes to find! The littlest learners will love pointing out bright shapes and colors while exploring the bright pages of this graphic novel.

Get ready for fun on the farm! Follow a friendly bear as he takes readers through a busy day all around the farm. Each page has new words for beginning readers to learn and find. Plus, bonus sight words are hidden throughout every scene!

Each room in Alligator's house is full of new colors and shapes to find! The littlest learners will love pointing out bright shapes and colors while exploring the bright pages of this graphic novel.

Little ones can learn to count while exploring their very first graphic novel. Kitty's busy day on the go is full of fun things to count, like bubbles, birds, and bugs! By the end, little ones will have learned tons of new vocabulary while practicing counting and having tons of fun.

Get ready for fun on the farm! Follow a friendly bear as he takes readers through a busy day all around the farm. Each page has new words for beginning readers to learn and find. Plus, bonus sight words are hidden throughout every scene!

This book is all about ABCs! Beginning readers will love following along as Puppy has a busy school day with all his animal friends. Each bright scene is full of fun things to find starting with different letters of the alphabet.