A New York Times Bestseller!A "raucous trip through the odd corners of our alphabet." —The New York TimesLet's get real—the English language is bizarre. A might be for apple, but it's also for aisle and aeons. Why does the word "gnat" start with a G but the word "knot" doesn't start with an N? It doesn't always make sense, but don't let these rule-breaking silent letters defeat you!This whimsical, funky book from R...

11 in '11 is a thoroughly reported chronicle of an unparalleled season, packed with interviews with key players, team executives, broadcasters, and moreOf the 11 World Series titles the St. Louis Cardinals have won in their formidable history, 2011's victory stands out as something different, something magical. It was the work of a team that seemingly had no business even playing in October yet one that stared down defeat over and over again, refusing to back down ...

A new, hilarious picture book for kids from the #1 New York Times bestselling authors of P IS FOR PTERODACTYL!What makes this picture book for kids be THE WORST read aloud book ever? Try reading these sentences aloud:The mummy prepared farro for dinner.The mummy prepared pharaoh for dinner.Sounds the same, right? But they're totally different! Kids will laugh at the irreverent, super silly humor and witty illustrat...

If you are human being, you are born with the capacity to love. Nearly every single person on this planet wants to connect on this level. Being in love is one of the most cherished emotions on earth. We are hardwired to seek it.I know it's cliché to say, but many countries have been invaded, wars fought and companies taken over for the love of a special woman. The book Think and Grow Rich list having the wrong wife as one of the keys to failure in business!On the flip side,...

Your teacher training or professional development course will now probably include Masters level assessment and credits as teaching ′becomes an M-level profession′ and a greater emphasis is placed on helping teachers develop deeper understandings about aspects of learning and teaching through a higher level of critical reflection.This book will guide you through the various different aspects of doing M-level work at either primary or secondary stage, and help you to develop a deepe...