A celebration of the diversity and evolution of birds, as depicted in the Cornell Lab of Ornithology's magnificent mural by the artist and author.Part homage, part artistic and sociological journey, Jane Kim's The Wall of Birds tells the story of birds' remarkable 375-million-year evolution. With a foreword by John W. Fitzpatrick, director of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, and full of lush photographs of gorgeous life-size birds painted in exacting detail...

Asians and Asian-Americans make up 4% of the U.S. population...and 20% of the Ivy League. Now find out how they do it.The numbers speak for themselves: 18% of Harvard's population; 25% of Columbia's; 42% of Berkeley's; 24% of Stanford's; 25% of Cornell's...What are Asian parents doing to start their kids on the road to academic excellence at an early age? What can all parents do to help their children ace tests, strive to achieve, and reach educational goals? In this book, ...

Illustrated Edition – Includes beautiful illustrations, a detailed summary, an insightful author biography, and a complete characters list.Jane Austen’s Mansfield Park is a timeless masterpiece that explores morality, love, and social status through the story of Fanny Price, a young woman of humble origins who is sent to live with her wealthy relatives at Mansfield Park. As Fanny navigates the complexities of family expectations, personal inte...

• Illustrated edition — includes newly curated illustrations, a concise book summary, a brief author biography, and a handy characters list.Jane Austen’s Sense and Sensibility is a radiant portrait of love, loyalty, and the tug-of-war between reason and emotion. After the Dashwood family’s fortunes fall, sisters Elinor (sense) and Marianne (sensibility) must navigate a world of strict manners and uncertain prospect...

• Illustrated edition — includes newly curated illustrations, a concise book summary, a brief author biography, and a handy characters list.Jane Austen’s Emma is a sparkling comedy of manners about matchmaking, misreadings, and the slow awakening of true self-knowledge. Clever, wealthy, and determined to play Cupid, Emma Woodhouse meddles in the hearts of Highbury—especially those of Harriet Smith, Mr. Elto...

This is an Illustrated Edition featuring detailed artwork, a comprehensive summary, an author biography, and a complete list of major characters.Northanger Abbey by Jane Austen is a delightful blend of romance, wit, and satire that playfully examines the power of imagination and the charm of Gothic fiction. The story follows Catherine Morland, a young, spirited heroine whose love of novels shapes her perceptio...

Taken from the poverty of her parents' home in Portsmouth, Fanny Price is brought up with her rich cousins at Mansfield Park, acutely aware of her humble rank and with her cousin Edmund as her sole ally. During her uncle's absence in Antigua, the Crawford's arrive in the neighbourhood bringing with them the glamour of London life and a reckless taste for flirtation.

• Illustrated edition — includes newly curated illustrations, a concise book summary, a brief author biography, and a handy characters list.Jane Austen’s Persuasion is a tender, incisive romance about second chances and the quiet courage to follow one’s heart. At nineteen, Anne Elliot is convinced to refuse the earnest Captain Frederick Wentworth for lack of fortune and rank. Eight years later, Wentworth returns—su...

• Illustrated edition — includes newly curated illustrations, a concise book summary, a brief author biography, and a handy characters list.Jane Austen’s Sanditon—her final, unfinished novel—offers a witty, tantalizing glimpse of a rapidly changing England through the eyes of Charlotte Heywood, an observant young woman visiting the up-and-coming seaside resort of Sanditon. There she meets entrepreneurial Mr...

Students often enter higher education academically unprepared and with unrealistic perceptions and expectations of university life, which are critical factors that influence students’ decisions to leave their institutions prior to degree completion. Advances in educational technology and the current availability of vast amounts of educational data make it possible to represent how students interact with higher education resources, as well as provide insights into students’ learning behavio...

The authoritative bestseller that presents the latest research on Sensory Processing Disorder--Revised and updatedSensory Processing Disorder is an increasingly common diagnosis, with a wide range of symptoms that can be difficult for parents and pediatricians to identify. In Sensational Kids, internationally renowned expert Dr. Miller shares her more than forty years of experience and research findings on SPD. Now in its fourteenth printing, with more tha...

This limited-edition hardback celebrates the first trilogy in the series. These three fun, exciting stories will educate and inspire children about the beautiful country of Ireland and the unique Irish heritage, wildlife, and culture. Includes the much loved first three stories from the Irish adventure series: Johnny Magory in the Magical Wild, Johnny Magory and the Game Rounders, and Johnny Magory and the Wild Water Race.