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Jeffrey B. Burton
The discovery of two graves digs up past crimes and a dangerous killer trying to erase their tracks in this fast-paced K-9 thriller series set in Chicago.
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Jeffrey Burton
"There's nothing like the magic and mystery of the colorful paper-mache toy that so many children (and parents) delight in. Channel that joy with this hands-on book shaped like different…
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This delicious board book filled with sweet sayings will have readers gesturing their "chef's kiss" approval with every page turn.
Of all the sweets I've ever made, you are my…
"Little ones help prepare their homes for Santa's arrival in this sweet and festive board book featuring an interactive element on every page, from glitter to felt!"--Provided by pblisher.
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"... shows off pickup truck pride and what makes each truck unique!"--Provided by publisher.
A serial killer, dormant for years, reawakens after viewing a Netflix docuseries depicting his string of homicides. The killer is not happy with his portrayal and no one in the…
"Easter Bunny, where are you? Do you want to play? I know you're hiding somewhere. It's almost Easter Day."--
"Thanksgiving has arrived, and Turkey's friends invite him to come over and celebrate. But Turkey kindly denies every dinner invitation: 'No, thanks.' What could the star of the day be…
In this sweet bedtime book from New York Times Bestselling illustrator, Joy Hwang Ruiz, get ready to stay awake with your little Night Owl.
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The third book in this series pairs hilarious animal photographs with irreverent, goofy memes that are sure to give kids and parents laughing fits. Full color. 6 ½ x 6…
Laugh out loud again and again (and again!) with this hilarious family-friendly meme joke book collection that includes a double-sided poster! With three books filled with over 200 hilarious animal…
This reappraisal of federal courts in Indian Territory shows how the United States Congress used judicial reform to suppress the Five Tribes’ governments and clear the way for Oklahoma statehood…
In the late nineteenth century Tom Ketchum and his brother Sam formed the Ketchum Gang with other outlaws and became successful train robbers. This book presents the definitive truth about…
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Jeffrey Burton Russell
Reprint. Originally published: New York: Wiley, 1968.
The study of the conflict between religious orthodoxy and heresy in the Middle Ages has long been a controversial field. Though the sectarian differences of the past have faded in…
All the known theories and incidents of witchcraft in Western Europe from the fifth to the fifteenth century are brilliantly set forth in this engaging and comprehensive history.Building on a…
While recounting how past generations have personified evil, Jeffrey Burton Russell deepens our understanding of the ways in which people have dealt with the enduring problem of radical evil.
Traces the evolution of the concept of evil from ancient times to the period of the New Testament, calling attention to ideas about the Devil in Eastern and Western cultures.
Explores the brighter side of eternity: heaven. Dispensing with the images of goodness that can make even heaven seem unbearable, this book stimulates our imagination with a history of how…
From the Introduction: The conceptual boundaries of this study…include all varieties of religious dissent, nonconformity, and tension. The chronological limits are from about 700 to about 1150. Before the eighth…
Describes the medieval concept of the devil, discusses witchcraft and devil folklore, and examines the depiction of evil in art and literature of the period.
Originally published: Ithaca, N.Y.: Cornell University Press, c1981.
Mephistopheles is the fourth and final volume of Jeffrey Burton Russell’s critically acclaimed history of the concept of the Devil. The series constitutes the most complete historical study ever made…
This title is part of UC Press’s Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach…
Lift the flaps to discover what comes out of a rabbit’s magic hat.
This sparkling mermaid board book is a magical ocean twist on the popular bedtime lullaby, Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star!
Drift off to sleep with unicorns, fairies, and mermaids in three awesome books from the sparkling Twinkle, Twinkle board book series-each with shimmering glitter on the cover!
This truck-shaped, lift-the-flap board book combines food with things that go for a novelty that has more than gears under the hood. Go on a culinary adventure with this exciting…
Beep! Beep! Look whos driving down the road. Its the Delivery Trucks!
"The little fairy is ready for sweet dream adventures as she flitters and plays pretend."--Publisher's description.
This hilarious and adorable bunny shaped board book with plush bunny ears wonders what the Easter Bunny would be like if he was another animal!
Bunny ears on a lion…
Blast off to bedtime with this robotic twist on the popular nursery rhyme, ‘Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star’-because even robots need to power down and recharge!
It’s Christmastime at the zoo, and the animals are ready to celebrate. Little ones can lift the flaps to discover how the animals prepare for the most magical night of…
As cheer and good will fill the air, there is an undeniable, joyous feeling that connects the world during the holiday season. With show-stopping foil, embossing, and spot UV on…
Little ones are sure to love the adorable Valentine’s Day twist on the classic nursery rhyme The Itsy Bitsy Spider in this sweet board book. Full color.
With a die-cut heart that gets bigger and bigger on every spread, this board book shines a light on all the ways a parent’s love for their children grows more…
