Cleopatra: The Woman Behind the Stories is a well-researched, beautifully illustrated children's book that decodes the life of Egypt's last queen while dispelling enduring myths.
"I was sure The Eyes & the Impossible was a once in a lifetime book," Eggers' editor, Melanie Nolan said in a statement. "So I was very, very happy to be proven wrong when Dave hinted that Johannes and Bertrand had more adventures in store, and that opossums might somehow be involved."
It was frightening. I never knew which dad I was going to get. When I walked into the house from school, I dreaded going inside because I didn't know whether he was going to be angry or loving.
Children's book authors often publish more than one book in a year, so it's more likely to happen in that category. - Susan Moore, Literary Arts' director of programs for writers.
I just love all the festivities. I turn on my Christmas lights the night of Thanksgiving. I just love family, friends, all the gatherings, and all the wonderful food that goes along with it as well.
"This is a serious warning for parents and children who have loved the movie 'Wicked' - do not buy them the book. It is not a children's book. They are explicit scenes, they are heavily detailed and very adult themes."
In a creative collaboration, the city of Saratoga, Friends of the Saratoga Libraries, and Santa Clara County Library District have launched an outdoor reading experience featuring "The Bugliest Bug," displayed along scenic paths.
Jamie Oliver expressed deep regret for offending First Nations people, acknowledging the need for better consultation and promising to reflect on the criticism.
