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Jeffrey Burton
"... shows off pickup truck pride and what makes each truck unique!"--Provided by publisher.
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Sure to be a hit, this pinata-shaped novelty book is filled with sliding tab surprises waiting for readers to swing away!
There's nothing like the magic and mystery of the…
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!
Christmas is coming…
Jeffrey B. Burton
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…
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"Easter Bunny, where are you? Do you want to play? I know you're hiding somewhere. It's almost Easter Day."--
Gobble up this hilarious board book bursting with holiday charm as Turkey turns down dinner invitations on Thanksgiving Day. The table was set. The feast ready to begin. But the…
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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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…
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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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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…
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…
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Jeffrey Burton Russell
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…
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…
Reprint. Originally published: New York: Wiley, 1968.
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…
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…
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.
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.
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…
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 itsy bitsy snowman is ready for snow-filled adventures as he tries to find his way back home. Little ones will love this winter-wonderland twist on the classic nursery rhyme…
In this Thanksgiving twist on the favorite nursery rhyme The Itsy Bitsy Spider … [a] little pilgrim sails across the ocean and spends the first Thanksgiving with new friends –]cProvided…
The itsy bitsy reindeer spreads holiday cheer as he helps Santas Workshop get ready for Christmas. Little ones will love this fresh holiday spin on the classic nursery rhyme, ‘The…
The itsy bitsy duckling is ready for springtime as the other animals wake up from their long winter naps. –Page 4 of cover.
The itsy bitsy leprechaun is ready for a St. Patrick’s Day adventure as he searches for a lucky four-leaf clover. This magical twist on the classic nursery rhyme The Itsy…
From the author of the beloved Itsy Bitsy board book series comes the first in a new series ideal for little ones who love things that go. Follow the fire…
This sparkling shark-tastic board book is a deep-sea twist on the popular bedtime lullaby, Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star!
A fun and playful back-to-school twist on a popular nursery rhyme. The itsy bitsy school bus is ready for the first day of school! Whether it’s a first day to…
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…
This sleepy dino board book puts a prehistoric twist on the popular bedtime lullaby, Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star! Full color.
"The little fairy is ready for sweet dream adventures as she flitters and plays pretend."--Publisher's description.