An early advocate of the idea that anyone can develop in themselves the greatness to which they aspire, Ben Franklin speaks across the centuries as practically as ever. A fine example of the rags-to-riches story, Franklin and his self-practiced wisdom are still extremely influential to this day. Wealth and Wisdom unites two classics of the American spirit, The Way to Wealth and The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin to help us make the most of our...

A gorgeously illustrated, modern retelling of the classic The Little Engine That Could, sharing the timely message that everyone's journey is different, and that sometimes, success comes from a helping hand. Graduation day is finally here! The Little Blue Engine, the Yellow Passenger Engine, and the Red Freight Engine are excited to take their final test of Engine School: making their first solo trip over the mountain. But each engine encounters different...

Translating complex foreign policy and economic issues, Friedman demystifies the new "flat" world for listeners, making sense of the advances in technology and communications, and showing how governments and societies can, and must, adapt.

Provides lessons on speaking and understanding Chinese, with information on vocabulary, expressions, and grammar.

The charming duo returns with a love letter to the library, good friends, the joy of learning, and self-reinvention

The discs provide pronunciation coaching by native speakers, with simple words, sentences, and dialogues. The coursebook contains 40 lessons on practical, everyday topics; vocabulary, straightforward explanation, and plenty of examples; and supplemental sections on letters, e-mail, and the Internet. The French-English English-French dictionary contains more than 20,000 words, idioms, and expressions, with everyday examples of usage.

Whether it's a myth, a lie, or just plain stupid, consumer advocate and bestselling author John Stossel is on the case. Down-to-earth and sometimes in-your-face, he's not afraid to shovel through a load of garbage to get to the truth.

"Gabriela McKenzie's daughter has been kidnapped. In exchange for her safe return, her abductors demand two things: $400,000 in cash, and a document known only as the October List."--Provided by publisher.

After saving the lions from evil Maccomo, Charlie, a boy with the ability to speak the language of cats, goes to Venice to search for his parents and solve the mystery of their kidnapping with help from Bulgarian King Boris.