Random House (Firm)

Sharing books he loved with his savvy New Yorker mom had always been a great pleasure for both mother and son, becoming especially poignant when she was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2007, at age 73. Schwalbe, founder of Cookstr.com and former editor-in-chief of Hyperion, along with his father and siblings, was blindsided by the news; his mother, Mary Ann Schwalbe, had been an indomitable crusader for human rights, once the director of admissions...

Four wild stories that are not only humorous and entertaining but also teach valuable lessons about human nature.

When 16-year old Thomas wakes up, the only thing he can remember is his name. He's surrounded by strangers-- boys whose memories are also gone. Outside the towering stone walls that surround the Glade is a limitless, ever-changing maze. It's the only way out-- and no one has ever made it through alive. Then a girl arrives. The first girl ever. And the message she delivers is terrifying.

As the third Trial draws to a close, Thomas and some of his cohorts manage to escape from WICKED, their memories having been restored, only to face new dangers as WICKED claims to be trying to protect the human race from the deadly FLARE virus.

Eragon and his dragon, Saphira, have narrowly escaped from the colossal battle on the Burning Plains. With more adventure at hand, Eragon finds himself bound by a tangle of promises he may not be able to keep. When unrest claims the rebels and danger strikes from every corner, he must make choices that will take him across the Empire and beyond, choices that may lead to unimagined sacrifices.

"An exuberantly realized, exciting, and sweet-natured cyber-quest. Cline's imaginative and rollicking coming-of-age geek saga has a smash-hit vibe."--Booklist, starred review "Ready Player One takes place in the not-so-distant future--the world has turned into a very bleak place, but luckily there is OASIS, a virtual reality world that is a vast online utopia. People can plug into OASIS to play, go to school, earn money, and even meet other people...

This children's book originally published by Random House for kindergarten and grade 1 combines print and braille allowing blind child to read with sighted or visually handicapped persons. Humorous book contains colored illustrations of objects and words that rhyme. Some examples include "Pup-Cup," "Three Tree," "House Mouse," "Red-Bed-Ted," and "Went-Tent-Sent." Strange characters are used to illustrate words, then sentences are made using the rhyning...

The narrator creates a nonsence alphabet of letters that come after Z.

This classic Dr. Seuss Beginner Book features silly tongue twisters that will have readers of all ages giggling with glee. When a fox in socks meets Knox in a box, you know that hilarity will ensue. Add chicks with bricks (and blocks and clocks) and you're sure to get your words twisted and lips locked. With his unmistakable gift for rhyme, Dr. Seuss creates a hysterical and energetic way for beginning readers to dive into the joy of reading. This...

Given an assignment to deliver a giraffe, Thomas the Tank Engine endeavors to transport his long-necked charge safely.