New Releases by Ruth Soffer

Discover an oasis of tranquility with 31 beautiful illustrations of the hardy plants and flowers that dot desert landscapes. A wide range of natural marvels includes prickly pear cacti, spiky saguaros, the solitary Coryphantha borwigii, and other realistic images, many enhanced by native wildlife and insects. Pages are printed on one side only and perforated for easy removal. Specially designed for experienced colorists, Desert Blooms and other Creative Haven® adult coloring books offer an escape to a world of inspiration and artistic fulfillment. Each title is also an effective and fun-filled way to relax and reduce stress.

Featuring an interdisciplinary, developmental, ecological-systems framework, Human Behavior for Social Work Practice, Third Edition helps students implement a consistent system through which to approach multifaceted social issues in any environment. Students will learn that by effectively connecting theory to practice, they can develop successful strategies to use as they encounter complex issues currently facing social workers, whether it be in inner city schools or rural nursing homes with individuals of different ages, ethnicities, and socioeconomic status. This text examines social work issues at various points in human development using specific programs and policies to illustrate developmentally- and culturally-sensitive social work practice. Excerpts from interviews with practicing social workers highlight real-life experiences and introduce a variety of policy contexts. Part 3 of the text focuses on social work issues affecting individuals across the lifespan and around the globe through chapters on disability and stigmatization; race, racism and resistance; women and gender; and terrorism.

The delicate beauty of butterflies and flowers is captured in these 31 realistic garden scenes. Each page features a different species among dazzling blooms planted specifically to attract the wondrous insects.

This collection of 31 richly detailed art includes a cluster of red and purple clematis, bee-eating birds, long-stemmed lily pads, migrating monarch butterflies, and much more.

Flower lovers will cherish this treasury of 31 tropical blossoms from around the world. Accurate images range from the pink rain lily and other exotic varieties to familiar gladiolas and dahlias.

Designed especially for animal lovers and adult colorists, this book features 31 original illustrations of cats and dogs in precious poses. The furry friends appear singly and together, indoors and out, in a heartwarming gallery of animal companions. Pages are perforated and printed on one side only for easy removal and display. Specially designed for experienced colorists, Lovable Cats and Dogs and other Creative Haven® adult coloring books offer an escape to a world of inspiration and artistic fulfillment. Each title is also an effective and fun-filled way to relax and reduce stress.

Colorists and gardening enthusiasts will adore these magnified views. Thirty-one accurate illustrations include sunflowers, marigolds, birds of paradise, and oriental lilies. Previously published as In Full Bloom: A Close-Up Coloring Book.

Thirty realistic drawings offer dramatic full-page portraits of many species. Images of aquatic birds, long-distance migrants, and raptors include the roseate spoonbill, burrowing owl, American white ibis, and many others. Captions.

Many birds mate for life, and these lovely stained glass images portray 16 different avian varieties in pairs. Realistic drawings include flamingoes, swans, Western tanagers, honeycreepers, bluebirds, and other species.

Fetching portraits of canine companions range from a lively Lab to a snoozing bulldog. Sixteen stained glass images of the American Kennel Club's top dogs encompass a winning array of beloved breeds.

This collection of 16 purr-fect portraits features furry felines posing in the prettiest outdoor settings. Includes a variety of breeds -- from Bengal and Himalayan to Persian and Siamese -- that will glow when placed near a window.

With a variety of life rivaled only by a tropical rain forest, Australia's Barrier Reef is the sea's grandest jewel. This collection offers incredible illustrations of a tiger shark, spotfin lionfish, crown-of-thorns starfish, bluespine unicornfish, scribbled angelfish, and 25 more.

Thirty full-page, realistic images of flowers, birds, butterflies, and other wonders of nature that lie just beyond the doorstep: seasonal gardens, cactus plants, edible flowers, and other lovely samples.

Sixteen graceful winged creatures glow with life when colored and placed near a light source. Covers show true colors of the belted kingfisher, American robin, northern cardinal, eastern bluebird, western tanager, American goldfinch, ruby-throated hummingbird, and nine other species. Full-color versions of all illustrations included on the covers.

This collection of blossoming beauties includes graceful daffodils framing the letter "D," orchids enhancing the letter "O," roses entwining an "R," and 23 other flowery letters of the alphabet. As an additional bonus, a double-page spread features a magnificent ready-to-color flower garden. A sophisticated coloring book for adults that love flowers.

Eighteen beautiful flowers in miniature tattoo format: rose, tiger lily, daffodil, tulip, poinsettia, carnation, iris, 11 more. Add floral flair to any body part. Safe, easily removed.

Safe, easy-to-apply images of 10 intriguing sea creatures: narwhal, spinner, killer, great blue, humpback whales, bottlenose dolphin, and 4 more.

Delightful hands-on activity book includes 12 full-color stickers depicting the bluebird, robin, cardinal, downy woodpecker, and more. Youngsters affix the appropriate sticker to the page of easy-to-read text describing each bird."

Over 40 drawings depict native species in natural habitats: trumpeter swan, blue goose, common loon, ruddy duck, mallard duck, northern shoveler, many more.

Ten prehistoric favorites: Tyrannosaurus, Triceratops, Stegosaurus, Styracosaurus, and others. Application and removal instructions included.