Best Selling Books by Ellen Weiss

"Ellen Weiss breaks important new ground in her remarkable monograph on Robert R. Taylor. This volume is by far the most detailed account we have of an African American architect. Weiss vividly conveys the immense challenges faced by black architects and professionals of every kind, especially during the rise of Jim Crow. Along the way we get myriad insights on architectural education, architect-client relationships, and the development of a major institution of higher learning."--- Richard Longstreth, George Washington University "Architectural historian Ellen Weiss''s book provides a wealth of little-known factual information about Taylor and a scholarly historical analysis of his many contributions in architectural education and professional practice. A must-read for anyone with an interest in architecture and a certain reference for every architecture student."--- Richard Dozier, Dean, Robert R. Taylor School of Architecture & Construction Science, Tuskegee University "Robert R. Taylor''s place in history as the first academically-trained African American architect has been well known, but an authoritative assessment of his contribution to American architectural and planning practice has remained elusive until now. Weiss deftly interweaves the story of the Tuskegee campus with an examination of Taylor''s pedagogy and the plight of black architects in the early twentieth century."--- Gary Van Zante, Curator of Architecture and Design, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

This completely kid-friendly adventure features a duck, oblivious to the dangers around him, whose day is filled with near-misses until he slips on a banana peel straight into his bed for the night. Full color.

A biography of Jimmy Carter discussing his journey from a peanut farm in rural Georgia to winning the Nobel Peace Prize.

Captured in colorful, jewel-toned paintings and witty wording, the tale of the search for the lost city of gold is retold in this classic edition perfect for parents and children to share.

"How can I know if I''m really cured?" "Will anyone ever be attracted to me again?" "Will I ever get to enjoy sex again?" "It is safe for me to get pregnant?" "How do I live well beyond menopause without estrogen replacement therapy?" "What do I tell my boss?" "My daughter wants to know if she''s going to get breast cancer too. What should I tell her?" If you are one of the 2.6 million women in the U.S. living beyond breast cancer, these may be some of the questions troubling you. You''ve been through diagnosis and treatment; now you''re ready to move from "I have breast cancer" back to "I am leading a normal life." Living Beyond Breast Cancer will help you understand and manage the tough issues you face as you go on beyond treatment, and well into the future. You''ll learn how to become as healthy as possible for as long as possible by eating right, managing your weight, and finding an exercise program that works with your lifestyle. You''ll find out what to do if you''ve got to stop taking hormones or want to start. You may also need advice on achieving intimacy and having a baby. You''ll also find invaluable guidance on growing older and navigating troubling symptoms of menopause, particularly when they''re brought on by chemotherapy or tamoxifen or by stopping hormone replacement therapy. A normal life includes dealing with job and health care issues and wills. So you''ll find in-depth information on these subjects too. You''re a survivor, and you''ve got a future. This empathetic book, filled with comprehensive medical information, practical advice, and the voices of survivors who have lived through everything you''re going through, will help you celebrate your second chance at living beyond breast cancer.

One of the most important gifts parents can give to their children is an understanding of positive values. The Values to Grow On series will help children learn about values such as honesty, friendship, sharing, responsibility, love and self esteem. The delightful stories in this series feature Jim Henson''s Muppets in entertaining adventures that no only provide gently lessons, but also provide hours of reading pleasure.

These new beginning readers, starring an adorable set of twins, feature simple, easy text paired with charming art that make these books ideal for reading alone or for reading aloud. Full color.

After their assistant architect designs the Perfect Building, the Doozers of Fraggle Rock stop building things and must cope with the resulting boredom.

''Twas the night before Christmas and up at the Pole, the workshop was just about out of control! This adventurous romp chronicles one elf''s Christmas, and how she learns to revel in the company of her friends. Go along for the ride as the elves laugh, sing, dance, and get silly ''til the candles burn down!

What do I do now? Why am I still so tired? Am I really cured? How do I reduce my risk of recurrence? Is it safe for me to get pregnant? How do I get rid of the hot flashes so I can sleep? This fully revised and updated second edition contains crucial information about these issues and more—including the revolutionary medical advances in follow-up testing, ongoing treatments, and recovery. With answers for everything from how to deal with hair loss and weight gain to finding online support groups and understanding healthy foods and supplements, Living Well Beyond Breast Cancer contains a greater depth and breadth of information in its enhanced chapters—plus all-new chapters that cover current treatment options and preventative tips for those at high risk for developing breast cancer. Enhanced Chapters: • Tests: Peer, Poke, and Prod • After Mastectomy: Re-creating a Breast with or Without Surgery • Intimacy, Sex, and Your Love Life: Relieving Discomfort and Increasing Libido • A Child in Your Future: Fertility, Pregnancy, and Adoption • Reducing Your Risk: Living Well All-New Information: • Pre-Survivors: Risks and Prevention • Thinking and Remembering: Clearing the Fog and Sharpening Your Mind • Bone Health: Weakness Explained and Strengthening Exercises • Sleep: Restoration and Renewal With this book as your guide, you’ll have the tools not just to live beyond breast cancer, but to live well and well beyond this challenge in your life!

A Parent''s Choice Recommended Book Solve kid-sized dilemmas and mysteries with the Science Solves It! series. These fun books for kids ages 5–8 blend clever stories with real-life science. Why did the dog turn green? Can you control a hiccup? Is that a UFO? Find the answers to these questions and more as kid characters dive into physical, life, and earth sciences. Everyone in the family has a cold - except Peter. Who will sniff out the funny smells? By default, Peter becomes the family nose - until he, too, catches a cold. Books in this perfect STEM series will help kids think like scientists and get ahead in the classroom. Activities and experiments are included in every book! (Level One; Science topic: Sense of Smell)

Despite their differences, Porky the messy pig and Bess the fussy cat are best friends and support each other in all their endeavors, from poetry writing to cake baking.

Learn new words and learn to read with this narrated ebook! When all the kids jump in the pool, Tim is scared. He tries, but the water is cold! With the encouragement of his friend Dan, Tim jumps in and learns to swim! He discovers that swimming is not only fun, but that he is good at it! This story demonstrates what can happen when kids are willing to try something new. Includes a note to parents with tips on how to encourage reading and on how to help children learn to read. Also included is a list of words to "point and read" to help young readers learn new words. As each word is read by a narrator, words are highlighted on the screen. Sounds effects are also included.

In this humorous board book, a parent’s little monster can do no wrong. Mama always loves her Little Monster, even when he is being quite the monster. A lullaby for every mother with nerves of steel, this sweet, funny read-aloud gem sings to the joys of a rambunctious child with a mind of his own.

Discover Math Matters! With over 15 million books sold worldwide, this award-winning series of easy-to-read books will help young readers ages 5–8 approach math with enthusiasm. Great for fans of MathStart or Step into Reading Math. Four newborn kittens are creating havoc at Anna''s house. How can she convince her Dad to let her keep them? Will a "kitten castle" be the answer? With engaging stories that connect math to kids’ everyday lives, each book in the Teachers’ Choice Award–winning Math Matters series focuses on a single concept and reinforces math vocabulary and skills. Bonus activities in the back of each book feature math and reading comprehension questions, and even more free activities online add to the fun! (Math topic: Geometry/3D shapes)

Sweet, rhyming text from Weiss and charming illustrations from Williams bring Little Monster to life in this sweet and humorous story about the special bond between parents and their own "little monsters." Full color.

Babar and Celeste have a new little girl, playful and curious Isabelle. One day she wanders off to look for friends of the family who live nearby. The three have a lovely day, playing, singing, and snacking. But back at home, everyone is in a panic--Isabelle is lost! Full color.

Two droid friends, Artoo and Threepio help their master and mistress foil a gang of pirates who have been attacking fuel shipments destined for the peaceful planet of Tammuz-An.