New Releases by James Riordan

This exciting collection is filled with adventure and wonder, generous sea spirits and horrible underwater monsters, and daring boys and girls. Characters sail, swim, and even ride whales to cross the ocean, learning the secrets of the wind and currents that rule the surface and hidden depths. The stories come from Celtic, Finnish, Maori and Native American cultures, from Senegal Vietnam, Siberia. Denmark (The Little Mermaid), and Egypt (Sinbad the Sailor). Whether read aloud or independently, they are sure to provide hours of entertainment.

Supernatural-themed shows fill the TV schedule, and today''s teens are curious--but is it safe? Best-selling author Bill Myers uses this thriller mystery series to demonstrate the allure and danger of the occult. Kids ages 10-14 will follow teens who find themselves drawn toward these "forbidden doors" of seances, reincarnation, and spells. Myers shows how faith can combat spiritual darkness. Originally released in 1994, this timely series, with over 300,000 copies sold, features fresh cover art that will appeal to today''s teens. In book 8, The Undead, Becka and Ryan explore whether or not vampires exist.

Introduces, in text and illustrations, the various characters that inhabit the world of Narnia and sets them in the context of the Narnia stories; also includes an outline of Narnian history.

Hercules, son of the god Zeus and a mortal woman, renowned for his great strength, performs twelve dangerous tasks to atone for an attack on his wife and children.

A collection of legends and folklore about Native Americans.

Oliver Stone is America''s most controversial filmmaker, his movies including Platoon, The Doors, JFK, and Natural Born Killers. With complete co-operation from Stone, this is a portrait of his professional achievements and personal demons.

Thirty-five years after his death in Paris at age twenty-seven, Jim Morrison''s iconic legend remains as powerful as ever, swathed in the mists of mystery. There have been numerous biographies about the self-proclaimed "Lizard King''s" life and career. But none have examined his roots and childhood, the intellectual foundations of his music, his wild days with the Doors, and his enigmatic early death as completely and insightfully as Break On Through. More than simply a fascinating look at a rock legend whose cult following never stops growing, here is the definitive Morrison biography: his angry relationship with his father; the early tragedies and terrible events responsible for the darkness of his artistic vision; his private life and legal trials, including his infamous Miami obscenity bust; and the truth about his final hours. Based on extensive research and featuring dozens of rarely published photographs, this is the authoritative portrait of the poet, the grim visionary, the haunted man, and his haunting music.

In this revised and updated guide (first edition in 1988) Riordan advises musicians on how to achieve success in the highly-selective music business, with emphasis on producing and overseeing the manufacturing of their own records. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Discusses the climate, geography, history, governments, culture, social life, and customs of the eighth socialist countries making up Eastern Europe.

An illustrated retelling of seven stories that have been the basis of famous ballets with notes on the origins of each story and on the music composed for them. Includes "Petrushka, " "Swan Lake, " "Cinderella, " "Giselle, " "The Nutcracker, " "Stone Flower, " and "Sleeping Beauty."

Collects and retells favorite stories such as "Beauty and the Beast," "Pinocchio," "Rapunzel," and "Tom Thumb," and also includes lesser known tales.

A collection of traditional tales from around the world each of whose main character is female.

Ivan the Poor loses the Wind''s magic cloth and the Sun''s magic goat to his brother Ivan the Rich, but then the Frost gives him a magic sack.

The twins go on a plane ride with their father, but when he becomes ill they must take control of the plane.