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.

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.

Forty-four realistic illustrations: terns, humpback whales, baby harp seals, a sea spider, king and emperor penguins, and other creatures of the polar regions. Free Teacher''s Manual available. Grades: 3–5.

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.

Colorists and gardening enthusiasts of all ages will adore these 30 magnified views of pretty flowers. Accurate drawings range from sunflowers and marigolds to birds of paradise and oriental lilies.

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.

A hummingbird feeds on a penstemon''s nectar. A goldfinch perches on a colorful zinnia. And two of the earth''s most glorious creations join in a celebration of nature''s beauty. There''s also a scarlet tanager resting on Virginia bluebells, a bluebird waiting patiently on a vivid coneflower, and other splendid images, all aglow with a touch of glitter. This collection of wearable art includes six tattoos that will decorate a shoulder or wrist with all-natural style.

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.

Sixteen full-page, realistic images of flowers reveal the blossoms'' romantic symbolism. Color daffodils (chivalry), zinnias (constancy), sunflowers (adoration), sweet peas (shyness), day lilies (enthusiasm), and other blooms.

Artists of any skill level can add life to this marvelous menagerie of 23 creatures, featuring pigs, giraffes, deer, zebras, and pandas, as well as dogs, cats, and horses.

The top cat breeds are represented in 30 lovely, lifelike illustrations. From the willowy Burmese to the proud British Cream, a wash of color is all these pretty kitties need to win Best in Show!

G’day, mates! Ready to head Down Under for a look at Australia''s animals? Brief captions identify and introduce these creatures — the eucalyptus-eating koala and the shy kangaroo, the cackling kookaburra, and the dainty possum known as the sugar glider, plus the frilled lizard, duck-billed platypus, blue parrot, spotted cuscus, cockatoo, and 21 others.

More than 120 accurately rendered, ready-to-color illustrations offer an entertaining introduction to the plants and animals of the United States and Canada. Fact-filled captions identify the creatures and their habitats, including Forest animals: Birds, mammals, and insects of the woodlands, and their environment of hemlocks, spruces, oaks, and other trees; Wetlands plants and animals: Swamp vegetation, plus egrets, raccoons, and other denizens of salt-marsh ecosystems; North American desert life: Towering cactus plants and Gila monsters, kit foxes, prairie dogs, and other wild natives of the Southwest.

Blending the informative with the beautiful, this big book of 82 full-page illustrations features 3 complete alphabets, highlighted by nature motifs: - A floral alphabet - A bird alphabet - A sea life alphabet

A tiger swallowtail, red admiral, coral hairstreak, and 20 other butterfly varieties nestled in flowers come vividly to life when colored with paints, pencils, or other media.

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.

Excellent introduction to sea life spotlights at least one example of marine plant and animal life for each letter of the alphabet. More than 60 different species are represented in detailed, accurate illustrations — from Anemone clownfish and Kelp to Moorish idol and Ziebell''s handfish. For ages 10 and up. 27 black-and-white illustrations. Identifications.

This coloring book introduces 44 of the world''s most unusual animals. Included are the shock-producing electric eel; the double-humped Bactrian camel; the aye-aye, a tree-loving, nocturnal primate with finger-like claws; and many other animals considered especially unusual because of their shape, coloration, defenses, and adaptation for survival. Captions provide fascinating information.

Add color and a source of light to pictures of a brown pelican, Atlantic puffin, herring gull, blue teal, and 4 other birds and watch them glow with life.

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.

18 mini portraits of the penguin, woodpecker, owl, blue jay, hummingbird, macaw, oriole, eagle, and other avian creatures. Safe to use, easy to apply and remove.

45 realistic images of creatures that restrict their food gathering and other activities to the nighttime: flying squirrel, raccoon, Texas banded gecko, long-eared owl, lesser bush baby, more.