Books with author Marianna Mayer

For most of us, young and old, Santa Claus is a jolly old man, looking exactly as he is described in the classic poem "A Visit from St. Nicholas." In fact, few people realize that there was a real Saint Nicholas. He was the Bishop of Myra and lived during the fourth century. In this beautifully illustrated and richly designed book, Marianna Mayer creates an inviting portrait of the man who became legendary for his generosity and miraculous acts of kindness. Using a similar elegant format as in her critically acclaimed title The Twelve Apostles, Mayer pairs each story of a famous miracle with exquisite reproductions of medieval and Renaissance paintings. But when did St. Nicholas become known as Santa Claus? Mayer's knowledgeable introduction and concluding note, as well as the familiar poem "A Visit from St. Nicholas," all help to shed light on this amazing transformation. Her beautiful book captures the spirit of Christmas and will fascinate readers of all ages.

Most of the world is gooped. Only The Bubble still has human life in it. A plague mutated everything outside.Which is why today is Trimba’s Saving Day. It’s her seventeenth birthday, and a robot called The Angel is coming for her. It will hook her brain straight into the world of the Depopulation-17 Challenge, a post-apocalyptic ritual of wits and warfare essential to saving what’s left of the human race. It makes sure that the population does not get too high.If Trimba wins, she wakes up and The Angel leaves. She returns to her Saving Day party and life goes on. If she loses, The Angel gives her a lethal injection and the party is over. Her consciousness and DNA are stored in The Racks for when the scientists of Juun find a new planet.If they ever do.Can she beat the challenge? Everyone thinks so. They’ve bet most of their currents on it. She is the fourth sister from the greatest Depop hunting family in the history of The Bubble.Trimba’s parents figure their pretty safe because their daughter’s scores in Depop simulation are the highest on record, but there is so much they don’t know. Trimba is wild, and her special day will not be what anyone is expecting.

Following the re-release of the first three books in this beloved series, here are the final three classic wordless tales in attractive, low-priced hardcover editions. A Boy, a Dog, and a Frog, the first book in this series, launched Mercer Mayer's distinguished career over twenty-five years ago, and also helped to create the wordless picture book genre. Full of warmhearted mischief and play, the books express the humorous trials and tribulations of friendship and the joy of summertime discovery. Readers will want to collect the entire set.