Books published by publisher Anchor Book Press

Are you Stuck Inside? So are Ben and his family. So are the creators of this book. We are all in this together. As we start to move back towards normal, do not neglect to discuss the situation with your children. Children are often worried and concerned with events that are happening to them and around them. Ben is worried and confused. Mom says there is no school, the TV says everyone should stay inside, Ben cannot even go see Grandma. This is the perfect book to start a conversation with your children about how they are feeling and what they are thinking. Whether Corona Virus, a serious illness, or some other trauma it is important for children to be able to discuss their situation. Stuck Inside gives you the opportunity to start those conversations while letting children know that others have the same problems and concerns. Stuck inside also has activities for children.

Are you Stuck Inside? So are Ben and his family. So are the creators of this book. We are all in this together. As we start to move back towards normal, do not neglect to discuss the situation with your children. Children are often worried and concerned with events that are happening to them and around them. Ben is worried and confused. Mom says there is no school, the TV says everyone should stay inside, Ben cannot even go see Grandma. This is the perfect book to start a conversation with your children about how they are feeling and what they are thinking. Whether Corona Virus, a serious illness, or some other trauma it is important for children to be able to discuss their situation. Stuck Inside gives you the opportunity to start those conversations while letting children know that others have the same problems and concerns. Stuck inside also has activities for children.

This first-ever fully annotated edition of one of the most beloved novels in the world is a sheer delight for Jane Austen fans. Here is the complete text of Pride and Prejudice with more than 2,300 annotations on facing pages, including: • Explanations of historical contextRules of etiquette, class differences, the position of women, legal and economic realities, leisure activities, and more. • Citations from Austen’s life, letters, and other writingsParallels between the novel and Austen’s experience are revealed, along with writings that illuminate her beliefs and opinions. • Definitions and clarifications Archaic words, words still in use whose meanings have changed, and obscure passages are explained. • Literary comments and analysesInsightful notes highlight Austen’s artistry and point out the subtle ways she develops her characters and themes. • Maps and illustrations of places and objects mentioned in the novel. • An introduction, a bibliography, and a detailed chronology of events Of course, one can enjoy the novel without knowing the precise definition of a gentleman, or what it signifies that a character drives a coach rather than a hack chaise, or the rules governing social interaction at a ball, but readers of The Annotated Pride and Prejudice will find that these kinds of details add immeasurably to understanding and enjoying the intricate psychological interplay of Austen’s immortal characters.

A searing satire of political corruption and social injustice from the celebrated author of Things Fall ApartIn the fictional West African nation of Kangan, newly independent of British rule, the hopes and dreams of democracy have been quashed by a fierce military dictatorship. Chris Oriko is a member of the president's cabinet for life, and one of the leader's oldest friends. When the president is charged with censoring the opportunistic editor of the state-run newspaper--another childhood friend--Chris's loyalty and ideology are put to the test. The fate of Kangan hangs in the balance as tensions rise and a devious plot is set in motion to silence a firebrand critic. From Chinua Achebe, the legendary author of Things Fall Apart, Anthills of the Savannah is "A vision of social change that strikes us with the force of prophecy" (USA Today).

Changes happen. In a child's life, big changes can spell HUGE ANXIETY! In Mom's Gift, the reader sees Mom's decision to return to college through the eyes of an 8-year-old boy as he shares his feelings about dealing with the changes in his life. This is a heartwarming tale that can span many changes that may occur in a child's life. Join Belinda, through the eyes of her son, in coping with change and keeping your love strong.

For fans of Jenny Han and Sarah Dessen, My Lullaby of You is a Young Adult Contemporary Romance about guarded love, complicated families, and the summer that changes everything.AMYIt’s the summer after high school. Amy can’t wait to leave her small hometown in North Carolina for the vibrant city of Chicago, where she plans to go to her dream college and hopes to build a stronger relationship with her father.But as she deals with her mother’s resentment over her leaving and an intriguing yet provoking college student, Amy’s reminded of things she’s tried to forget and forced to face emotions she never expected.SETHIt’s the summer before the last year of music school. Seth would rather be anywhere else than a small beach town in North Carolina, reopening wounds he thought he’d patched long ago and facing the father he hasn’t seen since his mother’s death.While on his mission for answers, Seth is drawn to an observant and driven local he can’t seem to figure out. ​