Books published by publisher 7 Sisters Publishing

Create your own cute kawaii animals with this adorable how-to guide that covers all the basic techniques! From a sweet little bird with tail feathers and an orange beak to an endearing fox, a spotted seal, and a purple octopus, these animals are the most adorable ever! And they’re all simple to draw, starting with the most basic, easy-to-reproduce shapes. Cute Animals is perfect for every budding artist.

36 favorite fables from three popular writers, all retold in simple, child-friendly language and delightfully illustrated. The Lion who learns that even the king of the jungle must sometimes depend on the tiniest creature. The Country Mouse who comes to the city . . . only to discover that there’s really no place like home. Using appealing animals and their adventures, fables bring us bite-size messages of wisdom and teach us the secrets of human nature. This collection features 36 timeless tales from Aesop, Phaedrus, and La Fontaine—including “The Hare and the Tortoise,” “The Crow and the Pitcher, “The Frogs Who Desired a King,” and “The Hen with the Golden Eggs”—all illustrated in Marisa Vestita’s colorful, contemporary, and inimitable style.

&&LDIV&&R&&LDIV&&R&&LI&&RFar From the Maddening Crowd&&L/I&&R, by &&LB&&RThomas Hardy&&L/B&&R, is part of the &&LI&&RBarnes & Noble Classics&&L/I&&R&&LI&&R &&L/I&&Rseries, which offers quality editions at affordable prices to the student and the general reader, including new scholarship, thoughtful design, and pages of carefully crafted extras. Here are some of the remarkable features of &&LI&&RBarnes & Noble Classics&&L/I&&R: &&LDIV&&RNew introductions commissioned from today's top writers and scholars Biographies of the authors Chronologies of contemporary historical, biographical, and cultural events Footnotes and endnotes Selective discussions of imitations, parodies, poems, books, plays, paintings, operas, statuary, and films inspired by the work Comments by other famous authors Study questions to challenge the reader's viewpoints and expectations Bibliographies for further reading Indices & Glossaries, when appropriateAll editions are beautifully designed and are printed to superior specifications; some include illustrations of historical interest. &&LI&&RBarnes & Noble Classics &&L/I&&Rpulls together a constellation of influences―biographical, historical, and literary―to enrich each reader's understanding of these enduring works.&&L/DIV&&R&&L/DIV&&R&&LP style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"&&R &&L/P&&R&&LP style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"&&RThe first of &&LB&&RThomas Hardy&&L/B&&R’s great novels, &&LI&&RFar From the Madding Crowd&&L/I&&R established the author as one of Britain’s foremost writers. It also introduced readers to Wessex, an imaginary county in southwestern England that served as the pastoral setting for many of the author’s later works.&&LBR&&R&&LBR&&R&&LI&&RFar From the Madding Crowd&&L/I&&R tells the story of beautiful Bathsheba Everdene, a fiercely independent woman who inherits a farm and decides to run it herself. She rejects a marriage proposal from Gabriel Oak, a loyal man who takes a job on her farm after losing his own in an unfortunate accident. He is forced to watch as Bathsheba mischievously flirts with her neighbor, Mr. Boldwood, unleashing a passionate obsession deep within the reserved man. But both suitors are soon eclipsed by the arrival of the dashing soldier, Frank Troy, who falls in love with Bathsheba even though he’s still smitten with another woman. His reckless presence at the farm drives Boldwood mad with jealousy, and sets off a dramatic chain of events that leads to both murder and marriage. &&LBR&&R&&LBR&&RA delicately woven tale of unrequited love and regret, &&LI&&RFar from the Madding Crowd&&L/I&&R is also an unforgettable portrait of a rural culture that, by Hardy’s lifetime, had become threatened with extinction at the hands of ruthless industrialization.&&LBR&&R&&L/P&&R&&LP style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"&&R&&LSTRONG&&RJonathan A. Cook&&L/B&&R has a B.A. from Harvard College and a Ph.D. from Columbia University. He is the author of &&LI&&RSatirical Apocalypse: An Anatomy of Melville’s The Confidence Man&&L/I&&R, and has published numerous articles on the works of Herman Melville, Nathaniel Hawthorne, and other nineteenth-century writers.&&L/P&&R&&L/DIV&&R

From ancient heroes like the rebel slave Spartacus to modern-day dissenters who defied the odds, Stand Up, Stand Out! is the ultimate guide to inspiring tales of human passion and courage. Meet 25 of the most inspiring humans of all time! These rebels stood up for what they believed in, spoke out against injustice, and overcame impossible obstacles. From world leaders such as Gandhi and Nelson Mandela to unsung heroes like Irena Sendler (who smuggled 2,500 children out of the Warsaw Ghetto in World War II) and Juliane Koepcke (who survived an airplane crash at aged 17, followed by nine days in the Amazon rainforest), this book is filled with incredible stories of passion and endurance. It also offers encouraging suggestions on how to make your own stand when you see unfairness.Meet these heroes! - Boudicca, the Celtic Queen who battled the invading Romans - Galileo Galilei, the star scientist whose theories upset the Catholic Church - Mary Seacole, the Jamaican nurse who fought against racism to treat soldiers during the Crimean War - Martin Luther King, Jr., winner of the Nobel Peace Prize who protested segregation and inequality - Muhammad Ali, the boxer who followed his conscience and refused to join the military - Cory Aquino, who stood against corruption in the Philippines . . . even after her husband’s assassination - Malcolm Michaels Jr. / Marsha P. Johnson, the transgender icon and LGBTQ activist - J.K. Rowling, the Harry Potter author who regularly speaks out for human rights and against bullying - And more!

Sister Girl takes on an exciting new lesson as her mother teaches her how to sew. Not only will she be able to make beautiful creations to wear, she is also learning about saving money. Along with that, she gets another reminder on why patience is important when you try new things. Sister Girl’s wonderful family is continuing to mold her into a well-rounded young lady. Readers will enjoy Sister Girl’s latest journey. It is also a good way for parents to engage in dialogue with their children about a hobby they would like to take up after reading the book. The Sister Girl Collection is an empowerment book series encourage young children to be courageous, creative, and to live productive lives. Each book teaches a new lesson, skill, or touches on exploring the world. Readers can grow with Sister Girl as they also experience new things in their own lives. Families can add this collection to their home library, sharing the stories and lessons for years to come.

Meet Tess, a thirteen-year-old who lands in a pickle in every one of these four related stories. Meet Cookie, the circus camel who spits something fierce; Old Man Dawson, the school vice principal who might be the Angel of Death?; and Heath, the boy across the lane.Set in the Village of Kaslo on the shores of Kootenay Lake, B. C., these stories, suitable for eleven to thirteen-year-old readers, follow the capers of Tess as she problem-solves her way through her predicaments, finding greater self-knowledge as she goes.Tess has no money but does have a business plan to change her lot in life. She deals with Hammy, the biggest bully in town; has a run-in with Mona Brown, Kaslo’s First Princess; meets Beck, a university student enamoured with bats; and, finally, finds a special relationship with her childhood companion since kindergarten, Heath.And, as does her mother, she has an uncommon affinity for bears. Warm, moving, and frequently very funny, these stories are about being young, vibrant, and hopeful, but not always well-mannered.

Enjoy Lewis Carroll’s timeless classic in a fresh, re-illustrated version that’s perfect for the younger child. Enter the topsy-turvy world of Wonderland, where fantasy reigns and the rules of reality disappear. Artist Manuela Adreani offers a breathtaking interpretation of Lewis Carroll's remarkable story, capturing all its magical chaos and bringing to life the eternally fascinating Alice, as well as the White Rabbit, Mad Hatter, Cheshire Cat, Queen of Hearts, and others who populate Carroll's strange and unique universe. Reissue in a new, smaller format.

Are you a typical Leo? Are you proud and charismatic, a natural-born leader? Look to the stars for answers! What’s written in YOUR stars? This astrology book is all about YOU, Leo, your life, and your dreams. Astrology has been around for thousands of years, and there's so much more to it than your daily horoscope. And while astrology can't predict your future, it can highlight your potential. This star guide for Leo teens shines a light on your strengths, your weaknesses, what you are capable of, and the opportunities you shouldn’t miss. Use it to gain a better understanding of who you are, and who you might become.

With its exquisite photographs and richly informative text, this is simply the best, the most unique, and the most in-depth study of the ancient and popular Chinese puzzle game.This first truly comprehensive and beautiful volume on one of the world’s most popular and intriguing puzzles is an authoritative, lavishly photographed history of tangrams, and also a masterful introduction to puzzle solving, with more than 2,000 all-time tangrams. This accurate history of the classic Chinese art form comes from a tangram museum owner and his research team, who discovered many treasures, such as the tangram sets used by Chinese mathematicians 2,200 years ago to test Pythagorean theorems. Photos show how to arrange tangram-shaped antique dinner tables for a variety of themes such as mountain ranges and celebration costumes. Among the puzzles for you to solve: Paradoxical Pairs that appear to be identical but differ in a hard-to-detect detail.

&&LDIV&&R&&LDIV&&R&&LI&&RSons and Lovers&&L/I&&R, by &&LB&&RD. H. Lawrence&&L/B&&R, is part of the &&LI&&RBarnes & Noble Classics&&L/I&&R&&LI&&R &&L/I&&Rseries, which offers quality editions at affordable prices to the student and the general reader, including new scholarship, thoughtful design, and pages of carefully crafted extras. Here are some of the remarkable features of &&LI&&RBarnes & Noble Classics&&L/I&&R: &&LDIV&&RNew introductions commissioned from today's top writers and scholars Biographies of the authors Chronologies of contemporary historical, biographical, and cultural events Footnotes and endnotes Selective discussions of imitations, parodies, poems, books, plays, paintings, operas, statuary, and films inspired by the work Comments by other famous authors Study questions to challenge the reader's viewpoints and expectations Bibliographies for further reading Indices & Glossaries, when appropriateAll editions are beautifully designed and are printed to superior specifications; some include illustrations of historical interest. &&LI&&RBarnes & Noble Classics &&L/I&&Rpulls together a constellation of influences―biographical, historical, and literary―to enrich each reader's understanding of these enduring works.&&L/DIV&&R&&L/DIV&&R&&L/DIV&&R&&LDIV&&R &&L/DIV&&R&&LDIV&&RCalled the most widely-read English novel of the twentieth century, &&LB&&RD. H. Lawrence&&L/B&&R’s largely autobiographical &&LI&&RSons and Lovers&&L/I&&R tells the story of Paul Morel, a young artist growing into manhood in a British working-class community near the Nottingham coalfields. His mother Gertrude, unhappily married to Paul’s hard-drinking father, devotes all her energies to her son. They develop a powerful and passionate relationship, but eventually tensions arise when Paul falls in love with a girl and seeks to escape his family ties. Torn between his desire for independence and his abiding attachment to his loving but overbearing mother, Paul struggles to define himself sexually and emotionally through his relationships with two women―the innocent, old-fashioned Miriam Leivers, and the experienced, provocatively modern Clara Dawes. &&LP&&RHeralding Lawrence’s mature period, Sons and Lovers vividly evokes the all-consuming nature of possessive love and sexual attraction. Lushly descriptive and deeply emotional, it is rich in universal truths about human relationships. &&L/P&&R&&LP style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"&&R&&LSTRONG&&RVictoria Blake&&L/B&&R&&L/B&&R is a freelance writer. She has worked at &&LI&&RThe Paris Review&&L/I&&R and contributed to the &&LI&&RBoulder Daily Camera&&L/I&&R, small literary presses in the United States, and English-language publications in Bangkok, Thailand. She currently lives and works in San Diego, California. &&L/P&&R&&L/DIV&&R