In this lyrical picture book from an award-winning poet, a young boy cherishes a neighborhood field throughout the changing seasons. With stunning illustrations and a charming text, this beautiful story celebrates a child's relationship with nature. There was a boy named Emile who fell in love with a field. It was wide and blue-- and if you could have seen it so would've you. Emile loves the field close to his home--in spring, summer, and fall, when it gives him bees and flowers, blossoms and leaves. But not as much in winter, when he has to share his beautiful, changeable field with other children...and their sleds. This relatable and lyrical ode to one boy's love for his neighborhood field celebrates how spending time in nature allows children to dream, to imagine...and even to share.

Leon Penguin gets up in the middle of the night all by himself to go to the bathroom.

This is a philosophical treatise on war written by an Oxford grad who served in Afghanistan.

In 'The Complete Works of Émile Zola', readers are transported to 19th century France through a collection of Zola's most renowned novels and essays. Known for his naturalistic writing style, Zola delves into the human psyche, societal issues, and the consequences of industrialization. His vivid descriptions and character development provide a rich literary experience that is both thought-provoking and insightful. This compilation showcases the breadth of Zola's talent and his contribution to the literary realism movement. Readers can expect to be immersed in a world filled with complex characters and moral dilemmas, all expertly crafted by Zola's skilled pen. From 'Germinal' to 'The Drinking Den', each work offers a unique perspective on the human condition in a rapidly changing world.

Tells the story of Emile, a brave and helpful octopus.

Emile, or On Education, examines the nature of education and of man, instructing the reader on how to raise a child to live a harmonious, philosophically rich life. Written in an order of the child's upbringing, the text discusses how best to teach a young person values which they can take to their ultimate benefit. The titular 'Emile' is the name of child who undergoes such tutoring. In praising the ideas of earlier thinkers, Rousseau compliments physical education and the honing of intellect, emphasizing that the child must not learn simply from books, but also from venturing out and experiencing the tangible world and reality before them. One portion of the text is notable for what were then considered stark criticisms of religion and philosophy. As a result, Emile was banned in France and elsewhere at the time of publication. The famously derisive Voltaire condemned most of the book, but praised the portion which resulted in its banning - Profession of Faith of the Savoyard Vicar.