Generally considered to be his masterpiece, Vanity Fair is Thackeray's resplendent social satire that exposes the greed and corruption raging in England during the turmoil of the Napoleonic wars. Subtitled "A Novel Without a Hero," it traces the changing fortunes of two unforgettable women: the scheming opportunist Becky Sharp -- one of literature's most resourceful, engaging, and amoral heroines -- and her foil, the faithful, naive Amelia Sedley....

John Bellairs, the name in Gothic mysteries for middle graders, wrote terrifying tales full of adventure, attitude and alarm. For years, young readers have crept, crawled, and gone bump in the night with the unlikely heroes of these Gothic novels: Lewis Barnavelt, Johnny Dixon, and Anthony Monday. Now, the ten top-selling titles feature an updated cover look. Loyal fans and enticed newcomers will love the series even more with this haunting new look!...

Max is a dog with a perfect life -- he lives in a New York City apartment with his owner, Katie, and has pet friends all over his building. But all that changes when Katie brings home another dog -- Duke! When they get lost in the city, Max and Duke will have to learn to work together to find their way home.

"Off the leash ... again! Max's life gets turned upsidedown when his owner gets married and has a baby. The overprotective pet falls tail over collar for the kid, and on a trip to the countryside with his human family, he can't help but see danger lurking behind every cow, turkey, and tree. Can an old farm dog teach Max to find his true animal nature -- and to just relax? Meanwhile, Gidget goes on an undercover mission as a cat, and snowball takes...