The story behind the bottle, First Big Crush is Eric Arnold's wild account of his year immersing himself in all things wine...and somehow not winding up in rehab. Never having held a meaningful job for very long (and getting fired from most of them), Eric Arnold heads to New Zealand -- to Allan Scott Wines -- seeking adventure and hoping to learn a little bit about wine. What could be better than working outside in the fresh air and drinking wine all day? Before he knows it, he is dirty, wet, cold, and at the mercy of a tank of wine that just might explode and take him with it. So begin Eric's adventures in the world of wine. He gets sunburned, sore, and drunk -- and then does it all over again the next day. First Big Crush is a story that is as outrageous as it is compelling. Here are tales of first pressings, pruning, and tasting competitions. There are also rowdy nights at the local pub, girls, meat pies, girls, rugby, and tales of hunting wild pig. Along the way, each step of the winemaking process is explained in a way that humans can actually understand. Almost against his will, Eric becomes an expert.

A volcano could be called a sleeping mountain--that is, until it wakes up! What is it like to witness the eruption of one of nature's majestic time bombs? Young readers can learn what makes volcanoes "tick," and read about some of the most famous eruptions in history.

A biography of the fifteenth-century Italian seaman and navigator.

Yes, it's true. Ghost can't stand jokes. With a collection of knee-slapping funnies and factoids, learn how to make these ghouls vanish with laughter. B&W illustrations throughout.

In this colorful, fully-illustrated beginning reader, Darth Maul has been given a mission. The time has come for him to put his Sith skills to the test. He must track down a Jedi Master and his apprentice. Maul lives nothing better than a good chase. Except revenge.

These jokes about their lovable canine friends will have children barking outloud!

A look at space exploration--from the earliest astronomers to present day and future space travel. Includes such topics as the monkeys and dogs who were the true space pioneers, the International Space Station, the exploration of Mars, and more.