"Mike is smart. Sulley is scary. Who wiil be a better Scarer at Monsters University?"--P. [4] of cover.

Mike Wazowski and James P. "Sulley" Sullivan are an inseparable pair, but that wasn't always the case. From the moment these two mismatched monsters met, they couldn't stand each other. The prequel to Disney/Pixar's blockbuster hit Monsters, Inc., Monsters University unlocks the door to how Mike and Sulley overcame their differences and became the best of friends. Children ages 4 to 6 will love learning to read with this Step 2 Step into Reading book based on the film.

"Mike is smart. Sulley is scary. Who wiil be a better Scarer at Monsters University?"--Page 4 of cover.

Exploring the pedagogical power of the monstrous, this collection of new essays describes innovative teaching strategies that use our cultural fascination with monsters to enhance learning in high school and college courses. The contributors discuss the implications of inviting fearsome creatures into the classroom, showing how they work to create compelling narratives and provide students a framework for analyzing history, culture, and everyday life. Essays explore ways of using the monstrous to teach literature, film, philosophy, theater, art history, religion, foreign language, and other subjects. Some sample syllabi, assignments, and class materials are provided.

Memoirs of a Grumpa is an engaging and well-written collection of personal stories and anecdotes that speaks of a grandfathers funny, touching, and sometimes surprising experiences with his wife, family, grandkids, and friends. From harrowing tales of Chuck E. Cheeses with the grandkids to his involvement in his own wine mafia, with humor and style the author invites readers to relish his memoirs and enjoy the heartwarming and compelling stories of his life.