Books by Melissa Wagner
Family Heirloom Fruitcake: Inedible--Just Like Grandma's!
Product Description One of the oldest—and mostly widely ridiculed—Christmas traditions is the giving of that ubiquitous nut-and-dried-fruit-studded concoction known as the fruitcake. Now you can give the gift that keeps on giving without stepping foot in the kitchen or gourmet food store with this fantastic foam fruitcake—guaranteed to become a new favorite family tradition. Uniquely packaged in a loaf-shaped box, this luscious-looking, inedible loaf will make as good a gift in ten years as it does now!This uproarious kit also includes the appetizing companion volume 50 Uses for Your Fruitcake, which reveals the top 50 uses of the socially defamed taste treat, solidifying its rank as one of the all-time top gifts of the Christmas season—past, present, and future. About the Author Melissa Wagner is a freelance writer and editor. She lives in Philadelphia, PA.
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The Big Book of World War II: Fascinating Facts about WWII Including Maps, Historic Photographs, and Timelines
The Big Book of World War II is a comprehensive guide, bringing young readers through the archives of history to learn about this epic war and how the world was changed as a result. It joins The Big Book of the Civil War and The Big Book of U.S. Presidents as the most accessible and complete (not to mention fun) one-subject reference book available, making it perfect for history reports and learning. Inside, readers can find historical photographs, accurate maps, beautiful paintings, factual timelines, and more. This book is a wonderful addition to any child's or teacher's library.
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The Worst Case Scenario Almanac: The Great Outdoors
by Melissa Wagner, David Borgenicht
Bears. Avalanches. Grill fi res. The great outdoors is packed with perils, so be prepared from the moment you lace up your boots. With detailed instructions on how to get out of every kind of trouble in the wild, this new, dynamic almanac format in the best-selling Worst-Case Scenario series provides maximum protectionand gives you something scary to read around the campfire. Profiles of worst-case locations and intrepid explorers, charts and graphs of perilous situations, offbeat lists and factshere is all the information you need in the wilderness to feel safe and terrified at the same time.
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The Worst-Case Scenario Almanac: History
by Joshua Piven, Melissa Wagner, David Borgenicht, Piers Marchant
Best-seller history repeats itself with this dynamic new "almanac" format that broadens the scope and content of the Worst-Case Scenario handbooks. The Worst-Case Scenario Almanac: History offers step-by-step illustrated scenarios on how to win a joust, survive in a dungeon, and overcome other plights of yesteryear, but the volume also features hundreds of pages of additionaland hilariousinformation in the form of lists (the worst jobs to have during the Industrial Revolution), offbeat profiles (Attila the Hun, Idi Amin), Worst-Case Wisdom (bad advice), descriptions of disasters narrowly averted, and much more. Packed with charts, graphs, maps, and timelines, The Worst-Case Scenario Almanac: History is an invigorating look at all that's gone wrong in the past and the best way to prepare for the future.
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Mister Rogers' Neighborhood: A Visual History
by Melissa Wagner, Fred Rogers Productions, Tim Lybarger, Jenna McGuiggan
A visual celebration of Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, America’s most beloved children’s television show, including a foreword by Tom Hanks and a peek at the making of the feature film A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood, in theaters Thanksgiving weekend.
Go behind the scenes of Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood with this unprecedented dive into its storied history. More than fifty years ago, Fred Rogers, a modest television host, revolutionized children’s entertainment with a simple set design, quiet dialogue, and a few hand puppets playing out everyday situations. The effect was extraordinary: Mister Rogers created a relationship with millions of young viewers, each of whom felt as if they were visiting with a trusted friend. His radical kindness, acceptance, and empathy created a sacred place where everyone felt safe and valued.
Featuring exclusive photographs; a guide to the characters, puppets, and episodes; original interviews; and rare ephemera, Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood: A Visual History reveals how the show came together to have a deep impact on American culture. Discover wonderful anecdotes from Yo-Yo Ma and Wynton Marsalis as well as the actors, directors, art designers, producers, studio musicians, and more who devoted their careers to working with Fred. Chronicling the show's complete timeline—from its humble beginnings on WQED in Pittsburgh to its commemoration on the big screen in the feature film A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood, starring Tom Hanks, based on a screenplay written by Micah Fitzerman-Blue and Noah Harpster and directed by Marielle Heller—this incredibly comprehensive book celebrates both Fred Rogers and the wonderful legacy of Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood.
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Everything I Need to Know I Learned from Mister Rogers' Neighborhood: Wonderful Wisdom from Everyone's Favorite Neighbor
by Melissa Wagner, Fred Rogers Productions
From Fred Rogers Productions, comes a delightful gift book that shows how the wisdom of Mister Rogers' Neighborhood is as relevant for adults as it is for children. With colorful illustrations and quotes that touch on themes of kindness, empathy, self-care, respect, and love, this is the feel-good book for our times.
More than just a children's television show host, Mister Rogers was the friend who helped us appreciate the good things in ourselves, in others, and in the world around us. As soon as he stepped through his front door to change into his cardigan and sneakers, we knew we would meet new people and discover new things. Revisit some of Mister Rogers' greatest guidance that we learned alongside Daniel Tiger, X the Owl, King Friday the XIII, Henrietta Pussycat, and more, including:
-You are special
-Be generous with your gratitude
-Feed the fish
-All kinds of feelings are okay
-Don't forget the fun
And other caring thoughts!
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