Creating Stories that Fly

Filled with inspirational advice and fun exercises, a Newbery Honor author shares her secrets and techniques for good writing by taking aspiring authors through the entire writing process, from gettin

Do you want to write stories that catch your readers and never let go? Have you ever wondered how to create a book as magical as Ella Enchanted, as touching as Dave at Night, as captivating as Fairest

Stories are orders of magnitude which are more effective than facts at achieving attention, persuading, being remembered, and inspiring involvement. Signature stories—intriguing, authentic, and invol

Upon leaving the National Gallery in Dublin during Easter week 1916, its registrar James Stephens was struck by 'the rumour of death and war' that gripped the air; one hundred years on, the National G

The easy way to start animating today! Creating Digital Animations is your ticket to learning animation! Learn how to animate your very own characters using Scratch—the free multimedia tool that lets

An amazing new Richard Scarry collection filled with hilarious stories about jet planes, rockets, spacecraft and other things that fly! It's the perfect partner to Cars and Trucks and Things that Go a

An amazing new Richard Scarry collection filled with hilarious stories about jet planes, rockets, spacecraft and other things that fly! It's the perfect partner to Cars and Trucks and Things that Go and set to be a new Scarry favourite.In this collection Huck takes flying lessons, we learn how planes and birds fly, the cat family goes to the air show, and Wolfgang Wolf, Benny Baboon and Harry Hyena take a trip to the moon in their own rocket! Packed with amazing Scarry detail and with stories that can be read again and again, this book will give hours of fun to fans of planes, rockets and flying!

The annual Robert Traver Fly-Fishing Award features a distinguished original work of short fiction or nonfiction that embodies an implicit love of fly-fishing, respect for the sport and the natural wo

J.H. Hall has been fishing most of his life and fly-fishing Maine rivers and ponds for over thirty years. In his book, he has brought together some of his favorite fly-fishing experiences that go beyo

Philip Gorrivan does not merely decorate. Instead, he creates a unique and authentic narrative of his clients' next chapter through the singular surroundings he designs for them.Incorporating vivid hues, a palette of intriguing textures, and a scholarly understanding of exquisite objects, art, and furnishings, his work transcends period and milieu. His aesthetic spans the globe and the decades, from 18th-century English and European antiques to vintage French Modernism and the work of the finest international contemporary artisans. His projects, tailored and layered, are reminiscent of the stylish past, but always utterly up to date.From the first meeting to the installation day, Gorrivan strives to write the next chapter in his clients' lives as reflected in their singular surroundings. You will see those stories evidenced in the thirteen projects featured on the pages of this book. Gorrivan is master at creating ambiance with surprising, simple gestures. His magic lies in an ability

In Writing Magic, Newbery Honor author Gail Carson Levine shares her secrets of great writing. She shows how you, too, can get terrific ideas for stories, invent great beginnings and endings, write s

A World Wide Rave! What the heck is that? A World Wide Rave is when people around the world are talking about you, your company, and your products. It's when communities eagerly link to your stuff o

A charming series of adventures for younger readers, featuring a family of all sorts of animals that live in the farmyard behind the tumble-down barn on Mudpuddle Farm...Two fantastic stories in one v

The full origin story for Marvel's most powerful Super Hero, Captain Marvel--perfect for early readers! This entry in Marvel's chapter book series gives kids easy-to-read origin storis for all of their favorite Super Heroes. Carole Danvers is Captain Marvel, the mighty Super Hero who uses her super-powers to protect Earth from any threat coming its way. See Carol rise in the ranks of the Air Force and head up security at NASA! Discover how Carol--blasted with cosmic power from an other-worldly machine--gains the ability to fly and manipulate energy! Witness Carol come to terms with her unknown origins and defeat the alien threat facing Earth! This action-packed Marvel origin story tells the full tale of how Captain Marvel became a Marvel Super Hero. This early reader chapter book is perfect for young fans of Captain Marvel who are looking for her complete origin story. Marvel Origin stories can be read in any order.

In 1978, in the tailwind of the Golden Age of air travel, flight attendants were the epitome of glamor and sophistication. Fresh out of college and hungry to experience the world, Ann Hood joined their ranks. She carved chateaubriand in the first-class cabin, found romance on layovers in London and Lisbon, and walked over a million miles in high heels, smiling as she served thousands of passengers. She flew through the start of deregulation, an oil crisis, massive furloughs, and a labor strike.As the airline industry changed around her, Hood began to write--even drafting snatches of her first novel from the jump-seat. She reveals how a job that was shaped by sexist standards at the same time empowered her. Packed with funny, moving, and shocking stories of life as a flight attendant, Fly Girl captures the nostalgia and magic of air travel at its height, and the thrill that remains with every takeoff.

Stories + Puzzles = Reading Success! Highlights Puzzle Readers offer an innovative approach to learning to read that integrates puzzles and stories to develop motivated, confident readers. Nick and hi

Stories + Puzzles = Reading Success! Highlights Puzzle Readers offer an innovative approach to learning to read that integrates puzzles and stories to develop motivated, confident readers.Nick and his

You are on the verge of an adventure unlike anything you’ve ever experiencedThis book provides a unique perspective on world history that you will not find elsewhere. Some of what is written here fly

This book tells the stories of innovations that aided in the true professional formation of students. Each chapter contains one or more reflections of former students, many of whom now hold impressive

We establish wills to pass on our possessions and property to family members and friends, but what about the things that really matter: our values, beliefs, wisdom, and stories? Those are the things o

What really makes a video game story interactive? What's the best way to create an interactive story?How much control should players be given? Do they really want that control in the first place?Do th

This is the astounding story of the six female aviators who battled to become the first woman to cross the Atlantic Ocean by plane. In the early 20th century, the dream of crossing the Atlantic by air was as potent as putting a man on the moon would be 50 years later. But many people believed women too fragile and lacking in the skills to endure the gruelling conditions of flying long distances.In Atlantic Furies, Midge Gillies uncovers the stories of Elsie Mackay, Lady Anne Savile, Frances Grayson, Ruth Elder, Amelia Earhart, and Mabel Boll. These courageous, rule-breaking aviators risked everything to prove that women could fly the Atlantic. Some had lied to their families in order not to be stopped, others duped the press about their intentions and, ultimately, three lost their lives, but each pushed the boundaries of the possible.Atlantic Furies celebrates the bravery, panache, and drive of these trail-blazing aviators, who showed the world that it wasn’t just men who could conquer

這本書裡，傑拉德和皮姬這對超級好朋友，帶來五個又好笑又溫暖的小故事！傑拉德總是小心翼翼，皮姬總是笑嘻嘻，他們一起玩耍、一起冒險，天天都有新發現！新版附贈可愛的立體小偶，讀完故事後，還能自己演戲玩個不停！收錄故事有《今天我要飛！》、《看我丟球！》、《我也可以玩嗎？》、《一起開車去！》和《我真的很喜歡這道菜！》，跟著他們，一起開心大笑吧！Read five Elephant & Piggie adventures in this special bind-up collection, featuring pop-out puppets so readers can continue the fun with stories of their own.Mo Willems, award-winning, New York Times best-selling creator of The Pigeon, Knuffle Bunny, and Unlimited Squirrels, presents best friends Elephant and Piggie.Gerald is careful. Piggie is not.Piggie cannot help smiling. Gerald can.Gerald worries so that Piggie does not have to.Gerald and Piggie are best friends.Stories included in this bind-up collection:Today I Will Fly!Watch Me Throw the Ball!Can I Play Too?Let’s Go for a Drive!I Really Like Slop!

《The Last Kids on Earth》系列全球銷量突破千萬冊，並改編為艾美獎得獎 Netflix 原創動畫。這本全彩圖像小說外傳，讓孩子用最輕鬆的方式走進末日冒險世界——驚險但不沉重，搞笑卻很熱血。適合喜歡《遜咖日記》、全彩漫畫、怪物題材、幽默冒險與 Netflix 動畫風格故事的小讀者。The new full-colour graphic novel in the spin-off series from Max Brallier’s NYT bestselling The Last Kids on Earth, now with over 10 million copies in print worldwide and an Emmy Award-winning Netflix Original show. The series that proves that the zombie apocalypse is better with friends. Featuring new Last Kids on Earth stories by Max Brallier and full-colour artwork throughout! Jack, June, Quint and Dirk – AKA the Last Kids on Earth – are creating ANOTHER COMIC BOOK MASTERPIECE! Are you ready for the next Last Comics adventure? Of course you are! And this next book doesn't disappoint.It's bigger, better, and just plain awesome. What is it about, you ask? Well … as Maverick would say, "It's classified." Could I tell you? Uhhh … sure, I guess? Maybe? Okay, fine, no. No, I can't.But soon, SOON I will. And you'll say it was aaaall worth th

Aldo: Ghost Dog brims with humor on every page, as each illustration offers a delightfully ironic counterpoint to the narrative of Aldo discovering the joys and difficulties of his new life as a ghost dog. With this newfound identity, Aldo can now steal food in the park unseen, has learned to fly, and is happy ... almost all the time. There are some things, however, that he finds hard to let go of, like a secret love, which was indeed very special. Will they ever meet again? Aldo's cheerful personality and optimism carry the dog and the reader through the adventures--and misadventures--that await us every day.

小企鵝Reggie回來了！這次他又在社區裡掀起一連串爆笑騷動——機器人零件亂飛、吹泡泡滑得滿地跑，還參加了寵物才藝秀！雖然總是惹麻煩，Reggie也在一次次糊塗中學著動腦解決問題，慢慢懂得什麼叫「負責任」。In the second book of this early reader graphic novel series, Reggie the kid penguin returns with his trademark spunk and energy for more daily adventures ... but they rarely go according to plan! Around the neighborhood, Reggie is up to his regular shenanigans. But it seems like everything he does causes a mess! When he's building a toy robot, parts fly everywhere. When he's blowing bubbles, the suds make his flippers all slimy. And let's not even get started on what happens at the local pet talent show! Reggie has a knack for causing a scene, but can this penguin use his creative energy to problem solve and learn what it means to take charge? Reggie: Penguin in Charge is a collection of six giggle-worthy comics that tell playful and relatable stories for fun-loving kids. DON'T MISS REGGIE'S FIRST ADVENTURE: Reggie: Kid Penguin

繼電影《魔戒三部曲》之後，亞馬遜重啟開拍全新影集。透過《小人物大夢想》繪本認識這部奇幻史詩的作者J. R. R.托爾金。從南非搬到英國大城市，受困於水泥叢林進而使想像力的種子萌芽，成為當代奇幻文壇巨擘。In this book from the highly acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the incredible life of J. R. R. Tolkien, author and forefather of the fantasy genre. Little John experienced lots of change in his life from a young age. Moving from South Africa to a big city in England, he longed for the nature he grew up around. After the death of both of his parents, John found comfort in telling stories and building imaginary worlds with his friends. And he continued to tell stories for the rest of his life, creating epic tales of hobbits, dwarves, elves, and wizards as J. R. R. Tolkien. This inspiring book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the writer's life. Little People, BIG DREAMS is a bestselling series of books and educational games that explore the lives of ou

Stories + Puzzles = Reading Success Highlights Puzzle Readers offer an innovative approach to learning that integrates puzzles and stories to develop motivated, confident readers. Soar with Kit and Kaboodle as they take their first plane ride in this Level 2 Highlights Puzzle Reader. Kids can help the duo by finding items for their journey in six Hidden Pictures puzzles that double as story illustrations. With a bonus picture dictionary, Kit and Kaboodle Fly the Skies is perfect for readers who are starting to explore reading.

Mac 和 Mac 依舊愚笨天真，笑料不斷。他們認定玩具船能長成真正的船，還深信魚住在「學校」代表魚很聰明。於是被魚群戲弄，最後又被好友 Meatball 的「大船妙計」愚弄。這本圖像小說由 Tedd Arnold 插圖，以漫畫分鏡與幽默文字吸引讀者。除了誇張情節與雙關語帶來的笑聲，書中還引導孩子辨識角色錯誤推論，培養批判思考能力。附錄由兩位專業說書人撰寫，解釋這些故事如何源於世界各地的民間傳說，既有趣又具知識性。Can a toy boat grow into a real boat? Mac and Mac think so. You'll laugh out loud at the funny adventures in this comic-style book.Mac and Mac, as gullible as ever, decide that since fish live in schools, they must be smart. The fish in this funny story certainly are smart enough to outwit Mac and Mac--and so is their friend Meatball, who shows them how to get a bigger boat. But there's something fishy about his suggestion. . .Illustrated by Tedd Arnold, whose Fly Guy series is a kid favorite, this graphic novel is perfect for comic fans and reluctant readers, with short, funny chapters following Mac and Mac through ridiculous adventures. Full of wordplay, jokes, and slapstick humor, the Noodlehead series is sure to delight.Based on traditional world folktales and stories of fools

In her design book, Homebody: A Guide To Creating Spaces You Never Want to Leave, Joanna Gaines walks you through how to create a home that reflects the personalities and stories of the people who liv

This collection of Applied Improvisation stories and strategies draws back the curtain on an exciting, innovative, growing field of practice and research that is changing the way people lead, create,

This collection of Applied Improvisation stories and strategies draws back the curtain on an exciting, innovative, growing field of practice and research that is changing the way people lead, create,

We are all told the same stories about creativity: stories about inspiration, insight, incubation and — above all — genius; stories where creation is mystery, creators are magicians and creating is un

INSPIRATION is the keyword here!My stories are a woven tapestry of multicolored threads creating a myriad of patterns that might leave you saying, "I can't believe she wrote that, I'd better reread th