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When communications are lost with a special unit dispatched to a man-made island controlled by a terrorist group, Section 9 must discover what happened to the unit and complete their mission to discov

A cyborg action manga set far in the future based on the seminal classic manga, The Ghost in the Shell (also published by Kodansha). 16 and up. The Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex originally

IDENTIFYING THE ENIGMATIC HERO In this volume of Ghost in the Shell, Marcelo Jarty, the hero of a democratic revolution, and South American drug dealer, has been coming to Japan periodically and no

Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex takes place in the year 2030, in the fictional Japanese city of New Port. The story follows the members of Public Security Section 9, a special-operations task-

Stand Alone Complex takes place in the year 2030, in the fictional Japanese city of New Port. The story follows the members of Public Security Section 9, a special-operations task-force made up of for

Interactions/Mosaic prepares students for university classes by fully integrating every aspect of student life. Based on 28 years of classroom-tested best practices, the new and revised content, fresh

ABOUT WHO WAS? WORKBOOK: SUMMER ACTIVITIESIt’s fun to learn the Who Was? way!The latest addition to this workbook series explores even more vocabulary and reading comprehension topics for curious kids and Who Was? fans alike.Fans of Who Was?, the #1 New York Times Best-Selling series, are sure to love this summertime-themed workbook filled with reading passages based on their favorite historical figures! The interactive writing prompts at the end of each passage make the educational material more engaging, and allow young learners to apply the vocabulary and reading comprehension skills they’ve been practicing in an exciting and creative way.With material that aligns with national Common Core Standards and is vetted by a top educational consultant, Who Was? Workbooks are designed to reinforce lessons introduced in the classroom in an accessible way for young learners everywhere.This workbook also includes stand-alone activities like crossword puzzles, fill-in-the-blank word games, and

The warrior cats leap off the page in this full-color graphic novel adventure--a stand-alone story set in the world of Erin Hunter's #1 bestselling Warriors series.Forced out of the forest that had been their home for generations, the four warrior Clans are about to settle into their new homes around the lake. Some cats see their new beginning as a chance for the Clans to live together in peace and friendship, but WindClan's deputy Mudclaw believes the other Clans cannot be trusted. And as he prepares to take the ailing Tallstar's place as leader, he is determined to do whatever it takes to secure the future of his Clan--no matter the cost. Set during the events of Warriors: The New Prophecy, this action-packed, stand-alone adventure is perfect for longtime Erin Hunter fans and new readers alike.

Book 2 in the classic children’s fantasy adventure seriesOpen a door and enter a magical worldOpen a door and enter a magical world.A beautiful paperback edition of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, book two in the classic fantasy series, The Chronicles of Narnia. This edition is complete with cover and interior art by the original illustrator, Pauline Baynes.Four adventurous siblings – Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy Pevensie – step through a wardrobe door and into the land of Narnia, a land frozen in eternal winter and enslaved by the power of the White Witch. But when almost all hope is lost, the return of the Great Lion, Aslan, signals a great change . . . and a great sacrifice.The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe is the second book in C. S. Lewis's classic fantasy series, which has been drawing readers of all ages into a magical land with unforgettable characters for over sixty years. This is a stand-alone read, but if you would like to explore more of the Narnian realm, pick u

The Great Escape is the second book in the Wolf Girl series, a thrilling middle grade series about a young girl, separated from her family, who has to learn to survive with only her new canine family by her side, from Australian bestselling author and stand-up comedian Anh Do.At first, Gwen is overjoyed to see another human after being alone in the wild. But all that changes when she is thrown into the back of a van and stolen away to a prison camp. The situation looks dire--how will her pack find her? Where is her human family? Are the other kids in the camp friends or enemies? But Eagle is fast, the dogs are brave, and bars and fences are no match for the one and only Wolf Girl!With black-and-white illustrations on every page, The Great Escape is perfect for action fans and emergent readers. It's the second book from Anh Do, beloved comedian, artist, and bestselling author of The Happiest Refugee and the WeirDo series.

啦啦隊、友情與自我認同的挑戰面對再一次的啦啦隊甄選，Christina 已不再是那個膽怯的女孩。她有風格、有朋友、有夢想，甚至有了心儀對象。但當家庭突如其來地陷入裂痕，她也開始懷疑自己是否撐得住一切。本書延續《The Tryout》的真摯風格，透過圖像小說細膩捕捉青春期的變動與不安。這是一部關於自我找尋與堅持信念的成長故事，既有笑聲也有淚水。Break out your pom poms! The highly anticipated, stand-alone companion to the instant #1 bestseller The Tryout promises even more cheer, higher stakes, and relatable middle-school drama. Perfect for fans of Raina Telgemeier.“Raw, candid, moving, and full of heart.” — Betty C. Tang, creator of the award-winning bestseller Parachute Kids“Gorgeous, heartfelt, and hilarious.” — Sarah Mlynowski, New York Times bestselling author of the Whatever After seriesSTEP UP. COMMIT. FOLLOW THROUGH.It’s eighth grade and Christina and her besties, Megan and Leanne, are once again going through the brutal trials of cheerleading tryouts. This year, Christina feels more confident: She dresses in her own style and has amazing friends, even her first crush. But what if the girls don't all make the squad? Worse than that, Christina learns

"Anyone who has ever had trouble feeling brave will be empowered by Marisol."--NBC News"Lively, realistic, and emotionally honest."--The Horn Book (starred review)"Engaging."--BooklistEveryone loves sports . . . except Marisol! The stand-alone companion to Newbery Medal winner and New York Times-bestselling Erin Entrada Kelly's Maybe Maybe Marisol Rainey is an irresistible and humorous story about friendship, family, and fitting in. Fans of Clementine, Billy Miller Makes a Wish, and Ramona the Pest will find a new friend in Marisol. Marisol Rainey's two least-favorite things are radishes and gym class. She avoids radishes with very little trouble, but gym is another story--especially when Coach Decker announces that they will be learning to play kickball.There are so many things that can go wrong in kickball. What if Marisol tries to kick the ball . . . but falls down? What if she tries to catch the ball and gets smacked in the nose? What if she's the worst kickballer in the history of

This edition is now available in three stand-alone volumes. As a whole they cover the depth and breadth of the field, drawing on an international pool of respected academics and industrial engineers.

The mysterious and deadly Redhand makes his move against the Kato family. With Mulan ailing, and Hayashi guarding her, it falls to Green Hornet to stand alone against the deadliest foe he has ever fac

Comics' biggest creators make their mark on the Turtles universe! Go beyond the main series in this exciting anthology of stand-alone stories.The TMNT Universe expands as new enemies and allies meet f

SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2017 HUGO AWARD AND THE ARTHUR C CLARKE AWARD 'Chambers is simply an exceptional talent' Tor.com**Winner of the 2017 Prix Julia-Verlanger**The stand-alone sequel to the award-winni

Friends Forever celebrates the magic of friendship in these stand-alone tales featuring all of your favorite characters. Share adventures with Princess Luna and Spike, Applejack and Mayor Mare, Twilig

Can be read as a stand alone story, but best enjoyed after reading part 1:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01BT52N1SPart 2 in this exciting 4 part series by bestselling author Rochelle Williams.After an unc

No man can conquer Hell and Heaven alone. With the help of his friends Ernest Hemingway, Nettie, and Essie - plus a whole army of kids and an ancient Aztec god - Jude might just stand a chance to chan

Three novellas featuring the cats of Erin Hunter's #1 bestselling Warriors series—together in print for the first time! In Warriors: Tales from the Clans, experience three stand-alone adventures, prev

This compact, clearly organized, yet inexpensive series can be used as stand-alone or bundled with any mid level reading book where more vocabulary coverage is desired. Designed for independent studen

(Tara Books). This stand-alone edition can be used by choirs at synagogues, Jewish community centers, camps, libraries, etc. It features 31 popular tunes for all difficulty levels. Includes the right

Intended as companions to the Blackaby Study Bible, these guides also stand alone as a complete study of a book of the Bible.The lessons include: Leader's Notes7 studies based on reference materials i

Engineering Materials 2 is a best-selling stand-alone text in its own right for more advanced students of materials science and mechanical engineering, and is the follow-up to its renowned companion

The author/editor has produced two stand-alone or companion volumes. Only one third of the original material remains. New Markets and Products begins with two chapters on emerging markets. The book t

**Please note that this student edition is not intended to be a stand-alone product. You will need the corresponding teacher’s edition for important teaching support, instruction, and answer keys. The student edition offers an alternative to photocopying the reproducible student pages found in the teacher’s edition.**Give your students their own practice book for daily instruction on reading strategies and skills—and reduce time spent on photocopying!The student book contains the same student pages as the teacher’s edition. Student books do not contain answer keys. (Teacher’s editions only.) Help your second grade students learn how to understand, respond to, and enjoy what they read! The student book provides full-page daily activities on reading strategies and skills. You will need the corresponding Daily Reading Comprehension teacher’s edition for weekly unit teaching support, reproducible visual aids for students, a comprehension strategies and skills list, and a reproduc

本書是 The Year of Billy Miller 的姊妹篇，以Billy的妹妹Sal為主角，描寫她的第一天上小學的心情。Sal滿懷期待，卻接連遇上失望：好朋友被分到另一個班、名字被拼錯、在大孩子面前出糗、作品也不如自己所想。對她來說，開學簡直是一場災難。然而，在父母、老師與同學的支持下，她慢慢學會調整，也逐漸找到屬於自己的步調。故事簡單卻真切，帶著幽默與溫度，細膩描繪孩子面對變化時的情緒起伏，特別適合家庭共讀或課堂分享。"Filled with emotionally complex characters and riveting, poignant moments, along with plenty of humor, Still Sal is not to be missed." --BookPage (starred review)Kirkus Best Middle Grade Books of 2024!A stand-alone companion to two-time Newbery Honor author Kevin Henkes's award-winning and acclaimed The Year of Billy Miller. With themes of family, friendship, and resilience, this very funny school story focuses on Billy's little sister, Sal, and her first day of school. For fans of Ramona, Ivy + Bean, and Dory Fantasmagory. Sal has been looking forward to first grade for a long time. But her excitement quickly turns to disappointment when she learns that her best friend, Griff, is in the other first-grade classroom and has the most popular teacher. Then Sal's name is spell

一位來自未來的少年，打亂了麥可平凡的生活。他們在1999年相遇，跨越時代的友情逐漸展開。但當麥可發現未來的書可能改變命運，他開始質疑什麼才是真正重要的。榮獲紐伯瑞獎與國家圖書獎決選，本書結合時間旅程與青春探索，是一部深具情感與想像力的佳作。WINNER OF THE NEWBERY MEDALA FINALIST FOR THE 2024 NATIONAL BOOK AWARDA NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLERAN INDIE BESTSELLERMichael Rosario, a twelve-year-old Filipino boy living with his single mother in an apartment complex in Delaware, meets a mysterious boy from the future in this suspenseful stand-alone novel by the award-winning and bestselling Erin Entrada Kelly. For fans of Rebecca Stead’s When You Reach Me.It's August 1999. For twelve-year-old Michael Rosario, life at Fox Run Apartments in Red Knot, Delaware, is as ordinary as ever—except for the looming Y2K crisis and his overwhelming crush on his sixteen-year-old babysitter, Gibby. But when a disoriented teenage boy named Ridge appears out of nowhere, Michael discovers there is more to life than stockpiling supplies and pining over Gibby.It turns out that Ridge is carefree, confident, and bold, things Michael wish

Fall in love with this Valentine's Day leveled reader based on Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir, as seen on the Disney channel, Netflix, and Disney+! Includes a bonus sheet of stickers!Love is in the air! Marinette wants to tell Adrien that she likes him, but a supervillain named Dark Cupid is trying to ruin everyone's relationships. Can Ladybug and Cat Noir stop this heartbreaker before it's too late? Join Marinette and Adrien as they save the day in this love-filled level reader featuring a sheet of cute stickers!Passport to Reading: Featuring a winning combination of favorite licensed characters and carefully controlled text―reading along or reading alone just got more fun with Passport to Reading! All books include a parent letter, word count, Guided Reading level, and number of sight words.Level 2: Reading out Loud: encourages developing readers to sound out loud, includes more complex stories with simple vocabulary.Miraculous™ is a trademark of ZAGTOON - Method. © 2021 -

From the Pulitzer Prize-winning Richard Russo--in his first stand-alone novel in a decade--comes a new revelation: a gripping story about the abiding yet complex power of friendship.One beautiful Sept

Written with the MRCOG examination requirements at its core, this book offers an extensive and up-to-date review of the full range of gynaecological cancers. The principles of epidemiology, imaging and treatment modalities are presented in a succinct and clinically focused manner. Each gynaecological cancer features in a stand-alone chapter, incorporating information on clinical issues, staging and principles of management. Genetic conditions and surgical principles are analysed, as well as topics such as palliative care, holistic approaches and communication. RCOG guidelines and Scientific Advisory Committee advice feature throughout the book. While authoritative and factual, the text is concise and clear. Flow-charts and diagrams support the assimilation of complex information, while practical tips, management algorithms, and clinical images enhance each chapter. Essential for those preparing for the MRCOG examination, this book is a comprehensive resource for health professionals wo

An intricately plotted and brilliantly conceived stand-alone sequel to the international bestseller The Swimmer that turns the hottest political topics of our times into a complex, resonant thriller i

Lingering Shadows is Part 1 of a series, and is not a stand alone novel. The story continues in Book 2 "Facing the Shadows".Born of wealth and privilege, Elizabeth Walton-Smythe's future should have b

An intricately plotted and brilliantly conceived stand-alone sequel to the international bestseller The Swimmer that turns the hottest political topics of our times into a complex, resonant thriller i

Whilst "Tender Love" can be read as a stand alone novel, the story continues in Book 2, "Tested Love".After her long-term relationship falls apart, Tessa Scott is left questioning God’s plan for her l

Book 6 of the More Than Friends Gay Romance Series Each book may be read as a stand-alone. Reading in sequence is not required. More Than Friends #1 (Free) More Than Friends #2: Drunk in Love More Tha