Beautiful & Pointless

"David Orr is no starry-eyed cheerleader for contemporary poetry; Orr?s a critic, and a good one. . . . Beautiful & Pointless is a clear-eyed, opinionated, and idiosyncratic guide to a vibrant but

For most readers, contemporary poetry is a foreign country. And because they've barely visited poetry, let alone lived there, readers struggle to enjoy the art for what it is, rather than what they im

The World’s Most Pointless Animals is a witty, quirky, colourfully illustrated book featuring fascinating facts about some very silly animals … who we find are perhaps not so pointless after all. From familiar animals like giraffes (who don’t have any vocal cords) through to those that surely should not even exist, such as the pink fairy armadillo (absurdly huge front claws, super tough protective shell in baby pink, particularly susceptible to stress), our planet is full of some pretty weird and wonderful animals. For example: Koalas spend up to 18 hours a day asleep! Pandas are born bright pink, deaf and blind.Dumbo octopuses flap their big fin-like ears to move around. A Narwhal’s tusk grows through its upper lip – ouch! With hilarious text throughout and bright, contemporary illustrations, this guide to absurdly awesome animals contains funny labelled diagrams and some excellent made-up Latin names (n.b. the jellyfish’s scientific name is not actually wibblious wobblious ouchii).Ca

9786263072350 樹的透視書了解樹的不同部位怎麼分工合作、讓樹持續成長，並探索樹如何以各種方式協助人類與動物。樹太神奇了，快準備好翻開書吧！ 從樹頂到根尖，樹木裡面充滿了驚奇的小祕密！本書運用特殊的透明頁設計，一層一層剖析大樹生態系，帶領讀者認識身邊的樹木，看樹木隨著季節發生的變化，以及如何提供棲所給各種動物。9781474992145 Usborne Book and Jigsaw: Tree of Life (300片拼圖+16頁小書)A beautiful Tree of Life Jigsaw Puzzle accompanied by a 16pp book that explores the whole tree of life from microscopic bacteria to whole rainforest ecosystems, packed with information about how life works, what makes a living thing, and all sorts of the Earth’s amazing plants and animals.300片拼圖+16頁小書拼圖完成尺寸59*40公分

If Alfie Deyes is your fave YouTube star, then this is the book for you! A beloved vlogger, Alfie's Pointless channel has over 3 million subscribers.I Heart Alfie is jam-packed with everything you nee

Beautiful Darkness is the second bewitching instalment in the bestselling love story Beautiful Creatures - a romance that is bound to capture the hearts of Twilight fans everywhere. Some loves are meant to be. Others are cursed .. . One night in the rain, Ethan Wate opened his eyes and fell in love with Lena Duchannes.His life would never be the same. Lena is a Caster and her family is locked in a supernatural civil war: full of darkness and demons. On her sixteenth birthday Lena made a terrifying choice, which now haunts her day and night.And as her seventeenth birthday approaches Lena and Ethan face even greater danger. A Caster and a Mortal can never truly be together. Every kiss is a curse.Ethan's next heartbeat could be his last. It is their curse now . .. *Don't miss the Warner Brothers and Alcon Entertainment blockbuster movie of Beautiful Creatures directed by Richard LaGravenese (P.S. I Love You) and featuring an all star cast including Emma Thompson, Jeremy Irons, Viola Davie

Discover peacocks in the park, parrots in the rainforest and cockatoos in the Australian bush in First Explorers: Beautiful Birds. Each scene has chunky push, pull and slide mechanisms perfect for lit

The Beautiful and Damned, F. Scott Fitzgerald's second novel, tells the story of Anthony Patch, a 1920s socialite and presumptive heir to a tycoon's fortune. Anthony and his wife Gloria are young and gorgeous, rich and leisured, and dedicate their lives to the reckless pursuit of happiness.But this intimate story turns tragic, as their marriage disintegrates under the weight of their expectations, dissipation, jealousy and aimlessness. Fitzgerald skilfully portrays the east-coast elite as the Jazz Age begins its ascent, engulfing all classes into what will soon be known as Cafe Society. As with all of Fitzgerald's novels, it is a brilliant character study written in breathtaking prose.It is also a gripping account of the complexities of marriage, largely based on Fitzgerald's relationship with his wife, Zelda. This Macmillan Collector's Library edition features an afterword by Ned Halley. Designed to appeal to the booklover, the Macmillan Collector's Library is a series of beautiful gi

Make every day a fun "throwback" day with this coloring book that's inspired by all things vintage. From clockwork birds to art deco jewelry, to beautiful butterflies and beyond, the

The Beautiful Disaster and Walking Disaster phenomenon continues in the first heart-pounding new adult romance in The Maddox Brothers series.Fiercely independent Camille “Cami” Camlin gladly moved on

Give the royal treatment to dazzling doodles and plenty of princesses in this luxury coloring book for artists of all ages.This regal coloring book is packed with pretty princesses, beautiful castles,

How to Score reveals the secret science that lies behind "the beautiful game."? From international team formations to the psychology of the pitch and the changing room, Ken Bray describes the influenc

The lady had seen the power of the beauty inside her. And from then on, everywhere she went, loveliness happened. For she did have a very beautiful beauty indeed." --The Lady Who Was Beautiful Inside*

Premiered at the Bush theatre in 1993 Beautiful Thing was released as a feature film by Channel Four films in 1996 directed by Hettie Macdonald and featuring Meera SyalBeautiful Thing explores pre-te

About Loki: A Bad God’s Guide to Taking the BlameWhen Thor’s hammer goes missing, trickster god Loki, still trapped as a cranky eleven-year-old boy, is determined to prove he’s innocent (for once!). The hilarious series continues in this second volume, available in paperback.Norse god Loki records the highs and lows of living on Earth as an eleven-year-old in grumbles, snarks, and doodles in his enchanted diary. He might not have shown any moral improvement (yet), but Odin has given Loki another chance to prove himself worthy of Asgard. Earning everyone’s trust isn’t easy, however. So far, Loki has managed to make only one human friend, Valerie. But he is irritated to learn that Valerie has made another friend. Then, at Thor’s birthday party (a pointless mortal ritual, though luckily there is cake), the magical hammer Mjolnir is stolen—and everyone suspects Loki! Can Loki find Thor’s hammer, discover who the real thief is, and clear his name—or will his jealousy over Valerie’s new frie

''Whenever I want to read a book I know will be good, I go to Silvia Moreno-Garcia. Her genres are ever changing, her ability to take on a wild story each time is incredible'' TAYLOR JENKINS-REID, author of Daisy Jones and the SixThe Grand Season has just begun and already Nina''s debut among Loisail''s most notable socialites has gone disastrously awry.Nina has always struggled to control her gift of telekinesis, which has earnt her the nickname the Witch of Oldhouse. When Hector Auvray, the renowned entertainer, arrives in town, Nina is dazzled. He too has a telekinetic talent and sees her not as a witch, but ripe with magical potential.Under his tutelage, Nina''s talent blossoms, as does her love for him. But great romances are for fairy-tales, and Hector is hiding a secret bitter truth from Nina - and himself - that threatens their courtship.The Beautiful Ones is a sweeping tale of love and betrayal and the struggle between conformity and passion.Discover why readers love The Beaut

A moving, lyrical picture book about a shy child unlocking the power of their own voice through poetry, with the helping hand of an extra special teacher, written by poet and playwright Joseph Coelho. From the creators of If All The World Were, winner of the 2019 Independent Book Shop Picture Book Award which has been translated into 13 languages, this beautifully illustrated, powerful and heartwarming text shows children that everyone's voice can be powerful and beautiful, however small. Allison Colpoys' gorgeous artwork spills from every page as she shows this most heartwarming of tales.Follow a child who is so shy she doesn't speak. With the encouragement on an enchanting and magical teacher, she writes a poem. But a poem is meant to be read aloud! She musters all her courage, stands at the front of the class and shows her classmates that she does have a voice.And her voice is BEAUTIFUL! The perfect way to encourage empathy in young children and show shy children how to feel brave.

From theNew York Timesbestselling author ofMexican Gothiccomes a sweeping romance with a dash of magic.They are the Beautiful Ones, Loisail’s most notable socialites, and this spring is Nina’s chance to join their ranks, courtesy of her well-connected cousin and his calculating wife. But the Grand Season has just begun, and already Nina’s debut has gone disastrously awry. She has always struggled to control her telekinesis―neighbors call her the Witch of Oldhouse―and the haphazard manifestations of her powers make her the subject of malicious gossip.When entertainer Hector Auvray arrives to town, Nina is dazzled. A telekinetic like her, he has traveled the world performing his talents for admiring audiences. He sees Nina not as a witch, but ripe with potential to master her power under his tutelage. With Hector’s help, Nina’s talent blossoms, as does her love for him.But great romances are for fairytales, and Hector is hiding a truth from Nina ― and himself―that threatens to end their

A beautiful picture book with a sensitive story about a little lost cat and the kind girl who finds her. A beautiful picture book with a sensitive story and a valuable insight into the feeling of sadn

A beautiful lift-the- ap book for little nature lovers everywhere!In this innovative lift-the-fl ap book, little ones can pore over beautiful collaged pages and explore under rocks, snow banks and iceb

Delightfully retold in humorous verse, with beautiful illustrations throughout and an accompanying audio CD narrated by Lenny Henry, this is a beautiful reworked edition of Rudyard Kipling's children'

Press the sign on each page to hear these wonderful jungle sounds and noises. The beautiful illustrations complement this beautiful first picture book for young children. Full embedded sounds. Other title in the series: Garden Sounds

讀萬卷書還是行萬里路？ "Let's go Somewhere Beautiful" -- 故事裡喜愛閱讀的小女孩和她的小貓咪，從書本裡發掘新靈感，經過思前想後，並決意逃離淡而無味、日復一日的刻板生活。 這本 Graphic Novel 是以旅遊記錄形式，以小女孩的第一身敘述她在這尋找新生活的奇妙旅程上，一事一物及所見所聞，她怎樣穿梭色彩班爛的陌生領域，化險為夷。她又如何跳出孤

Thailand the Beautiful Cookbook is a joyous celebration of Thailand its people, and its cuisine.The range and diversity of Thai cooking is showcased in this magnificent collection of authentic recipes

A celebration of the 10th anniversary of AURORA's2016debut album All My Demons Greeting Me as a Friend. It features beautiful pages from her early notebooks andsketches, alongside specially written commentary, exclusive photography, behind-the-scenes footage from earlyconcerts and music shoots, and full album lyrics.

From the New York Times bestselling author of The Bad Guys comes another hilarious illustrated series starring a pampered cat who is way tougher than anyone realizes.The final installment of CAT ON THE RUN! Find out what happens to Princess Beautiful in the finale of the trilogy...

Little children will love to wind-up the little red car and watch as it whizzes through busy towns and beautiful countryside on its way to the seaside. With four different tracks for the car to drive around, bright and lively illustrations and lots to spot and talk about on every page.

A beautiful and heart-warming dinosaur story from the author of The Bear and the Piano and Kid ChristmasLiz is sure that her next-door neighbour has a secret. He's got a very long neck, clumpy feet and a strange taste for green leaves... he's a dinosaur! Unfortunately, she's not the only one who's noticed. When Mr Wilson is taken away by scientists, Liz realises that everyone is free to live the life they wish and she must help save her friend.A delightful book perfect for children aged 3+· A beautiful story about acceptance and letting people live the life they want· Written and illustrated from the prize-winning and best-selling author of The Bear and the Piano, Grandad's Secret Giant and Kid Christmas· Young children will love being in on the secret that Mr Wilson is a dinosaur!"The Dinosaur Next Door brilliantly combines the joys of dinosaurs and cake... I promise you'll be rooting for Mr Wilson" - The Guardian

Discover the wonderful world of insects in this beautiful 3D search-and find book. Join Little Ladybird and friends as they head off on a journey through an exciting world populated by beetles, spiders, butterflies and many more colourful little creatures. Clever 3D glasses will offer young readers a joyful and dynamic hunt among the jungle and its inhabitants! Little Ladybird is bored, so she decides to go and see the world and make new friends.She meets some colourful beetles along the way and is rescued from a big bird by some mantises in a tropical forest. There’s no stopping Little Ladybird and her new friends as they meet spiders, butterflies, frogs and other little creatures, each more beautiful and fascinating than the last. Little Ladybird soon realises that the world is full of wonders: ‘Nature really is an artist!’

New pen in the Flame Tree Boxed Decorative Ballpoint Pen collection, combining beautiful art with high-quality production, ideal for pairing with a matching Flame Tree Notebook. Perfect as a gift, or personal choice for notetakers and journal users of all kinds.A FLAME TREE PEN. The ideal companion to Flame Tree Notebooks, the Boxed Decorative Ballpoint Pens combine Flame Tree’s reliable high-quality production with the magnificent art featured on our journals. Perfect as a gift, and an essential personal choice for writers and notetakers of all kinds.BEAUTIFULLY DESIGNED. Well-loved artworks wrap around the pen, accented by beautiful complementary metallic trim and an elegant clip. Housed in an eco-friendly box to stunning effect.PRACTICAL, EASY TO USE. The click-operated retractable nib means you are ready to go at a moment’s notice and don’t need to worry about losing a pesky lid or drying out the ink. The reassuringly solid barrel feels good in your hand and writes like a dream. Th

Follow Little Bee as she buzzes from garden to greenhouse to desert, visiting all kinds of different blooms, each one as beautiful and fascinating as the next.Little Bee leaves her hive and flies out to discover the many beautiful and strange plants and flowers that bring color to the world. Buzz by dazzling tulips and floating water lilies but watch out for the snapping Venus flytraps!Packed with bright illustrations and creative wordplay, this chunky board book is designed to instill a love of nature from an early age, great for reading aloud yet perfect for bedtime, finishing with a peaceful nighttime scene. Written by an expert baby-book writer, using sound effects and simple phrases to engage babies with the pictures on the page, this series of board books has broad appeal to both Zommer fans and gift givers alike.

Leroy the lion loves to roar and play with his friends, but one day, he falls sick with an illness he does not understand. Find out how Leroy faces leukaemia In this heartwarming story that builds ernpathy and understanding for those around us who may be in need of our love.The Baby Bear Paediatric Care Series features stories of compassion, focusing on pressing conditions and illnesses facing children in today's world Through engaging storytelling and beautiful illustrations, children, parents and educators will learn about various childhood conditions, and how they are addressed by doctors and hospitals. The series aims to spark discussion, and to build awareness and hope in children and adults.ABOUT THE AUTHORDr Christopher Seow is a paediatric doctor at the KK Women's and Children's Hospital. His special interests are in paediatric infectious diseases and paediatric oncology. He is also a proud parent of two beautiful daughters and particularly enjoys reading stories to them. While

‘What happened to the heart? It’s the most important, beautiful and sad question I’ve ever wondered in my life.’ AURORAIn April 2022, Aurora discovered a love letter to Earth, written by indigenous activists from Brazil. The letter was a plea for mankind to “heal the land”, “reforest our minds” and celebrate our connection to Mother Nature. The profound impression this letter left on Aurora became the inspiration for her fourth studio album, What Happened to the Heart?Complete with full album lyrics and striking photography, this beautiful clothbound reproduction of Aurora’s personal album notebook gives fans intimate insight into her creative process and takes readers on a journey through the human body as she seeks the soul of humanity.

當 Pencil 發現自己的筆尖鈍了，陷入了「我是不是沒有用了？」的危機時，她決定展開冒險，尋找一個削筆器。旅程驚險又爆笑，她的最佳夥伴 Eraser 雖然不太願意，也只好一路陪伴。Pencil 活潑外向、充滿點子，Eraser 謹慎內向、凡事小心翼翼，兩者個性迥異卻意外合拍。故事中穿插許多教室中小物的巧妙變身，既富創意也貼近孩子日常生活經驗，Narwhal and Jelly 或 Pizza and Taco 粉絲不可錯過。Fans of Narwhal and Jelly & Pizza and Taco, prepare to meet your new favorite duo! This hilarious new early-reader graphic novel series follows the adventures of two best friend school supplies: Pencil and Eraser!Pencil is a joyous adventure seeker and Eraser is a cautious curmudgeon. And when their human person Stella isn’t watching, these two unlikely friends go on all sorts of adventures!It's the start of a new school year, and Pencil and Eraser are ready for anything. Except when Pencil notices her point has dulled. That's never happened before and she feels...pointless. Stella can't write with a dull pencil. So what can Pencil do? The only answer is to leave the comfort of their desk behind and venture out to find a sharpener. But if Pencil is going on an adventure,

Miffy visits the gallery and sees lots of beautiful works of art. Feeling inspired, she uses her pencils to make her own artworks and creates her own gallery at home! The sturdy and big puzzle pieces with rounded edges are suitable for small hands. The six jigsaw puzzles in the book increase in difficulty, from four to nine pieces.

A beautiful, moving book about body positivity and self-acceptance, from award-winning author and illustrator Vashti Harrison.Winner of the Caldecott MedalOnce there was a girl with a big laugh and a big heart and very big dreams.She grew and grew and grew. And it was good... until it wasn't.When the girl grows big, the world begins to make her feel small. She feels out of place and invisible, and soon she isn't herself at all. But with the girl's size comes huge inner strength - and this helps her look past the hurtful words to see how perfect she really is.With beautiful illustrations and a gatefold flap, this quietly reassuring story explores the experience of being big in a world that celebrates small, promoting body positivity and self-acceptance in young readers.BIG is the first picture book to be written and illustrated by Vashti Harrison, award-winning creator of the bestselling Little Leaders series.

Build your watercolor skills with confidence with these 25 beautiful and beginner-friendly new projects on premium watercolor paper! From artist Sarah Simon, author of the bestselling Watercolor Workbook series, comes 25 new projects that will let you take an artistic journey through cozy caf廥 and blooming gardens. This easy-to-use watercolor workbook is filled with unique and beautiful illustrations of flowers, nature, and caf?scenes that are ready for you to watercolor--no drawing skills required! Each page is specially designed with simple step-by-step instructions so you can easily and confidently paint each project and create artwork that matches the quality of the author's example. Watercolor Workbook: Caf?in Bloom features: - An introduction to fundamental watercolor techniques- 25 beginner-friendly projects on thick, 200 gsm premium watercolor art paper--no color bleed-through!- Beautiful artwork inspired by quaint caf廥 and blooming botanicals- Easy-to-follow instructions, incl

Discover the sound of each season as you press the buttons in this beautiful book. From the first birds tweeting to welcome the spring, enjoy bees buzzing and horses trotting in a lazy summer meadow. Each time of the year is conjured up with fun busy scenes and soothing sounds to listen to.

For Christine Daaé, a beautiful and talented opera singer, the time of her debut is approaching: soon the opera curtain will rise. In the audience, ready to applaud her, is her nobleman Raoul, secretly in love with her. It could be an unforgettable evening, but a mysterious shadow stretches over their dreams... A classic freely adapted by Tea Stilton.

Inspired by the beautiful true story of a nonverbal boy moved to speech at his first Mozart concert, this picture book is a testament to the power of art and the boundless joy it can bring.When Grandfather comes to take his grandson to a concert, Ronan is quiet as they leave the house, quiet in the car, and quiet at the concert hall. But when the performance is over and the beautiful music fades out at last, Ronan opens his mouth…and lets out a great big WOW!Not any old WOW, but Ronan’s very first WOW! That one word fills up the hearts of Ronan’s family, the musicians, the audience, and—when the recording goes viral—the world.