Getting Started With Storm

Even as big data is turning the world upside down, the next phase of the revolution is already taking shape: real-time data analysis. This hands-on guide introduces you to Storm, a distributed, JVM-ba

Marvel’s X-Men favorite Storm and her super-powered friends introduce early readers to the basics of extreme weather and natural disasters, from tornadoes and blizzards to earthquakes and wildfires.When lightning cracks and thunder rumbles, there is no need to fear! Marvel’s superhero Storm is near! Pairing comic book illustrations with incredible photos and nonfiction text, this leveled reader invites kids to learn about a high-interest subject alongside some of their favorite characters. Sure to excite and educate, it’s filled with striking images and fascinating facts that will blow readers away! Featuring lively text carefully vetted by expert educators, National Geographic Kids Readers have something for kids at every reading level—from pre-readers who are just getting started to fluent Level 3 readers. National Geographic’s Level 1 Readers are perfect for kids who are starting to read, and for reluctant readers. Each book also includes a hands-on activity at the end to reinforce

A beautiful 10th anniversary paperback edition of this award-winning, beloved modern classic, containing a note from the author. Noi lives with his dad and six cats by the sea. With his dad working hard as a fisherman, Noi sometimes feels a bit lonely, so when, one day, he finds a little whale washed up on the beach after a storm, he takes it home to care for it.At first, Noi tries to keep his new friend a secret, but there's only so long you can keep a whale in the bath without your dad finding out... Noi is persuaded that the whale must go back to the sea where it belongs, but their friendship will stay with him forever... This stunningly-illustrated story was awarded the inaugural Oscar's Book Prize and has gone on to become a much-loved global bestseller.More from the world of The Storm Whale:The Storm Whale in Winter Grandma BirdAlso written and illustrated by Benji Davies:Grandad's IslandIllustrated by Benji Davies:On Sudden Hill, written by Linda SarahJump on Board the Animal Tr

Reads R to L (Japanese Style), for T audiences. Mitsu has just started working as a window washer, a dangerous job that five years earlier led to the loss of his father. As Mitsu struggles with being the new guy—making mistakes, struggling to keep up, petty workplace resentments—he also discovers the simple pleasures of befriending his coworkers, enjoying time off and getting to know his absent father through the eyes of his colleagues.

A big storm is brewing . . . but these pals have each other’s backs—rainorshine—in the third book of Beak & Ally, a seriesperfect for fans of Narwhal & Jelly, emerging readers, and all kids who love comics.Ally’s enjoying a peaceful, rainy day down in the swamp until Beak tells her that a big storm is coming. As Ally makes her way home to prepare, she can’t help but notice other swamp critters struggling to get ready for the bad weather. Even though she has a lot to do, she offers them a hand.But before she knows it, the storm is upon her, and shehas totake shelter in the first secluded spot she can find. Once the storm passes, Ally returns to find her once beautiful home in utter ruin!Will Ally be able to save her home, or will she be forced to leave the swamp . . . for good?

Sainsbury's Children's Book Awards 2021The second book in a magical new series from best-selling author and illustrator, Laura Ellen Anderson! Ray is getting used to life as Rainbow Grey - she now has ALL the magical weather powers at her fingertips, although she hasn't quite mastered them yet! When all of the cloud creatures start disappearing - including Ray's own beloved cloud cat, Nim - Ray and her friends have a mystery to solve. Ray is sure that a dark magic is behind the disappearances. Can she work out what is going on before cloud magic is lost forever and Earth is destroyed by the ultimate storm .. .?

An exhilarating new series set in the great outdoors, from HOTEL FLAMINGO author Alex MilwayWelcome to Big Sky Mountain: a home for everyone!Rosa is getting used to life on Big Sky Mountain with Grandma Nan, Albert the moose and Little Pig the pygmy owl. It's busy work living in the wilderness, and there seems to be an adventure round every corner. When a storm rages over the mountain one night and a little lost wolf cub appears at Rosa's door, Rosa and Grandma Nan set off to return the cub to her pack. But it's not easy - they've got to go deep into the forest, and everyone knows that wolves are really dangerous and scary - aren't they?

The Storm Runner #1The Fire Keeper (Storm Runner #2)The Shadow Crosser (Storm Runner #3)

The follow-up to the best-selling The Storm Whale, winner of the 2014 inaugural Oscar's First Book Prize in association with the Evening Standard, in a brand new cased board book format! It’s winter t

A follow-up to the best-selling The Storm Whale, winner of the 2014 inaugural Oscar's First Book Prize in association with the Evening Standard. It’s winter time and Noi’s island is covered in a blank

A follow-up to the best-selling The Storm Whale, winner of the 2014 inaugural Oscar's First Book Prize in association with the Evening Standard. It’s winter time and Noi’s island is covered in a blank

The author of the bestseller Selling to VITO returns with a 10-step plan for getting to the Very Important Top Officer's top of mind, top of wallet, and top of their "to-do" listAnthony Parinello's Selling to VITO introduced salespeople everywhere to the Very Important Top Officer-and taught them the precise steps of how to sell to the person with the ultimate veto power. Now, Parinello returns with Getting to VITO, a one-of-a-kind sales resource that offers proven, best-practices advice on how-to get into VITO's head, get into their budgets, and get on their team as a "trusted advisor."Based on Parinello's own extensive sales experience-as well as the experiences of the more than one million salespeople who've studied his VITO process-Getting to VITO shows salespeople how to:* Find and pre-qualify the real VITO* Establish real value in VITO's eyes* Cut to the chase with seven different correspondence modalities* Disarm every first-call objection a salesperson may encounter* Deliver th

An official Minecraft manga adventure! Peaceful life in a perfectly constructed town bores ten-year-old Nico into mischief. Riding Creepers while they explode is fun and all, but what he really wants is to escape the blocky confines of his home and take his crafting skills on an adventure to the ends of the world. Just how big is the world, anyway, and what could possibly stand in his way? Meet Owl, an expert sniper with the mod power of Clairvoyance. On top of that incredible fact, it turns out that he's a friend of Icco White, Nico's long-lost father! A love of crafting and adventure really do run in the White family. Nico's adventure is still getting started, and it looks like his father blazed an amazing trail for him to follow!

Learn everything there is to know about the WNBA’s brightest star in The Totally Awesome World of Caitlin Clark!Are you a basketball superfan? Do you want to dive into the life of one of the greatest players? From the Totally Awesome World series for middle-grade readers, this book covers all the major highlights of Caitlin Clark’s career on and off the basketball court. Perfect for a Caitlin Clark fan or basketball fanatic, this is the go-to guide to one of the greatest basketball players of all time. Caitlin has already accomplished so much—and she’s just getting started! In The Totally Awesome World of Caitlin Clark, you’ll learn about:-Caitlin’s early life and her first successes on the court -Her dazzling college basketball career at the University of Iowa -Her current stats in the WNBA as a point guard with the Indiana Fever

Read about Puerto Rican rapper and singer Bad Bunny and his incredible career in this book from Who HQ Now, the series featuring the trending topics and news makers of today. Bad Bunny, born Benito Antonio Martinez Ocasio, is one of today's most popular artists. He made his start posting his music on Soundcloud, and in 2016, his song "Diles" got him signed to a major record label. Since then, Bad Bunny has performed at Coachella and collaborated with superstars like Cardi B, J Balvin, and Drake. Breaking language barriers, Bad Bunny is now one of the top streamed artists internationally on Spotify. Bad Bunny is just getting started with his music takeover, having won 3 Grammys and 10 Billboard Music Awards. Not only that, Bad Bunny is heavily involved in activism spaces and even wrestles professionally! Learn more about Bad Bunny and his diverse career in this illustrated biography for young readers.

Guess who's getting dressed ... is it you?Who's put on some stripy socks? Is it reindeer? No, it's Fox!Who's put on this spotty coat? Is it Cat? No, it's Goat! A brilliantly interactive, stylish, young and fun Guess Who board book from beloved storyteller Smriti Halls and with deliciously vibrant artwork from internationally-renowned artist Marta Altés. Together they bring wit and joyful warmth to the daily routine of getting dressed.With funny animals cleverly disguised on each spread and a mirror at the end, the littlest of readers will love the surprise each turn of the page holds. This bold and colourful board book is sure to become a fast favourite.

Friday 18th FebruaryBinky has just reminded us that we have to put on this play in front of the WHOLE SCHOOL and now we’re a mixture of excited and SCARED!When Bea’s class is tasked with putting on the school play, she can’t wait to get started. Her friends are nothing if not dramatic, and now her magic is getting stronger, perhaps she can use that to create some special effects!But before long the drama takes over the school – with overenthusiastic set design, nervous performers and transformation mishaps. It’s time for Bea and her friends to put their teamwork to the test and put on an unFROGettable performance…A perfect potion of magic and mischief, DIARY OF AN ACCIDENTAL WITCH is THE WORST WITCH meets TOM GATES.PRAISE FOR DIARY OF AN ACCIDENTAL WITCH:“Great fun!” – iPaper“Full of magical mayhem!” – BookTrust“A magical adventure that will touch your heart and tickle your funny bone.” – Maz Evans, author of WHO LET THE GODS OUT“A brilliant, hilarious story!” – Emma Carroll, author of

The seventh book in a thrilling, magical, and action-packed new fantasy series, illustrated throughout and perfect for 7-9 year olds!In the land of Draconis, there are no dragons. Once, there were. Once, humans and dragons were friends, and created the great city of Rivven together.But then came the Dragon Storm, and the dragons retreated from the world of humans. To the men and women of Draconis, they became legends and myth. When dragonseer, Connor, and his dragon, Lightspirit, solve an impossible puzzle, they are taken immediately to the palace.There they meet someone who needs their help to stop the Dragon Storm, and save Draconis from a terrible war!But something isn't adding up ... and not everyone can be trusted. Can Connor and Lightspirit work out who's really behind the Dragon Storm before it's too late?An exciting new fantasy series from the highly acclaimed author of Orion Lost, brilliantly illustrated throughout, and perfect for fans of Beast Quest and Dragon Mountain.

The sixth book in a thrilling, magical, and action-packed new fantasy series, illustrated throughout and perfect for 7-9 year olds!In the land of Draconis, there are no dragons.Once, there were. Once, humans and dragons were friends, and created the great city of Rivven together.But then came the Dragon Storm, and the dragons retreated from the world of humans.To the men and women of Draconis, they became legends and myth.When Erin and her dragon Rockhammer get into a fight with another dragonseer, they’re sent away to Stillness. There they discover the Solace Stone, a magical object that creates calm.In the peace of Stillness, Erin almost forgets that she can’t summon her dragon Rockhammer. But when mysterious soldiers storm Stillness, destroying her home in the process, Erin must find a way or risk being trapped forever…An exciting new fantasy series from the highly acclaimed author of Orion Lost, brilliantly illustrated throughout, and perfect for fans of Beast Quest and How to Trai

繼哈利波特後，下一個奇幻時代即將崛起！ 當獨角獸不是來自童話，而是來自黑暗的神祕力量…… 最危險的將是魔法，還是人性？ 2022年歐美最受矚目奇幻巨作 全球譯本與原文版同步發行 當你的命運中必定擁有一隻獨角獸， 當你注定能操縱某一種元素力量， 但力量背後，毀滅與拯救只是一線之隔…… ★售出超過35國版權，全球同步開啟獨角獸時代！ ★美國版首刷25萬冊，跨越成人與青少年閱讀分野。 ★電影版權以7位數美金售給索尼影業，現正拍攝中。 人們原以為獨角獸只存在於童話故事之中，但有一天牠們卻踏著鮮血和殺意而來。唯有靠人類騎手孵化的獨角獸，牠們身上的元素力量才得以被控制，但本性依舊嗜血而殘暴。 「在這個密室的某處，有屬於你們每個人的蛋，一顆在你出生之時就出現在這世上的蛋。一隻十三年來一直等待你前來的獨角獸。」 史坎德從小就夢想成為獨角獸騎手，但就在夢想即將實現之際，邪惡勢力悄然來到，劫走了全世界最強大的獨角獸。一片混亂之中，史坎德終於孵化出自己的獨角獸，卻發現與自己結盟的竟是非法元素，而這關係著自己的身世，還關乎整座島嶼與大陸的生死存亡…… 新生代作家A. F. 史黛曼顛覆獨角獸的本來意象，以電影般的書寫，融合冒險、懸疑與奇幻元素，在現實中打造超乎想像的魔幻世界，將讓讀者目眩神迷。 國內齊聲推薦 吳曉樂︱ 暢銷作家 李光爵(膝關節)︱ 影評人 邱慕泥︱ 戀風草青少年書房 陳郁如︱ 奇幻小說家 賴俊羽︱ 金馬導演 國際熱烈好評 超乎想像，懸疑刺激，且感動人心。 ──《柯克斯書評》 節奏緊湊、引人入勝、扣人心弦且如史詩般的作品。 ──路易‧史托威爾（《Loki》、《Otherland》作者） 想像力讓人目眩神迷，我喜愛書中所有讓人屏息的瞬間！ ──凱瑟琳‧杜爾尼（《The Storm Keeper’s Island》作者） 我心中的年度好書，自《哈利波特》以來，我從未對一個系列作品感到如此興奮，讀者肯定都會等不及要看續集。讀完後，它將改變你以往對獨角獸的想像！──多米尼克‧華倫特（《Starfell》系列小說作者） 從未見過如此兇猛、可怕卻又振奮人心的獨角獸！這本書讀起來非常扣人心弦！ ──勞拉・艾倫・安德森（《吸

繼哈利波特後，下一個奇幻時代即將崛起！ 當獨角獸不是來自童話，而是來自黑暗的神祕力量…… 最危險的將是魔法，還是人性？ 2022年歐美最受矚目奇幻巨作 全球譯本與原文版同步發行 ★★【三民獨家】2022/12/31前，凡於三民書局購買本書，即贈史坎德限量周邊筆記本一本！數量有限，送完為止！（兩款隨機贈送） ★★ 螺螄拜恩、膝關節、出版魯蛇碎碎念熱烈推薦 ★★《史坎德：獨角獸竊盜者》試閱本搶先看：reurl.cc/6ZyM4V 當你的命運中必定擁有一隻獨角獸， 當你注定能操縱某一種元素力量， 但力量背後，毀滅與拯救只是一線之隔…… ★售出超過35國版權，全球同步開啟獨角獸時代！ ★美國版首刷25萬冊，跨越成人與青少年閱讀分野。 ★電影版權以7位數美金售給索尼影業，現正拍攝中。 人們原以為獨角獸只存在於童話故事之中，但有一天牠們卻踏著鮮血和殺意而來。唯有靠人類騎手孵化的獨角獸，牠們身上的元素力量才得以被控制，但本性依舊嗜血而殘暴。 「在這個密室的某處，有屬於你們每個人的蛋，一顆在你出生之時就出現在這世上的蛋。一隻十三年來一直等待你前來的獨角獸。」 史坎德從小就夢想成為獨角獸騎手，但就在夢想即將實現之際，邪惡勢力悄然來到，劫走了全世界最強大的獨角獸。一片混亂之中，史坎德終於孵化出自己的獨角獸，卻發現與自己結盟的竟是非法元素，而這關係著自己的身世，還關乎整座島嶼與大陸的生死存亡…… 新生代作家A. F. 史黛曼顛覆獨角獸的本來意象，以電影般的書寫，融合冒險、懸疑與奇幻元素，在現實中打造超乎想像的魔幻世界，將讓讀者目眩神迷。 國內齊聲推薦 吳曉樂︱ 暢銷作家 李光爵(膝關節)︱ 影評人 邱慕泥︱ 戀風草青少年書房 陳郁如︱ 奇幻小說家 賴俊羽︱ 金馬導演 國際熱烈好評 超乎想像，懸疑刺激，且感動人心。 ──《柯克斯書評》 節奏緊湊、引人入勝、扣人心弦且如史詩般的作品。 ──路易‧史托威爾（《Loki》、《Otherland》作者） 想像力讓人目眩神迷，我喜愛書中所有讓人屏息的瞬間！ ──凱瑟琳‧杜爾尼（《The Storm Keeper’s Island》作者） 我心中的年度好書，自《哈利波特》以來，我從未對

A big storm is brewing . . . but these pals have each other's backs--rain or shine--in the third book of Beak & Ally, a series perfect for fans of Narwhal & Jelly, emerging readers, and all kids who love comics.Ally's enjoying a peaceful, rainy day down in the swamp until Beak tells her that a big storm is coming. As Ally makes her way home to prepare, she can't help but notice other swamp critters struggling to get ready for the bad weather. Even though she has a lot to do, she offers them a hand.But before she knows it, the storm is upon her, and she has to take shelter in the first secluded spot she can find. Once the storm passes, Ally returns to find her once beautiful home in utter ruin!Will Ally be able to save her home, or will she be forced to leave the swamp . . . for good?

Prepare for the jaw-dropping finale of Sabaa Tahir’s beloved New York Times bestselling An Ember in the Ashes fantasy series, and discover: Who will survive the storm?Picking up just a few months afte

Best-selling author Rick Riordan presents J.C. Cervantes' epic finale to the Storm Runner trilogy, a tale of mystery, magic, and mayhem featuring gods from both Maya and Aztec mythology, now in paperb

If you enjoyed A Minecraft Movie, you’ll love this book! Master the art of building in Minecraft. Minecraft is a sandbox game where anything is possible! With over 600 blocks to choose from, getting started can feel overwhelming. This Creative Handbook will give you all the tools you need to become an expert builder.Whether it’s choosing your blocks or decorating your build, this book is packed with expert advice, top tips and advanced tricks to take your construction skills to the next level. Read how to plan builds, create colour palettes, use effective lighting and much more. This book also features advice from pro build teams and YouTubers, and includes step-by-step builds to complete in-game.With so much to explore, there’s sure to be something for ‘crafters of every level. Try our indispensable handbooks for your Minecraft journey:Minecraft Redstone Handbook 978 0008495992Minecraft Survival Handbook 978 0755503452Minecraft Combat Handbook 978 0755500420Minecraft Explorers Handboo

A story about being your truest self--and trusting your truest friends--from bestselling author Terri Libenson. Perfect for fans of Raina Telgemeier and Shannon Hale.Cliques. Crushes. Comics. Middle school.Ever since Tyler started getting into art and hanging out with Emmie, his friends and teammates have been giving him a hard time. He wonders why can't he nerd out on drawing and play ball?Emmie is psyched that she gets to work on a comics project with her crush, Tyler. But she gets the feeling that his friends don't think she's cool enough. Maybe it's time for a total reinvention. . . .Don't miss the rest of the Emmie & Friends series: Invisible Emmie, Positively Izzy, Just Jaime, Becoming Brianna, and You-Niquely You: An Emmie & Friends Interactive Journal

A lively African folktale about a complaining tree getting its comeuppance, with fabulous colourful illustrations.

Prepare for the jaw-dropping finale of Sabaa Tahir's beloved New York Times bestselling An Ember in the Ashes fantasy series, and discover: Who will survive the storm?Picking up just a few months afte

Storm Watcher Weather Lab is our NEW and IMPROVED all-in-one weather monitoring kit for the budding meteorologist. The weather lab base lets kids conduct experiments involving wind speed, wind directi

A storm and its sunny aftermath come to life through gorgeous art and lyrical text. What do you do when the clouds roll in, When the wind chimes clang and the weather vanes spin? When stormy skies thr

Move into iOS development by getting a firm grasp of its fundamentals, including the Xcode 10 IDE, Cocoa Touch, and the latest version of Apple's acclaimed programming language, Swift 5. With this tho

夏天的漂鳥，到我窗前來唱歌，又飛去了。秋天的黃葉，沒有歌唱，只嘆息一聲，飄落在那裡。──《漂鳥集》‧1Stray birds of summer come to my window to sing and fly away.And yellow leaves of autumn, which have no songs, flutter and fall there with a sigh.—St

It's blowing up a storm, and a boy and his grandad decide it's the perfect weather for kite-flying. There's just one problem - first they have to find the kite. Their search brings up lots of wonderfu

It's blowing up a storm, and a boy and his granded decide it's the perfect weather for kite- flying. There's just one problem- first they have to find the kite. Their search brings up lots of wonderfu

The magic key takes the children on an adventure in bad weather in The Lightning Key. Who would be outside in a storm? The non-fiction book that accompanies this title is Safe in a Storm. Oxford Re

Every day, in a house by the sea, a little boy watches his father leave for a long day's work. One night, a great storm washes a small whale onto the beach. The boy discovers the whale is a good list

A bold re-envisioning of The Odyssey, told with simplicity and style — perfect for fans of graphic retellings and mythology enthusiasts alike.Odysseus faces storm and shipwreck, a terrifying man-eatin

′We are such stuffAs dreams are made on; and our little lifeIs rounded with a sleep.′Magical and dreamlike in its tone, Shakespeare′s The Tempest begins with a storm of epic proportions and a shipwrec

Teach Yourself takes the pain out of picking up the Japanese languageGet Started in Japanese requires no prior experience in the language and gives you the opportunity to study at a reasonable, steady

Teach Yourself takes the pain out of picking up the Chinese languageGet Started in Mandarin Chinese requires no prior experience in the language and gives you the opportunity to study at a reasonable,