Rope Works

Rope Works is a book of knots, hitches, splices, lashings and rope making. Rope Works presents a series of intructions illustrated in a knotboard format. The instructions are especially helpful for i

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

Out on the playground, kids are skipping rope and making trades. In the library, they’re whispering, fi dgeting, and giggling. In the classroom, they’re learning their lessons....or spinning tales abo

Ben Pole is on the run from school bully Monty Grabbe, when he discovers an amazing secret wood. There's rope swings, water slides, a wombat called Herbert - and best of all, KING COO - a genius full of secrets, mysteries and incredible inventions. Ben, Herbert and King Coo will need all their wits about them to thwart Monty Grabbe's dastardly ways .. . Cow-pat-a-pults at the ready!

Two men meet in the picturesque backstreets of Athens. Chester MacFarland is a conman with multiple false identities, near the end of his rope and on the run with his young wife Colette. Rydal Keener

A young man is found hanging by a rope in his Edinburgh home. A simple, sad suicide, yet Detective Inspector Tony McLean is puzzled by the curious suicide note. A second hanged man and another strange

Philosopher C.S. Morrissey adapts Hesiod’s two great works, Theogony and Works and Days, taking into account the poet’s essential meditative insights that paved the way for the subsequent achievements

本書是一本結合理論與實作的繩索接合全指南，由兩位長年深耕海事繩索工藝的專家共同撰寫。內容從現代合成繩到鋼索，系統性介紹各種接合、包紮與收尾技巧，並依材料與結構差異，提供清楚的操作說明。書中不僅詳解三股繩、雙編繩、八股繩與十二股繩的接合方式，也收錄多項實用專案，如防撞護舷、貨網與傳統裝飾繩作。章節編排清楚，兼顧安全性與耐用度，是船舶工作者、繩索工藝愛好者與專業技師可靠的實務參考。The only reference devoted entirely to splicing today’s ropesThe Splicing Handbook includes step-by-step illustrations and explanations for the most useful and popular splices in traditional twisted and modern braided ropes, and it covers every kind of splicing project you are likely to encounter, including modern cordage such as Spectra; mainstream rope materials such as Dacron and nylon; and wire and rope-to-wire splices. Covers all the standard rope constructions using Dacron and nylon, including solid braid, double braid, parallel core, plaited, and three-strand Explains how to splice wire for sailboat shrouds and halyards Shows how to make a broad range of useful onboard projects--and several that will find uses around the home as well, including dog collars, netting, rope railings, and lanyard

This story is all about a very clever white bear and his magic pencil. Everything Bear draws becomes real! He draws a circle and it becomes a hole through which he can escape. He even draws a rope tha

Find out how a submarine works in this interactive book with flaps and holes.Lift flaps and peep through holes to explore with a little sub on a deep-sea dive. Find out how the sub works by opening it up and peeping inside at the cockpit and the ballast tanks, and help the crew collect deep-sea samples using the mechanical arms. There's lots to learn about marine life, too - investigate what an octopus is guarding, meet a hammerhead shark and switch off the sub lights to see all the glowing creatures in the dark.

Get inside the machinery of the modern world and understand the science that makes it all work. Have you ever been tempted to take the back off your TV? Have you wondered about what's going on beneath your feet on the street where you live? How Technology Works lifts the lid on the technology you use all the time but take for granted. It also takes you to places you'll never get the chance to see, such as the inside of a nuclear storage facility or the crew capsule on top of a moon rocket. The book takes you on a journey of discovery, starting with technology at work inside the human body before exploring cities and factories and then blasting off into space. Along the way, you'll lose yourself in super-detailed illustrations that reveal amazing hidden things and explain how they work. How Technology Works is an inspiring guide that makes technology fun, fascinating, and accessible for curious minds of all ages.

Lively illustrations by well-known artist and illustrator Kaley McKeanSupports science teaching in schoolsFirst in an exciting, bright new series of lift-the-flap books - 'How It Works'An ILLUMINATING introduction to the science of lightLift the flaps to discover what light is, where it comes from and how it works, from rainbows and reflections to lightyears and lasers. Then see light in action for yourself by trying out some simple home experiments.

In Japan, Kei plays Freeze Tag, while in Uganda, Daphine likes to jump rope. While the way they play may differ, the shared rhythm of their days—and this one world we all share—unites them. This genuine exchange provides a window into traditions that may be different from our own as well as mirrors reflecting our common experiences. Inspired by his own travels, Matt Lamonthe transports readers across the globe and back with this luminous and thoughtful picture book.

The perfect board book for any parent working from home. Working from home with a young child around can be tricky: toddlers love to burst in on a video call, and Mummy would love to play, but has to finish his work first. On the upside, there can be a kiss between calls, and a sticky cuddle at lunchtime.When Mummy Works From Home explores and celebrates some of these moments in a nurturing, heartwarming manner. Following the success of When Mummy Goes to Work and When Daddy Goes to Work, this is the ideal gift book for anyone returning to work after parental leave, or adjusting to the new normal of home-working. Also available: When Daddy Works From Home.

Beep, Beep! The recycling truck has arrived! Peep under flaps and through holes to find out how it works,as it zooms around town collecting recycling and taking it to the sorting factory. This hands-o

There is no single masterpiece in art galleries or with people—we’re all works of art in our own special way! Our skin tones might all vary;we're every shade and hue.Some people think we look surreal,

Sanditon, Lady Susan, & The History of England: The Juvenilia and Shorter Works of Jane Austen is a rare collection is a must for all Jane-ites, representing what Richard Church regarded as Jane A

How the Immune System Works has helped thousands of students understand what's in their big, thick, immunology textbooks. In his book, Dr. Sompayrac cuts through the jargon and details to reveal, in s

Curiosity stirs the soul of every human. Who has not wondered about how the human body works? Can a person drink too much water? How does gravity make things fall? From topics as varied as the Earth a

Many of the illustrations contained in this volume are commissioned works, serving a particular purpose — generally that of advertising. Some works by Makoto Kawahara, Ikuo Takeda and Yosuke Onishi re

為了營救衛宮士郎而趕到柳洞寺的劍兵， 在參拜步道上被刺客使役者擋住去路，並苦戰於他的劍技之下。 另一方面，弓兵與術士在柳洞寺的境內 相互對峙並打探對方的意圖。 在他們的對話中，士郎對弓兵為了戰鬥 不惜犧牲的想法產生了強烈的反感。 ©TYPE-MOON ©Daisuke Moriyama 2024 / KADOKAWA CORPORATION ★首刷限定附贈精美典藏書卡!(首刷售完即無贈品) ★這是與遠?凜共同經歷的命運的故事──第五集登場! ★描繪過許多戰鬥故事的森山大輔，以壓倒性的高品質將既是原點也是原典的故事漫畫化!! ■日本動畫：《Fate/stay night [Unlimited Blade Works]》 ■輕小說：《Fate/stay night》視覺小說 ■戲劇/電影：《Fate/stay nigh-無限劍製》

In Lu Xun and World Literature, Xiaolu Ma, Carlos Rojas, and other contributors examine various aspects of Lu Xun, who is known as the father of modern Chinese literature. Essays in this book focus on Lu Xun’s works in relation to the notions of world literature and processes of literary worlding. The contributors offer detailed analyses of Lu Xun’s own literary oeuvre and of foreign works that engage with his writings. This volume also focuses on many facets of the publication and dissemination of Lu Xun’s works’, from printing and binding to the discussions and debates that followed their release in China and abroad. This book not only makes an important contribution to the field of Lu Xun studies, but also proposes a reexamination of the category of world literature.

Find out how weather works in this fun and friendly book. Learn why it rains and snows, and the fascinating science that causes thunder, lightning, hurricanes and rainbows.

Discover how your body works in this brightly illustrated peep-through book. Find out what happens to food after you eat it, discover how and why you breathe, and learn how your growing muscles can lift heavy objects.

Peep inside a rocket to see the fuel going in, then help launch it into space. Ingenious flaps show how parts drop away from the rocket as the fuel is used up, and how it clicks into the docking position when it reaches the International Space Station. Curious young children can open flaps to peep right inside the capsule, Mission Control and the ISS to find out how everything works, and then open a parachute to help the astronauts return to Earth.

A cruise vacation for Geronimo and friends turns moldy when the ship is commandeered by pirates!Benjamin, Trap, and Thea are concerned that Geronimo Stilton works too hard as editor-in-chief at the Ro

Little Dino wants to be kind and understanding. He never wants to be a bully! Little Dino works on positive behaviors and always tries to be his best self in this encouraging board book.

This collection of selected works by Professor Albert H.Y. Chen shows the contours of the author’s scholarship as it developed over 35 years of his academic career, from 1984 to the present. The essay

In the West, love occupies center stage in the modern age, whether in art, intellectual life, or the economic life. We may observe a similar development in China, on its own impetus, which has resulted in this characteristic of modernity—this feature of modern life has been securely and unambiguously established, not the least facilitated by the thriving of literature about qing, whether in traditional or modern forms.Qiancheng Li concentrates on the nuances of a similar trend manifested in the Chinese context. The emphasis is on critical readings of the texts that have shaped this trend, including important Ming- and Qing-dynasty works of drama, Buddhist texts and other religious/philosophical works, in all their subtlety and evocative power.

Bedtime Classics: charmingly illustrated board book editions of perennial favorites, simplified for the youngest readers!Bedtime Classics introduce classic works of fiction to little literary scholars

This fun, engaging book is the perfect introduction to how English works. It’s packed with tips and tricks for getting to grips with verbs, pronouns, commas and more – all brought to life by Shaw Niel

King Midas loves gold, so when a god offers him a gift, Midas knows just what to ask for. "I want to change everything I touch into gold." That works well for flowers and trees, and palace furniture t

Eleven-year-old Fig navigates friendships and her first crush while looking for answers about her pianist father’s mental illness by immersing herself in the life and works of Vincent Van Gogh in this

Mr Brown is a Very Important Tiger who works in a Very Important Office. He carries a Very Important Briefcase and does Very Important Things all day long. But when his Very Important Briefcase goes m

Mr Brown is a Very Important Tiger who works in a Very Important Office. He carries a Very Important Briefcase and does Very Important Things all day long. But when his Very Important Briefcase goes m

In this powerful story from Christine Baldacchino, author of Morris Micklewhite and the Tangerine Dress, a young girl navigates social anxiety at family gatherings and works with her father to find a

Bedtime Classics: charmingly illustrated board book editions of perennial favorites, simplified for the youngest readers!Bedtime Classics introduce classic works of fiction to little literary scholars

Bedtime Classics: charmingly illustrated board book editions of perennial favorites, simplified for the youngest readers!Bedtime Classics introduce classic works of fiction to little literary scholars

From New York Times bestselling author Mac Barnett and Geisel Award-winning illustrator Greg Pizzoli, an uproarious early reader series about a mischievous rabbit, a cranky old lady, and a lovable dog.Jack and the Lady take the train West to visit a dude ranch. One night, there’s a bank robbery next door, and Jack is pegged as the bandit. But thanks to Jack’s new rope tricks, the real robber is caught, and Jack leaves the Wild West a free rabbit with a big secret.Welcome to the laugh-out-loud and irreverent world of Jack, a new early reader series by the New York Times bestselling and award-winning team of Mac Barnett and Greg Pizzoli.Series Overview: A new, humorous, and irreverent early reader series featuring the adventures of a mischievous rabbit, a cranky old lady, and a lovable dog.