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Dave Pelz's Putting Bible is the second book in a four-book series, the Dave Pelz Scoring Game Series.Over 150,000 readers have purchased Dave Pelz's Short Game Bible after just its first year of rele

MIA TANG IS PLAYING TO WIN!The Women's World Cup is coming to California, and everyone has football fever - especially Mia! But when her PE teacher gives her a C, Mia has to pull up her grade by scoring interviews with the championship teams. It's not so easy when... 1.Th two teams are hunkered down in secret hotels in Pasadena and not taking any media requests. 2. Mr Yao is back at the motel- as a co-owner! Jason is sure his dad deserves a second chance.Mia is not so sure. 3. Mia's parents are trying to buy a house of their very own, which turns out to be a LOT harder than they thought!As Mia aims for her goals, she'll have to face strikers from all corners, as well as her own fears.But if anyone can find a way to win big, it's Mia Tang. The fourth book in the FRONT DESK series - following Mia Tang as she plays to win!

From award-winning actor Neil Patrick Harris comes the magical second book in the New York Times bestselling Magic Misfits series--with even more tricks up its sleeve. Growing up in an orphanage, Leil

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Beat the market with the tips and techniques from the best value investors in the world The classic, seminal work in the field, Value Investing has been updated in a new, second edition to include the

Written with a range of international contexts in mind, this three-level course provides full coverage of the Cambridge Lower Secondary English as a Second Language curriculum framework (0876) from 20

It’s no peas please for Nancy, in this second title in the Dinosaur Juniors series from picture book genius Rob Biddulph! The second creatively cretaceous story from the bestselling Rob Biddulph in hi

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Give your child a smart start with the revised and updatedWhat Your Second Grader Needs to KnowWhat will your child be expected to learn in the second grade? How can you help him or her at home? This

Touchstone Second edition is an innovative four-level American English course for adults and young adults, taking students from beginning (A1) to intermediate (B2) level. Touchstone Second Edition Wor

The Newbery Honor–winning second novel in the renowned Earthsea series from Ursula K. LeGuin gets a beautiful new repackage.In this second novel in the Earthsea series, Tenar is chosen as high prieste

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It?s an exciting day for Almanzo as the Wilder family visits the county fair in this second My First Little House Book adapted from Laura Ingalls Wilder?s classic Farmer Boy. There are contests, races

This book is for teachers of the London Chamber of Commerce and industry Examinations Board (LCC1EB) Book-keeping and Accounts Second Level examination. How to Pass Book-keeping and Accounts, Second Level: Teacher's Guide will equip teachers to help candidates gain the internationally recognized LCCIEB Second Level qualification in Book-keeping and Accounts. The guide:‧ is written (or reviewed with a Foreword supplied) by the LCCIEB Chief Examiner‧ surveys the entire syllabus‧ provides teachers with detailed lesson plans‧ will help teachers to build up their candidates' knowledge gradually and systematically‧ contains simple and comprehensive explanations of key topics‧ has been reviewed by experts‧ is aimed at both native English speakers and those who use English as a second language.How to Pass 8ookkeeping and Accounts, Second Level:Teacher's Guide is an invaluable aid to teachers preparing candidates (or success in the ICCIEB Second Level Book-keeping and Accounts examination.

The second middle grade novel from number-one-bestselling author of The Appeal, Janice HallettThe second children’s murder mystery from number-one-bestselling author of The Appeal, Janice Hallett, perfect for fans of Robin Stevens and Rhian Tracey.Imagine an old museum with more secrets than anyone could ever guess. A school trip that ends in murder. A crime unsolved for decades. . . But who did it?Now, Ava and Luke are on the case, following the clues left in a new box of murders. Using School workbooks, museum records, secret recordings and letters the siblings start to unravel the mystery of a body in the basement. But can they discover what really happened . . . before the killer strikes again?YOU know the facts. YOU have all the clues. Can YOU solve the mystery before they do?Praise for A Box Full of Murders:'Pure catnip for budding young sleuths' The Telegraph

Relive more of your favorite moments from Dav Pilkey's bestselling Dog Man series with this second official sticker book!Dog Man is half man, half dog, and all Supa Cop! You can join Dog Man, Petey, Lil Petey, Big Jim, and all their friends on their action-packed Supa Buddy adventures in the second volume of this interactive sticker book based on the bestselling book series.This book comes with twelve sheets of stickers -- over 250 stickers total! -- that can be used to decorate notebooks, water bottles, and more. You can also create your own comic scenes in the sticker book itself, by piecing together your favorite characters, props, villains, sound effects, and backgrounds.This sticker book is hours of fun for any Dog Man fan!

From the bestselling creator of Barry Loser comes the second in Jim Smith's new full-colour graphic novel series for readers of 7+.

This classic game has never been grosser! Featuring plenty of yucky fun facts about each disgusting option, this book is a stomach-turning delight to play with friends and family.Would you rather lick a toilet seat or drink a spoonful of kitchen sponge water? Drink a cup of pee or a cup of nose mucus?With four different games, easy rules, and an optional scoring system,Would You Rather Grossologywill put players between a moldy rock and a smelly hard place as they decide what to do. Each question comes with more information about the repelling choices, so players can discuss the many foul situations and expand their knowledge on all things icky.What’s gross has never been so fun!

The third edition has undergone significant revisions from the second edition, which was published in 2011. Significant enhancements include coverage of　advancements in electronic commerce and financialtechnology (fintech), particularly the adoption of blockchain-based letters of credit and internet of things. Readers will gain valuable knowledge about trade developments in fintech, blockchain, and important trade promotion institutions in the Greater Bay Area.This book offers comprehensive and well-structured content, making it an excellent resource for training professionals such as bankers, import/export managers, and lawyers.It is particularly beneficial for students enrolled in the Finance of International Trade module of the Professional Diploma for Certified Banker offered by the Hong Kong Institute of Bankers, helping them prepare effectively for their examinations.

The second book of children's Murdle puzzles from the internationally bestselling series.From the internationally-bestselling Murdle series comes the second instalment of Murdle puzzles for young detectives!The four junior detectives are back with more cases to solve and mysteries to unravel! Join Jake, Olivia, Julius and the greatest ever cat detective as they cross paths with even shadier characters and their wrongdoings in the peculiar world of Murdle.With another forty fiendishly fun mystery puzzles, young readers will love to investigate shifty suspects, spooky locations and curious clues with the help of the Murdle deduction grid to solve each whodunnit.

This book is the second in a two-volume monograph on the Zidanku Silk Manuscripts. Looted in 1942 from the Warring States-period Chu tomb at Zidanku, Changsha, the manuscripts date to the turn from the 4th to the 3rd centuries BCE and are the only pre-Imperial Chinese manuscripts on silk found to-date. The monograph represents the culmination of almost four decades of research by Professor Li Ling of Peking University. Volume One addresses the circumstances of the discovery of the Zidanku Silk Manuscripts and the subsequent provenance history in China and the United States.Volume Two provides the first complete transcription of the Zidanku Silk Manuscripts in their entirety together with reproductions of the original manuscripts. The transcription is accompanied by comprehensive annotations, with full paleographic and philological analysis of the texts. An English translation of the texts has been added by Professor Donald Harper. For the first time, the Zidanku Silk Manuscripts can be

The second book in the mysterious Miss Cat series featuring a private eye with ears on her hat and a nose for mystery!When an unusual visitor asks Miss Cat to stop a terrible dream from coming true, she has a whale of a mystery on her hands. Soon she’s on the trail of a secretive author, meeting a mysterious mayor, and chasing a pack of peculiar pirates. But with a little help from her friends, no case is too tough for Miss Cat to crack!

此書共4冊:180 Days of High-Frequency Words for Prekindergarten180 Days of High-frequency Words for Kindergarten180 Days of High-Frequency Words for First Grade180 Days of High-Frequency Words for Second Grade

The beguiling second entry in the innovative shape trilogy by multi-award-winning, New York Times best-selling duo Mac Barnett and Jon Klassen. This book is about Square. Square spends every day taking blocks from a pile below the ground to a pile above the ground. This book is also about Square's friend Circle. Circle thinks Square is an artistic genius. But is he really? With the second story in a trilogy of tales about Triangle, Square, and Circle, Mac Barnett and Jon Klassen nudge readers toward a more well-rounded way of looking at things. Understated and striking in its simplicity, this funny, thoughtful offering from two of today's most talented picture-book creators emphasizes the importance of keeping your eyes -- and your mind -- open to wonder where others see only rubble and rocks.

Never trust an assassin.Celaena's story continues in the second book in this complete, #1 bestselling Throne of Glass series by Sarah J. Maas,author of the Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR) series.Celaena Sardothien won a brutal contest to become the King's Champion. But she is far from loyal to the crown. Though she goes to great lengths to hide her secret, her deadly charade becomes more difficult when she realizes she is not the only one seeking justice. Her search for answers ensnares those closest to her, and no one is safe from suspicion-not the Crown Prince Dorian; not Chaol, the Captain of the Guard; not even her best friend, Nehemia, a princess with a rebel heart.Then, one terrible night, the secrets they have all been keeping lead to an unspeakable tragedy. As Celaena's world shatters, she will be forced to decide once and for all where her true loyalties lie . . . and what she is willing to fight for.The second book in the #1 bestselling Throne of Glass series returns reade

Rudolph the little vampire moves into Tony’s apartment building in this spooky and funny second book in the classic middle grade Little Vampire series—perfect for readers who loveHotel TransylvaniaandThe Addams Family!Rudolph the little vampire has been banished from his family’s vault over his association with humans. He now lives in the basement of the apartment building where his human best friend Tony lives. The two struggle to keep Rudolph hidden from Tony’s parents and nosy neighbors.When someone gets suspicious about activity in the basement, can the friends avoid discovery?

TOY STORY meets the GARBAGE PAIL KIDS in TRASH VS. TRUCKS, the second book of four books in the hilarious, new, highly illustrated early chapter book series DOWN IN THE DUMPS, about three unlikely friends―a rotten banana, a broken tea pot, and a crusty blob of gunk―and their adventures together in the local town landfill. Oh no! The trucks are planning to move Nana’s beautiful home at the Westerfield Waste Transfer and Recycling Center. And to a trash barge of all places, too! Nana isn’t about to give up her beloved dump without a fight, but she’ll need a plan first. Will Nana and her trash friends be able to save their home and stop the trucks from taking apart everything they’ve worked so hard to build?TRASH VS. TRUCKS is the second book in the hilarious, highly illustrated new chapter book series DOWN IN THE DUMPS from beloved author-illustrator Wes Hargis. It’ll have even the most reluctant readers clamoring for more adventures!

When you're with Geronimo Stilton, it's always a fabumouse adventure!Everymouse on Mouse Island is squeaking about The Super Cup! My two favorite soccer teams, the Squeakers and the Turbo Cheese, had made it to the finals. But something suspicious was happening on the field. The Mighty Mice and the Sewer Rats seemed to be scoring without even trying! Could I get to the bottom of it before my two favorite teams are cheated out of their trophies?

Now in paperback for the first time, featuring all new covers, the Alcatraz Versus the Evil Librarians middle-grade series from #1 New York Times bestselling author Brandon Sanderson. The Evil Librarians are up to their antics again and it's up to Alcatraz Smedry to put a stop to it! This second Alcatraz adventure takes Alcatraz and company on an exploration of the Library of Alexandria, which--despite Librarian rumors--was never destroyed. It is a mysterious place and everyone knows that it holds dark secrets. Can Alcatraz, with his talent for breaking things, break into this secret world? Or will the Evil Librarians once again prevail? The Scrivener's Bones is the second book in this action-packed fantasy series for young readers.

The Queen is one of the most famous women in the world. But what is she really like? This enthralling story of the life of Queen Elizabeth II is full of photographs and facts that capture the drama and grandeur of her reign as Britain’s longest-serving monarch, from her childhood during the Second World War and her coronation up to the present day.

Relive your favorite moments from season two of Star Wars: The Mandalorian!This colorful, dynamic, action-packed storybook lets young readers relive the highlights of the second season of the smash-hit Disney+ live action television series, Star Wars: The Mandalorian.From the Mandalorian himself, to the adorable Grogu, and other characters like Greef Karga, and Moff Gideon, some of the most exciting moments from season two are here to enjoy along with full-color stickers!This is the way!

From #1 New York Times bestselling authors Cassandra Clare and Wesley Chu comes the second book in the Eldest Curses series and a thrilling adventure for High Warlock Magnus Bane and Alec Lightwood, f

Someone is putting the squeeze on the animals of the Big Forest, and there's only one moose who can help in Agent Moose: Moose on a Mission, the second hilarious graphic novel chapter book from Mo O'H