Dean Davis

Dean Acheson was one of the most influential Secretaries of State in U.S. history, presiding over American foreign policy during a pivotal era―the decade after World War II when the American Century s

This authoritative biography of film icon James Dean offers a clear-eyed look at the actor who crossed America's cinematic landscape with the brilliance and brevity of a meteor.

Bestselling author Jacky Davis and award-winning illustrator Fiona Woodcock celebrate family, love, and imagination in this vibrant and expressive picture book. Father-daughter time shines in this irr

From New York Times bestselling author-illustrator team James and Kimberly Dean, Secret Agent Meow a.k.a. Pete the Cat goes undercover in the 11th 8x8 storybook. Includes over 30 top secret stickers!A

New York Times bestselling author-artist James Dean brings us a cool collection of seven of the grooviest Pete the Cat stories out there!Whether he’s building a robot, sharing a giant sandwich, o

New York Times bestselling author and illustrator James Dean shows us how much fun reading can be in Pete the Cat Checks Out the Library. Includes over 30 groovy stickers!It's Pete the Cat's

Pete the Cat whips up something extra cool in the next Pete the Cat My First I Can Read tale from New York Times bestselling author-illustrator James Dean! The school's bake sale is a day aw

Pete the Cat meets a super-cool caterpillar in the first Pete the Cat Level 1 I Can Read tale from New York Times bestselling author-illustrator James Dean! Pete thinks he found a new best friend. But

Previous scholarship on trials of war criminals focused on the legal proceedings with only tacit acknowledgement of the political and social context. Dean Aszkielowicz argues in The Australian Pursuit

Davis draws on some 20 years of experience as an intercultural specialist and international student advisor in revising the late Alison Lanier's text for emigrants and visitors to the U.S. The updated

Vote for Pete the Cat for class president in this storybook by New York Times bestselling author-illustrator team Kimberly and James Dean. Includes over thirty stickers!Pete the Cat is running for class president! And so is Callie. Her posters are super cool and so are her ideas. Pete has lots of groovy ideas too, and he loves baking cookies and playing guitar onstage for his campaign. Which cat will be the next class president? Find out in this Pete-tastic story full of kindness and friendship! Includes a glossary of election-day vocabulary.

對Jeanie來說，Rivertown小學的生活平凡又安穩，正合她意。但自從新同學Willow出現，一切都變得不一樣了——她似乎藏著一個驚人的祕密！《Jeanie & Genie》系列首集以輕鬆語言、幾乎每頁皆有插圖，適合剛開始閱讀章節書的孩子。這場從平凡走入魔法的冒險，也讓友情面臨全新考驗。In the first book of the Jeanie and Genie series, new student Willow Davis turns fellow second grader Jeanie Bell's life upside down with her unbelievable, magical secret!For Jeanie Bell, things at Rivertown Elementary are nice, normal, and totally averagejust the way she likes it. But when a new girl, Willow Davis, joins the school, all of a sudden strange things start happening. Will Willow's big secret ruin the girls' friendshipand change life in Rivertown forever? With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Jeanie & Genie chapter books are perfect for beginning readers.

We take a close look at our pets, from guinea pigs to cats to horses, and - as if they were furry time machines - use fossil facts to trace them back to their prehistoric animal ancestors, with bright artwork, bags of humour and plenty of facts for readers to get their teeth into. Written by palaeontologist Dr Dean Lomax. Incredible pop-ups bring you face-to-face with awesome ancient creatures, including a Velociraptor, a sabre-tooth cat and the giant snake Titanoboa.Full of fun facts about amazing animals and fascinating fossils.

In an upside-down detective tale, Ladybug Girl creators David Soman and Jacky Davis introduce a new picture book character: Agent Lion. When a beloved cat goes missing, Agent Lion is certain he’ll fin

Prepare for another alien invasion with this action-packed retelling of Independence Day: Resurgence that features an eight-page full-color insert with images from the film!Independence Day: Resurgence—starring Liam Hemsworth, Jeff Goldblum, and Vivica A. Fox—invades theaters on June 24, 2016 with an all-new adventure!We always knew they were coming back…Humans are fighters. Twenty years ago, we fought off an alien invasion, and against all odds, we won. We recovered alien technology. We built a global defense system. We trained more fighters. But now the aliens are back…and this time, they’re stronger than they were before. Humankind will fight. But will humankind win? Find out in this epic retelling of Independence Day: Resurgence.Based on the Screenplay by Nicolas Wright & James A. Woods and Dean Devlin & Roland Emmerich and James Vanderbilt and the Story by Dean Devlin & Roland Emmerich and Nicolas Wright & James A. Woods and directed by Roland Emmerich. Based on Ch

What happens when the one that got away comes back? Find out in this sparkling comedy from #1 bestseller Mhairi McFarlane'Think of the great duos of history. We're just like them.''You mean like Kylie and Jason? Torvill and Dean? Sonny and Cher?''I think you've missed the point, Rachel.'Rachel and Ben. Ben and Rachel.It was them against the world. Until it all fell apart. It's been a decade since they last spoke, but when Rachel bumps into Ben one rainy day, the years melt away.They'd been partners in crime and the best of friends.But life has moved on: Ben is married. Rachel is not. Yet in that split second, Rachel feels the old friendship return.And along with it, the broken heart she's never been able to mend.Hilarious, heartbreaking and everything in between, you'll be hooked from their first 'hello'.'Very very witty and funny. Left me in awe ... a total gem' Marian Keyes'The funniest, most romantic book I've read since One Day' Lisa Jewell

•超強記憶學習法大師戴維思以自己的故事，寫給正在思考人生、婚姻、家庭的每一個人•你想要怎麼樣的人生?你對自己和另一半有怎樣的期待？•婚姻對你的意義是什麼?你希望有孩子嗎？•孩子對你的意義又是什麼?•你想要給孩子怎樣的人生?面對命運重擊，用一萬步，走出希望。雙胞胎早產、妻子病逝，人生脆弱的時刻——這是一位父親與一對奇蹟寶寶，用愛與行動共同完成的生命長征，也是一部在困境中實踐陪伴教養的真實紀錄。作者Davis多年來致力於快速記憶學習法的推廣，與妻子Isabelle歷經多年努力，實現為人父母的夢想。然而，孩子在26週又5天時早產，出生即面臨重重醫療評估與不確定的未來。更遺憾的是，在孩子仍年幼之際，Isabelle便因病離世。為了記錄這段攜手走過的旅程，Davis整理出Isabelle的筆記、社群貼文與回憶，用文字延續她的愛與精神。這是一本獻給每一位面對人生難題仍選擇勇敢前行的人；也獻給願意陪伴孩子一步步成長，始終相信希望不會缺席的你。

From the bestselling author of The Miniaturist. Jessie Burton's Hidden Treasure is the phenomenal page-turning story of two children whose lives collide when they find an ancient treasure with the power to return to them the most precious thing they have ever lost'Pure magic […] the heroine feels as real as Tracy Beaker' – The Telegraph'A jewel of a book. An exciting and absorbing adventure story full of magic and wonder. A rare feat.' – Katya Balen, author of October, October'For anybody who believes in love and magic and trying to do the right thing.' – Abigail Dean, Bestselling author of Girl A and Day One'Burton effortlessly combines a high-stakes mystery and characters with true emotional depth. A story that stayed with me long after turning the final page' – A.F SteadmanFor the people who live on the banks of the Thames, the river is a living, breathing thing. It can take your treasures. It can hide your treasures. And, sometimes, it can give them back.Bo and Billy are two childr

Wanda's a star! Or at least she thinks she is . . .In this modern-day fable in graphic novel form, Wanda calls her brother and sister her “fans,” keeps up with all the celebrity news, and never ever misses a chance to share a selfie. She’s ready to show the world how Wanda-ful she really is but all people are interested in is...her floppy dog! Superstar cartoonists Eleanor Davis and Drew Weing will have young readers in stitches with this hilarious tale of fame, fandom, and social media where friendship and family triumph.

In Rosie Young: A Lifetime of Selfless Service, Moira Chan-Yeung presents a brief history of Professor Young’s remarkable career in medical education and administration at the University of Hong Kong (HKU) and her wide-ranging public service to the community over many decades. As the first female dean of HKU’s Faculty of Medicine, her career was deeply intertwined with the socio-economic development of Hong Kong. After her retirement from HKU, she continued to serve HKU and the community up to the present. This book illustrates her many contributions to the development of medical education in Hong Kong and to the university administration at HKU. Professor Young’s extensive public service in the field of medicine also helped improve primary care, hospital care, and public health in Hong Kong. In short, this book provides a valuable record of a female giant in Hong Kong’s medical history and documents her selfless and enduring service to the HKU community and Hong Kong society.

A Newbery Honor BookA Walter Dean Myers Honor Book From Christina Soontornvat, the visionary and versatile author of three Newbery Honor Books, comes a high-seas adventure set in a Thai-inspired fantasy world. In a fantasy adventure every bit as compelling and confident in its world building as her Newbery Honor Book A Wish in the Dark, Christina Soontornvat explores a young woman's struggle to unburden herself of the past and chart her own destiny in a world of secrets. As assistant to Mangkon's most celebrated mapmaker, twelve-year-old Sai plays the part of a well-bred young lady with a glittering future. In reality, her father is a conman--and in a kingdom where the status of one's ancestors dictates their social position, the truth could ruin her. Sai seizes the chance to join an expedition to chart the southern seas, but she isn't the only one aboard with secrets. When Sai learns that the ship might be heading for the fabled Sunderlands--a land of dragons, dangers, and riches beyo

From New York Times bestselling author-illustrator team James and Kimberly Dean comes the next I Can Read Comics book in the Pete the Cat series!When Agent Meow (also known as Pete the Cat) discovers an empty alien spaceship and accidentally launches into space, what else will he find? Early readers will love blasting off with Agent Meow in this otherworldly adventure!Pete the Cat and the Sprinkle Stealer is a Level One I Can Read Comic, which means it will introduce children into the world of graphic novel storytelling and encourage visual literacy in emerging readers.

From New York Times bestselling author-illustrator team, James and Kimberly Dean, comes the second I Can Read Comics book in the Pete the Cat Series! In Pete the Cat and the Sprinkle Stealer, Secret Agent Meow (also known as Pete the Cat) is ready to crack another case.When there is a mystery, Pete the Cat, also known as Secret Agent Meow, is on the case. No task is too big or too small for Agent Meow. A cat burglary hits too close to home when someone steals Pete’s parents’ secret formula for rainbow chocolate chip cookies!Luckily, Secret Agent Meow is on the case.

◎內容完整，包括刑事管轄權及國際刑事合作之四大主要機制（引渡、境外取證與司法互助、受刑人移交與刑事訴追移轉管轄)。◎引述德國、瑞士及歐盟及美國等國家在國際刑事合作的法制及發展趨勢，並包括我國最新之引渡法修正草案及內容重點。◎探討台美引渡困境，以及「英國國民林克穎(Zain Taj Dean)引渡案」審理過程所牽涉的國民引渡、互惠、睦誼、備忘錄、不詢問原則、特定原則及外交保證等問題。更多精彩內容請見http://www.pressstore.com.tw/freereading/9786267056967.pdf

Pluto has not been a planet since 2006. But this tiny world still inspires people of all ages while sparking controversy. In this delightfully witty book, astronomer Dean Regas teaches you how to educate your grown-up about the cutting-edge science of space, most crucially the reason why Pluto is NOT a planet any more.Delving into the history of space discoveries, the key players who have helped our understanding of the universe (including the 11-year-old girl who named Pluto in the first place) and the ever-changing nature of science, this book will equip every reader with the tools they need to bring their grown-ups fully up to speed, and to sneak in as many amazing astronomical facts as possible. And there's a handy quiz at the end so that you can check your grown-up has been paying attention!

From the author of The Girl Who Stole an Elephant comes another brilliant escapade. The third thrilling adventure set in a fictional Sri Lanka is jam-packed with peril, poachers and an endangered leopard!Selvi is a wild child who loves climbing in the beautiful mountains behind her home. She is often joined by Lokka, a leopard with a beautiful coat and huge golden eyes.When hunters come for Lokka, Selvi is determined to fight. But what can she do against such powerful enemies? Turn to her friends, of course! Now they just need the perfect plan... Cover and inside illustrations by David Dean.

這段大歷史不僅關乎地質，還包括動、植物，山川、河流、地震、大洋、大氣，以及其他星體，貨真價實是部地球萬物的歷史，也呈現出人類如何創造自身？人類如何發現和發明大地的時間？深時間如何需要歷史感？作者獲頒美國科學史學會終身成就Sarton Medal本書榮獲英國科學史學會年度最佳通俗專著Dingle Prize科學史學會最佳通俗專著Watson Davis and Helen Miles D

情詩聖經世間最美的情詩諾貝爾文學獎得主作品聶魯達基金會官方授權作品 譯自智利當詩人巴勃魯．聶魯達Pablo Neruda的Cien sonetos de amor (100 Love Sonnets)。 哥倫比亞小說家馬奎斯（Gabriel García Márquez）稱聶魯達為二十世紀最偉大的詩人。美國詩人兼教授Dean Rader將聶魯達冠為世界詩歌史上最偉大詩人的首位（同一篇文章李白

～揭開塔羅占卜的深意、神話、歷史與奧祕～★世界塔羅大師麗茲．迪恩（Liz Dean）經典之作。讀者一致五星好評：「若要向踏上塔羅牌之旅的初學者推薦一本書，那就是這一本。」【本書特色】◎述說塔羅象徵、正逆位解析，並以簡短提示揭開【關鍵牌義】和深藏的【智慧訊息】。◎全書共三十種排陣，「大阿爾克那的二十二種牌陣」為本書創舉。◎執業身心靈工作者，本書整理的塔羅對應「脈輪」、「水晶」、「色彩」延伸探索觸角。