Isle Botanica

"The aim of this book is to present a picture of past and present Polynesian medicinal plants. Although several books have been published on herbal medicine in Polynesia, these are either limited in g

Ride with the tide! Deep beneath the waves, King Triton's powerful trident has passed through the magical barrier that surrounds the Isle of the Lost-keeping villains in and magic out. And when Mal'

A FABULOUS, all-singing, all-dancing book of JOY!The Mubbles: When Berry Met Terry is the second in a hilarious full colour graphic novel series perfect for young readers from Liz Pichon, creator of the global phenomenon Tom Gates series. Filled with colourful characters, boundless fun and lots of adventures this series is a guaranteed hit for kids! Featuring a QR code that will take you to a website full of extra content from The Mubbles and The Isle of Smile.Berry wants to play a ball game, but no one will play with them. Until the Uncertain Curtain delivers a dog, Terry. Unfortunately, Terry is NOT TRAINED and creates havoc on the Isle of Smile, until, finally, Auntie Mubble decides he needs to go back. Berry can''t bear to see him go, so disguises him as a Wibble, despite the real Wibbles being on holiday having a spa day in Wibble Mountain.Will Berry get away with it?

在陽光、微風和花香驅動的「微笑島」上，住著一群熱情友善的Mubbles。他們和Wibble山的Wibbles、耳朵裡唱歌的Earworms、還有單眼的Drib Drabs一起快樂生活。直到有一天，「快樂雲」碰撞出一條歪斜的彩虹——那表示新朋友要來了！本書用色彩鮮明的圖像與豐富的想像力建構一個療癒又充滿活力的島嶼世界，讓孩子忍不住哈哈笑。Welcome to the Isle of Smile - home of The Mubbles, where the beautiful island runs on SUN, WIND and FLOWER POWER. Like the Wibbles of Wobble mountain, the Earworms and the one-eyed Drib Drabs, everyone on the Isle of Smile lives in perfect harmony - most of the time. Until the Clouds of Joy BUMP together making a wonky rainbow that means one thing: someone or something is coming to VISIT.Time spent with The Mubbles on the Isle of Smile makes everything better - you'll see.

Every summer, the Ramsays visit their summer home on the beautiful Isle of Skye, surrounded by the excitement and chatter of family and friends, mirroring Virginia Woolf's own joyful holidays of her y

When Rob Hale wakes up in hospital after a motorcycle crash on the Isle of Man, he is told that Lena, the woman he claims was travelling with him, doesn't exist. The woman he describes bears a strikin

本書以輕快押韻的文字與 Nick Sharratt 明亮鮮活的圖像，帶領讀者走進「Mullet Isle」——一座人人都以特別髮型為傲的小島。故事節奏輕鬆，讓孩子在翻頁間自然感受造型的趣味與角色的多樣。Sharratt 一向擅長以簡潔線條營造幽默，而在本書中，他以大膽造型與色塊鋪陳，讓閱讀過程像在欣賞一場繽紛的髮型遊行。A HAIR-larious rhyming celebration of the iconic hairstyle. Let's spend a while on Mullet Isle! Everyone there has SPECIAL hair!From the illustrator of the multi-million-copy bestselling You Choose series, and creator of the bestselling Shark in the Park series, Mullets is brought to life in Nick Sharratt’s vibrant illustration style. With its bold characters and surprise twist at the end, this brilliantly fun picture book is sure to delight readers of any age, from 0-100+!

Liz Pichon再次帶來爆笑新作！在這部繽紛可愛的圖像小說中，Mubbles家族住在「微笑島」，最愛等待「不確定窗簾」送來今日驚喜。今天，是一隻超級搗蛋狗Terry！牠雖然惹出一連串混亂，但也讓Berry第一次感受到真正的友誼。本書節奏輕快，畫風活潑，角色充滿童趣，非常適合剛開始閱讀的孩子。書末更有QR code連結延伸活動，讓讀者讀完故事還能繼續玩，繼續笑！Meet the Mubbles is the first in a hilarious full colour graphic novel series by Liz Pichon, the globally bestselling creator of Tom Gates.“I laughed so much, I could barely breathe!” – Ellie"I read this book 5 times over, it was so good!” – HugoWelcome to the Isle of Smile! Come on in and meet the colourful, fun-loving Mubbles - Bash, Dash, Cheery and the gang. The Mubbles love their island, especially the mysterious Uncertain Curtain, which always delivers an unexpected surprise! What will it be today?Today the Uncertain Curtain delivers Terry - a very cute, very naughty dog! Berry is delighted to finally have a friend to play with, but Terry soon causes a lot chaos on the Isle of Smile. Will Terry have to leave early? Or can Berry's furry plan save the day?Filled with colourful characters, boundless fun

Awesome adventures inspired by the best-selling Pokémon Sword & Shield video games set in the wild Galar region!Casey Shield, a hacker who invented the Dynamax Simulator, and Henry Sword, a boy who repairs gear for Pokémon, both dream of entering the Galar region’s Gym battles. For Casey, it’s a chance to reunite with her lost Pokémon. For Henry, it’s an opportunity to search for the legendary Rusted Sword and Rusted Shield.Henry and Casey continue to search for the lost Rusted Sword and Rusted Shield as Henry trains the Kubfu, the Pokémon from the Isle of Armor. But a new danger presents itself…Can our team figure out how to reverse the effects of Eternatus’s poison?!

Adventurous, magical and brilliantly funny final book in the House at the Edge of Magic series.Nine and her friends are headed to the mortal realm in search of the only thing that will shake a very tricky witch off their tail: a priceless stargold locket. It lies hidden in the Nest of a Thousand Treasures, guarded by Nine’s old foe – the formidable gangmaster of all the thieflings in London.Even if Nine can get her hands on the locket, the friends must find a way to release its power – and for that they must travel through the World Between Worlds to the lighthouse on the Isle of Illusion, where nothing is quite as it seems…

嗝嗝普從未想過，一堂普通課竟會變成與巨浪搏鬥的求生冒險。與龍牙、風行者並肩奮戰，他在歡笑與驚險中，逐步學習何為真正的勇氣。全新《馴龍高手》支線故事(番外篇)，圖文交織，勇氣與友情同樣精采！In this exciting How to Train Your Dragon spin-off series perfect for developing readers and packed with beautiful illustrations and easy-to-read stories, follow Hiccup and his fellow Warriors-in-Training in their hilarious, hair-raising adventures. Disastrous Lesson Number One: The Art of Battle.It was supposed to be a quiet, sensible lesson. Hiccup Horrendous Haddock the Third never meant to get into trouble. But things take an unexpected turn along the way and Hiccup and his friends soon find themselves adrift on stormy seas in a sinking ship facing imminent doom.Join Hiccup and his dragons, Toothless and Windwalker, in their hilarious adventures at the Isle of Berk’s Training School for Vikings and Dragons, where they are at the bottom in pretty much everything.Welcome to HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON SCHOOL, where Viking and Dragon Heroes are made!

Get ready for a wild ride! The much-anticipated live action retelling of How to Train Your Dragon soars into theatres on June 13, 2025!Learn about the fascinating dragons on the Isle of Berk in this exciting guidebook!Dragons come in all shapes and sizes, with different strengths and weaknesses. But make no mistake, they’re all mighty! Find out all there is to know about each species, like their size and special powers, in this guidebook to the dragons of Berk, inspired by the new film.Based on the bestselling book series by Cressida Cowell, DreamWorks Animation released two animated feature films in 2010 and 2014. Hugely successful, the films received both Oscar and BAFTA nominations. A third film is planned for a 2019 release starring Cate Blanchett and Jonah Hill. The franchise also consists of four short films: Legend of the Boneknapper Dragon (2010), Book of Dragons (2011), Gift of the Night Fury (2011) and Dawn of the Dragon Racers (2014).A television series showing the continuin

PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BESTSELLER - Things are about to go from bad to wolf in the howlingly entertaining third book of the beloved Wingfeather Saga, with more than one million copies sold! NOW AN ANIMATED SERIES - Based on Andrew Peterson's epic fantasy novels--starring Jody Benson, Henry Ian Cusick, and Kevin McNally. Executive Producer J. Chris Wall with Shining Isle Productions, and distributed by Angel Studios.Janner, Tink, and Leeli Igiby, the Lost Jewels of Anniera, are hiding from Gnag the Nameless in the Green Hollows, one of the few places in the land of Aerwiar not overrun by the Fangs of Dang. But there's a big problem. Janner's little brother--heir to the throne of Anniera--has grown a tail. And gray fur. Not to mention two pointed ears and long, dangerous fangs. To the suspicious folk of the Green Hollows, he looks like a monster. But Janner knows better. His brother isn't as scary as he looks. He's perfectly harmless. Isn't he? Full of characters rich in heart, smarts, and co

This sequel to A Pinch of Magic is another spellbinding sisterly adventure, this time with a haunted shipwreck, a fierce pirate, and, of course, a little magic! The family curse has been lifted, and the Widdershins sisters--Betty, Fliss, and Charlie--are free to leave the misty prison isle of Crowstone. But when a mysterious girl arrives at their inn accompanied by a will-o'-the-wisp, or ghost, it seems another adventure has landed on their doorstep. The stranger, named Willow, is an escaped prisoner from nearby Lament, desperate to clear her father's name before he's executed for a crime he didn't commit. Then Charlie is kidnapped by poachers, swept away on a dangerous mission in search of pirate treasure that's protected by a vengeful ghost. Betty, Fliss, and Willow pile into their trusty boat and embark on another incredible adventure, one that involves ghosts, fierce pirates, and a journey to a mythic island that exists only in legends. Can they save their sister--and themselves--o

Philosophia Botanica (The Science of Botany), by Carl Linnaeus, was originally published in Latin in Stockholm and Amsterdam in 1751. It is a greatly expanded revision of his Fundamenta Botanica (Foun

The new stop-motion film from Wes Anderson. out on March 23rd, 2018 in the USA.Features voices of Scarlett Johansson, Bryan Cranston, Bill Murray, Edward Norton, Tilda Swindon and more!Set in Japan, I

Botanica Magnifica features two hundred and fifty stunning photographs by HasselbladLaureate Award winner Jonathan Singer, representingGCoin the words of an ARTnewscriticGCorare or exotic plants and f

NHK高收視話題晨間劇《爛漫》主人翁人物原型 小學沒畢業，卻在東大教書，為日本植物學奠基，還被昭和天皇奉為「國寶」?!債臺高築只為植物，他的「熱愛」如何點燃？ 直木獎作家朝井真果 ╳ 「日本植物學之父」牧野富太郎波濤洶湧又無比有趣的真實人生 為了採集植物，他走遍全日本每一寸土地，製作超過40萬份植物標本。為了建立日本自己的植物學，他替1500種以上新發現的植物命名。為了普及植物學，他創立許多同好會，傳遞植物的正確知識與魅力，培育出大量的植物愛好者。為了替每株植物造像，他以自學成材的細緻畫功描繪，現存超過1700張植物圖。小學沒畢業的他，最後卻成為天皇口中的「國寶」，在最高學術殿堂東京大學授課。 他對於植物學的追求與熱愛，也讓人傷透腦筋…… 祖母與掌櫃始終等不到他繼承家業，最後家產全部抵押變賣，償還債務。第一任妻子阿猶代替他獨守家業多年，還要定期寄錢到東京給他應急，最終家業潰散，兩人也終至別離。第二任妻子壽衛全力支持，但富太郎買書、買器材毫不眨眼，負債是月俸的一千倍！為了躲債主，他們在東京輾轉搬了超過三十次家，就連剛生完小孩，也得挺身前去債主家懇求寬限。他與壽衛生了十三個小孩，卻因極度貧窮，只養大六個。關東大地震重創東京，大家都在避難，他卻想要地震再來一次，好好體驗…… 牧野富太郎是天才植物學家，還是背離社會常識的怪人、狂人？什麼樣的成長環境，造就他獨一無二的古怪個性？多少無條件的支持與愛，陪伴他貫徹熱愛直至終生？在知識普及、唾手可得的今日，回望牧野富太郎波濤洶湧的一生，看他如何將一片學術荒地，開墾為枝繁葉茂的庭園。 「小孩生一堆，窮得要死，還被大學拒於門外？就算這樣，他還是一邊說『船到橋頭自然直』，一邊滿山遍野地奔跑。我寫了這個天才植物學家的故事，因為我也相信自己的『熱愛』。」────朝井真果（本書作者） ◢　大地、山林、書本，就是我的老師「今天要上哪座山探險呢？」 明治初期，在土佐（現高知縣）的深山中，牧野富太郎正對著植物說話。他家境富裕，卻沒念完小學，靠著自學摸索各種西方傳來的新學問，並知道了植物學（Botanica），從此醉心其中難以自拔。但他不服氣，為何日本的植物，要由外國人來命名？於是他滿山遍野採集植物、製作標本，還立下志向，要「靠日本人自己的雙手，闡明日

Growing from 4 gardens in 1987 to 29 in 2015, Botanica, The Wichita Gardens has become a regional attraction. The dream of a botanical garden in Wichita started in the early 1970s with John Firsching,

Botanica Magnifica features two hundred and fifty stunning photographs by HasselbladLaureate Award winner Jonathan Singer, representingGCoin the words of an ARTnewscriticGCorare or exotic plants and f

Color Origami: Botanica offers a new twist on the beloved practice of meditative coloring. This book features instructions and patterned sheets to color and fold into a gorgeous array of origami flowe

An unabridged miniature edition of Botanica Magnifica, featuring two hundred and fifty stunning photographs of rare or exotic plants and flowers by the ?Audubon of flowers,” Jonathan SingerFirst publi

Following the epic conclusion to the Disney Channel Original Movie Descendants 2, Isle of the Lost #4 will follow Mal, Evie, Carlos, Jay, and Uma on their next adventures in Auradon and the Isle of th

The Wes Anderson Collection: Isle of Dogs takes readers behind the scenes of the beloved auteur’s newest animated film. Set in Japan and centered on a young boy’s search for his missing dog, Isle of D

Located on a seven-mile peninsula on the shores of Lake Erie in Erie, Pennsylvania, Presque Isle State Park attracts four million visitors each year. With its designation in 1921, Presque Isle became

The Isle of Man has a rich transport heritage and once boasted the largest narrow gauge network in Britain with eight railways and tramways. Founded in 1870 and opened in 1874, the Isle of Man Railwa

Come explore Zooble Isle! Learn all about Zoobles in this full-color sticker book introduction to six regions on Zooble Isle. Explore Petagonia, Azoozia, Seagonia, Chillville, Petal Point, and Pinegro

The comprehensive guide to Fair Isle knitting motifsThe mysteries of Fair Isle are revealed! 200 Fair Isle Motifs offers simple solutions to the seemingly complex technique of stranded colorwork. Fr

Isle of Canes is the epic account of an African-American family in Louisiana that, over four generations and more than 150 years, rose from the chains of slavery to rule the Isle of Canes. Historicall

"Isle of Canes is the epic account of an African-American family in Louisiana that, over four generations and more than 150 years, rose from the chains of slavery to rule the Isle of Canes. Historica

The island communities of Deer Isle and Stonington lie in Penobscot Bay, a region known and loved by sailors the world over. Deer Isle and Stonington portrays life on the island from the age of ferrie

Mati Ventrillon's inspiration comes from the technique of creating patterns with multiple colours that was first used by the women of Fair Isle, one of the Shetland Islands, more than two centuries ag

*A Junior Library Guild Selection*From critically acclaimed author Ali Standish (The Ethan I Was Before), the story of one girl's journey to a magical seaside town, where she uncovers her family's long hidden secrets and ultimately finds truth and redemption.Fans of Sharon Creech and Rebecca Stead will be captivated by this story filled with warm humor, mystery, whimsy, and characters you can't let go. A modern classic in the making!For years, Miranda has stared at postcards of August Isle, Florida. The town where her mother spent her summers as a girl. The town that Miranda has always ached to visit. She just never wanted it to happen this way.When she arrives on the Isle, alone and uncertain, to stay the summer with an old friend of her mother's, Miranda discovers a place even more perfect than she imagined. And she finds a new friend in Sammy, "Aunt" Clare's daughter.But there is more to August Isle than its bright streets and sandy beaches, and soon Miranda is tangled in a web of m

Crochet intricate afghans, scarves, pillows, and more with Fair Isle motifs.

The Isle of Wight is one of England's smallest counties and is situated off the Hampshire coast in southern England. The main bus operator is Southern Vectis, which was a National Bus Company thro

Features of the ninth edition of this full-color, topographic map of the Valley Isle include detailed road networks, large-scale inset maps of towns, points of interest (historic, natural, and cultura

In this follow up to New York Times #1 best sellers The Isle of the Lost and Return to the Isle of the Lost, Mal, Evie, Carlos, and Jay face their biggest challenge yet as a rotten villain from their

The strong sales of botanical gift products attest to the audience for this pair of covetable notebooks. Patterned with rare images of exotic flora from the NYBG's world-renowned reservoir of botanica

A haunting romance set in Victorian England, Bride of A Distant Isle is the engrossing story of Annabel Ashton, who fights to save her ancestral home while trying to figure out if the man she loves wa

Readers who love speculative fiction and crave action-packed stories similar to Veronica Roth’s Divergent series will findThe Isle absolutely unputdownable.Jordana Frankel’s thrilling and imaginative