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Nineteenth-Century Literature Criticism assembles critical responses to the works of 19th-century authors of all sorts?"novelists, poets, playwrights, journalists, philosophers, political leaders, scientists, mathematicians and writers from other genres?"from every region of the world.Each of the more than 300 volumes in this long-standing series profiles approximately 3-6 novelists, poets, playwrights, journalists, philosophers or other creative and nonfiction writers by providing full-text or excerpted criticism reproduced from books, magazines, literary reviews, newspapers and scholarly journals. Clear, accessible introductory essays followed by carefully selected critical responses allow end-users to engage with a variety of scholarly views and conversations about authors, works and literary topics. Introductory essays are written and entries compiled by professional literature researchers and other subject matter experts; many include an author portrait. A full citation and annota

Nineteenth-Century Literature Criticism assembles critical responses to the works of 19th-century authors of all sorts?"novelists, poets, playwrights, journalists, philosophers, political leaders, scientists, mathematicians and writers from other genres?"from every region of the world.Each of the more than 300 volumes in this long-standing series profiles approximately 3-6 novelists, poets, playwrights, journalists, philosophers or other creative and nonfiction writers by providing full-text or excerpted criticism reproduced from books, magazines, literary reviews, newspapers and scholarly journals. Clear, accessible introductory essays followed by carefully selected critical responses allow end-users to engage with a variety of scholarly views and conversations about authors, works and literary topics. Introductory essays are written and entries compiled by professional literature researchers and other subject matter experts; many include an author portrait. A full citation and annota

A brand-new LEGO(R) Little Golden Book about using courage and creativity to be a knight Milo wants to be a knight like his big, bold brothers, but he's not sure he's brave enough. Will a dragon in distress help him find the courage and creativity to make his dreams come true? Find out in this sweet and silly storybook, the first in a line of LEGO(R) Little Golden Books. The combination of two classics-LEGO(R) Minifigures and Little Golden Books-makes this the perfect book for kids ages 2-5 or collectors of all ages LEGO, the LEGO logo, the Brick and Knob configurations, and the Minifigure are trademarks of the LEGO Group. (c)2021 The LEGO Group.Manufactured by AMEET Sp. z o.o. under license from the LEGO Group.

Tova在海洋館的夜晚清掃時，與一隻名叫Marcellus的章魚相遇。她以工作撫平喪子之痛，而牠以觀察理解人心。當章魚揭開多年來的秘密，兩個孤單的生命也因此獲得救贖。BBC RADIO 2 BOOK CLUB PICKGOOD HOUSEKEEPING BEST BOOKS OF 2022GLAMOUR BEST BOOKS OF 2022'Full of heart and humour . . . I loved it.' Ruth Hogan'Will stay with you for a long time.' Anstey Harris'I defy you to put it down once you've started' Cynthia D'Aprix SweeneyAfter Tova Sullivan's husband died, she began working the night cleaner shift at the Sowell Bay Aquarium. Ever since her eighteen-year-old son, Erik, mysteriously vanished on a boat over thirty years ago keeping busy has helped her cope. One night she meets Marcellus, a giant Pacific octopus living at the aquarium who sees everything, but wouldn't dream of lifting one of his eight arms for his human captors – until he forms a remarkable friendship with Tova.Ever the detective, Marcellus deduces what happened the night Tova's son disappeared. And now Marcellus must use every trick his old body can muster to unearth the truth for her before it's

New York Times bestselling author Tracey West's sparkly Pixie Tricks series is filled with magic and adventure, making it perfect for fans of her Dragon Masters seriesPick a book. Grow a readerThis series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers growFixit is a grumpy elf and he's messing with all the toys in town. Robots are crying and dolls are mooing like cows. Another fairy named Rusella is messing with everyone's messages. Will Violet and Sprite be able to stop these two sneaky fairies before they mess up everything -- for good? With engaging black-and-white artwork on every page, kids won't be able to put down this magical adventureThis is an exciting refresh of the popular Pixie Tricks series, with updated text and brand-new art on every page -- per

Build a solid foundation in the knowledge and skills you need to succeed as a nurse! Designed specifically for today's students, Fundamentals of Nursing, 3rd Edition takes a fresh, conversational approach that is friendlier than typical books on nursing fundamentals. To make understanding easier, the book introduces basic information first and then follows with progressively more nuanced and complex nursing concepts. Practical exercises provide a unique kind of active learning, allowing you to apply concepts to actual patient care. Even care planning is different, as authors Barbara L. Yoost and Lynne R. Crawford are pioneers of conceptual care mapping - a visual, holistic way of making clinical judgments and planning patient care. Essentially, this text offers an easier, fundamentally different way to learn the nursing profession!

知名英國出版社 Usborne 獨家授權中文版本眾多家長敲碗已久！超暢銷Usborne Sound Books上市囉！一本刺激五感發展的視覺、聽覺和觸覺有聲書♪ 10種動物發出的聲音，演奏出最美妙的大自然音樂 ♪公雞響亮的啼叫聲響起，一場歡樂的表演即將開始囉！按下書中的按鍵，聽見農場裡10種有趣的聲音，並且觸摸多個形狀凹槽，促進五感發展。快來欣賞農場樂團的表演吧！

知名英國出版社 Usborne 獨家授權中文版本眾多家長敲碗已久！超暢銷Usborne Sound Books上市囉！一本刺激五感發展的視覺、聽覺和觸覺有聲書♪ 10種動物發出的聲音，演奏出最美妙的大自然音樂 ♪動物園樂團來表演囉！有大象、獅子、企鵝、海豹等動物一起演奏，真是熱鬧！按下書中的按鍵，聽見動物園裡10種有趣的聲音，並且觸摸多個形狀凹槽，促進五感發展。

知名英國出版社 Usborne 獨家授權中文版本眾多家長敲碗已久！超暢銷Usborne Sound Books上市囉！一本刺激五感發展的視覺、聽覺和觸覺有聲書♪ 10種東西發出的聲音，演奏出最美妙的深夜樂曲 ♪午夜十二點的鐘聲響起，一場精彩的表演悄悄開始囉！按下書中的按鍵，聽見夜晚裡10種有趣的聲音，並且觸摸多個形狀凹槽，促進五感發展。快來欣賞深夜樂團的表演吧！

知名英國出版社 Usborne 獨家授權中文版本眾多家長敲碗已久！超暢銷Usborne Sound Books上市囉！一本刺激五感發展的視覺、聽覺和觸覺有聲書♪ 10種恐龍發出的聲音，演奏出最奇妙的侏儸紀樂曲 ♪歡迎來看恐龍樂團的表演，有劍龍、海王龍、風神翼龍、霸王龍等一起演奏，真是精彩！按下書中的按鍵，聽見恐龍發出的10種有趣聲音，並且觸摸多個形狀凹槽，促進五感發展。

"Exceptionally absorbing and thrilling. ... Masterful." --NatureA magnificent (Scientific American), genre-defying narrative of the most ambitious science project ever conceived: NASA's deep space mission to Europa, the Jovian moon where might swim the first known alien life in our solar systemIn the spirit of Tom Wolfe and John McPhee, The Mission is an exuberant master class of creative nonfiction that reveals how a motley, determined few expanded the horizon of human achievement. When scientists discovered the first ocean beyond Earth, they had two big questions: "Is it habitable?" and "How do we get there?" To answer the first, they had to solve the second, and so began a vivacious team's twenty-year odyssey to mount a mission to Europa, the ocean moon of Jupiter.Standing in their way: NASA, fanatically consumed with landing robots on Mars; the White House, which never saw a science budget it couldn't cut; Congress, fixated on going to the moon or Mars--anywhere, really, to give as

A new lift-the-flap board book inspired by Inch by Inch, one of Leo Lionni’s bestselling books!Now kids can help a little inchworm measure his friends by lifting fun flaps to find a flamingo, a toucan, a hummingbird, and more! This bright and engaging board book is inspired by the works of legendary children’s book author-illustrator Leo Lionni! With sturdy pages, simple text, and colorful collage-style artwork, this book is perfect for children ages 0 to 3.Other LEO LIONNI’S FRIENDS Board Books:A Little Book About SpringA Little Book About ABCsA Little Book About ColorsA Little Book About 123sA Little Book About OppositesWhere Are Swimmy’s Friends? A Lift-The-Flap Book

Agatha Christie Poirot Series 7 Books Collection Box Set:Murder on the Orient Express:Agatha Christie’s most famous murder mystery, reissued with a striking new cover designed to appeal to the latest generation of Agatha Christie fans and book lovers.After the Funeral:There are certain things that are best left unsaid. Though tragedy had touched the life of the wealthy Richard Abernethie, his sudden death seemed pretty unremarkable for a man of his age.The Murder of Roger Ackroyd:Roger Ackroyd knew too much. He knew that the woman he loved had poisoned her brutal first husband. He suspected also that someone had been blackmailing her. Now, tragically, came the news that she had taken her own life with a drug overdose.Cat Among the Pigeons:Late one night, two teachers investigate a mysterious flashing light in the sports pavilion, while the rest of the school sleeps. There, among the lacrosse sticks, they stumble upon the body of the unpopular games mistress – shot through the heart fro