Search and Classification Using Multiple Autonomous Vehicles

This collection of essays critically evaluates the legal framework necessary for the use of autonomous ships in international waters. The work is divided into three parts:Part 1 evaluates how far national shipping regulation, and the public international law background that lies behind it, may need modification and updating to accommodate the use of autonomous ships on international voyages. Part 2 deals with private law and insurance issues such as collision and pollution liability, salvage, limitation of liability and allocation of risk between carrier and cargo interests. Part 3 analyses international convention regimes dealing with maritime safety and other matters, arguing for specific changes in the existing conventions such as SOLAS and MARPOL, which would provide the international framework that is necessary for putting autonomous ships into commercial use. The book also takes the view that amendment of international conventions is important in the case of liability issues, arg

Little children will love pressing each button in this exciting novelty book to see the lights and hear the sounds of all the different emergency vehicles. From fire engines and ambulances to helicopters and coast guard boats, each charmingly illustrated scene is full of busy vehicles to enjoy.

"It’s sensibly written and beautifully illustrated." – The Telegraph Hit the road with writer and broadcaster JAMES MAY to discover incredible human-powered vehicles – from bicycles and submarines to amphibious vehicles and even a helicopter. Yes, really! Packed with fun, facts and challenges – perfect for readers aged 6 to 9. Welcome to LITTLE EXPERTS – inspiring the next generation of experts! • Written by expert authors, famous for their passion and expertise • Must-read introductions to key non-fiction topics with vibrant, colour illustrations throughout • Created to empower and inspire! Also available in the series: How to Build a Home by GEORGE CLARKE, an architect, writer, lecturer and TV presenter.Why Money Matters by DEBORAH MEADEN, entrepreneur, Dragons' Den investor and host of the BBC Radio 5 Live’s The Big Green Money Show podcast. Why Politics Matters by ALASTAIR CAMPBELL, a writer, podcaster and strategist who is best known for his work as former PM Tony Blair’s spokespe

坐穩了！從獨木舟到雙輪戰車，全彩插圖搭配詳盡介紹，讓喜愛交通工具的大小讀者一目了然 ：世界各地，從古到今，這些代步工具是如何載著人類往未來推進，同時一步步形塑了如今世界。祝旅途愉快！A fascinating book about the vehicles that have shaped our world, written by narrowboat captain and children’s author Matt Ralphs, with stunning colour illustrations on every page by Rui Ricardo.From ancient chariots and Viking longships to racing cars, rockets and solar-powered aeroplanes, our world has been changed by the pioneering development of many incredible vehicles. Take a journey through time to discover how these 50 groundbreaking inventions changed the world and how they might even shape our future . . .

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 participate in the Gym Challenge! Henry’s skills as a Pokémon Gear Artisan are put to the test as he battles multiple Gym Leaders! Meanwhile, Casey continues to search for her long-lost Pokémon.Are Henry and Casey up to their new tasks?

Max and Chaffy can't wait to search for more CHAFFIES. And today is a very SPECIAL day - a snow day!So, a SURPRISE visitor has arrived to look for one of the rarest chaffies of all, and YOU CAN HELP!

Multiple-time New York Times–bestselling sewer surfing super-sleuths Mango & Brash are back in the seventh volume of the mega-smash-hit InvestiGators series!Unsinkable detectives Mango and Brash are back in InvestiGators: All Tide Up, a high seas adventure that takes the hit series by John Patrick Green to uncharted waters!When a cruise captain is found drifting at sea and delirious, the search begins for his missing ship and passengers! Did it sink? Was it boat-napped? Are supernatural forces at play? And can the InvestiGators unravel this maritime mystery before a second cruise befalls a similarly unfathomable fate? Seas the day and find out in this new nautical adventure!

Find the five golden tickets, Oompa Loompas, a square candy that looks round, and Mr. Willy Wonka himself!Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory is opening at last, and only five lucky children will be allowed inside! Follow Charlie Bucket and Grandpa George around the chocolate factory as you search for fun finds like toffee apple trees, Veruca Salt, the five golden tickets, rainbow drops, and more. Where’s Wonka: A Search-and-Find Book is filled with scrumptious finds that fans of the famous chocolate factory will love!

Put your searching skills to the test and compete to find Wally first! A book of speedy searches to challenge yourself or play head-to-head with a fellow Wally fan.Wally-Watchers, are you ready to take on the ultimate search-and-find challenge? The fastest finder wins in this brilliant book of speedy searches!Play against an opponent or challenge yourself to spot Wally, his friends and over a hundred more truly tricky things to find as quickly as you can in the bustling scenes. There are hours of fun to be had for even the fastest of finders, so on your marks, get set... SEARCH!

A new Beginner Book all about vehicles, featuring favorite things that go! On a busy street in a busy town, cars and trucks go zipping 'round. Buses, trains--watch them go! How many vehicles do YOU know?Buckle up and join Mommy and Bonnie on their drive as they encounter more than 20 types of vehicles! From garbage trucks and school buses to fire engines and police cars, working vehicles can be spotted all over town--and each plays an important role. Beginner Books were created by Dr. Seuss to encourage children to read all on their own. Vehicle-enthusiasts will take pride in cruising through Busy Street's simple rhyming text, perfect for beginning readers ages 3-7. And with Edward Miller's fun, colorful illustrations, this is sure to be a book little ones will want to take for a spin time and time again.

Cars and Trucks and Things That Go tote bag - It's time to start your engines in this Richard Scarry classic all about vehicles. Buckle-up for a fun-filled day of planes, trains, automobiles ... and even a pickle truck! Featuring hundreds of clearly labeled vehicles, this is the perfect book for little vehicle fans from the one and only Richard Scarry.Product Details• 100% cotton canvas• Inner pocket• Flat tote• 15" w x 17" h• 11" strap (hanging)• Made in the USA

«每個人的故事都有它的意義——透過挖掘劉宰的生命故事，探索南宋士人的崇高使命感 «不再侷限皇帝達官顯要的歷史——重新建構南宋基層社會樣貌 ◎「與士大夫共治天下」不是說說而已——致仕歸鄉仍有志於社會 劉宰是何許人也？劉宰並非南宋重臣名宦，身分僅為地方士人官僚，他在官途順遂且尚處壯年之時，毅然辭官返鄉。由於他過往擔任地方基層官的種種經驗，加之家鄉鎮江府金壇縣位處南宋與金的邊境，是當時南宋政局動盪的首衝之地，於是他選擇「退而不休」，不只積極號召、凝聚鄉親人力，更多次推動大型社會公益活動。 ◎小人物立大功——誰說只有權有勢的官宦才能影響政局及社會 縱然劉宰不似同時代的史彌遠、韓侂冑等人威名赫赫，劉宰雖已脫離官場，他仍時常與當權者通信，並且依據自己在地方地所聞所見，提供政策解決方案，同時對時局提出建言。他作為政府官方與地方士人的中介，促使南宋地方政府與基層社會緊密連結，展現南宋時代的獨特士人社會力。 作者結合地理環境和時代政局的變動，描繪劉宰一生所關注、推動以及與時代環境緊密連結的家國事業，藉由認識劉宰他的人格特質以及他所代表的南宋時代的士人社會力微觀研究出發，剖析環境與資源對區域的發展影響，建構出更完整的南宋社會樣貌，試圖從與過往不同的視角理解南宋在中國歷史轉型期的關鍵地位。 Huang Kuanchung is a social historian, political historian, cultural historian, and intellectual historian all at once. All his talents are in apparent in this fascinating and important study of Liu Zai 劉宰in Southern Song local society and national politics. 黃寬重同時是社會、政治、文化和思想史學家。他所有的才能，在這部精彩且重要的關於南宋地方社會和國家政治的劉宰研究中，顯露無遺。——Peter Bol（

«每個人的故事都有它的意義——透過挖掘劉宰的生命故事，探索南宋士人的崇高使命感 «不再侷限皇帝達官顯要的歷史——重新建構南宋基層社會樣貌 ◎「與士大夫共治天下」不是說說而已——致仕歸鄉仍有志於社會 劉宰是何許人也？劉宰並非南宋重臣名宦，身分僅為地方士人官僚，他在官途順遂且尚處壯年之時，毅然辭官返鄉。由於他過往擔任地方基層官的種種經驗，加之家鄉鎮江府金壇縣位處南宋與金的邊境，是當時南宋政局動盪的首衝之地，於是他選擇「退而不休」，不只積極號召、凝聚鄉親人力，更多次推動大型社會公益活動。 ◎小人物立大功——誰說只有權有勢的官宦才能影響政局及社會 縱然劉宰不似同時代的史彌遠、韓侂冑等人威名赫赫，劉宰雖已脫離官場，他仍時常與當權者通信，並且依據自己在地方地所聞所見，提供政策解決方案，同時對時局提出建言。他作為政府官方與地方士人的中介，促使南宋地方政府與基層社會緊密連結，展現南宋時代的獨特士人社會力。 作者結合地理環境和時代政局的變動，描繪劉宰一生所關注、推動以及與時代環境緊密連結的家國事業，藉由認識劉宰他的人格特質以及他所代表的南宋時代的士人社會力微觀研究出發，剖析環境與資源對區域的發展影響，建構出更完整的南宋社會樣貌，試圖從與過往不同的視角理解南宋在中國歷史轉型期的關鍵地位。 Huang Kuanchung is a social historian, political historian, cultural historian, and intellectual historian all at once. All his talents are in apparent in this fascinating and important study of Liu Zai 劉宰in Southern Song local society and national politics. 黃寬重同時是社會、政治、文化和思想史學家。他所有的才能，在這部精彩且重要的關於南宋地方社會和國家政治的劉宰研究中，顯露無遺。——Peter Bol（包弼德）&n

此書配合108課綱，三民普通型高級中學英文課本內容編寫。是自主學習、課後複習最佳夥伴。本書針對課本的重點：課文、單字片語、句型詳加解析，並搭配專業老師精心編寫的即時練習，讓學習有重點，效率高。 1. Read About It： 逐句講解課本的每課課文文法重點、句構，並提供中文翻譯。 2. Words for Production & Idioms and Phrases： 詳細介紹每課的單字與片語，並提供搭配用法等補充資訊。 3. Learn About Sentence Structures： 說明課本內重點句型的意義與用法，並提供例句及練習，增強理解。 4. 延伸補充FYI： 針對當課相關的額外資訊，彙整成四大類，字詞知識、Usage、字以類聚、Slang & Saying，提高自主學習效率。 5. Give it a shot!： 課文、單字片語、句型的即時練習，加深印象。

Move the sliders back and forth to hear the different vehicles zooming along in this unique and exciting sound book. When you move a slider one way you'll see and hear one vehicle... and when you move it back the other way you'll see and hear another one.There are planes, trains, cars, motorbikes and buses to discover, all driven by Ailie Busby's charming animal characters.

Discover a world of opposites with different kinds of houses! From a country house to a town house, little hands will love lifting the flaps of this bright and chunky board book. With bright, quirky art from Liuna Virardi and fold-out flaps to lift and explore, this book is perfect for teaching little ones first opposites. Also available in the OKIDOKID Opposites series: People, Vehicles and Animals

Discover a world of animal opposites!From the tallest giraffe to the smallest mouse, little hands will love lifting the flaps of this bright and chunky board book. With bright, quirky art from Liuna Virardi and fold-out flaps to lift and explore, this book is perfect for teaching little ones first opposites. Also available in the OKIDOKID Opposites series: Vehicles and People

此書配合108課綱，三民普通型高級中學英文課本內容編寫。是自主學習、課後複習最佳夥伴。本書針對課本、附冊的重點：課文、單字片語、句型詳加解析，並搭配專業老師精心編寫的即時練習，讓學習有重點，效率高。 ? Read About It： 逐句講解課本裡，每課課文文法重點、句構並提供中文翻譯。 ? Words for Production & Idioms and Phrases： 逐個介紹附冊裡的單字與片語，並提供搭配用法等補充資訊。 ? Learn About Sentence Structure： 說明課本內重點句型的意義與用法。 ? 延伸補充FYI： 針對當課相關的額外資訊，彙整成四大類，字詞知識、Usage、字以類聚、slang & saying。提高自主學習效率。 ? Give it a shot!： 課文、單字片語、句型的即時練習，加深印象。

交通工具大集合！廖彩杏老師推薦！跟著動物們搭上火箭、消防車、潛水艇等交通工具，認識其構造及搭乘方式，並學習相關單字。每本皆附QR-Code音檔，清晰的英式發音生動活潑地展現韻律感十足的冒險故事。In this box are cars, fire engines and rockets, boats, submarines and trains, as well as favourite construction site vehicles and whooshy, whizzy planes.Join Rabbit, Bird and Mouse in ten fun-filled adventures. These fantastic books are apcked with zippy wordplay and zappy art, which make learning about vehicles fun! Plus, read along with the free downloadalbe audio!10 titles are: 01. Amazing Aeroplanes 02. Brilliant Boats 03. Cool Cars 04. Dazzling Diggers 05. Flashing Fire Engines 06. Roaring Rockets 07. Super Submarines 08. Terrific Trains 09. Tough Trucks 10. Tremendous Tractors

水獺和獾向來各據河岸一方，不相往來，沒想到一隻水獺為尋找食材誤闖禁地。究竟牠的魯莽之舉會為兩方的緊張關係火上加油，還是那雙小小的烘焙巧手能帶來和平共處的契機？童趣畫風描繪友愛與包容，以及很多、很多可愛的水獺與獾。The otters and the badgers live on either side of the river, but they have never seen eye to eye. Neither group can cross to the opposite riverbank. But one day shy otter-baker Francie accidentally ventures into the badger lands in search of a new ingredient.As the two sides begin arguing again, she has unwittingly set off a new chapter in their ongoing feud. But maybe Francie's stunning new cookies-otter-baked but with badger-territory ingredients-may finally helpthem learn to get along. A funny and heartfelt story of tolerance, compromise and finding common ground.Anya Glazer's detailed artwork will immerse readers in the rich world of otters and badgers, and reward multiple readings. Provides a fun-packed introduction to conflict resolution ... and cookery!

What will you see outside your window on the drive home from Grandpa's? Find out in this cheery singalong! Helicopters, trains, tractors and other fun forms of transportation fill the bright acrylic illustrations. At the end, you'll find a recap of the 9 vehicles you spotted througout the song and the 9 colors introduced. A QR code on the book provides access to video animation and audio.

此書配合108課綱，三民普通型高級中學英文課本內容編寫。是自主學習、課後複習最佳夥伴。本書針對課本的重點：課文、單字片語、句型詳加解析，並搭配專業老師精心編寫的即時練習，讓學習有重點，效率高。 Read About It： 逐句講解課本裡，每課課文文法重點、句構並提供中文翻譯。 Words for Production & Idioms and Phrases： 逐個介紹課本裡的單字與片語，並提供搭配用法等補充資訊。 Learn About Sentence Structure： 說明課本內重點句型的意義與用法。 延伸補充FYI： 針對當課相關的額外資訊，彙整成四大類，字詞知識、Usage、字以類聚、slang & saying。提高自主學習效率。 Give it a shot!： 課文、單字片語、句型的即時練習，加深印象。

此書配合108課綱，三民普通型高級中學英文課本內容編寫。是自主學習、課後複習最佳夥伴。本書針對課本的重點：課文、單字片語、句型詳加解析，並搭配專業老師精心編寫的即時練習，讓學習有重點，效率高。 Read About It： 逐句講解課本裡，每課課文文法重點、句構並提供中文翻譯。 Words for Production & Idioms and Phrases： 逐個介紹課本裡的單字與片語，並提供搭配用法等補充資訊。 Learn About Sentence Structure： 說明課本內重點句型的意義與用法。 延伸補充FYI： 針對當課相關的額外資訊，彙整成四大類，字詞知識、Usage、字以類聚、slang & saying。提高自主學習效率。 Give it a shot!： 課文、單字片語、句型的即時練習，加深印象。

A humorous search-and-find book – enjoy the magic changing pictures on every page as you search for Little Elephant!Can You See Little Elephant? is perfect for sharing with young children. With rhyming text and lots to spot, have fun exploring the busy scenes together - and pull the tabs to see them magically transform!With bright and humorous illustrations by Émilie Lapeyre, Can You See Little Elephant? has plenty for children to talk about, encouraging early reading and story-telling skills and introducing early learning concepts.Enjoy more search-and-find fun in Can You See Little Dog?

A humorous search-and-find book – enjoy the magic changing pictures on every page as you search for Little Dog om the allotment and in the garden centre!Can You See Little Dog? is perfect for sharing with young children. With rhyming text and lots to spot, have fun exploring the busy scenes together – and pull the tabs to see them magically transform!Featuring bright and humorous illustrations by Émilie Lapeyre, Can You See Little Dog? has plenty for children to talk about, encouraging early reading and story-telling skills and introducing early learning concepts.Enjoy more search-and-find fun in Can You See Little Elephant?

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

The #1 New York Times-bestselling third installment of the All Souls series, and the basis for the final season of “A Discovery of Witches,” coming soon to AMC+, Sundance Now, and Shudder.In The Book of Life Diana and Matthew time-travel back from Elizabethan London to make a dramatic return to the present—facing new crises and old enemies. At Matthew’s ancestral home, Sept-Tours, they reunite with the beloved cast of characters from A Discovery of Witches—with one significant exception. But the real threat to their future has yet to be revealed, and when it is, the search for Ashmole 782 and its missing pages takes on even more urgency.In the third volume of the All Souls series, Harkness deepens her themes of power and passion, family and caring, past deeds and their present consequences. In palatial homes and university laboratories, using ancient knowledge and modern science, from the hills of the Auvergne to Venice and beyond, the couple at last learn what the witches discovered s

"Buttery passages are slathered with food imagery, and Scott conjures markets, pantries, and laden tables you won’t want to leave. A sweet treat of a book." —Kirkus ReviewsWith delectable prose, a sharp heroine ahead of her time, and an adventure across the English countryside in search of great food,Good Tasteis the perfect historical novel for fans ofDear Mrs. BirdandThe Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society.You can tell a lot about a person from what they like to eat…England in 1932 is in the grip of the Great Depression. Stella Douglas, author of a much-loved but not very successful biography, is a bit depressed herself. When she’s summoned to see her editor in London, she expects her writing career is over before it’s even started.But much to her surprise, she is being commissioned to write a history of English food. It's to be quintessentially English and intended to lift the sprits of the nation. There's just one problem: a lot of English food is actually quite terrible

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Discover the fantastic world of dinosaurs! The giants of the prehistoric era come alive in this highly interactive book, which includes flaps, pop-ups, wheels, and pull tabs to introduce the different types of dinosaurs and other creatures that lived millions of years ago. This comprehensive overview provides readers with informative and engaging text about how and where they lived, what happened to them, and much more!• Supersized spreads feature detailed illustrations that just beg to be pored over again and again• More than 50 interactive flaps, tabs, pop-ups and more for hands-on learning• Educational content reviewed by expertsFans of The Ultimate Book of Dinosaurs and Other Prehistoric Creatures will also enjoy other books in the Ultimate Book™ series, including Airplanes and Airports, Animals, Cities, Horses, Planet Earth, Space, Vehicles, Water, and the Construction Site Book.• Great family and classroom read-aloud book• Nonfiction books for kids• Educational books for kinderga

本書是 LEGO 與 Marvel 愛好者不可錯過的視覺指南。內容涵蓋最新積木套組、角色人偶與標誌性場景，圖像細膩清楚，讓讀者得以細看模型設計。書中呈現奇異博士的至聖所、瓦干達的先進科技、星際異攻隊的飛船，以及蜘蛛人面對的反派群像，並介紹每位角色的盟友、技能與故事背景。這本辭典不僅是認識 LEGO Marvel 世界的工具書，也是一場圖像化的冒險，讓讀者在收藏之外，更能深入理解角色魅力。亮點：收錄角色至場景的完整資訊清晰圖像呈現 LEGO 細節包含英雄與反派背景解說適合粉絲收藏與入門閱讀Jump into the action-packed LEGO Marvel multiverse with DK's latest Visual Dictionary. Discover everything you need to know about the latest sets, vehicles, and minifigures. See every detail of the Guardians of the Galaxy's spaceship, explore Doctor Strange's Sanctum Sanctorum, examine the advanced vehicles of Wakanda, discover Spider-Man's most dastardly villains, and find out about your favorite LEGO Marvel minifigures-- from Black Panther to The Scarlet Witch. Meet all the iconic LEGO Marvel characters and learn about their allies, villains, skills, vehicles, and locations. (c)2023 The LEGO Group. (c) 2023 MARVEL

Lights! Sirens! Make way for these rescue vehicles in this new Sticker by Letter book!Features 10 images to sticker, including a police helicopter, ambulance, air tanker, coastguard board, police car, tow truck, and fire truck!Each image contains a fact about a type of vehicle or rescue equipment. Spiral binding and perforated pages make the book easy to use. Includes 10 sticker sheets. Similar to color or paint by number, this sticker activity book features designs that are divided into spaces, each with a letter that corresponds to a sticker. Find the sticker, peel it, and place it in the right space. Watch as a full colored image emerges from the original unfinished illustration.

The first title in a new quartet from Sam Usher featuring the much-loved Boy and Grandad. This time they use their resourcefulness to mend, recycle and re-use to create a variety of favourite vehicles which take them on exciting adventures around the world - and beyond! ZOOM! sees them blasting off into space in their homemade rocket to mend a broken module and rescue two stranded astronauts. A delightful family read, exploring creativity, celebrating recycling and deftly introducing subtle science and engineering facts - all the while following the enduring and heart-warming Boy-Grandad relationship.

Learn all the essential facts about our solar system and beyond in this illustrated, interactive, and educational activity book for kids. How old is the universe? How was the Earth formed? What lies beyond our solar system? Active Learning: Stars & Planets covers all these questions and more! Children will have fun learning through doing, with dozens of different activity types to fully engage with and explore the stars and planets in outer space. Kids aged 8-12 will be occupied for hours as they pore over the information-packed pages in this space activity book and tackle the wide range of puzzles - including mazes and tangles, code-breakers, matching games, anagrams, word searches, logic games, classification and identification games, quizzes, sudoku, odd one out, drawing, and colouring.This exciting stars and planets activity book for children includes: - Detailed, high-quality illustrations and photography alongside informative text to engage children aged 8-12 with learning. -

Get to know things that go in these action-packed board books featuring sliding counters! Discover different farm vehicles in this series of interactive board books with easy-to-use moving parts. Learn vehicle vocabulary with simple first words, clear diagrams and helpful text prompts to encourage discussion. Then trace the transport around different tracks with a moving counter on every spread and the cover.The perfect book for children who love tractors and combine harvesters - and being in the driving seat! Other titles in the series include: Building Site Winner of the 2021 British Book Design and Production Awards in the 0-8 Children's Trade Category

Search for fortune on the high seas with this abridged retelling ofTreasure Island, part of the bestselling Classic Starts® series that has sold more than 8 million copies!After Jim Hawkins finds the map to a mysterious treasure, he sets sail in search of the fortune. Little does he realize he’s boarded a pirate ship, and that surprises and danger await him . . . including a meeting with the unforgettable Long John Silver!This abridged retelling is the perfect way to introduce young readers to the swashbuckling adventure that has captivated readers for centuries!

Special Delivery: A Book's Journey Around the World is a beautifully illustrated guide following the journey of one book across the globe, from a printing press in a factory far, far away, over land and across the sea, to the hands of a young boy. With stylish, contemporary artwork from Klas Fahlen and gentle narrative text by Polly Faber, this gorgeous picture book introduces all the people, processes and vehicles involved in delivering the perfect gift!From factory workers and train drivers to container ship captains, post office workers and booksellers, children will be fascinated to find out how the very book they are holding in their hands made its way all around the world!Bonus non-fiction material includes three pages of fantastic fully illustrated special delivery facts to inspire and delight curious readers.

Adventure Friends Miguel and Clarke search for a lost dog in this full-color book perfect for beginning readers!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early reader line, Acorn, aimed at children who are learning to read. With easy-to-read text, a short-story format, plenty of humor, and full-color artwork on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and fluency. Acorn books plant a love of reading and help readers grow!Miguel and Clarke help a neighbor find their lost dog, Spider. They grab their walking sticks and map. Then they set out to search the woods. Across four short stories, their adventure leads them to Spider -- and to the perfect spot for a secret fort!With easy-to-read text and full-color artwork throughout, this adventure-filled early reader series is sure to be a hit with beginning readers!

Featuring twenty-two easy craft projects using natural and recycled materials, The Big Book of Nature Art is a fun and eco-friendly way for young children to connect creatively with nature.Featuring twenty-two easy craft projects using natural and recycled materials, The Big Book of Nature Art is a fun and eco way for young children to connect creatively with nature.From bestselling author Yuval Zommer, The Big Book of Nature Art is packed with twenty-two easy art activities inspired by nature. Each of the activities can be achieved in four simple steps using natural materials combined with recycled or found materials from around the home. Drawing on Zommer's years of experience running art workshops for children, The Big Book of Nature Art includes his tips for stress-free ways to get creative with kids.Each nature art activity requires no more than five minutes set-up and five minutes clean-up, making them easy to achieve and fun for everyone involved. The book also encourages childr

This edited volume is intended to showcase the breadth and depth of the collaborative intellectual enterprise that the Asian Barometer Survey (ABS) network has built up over the past two decades. To commemorate the twentieth anniversary of the ABS, we invited ABS partners to contribute their intellectual findings to this edited volume. Except for the introduction, this volume consists of twenty-seven chapters divided into two sections. The first part of the book contains eleven chapters that are based on previously published studies and are updated based on the latest ABS data. The second part of the book focuses on issues specific to each country or autonomous territory and consists of sixteen chapters. Among the topics discussed are potential threats to third-wave democracies, evolving ideology in one-party states, cases of denied democracy, and peculiar challenges faced by long-term democracies. The contributors are the indispensable partners that have made the ABS possible over the