Networking and Parallel/Distributed Computing 2011

Ink Tales reinvigorates fairy tales and myths from around the world, breaking barriers and challenging stereotypes throughout. Illustrated by Inkquisitive (Amandeep Singh) in his vibrant signature Ind

Join one little girl and her father on their drive home for Christmas. Lift the flaps and spin the wheels to watch stars shoot past and fairy lights twinkle. With a lyrical, repetitive text and beauti

Tiny isn't like the other dinosaurs in her triceratops herd - she loves drawing, singing and making friends with everyone she meets. Her big brother tells her that she needs to be more serious, but wi

Rocky is the FASTEST, STRONGEST, SMARTEST and most HEROIC parasaurolophus in the whole Cretaceous world...or so he thinks! After a series of daring expeditions go a little bit wrong, he learns that he

Explore habitats on a small scale. Look closely at what lives in a rock pool, explore the roots of a mangrove tree; plunge deep into an underwater cave and more. What will you find when you explore th

Do you dare delve into the freakishly funny Monstrous Book of Monsters where nothing is as it seems? Dr Thomas Jelly has packed his notebook with nauseating novelties and foul facts to teach readers h

Christmas is joy that is overflowingIt's sparkling eyes and faces glowing. Christmas is sharing the laughter and funAnd being with family, old and young. Christmas is peace, stars twinkling aboveA

Welcome to the most magical atlas of them all! Discover the dangers of the Pride Lands, dive under the sea with Ariel, try to make sense of Wonderland with Alice, fly to Neverland with Peter and hitch

Meet Jeffrey and Janice, a nice, normal couple who regularly enjoy a drink - sometimes with friends, sometimes together, sometimes alone. Although are you drinking alone if your pets are with you? See

Meet Jeffrey and Janice, a nice, normal couple who do their best to embrace the coming of the years. Although, isn't ageing mainly just resetting passwords? Whatever the problem, there's a nap for it.

Step into the shoes of the world's favourite detectives and help Holmes and Watson solve a kidnapping case while systematically becoming trapped in a series of locked rooms themselves. This unique puz

Meet Marvel Comics' greatest heroes and villains in this restored journal, narrated by Nick Fury. This comprehensive guide introduces super heroes alongside their deadliest enemies. It includes Spider

Christmas is a season of peace, joy and love - but not for Ebenezer Scrooge. The meanest, greediest man in London, Scrooge hates Christmas. But everything changes one snowy Christmas Eve when Scrooge

It's almost Christmas Eve and the rockets on Mr Claus's sleigh have exploded! With just hours to go, Mr Claus sets out to find a creature that can help him deliver Christmas gifts across the world. Th

This mischievous guide contains everything you ever wanted to know about Beanotown - inside you'll find: - Character profiles for all your favourite residents, including Dennis, Gnasher, Minnie and Ba

Bored with the same old scare-and-scream routine, Pumpkin King Jack Skellington longs to spread the joy of Christmas. But his merry mission puts Santa in jeopardy and creates a nightmare for good little boys and girls everywhere. Now, fans of Tim Burton's iconic film can countdown to Christmas with this pop-up advent calendar.Inside, readers will find a perfectly ghastly pop-up tree. Hidden in compartments beneath it are twenty-five removable and displayable ornaments - from skeletal reindeer to a man-eating wreath-to hang on the tree. Also inside is a 28-page softcover guidebook which contains a retelling of the story and fascinating facts about Halloween Town and its residents.

Heather Morris, author of the internationally bestselling novels The Tattooist of Auschwitz and Cilka's Journey, grew up on a farm in rural New Zealand. On her way back across the paddocks from school

There are reptiles everywhere! Some of them live in jungles, some of them in the savannah, and some may be in your back garden!There are Reptiles Everywhere is the third in a series of non-fiction bo

"My dear, sweet child. Go ahead. Don't be afraid." When eleven-year-old Shelly Anderson finds a mysterious nautilus shell at her family's aquarium and meets The Little Mermaid's infamous sinister sea

As Lewis and Rose Rita investigate all the supernatural happenings in New Zebedee, they get more than they bargained for when a new family moves into the Hawaii House. Lewis and Rose Rita are soon dra

This book is for dyslexic people. You can share this book with important people such as family and friends. The activities in this book explore what it means to be dyslexic. It is full of fun acti

Paper World: Space uses ingenious paper cuts to reveal the wonders of space, from our Solar System to distant galaxies to the Big Bang. With detailed art by paper-cut artist Gail Armstrong, a fact-packed text, and flaps and die-cuts on every spread, this unique novelty book will appeal to all the family.

A fill-in journal that encourages you to vent your feelings, jot down your anger and scribble out your rage. Irreverent, hilarious and more than a little bit sweary, this is the perfect place to let i

Everyone is always shouting at Gus to stop leaning back in his chair - but does he care? No way! Then sure enough, the chair falls, he cracks his head and has to spend all summer in bed. Out of the cr

Welcome to The World of Peaky Blinders, a cultural guide to the world that inspired the hit BBC drama. Get ready to meet television's most notorious family. This fun compendium of trivia, quizzes and

You know those things you're supposed to know how to do as an adult, but you really don't know? Ever been in that situation where you're looking for the adult in the room, and then you realise YOU are

In 1975, under a bed in an old house in Tarrytown, New York, an unearthly tome entitled Ghostology was discovered, wrapped in a substance, later found to be ectoplasm. It is the life's work and study of American ghostologist Lucinda Curtle, who mysteriously passed to the Other Side during a seance. After her death, Ghostology seemingly became haunted by the ghost of Lucinda herself, who now wants to keep the secrets of the dead A SECRET.Now published, ghostwritten by Dugald Steer, the world itself can decide if Ghostology - purporting to tell the truth about ghosts - was solid fact or insubstantial fiction. Delve into the wealth of information and learn about different types of ghosts, ghosts around the world and ghost through history; haunted houses, ships and other objects (including books); the ghostologist's field kit; psychics and mediums; fakes and frauds; test your ghostological knowledge on one of Lucinda's own case studies. Complete with a jewel in the cover, as well as letter

Carol Danvers has a big dream of going into space one day and she's determined to work hard and follow her ambitions. Fighting stereotypes and her father along the way, Carol joins the Air Force and e

This is the story of Peter Parker, a shy and brainy boy living in New York. He struggles to fit in with the cool crowd at school, but he loves science and going to watch the wrestling with his Uncle B

With the help of Alice Cooper, Freddie Mercury, Kurt Cobain and a whole host of weird and wonderful characters both real and imagined, The Extraordinary Elements presents the periodic table as you hav

'I was twelve years of age when I chopped off my hair, dressed as a boy, and set off to save my family from impending ruin. I made it almost to the end of my front garden . . .'Kat Stephenson has j

The Happy Broadcast takes readers on a journey around the world to discover phenomenal true stories of everyday people using their talents, skills and goodwill to create positive change.From scientifi

Take a journey through the oceans of the world in this beautiful book, made entirely from hand-pressed plants. Artist Helen Ahpornsiri transforms silky seaweeds, feathery algae and bright coastal bloo

Grandad and Boy look after a cat for a friend. Boy does lots of reading up about what cats like, but the cat is having none of it. And then it runs off into the wild, leading Grandad and Boy into a wi

Grandad and Boy look after a cat for a friend. Boy does lots of reading up about what cats like, but the cat is having none of it. And then it runs off into the wild, leading Grandad and Boy into a wi

This sci-fi approach to non-fiction will take readers on an exciting journey into the future, using cutting-edge science from today to imagine the world of tomorrow. From floating cities to colonies on far-off planets, each spread will take the reader further and further from home. Stunning full-page spreads create an immersive feel, while the text paints a picture of the possibilities ahead - and some surprising achievements already made! Did you know that you can already eat 3D printed food? Or that a group of scientists are trying to build a lift to the Moon? A Trip to the Future is a book for the engineers and scientists of the future!

In this deluxe edition, you'll see the sights of the world, sample the tastiest dishes, meet people from different cultures and encounter amazing wildlife. It is a stunning compendium of 66 countries and six continents, each with beautiful illustrations and packed with detail. Discover fjords in Norway and gorillas in the Congolese jungle.You'll dance the rumba in Cuba and taste hundred-year-old eggs in China. This book is a celebration of the world, from the big to the small - and everything in between!

Peruse the postcard-like pages to discover cultural treasures, amazing architecture and key landmarks of magnificent cities around the globe, including New York, Rome, London, Sydney, Montreal, Athens

Bright, engaging and fun, this is the perfect package of inspiration to spark a little one's interest in the great outdoors. Split into four clear sections: Plants, Bugs, Birds and Animals, plus a glo

Featuring the most popular animals from Disney animated films, fans can learn to draw their favourite animal characters. With easy-to-follow step-by-steps and top tips, fans will love recreating a r