The Essential Code

本書是一個關於友情、勇氣與希望的冬日故事。十歲半的女孩 Blessing 正面臨三個難題：霸凌、母親的憂鬱，以及永無止盡的寒冬。就在她快要放棄時，一位六百歲的雪人 Albert Framlington 出現在她面前——他遵守〈雪人守則第二條〉：雪人永遠幫助需要幫助的孩子。故事以奇幻的設定包裹現實的情感，筆觸溫暖而誠實，描繪出一段互相療癒的友誼。這不只是關於冬天，更是關於心中光亮的故事。‘Sparklingly humorous and poignant, it’s a perfect seasonal story’ Guardian, Best Children’s Books of the Year A beautifully hopeful, funny and heartwarming tale about the lasting power of love and friendship, from the critically-acclaimed and award-winning screenwriter behind Pixar’s Luca and Paddington 2. ??A heartwarming seasonal adventure for the whole family to share ??The perfect Christmas keepsake gift for young readers ??A beautifully-written, funny and moving tale of friendship and bravery In London, in a winter which shows no sign of ending, a unique friendship begins. This is the story of Blessing, aged ten-and-a-half, and Albert Framlington, aged six hundred – an eccentric snowman who has seen many winters in many cities, and who is duty-bound by the Snowman Code to help any child in

1940, Bletchley Park, Buckinghamshire. Three very different women are recruited to the mysterious Bletchley Park, where the best minds in Britain train to break German military codes. Vivacious debutante Osla has the dashing Prince Philip of Greece sending her roses - but she burns to prove herself as more than a society girl, working to translate decoded enemy secrets.Self-made Mab masters the legendary codebreaking machines as she conceals old wounds and the poverty of her East-End London upbringing. And shy local girl Beth is the outsider who trains as one of the Park's few female cryptanalysts. 1947, London.Seven years after they first meet, on the eve of the royal wedding between Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip, disaster threatens. Osla, Mab and Beth are estranged, their friendship torn apart by secrets and betrayal. Yet now they must race against the clock to crack one final code together, before it's too late, for them and for their country.If you loved The Crown, don't mis

A colourful array of characters including Gussie Fink-Nottle, the soupy Madeleine Bassett, and the Rev. H.P. ('Stinker') Pinker, add an 18th century cow-creamer, a small notebook and mix with Aunt Dah

From the world of Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls comes the fictionalized biography about the exciting life and adventures of Ada Lovelace.From the world of Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls comes

Aimed at those with experience using the technique, this handbook discusses some of the problems commonly encountered with polymerase chain reaction (PCR). The author employs a humorous, down-to-earth

In this funny and heartfelt slice-of-life graphic novel for fans of Raina Telgemeier and Kayla Miller, when coding whiz Zoey goes from homeschooled to new school, she develops an app to help her make friends. Will the Cool Code help Zoey fit in? Or will it completely crash her social life?In an attempt to fit in, Zoey develops an app called the Cool Code with a cute llama avatar that will tell her everything from what to say to what to wear based on pop culture algorithms she's uploaded.But when the app gives her ridiculous advice, awkwardness and hilarity ensues. With a few upgrades and a bit of debugging from the coding club, the app actually works--Zoey gets really popular . . . and gets her pulled in all kinds of directions, including away from her real friends.Life's most complicated choices. . . is there a code for that?

The #1 nationally bestselling Warriors series continues! Discover more epic adventures in the second book in the action-packed Broken Code story arc.ThunderClan’s leader, Bramblestar, has been behavin

Quack, moo and neigh along to this riotous cumulative song that features animals of all shapes and sizes. Inspired by a folk tale from Chile, this classic Barefoot Books singalong story introduces children to animals and their babies, and teaches how to count up to 16 in multiples of 2. A QR code on the book provides access to video animation and audio.

If he returns at all. Packed with action and intrigue, this sixth Warriors series is the perfect introduction for readers new to the Warriors world, while dedicated fans will be thrilled to discover

Geronimo老鼠記者系列 (試讀年齡：學習英文三年以上)系列特色： 1. 全彩印刷，插圖精美。 2. 文字簡單流暢、章節短。3. 冒險故事，情節引人入勝，欲罷不能。 誰是Geronimo Stilton？他才華洋溢，是「老鼠日報」的發行人。但他真正熱愛的是寫冒險小說。在他居住的老鼠島上，他的書總是長年高踞在熱騰騰的暢銷排行榜上。Geronimo的妹妹Thea，無意間發現一張神祕藏寶圖，也展開了

The definitive collection of Emerson's major speeches, essays, and poetry, The Essential Writings of Ralph Waldo Emerson chronicles the life's work of a true "American Scholar." As one of the architec

Joining Barefoot's singalong collection, this upbeat story depicts residents of a high-rise apartment building in the Bronx, New York, who are dancing down to their neighborhood block party. From samba-dancing nurses to reggaeton-loving firefighters, this unique song-story introduces 10 kinds of Latin, Afro-Latin, and African American dance and music from throughout the Americas. Readers can count along in English and Spanish as they visit each floor of the building! Endnotes provide more information about the dance styles. Includes an online access link to original audio and video animation. Types of dance featured: Tango Salsa Reggaeton Samba Cumbia Mambo Hip-hop Rumba Merengue Conga

What can you make with a line, a circle or square? This inspiring book, based on an original song by children's singer SteveSongs, shows how simple shapes can be transformed into anything you can imagine from boats to skyscrapers to a circus. The catchy song and animation will soon have you dancing along, making shapes! Book with QR code provides access to an animated singalong performed by SteveSongs.

Across the meadow, baby animals echo their mothers - and your wee ones can listen along and echo you! Sing along with the catchy adaptation of a traditional English song, then learn more about the animals you've met in the notes at the end of the book. The QR code edition includes an animated video and audio singalong sung by Susan Reed.

Take an exciting bus ride from a Guatemalan village to a market town with this fresh approach to a favorite song. Features a Guatemalan-inspired, marimba-flavored singalong and educational endnotes about life in Guatemala. A QR code on the book provides access to video animation and audio singalong.

The bestselling thriller of all time.Robert Langdon returns in Dan Brown's brilliant new thriller, THE SECRET OF SECRETS, available now.Discover the bestselling thriller of all time from global phenomenon Dan Brown.Harvard professor Robert Langdon receives an urgent late-night phone call while on business in Paris: the elderly curator of the Louvre has been brutally murdered inside the museum. Alongside the body, police have found a series of baffling codes.As Langdon and a gifted French cryptologist, Sophie Neveu, begin to sort through the bizarre riddles, they are stunned to find a trail that leads to the works of Leonardo Da Vinci - and suggests the answer to a mystery that stretches deep into the vault of history.Unless Langdon and Neveu can decipher the labyrinthine code and quickly assemble the pieces of the puzzle, a stunning historical truth will be lost forever...

The #1 bestselling Warriors series continues with the thrilling conclusion to the epic Broken Code story arc. When fear reigns supreme, only hope can save the Clans.The impostor's reign of terror has brought the Clans to the brink of destruction, and now, every warrior--living and dead--must unite to defeat him before he delivers his final blow. To ensure their future and protect their past, StarClan, the Dark Forest, and all five Clans must band together to turn back the tide of darkness--before the impostor's fury destroys them all.Packed with action and intrigue, this sixth Warriors series unfolds after the events of A Vision of Shadows.

With Leafstar?s encouragement, Sol, a former kittypet, has joined the ranks of SkyClan. He dreams of becoming a great warrior, and promises to be helpful and brave. But Leafstar soon begins to wonder

The second book in a new puzzle adventure series takes readers on a thrilling space adventure in the company of Knutz, a STEAM whizz-kid, and canine super-inventor Boltz.Knutz and Boltz are blasting off to a top-secret space station. A huge asteroid is hurtling towards Earth and the World Space Agency needs four astronauts to embark on an urgent mission to destroy it. With time running out and a rival team of astronauts – a girl and her cat sidekick – sabotaging their every move, Knutz and Boltz will need to use all their STEAM skills to stop the asteroid and save planet Earth.Featuring an innovative mix of graphic-novel, zany prose and integrated puzzles, this thrilling adventure is guaranteed to engage kids aged 9+ in STEAM subjects. Across six chapters, readers will develop key science, technology, engineering, art and maths skills as they help Knutz and Boltz work their way through the challenges.Written by Tim Collins, author of Buster’sDorkius MaximusandSherlock Bonesseries, illu

Set to the familiar tune of “The More We Get Together,” this new addition to Barefoot Books’ bestselling singalong collection features a diverse group of children who work together to make their urban neighborhood cleaner, friendlier, and safer for everyone. Sing along as the community bicycles and recycles together, volunteers at an assisted living home, participates in a letter-writing campaign and finally gathers around a potluck meal. End matter includes an age-appropriate introduction to recycling, activism, community gardens, teamwork and more, as well as actionable ways for children to get involved in their own neighborhoods. A QR code on the book provides access to video animation and audio.

George and Annie are off on another cosmic adventure to figure out why strange things are happening on Earth in the fourth book of the George’s Secret Key series from Stephen and Lucy Hawking.Ge

(Reference). The Techno Primer is a complete guide to the world of loop-based music styles. This book/CD pack contains an enhanced CD with techno music tracks in a variety of styles as well as vid

The Emperor’s New Clothes 國王的新衣從前有位虛榮的國王很喜歡穿新衣服。一天，兩位裁縫師告訴國王，他們發現了一種神奇的布料，這種布料愚笨的人看不見。國王想藉此找出誰是笨蛋，於是他請裁縫師使用這塊布料幫他縫製一件新外套，但是誰才是真正的笨蛋呢？★ 生活小錦囊：不要太自作聰明，有時聰明反被聰明誤！

From the creators of Scratch comes ScratchJr, a programming language designed for young children (ages 5-7).The ScratchJr Book is the perfect addition to the free app and makes coding and computer science easy and fun for all ages!In The ScratchJr Book, kids learn by playing with programming blocks and building their own animated collages, interactive stories, and playable games.Thirty step-by-step activities help kids develop computational thinking, problem-solving, and design skills. Each chapter has several smaller activities that build on one other, culminating with a fun, final project. By the end of the book kids and parents will be ready for all sorts of new programming adventures.Each activity includes:step-by-step, easy-to-follow directionsliteracy and math connectiontips for grown ups and teachers creative challenges to explore and grow!

The modern manager faces a bewildering range of challenges every single day. Their ability to make critical decisions, often under pressure, can directly determine the future success of the company an

Previously unpublished talks from the Father of Modern Management Throughout his professional life, Peter F. Drucker inspired millions of business leaders not only through his famous writings but als

"What kind of person do I want my child to be?" There are hundreds of books that give parents advice on everything from weaning to toilet training, from discipline to nutrition. But in spite of thi

Find out how four children from Mali, Europe, India and China go through their morning routines. The catchy text encourages creative movement and imagination, while teaching about different ways of life. A QR code on the book provides access to video animation and audio.

The Desert Race 沙漠冒險 「在遙遠的國度中，四位勇敢的女孩為了角逐成為國王的助手，進行了一場危險又激烈的比賽。誰能最快從沙漠中帶回綠洲之水，順利成為國王的左右手呢？」 ★思考點：有時看起來強大，不一定是真正的強大。每種動物跟每個人都有各自擅長的地方，只要放在對的位置，其實每個人都能發揮所長喔！ 單元介紹 Before Reading:提供與主

With an introduction by Charlotte R. Brown and William Edward Morris. David Hume (1711-1776) was the most important philosopher ever to write in English, as well as a master stylist.This volume contai

Roberto’s Backpack 羅伯特的背包 「羅伯特10歲了！每天放學後，他開始幫助爸爸把山羊們趕回家。羅伯特喜歡這個新工作，但是路上有好多讓他分心的事物，總是讓他在回家途中分心、把羊群搞丟。在爸媽不知道該如何是好的時候，姐姐想到了一個好方法讓羅伯特可以專心完成工作。」 ★思考點：你有看過不同文化的課後生活嗎？認識墨西哥文化的同時，跟著主角群學會運用創意解決問題，並學會

Monkey Island 猴子島假期 「美好的假期提姆一家人安排了一場旅行，但提姆卻只想賴在家與朋友玩樂，一點也不想出外度假！旅行中的一切都吵鬧地令他討厭，直到提姆在島上遇到猴子家族，平凡的旅行就此改變了…。」 ★ 思考點 : 帶著負面情緒看事情，怎麼樣都很煩躁！常常保持正面態度、換個角度看世界，心情與想法都會跟著改變喔。 ★ 語言能力：祈使句、天氣用語及警告標語的