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All too often, women’s roles in the American Revolution are briefly mentioned or, often, just left out entirely. The omission is a great disservice to students of history. This valuable volume aids readers in understanding the significant part that women played in the fighting of the war and in the founding of the new country. Through carefully researched, accessible text, they’ll learn about groups of women and individuals who supported colonial independence, proving themselves invaluable in the war effort. Sidebars, fact boxes, and historical images add more memorable information about this crucial curricular topic.

The official novelization of Disney’sMufasa: The Lion King.Told in flashbacks, “Mufasa: The Lion King” reveals the rise of one of the greatest kings of the Pride Lands as Rafiki, Timon and Pumbaa share the story of Mufasa with a young lion cub.Directed by Barry Jenkins, the prequel to “The Lion King” releases in theaters on December 20, 2024.

【本書特色】☆★全彩印刷★☆★數學、藝術、說圖★版面配置、裝飾★色彩空間、顏色映射★二維散點圖、二維線圖、極座標繪圖、二維等高線★熱圖和其他、平面幾何圖形★三維散點圖、三維線圖、網格曲面、三維等高線★箭頭圖、立體幾何★數列、函式、二次型、隱函式★參數方程式、複數、距離★平面幾何變換、立體幾何變換、奇異值分解★瑞利商、心形線、★模式、隨機、Dirichlet分佈★貝茲曲線、繁花曲線、分形、網路圖【書籍內容】本書以數學與藝術的結合為主題，涵蓋多個視覺化技術和數學概念。首先，數學 + 藝術章節探討兩者如何在解構和重構世界中展現相似性。接著，說圖章節介紹視覺化的生命週期，從數據收集到最終呈現，並說明各種視覺化媒介的選擇。版面配置章節則幫助讀者理解如何有效地呈現數據，提升視覺化的吸引力。裝飾章節介紹常見的美化技術，強調程式設計和圖形創作的重要性。色彩空間章節講解如何在Matplotlib中定義顏色，並深入探討RGB色彩模型的應用。顏色映射章節則重點講解顏色映射的概念，將數值映射到不同顏色上。二維散點圖、二維線圖、極座標繪圖、二維等高線、熱圖和其他平面幾何圖形章節各具特色，展示不同類型的數據，強調數學在視覺化中的重要性。三維散點圖、三維線圖、網格曲面、三維等高線、箭頭圖及立體幾何章節介紹三維視覺化方案，讓讀者靈活運用不同維度的技術。代數部分涵蓋數列、函式、二次型、隱函式、參數方程式和複數，幾何部分探討距離、平面幾何變換、立體幾何變換、奇異值分解、瑞利商及心形線，強調代數與幾何的聯繫。最後，模式 + 隨機章節選取Dirichlet分佈、貝茲曲線、繁花曲線、分形及網路圖，展示模式與隨機之間的互動，拓展視覺化的應用範疇。整本書融合數學與藝術，提供讀者探索數學之美的機會。

機器學習最強入門邁向AI高手王者歸來(全彩印刷)內容簡介★★★★★【數學原理 + 演算法 + 真實案例 + 專題實作】★★★★★★★★★★【數學 x機率 x 統計 x 演算法】★★★★★★★★★★【機器學習演算法 x AI專題】★★★★★ AI時代的學習革命：用最簡單的方式掌握機器學習。 機器學習已成為當今科技領域的核心技能，但艱澀的數學與複雜的概念常讓人望而卻步。本書以淺顯易懂的白話解釋，結合全彩圖表輔助教學，幫助讀者輕鬆入門、快速掌握機器學習的核心知識與應用技巧。本書特色◎ 白話解釋機器學習：摒棄晦澀公式，以簡單明瞭的語言說明每個概念，配合豐富的全彩圖表，讓學習變得更輕鬆有趣。◎ 基礎數學起步，實現 AI 場景應用：從基礎數學概念講解機器學習，逐步導入 AI 在生活中的實際應用，橋接理論與實務。◎ 彩色圖解演算法，從小數據開始：用彩色圖像化的方式清晰呈現演算法的運作原理，並從簡單的小數據案例帶領讀者進入真實世界的應用。◎ 實用程式碼範例：提供完整的 Python 程式碼範例，將理論知識與實務結合，幫助讀者快速上手，並理解如何將理論轉化為可行的程式解決方案。◎ AI 專題實戰：涵蓋特徵選擇、模型選擇、超參數調整等進階主題，提供解決特定問題的策略與技巧，助力讀者邁向機器學習高手之路。數學場景 × AI 實例◎ 方程式、一元到多元函數 ★餐廳經營、業務員績效、網路行銷 .

Alana tries to bring her loved ones together in this fourth book in the Cupcake Diaries: The New Batch chapter book series, the little sister series to the bestselling Cupcake Diaries. Includes black and white illustrations throughout and eye-catching glitter on the cover!Alana Wilson loves being in the Mini Cupcake Club and all her new friends at Fenton Street School. But she misses her old friends from her old school. Between her work in the club and helping her family with her two little brothers, she just doesn’t have time to see them anymore. Worse yet, she just found out her grandmother’s flower shop may have to close due to low sales. Her Grammy loves her shop, and it would break her heart to see it shut down.Can Alana find a way to bring her old and new friends together and save Grammy’s flower shop?

In Christianity and Education in Modern China, Wong Man Kong, George Kam Wah Mak, and other contributors demonstrate how Christianity served as a driving force in the development of modern education in China. Each of the chapters offers new insights into Christian involvement in different issues concerning education in modern China. The contributors examine how Christian missionaries and Chinese Christian educators interacted with China’s social, cultural, and political contexts. Also explored are the Christian legacies of higher education in mainland China and Taiwan, as well as how the spirit of Christian higher education in modern China has been carried on in Asia. This volume suggests that Western missionary and Chinese Christian perspectives of higher education were complementary with each other in modern China.

《奧術藝術與製作秘辛》帶領讀者踏上Riot Games與Fortiche打造的革命性動畫系列的視覺旅程。書中收錄早期藝術風格、角色設計演變過程，以及令人驚嘆的世界觀構建，是探索《奧術》創作過程與願景的權威指南。《奧術》與《英雄聯盟》粉絲將被喜愛角色的視覺演變、皮爾特沃夫與佐恩壯麗的城市景觀，以及海克斯科技與希莫的發明深深吸引。本書收錄Riot和Fortiche珍藏的未公開圖像，並根據20多位動畫師、作家、導演與藝術家的訪談編撰而成，堪稱《奧術》迷必備之作。書中附有特製透明書衣，以及Jinx海報、皮爾特沃夫地圖等豐富周邊，讓您沉浸在《奧術》的世界中。Filled with gorgeous illustrations and concept art from the hit Netflix series, The Art and Making of Arcane is an immersive journey behind the scenes of the Emmy Award-winning Animated Series!The Art and Making of Arcane takes readers through the visual journey of Riot Games’ and Fortiche's revolutionary animated series. Featuring early art styles, evolving character designs, and jaw-dropping worldbuilding artwork, this volume is the definitive compendium of Arcane’s creative process and vision.Arcane and League of Legends fans alike will be amazed by the visual development of fan-favorite champions, the breathtaking cityscapes of Piltover and Zaun, and the riveting inventions of hextech and Shimmer.This book inc

The fourth book in the Sisters Ever After series of fairy tale retellings, this is the wild story of Mera, the only one who can save her beautiful older sister when she is kidnapped by the Beast who viciously rules over their small village.For as long as Mera can remember, she and her sister Darina have feared the Beast who lurks in the castle above their village. On countless nights they have locked themselves into their home while the Beast led his hounds on the Wild Hunt, preying on anything in his path.Now Darina has been kidnapped by the Beast, and only Mera can save her. But she soon finds that in the Beast’s eerie, magic-haunted castle, nothing is quite what it seems—including her own sister. Here, Mera will discover the dark secrets that have bound her village to the Beast for so long.But in order to set them all free, she will have to face the most dangerous secret of all: the truth about herself.

Book 9.5 is a new, full-length novel in the New York Times bestselling Keeper of the Lost Cities series follows fan-favourite Keefe on his adventures in the human world during the events of Stellarlune.Unravelled is a new, full-length novel in the New York Times bestselling Keeper of the Lost Cities series, following fan-favourite Keefe on his adventures in the human world during the events of Stellarlune. Perfect for fans of Harry Potter, Percy Jackson and Skandar.While his friends faced their own challenges in Stellarlune, Keefe was in the human world. Where did he go, who did he see…and what shocking secrets were revealed to him?This can’t-miss installment of the series is told entirely from Keefe’s point of view and contains crucial clues about truths buried deep in the elvin world. Other books in the Keeper of the Lost Cities series:Keeper of the Lost CitiesExileEverblazeNeverseenLodestarNightfallFlashbackLegacyUnlockedStellarlune

London’s most adorable bear is back in the third installment of the blockbuster franchise Paddington in Peru, which features a star-studded cast, including Academy Award–winner Olivia Colman, Academy Award–nominee Antonio Banderas, and more!Join Paddington as he returns to Peru to visit his beloved Aunt Lucy, who now resides at the Home for Retired Bears. With the Brown family in tow, their trip reveals a mystery that leads to an epic quest in the Amazon and the mountain peaks of Peru.Packed with marvelous mishaps and marmalade sandwiches, this novelization of the film is the perfect gift for those who want to relive Paddington's adventures at home! Featuring an 8-page full-color photo insert from the film Paddington in Peru, this retelling of the film is sure to delight any Paddington fan.

西班牙暢銷童書，歡迎來到夢幻獨角獸王國！小女孩克勞蒂亞剛進入魔法學院，學習魔法與獨角獸的奧祕。期末飛行考試在即，她能否與新朋友們攜手完成挑戰？Do you believe in unicorns? School, friendship, and a certain magical beast will enchant beginning readers in this first of a series. Welcome to Unicornia, the most wonderful place ever! Claudia is about to start her first day at the Unicornia Academy of Magic, where she'll learn all about spells, potions, and most importantly, unicorns! But she will need to ace her first unicorn flying test at the end of the week if she hopes to advance. With the help of her new friends, will Claudia learn to ride in record time? Get ready for unicorns, glitter, and magic galore in this shimmering story of friendship and fun. Originally published in Spain, the popular series, with sweet illustrations and a simple, humorous text, is poised to charm young unicorn fans everywhere.

Female entrepreneurial motivation and growth intention: Moderating effects of marriage, motherhood and husband involvement for Taiwanese female entrepreneurs in small and medium enterprisesThe enigma of volatility: Exploring asymmetric threshold effects in U.S. bond futures prices during yield curve inversionsThe differential long-term and short-term impacts of risk factors on stock returns of financial holdings and traditional banks Are retail or institutional investors’ shareholdings and market turnover ratio determinants of the negativity of the security market line in the Taiwan stock?Reevaluating the effectiveness of fear appeals on purchase intentions for green products: The moderating effects of social value orientationDoes corporate image affect donation effectiveness? Evidence from the Taiwan stock market

本書系統地介紹了數據可視化技術及其在諸多領域的實際應用。首先，闡述了大數據可視化技術的基本概念以及相關的基礎知識。然後，採用理論與實踐相結合的方式，針對實際應用中的各種不同類型的數據，通過各種圖表及實例代碼展示了這些數據的可視化方法。最後，介紹了數據可視化技術在不同領域中的基本應用。本書可以作為高等院校計算機、數據科學與大數據技術等相關專業的數據可視化教材，也可以供從事數據可視化、數據分析的相關技術人員參考使用。

全書分為 8 章， 主要內容如下：第1章介紹學術論文插圖繪製的規範性和基本原則以及學術論文插圖的配色基礎；第2章介紹繪製學術論文插圖的主要工具，並重點介紹 Matplotlib、Seaborn、ProPlot 以及 SciencePlots 工具包的語法及其重要特徵；第3章介紹學術論文中常見的單變量圖及其繪製方法，包括直方圖、密度圖、Q-Q 圖等；第4章介紹學術論文中常見的雙變量圖及其繪製方法， 具體包括誤差線、柱形圖、箱線圖、相關性散 點圖以及矩陣熱力圖等；第5 章介紹學術論文中常見的多變量圖及其繪製方法，包括等高線圖、點圖系列、 三元相圖、 3D 圖系列以及 RadViz 圖等；第 6 章介紹學術論文中常見的空間數據型圖及其繪製方法，包括分 級統計地圖、連接線地圖、等值線地圖以及子地圖等；第 7 章介紹學術論文中常見的可視化圖及其繪製方法，包括配對圖系列、韋恩圖、泰勒圖以及漏斗圖等；第 8 章通過案例介紹學術論文插圖的繪製技術。本書結構清晰，兼具美觀性與實用性，既適合各大研究機構和高校等單位的工作者閱讀，也適合各行業工作人員以及在讀的研究生和准備考研的大學生閱讀，還適合需要進一步掌握科研論文插圖的設計思路和繪製技巧的群體學習。

They have nothing in common--so why does Ryan feel most like himself with Fabian? Opposites attract in this steamy Game Changers romance from USA TODAY bestselling author Rachel Reid.Pro hockey star Ryan Price may be an enforcer, but off the ice he struggles with anxiety. Recently traded to Toronto, he's determined to make a fresh start in the city's dynamic LGBTQ+ Village. The last thing he expects to find in his new neighborhood is a blast from his past in the fabulous form of Fabian Salah.Aspiring musician Fabian loathes hockey. But that doesn't stop him from being attracted to a certain burly ginger-bearded defenseman. He hasn't forgotten the kiss they almost shared back in high school, and the chemistry between them has only intensified.Fabian is more than happy to be Ryan's guide to the gay scene in Toronto. Between dance clubs and art exhibits--and the most amazing sex--Ryan's feeling something he hasn't experienced in a long time: joy. But playing the role of the heavy on the i

From Makoto Shinkai, creator of5 Centimeters per SecondandYour Name, comes the second installment of the Golden Globe-nominated blockbuster-turned-manga!SuzumeandSoutaset off in search of Daijin, the god in feline form who refuses to return to his post keeping the earthquake-inducing supernatural Worm at bay. They chase afterDaijinfrom Kyushu to Kobe, desperate to catch him before another disaster strikes Japan and hoping he’ll undo the curse that’s trapped Souta in a three-legged chair. Along the way, they notice something strange—everywhere the capricious god goes, a door through which the Worm slithers into this world seems sure to open...

Benny Chia’s memoir of life on the fringe is a vivacious slice of Hong Kong’s life and cultural development at a time of minimal institutional support. His colourful and anecdotal story will interest culture practitioners as well as the general reader curious about the Fringe Club and its role as a seedbed for local artists and as a venue for international ones, both functions championed by Benny at the helm of this small but important institution housed in a distinctive former ice house in Central. general reader curious about the Fringe Club and its role as a seedbed for local artists and as a venue for international ones, both functions championed by Benny at the helm of this small but important institution housed in a distinctive former ice house in Central.

Scratch! Scratch! When Milly the monkey tries milk for the first time, her whole body itches! Follow Milly as she figures out how to deal with her food allergy in this heartwarming story that teaches those with allergies and those without how to embrace differences and celebrate friendship!The Baby Bear Paediatric Care Series features stories of compassion, focusing on pressing conditions and illnesses faced by children in today's world. Through engaging storytelling and beautiful illustrations, children, parents and educators will learn about various childhood conditions, and how they are addressed by doctors and hospitals. The series aims to spark discussion, and to build awareness and hope in children and adults.ABOUT THE AUTHORSDr Catrin Kong is a paediatric resident based in KK Women's and Children's Hospital.Passionate in helping her young patients, she hopes to motivate children to confidently navigate their food allergies in an Asian culture where food is life.Dr Chong Kok Wee

Leroy the lion loves to roar and play with his friends, but one day, he falls sick with an illness he does not understand. Find out how Leroy faces leukaemia In this heartwarming story that builds ernpathy and understanding for those around us who may be in need of our love.The Baby Bear Paediatric Care Series features stories of compassion, focusing on pressing conditions and illnesses facing children in today's world Through engaging storytelling and beautiful illustrations, children, parents and educators will learn about various childhood conditions, and how they are addressed by doctors and hospitals. The series aims to spark discussion, and to build awareness and hope in children and adults.ABOUT THE AUTHORDr Christopher Seow is a paediatric doctor at the KK Women's and Children's Hospital. His special interests are in paediatric infectious diseases and paediatric oncology. He is also a proud parent of two beautiful daughters and particularly enjoys reading stories to them. While

Wallace the whale loves to sing! But with his asthma, will he be able to fulfil his dreams of winning the Meadowtown singing competition? Come join Wallace in his journey as he learns how to cope with his asthmaThe Baby Bear Paediatric Care Series features stories of compassion, focusing on pressing conditions and illnesses facing children in today's world. Throughengaging storytelling and beautiful illustrations, children, parents and educators will learn about various childhood conditions, and how they are addressed by doctors and hospitals. The series aims to spark discussion, and to build awareness and hope in children and adults.ABOUT THE AUTHORSDr Leon Tan Yuan Rul is a paediatric resident based in KK Women's and Children's Hospital. Passionate in helping his young patients, he hopes to be able to play a part in motivating children in their asthma journeys.Dr Ting Chun Yi is an Associate Consultant with the Respiratory Medicine Service at KK Women's and Children's Hospital. She i

Maxine the meerkat loves to play with her friends, but one day, the doctor calls her into his office for being overweight. Is she in trouble? Join Maxine on her journey to understand healthy habits!The Baby Bear Paediatric Care Series features stories of compassion, focusing on pressing conditions and illnesses facing children in today's world. Through engaging storytelling and beautiful illustrations, children, parents and educators will learn about various childhood conditions, and how they are addressed by doctors and hospitals. The series aims to spark discussion, and to build awareness and hope in children and adults.ABOUT THE AUTHORDr Nishanti Wijedasa Han Ying is a paediatric doctor at KK Women's and Children's Hospital, Singapore. She has a special interest in sport and active living, and strives to encourage children to find joy in sports. As a paediatrician, she is always learning from her patients and hopes this series allows her to give back to them.

The Hong Kong Cemetery in Happy Valley is home to over 470 graves connected to the city’s Japanese population. Most of these graves belong to individuals who died during the Meiji era (1868–1912), a remarkable period of modernisation and opening up of Japan that saw thousands of its inhabitants travel to other parts of the world to study, work, and settle. Who were these people? What were they doing in Hong Kong? And why were unbaptised Japanese buried in what was called at one time the ‘Protestant Cemetery’?Hong Kong’s Meiji-era Japanese community was one of two halves. Company executives sat atop the social ladder and karayuki-san, or prostitutes, occupied the lower echelons, with tradespeople and professionals somewhere in between. By revealing the personal journeys of these mostly forgotten Japanese, the authors aim to add to transnational perspectives on Hong Kong and Japan during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, as well as increase recognition of this fragmented

The New York Times bestselling series!Pass the magic on! This enchanting multi-author series is like American Girl with magic.In this book, written by bestselling author Sarah Mlynowski and three-time Newbery Honor recipient Christina Soontornvat, the magic bracelet comes to a girl in Texas, who ends up in a Groundhog Day-style time loop.Lucy Usathorn of Fort Worth, Texas is super excited for her class trip to the Natural History Museum, where her dad works. Sure, Ms. Brock, the strict school librarian who happens to be dating Lucy's dad (awkward) is chaperoning, but it'll still be the best day ever, right?Wrong! Lucy has to watch in shock and humiliation as her dad proposes to Ms. Brock. Lucy is distraught. If only she could do this whole day over from scratch . . .Enter the magic bracelet. It arrives in the mail, with a long letter from Addie, a girl in Columbus, Ohio, who had the bracelet last time. The bracelet grants wishes, and Lucy knows just what to wish for: a do-over day, whe

A bittersweet story of love between two women, nested in an artful exploration of language, history, and power May 1938. The young novelist Aoyama Chizuko has sailed from her home in Nagasaki, Japan, and arrived in Taiwan. She's been invited there by the Japanese government ruling the island, though she has no interest in their official banquets or imperialist agenda. Instead, Chizuko longs to experience real island life and to taste as much of its authentic cuisine as her famously monstrous appetite can bear. Soon a Taiwanese woman--who is younger even than she is, and who shares the characters of her name--is hired as her interpreter and makes her dreams come true. The charming, erudite, meticulous Chizuru arranges Chizuko's travels all over the Land of the South and also proves to be an exceptional cook. Over scenic train rides and braised pork rice, lively banter and winter melon tea, Chizuko grows infatuated with her companion and intent on drawing her closer. But something causes

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Now a major motion picture!"I wish I'd had these books as a kid. Hilarious!" -- Dav Pilkey, creator of Captain Underpants and Dog ManThey may look like Bad Guys, but these wannabe heroes are doing good deeds... whether you like it or not in this New York Times bestselling illustrated series.The LAST installment in the hilarious Bad Guys series!

OVER 5 MILLION COPIES SOLD OF THE #1 BESTSELLING SERIES!Romance, luxury, and secrets abound in this thrilling new collection that takes readers deeper into the world of the #1 bestselling Inheritance Games series There is nothing frivolous about the way a Hawthorne man loves. An amnesiac playboy and the woman with every reason to hate him. A daredevil, his favorite heiress, and three nights in Prague. An unlikely pairing between a cowboy and a goth. Four brothers with an inescapable bond, strengthened by the family they chose, in a house of wonders that promises to always deliver one more secret. Discover their stories of love and loss, power, puzzles, and life-and-death secrets in this mind-blowingly romantic collection that proves that when you love the way Hawthornes love, there is no going back. This collection includes:That Night in Prague (novella)The Same Backward as Forward (novella)The Cowboy and the GothFive Times Xander Tackled Someone (and One Time He D

An informative book and 300-piece jigsaw set, all about the Periodic Table.Everything in the Universe is made up of just 118 chemical elements which are displayed in the Periodic Table. Meet each element in this entertaining book and 300-piece jigsaw set, and discover which are crucial to life, which are smelly, explosive or radioactive and lots more. With links to websites with videos and activities to find out more.

3... 2... 1... GO! Press the buttons to hear all the sounds of a car race in this fun and exciting book.Revving engines, screeching wheels, cheering crowds... all the excitement of driving a racing car comes to life when you press the buttons in this book. Join Croc the Racing Driver as she zooms along the track and tries to win the race!

This commentary on the Analects will bring you back in time to meet the Sage whose teachings on benevolence and integrity are deeply infused within the Chinese culture。 Confucius’ students included political advisors，military strategists，educators，businessmen，philosophers，warlords，and kings。 How could he possibly teach his way so calmly and gracefully through states and kingdoms of hegemons vying for regional power？ Who was this man！？ This is a book by two masters，one ancient and one contemporary，both enigmatic。 The lives of Confucius and Master Nan Huai-Chin (Nan Huaijin)，in many ways，parallel each other。 Both lived through tumultuous times，both had to leave their home state and wander only to return in old age to their birthplace。 They were teachers，learned in many fields and arts and in life itself，but not scholars in the traditional sense；rather，they were masters of all they engaged in。 They had students from all walks of life，were advisors of statesmen of all ranks and were flan

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Wisdom means learning to live with ambivalence and to embrace uncertaintyHelga Nowotny’s memoir provides a detailed account of her life, highlighting the challenges and triumphs of a woman who defied convention in the male-dominated field of science. From her early days in science and technology studies, where she faced bureaucratic hurdles, to her influential role in shaping the European Research Council, Nowotny offers a candid look at her career. She shares personal stories of navigating the complexities of academia and policy, revealing the uncertainties and contingencies that shaped her life and work. This memoir resonates with anyone who has pursued a path less traveled, and offers a glimpse into the resilience and ambition required to succeed in challenging environments.Future Needs Wisdom is not really a memoir, nor is it an intellectual history, nor is it entirely a personalreflection or a summative philosophy. It is, in fact, all of these things fused together: her life, her

Blockville鎮居民神秘失蹤，Zeke懷疑是殭屍作祟，Ari卻半信半疑……直到他們親眼目睹可怕真相！在這場驚險又爆笑的殭屍冒險中，Roblox世界再次陷入危機，玩家們準備好迎戰了嗎？Ari Avatar is just your average Roblox kid living in a blocky world! Battle monsters and avoid disasters in a Roblox world - all through the eyes of Ari and his friends. Diary of a Roblox Pro is a must-read for any kid who loves to game!Ari Avatar is just your average Roblox kid living in a blocky world!Battle monsters and avoid disasters in a Roblox world – all through the eyes of Ari and his friends. Ari and his friends are on another adventure in the fifth title in the unauthorised Diary of a Roblox Pro series!Citizens of Blockville have been going missing, and there are rumors that a new threat looms over Ari's town.Ari's best friend Zeke thinks it's zombies. But those don't exist ... right?!It's the ultimate zombie adventure in the fifth unauthorised Roblox Pro book!Diary of a Roblox Pro is a must-read for any kid who loves to play Roblox!Full of action, adventure and fun!Perfect for game

The bestselling Cupcake Diaries series is now available in graphic novel format! In this adaptation of the sixth book, Mia finds that one more in the mix is always better! Mia loves all her friends in the Cupcake Club, and things are good at home with her new stepdad and stepbrother and going to her dad's house on the weekends. School is okay too with one exception: Mia is failing Spanish! She can speak it at home with her family, but writing is a different story. And when it's parent-teacher night, Mia has a new dilemma: Who goes to that? Mom and Eddie? Mom and Dad? All of them? Mia soon realizes that sometimes having an extra (or a "baker's dozen") of something can be a very good thing. Fun, bright, full-color graphic panels tell the story with the same humor and heart as the original novel.

In this latest book in the acclaimed Over and Under series, a spectacular hike reveals the hidden wonders, rich colors, and layers of wildlife living within a thriving desert slot-canyon. Over and Under the Canyon takes young readers on a thrilling tour of a desert canyon ecosystem. Over the canyon, the sun scalds the air, baking desert mud to stone. But under the shade of the cliffs hides another world, where bighorn sheep bound from rock to rock on the hillside, roadrunners make their nests in sturdy cacti, and banded geckos tuck themselves into the shelter of the sand. Discover the wonders concealed in the curves of the canyon, the magic of a desert wildflower bloom, and all the unexpected creatures that bring the desert to life. DISCOVER AMAZING ANIMALS: Kids are endlessly curious about the natural world and the wildly varied animals living in it--and the desert is FULL of amazing and surprising animals! CAPTIVATING NONFICTION: Like its predecessors, this latest offering in the Ove

Strap in! Science Comics: Human Spaceflight is a new volume in First Second's STEM graphic novel series! Once humans figured out how to launch rockets into orbit, the Space Race between the US and USSR began! Who will be the first to fly outside of Earth's atmosphere, walk on the moon, or build a working lab in orbit? Follow the story of how the race to the moon became international teamwork in orbit, and find out how to travel at 17,500 mph, take a shower with no water, and go to the bathroom when there's no gravity. When it comes to human spaceflight, the sky is not the limit!

Elphaba stars in her first-ever Little Golden Book based on Universal Pictures' Wicked--releasing in theaters November 27, 2024! This new Little Golden Book celebrates everything that is special about Elphaba, a green-skinned misunderstood woman, from Universal Pictures' Wicked film. Glinda and the Wizard are also featured in gorgeous retro-style illustrations that will delight children ages 2 to 5, plus Universal Pictures' Wicked fans and collectors of all ages! Universal Pictures' Wicked flies into theaters November 27, 2024! Little Golden Books enjoy nearly 100% consumer recognition. They feature beloved classics, hot licenses, and new original stories. . . the classics of tomorrow.

She's back! Nikki Maxwell returns for her 16th Dork Diaries adventure and has to deal with . . . a bratty younger sister.She's back! Nikki Maxwell returns for her 16th Dork Diaries adventure and has to deal with . . . a bratty younger sister. Join the jokes, the drama and the aDORKable BFFs in this mega-selling series with over 50 million copies in print worldwide!

How did a teenage actress become a Grammy-winning pop star? Find out in this Who HQ Now biography about Ariana Grande and her exciting career that spans the Broadway stage, television, and music to blockbuster movies!Ever since she was a child, Ariana Grande has been performing. When she was just fifteen years old, she made her Broadway debut in the musical 13. Shortly after, she appeared in the Nickelodeon TV show Victorious as the character Cat Valentine. During her time as a young actress, Ariana began her career in pop music. She released her first album when she was twenty years old and has gone on to release five more albums since. Ariana won her first Grammy Award in 2019 and her second in 2021. She has also won two Billboard Music Awards and three American Music Awards. Worldwide, Ariana has sold over 90 million records and earned over 98 billion streams. In 2024, she will star as Glinda in the blockbuster movie musical Wicked.

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