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This third book in Caldecott medalist Matthew Cordell's bestselling early reader series tells a story of precious artifacts and priceless friendships.Cornbread LOVES spending time inside. Poppy does not. Cornbread ADORES in-depth research. Poppy does not. Cornbread is THRILLED to visit The Moonville Museum. Poppy…is not. But Cornbread and Poppy are the best of friends, so when Cornbread is invited to attend the Founders Gala to see the unveiling of a surprise new exhibit, Poppy agrees to be his guest. Their evening is full of spectacular treasures, including hand-carved hairbrushes, diamond-encrusted perfume sprayers, and a solid gold ice cream scoop. What other wonders will these mice discover? Celebrating both partnership and the value of what makes us individuals, young readers will find this classic odd couple irresistible as they encounter relatable issues with humor and heart. Publishing simultaneously in hardcover and paperback.Don't miss the other books in the series:Cornbread

Perfect for bedtime or at any time, here is a visually stunning exploration of animal senses through dreams, from Caldecott Honoree and New York Times bestselling creator Brendan Wenzel.Welcome to a magical world of endless curiosity. You are a sleeping salamander. A dancing octopus. A speeding falcon...even a sneaking tiger and playful human child. As one dream slips into another, every page turn immerses you in the sensory wonder of the world and all its creatures, from the ocean depths to soaring skies, and everything in between. Each creature dreams and experiences life in a different way. Each is connected despite their differences.Poetic and universal in its gentle message of interconnectedness, Every Dreaming Creature yields deeper meaning with every read, offering new discoveries hidden within the acclaimed artist Brendan Wenzel’s dazzling, vibrant artwork.

The third exciting entry in Rick Riordan's best-selling Heroes of Olympus series is now a graphic novel!In The Son of Neptune, Percy, Hazel, and Frank met in Camp Jupiter, the Roman equivalent of Camp Half-Blood, and traveled to the land beyond the gods to complete a dangerous quest. The third book in the Heroes of Olympus series will unite them with Jason, Piper, and Leo. But they number only six--who will complete the Prophecy of Seven?With old friends and new friends joining forces, a marvelous ship, fearsome foes, and an exotic setting, The Mark of Athena promises to be another unforgettable adventure by master storyteller Rick Riordan.Rick Riordan's Percy Jackson and the Olympians is now a hit series on Disney+!

◖本書特色◗ ◾ChatGPT利器：ChatGPT與遊戲設計的觀念與實作。 ◾內容全面：循序漸進介紹遊戲類型、產業認識、設計技術、開發工具、2D/3D模擬等。 ◾議題分析：專章分享包含大數據、遊戲行銷模式和成功案例經驗。 ◖本書內容◗ 這是一本提供初學者進入遊戲設計領域的入門教材，其中不乏許多遊戲開發的實務經驗，除介紹遊戲開發過程中的各種工具，及許多開發成品的展示外，更期許能在最短時間內讓讀者建立起對遊戲設計開發過程中所應具備的遊戲基礎規則、劇情故事巧妙的安排、華麗效果設計的要訣、理念與現實的互補等基礎知識。 本書理論與實務並重，從產業的認識、遊戲類型、相關技術及工具都有所介紹。而在實作方面，則討論2D、3D、數學、物理現象模擬、音效等主題，讀者可以藉由書中之演算法獲得遊戲製作相關知識。 此外，本書也針對近期爆紅的ChatGPT聊天機器人，加入了「ChatGPT與遊戲設計的入門課」、「遊戲行銷與ChatGPT的整合攻略」，包括：利用ChatGPT撰寫各類Python程式、讓ChatGPT開發小遊戲、利用ChatGPT撰寫遊戲介紹文案、協助生成關鍵字清單…等內容。期許本書深入淺出的介紹，可以幫助各位了解遊戲設計、開發工作與AI科技工具應用的全貌。 ◖課程目標◗ ◾了解遊戲設計領域的相關知識及技術 ◾認識遊戲設計實務的現況與未來趨勢 ◾學習運用創意和視覺風格吸引注意力 ◾利用遊戲編輯工具製作出有趣小遊戲 ◖目標讀者◗ ◾多媒體或遊戲設計相關科系師生 ◾遊戲設計的相關從業人員 ◾對ChatGPT與遊戲相關應用有興趣者

In this young adult adaptation of the Oprah Book Club selection andNew York Timesbestselling nonfiction work, Pulitzer Prize–winning author Isabel Wilkerson explores the unspoken hierarchies that divide us across lines of race and class. Revealing and timely, this work will speak to young people who are engaged more than ever with the world around them, or to anyone who believes in a more just existence for all.Readers will be fascinated by this young adult adaptation of theNew York Timesbestselling nonfiction work as they follow masterful narratives about real people that reveal an insidious phenomenon in the United States: a hidden caste system. Caste is not only about race or class; it is about power—which groups have it and which do not. Isabel Wilkerson explores historical social hierarchies, including those in India and Nazi Germany, and explains how perpetuating these rankings dehumanizes vast sections of society. Once we learn the reasons behind caste and see the often heartbre

Inspired by Ron Roy's A to Z Mysteries series, this bright and modern animal adventure story is perfect for budding young chapter book readers. This time, Abbi and her friends are determined to rescue a lost bat!Solve Animal Mysteries from A to Z!Abbi, Lydia, and Daniel love to watch bats flying around their neighborhood after sunset. Nature is so cool! But then they hear an unnatural sound in Abbi's home. Is it a ghost? Or something scarier? With help from her trusty dog Barkley, Abbi and her friends will shine a light on the truth!Don't miss the first book in this series: A to Z Animal Mysteries #1: The Absent Alpacas.Did you know there's an original A to Z Mysteries series that has been beloved by kids for generations? Check out all 40 books in the A to Z Mysteries series by Ron Roy where kids Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose solve mysteries from A to Z in their hometown and beyond!

In a feel-good concept book, the Geisel Award–winning illustrator of See the Cat gives young children a vocabulary for naming—and managing—their emotions.From delight to disgust, excitement to fear, worry to confidence, boredom to curiosity, feelings can shift in a heartbeat. Mike Wohnoutka’s simple words and tender, nuanced illustrations follow three young children as they traverse emotional highs and lows over the course of a school day. The wide spectrum of emotions covered—far beyond happy and sad—invites readers to share their own contradictory, unpredictable, ever-present feelings. Vetted by an expert in the science of children’s emotions, this day in the inner life of three kids encourages first steps toward emotional literacy and is a satisfying narrative that ends with the adorable trio converging after school in the park—ready for play!

本暢銷系列作品的第4本書，這次的主題是強化學習。書中延續此系列的一貫風格，顯示實際的程式碼，讓讀者邊執行邊學習，不依賴外部程式庫，從零開始建置、學習支撐強化學習的基本技術與概念。 從「理論」與「實踐」兩方面著手，仔細解說強化學習這個複雜主題的構成要素，讓讀者確實掌握強化學習的獨特理論。有別於只用公式說明理論的書籍，讀者可以從書中的程式碼，獲得許多意想不到的領悟。

Jess the messy dinosaur learns to be more tidy in this colourful picture book.Jess is enjoying a picnic in Fern Forest. But most of her rubbish ends up on the forest floor! Can Sid and his friends persuade her to go green? Find out in this specially written picture book version of a story from the popular Dinosaur Tales series. A QR code provides a link to an audio recording of the story.

The story of Coco Chanel in her own words, as told by her to Paul Morand - in a Deluxe special edition, illustrated by Karl Lagerfeld and authorised by ChanelTold in her own words, Coco Chanel's memories offer a rare glimpse into the mind of one of the most influential women in fashion history. During a visit to St. Moritz at the end of World War II, Chanel shared intimate details of her life, loves and fashion philosophy with her life-long friend, Paul Morand.Only coming to light after Chanel's death, her intimate recollections reveal the secrets behind her success and the captivating charm that made her a true iconThe Allure of Chanel attracted the attention of Karl Lagerfeld, who embellished it with seventy-three drawings, sketched for this special illustrated edition.and authorised by Chanel

★完整說明資料庫設計與開發人員應具備的觀念和技能，幫助你精通MySQL/MariaDB資料庫的使用與SQL程式設計！ ★介紹如何使用ChatGPT輔助學習MySQL/MariaDB資料庫程式設計與開發。 ．本書以資料庫設計與開發人員角度來切入MySQL/MariaDB資料庫程式設計與開發，完整說明資料庫系統相關原理、資料庫設計實務與SQL語言，能夠訓練和提昇讀者擁有足夠的技術能力來自行設計與建立資料庫應用程式。 ．內容適用Oracle的MySQL與開放原始碼的MariaDB資料庫系統，是一本為有志成為資料庫設計與開發人員的讀者、或學校資料庫設計相關課程所規劃的實務教材和訓練指南。 ．完美結合資料庫理論與設計實務，除了使用大量圖形和範例來說明資料庫系統理論、實體關聯模型和正規化外，更以實例說明資料庫設計，讀者不只可以實際在資料庫設計工具繪製專案的實體關聯圖，更可以將設計成果建立成MySQL/MariaDB資料庫，來驗證實體關聯模型的資料庫設計理論。 ．詳細且完整說明SQL語言的語法、預存程序、函數、觸發程序、資料指標和交易處理，可以幫助讀者精通MySQL/MariaDB的SQL程式設計。 ．實際說明如何使用Python建立資料庫用戶端程式和PHP語言架設Web網站。 ．詳細介紹如何使用ChatGPT幫助讀者學習MySQL/MariaDB資料庫程式設計與開發。

Matt Tavares’s sequel to the New York Times best-selling Dasher is a joyful ode to helping others—and another holiday classic in the making.“If you ever get lost, just look for the North Star.”With only one sleep left before Christmas Eve, Dasher can’t contain her excitement for her favorite holiday. With the sound of Christmas carols on the breeze and twinkling lights radiating from a nearby city, she sneaks off to visit the festivities. But as night deepens and snow starts to fall, Dasher realizes she can no longer spot the North Star in the sky to lead her home. Will the kindness of a child, an unexpected gift, and a dose of Christmas spirit get her back in time to help guide Santa’s sleigh? The New York Times best-selling creator of Dasher has crafted another delightful journey featuring everyone’s favorite reindeer doe, in a story full of giving, joy, and holiday magic.

The New York Times bestselling series is now a graphic novel series! Five Nights at Freddy's fans won't want to miss this pulse-pounding collection of three novella-length comic stories that will keep even the bravest player up at night . . .Pete lashes out at his younger brother in the wake of his parents' divorce, falling prey to a gruesome curse. Years of frustration with his family culminate in a loathsome vacation for Bob, who plots a sinister prank to frighten his wife and kids. And, forever desperate to prove his worth to his arrogant brother and distant father, Toby chases victory at an arcade game with horrifying consequences. In the world of Five Nights at Freddy's, there's always an enormous price for tempting fate.In this volume, three stories from the New York Times bestselling series Five Nights at Freddy's: Fazbear Frights come to life in delightfully horrifying comics. Readers beware: This collection of terrifying tales is enough to unsettle even the most hardened Five

Eight fierce animals battle it out in this exciting bindup featuring four books in this action-packed animal series!Which dangerous animals would win in a fight? Find out in this awesome bindup of four books in the popular Who Would Win? series. The collection features a range of mammals, sea creatures, reptiles, insects, and birds to satisfy all kinds of animal fans, including Rattlesnake vs. Secretary Bird, Lobster vs. Crab, Jaguar vs. Skunk, and Green Ants vs. Army Ants.Kids will learn about each animal's anatomy, behavior, and more, alongside photos, charts, illustrations, and amazing facts.

A festive follow-up to There's a Bear on My Chair and There's a Mouse in My House Bear and Mouse have finally overcome their differences and are living together in perfect harmony . . . until it's time to decorate the Christmas tree! Bear wants dazzling lights, while Mouse prefers gigantic ornaments. Did Mouse just put a manatee on the top of the tree? After Bear attempts an upside-down tree, it looks as if Christmas might be ruined for the pair. But maybe, just maybe, Bear and Mouse can reach a compromise in the spirit of the season.

A gripping graphic novel adaptation of Lauren Tarshis's bestselling I Survived the American Revolution, 1776 with text adapted by Georgia Ball and art by Leo Trinidad.Nathaniel Fox never imagined he’d find himself in the middle of a blood-soaked battlefield, fighting for his life. He’s only eleven years old! He’s barely paid attention to the troubles between America and England. Instead, he’s been worked to the bone by his cruel uncle.But when his uncle's rage forces him to flee home suddenly, Nate finds himself in New York City, in the middle of the American Revolution. He encounters an old friend and joins his army regiment as a camp helper.Soon the British invade -- and nothing goes as planned. Can Nate survive the war’s biggest battle yet?Lauren Tarshis's New York Times bestselling I Survived series comes to vivid life in graphic novel editions. Perfect for readers who prefer the graphic novel format, or for existing fans of the I Survived chapter book series, t

From New York Times bestselling author-illustrator team James and Kimberly Dean comes the next I Can Read Comics book in the Pete the Cat series!When Agent Meow (also known as Pete the Cat) discovers an empty alien spaceship and accidentally launches into space, what else will he find? Early readers will love blasting off with Agent Meow in this otherworldly adventure!Pete the Cat and the Sprinkle Stealer is a Level One I Can Read Comic, which means it will introduce children into the world of graphic novel storytelling and encourage visual literacy in emerging readers.

CEFR Correlation:A2Get Ready for International BusinessTo be ready to use English in the workplace, students need to• be exposed to a variety of business and workplace situations• build confidence in using English communicatively for workGet Ready for International Business helps students prepare to use English in the workplace by• exposing them to English being used in a range of different business contexts• giving students practice in reading an assortment of texts• offering a variety of different accents in the listening exercises and the cross-cultural Viewpoints sections that feature a wide range of people talking about aspects of business and culture• focusing on developing learners’ listening and speaking skills through carefully graded activities• explicitly teaching key conversation strategies to help them manage conversations in business settings• providing In business tasks that allow students to use the language studied in business simulations to develop their own professio

A first introduction to dancing for toddlers, with push, pull, slide mechanisms.Push, pull and slide the tabs to join in with a first dance class in Busy Dancing! Pirouette in ballet class, learn how to tap dance and breakdance on stage in this first introduction to dance, perfect for fans of ballroom glitz!A perfect present for toddlers, young children will love playing with this bright and colourful board book with a gentle rhyme and wonderful illustrations by Jana Curll. Busy Dancing has been endorsed and recommended by Dr Amanda Gummer's Good Toy Guide.Listen along to an audio recording of this story by scanning the QR code on the back cover.Discover more of the Busy Book series with titles such as Busy Baking, Busy Party and Busy Zoo!

本書是『工業4.0系列』介紹常用的工業感測裝置與物聯網整合應用的書籍，書名為『ESP32工業物聯網6門課』，主要是運用Modbus工業通訊與網路通訊，轉接到RS485與Modbus RTU的通訊協定，與工業上的感測裝置通訊與控制，進而透過整合的專書，是筆者針對工業上的應用為主軸，本書進階的特點是MQTT Broker伺服器的應用，透過分散式的技術，透過訂閱與發佈的機制，就可以透過本書開發的控制板，輕鬆透過通訊方式控制遠端的工業通訊裝置，基於這樣的機制，更可以簡單用常用的語言：如python進行開發產業上控制這些工業感測裝置，並可以透大電力控制能力的繼電器模組控制電力設備的應用，主要是給讀者在物聯網的基礎技術下，更可以簡單控制工業上的控制裝置，透過本書的範例與程式攥寫技巧，以漸進式的方法介紹使用方式、分散式的控制等等。 Arduino/ESP32開發板最強大的不只是它的簡單易學的開發工具，最強大的是它網路功能與簡單易學的模組函式庫，幾乎Maker想到應用於物聯網開發的東西，可以透過眾多的周邊模組，都可以輕易的將想要完成的東西用堆積木的方式快速建立，而且價格比原廠Arduino Yun或Arduino + Wifi Shield更具優勢，最強大的是這些周邊模組對應的函式庫，瑞昱科技有專職的研發人員不斷的支持，讓Maker不需要具有深厚的電子、電機與電路能力，就可以輕易駕御這些模組。 所以本書要介紹台灣、中國、歐美等市面上最常見的智慧家庭產品，使用逆向工程的技巧，推敲出這些產品開發的可行性技巧，並以實作方式重作這些產品，讓讀者可以輕鬆學會這些產品開發的可行性技巧，進而提升各位Maker的實力，希望筆者可以推出更多的入門書籍給更多想要進入『Arduino 』、『ESP32』、『物聯網』、『工業4.0』這個未來大趨勢，所有才有這個物聯網系列的產生。

Join in and help the busy doctor in this playful, interactive flap book!Can you help the busy doctor to care for their patients? Join in and use the flaps to bandage the builder's sore thumb, check Basma's earache, and give Mia some medicine. With interactive action-flaps, you can do it, too!Each clever flap provides an action or scene-change to encourage children to actively engage and explore. The playful flaps are perfect for little hands to develop fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination.Original concept and illustration by Dan Green.

Lively illustrations by well-known artist and illustrator Kaley McKeanSupports science teaching in schoolsFirst in an exciting, bright new series of lift-the-flap books - 'How It Works'An ILLUMINATING introduction to the science of lightLift the flaps to discover what light is, where it comes from and how it works, from rainbows and reflections to lightyears and lasers. Then see light in action for yourself by trying out some simple home experiments.

Help the baby animals find their way home in this fun new sliding counter series!Meet lion, monkey, hippo, zebra - four adorable baby animals who are lost on the savannah! With easy-to-use moving parts and four unique tracks to develop hand-eye coordination and concentration, babies and toddlers will enjoy taking the baby animals home in this robust, satisfying board book. Scan the Stories Aloud QR code on the back cover to read along with the story!Other titles in the series include: Let's Go Home, Baby Rabbit, Let's Go Home, Baby Tiger and Let's Go Home, Baby Shark

An updated edition of a much-loved That's not my... classic.Meet five friendly kittens in this colourful title in the much-loved That's not my... series. Babies and toddlers love the best-selling That's not my... books with their bold illustrations, patches to stroke, and the familiar little white mouse to spot on every page.

Now in a gorgeous special-edition hardback: with an extra never-before-in-print mini-comic THE HAIR CUT, beautiful endpapers and an exquisite foiled cover, this is an unmissable edition. Third in the bestselling LGBTQ+ graphic novel series about life, love, and everything that happens in between. *Also an acclaimed live-action Netflix series!*'Absolutely delightful. Sweet, romantic, kind. Beautifully paced. I loved this book.' RAINBOW ROWELL, author of Carry OnBoy meets boy. Boys become friends. Boys fall in love. Charlie didn't think Nick could ever like him back, but now they're officially boyfriends. Nick's even found the courage to come out to his mum.But coming out isn't just something that happens once - there's Nick's older brother, and a school trip to Paris, not to mention all the other friends and family - and life can be hard, even with someone who loves you by your side. As their feelings get more serious, Charlie and Nick will need each other more than ever before.By Alice

The Thunder Egg (Dragon Games #1)An adventure-packed series about three kids who travel into a magical, dragon-filled world!Play the game. Save the realm.One fateful afternoon, classmates Luca, Yazmine, and Zane stumble upon a strange-looking rock called a geode in one of the rooms at school. To their surprise, a touch of this geode transports them to a magical land named Imperia.The geode is actually a dragon egg! It’s one of three Thunder Eggs that needs to be returned home to secret locations in Imperia. Once these eggs hatch, the dragons born from them will restore peace to the land. In order to return the first egg, the kids must face off against the evil ruler of Imperia in a dangerous game.The Frozen Sea (Dragon Games #2)An adventure-packed series about three kids who travel into a magical, dragon-filled world!Play the game. Save the realm.Team Dragon is back! This time Luca, Yazmine, and Zane have landed in the icy region of North Gelida. Here they must navigate giant frozen wa

THIS SUMMER, DIVE INTO TOM LAKE THE BREATH-TAKING NEW NOVEL FROM ANN PATCHETT THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER * THE NO. 1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * A REESE WITHERSPOON AND BBC RADIO 2 BOOK CLUB PICK A new Ann Patchett novel is always cause for celebration ... and Tom Lake is one of her best i This comforting summer read has it all ...Young love, sibling rivalry and deep mother-daughter relationships REESE WITHERSPOON Filled with the moments I live for in a story BONNIE GARMUS, author of Lessons in Chemistry One of the most beloved authors of her generation SUNDAY TIMES ----------------------------- This is a story about Peter Duke who went on to be a famous actor. This is a story about falling in love with Peter Duke who wasn t famous at all. It s about falling so wildly in love with him the way one will at twenty-four that it felt like jumping off a roof at midnight. There was no way to foresee the mess it would come to in the end. It s spring and Lara s three grown daughters have retur

An analysis of the lessons learned from tuberculosis control in Shanghai. Tuberculosis Control and Institutional Change in Shanghai, 1911-2011 is the first book on the most widespread and deadly infectious disease in China, both historically and today. Weaving together interviews with data from periodicals and local archives in Shanghai, Rachel Core examines the rise and fall of tuberculosis control in China from the 1950s to the 1990s. Under the socialist work unit system, the vast majority of people had guaranteed employment, a host of benefits tied to their workplace, and there was little mobility--factors that made the delivery of medical and public health services possible in both urban and rural areas. The dismantling of work units amid wider market reforms in the 1980s and 1990s led to the rise of temporary and casual employment and a huge migrant worker population, with little access to health care, creating new challenges in TB control. This study of Shanghai will provide valu

Blackpink in your area - now fully revised and updated, this is the definitive guide to the biggest K-pop girl group on the planet. Jisoo, Jennie, Ros?and Lisa are the hottest thing in pop right now - supremely talented with looks to die for, it's no wonder everyone from Ariana Grande to Lady Gaga is a Blink! From headlining Coachella to sitting front row at Paris Fashion Week, these girls have done it all, and done it in style. Their music videos rack up billions of views on YouTube, and their world tours are sell-out events. If you want to know more about Blackpink, from their trainee days to world domination, this book covers it all: the songs, the choreography, the fashion, the music videos, the famous friends and the star collaborations. They really are ' the only gang to run the game in high heels' .

A charming story where Morris the cat discovers the magic of reading.Morris the cat knows that no one can resist a good story, not even a mouse. Tired of chasing mice all day long, he comes up with a clever plan to make the mice come to him. All he needs is the perfect story to lure them in. But Morris can’t seem to find the right one. He either puts the mice to sleep, collapses in a fit of giggles, or ruins his appetite. Ultimately, in the search for the perfect story, Morris’s attitude toward mice changes. He learns that reading has power. Just like magic.

OVER 2 MILLION COPIES SOLD OF THE #1 BESTSELLING SERIES!Avery’s fortune, life, and loves are on the line in the game that everyone is talking about.To inherit billions, all Avery Kylie Grambs has to do is survive a few more weeks living in Hawthorne House. The paparazzi are dogging her every step. Financial pressures are building. Danger is a fact of life. And the only thing getting Avery through it all is the Hawthorne brothers. Her life is intertwined with theirs. She knows their secrets, and they know her. But as the clock ticks down to the moment when Avery will become the richest teenager on the planet, trouble arrives in the form of a visitor who needs her help—and whose presence in Hawthorne House could change everything. It soon becomes clear that there is one last puzzle to solve, and Avery and the Hawthorne brothers are drawn into a dangerous game against an unknown and powerful player. Secrets upon secrets. Riddles upon riddles. In this game, there are hearts and l

This book, the first of its kind in Hong Kong, offers insights from experts in healthcare and higher education both locally and further afield. Key learnings and recommendations are presented in three sections: disaster management and reconstruction, including what we can learn from past earthquakes; the importance of healthcare and emergency medicine in disasters and community events; and the way forward, in particular how technology and systems thinking can be used for disaster mitigation.

Shao Xunmei, poet, essayist, publisher, and printer, played a signifcant role in the publication and dissemination of journals and pictorial magazines in Shanghai during the 1920s and 1930s, but this is the first collection of his prose writings to be published in English. The essays in this book, some of which were selected by the writer's daughter, Shao Xiaohong, include long essays such as “One Man Talking” and “A Year in Shanghai” as well as several shorter essays on subjects as diverse as the caricatures of Miguel Covarrubias, woodblockprinting, and pictorial magazines—all of which were published in Shao’s own magazines.

This classic translation of the Bible draws on the Latin Vulgate and was first published by the English College at Douay in the sixteenth century. Featuring both the Old and New Testaments, this edition offers a valuable resource for scholars and readers interested in Christian history and theology.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

'A MONSTROUSLY FUNNY NEW VOICE,' MAZ EVANS, WHO LET THE GODS OUT? The second seriously silly adventure in the hilarious series that turns everything you thought you knew about monsters upside down! Perfect for young monster hunters aged 8+ and fans of Sam Copeland, Jenny Pearson and How to Train Your Dragon When the monsters start misbehaving it's a monster hunter's job to sort them out! In their second adventure Jack, his best friend Nancy and Stoop (a grumpy, 200-year-old monster hunter) head up to Scotland after reports of some mysterious monsters causing chaos in an ancient abbey. And maybe they'll even get a glimpse of Nessie! But when they get there they find some obstacles in their path - whether that's the fog goblins, disgruntled ghosts, some very odd loch monsters and even a rival monster hunting agency. Oh and there's also an ancient curse that spells THE END OF THE WORLD AS WE KNOW IT! A monster hunter's work is never done.

Young Max is always stressed out. SLAM! goes door after door, as he stomps out in a mood. But can his teacher Sid help him learn to chill out? Find out in this latest addition to the popular Dinosaur Tales series.

Sex Education meets A Good Girl's Guide to Murder in this darkly hilarious YA murder mystery by Comedy Women in Print Prize and Carnegie Medal nominated author, Kate Weston. Fiercely funny, feminist and FUN! I bloody loved it' M.A. KUZNIAR There's never a good time to find a dead body.But finding a dead body while you're trying to kiss your crush? Dead awkward. All Kerry wants to do is stay at home with her rom-coms and strict retainer schedule. Instead, her BFF Annie has roped her into going to their first sixth-form party to investigate who's cyberbullying Heather, the most popular girl in school.On the cusp of kissing her dreamy crush, Scott, Kerry discovers the body of Heather's second in command - suffocated with a menstrual cup. Within days, another student turns up dead, this time with a sanitary pad across the eyes. Now Annie and Kerry are officially on the case to stop the menstrual murderer .. . period.

A gorgeous, award-winning picture book about the beauty of small things and the healing power of nature The blossom blowing in the wind, the snow-capped mountains, the coat of a roe deer... From up in the air, everything looks so beautiful to the starling. He wants to sing about it to the world! But first he visits all the other birds, who each have something to add to his song. This stunningly illustrated story reminds us of the endless beauty that can be found in the everyday, if only we look closely enough.

Explore careers in science as you meet a multitude of scientists doing a huge variety of jobs in everything from astronomy to zoology. See what they do at work and marvel at their ground-breaking discoveries, then find out how YOU could become a scientist yourself.

The eighth book in a thrilling, magical, and action-packed new fantasy series, illustrated throughout and perfect for 7-9 year olds!In the land of Draconis, there are no dragons. Once, there were. Once, humans and dragons were friends, and created the great city of Rivven together.But then came the Dragon Storm, and the dragons retreated from the world of humans. To the men and women of Draconis, they became legends and myth. When Princess Skye returns to Rivven she discovers a city in chaos.After an attack by the fearsome dragon Firedreamer, everyone is preparing to go to war with the Dragonseer Guild!But Skye knows the Guild is not a threat, and something is terribly wrong. Can she stop it before the dragons disappear forever and in doing so find her own dragon, Soulsinger?The eighth book in an exciting new fantasy series from the highly acclaimed author of Orion Lost, brilliantly illustrated throughout, and perfect for fans of Beast Quest and Dragon Mountain.