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"The perfect escape! You'll fall for He Falls First!" --Lucy Score, #1 New York Times bestselling authorNo one is going to convince her to fall in love again...Penny Rose has learned her lesson and now she's paying the price. That's why she's sharing a dilapidated house in a tiny California town with her feisty grandmother and tween brother living off the leftovers from her catering job. It's a far cry from her dream life. But who needs dreams... or love... or sex when there's amateur plumbing projects to tackle and breakfast casseroles to bake?One thing's for sure, she's never falling in love again. Not even with the sexy, snarky contractor who keeps testing the walls she's built.Ryder Colburn has his hands full running the family business and caring for the ailing father who's a virtual stranger from the cold, heavy-handed man he used to be. He's got zero free time for hobbies or women. Or so he thinks until one walks into his life... and the path of an oncoming car.Ryder doesn't min

“Dr. Cohen relinquished his role as president several years ago. Even in the final months of his life, he remained engaged and active, not ready to retire. His final book, ‘Be All You Can Be and Get Ready for the Future,’ is a testament to his enduring contribution.” Minglo Shao, Co-founder of CIAM“Bill’s monthly letter always contributed thoughts that were practical and served as reminders to management artisans.”Len Kwiatkowski, Chairman, Board of Trustees, CIAM“In addition to his record of service, Bill Cohen was a mentor, interpreting the teachings of Peter Drucker by sharing anecdotes that guided his subordinates and students while instilling the values of integrity, courage and resilience.”Ron Fogleman, General, USAF. Retired 15th Chief of StaffThis book is a collection of management essays written by Dr. William A. Cohen, Major General, USAF (Ret.), in the final years of his life. Drawing on his military background, professional experience, and education under Peter F. Drucker a

From Mount Fuji and hot springs to the bustling city of Tokyo, explore the wonders of Japan. DK Super World: Japan is part of the new DK Super World series for children aged 7-11 to explore the wonders of diverse cultures and landscapes across the globe. Aligned with England’s National Curriculum, Cambridge Primary and the IB PYP, this book is the perfect support for learning about the countries of the world.Embark on an educational journey with this enriching Japan country profile book, specifically tailored for primary school pupilsThis geography book for children offers:Curriculum-aligned and age-appropriate material that covers all the key teaching points. Bright images, engaging content and interactive elements that helps encourage reluctant learners. Vocabulary-building content covering a wide range of topics.Captivating and curriculum-aligned content, diagrams and interactive elements provide an immersive learning experience while covering key information about the richness of o

A charming children's encyclopedia bursting with facts about the world, animals, people, planets, and so much more! My Encyclopedia of Very Important Things is a vibrant encyclopedia for curious 5-9 year olds, with a fresh approach to the subject that features both places from around the globe as well as focusing on what the world is like from a child's perspective, covering everyday subjects about their own experiences. Full of fun facts, colorful illustrations, and games that will keep the kids entertained time again, this children's encyclopedia is filled with age-appropriate knowledge on a range of terrific topics, from fiery volcanoes and our place in space, to changing seasons, mighty mammals and more. This children's encyclopedia about the world offers: - Educational content written in a friendly and fun manner. - Beautifully padded cover with several high-quality finishes, including padding and foil.- Features a built-in ribbon bookmark so you never lose your place whilst readi

Moving and uplifting, The Restaurant of Lost Recipes features more heartwarming tales from Kyoto’s Kamogawa Food Detectives as they recreate favourite dishes from their customers’ pasts.'Author Hisashi Kashiwai shows a tremendous amount of empathy for his characters as well as a gentle humor. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you’ll open a delivery app' - Apple BooksThe Restaurant of Lost Recipes, translated from Japanese by Jesse Kirkwood, is the second book in the bestselling, mouth-watering Japanese sleuthing series for fans of Before the Coffee Gets Cold, and follows on from The Kamogawa Food Detectives. This edition includes an exclusive Author letter.Tucked away down a Kyoto backstreet lies the extraordinary Kamogawa Diner. Running this unique establishment are a father-daughter duo who serve more than just mouth-watering feasts.The pair have reinvented themselves as 'food detectives', offering a service that goes beyond traditional dining. Through their culinary sleuthing, they reconstr

《Xtraordinary People》以平實易懂的方式，向孩子介紹什麼是閱讀障礙，並指出這樣的思維方式其實藏有許多優勢。作者Kate Griggs本身就是閱讀障礙者，透過她親身經驗與溫暖語句，幫助孩子更理解自己，也更有信心發掘潛能。書中也引用多位名人的話語，讓讀者明白，差異並不妨礙未來，而是成就的另一種可能。A necessary and educational narrative non-fiction book for children that embraces the superpowers that dyslexic thinking brings.Xtraordinary People highlights how children's differences can help them go wherever they want to in life.This book for children of all ages is perfect for spotting dyslexic strengths in every dyslexic child - and helping them to discover their incredible Dyslexic Thinking.This educational book on dyslexia for children features:*Information that demonstrates that dyslexia is a superpower, with many exciting choices and paths available for dyslexic thinkers.*Material that empowers children to embrace their differences and helps them to understand what dyslexia is.*Content written by Kate Griggs, who is dyslexic herself and the founder of the Dyslexic Thinking movement and charity, Made By Dyslexia.Dyslexic h

這次 Pedro 和夥伴們的任務不同凡響──他們要拍電影啦！劇組來到動物小鎮 Hollybush，氣氛熱鬧非凡，但一隻搞怪水獺卻差點讓整部片開天窗。從攝影棚到片場突發事件，冒險鼠小隊將用行動證明，無論在銀幕上還是現實中，他們都勇敢可靠。The newest sparkling title in the adored Adventuremice series!Get those cameras rolling - Pedro and co are off to Hollybush! There will be glitz, glam, and an out-of-control otter . . .All in service of ADVENTUREMICE: The Movie!

Ursula K. Le Guin's timeless and revered A Wizard of Earthsea is reimagined in a richly expansive graphic novel by acclaimed artist Fred Fordham, creator of stunning adaptations To Kill a Mockingbird and Brave New World."The magic of Earthsea is primal; the lessons of Earthsea remain as potent, as wise, and as necessary as anyone could dream." --Neil GaimanGed was the greatest sorcerer in Earthsea, but in his youth he was the reckless Sparrowhawk. In his hunger for power and knowledge, he tampered with long-held secrets and unleashed a terrible shadow upon the world. This is the tumultuous tale of his testing, how he mastered the mighty words of power, tamed an ancient dragon, and crossed death's threshold to restore the balance.Experience the bestselling first adventure of Ursula K. Le Guin's Earthsea Cycle as a masterly crafted graphic novel. Fred Fordham brings new life to Le Guin's iconic fantasy classic with his breathtaking illustrations and thoughtful text adaptation.

《科技合約教戰手冊》是由美國頂尖律訓專家David Tollen撰寫，匯集其數十年來為矽谷科技人士進行的培訓精華。作者將IT合約清楚劃分為四大類型：用戶端部署軟體（On-premise）、雲端服務（Cloud Service）、IT專業服務和IP轉讓，並詳細指導讀者如何撰寫工作說明書（SOW）、服務水準協議（SLA），同時探討如何修改最常引起爭議的條款，包括保密與資料保護、保證、補償與責任限制等，並從供應商和客戶的不同風險角度提供談判策略。 中文版特別提供中英對照條文，不僅方便實務工作者在國際商務場合中直接應用，對於想要了解軟體相關法律議題的讀者來說，也是一本結構完整、最適合入門的參考讀物。

In A New Documentary History of Hong Kong, 1945–1997, Florence Mok, Fung Chi Keung Charles, and other contributors analyse newly released archival records from the National Archives in London, the Government Records Service in Hong Kong, and other sources across the world. This documentary collection provides an updated and improved understanding of basic aspects of the city such as governance, economy, society, and culture. It also aims at investigating topics that are under-exploited in previous sourcebooks, such as race and diasporas, gender and familial relations, medicine and healthcare, and environment and natural disasters. Overall, this book offers an innovative and comprehensive long-term perspective of Hong Kong’s colonial history.

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

Carnival of the Animals musical jigsaw puzzle: Featuring four sound clips of an orchestra playing from Camille Saint-Sa螚s' original score, a perfect gift for music fans and animal lovers 4 musical buttons to press: Complete the puzzle to see how the story ends and press the musical notes inside the shaped pieces to hear the music Sturdy gift box contains: 48-piece puzzle (44 child-friendly pieces, plus 4 shaped pieces with cutouts for pressing the musical buttons) and an educational poster; finished puzzle measures 11.7 ?8.3 in. Edutainment for ages 4-7: Includes a puzzle frame that gives a concise retelling of the story of The Carnival of the Animals and a double-sided poster with information about the composer, music and the story's ending on one side, and the full puzzle image on the other Piece together the magical adventure of Camille Saint-Sa螚s' Carnival of the Animals with this unique musical jigsaw puzzle. Begin with a musical tray that tells the story of The Carnival of the An

Sleeping Beauty musical jigsaw puzzle: Featuring four sound clips of an orchestra playing from Tchaikovsky's original score - a perfect gift for music lovers and aspiring ballerinas 4 musical buttons to press: Complete the puzzle to see how the story ends and press the musical note inside the shaped pieces to hear the music Sturdy gift box contains: 48-piece puzzle (44 child-friendly pieces, plus 4 shaped pieces with cutouts for pressing the musical buttons) and an educational poster; finished puzzle measures 11.7 ?8.3 in. Edutainment for ages 4-7: Includes a puzzle frame that gives a concise retelling of the story of Sleeping Beauty and a double-sided poster with information about the composer, music and the story's ending on one side, and the full puzzle image on the other Piece together the magical adventure of Tchaikovsky's Sleeping Beauty ballet with this unique musical jigsaw puzzle. Begin with a musical tray that tells the story of Sleeping Beauty - from the birth of Princess Au

*2022 New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children’s Books Winner* Teach values of generosity, understanding and community with this calm and scrumptious story about a lunch cart that feeds the wildlife creatures in the local area. Furry noses sniff the air as mouthwatering smells waft down city streets, luring growling bellies to the Night Owl. Inside this elegant, horse-drawn establishment, a feathery cook works the grill, serving up tasty dishes for shift workers and operagoers alike: a mince pie for Fox, a ham sandwich for Badger and puddings for little Possums.Mouse, a poor street sweeper, watches as the line of customers swells, ever hopeful that someone will drop a morsel of food – but Owl’s cooking is far too delicious for more than a crumb to be found. As the evening’s service winds down, weary Owl spots trembling Mouse. Has he found his own night lunch, or will he invite this small sweeper inside for a midnight feast for two? From the imagination of two acclaimed picture

Written and vetted by educators and aligned with math standards, discover the ultimate Pre-Kindergarten math workbook from America's #1 educational bestseller. It’s fun to be smart! From the brand that’s loved by kids, teacher approved, and parent trusted, Brain Quest Workbook: Pre-Kindergarten Math is packed with hands-on activities that introduce and reinforce essential math concepts that prepare children for kindergarten and beyond. The workbook includes kid-friendly explanations and targeted support throughout, plus an illustrated glossary and additional resources in the back. Books comes withStickersProgress mapCompletion certificateMini Smart Card question-and-answer deckConcepts featured in Pre-KCounting & ComparingSorting & MatchingShapes & PatternsOrder & PositionConcepts featured in KAdding & SubtractingMeasuring & SortingFlat & Solid ShapesOrder & PositionConcepts included in 1st GradeAddition & Subtraction StrategiesCounting &am

Join Peppa Pig and friends in a fun story from Read It Yourself – a structured programme to support children from first phonics to fluent readingBased on the award-winning children’s series featuring Peppa, George and all their friends!Featuring everyone’s favourite little piggy, Peppa!Snuggle down and join Peppa for her very first sleepover.It’s night-time and the grown-ups want peace and quiet, but it’s hard to keep the noise down when you’re having fun with your friends! Can Peppa, Zoe Zebra and the rest of the girls have a midnight feast without waking Daddy Zebra?Peppa Pig First Sleepover is from Developing Reader Level 2 and is ideal for readers aged from 5+ who can read short, simple sentences with help.Each book has been carefully checked by educational and subject consultants and includes comprehension puzzles, book band information, and tips for helping children with their reading.With five levels to take children from first phonics to fluent reading and a wide range of diffe

Join Peppa Pig and friends in a fun story from Read It Yourself - a structured programme to support children from first phonics to fluent readingBased on the award-winning children's series!Featuring everyone's favourite little piggy, Peppa! Peppa and George must be on their best behaviour so they can play on the computer once Mummy Pig finishes working. Can Daddy Pig come to the rescue when the computer breaks?Peppa Pig: The Family Computer is from Early Reader Level 1 and is perfect for children aged from 4+ who are taking their first steps beyond phonics.Each book has been carefully checked by educational and subject consultants and includes comprehension puzzles, book band information, and tips for helping children with their reading.With five levels to take children from first phonics to fluent reading and a wide range of different stories and topics for every interest, Read It Yourself helps children build their confidence and begin reading for pleasure.

Join Peppa Pig and friends in a fun story from Read It Yourself - a structured programme to support children from first phonics to fluent readingBased on the award-winning children's series!Featuring everyone's favourite little piggy, Peppa! Join Peppa and her family and friends as they row, row, row their boats on a fun day out. Whose boat will make it back to Miss Rabbit first?Peppa Pig: Going Boating is from Early Reader Level 1 and is perfect for children aged from 4+ who are taking their first steps beyond phonics.Each book has been carefully checked by educational and subject consultants and includes comprehension puzzles, book band information, and tips for helping children with their reading.With five levels to take children from first phonics to fluent reading and a wide range of different stories and topics for every interest, Read It Yourself helps children build their confidence and begin reading for pleasure.

Join Peppa Pig and friends in a fun story from Read It Yourself - a structured programme to support children from first phonics to fluent readingBased on the award-winning children's series!Featuring everyone's favourite little piggy, Peppa! Grandpa Pig's garden is full of vegetables, flowers, and lots of fascinating little creatures! Join Peppa and George as they discover the wonders that live in the garden.Peppa Pig: Little Creatures is from Early Reader Level 1 and is perfect for children aged from 4+ who are taking their first steps beyond phonics.Each book has been carefully checked by educational and subject consultants and includes comprehension puzzles, book band information, and tips for helping children with their reading.With five levels to take children from first phonics to fluent reading and a wide range of different stories and topics for every interest, Read It Yourself helps children build their confidence and begin reading for pleasure.

Join Peppa Pig and friends in a fun story from Read It Yourself – a structured programme to support children from first phonics to fluent readingBased on the award-winning children’s series!Featuring everyone’s favourite little piggy, Peppa!Hooray! Let’s go on holiday! Join Peppa and her family as they set off on a campervan adventure. With expert Daddy Pig reading the map, surely nothing can go wrong . . .?Each book has been carefully checked by educational and subject consultants and includes comprehension puzzles, book band information, and tips for helping children with their reading.With five levels to take children from first phonics to fluent reading and a wide range of different stories and topics for every interest, Read It Yourself helps children build their confidence and begin reading for pleasure.

Chen Shui-bian is one of the most consequential -- and controversial -- politicians in Taiwan’s modern history. He broke the political grip of the ruling Kuomintang (Nationalist Party), winning the presidency in 2000 and paving the way for the first peaceful transfer of power to the opposition – the Democratic Progressive Party.But he was also convicted in four corruption-related criminal cases, and his actions inflicted great political harm on a young democracy. Ultimately, Chen will be remembered as the first president of Taiwan to be sentenced to jail.Chen’s intriguing story deserves retelling, and veteran journalist Osman Tseng is uniquely suited to the task. Tseng’s journalistic career spanned more than four decades with the Chinese language China Times as well as English media outlets, the China Post, and the China Economic News Service (CENS). This gave him a choice vantage point for observing Chen’s political ascent and the dramatic legal battles of his eventual downfall.◎代理經銷：

本書採取一種較為廣泛的視野，認為公共行政之倫理學應該包含善治（good governance）的層面。因此，內容除探討傳統「行政倫理」（Administrative Ethics）所著重的組織內部層級間適當關係外，還引介並闡述了當代人們關注民主政府之正當性和回應性的諸多課題，是以本書定名為《公務倫理》，意即「公共服務的倫理學」（The Ethics in Public Service）。故而本書的

變異數分析（ANOVA）是一種統計公式，用於比較不同組的均值（或平均值）之間的變異。一系列方案可用來確定不同組的均值之間是否存在差異。ANOVA的結果是「F統計量」。該比率顯示了組內變異與組間變異，最終產生了一個數字，該數字可以得出支持或拒絕原假設的結論。如果組之間存在顯著差異，則不支持虛無假設，並且F比率會更大。ANOVA如果顯示處理之間有顯著差異，則必須採用事後比較檢定（Post hoc tests）用以測試處理組與對照組是否有顯著差異。這種統計技術稱為多重比較檢定（MCA:Multiple Comparison Analysis testing）。本書的特徵有以下四項：1. 只要看數據類型，統計處理方法一清二楚。2. 利用圖解，數據的輸入與其步驟清晰明確。3. 利用圖解，統計處理的方法與其步驟一目了然。4. 輸出結果的判讀方法簡明易懂。

New from the best-selling Story Orchestra sound-book series: Musical Puzzles! As seen in The Metro's 2023 Christmas Gift Guide. Nutcracker musical jigsaw puzzle: Featuring four 10-second sound clips of an orchestra playing from Tchaikovsky’s original score, a perfect gift for music lovers and aspiring ballerinas. Sturdy gift box contains: 48-piece puzzle (44 regular pieces, plus 4 shaped pieces with cutouts that give access to the musical buttons on the included frame) and an educational poster; finished puzzle measures 29.7 × 21 cm / 11.7 × 8.3 in. 4 musical buttons to press: Complete the puzzle to see how the story ends and press the musical note inside the shaped pieces to hear the music Edutainment for ages 4–7: Includes a puzzle frame that gives a concise retelling of The Nutcracker story and a double-sided poster with information about the composer, music and the story’s ending on one side and the full puzzle image on the other Piece together the magical adventu

The Story Orchestra Musical Puzzle: Swan Lake is a 48-piece puzzle with shaped pieces and four musical excerpts. Piece together the ending to this magical adventure and hear the music play!New from the best-selling Story Orchestra sound-book series: Musical Puzzles! *Swan Lake musical jigsaw puzzle: Featuring four 10-second sound clips of an orchestra playing from Tchaikovsky’s original score, a perfect gift for music lovers and aspiring ballerinas. *Sturdy gift box contains: 48-piece puzzle (44 regular pieces, plus 4 shaped pieces with cutouts that give access to the musical buttons on the included frame) and an educational poster; finished puzzle measures 29.7 × 21 cm / 11.7 × 8.3 in.*4 musical buttons to press: Complete the puzzle to see how the story ends and press the musical note inside the shaped pieces to hear the music*Edutainment for ages 4–7: Includes a puzzle frame that gives a concise retelling of the story of Swan Lake and a double-sided poster with information about

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. -

Mr K P Bhaskar and Mrs Santha Bhaskar were cultural leaders who devoted their lives to elevating Indian dance in Singapore.Over the last several decades,they have stood strong in the spotlight for their artistic efforts and immeasurabie service to the nation. But as celebrated as their achievements may be, what has remained in humble silence is the history of their youth.Born fifteen years apart as Bhaskar Krishna Pillai and Pankyamma Santhamma, it was dance that compelled fate to bring this unlikely couple together. From choosing his guru over his own family to sacrificing her life's dreams in mere seconds, For the Love of Dance takes us back to 1937 where we witness their extraordinary journeys unfold through the eyes of a young, impassioned K P Bhaskar.

An outstanding STEM picture book documenting the transformation of an aircraft carrier that was gutted and turned into the world’s largest artificial reef.What happens when something designed to be unsinkable gets bombed to the bottom of the ocean floor? With careful preparation, new life can take root!This incredible story brings young readers along on the journey of the aircraft carrier USS Oriskany—the Mighty O—as it gets stripped down to a steel shell for a new life below the waves.After 25 years of service, launching more aircraft than any other carrier of its time, the ship found a new mission as an artificial reef off the coast of Florida. The Mighty O was prepped and reefed by a team of more than 150 scientists, engineers, and technicians. Today, it is home to a flourishing variety of marine animals. Designed to encourage regrowth and protect vulnerable marine life, artificial reefs are a crucial tool in the fight against overfishing, pollution, and warming water temperatures.

A powerful exploration of what it means to be a refugee.With simple, direct questions, thoughtful, compassionate answers and stunning illustrations by the Ukrainian artist Oksana Drachkovska, this book explores what it really means to be a refugee. Written with advice from the Refugee Council and drawing on conversations with refugees and aid workers from around the world, the questions cover all stages of a refugee's journey, from fleeing danger and embarking on hazardous journeys, to seeking asylum and struggling to find a new place to call home. The language and scenes have been carefully considered to be appropriate for younger children, providing an extremely useful educational tool for families and schools.

發現缺陷、提高品質、完美交付！ 軟體QA、測試工程師、開發老手必讀 打造全面的測試策略，交付高品質的API！ Web API 是程式的門面，需要至臻完美，而實作自動化測試就是確保 Web API 可以交付的最佳方法。 這是一本獨特且實用的 Web API 指南。從測試套件的初步設計到文件記錄、實作、交付出色的API，都提供了技術指引。你將看到各種不同的測試技術，從探索性測試到正式環境的測試，並學會運用業界等級的測試工具來打造自動化測試，為你省下大量時間。本書可以消除你所遇到的 API 測試障礙，制定出一套適合你的測試策略，交付高品質的產品。 書中的範例程式皆以Java語言撰寫，這些範例包含了很多自動化程式的設計模式，並且在各個語言中也能通用。 本書包含 ● 設計與實作 Web API 的測試策略 ● 從零打造一個測試自動化套件 ● 使用 Pact 進行契約測試 ● 提供 Java 程式範例解說 ● 本書附錄提供 API 沙盒實作練習 【本書重點】 ✔ 測試的想像與實作模型 ✔ 辨識品質與風險 ✔ 探索性測試 ✔ 自動化測試 ✔ 契約測試 ✔ 效能測試 ✔ 安全測試 適合讀者 本書適合專業 QA、測試工程師與開發老手 本書讚譽 「書中的技術與模型可以幫助你打造高品質、可靠的 API，對許多其他類型的測試也很有用。值得一讀！」 ───── Janet Gregory & Lisa Crispin，Agile Testing Fellowship 共同創辦人 「這本書含有大量的測試活動！是打造 Web API 測試策略前必讀的一本書。」 ───── Anne-Laure Gaillard，ManoMano 「內容精彩絕倫。書中的自動化測試、效能測試與安全測試部分更是畫龍點睛！」 ───── Dr. Michael Piscatello，Ernst & Young 「它能讓團隊享受測試帶來的樂趣！」 ───── Christopher Kardell，DEBS API 沙盒下載 本書提供專屬可下載的 API 沙盒，讓你可以在安全的環境進行實驗，可前往GitHub下載： https://github.com/mwinteringham/restful-booker-platform 本書範例程式碼下載 本書的許多章節都有測試說明、範例程式碼和效能測試腳本等資源

Brain Quest, America's #1 educational brand with more than 57 million copies in print, is now for babies! My First Brain Quest board books introduce essential early learning concepts and foundational vocabulary using engaging visuals and Brain Quest's signature question and answer format.From the rain in the sky to the grass at their feet, help your child understand the world around them with the guidance of this fun and exciting introduction to science!My First Brain Quest: First Words: Science Around Us introduces babies and toddlers to more than 100 STEM-related vocabulary words in their world—in the backyard, at the doctor's office, at the beach. Each scene features labeled illustrated objects as well as brief captions that help to introduce STEM concepts and help put into context, alongside questions that encourage conversation between reader and child. Children have fun naming, counting, and comparing.

Introducing My First Brain Quest for babies! These chunky board books introduce early learning concepts - like the alphabet and phonics - with bright images, simple vocabulary, and signature Brain Quest Q&A fun.Now it’s baby’s turn! Announcing a brand new Brain Quest program for the very youngest readers. Imbued with the “It’s Fun to Be Smart!” core value that’s made Brain Quest America’s beloved #1 educational brand with over 56 million copies in print, My First Brain Quest is a series of chunky board books that introduce babies and toddlers to early learning concepts through bright, colorful illustrations, simple vocabulary, and the signature interactive Brain Quest question and answer format.Introducing the series are three titles. ABCs is an 8”x 8” board book designed to build skills in pre-reading. ABCs is a truly delightful book to read aloud―the language is so fresh and fun―while at the same time it helps babies and toddlers learn the letters of the alphabet while expanding

Introducing My First Brain Quest for babies! These chunky board books introduce early learning concepts - like first numbers and counting - with bright images, simple vocabulary, and signature Brain Quest Q&A fun.Now it’s baby’s turn! Announcing a brand new Brain Quest program for the very youngest readers. Imbued with the “It’s Fun to Be Smart!” core value that’s made Brain Quest America’s beloved #1 educational brand with over 56 million copies in print, My First Brain Quest is a series of chunky board books that introduce babies and toddlers to early learning concepts through bright, colorful illustrations, simple vocabulary, and the signature interactive Brain Quest question and answer format.Introducing the series are three titles. 1,2,3s is an 8” x 8” board book designed to build skills in pre-math. 1,2,3s is a rhyming counting book―“Who is swinging? Who is that? Two cats are swinging. Two swinging cats.”―that presents math skills like counting forward and back, number identi

Why do cats have whiskers? How do cats land on their paws? Do people need cats? These and other questions are answered by authorAnnette Whipple, along with some extra information provided by the cats themselves!Dive into the fascinating world of feline friends withMeow! The Truth About CatsbyAnnette Whipple. This engaging and informative book is filled with fun facts, photographs, illustrations, and all the answers to your burning questions about cats. From whiskers to paws, and everything in between, discover the truth about our furry companions.Fun & Educational:Presented in a question-and-answer format, this book is both entertaining and educational. Colorful photos and amusing illustrations make learning about cats enjoyable for children.Great for Gift-Giving:Whether for a young reader or an adult cat enthusiast,Meow! The Truth About Catsmakes for a perfect gift. Loaded with facts and activities, it's sure to become a favorite coffee table read.A Classroom Hit:With well-researc

A mysterious cook whips up midnight meals for fellow night owls in a lavish lunch cart while a hungry mouse looks on in this atmospheric picture book inspired by the forerunner of food trucks and diners. A delectable picture book inspired by forerunners of food truck, for fans of The Night Gardener. Noses sniff the air as mouthwatering smells waft down city streets, luring growling bellies to the Night Owl. Inside this elegant, horse-drawn establishment, a feathery cook works the grill, serving up tasty dishes for shift-workers and operagoers alike: a mince pie for Fox, a ham sandwich for Badger and puddings for little Possums. Mouse, a poor street sweeper, watches as the line of customers swells, ever hopeful that someone will drop a morsel of food -- but Owl's cooking is far too delicious for more than a crumb to be found. As the evening's service winds down, weary Owl spots trembling Mouse. Has he found his own night lunch, or will he invite this small sweeper inside for a midnight

This new series of little books builds children's confidence with mathematical vocabulary and ideas and provides a foundation for learning in a way that feels good. Using carefully chosen words in relatable settings from the world around them, this book creates a moment for children and adults to discover first sorting words through dressing up and having fun. The engaging art style, fun characters and hardback picture book feel make this series accessible and perfect to share.Written and illustrated by the same winning team as 'Big Words for Little People', this series is special not only because it focuses on maths in a child-friendly way, but also because it's from Oxford, it's packed with educational goodness that helps children develop and grow.

This new series of little books builds children's confidence with mathematical vocabulary and ideas and provides a foundation for learning in a way that feels good. Using carefully chosen words in relatable settings from the world around them, this book creates a moment for children and adults to discover first counting words at a pizza party. The engaging art style, fun characters and hardback picture book feel make this series accessible and perfect to share.Written and illustrated by the same winning team as 'Big Words for Little People', this series is special not only because it focuses on maths in a child-friendly way, but also because it's from Oxford, it's packed with educational goodness that helps children develop and grow.

New threats, new foes...and a new partner?! This hilarious, action-packed spy series―from the creator of Bird & Squirrel―is perfect for readers who love funny crime-fighting stories like The InvestiGators, The Bad Guys, and Dog Man!Agent 9 is back in action at the Super-Secret Spy Service, and it couldn’t come at a better time. The next assignment? Stopping the Wolf, a cunning canine who’s been hired by the sinister organization DiViSiON to hunt down the final pieces of a mind-control device. It’s a mission of such paramount importance that Nine must do the unthinkable―work with a partner! S4 teams up Agent 9 with Traps, a mouse who specializes in covert operations (and knitting too). Unfortunately, the partnership gets off to a rocky start. And despite their best efforts, the Wolf always seems to be one step ahead. With time running out and DiViSiON’s plans to take over the world nearly complete, can Nine overcome the toughest challenge yet: being part of a team?

In The Chinese Idea of a University: Phoenix Reborn, Rui Yang conceptualizes the cultural foundations of modern university development in Chinese societies. Instead of focusing on the uniqueness of the societies, this book aims to prove that one educational purpose could be fulfilled via many paths, and that most of the characteristics the university could be found in other institutions of higher learning. Citing the practices of four selected Chinese societies, Yang opposes the existence of an impassable chasm between Chinese and Western ideas of a university and argues that it is possible to combine Chinese and Western ideas of a university. Also, this book is one of the first in English to theorize the Chinese idea of a university. It links the historical events to the present, in a context of an enormous impact of Western academic models and institutions, from the beginning of modern universities in Chinese societies to the contemporary period.

From the New York Times bestselling author of A Deadly Education comes the fifth volume of the Temeraire series, as Will Laurence and Temeraire struggle to reunite and face the Napoleonic army on London's doorstep. “Novik has accomplished something singular with her Temeraire series. . . . At its heart, it’s a story about friendship that transcends not only time and class, but species.”―NPR For Britain, conditions are grim: Napoleon's resurgent forces have breached the Channel and successfully invaded English soil. Napoleon's prime objective is the occupation of London. Unfortunately, the dragon Temeraire has been removed from military service―and his captain, Will Laurence, has been condemned to death for treason. Separated by their own government and threatened at every turn by Napoleon's forces, Laurence and Temeraire must struggle to find each other amid the turmoil of war. If only they can be reunited, master and dragon might rally Britain's scattered resistance forces and take th