As a naval officer with the Austro-Hungarian Navy, Dezső Bozóky first departed Hong Kong for Canton in 1908, before travelling to Fujian, Shanghai and Beijing, where he documented the countryside and
This is the first collection of essays in English, contributed by well-known experts of Chinese literature as well as scholars of a younger generation, dedicated to the poetry of Du Fu, commonly regar
The Dame Norton Diamond, the most expensive jewel ever stolen, has been MISSING for seven years – and so has my dad. Bad guys want to find him. The police want to find him. I need to get there first,
The first book in a rib-tickling and heartfelt young graphic novel series about the unlikely friendship between an Elizabethan-era skeleton and the dog who digs him up, written and illustrated by a dy
It’s the biggest livestream event ever—Mr. Lemoncello is going live with his first-ever televised BREAKOUT game!Discover what James Patterson calls “the coolest library in the world” in the fourth fun
Share in fifty years of a really remarkable cat…A very special fiftieth anniversary edition of the very first adventure of Mog the Forgetful Cat, in a cased board book format perfect for little hands!
Count to ten and race to launch your rocket first with this interactive learning game from Scholastic Early Learners! An innovative, math-focused learning game complete with QR-code guidance. Provides
From the author of Earth! My First 4.54 Billion Years comes a new picture book in the Our Universe series: a hilarious and fact-filled story about the formation and history of the Ocean―uniquely told
This relatable story from award-winning author-illustrator Hyewon Yum explores the universal fear of first haircuts with honesty, tenderness, and humor Little lion needs a haircut. But he doesn't want
The first in a hilarious young graphic novel series about Pizza and Taco. Two best friends, lots of toppings…but only one of them can be the BEST, right? Fans of Narwhal and Jelly will eat this book u
A shocking reveal threatens to unravel Detective Superintendent Roy Grace's happy new life. Grace is newly married, having moved to a country cottage with Chloe and their baby son. But his first, lo
You are Dead is the eleventh thrilling crime novel in Peter James' bestelling Detective Superintendent Roy Grace series. Is Detective Superintendent Roy Grace tracking his home city's first serial kil
The mega-selling author of the Divergent franchise delivers her masterful first novel for adultsFifteen years ago, five ordinary teenagers were singled out by a prophecy to take down an impossibly pow
Daisy's Yeh-Yeh is visiting from China, and try as she might, Daisy can't get her grumpy grandpa to smile!Daisy's Yeh-Yeh is visiting for the first time from China, and Daisy is so excited to meet him
A New York Times bestseller!Making friends isn't easy, but losing them is even harder!Natalie has never felt that she's enough -- athletic enough, stylish enough, or talented enough. And on the first
Can a robot survive in the wilderness? When robot Roz opens her eyes for the first time, she discovers that she is alone on a remote, wild island. She has no idea how she got there or what her purpose
The first adult novel in almost fifteen years by the internationally bestselling author of In the Time of the Butterflies and How the García Girls Lost Their Accents“A stunning work of art that remind
The very first picture book from the winner of The Great British Bake Off and national treasure, Nadiya Hussain, beautifully illustrated by Ella Bailey. A touching story about a little boy whose worry
That's something to crow about! Learn all about these genius birds in Kyla Vanderklugt's Science Comics: Crows, the latest volume in First Second’s action-packed nonfiction graphic novel series for mi
Eleven-year-old Fig navigates friendships and her first crush while looking for answers about her pianist father’s mental illness by immersing herself in the life and works of Vincent Van Gogh in this
My First Build and Play encourages learningthrough play! With a chunky, shaped board book,a spectacular 24-piece slot-together model and four character play pieces, little ones will enjoy hours of int
New York Times bestselling author Julie Fogliano and Caldecott Honor winner Jillian Tamaki come together to tell a delightful story of first friendship.she is my best friend i thinki never had a best
This lyrical tale, written in simple free verse, tells how a game with roots in ancient China --- called elastic skip in this story --- helps a boy find his footing on his first day at a new school.It
Introduce little ones to their first words with this engaging board book packed with large-size sliders and colourful pop-up flaps. Children will love the bright illustrations, sweet rhymes and simple
Oh no! It's raining. Can you help Bear put on his wellington boots and rain mac?In this fun new series, little ones learn first words and experiences by using satisfying sliders and sturdy flaps. Each
In this charming and powerful picture book about voting and elections, the students of Stanton Elementary School learn how we can find--and use--our voices for change. Every two years, on the first Tu
Ten-year-old George Calder can't wait to explore every inch of the Titanic, even if his little sister, Phoebe, has to tag along. But when George sneaks away without her and ventures into the first cla
It's breakfast time! Can you butter the toast and pour the milk?In this fun new series, little ones learn first words and experiences by using satisfying sliders and sturdy flaps. Each spread introduc
Mac B. and his arch-nemesis are facing off at the Video Game World Championships! But first, Mac B. needs to crack an unbreakable secret code... can he solve it in time to defeat his enemy? Find out i
Marketing Channel Strategy: An Omni-Channel Approach is the first book on the market to offer a completely unique, updated approach to channel marketing. Palmatier and Sivadas have adapted this classi
First in a new series set in Alaska from beloved cozy author Paige Shelton, Thin Ice will chill your bones.Beth Rivers is on the run – she’s doing the only thing she could think of to keep herself saf
This is the first sea slug identification book specifically on Taiwan that has been published in English. It describes more than 400 species of sea slugs—from distinct orders such as Cephala^pidea, 9；
You'll never want to let it go! Explore the characters and the story of Frozen 2, and download the free app to unlock unique experiences and create your very own digital magic. The first section of th
"A first-rate thriller . . . Past and present merge in The Current, Tim Johnston's atmospheric, exquisitely suspenseful novel of two murders separated by ten years."—The Washington Post“Gripping . . .
The first book in Sarah J. Maas’ #1 New York Times bestselling A Court of Thorns and Roses series, now in an all-new, luxe edition.When Feyre Archeron kills a wolf in the woods, a beast-like creature
There is much Juana is going to miss as she moves from Mexico to New York, but nothing more than her abuelo. Through letters to her grandfather, Juana details her flight, new apartment, and her first
Beautifully illustrated and cleverly designed, this unique flip book features two entertaining tales.In the first tale, two lazy crow brothers watch a hole in their nest get bigger and bigger. Each be
…. to imagine a language means to imagine a form of life.––Ludwig Wittgenstein(Philosophical Investigation, 1953)Whatever specific goal motivated people who study Chinese at first eventually
The Mingjia (School of Names) is a notional grouping of philosophers first recorded as such in the Shiji. Their identifying feature was a concern with linguistic issues particularly inv
THE CHINESE "LORD OF THE RINGS" - NOW IN ENGLISH FOR THE FIRST TIME.THE SERIES EVERY CHINESE READER HAS BEEN ENJOYING FOR DECADES - 100 MILLION COPIES SOLD.In the Jin capital of Zhongdu, Guo Jing lear
