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Who built the first houses? What's the difference between an arch and an architrave? How does a dome stay up? Who invented concrete? Can you build a house from paper? If you want to know more about the buildings around you, this entertaining illustrated guide is a perfect introduction to architecture around the world. From the mud huts of ancient history to today's towering edifices, you can explore iconic buildings and find out more about the people who created them. You'll also discover the development of different building materials, from mud and straw to paper, steel and reinforced concrete.AGES: 5 to 11 AUTHORS: Eduard Altarriba is a graphic designer and illustrator. He runs Alababala, a Barcelona-based independent studio producing games, exhibitions, animation, apps and workbooks for children that are practical and fun. Other books he has worked on include My First Book of Quantum Physics, also published by Button Books.Berta Bardi i Mila is a Lecturer at the School of Architectu

This lively introduction to the fascinating world of science explores the different kinds of science, what scientists do, and the amazing things that scientists study: animals and plants; oceans and s

Easy-peasy recipes for first-time bakersWhen it comes to baking, even the littlest hands are eager to start mixing up tasty treats. Super Simple Baking for Kids equips new bakers with the most fun and easiest-ever recipes to whip up. Cookies, muffins, and cakes galore are sure to leave even grown-ups asking for more.Beginning with the basics, kids ages six to eight will learn key baking skills like how to separate eggs or knead dough. When these techniques are mastered, they can cook up over 55 super yummy recipes with confidence. (If only they were old enough to do the dishes!)This kids baking cookbook includes:Kids Baking tutorials—Kids learn all about equipment, safety, and skills they need to be successful in the kitchen.Easy as 1,2,3—Recipes use 5-10 ingredients max, no fancy equipment, and are labeled in degree of easiness.Fun foods—Making eating just as fun as baking with sweet and savory recipes like Rainbow Sprinkle Whoopie Pies, Apple-Cider Doughnut Cake, Soft Pretzels and mo

The fourteenth title in the bestselling series, from the brilliantly talented Liz Pichon. This book is VERY important because it contains BISCUITS, BANDS and all my (doodled) plans to make DogZombies the BEST band in the world. MY VERY BIG PLAN: 1.Write more songs about VERY important things like...... biscuits 2. Make sure there's a good supply of SNACKS for our band practice 3.Avoid Delia at ALL COSTS, she thinks I've been SNOOPING in her room. (I have.) 4. DOODLE as much as possible, especially if Marcus is watching ABOUT THE SERIES: Written in diary form Full of Tom's doodles and pictures & his amazing sense of humour The Brilliant World of Tom Gates, was the winner of the Roald Dahl Funny Prize! Perfect gifts for boys & girls who love to laugh themselves silly The first series of The Brilliant World of Tom Gates won the Scottish BAFTA for Entertainment! Love Tom Gates? Don't miss Liz Pichon's spectacular Shoe Wars, a laugh-out-loud, gadget-packed adventure!

It’s a murder mystery on the moon in this humorous and suspenseful space adventure from the author ofBelly UpandSpy SchoolthatThe New York Times Book Reviewcalled “a delightful and brilliantly constructed middle grade thriller.”Like his fellow lunarnauts—otherwise known as Moonies—living on Moon Base Alpha, twelve-year-old Dashiell Gibson is famous the world over for being one of the first humans to live on the moon.And he’s bored out of his mind. Kids aren’t allowed on the lunar surface, meaning they’re trapped inside the tiny moon base with next to nothing to occupy their time—and the only other kid Dash’s age spends all his time hooked into virtual reality games.Then Moon Base Alpha’s top scientist turns up dead. Dash senses there’s foul play afoot, but no one believes him. Everyone agrees Dr. Holtz went onto the lunar surface without his helmet properly affixed, simple as that. But Dr. Holtz was on the verge of an important new discovery, Dash finds out, and it’s a secret that coul

This engaging picture book for little children explains how the body works, covering everything from blood and bones to dreams and digestion. Simple, friendly illustrations take you through basic body

One of the most important psychologists alive today tells the story of the transformation of modern psychology through the lens of his own career and change of heart.Martin E. P. Seligman is one of the most decorated and popular psychologists of his generation. When he first encountered the discipline in the 1960s, it was devoted to eliminating misery: the science of how past trauma creates present symptoms. Today, thanks in large part to Seligman''s own work pioneering the Positive Psychology movement, it is ever more focused on the bright side; gratitude, resilience, and hope.In this his memoir, Seligman recounts how he learned to study optimism; including a life-changing conversation with his five-year-old daughter. In wise, eloquent prose, Seligman tells the human stories behind some of his major findings. He recounts developing CAVE, an analytical tool that predicts election outcomes (with shocking accuracy) based on the language used in campaign speeches, and the canonical studie

Ten terrible dinosaurs standing in a line, soon began to mess about until there were . . . nine.Paul Stickland''s Ten Terrible Dinosaurs is a lively counting book, first published in 1997 and now reissued, based on the characters from Dinosaur Roar!, a picture book that is now recognized as a modern classic. The rhyming text encourages children to join in, helping them to learn their numbers as they count down from ten to one, ending with a wonderful loud ROAR!

The twelfth title in the bestselling series, from the brilliantly talented Liz Pichon. Mr Fullerman has a class assignment: a family tree! Tom's ready to learn all about the Gates family, his friends and a furry creature (or two!). But just what is that squeaking sound coming from Tom's shoes? ABOUT THE SERIES: Written in diary form Full of Tom's doodles and pictures & his amazing sense of humour The Brilliant World of Tom Gates, was the winner of the Roald Dahl Funny Prize! Perfect gifts for boys & girls who love to laugh themselves silly The first series of The Brilliant World of Tom Gates won the Scottish BAFTA for Entertainment! Love Tom Gates? Don't miss Liz Pichon's spectacular Shoe Wars, a laugh-out-loud, gadget-packed adventure!

Jumpstart your child's reading success with comics! Kids will love these laugh-out-loud books with very easy text. They'll also adore the zany cast of charachers: monsters, bears, talking crayon

Jumpstart your child's reading success with comics! Kids will love these laugh-out-loud books with very easy text. They'll also adore the zany cast of charachers: monsters, owls, pigs, talking pumpkin

Jumpstart your child's reading success with comics! Kids will love these hilarious 16-page stories with easy text. They'll also adore the zany cast of charachers: purple cows, pgis, silly snowmen, tal

Find out who's sending Sheep presents in this cute baby book with flaps to lift and pop-ups to enjoy.This read-aloud children's book encourages first learning by introducing little ones to colorful scenes and adorable cuddly characters.With the help of parents and caregivers, toddlers will have fun turning the pages, lifting the flaps to play peekaboo, and guessing who's sending the surprises. This book is the perfect gift for Valentine's day, birthdays, and other special occasions, and is certain to make toddlers smile! Ideal for preschool play, this sturdy baby book will appeal to both parents and children and will keep little ones entertained time and time again!

In the first part of the twentieth century, Korean Buddhists, despite living under colonial rule, reconfigured sacred objects, festivals, urban temples, propagation—and even their own identities—to modernize and elevate Korean Buddhism. By focusing on six case studies, this book highlights the centrality of transnational relationships in the transformation of colonial Korean Buddhism.Hwansoo Ilmee Kim examines how Korean, Japanese, and other Buddhists operating in colonial Korea, Japan, China, Taiwan, Manchuria, and beyond participated in and were significantly influenced by transnational forces, even as Buddhists of Korea and other parts of Asia were motivated by nationalist and sectarian interests. More broadly, the cases explored in the The Korean Buddhist Empire reveal that, while Japanese Buddhism exerted the most influence, Korean Buddhism was (as Japanese Buddhism was itself) deeply influenced by developments in China, Taiwan, Sri Lanka, Europe, and the United States, as well as

Celebrate the world of dinosaurs in this alphabet of exquisite pop-ups. From the allosaurus to the zuniceratops, discover dinosaurs great and small in this prehistoric pop-up alphabet. Featuring a sel

Did you know there's a single spot on your brain that recognizes numbers? Or that the first computer bugs were actual insects and that most of the internet is under water? This fascinating book is filled with 100 fascinating facts, bright, infographic illustrations, a glossary and index, and links to specially selected websites to find out more.

Join your favorite Disney characters for six bedtime stories in one soft, snuggly book.

For the first time in an omnibus edition, this duology tells the tale of a twilight age for magic, as one ancient mage tries to hide the secrets that might destroy the world.It is the twilight of the mages....Only one of these terrifying and mysterious men still remains--the difficult and enigmatic Lord Eldrich. More than one hundred and thirty years of age, but appearing no older than forty, Eldrich dwells in seclusion, his precious knowledge disclosed to no one, his very existence subject to speculation. For motives of his own, he has dedicated his life to eliminating all remaining vestiges of magic in the world.But his work does not go unchallenged: for there are those sworn to preserve the very lore Eldrich is striving to eradicate. Fanatical follows of a long-dead mage-apprentice, the Tellerites will stop at nothing to reclaim the forbidden powers of the magical arts--even if it means braving Eldrich's wrath and descending into the perilous depths of a labyrinthine cave system in

Little children will delight in bringing the Christmas Story to life with this joyous sticker book. Dress the children in their costumes for the play, and read along the parts with them. With over 180

Flip the split pages in this fun mix and match board book to create different animals. Each page is split into two parts - a head and a body. The bright colours and delightful illustrations will enter

Taut, brooding and densely atmospheric, these stories show us the ways in which murder can arise out of boredom, perversity can result from adolescent curiosity, and sheer evil might be the solution to unbearable loneliness.

This handy board book is perfect for introducing very young children to the French language. Coming in a convenient travel size, it features 12 words to learn - from sun and shoes to beach and book. E

This handy board book is perfect for introducing very young children to the Spanish language. Coming in a convenient travel size, it features 12 words to learn - from sun and shoes to beach and book.

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Poor and kind Cinderella leads a miserable life in the shadow of her nasty stepsisters - until a fairy godmother appears and changes everything... A classic story retold with for very young children,

Diego is under Maldred's dark spell!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!In the eleventh book in this fantasy series, the wizard Maldred is back! And Diego is under his dark spell! Drake learns that Maldred wants to control the Naga -- an enormous dragon that lives deep within the Earth. Two keys are needed to control the Naga. The first key is guarded by a Silver Dragon named Argent. Drake, Bo, and Carlos must find Argent and stop Diego before it's too late. But will Argent's powerful Dragon Master Jean get in their way? The action is nonstop in this exciting, heavily illustrated early chapter book series!

WINNER OF THE MAN BOOKER PRIZE 2018A 21st-century masterpiece: winner of the Orwell and Booker Prize, this politically resonant modern classic is now available in a new look.INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLERWINNER OF THE BOOKER PRIZEWINNER OF THE INTERNATIONAL DUBLIN LITERARY AWARDWINNER OF THE ORWELL PRIZE FOR POLITICALSHORTLISTED FOR THE WOMEN'S PRIZE FOR FICTION'Potent and urgent.' IRISH INDEPENDENT'Original, funny, disarmingly oblique.' CLAIRE KILROY'A triumph. . . darkly hilarious' GUARDIANIn this unnamed city, to be interesting is dangerous. Middle sister is busy attempting to keep her mother from discovering her maybe-boyfriend and to keep everyone in the dark about her encounter with Milkman.But when first brother-in-law sniffs out her struggle, and rumours start to swell, middle sister becomes 'interesting'. The last thing she ever wanted to be.Anna Burns' book 'Milkman' was a Sunday Times bestseller w/c 2018-12-31, 2018-01-07

By award-winning Waterstones Children's Laureate Joseph Coelho, the first book in the Luna Loves... series. Every week Luna looks forward to one special day: the day when she discovers magic among the library shelves, the day she gets to spend with her dad. Exploring the books, Luna and her dad find magic, mystery and even start to mend their own history. An inspiring story that celebrates alternative families and the magic of books from one of the UK's greatest award-winning poets for children, and Children's Laureate, Joseph Coelho. Endorsed by Amnesty International: "This is a touching reflection on the power of reading to bring families together; Fiona Lumbers’ illustrations convey Luna’s vivid inner life, while Coelho’s lyrical style celebrates the joyful curiosity of early childhood." Amnesty International "An ode to love and different kinds of families, with lyrical text and richly coloured, warm illustrations." Irish Independent, Best Books of 2017 Other books in the Luna Loves

An engaging, interactive board book, specially designed for very young children, full of vivid colours, stylish illustrations and friendly night time scenes. Simple slider mechanisms allow a picture t

From the beet fields of North Dakota to the campgrounds of California to Amazon’s CamperForce program in Texas, employers have discovered a new, low-cost labor pool, made up largely of transient older

Look back at the 33-year history of the world’s longest-running musical: Les Miserables. This book is an ideal companion for anyone who loves the show.Ever since its first performances in 1985, Les Misérables has been a smash success, and is now the longest-running musical in the world with an award-winning Hollywood movie to its name. Les Misérables: The Official Archives takes a look back through the storied life of this monumental show. Benedict Nightingale examines the entirety of the Les Misérables theatre legacy, from Victor Hugo’s original novel all the way to the movie’s Hollywood set, and reveals why this musical has so strongly captured hearts and imaginations. The show’s legion of fans will especially appreciate the images of such special memorabilia as annotated scripts, original costume sketches, and design notes for the 2012 film.

It s Christmas time! Discover the excitement and traditions of Christmas with this chunky, interactive board book. The mechanisms and flaps will making exploring Christmas fun for pre-readers and provide plenty to talk about together. A delightful gift for baby s first Christmas.商品除瑕疵品外，恕不接受退換貨因拍攝略有色差，圖片僅供參考，顏色請以實際收到商品為準

Sam Jam sat in a school library and challenged the school community to ask him about the origin of anything at all ― and pledged to use library resources to answer within 60 minutes. Children and adul

Sam Jam sat in a school library and challenged the school community to ask him about the origin of anything at all ― and pledged to use library resources to answer within 60 minutes. Children and adul

Patience and Fortitude, the noble lions who guard the New York Public Library, get their very own picture book, the first in our partnership with the NYPL!商品除瑕疵品外，恕不接受退換貨因拍攝略有色差，圖片僅供參考，顏色請以實際收到商品為準

A thoroughly updated edition of the 2003 classic that home and professional bartenders alike refer to as their cocktail bible. Gary Regan, the "most-read cocktail expert around" (Imbibe), has revised the original edition for the 15th anniversary with at least 30% new material: many more cocktail recipes--including smart revisions to the originals--and fascinating information on the drink making revival that has popped up in the past decade, confirming once again that this is the only cocktail reference you need.A prolific writer on all things cocktails, Gary Regan and his books have been a huge influence on mixologists and bartenders in America. This brand-new edition fills in the gaps since the book first published, incorporating Regan's special insight on the cocktail revolution from 2000 to the present and a complete overhaul of the recipe section. With Regan's renowned system for categorizing drinks helps bartenders not only to remember drink recipes but also to invent their own, T

Winner of the 2019 Theodor Seuss Geisel AwardFun-loving, mischievous Fox wishes he were a tiger. Tigers are big and fast and sneaky. So he decides to become one!Soon Turtle and Rabbit are joining in the fun. But will Fox want to be a tiger forever?In Fox the Tiger, this winning trickster character and his animal friends learn that the best thing to be is yourself.Fox the Tiger is a My First I Can Read book, which means it’s perfect for shared reading with a child. Other Fox books include: Fox Is Late, Fox and the Jumping Contest, and Fox and the Bike Ride.

英國版：#4 Isadora Moon Has a Birthday (雙色印刷平裝本)https://www.sanmin.com.tw/Product/index/005709872Fans of the Princess in Black and Dory Fantasmagory series will love Isadora Moon: half-fairy, half-vampire--and ready for her first-ever human birthday party!Isadora Moon might be half-fairy, half-vampire, but she wants to have a totally normal human birthday party. She gives her mom and dad a list--cake, balloons, presents, and games.But when the invitations arrive on bats' wings, Isadora worries that maybe her parents don't know how to throw a human party. Which can mean only one thing: Isadora's birthday is going to be anything but normal!

First flown in 1940, the prototype Vought F4U Corsair instantly became the fastest fighter in the world and the fastest US aircraft of any description. Powered by a huge 18-cylinder Pratt and Whitney Double Wasp engine driving an enormous 13 feet 4 inch propeller, the first Corsairs were capable of 417mph. This figure would rise to nearly 450mph in later versions.Production began in 1941, not only by Vought but also by Goodyear and Brewster, and the F4U entered service with the US Navy in September 1942. The aircraft subsequently came to be extensively used from land and sea by the US Marines, Royal Navy and Royal New Zealand Air Force. Famous squadrons like VMF-214 'The Black Sheep' and VF-17 'Jolly Rogers', along with many others, maintained total ascendancy over the Japanese for the rest of the war - a remarkable achievement for a single type.After the Second World War the Corsair remained in production and was used with distinction by the French in Indo-China and again by the US Na

A strikingly original first novel, from the author of A Little Life. ‘The world Yanagihara conjures up, full of dark pockets of mystery, is magical.’ – The TimesIn 1950 Norton Perina, a young doctor, embarks on an expedition to a remote Micronesian island in search of a rumoured lost tribe. There he encounters a strange group of forest dwellers who appear to have attained a form of immortality that preserves the body but not the mind.Perina uncovers their secret and returns with it to America, where he soon finds great success. But his discovery has come at a terrible cost, not only for the islanders, but for Perina himself. Hanya Yanagihara's The People in the Trees marked the debut of a remarkable voice in American fiction.‘Impossible to resist’ – Daily MailPart of the Picador Collection, a new series showcasing the best of modern literature.