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Filled with more than 300 images, the official illustrated tie-in to the second chapter of the DreamWorks Animation critically acclaimed Academy AwardR nominated How to Train Your Dragon trilogy is ba

Why’d I do it? I suppose it’s the only question that really matters. Seventeen-year-old Crow will stop at nothing to protect her younger sister?even if it costs her her own life. But then she’s given

I'm a giant monster, with sharp, sharp claws. I've got big, spiky teeth and loud, loud roars. Which is why I say, to everyone I meet . . . CALL ME SCARY . . . DON'T CALL ME SWEET! Everyone thinks that

An ancient tomb, a pool of fresh blood - the latest baffling case for young detective Flavia de Luce.The first thing I saw was a hand, and then the face, a ghastly inhuman mask...'I do believe we've f

'Can I explain why I wanted to jump off the top of a tower block?'For disgraced TV presenter Martin Sharp the answer's pretty simple: he has, in his own words, 'pissed his life away'. And on New Year'

HarperCollins is proud to present its new range of best-loved, essential classics. ‘Whatever comes,’ she said, ‘cannot alter one thing. If I am a princess in rags and tatters, I can be a princess ins

Each Geronimo Stilton book is fast-paced, with lively full-color art and a unique format kids 7-10 will love.One hot summer afternoon, I was trying to write, but I just couldn't get inspired. I needed

Celebrate the 10th anniversary of How to Catch a Star with this new toddler-friendly board book edition! An inspirational story from internationally bestselling, multi-prize-winning picture book creat

Curiosity stirs the soul of every human. Who has not wondered about how the human body works? Can a person drink too much water? How does gravity make things fall? From topics as varied as the Earth a

Does your woolly mammoth need a wash? It's not a very easy thing to do... Find out exactly how to wash your mammoth in this hilarious instruction manual - just remember don't get any soap in its eyes

Bestselling business coach's advice on how to always keep a vital step ahead of the competition The very best didn't get there by accident. The best have a different way of thinking and acting in the

HarperCollins is proud to present its range of best-loved, essential classics.'I am no bird; and no net ensnares me; I am a free human being with an independent will.'Bronte's infamous Gothic novel te

HarperCollins is proud to present its range of best-loved, essential classics.'I always deserve the best treatment because I never put up with any other.'Beautiful, rich, self-assured and witty, Emma

“Haven’t I got wonderful teeth?” said the Little Princess. “ROYAL teeth!” said the King.The Little Princess has got wonderful teeth, all twenty of them! But when one of them starts to wobble and wobbl

Here, you will embark on a journey of discovery. In the next forty days, you and your small group will discover together the answer to life's most fundamental question: 'What on earth am I here for?'

Join Geronimo on his fourth trip to the Kingdom of Fantasy!I, Geronimo Stilton, was astonished to find myself in the Kingdom of Fantasy for the fourth time. Sterling, the Princess of the Silver Dragons, needed my help!The last existing dragon egg had been stolen from Sterling. If that egg was destroyed, dragons would become extinct forever! I couldn't let that happen. So my friends and I set out across enchanted lands to find the egg and restore peace to the Kingdom of Fantasy. It was a truly amazing adventure!

本書即係作者在政大兼課時，曾在大學部講授之「財產保險」及目前在系、所合開講授之「財產保險實務專題(I)」之課程講義再依據最新保險條款及書籍資料加以補充修正編撰而成。

I Am Reading with CD: Brown Bear Gets In ShapeBrown Bear is alarmed when he discovers he can't see his feet . . .Poor Brown Bear's tummy is sticking out! He decides to change his shape and asks Bunny and Chimp what they eat. But lettuce, carrots and bananas don't agree with Brown Bear. He wonders whether exercise might be the answer, but - Crack! Crunch! Crash! - swinging through the trees isn't such a good idea! Brown Bear is sadder than ever, until his friends reassure him that bears are supposed to be round - he's the perfect shape and size! The I AM READING series provides just the right balance of challenge and support for newly independent readers.Large, easy-to-read type, satisfying stories by top writers and cheerful full-colour pictures help children make the transition from picture books to chapter books. Each book includes a bookmark flap, tips for beginner readers and either short, numbered chapters or two short stories.I Am Reading with CD: Friends ForeverFiggy Twosocks is

Another great story in the fantastic I AM READING series for younger readers - includes CD audio edition!

'Where is my dummy? I WANT MY DUMMY!'shrieks the Little Princess when the royal dummy mysteriously disappears, yet again. Wherever the King, Queen and courtiers hide her dummy, she always finds it eve

′I′ve worn that mask so long I don′t feel safe without it.′The Man in the Iron Mask sees D′Artagnan, Athos, Porthos and Aramis return to meet their destinies in their final adventure. D′Artagnan still

′I snapped the switch, but there was nobody there. Then I saw something in the far corner which made me drop my cigar and fall into a cold sweat.′When Richard Hannay is warned of an assassination plot

This is a hilarious and accessible picture book about a child spending time with his grandpa. Written in a how-to style, the narrator gives important tips for "babysitting" a grandpa, including what t

I wonder if I should keep these diaries under lock and key. Jenny Spede has disturbed them again . . . What does she make, I wonder, of an old woman, deformed by arthritis, stripping naked for a young

From the couple who brought you We've Seen Santa comes their newest book. I Love the Changing Seasons is about all the wonderful changes each season brings. Children will learn about the seasons while

More than 18 million Geronimo Stilton books in print!Finally, I was about to leave for a relaxing vacation all by myself. I was ready to kick back and connect with nature. But somehow, my peaceful tri

70 years later, the bombing of Pearl Harbor comes to life for a new generation of readers!History's most terrifying moments are brought vividly to life in the action-packed fictional I SURVIVED series

Kick your bad habits—and CLOSE MORE SALES! “I love this book, especially the importance of empathy—care enough about what you are selling to personalize its value to your customer!”—Jim Farley, VP Glo

Oxford Reading Tree: Trad Tales: Level 2 (Age 4½ - 5)I Will Get You is based on the Norwegian folk tale of The Three Billy Goats Gruff, about the goats who manage to outwit a greedy troll living under

"Get the most out of your iPad 2!How to Do Everything: iPad 2 shows you how to quickly master the basics of the iPad 2, including sending/receiving SMS messages and e-mail, surfing the Internet, readi

More than 18 million Geronimo Stilton books in print!I was just minding my business at home when I got a telephone call. It was my uncle Samuel S. Stingysnout, inviting the whole Stilton family to cre

The secrets of high-frequency trading revealed!“Edgar’s book is fantastic . . . I recommend it highly.”—Bart Chilton, Commissioner, United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC)“I have int

Take Great Digital Photos Every Time!Filled with high-color photographs, How to Do Everything: Digital Photography shows you how to capture professional-quality photos using any digital camera--from a

′I have seen wicked men and fools, a great many of both; and I believe they both get paid in the end; but the fools first.′Orphaned as a young teenager, Lowlander David Balfour′s only relative is his

′I would give up the unessential; I would give my money, I would give my life for my children; but I wouldn′t give myself.′Heralded as one of the first instances of feminist literature and rejected at

′I pay very little regard...to what any young person says on the subject of marriage. If they profess a disinclination for it, I only set it down that they have not yet seen the right person.′Humble a

Hundreds of thousands of small business owners are tossing and turning at night, trying to figure out how to attract more customers. They need to know how to sell, both individually and through their

作者希莉格主持「史丹佛科技創業計畫」(STVP)多年，是非常成功的創意與創業導師，專門教導大學生(特別是以當工程師為志向)如何規畫未來及創業。幾年前當她的兒子快要上大學時，她回想起自己讀大學和初入社會的挫折與經驗，不禁希望當年20歲時有人能提點她，於是與兒子分享這些寶貴心情。後來她對一群史丹佛學生分享這些觀察和領悟，把演講題目訂為「真希望我20歲就懂的事」，引發熱烈迴響與共鳴，並應邀到全球發表演講，最後決定將她的豐富經驗和創意課程寫成這本激勵人心的精采著作。希莉格說，每個人20歲時都會有茫然面對未來、不知何去何從的強烈焦慮感，其實你應該欣然接受這種不確定，不確定才是激發創新的火種，也是向前邁進的重要力量。最有趣的經驗往往發生在偏離既定道路、挑戰傳統假設、從失敗錯誤中看出全新契機的時候！誰說南極不能賣比基尼？誰說餐廳不能賣蟑螂壽司？蘋果電腦的賈伯斯就會告訴你，被開除是他這輩子最棒的一件事，讓他展開人生最富創造力的一段時光！其實不管你是20歲、30歲、40歲甚至50歲，只要願意跳脫人生框架、勇敢嘗試失敗、以健康的心態挑戰所有「不可能」、把握每個大放異彩的機會，就會帶來無窮的可能性！A revised and updated edition of the international bestsellerInspiring readers all over the globe to reimagine their future, this revised and updated edition ofWhat I Wish I Knew When I Was 20offers timeless career advice for young adults and features new material to complement the classic text.Major life transitions such as leaving the protected environment of school or starting a new career can be daunting. It is scary to face a wall of choices, knowing that no one is going to tell us if we make t

Every super hero has a power, be it super strength, mind control, special gadgets or super speed. In this book you'll not only discover how to draw original heroes in their unique costumes, but also h

Description The new and fully updated edition of John Lees’ bestselling How to Get a Job You’ll Love (2011-12 Ed) will help readers unlock their hidden potential, find their passion and apply it to