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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!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.

Mirabelle's mum is a witch, her dad is a fairy, and she is a bit of both!When Mirabelle's pet dragon disappears into a creepy cottage in the forest, Mirabelle and her brother Wilbur have no choice but to go after her. But the two just can't get along, and Mirabelle gets so cross that she says she wishes Wilbur would disappear. She doesn't mean for it to actually happen though!Can she sort things out and get Wilbur to come back? Thankfully help is on hand, as the cottage isn't quite as abandoned as it first appears.

Adventurous, magical and brilliantly funny final book in the House at the Edge of Magic series.Nine and her friends are headed to the mortal realm in search of the only thing that will shake a very tricky witch off their tail: a priceless stargold locket. It lies hidden in the Nest of a Thousand Treasures, guarded by Nine’s old foe – the formidable gangmaster of all the thieflings in London.Even if Nine can get her hands on the locket, the friends must find a way to release its power – and for that they must travel through the World Between Worlds to the lighthouse on the Isle of Illusion, where nothing is quite as it seems…

夏天的傍晚，太陽正準備落下，一隻小猴子突然跳出森林，把它搶走了！接著長頸鹿追來、大象跟上、駱駝也出現……夕陽像顆紅色的球，在大家手中傳遞。本書以簡潔的文字與明亮的畫面，引導幼兒隨著節奏翻頁，從左到右跟著故事前進。閱讀過程就像玩遊戲一樣有趣，讓孩子在歡笑中學會觀察與預測。Par un soir d'été, le soleil se couche. Il est sur le point de plonger à l'horizon, quand un petit singe jaillit de la forêt... et s'en empare ! Mais voici que déjà, la girafe le rattrape. Puis vient l'éléphant ! Et le chameau... Un charmant album pour tout- petits : de page en page, on devine qui vient de chiper le ballon rouge semblant presque en mouvement. Relié toilé, ce tout-carton apprend aussi aux plus petits à suivre une histoire de gauche à droite, de page en page, comme on se passe une balle.

Easy-to-use peekaboo sliders, funny rhyming text, and a surprise mirror ending combine in this stylish and interactive board book for babies and toddlers. Babies and the very youngest of children are fascinated by animals, and they'll love this safari-themed book. Ingela P. Arrhenius's unmistakable, enchanting artwork, combined with a smooth mechanism to push, pull, or turn on every page, makes this a totally irresistible board book that toddlers will want to read again and again.

Google's Executive Productivity Advisor offers insights on how to make the new way of work work for you, providing actionable steps to optimize your productivity, accomplish more, prevent burnout, and cultivate a harmonious work-life balance.Every day, tens of thousands of Google employees, from executives to interns, rely on Laura Mae Martin's tips and best practices for how to make the most of their time. Now, with Uptime, Laura brings her unique approach to productivity and wellbeing to anyone who wants to be more effective and experience "calm accomplishment" whether at work, at school, or in their own personal lives.Laura began her Google career in sales, but quickly carved out a niche for herself as a productivity expert. For more than a decade, she's been coaching Google executives and employees on how to achieve a state of "productivity Zen" -- a holistic approach to conquering everything from the avalanche of emails in their inboxes to becoming the master of their own calendar

Hawaiian native Carissa Moore brought joy and pride to the islands when she won the first-ever, gold medal in surfing’s Olympic debut. Here she shares her story and her personal perspective, alongside contributions from many of her fellow Hawaiian surf legends, on what it means to be a surfer from Hawaii.This long-awaited book celebrates Hawaii’s rich surf history and culture, featuring stunning photography capturing the magnificent beauty of the islands, Hawaii’s most famous surf breaks, and legendary surf icons. It showcases Hawaiian surfing traditions such as paddle outs, surfboard shaping, the shaka symbol, and all of the things that have made the origins of surfing in Hawaii uniquely beautiful.Moore invites notable Hawaiian surfers and cultural figures to share their perspectives on growing up on the islands and the connection they have with surfing in Hawaii, the birthplace of this sport. This unique and special book pays tribute to the significance of Hawaiian surfing, shared by

Zoya and her puppy Coco are excited for a glittery bedroom makeover in this full-color book perfect for beginning readers!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early reader line, Acorn, aimed at children who are learning to read. With easy-to-read text, a short-story format, plenty of humor, and full-color artwork on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and fluency. Acorn books plant a love of reading and help readers grow!Zoya can't wait to paint her bedroom a new glittery color. But Zoya can't decide on just one color! So she decides she wants a fun, multi-colored room! Will Zoya -- with her puppy Coco's help -- be able to give her bedroom the perfect makeover?With Kai Robinson's vibrant, full-color artwork and Valerie Bolling's engaging, easy-to-read text throughout, this sparkly series is perfect for beginning readers!

One of the world's most ubiquitous and relatable memes comes to life with this official mini figurine of Question Hound, star of the famous "On Fire" comic strip.Question Hound in Three Dimensions: This finely detailed, 3 1/2 inch replica recreates the beloved meme, complete with light-up flamesSound Element: Features audio of Question Hound uttering the iconic phrase "This is fine," along with the sound of the crackling fireBook Included: Also includes a full-color, illustrated 32-page mini book presenting the full 6-panel "On Fire" comic strip and other hilarious strips from creator KC GreenThe Perfect Gift for Fans of Memes and Internet Humor: Anyone who has shared the "This Is Fine" strip or simply found that it hit close to home will love this collectible itemRequires two AAA batteries (not included).

Womp, womp!ThisSad Trombone,positioned on trombone case base,includes everything you need to create a soundtrack for your epic fails:Plays music:plays the notorious “womp-womp-womp-womp” sound when the trombone is slightly tiltedTrombone replica:Includes a 3" replica of a real trombone resting on a trombone case baseIncludes Stickers:Two sticker sheets to decorate and personalize your trombone caseIllustratedmini book:Includes a 32-page mini book about the origins of the sad trombone notes and trombone songsPerfect gift:humorous gaggift or stocking stufferIncludes button cell batteries.

In the latest action-packed installment of this New York Times bestselling series, Drake must help free the brilliant Crystal Dragon!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!Griffith is in trouble! Drake and Rori travel to Greenshire to find him. They meet a boy named Llew who show them the Crystal Cave where Griffith was last seen. Once inside, they are attacked by Belydor, a Crystal Dragon who does not trust humans. Can Llew help the Dragon Masters gain the dragon’s trust and save Griffith?With engaging black-and-white artwork on every page, kids won't be able to put down this action-packed adventure!

In the hilarious first three books in the Middle School and Other Disasters series, witch-in-training Heidi Heckelbeck juggles magical mishaps and everyday mayhem at her new boarding school. Featuring black-and-white illustrations and doodles throughout and sparkly foil on the covers! It's goodbye, Brewster Elementary and hello, Broomsfield Academy when Heidi starts middle school at the only school in the country that has secret classes for witches in training! Heidi is excited but nervous about living on her own and making new friends (and new crushes)! Her first day takes a turn for the worse when Heidi discovers her roommate is none other than her old rival, Melanie Maplethorpe! Melanie is also less than thrilled, and the two find themselves engaged in an epic prank war. But when magic enters the mix, will the reluctant roommates go too far? Further mayhem ensues when Heidi uses magic to get her crush to notice her and frets over keeping her new friend's big secret! This spellbindin

Cachon Matching Supply with Demand, 4e is a clear, concise and more rigorous approach to an introductory Operations management course. Written by Wharton authors who use their guiding principles “real operations, real solutions” to bring the text and concepts to life, writing the majority of chapters from the perspective of specific companies. The “real solutions” refers to providing students with tools and strategies they can implement in practice and apply the author's models in a realistic operational setting. The authors strive for “real simple” by using as little mathematical notation as possible, focusing on many real-world examples and consistent terminology and phrasing throughout.

Paint with water for search and find fun! Create bug-tastic creepy crawly pictures with this water painting book, then search and find the things that are hiding on each page. Simply apply water with the special pen, leave to dry, then paint your pictures and search and find again.Paint with water for search and find fun!Create bug-tastic creepy crawly pictures with this water painting book, then search and find the things that are hiding on each page. Simply apply water with the special pen, leave to dry, then paint your pictures and search and find again.

Paint with water for search and find fun! Create out-of-this-world space pictures with this water painting book, then search and find the things that are hiding on each page. Simply apply water with the special pen, leave to dry, then paint your pictures and search and find again.Paint with water for search and find fun!Create out-of-this-world space pictures with this water painting book, then search and find the things that are hiding on each page. Simply apply water with the special pen, leave to dry, then paint your pictures and search and find again.

The COVID-19 pandemic was a global crisis that affected millions of lives and brought mental health challenges to the forefront. In Hong Kong, the situation was worsened by uniquely strict COVID-19 regulations, quarantine measures, and travel restrictions. The mental health issues associated with the pandemic did not end with the lifting of the mask mandate. On the contrary, the repercussions are only just beginning to surface and their impact will be felt for years to come.This eye-opening book tells the stories of ordinary Hongkongers who faced extraordinary challenges during the pandemic. Through a blend of first-person accounts, psychological insights, and hard data, it offers a compelling and accessible exploration of the toll that the COVID-19 pandemic has taken on mental health in Hong Kong.However, this book is not only a chronicle of suffering; it is also a guide to healing and hope. It offers practical advice on how to overcome the mental health issues caused by the pandemic,

此套書包含以下三本9780593376461 #1 Sweet Valley Twins: Best Friends: (A Graphic Novel)9780593376508 #2 Sweet Valley Twins: Teacher's Pet: (A Graphic Novel)9780593376584#3 Sweet Valley Twins: Choosing SidesNEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - Jessica and Elizabeth are ready to take on middle school . . . but are they ready to take on each other? The New York Times bestselling world of Sweet Valley returns in these all-new graphic novel adaptations!

Key Words: Action, Movement, Control. Different areas of the brain dodifferent things - the frontal lobe turns your thoughts into actions. Dailyactions like walking or swinging on the trapeze happen when the frontal lobetells your body to get moving, so get your fingers flying on this puzzle.

In ancient times, scholars such as Confucius and Aristotle expounded on the virtue of the “middle way” or “intermediate,” an ideal point of moderation or balance between the extremes of human behavior. Adam Smith, widely considered the father of modern economics as we know it, also encouraged propriety in his first work, The Theory of Moral Sentiments. Since then, different schools of economics have continued to incorporate the idea of propriety into their theories, for example in such concepts as equilibrium and bounded rationality, though few economists have defined it explicitly. In light of growing uncertainty and polarization around the world, propriety economics offers alternative solutions for markets, governments, and everyday citizens.This book embarks on a thorough review of Eastern and Western philosophies of propriety over the past 2,500 years, followed by an investigation of the ideas of propriety found in five key schools of economics: classical, neoclassical, institution

This textbook on rotating fluid dynamics combines a pedagogical development of theoretical ideas with a description and analysis of many of the fascinating examples of rotating flows found in nature. The book is self-contained, starting in Part I with introductory chapters on fluid dynamics and waves. The largest section of the book is Part II, where a broad theoretical framework is developed for rotating flows, including Ekman layers, inertial waves, Taylor columns, Rossby waves, precession, instabilities, rotating convection, vortex breakdown, and rotating turbulence.The book ends, in Part III, with an analysis of some naturally occurring rotating flows, including tornadoes and dust devils, tidal vortices, tropical cyclones, convection in planetary cores, zonal winds in planetary atmospheres, and astrophysical accretion discs. Davidson presents a unique combination of a deep but broad theoretical framework with a detailed discussion of many naturally occurring flows. Moreover, the bo

The 2024 New York Times / New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children's BooksFrom the inimitable creator of El Deafo, this all-ages alphabet book is also a hand-wrought, high-fidelity, hilariously tongue-in-cheek homage to the golden days of album cover art. Cece Bell loves music and collecting old record albums, her introduction explains, especially albums featuring animal artists. The bouncing harmonies of the Barbershop Beagles, the elegant crooning of the elephant Ella Fontaine, the hilarious rhymes of the Hip-Hop Hedgehogs--all are represented in this quirky ABC book that draws on the creator's personal collection of albums, memorabilia, and lyrics dating between 1944 and 1984, the heyday of album design. With wry, witty text, silly and sumptuous sound play, and biographical end matter on all twenty-six musical acts, the book commands and stands up to repeated readings. Bright, zany art--all painted and lettered by hand--a stellar design, and an album-size trim make it a col

#1NEW YORK TIMESBESTSELLER!Stephanie Garber’sTHE BALLAD OF NEVER AFTERis the jaw-dropping sequel to theONCE UPON A BROKEN HEART, starring Evangeline Fox and the Prince of Hearts on a new journey of magic, mystery, and heartbreakNot every love is meant to be.After Jacks, the Prince of Hearts, betrays her, Evangeline Fox swears she'll never trust him again. Now that she’s discovered her own magic, Evangeline believes she can use it to restore the chance at happily ever after that Jacks stole away.But when a new terrifying curse is revealed, Evangeline finds herself entering into a tenuous partnership with the Prince of Hearts again. Only this time, the rules have changed. Jacks isn’t the only force Evangeline needs to be wary of. In fact, he might be the only one she can trust, despite her desire to despise him.Instead of a love spell wreaking havoc on Evangeline’s life, a murderous spell has been cast. To break it, Evangeline and Jacks will have to do battle with old friends, new foes,

Live-ON是一間坐擁正經（以Live-ON的標準來說）VTuber的大型公司。 因為忘記關台而一舉成名的三期生心音淡雪， 在順利地參與了開拓VTuber黎明期的大前輩「星乃瑪娜」的畢業直播後， 準備迎接期盼已久的五期生出道！ 現身的五期生們分別為「喜歡潔淨之物的Live-ON黑粉學生會長」、 「應徵時只在履歷上寫了『短刀』作為名字的超級中二病小丫頭」、 「負責的科目為『愛』的外星人老師」，打從一開始就是熟悉的Live-ON風味！ 而一如往常地，她們似乎都隱藏著更為渾沌的祕密！ 衝擊的VTuber喜劇，五期生終於登台的第七集！ ★【播出事故】本性被揭穿的結果是→成為超人氣VTuber!!!! ★蔚為話題的VTuber喜劇登場── ★系列網路瀏覽數突破10,000,000！廣獲壓倒性的支持！ ©Nana Nanato, Siokazunoko 2023 / KADOKAWA CORPORATION

For fans of Sophie Anderson and South Asian myths and legends comes a fairytale based on Bengali folklore that puts brown girls centre-stage, from the author ofRumaysa: A Fairytale.Filled with gorgeous black and white illustrations by Kaley McKean.Aya has been fascinated by stars ever since she can remember. But never in her wildest imagination did she expect to get struck by one and develop powers beyond her control.When the evil Abnus takes over the region of Alferra in search of power, Aya quickly learns there is a great darkness afoot. Can Aya learn to control her burgeoning magic and keep her friends and family safe before it's too late?Aya and the Star Chaseris a brilliant gothic fairytale from Radiya Hafiza.

An action-packed comedy about a fake family that includes a spy, an assassin and a telepath! Master spy Twilight is unparalleled when it comes to going undercover on dangerous missions for the betterment of the world. But when he receives the ultimate assignment--to get married and have a kid--he may finally be in over his head! Threatened by Yor's relationship with Melinda Desmond, Anya gets serious about her own friendship scheme. On the way to a museum field trip, however, she and her class become the target of political activists looking to free their political allies...

Cute, colorful, and very lively kittens star in this Level One Pinkalicious I Can Read. Pinkalicious and Peter get a big surprise when their foster cat has kittens! Caring for six rambunctious kittens is a huge challenge. Will Pinkalicious and Peter be able to convince Mommy and Daddy to let them keep them?Pinkalicious: Kittens! Kittens! Kittens! is a Level One I Can Read which means it's perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the short sentences, familiar words, and simple concepts of Level One books support success for children eager to start reading on their own.Readers can watch Pinkalicious and Peter on the funtastic PBS Kids TV series Pinkalicious & Peterrific!

A sturdy tabbed board book featuring all your favourite characters from the bestselling Tales From Acorn Wood series.Meet the friends from Acorn Wood in this colourful tabbed board book, based on the bestselling preschool series, Tales from Acorn Wood.Turn the sturdy tabbed pages to learn more about Fox, Cat, Rabbit, Badger, Bear and more of your favourite Acorn Wood characters. Tales from Acorn Wood: Hello Friends! is the perfect introduction to Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's cosy woodland world.Based on the lift-the-flap preschool series including Cat's Cookbook, Badger's Band, Fox's Socks, Rabbit's Nap and more!

300-piece jigsaw and a fact book about coral reef creaturesDive down to the seabed and discover some of the amazing plants and creatures that live around and depend on coral reefs to survive with this colourful book and jigsaw set. It's packed with appealing illustrations and the book is full of fascinating facts about a wide variety of sea life found on different types of reefs.

The next title in the Pip and Posy felt flap series for babies and toddlers. This bright, cheerful book with soft felt flaps is ideal for babies and toddlers. The sturdy felt flaps are soft but tuggable, and the charming artwork from Axel Scheffler, the illustrator of The Gruffalo, brings the story and characters to life.Pip and Posy are playing hide-and-seek at the park, but Pip can't find Posy anywhere. Can you help him find his friend?This robust board book is great for curious hands who love to explore and tug on the felt flaps again and again (and again) while they look for Pip and Posy on every page. Other titles in the series include: In the Garden, At the Seaside, At Christmas and At the Party.

Manga based on the hit mobile video game from Disney, Twisted Wonderland! Stranded in the world of Twisted Wonderland, Yu must brave a magical school filled with ghosts, monsters, and uncooperative students! Still trying to get his friend Ace out of trouble, Yu attends one of Heartslabyul Dorm's traditional unbirthday parties. But instead of solving Ace's problems or having a bit of fun, they wind up incurring the wrath of the housewarden, Riddle!

Your favorite hilarious best friends are BACK and ready to party in the second installment of this early graphic novel series. Gnome and Rat--the silly and endearing best friends from the Enormous Forest--can't wait to celebrate Gnome's 333rd birthday! Gnome has a few things to accomplish in preperation for his big extravaganza. But what about Rat? He's feeling a little left out... what big day can he celebrate for himself? Put on your party hats and join these funny friends as they come up with an entirely new holiday, make an unexpected birthday wish, and try to jazz up their exercise routine. But no matter the occasion, these two will always have something special to celebrate: each other.

This concise and authoritative work offers the latest guidance on journalism ethics for students and media professionals and will help empower news consumers to make informed decisions about the trustworthiness of their sources of information. It offers advice on all aspects of journalism ethics including accuracy and seeking the truth, representation of women, LGBTQ coverage, climate change, mental health, use of images, conflict reporting, elections, and how to use artificial intelligence. The author brings a unique perspective and depth of knowledge to the complex challenges facing journalists and news consumers in this era of fake news, disinformation, and artificial intelligence.

Psychosis and Schizophrenia in Hong Kong covers some of the most serious mental health conditions that top the global disease burden and affect 3 per cent of the general population. However, most research on psychotic disorders is undertaken in the West, and few studies have been systematically carried out in Asia despite global interest in regional differences. This work offers a unique and coherent account of these disorders and their treatment in Hong Kong over the last thirty years.Chen and his research programme’s pioneering work has ranged from the impact of early intervention on outcomes and relapse prevention, to the renaming of psychosis to reduce stigma. The studies have contributed to wider international debates on the optimal management of the condition. Their investigations in semantics and cognition, as well as cognition-enhancing exercise interventions, have provided novel insights into deficits encountered in psychotic disorders and how they might be ameliorated. The re

In this exciting launch of the Maisy's Planet series, everyone's favorite mouse learns all about the bees in her garden--and why they're so important to our natural world. Did you know that bees use their tongues to eat sweet nectar from flowers, then carry dusty pollen on their bodies to spread it from flower to flower? Or that they need lots of flowers, water, and a dry place to live? Through Lucy Cousins's familiar bold, inviting artwork and cheery narration, the youngest children can join Maisy as she tends to her growing garden and discovers some fun and informative things about the bees that live there. Open the final gatefold to see how Maisy is helping the amazing bees!

LEAP INTO THIS NEW ADVENTURE-PACKED CHAPTER BOOK SERIES FROM SUPER HAPPY MAGIC FOREST CREATOR MATTY LONG! Croaky Hopper isn't like other little frogs. His head is filled with thoughts of wild adventures. He dreams of hopping across crocodile-infested waters, or being chased by a giant boulder, just like the famous TV explorer Tennessee Toad.But where can an energetic amphibian like Croaky find real-life adventure? When his Aunt Lilly signs him up for the Woggle Scouts, he expects to spend his time crafting with pinecones and selling cookies, but he soon discovers there's much more in store, as scout leader, Winston the Puffin, takes the scouts on a dangerous expedition to search for a sasquatch.

小老鼠 Pedro 和冒險鼠小隊即將展開前所未有的任務──登月！發明家伯尼叔叔打造了一艘太空船，邀請他們一起出發，成為第一批登上月球的老鼠。但這場太空之旅似乎沒那麼簡單……月球上是否真如想像中空無一鼠？Little Pedro has an out-of-this-world adventure!The heroic Adventuremice have been summoned by an inventor-mouse! Millie's Uncle Bernie has built a spaceship and he wants the brave and clever Adventuremice to fly it. BOOM! Pedro and his friends blast into outer space, where they become the first mice on the moon. Or so they think .. .

Half vampire, half fairy, totally unique! Isadora is special because she is different. Her mum is a fairy and her dad is a vampire and she's a bit of both. When Isadora's mum comes down with the fairy flu, Isadora wants to be the best nurse that she can be.Determined to make her mum feel better, she sets off on a series of helpful gestures. But when Isadora's attempts at magic go awry, she accidentally causes baby sister Honeyblossom to grow to giant proportions! Can she find a cure before the situation gets even bigger? Join Isadora Moon in this enchanting new story filled with laughter, mishaps, and unexpected surprises. Perfect for newly-confident readers who want their magic and sparkle with a bit of bite!

Meet Isadora Moon's mermaid friend, Emerald! Emerald is learning how to be a mermaid princess, but there are just so many rules! She loves having fun with her friends and exploring her underwater world with her pet octopus, Inkibelle, she doesn't want to be stuck in the palace with everyone looking at her and checking that she's doing things the proper, royal way. Emerald's class are spending the day sea combing-picking up human rubbish that ends up on the ocean floor. When Emerald finds a precious teddy lying in a clump of seaweed, she's tempted to keep it for herself, but the tag says it belongs to a human called Jack.Emerald asks her land-loving friend, Isadora Moon, and Isadora's cousin, Mirabelle, to help her return it and together they embark on an exciting adventure across the land and sea!

A companion to the New York Times bestselling series that began with Nat Enough!Nat's class trip is a bigger adventure than she imagined!Nat is on an overnight class trip to Philadelphia, which is her first time in a big city without her parents. And it's a big deal because Nat's mom and dad are finally giving her the independence she's been longing for. But the trip is off to a bad start -- with one disaster after another -- and if things keep up, Nat's on track to lose her parents' trust and her newfound freedom for good!