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Asian Celebrity Cultures in the Digital Age represents the first comprehensive study on the transformations of celebrity cultures in increasingly globalised and digitalised Asian societies. It discusses relations between Asian celebrities and digital media across emerging phenomena in celebrity practices, cultures, politics, fandom, and economies. Highlighting original case studies from prominent Asian societies, including India, China, Hong Kong, the Philippines, Singapore, Vietnam, Indonesia, Thailand, South Korea, and Japan, this book sheds much-needed light on the de-Westernisation and internationalisation of celebrity studies and is essential reading for scholars and students in celebrity, fandom, digital media and communication, and cultural studies.

A hilarious introduction to the mystery genre, starring a boy, his fish, and a whiskered detective in disguise. A little boy's aquarium has been attacked, and his poor fish is terrified! Who could be behind this horrible crime? Never fear: Ramon Fellini is on the case! This brave dog has donned his cleverest cat costume in order to track down the culprit. How does Fellini know a cat is to blame? Why does he say strange things like "Does this house have any other fish?" No time for such questions--Fellini is about to reveal the truth! Unless the ace detective has a different agenda in mind... With dramatic colors, ironic humor, and plenty of clues to discover in the art, this whodunit is a laugh-out-loud read for pet lovers. Children will love using their own sleuthing skills to solve the mystery and predict what Detective Ramon Fellini does next."A hilarious intro to mysteries and a great read aloud."—Betsy Bird, A Fuse #8 Production (a School Library Journal blog)"It reminded me of Kl

Discover 200 LEGO® build ideas, featuring tips and techniques from expert LEGO builders!Go on a creative journey in this bumper book of LEGO building fun, featuring the best builds from across DK’s How to Build LEGO series! You’ll find LEGO models of all kinds to inspire you, from a hot-dog car to a towering T. rex, plus helpful pointers from the experts to guide you along the way. Be inspired by this collection of awesome LEGO ideas: 200+ awesome build ideas: From cars and houses to dinosaurs, robots and more, find a wide variety of builds for every interest.Fun for all abilities: Features guidance on developing building confidence for new LEGO builders and inspiration for more experienced builders alike. Build your ideal LEGO scenes: Combine models from throughout the book to construct your new favourite LEGO playscene. The perfect LEGO gift: Treat young builders to the ultimate collection of LEGO build ideas to enable their creativity and building skills!This book features build ide

Get up close to nature with naturalist and TV presenter CHRIS PACKHAM CBE and encounter the amazing plant superheroes that will help us save the world. What links seaweed, forests and oranges? They are all SUPERHERO PLANTS! Explore the amazing plants that will help us save the world with CHRIS PACKHAM CBE, one of the UK’s leading naturalists and an award-winning conservationist. Discover some incredible plants and the amazing jobs they do – from supporting wildlife and providing food, materials for clothing or for building to inspiring inventions and new technology, and so much more! Packed with fun, facts and challenges – perfect for readers aged 6 to 9.Welcome to LITTLE EXPERTS – inspiring the next generation of experts! • Written by expert authors, famous for their passion and expertise • Must-read introductions to key non-fiction topics with colour illustrations throughout • Created to empower and inspire! Also available in the series: Superhero Animals by CHRIS PACKHAM CBE. How to

A SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL BEST BOOK OF THE YEARAn endearing story about a girl's efforts to spot an owl from the Caldecott Medal winning creator of Wolf in the Snow. This gorgeous picture book that encourages patience and perseverance will resonate with readers of all ages who have longed to see one of these elusive creatures in the natural world. When will I find you?Where could you be?What will it take?To see an owl. Silent and wide-eyed, owls are hidden creatures of the night. Janie has always dreamed of finding one. She searches everywhere for signs of an owl - on the open prairie for short-eared owls, on the beach for snowy owls, and for great horned owls in the woods near her home. But months go by, and she sees no owls. She wonders, what will it take to see an owl? Her teacher, Mr. Koji, a fellow bird-lover, shares that he, too, waited a long time to see an owl. He assures her, "If you are very quiet and very patient, and if you look very close, you might just find them." When th

In Socializing Medicine, Pao-chen Tang, Yuqian Yan, and Ling Zhang explore the intersections of medicine, health, and East Asian media. Interweaving archival research, audiovisual analyses, and theoretical insights from the emerging field of health humanities, the book reveals the multifaceted ways in which the mass media—from photography and film to television and live streaming—has been deployed as a tool for controlling medicine and health, privileging those with power and authority from the early twentieth century to the present. Adopting anti-colonial and anti-capitalist perspectives, the contributors in this volume challenge the dominant mediations of health against the backdrop of imperialism, Cold War geopolitical tensions, and neoliberal capitalism. Collectively, they advocate for alternative understandings of medical culture through media productions that envision accessible and equitable healthcare practices.

This volume is a translated and edited collection of studies on the Shi ji (Records of the historian) by SimaQian, authored by the prestigious Japanese sinologist Miyazaki Ichisada. Providing a pathbreaking analysis of the structure and formation of the Shi ji, it serves not only as an excellent introduction to Sima Qian’s masterpiece but also offers historiographical and methodological insights that will stimulate further debate and research.In this volume, Miyazaki presents fascinating evidence of the influence of narrative fiction and drama in Sima Qian’s recreation of the entire length and breadth of Chinese history right up to his own time. By establishing a foundational model for writing comprehensive histories in China, Sima Qian’s work is essential for understanding the subsequent tradition of historical writing. This volume offers readers valuable insights into how Sima Qian constructed his seminal work.A monument of Japanese scholarship on the Shi ji, Prof. Miyazaki Ichisada’

The abolition movement in the United States―the fight against slavery―likely would have been less powerful and effective without the women of the movement. Yet, even in this fight for freedom, women were often sidelined by their male counterparts. Still, certain mission-driven American women were tenacious in their quest to free the enslaved peoples on American soil. This important book introduces readers to the significant groups and individuals who spoke out and put their lives at risk to halt American slavery. Fact boxes, sidebars, and historical images aid in supporting key curricular content.

Zetian must balance dangerous politics with a new quest for vengeance in the sequel to the #1 New York Times bestseller Iron Widow.Pacific Rim meets The Handmaid's Tale in this blend of Chinese history and mecha science fiction for YA readers.After suffering devastating loss and making drastic decisions, Zetian finds herself on the seat of power in Huaxia, but she has also learned that her world is not as it seems. Revelations about an enemy who dangles one of her loved ones as a hostage force Zetian to share power with a dangerous man she cannot simply depose. Despite their mutual dislike and distrust, the two must work together to take down their common enemy and stoke a revolution against the systems of exploitation that plague their world.However, power is not so easy to wield once seized, and a revolution is not so easy to control once unleashed. As Huaxia’s former elites strike back and the common people’s fervor for justice turns bloody and paranoid, can Zetian remain a fair and

This best-selling Five-Minute Stories format features twelve adventures with Spidey and His Amazing Friends that can be read aloud in five minutes each.This exciting Spidey and His Amazing Friends collection features twelve stories that can be read aloud in five minutes. Each action-packed adventure is paired with colorful illustrations featuring Team Spidey, as well as baddies like Electro, Rhino, and Gobby.Perfect for bedtime, or anytime, Spidey and His Amazing Friends 5-Minutes Storiesinclude such stories as Hangout Headache, A Day with Black Panther, Follow That Sea Monster, and more! For more 5-minute action and adventure stories, collect: · Marvel Storybook Collection: 5-Minute Marvel Stories· Disney Junior 5-Minute Mickey Stories· 5-Minute Disney*Pixar Stories

#1 New York Times bestselling, award-winning author Mo Willems and Caldecott Medal winner and National Book Award winner Dan Santat join hands in this innovative picture book about lefties (and righties)! Did you know, there was a time when people could get in trouble--really, really BIG trouble--for being LEFT-HANDED!? It's true! Lefty and Righty hand out the facts in a theatrical performance that spans the ages. Once upon a time, left was considered wrong . . . but now, left or right, it's all alright. (And there are scissors for everyone!) Created by the award-winning (right and left) hands of New York Times bestselling authors Mo Willems and Dan Santat, this book ensures that no one gets left behind!

Discover and learn with Timmy and Tammy! Become an expert reader, explore your home and beyond, and have fun with this bestselling series!The library is not just a place to borrow books. Every trip to the library is a chance for Timmy and Tammy to learn something new! Come join in the fun!EVEL 1‧For emerging readers‧Contains simple sight words and words to sound outLEVEL 2‧For growing readers‧Contains more complex sight words and words to sound outLEVEL 3‧For confident readers‧Contains longer, high-interest stories

Discover and learn with Timmy and Tammy! Become an expert reader, explore your home and beyond, and have fun with this bestselling series!Timmy and Tammy love walking in the Botanic Gardens. How many animals can they spot? And, will they have fun with new friends? Let's find out!LEVEL 1• For emerging readers• Contains simple sight words and words to sound outLEVEL 2• For growing readers• Contains more complex sight words and words to sound outLEVEL 3• For confident readers• Contains longer, high-interest stories

There's snow place like home! Sausage-loving Gnome and pragmatic Rat are BACK and ready to hit the slopes in the third installment of this early graphic novel series.Gnome and Rat can't wait to hang out with Rat's family for Nest Fest! But a blizzard has hit and Gnome wants to enjoy it with snowy activities. Surely, they have enough time to enjoy the snow and arrive on time to the festival... right?Bundle up with these funny friends as they practice their ice dancing skills and break out the Gnomeboggan for a ride to remember. But will they make it to Nest Fest before it's over?One thing is for sure, these two snow exactly how to have a good time on the way: with each other.

Travel back in time to unlock the secrets of the dinosaurs with these 12 fascinating true tales of prehistoric life!Join National Geographic on an expedition into the past to explore kids’ favorite topic: dinosaurs! These dino-mite true tales are all the ideal length to be read aloud in five minutes, making them perfect for story time, bedtime, or anytime.In these pages, you’ll peer through the leafy prehistoric jungle and glimpse the amazing creatures that lived on Earth long before humans. You’ll meet your dino favorites—T. rexandVelociraptor,TriceratopsandStegosaurus—as well as some dinosaurs you may have never seen before. You’ll find out how paleontologists dig for fossils and how those fossils end up in museums. You’ll follow a dinosaur as it grows up, and you’ll learn about other prehistoric creatures that fly, glide, and swim!This stunning nonfiction storybook is expertly researched and gorgeously illustrated, captivating the imaginations of readers as they dive into page after

NEW YORK TIMESBESTSELLER • In her first cookbook, social media star and baker BetülTunç of Turkuaz Kitchen shares 85 recipes for sweet and savory doughs and the dishes to make with them.BetülTunç's love affair with dough began when she was just eight years old in Erzurum, a city nestled in northeastern Turkey known for its long and snowy winters. During the dark, frosty days, she found solace baking Turkish breads and desserts with her mother and sisters.Betül's enthusiasm for baking, especially for creating sweet and savory doughs from scratch, followed her through her eventual move to the U.S. and the expansion of her family. While searching for a creative outlet to share her cooking in her new home, Betülbegan creating vintage-style videos on Instagram, garnering an audience that grew rapidly with each personal post she shared.InTurkuaz Kitchen,her first cookbook, Betülshares eighty-five recipes for sweet and savory doughs and the dishes to make with them. With inspiration from trad

Wisdom means learning to live with ambivalence and to embrace uncertaintyHelga Nowotny’s memoir provides a detailed account of her life, highlighting the challenges and triumphs of a woman who defied convention in the male-dominated field of science. From her early days in science and technology studies, where she faced bureaucratic hurdles, to her influential role in shaping the European Research Council, Nowotny offers a candid look at her career. She shares personal stories of navigating the complexities of academia and policy, revealing the uncertainties and contingencies that shaped her life and work. This memoir resonates with anyone who has pursued a path less traveled, and offers a glimpse into the resilience and ambition required to succeed in challenging environments.Future Needs Wisdom is not really a memoir, nor is it an intellectual history, nor is it entirely a personalreflection or a summative philosophy. It is, in fact, all of these things fused together: her life, her

Peaches and her pals go to the Moonberry Jubilee Fair​ in this adorable, cozy graphic novel that's all about going with the flow and enjoying life's heartwarming, laugh-out-loud moments. Mango can't wait to compete in the baking contest at the Moonberry Jubilee Fair. But when the recipe goes wrong, Mango has to learn how to "go with the flow" -- something that's VERY difficult for Mango to do. Thankfully, Mango's friends - Peaches, Taro, and Pogi - are there to help! Join Mango and all the adorable characters in Pocketon as they take a spon-tay-nee-us adventure that has as many ups and downs as Taro's favorite roller coaster. This full-color graphic novel is great for young readers beginning their graphic novel journey and graphic novel enthusiasts alike. It also features a Dyslexia-friendly font. It is perfect for fans of Hello Kitty, Animal Crossing, Pokemon, and of course, all things cute!

Oscar the Grouch meets Frog & Toad in this hilarious illustrated early reader series about a cranky wolf on a quest to be left alone. Wolf has just the right amount of friends: NONE. He loves to be alone. Unfortunately, everywhere he goes, other people are there too. At school, the teacher says if he can't get along with the other students, he has to leave. So he goes to the movies. More people! He tries the beach. No peace there, either. He flees to the remote peak of a mountain, and even there, someone comes along to bother him. Finally, Wolf hatches a plan. All these people arrive for a party at Wolf's house . . . while Wolf makes a quick exit. Move over, Elephant & Piggie! For readers who have had enough of the buddy duos, for kids who'd rather play by themselves--Wolf is the antihero you've been waiting for. Lone Wolf Goes to School is the first in a hilarious early reader series starring the completely lovable, chronically grumpy Wolf, a character who affirms kids who fly

An official treasury of fifteen stories from the world of Sylvanian Families – the perfect gift for Sylvanian fans, young and old!Enter the idyllic world of Sylvanian Families with this gorgeous official gift treasury, filled with fifteen magical stories featuring your favourite characters.Join Freya the Chocolate Rabbit and her friends as they have grand adventures in the countryside, dress up as mermaids in Sylvanian Land, and create unforgettable memories with their family and friends in the Village.With an illustrated map of the Sylvanian Village, character introductions and beautiful imagery throughout, Sylvanian Families: A Treasury of Tales is the perfect gift for fans to treasure.Sylvanian Families are one of the best selling and most beloved toys in the UK. Worldwide, the toys have sold over 230 million sets. Dive deep into the world of these classic toys, from Cedar Mountain to the Ballet Theatre, and join the Chocolate Rabbits, the Pookie Pandas and many more of your favouri

Blending documentary and conceptual photography, de Middel's account of migrants traveling to California brings the plight of immigration into harsh reliefCristina de Middel (born 1975), the first Spanish head of Magnum Photos, has been traveling for years with Mexican migrants on the train they call "the beast" interviewing sicarios (hired killers) and talking for hours with "coyotes" (clandestine smugglers) and police officers. She combines her own photographs with objects found in the desert and archival footage, creating a multi-layered narrative that evokes the hardships and dangers of searching for a better life. The journey begins in Tapachula, a city on the southern border of Mexico with Guatemala, and ends in Felicity, a small town in California dubbed the "Center of the World." This saga is punctuated by the accounts of three migrants recounting their crossing, as well as a commentary by the artist. An afterword by Mexican journalist Pedro Anza illuminates the issues at stake

Refugee is a powerful word.One that conjures opposing emotions. For some it provokes feelings of fear and hate, for others the need for compassion, understanding, and empathy. In this celebrated poem,Refugees,Brian Bilston tells both sides of the story by cleverly crafting a verse that can be read backward and forward to convey two opposing views.Brian Bilston is often described as the "Poet Laureate of Twitter" (now X) and this much admired poem, perfectly accompanied by artwork from illustrator, Jose Sanabria, is a wonderful way to explore this emotive issue as you realize that it's not just the words that have been reversed!

From three-time Newbery honor-winning author Christina Soontornvat comes a compelling and immersive young middle grade fantasy series for readers who love stories about animals, magic, and kids like them embracing their power to change the world.Plum's adventure continues in the fourth installment of the Legends of Lotus Island series. Lotus Island is in grave danger, and the powers of the Guardians are weakening. Plum must gather all her strength in order fulfill her destiny and save her friends.

A new holiday classic in the making with a message for all that highlights the spirit of gifts and giving One morning Little Hare wakes up to a thud on her roof. When she goes outside to investigate, she finds a gift-wrapped package has landed on her house. So starts a search to find the owner. She drags the package all over the forest on the back of her sled, but no-one knows whose it is, until she bumps into a large figure dressed in red and white with a long white beard and glasses. This charming story follows the unfolding adventure as Little Hare helps to avoid a disaster and save Christmas for all her forest friends. Little Hare is rewarded for her generosity and selflessness with her own special gift. With delightful pastel art, Shatokhin has penned a tale that wonderfully embodies the spirit of the gifting season.

The purrrfect series for newly confident readers, beautifully illustrated by Waterstones Children's Book Prize winner, Jenny Løvlie, and written by bestselling author, Paula Harrison. Kitty is a superhero-in-training with feline superpowers. She dreams of being just like her superhero mum one day, but she's still got a lot to learn.Join her for a series of enchanting adventures by the light of the moon. In Kitty and the Missing Pumpkins, Kitty is excited about the upcoming Autumn Festival. It's going to be a real feast for the whole community, and Kitty has worked hard all week to help prepare for it.But when she arrives to help set-up for the party, everything has been ruined. The decorations have been torn down, half the food has disappeared, and the pumpkins she and her friends carved are missing. Can Kitty use her superpowers to save the Autumn Festival?For another superhero adventure with Kitty and her cat crew, read Kitty and the Stolen Storybook.

The Princess in Black may know how to handle all kinds of monsters, but a kitten set on destruction? Me-OW! Duchess Wigtower had heard that pets are fun, but all her kitten has gotten her is nine lives' worth of problems. Eeeeek! It's time for someone else to deal with this catastrophe. Princess Magnolia is thrilled when a kitten lands on her doorstep, but just as she's about to play with Plumpkins (or should it be Hugmaster Floof?) the monster alarm goes off. When Princess Magnolia returns to her castle, her furry companion has carved up the wallpaper! In fact, each time Princess Magnolia leaves to help the Goat Avenger fight a very grouchy monster, her feline friend wreaks havoc. Has the Princess in Black finally met her match? Ten years after she first donned her cape, the Princess in Black returns for a purrfectly hilarious entry to the New York Times best-selling series.

非常適合課堂和家庭使用！您準備好參加有關發現和發明的終極測驗了嗎？ 您是否想知道...第一次 X 光檢查結果是什麼？誰發明了電子遊戲？炸藥最早是用來做什麼的？在紙之前人們都在寫些什麼？與 Quiz Champs 主持人 Bruce Beaker 一起尋找這些有趣問題的答案。測試您對主題的掌握程度，了解有趣的事實，並在過程中嘲笑一些愚蠢的笑話！Quiz Champs 系列經過精心設計，為年輕學習者帶來有趣且有教育意義的學習體驗。已提供答案和其他資訊來幫助學習。系列特色：有趣的問答和笑話有趣、好玩的外觀和感覺適合年輕讀者的簡單語言吉祥物隱藏在25頁的書中盡可能融入幽默Great for classroom and home use!Are you ready to take the ultimate quiz on discoveries and inventions?Have you ever wanted to know ...what the first x-ray was of?who invented video games?what dynamite was first used for?what people wrote on before paper?Join Quiz Champs host Bruce Beaker as you find answers to intriguing questions such as these. Test your mastery of the topic, learn fun facts and crack up at silly jokes along the way!The Quiz Champs series has been specially crafted to be a fun and educational learning experience for young learners. Answers and additional information have been provided to aid in learning.Series distinctives:Engaging quiz questions and jokesFun, playful look and feelSimple

非常適合課堂和家庭使用！您準備好參加有關瀕危動物的終極測驗了嗎？您是否想知道...渡渡鳥為何滅絕了？一群北極熊叫什麼？為什麼科學家要研究犀牛糞便？大食蟻獸一天吃多少昆蟲？與 Quiz Champs 主持人 Dory Dodo 一起尋找這些有趣問題的答案。測試您對主題的掌握程度，了解有趣的事實，並在過程中嘲笑一些愚蠢的笑話！Quiz Champs 系列經過精心設計，為年輕學習者帶來有趣且有教育意義的學習體驗。已提供答案和其他資訊來幫助學習。系列特色：有趣的問答和笑話有趣、好玩的外觀和感覺適合年輕讀者的簡單語言吉祥物隱藏在25頁的書中盡可能融入幽默Great for classroom and home use!Are you ready to take the ultimate quiz on endangered animals?Have you ever wanted to know ...why dodo birds became extinct?what a group of polar bears is called?why scientists are studying rhino poop?how many insects a giant anteater eats in a day?Join Quiz Champs host Dory Dodo as you find answers to intriguing questions such as these. Test your mastery of the topic, learn fun facts and crack up at silly jokes along the way!The Quiz Champs series has been specially crafted to be a fun and educational learning experience for young learners. Answers and additional information have been provided to aid in learning.Series distinctives:Engaging quiz questions and jokesFun, playful look

A beautifully illustrated collection of 8 letters of love from a parent to a child, full of wisdom to take with them on their life's journey.A beautiful anthology of 8 stories, written as letters of love, for a special person in your life.This is a stunning, heartfelt collection of short stories, told as letters from a parent to a child, encompassing the life lessons she wants them to take out into the world. In 'Stones' a little bear builds a tower, only to see it come crashing down, but that's OK - it's the chance to start again and dream a new dream. In 'Sparks' they realise that they don't have to be good at everything all at once - they just have to begin. In 'Stars' they discover that hope is always there, if they're brave enough to look for it. Beautifully and thoughtfully illustrated, this is a book of wisdom for someone to carry close to their heart, wherever life's journey might take them.-A wonderful gift for someone you love, whether that's a child's graduation gift or a fr

Though all our brains look the same, every brain works differently. This Is My Brain! shows readers that understanding how different brains feel and learn can help us connect with others . . . and keep our own brains happy! Through humorous, engaging text and brightly colored art, readers are introduced to the fundamentals of how our brains work, how our unique neurology influences how we think and act, and how the world is a better place when we understand each other’s brains and use them collectively.BRAINS ARE COOL: Whether it’s a fascination with the way brains look or how they work, kids enjoy learning about the human body, specifically the brain!UNDERSTANDING NEURODIVERSITY: Neurodiversity is something we are hearing more and more about. Parents and teachers are realizing the importance of helping kids understand that thinking differently is normal and that it is important for each of us to embrace our own brain’s uniqueness as well as value alternative ways of thinking by others

The much-anticipated new fantasy series from Ransom Riggs, his first since introducing the #1 global phenomenon Miss Peregrine’s Peculiar Children series.In the blurry weeks after his mother’s death, Leopold found the seven puffy-boxed VHS tapes of its one, and perhaps only, season in a box of her things headed for the trash.... Sunderworld became a primary escape through some of the bleakest stretches of his childhood. In the midst of grief, he was happy only when immersed in Sunder.Leopold Berry is a teenager living in Los Angeles with his blowhard father. Leopold’s mother died when he was twelve and was the source of her son’s love both for LA and for movie magic. Since her passing, much of his life has been spent avoiding disappointing his father and obsessing over his favorite TV show—a 1990s kids’ fantasy series called Sunderworld. To call Sunderworld a cult favorite is generous. As far as Leopold knows, he and his best friend Emmet are the only people in the

Scaredy Squirrel can't wait for Halloween, with its cute decorations, cheerful music . . . and NOTHING spooky. This funny early graphic novel about getting ready for Halloween and overcoming your fears is perfect for fans of Narwhal and Jelly.Being scared is nothing new to Scaredy Squirrel in his fourth NUTTY ADVENTURE. That's why he's fully prepared for Halloween: bright lighting? Check. Adorable pumpkin décor? Check. Costumes? You bet. Ghosts, vampires and monsters? That's a big negative. And no trick-or-treating; Scaredy doesn't want to risk cracking a tooth! But with some gentle support and encouragement from his friends, Scaredy learns he can still have a good time and overcome his fears . . . and maybe even get a little spooky! (But just a little.)

"A beautiful tale of loss and adjustment; for those who have never had to leave home, perhaps a lesson in insight and empathy. Highly recommended." — School Library Journal (STARRED REVIEW)"Beautifully crafted and warmly empathetic." — Kirkus Reviews (STARRED REVIEW)A poignant story about a displaced family making a home in the aftermath of war.​We used to live in a big city. In our apartment window was a star-shaped lamp, shining through the cold. I could recognize home from far away. But then the war began, and we left for another country. Everything is different here—the food, the language, even Mom and me. Today Mom bought us a package of scissors, glue, and cardboard. Can we make this place feel a little more like home? Narrated by a young refugee, A Star Shines Through illustrates the long process of healing with an evocative palette of blues and yellows. This resonant book shows how making art can create a sense of hope and belonging, even in a new and different place.

Life isn't always easy—even for a ghost! In this funny follow-up to It's Not Easy Being Santa Claus, a ghost discovers that happiness comes from within when she learns to accept that she's simply too cute to be considered spooky! The perfect way to celebrate Halloween with your littlest trick or treaters!Misty the Ghost is feeling sad. The haunted house she lives in is cold and damp. Spiders have taken over her living room. And worst of all, nobody thinks she is spooky. They think she is (gasp!) CUTE. But after trying to disguise herself as a mummy, a werwolf, and a witch—with hilarious results—Misty learns that true happiness comes from just being herself.Featuring a comical cast of animal characters—plus a little bat sidekick with a BIG attitude for readers to find hidden on every page—this hardcover picture book about self-acceptance and overcoming obstacles makes a sweet Halloween treat for young readers!Everyone has a rough day now and then and wishes they could do something or be

With an increasing concern of personal data privacy in Hong Kong and around the world, the Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (PCPD), Hong Kong publishes this third edition of Personal Data (Privacy) Law in Hong Kong: A Practical Guide on Compliance to provide practical guidance on the law of privacy, and the ways to protect personal data in everyday life.This third edition will guide readers through the recent developments of personal data privacy in the local, regional and global contexts with updates on recent Administrative Appeals Board and Court decisions, and investigation reports and materials from the PCPD. In addition, some most-concerned issues are discussed, such as ethical development and use of AI, the collection and use of personal data by employers during COVID-19, data protection under work-from-home arrangements, data security measures for ICT systems, guidelines on doxxing offences and data breach handling. This book will certainly provide readers a

This book tells the truly unique life story of Dr. John Maeda, a visionary leader in multiple fields and recipient of a City University of Hong Kong Honorary Doctorate. The book discusses Dr. Maeda’s most interesting experiences, from his childhood at his parents’ tofu factory in Seattle to his days as an MIT professor, a pioneering digital artist, Silicon Valley venture capitalist, and more. It is suitable for readers interested in art, design, technology, artificial intelligence, and theAsian immigrant family experience in the United States.

A colourful information book filled with 100 fascinating and surprising sports facts.How do blind athletes tell between silver and gold medals? How did a Finnish architect accidentally invent skateboarding? Why do footballers wear logos on their kit? Find 100 quirky and surprising facts about sports, from the science of sports to amazing sporting achievements. Perfect for sharing with family and friends.Ideal for fact loving readers aged 8+.Each book in this best-selling, award-winning series presents 100 bite-sized topics, with bold, graphic illustrations and clear text. Perfect for dipping in and out of, and for sharing with family and friends.Discover all the titles in the 100 Things to Know series:1. 100 Things to Know About Science2. 100 Things to Know About Saving the Planet3. 100 Things to Know About Music4. 100 Things to Know About Numbers, Computers & Coding5. 100 Things to Know About Food6. 100 Things to Know About the Human Body7. 100 Things to Know About Space8. 100 Thi

How did lay people in old China save their lives when dealing with acute or chronic health issues? Conventional medicine was costly and might not have been an option for many. Instead, people in villages and towns relied on remedies drawn from a woodblock-printed illustrated booklet called the Seventy-Two Therapies, first published in 1847. The goal of this book is to foster an appreciation of China’s long tradition of folk remedies. Each folk remedy is illustrated by a page from the circa 1860s woodblock edition of the Seventy-Two Therapies which the author used for translation. He also added a historical and interpretive analysis to expand on each therapy and to place it in the context of contemporary thinking, aiming at academics and readers interested in the everyday lives of common people in pre-1950 China, and in the folk medicine wisdom inherited from the past. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- “The 72 specific disease

Perfect for fans of Love and Hello, Lighthouse, The Yellow Bus from New York Times bestselling author-illustrator Loren Long is a tender and soulful story about a forgotten school bus that finds happiness and purpose in the most unexpected places--and in the journey along the way. There is a bright yellow bus who spends her days driving. She loves carrying children from one important place to another. Every morning they climb in... Pitter-patter, pitter-patter, giggle, giggle-patter. And they fill her with joy. As time passes, things change. The Yellow Bus gets a new driver, a new route, and new passengers, young and old. Until one day the driving stops for good, and the Yellow Bus is left on her own. And yet, no matter where she is, the Yellow Bus still finds joy and discovery in the world around her. With stirring black-and-white artwork and powerful pops of color, The Yellow Bus is a poignant reflection on the many new beginnings life has to offer.

Join Bluey and Bingo for bedtime and read a story all about love.It's bedtime for Bluey and Bingo. As Bingo snuggles up with Mum for a story, Dad tries to get Bluey settled and ready for bed. Join them in a story all about love and discover how love can be found in the strangest of places.What other adventures will you go on with Bluey? Also available:Bluey: Bad MoodBluey: PerfectBluey: SleepytimeBluey: I Love my Family