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It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s a . . . pancake? Our favorite syrupy superhero returns in a new graphic novel to face Breakfast Town’s new supervillain and take down her terrible mind control machine . . . before it takes over the entire town!When we last saw our hero, Peggy Pancake, she was learning to be more responsible by babysitting five mini muffins and rescuing Breakfast Town from a Mini Mega Laser of Doom disaster. Now, stranger things are happening . . . and Peggy is so busy trying to prevent Breakfast Town from becoming complete toast, she keeps missing important plans with her brother, Patrick! To try and mend their relationship, Peggy and Patrick’s parents sign them up to perform together at the school talent show. Little do they know the Bacon Bullies will be in the audience, and Peggy’s singing voice has been, well, more scrambled than it used to be.As Peggy and her friends investigate the mysterious events around town, they find a familiar enemy working from a lair under

Rejection letters. Cryptic reviewer comments. APA nightmares.Sound familiar?Ten Moments of Chaos, Ten Lessons Learned is a behind-the-scenes tour of the academic publishing world, told through the misadventures of a rookie researcher named Ted. Each chapter dives into a moment of confusion, panic, or quiet triumph that every scholar eventually faces-whether it's deciphering a revise-and-resubmit decision or realizing that even your file name tells a story. This isn't your typical dry guide to publishing; it's honest, relatable, and surprisingly funny.But beyond the chaos lies something deeper: the quiet, meaningful process of becoming a scholar who writes with purpose and resilience. With a mix of practical tips and heartfelt storytelling, this book is for anyone who's ever stared down a rejection email, questioned their worth, or dared to hope that their work might matter to someone. Flip to any chapter-and you just might find the inspiration you didn't know you needed.

Get ready for a wild ride through PLANET EARTH! This innovative series uses a mysterious scientific process to fuse HILARIOUS COMIC BOOK ACTION with MIND-BLOWING SCIENCE FACTS. It's sure to get a big reaction! Join Prof Katzenstein, the world's greatest scientist-adventurer, on his mission to explore mountain ranges, cloud formations, and crystal structures in this fun-filled, full-color book. The Prof has a passion for discovery and loves all things strange, unexpected, and surprising. Kids will be laughing and gasping in equal measure. - Did you know that around 75% of the Earth's surface is covered by ocean? - Scientists are able to track the movement of tectonic plates using GPS?- The word "ozone" means "smelly" in Greek because the gas has a strong pong? Explore these big ideas-and so many more-in the hilarious series that's like a Dog-Man meets Steven Hawking. It's accessible. engaging, and ideal for children aged 7+. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Professor Kat's Science Facts series fol

Filled with simple, black-and-white images including a pumpkin patch, mice carving pumpkins and some friendly Halloween jack-o-lanterns. Just use the brush provided to sweep water over the designs and watch as delightful hues magically appear! Great for keeping little ones busy and helping them learn brush control skills at the same time. Simply tuck the waterproof back flap under each page as it's painted, to stop water from seeping through to the rest of the book.

Charles M. Schulz's beloved comic strip Peanuts has largely been collected and reprinted in black and white. But many who read the comic strip during its original newspaper run remain fond of its brightly colored Sunday pages, which made for a surprisingly different and fulfilling reading experience. Our Peanuts Every Sunday series collects all of the Peanuts Sunday strips, scrupulously restored and re-colored to look better than they ever have. These gorgeous, oversized softcover editions allow fans and new readers to immerse themselves in Schulz's timeless masterpiece. The debut volume in this series, Peanuts Every Sunday: 1952-1955, compiles the first four years of the strip. This collection offers a fascinating peek at Schulz's creative process, as iconic characters such as Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Schroeder, Linus, and Lucy quickly evolve from their initial renderings to the elegant stylizations we've all come to know and love.Peanuts -- beloved characters, iconic gags, drawing that

The debut novel from the author of global bestseller This Is Going to HurtWhen a toxic hospital consultant dies of a heart attack, fellow doctor Eitan Rose smells foul play. Nobody else does though, including some quite crucial players like the police and the coroner. So when another senior doctor dies in similar circumstances, he's determined to prove there's more to these deaths than meets the eye.But following time off for his mental health, Eitan's friends and colleagues begin to question his judgement as his chaotic investigation and equally chaotic life spiral simultaneously out of control. Is he making a career-ending mistake, or could there genuinely be a killer stalking the wards?A deathly funny mix of mystery, murder and medicine, A PARTICULARLY NASTY CASE is the brilliantly original debut novel from Adam Kay, BAFTA-winning author of multi-million global bestseller THIS IS GOING TO HURT.PRAISE FOR A PARTICULARLY NASTY CASE'Brilliant. It will make you laugh and weep' Reverend

The debut novel from the author of global bestseller This Is Going to HurtWhen a toxic hospital consultant dies of a heart attack, fellow doctor Eitan Rose smells foul play. Nobody else does though, including some quite crucial players like the police and the coroner. So when another senior doctor dies in similar circumstances, he's determined to prove there's more to these deaths than meets the eye.But following time off for his mental health, Eitan's friends and colleagues begin to question his judgement as his chaotic investigation and equally chaotic life spiral simultaneously out of control. Is he making a career-ending mistake, or could there genuinely be a killer stalking the wards?A deathly funny mix of mystery, murder and medicine, A PARTICULARLY NASTY CASE is the brilliantly original debut novel from Adam Kay, BAFTA-winning author of multi-million global bestseller THIS IS GOING TO HURT.PRAISE FOR A PARTICULARLY NASTY CASE'Brilliant. It will make you laugh and weep' Reverend

“Enchanting and imaginative, this gentle, playful picture book addresses an anxious child’s need to find control.” - The GuardianA tender picture and insightful read-aloud picture book about anxiety: showing children aged 3-7 years old they do not have to carry their worries alone – there’s always room under your umbrella for someone else.The debut picture book from the award-winning Sarah Crossan, stunningly illustrated by Rebecca Cobb, illustrator of The Paper Dolls by Julia Donaldson.Tallulah doesn’t like the rain. It spoils her new dress. It makes her favourite biscuits soggy. It ruins EVERYTHING. So, she gets an umbrella from Grandma. For a while, she feels better… But is one umbrella enough? Talullah worries about rain thundering down, and washing her away. She decides that she needs complete protection. So she gets another TOTALLY BIG umbrella and under her umbrella house, Talullah feels safe.But … is Talullah missing out on all the fun happening around her? How can she manage h

A fantastically fun springtime picture book from the creators of The Leaf Thief. Hello sunshine! Hello lovely leaves. Nice to see you back.Squirrel is so excited. It's spring and the most perfect flower has started to blossom - and Squirrel has decided the flower is HIS. After what happened to the leaves in autumn (THEY ALL DISAPPEARED), Squirrel's not taking any chances.. . He MUST keep the flower safe, and he needs his best friend Bird to help him! But perhaps Squirrel wants to protect the flower a little too much.. . After all, even flowers want a little space sometimes.Join Squirrel and Bird as they discover and explore the wonderful nature of spring . . .and learn a few things along the way. A laugh-out-loud book about the changing seasons, with extra information in the back for especially curious minds Perfect as a companion reader to children learning about seasons in school A brilliant picture book that explores feelings, moods and times where we feel out of control Originally

Welcome to the most magical bakery -- Witchycakes! Little Blue, a witch-in-training, delivers baked goods all over their town, and finds things are magically changing allaround them, whether they like it or not. Cozy up with this sweet chapter book perfect for early elementary school readers!In a magical bakery called Witchycakes there's a young witch-to-be named Blue. It's Fallnow but Blue doesn't want to let go of the sunshine from summer. Does everything have tochange? Then, Blue discovers they aren't the only one who's not ready for change. Asthey deliver magical baked goods all over town, Blue helps their neighbors get used to newthings. . . and in the process finds the magic of change!Cook up some love with Blue as they use magic and problem-solving to be the besthelper they can be in their whimsical little townFresh from the oven. . . another WITCHYCAKES book! Don't miss Witchycakes #1:Sweet Magic!

Tanjiro and the rest of the Demon Slayer Corps are back and facing their greatest challenge yet: school life! Welcome to Kimetsu Academy, a school attended by the most exceptional students you've ever seen! This comedic spin-off of the international smash hit Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba pits Tanjiro, Nezuko, and all the rest of the Demon Slayer Corps against the trials and tribulations of student life. School's about to be out--forever! As the school's culture festival approaches, Muzan seizes on an opportunity to finally take control of Kimetsu Academy! Will Tanjiro, Inosuke, and Zenitsu be able to ensure their festival goes off without a hitch, or will their rocking musical performance end with a very real bang? And let's not forget about Daki's part-time job, a lesson on lending with Sanemi, and an educational hot pot experience with Rengoku!

TheNew York Timesbestselling author ofAll the Stars and Teethbrings to life a highly romantic, Gothic-infused world of wealth, desire, and betrayal.​Orphaned as a baby, nineteen-year-old Signa has been raised by a string of guardians, each more interested in her wealth than her well-being—and each has met an untimely end. Her remaining relatives are the elusive Hawthornes, an eccentric family living at Thorn Grove, an estate both glittering and gloomy. Its patriarch mourns his late wife through wild parties, while his son grapples for control of the family’s waning reputation and his daughter suffers from a mysterious illness. But when their mother’s restless spirit appears claiming she was poisoned, Signa realizes that the family she depends on could be in grave danger and enlists the help of a surly stable boy to hunt down the killer.However, Signa’s best chance of uncovering the murderer is an alliance with Death himself, a fascinating, dangerous shadow who has never been far from h

In this heartfelt novel about family, friendship, and identity perfect for fans of The List of Things That Will Not Change and Ivy Aberdeen's Letter to the World, a thirteen-year-old nonbinary kid discovers that life doesn't always go according to plan--especially when they start public school for the first time. Thirteen-year-old Shai is an expert problem-solver. There's never been something they couldn't research and figure out on their own. But there's one thing Shai hasn't been able to logic their way through: picking at the hair on their arms. Ever since their mom lost her job, the two had to move in with family friends, and the world went into pandemic lockdown, Shai's been unable to control their picking. Now, as the difficult times recede and everyone begins to discover their "new normal," Shai's hoping the stress that caused their picking will end, too. After reading that a routine can reduce anxiety, Shai makes a plan to create a brand new normal for themself that includes go

Written in Stone by Polo Bourieau is an extraordinary exploration of how monumental sculpture transforms urban spaces into places of meaning and connection. From the ancient marble quarries of Carrara to the skyscrapers of Hong Kong or the bustling lanes of Chengdu, this richly illustrated book charts Polo’s creative journey, offering profound insights into the dialogue between sculpture, architecture, and community.Structured as an epic narrative inspired by Joseph Campbell’s monomyth theory, Polo’s sculptures become the protagonists of our common narrative of adventure, transformation, and identity. With reflections on the creative process and a conversation with urban planner and design writer Catherine Shaw, the book delves into the challenges and realities of creating public art in the dynamic landscapes of 21st-century China.Written in Stone offers a philosophical meditation on the power of art to shape our cities and ourselves. It invites readers—whether city planners,

Are slugs and snails wreaking havoc in your garden? Do you want to nip the problem in the bud but don't know how without resorting to harmful pesticides?Every gardener shares the same struggle. But what if not all slugs deserve the bad rap in your garden?Discover everything you need to know about slugs, the different species, their fascinating lifecycles, and the important role they play in your garden ecosystem. Learn which slugs are busy recycling decaying matter and which ones have your precious seedling on their menus – and the practical steps you can take to control them with eco-friendly measures.Think you know slugs? Think again. Let the experts at the RHS help you become mates with molluscs with RHS Slugs: Friend or Foe?

‘We must have a procedure – if we are going to hang anyone – that is just,’ said Chief Justice Sir Francis Piggott in 1909, on discovering that Chinese accused of murder were being denied interpretation in Hong Kong’s courts. Due process, no matter how costly or inconvenient, was ‘one of the penalties of empire,’ he declared.Penalties of Empire explores how judges, juries, and lawyers strove to deliver justice during the 150 years when the death penalty was in force in Hong Kong. Nine main chapters focus on key capital trials in the first century of British rule. Among the cases are piracies, assassinations, and crimes of passion and desperation. These chapters describe the proceedings in court and the participants involved. They also explore the debates surrounding each case and the exercise or denial of mercy by governors. Two final chapters discuss the decline of the death penalty after World War II, its suspension after 1966, and the controversies leading to its formal abolition in

A love letter to books, showing how many elements and people contribute to making something beautiful, from Caldecott honoree Elisha Cooper In this poetic and beautifully illustrated ode to creativity and the process of making books, Caldecott honoree Elisha Cooper takes readers on a journey showing how words and art move from one person to another. From writer to reader, and everyone who contributes in between: Here is a book, made with love. An artist's studio overflows with sketches, drafts, a wastebasket, and wonder. A publisher's office hums with computers, layouts, coffee, and teamwork. A printer makes a layout into a book using presses, ink, paper, and time. And that book travels to a school, to a library, to a student, to a home.

The riveting investigative account of Nvidia, the tech company that has exploded in value for its artificial intelligence computing hardware, and Jensen Huang, Nvidia’s charismatic, uncompromising CEO In March 2024, following the revelation that ChatGPT had trained on Nvidia’s microchips, and twenty-one years after its founding in a Denny’s restaurant, Nvidia became the third most-valuable corporation on Earth. In The Thinking Machine, acclaimed journalist Stephen Witt recounts the unlikely story of how a manufacturer of video game components shocked Silicon Valley by establishing a monopoly on AI hardware, and in the process re-invented the computer. Essential to Nvidia’s meteoric success is its visionary CEO Jensen Huang, who more than a decade ago, on the basis of a few promising scientific results, bet his entire company on AI. Through unprecedented access to Huang, his friends, his investors, and his employees, Witt documents for the first time the company’s epic rise and its ic

Shortlisted for the Booker Prize 2024Winner of the Women's Prize for Fiction 2025An exhilarating tale of twisted desire, histories and homes, and the unexpected shape of revenge - for readers of Patricia Highsmith, Sarah Waters and Ian McEwan's Atonement.It is fifteen years after the Second World War, and Isabel has built herself a solitary life of discipline and strict routine in her late mother's country home, with not a fork or a word out of place. But all is upended when her brother Louis delivers his graceless new girlfriend, Eva, at Isabel's doorstep - as a guest, there to stay for the season…In the sweltering heat of summer, Isabel's desperate need for control reaches boiling point. What happens between the two women leads to a revelation which threatens to unravel all she has ever known.

The adventure continues in the fifth book of the eighth pawsome story arc in Erin Hunter's #1 bestselling Warriors series!Frostpaw has returned to the lake just in time to reveal all she knows at the Gathering—but the Clans are reluctant to believe an apprentice who’s already admitted to lying about her visions in the past, and she is forced to take refuge in ShadowClan as Splashtail seizes control of her home. While the other Clan leaders debate whether to interfere any further in RiverClan affairs, Nightheart returns to ThunderClan. But what should be a happy reunion with his mate is more complicated than he or Sunbeam expected. Nightheart has his paws full teaching Clan ways to the two park cats who followed him home, and Sunbeam’s efforts to fit in as the newest member of ThunderClan are hampered by her concerns for her mother, who is paying for her treachery with exile and illness. As Berryheart’s schemes take an alarming new turn—and Splashtail’s ambitions turn toward viole

這次 Pedro 和夥伴們的任務不同凡響──他們要拍電影啦！劇組來到動物小鎮 Hollybush，氣氛熱鬧非凡，但一隻搞怪水獺卻差點讓整部片開天窗。從攝影棚到片場突發事件，冒險鼠小隊將用行動證明，無論在銀幕上還是現實中，他們都勇敢可靠。The newest sparkling title in the adored Adventuremice series!Get those cameras rolling - Pedro and co are off to Hollybush! There will be glitz, glam, and an out-of-control otter . . .All in service of ADVENTUREMICE: The Movie!

A new series that''s perfect for emerging readers who love graphic novels and are ready to read chapter books! Join Gabby as she navigates the inevitable disasters of fourth grade and social media.Gabby Torres is nine years old and ready to conquer the world.She''s already joined the Sea Musketeers, the environmental protection club founded by her idol, Stella Díaz, and plans to be their best (and youngest) member ever.Gabbys latest and greatest idea: start a social media page for her club. But her parents think shes too young! Nothing stops Gabby though until some online meanies get her in some serious trouble! But shes totally got everything under control all on her own. Right?This heartwarming series is written and illustrated by Angela Dominguez, the New York Times bestselling illustrator who created the beloved Stella Díaz series. Gabby Torres is tenacious, bold, relatable, and hilarious, reminiscent of favorite characters like Junie B. Jones, Clementine, and Ramona Quimby.

Shoyo Hinata is out to prove that in volleyball you don’t need to be tall to fly!Ever since he saw the legendary player known as “the Little Giant” compete at the national volleyball finals, Shoyo Hinata has been aiming to be the best volleyball player ever! Who says you need to be tall to play volleyball when you can jump higher than anyone else?The Inter-High match between Karasuno and Aoba Johsai continues. Star setter Tohru Oikawa has figured out the secret behind Kageyama’s and Hinata’s quick sets and has them on the ropes! When Kageyama loses his cool, he ends up getting benched and is subbed out by none other than third-year Koushi Sugawara. And Tadashi Yamaguchi is brought out as a pinch server! Will Karasuno’s new approach be enough for them to seize control of the game and win?

列尼和朋友們原以為只是一趟普通的動物園行程，結果卻在獅子區被困住！車裡除了他們，還有一隻患有幽閉恐懼症的瞪羚？！獅群步步逼近，緊張到爆——幸好哥哥布蘭登的超難聽樂團出手相救，讓獅子落荒而逃，瞪羚則留下永遠的陰影……Comic school-based stories for 7+ with black and white illustrations throughout. A modern day Just William, perfect for fans of Pamela Butchart, Wimpy Kid and Bunny Vs Monkey!Lenny's big brother, Brandon, has been persuaded to take him and his friends to a safari park. Soon things are out of control and they're trapped in the car in the middle of the lions' enclosure with a claustrophobic gazelle. Fortunately, the gathering lions aren't fans of Snot Touch, Brandon's band, so they blast them with his terrible music and the animals flee. Soon they're rescued, though the gazelle will never be the same again...

#1 New York Times Bestseller #1 Sunday Times Bestseller #1 Amazon Bestseller #1 Audible Bestseller A Life-Changing Tool Millions of People Can’t Stop Talking AboutWhat if the key to happiness, success, and love was as simple as two words? If you've ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or frustrated with where you are, the problem isn't you. The problem is the power you give to other people. Two simple words—Let Them—will set you free.Free from the opinions, drama, and judgments of others. Free from the exhausting cycle of trying to manage everything and everyone around you. The Let Them Theory puts the power to create a life you love back in your hands—and this book will show you exactly how to do it.In her latest groundbreaking book, The Let Them Theory, Mel Robbins—New York Times bestselling author and one of the world's most respected experts on motivation, confidence, and mindset—teaches you how to stop wasting energy on what you can't control and start focusing on what truly matters: YOU

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

The past and present unravel into staggering truths in this can’t-miss installment of the New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling Keeper of the Lost Cities series told entirely from Keefe’s point of view.Please be careful. Please be happy. And PLEASE forget all about me. It’ll be better for everyone that way.Those were the last words Keefe Sencen wrote to Sophie Foster before he ran away to the Forbidden Cities. He didn’t want to leave, but it was the only way to keep his friends safe while he figured out how to control his scary new powers and searched for answers about his past.What he found was so much more than adventures in Humanland.Where did he go? What did he do? And who did he meet while the rest of his friends worked to solve the mystery of Stellarlune? The answers go far beyond anything anyone could have ever imagined and give Keefe the power to change his destiny.

A sweeping history of and meditation on humanity's relationship with machines, showing how we got here and what happens nextFaith in technological fixes for our problems is waning. Automation, which promised relief from toil, has reactivated the long-standing fear of job redundancy. Information technology, meant to liberate us from traditional authority, is placing unprecedented powers of surveillance and control in the hands of a purely secular Big Brother.And for the first time, artificial intelligence threatens anthropogenic disaster – disaster caused by our own activities. Scientists join imaginative writers in warning us of the fate of Icarus, whose wings melted because he flew too close to the sun. This book tells the story of our fractured relationship with machines from humanity’s first tools down to the present and into the future.It raises the crucial question of why some parts of the world developed a ‘machine civilisation’ and not others, and traces the interactions between

The 2024 New York Times / New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children's BooksAn unconventional story about navigating differences and learning to be present.​When a cat and her human go for walks, the human always decides where they go and what they do. "But what if it were the other way around?" the cat asks one day. So the next time, the human follows the cat. When the cat is in control, she wants to stop more often, and she wants to chase squirrels and climb up trees. Her human finds all these detours ridiculous. But when you walk at a cat's pace, you can see the most amazing things. Painted in richly saturated colors, The Cat Way explores the strange path to compromise and cooperation. Walking together might take some patience--but it can also lead to the most incredible surprises.

‘What happened to the heart? It’s the most important, beautiful and sad question I’ve ever wondered in my life.’ AURORAIn April 2022, Aurora discovered a love letter to Earth, written by indigenous activists from Brazil. The letter was a plea for mankind to “heal the land”, “reforest our minds” and celebrate our connection to Mother Nature. The profound impression this letter left on Aurora became the inspiration for her fourth studio album, What Happened to the Heart?Complete with full album lyrics and striking photography, this beautiful clothbound reproduction of Aurora’s personal album notebook gives fans intimate insight into her creative process and takes readers on a journey through the human body as she seeks the soul of humanity.

Join Bizzy Bear at the zoo in this chunky new board book with sliding counters.Bizzy Bear is helping look after the animals today. He’s got lots to do and he needs your help! Let’s feed the elephants, clean the crocodile enclosure and take visitors around the zoo. With five easy-to-use moving counters, there’s lots of busy fun to have.Learn key vocabulary with simple first words and helpful text prompts to encourage talking. Then push Bizzy Bear along 4 different tracks with a moving counter on every spread, plus an extra one on the cover! The perfect book for children who love animals, zoos and who love being in control of the story!Other titles in the series include: On the Building Site, On the Farm and In Space.

"Pure storytelling at its best."--Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review Ghostly pirates, lost treasure, and high adventure abound in Fathomless, the sequel to Spineless, set in glittering Gilded Age Florida. After months away at boarding school, Lulu Davenport was looking forward to summer vacation at her home on the southwest Florida coast, especially since her best friend, Algie Emsworth, will be spending his vacation with the Davenport family. But since his widowed mother has fallen on hard times, he's gotten a job nearby that keeps him away from the house most of the day. And Frankie, Lulu's sister and usual companion, is out of commission after injuring herself while sailing. But when Lulu hears about a possible haunting in a nearby abandoned fort and rumors of hidden treasure, she decides it's time to strike out on her own and solve the mystery herself. In the process, she meets Vic, a blind boy who's just moved to town, and the two of them embark on a hunt for clues about the ghostly a

From the author of the bestselling TikTok sensationYou’ve Reached SamcomesWhen Haru Was Hereby Dustin Thao. A magical exploration of loneliness, complicated friendships, and what it means to let go.''It''s magical how Dustin Thao can make you fall in love with having your heart broken'' -Adam Silvera, author ofThey Both Die at the EndAfter the death of his best friend, Eric Ly creates imaginary scenarios in his head to deal with his grief. Until one of them becomes real, and a boy he met last summer – Haru Tanaka – walks into the coffee shop and sits down next to him. The only thing is, nobody else can see him.Eric suddenly has someone to connect with, making him feel less alone in the world. But as they spend more time together, he begins to question what is real. Soon Eric is losing control of the very thing that is holding him together, and must confront his reality. Even if it means losing Haru forever.''Get your tissues ready, this is another heart-wrenching, stunning exploration

Ren Lu shows off her creative flair in this third book in the Cupcake Diaries: The New Batch chapter book series, the little sister series to the bestselling Cupcake Diaries. Includes black and white illustrations throughout and eye-catching glitter on the cover! From the stylish blue streak in her hair to the fun decorations she designs for the Mini Cupcake Club, Ren Lu is always looking for ways let her creative side shine bright! When Fenton Street School announces their Kindness Week, Ren has the idea to make mini cupcakes for everyone in her grade. After all, what's kinder than a cupcake? But when someone else tries to sprinkle in their own ideas, it makes Ren feel a little sour. This is her idea, and she has it all under control...until she doesn't. Can Ren learn how to accept some help before her plan falls flat?

"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.

An updated edition of this essential practical handbook for all those involved in, or studying, the dynamic field of curating. From pitching your ideas and writing loan requests to working with artists, lenders and art handlers, to writing interpretation material, installing and promoting your exhibition; The Curator's Handbook is the most clear and complete guide yet to the art and practice of curating. An introduction maps the history of curating from its origins in the 17th century to the multifarious roles of the curator today: tastemaker, custodian, interpreter, educator, facilitator, organizer.Adrian George then guides the reader, across thirteen chapters, through the process of curating an exhibition. Each step is described in valuable detail and clear, informative language by this experienced curator, whose text pinpoints the keys to success (as well as which pitfalls to avoid). With advice and tips from a renowned cast of international museum directors and curators – including

Based on unproduced episodes ofStar Wars: The Clone Wars,this thrilling novel features Asajj Ventress, former Sith apprentice turned bounty hunter and one of the great antiheroes in theStar Warsgalaxy.The only way to bring down the Sith’s most dangerous warrior may be to join forces with the dark side.In the war for control of the galaxy between the armies of the dark side and the Republic, former Jedi Master turned ruthless Sith Lord Count Dooku has grown ever more brutal in his tactics. Despite the powers of the Jedi and the military prowess of their clone army, the sheer number of fatalities is taking a terrible toll. And when Dooku orders the massacre of a flotilla of helpless refugees, the Jedi Council feels it has no choice but to take drastic action: targeting the man responsible for so many war atrocities, Count Dooku himself.But the ever-elusive Dooku is dangerous prey for even the most skilled hunter. So the Council makes the bold decision to bringbothsides of the Force’s pow

本書特色以RecurDyn V9的基本模組-Solid(前後處理器)、Linear(振動分析模組)、Solver(求解器)、STEP(STEP 轉換介面)與進階模組-Gear(齒輪元件模組)、Chain(鏈條分析模組)、Belt(皮帶分析模組)、HM-Track(高速履帶模組)、Flexible(彈性分析模組)、Control (控制分析模組)、MTT3D(送紙機構模組)等為主要撰寫內容，依照多體系統模型在建構時的工作順序加以編排，期使常用的指令格式能夠一目瞭然，以便於本書之初學者或進階使用者的參考與研習。本書以實際的範例檔案來編寫，可以提供使用者之進階應用與相關運用引申。

Find out about the science of materials, atoms and states of matter through hilarious cartoon stripsComic Strip Science: Chemistry makes learning about the science behind behind materials fun! It covers topics such as different states of matter, changing states, atoms and much more.Each spread in this series features a short, funny comic strip that explains a process or aspect of science. Around the strip, diagrams and panels give further information on the topic. They are a fantastic way to engage children aged 8 plus with science.The illustrator, Jess Bradey, is winner of the 2021 Blue Peter Award for Best Non-Fiction for A Day in the Life of a Poo, Gnu and You and also writes and draws for The Phoneix Comic.Titles in the series: Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Space, Physics.

This engaging and comprehensive illustrated guide will answer all kids' questions about how the president is elected!There's never been a timelier moment for kids to learn the importance of voting. Your Vote Matters walks readers through all the ins and outs of voting in America -- and more specifically, voting in presidential elections.This easy-to-understand guide explains every step in the presidential election process -- from who is eligible to run for president to what the president does once they are sworn into office. Learn about campaigning and debates, the difference between caucuses and primaries, and how the Electoral College works, plus information about who is eligible to vote; the many different ways citizens can vote on (and leading up to) Election Day; what happens after the final ballots are cast; and tips on what to consider when deciding which candidate should get your vote.Each page of this nonfiction guidebook also features full-color artwork, including photographs