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One of the most well-known biblical stories joins the Penguin Young Readers program!This simple, easy-to-read story tells the centuries-old biblical tale of Noah and his ark. When God warns Noah that

The Chinese invented gunpowder and began exploring its military uses as early as the 900s, four centuries before the technology passed to the West. But by the early 1800s, China had fallen so far behind the West in gunpowder warfare that it was easily defeated by Britain in the Opium War of 1839-42. What happened? In The Gunpowder Age, Tonio Andrade offers a compelling new answer, opening a fresh perspective on a key question of world history: why did the countries of western Europe surge to global importance starting in the 1500s while China slipped behind?Historians have long argued that gunpowder weapons helped Europeans establish global hegemony. Yet the inhabitants of what is today China not only invented guns and bombs but also, Andrade shows, continued to innovate in gunpowder technology through the early 1700s--much longer than previously thought. Why, then, did China become so vulnerable? Andrade argues that one significant reason is that it was out of practice fighting wars,

The work of Anselm Kiefer begins with a crucial question: how, after the Holocaust, can one be an artist within the German tradition? Born at the end of the Second World War, Kiefer’s career represent

In small-town suburban Australia, three young men from three different ethnic backgroundsone Samoan, one Macedonian, one not sureare ready to make their mark. Solomon is all charisma, authority, and charm, a failed basketball player down for the moment but surely not out. His half-brother, Jimmy, bounces along in his wake, underestimated, waiting for his chance to announce himself. Aleks, their childhood friend, loves his mates, his family, and his homeland and would do anything for them. The question is, does he know where to draw the line?Solomon, Jimmy, and Aleks are way out on the fringe of Australia, looking for a way in. Hip hop, basketball, and graffiti give them a voice. Booze, women, and violence pass the time while they wait for their chance. Under the oppressive summer sun, their town has turned tinder-dry. All it’ll take is a spark.As the surrounding hills roar with flames, the change storms in. But it’s not what they were waiting for. It never is.

The simple act of offering a kind word or two can have power to change lives in positive and profound ways.In TEN POWERFUL PHRASES FOR POSITIVE PEOPLE, DeVos focuses each chapter on one key phrase, su

In Giving Out Yards, Tara Flynn puts paid to the long-debated question of what makes us Irish, nailing it in one collective and hilarious grumble-fest. Her razor-sharp wit and keen analysis of those t

Perhaps the least known of the metaphysical sciences, Numerology IS without question one of the easiest of the occult branches to learn and master. With the numbers going from 1 to 9, and over 95% of

Much more than a simple horror story. Richard Connell wants us to question the very idea of civilization and what it means to be a civilized human. General Zaroff may have sophisticated conversations,

What is classical music? This book answers the question in a manner never before attempted, by presenting the history of fifteen parallel traditions, of which Western classical music is just one. Each

你是不是覺得理財很困難？看了很多理財書，卻仍不知道從何開始？本書用最簡單的方法，助你解決最困難的金錢問題，不論景氣好壞，不管股市漲跌，都不用再為錢煩惱！釐清觀念，一張 A4 搞定理財規劃！ 大部分的理財書籍、雜誌及網站都提供讀者太多選擇，反而讓人感到更困惑。不只是你，許多在商業、科學或藝術界的傑出人士，都放棄理財，因為他們跟你一樣，根本不知道該從何開始。 事實上，用一張紙就可以做好理財規劃。一

Soron and Velaina left the royal life behind, with all its intrigues and dangers, for the small village of Elderwood. For fourteen years, they lived a peaceful and simple life, until one day their son

This book tells the story of five siblings in one family: Ann, Luigi, Mario, Michelle, and Karl. Each of them has different talents and enjoys different activities. The question is: which one is the f

Stephanie Blake’s hilarious and irreverent little bunny will tickle kids’ funny bones!When the little bunny announces, “I am Super Bunny!” his cat, Snowy, isn’t so sure. But when the little bunny gets a splinter in his paw, no one will ever question why he wears a cape!Blake’s books about this big-eared little bunny have delighted children around the world with their bold, bright colors and offbeat humor!商品除瑕疵品外，恕不接受退換貨因拍攝略有色差，圖片僅供參考，顏色請以實際收到商品為準

In this charming book, each page asks the reader a question about the lineup of characters featured on the spread. Sharp eyes and keen observation are necessary. There's only one right answer, and it'

Rediscover the excitement of Star Wars, one of the greatest adventure stories of all time through this compendium of quotes. And then, when you are done reading, follow our simple page-folding instruc

Children love feeding animals—and now it’s as easy as turning the page!It’s time to eat, and all the animals are hungry! Young readers can help feed them, one by one, with a simple turn of each vibran

In marriage-minded Regency England, one simple word can ruin your life. Compromise! can bring down a virtuous maiden, like Miss Elizabeth Bennet, and her entire family along with her. When Elizabeth f

Gregor Mendel explains to children the theory of heredity in simple-to-understand language and examples. Regarded as the world’s first geneticist, Gregor Mendel discovered one of the fundamental aspec

Crate Training PuppiesLearn How to Crate Train Your Puppy Fast and Simple WayCrate training is generally recognized as one of the best ways to house train your puppy. Despite this, there is still a lo

Twenty-one pages of stickers and six double-sided pull-out posters will excite children and PANTONE-loving adults alike! Three of the posters feature simple backgrounds such as wood panels or bricks t

In prehistoric times, majestic dinosaurs walked the earth. Though long extinct, one important question remains—did dinosaurs fart? You bet! From booming Brachiosaurus to the terrible tooting T. Rex, t

Discover the wonders of extraordinary French cooking in the comfort of your own home with this sumptuous collection of over 100 recipes. Anne-Sophie Pic, the only woman in France to have obtained three Michelin stars, imparts into each and every dish the wisdom she has inherited from one of the world's most renowned cooking dynasties. As well as tips and tricks throughout the collection, the book contains 40 step-by-step guides to help you master even the trickiest of techniques; all accompanied by stunning illustrations so that you can see how each method is performed. Whether you wish to cook a simple supper for the whole family, an elegant main course showstopper for your dinner party or a delicious French classic,Scook has something for everyone, whatever your cooking ability.

Rediscover the joys of Robert Louis Stevenson’s Treasure Island, one of the greatest adventure stories of all time. And then, when you are done reading, follow our simple page-folding instructions to

She needs a distraction One of Bluff City's finest, Tess Camden always follows the rules. That means a romp with the strong and silent new guy on the force would be out of the question. Besides, no ma

In this issue we show you how to use Archer's Transfers to add weld beads and louvers to your next mold, how to make a simple one piece mold with Alumilite's Super Casting Kit, TDR 3D printed Pro Mod

Clean Energy Urban Design: The Energy Proforma in Practice and Policy offers a new way of understanding urban energy consumption in fast growing China by asking a simple question: How does the design

In Mike Huckabee’s new book God, Guns, Grits and Gravy, he asks the question, "Have I been taken to a different planet than the one on which I grew up?" The New York Times bestselling author explores

"AM GOV was created with one simple premise in mind: Students will learn only if the content is engaging and current, if the design is visually attractive, and if the price is affordable. With this pr

Baptism has always been a topic discussed by many Christians across the globe. Does one have to be baptized to be saved is the question many have asked and are still asking.This e-book lays out for yo

From Alison Cherry, author of Red, a novel PW declares “sparkles with wit,” comes a terrific new book about two sisters and one big question: how do you know who’s for real?No parents. No limits. No c

The sixth installment in the Swindle series, in which The Man With The Plan gets a new rival . . . and the search for a missing lottery ticket becomes a hunt of epic proportions.JACKPOT: the top prize in a game or lottery; a sensational and unexpected success, stroke of luck, windfall, bounty, pay day . . .What would you do with $30,000,000? That's the question everyone in Cedarville and every town near it is asking, because right now there's an unclaimed lottery ticket worth that much -- and the money will go to whomever finds it first.Griffin Bing, The Man With The Plan, wants to be the lucky winner. But he's got competition. Darren Vader, Griffin's number-one enemy, will stop at nothing to find it. And a new kid in town, Victor Phoenix, is also in on the big hunt. He's got an advantage that Griffin would have never guessed: Griffin's own friends are helping Victor out. But why?Griffin's going to need a lot of help -- from a rowdy Doberman, a completely strange invention, and a very

Over the last few decades Marta Harnecker has emerged as one of Latin America’s most incisive socialist thinkers. In A World to Build, she grapples with the question that has bedeviled every movement

An empathetic lens: Robert Doisneau's eye for human experienceAs sensitive to human suffering as to the simple pleasures of life, Robert Doisneau is one of the most celebrated exponents of the humanist photography that swept through the 1950s. Cherished in particular for his soulful portraits of Paris, Doisneau demonstrated a unique ability to find—and perfectly frame—charismatic characters, entertaining episodes and fleeting moments of humor and affection. Even in the most humble of contexts, he distilled the emotions and encounters that shape life.A summation of a spectacular career, this celebration presents Doisneau's most loved images alongside many lesser-known pictures, some previously unpublished, which rejoice in 'the ordinary gestures of ordinary people in ordinary situations’. The many quotations from the photographer that run the length of the volume immerse the reader in Doisneau's thoughts, as well as his photographs, and give verbal expression to the sensitivity, warmth

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The paranormal case that answered the question, “Are Aliens & Demons one-and-the-same?” - Case 263An Incredible TRUE STORYAfter responding to a client in need, a paranormal research group finds it

Influence is a skill no effective leader can be without, but it can be a difficult one to master. Using a simple new framework, Influential Leadership demonstrates how to become a leader who is strong

One day, Henri Matisse (1869–1954) cut a small bird out of a piece of white paper. It was a simple shape, but he liked the way it looked and didn’t want to throw it away, so he pinned it to the wall o

This simple guide to the sun and stars will engage readers with the fundamentals of astronomy, detailing how the heavenly bodies affect one another and how they ultimately affect us. The material cove

The Metamorphosis is considered to be a “Literary Masterpiece” because it is an awe- inspiring story about a simple guy, who wakes up one morning to find that he has turned into an insect! How cool is

From award-winning picture-book-makers Viviane Schwarz and Alexis Deacon comes a story about the struggle for dominance over one piece of cheese...Rat law is simple: if you take a piece of cheese, it