Parallel Finite-Difference Time-Domain Method

This comprehensive reference work covers all the important details regarding the application of the finite element method to incompressible flows. It addresses the theoretical background and the detai

This third edition of the principal text on the finite element method for electrical engineers and electronics specialists presents the method in a mathematically undemanding style, accessible to undergraduates who may be encountering it for the first time. Like the earlier editions, it begins by deriving finite elements for the simplest familiar potential fields, then advances to formulate finite elements for a wide range of applied electromagnetics problems. These include wave propagation, diffusion, and static fields; open-boundary problems and nonlinear materials; axisymmetric, planar and fully three-dimensional geometries; scalar and vector fields. This new edition is more than half as long again as its predecessor, with original material extensively revised and much new material added. As well as providing all that is needed for the beginning undergraduate student, this textbook is also a valuable reference text for professional engineers and research students. A wide selection o

This third edition of the principal text on the finite element method for electrical engineers and electronics specialists presents the method in a mathematically undemanding style, accessible to undergraduates who may be encountering it for the first time. Like the earlier editions, it begins by deriving finite elements for the simplest familiar potential fields, then advances to formulate finite elements for a wide range of applied electromagnetics problems. These include wave propagation, diffusion, and static fields; open-boundary problems and nonlinear materials; axisymmetric, planar and fully three-dimensional geometries; scalar and vector fields. This new edition is more than half as long again as its predecessor, with original material extensively revised and much new material added. As well as providing all that is needed for the beginning undergraduate student, this textbook is also a valuable reference text for professional engineers and research students. A wide selection o

Provides more detailed coverage of using the finite element method for analyzing heat transfer than in general books on the method. Begins with the fundamental general heat conduction equation, and pr

Another laugh-out-loud monster adventure in the Billy and the Mini Monsters chapter book series, perfect for newly independent readers and fans of Wigglesbottom Primary.Billy LOVES football! He wants to play as well as his football hero... But in the first match of the season, Billy's game does NOT go to plan. The Mini Monsters are worried, too. Does Billy love football more than them? Maybe it's time for the Mini Monsters to start playing football... What could possibly go wrong?

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER · When San Francisco is under strange attacks—like earthquakes affecting only two city blocks at a time—who're you gonna call? An elite team of crime-fighting underdogs, that's who! The Misfits are on the case in this hilarious illustrated series!“For any kid who’s felt like a misfit, this crackling adventure packs a wallop!” —Lincoln Peirce, creator of Big NateOof! After solving the case of the Royal Rumpus, Olive Cobin Zang and her elite team of underdogs are on top of the world. As the awkward, crime-fighting Misfits, they’re acing every mission thrown at them from NOCK (aka No One Can Know, the covert agency they work for).But when their classmate Zeke starts receiving threatening notes, the Misfits are stumped. They’re no strangers to danger, but this case is a total head-scratcher. Who would target kind, friendly Zeke . . . unless he’s not what he seems to be?At the same time, unusual earthquakes start shaking up San Francisco just as priceless a

The sixth magical book in the sparkling unicorn-adventure series. It's the day of the Magical Unicorn Show and Claudia is excited to watch Chai and the other unicorns perform. But - oh no! - she and her friends have missed the flying bus! How will they ever get there in time? Find out in this whizzy airborne adventure, filled with unicorn acrobatics, sparkling skies, and zooming skates.

開朗的殺手˙蘋果，提出特別的要求。那個要求就是…「殺手最後的晚餐」。在「死期（Time Limit）」即將到來的時候，2位門房開始動了起來－－－在生與死之間擺動的殺人˙旅店˙故事…第2集！

An interactive, yearlong journey through the Bible for girls ages 8 to 12This one-year journey through the Bible guides young girls into the habit of reading, reflection, and prayer, with inspiring passages from Scripture that show them how God's wisdom can help and support them as they learn and grow. Spending a little time with their faith every week will give girls the confidence to tackle anything--because they'll know God is cheering them on!One year of weekly Scripture--Each of these 52 weekly devotions features a Bible passage, stories and commentary that explain the theme for the week, a prompt to respond to, and a prayer to keep in mind.Reflect on what matters--Young girls will find God's guidance on topics that relate to their lives, such as staying positive, being a leader, and discovering who they're meant to be.A few minutes at a time--These prompts and prayers are simple and brief, so it's easy for kids to find time for them no matter how busy they get!Study with the whol

在本書中，一雙怎麼也穿不上的鞋子，引爆了一場情緒風暴。原本只是出門前的小插曲，卻變成尖叫、翻滾、丟鞋子的混亂時刻。孩子崩潰，媽媽也幾乎撐不住。但即使在最惱人的片刻，愛仍然穩穩地存在著——哪怕鞋子還躺在地上。暢銷作家 Julie Fogliano 以一氣呵成的長句鋪陳情緒起伏，細膩又帶幽默感；三度獲 Caldecott Honor 的插畫家 Marla Frazee，以生動線條捕捉親子間真實而誇張的表情。作品獲《Publishers Weekly》與《Booklist》星級書評肯定，是一本既讓人會心一笑的繪本。Everybody has tantrums—kids, and even moms—in this tender yet funny picture book about an especially impossible-to-put-on pair of shoes.Even when it’s time to put on our favorite shoes and leave the house, and even when that time turns into a tantrum where someone can’t stop screaming, or flopping on the floor, or throwing a shoe across the room, and someone is making their maddest face and everyone else is waiting . . . Even then, nothing can come between the loving bond of a mother and their child. Not even a shoe.With expressive text from bestselling author Julie Fogliano and timeless art from three-time Caldecott honor medalist Marla Frazee, here is a story that takes readers through a downward spiral of a shoe-inspired tantrum a

本書以「國際展演脈絡的對話一創作與設計交流」為核心，參與多國展覽、競賽與策展的實踐經驗，選介二十五件作品，進一步探討設計如何在不同文化語境中被理解、被回應與再調整。透過展演回饋、跨文化對話與教學轉譯，建構一套以展演為方法、以交流為核心的創作與學習脈絡。This book is centered on ""Dialogues in International Exhibition Contexts: Creative and Design Exchange."" Drawing on practical experience from participating in exhibitions, competitions, and curatorial projects across multiple countries, it presents a selection of twenty-five works to examine how design is interpreted, responded to, and recalibrated within different cultural contexts. Through exhibition feedback, cross-cultural dialogue, and pedagogical translation, the book constructs a framework for creation and learning that takes exhibition as a method and exchange as its core.

The first title in an exciting new search-and-find series that blends history with fantasyCross the moat, pass through the gatehouse, and dodge flying arrows as you journey back in time on a search-and-find history adventure!Blaze the Dragon guides you through the fascinating world of medieval times—where lords, ladies, and even wizards roam. Discover how castles were built, how knights fought, and the secrets of magic and medicine.From the grand fortress of Dragon Castle to the bustling castle kitchens, the dark dungeon, and beyond the castle walls to noble hunting grounds, there are 12 illustrated scenes to search and 10 medieval characters to spot in every location.Written by a real castle steward and told by a real dragon, this book will spark curiosity in the youngest squires.

《Phonics Step-By-Step 4: Long Vowel Digraphs》 自然發音拼讀系列的第四冊Long Vowel Digraphs (複合長母音)，延續長母音教學主軸，練習常見的複合長母音。複合長母音為兩個母音或字母發一個長母音的音組，認識母音組合變化，產生出新的發音，如：ai/ay、ea/ee、oa/ow等音組。再次強調了學習自然發音法目的，是學習字母之間的對應關係。 《Phonics Step-By-Step 5: Gliding Vowels》 自然發音拼讀系列的第五冊為Gliding Vowels，又被稱作為Diphthong (雙母音) ，是以兩個字母為主軸，共同發一個音節。在音節裡的兩個母音或兩個字母，組合成一個整體的發音，如：a_l、a_u、a_w、o_i、o_y、o_o、u_e、o_u、o_w 等音組，會在發音時從第一個字母開始發音連動滑音到第二個字母，產生嘴型的變化，以及舌位的滑動，而得名。由於有兩個母音或兩個字母的發音，所有雙母音都有發音的起始和結束。 《Phonics Step-By-Step 6: R-Controlled Vowels》 為自然發音拼讀系列第六冊。此冊的 R-Controlled Vowels (受R 控制的母音) 是以受 R 控制的母音為主軸，當母音 a、e、i、o、u後面接上子音 r 時，子音 r 會影響母音的發音，如： ar、er、ir、or、ur 等音組。這些音組也會有長音〔ɝ〕以及短音〔ɚ〕的不同發音，透過反覆的音組練習，學習者可以快速領略自然發音讓你輕鬆說英文的樂趣。 《Read&Learn -Party Time!》 Party Time!是屬於你我的第一個派對，從準備工作，包括: 邀請、需求、裝飾等，到如何享受派對中的一切，讓我們一起來打造自己的派對。精彩圖文搭配多元習題，陪伴孩子用實用的英文，認識派對的精彩元素，以及如何清楚表達歡樂的時光。和 Read&Learn 一起，潛進英語的多元宇宙，輕鬆學好英語！ 《Read&Learn -I Love My Mom》 I Love My Mom是 Read&Learn英語悅讀誌的系列讀本之一！ 媽媽是我們生命中重要的人，本冊陪伴孩子換位思考，體會媽媽的愛與辛勞。 精彩圖文搭配多元見習，I Love My Mo

2026年全新登場的爆笑中階小說，《Scarlet Saves the Multiverse》由插畫家Dotty Sutton全書繪圖，延續前作《Scarlet: Defender of the Universe》的宇宙冒險。主角Scarlet因一次時空旅行意外複製出「另一個自己」，不僅得在家中掩飾這個祕密，還得同時拯救整個多重宇宙。從阻止賽博甲蟲滅絕、入侵超級電腦，到尋找拯救關鍵海豚的解方，情節節奏明快，笑點密集。敘事語氣帶著俏皮與自嘲，穿插大量插圖，閱讀感輕盈流暢。適合喜歡《Loki: A Bad God’s Guide to Being Good》與《Tom Gates》的讀者。New for 2026, an incredibly funny illustrated story for childrenIllustrated throughout by Dotty Sutton, and perfect for fans of Loki: A Bad God’s Guide to Being Good, Tom Gates, and Charlie Changes into a Chicken, Scarlet Saves the Multiverse is the unbelievably funny, exciting, and action-packed sequel to Scarlet: Defender of the Universe – a middle-grade Guardians of the Galaxy.Wanna see a magic trick? OF COURSE YOU DO!! I can guess what time it is. I don’t know who you are or where you’re from, so I won’t know what time it is there, right?WRONG.I’m going to tell you what time it is at the count of three. Ready?One.Two.Three …It’s READING TIME!Fine. I owe you a magic trick.Okay, let’s do a qui

The third book in a new highly illustrated chapter book series set in both a Minecraft-style video game world and the real world of elementary school where friendships will be tested, courage will be discovered, and teamwork will always win!Kat, Tai, and Alex are obsessed with the video game Otherworld. They strategize and play together all the time but are famous for their arguments while playing. They can't help being passionate about what they love!

英語悅讀誌系列Read&Learn -Best Friends Forever 讓孩子學習當一個「好」朋友，發展高情商的表達策略。豐富圖文搭配多元見習，讓 Best Friends Forever 陪孩子練習用英文克服自我介紹的障礙、可以自信談論休閒興趣。讓我們和 Read&Learn 一起潛進英語的多元宇宙，輕鬆學好英語！ 英語悅讀誌系列Read&Learn -Party Time! Party Time!是屬於你我的第一個派對，從準備工作，包括: 邀請、需求、裝飾等，到如何享受派對中的一切，讓我們一起來打造自己的派對。精彩圖文搭配多元習題，陪伴孩子用實用的英文，認識派對的精彩元素，以及如何清楚表達歡樂的時光。 英語悅讀誌系列Read&Learn - A Big, Blue Marble A Big, Blue Marble 帶你一起俯瞰世界知名地標，前進海洋大陸，打開國際視野的第一步！精彩圖文搭配多元習題，讓 A Big, Blue Marble 陪孩子學習用英文認識全球多樣地景、揭開藍色星球的神秘面紗。和 Read&Learn 英語悅讀誌一起潛進英語的多元宇宙，輕鬆學好英語！ 悅讀誌2 套書 英語悅讀誌是你的好幫手，認識好朋友、派對和地球 訓練孩子的閱讀能力，從日常生活為出發點，任何知識都不錯過。 英語悅讀誌系列： 以知識型文本與練習活動為特色的分級閱讀誌，將引導讀者建立良好的閱讀理解能力。系列涵蓋了各式各樣的主題：從個人、家庭、周遭環境出發，未來將延伸到社會、文化、歷史、科學及其他應用面的學科，皆與孩子的學習發展歷程環環相扣。 ★ 加贈一年電子書數位帳號，內含音檔！ ★ 全系列皆附主題心智圖，深化讀者認知慣性！

【書籍特點】☆Transformer：自注意力、多頭注意力、位置編碼☆GPT：文字生成、Greedy Search、Beam Search、困惑度評估☆BERT：遮罩語言模型、預訓練、微調、分類任務☆ViT：影像分塊、視覺嵌入、注意力量化☆微調方法：Adapter Tuning、LoRA、P-Tuning☆資料處理：文字清洗、分詞、嵌入向量、資料增強☆混合精度與分散式訓練：Data Parallel、Model Parallel、梯度累積☆對比學習與對抗訓練：SimCLR、GAN、自監督任務☆最佳化器：AdamW、LAMB、動態學習率、Warmup、餘弦退火☆模型壓縮：知識蒸餾、教師學生架構、權重剪枝☆訓練流程：Tokenization、多GPU訓練、訓練中斷與恢復☆微調實作：資料集切分、層級凍結、超參數調整、推理量化【內容簡介】本書共分為12章，涵蓋大模型的建構、訓練與微調流程。第一章介紹Transformer的基本原理，包括自注意力、多頭注意力與位置編碼。第二章說明GPT模型的文字生成機制與實作方法，並比較Greedy與Beam Search等生成策略。第三章講解BERT模型的編碼結構與遮罩語言模型任務，並說明如何應用於分類任務。第四章介紹ViT模型在影像分塊、嵌入與注意力運算上的應用。第五章說明Adapter Tuning、LoRA、P-Tuning等常見微調方法。第六章說明資料清洗、資料增強與嵌入向量生成等處理技術。第七章解釋混合精度訓練、多GPU併行與梯度累積等效率優化技術。第八章涵蓋對比學習與對抗訓練，包括SimCLR與GAN的實作細節。第九章介紹AdamW與LAMB最佳化器，並比較各種動態學習率排程方式。第十章說明知識蒸餾與剪枝，包括教師學生架構與多頭注意力精簡方法。第十一章示範大模型訓練流程，從資料前處理到訓練中斷與恢復。第十二章介紹模型微調的實作，包括資料集切分、參數設定與推理效能調整。

自那日分別後，申圭浩再未與徐允健聯絡， 他認為就此漸漸疏遠似乎也不錯， 可是當時對方的異常模樣，始終在他腦中揮之不去。 恰好這時圭浩收到了李世賢的邀約， 他心想或許能藉機探聽允健的近況，於是欣然赴約， 沒想到那竟是一場聯誼，而那人也赫然在座。 席間，允健頻頻向他搭話，還刻意與他親密接觸， 對方的一舉一動令圭浩心煩意亂、難以自持， 為了避免再度淪陷，他倉皇離席， 不料允健追了上來，逼問他為何謊稱已有其他心上人。 「因為我沒有信心作為普通朋友待在你身邊！」 看見圭浩哭著向自己吐露心意的那一刻，允健意識到── 那個讓自己喜歡到無法自拔的人出現了。 他的大腦瞬間一片空白，表白的話語脫口而出： 「不要走，一起回我家吧。和我在一起，好嗎？」 然而，回應他的卻是圭浩冰冷的眼神…… ✨RIDIBOOKS讀者4.8顆星高分好評，韓國知名作家Cherrymanju人氣作品🎆浪漫最終章🎆 ✨申圭浩這輩子第一次這麼無言！ 當初拒絕自己的人是徐允健，現在他卻跑來告白，還說什麼「賭上餘生」之類的鬼話？！ 明明清楚他是個善於玩弄人心的渣男……可為什麼我的心還是不受控制地動搖？ ✨徐大帥哥現正瘋狂心動中💓💓💓圭浩哭起來怎麼可以這麼好看？？ 但是看見他受委屈而哭泣時，心底的悸動瞬間消失無蹤，只剩下滿腔怒火── 我一定會讓那個惹哭你的人付出代價，就算要打亂人生計畫也在所不惜！ ✨屬於允健與圭浩的故事未完待續──敬請期待幸福指數百分百的外傳故事💗 ✨隨書附贈拍立得。 韓國RIDIBOOKS讀者4.8星好評校園戀愛喜劇 漫畫《Part-time Partner》原著小說🎆浪漫最終章🎆 表裡不一心機自戀攻╳正義感爆棚直率強氣受 失之交臂的心意、不斷加深的誤會── 即使前路困難重重，我也絕不放手，直至你回到我身邊。

From the New York Times bestselling World of Click, besties Beth and Chanda set sail on their third adventure. But their dream cruise is not all smooth sailing as they navigate the changing tides of friendship and sisterhood.Busy besties Beth and Chanda are all aboard for a relaxing ocean getaway! Chanda fully embraces being on "Sunshine Time." The only items on her to-do list are showing off her summer fashions, snorkeling, lounging on the beach with Beth, and sightseeing with her family--including her soon-to-be brother-in-law, Seth, and his parents. Scratch that; Chanda is so at ease that she hasn't even made a list! Beth is...less relaxed. Back home, her big sister, Lisa, is preparing to move away for college in the fall. Missing out on precious time with Lisa before she leaves has Beth feeling bluer than the ocean. Making things worse, she's anxious about seeming like a wet beach towel on this once-in-a-lifetime vacation. Can the two friends find their sea legs and ride the emotio

The fourth book in Jim Smith’s brand new full-colour graphic novel series for readers of 7+. This time join the Poopies for a Christmas yule log delight!Packed full of friendship, festive fun and toilet jokes galore! That’s right, the Poopies take on Christmas in a brand-new, PLOP-tastic collection of stories celebrating the festive holidays!Join best friends Pedro, Olga and Ozzy – otherwise known as the Poopies – on a series of fun adventure stories… can Pedro, Olga and Ozzy start a successful business selling plastic reindeer poos? Who is stealing Pedro’s special golden toilet paper? And wait a second … is that Santa stuck down the sewage pipe?!These perfectly bite-sized stories are perfect for fans of Bunny Vs Monkey, Dog Man and InvestiGators.The brand new graphic novel series from the bestselling creator of Barry Loser, Jim SmithA hilarious, fun and witty series of bite-sized stories. This time with a festive twist!Striking full-colour art in Jim Smith’s trademark style

A forest princess and a demon boy collide in this friends-to-enemies-to-forbidden-lovers romantic fantasy by #1 New York Times bestselling author Elly Blake.Once upon a time, a young forest princess became friends with a lonely demon boy. He gifted her a ring, a worthless trinket . . . or so he thought. Because no sooner did he slide it onto her finger than the demon queen and forest king declared war.Years later, Cassia is a crucial force in her father''s army, wielding her ring of light against hundreds of demons at a time. Then battle-hardened Zeru abducts her, planning to steal back the ring to fix his childhood mistake.Terrified, and more than a little mistrusting, Cassia is forced to travel with Zeru to a place they both believed only existed in storybooks, one where their friendship slowly rekindles into something much more. But it''s only a matter of time before the war they''ve escaped comes for them, and a hidden threat to forest folk and demon alike grows in the shadows.- fr

A classic of science fiction, Journey to the Center of the Earth is now available in an unabridged, paperback volume in Union Square and Co.'s Signature Editions series. Renowned geologist Professor Liedenbrock sets out on a fantastic adventure through time and place with his 16-year-old nephew: from Iceland's frozen tundra far down into underground prehistoric worlds and back up again through the fires of an erupting volcano, they experience one of the most incredible journeys ever imagined.

Use the wand to hear the sounds!YOU can make the magic happen in this exciting Christmas book! Each time you press the wand to the pages you'll hear a different magic spell, as you help Santa and his elves get ready for the big day. From mending broken toys to helping the reindeer fly faster, there are five different spells to cast as they set off on their Christmas journey.

The second in a new highly illustrated chapter book series set in both a Minecraft-style video game world and the real world of elementary school where friendships will be tested, courage will be discovered, and teamwork will always win!Kat, Tai, and Alex are obsessed with the video game Otherworld. They strategize and play together all the time but are famous for their arguments while playing. They can't help being passionate about what they love!

用自己的水瓶、關燈、重複利用舊衣服——原來保護地球可以這麼簡單！《10 Things I Can Do to Help My World》以互動翻頁設計，介紹10個孩子每天都能做到的小行動。插圖鮮明大方，語言簡單親切，不僅鼓勵幼兒主動參與環保，也為親子共讀帶來溫暖啟發。這是一本讓行動從閱讀開始的環保入門繪本。Sometimes it's the little things that make a difference--like filling up your reusable water bottle, upcycling old clothes, or any of the other clever suggestions in this eco-picture book with fun die-cut pages and flaps. Do you bring leftovers for lunch? Or shop for fresh, unpackaged produce at the farmers' market? Perhaps you opt for a bamboo toothbrush over a plastic one, or take public transportation when you go out? Creativity plays a part, too--in crafty projects like using an eggshell as a little container to grow watercress, or making a wildlife shelter in your backyard. With ten doable suggestions, bright illustrations, and short explanations of how the actions help to protect the earth, Melanie Walsh shows even the youngest eco-warriors several easy ways to weave green choices into their everyday lives.

Slow and steady wins the race--but can this sluggish sloth make it to work on time? Inspired by Disney's Zootopia 2, this hilarious picture book features an original story about Flash Slothmore and his animal friends. Flash the sloth loves his new job, but he always gets to work late. Luckily, his friends Nick Wilde and Judy Hopps show up to help him along. As he s-l-o-w-l-y gets ready, the clock ticks and frustrations grow. Can Flash navigate the rush-hour race and clock in on time? Check out these other best-selling fan favorites: - Disney/Pixar Inside Out 2: Go to Sleep, Anxiety!- Disney Wish: The Grateful Goat- Disney/Pixar Elemental: A City for Everyone

Help this little reindeer get ready for Christmas by stroking its velvety ears better after a prickly encounter with some holly, rubbing its cold nose warm in the snow, and giving it an encouraging pat on its soft, furry back when it's ready to pull Santa's sleigh! With kind words and gentle strokes, you can help the reindeer enjoy the magical big day. Encouraging empathy for little children and babies, this book is to enjoy especially around Christmas time.

In this lyrical picture book illustrated by a two-time Caldecott Medalist, share in a blind child's joyful experience of the changing seasons.Where I live, seasons change. I know because my fingers and toes, my ears, my mouth and nose, all tell me so.Neveah is blind, but that doesn't mean she can't enjoy each of the four wondrous seasons of the year.She knows it's winter when her boots go scruuunch in the snow and cold flakes land softly on her tongue.She knows spring has come by the smell of hyacinths, the bzzzz of a bee in her ear.Summer is a trip to the beach, where she can hear the crash of ocean waves and the keowww of seagulls overhead. And when Neveah's rake goes scritch scratch over fallen leaves and the air turns brisk, she knows it's autumn. Soon the cycle of seasons will begin anew.In this poetic story with art by a two-time Caldecott Medalist, join Neveah as she uses her senses of touch, taste, hearing, and smell to vividly describe the changing seasons and the unique delig

以《Sword Art Online》為主題，陪伴粉絲度過充滿驚喜的節慶時光。日曆設計包含25個驚喜口袋，每天開啟都能獲得不同收藏品──從角色卡、壓克力立牌、胸章、貼紙到迷你筆記本與文具小物，讓人逐步沉浸於桐人與亞絲娜的虛擬世界。整體設計質感高雅，內容豐富多樣，兼具收藏與展示價值。無論作為聖誕倒數或紀念禮物，皆能讓粉絲重溫《Sword Art Online》的浪漫與冒險。Spend the holidays with Kirito and Asuna with this calendar full of exclusive surprises!Cards, acrylic stands, badges, stickers and more await you every day to immerse you in the parallel world of Sword Art Online!25 DAYS OF SURPRISES: Count down to the holidays or any other special occasion and receive 25 days of Sword Art Online–themed collectibles by opening a pocket each day.COLLECTIBLE PRIZES: This 25-day advent calendar features high-quality collectible items—buttons, sticky notes, coasters, mini booklets, pencils, and more—that are designed to last so that you can show off your love for Sword Art Online year-round.

The conditions of the Dust Bowl created over 2.5 million refugees who fled massive dust storms and barren landscapes. Lauren Tarshis's story of one boy's journey to escape this disaster will leave you breathless.The Dust Bowl of the 1930s was the worst environmental disaster in American history, a time when “black blizzards” of dust, some hundreds of miles wide, swept across the southern plains. Hundreds of people were killed. Thousands of farms were buried. Millions of refugees fled starvation and sickness in the plains only to face hatred and prejudice in California.In her 25th I Survived book, Lauren Tarshis brings this desperate time of poverty and fear to life through the thrilling story of an eleven-year-old boy who risks his life to save his family and friends during the worst dust storm of all, an event that would become known as "Black Sunday." Includes a section of nonfiction back matter with more facts and photos about the real-life event.

Virginia Woolf's first fully realized work of fiction--published in its final, revised form for the first time A beguiling trio of fantastical and farcical anti-fairy tales about a giantess who builds a magical "cottage of one's own," battles a silver-scaled sea monster, and defies governesses and gravity alike In 1907, eight years before she published her first novel, a twenty-five-year-old Virginia Woolf drafted three interconnected comic stories chronicling the adventures of a giantess named Violet--a teasing tribute to Woolf's friend Mary Violet Dickinson. But it was only in 2022 that Woolf scholar Urmila Seshagiri discovered a final, revised typescript of the stories. The typescript revealed that Woolf had finished this mock-biography, making it her first fully realized literary experiment and a work that anticipates her later masterpieces. Published here for the first time in its final form, The Life of Violet blends fantasy, fairy tale, and satire as it transports readers into a

Who says you need lessons to start making music? With The Story Orchestra: I Can Play: Swan Lake, every child can be the star of the show. Discover the enchanting world of Swan Lake in this interactive musical storybook – just press the keys to play Tchaikovsky’s spellbinding score!The Story Orchestra: I Can Play: Swan Lake invites children to step into the story and make the music themselves – no lessons needed, just a sense of fun. With a built-in keyboard that sounds just like a piano and colour-coded notes on every page, children can play along as they follow the scenes from Tchaikovsky’s magical ballet.Using a simple one-finger method, budding musicians can learn 8 short, memorable melodies from Swan Lake, building confidence as they go. With a clear colour and letter-coded system, even the youngest players can follow along independently. And when they’re ready, there’s space to get creative and compose their own tunes using the full 14-key piano.This interactive musical book brin

Everyone's favorite little zombie girl is back in the fifth book of this ghoulishly good Tim Burton-inspired early chapter book Halloween is approaching which means it's time for the annual parade! Between carving pumpkins and enjoying fresh pumpkin juice, Ghoulia and her friends realize they need to find the perfect costume. While rummaging through the attic for hats, masks, and capes, they stumble upon an old memory box. Inside are trinkets, old photographs, and a faded postcard--from Ghoulia's parents! They embarked on a voyage long ago but never returned from their trip. Where could they have possibly ended up? It's time to put on some sleuthing gear; finding out will require detective skills and a lot of imagination! With the help of her faithful dog Tragedy, cousin Dilbert, and all her friends, Ghoulia sets on a journey to crack open the titanic mystery of her parents' whereabouts . . . before the trail gets too cold! Ghoulia and friends return in the fifth book of this fun, full

Stinky’s Stories is the hilarious, highly illustrated chapter book series from New York Times bestselling author Chris Grabenstein and J.J. Grabenstein. In the fourth installment of this series, Stinky the skunk tells the story of Moldylocks and the Three Bears, a continuation of what happened after Goldilocks left the Bears’ house—and the horrors that await when you don’t say ‘please’ and ‘thank you.’ It’s story time again at Hickleberry Elementary with Stinky the stuffed skunk. This time the kids are reading the classic “Goldilocks and the Three Bears”! Everyone knows the story ends with Goldilocks escaping through the window, but only Stinky knows what happened after Goldilocks got away! According to Stinky, she went on to break into all the homes in the magical forest looking for something to eat that was “just right.” She raided the fridges of everyone from the Three Blind Mice to Little Red Riding Hood’s grandmother! Refusing to say “please,” “thank you,” or “sorry” to her hosts,

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.

M. G. Leonard巧妙結合歷史與神話，打造出引人入勝的時間旅行冒險，讓青少年讀者在閱讀中學習維京文化。故事講述主角西姆和他的表妹傑波迪，在尋找失蹤的叔叔艾米特過程中，穿越時間來到維京時代的挪威峽灣及維京約克。他們發現叔叔正試圖找到傳說中的強大神器——掌管諸神黃昏的傳說號角Gjallarhorn。這號角擁有引發末日之戰諸神的黃昏Ragnarök的力量，若落入敵手，將釀成巨大災難。在歷史與冒險的交織中，主人翁們面對時間旅行帶來的危險和挑戰，不僅要阻止邪惡勢力，也要維護歷史的正確走向。小說融合了豐富的北歐維京文化細節、歷史知識與神話傳說，並藉由主角成長和家庭羈絆，展現勇氣與智慧。此書節奏緊湊，充滿追逐、偷盜、偽裝等動作，並深入探討時間旅行的規則與影響，是一部寓教於樂、適合青少年讀者的歷史奇幻小說。'A complete triumph of imagination . . . readers are going to fall in love with this brilliant series.' – A. F. Steadman, bestselling author of SkandarThe action adventure of Indiana Jones meets the time travel of Doctor Who in the second title of this epic series by bestselling award-winner M. G. Leonard. Perfect for fans of Adventures on Trains. Supports the key stage 2 curriculum. Illustrated throughout in black and white by Manuel Šumberac.Sim's Uncle Emmett is missing and on the run from the ruthless Council of Keys. Sim and his cousin Jeopardy are determined to find him. Their search takes them through a hidden door in time to

Get ready for a magical bedtime train ride in this soothing story that helps children settle down to sleep.Perfect for fans of the “Ten Minutes” to Bed series, There’s a Bear in Your Book and Goodnight Moon.Join the adventures of these adorable baby animals as they ride the Night-Time Train and get ready for bed, stopping at some magical places along the way.At Pyjamaville, helpful birds will find the comfiest clothes,At Toothbrush Town, a friendly octopus is waiting to brush everyone’s teeth!Then let’s curl up with a story at Library Land before the last stop of all . . . Starlight Skies, where your bed in the clouds awaits.Reading this lyrical rhyming story to a child is a wonderful way to help them wind down, ready for sleep.Children will fall in love with Margarita Kukhtina’s captivating artwork, and will enjoy spotting some familiar fairy tale characters along the way!“Irresistible” – The Sunday Times on The Quickest Bedtime Story Ever, also by Louise Fitzgerald, illustrated by Ka

Mushroom is having the worst day EVER. First, he's not picked to go on the pizza (and Pineapple is chosen instead of him - can you BELIEVE it?! PINEAPPLE!). Then, Milk spills all over him. And then he's thrown in the compost bin. The indignity!I know exactly what you're thinking . . . it's time to build a mushroom army and take revenge!A laugh-out-loud picture book with the message that revenge never pays.

Join Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde in this full-color graphic novel that retells the exciting story of Disney's animated film Zootopia! Welcome to Zootopia, a city like no other! This modern mammal metropolis is comprised of habitat neighborhoods like ritzy Sahara Square and frigid Tundratown, it's a melting pot where no matter what you are, from the biggest elephant to the smallest shrew, you can be anything. But when optimistic Officer Judy Hopps arrives, she discovers that being the first bunny on a police force of big, tough animals isn't so easy. Determined to prove herself, she jumps at the opportunity to crack a case, even if it means partnering with a fast-talking, scam-artist fox, Nick Wilde, to solve the mystery. Together, they'll show that anyone can make a difference! Kids ages 6-9 will love this graphic novel retelling of Disney Zootopia--the perfect read before seeing Zootopia 2 in theaters November 26, 2025!

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.