Security for Wireless Sensor Networks Using Identity-based Cryptography

穿小丑裝上電視、被死對頭搶走風采，還有全鎮的貓咪行為超詭異！？Justin 的災難週來到星期四，這次還捲入誤認身分的綁架事件，被迫和一隻兇猛巨犬鬥智鬥勇逃出生天！Have YOU ever had a bad week? The hilarious new series taking the world by storm. He’s dressed up like a clown on national TV, his worst enemy is stealing the limelight, and there's definitely something weird happening with everyone's cats! Justin Chase is having the WORST WEEK EVER! At least he's found a new BFF in international pop sensation, teen heartthrob and Justin’s name twin, Justin Chase, right? Maybe not... As a case of mistaken identity leads to a disastrous kidnapping and Justin forced to race against the clock (and the ferocious dog) to escape! Monday was mortifying, Tuesday was tumultuous, Wednesday was wild, but now it's... THURSDAY! The fourth book in the hilarious new seven-part highly-illustrated series for fans of Tom Gates, Diary of a Wimpy Kid and the Treehouse series.

榮獲ANTHEM大獎，入選《金融時報》2024年度最佳好書——《演算法》揭露AI正在悄悄主宰我們的工作與生活。記者Hilke Schellmann深入追蹤演算法如何影響求職、監控員工、甚至預測心理健康。她揭示AI背後的偏見與錯誤，並呼籲人類應奪回對未來的主導權。在這個AI重塑世界的時代，本書是一道警鐘，也是一線希望。ANTHEM AWARD WINNER • NAMED A FINANCIAL TIMES BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR 2024AI is on the brink of dominating our lives, threating our privacy and human future—if we don’t take action now. In The Algorithm, Emmy‑award winning Wall Street Journal and Guardian contributor Hilke Schellmann delivers a shocking and illuminating exposé on one of the most pressing civil rights issues of our time: how AI has quietly, and mostly out of sight, taken over the world of work. Schellmann takes readers on a journalistic detective story, meeting job applicants and employees who have been subjected to these technologies, playing AI-based video games that companies use for hiring, and investigating algorithms that scan our online activity to construct personality profiles— including if we are prone to self -harm. She convinces whistleblowers to share r

This set of Q&A smart cards quizzes readers on their road trip knowledge—national monuments, national parks, state capitals, geographical oddities, and anything else you might see out your window when driving across the U.S.A!It’s fun to be smart with Brain Quest For the Car Smart Cards, a fast-paced Q&A trivia game that will make every road trip a learning adventure! This set of card decks is packed with hundreds of curriculum-based questions about the history, geography, and culture that kids might encounter on a cross country trip across the U.S. Kids ages 9-12 can learn about national landmarks, notable Americans, and natural wonders as they pass the time in the backseat. Plus, state capitals, historical milestones, geographical oddities, mythic figures, and more. Many answers now include background information and explanations that help put learning in context. All Brain Quest products are vetted by a panel of award-winning experts.

This set of Q&A smart cards quizzes readers on all things U.S.A.—history, law, government, folklore, geography, pop culture, and more—great for test prep, review, and fun!It’s fun to be smart with Brain Quest America Smart Cards, a fast-paced Q&A game that helps kids ages 9 to 12 learn all about American culture and history––from the Bill of Rights to Rosa Parks to the only state named after a president--Washington! Packed with hundreds of curriculum-based questions covering laws, literature, inventions, arts, and the lay of the land, this set of trivia card decks asks: How well do you know the U.S.A.? Many answers now include background information and explanations that help put learning in context. All Brain Quest products are vetted by a panel of award-winning experts.

In this riveting sequel to the New York Times bestselling novel Dark Rise, Will and his allies have survived the Dark's first assault, but at a terrible cost.A new threat from the past is rising, and only a handful of heroes remain to fight. Pursued by dark forces, Will and his allies must leave the safety of the Hall and travel to the heart of the ancient world, making new and dangerous alliances, and revealing the shocking secrets of the past.But Will is carrying a dark secret of his own--his true identity. Drawn to the beautiful and deadly James St. Clair, Will is pulled ever deeper into the web of the past, and finds himself tempted by the darkness within. As the ancient world threatens to return, can Will and his friends fight their fate? Or will the truths they learn tear their world apart?Dark Heir is the explosive and highly anticipated sequel to the New York Times bestselling Dark Rise, from global phenomenon C. S. Pacat."I simply couldn't put it down." --V. E. Schwab, New Yor

Fairies, dragons, wizards, and more await Geronimo on every magical Kingdom of Fantasy adventure!Geronimo's sixteenth adventure in the Kingdom of Fantasy!I, Geronimo Stilton, have been called to the Kingdom of Fantasy so many times. Each visit is more of an adventure than the last!This time there was big trouble! Queen Imaginaria has been kidnapped. The evil witch is using her wand to take treasures from the kingdom. Can I help stop the evil witch before all the treasures are gone?

★ 0–12個月寶寶啟蒙首選！第一套「美感×語言發展」單字書★ 語言治療師設計，從日常詞彙建立寶寶表達力★ 五本迷你硬頁書＋尋找遊戲，閱讀×互動一次到位★ 融合語言發展專業、接近蒙特梭利理念的美感啟蒙書農場動物、森林動物、水果蔬菜、玩具、交通工具——寶寶認識世界的第一步，就從這五本小小書開始。由專業語言治療師Tabitha Paige打造，結合科學化語言發展概念與細膩水彩插畫，讓每一次翻頁，都成為學習與感官探索的起點。Jump-start baby's exposure to first words using this beautifully designed board book box set--the perfect gift for newborns and baby showers! Designed by a professional watercolor artist and licensed speech therapist, Our Little Library includes five board books that feature charming images and foundational vocabulary that will help you build your child's vocabulary. The durable materials and small book size also make them perfect for your baby's little hands. Our Little Library includes five board books featuring foundational words from the following categories: Farm AnimalsForest AnimalsFruits and VeggiesToysTransportationThe back of each board book in this first word series also includes a "seek and find" activity to help parents encourage their little ones to learn to identi

A brand-new, snowy picture book based on the award-winning animated series produced by Magic Light Pictures.Pip and Posy are excited to spend the day sledging as fast as they can down the snowy slopes! They both think their way is the best way to sledge as fast as possible! Jamila wants to join in their fun, but who should she listen to? Will Pip and Posy learn to work together to help their friend sledge down the hill?In this picture book, based on a popular TV episode, Pip and Posy’s wonderful world of play is brought to life through this seasonal story all about learning to listen to other people’s ideas.Listen to the free Stories Aloud audiobook read by Stephen Mangan and a full cast – just scan the QR code inside the front cover to read along with the story!

列尼、山姆和狗狗Crumbs又惹禍啦！這次他們被「偷偷放逐」到操場，錯過學校大人物來訪。但列尼怎麼可能乖乖待著？一場驚天動地的大亂鬥就此展開！黑白插圖搭配爆笑對白，笑聲中藏著友情、正義與超越大人的勇氣！The second in a hilarious school-based comedy series for 7+ with black and white illustrations throughout. A modern day Just William, perfect for fans of Wimpy Kid and Pamela Butchart!When an important visitor turns up at school one day, Lenny and his friends are surprised to find themselves sent to the back field to count the footballs and tidy up the bibs. The school dog, Crumbs, has been sent there too.He's quite a lively dog and prone to over-enthusiasm. Suddenly they realise it's all a ruse to keep them away from the guest! Furious, and not a little hurt, our heroes rush into school, demanding answers and an apology. The subsequent encounter (chase) with the important visitor nearly brings down the school.But, of course, Lenny and friends, with the help of the enthusiastic Crumbs, save the day and show everyone that Fleurwood Academy is the place to be!

Join The Bad Guys on their next escapade, coming to Netflix in 2023!In this novelization of the events of The Bad Guys holiday special, there’s nothing The Bad Guys love more than Christmas morning – because while everyone is home opening presents, it's the perfect time to execute a city-wide holiday heist. It’s the crew’s favorite yearly tradition! But when Christmas is unexpectedly canceled, The Bad Guys must do the unthinkable: reignite the city's holiday spirit by giving instead of taking. Based on the bestselling series by Aaron Blabey!

We are Dragon Girls -- hear us roar!The Sea Dragons have a final adventure left in their quest to save the Magic Forest. One last Sea Keeper needs to be rescued―and it’s the most important one yet!Sofia will lead the group using her diving skills. Together the girls must travel to the depths of the ocean to find a missing magical narwhal. The girls are running out of time before the Magic Forest is left to the fate of the Fire Queen!Read all the books in the Sea Dragon arc!

New from the best-selling Cat Family advent books: Lift-the-flap puzzles! As seen in The Sun: 'Feline lovers can count down to Christmas.' Charming Christmas lift-the-flap puzzle: Count down the last 12 days till Christmas with the cozy Cat Family Sturdy gift box contains: 76-piece puzzle with 64 regular pieces and 12 shaped lift-the-flap pieces, plus a 28-page booklet; finished puzzle measures 33 × 33 cm / 13 × 13 in. 12 flaps to open: On the completed puzzle, lift a flap each day to reveal sweet holiday scenes Includes story and activity booklet: Read the Cat Family story and find ideas for sustainable holiday activities Christmastime fun for kids ages 4–7: An activity-packed gift to engage kids in Christmas preparations Count down to Christmas with the Cat Family in this lift-the-flap puzzle with 12 flaps to open. Piece together the puzzle to create your Cat Family Christmas scene, based on the popular children’s book series. Open the 12 flaps on the shaped pieces to reveal what the

We have carefully selected a collection of 20 exquisite paintings and calligraphy by Prof. Jao Tsung-i, accompanied by 50 cherished photographs captured during his worldwide travels. These features Prof Jao’s interpretations of landscapes from different corners of the world, including his large-scale paintings depiction well-know sites in Hong Kong, China, and overseas. We can observe how he exceptionally reflected the distinct character of each place and represented it using the traditional Chinese medium of ink and brush as well as Western painting style. As the old saying goes, “It is better to travel ten thousand miles than to read ten thousand books”. While achieving one of these is already incredibly challenging, Prof. Jao not only traversed thousands of miles, surpassing the accomplishments of both ancient masters and numerous contemporary painters.

9781839948718 Pip and Posy, Where Are You? In the Garden (A Felt Flaps Book)9781839948343 Pip and Posy, Where Are You? At the Seaside (A Felt Flaps Book)A brand-new felt flap series, based on the bestselling picture books from Axel Scheffler and Camilla Reid.With five colourful felt flaps and rich artwork from Axel Scheffler, toddlers will love joining in a game of hide-and-seek with Pip and Posy.These robust little books will be loved by young families everywhere!

New York Times bestseller! From Matt and Rebecca Zamolo, creators of the mega-popular YouTube series Game Master Network, comes a new thrilling novel about everyone’s favorite mystery-solving team as they go toe-to-toe with the mysterious and menacing Game Master.Rebecca Zamolo is on a mission to save her summer. Instead of going to camp like she’d planned, she’s been stuck in summer school. But today is the day! She’s going to present her final science assignment—using her Nana’s borrowed vintage zoetrope—and then she’ll be free to have fun.But as Becca and her classmates wait for her teacher to arrive, a menacing voice comes over the intercom claiming to be the Game Master! The kids quickly discover that the Game Master has locked the doors, scared off the teachers, and made it clear that if Becca and her friends don’t solve the clues that have been left behind, they’ll never get back Becca’s irreplaceable zoetrope, never finish summer school, and never get to enjoy wh

Using the same innovative format as his Caldecott Honor winner, Mel Fell, Corey R. Tabor reimagines Aesop’s “The Dog and His Reflection” in a clever, charming tale of empathy and generosity.One day, down by the pond, Simon meets another dog just like him.And that dog has a bone just like his, only better!How will Simon ever get him to trade, when the other pup knows all the same tricks...?This is another delightfully surprising tale from the award-winning creator of Mel Fell.

It’s fun to be smart! Now updated with a technology section, these illustration-based card decks will make learning exciting for third graders everywhere.​Brain Quest 3rd Grade Smart Cards helps kids aged 8 – 9 to learn core classroom subjects in a smart, entertaining, and engaging way. It’s a Q&A game that third graders can play with friends, family, or against the clock to test their knowledge. Smart cards feature hundreds of questions with answers to help kids know exactly what they need to know, when they need to know it.Featuring:Two full-color Q&A decks in a reusable flip-top storage box1,000 questions and answers covering math, language arts, science, and moreWhat’s New?Technology questions that cover computer science, coding, and technologyUpdated content new and revised questions that include recent key cultural and historic eventsRevised historical content with a focus on balance, diversity, and conscious languageBrain Quest decks are:Aligned with common core state st

It’s fun to be smart! Packed with questions that promote language development, cognitive growth, and social skills, these illustration-based card decks are the key to making kindergarten fun.Loved by kids, teacher approved, and trusted by parents, Brain Quest Kindergarten question-and-answer cards help children explore and learn about phonics, word study, counting, opposites, early adding and subtracting, and more! In a set of two decks, Brain Quest Kindergarten features hundreds of questions to help kids learn exactly what they need to know, when they need to know it.

From hundreds of curriculum-based activities, exercises, and games in every subject to a new technology section, progress map, and stickers, discover the ultimate fourth grade workbook from America's #1 educational bestseller. Loved by kids, teacher approved, and trusted by parents, Brain Quest Grade 4 Workbook reviews and reinforces what children are learning in the classroom in an instantly engaging, entertaining way. Each page is jam packed with fun activities, practice exercises, and games covering vocabulary, language arts, math word problems, multiplication and division, fractions and decimals, geometry and measurement social studies, science, and much more. What's New?Technology section Introduces children to computer science, coding, and logic Updated content Activities and illustrations are revised to reflect the diversity of children, their families, and experiences Support for parents and children Section openers preview upcoming content and provide directions and suggestion

From hundreds of curriculum-based activities, exercises, and games in every subject to a new technology section, progress map, and stickers, discover the ultimate fifth grade workbook from America's #1 educational bestseller. Loved by kids, teacher approved, and trusted by parents, Brain Quest Grade 5 Workbook reviews and reinforces what children are learning in the classroom in an instantly engaging, entertaining way. Each page is jam packed with fun activities, practice exercises, and games covering vocabulary, language arts, math word problems, multiplication and division, fractions and decimals, geometry and measurement, social studies, science, and much more. What's New?Technology section Introduces children to computer science, coding, and logic Updated content Activities and illustrations are revised to reflect the diversity of children, their families, and experiences Support for parents and children Section openers preview upcoming content and provide directions and suggestion

It’s fun to be smart! Packed with early learning questions that promote language development, cognitive growth, and social skills, these illustration-based card decks are the key to making Pre-K fun.Loved by kids, teacher approved, and trusted by parents, Brain Quest Pre-Kindergarten question-and-answer cards help children explore and learn about phonics, word study, counting, matching, sequencing, and more! In a set of two decks, Brain Quest Pre-Kindergarten features hundreds of questions to help kids learn exactly what they need to know, when they need to know it.Featuring:Two full-color Q&A decks in a reusable flip-top storage boxA parent guide to help maximize the learning and fun300 questions that set the foundation for learningWhat’s New?Technology questions: Introduce children to the basics of computers and technologyExpanded social and emotional learning: Explores feelings and interactions with peersUpdated content: Fresh and relevant to today’s familiesBrain Quest decks ar

這是一個笑翻天、充滿溫暖的故事，基於真實事件改編，講述一個男孩上廁所的經歷，並學會每個人有時都會有意外。一位父親只是想帶孩子去泳池消暑，但每次他們一跳進水裡……『爸爸！我要拉肚子了！』當他們到達廁所的時候：『我不用去了！』聽起來熟悉嗎？來回來回，他們不停地走動。『快點拉啦！』大姐姐大喊道。直到最後，小弟弟…… 噢！這個故事根據一位不幸的小弟弟真實生活中的事件……這是一個笑翻天、充滿溫情的故事，因為當你得去上廁所時，你就得去上！Kids will laugh at this book. They might even laugh too much…And if a little accident happens? That's okay – there’s no shame in pooping your pants.*Bookstagram Best Read Aloud 2023*A laugh-out-loud story with heart, based on true events about one boy’s trip to the loo and learning that everyone has accidents sometimes. A father is just trying to take his kids for a refreshing swim in the pool, but every time they jump in..."DAD! I NEED TO POO!"By the time they get to the loo: "I don't need to go anymore!" Sound familiar?Back and forth, back and forth they go. "Just poop already!” yells the big sister.Until finally, the little brother… does. Oops!Based on true events in the real life of one unfortunate little brother...A laugh-out-loud story with heart, because when you gott

In her first novel since winning the Newbery Medal for When You Trap a Tiger, Tae Keller offers a gripping and emotional story about friendship, bullying, and the possiblity that there's more in the universe than just us.Sometimes middle school can make you feel like you're totally alone in the universe . . . but what if we aren't alone at all?Thanks to her best friend, Reagan, Mallory Moss knows the rules of middle school. The most important one? You have to fit in to survive. But then Jennifer Chan moves in across the street, and that rule doesn’t seem to apply. Jennifer doesn’t care about the laws of middle school, or the laws of the universe. She believes in aliens—and she thinks she can find them.Then Jennifer goes missing. Using clues from Jennifer’s journals, Mallory goes searching. But the closer she gets to answers, the more Mallory has to confront why Jennifer might have run . . . and face the truth within herself.Tae Keller lights up the sky with this insightful story about

Norma Khan has been split in two . . . literally! Dead End, the haunted hotel attraction at Phoenix Parks, has been rebuilt following the epic destruction that occurred there when Norma and her friends Barney and Pugsley saved the world. Unfortunately, Norma can’t keep herself together as a result. Not only is her friendship with Barney on the rocks, but she can’t seem to keep her own ghost inside her body. When Norma feels like she’s about to lose it all, her irksome friend and demon, Courtney, steps in to provide some unexpected support—though they are battling their own issues with identity and sense of belonging.Meanwhile, Barney can’t face going back to Phoenix Parks and is mourning the loss of his beloved friend Pugsley. When his boyfriend, Logan, urges him to get a job, an opportunity from the demon planes comes knocking, and soon Barney is climbing the ladder of success in the Demon Wrestling Federation. Barney’s glory in the ring quickly comes crashing down when the friends di

As Hannah’s increasingly desperate calls to Owen go unanswered, as the FBI arrests Owen’s boss, as a US marshal and federal agents arrive at her Sausalito home unannounced, Hannah quickly realizes her husband isn’t who he said he was. And that Bailey just may hold the key to figuring out Owen’s true identity—and why he really disappeared.Hannah and Bailey set out to discover the truth. But as they start putting together the pieces of Owen’s past, they soon realize they’re also building a new future—one neither of them could have anticipated.With its breakneck pacing, dizzying plot twists, and evocative family drama, The Last Thing He Told Me is a riveting mystery, certain to shock you with its final, heartbreaking turn.

DON'T LET SUMMER VACATION SLOW DOWN YOUR CHILD'S EDUCATION! Get your little learner ready for 2nd grade with this week-by-week summer workbook and the help of beloved characters like the Cat in The Hat, the Lorax, and Horton.Stop "summer slump" in its tracks with the help of Dr. Seuss! Learning loss during summer break can be a challenge, but with the Summer with Seuss Workbook series, you can keep your child smiling and learning from the end of the school year to the start of the next.Organized in weekly units, kids puzzle, play, and explore essential skills through engaging activities that reinforce the critical skills learned in 1st grade and build a preview of the upcoming 2nd grade year.130+ pages of fun-filled, curriculum-based learning activitiesEasy-to-follow weekly format with 10 weeks of plansReinforces Math, English/Language Arts, Science, and moreIncludes activities, puzzles, and creative projects that engage kids' interestReward stickers and a completion chart to cement ki

DON'T LET SUMMER VACATION SLOW DOWN YOUR CHILD'S EDUCATION! Get your little learner ready for 1st grade with this week-by-week summer workbook and the help of beloved characters like the Cat in The Hat, the Lorax, and Horton.Stop "summer slump" in its tracks with the help of Dr. Seuss! Learning loss during summer break can be a challenge, but with the Summer with Seuss Workbook series, you can keep your child smiling and learning from the end of the school year to the start of the next.Organized in weekly units, kids puzzle, play, and explore essential skills through engaging activities that reinforce the critical skills learned in kindergarten and build a preview of the upcoming 1st grade year.130+ pages of fun-filled, curriculum-based learning activitiesEasy-to-follow weekly format with 10 weeks of plansReinforces Math, English/Language Arts, Science, and moreIncludes activities, puzzles, and creative projects that engage kids' interestReward stickers and a completion chart to cement

DON'T LET SUMMER VACATION SLOW DOWN YOUR CHILD'S EDUCATION! Get your little learner ready for 3rd grade with this week-by-week summer workbook and the help of beloved characters like the Cat in The Hat, the Lorax, and Horton.Stop "summer slump" in its tracks with the help of Dr. Seuss! Learning loss during summer break can be a challenge, but with the Summer with Seuss Workbook series, you can keep your child smiling and learning from the end of the school year to the start of the next.Organized in weekly units, kids puzzle, play, and explore essential skills through engaging activities that reinforce the critical skills learned in 2nd grade and build a preview of the upcoming 3rd grade year.130+ pages of fun-filled, curriculum-based learning activitiesEasy-to-follow weekly format with 10 weeks of plansReinforces Math, English/Language Arts, Science, and moreIncludes activities, puzzles, and creative projects that engage kids' interestReward stickers and a completion chart to cement ki

《Animal FACTopia》帶你走進一個關於動物的奇妙知識世界。你知道嗎？海狸的牙齒是橘色的；有些猴子會用鳥羽毛當牙線；某種鳥類竟能在水下行走；短吻鱷會吞下石頭以延長在水下停留的時間；海獺則用石頭敲開食物。書中所有事實皆經《大英百科全書》驗證，並以巧妙的關聯路徑串接，讓讀者從一個主題跳到另一個意想不到的領域。多路徑閱讀與幽默插圖，讓探索充滿驚喜與樂趣，是啟發動物迷好奇心的絕佳讀物。📖 亮點★ 知識皆由《大英百科全書》驗證★ 主題涵蓋動物行為、生態與趣聞★ 多路徑閱讀設計，探索自由Did you know that beavers have orange teeth? Or that some monkeys floss their teeth using bird feathers? Or that one species of bird can walk underwater? Or that alligators stay underwater for longer by swallowing rocks? Or that sea otters use rocks to crack open prey? Welcome to Animal FACTopia, a purrfectly amazing world of facts, all of which are verified by Encyclopaedia Britannica. Every fact in this book is connected to the next in a fascinating web of information, where you will leapfrog from topic to topic in surprising and hilarious ways. Sometimes your path branches and you can slide down a rabbit hole to a totally different, but still connected, part of the book.Discover where your curiosity will take you!

Crab must save Snail from Evil Eel's curse in their third unforgettable seaside adventure in the graphic early reader series by New York Times bestselling author Beth Ferry and illustrator Jared Chapman.The Evil Eel is so evil that making narwhals cry is one of her favorite hobbies. So evil in fact that just one sting turns friendly, sweet Snail into...Snevil!!!! Complete with a black cape, Snevil sets out to destroy everything in her path, including Crab. In order to save himself--and his best friend--Crab must become a hero. Will he be able to stop evil from destroying the splash zone before it's too late?Crab and Snail are everyone's new favorite characters in the graphic early reader space. Fans of Narwhal & Jelly and Beak & Ally will love these quirky characters and clever stories.A character-based volume that reads like a cross between SpongeBob SquarePants and The Muppet Show.--Publishers Weekly (starred review) for The Invisible Whale (Book One)

此系列共8冊:180 Days of Social Studies for Prekindergarten180 Days of Social Studies for Kindergarten180 Days of Social Studies for First Grade180 Days of Social Studies for Second Grade180 Days of Social Studies for Third Grade180 Days of Social Studies for Fourth Grade180 Days of Social Studies for Fifth Grade180 Days of Social Studies for Sixth Grade

A fun-filled bumper sticker activity book, packed full of colouring, mazes, sticker scenes, sticker jigsaws and more - based on the bestselling Tales from Acorn Wood series. The Tales from Acorn Wood Super Sticker Book features all your favourite characters from the much-loved preschool series by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators of The Gruffalo. With sixty-four pages of activities to complete, plus over 1000 stickers, there's plenty to keep little hands busy during journeys, rainy days and holidays.

Goosebumps meets The Baily School Kids in this young middle-grade series about four unlikely friends who must band together to save their town from an evil curse!Regan, Sofia, Bennet, and Darius are shocked when they end up in detention. Little do they know, the detention they're walking into is far from ordinary. Their science teacher, Ms. Stein, believes she'll be able to create an army of perfect students -- and she's planning on using Sofia's smart, Regan's heart, Bennett's likeability, and Darius's loyalty to do it.When the clones of the kids start causing chaos around town, the real kids get in trouble. But nobody believes the it was my evil clone excuse, and Ms. Stein only laughs off the accusations. Now, it's up to the kids to defeat Ms. Stein's clone monster army. Will they become victorious and save the town from danger . . . or are they cursed once and for all?

Brain Quest, America's #1 educational brand with more than 57 million copies in print, is now for babies! My First Brain Quest board books introduce essential early learning concepts and foundational vocabulary using engaging visuals and Brain Quest's signature question and answer format.From the rain in the sky to the grass at their feet, help your child understand the world around them with the guidance of this fun and exciting introduction to science!My First Brain Quest: First Words: Science Around Us introduces babies and toddlers to more than 100 STEM-related vocabulary words in their world—in the backyard, at the doctor's office, at the beach. Each scene features labeled illustrated objects as well as brief captions that help to introduce STEM concepts and help put into context, alongside questions that encourage conversation between reader and child. Children have fun naming, counting, and comparing.

Abstract This book is a strategic analysis of Chinese chess application, particularly in political culture for the new Taiwanese during the KMT Ma administration I & II in Central Taipei. The research looks at the way that their political socialisation was affected by changes to the curricular guidelines for their citizenship courses (c.2008-2016). It seeks to show that citizenship education policy implementation in Taiwan had an over-scaled nationalist bias that impacted on foreign spouse learners. Fieldwork by means of in-depth interviews and classroom observations is integrated into a baseline analysis of governmental and NGO public discourses, marital immigration regulations and relevant reports. The book explicates the underlying cleavages in the struggles over pathways to citizenship that have created a complex series of links in the newcomers’ political socialisation. It thus examines how the Ma administrations addressed integration and dealt with related issues

Introduce your kindergartner to 60 new words and support early reading with fun stories, games, and word activities such as Bingo, drawing, word mazes, and more! A picture dictionary, mini books, and removable word cards provide additional learning fun.The whole language learning activities develop vocabulary, word recognition and writing skills, and support your child in early reading skills. Engaging stories with an audio read-aloud option help children learn new words independently and support language learners.My First Big Book of Words workbook for kindergarten includes: An audio read-aloud option that reads the directions and stories to your child, modeling correct intonation, expression, and pronunciationFun stories, activities, and games to help children learn new wordsTracing and writing activities that reinforce spelling and fine motor skillsPlus, removable word cards, mini books, a picture dictionary, and stickersSample words are in theme-based units and include: My Family:

A Contemporary History of the Chinese Zheng traces the twentieth- and twenty-first-century development of an important Chinese musical instrument in greater China.The zheng was transformed over the course of the twentieth century, becoming a solo instrument with virtuosic capacity. In the past, the zheng had appeared in small instrumental ensembles and supplied improvised accompaniments to song. Zheng music became a means of nation-building and was eventually promoted as a marker of Chinese identity in Hong Kong. Ann L. Silverberg uses evidence from the greater China area to show how the narrative history of the zheng created on the mainland did not represent zheng music as it had been in the past. Silverberg ultimately argues that the zheng’s older repertory was poorly represented by efforts to collect and promote zheng music in the twentieth century. This book contends that the restored “traditional Chinese music” created and promulgated from the 1920s forward—and solo zheng music in

Five easy-to-use sliders, a rhyming story and lots to spot and say in this vibrant, interactive board book for toddlers.Join Bizzy Bear and his friends as they celebrate the lunar new year. Little ones will love using the chunky sliders to help Bizzy Bear get dressed, decorate the house, eat a meal and watch fireworks whizz across the sky, before celebrating with a spectacular street party to welcome in the new year.Another exciting adventure in this best-selling series which encourages preschoolers to play a part in Bizzy Bear’s story. This story needs YOU! By pushing, pulling and turning the mechanisms, little hands can move the story onto the next scene and bring the rhyming text to life! The high level of interaction builds confidence and engagement with books, which is an essential stepping stone to reading, as well as develops gross and fine motor skills.Illustrated by Benji Davies, the multi-award winning illustrator of The Storm Whale and Grandad’s Island.Collect the whole seri

“A sweet, heart-squeezing story!” ― Jaleigh Johnson, New York Times bestselling author of The Mark of the DragonflyWhen seventh grade enemies research a missing set of jewels for a class project, they realize that the answers to the unsolved case might be much closer to home than they thought in this fun-filled mystery “as satisfying as hot soup on a cold day” (Kirkus Reviews, starred review).If you told Sloane Osburn and Amelia Miller-Poe that they’d be hiding in their town cemetery from an evil mastermind, they would have been hard-pressed to believe you. If you also told them that person was intent on beating them to a cache of long-lost jewels using nothing more than a slingshot and wicked aim, they’d have been sure you got your facts wrong. Finally, if you told them they’d be doing all of this as friends…well, they would have been sure you needed medical attention.Whether through serendipity (really, really good luck) or zemblanity (really, really bad luck), someone tricked their

When I think of my life, I imagine you at the centre.Frances is a university student in Dublin. Cool-headed and observant, she spends most of her time with her best friend – and ex-girlfriend – Bobbi. On meeting Melissa, a well-known writer, and her actor husband Nick, the pair enter a world of sophisticated parties and holidays abroad. But when Frances and Nick grow unexpectedly close, she is forced to confront the reality that her actions have always had consequences.With an introduction by director Lenny Abrahamson and featuring iconic images from the show, Conversations with Friends: The Scripts contains the complete screenplays of the acclaimed television drama based on Sally Rooney’s bestselling debut novel.‘An utter joy to watch, as well as an audacious conversation-starter.’ Telegraph‘If you’re looking for a love story to leave you warm and fuzzy, as well as broken-hearted all at once, then you’ve got it in spades right here.’ Metro‘One of the best new shows of the year.’ Time‘