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Boost your reading skills with Marvel’s Avengers on their world-saving journey in this fun-filled Level 3 reader, carefully levelled to help children progress in their reading ability.Join the Earth’s Mightiest Heroes as they battle villains and protect the world – and power up your reading skills at the same time!Packed with fun facts, exciting colour images, simple vocabulary and a fun quiz, this Level 3 reader will engage young Marvel Super Hero fans and help them build confidence in reading.The DK Super Readers series can help your child practice reading by:*Covering engaging, motivating, curriculum-aligned topics.*Building knowledge while progressing Years 4 and 5 reading skills.*Developing subject vocabulary on popular topics, including Super Heroes and other pop culture icons.*Boosting understanding and retention through comprehension quizzes.Each title, which has been levelled using MetaMetrics®: The Lexile Framework for Reading, integrates science, geography, history, nature,

Take a tour of the world's most talked about architectural wonders.This is your passport to 100 places designed to impress – think France’s Eiffel Tower, India's Taj Mahal, Egypt’s Pyramids of Giza and the USA's Empire State Building. These are the landmarks that define destinations, fill photo galleries and top travel bucket lists, and now it's time to see them for yourself.Organized by continent, the book takes you on a global tour of must-see sights, from ancient temples and Art Deco hotels to Modernist marvels and mega-tall megastructures. Inside you’ll find:- 100 world-class landmarks chosen for their visual wow-factor and cultural impact- chapters organized by continent for easy browsing and destination dreaming- striking full-page photography plus top tips for photo ops and iconic viewpoints- bite-sized insights with cultural context, historical tidbits and reasons to visit- smart travel notes: when to go, how to get there and other landmarks to see while you're thereWhether you

Accelerate your toddler's education in first words and shapes using this engaging board book designed by a professional artist and licensed speech therapist Scribble Scrabble takes your young child on an adventure as they learn new words and shapes through life-like paintings, bright colors, and an animal friend who guides them along the way. Written by licensed speech therapist Tabitha Paige, Scribble Scrabble features strategically chosen first words that include a child's earliest developing sounds, such as m, b, p, t, etc. With beautiful hand-painted art from Tabitha, this is the perfect baby book for a baby shower gift! So join our little mouse friend on a creative adventure as he takes your child through this first words book in a fun and interactive way!

In this heartwarming celebration of family and faith, join Haneen and her Momma as they celebrate Eid and the end of Ramadan with prayers made on a rainy day. Haneen's Momma says that during Ramadan raindrops bring blessings and answer prayers. As they travel through the streets on a slow bus ride, rain drips down the window, and Haneen prays for new shoes and bright dresses--gifts she really, really wants to receive for Eid. When they arrive at the masjid, Haneen makes Eid cards with the twins, Safa and Marwa, helps give out dates and water and spread tarps for dinner, and whispers duas--and, as she does, she begins to wish for something different. Something she wants more than anything. After all, the most precious gifts are not shoes and dresses, but the kindness of friends and the magic of faith. And, of course, the love of your Momma.

Build up your sudoku skills from easy to expert! In this three-book series, each book helps solvers build their skills to get from one level to the next. Puzzles will start out in Easy to Medium with sudoku that need only the most basic techniques (such as scanning, one-choice, and elimination), along with tutorials and strategy tips for those techniques, so solvers are always ready for what comes next.

A frank, hands-on guide to using AI at work, unpacking for the curious and skeptical alike the “24 Laws” of AI and revealing strategies that businesses of every size can use to free up time, innovate, and add to the bottom line—from aWall Street Journaltech columnist“The antidote to AI panic. Read it. You’ll breathe easier.”—Scott Galloway, NYU Stern School of Business professor and co-host ofPivotwith Kara Swisher“A clear, practical, and hype-free guide to the AI revolution that will resonate with anyone trying to figure out the how to make AI deliver real value.”—Ethan Mollick, Wharton professor andNew York Timesbestselling author ofCo-IntelligenceAI is nothing to be afraid of. After all, AI is merely software. It’s great at some things and (at least right now) terrible at others. But for workers who take time to experiment with AI and develop expertise, AI will make them more productive and more creative, saving them time, giving them job security, and boosting their income.InHow to

Watch this space for news!The moment you see a dragon is usually your last…Since the dragons emerged–along with the scourge that ravaged our lands and people–there’s only one human city that remains standing: Vinguard.But the hellfire from above is nothing compared to the infection that threatens us all. For there is no worse fate than being dragon cursed. Slowly and excruciatingly, you’ll be transformed into a mindless beast who destroys everything–and everyone–you love.Any of us could be tainted. Any of us could be lying. Any of us could be caught and killed by the authorities.And I’m terrified that I might be next.There’s only one other person who might suspect my secret. He’s like my shadow, following me wherever I go. Part protector, part tormentor, fully annoying. Sometimes I think I am just one of the million unfathomable secrets he keeps hidden.Because Lucan definitely knows something.And if I’m dragon cursed, death might be the only mercy I get.

Accelerate your toddler's education in first words and colors using this engaging story from professional artist and licensed speech therapist Tabitha Paige--now reimagined as a fun, reusable water reveal activity book! Wishy Washy takes young children on an adventure as they learn new words through life-like paintings, bright colors, and an animal friend who guides them along the way. Now in an interactive water reveal book edition, this book can help you teach your child first words as they enjoy bringing the pages to life themselves with color using the included kid-friendly water pen. Features: Reusable Water Reveal Coloring Pages: 16 coloring pages turn from black and white to brilliant hues with just a touch of water. Once dry, the pages return to their original state, ready to be painted again and again.Kid-Friendly Water Pen: The chunky, easy-to-fill water pen is perfect for little hands, ensuring a comfortable grip and easy use. Plus, it conveniently stores right in the spiral

“A candid, rigorous, and witty read on how to stop digital devices from wreaking havoc on our lives. As a leading expert on social media and internet policy, Kaitlyn Regehr illuminates what we can do—individually and collectively—to put our smartphones in their place.”—Adam Grant, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Think Again and host of the podcast Re:ThinkingA transformative guide to outsmarting your screen and establishing healthier tech habits that will help you and your family live better—for anyone who read The Anxious Generation and wants to know what to do next.Dr. Kaitlyn Regehr—a celebrated researcher and professor of digital humanities—explains how we can hold on to the myriad benefits of technology while evading their hidden dangers. We are all using (and parenting around) a technology we didn’t grow up with; it makes sense that we feel overwhelmed. In Smartphone Nation, Regehr explains how these technologies work, giving you the power to change the way you (and your

From the elegance of the Black-Scholes equation to the complexity of multi-factor interest rate models and hybrid derivatives, this book is your comprehensive guide to quantitative finance, complete with 15+ advanced C++ projects using QuantLib and Boost.You'll move seamlessly from mathematical foundations to real-world implementation, building a professional-grade toolkit for pricing, risk analysis, and calibration. Inside, you will learn core option pricing methods, master single-and multi-factor interest rate models, and construct and calibrate trees and lattices for advanced derivatives. You will also explore cutting edge products: exotic multi-asset options, hybrid derivatives, credit instruments, and cross-currency swaps.Packed with practical source code, step-by-step calibrations, and performance-tuned Boost integration, this book bridges the gap between academic finance and production-grade quant development. Whether you're a quant developer, financial engineer, or an advanced

**Sheet Music Publications of the Year Finalist at the Presto Music Awards 2025** **Printed Methods Books & Series Finalist for the 2026 Art of Piano Education Awards**Bluey: First Ever Piano Book starts little ones playing the piano using games, imagination and stories from Bluey’s world. Kids and their favourite grown-up can learn together – no musical know-how is needed. Just bring your imagination and have fun at the piano together! With full-colour illustrations throughout plus a page of colourful illustrated stickers. The composer of Bluey, Joff Bush, introduces the book, saying: “A very warm welcome to the piano! This book is a shared experience for grown-ups and kiddos – for you both to enjoy the magic together. Before writing the music for Bluey, I was a piano teacher. Seeing students discover the joy of playing was always a highlight. This book contains the ideas I used with beginners, plus plenty of Bluey-themed games! We call it ‘playing’ the piano for a reason, so I ho

Official illustrated creative guide with 13 big Minecraft escape room builds to create – new for Christmas 2025 and the perfect gift for kids, teens and adult gamers!Thirteen mind-blowing Minecraft builds to spark your imagination and entertain your friends.Are you a keen inventor?Looking for inspiration to create builds that will entertain and puzzle players? Then look no further!Epic Escape Rooms contains thirteen incredible builds to inspire you to construct the most inventive maps in Minecraft. Each one brings unique ideas and contraptions designed to test players and make it hard to escape! There’s a zombie prison break, pirate island, haunted house and an underground science lab, plus many more original builds.Each one is presented to you by its builder – experts eager to share their tips with you. As well as learning how to choose blocks and construct amazing builds, you'll also learn some excellent pro builder tips like how to terraform the landscape, use redstone and create me

How to spot patterns, identify opportunities, and grow your technical analysis skillsThe Trading Methodologies of W.D. Gann, Second Edition is a detailed yet accessible guide for trading, forecasting, and investing—using the principles of technical analysis to identify opportunities for profit. Beginning in the early 20th century, W.D. Gann developed pioneering methods of technical analysis that continue to hold value for modern traders. Gann’s insights on interpreting market conditions and recognizing patterns are a valuable addition to any trader’s strategy. The often cryptic nature of Gann’s original publications, however, prove challenging to modern readers. This valuable guide demystifies Gann’s techniques, providing clear and concise explanations and easy-to-follow instructions for today’s traders and investors. Expert trader and technical analyst Hima Reddy draws from her extensive experience to provide a systematic approach to Gann’s methodologies. This revised second edition i

An exciting introduction to the world of contemporary art for young creatives from the makers of hit podcast Talk Art, actor Russell Tovey and gallerist Robert Diament.Do you love art and want to know more but don't know where to start? Introducing Art School (in a book), a virtual gallery where you can see the most exciting contemporary artists of today, as well as some of the greatest from the twentieth century, including Henri Matisse, Jean-Michel Basquiat and Frida Kahlo.And who are the visionaries, the icons, the ones to watch now? With works by Marina Abramović, Tracey Emin, Rachel Whiteread and David Hockney, study the art of 20 key artists working today, find out what inspires them, how they work and the meaning behind their art.With Russell and Robert as your guides you will also discover the artist within you, with tips on new ways of seeing and reacting to the world around you and guidance on how you can develop your own creativity.

The new revised third edition of the Oxford Handbook of Prescribing for Nurses and Allied Health Professionals, provides concise, practical, and expert guidance on all aspects of non-medical prescribing. Now thoroughly updated, key advice has been organised by practice specialty, to aid learning and decision making in prescribing practice, and ensure the vital information is always at your fingertips. Using information from the authors' years of experience as nurse practitioners and teachers, this practical handbook is packed with a wealth of recommendations, guidance, and support. Containing the practical principles nurses and other non-medical prescribers need to practice safely, effectively and cost-consciously whatever the situation, it provides evidence-based advice on a wide selection of subjects to give a complete picture of the role of the prescriber. The topics covered range from basic pharmacology, to the legal aspects and processes of prescribing practice, as well as prescri

A hilarious new Bluey story that comes with a soft and cuddly puppet built into the book!Follow the story and play along with the Unicorse puppet to bring this Bluey story to life. Unicorse is a grub but he wants to marry Mum. Can Bluey and Bingo help clean him up?Use your puppet to act out cleaning Unicorse's teeth, taking a shower, and brushing his hair.This interactive hand puppet book is perfect for a fun and lively story time. “OK, let’s do this!”Don’t miss these other awesome Bluey books:Bluey: Bluey’s Pop-Up BookBluey: Toys: A Touch-and-Feel PlaybookBluey: A Jigsaw Puzzle BookBluey is an Emmy award-winning Australian children's television programme following the adventures of a loveable six-year-old Blue Heeler Puppy, Bluey and her family. It’s currently showing on Disney+, BBC iPlayer and CBeebies in the UK.Bluey enjoys exploring the world and using her imagination to turn everyday life into an amazing adventure. Join Bluey in this fun collection of story, activity and novelty

A bold and simple colouring book to help you relax, unwind and be more Moomin!Relax and enjoy the wonderful world of Moominvalley with this adorable coloring book packed full of bold and simple images. Moomin Moments is perfect for stress relief and mindfulness, and fun for all ages!“How nice to be on your own for a bit and do what you like.”Experience the cosy season with all your favourite Moomin characters in this super cute colouring book. Featuring over 40 unique scenes and beautiful patterns to colour and enjoy!–Over 40 adorable designs – no repeats!–Simple, bold images, perfect for all ages–Single-sided pages to help prevent bleed-through (remember to put a spare piece of paper underneath the page you are colouring if using markers or felt-tips)Look out for more amazing Moomin books including The Moomins: The World of Moominvalley.

本書以應景的手作、烘焙與小型園藝活動，帶出簡單而愉悅的節慶氛圍。內容從使用回收材料製作飾品，到利用窗臺即可完成的小型栽種，皆以清楚步驟呈現，讓孩子和家長能輕鬆一起動手。Celebrate Christmas with Little Country Cottage: A Christmas Treasury of Recipes, Crafts and Wisdom, a joyful collection of crafts, recipes and nature activities designed to bring families together. Packed with cosy inspiration and planet-friendly ideas, it’s a festive favourite in the making.Make the most of the festive season with this charmingly illustrated book packed full of crafting ideas, baking recipes and gardening projects, all perfect for enjoying during Christmas!Get ready for fun, wholesome crafting activities, such as how to make a decorative garland from beads and string. Discover the creativity of using recycled materials and learn about how you can reuse old holiday cards to create bookmarks, gift tags and even your own bunting.Then roll up your sleeves and get your apron ready for the simple, tasty and festive recipes that each make a delicious treat to give away as Christmas gifts. Fr

The perfect gift for any aspiring young chef who's ready to try out the family air fryer. The latest kitchen gadget, the air fryer, is the countertop must-have of the moment. It bakes, roasts and fries, and can be healthier and simpler than using the oven.Featuring foodie favourites for breakfast, lunch, dinner and desserts - plus snacks! - with easy-to-follow instructions, The Easy Air Fryer Cookbook for Children has 50 brilliant recipes to try, for every season. Includes air-fryer know-how basics, along with: a safe air frying guide successful air frying tips information on air frying equipment. Recipes include: Scotch Eggs Shrimp Scampi Hot Honey Chicken Tenders Falafel Pitta Pockets Parsnip Chips Sticky Toffee Pudding Chocolate Fondue and many more tasty treats.Your young cooking pro is sure to be inspired to whip up the most delicious dishes in no time. Get ready to be impressed!

This stunning gift book from the National Trust features enticing paper-cut artwork from Clover Robin, simple instructions to make 13 different origami pieces, wintry poems and 50 sheets of origami paper!Read the poem, enjoy the picture ... and then make the origami figure! From trees and stars to snow bunnies and winter birds, these amazing origami pieces are all inspired by the festive season. Featuring clear instructions for 13 Christmas-themed pieces, as well as 50 pull-out sheets of beautifully patterned origami paper so crafters can create their own distinct versions of each piece.Once you're confident using the full size paper, why not try creating smaller versions of each piece to hang on your Christmas tree!Includes three different difficulty levels to suit both beginners and experts, as well as a handy QR code linking to rewatchable how-to videos that cover all pieces and steps. Easy step-by-step origami instructions. Ideal for children (and grown­ups!) to follow and lear

Make the most of the festive season with this charmingly illustrated book packed full of crafting ideas, baking recipes, and gardening projects, all perfect for enjoying during Christmas! Get ready for fun, wholesome crafting activities, such as how to make a decorative garland from beads and string. Discover the creativity of using recycled materials and learn about how you can reuse old holiday cards to create bookmarks, gift tags, and even your own bunting.Then roll up your sleeves and get your apron ready for the simple, tasty and festive recipes that each make a delicious treat to give away as Christmas gifts. From maple syrup caramels, which need only two ingredients, to deliciously warming cinnamon rolls to share around on Christmas morning, you will be delighted by how easy it is to get involved with the cozy fun.Woven throughout the book are nuggets of nature-themed festive wisdom that encourage you to think about self-sufficiency, written by series author and homesteading tea

本產品是一座約 3.5 吋的迷你 D&D Dragon Dice Tower，塔身由綠色龍蜿蜒盤繞，並具備紅色 LED 發光效果，視覺上相當有特色。套組附上一顆透明 d20 骰子，20 點位置以 D&D 經典符號標示，適合作為遊戲時的主力骰，也適合收藏。另附小書整理骰塔使用建議與小技巧，內容簡單、實用。這款骰塔體積小巧，能輕鬆放在書桌、書架或展示櫃，對 Dungeons & Dragons 玩家或桌遊愛好者來說，是既能使用又能展示的周邊品。若正在尋找小型、具辨識度的 D&D 禮物，本書是容易入手的選擇。・3.5 吋迷你骰塔＋紅色 LED・綠龍造型，展示感強・附透明 D20，20 號為 D&D 符號・官方授權，適用於遊戲或收藏Keep your good dice rolls coming with this official miniature D&D Dragon Dice Tower.*Light-Up Dice Tower: Includes a 3-1/2 inch tall dice tower with a molded green dragon wrapped around the tower, and red LED light feature*With a special Branded D20: A translucent d20 is branded with the D&D ampersand for the 20*Illustrated Mini Book Included: With tips and advice on how to use the dice tower and appease your mini dragon*Perfect Gift for D&D Fans: Display on a shelf, desk, or bookcase and show off your love of Dungeons & Dragons*Officially Licensed: Authentic Dungeons & Dragons collectibleIncludes 3 button cell batteries.

Embark on your very own LEGO® Minecraft® adventure with this awesome set. Included inside are a fold-out 3D play scene, two awesome books, your very own Alex minifigure and a Creeper and TNT mini-model to build.In the book ‘Creeper Chaos’, journey across the Overworld and into the Nether with your Alex minifigure. Complete the activities, read the comics and, most importantly of all, beware the creepers!The ‘Mob Guide’ book is your essential guide to the mobs of LEGO Minecraft. What mob scares away creepers? Are cave spiders hostile? How can Alex defeat the skeletons in your 3D play scene? Find out the answers to all of these questions and more. Discover tips and tricks for your play scene and awesome build ideas.Fans of LEGO Minecraft will love this opportunity to bring their favourite characters to life through imaginative play, fun activities and engaging reading.LEGO, the LEGO logo and the Minifigure are trademarks of the LEGO Group.©2025 The LEGO Group.© 2025 Mojang AB. All Rights

Join the Pizza Pilgrims on a fun and thrilling ride through the city of Naples. Famed the world over as the birthplace of pizza, Naples is an extraordinary city that revolves around food. Thom and James Elliot are adopted sons of Naples, with a little black book of chefs, suppliers, restaurateurs and people who have become close friends and colleagues over the past decade of the Pizza Pilgrims restaurants.In 2023 they built the world’s smallest mobile pizzeria – a Vespa with a pizza oven on the back – much to the Neapolitans’ delight and bemusement, and over the past two years they have travelled around the city with photographer Dave Brown, capturing the very best that Naples has to offer. Including Neapolitan classics and personalised recipes from the Pizza legends of Naples, as well as expert tips for making your own authentic Neapolitan pizza, Pizza Napoli is a riotous, glorious explosion of a book infused with ready wit. With unprecedented access to previously undocumented places,

A JUNIOR LIBRARY GUILD SELECTIONSHORLISTED FOR THE ENGLISH 4-11 BOOK AWARDS LEICESTERSELECTED AS A KIRKUS REVIEWS BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR"It’s never too early to jump-start your literary career, and Ten-Word Tiny Tales offers a crash course in the art of creative writing to children as young as seven." Emily Bearn, The Daily Telegraph"In this playful, unsettling collection for 7+, Coelho’s ultra-concise tales, featuring broken hamster cages, underwater carnivals and bears in outer space, are amplified by images from Shaun Tan, Dapo Adeola and many others, inviting kids to dive through strange portals of imagination." GuardianFrom former Waterstones Children's Laureate and winner of the Yoto Carnegie Medal for Writing Joseph Coelho, comes a compendium featuring twenty brilliantly illustrated tiny tales, each only ten words long!“Invite me in,” she says, outside my tenth storey window...Is it possible to spin a tale using just ten words? It most certainly is! In this unique and magnificent

Create fun Pokémon-themed accessories with this adorable selection of crochet square patterns. Enjoy crocheting these cute squares, then bring them together into awesome projects that celebrate your love of Pokémon!Ira Rott's beginner-friendly designs bring the Pokémon to life with easy crochet techniques. Each crochet square is super achievable thanks to clear step-by-step instructions written in U.S.crochet terms, full-color charts and helpful tips to guide you every step of the way. Key Features:Beginner-Friendly: Easy crochet techniques make these patterns accessible to all skill levels. 36 Unique Squares: A wide variety of Pokémon, Poké Balls, and berries to crochet.Clear Instructions: Step-by-step guidance, full-color charts, and helpful tips ensure success. Creative Project Ideas: Inspiration for turning your squares into pillows, blankets, and more. Officially Licensed: Authentic Pokémon designs you'll love.Crochet Pikachu, Bulbasaur, Charmander, Squirtle and more, plus Poké Ba

Slow down and color with this delightful new Cozy Creatures Coloring Book featuring the world's chillest animal: sloths! Sloths remind us to slow down, be mindful of the world around us, and never stop being so darn cute! Super Cute Sloths is the perfect cozy coloring book for anyone looking to build a simple routine and to express themselves creatively. Step into the calm and relaxing world of sloths with this coloring book, which includes: 40 black line illustrations of sloths napping, cuddling, and even reading! A portable 5.5 x 8.25-inch size to use anywhere Single-sided, hand-drawn coloring pages featuring adorable animals This installment in the Cozy Creatures Coloring series is more than just a coloring book--it is your ticket to a more peaceful, mindful, and soothing life.

Through rich photography and insightful narratives, this book explores how to cultivate a home that evolves with you, rather than following fleeting trends. From serene Scandinavian retreats to cozy, soulful urban dwellings, Slow Home showcases interiors that tell a story of authenticity and connection. Gain practical tips on designing spaces that encourage relaxation, creativity, and a deeper appreciation for the everyday moments of life.Whether you’re an interior enthusiast or seeking amore intentional way of living, this book offers a wealth of inspiration for creating a home that truly feels like you .A perfect addition to your collection, Slow Home is more than a book—it's an invitation to slowdown, live fully, and find beauty in simplicity

Learn how to transform woven squares into a charming collection of stuffed animals with this fun and accessible project book. Using basic fiber art skills and a handy pin loom, makers will learn how to combine simple woven squares to create 30 adorable critters, from dogs and cats to dinosaurs and hedgehogs. With step-by-step instructions and tips on color changing, weaving patterns, and mastering twill techniques, this guide unlocks the creative potential of pin loom weaving, letting artisans turn their leftover swatches into delightful, cuddly companions. Whether enjoyed by seasoned fiber artists or beginning weavers, this book makes it easy to bring woven squares to life in a fun and creative way.

Keep your eyes peeled for the kiddos! Spot Bluey in the collapsed cubby and join the search for Bingo and Coco at the chemist! Reckon you can help the grannies find the hidden bargains at the garage sale?With 14 terrific scenes and over 180 items to spot, it’s packed full of search-and-find fun!Don’t miss these other awesome Bluey books:Bluey: Where's Bluey?: A Search-and-Find BookBluey: Where’s Bluey at Christmas?: A Search-and-Find BookBluey: Where’s the Easter Egg?: A Shaped Tabbed Board BookBluey is an Emmy award-winning Australian children's television programme following the adventures of a loveable six-year-old Blue Heeler Puppy, Bluey and her family. It’s currently showing on Disney+, BBC iPlayer and CBeebies in the UK. Bluey enjoys exploring the world and using her imagination to turn everyday life into an amazing adventure. Join Bluey in this fun collection of story, activity and novelty books that celebrate play.

準備好迎接挑戰了嗎？一起來破解密碼、尋找線索、解答謎語，並從錯綜複雜的迷宮中找到出路！這本超級有趣的謎題書，是專為7歲以上的小朋友設計的。它能讓孩子們在遊戲中，自然的打好閱讀識字、數學計算和邏輯思考的基礎（內容程度對應英國學制第二階段 Key Stage 2）。孩子們可以盡情在書上寫寫畫畫，解答各式各樣的趣味謎題。更棒的是，書中還會揭開大腦運作的小秘密，並提供讓思考更敏捷的小訣竅喔！遇到卡關的時候怎麼辦？別擔心！書末附有完整解答，還有線上資源連結，提供更多好玩的活動和協助！Fun puzzles that stealthily reinforce key literacy, numeracy and logic skills for age 7+ (UK Key Stage 2)Crack codes, solve clues, answer riddles, escape from mazes... Packed with a huge variety of puzzles, this entertaining write-in book is a great way to give your brain a workout and develop logical thinking skills. Write and draw your answers to puzzles perfectly pitched for age 7+. Along the way, you'll also discover how your brain works and tips on how you can help it to work better. With links to more activities and help online, and all the answers in the back of the book.

WITH A NEW FOREWORD BY KEVIN BARRYWINNER OF THE BAILEYS'' WOMEN''S PRIZE FOR FICTION 2016WINNER OF THE DESMOND ELLIOT PRIZE 2016We all do stupid things when we''re kids.Ryan Cusack''s grown up faster than most - being the oldest of six with a dead mum and an alcoholic dad will do that for you.And nobody says Ryan''s stupid. Not even behind his back.It''s the people around him who are the problem. The gangland boss using his dad as a ''cleaner''. The neighbour who says she''s trying to help but maybe wants something more than that. The prostitute searching for the man she never knew she''d miss until he disappeared without trace one night . . .The only one on Ryan''s side is his girlfriend Karine. If he blows that, he''s all alone.But the truth is, you don''t know your own strength till you need it.

Get creative with this LEGO® NINJAGO® book and 135 bricks – and build and play your way through fun-filled LEGO NINJAGO worlds.What will you build first? With the 4-in-1 model included, there are four ways to build. Find instructions on how to create a Ninja car and rebuild it into a rideable dragon, a cool mech, or a temple scene complete with the Gong and Mallet of Shattering.Return to this book repeatedly to expand and play in your LEGO NINJAGO worlds – or create whole new ones!A one-of-a-kind LEGO NINJAGO building activity book:*150 LEGO NINJAGO BULD IDEAS: Including instructions on creating the builds featured in the book, plus tips and play inspiration to keep readers returning for more*135 LEGO PIECES: LEGO NINJAGO themed elements, including an Arin minifigure and instructions for creating four unique models with the included pieces*PLAY AT HOME OR ON THE GO: Comes with a sorting tray for the pieces included in the book package*A LEGO NINJAGO GIFT LIKE NO OTHER: Endlessly replay

這本Bluey年度特輯充滿遊戲、故事與創意活動，邀請孩子與Bluey、Bingo一同展開歡樂時光。超過30個活動設計，從動手畫畫到小遊戲，讓孩子在玩樂中學習，培養專注與想像力。無論是聖誕禮物或平日閱讀，都是陪伴孩子的好選擇。Come and have fun with the kiddos Bluey and Bingo in this brilliant, boredom busting annual!Who’s ready for fun games, exciting stories and awesome activities? Packed with over 30 things to do, this annual is the perfect pressie for Christmas or any time of year! It’ll keep your little ones entertained for hours. For real life!Don’t miss these other awesome Bluey books:Bluey: Bluey’s Night Before ChristmasBluey: Where’s Bluey? At ChristmasBluey: Bluey's Night Before ChristmasBluey is an Emmy award-winning Australian children's television programme following the adventures of a loveable six-year-old Blue Heeler Puppy, Bluey and her family. It’s currently showing on Disney+, BBC iPlayer and CBeebies in the UK.Bluey enjoys exploring the world and using her imagination to turn everyday life into an amazing adventure. Join Bluey in this fun collection of story, activity and novelt

The key to drawing a tree--or anything, for that matter--isto understand your subject. How do you get to know a tree? Use all your senses!Would youlike to draw a tree? Here's how. First you'll need to make friends with yourtree. Feel it. Smell it. Listen to it. Look at your tree from close up and faraway. Notice all the things that make your tree special, from the shape of itsleaves to the variety of colors hidden within.There are so many words that could describea tree: prickly, shimmery, scraggly, squat, ancient, graceful, crooked, proud.What words would you choose?All these details will help when you sit down to draw yourtree. You can show everything you observed, from color to texture to shape.Then you can introduce your tree to others--using your words and your artwork. Every tree is unique, and there are many different kinds. Thepages of How to Draw a Tree show a wide array of species, with the namefor each tucked into the illustrations, encouraging readers to slow down, apprecia

A Chicago Public Library and School Library Journal Best Book of the YearPaletero Man meets Besos for Baby in this Spanish-English counting picture book that's bursting with all the love, laughter, and chaos found at a large family gathering. Sundays are the best: that's when a little girl and her mam? abuelitos, t燰s and primos all gather together to eat yummy menudo, a traditional Mexican soup. But when playtime with the cousins and family dogs gets out of hand and Abuelito Esteban's special bowl of menudo breaks, everyone has to pitch in to make a new batch! Through all the menudo mishaps and sneaky snacks for perritos with wagging tails, young readers will giggle as they learn to count from 1-15 in Spanish and English. Bonus materials at the back of the book include a glossary of Spanish words, a note from the author, and tips for hosting your very own Menudo Sunday!

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跟著爺爺走進森林，小男孩展開一場充滿觸覺驚喜的探索旅程。從濕滑的溪石到黏黏的松脂，森林裡的每一樣東西都能用手去感受、去認識。透過溫柔的押韻文字與柔和插圖，本書邀請孩子用身體去感受自然，也珍惜與家人共享的時光。適合親子共讀，並附有五感遊戲活動指引。Forest school meets sensory play in this cozy picture book about a grandparent and grandchild on an exploratory walk through the woods. Smooth and wet is a stone in a creek. Slippery and cold is the splash on your cheek. A boy and his grandfather travel through a scenic forest on a sensory adventure written in soothing rhyme. Everywhere they look, there are fascinating things to see and feel. The boy is naturally curious... and in the woods, it's okay to touch! Some things are sticky. Some things are firm. Some are oozy or crumbly or coarse. The boy delights in using his sense of touch to explore the natural world--made even sweeter by grandpa as his companion. With soft, velvety illustrations, this sumptuous story is just right for kids who learn by doing, and makes an ideal read-aloud for preschools with sensory awareness on the curriculum. Back matter features a

As an introduction to Python, this book allows readers to take a slow and steady approach to understanding Python code, explaining concepts, connecting programming with real-life examples, writing Python programs, and completing case studies.While there are many books, websites, and online courses about the topic, we break down Python programming into easily digestible lessons of less than 5 minutes each, following our BiteSize approach. Each lesson begins with a clear and short introduction to the topic. This gives you a strong base to start from and gets you ready for deeper learning. Then, you will see coding demonstrations that show the ideas discussed. These examples are simple and useful, helping you really understand the concepts. You'll then practice tasks at different difficulty levels, so you can test your knowledge and increase your confidence. You'll also play with case studies to solve real-world problems. Tips are included to show how you can incorporate generative AI int