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From the #1 New York Times bestselling creators of The Bad Seed; The Good Egg; The Cool Bean; and The Couch Potato comes a 9x9 paper-over-board picture book featuring that ever-popular character, the bad seed. Perfect for Halloween and early fall promotions, this book includes two sticker sheets.In his second adventure, the bad seed conspires to postpone Halloween when he can’t find the perfect costume. If he can’t enjoy his favorite holiday, NOBODY can!Will this seed return to his baaaaaaaaad ways?Find out in this hilarious, charming, and thought-provoking continuation of Jory John and Pete Oswald’s bestselling series.

Join brave and spirited heroine Betsy and her forty-four tiny mice in a charming new adventure. Betsy is delighted that her father is opening a bakery. And when the Taster of Fine Foods for the Queen asks him to cater for a Royal Gala, it seems like the icing on the cake - until they discover just how many cakes are needed.The whole family pitches in to help but as the day of the gala dawns Betsy knows the only way they'll get the job done is with a little help from her forty-four mice. Just as long as she can keep them away from prying eyes... From the acclaimed duo behind THE BOOKSHOP GIRL.Beautifully illustrated in two-colour, Betsy's adventures are perfect for fans of ISADORA MOON, AMELIA FANG, OTTOLINE and HARPER.

Join brave and spirited heroine Betsy and her forty-four tiny mice in a charming new adventure. Betsy is delighted that her father is opening a bakery. And when the Taster of Fine Foods for the Queen asks him to cater for a Royal Gala, it seems like the icing on the cake - until they discover just how many cakes are needed.The whole family pitches in to help but as the day of the gala dawns Betsy knows the only way they'll get the job done is with a little help from her forty-four mice. Just as long as she can keep them away from prying eyes... From the acclaimed duo behind THE BOOKSHOP GIRL.Beautifully illustrated in two-colour, Betsy's adventures are perfect for fans of ISADORA MOON, AMELIA FANG, OTTOLINE and HARPER.

本書是由《Franny K. Stein》與《Catwad》作者 Jim Benton 所創作的全彩圖像小說系列，透過兩位對世界充滿好奇的機器人 Jop 和 Blip，帶領讀者探索生活中最「奇妙又搞笑」的問題。從「企鵝放屁能在火星上聽到嗎？」「怎麼做一份龍肉三明治？」「為什麼我們需要兩隻耳朵？」這些看似無厘頭的提問開始，他們運用邏輯、STEM 知識與一點荒誕幽默，展開思考與推理。本書不僅充滿笑料，也鼓勵孩子們培養觀察、提問與獨立思考的能力。適合喜歡 Dav Pilkey 或 Dan Gutman 風格的讀者，為喜歡想東想西的孩子提供一次歡樂又啟發腦力的閱讀體驗。Two curious robots seek the answers to life's most pressing--and hilarious--questions in this full-color graphic novel series by Jim Benton, New York Times bestselling author and creator of Franny K. Stein and Catwad Join Jop and Blip as they follow their curiosity and investigate these seemingly odd questions using their own brand of logic, critical thinking skills, STEM knowledge, and humor. - Can you hear a penguin fart on Mars?- What if you wanted a dragon sandwich? - Why do we need TWO ears?With Jop and Blip, everything is worth knowing Perfect for fans of Dav Pilkey and Dan Gutman

Explore the quirky chaos of Custard Manor as you help Penelope Strudel hunt down her birthday surprise from her Uncle Derek Custard.But watch out - there are puffins about! Penelope Strudel and the Birthday Treasure Hunt is a fun, eccentric search-and-find book perfect for children 5+. Explore every larger-than-life room in Custard Manor with two-page spreads filled with funny details, then crack the codes that lead you to the next room. With a host of wacky wildlife running amok throughout the Manor, children are sure to discover something new with every read.From T-Rex skeletons in the Museum Room to a giraffe in the Orangery, there's a surprise around every corner in Custard Manor. But those naughty puffins have trashed the place! Spot 11 in every room, alongside Crumble the dog, Lawrence the cat and an array of hidden details waiting to be discovered. Get busy spotting each item on the checklist in every room, then put your noggin to use solving a number of puzzles to help Penelope

This is a story which begins in California and ends in China. It is a detective tale with a subtle love interest. Victor Lin, a Chinese-American died in mysterious circumstances on a trip to the Thous

Modern power and energy systems are characterized by the wide integration of distributed generation, storage and electric vehicles, adoption of ICT solutions, and interconnection of different energy carriers and consumer engagement, posing new challenges and creating new opportunities. Advanced testing and validation methods are needed to efficiently validate power equipment and controls in the contemporary complex environment and support the transition to a cleaner and sustainable energy system. Real-time hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) simulation has proven to be an effective method for validating and de-risking power system equipment in highly realistic, flexible, and repeatable conditions. Controller hardware-in-the-loop (CHIL) and power hardware-in-the-loop (PHIL) are the two main HIL simulation methods used in industry and academia that contribute to system-level testing enhancement by exploiting the flexibility of digital simulations in testing actual controllers and power equipment.

A gorgeous 20th anniversary edition of Eva Ibbotson's award-winning, bestselling classic adventure, with a beautiful cover by Katie Hickey and an introduction by award-winning author of Letters from the Lighthouse Emma Carroll. 'Funny, wise and true' - Philip PullmanA joyous Amazon adventure set in the lush nature of Brazil, Journey to the River Sea is filled with mystery and extraordinary characters. Maia, an orphan, can't wait to reach her distant relatives a thousand miles up the Amazon.She imagines a loving family with whom she will share great adventures. Instead she finds two spiteful cousins who see the jungle as the enemy and refuse to go outdoors. But the wonders of the rainforest more than make up for the hideous twins and their parents.And when Maia meets a mysterious boy who lives alone on the wild river shores, she begins a spectacular journey to the heart of an extraordinary and beautiful new world. Winner of the Smarties Gold Medal. Shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal and

全彩動物科普讀本，每本32頁，7-12歲適讀。此套附線上音檔。(需下載Scholastic StoryPlus APP)北極熊與棕熊、暴龍與迅猛龍等，每本挑選兩種凶猛動物進行PK，分別介紹身體構造、生態及行為。比較兩者差異選出贏家。除了吸收動物相關(冷)知識，可同時學習如何尋找差異，進行比較。擬真插圖結合真實照片及豐富動物知識，滿足讀者對動物的熱愛。What would happen if two amazing animals met one another? What if they had a fight? Who do you think would win? This is a collection of eight titles from the popular series, Who Would Win? Packed with facts and information, this fun series highlights the strengths of different animals and makes a comparison between equally powerful opponents. Besides interesting trivia, this series helps its readers understand the concept of compare-and-contrast and puts this useful skill to good use.線上音檔使用方式，以蘋果手機為例，至APP Store下載Scholastic StoryPlus，註冊帳號後，會看到可以使用此APP的所有出版品，須購買紙本書，掃描書上所附的QRcode，才能將音檔解鎖。若沒有QRcode，每本書有提供30秒的試聽檔。這8本為1. Killer Whale vs Great White Shark 虎鯨大戰大白鯊2. Komodo Dragon vs King Cobra 科莫多巨蜥大戰眼鏡蛇3. Lion vs Tiger 獅子大戰老虎4. Tarantula vs Scorpion 狼蛛對蝎子5. Whale vs Giant Squid 鯨魚與巨型魷魚6. Hammerhead vs Bull Shark 鎚頭鯊與牛鯊7

InJoan Didion: What She Means, the writer and curator Hilton Als creates a mosaic that explores Didion's life and work and the feeling each generates in her admirers, detractors and critics.Arranged chronologically, the book highlights Didion's fascination with the two coasts that made her. As a Westerner transplanted to New York, Didion was able to look at her native land, its mores and fixed rules of behavior, with the loving and critical eyes of a daughter who got out and went back. (Didion and her late husband moved from New York to Los Angeles in 1964, where they worked as highly successful screenwriters, producing scripts for 1971'sThe Panic in Needle Parkand 1976'sA Star Is Born, among other works, before returning to New York 20 years later.) And from her New York perch, Didion was able to observe the political scene more closely, writing trenchant pieces about Clinton, El Salvador and most searingly the Central Park Five. The book includes more than 50 artists ranging from Bri

63招多益武林解題密技‧新手必備的攻略寶典準備新制多益‧START right now!START 兩大目標 Two in One 1. 為新手累積應試必備基礎實力本書活用日常生活為素材，加上商務實境對話和文章作為考題，讓讀者更快上手熟悉新制考題。精心設計縮短對話和文章長度，調整文章難易度和選項結構，讓初試者能快速培養基本實力，打好基礎，多益考試也能輕鬆拿分！2. 培養能拿高分

The field of forensic DNA analysis has grown immensely in the past two decades and genotyping of biological samples is now routinely performed in human identification (HID) laboratories. Application areas include paternity testing, forensic casework, family lineage studies, identification of human remains, and DNA databasing. Forensic DNA Analysis: Current Practices and Emerging Technologies explores the fundamental principles and the application of technologies for each aspect of forensic DNA analysis. The book begins by discussing the value of DNA evidence and how to properly recognize, document, collect, and store it. The remaining chapters examine: The most widely adopted methods and the best practices for DNA isolation from forensic biological samples and human remainsStudies carried out on the use of both messenger RNA and small (micro) RNA profilingReal-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR) methods for quantification and assessment of human DNA prior to genotypingCapillary electr

卡內基獎決選入圍、Sue Divin初試啼聲之作。Iona和Aidan簡直是北愛衝突裡各族群對立面的縮影：Iona是信奉新教的英格蘭人，愛爾蘭男孩Aidan則是懷抱共和主義的天主教徒。相識於一場宗派攻擊，身處巨大鴻溝兩端的兩人，能否跨越社會氛圍下的阻撓與排拒，成為彼此的救贖？Boy meets girl on the Northern Irish border in Guard Your Heart, by Sue Divin, Derry. Summer 2016. Aidan and Iona, now eighteen, were both born on the day of the Northern Ireland peace deal.Aidan is Catholic, Irish, and Republican. With his ex-political prisoner father gone and his mother dead, Aidan's hope is pinned on exam results earning him a one-way ticket out of Derry. To anywhere.Iona, Protestant and British, has a brother and father in the police. She's got university ambitions, a strong faith and a fervent belief that boys without one track minds are a myth. At a post-exam party, Aidan wanders alone across the Peace Bridge and becomes the victim of a brutal sectarian attack.Iona witnessed the attack; picked up Aidan's phone and filmed what happened, and gets in touch with him to return the phone. When the two meet, alone and on neutral terri

Mac 和 Mac 又有了新夢想──打造「末日堡壘」！兩兄弟滿腦子稀奇古怪的點子，卻空有衝勁，沒有實際方法；他們一邊吵嘴，一邊搭建，還要提防朋友 Meatball 的伎倆。這本圖像小說由 Fly Guy 系列作者 Tedd Arnold 與兩位得獎說書人合作，結合色彩鮮明的插圖、滑稽對話與誇張劇情，帶來一段令人捧腹的冒險。系列同樣融入民間傳說「愚人故事」的核心精神，讓孩子在笑聲中體驗閱讀樂趣，也激發對故事淵源的好奇。Mac and Mac may be noodles with empty heads, but they have big ideas: building a fortress! This vibrantly colorful graphic novel for easy readers hits the nail on the head with comedy.The Noodlehead brothers are back from the library with a joke book, a fantasy novel, and a dream: to build their very own Fortress of Doom. If they can stop bickering for long enough. And if they can defend it from their wily friend Meatball.Jump right in with this fourth title in an easy-to-read graphic novel series about more than two hollow pastas trying to have fun.Award-winning storytellers Mitch Weiss and Martha Hamilton join Tedd Arnold, author of the Fly Guy series, to create a masterpiece of hilarity. This easy-to-read series, including the Geisel Honor book Noodleheads See the Future, is a

The last great master of the ukiyo-e tradition, Hiroshige produced works of subtle yet intense color. This collection of prints, first published in the 1850s, contains images of each of Japan’s provinces. Created during Hiroshige’s highly productive later years, this series was an ambitious project that captured a crucial moment in Japan’s history, a decade before the Meiji Restoration would open the doors to industrialization and Western influence.One of its most striking characteristics is the vertical presentation, which allowed Hiroshige to experiment with perspective. His sweeping panoramas of the beautiful countryside combine the illusion of distance with a depth of detail that draws the viewer in. In addition to these glorious landscapes, Hiroshige’s depictions of busy urban centers provide a rare insight into daily life in the Edo era.This beautiful slip- cased edition includes two volumes: a complete set of seventy prints and a separate booklet that provides an introduction to

Four best friends, two boybands, and an evil uncle with a monstrous secret - what could possibly go wrong? KID NORMAL meets THE X FACTOR in this hilarious new series for 8+ readers. This story begins with a pig in a basket, a forgetful grandma, and the hero of this adventure in a really bad mood. There is also a goose on the loose.We just wanted to warn you. Jamie McFlair's favourite band got a slot performing on the country's biggest talent show, but it went wrong thanks to Barry Bigtime (in an 'incident' involving a chocolate milkshake and worn underpants - don't ask). Barry is a music big shot, all round nasty man...and Jamie's Uncle.The next day, he launches his own massive new band and Jamie smells a rat. With the help of three trusty best friends - popular Daisy, no-nonsense Jenners, and timid Mel - Jamie vows to uncover Barry's dastardly plan. But Jamie doesn't know about BARRY'S SECRET.A secret that is TERRIBLE and SHOCKING and VERY STRANGE. There's something hidden in Barry's

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - This official Minecraft novel is an action-packed thriller When a new virtual-reality version of the game brings her dreams--and doubts--to life, one player must face her fears. Bianca has never been good at following the plan. She's more of an act-now, deal-with-the-consequences-later kind of person. But consequences can't be put off forever, as Bianca learns when she and her best friend, Lonnie, are in a terrible car crash. Waking up in the hospital, almost paralyzed by her injuries, Bianca is faced with questions she's not equipped to answer. She chooses instead to try a new virtual-reality version of Minecraft that responds to her every wish, giving her control over a world at the very moment she thought she'd lost it. As she explores this new realm, she encounters a mute, glitching avatar she believes to be Lonnie. Bianca teams up with Esme and Anton, two kids who are also playing on the hospital server, to save her friend. But the road to recovery isn'

◆ 實戰演練，逐步詳述提高繪圖效率與品質◆ 簡單的方式說明複雜的事，快速學會操作技巧由於經濟發展迅速，產品設計與開發依賴3D CAD系統可說是日趨廣泛，日常生活中，小到一顆螺絲，大到一架飛機，無不仰賴3D CAD系統，因此使用一套3D 軟體，已成為從事設計與開發人員不可或缺的工具，但要熟悉及使用一套3D 軟體並不是一件容易的事，眾多的指令與複雜的功能，往往使人不知從何下手，摸不著頭緒，到最後乾脆敬

A uniquely silly and rebellious twist on a favourite fairy tale – with a fabulously foiled cover! “Rabunzel, Rabunzel, let down your ears!…” Rabunzel has a teeny tufty tail, a twitchy nose and two wide brown eyes. She also has VERY long ears – so long that her mother worries they will make her easy bait for the hungry creatures of the forest. The answer? Rabunzel must be kept safe … in towering hutch, high in the sky.Here Rabunzel waits grumpily for her mother's daily visit with carrots and fresh lettuce, letting down her ears so she can climb up the tower. But one day, it isn't her mother who climbs up Rabunzel's very long ears… The first hilarious title in a fun-filled fairytale series with empowering messages for young readers! Perfect for fans of The Fairytale Hairdresser and The Lion Inside series. Look out for Cindergorilla, based on the classic Cinderella!

In the second book of the Wild Magic trilogy, courageous young Mup and her family are trying to heal and restore the kingdom when they uncover an ancient and powerful anger.The old queen and her ragge

My name's Archie Albright, and I know two things for certain: 1. My mum and dad kind of hate each other, and they're not doing a great job of pretending that they don't anymore. 2.They're both keeping a secret from me, but I can't figure out what. Things aren't going great for Archie Albright. His dad's acting weird, his mum too, and he all he wants is for everything to go back to normal, to three months before when his parents were happy and still lived together.When Archie sees a colourful, crumpled flyer fall out of Dad's pocket, he thinks he may have found the answer. Only problem? The answer might just lie at the end of the rainbow, an adventure away. Together with his best friends, Bell and Seb, Archie sets off on a heartwarming and unforgettable journey to try and fix his family, even if he has to break a few rules to do it...A rainbow-coloured, joy-filled celebration of love, family and being true to yourself, from a hugely exciting new talent. Perfect for fans of Lisa Thompson

This collection of selected works by Professor Albert H.Y. Chen shows the contours of the author’s scholarship as it developed over 35 years of his academic career, from 1984 to the present. The essay

An adorable Sing-Along board book story, with five robust board sliders – easy for little hands to use!Each board book comes with a free instrumental and vocal version of the nursery rhyme – simply scan the QR code for little ones to listen and sing along!With bright illustrations this series make the perfect gift for a baby or toddler!Two young friends set out for an exciting summer camping trip. Join in with this favourite song as they settle down for the night in their cosy tent!There are loads of titles to collect . . .Sing Along with Me! The Wheels on the BusSing Along with Me! If You’re Happy and You Know itSing Along with Me! Old Macdonald Had a FarmSing Along with Me! Row, Row, Row Your Boat…and many more!

Capture the magic of winters past with this stunning gift for all the family by bestselling author Emma Carroll, and award-winning illustrator, Sam Usher. 'A magical adventure to melt the frostiest of hearts' Ben Miller. It’s Christmastime, and searching for magic, Maya finds herself transported back two hundred years to the banks of the frozen river Thames. A boy called Eddie shows Maya the bustle of the glittering frost fair, filled with music, sweet stalls and thrilling rides.Is this all a dream, or can Maya bring a piece of the beautiful frost fair home with her after all . . .? A winter story of freedom and family, from the award-winning Emma Carroll, with stunning full colour illustrations by Sam Usher, A Night at the Frost Fair is a classic to treasure on the family bookshelf this Christmas and for years to come.

Crack the case with Sherlock Holmes in three familiar tales, now written with young readers in mind: “The Red-Headed League,” “The Speckled Band,” and “The Hound of the Baskervilles.”It’s always an adventure with the world’s smartest detective and his trusty partner, Dr. John Watson! With mysteries galore, the daring duo can solve anything when they put their minds to it.Follow Sherlock and Watson as they track down clues and uncover the answers to strange events: a tricky business scheme; a crime in a locked room; and the appearance of an eerie, supernatural legend. Wherever the two go, the truth is sure to follow.With foil on the cover and evocative full-color art from Carlo Molinari, this adaptation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s iconicSherlock Holmespromises to be an exciting first chapter book.From Starry Forest Books,Classic Adventuresbrings action-packed adaptations of favorite classics to early readers.

A world of enchanted injustice needs a disenchanting woman in an all-new fantasy series by the Wall Street Journal bestselling author of The Paper Magician.The orphaned Elsie Camden learned as a girl that there were two kinds of wizards in the world: those who pay for the power to cast spells and those, like her, born with the ability to break them. But as an unlicensed magic user, her gift is a crime. Commissioned by an underground group known as the Cowls, Elsie uses her spellbreaking to push back against the aristocrats and help the common man. She always did love the tale of Robin Hood.Elite magic user Bacchus Kelsey is one elusive spell away from his mastership when he catches Elsie breaking an enchantment. To protect her secret, Elsie strikes a bargain. She’ll help Bacchus fix unruly spells around his estate if he doesn’t turn her in. Working together, Elsie’s trust in—and fondness for—the handsome stranger grows. So does her trepidation about the rise in the murde

This comprehensive and contemporary two-way dictionary is ideal for Dutch language learners and users at all levels. Key features of the dictionary include: • Over 33,000 Dutch entries • The use of colloquial and idiomatic language • Useful contextual information within glosses • Phonetic transcription for all Dutch headwords, aiding pronunciation • Gender markers for all Dutch nouns • Appendix of Dutch irregular verbs • A clear layout and format for easy referencingThis third edition has been systematically revised and updated throughout to provide: • 2,000 new headwords and definitions, supported by 4,500 translations and helpful pronunciation aid • Expanded and updated information for a number of the previously existing headwords, including the addition of 2,200 new examples

10冊經典搭配QRcode音檔，狄更斯筆下的19世紀倫敦眾生相。Bah humbug! Who says the classics are just for adults? Join Ebeneezer Scrooge on his ghostly Christmas adventure, or follow orphaned Oliver Twist from rags to riches in some of literature’s most famous tales from the foggy streets of Victorian London.Adapted and illustrated for children aged 7+.◆ Includes QR codes to the free audiobooks◆ Engaging illustrations that bring the stories to life◆ A great introduction to classic literature◆ An easy-to-read format adapted for childrenThis 10-book box set includes 01-A Christmas Carol (小氣財神)02-Oliver Twist (孤雛淚)03-The Old Curiosity Shop (老古玩店)04-Great Expectations (遠大前程)05-Nicholas Nickleby (尼古拉斯‧尼克貝)06-Hard Times (困難時期)07-A Tale of Two Cities (雙城記)08-David Copperfield (塊肉餘生錄)09-Bleak House (荒涼山莊)10-Little Dorrit (小杜麗)

《The Story Orchestra》系列透過華麗插圖與音樂片段，讓孩子在翻閱經典故事的同時，親耳聆聽來自柴可夫斯基、莫札特、聖桑等作曲家的經典旋律。每冊書中內建音效裝置，搭配情節轉折設計音樂按鈕，引導孩子進入《胡桃鉗》、《天鵝湖》、《四季》、《魔笛》等名作的世界。書末附有作曲家簡介與樂曲導讀，幫助孩子理解旋律背後的情感與樂器特色。透過觸摸、閱讀與聆聽的多感官體驗，讓古典音樂不再遙遠，是啟發音樂興趣與想像力的絕佳入門讀物。非常適合親子共讀，也適合在家中或教室中進行音樂啟蒙。《The Story Orchestra: Carnival of the Animals》以10段選自聖桑作品的音樂片段，串起獅子、烏龜、大象與水中魚群的故事場景，讓小讀者邊讀邊聽、身歷其境。書中搭配鮮明插圖與按鍵音樂設計，引導孩子感受節奏、探索樂器聲響，書末附有作曲家簡介與詞彙解說，是孩子初識古典樂的精彩起點。The next title in this best-selling sound series reimagines Carnival of the Animals, one of the most famous suites of music for children, by Camille Saint-Saens.One day, two brothers discover a magical animal kingdom behind their bookcase. They are greeted by the royal lion with his shaggy mane; ask for directions from an old lonely turtle; take a ride on some lumbering elephants; topple a skeleton of dinosaur bones; and swim among a school of shimmering fish. If only they could take them all home... The book includes extracts from 'The Swan', 'Aquarium', 'Fossils', and 'Finale' (From Disney's

From two-time Caldecott Winner author-illustrator Sophie Blackall!If You Came to Earth is a glorious guide to our home planet, and a call for us to take care of both Earth and each other.This stunning book is inspired by the thousands of children Sophie Blackall has met during her travels around the world in support of UNICEF and Save the Children.‧ An engaging storybook about a single curious and imaginative child‧ Simultaneously funny and touching‧ Carries a clear message about the need to care for the earth and each otherIf you come to Earth, there are a few things you need to know. . .We live in all kinds of places.In all kinds of homes.In all kinds of families.Each of us is different. But all of us are amazing.And, together, we share one beautiful planet.This masterful and moving picture book is a visually comprehensive guide to the earth, imbued with warmth and humor.‧ Ideal for children ages 3 to 5 years old‧ Resonates year-round as a go-to gift for birthdays, holidays, and more

In The Last Last-Day-of-Summer by Edgar Award nominee Lamar Giles—now in paperback—two adventurous cousins accidentally freeze time on the last day of summer, and the secrets hidden between the seconds, minutes, and hours aren't quite the endless fun they expected!Otto and Sheed are the local sleuths in their zany Virginia town, masters of unraveling mischief using their unmatched powers of deduction. And as the summer winds down and the first day of school looms, the boys are craving just a little bit more time for fun, even as they bicker over what kind of fun they want to have.That is, until a mysterious man appears with a camera that literally freezes time. Now, with the help of some very strange people and even stranger creatures, Otto and Sheed will have to put aside their differences to save their town—and each other—before time stops for good.

By the author of Once Upon a Unicorn Horn, shortlisted for the 2020 Waterstones Children's Book Prize. The second title in a new series about how magical creatures came to have their gifts. Do you know how dragons got their fire? It all began once upon a magic kingdom, when a fearsome, terrifying dragon stalked the land.He was so mean he ate kittens for breakfast, he was so scary he made children scream, and he was so evil that he blew huge storms out of his jaws, which is why it was always so cold. Or so the stories said. When two children called Freya and Sylas met the dragon, they found something very different indeed...

Girl by day. Cat by night. Ready for adventure. In the fourth book of this chapter book series, Kitty, a little girl with catlike superpowers, teams up with another superhero to save a bakery from certain disaster. Kitty and the Treetop Chase is perfect for newly independent readers and for fans of Rebecca Elliotts Owl Diaries. When a new family moves into town, Kitty is excited to make another friend. But George, Kittys new neighbor, is quiet and seems to have nothing in common with Kitty. When night approaches, Katsumi, a member of Kittys cat crew, tells Kitty about a dog causing a commotion in the bakery. Kitty decides to use her catlike superpowers to investigate, and it turns out that George has his own superpowers, too! Together, they set off to track down the mischievous dog before he can cause even more damage. Kitty and the Treetop Chase is the fourth book in a series about Kitty and her superhero adventures. With a charming main character, loads of cats, and striking two-colo

The final novel in the number-one bestselling, award-winning Murder Most Unladylike series. Daisy Wells and Hazel Wong are in Egypt, where they are taking a cruise along the Nile. They are hoping to see some ancient temples and a mummy or two; what they get, instead, is murder.Also travelling on the SS Hatshepsut is a mysterious society called the Breath of Life: a group of genteel English ladies and gentlemen, who believe themselves to be reincarnations of the ancient pharaohs. Three days into the cruise their leader, Theodora Miller, is found dead in her cabin, stabbed during the night. It soon becomes clear to Daisy and Hazel that Theodora's timid daughter Hephzibah, who is prone to sleepwalking, is being framed.And within the society, everyone has a reason to want Theodora dead... Daisy and Hazel leap into action and begin to investigate their most difficult case yet. But there is danger all around, and only one of the Detective Society will make it home alive...

Two leaders in the field offer a compelling analysis of the current state of the art and reveal the steps we must take to achieve a robust artificial intelligence that can make our lives better.“Finally, a book that tells us what AI is, what AI is not, and what AI could become if only we are ambitious and creative enough.” —Garry Kasparov, former world chess champion and author ofDeep ThinkingDespite the hype surrounding AI, creating an intelligence that rivals or exceeds human levels is far more complicated than we have been led to believe. Professors Gary Marcus and Ernest Davis have spent their careers at the forefront of AI research and have witnessed some of the greatest milestones in the field, but they argue that a computer beating a human in Jeopardy! does not signal that we are on the doorstep of fully autonomous cars or superintelligent machines. The achievements in the field thus far have occurred in closed systems with fixed sets of rules, and these approaches are too narro

Shoyo Hinata is out to prove that in volleyball you don't need to be tall to fly!Ever since he saw the legendary player known as “the Little Giant” compete at the national volleyball finals, Shoyo Hinata has been aiming to be the best volleyball player ever! Who says you need to be tall to play volleyball when you can jump higher than anyone else?It’s the Spring Tournament quarterfinals, and the two smallest hitters—Hinata and Hoshiumi—are already making the sparks fly! Kamomedai’s consistent and systematic blocking strategies have Hinata stymied, while Tsukishima’s cold and logical decision-making has Hoshiumi stuffed! It isn’t long before the game turns into a vicious back-and-forth battle between offense and defense!

The first book in a heartwarming and timeless new series with a brave and spirited heroine, from the acclaimed duo behind THE BOOKSHOP GIRL. Betsy Bow-Linnet is determined to become a world famous concert pianist like her parents. There's just one problem: no matter how hard she practises she doesn't share their musical talents.So when a mysterious letter arrives from a woman claiming to know of an unusual Method that will make Betsy's playing 'stupendous', Betsy jumps at the chance. There's just one condition: she must keep the Method a secret. But it isn't just one secret - it's forty-four tiny secrets in the shape of a boxful of pygmy mice! Betsy is mystified - how are they going to help her play the piano and - more importantly - how on earth can she keep them all a secret?Gorgeously illustrated in two-colour, this is a warm, funny and pitch-perfect story about the true nature of family love and finding your real talents in the most unexpected of places.Perfect for fans of ISADORA

OVER 14M OF THE NEAPOLITAN QUARTET SOLD WORLDWIDEThe Story of a New Name,the second book of the Neapolitan Quartet, picks up the story where My Brilliant Friend left off.Lila has recently married and made her entrée into the family business; Elena, meanwhile, continues her studies and her exploration of the world beyond the neighbourhood that she so often finds stifling. Love, jealousy, family, freedom, commitment, and above all friendship: these are signs under which both women live out this phase in their stories. Marriage appears to have imprisoned Lila, and the pressure to excel is at times too much for Elena.Yet the two young women share a complex and evolving bond that is central to their emotional lives and is a source of strength in the face of life’s challenges.In the Neapolitan Quartet, Elena Ferrante gives readers a poignant and universal story about friendship and belonging.