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Fonchito and The Moon
by Mario Vargas LlosaDon't miss your first Mario Vargas Llosa: Fonchito and the Moon. Fonchito falls in love for the very first time and discovers that there is nothing one cannot do for a loved one, even if what they wish for is the moon! Fonchito is a little boy with his heart set on winning the affection of his classmate Nereida. She is beautiful, and all he hopes for is her permission to kiss her on the cheek. But she is shy and agrees under only one condition: that Fonchito bring the moon to her. Bring her the moon? What is Fonchito to do? And in that moment his love inspires him to find a way to do the impossible. This first children’s book by Mario Vargas Llosa, one of the world’s greatest writers, is an enchanting story about the magic in discovering how high you can reach for those you love, even if they ask for the moon.
Selfie the Elfie
by Savage Steve Holland Andrea Tripke*Audio Enhanced Read-Along EbookSanta' s workshop is a very busy place— even for Sophie, who is in charge of tying bows on every present.But when she starts taking selfies with her handy-dandy camera phone, everyone in the workshop easily gets distracted...Until Santa' s Big Night Delivery Suit goes missing! In this fun and whimsical Christmas story, can the reader find the trail to Santa' s suit? Will Sophie' s selfies save the day?
Seb and the Sun
by Jami Gigot*Audio Enhanced Read-Along EbookNominee, Ezra Jack Keats Award Seb is determined to find some light for his sleepy coastal town. It is so far north, the sun does not shine in winter and the days are cold, dreary, and dark as night. So Seb embarks on a mission to find the sun. Along with his friend Walrus, he makes a plan, collects supplies, and rows far out to sea. Will Seb be able to find the sun and bring its light and warmth back to his town?
Rabbit, Hare, and Bunny
by Robert Broder*Audio Enhanced Read-Along EbookRabbit, Hare, and Bunny are roommates. But sometimes roommates don' t get along.Rabbit and Hare finally have enough of Bunny' s eccentric behavior and ask him to move out. But they soon realize a good roommate is hard to find. And when Bunny moves back in with his parents, Bunny realizes being more aware of how his actions affect others might not be the worst thing he could do.
Cat Eyes
by Laura G. Lee*Audio Enhanced Read-Along EbookIn a world filled with many wonderful things, Miki only sees cats. Until one seemingly unspectacular day, something special arrives. Miki's imagination leads her to seeing cats where ever she goes all the while believing that her parents don't notice her obsession. Readers will enjoy following Miki as she goes throughout her day finding cats in the park, in the classroom, and even at the dinner table.
A Girl Named October
by Zakieh A. Mohammed*Audio Enhanced Read-Along EbookCan empathy be taught? The importance of empathy and its impact are explored in A Girl Named October. The title character, October, is ever present as the narrator navigates a life without realizing how even the smallest memories, interactions, and expressions can impact a very large, and often imposing, world. Touching the world is no longer an abstract idea, but a concrete action that reveals how everything we do affects everyone around us. Lighthearted in its approach, but powerful in its message, this book tells a story that will spur conversations with children and adults alike.
"Oh, No," Said Elephant
by A. H. BenjaminAll the animals want to play hide-and-seek, but– “oh, no!” –Elephant isn't very good at that. He's too easy to find. What about leap-frog? He's not good at that, either. What about hopscotch, or skipping, or tag? No, no and no. Poor Elephant isn't very good at many games, and the animals are starting to get frustrated with him. Luckily there is one game Elephant loves to play, and the animals oblige him, though they may have to say "oh, no!" themselves when he wants to play it again. This rollicking, silly, repetitive text will have young readers laughing out loud and asking to read it again.
Renewable Energy Optimization, Planning and Control: Proceedings of ICRTE 2022 (Studies in Infrastructure and Control)
by Anita Khosla Mohan KolheThis book gathers selected high-quality research papers presented at International Conference on Renewable Technologies in Engineering (ICRTE 2022) organized by Manav Rachna International Institute of Research & Studies, Faridabad, Haryana, India, during October 7–8, 2022. The book includes conference papers on the theme ‘Computational Techniques for Renewable Energy Optimization,’ which aims to bring together leading academic scientists, researchers, and research scholars to exchange and share their experiences and research results on all aspects of renewable energy integration, planning, control, and optimization. It also provides a premier interdisciplinary platform for researchers, practitioners, and educators to present and discuss the most recent innovations, trends, and concerns as well as practical challenges encountered and solutions adopted in the fields of renewable energy and resources.
For Gods, Ghosts and Ancestors
by Janet Lee ScottOfferings of various kinds - food, incense, paper money and figures - have been central to Chinese culture for millennia, and as a public, visual display of spiritual belief, they are still evident today in China and in Chinatowns around the world. Using Hong Kong as a case study, Janet Scott looks at paper offerings from every conceivable angle - how they are made, sold, and used. Her comprehensive investigation touches on virtually every aspect of Chinese popular religion as it explores the many forms of these intricate objects, their manufacture, their significance, and their importance in rituals to honor gods, care for ancestors, and contend with ghosts.
The Sinking of the Lisbon Maru
by Tony BanhamAlmost 2,000 British Prisoners of War were aboard the Japanese freighter Lisbon Maru when an American submarine torpedoed and sank her in October 1942. This book tells the story of those men, from the fighting in Hong Kong, through the sinking, and for some, to liberation and beyond. Although never previously studied in any depth, the sinking of the Lisbon Maru was the most costly American on British "Friendly Fire" incident of the Second World War. Of the 4,500 of Hong Kong's garrison who perished during the war, 1,000 died directly or indirectly from this sinking. From American, British, Hong Kong and Japanese sources, this book reconstructs the fateful voyage of the Lisbon Maru, and the experiences of the captives, the captors, and those on board the submarine that sank her. The book will be of interest to anyone wishing to know more about the "Hellships" that caused the deaths of almost 20,000 Allied Prisoners of War during the Second World War, or the experiences of Allied POWs in Japan.
Uneasy Partners
by Leo F. GoodstadtIn 'Uneasy Partners,' Leo Goodstadt draws on his vast experience of government and business in Hong Kong to put forward a provocative and challenging account, part praise, part indictment, of how government and business in Hong Kong transformed a poor refugee community into one of the world's great cities and created a hugely successful economy.
Aventuras y desventuras de casiperro del hambre
by Graciela MontesLa literatura latinoamericana se caracteriza por su capacidad para fundir elementos de diversas procedencias, a veces muy alejados entre sí, en formas nuevas y originales. En esta obra, Graciela Montes emplea la fuerza metafórica del realismo mágico para aludir a los hechos más recientes de la historia argentina, y los recursos de la picaresca para contar, no la progresiva degradación moral del pícaro sino la extraordinaria aventura del crecimiento. Este género de tendencia realista, se originó en el siglo XVI y es típico de la literatura en lengua española. El hambre, tal como ocurre en la picaresca, es el tema central que da unidad a la historia. Su protagonista, un perro vagabundo, vive, como el pícaro, varias aventuras que determinan el carácter episódico característico del género. Narra en primera persona y, aunque tiene algunos aspectos humanos, no es el animalito humanizado de ciertos cuentos infantiles ni el estereotipo de las fábulas. Con elementos tomados del estudio del comportamiento animal, la autora lo ha dotado de actitudes y, sobre todo, de un punto de vista que podríamos llamar "perruno". Los primeros meses de su vida transcurren duramente en la búsqueda del alimento. Siendo todavía cachorro, es adoptado como mascota y se convierte en víctima de las picardías de los niños y de las humillaciones de los adultos. La historia tiene un final feliz que no es, sin embargo, el de los cuentos de hadas. Casiperro y sus compañeros de aventuras encuentran la protección de un vagabundo que les asegurará el calor del fuego y compartirá con ellos su sencilla comida. Este personaje marginal, que podría ser el típico protagonista de la picaresca, es, por el contrario, el héroe que salvará a Casiperro y a sus compañeros del hambre y del frío, dándoles nombres que, si bien recuerdan las novelas de caballería, reflejan su identidad y sintetizan su historia.
Bookworms and Jellybellies
by Ruchira Ramanujam Ranjini RaoEat your way through Pooh Bear?s adventures one Honey-crunch Snack Bite at a time, nibble on delicious Scoop `n? Drop Currant Scones while discovering lost treasures and secret passages with the Famous Five, or suck on tangy Tamarind Pops as you run through the by-lanes of Malgudi with Swami and friends. If you love to read and eat, Bookworms & Jellybellies is just the book for you. It is a joyride through some of the best-loved children?s books, with over 50 inspired recipes that can be easily whipped up in your own kitchen. It is packed with quirky introductions, simple recipe instructions, fun trivia and beautiful colour photographs that bring the featured dishes to life. In this fresh, imaginative take on books and cooks, Ranjini Rao and Ruchira Ramanujam, authors of Around the World with the Tadka Girls, give you recipes with their own dash of drama, adventure and plot twists ? just like the books that inspire them.
THE PANCHATANTRA: The Panchatantra Book Three Retold
by Narindar Uberoi Kelly Meagan JenigenA RAT THAT ATE IRON. A BIRD WITH TWO HEADS. FOUR GREEDY TREASURE-SEEKERS. A DOG THAT WENT TO FOREIGN LANDS TO FIND FOOD. These are only a few of the colourful stories that long, long ago ? it is said ? a sage told three princes so that they could learn to live wisely. Instead of giving them boring lessons, the learned tutor told them fables alive with animals and human characters faced with difficult situations about friendship, cooperation, quarrels and ambition. The tales told by Pandit Vishnu Sharma about 2,500 years ago offer a map of how to make one?s way through life in a moral and wise manner. These stories of friends and enemies, cruelty and deceit, honour and humility, foolishness and cunning, deception and honesty, tell us about the choices we have and how to find a solution to tough questions of right and wrong. This all-colour, beautifully illustrated edition contains stories retold from all five books of the Panchatantra and is designed to make it easy for readers to move from story to story, and across stories within stories ? making it a must-have for readers young and old.
Meri Bindi (My Bindi)
by Anu AnandBindis can be big and small, red and blue, long and sparkly! Join Noor and Neel as their tiger friend Moochhar Singh leads them to a land filled with colourful characters, all of them wearing their favourite bindis! The first of the Meri Duniya (My World) series of bilingual Hindi?English books, Meri Bindi (My Bindi) is filled with imaginative handmade illustrations explained with three lines of text ? in Hindi, how to say it, and the English translation.
Peter Rabbit: The Complete Tales (Peter Rabbit Ser.)
by Beatrix Potter'THE PERFECT WAY TO EXPERIENCE THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF BEATRIX POTTER Peter Rabbit, the most popular little bunny in children?s stories. His mischievous cousin Benjamin. The playful Squirrel Nutkin who loses its tail. The all-too-innocent Jemima Puddle-duck and the conniving fox, Mr Tod. These are only a few of the unforgettable characters of the charming tales by Beatrix Potter ? author, illustrator, scientist and naturalist ? whose writings and drawings have been loved by readers for more than a hundred years. Set against the scenic backdrop of the Lake District in England, over the years her imaginative stories have become classics, read again and again for their close observation of animals and their vivid imagery. In this volume you will find all of Beatrix Potter?s 23 captivating tales, besides four rare stories. Unabridged, and featuring the original illustrations, this affordable edition brings Beatrix Potter?s ageless stories and superlative illustrations to every reader, to discover and rediscover!
The Rabbit Who Wants to Fall Asleep: A New Way of Getting Children to Sleep
by Carl-Johan Forssén EhrlinThe groundbreaking #1 bestseller is sure to turn nightly bedtime battles into a loving and special end-of-day ritual. This child-tested, parent-approved story uses an innovative technique that brings a calm end to any child’s day.<P><P> Do you struggle with getting your child to fall asleep?<P> Join parents all over the world who have embraced The Rabbit Who Wants to Fall Asleep as their new nightly routine.<P> When Roger can’t fall asleep, Mommy Rabbit takes him to see Uncle Yawn, who knows just what to do. Children will join Roger on his journey and be lulled to sleep alongside their new friend.<P> Carl-Johan Forssén Ehrlin’s simple story uses a unique and distinct language pattern that will help your child relax and fall asleep—at bedtime or naptime.<P> Reclaim bedtime today!
Jennie
by Douglas PrestonOn a research trip to West Africa, Dr. Hugo Archibald of the Boston Museum of Natural History encounters an orphaned baby chimpanzee. Archibald decides to bring the ape, whom he names Jennie, back to Boston and raise her alongside his own two young children as a kind of scientific experiment. Jennie captures the hearts of everyone she encounters. She believes herself to be a human being. She does almost everything a human child can, from riding a tricycle to fighting over the television with her siblings to communicating in American Sign Language. Told from shifting points of view of those closest to Jennie, this heartwarming and bittersweet novel forces us to take a closer look at the species that shares 98 percent of our DNA and ask ourselves the question: What does it really mean to be human? Douglas Preston'sJennie, based on the real story of the chimpanzee who inspired Curious George, is the celebrated novel that was made into the award-winning Disney television filmThe Jennie Project. It was translated into many languages and became a worldwide bestseller.
Mi Abuelo
by Emilie ChazerandEl pequeño narrador de esta historia adora a su abuelo y le encanta pasar tiempo con él. Lo encuentra valiente, fuerte y súper inteligente y aprende un montón de cosas. Pero un día quiere anotar en un cuaderno todo lo que su abuelo le ha enseñado; tiene miedo de olvidarse de algo. Entonces se lo muestra a su abuelo, a quien le cuesta descifrar las palabras El niño comprende entonces que el abuelo no sabe leer y decide enseñarle. Esta vez será él quien va a enseñarle. Una hermosa historia intergeneracional y llena de complicidad. Émile Chazerad encuentra las palabras precisas para hablar de analfabetismo y Nicolas Duffaut ilustra esta relación con delicadeza.
Una gran familia
by Elisenda Roca¡Hola! Soy Violeta. Tengo un perro travieso que se llama Cepillo. Con mis amigos y amigas estamos preparando una fiesta en el barrio. Aquí viven familias muy distintas. Pero hay una cosa que nos hace iguales: todos nos ayudamos y nos queremos. Somos una gran familia. ¿Nos acompañas? <p><p> Por cierto, ¿habéis visto dónde se ha escondido Cepillo?
Perla y la princesa imperial (Perla)
by Gypsy Taylor Wendy Harmer¡Únete a los fuegos artificiales en la nueva y divertida aventura de Perla en China! Perla ha sido invitada a la brillante fiesta del Año Nuevo chino, dentro de la maravillosa Ciudad Prohibida en Beijing. Sin embargo, una confusión sobre un tesoro perdido amenaza con arruinar las celebraciones... ¿Podrá Perla animar a la princesa-hada Li Mei y asegurar que la fiesta continúe?
Los Atrevidos y el misterio del dinosaurio (El taller de emociones)
by Rocio Bonilla Elsa PunsetElsa Punset, autora e importante referente en el ámbito de la inteligencia emocional, ha creado la colección «El taller de emociones», una herramienta que ayudará a los niños a conocer y controlar sus propias emociones, algo imprescindible para crecer feliz. Saber gestionar nuestras emociones no siempre es fácil, especialmente para los más pequeños. Educar con inteligencia emocional es algo esencial para enseñar a los niños a manejar sus emociones y así mejorar sus relaciones con los demás, superar los problemas cotidianos y tomar mejores decisiones. Elsa Punset, la conocida autora y referente indispensable en el ámbito de la inteligencia emocional, combina en esta colección aventuras entrañables para los niños y niñas con el taller de emociones, en el que toda la familia descubrirá pistas y recursos para mejorar su inteligencia emocional. Los Atrevidos son Alexia, Tasi y su perro Rocky. Ellos aún no lo saben, pero están a punto de descubrir cómo hacer magia con sus emociones. Acompañados por el genial y experimentado entrenador de emociones, la gaviota Florestán, se enfrentarán cada noche a retos divertidos y trepidantes. A través de sus aventuras aprenderemos de forma amena a gestionar nuestras emociones, o lo que es lo mismo: a ponerles nombre, calmarlas o transformarlas. En Los atrevidos y el misterio del dinosaurio, nuestros amigos viven una aventura muy «chinchante» en el museo que les enseñará CÓMO CALMAR SUS ENFADOS.
Los Atrevidos y la aventura en el faro (El taller de emociones)
by Rocio Bonilla Elsa PunsetElsa Punset, autora e importante referente en el ámbito de la inteligencia emocional, ha creado la colección «El taller de emociones», una herramienta que ayudará a los niños a conocer y controlar sus propias emociones, algo imprescindible para crecer feliz. Saber gestionar nuestras emociones no siempre es fácil, especialmente para los más pequeños. Educar con inteligencia emocional es algo esencial para enseñar a los niños a manejar sus emociones y así mejorar sus relaciones con los demás, superar los problemas cotidianos y tomar mejores decisiones. Elsa Punset, la conocida autora y referente indispensable en el ámbito de la inteligencia emocional, combina en esta colección aventuras entrañables para los niños y niñas con el taller de emociones, en el que toda la familia descubrirá pistas y recursos para mejorar su inteligencia emocional. Los Atrevidos son Alexia, Tasi y su perro Rocky. Ellos aún no lo saben, pero están a punto de descubrir cómo hacer magia con sus emociones. Acompañados por el genial y experimentado entrenador de emociones, la gaviota Florestán, se enfrentarán cada noche a retos divertidos y trepidantes. A través de sus aventuras aprenderemos de forma amena a gestionar nuestras emociones, o lo que es lo mismo: a ponerles nombre, calmarlas o transformarlas. En Los atrevidos y la aventura en el faro, una gran tormenta pone en aprietos a nuestros amigos, ¡pero también les ayuda a DESCUBRIR LA FUERZA DEL EQUIPO!
Minicuentos de abejas y cebras para ir a dormir (Minicuentos)
by Blanca BkSiete cuentos de animales para leer a los más pequeños antes de ir a dormir Es hora de meterse en la cama, pero no tenemos sueño, solo tenemos ganas de que nos cuenten un cuento. Que no sea ni muy corto ni muy largo, pero que sea cantarín y que salgan animales: patos, gatos y también leones y ratones y elefantes y conejos... y que se bañen en el mar y lleguen tarde al cole y que tengan mocos y que no les guste la sopa. Porque los más pequeños aún no sabemos leer y ¡queremos que nos cuenten cuentos!