An original tale of space warfare based on the bestselling computer gameseries from Blizzard Entertainment. Driven by the living memories of a long-dead protoss mystic and hounded by the Queen of Blades' ravenous zerg, archaeologist Jake Ramsey embarks on a perilous journey to reach the fabled protoss homeworld of Aiur. Seeking a vital piece of protoss technology, Jake finds that Aiur has been overrun by the zerg. Descending into the shadowy labyrinths beneath the planet's surface, he must find the sacred crystal before time runs out -- for him...and the universe itself. Yet, what Jake discovers beneath Aiur is a horror beyond his wildest nightmares -- Ulrezaj -- an archon comprised of the seven most deadly and powerful dark templar in history....

Honestly, blowing up another school was the last thing I wantedto do. As the son of a Greek god, I've had my share of near-deathdisaster. This summer, I didn't choose to battle the cheerleadingsquad, but when two hissing she-devils with fangs are headingstraight for you, what's a half-blood meant to do? That was justthe beginning. This is the one where my arch-enemy, Luke, islooking for a way to invade our camp via an ancient labyrinth. Ifhe succeeds, thousands of bloodthirsty monsters will attack. Soit's goodbye sunshine, hello darkness as four of us descend intothe terrifying underground and beyond.

It's science with the squishy bits left in! What do slugs do with their slime? Why do flies throw up on your tea? How do insects drink your blood? Get the awful answers in "Ugly Bugs".

See the action from the inside in an amazing cross-section of a medieval castle, complete with drawbridge. use press-out pieces to make up your own story and read all about real life knights and their adventures.

The world's best-selling little dictionaries. Have confidence-find all the words and phrases you need; Get there fast-clear layout now with colour; Go further-extra help with key vocabulary.

This full-color hardcover graphic novel tells eight intertwined stories of teens from one high school. The characters represent a typical assortment of students: popular, unpopular, rich, poor, fat and skinny, in love and not. But while they might seem like regular kids at first, they don’t stay that way, because every last one of them ends up dead—or more specifically undead—in this creepy, ironic graphic novel written and illustrated by some of the top comic-book talent in this country. Designed to look like a yearbook and packed with totally accessible art, this book is a scream!

From Publishers Weekly Samantha Sweeting, the 29-year-old heroine of Kinsella's latest confection (after Shopaholic Sister), is on the verge of partnership at the prestigious London law firm Carter Spink—the Holy Grail of her entire workaholic life. But when she finds she has made a terrible, costly mistake just before the partnership decision, she's terrified of being fired. In a fog, she stumbles out of the building and onto the nearest train, which drops her in the countryside, where she wanders to a stately home. The nouveau riche lady of the house mistakes her for the new housekeeper—and Samantha is too astonished to correct her. Numb and unable to face returning to London, Samantha tries to master the finer points of laundry, cooking and cleaning. She discovers that the slow life, her pompous but good-hearted employers and the attentions of the handsome gardener, Nathaniel, suit her just fine. But her past is hard to escape, and when she discovers a terrible secret about her firm—and when the medi

The ultimate reference guide to the world of dogs.Highly illustrated throughout with phototgraphs and graphics,complementing incisive and informative text. A comprehensive overview of the history and nature of the dog,and an accessible guide to all aspects of dog care. In-depth coverage of all the main dog breeds,including information on origins,appearance,and uses. Icons provide an at-a-glance overview of origins,size,breed registrations,exercise levels,and coat care for each breed,and show the most common colour variations. The essential guide for dog-lovers and dog-owners.

Read and play with Eric Carle’s most beloved creation, the very hungry caterpillar! In this interactive format, the classic book is paired with a pop-up memory game. Flip and reflip the tiles to find a matching pair of images from the book, until all the pairs are found!

Read a new story or rhyme every day of the year in this fabulously illustrated treasury for boys. Packed with a cast of traditional favourites and original characters, it is perfect for both reading together and reading alone.

Fans of Polacco's (Thundercake; Pink and Say) work know well her talent for weaving her colorful family history throughout her picture books. Here Polacco shares her childhood triumph over dyslexia and discovery of reading in an inspiring if slightly formulaic story. Young Trisha is eager to taste the "sweetness of knowledge" that her grandfather has always revered (here symbolized by drizzling honey onto a book and tasting it, which harkens back to Polacco's earlier The Bee Tree). But when she looks at words and numbers, everything is a jumble. Trisha endures the cruel taunts of classmates who call her "dumb," and falls behind in her studies. But finally the encouragement and efforts of a new fifth grade teacher, Mr. Falker, trigger a monumental turning point in Trisha's life. She begins to blossom and develop all of her talents, including reading. Polacco's tale is all the more heartfelt because of its personal nature. Young readers struggling with learning difficulties will identify with Trisha's situation

The ultimate reference guide to the world of horses.Highly illustrated throughout with photographs and graphics,comlementing incisive and informative text. A comprehensive overview of the history and nature ofthe horse,and an accessible guide to all aspects of horse care. In-depth coverage of all the main horse breeds,including information on origins,appearance,and uses. Icons provide an at-a-glance overview of size,environment,blood type,and uses for each breed,and show the most common colour variations. The essential guide for horse-lovers and horse-owners.

How do fish breathe underwater? Do all birds fly? Why do some animals have fur? Children will learn the answers to these and other questions as they explore, with Pooh, the worlds of mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians, sea creatures, and insects and spiders! The 30 beautifully illustrated Discovery Cards in this set provide a unique educational experience, featuring stunning real-life images and fascinating facts for curious young minds.

The Children's HUMAN BODY Encyclopedia is a clear and comprehensive guide to how our omazing bodies work. It is foil of fascinating focts ond intriguing informotion.

When the NSA'S invincible code-breaking machine encounters a mysterious code it cannot break,the agency calls its head cryptographer,Susan Fletcher,a brilliant and beautiful mathematician.What she uncovers sends shock waves throungh the corridors of power.The nsa is being held hostage……not by guns or bombs,but by a code so ingeniously comples that if released it would cripple U.S.intelligence.Caught in an accelerating tempest of secrecy and lies,Susan Fletcher battles to save the agency she believes in.Betrayed on all sides,she finds herself fighting not only for her country but also for her life,and in the end,for the life of the man she loves.

A completely brilliant new Charlie and Lola story, based onthe hit BBC TV series, in a fantastic new board book format.

Gharlie Bucket loves chocolate. And Mr Willy Wonka, the most wondrous inventor in the world, is openingthe gates of his amazing chocolate factory to five lucky children. It's the prize of a lifetime! Gobstoppers, wriggle sweets and a river of melled chocolate delight await -Charlic needs just one Golden Ticket and these delicious treats could all be his.

Darkness falls…despair abounds…evil reigns… Eragon and his dragon, Saphira, have just saved the rebel state from destruction by the mighty forces of King Galbatorix, cruel ruler of the Empire. Now Eragon must travel to Ellesmera, land of the elves, for further training in the skills of the Dragon Rider: magic and swordsmanship. Soon he is on the journey of a lifetime, his eyes open to awe-inspring new places and people, his days filled with fresh adventure. But chaos and betrayal plague him at every turn, and nothing is what it seems. Before long, Eragon doesn’t know whom he can trust. Meanwhile, his cousin Roran must fight a new battle–one that might put Eragon in even graver danger. Will the king’s dark hand strangle all resistance? Eragon may not escape with even his life……

Hamilton the Pig is very fond of hats - big hats, small hats,tall hats and suitable-for-every-and-any-occasion sort of hats.Hamilton loves hats so much his mum starts to worry that he's avery vain little pig. Little does she know that Hamilton's favoritehats will teach him some very important lessons! A new edition ofthis wonderfully funny tale, illustrated by the award-winningcreator of The Gruffalo.

The only thing wrong with this readable, funny memoir of a magazine writer's yearlong travels across the world in search of pleasure and balance is that it seems so much like a Jennifer Aniston movie. Like Jen, Liz is a plucky blond American woman in her thirties with no children and no major money worries. As the book opens, she is going through a really bad divorce and subsequent stormy rebound love affair. Awash in tears in the middle of the night on the floor of the bathroom, she begins to pray for guidance, "you know -- like, to God." God answers. He tells her to go back to bed. I started seeing the Star headlines: "Jen's New Faith!" "What Really Happened at the Ashram!" "Jen's Brazilian Sugar Daddy -- Exclusive Photos!" Please understand that Gilbert, whose earlier nonfiction book, The Last American Man, portrayed a contemporary frontiersman, is serious about her quest. But because she never leaves her self-deprecating humor at home, her journey out of depression and toward belief lacks a certain gravit

Dr. Spencer Johnson's stories of timeless, simple truths have changed the work and lives of millions of readers around the world. Now comes an insightful new tale of inspiration and practical guidance for these turbulent times.

Diary of a Wimpy Kid ——《小鬼日记》系列图书，从一个中学生的角度，通过日记加漫画的形式，幽默地记述了一个典型美国小男孩的成长经历。 轻松一下吧！看看小主人公身上是不是有您幼年时候的影子呢 : ) Now every kid can write like a Wimpy Kid! An exciting companion to the bestselling Diary of a Wimpy Kid series. “First of all, let me get something straight: This is a journal, not a diary.” This innovative interactive journal based on Greg Heffley’s own “diary” lets kids express themselves in an exciting new way. In Diary of a Wimpy Kid Do-It-Yourself Book, kids will be asked: What was the best dream you ever had? The worst thing you ever ate? The best secret you ever heard? The most trouble you ever got in for something that wasn’t even your fault to begin with? This Do-It-Yourself Book features art throughout, along with ruled and blank pages for readers to create their own stories, keep their own diaries, and re