FOR THE FIRST time, the hardcover editions of Philip Pullman's awardwinning His Dark Materials trilogy (The Golden Compass, The Subtle Knife, and The Amber Spyglass) with the original, classic covers by Eric Rohmann, will be available in a boxed set.
With over 7 million copies sold worldwide, WHAT TO EXPECT THE1st YEAR is one of the world's bestselling books on infant care -and it has now been updated and revised throughout by HeidiMurkoff. This comprehensive and practical month-by-month guideclearly explains everything parents need to know - or might beworrying about - in the first year with a new baby. The book coversmonthly growth and development, feeding for every age and stage,and sleep strategies that really work. It is filled with the mostpractical tips (how to give a bath, decode your baby's crying, whatto buy for baby, and when to return to work) and the mostup-to-date medical advice (the latest on vaccines, vitamins,illnesses, SIDS, safety, and more). Featuring dozens of Q Asections, as well as a first-aid guide and charts on monthly growthand development, feeding and sleeping habits, this is the only bookon infant care to address both the physical and the emotional needsof the whole family. Covering the most up-to-date knowledge, bothmed
“Opening this lavishly illustrated book is one of sumptuous celebration of the visual aspects of Leonardo’s oeuvre。” TASCHEN’s 25th anniversary - Special edition! Special bestseller price Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519) possessed one of the greatest minds of all time; his importance and influence are inestimable。 This XXL-format comprehensive survey is the most complete book ever made on the subject of this Italian painter,sculptor,architect, engineer,scientist and all-around genius。With huge,full-bleed details of Leonardo’s masterworks,this highly original publication allows the reader to inspect the subtlest facets of his brushstrokes。Part I explores Leonardo’s life and work in ten chapters。 All of his paintings are interpreted in depth, with The Annunciation and The Last Supper featured on large double-spreads。Part II comprises a catalogue raisonn? of Leonardo’s paintings,which covers all of his surviving and lost painted works and includes texts describin
LEGO Awesome Ideas unlocks the secrets of LEGO building and shows you how to create a world from your imagination. LEGO Awesome Ideas is an all-new ideas book from DK that builds up entire LEGO worlds while expanding your LEGO knowledge. From beginners to accomplished builders, this book contains creative model ideas and visual tips and techniques that will inspire anyone to get building!
Boys don’t keep diaries—or do they? The launch of an exciting and innovatively illustrated new series narrated by an unforgettable kid every family can relate to It’s a new school year, and Greg Heffley finds himself thrust into middle school, where undersized weaklings share the hallways with kids who are taller, meaner, and already shaving. The hazards of growing up before you’re ready are uniquely revealed through words and drawings as Greg records them in his diary. In book one of this debut series, Greg is happy to have Rowley, his sidekick, along for the ride. But when Rowley’s star starts to rise, Greg tries to use his best friend’s newfound popularity to his own advantage, kicking off a chain of events that will test their friendship in hilarious fashion. Author/illustrator Jeff Kinney recalls the growing pains of school life and introduces a new kind of hero who epitomizes the challenges of being a kid. As Greg says in his diary, “Just don’t expect me to be a
As a self-acknowledged guinea pig for many of his dad's theories, Sean Covey is a living example of someone who has taken each of the seven habits to heart: be proactive; begin with the end in mind; put first things first; think win-win; seek first to understand, then to be understood; synergize; and sharpen the saw. He includes a comical section titled "The 7 Habits of Highly Defective Teens," which includes some, shall we say, counterproductive practices: put first things last; don't cooperate; seek first to talk, then pretend to listen; wear yourself out... Covey's humorous and up-front style is just light enough to be acceptable to wary teenagers, and down-and-dirty enough to really make a difference. (Ages 13 and older) --Emilie Coulter
Whether he's trolling the high seas for treasure or blasting off for the moon, young reporter-sleuth Tintin and his faith-ful dog, Snowy, have delighted readers everywhere for generations with their timeless adventures. Join Tintin and Snowy as they tackle the toughest myster-ies around the world in The Broken Ear, The B/ack /s/and, and King Ottokar's Sceptre.
All six books in the thrilling New Prophecy story arc are packaged together in one beautiful box set.
As Mother Goose has known for centuries, rhyme and rhythm arefun And what could be a more enjoyable way for children and theirparents to learn about different cultures and languages thanthrough familiar rhymes and songs? In "Chinese and English NurseryRhymes," an innovative collection of favorite rhymes are put inpairs--one from China and the next in English--to show how thethings that kids love are the same, no matter where in the worldthey live. Whether your native language is English or Chinese, youcan learn the rhymes along with your children. Just follow thewords on the page, or play the CD and sing along
Hergé,one of the most famous Belgians in the world,was a comics writer and artist。The internationally successful Adventures of Tintin are his most well-known and beloved works。They have been translated into 38 different languages and have inspired such legends as Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein。He wrote and illustrated for The Adventures of Tintin until his death in 1983。
The year is 1920, and a young (and as yet unpublished) Cicely Mary Barker is staying at a friend's cottage in Storrington, West Sussex, for the spring and summer. Over the months as she sketches and writes in the gardens and grounds, she starts to suspect the presence of fairies in the flowers all around her. Her journal reveals her thoughts and musings, and includes sketches, research into general fairy folklore and many more extra items, as she searches for evidence that the Flower Fairies exist! Although a fictional account, the "Flower Fairies Journal" ties in with real dates and events, uses Cicely Mary Barker's sketches, artwork and samples from her poems, and contains many beautiful design elements from the 1920's and 1930's.
We are going said Annie On a greal cosmic journey So listen up Savers of Planet Earth and prepare io meet the Unverse.
Are you ready for bed? Make sure you have everything you need: pajamas, nightlight, a copy of Goodnight Moon to read as you fall asleep...and slippers! Now available in a box ready for gift-giving, the beloved classic book is packaged with adorable bunny slippers-a perfect bedtime combination!
Be prepared to laugh out loud as GARFIELD leads you on a riotous romp through his hilarious haunts. It's a full-color ride of nonstop fun and thrills--with plenty of laughs (and snacks) along the way!