Saleem Sinai was born at midnight, the midnight of India's independence, and found himself mysteriously 'handcuffed to history' by the coincidence. He is one of 1,001 children born at the midnight hour, each of them endowed with an extraordinary talent - and whose privilege and curse it is to be both master and victims of their times. Through Saleem's gifts - inner ear and wildly sensitive sense of smell - we are drawn into a fascinating family saga set against the vast, colourful background of the India of the 20th century.

The Spartan-II program has gone public. Tales of super-soldiers fending off thousands of Covenant attacks have become the stuff of legend. But just how many Spartans are left? While the Master Chief defends a besieged Earth, and the myriad factions of the Covenant continue their crusade to eliminate humanity, an ultrasecret cell of the Office of Naval Intelligence known as Section Three devises a plan to buy the UNSC vital time. They're going to need hundreds of willing soldiers, though ...and one more Spartan to get the job done. The planet Onyx is virtually abandoned and the perfect place to set this new plan in motion. But when the Master Chief destroys Halo, something is triggered deep within Onyx: Ancient Forerunner technology stirs, and fleets of UNSC and Covenant race to claim it to change the course of the Human-Covenant War. But this reawakened and ancient force may have plans of its own ...

Starred Review. Grade 9 Up–Zusak has created a work that deserves the attention of sophisticated teen and adult readers. Death himself narrates the World War II-era story of Liesel Meminger from the time she is taken, at age nine, to live in Molching, Germany, with a foster family in a working-class neighborhood of tough kids, acid-tongued mothers, and loving fathers who earn their living by the work of their hands. The child arrives having just stolen her first book–although she has not yet learned how to read–and her foster father uses it, The Gravediggers Handbook, to lull her to sleep when shes roused by regular nightmares about her younger brothers death. Across the ensuing years of the late 1930s and into the 1940s, Liesel collects more stolen books as well as a peculiar set of friends: the boy Rudy, the Jewish refugee Max, the mayors reclusive wife (who has a whole library from which she allows Liesel to steal), and especially her foster parents. Zusak not only creates a mesmerizing and original

The Ladybird Picture Dictionary is an ideal first reference book contatining over 750 basic words. Humorous colour illustrations make it easy and fun for young readers to find the words they need.

Enjoy the classic, complete collection of Cicely Mary Barker's original Flower Fairies books in this brand-new edition. This collector's favorite has been redesigned and now features a lavish, eye-catching jacket with silver foil. The interior still includes all of the well-loved illustrations and poems from Barker's eight original books, as well as a selection of fairy rhymes.

The summer holidays are dragging on and Harry Potter can't wait for the start of the school year. It is his fourth year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry and there are spells to be learnt and (unluckily) Potions and Divination lessons to be attended. But Harry needs to be on his guard at all times.

Scholastic, the most trusted name in educational excellence, introduces 100 Words, the exciting new reading/workbook series that helps develop the vocabulary skills that make reading fluent and fun. AND IF READING IS FUN, KIDS WILL LOVE DOING IT! Vocabulary Development Builds Strong Readers To be a fluent reader, you need to learn new words and the vocabulary strategies that will help you build on the words you know. In fact, linguists estimate that for every new word children learn, they actually incorporate six or seven other words into their vocabulary in the process. The Scholastic 100 Words series helps children become skilled readers through vocabulary development. The 100 words in this workbook were carefully chosen by educational advisors. They are words that fifth graders encounter frequently. They are also words that help children expand their vocabularies through word-building. Each Scholastic 100 Words reading/workbook has nearly 500 full-color illustrations and photographs.

Grade 1-5 - This Australian import demonstrates the long-held fascination with mermaids throughout history. In three brief chapters, Oliver introduces legendary water folk from different lands and examines whether mermaids are "Real, Unreal, or Just a Seal"; traces sightings over the years and throughout the world; and tells of documented frauds and tricks. The book closes with five folktales from a variety of cultures and an ode to mermaids. Combining full-page paintings with smaller vignettes, the hand-colored, folksy linocuts are embellished with tiny beads, charms, and other bits of collage that deftly illustrate the lively text. The whole package pays great attention to detail, and yet one illustration lacks sensitivity. An American Indian tale from the Pacific coast erroneously shows a mermaid with a feather headband. With its attractive cover and subject matter, the book is likely to be popular; however, libraries should take this shortcoming into consideration. End pages depict a map of the mermaid wo

Clifford's Phonics Fun #2 picks up where Clifford's Phonics Fun #1 left off. This boxed set of 12 books shows Clifford, friends, and family in various adventures that reinforce Clifford's values of caring, sharing, and being together. Each book points out the letters and sounds being focused upon, along with "words to learn" and "words to sound out."

Pepare to relive all of your favorite movie moments. From Bambi to Beauty and the Beast, this volume recaptures the magic of more than twenty of the best-loved Disney films! Keep your sword handy for a swashbuckling fight with Captain Hook. Join forces with the Genie and Aladdin to battle Jafa Then,fooat down the river with Mowgli and Raloo.

Words and images combine on each page of this classic picturebook to create an introduction to familiar words that children andtheir parents will want to return to again and again. With a wealthof detail, Jay has created a series of pictures where elementscleverly reappear from spread to spread.

After killing the corrupt Warchief Blackhand, Orgrim Doomhammer was quick to seize control over the Orcish Horde. Now he is determined to conquer the rest of Azeroth so that his people will once again have a home of their own in the... WORLD OF WARCRAFT Anduin Lothar, former Champion of Stormwind, has left his shattered homeland behind and led his people across the Great Sea to the shores of Lordaeron. There, with the aid of the noble King Terenas, he forges a mighty Alliance with the other human nations. But even that may not be enough to stop the Horde's merciless onslaught. Elves, dwarves, and trolls enter the fray as the two emerging factions vie for dominance. Will the valiant Alliance prevail, or will the Horde's tide of darkness consume the last vestiges of freedom on Azeroth?

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.

《孩子,把你的手给我(*版)》在长达一年多的时间里高居美国各大图书排行榜榜首，并被翻译成51种语言畅销世界各国。仅在美国的销量就超过了500万册。如果说在父母对孩子的教育方面有什么经典著作的话，那么，首屈一指的就是吉诺特博士的这本著作，它彻底改变了父母与孩子的沟通方式，在这个领域，这是一本革命性的著作。 著名的临床心理学家、心理治疗医师、作家、演讲家、作者的妻子艾丽丝·吉诺特博士和家庭关系专家H·华莱士·戈达德博士对这部畅销经典的修订，使得这部著作更加适合21世纪的父母的需要。 点击链接进入中文版： 孩子,把你的手给我(*版)

Toriyama, Akira Renowned worldwide for his playful, innovative storytelling and humorous, distinctive art style, Akira Toriyama burst onto the manga scene in 1980 with the wildly popular "Dr. Slump". His hit series "Dragon Ball" (published in the U.S. as "Dragon Ball" and "Dragon Ball Z") ran from 1984 to 1995 in Shueisha's "Weekly Shonen Jump" magazine. He is also known for his design work on video games such as "Dragon Quest", "Chrono Trigger", "Tobal No. 1" and, most recently, "Blue Dragon". His recent manga works include "COWA!", "Kajika", "Sand Land", "Neko Majin", and a children's book, "Toccio the Ange

Lettice is a little rabbit with big dreams! As Lettice hops around on the hill with her family she sees a little bird flying overhead, swooping and looping and then soaring away. 'How wonderful it must be to fly,' Lettice thinks and from that moment she makes up her mind that More... somehow or other she will...She tries flapping her arms and even flapping her ears but no matter how hard she tries she can't lift off the ground. But then Lettice hears a whirring sound and she sees a small plane flying overhead. Lettice follows the plane until eventually she sees it land. It is just the right size for a small, plump rabbit and Lettice can't resist trying the little seat. Suddenly the plane makes a loud rumbling noise. It lurchs forward and jolts...up...up...up...into the sky...beginning the most exciting adventure of Lettice's life! In this companion to the popular "Lettice, the Dancing Rabbit," the little rabbit spots a small remote-controlled airplane and is soon airborne, but ends up far from home and does

Say you've spent the first 10 years of your life sleeping under the stairs of a family who loathes you. Then, in an absurd, magical twist of fate you find yourself surrounded by wizards, a caged snowy owl, a phoenix-feather wand, and jellybeans that come in every flavor, including strawberry, curry, grass, and sardine. Not only that, but you discover that you are a wizard yourself! This is exactly what happens to young Harry Potter in J.K. Rowling's enchanting, funny debut novel, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. In the nonmagic human world--the world of "Muggles"--Harry is a nobody, treated like dirt by the aunt and uncle who begrudgingly inherited him when his parents were killed by the evil Voldemort. But in the world of wizards, small, skinny Harry is famous as a survivor of the wizard who tried to kill him. He is left only with a lightning-bolt scar on his forehead, curiously refined sensibilities, and a host of mysterious powers to remind him that he's quite, yes, altogether different from his aunt

Enjoy storytime with Curious George! This boxed set withhandle includes six best-selling curious George 8 x 8 paperbacks--agreat value at $11.99! The six titles included are CuriousGeorge and the Puppies, Curious George Makes Pancakes, CuriousGeorge Goes to a Chocolate Factory, Curious George at the Aquarium,Curious George Visits a Toy Store, and Curious George's DinosaurDiscovery . A perfect gift for parents and kids on the go!