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Tik-Tok of Oz (The Land of Oz #8)
by L. Frank BaumThe eighth book in L. Frank Baum's beloved Oz series, Tik-Tok of Oz finds a the young Betsy Bobbin and her trusty mule, Hank, magically transported from Oklahoma to the same fantastical world once visited by Dorothy Gale. In Oz, Betsy befriends the kindly, old Shaggy Man, and agrees to help him search for his missing brother in the Nome Kingdom. Joined by the mechanical man, Tik-Tok, and a cast of colorful characters, Betsy and Shaggy Man soon find themselves dealing with a much bigger problem: trying to prevent a war between the greedy Queen of Oogaboo and the wicked King of the Nomes, which threatens all of Oz.
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
by Lewis CarrollAlice is a young, curious girl who is stumbles in to fantastical Wonderland after following the White Rabbit down a rabbit hole. Once in Wonderland, Alice finds encounters an array of memorable characters such as the Cheshire Cat, the Mad Hatter, the Caterpillar and the Queen of Hearts as she tries to navigate through a strange land where absurdity and nonsense reign supreme. A delightful tale that has entertained adults and children for over 150 years it is also the basis for numerous plays and films.
Through the Looking-Glass: Webster's Spanish Thesaurus Edition (The Macmillan Alice Series)
by Lewis CarrollIn the sequel to Alice in Wonderland, young Alice is once again transported to strange world after she steps through a mirror to see what's on the other side. There she finds that things are quite different with tiny, living chess pieces, talking flowers and time that runs backwards. Encountering some characters from her previous adventure she also meets new ones, like Tweedledee and Tweedledum, the Jabberwock and the Red Queen. A wonderful entertaining exercise in literary nonsense, Through the Looking Glass is just as memorable and enjoyable as its predecessor.
The Tales of Mother Goose: Bilingual Edition: English-french (Unabridged Start Classics Ser.)
by Charles PerraultBeloved fairy tale author Charles Perrault published the first known version of The Tales of Mother Goose in 1697, under the French title Histoires ou contes du temps passés, avec des moralités. The collection includes "The Sleeping Beauty", "Little Red Riding Hood", and "Cinderella", as well as many others that would go on to become adored favourites, several of which are thought to be inventions of Perrault himself. The stories each end with a rhyming moral and have gone on to spawn countless film, television, novel, musical and stage adaptations to the delight of modern audiences.
Aesop's Favorite Fables: More Than 130 Classic Fables for Children!
by Milo WinterRacehorse Publishing’s Children’s Classic Collections is a new series that offers readers timeless compilations of children’s literature. Handsomely packaged and affordable, this new series aims to revitalize these enchanting works and continue the tradition of sharing them with the next generation.Passed down for thousands of years, Aesop’s Fables is a collection of moral stories by the famed storyteller from ancient Greece. Reprinted and translated thousands of times over the past two millennia, this collection represents some of the most widely known and famous children’s literature. Many of these fables bestow human traits upon animal characters and place them in human situations to highlight desirable and less desirable traits. Their intent, through the telling of these tales, is to teach readers important moral lessons such as "Self-help is the best help” or "Do not attempt too much all at once.”Accompanied by beautiful color illustrations by renowned illustrator Milo Winter, this premiere collection of Aesop’s Favorite Fables is sure to ignite young imaginations and educate readers about virtue, kindness, integrity, problem-solving, happiness, and what it means to be human.
Just So Stories
by Rudyard Kipling Paul Bransom J. M. GleesonFor Mowgli movie fans, the must-have companion to The Jungle Book!Children all around the world are fascinated by the animal kingdom, and that’s what makes the Just So Stories a perennial classic… Elephants, kangaroos, cats, leopards, and more. This complete volume of Rudyard Kipling’s masterpiece includes all 12 original stories: How the Whale Got His Throat How the Camel Got His Hump How the Rhinoceros Got His Skin How the Leopard Got His Spots The Elephant’s Child The Sing-Song of Old Man Kangaroo The Beginning of the Armadillos How the First Letter was Written How the Alphabet was Made The Crab that Played with the Sea The Cat that Walked by Himself The Butterfly that StampedKipling first entertained his own children with these delightful and humorous tales before deciding to write them down for publication. The parables are written in the form of what came to be known as “why” stories, each explaining how and why certain things came to be as they are.In addition to these clever fables, this volume features thirteen full-color illustrations and more than thirty black-and-white illustrations by J. M. Gleeson and Paul Bransom, as well as several images created by Kipling himself. With their entertaining characters and well-executed narrative arcs, the Just So Stories are perfect for readers both young and old—to read separately and, more importantly, together.
Etherwalker
by Cameron DaytonReaders will go on an epic adventure across a dangerous world where dying magic and fallen machines have brought ancient legends—and monsters—to life.
The Adventures of Pinocchio
by Carlo CollodiThe lonely woodcarver Geppetto carves himself a son—a mischievous puppet he names Pinocchio who learns that he can become a real boy by doing good deeds.
Aesop's Fables
by Aesop V. S. Vernon Jones Arthur RackhamAesop's Fables is a collection of instructive short stories, typically ending with a moral lesson. Some fables, such as "The Fox and the Crow" or "The North Wind and the Sun", have been popular for centuries.
Grimm's Fairy Tales
by Jacob Grimm Wilhelm GrimmGrimm's Fairy Tales is a collection of the world's greatest tales for children, including Rumpelstiltskin, Hansel and Gretel, Rapunzel, and Little Red Cap. First published in 1812, these stories have been part of childhood—and storytelling tradition—for countless generations.
Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ.
by Lew WallaceA Jewish nobleman embraces the Christian faith after witnessing the life and death of Jesus Christ. When Judah Ben-Hur is falsely accused of attempting to assassinate a Roman governor, he is imprisoned and enslaved, and his family's property is forfeited to the government. Bent on revenge against his accuser, his childhood friend Massala, Ben-Hur works to attain his freedom, but upon his return journey encounters the Christ, who teaches Ben-Hur the power of forgiveness.
Inbound Marketing: Wie Sie Kunden online anziehen, abholen und begeistern (New Rules Social Media Ser. #1)
by Brian Halligan Dharmesh Shah Dierk Runne"Inbound Marketing" gibt Ihnen die Tools und Strategien an die Hand, die Sie benötigen, um Ihr Google-Ranking zu verbessern, einen Blog zu erstellen, eine Community zu entwickeln und zu pflegen sowie zu analysieren, welche Ihrer Online-Marketing-Bemühungen funktionieren.
Around the World in 80 Days (Classics To Go)
by Jules Verne"Around the World In 80 days" is a classic adventure novel by Jules Verne, published in 1873. In the story, Phileas Fogg of London and his newly employed French valet Passepartout attempt to circumnavigate the world in 80 days on a £20,000 wager (roughly £1,511,978 today) set by his friends at the Reform Club. It is one of Verne's most acclaimed works.
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland: Webster's Italian Thesaurus Edition (Classics To Go)
by Lewis CarrollAlice's Adventures in Wonderland (commonly shortened to Alice in Wonderland) is an 1865 novel written by English author Charles Lutwidge Dodgson under the pseudonym Lewis Carroll. It tells of a young girl named Alice falling through a rabbit hole into a fantasy world populated by peculiar, anthropomorphic creatures. The tale plays with logic, giving the story lasting popularity with adults as well as with children. It is considered to be one of the best examples of the literary nonsense genre. Its narrative course, structure, characters, and imagery have been enormously influential in both popular culture and literature, especially in the fantasy genre. (Wikipedia)
Fast in the Ice Adventures in the Polar Regions: Or Adventures In The Polar Regions (1870) (Classics To Go)
by R. M. BallantyneOne day, many years ago, a brig cast off from her moorings, and sailed from a British port for the Polar Seas. That brig never came back. Many a hearty cheer was given, many a kind wish was uttered, many a handkerchief was waved, and many a tearful eye gazed that day as the vessel left Old England, and steered her course into the unknown regions of the far north. (Goodreads)
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland: Webster's Italian Thesaurus Edition (Classics To Go)
by Lewis CarrollAlice's Adventures in Wonderland (commonly shortened to Alice in Wonderland) is an 1865 novel written by English author Charles Lutwidge Dodgson under the pseudonym Lewis Carroll. It tells of a young girl named Alice falling through a rabbit hole into a fantasy world populated by peculiar, anthropomorphic creatures. The tale plays with logic, giving the story lasting popularity with adults as well as with children. It is considered to be one of the best examples of the literary nonsense genre. Its narrative course, structure, characters, and imagery have been enormously influential in both popular culture and literature, especially in the fantasy genre. (Wikipedia)
Going Home
by Rukmini BanerjiA little girl hurries home from school. Follow her as she describes all the exciting encounters on her way home.
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.
Inspire Maths: Practice Book 1A (PDF)
by Ho Fong Chelvi Ramakrishnan Bernice Lau Pui WahInspire Maths builds firm foundations and a deep understanding of mathematical concepts through a concrete-pictorial-abstract approach, emphasising mastery to help children become confident and independent mathematicians. These Practice Books provide carefully structured questions to reinforce concepts introduced in the Pupil Textbooks and to provide varied, frequent practice. A wealth of activities develop fluency, build mathematical confidence and lead towards mastery.
Inspire Maths: Pupil Textbook 1B (PDF)
by Chelvi BerniceInspire Maths builds firm foundations and a deep understanding of mathematical concepts through a concrete-pictorial-abstract approach, emphasing mastery to help children become confident and independent mathematicians. This Pupil Textbook provides a clear, scaffolded introduction to each new learning objective, guided practice activities to promote discussion and exploration, activities for further practice, and suggestions for how parents can support learning at home.
Inspire Maths: Pupil Textbook 2A (PDF)
by Fong Kheong Chelvi Ramakrishnan Michelle Choo Carole Skinner Simon D'Angelo Elizabeth GibbsInspire Maths builds firm foundations and a deep understanding of mathematical concepts through a concrete-pictorial-abstract approach, emphasing mastery to help children become confident and independent mathematicians. This Pupil Textbook provides a clear, scaffolded introduction to each new learning objective, guided practice activities to promote discussion and exploration, activities for further practice, and suggestions for how parents can support learning at home.
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.