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Chinese Myth: A Treasury of Legends, Art, and History (Myth Ser.)
by Philip WilkinsonIn 1978, faced with the pressure to modernize and a declining budget, the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) reluctantly agreed to join China's economic reform drive, expanding its internal economy to market-oriented civilian production. This work examines PLA's role in the economy up to 1998.
Chinese Paper Folding for Beginners (Dover Origami Papercraft Ser.)
by Maying SoongThough nowadays people usually refer to paper folding by its Japanese name, origami, the art most likely originated in China. Even today, youngsters in that country are taught this craft at a very early age by mothers and grandmothers.In this charming, instructive book, the author shares her knowledge of this rewarding craft by providing clear instructions and simple diagrams for folding gaily colored part hats, a pagida-shaped bookmark, toy boats made of waterproof paper, decorative candy boxes, a bird with wings that flap when its tail is pushed in and out, a Chinese fishing boat, a monkey, steamboats — even a three-piece living room set and other items of tiny furniture for a doll's house. All can be made without using scissors or paste, and projects are arranged from easiest to those requiring more skill.Children and adults alike will find this book fascinating and will be delighted by the imaginative works they're able to create from a single sheet of paper.
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang: Macmillan Classics Edition (Macmillan Collector's Library #12)
by Ian FlemingWith the proceeds from his latest invention, Crackpot Whistling Sweets, Commander Caractacus Pott buys his family their first car. It looks like a wreck, but once restored it turns out to be no ordinary vehicle: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang is a magical car which can fly, swim and even think. Chitty and the eccentric, plucky Pott family set off on a succession of increasingly perilous adventures that take them across the English Channel and all the way to Paris.Since it was first published in 1964, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang has become a worldwide phenomenon and has charmed generations of children. Gloriously illustrated by Joe Berger, and with a ribbon marker and a specially commissioned foreword, this beautiful hardback Macmillan Classics edition of Ian Fleming's Chitty Chitty Bang Bang is a truly wonderful gift to treasure.
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and the Race Against Time (Chitty Chitty Bang Bang #2)
by Frank Cottrell BoyceChitty Chitty Bang Bang and the Race Against Time is the second book in the delightful sequel series by Frank Cottrell Boyce, that began with Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Flies Again. Featuring black and white illustrations by Joe Berger, this magical story charts the adventures of the Tooting family and their very special car.Uh-oh! Chitty Chitty Bang Bang is stuck in reverse. And Little Harry's pressed a button that means Chitty is reversing through time – with the Tootings aboard. When they finally come to a stop, it's at the feet of a very hungry-looking T-rex. How are the Tootings – and Chitty – going to get out of this one? More fun, fast, feel-good adventure with the world's greatest car . . . driven by the world's most hapless family.
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Flies Again (Chitty Chitty Bang Bang #1)
by Frank Cottrell BoycePacked with fun illustrations by Joe Berger, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Flies Again is the hilarious sequel to Ian Fleming's much loved children's classic, by Frank Cottrell Boyce, the author of the Carnegie Medal-winning Millions.When the Tooting family find a vast abandoned engine and fit it to their camper van, they have no idea of the adventure that lies ahead. The engine used to belong to an extraordinary flying car - and it wants to be back on the road again . . . fast! The Tootings can haul on the steering wheel and pull the handbrake as hard as they like, but their camper van now has a mind of her own. It's not long before they're hurtling along on a turbocharged chase as Chitty tracks down her long-lost bodywork. But there are sinister forces at work too. When it comes to a car as special as Chitty, everybody wants a piece of her . . .
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Over the Moon (Chitty Chitty Bang Bang #3)
by Frank Cottrell BoyceThe Tootings meet Ian Fleming's original eccentric family, the Potts, in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Over the Moon by Carnegie Medal-winning author, Frank Cottrell Boyce and illustrated by Joe Berger.The Tootings are stuck in 1966! Somebody's stolen Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and left them behind. But that's not their biggest problem. Their biggest problem is that Little Harry's been kidnapped by whoever nicked their magical car. There's only one solution. The Tootings must find the Potts – the family that originally built Chitty. Sharing their combined knowledge of how Chitty works, the families stand a chance of rescuing Little Harry and finding the most brilliant car in the world. But a fiendish criminal has different plans, ones that involve flying Chitty Chitty Bang Bang to the moon and putting an explosive scheme into action . . .
Chocolate Box Girls: Summer's Dream (Chocolate Box Girls #3)
by Cathy CassidyAnother delicious story in Cathy Cassidy's Chocolate Box Girls series, alongside Cherry Crush and Marshmallow Skye. A perfect summer read; fans of Jacqueline Wilson will love this too.Summer has always dreamed of dancing, and when a place at ballet school comes up, she wants it so badly it hurts.Middle school ends and the holidays begin, but unlike her twin Skye and their other sisters, Summer has no time for lazy days and sunny beach parties. Theaudition becomes her obsession, and things start spiralling out of control . . .The more Summer tries to find perfection, the more lost she becomes. Will she realise - with the help of the boy who wants more than friendship - that dreams come in all shapes and sizes?
Choosing Courage: Inspiring True Stories of What It Means to Be a Hero
by Peter CollierHow does an ordinary person become a hero? It happens in a split second, a moment of focus and clarity, when a choice is made. Here are the gripping accounts of Medal of Honor recipients who demonstrated guts and selflessness on the battlefield and confronted life-threatening danger to make a difference. There are the stories of George Sakato and Vernon Baker—both of whom overcame racial discrimination to enlist in the army during World War II (Sakato was a second-generation Japanese American, Baker an African American) and went on to prove that heroes come in all colors—and Clint Romesha, who led his outnumbered fellow soldiers against a determined enemy to prevent the Taliban from taking over a remote U.S. Army outpost in Afghanistan. Also included are civilians who have been honored by the Congressional Medal of Honor Foundation for outstanding acts of bravery in crisis situations, from a school shooting to the 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Center. Adding depth and context are illuminating essays on the combat experience and its aftermath, covering topics such as overcoming fear; a mother mourning the loss of her son; and &“surviving hell&” as a prisoner of war.
The Christmasaurus: Tom Fletcher's Timeless Picture Book Adventure (The Christmasaurus)
by Tom FletcherThe number-one-bestselling, magical first children's novel from Tom Fletcher.This is a story about a boy named William Trundle and a dinosaur named the Christmasaurus. It's about how they meet one Christmas Eve and have a magical adventure. It's about friendship and families, sleigh bells and Santa, singing elves and flying reindeer. It's about discovering your heart's true desire, and learning that the impossible might just be possible . . ._____'Redemption, magic and gleeful silliness' - The Observer'Genius' - The Sun 'Grown-up readers will love reading this charming, heart-warming book aloud' - The Daily Express
Chronicles of Ancient Darkness Complete 6x EBook Collection: Wolf Brother; Spirit Walker; Soul Eater (Chronicles of Ancient Darkness #29)
by Michelle PaverThe complete six adventures in Torak's quest to vanquish the terrifying Soul-Eaters - Wolf Brother, Spirit Walker, Soul Eater, Outcast, Oath Breaker and the award-winning final volume, Ghost Hunter.
Chronicles of the Tempus (Chronicles Of The Tempus Ser. #1)
by K. A. QuinnAn ordinary girl - extraordinary adventures in time. The thrilling historical adventures of The Queen Must Die, The Queen Alone and The Queen At War are now available as a trilogy for the first time. In twenty-first century New York, peculiar things are happening to Katie Berger-Jones-Burg. One minute, she's at home with her pop-star mother - the next, she's hurtling back through time to Victorian England. Queen Victoria's reign is constantly threatened by political and supernatural plots, and everyone is relying on Katie to save the day. But what will happen when Katie's time runs out?
The Chronicles of Vladimir Tod: Eighth Grade Bites (The\chronicles Of Vladimir Tod Ser. #1)
by Heather BrewerVladimir Tod has a secret. His mother was human, but his father was a vampire...With no idea of the extent of his prowess and no one to teach him, thirteen-year-old Vlad struggles daily with his blood cravings and enlarged fangs. And when a strange substitute teacher begins to question him a little too closely, Vlad worries that his cover is about to be blown. But then he realises he has a much bigger problem. He's being hunted by a vampire killer who is closing in . . . fast!
The Chronicles of Vladimir Tod: Tenth Grade Bleeds (The\chronicles Of Vladimir Tod Ser. #03)
by Heather BrewerIt's another dark year at Bathory High for Vladimir Tod . . .The evil vampire D'Ablo is hunting for the ritual that could steal Vlad's powers. His best friend doesn't want to be his drudge anymoreand it's getting harder for Vlad to resist feeding on those around him. But when D'Ablo shows up demanding his father's journal, Vlad realizes that having a normal high school year is the least of his concerns. Vlad needs to act fast, and even his status as the Pravus won't save him this time . . .
The Chronicles of Vladimir Tod: Eleventh Grade Burns (The\chronicles Of Vladimir Tod Ser. #4)
by Heather BrewerIf you think the stakes in your school are high . . .. . . imagine what they're like for a teenage vampire.Things have taken an even darker turn for the half-human student with an appetite for blood.Vlad's former best friend, who turned out to be a vampire slayer, has moved back to Bathory - for now. A mysterious new vampire, Dorian, appears with a shocking secret and an overwhelming desire to drink Vlad's blood. And Vlad's arch enemy, D'Ablo, has a sinister plan to eliminate Vlad once and for all. With death threatening from every angle, nothing can prepare Vlad for what awaits him..
The Chronicles of Vladimir Tod: Twelfth Grade Kills (The\chronicles Of Vladimir Tod Ser. #5)
by Heather BrewerVlad's running out of time. The Elysian Council has given him weeks to live, and that's if the Slayer Society doesn't kill him first. Then there's the issue of Vlad's father, who may or may not still be alive after all these years, and oh yeah, that tiny little detail in the Pravus prophecy about Vlad enslaving Vampirekind and the human race. So much for college applications . . . Dark secrets will be revealed, old friends will become enemies, and warm blood will run cold in this thrilling final instalment in the tales of Vladimir Tod.
Chrysalis (Project Nemesis #3)
by Brendan ReichsFrom Brendan Reichs, co-author of the Virals series with Kathy Reichs, comes Chrysalis, the nail-biting conclusion to the Project Nemesis series – a fast-paced, high concept thriller perfect for fans of The 100 and The Maze Runner.'Twisty and unpredictable to the very last page. I loved this series.' Ransom Riggs, bestselling author of Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar ChildrenThe sixty-four members of Fire Lake's sophomore class have managed to survive the first two phases of the Program – and each other. Now, they alone have emerged into the dawn of a new era on Earth, into a Fire Lake valley that's full of otherworldly dangers and challenges. Although staying alive in this broken world should force Min, Noah, Tack and the others to form new alliances, old feuds die hard, and the brutality of the earlier Program phases cannot be forgotten. But being a team isn't easy for the sophomores, and when they discover that they may not be alone on the planet after all, they'll have to decide if they're going to work together . . . or die together.
The Chrysanthemums (Penguin Modern Classics)
by John SteinbeckElisa Allen is tending her chrysanthemums. Strong, with a handsome face she skilfully and proudly cultivates the best in the valley. Tonight, her husband is taking her to town. While she works, a squeak of heels and a plod of hoofs bring a curious vehicle, curiously drawn: a tradesman looking for directions and a job. He is met with curt replies and a hardened resistance. Then he notices her chrysanthemums. With his characteristic insight and evocative language, John Steinbeck creates a short story of a brief but striking encounter. Set in Salinas Valley, where he grew up, it dissects the myriad complexities of humanity, society and hidden longings.
Chum
by Adam Glendon SidwellFrom Adam Glendon Sidwell, bestselling author of Evertaster and The Buttersmiths' Gold, comes an action-packed and pirate-filled story of a teenager&’s search for fame and destiny . . . on a reality TV show. This zany, swash-buckling, electrifying quest for fame will leave fans of pirates and technology begging for more.
Cinder (The Lunar Chronicles #1)
by Marissa MeyerA forbidden romance.A deadly plague.Earth's fate hinges on one girl . . .CINDER, a gifted mechanic in New Beijing, is also a cyborg. She's reviled by her stepmother and blamed for her stepsister's sudden illness. But when her life becomes entwined with the handsome Prince Kai's, she finds herself at the centre of a violent struggle between the desires of an evil queen - and a dangerous temptation. Cinder is caught between duty and freedom, loyalty and betrayal. Now she must uncover secrets about her mysterious past in order to protect Earth's future.This is not the fairytale you remember. But it's one you won't forget.
Cinderella and Other Stories (Collins Classics)
by Charles PerraultHarperCollins is proud to present its incredible range of best-loved, essential classics.
Cinderella Liberator: A Fairy Tale Revolution (A Fairy Tale Revolution)
by Rebecca SolnitRebecca Solnit retells ‘Cinderella’. A Fairy Tale Revolution is here to remix and revive our favourite stories. ‘She looked like a girl who was evening, and an evening that had become a girl…’In the kitchen, in her rags, Cinderella, longs to go to the ball. After all, there is nothing worse than not being invited to the party. Enter her fairy godmother...But that is where the familiar story ends. Cinderella's transformation turns out to be much less about ballgowns, glass slippers and carriages, and much more about finding her truest self. Finally free from the kitchen cinders, who will she turn out to be?
Circa Now
by Amber McRee Turner12-year-old Circa Monroe has a knack for restoring old photographs. It's a skill she learned from her dad, who loves old pictures and putting fun digital twists on them. One day, her father receives a strange phone call requesting an urgent delivery, and he heads out into a storm. The unimaginable happens: a tornado, then a terrible accident, and Circa never sees her dad again. Just as Circa and her mom begin to pick up the pieces, a mysterious boy shows up on their doorstep, who remembers nothing about his past. The only thing he has with him is one of her dad's photographs.
A Circle of Elephants: A Companion Novel
by Eric DinersteinFrom the author of What Elephants Know, a 2017 ALA Notable Children’s Book and winner of the 2017 South Asia Book Award for Children’s and Young Adult Literature, comes this stunning companion novel about the complex relationship between people and nature coexisting in the Borderlands of 1970s Nepal. Thirteen-year-old Nandu lives in the newly established Royal Elephant Breeding Center on the edge of the jungle. Here, the King’s elephants are to be raised under the protective watch of the stable. Nandu-along with his adoptive father Subba-sahib, his mentors, friends, and the rest of the elephant drivers-is tested by man and nature as earthquakes, drought, wild herds, and rumors of poachers threaten the Center. When Nandu’s world is thrown into turmoil, so, too, is the world of Hira Prasad, the Center’s powerful bull elephant. An unbreakable bond of brotherhood drives Nandu and Hira Prasad together as they struggle to maintain the delicate natural order of life in the Borderlands. Dinerstein’s poetic prose and scientific expertise come together in this breathtaking tale that transports the reader to the center of dangerous conflicts and heartbreaking friendships.
Circle Of Fire: Number 3 in series (Prophecy of the Sisters #3)
by Michelle ZinkWith time dwindling but her will to end the Prophecy stronger than ever, Lia sets out on a journey to find the remaining keys, locate the missing pages of the Prophecy, and convince her sister Alice to help--or risk her life trying. Lia has her beloved Dimitri by her side, but Alice has James, the man who once loved her sister--and maybe still does. James doesn't know the truth about either sister, or the prophecy that divides them. And Alice intends to keep it that way. There are some secrets sisters aren't meant to share. Because when they do, it destroys them.
The Circle of Stone: The Darkest Age 3 (The\darkest Age Ser. #Vol. 3)
by A. J. LakeAt the end of the last book, evil Loki tricked Elspeth into freeing him of his bonds. Now Edmund and Elspeth are desperately searching for his trail, but the fire and destruction they expect does not materialise. Loki is strangely elusive. Instead they find unusual emblems carved along the route they take. They also find a young boy, lost and wandering in the confusion of displaced families, as they travel further south and closer to the war between Visigoths and invading English.Edmund and Elspeth can't help feeling they are being led further and further into a trap, but have no choice other than to follow even the smallest clues. As they continue on their treacherous journey, the young boy begins to behave strangely, and it soon becomes clear he knows something about Loki and where they might find him - but maybe Loki has found them first . . .