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Harry Potter: A History of Magic is the official book of the exhibition, a once-in-a-lifetime collaboration between Bloomsbury, J.K. Rowling and the brilliant curators of the British Library. It promises to take readers on a fascinating journey through the subjects studied at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry - from Alchemy and Potions classes through to Herbology and Care of Magical Creatures.Each chapter showcases a treasure trove of artefacts from the British Library and other collections around the world, beside exclusive manuscripts, sketches and illustrations from the Harry Potter archive. There's also a specially commissioned essay for each subject area by an expert, writer or cultural commentator, inspired by the contents of the exhibition - absorbing, insightful and unexpected contributions from Steve Backshall, the Reverend Richard Coles, Owen Davies, Julia Eccleshare, Roger Highfield, Steve Kloves, Lucy Mangan, Anna Pavord and Tim Peake, who offer a personal perspective on their magical theme.Readers will be able to pore over ancient spell books, amazing illuminated scrolls that reveal the secret of the Elixir of Life, vials of dragon's blood, mandrake roots, painted centaurs and a genuine witch's broomstick, in a book that shows J.K. Rowling's magical inventions alongside their cultural and historical forebears.This is the ultimate gift for Harry Potter fans, curious minds, big imaginations, bibliophiles and readers around the world who missed out on the chance to see the exhibition in person.

Anne of Green Gables is a timeless masterpiece penned by renowned author L. M. Montgomery. Published in 2013 by Vintage Publishing, this book has captivated readers across the globe with its unique blend of charm, humor, and warmth. The narrative is set in the picturesque town of Green Gables, and the story unfolds around the life of Anne, a young girl with a vivid imagination and an unquenchable spirit. This literary gem, belonging to the genre of classic literature, is a testament to Montgomery's exceptional storytelling prowess. Whether you are a first-time reader or revisiting it, Anne of Green Gables promises a delightful journey through the enchanting world of Green Gables. It is a must-add to your personal library, brought to you by the distinguished Vintage Publishing.

Look Inside Our World, a captivating book penned by Emily Bone, invites readers on a fascinating journey of discovery. Published in 2014 by Usborne Publishing Ltd, this book has been enthralling readers since its release. Dive into the genre of educational literature with this book, which skillfully combines learning with entertainment. Emily Bone, renowned for her ability to engage young minds, takes the reader on an exciting exploration of our world. The book is a testament to Usborne Publishing Ltd's commitment to publishing high-quality educational books. If you're looking to add a book to your collection that is both informative and engaging, Look Inside Our World by Emily Bone is an excellent choice.

Our canine superhero returns in DOG MAN: THE SCARLET SHEDDER, the suspenseful and hilarious twelfth graphic novel in the #1 worldwide bestselling series by award-winning author and illustrator Dav Pilkey!P.U.! Dog Man got sprayed by a skunk! After being dunked in tomato juice, the stink is gone but the scarlet red color remains. Now exiled, this spunky superhero must struggle to save the citizens who shunned him! Will the ends justify the means for Petey, who's reluctantly pulled back into a life of crime in order to help Dog Man? And who will step forward when an all-new, never-before-seen villain unleashes an army of A.I. robots?The fun and creativity continue with Dog Man with Love: The Official Coloring Book. And for more heartfelt graphic novel adventures, join Flippy and Li'l Petey in the Cat Kid Comic Club series. And don't forget the series that started it all: Captain Underpants!

'An evocative tale of romance, mystery and alluring monsters, told in beautifully lush prose' Lyndall Clipstone, author of LakesedgeELSPETH NEEDS A MONSTER. THE MONSTER MIGHT BE HER.An ancient, mercurial spirit is trapped inside Elspeth Spindle's head - she calls him the Nightmare. He protects her. He keeps her secrets. But nothing comes for free, especially magic.When Elspeth meets a mysterious highwayman on the forest road, she is thrust into a world of shadow and deception. Together, they embark on a dangerous quest to cure the town of Blunder from the dark magic infecting it. As the stakes heighten and their undeniable attraction intensifies, Elspeth is forced to face her darkest secret yet: the Nightmare is slowly, darkly, taking over her mind. And she might not be able to stop him.For fans of Uprooted and For the Wolf comes a gothic fantasy romance about a maiden who must unleash the monster within to save her kingdom.Praise for One Dark Window:'An enchanting tale with sharp claws and teeth - Gillig's prose will pull you in and won't let you sleep. Pulse-pounding, darkly whimsical and aglow with treacherous magic, One Dark Window is everything I love in fantasy and more' Allison Saft, author of A Far Wilder Magic'The steamy romance that emerges between Elspeth and Ravyn delights' Publishers Weekly'A beautifully dark fairy tale of blood, rage and bitter choice, that whisked me away to mist-wreathed woods ripe with romance and menace' Davinia Evans, author of Notorious Sorcerer

With Jedi Master Yoda as your guide, visit the incredible planets of a brick-built galaxy far, far away. Take a tour of 25 fascinating worlds, from desert planet Tatooine to remote ice world Hoth. Head off the familiar tourist track to Crait, or explore Yoda's own swamp hideout on Dagobah.Discover the must sees. Check out reviews and what to pack. Find out who you might bump into along the way! 2021 The LEGO Group. & 2021 Lucasfilm Ltd.

Step into the adventurous world of 'Dog Man 11: Twenty Thousand Fleas Under the Sea' by the renowned author, Dav Pilkey. This book, published in 2023, takes you on a thrilling journey beneath the ocean's surface. It's a unique blend of humor and adventure, making it a must-read for all age groups. This masterpiece belongs to the genre that has made Dav Pilkey a household name around the world. The book is a testament to Pilkey's imaginative storytelling and unique style. Published by Scholastic Ltd., this book is a perfect addition to your collection, promising a captivating read filled with unexpected twists and turns. Dive into this underwater adventure and experience the world of Dog Man like never before.

"The Reverend of Empty Words, a monster that feeds off the fears of the fortunate, is hunting Xie Lian's friend, the Wind Master Shi Qingxuan. Knowing that his abysmal luck inoculates him from the creature's power, Xie Lian doesn't hesitate to throw himself into harm's way--to Hua Cheng's horror and panic. But another one of the Four Calamities may be closer than anyone knows, and even a ghost as powerful as Hua Cheng can lose control under the right circumstances. With his inhibitions gone, will desire overtake him?"--Back cover.

Bell Jar, a captivating novel penned by the iconic Sylvia Plath, is a title that warrants your attention. This engrossing piece of literature, which was published in 2022, is a testament to Plath's profound understanding of the human condition. The genre of the book, which is a blend of autobiographical and psychological elements, is a testament to the author's ability to weave a complex narrative that is as thought-provoking as it is engaging. The Bell Jar is a testament to Plath's ability to capture the complexities of the human psyche with an unparalleled level of depth and sensitivity. Published by the renowned Faber And Faber Ltd., this book is a must-have for any literature enthusiast. If you're a fan of deeply introspective and emotionally charged literature, then Bell Jar is a title that you simply cannot afford to miss.

Immerse yourself in the magical world of Narnia with 'The Chronicles of Narnia 8-Book Box Set + Trivia Book' by renowned author Clive Staples Lewis. This captivating collection, published by Harper Collins Publ. USA in 2017, is a treasure trove of adventure, mystery, and fantasy. The genre-defining series, which has enchanted readers of all ages, takes you on a journey through enchanted lands, talking animals, and epic battles between good and evil. The box set also includes a trivia book, adding an extra layer of fun and discovery. Experience the timeless charm and wonder of Narnia, as brought to life by one of the most beloved authors of the 20th century.

With X-wing pilot Poe as your guide, check out the most amazing brick-built vehicles in the LEGO Star Wars galaxy! Which vehicle in the LEGO Star Wars galaxy is the one for you? Join Poe Dameron, the best X-wing pilot in the Resistance, and take a look at 25 out-of-this-world vehicles, from Poe's zippy X-wing to the moon-sized Death Star. Take a peek inside an AT-AT and discover what it's really like to drive the Millennium Falcon.Get top tips from pilots, including Han Solo and Luke Skywalker. Check out driver reviews and find out what you need to know about taking the controls of a vehicle in the LEGO Star Wars galaxy. Let Poe show you each vehicle's amazing features and then decide which one you would like to take out for a test drive! 2022 The LEGO Group. & 2022 Lucasfilm Ltd

Marugoto: Japanische Sprache und Kultur", erschienen bei Sanshusha Publishing in Tokyo, ist ein Lehrwerk, das auf dem JF-Standard für Japanese Language Education basiert und sowohl Sprachkenntnisse als auch Wissen über die Kultur vermittelt. Den Vertrieb in Deutschland, Österreich und der Schweiz hat der Helmut Buske Verlag übernommen.Lernziele:Kommunikative Kompetenz in Alltagssituationen, wie z.B. über Familie, Arbeit und Heimat sprechen, aktiver Sprachgebrauch, Texte allgemeinen Inhalts lesen, verfassen und übersetzen können, fundierte Grammatikkenntnisse; Niveau A2 des Europäischen Referenzrahmens.Konzeption:Mit dem Ziel insbesondere die Schrift-, Wortschatz- und Grammatikkenntnisse zu vertiefen, hilft das Kursbuch "Elementary 1 A2 Rikai" (Verständnis) in 18 Lektionen, die eigenen Sprachkenntnisse durch systematische Hör-, Lese-, Schreib- und Gruppenübungen zu erweitern und zu festigen. Das Lehrwerk ist mit einigen Ausnahmen, die auf Englisch sind, in der japanischen Schrift und mit Kanjiübungen in jeder Lektion konzipiert, sodass sich der Lerner die japanische Schrift schnell aneignen kann.Zu allen Kursbüchern gibt es ergänzendes Übungsmaterial, das auf https://www.marugoto.org/en/download bereitsteht: unter anderem Audiodateien, japanisch-deutsche Vokabelverzeichnisse und Übungsblätter. Das Buch kann als eigenständiges Hauptlehrmittel in Kursen verwendet werden. Als Ergänzung empfehlen wir das ebenfalls lieferbare Werk "Elementary 1 A2 Katsudoo " (Aktivierung), mit dem man sich durch aktive Sprachverwendung zu bestimmten Situationen Kenntnisse über Japans Kultur und Sprache aneignet (ISBN 978-3-87548-713-8).

The new children's book from No. 1 bestselling author David Walliams - a timeless adventure illustrated by artistic genius, Tony Ross.

_______________'A kinetic tale of the tension between duty, love and trust' - Cassandra Clare'Defy the Night is everything I crave in a fantasy romance' - Stephanie Garber'Addicting from page one!' - Jennifer L. Armentrout_______________The first book in the thrilling Defy the Night series: a blockbuster fantasy saga about a corrupt kingdom, a star-crossed romance and a girl who will do anything for justice._______________A spark of rebellion is all it takes to DEFY THE NIGHT.In a kingdom where sickness stalks the streets and only the richest can afford a cure, King Harristan and his brother Prince Corrick are forced to rule with an iron fist.Tessa Cade is a masked outlaw marked for death, but she likes it that way. Together with the mysterious, handsome Weston, she robs from the rich to help the poor, distributing food and medicine to those who need it most. As it becomes clear that the only way to save her people is to assassinate the King, Tessa must face a deadly mission that will take her to the dark heart of the kingdom . and force her to work with the very people she intended to destroy.For more fantasy romance, don't miss Brigid Kemmerer's New York Times bestselling Cursebreaker series.

Five Nights at Freddy's fans won't want to miss this pulse-pounding collection of three novella-length tales that will keep even the bravest FNAF player up at night...

This is the first book in a brand new series from bestselling author, Maggie Stiefvater. Fans of SHIVER (9781407115009), LINGER (9781407121086) and FOREVER (9781407121116) will love this new quartet! Blue has spent the majority of her sixteen years being told that if she kisses her true love, he will die. When Blue meets Gansey's spirit on the corpse road she knows there is only one reason why - either he is her true love or she has killed him. Determined to find out the truth, Blue becomes involved with the Raven Boys, four boys from the local private school (lead by Gansey) who are on a quest to discover Glendower - a lost ancient Welsh King who is buried somewhere along the Virginia ley line. Whoever finds him will be granted a supernatural favour. Never before has Blue felt such magic around her. But is Gansey her true love? She can't imagine a time she would feel like that, and she is adamant not to be the reason for his death. Where will fate lead them? Look out for the next book, THE DREAM THIEVES, out 18th September 2013!

This beautiful hardcover box set includes all three books in Suzanne Collins's internationally bestselling Hunger Games trilogy together with The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes. You can step into the world of Panem with the 10th annual Hunger Games, and continue all the way to the electrifying conclusion.

The book behind the viral internet sensation of a granny reading this story to her grandchild, viewed over 3 million times. THE WONKY DONKEY has sold over one million copies worldwide, and this edition of the award-winning picture book comes with a CD comprising the song and a Wonky Donkey 'musical statues' dance track.

Christmas won't be the same this year for Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy, as their father is away fighting in the Civil War, and the family has fallen on hard times. But though they may be poor, life for the four March sisters is rich with colour, learn from their mistakes, nurse each through sickness and disappointments, and get into all sorts of trouble.

Thomas was sure that escape from the maze meant he would get his life back. But no one knew what sort of life they were going back to. The earth is a wasteland with people driven mad by an infection known as the Flare. Instead of freedom, Thomas must face another trial. He must cross the Scorch to once again save himself and his friends.

A witty farmyard thriller from the author of THE GRUFFALO!

A warm tale about a friendly giant whose heart is better than his dress sense!

The second book in this number one, bestselling series from the creator of Percy Jackson.Thor's hammer is missing again. The thunder god has a habit of misplacing his weapon - which happens to be the mightiest force in the Nine Worlds. But this time the hammer isn't just lost, it has fallen into enemy hands. Magnus Chase and his friends must find it, fast. If they don't, the mortal worlds will be defenceless against an onslaught of giants, and the Nine Worlds will burn. But the only person who can help them is the gods' worst enemy, Loki - and the price he wants is very high.

'His novels will endure as long as the language itself' Peter AckroydDickens's haunting late novel depicts the education and development of a young man, Pip, as his life is changed by a series of events - a terrifying encounter with an escaped convict in a graveyard on the wild Kent marshes; a summons to meet the bitter, decaying Miss Havisham and her beautiful, cold-hearted ward Estella; the sudden generosity of a mysterious benefactor - and he discovers the true nature of his 'great expectations'. This definitive edition includes appendices on Dickens's original ending, giving an illuminating glimpse into a great novelist at work.With an Introduction by DAVID TROTTER Edited and with notes by CHARLOTTE MITCHELL

'It was the best book eeeevvveeerrrr!!!!' Ben Hallon, Diary of a Wimpy Kid Fan The first in Jeff Kinney's side-splitting series, join Greg Heffley as he's thrust into a new year, and a new school, where undersize weaklings share the corridors with kids who are taller, meaner and already shaving.I'll be famous one day, but for now I'm stuck in middle school with a bunch of morons.Desperate to prove his new found maturity, which only going up a grade can bring, Greg is happy to have his not-quite-so-cool sidekick, Rowley, along for the ride. But when Rowley's star starts to rise, Greg tries to use his best friend's popularity to his own advantage. Recorded in his diary with comic pictures and his very own words, this test of Greg and Rowley's friendship unfolds with hilarious results.Laugh until you cry at all of Greg's hopeless shenanigans. Diary of a Wimpy Kid has got millions of kids reading and laughing at (but mostly with) the famous Greg Heffley.If you're on the lookout for a funny children's book for 7+, especially a book for reluctant readers, you can't go wrong with the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series. 'As a teacher working with dyslexics and struggling readers, I am always on the look out for books... The Wimpy book series has been very successful' JuAllonPraise for Jeff Kinney:'The world has gone crazy for Jeff Kinney's Diary of a Wimpy Kid' - Sun'Kinney is right up there with J K Rowling as one of the bestselling children's authors on the planet' - Independent'The most hotly anticipated children's book of the year is here - Diary of a Wimpy Kid' - Big Issue'Hilarious' - TelegraphJeff Kinney is an online game developer and designer, and a #1 New York Times bestselling author. Jeff has been named one of Time magazine's 100 Most Powerful People in the World. Jeff is also creator of Poptropica.com, which was names one of Time magazine's 50 Best Websites. He spent his childhood in Washington, D.C., and moved to New England in 1995. Jeff lives in Southern Massachusetts with his wife and their two sons.

It's the third instalment of Jeff Kinney's award winning Diary of a Wimpy Kid series, but will it be third time lucky for our hero, Greg Heffley? It's not easy for me to think of ways to improve myself, because I'm pretty much one of the best people I know. Greg's dad, Frank, is on a mission. A mission to make this wimpy kid... well, less wimpy. All manner of 'manly' physical activities are planned, but Greg just about manages to find a way out of them.That is until military academy is mentioned, and Greg realises that he's going to have to come up with something very special to get out of this one...7+ readers all over the world love reading about what scrapes and schemes Greg gets up to in his hilarious diaries. Full of pictures and giggles, they are the perfect gift, even for reluctant readers. Praise for Jeff Kinney and the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series:'The world has gone crazy for Jeff Kinney's Diary of a Wimpy Kid series' - The Sun'Kinney is right up there with J K Rowling as one of the bestselling children's authors on the planet'- Independent'Hilarious!' - Sunday Telegraphwww.wimpykidclub.co.uk