Download or read book Pierre the Maze Detective the Mystery of the Empire Maze Tower written by Hiro Kamigaki and published by Laurence King Publishing. This book was released on 2023-06-08 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Take a trip to New Maze City to help Maze Detective Pierre and friend Carmen stop Mr X the Phantom Thief and his latest evil plan! Mr X the Phantom Thief is back, and he plans to steal the shining light from the top of the Empire Maze Tower, New Maze City's greatest treasure. Join some of the world's best Maze Detectives, along with our heroes Pierre, Carmen and Mazey the dog, to help solve puzzles, find the hidden objects and ultimately stop Mr X from succeeding. This beautifully illustrated book contains 15 intricate, magical mazes, exploring an ocean liner, a library, a grand ballroom and more. Hours of puzzle fun, for all maze detectives aged 8+.

Download or read book Speaking with Vampires written by Luise White and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 2023-04-28 with total page 374 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: During the colonial period, Africans told each other terrifying rumors that Africans who worked for white colonists captured unwary residents and took their blood. In colonial Tanganyika, for example, Africans were said to be captured by these agents of colonialism and hung upside down, their throats cut so their blood drained into huge buckets. In Kampala, the police were said to abduct Africans and keep them in pits, where their blood was sucked. Luise White presents and interprets vampire stories from East and Central Africa as a way of understanding the world as the storytellers did. Using gossip and rumor as historical sources in their own right, she assesses the place of such evidence, oral and written, in historical reconstruction. White conducted more than 130 interviews for this book and did research in Kenya, Uganda, and Zambia. In addition to presenting powerful, vivid stories that Africans told to describe colonial power, the book presents an original epistemological inquiry into the nature of historical truth and memory, and into their relationship to the writing of history.

Download or read book Buyology written by Martin Lindstrom and published by Currency. This book was released on 2010-02-02 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • “A fascinating look at how consumers perceive logos, ads, commercials, brands, and products.”—Time How much do we know about why we buy? What truly influences our decisions in today’s message-cluttered world? In Buyology, Martin Lindstrom presents the astonishing findings from his groundbreaking three-year, seven-million-dollar neuromarketing study—a cutting-edge experiment that peered inside the brains of 2,000 volunteers from all around the world as they encountered various ads, logos, commercials, brands, and products. His startling results shatter much of what we have long believed about what captures our interest—and drives us to buy. Among the questions he explores: • Does sex actually sell? • Does subliminal advertising still surround us? • Can “cool” brands trigger our mating instincts? • Can our other senses—smell, touch, and sound—be aroused when we see a product? Buyology is a fascinating and shocking journey into the mind of today's consumer that will captivate anyone who's been seduced—or turned off—by marketers' relentless attempts to win our loyalty, our money, and our minds.

Download or read book Jumbo Book of Amazing Mazes written by Highlights and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2017-08-22 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Perfect for kids 6-9, this jumbo book is packed with more than 175 colorful mazes of various types and levels of challenge. In addition to irresistible traditional mazes, young super solvers will enjoy untangling string mazes, tackling code-word mazes, quiz mazes, number-logic mazes, riddle mazes, and more! Fun puzzle themes including animals, sports and space will keep kids engaged while they improve their visual perception, reasoning skills, fine motor control and concentration. Along with mazes, this 256-page puzzle book is filled with fun and humorous Highlights illustrations that kids know and love. Kids love a challenge, and completing mazes gives them a feeling of accomplishment with every puzzle solved. Each activity is designed to keep puzzlers busy for hours, providing a perfect on-the-go activity for kids whether in a waiting room or the car. Developed by the puzzle experts at Highlights, each activity is thoughtful, well-constructed and visually appealing to bring kids meaningful benefits and maximum fun.

Download or read book Southwest Sunrise written by Nikki Grimes and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2020-05-05 with total page 39 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From Children's Literature Legacy Award winner Nikki Grimes and highly-acclaimed illustrator Wendell Minor comes a stunning picture book about the beauty of the natural world and finding a new place to call home. The beauty of the natural world is just waiting to be discovered . . . When Jayden touches down in New Mexico, he's uncertain how this place could ever be home. But if he takes a walk outside, he just might find something glorious. Flowers in bright shades . . . Birds and lizards and turtles, all with a story to tell . . . Red rock pillars towering in the distance . . . Turquoise sky as far as the eye can see . . . Perhaps this place could be home after all. Gorgeously poetic and visually stunning, this story from acclaimed creators Nikki Grimes and Wendell Minor celebrates the beauty of the Southwest as a young boy sees it for the very first time. Acclaim for One Last Word A Boston Globe–Horn Book Honor Winner A New York Times Editor's Choice

Download or read book The Trail of 98 written by Robert William Service and published by W. Briggs, 1911 [c1910]. This book was released on 1916 with total page 362 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book A Reader in Themed and Immersive Spaces written by Scott A. Lukas and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2016 with total page 366 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Themed spaces have, at their foundation, an overarching narrative, symbolic complex, or story that drives the overall context of their spaces. Theming, in some very unique ways, has expanded beyond previous stereotypes and oversimplifications of culture and place to now consider new and often controversial topics, themes, and storylines."--Publisher's website.

Download or read book Adventures of Ook and Gluk Kung Fu Cavemen from the Future written by Dav Pilkey and published by Scholastic Inc.. This book was released on 2012-12-01 with total page 657 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tra-la-laaa! Dav Pilkey -- ahem -- we mean, George and Harold, the authors of SUPER DIAPER BABY, are back with their second epic novel! Meet Ook and Gluk, the stars of this sensationally silly graphic novel from the creators of Captain Underpants! It's 500,001 BC, and Ook and Gluk's hometown of Caveland, Ohio, is under attack by an evil corporation from the future. When Ook, Gluk, and their little dinosaur pal Lily are pulled through a time portal to 2222, they discover a future world that's even more devastated than their own. Luckily, they find a friend in Master Wong, a martial arts instructor who trains them in the ways of kung fu. Now all they have to do is travel back in time 502,223 years and save the day!

Download or read book A Way with Wild Things written by Larissa Theule and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2021-03-18 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Meet Poppy – if you can find her! Poppy loves bugs, and can usually be found carrying on conversations with ladybirds or sitting outside among the brightly coloured wildflowers ... but good luck spotting her indoors and around people! She's a master of camouflage, always finding a way to blend into her surroundings. But when a very special bug lands on her grandma's birthday cake, Poppy can't resist popping out to see it. Soon the rest of the guests notice the beautiful dragonfly, and Poppy too. Maybe it's OK to stand out sometimes, just like the vibrant wildflowers and shimmering insects Poppy loves. This poetic and evocative story celebrates the shy and introverted kids among us, as well as the other small creatures to be found if we look closely enough.

Download or read book Mirror of the World written by Julian Bell and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2010-05-25 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Exuberant, astute, and splendidly illustrated history of world art . . . draws fascinating parallels between artistic developments in Western and non-Western art.”—Publishers Weekly In this beautifully written story of art, Julian Bell tells a vivid and compelling history of human artistic achievements, from prehistoric stone carvings to the latest video installations. Bell, himself a painter, uses a variety of objects to reveal how art is a product of our shared experience and how, like a mirror, it can reflect the human condition. With hundreds of illustrations and a uniquely global perspective, Bell juxtaposes examples that challenge and enlighten the reader: dancing bronze figures from southern India, Romanesque sculptures, Baroque ceilings, and jewel-like Persian manuscripts are discussed side by side. With an insider’s knowledge and an unerring touch, Bell weaves these diverse strands into an invaluable introduction to the wider history of world art.

Download or read book The Girl with Big Big Questions written by Britney Winn Lee and published by Augsburg Fortress Publishers. This book was released on 2021 with total page 38 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "In a world that doesn't always welcome big questions, a persistent and inquisitive girl keeps asking them anyway--because asking questions is how we learn and grow"--

Download or read book Jumbo Pad of Picture Puzzles written by Highlights and published by Highlights Press. This book was released on 2019-02-05 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: More than 125 favorite picture puzzles and activities, including Hidden Pictures, What's Wrong, mazes, and Check...and Double Check make this collection and excellent gift for any occasion, and perfect for busy families on the go. With easy-to-tear-off pages, the puzzles can be shared with a large group at a birthday party, in the classroom, or for sleepovers and play dates. Nobody does puzzles like Highlights (TM)! With bright illustrations and photos and varied levels of complexity, this jumbo pad is sure to challenge, entertain, and delight kids who can't get enough of visual puzzles. Kids of every ability will find their favorite puzzles along with many more that will stretch their minds and help them discover new strengths and interests.

Download or read book Mae the Mayfly written by Denise Brennan-Nelson and published by Sleeping Bear Press. This book was released on 2020-03-15 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Mae the mayfly first hatches she learns she'll have just a day to enjoy the world. But soon a hungry trout has her racing for cover! As she peeks from her hiding spot and notices some of nature's most beautiful sights, she realizes she must live in the moment and experience everything the--sometimes scary--world has to offer. This tender story reminds us all--young and old--to be present and mindful in all we do.

Download or read book Nested Scrolls written by Rudy Rucker and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2012-12-11 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The honest and intellectually fierce autobiography of one of the most acclaimed voices in science fiction

Download or read book My First Big Book of Mazes written by Busy Hands Books and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-08-17 with total page 62 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Kids love to do Mazes and My First Big Book of Mazes is the perfect book for kids ages 4-8. It's always challenging to find the right balance in a puzzle book for kids. If the puzzles are too easy, they quickly become bored. If they are too challenging, they can easily become frustrated. My First Big Book of Mazes offers a good combination of both at an age appropriate level. Each page contains one puzzle and the flip page contains the solution. Easy access to the solution avoids frustration if the puzzle seems a bit hard at first. An added bonus is that these two pages serve as separate learning activities. The maze itself develops problem solving skills, spatial awareness and critical thinking skills. Tracing the path of the solution promotes eye hand coordination and fine motor skills. And the really important benefit is the fun your child will have doing these puzzles. Why not combine My First Big Book of Mazes with a Jumbo Activity Book for Kids and a Jumbo Coloring Book? Visit the Busy Hands Books Author Page to see them all! This Kids book of Mazes would make a great: Birthday gift for kids Christmas Gift Stocking Stuffer Party favor handout Homeschool workbook Kindergarten skills workbook

Download or read book Cognitive Grammar in Literature written by Chloe Harrison and published by Linguistic Approaches to Literature. This book was released on 2014 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the first book to present an account of literary meaning and effects drawing on our best understanding of mind and language in the form of a Cognitive Grammar. The contributors provide exemplary analyses of a range of literature from science fiction, dystopia, absurdism and graphic novels to the poetry of Wordsworth, Hopkins, Sassoon, Balassi, and Dylan Thomas, as well as Shakespeare, Chaucer, Barrett Browning, Whitman, Owen and others. The application of Cognitive Grammar allows the discussion of meaning, translation, ambience, action, reflection, multimodality, empathy, experience and literariness itself to be conducted in newly valid ways. With a Foreword by the creator of Cognitive Grammar, Ronald Langacker, and an Afterword by the cognitive scientist Todd Oakley, the book represents the latest advance in literary linguistics, cognitive poetics and literary critical practice.

Download or read book Books in Print Supplement written by and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 2576 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: