Download or read book Violet and Victor Write the Best Ever Bookworm Book written by Alice Kuipers and published by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 2014-12-02 with total page 41 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Violet and Victor Small are twins on a mission: to write the best book in the whole, entire world--together! Victor is reluctant, but Violet is determined, and soon the ideas can't come quickly enough. They begin to write a story about a hungry Bookworm who is eating all the books in the library. Thanks to Victor's brilliant ideas, Violet is able to save the day (and the library). This delightful story-within-a-story is filled with good-natured sibling rivalry, and focuses on the spirit of cooperation, the satisfaction of a job well-done, and the magic of storytelling.

Download or read book Technology Is Awesome written by Alice Harman and published by Arcturus Publishing. This book was released on 2019-10-25 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Did you know that one of the first computers used water to solve equations? Or that the International Space Station orbits the Earth every 90 minutes? This book is packed with 101 eye-opening facts about all sorts of advanced machines, from computers to cars, and from spaceships to medical devices. The perfect book for kids aged 8+ who want to know more about the world of the future.

Download or read book Climate Change and How We ll Fix It written by Alice Harman and published by QED Publishing. This book was released on 2020-10-20 with total page 67 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Facing the challenges of climate change involves all of us. This book offers children truth without despair, hope without deception and a map to a better future.

Download or read book Ink written by Alice Broadway and published by Scholastic Inc.. This book was released on 2018-01-02 with total page 263 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A deliciously dark, gorgeously written YA mystery that'll prickle your skin . . . and leave a permanent mark. There are no secrets in Saintstone.From the second you're born, every achievement, every failing, every significant moment are all immortalized on your skin. There are honorable marks that let people know you're trustworthy. And shameful tattoos that announce you as a traitor. After her father dies, Leora finds solace in the fact that his skin tells a wonderful story. That is, until she glimpses a mark on the back of his neck . . . the symbol of the worst crime a person can commit in Saintstone. Leora knows it has to be a mistake, but before she can do anything about it, the horrifying secret gets out, jeopardizing her father's legacy . . . and Leora's life.In her startlingly prescient debut, Alice Broadway shines a light on the dangerous lengths we go to make our world feel orderly--even when the truth refuses to stay within the lines. This rich, lyrical fantasy with echoes of Orwell is unlike anything you've ever read, a tale guaranteed to get under your skin . . .

Download or read book The Intelligence Trap Why Smart People Make Dumb Mistakes written by David Robson and published by W. W. Norton & Company. This book was released on 2019-08-06 with total page 283 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A “startling, provocative and potently useful” (James McConnachie, Times UK) examination of the stupid things intelligent people do. The Intelligence Trap explores cutting-edge ideas in our understanding of intelligence and expertise, including “motivated reasoning,” “meta-forgetfulness,” and “functional stupidity.” David Robson reveals the surprising ways that even the brightest minds and most talented organizations can go wrong?from some of Thomas Edison’s worst ideas to failures at NASA—while offering practical advice to avoid mistakes based on the timeless lessons of Benjamin Franklin, Richard Feynman, and Daniel Kahneman.

Download or read book Looking Glass written by Christina Henry and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2020-04-21 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In four new novellas, Christina Henry returns to the world of Alice and Red Queen, where magic runs as freely as secrets and blood. Lovely Creature In the New City lives a girl with a secret: Elizabeth can do magic. But someone knows her secret--someone who has a secret of his own. That secret is a butterfly that lives in a jar, a butterfly that was supposed to be gone forever, a butterfly that used to be called the Jabberwock... Girl in Amber Alice and Hatcher are just looking for a place to rest. Alice has been dreaming of a cottage by a lake and a field of wildflowers, but while walking blind in a snowstorm she stumbles into a house that only seems empty and abandoned... When I First Came to Town Hatcher wasn't always Hatcher. Once, he was a boy called Nicholas, and Nicholas fancied himself the best fighter in the Old City. No matter who fought him he always won. Then his boss tells him he's going to battle the fearsome Grinder, a man who never leaves his opponents alive... The Mercy Seat There is a place hidden in the mountains, where all the people hate and fear magic and Magicians. It is the Village of the Pure, and though Alice and Hatcher would do anything to avoid it, it lies directly in their path...

Download or read book One Wish written by Maria Duffy and published by Hachette Books Ireland. This book was released on 2014-07-03 with total page 261 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When her daughter finally starts asking questions about her father, Becky goes in search of answers - but nothing could prepare her for what she discovers... A heartfelt, uplifting story of second chances and new beginnings. Becky is used to her young daughter asking tricky questions, but lately Lilly has become fascinated by one in particular - why she doesn't have a father. And Becky realises that it's not a subject she can ignore for much longer. What Becky remembers about Lilly's dad would fit on a Post-it: his name is Dennis, he's a successful property developer - and he doesn't know he has a daughter. And when she finally locates him, he's not at all what she expected. Dennis might not be everyone's idea of the perfect dad. But as Becky gets to know him, she begins to wonder if she was wrong not to let him into Lilly's life before now. And she can't help but think about her own family, the people she left far behind. Is it ever too late to change your mind, and welcome someone from your past into your present?

Download or read book The Book Club written by C. J. Cooper and published by Constable. This book was released on 2019-05-30 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: EVERYONE IS HIDING A SECRET. ONE OF THEM IS MURDER. 'I raced through it - edgy, tense' Harriet Tyce, author of Blood Orange 'I for one am terrified of the woman next door!' Louise Candlish, author of The Other Passenger 'Tightly plotted, edge-of-seat gripping' Sophie Hannah, author of Haven't They Grown 'Dark, twisty, claustrophobic' Jo Spain, author of The Confession _______________ The book club was her idea, of course. It was her way into our group. A chance to get close. I knew from the day she arrived that she couldn't be trusted. And I was right. Alice didn't come to the village for peace and quiet. She came for revenge. _______________ A deliciously addictive psychological thriller about a book club that unravels dark and scandalous secrets between one circle of neighbours. The perfect page-turner for fans of Big Little Lies and The Rumour. What readers are saying about The Book Club: 'Wow. What a page turner' 'Couldn't put it down!!!' 'Truly a five-star debut' 'Absolutely addictive' 'Seriously page-turning, totally gripping' 'A thrilling read, found it hard to put down once I'd started. Loved the ending' 'Brilliant, a proper page turner' 'Dark and creepy' 'Loved it!' 'Gripping to the last page' 'Fast paced and will make your blood run cold!' 'Had me on the edge of my seat'

Download or read book The Jenny Hale Summer Collection The Summer House Summer by the Sea The Summer Hideaway written by Jenny Hale and published by Bookouture. This book was released on 2020-06-12 with total page 874 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Looking for the perfect summer escape? Treat yourself to three gorgeous standalone novels from bestseller Jenny Hale, and feel the sun on your skin, breathe in the sea breeze and indulge in some heartwarming beach romance. The Summer House: Some summers will stay with you forever... Since Callie put her life savings into renovating a beach house on the dazzling white sand of North Carolina’s Outer Banks, she hasn’t looked back. And when she catches the attention of local heartthrob Luke, his blue eyes and easy smile promise to make this a summer an unforgettable one. But the discovery of a diary full of secrets threatens everything. Will they be pulled apart by the storm it unleashes? Summer by the Sea: There’s always one summer that changes you… For Faith the one summer she can’t forget is when she fell in love as a teenager – only for her sister to steal her man. Now, at the request of her beloved grandmother, Faith has agreed to a family holiday – at their childhood beach house, where it all began. But she isn’t prepared for seeing Jake again – or the long-forgotten feelings he ignites. Can Faith overcome the hurt of the past and make this a summer to remember? The Summer Hideaway: Summer has a secret in store… Alice has swapped city living for the beautiful beaches of the Outer Banks, launching an ice cream shop in the little house by the sea where she spent childhood holidays. Love is the last thing on her mind, until she meets Jack, who she can’t resist spending sunshine-filled days and long romantic evenings with. But when Alice discovers an old letter tucked away in the beach house, a secret threatens everything. Will her dreams be shattered and her heart broken? Fans of Mary Alice Monroe, Nancy Thayer and Susan Mallery will fall head over heels for The Jenny Hale Summer Collection. Readers absolutely love Jenny Hale: “Amazingly heartfelt and emotional. It’s not often that I come across a story that completely moves me to tears… Absolutely delightful.” Mixing Reality With Fiction, 5 stars “I fell in love with this book from the very first page… Simply beautiful and if you are a romance fan then this is one not to be missed. I loved it.” Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars “This novel is honestly the perfect summer beach read… Positive and uplifting… I’m obsessed.” Goodreads Reviewer “I am a HUGE fan of Jenny’s work and I love her summer books… *Swoon*… This book is the perfect beach read… Grab a copy and curl up with a nice cup of tea (or wine! Wine is good!) and just escape to the beauty.” Starcrossed Reviews “Oh how I love this book, and I cannot say enough good things about it… This is the perfect book for summer… It will leave you with a humongous smile on your heart!” Kristin’s Novel Café, 5 stars “Grab the tissues, curl up on your favourite chair, set aside a reading day and indulge… I absolutely adored this book.” Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars ‘A beautiful love story… I stayed up way too late to finish!… I could envision this beautiful beach town as if I was there… The end is pure perfection.’ Goodreads Reviewer

Download or read book Goddess Born written by Kari Edgren and published by Carina Press. This book was released on 2014-05-19 with total page 231 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pennsylvania, 1730 Selah Kilbrid keeps a dangerous secret: she has the power to heal. A direct descendent of the Celtic goddess Brigid, it's Selah's sacred duty to help those in need. But as the last of the Goddess Born living in the New World, she learned from an early age to keep her supernatural abilities hidden. The Quaker community of Hopewell has always been welcoming, but there's no doubt they would see her hanged if her gift was revealed. When a prominent minister threatens to try her with witchcraft unless she becomes his wife, Selah has only one hope—that her betrothed, a distant cousin from Ireland, arrives as planned. Marrying Samuel would keep her secret safe, preserve her sacred bloodline, and protect her from being charged as a witch. But when news of Samuel's death reaches the Colonies, Selah is truly on her own. Terrified, she faces an impossible choice—forfeit her powers and marry the loathsome Nathan? Or find an imposter to pose as her husband and preserve her birthright? 111,000 words

Download or read book The Song of the Winns The Secret of the Ginger Mice written by Frances Watts and published by Running Press Kids. This book was released on 2012-04-24 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Alistair, Alex, and Alice have always been an inseparable (though not necessarily harmonious) triplet of mice -- that is until Alistair is kidnapped one summer's night. While Alistair tries to make heads or tails of falling from the sky onto another young ginger-colored mouse named Tibby Rose (a most unusual incident on all accounts), Alex and Alice set off to find their missing brother. But in a world where spies abound and an elusive underground organization called FIG is only heard about in shushed bits and pieces, figuring out whom to trust is no small task for this intrepid trio. The key to the mystery seems to be within their grasp, but it only hints at another hair-raising adventure and creates more questions that seemed destined to remain unanswered. Full of warm, clean humor and whippet-quick wit, Frances Watts' new trilogy will effortlessly charm readers and adventurers alike. Chosen as a Children's Book Council of Australia Notable Book 2011

Download or read book Forever and a Day written by Krissi Morris and published by Austin Macauley Publishers. This book was released on 2023-01-06 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Life is never dull in the seaside village of Trentmouth on the Dorset coast. Molly and Alistair await the joyous arrival of another new life into the family and to their friends they are the perfect happy couple. Bertie finally opens his vegetarian beachside café with the support of his wife Lucy, a midwife at the local hospital. The Reverend Suzanne has caused quite a stir in sleepy Trentmouth and Lady Isobel has plans of her own at the Manor. Tranquillity is short-lived when Molly has to make some serious decisions about the veterinary practice she has worked so hard to build; Lucy’s health is threatened and she is faced with imminent changes at the hospital and the ‘Rev’ has ruffled one too many feathers. Molly, Lucy and Suzanne continually find themselves thrown together for mutual help and support turning this quiet little backwater of village life upside down in ways they had not expected – will life for them ever be the same again?

Download or read book The Pick Pocket Orphans written by Lindsey Hutchinson and published by Boldwood Books Ltd. This book was released on 2024-03-21 with total page 267 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thirteen-year-old Alice Truelove can’t take another day of her father’s cruelty. Better a life on the streets than being constantly blamed for her mother’s sad death, or that’s what Alice thinks as she packs up her meagre possessions. But fending for herself in the Black Country town of Wednesbury is not as easy as she expected, and it soon hits her that without help she will quickly be hungry and cold. Bertram Jordan, or BJ to his friends, became an orphan much too young after his parents were stolen away by influenza. Growing up on the streets has not been easy, but BJ has learnt to survive, and when he meets Alice, alone and desperate, he’s happy to take her under his wing. As Alice learns the tricks of the pick-pocketer, the best ways to charm the stallholders on the market and the skills to get by, the two children become firm friends. So, when BJ makes a fatal mistake, Alice can’t bear the thought that she might lose her only friend – forever... The Queen of Black Country sagas is back with a heart-breaking tale of friendship, families and survival against the odds. Perfect for all fans of Katie Flynn, Val Wood and Lyn Andrews. Readers love Lindsey Hutchinson: ‘I love this author’s books. Another triumph with lots of twists in the lives of the families. Love, death, great happiness and sadness, even a few murders thrown in.’ ‘Yet another brilliant book by Lindsey Hutchinson. A great storyline and a good page turner. Loved every minute reading it.’ ‘I didn't want it to end, I have never been disappointed with Lindsey Hutchinson. Can't wait for her next one.’ ‘There is so much happening in this book that every single chapter is an absolute page turner. Lindsey Hutchinson is such a wonderful story teller as she reels you right in from the very first chapter.’ ‘This book was superb, gripping, heart breaking. I love these two characters in their own role right up to the ending, but I certainly wouldn't like to cross Clarice, she is one psycho woman that wont stop at nothing to get revenge. Readers are going to love this read and it's one of my favourites from this author.’

Download or read book The Time Traveler s Almanac written by Ann VanderMeer and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2014-03-18 with total page 961 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Time Traveler's Almanac is the largest and most definitive collection of time travel stories ever assembled. Gathered into one volume by intrepid chrononauts and world-renowned anthologists Ann and Jeff VanderMeer, this book compiles more than a century's worth of literary travels into the past and the future that will serve to reacquaint readers with beloved classics of the time travel genre and introduce them to thrilling contemporary innovations. This marvelous volume includes nearly seventy journeys through time from authors such as Douglas Adams, Isaac Asimov, Ray Bradbury, William Gibson, Ursula K. Le Guin, George R. R. Martin, Michael Moorcock, H. G. Wells, and Connie Willis, as well as helpful non-fiction articles original to this volume (such as Charles Yu's "Top Ten Tips For Time Travelers"). In fact, this book is like a time machine of its very own, covering millions of years of Earth's history from the age of the dinosaurs through to strange and fascinating futures, spanning the ages from the beginning of time to its very end. The Time Traveler's Almanac is the ultimate anthology for the time traveler in your life.

Download or read book Romancing the Weird written by C.D. Watson and published by Bone Diggers Press. This book was released on 2019-04-19 with total page 103 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What if love awaits not around the corner, but in a parallel reality, at the edge of the universe, or through the looking glass? In this collection of short stories, explore love from eight different angles of weird, fantastical, and out of this world. "Tiny Moments." A woman envisions her lover in the reflections surrounding her, and must choose between his memory and the life she created after his death. "Our Song." The smallest moments contain a lifetime of hope. "Brian." Sometimes love exists right under our noses. We just need a push to find it. "A Mutual Feeling." Killed every day for a crime she didn't commit and reborn again the next. Alice Humboldt has a perfect life, but that perfect life is beginning to crumble around the edges, revealing truths about herself that she must find the courage to face. "A Lover's Kiss." Even Death needs love. "Time after Time." After discovering a love note in the margins of a book, Lula is torn between the plans she's made for herself, and the love of a mysterious stranger. "Intersections." One man. A thousand different futures. Livy has run from her destiny for so long, she has no idea what to do when fate forces her hand. "Small Talk in Elevators." AI 1032 just wants her favorite human to be HAPPy. What harm could a little matchmaking do?

Download or read book The Imposter Cure written by Dr Jessamy Hibberd and published by Aster. This book was released on 2019-06-13 with total page 223 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A newly updated edition for 2024 'You've definitely heard of it, you've almost certainly felt it and it's actively stopping you from being your best self. In a new book on imposter syndrome Dr Jessamy Hibberd provides a definitive guide to understanding and tackling the psychological mind trap.' - The Sunday Times 'Dr Jessamy teaches you the tools to break free from those self-sabotaging thought patterns that are holding you back from your own success.' - Hazel Wallace, The Food Medic 'If you suffer from imposter syndrome, this is definitely a must-read!' - Goodreads reviewer 'I have suffered with imposter syndrome my entire life [...] In the few days I have been reading this book I have done an almost complete 180.' - Goodreads reviewer Imposter syndrome is a phenomenon in which people believe they are not worthy of success. They convince themselves that they have done well due to luck and are terrified their shortcomings will eventually be exposed, making it impossible to enjoy their accomplishments. The Imposter Cure explores the psychological impact of imposter syndrome and exposes the secrets fears and insecurities felt by millions of men and women. Dr Jessamy Hibberd provides sound expert advice to help the reader better understand the problem and overcome it, so they think differently, gain self-belief and learn to see themselves as others do. Filled with case studies to bring the concepts alive and packed with strategies to increase confidence, this book is a must-read for anyone who has struggled with their achievements.

Download or read book Alice in Wonderland written by Lewis Carroll and published by Seven Books. This book was released on 2024-09-25 with total page 102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Alice's Adventures in Wonderland is an 1865 English children's novel by Lewis Carroll, a mathematics don at the University of Oxford. It details the story of a girl named Alice who falls through a rabbit hole into a fantasy world of anthropomorphic creatures. It is seen as an example of the literary nonsense genre. The artist John Tenniel provided 42 wood-engraved illustrations for the book.It received positive reviews upon release and is now one of the best-known works of Victorian literature; its narrative, structure, characters and imagery have had a widespread influence on popular culture and literature, especially in the fantasy genre. It is credited as helping end an era of didacticism in children's literature, inaugurating an era in which writing for children aimed to "delight or entertain". The tale plays with logic, giving the story lasting popularity with adults as well as with children. The titular character Alice shares her name with Alice Liddell, a girl Carroll knewscholars disagree about the extent to which the character was based upon her.