Download or read book The Big Book of Engines Thomas Friends written by Random House and published by Random House Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 2020-07-07 with total page 30 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Meet all of the engines in this Thomas & Friends board book with a padded cover! Train-loving boys and girls ages 2 to 5 will love to discover fascinating facts about Thomas, Nia, Bertie, Harold, and all their favorite Thomas & Friends characters in this sturdy board book with padded cover. In the early 1940s, a loving father crafted a small blue wooden train engine for his son, Christopher. The stories that this father, the Reverend W Awdry, made up to accompany the wonderful toy were first published in 1945 and became the basis for the Railway Series, a collection of books about Thomas the Tank Engine and his friends--and the rest is history. Thomas & Friends(TM) are now a big extended family of engines and others on the Island of Sodor. They appear not only in books but also in television shows and movies, and as a wide variety of beautifully made toys. The adventures of Thomas and his friends, which are always, ultimately, about friendship, have delighted generations of train-loving boys and girls for more than 70 years and will continue to do so for generations to come.

Download or read book Thomas Big Book of Beginner Books Thomas Friends written by Rev. W. Awdry and published by Random House Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 2013-07-23 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thomas' Big Book of Beginner Books offers the following Thomas & Friends backlist favorites: Stop, Train, Stop!; A Crack in the Track; Go, Train, Go!; Blue Train, Green Train; Trains, Cranes & Troublesome Trucks; and Fast Train, Slow Train. The texts are tailored to beginning readers and will delight boys ages 3–6, whether they read them solo or listen to them read aloud.

Download or read book Thomas Big Book of Engines written by Britt Allcroft and published by Egmont Books (UK). This book was released on 2011 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Did you know … that Gordon has visited King’s Cross Station in London? That James’ brake pipe was mended by a bootlace? Or that Thomas once had fish in his tank? The Big Book of Engines is what every Thomas fan has been waiting for! Inside you’ll find everything there is to know about Thomas and his engine friends on the Island of Sodor: fun facts, Thomas trivia and railway rivalry. With a page devoted to each character from Arthur to Whiff and including all the famous engines in the Steam Team, this book really is the ultimate guide to the world of Thomas and his friends.

Download or read book Thomas and Friends the Big Book of Engines written by Emily Stead and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Big Book of Engines is what every Thomas fan needs! Inside you'll find everything there is to know about Thomas and his engine friends on the Island of Sodor: fun facts, Thomas trivia and railway rivalry. With a page devoted to each character and including all the famous engines in the Steam Team, this book really is the ultimate guide to the world of Thomas and his friends. Thomas has been teaching children lessons about life and friendship for 75 years. He ranks alongside other beloved characters such as Paddington Bear, Winnie-the-Pooh and Peter Rabbit as an essential part of our literary heritage.

Download or read book Thomas the Tank Engine written by W. Awdry and published by Egmont Books Limited. This book was released on 2015-04-02 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Allows fans of Thomas to rediscover the original classic stories about the world's best-loved tank engine. This title includes the four original Thomas stories.

Download or read book Thomas the Tank Engine s Big Yellow Treasury written by Christopher Awdry and published by Random House Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 1999-02-16 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Here are a trio of Thomas the Tank Engine favorites: Thomas and the Pony Show, Thomas Goes to School, and Henry Goes to the Hospital. Filled with charming art and wonderful adventures, this collectible three-in-one treasury book is sure to become a must for any child's library.

Download or read book Thomas and the Big Big Bridge written by Marc Cerasini and published by Random House Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 2001 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Big, Big Bridge is so tall that clouds hover around its summit. Thomas is scared to cross, and for good reason. He gets stuck at the top and can't even see the ground below. Sir Topham Hatt and friends finally help Thomas down, but he knows he'll have to conquer his fears and cross the Big, Big Bridge again soon.

Download or read book The Story of Thomas the Tank Engine written by Thomas & Friends and published by . This book was released on 2021-06-16 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Engines Around the World Thomas Friends written by Christy Webster and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2019-07-02 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An all-new Thomas the Tank Engine storybook about Thomas and all his engine friends from around the world! Includes over 50 stickers! Based on the popular Nick Jr. series, train-loving boys and girls ages 3 to 7 will be thrilled to meet Thomas the Tank Engine and all his friends from around the world in this Pictureback, which features beautiful full-color illustrations and more than 50 bonus stickers! In the early 1940s, a loving father crafted a small blue wooden train engine for his son, Christopher. The stories that this father, the Reverend W Awdry, made up to accompany the wonderful toy were first published in 1945 and became the basis for the Railway Series, a collection of books about Thomas the Tank Engine and his friends--and the rest is history. Thomas & Friends(TM) are now a big extended family of engines and others on the Island of Sodor. They appear not only in books but also in television shows and movies, and as a wide variety of beautifully made toys. The adventures of Thomas and his friends, which are always, ultimately, about friendship have delighted generations of train-loving boys and girls for more than 70 years and will continue to do so for generations to come.

Download or read book Thomas Big Storybook written by W. Rev. Awdry and published by Random House Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 2006 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Based on The Railway Series by The Reverend W Awdry."

Download or read book Thomas the Tank Engine Complete Collection written by W. Awdry and published by . This book was released on 2014-10-09 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Reverend Awdry's first book in the classic Railway Series, The Three Railway Engines, was published exactly 70 years ago. This elegant slipcase brings together the all 26 books from this famous series in one stunning volume. The ultimate gift for all those who delight in the adventures of this cheeky little engine and his friends and a delightful present for new babies who are sure to grow up to be firm Thomas fans.

Download or read book Thomas and Friends the Big Book of Engines written by Thomas and Friends and published by . This book was released on 2021-10-27 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Big Book of Engines is what every Thomas fan needs! Inside you'll find everything there is to know about Thomas and his engine friends on the Island of Sodor: fun facts, Thomas trivia and railway rivalry. With a page devoted to each character and including all the famous engines in the Steam Team, this book really is the ultimate guide to the world of Thomas and his friends.

Download or read book The Big Book of Civil War Sites written by and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2023-07-01 with total page 433 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The definitive travel reference for America's most famous—and infamous—Civil War battle sites! With The Big Book of Civil War Sites, history-focused travelers finally have ready access to in-depth and thorough listings of all sites associated with the major battles of a devastating war that transformed the nation. Whether for exploring the Southern states or the Eastern theater, this book provides a full range of historical background information, travel and lodging options, museums, tours, and special events. Top attractions in the North include the National Civil War Museum in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Gettysburg National Military Park; and Harpers Ferry National Historical Park. In the Southern states—from the Outer Banks of North Carolina to the Mississippi Delta—readers will discover the fascinating and varied world of Civil War history and read detailed accounts of battles in North and South Carolina, Tennessee, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Florida, and Louisiana. The Big Book of Civil War Sites includes: * Thorough listings of all major sites, including historical background information * Full-color photographs throughout * Special features on military and civic leaders * A glossary of Civil War terminology * Directions to hard-to-find locations * Helpful listings of restaurants, lodgings, shopping, tours, and special events

Download or read book The Big Book of Wooden Boat Restoration written by Thomas Larsson and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2016-04-19 with total page 894 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An excellent manual for embarking on a wooden boat restoration project. The Big Book of Wooden Boat Restoration is the perfect introduction or reference guide for both novice and experienced wooden boat enthusiasts. Author Thomas Larsson, one of Sweden’s most experienced and premier wooden boat restorers, has compiled his knowledge of the craft for readers and placed it in this book. This ultimate guide to restoration contains useful facts and an extensive glossary, accessible to both new hobbyists and longtime boat lovers. Also within this book are chapters on boat care, including winter maintenance, racing, finishing, and stripping. Additionally, there is updated information on boat building, gluing, and tools. The most extensive part of this book consists of chapters that describe the detailed clean repair of wooden boats—everything from plug accession and bonding to changing socks and bottom engine installation. Larsson includes a history of boat building and provides a nice glimpse of different wooden boats with more than two hundred sketches and photos in both color and black-and-white. He explains how staying on top of maintenance keeps a unique fleet of wooden boats alive. With practical instructions and fact boxes with advice and tips, this book will teach you all about maintenance: surface treatment, scraping the hull, equipping the boat in the spring, and looking after it in the winter. Also included are tips on buying a boat, installing an engine, and more. Skyhorse Publishing, as well as our Sports Publishing imprint, is proud to publish a broad range of books for readers interested in sports—books about baseball, pro football, college football, pro and college basketball, hockey, or soccer, we have a book about your sport or your team. In addition to books on popular team sports, we also publish books for a wide variety of athletes, including books on running, cycling, horseback riding, swimming, tennis, martial arts, golf, camping, hiking, aviation, boating, and so much more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to publishing books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked by other publishers and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.

Download or read book The Big Book of Christmas Magic 400 Holiday Novels Tales Poems Carols Legends written by Selma Lagerlöf and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-12-10 with total page 6692 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Big Book of Christmas Magic: 400+ Holiday Novels, Tales, Poems, Carols & Legends offers an unparalleled journey through the vast landscapes of Christmas literature, weaving together an intricate tapestry of narratives that span from enchanting fairy tales and profound poems to soul-stirring carols and timeless legends. This anthology celebrates the eclectic richness of the holiday season, showcasing a remarkable diversity of literary styles and themes. The collection draws together works that reflect the spirit of Christmas in all its forms, from the solemnity of sacred hymns to the playful mirth of festive stories. Each piece, whether it be a poignant tale by Charles Dickens or a whimsical poem by William Wordsworth, contributes to a larger narrative that captures the heart of the holiday season. The contributing authors and editors of this anthology represent a constellation of some of the most influential figures in literary history. From the introspective reflections of Emily Dickinson to the sweeping epics of Leo Tolstoy, and the fantastical adventures of J.M. Barrie, this collection bridges diverse periods and cultures, offering a glimpse into the universal human experience through the lens of Christmas. By uniting such varied voices, the anthology not only celebrates the vast spectrum of human creativity but also highlights the common threads of joy, generosity, and reflection that the holiday season inspires across different times and places. The Big Book of Christmas Magic is an essential addition to the libraries of readers who seek to immerse themselves in the rich tapestry of Christmas literature. It offers a unique opportunity to explore a multiplicity of perspectives, styles, and themes within a single volume. This collection invites readers to delve into its pages for both its educational value and the pure joy of discovering the myriad ways in which the magic of Christmas has been captured in words. Through this exploration, readers will engage in a meaningful dialogue with the works of some of the greatest authors in history, fostering a deeper appreciation for the power of storytelling to unite and inspire.

Download or read book The Big Book of British Murder Mysteries written by Arthur Conan Doyle and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2022-11-13 with total page 18265 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This edition includes: Edgar Wallace: The Four Just Men The Council of Justice The Just Men of Cordova The Law of the Four Just Men The Nine Bears Angel Esquire The Fourth Plague or Red Hand Grey Timothy or Pallard the Punter The Man who Bought London The Melody of Death A Debt Discharged The Tomb of T'Sin The Secret House The Clue of the Twisted Candle Down under Donovan The Man who Knew The Green Rust Kate Plus Ten The Daffodil Murder Jack O'Judgment The Angel of Terror The Crimson Circle Take-A-Chance Anderson The Valley of Ghosts P.-C. Lee Series Arthur Conan Doyle: Sherlock Holmes Series A Study in Scarlet The Sign of Four The Hound of the Baskervilles The Valley of Fear The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes The Return of Sherlock Holmes His Last Bow Other Mysteries True Crime Stories Wilkie Collins: The Woman in White No Name Armadale The Moonstone The Haunted Hotel The Law and The Lady The Dead Secret Miss or Mrs? R. Austin Freeman: Dr. Thorndyke Series Other Mysteries Agatha Christie: The Mysterious Affair at Styles The Secret Adversary H. C. McNeile: Bulldog Drummond The Black Gang G. K. Chesterton: The Innocence of Father Brown The Wisdom of Father Brown Arthur Morrison: Martin Hewitt Series Dorrington & Hicks Stories Ernest Bramah: Max Carrados Stories Victor L. Whitechurch: The Canon in Residence Thrilling Stories of the Railway Thomas W. Hanshew: Hamilton Cleek Series E. W. Hornung: A. J. Raffles Series Mystery Novels J. S. Fletcher: Mystery Novels Paul Campenhaye – Specialist in Criminology Rober Barr: The Triumph of Eugéne Valmont Jennie Baxter, Journalist The Adventures of Sherlaw Kombs The Adventure of the Second Swag Frank Froest Mystery Novels C. N. Williamson & A. M. Williamson Mystery Novels Isabel Ostander Mystery Novels

Download or read book Big Book of Christmas Tales written by Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-12-11 with total page 3777 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The 'Big Book of Christmas Tales' is a captivating anthology that traverses the vivacious literary landscape of Christmas narratives. Encompassing a wide range of literary styles, from the whimsical to the solemn, this collection presents an unparalleled amalgamation of stories that both illuminate and celebrate the myriad facets of the holiday season. Its significance is bolstered by the inclusion of seminal works from a pantheon of authors renowned for their contributions to literature, narratively weaving through the themes of hope, generosity, redemption, and the human condition. The diversity of tales, from Dickenss evocative portrayals of Victorian Christmases to Andersens timeless fairy tales, showcases the universal and enduring appeal of Christmas storytelling. The contributing authors and editors of this anthology bring together a veritable tapestry of cultural, historical, and literary backgrounds, united by the theme of Christmas. Their collective works resonate with various movements and epochs in literature, from Victorian sentimentalism to the poignant realism of Dostoevsky, reflecting the profound ways in which Christmas has been celebrated, challenged, and depicted throughout literary history. The anthology stands as a testament to the rich interplay of cultural narratives and individual creativity, offering a holistic exploration of Christmas through the lenses of some of the greatest writers in history. 'Readers seeking a comprehensive exploration of the Christmas spirit through literature need look no further than the Big Book of Christmas Tales. This anthology not only offers a unique opportunity to engage with the holiday season through a multitude of perspectives, styles, and themes but also serves as a testament to the enduring power of storytelling in capturing the essence of human experiences connected to Christmas. It invites readers to delve into a literary feast, promising both enlightenment and entertainment, and fostering a deeper appreciation for the ways in which Christmas has been immortalized in literature.