Vilma Superhjälte
I tredje boken om Vilma träffar vi både nya och gamla vänner. Och låtsaskompisar! Precis som det ska vara i Vilmas fantasifulla och knasiga värld. Vilma ser fram emot att få bli Rosabelles läskompis i skolan. Men när fröken delar upp paren får Vilma läsa bäbisböcker om Glada bondgården med Thomas. Katastrof! Men så hittar hon en häftig superhjältedräkt. Kan den hjälpa henne att lära sig läsa?Tidigare böcker: Vilmas vilda värld och Vilmas riktiga kompis. Abby Hanlon är lärare och barnboksförfattare från Brooklyn."Denna skojiga kapitelbok vänder sig till barn i åldern sex till nio år. Den är lättläst, för varje uppslag har gott om humoristiska illustrationer och serierutor. En bra bok att träna läsning på!" Norra Skåne om Vilmas vilda värld"Hejdlöst och tokroligt från pärm till pärm, läsa själv eller högläsningsbok." Skånska Dagbladet om Vilmas riktiga kompis"Otroligt roliga böcker!!!" Sofia Olsson, förläggare Galago
Vilma Och Den Lösa Tanden
Vilma har en lös tand. Hon är så upphetsad över detta att hon nästan inte kan prata om något annat. Hennes syskon blir galna på henne (som vanligt). Men vad värre är, häxan Gloria Glufs blir svartsjuk och kommer på att hon ska kidnappa tandfén och sno hennes jobb! Vilma får ta alla sina vänner, både de verkliga och de som är på låtsas, till hjälp för att rädda tandfén åt jordens alla barn och för att få sin peng ... Vilma och den lösa tanden är den fjärde boken om Vilma. Här får vi träffa både nya och gamla vänner och låtsaskompisar, precis som det ska vara i Vilmas fantasifulla och knasiga värld. Abby Hanlon är lärare och barnboksförfattare från Brooklyn. Tidigare delar i serien: Vilmas vilda värld, Vilmas riktiga kompis och Vilma Superhjälte.
Ralph Tells a Story
"?A promising debut by Abby Hanlon, a former first-grade teacher who does delightful childlike drawings." -USA Today Nothing ever happens to Ralph. So every day when it's time to write stories, Ralph thinks really hard. He stares at his ...
Dory Fantasmagory: Dory Dory Black Sheep
Dory turns learning to read into a hilarious adventure through the power of imagination--perfect for fans of Junie B. Jones and Ivy and Bean Ever since Dory met Rosabelle, a real true friend whose imagination and high spirits match her own, school has been pretty good. But now the class is learning to read, and it's proving to be a challenge for Dory. While Rosabelle can read chapter books in her head, Dory is stuck with baby books about a happy little farm. Dory wishes for a potion to turn her into a reader but things don't go as planned. Suddenly, a naughty little girl who looks an awful lot like Dory's imaginary nemesis, Mrs. Gobble Gracker, shows up. And a black sheep leaves the pages of the farm book to follow Dory to school. It really needs her help--this seems like a job for a superhero And it would help if she knew how to read. In her third book, Dory takes reluctant reading to new heights with a story that is as one-of-a-kind and hilarious as she is. 'An especially wonderful
Dory Fantasmagory
Move over, Junie B. Jones and Ivy & Bean! Here comes a lovably energetic little sister with a BIG personality--and an imagination to match!As the youngest in her family, Dory really wants attention, and more than anything she wants her brother and sister to play with her. But she's too much of a baby for them, so she's left to her own devices--including her wild imagination and untiring energy. Her siblings may roll their eyes at her childish games, but Dory has lots of things to do: outsmarting the monsters all over the house, escaping from prison (aka time-out), and exacting revenge on her sister's favorite doll. And when they really need her, daring Dory will prove her bravery, and finally get exactly what she has been looking for. With plenty of pictures bursting with charm and character, this hilarious book about an irresistible rascal is the new must-read for the chapter book set.
Dory Fantasmagory: The Real True Friend
NATIONAL BESTSELLER - Dory meets her new best friend at school in this laugh-out-loud chapter book series about an imaginative little rascal with a big personality. Perfect for fans of Junie B. Jones and Ivy & Bean 'Some of the best children's literature in years.' --New York Magazine Dory is heading off to school, but her older siblings, Violet and Luke, warn her to leave her imaginary friend, Mary, at home--or better yet, leave her entire imagination at home On her very first day, Dory meets a new friend, a girl whose imagination and style are just about as wild as her own. Now, all Dory must do is convince her siblings that she's not making it up Complete with pencil-drawn pictures bursting with charm and character, this hilarious series about a lovably energetic little sister and her antics is sure to keep the whole family laughing. Be sure to check out the entire Dory Fantasmagory series, which continues to grow alongside everyone's favorite little rascal, Dory Look for them all:
Dory Fantasmagory and the Real True Friend
A Real True Friend: An actual kid everyone can see but who wants to play with you anyway. Dory's so excited for her first day at school. Her big brother and sister warn her that if she wants to fit in she ought to leave her imaginary friend, Mary,...
Vilmas Vilda Värld
Vilma är yngst i familjen och hon gör allt hon kan för att få uppmärksamhet. Mest av allt vill hon leka med storasyster Emelie och storebror Lukas men de är tyvärr inte alls lika sugna, så Vilma får roa sig på egen hand med sina osynliga vänner. Helst precis intill Lukas och Emelie.Och hon ställer tusentals frågor. Varför har vi armhålor? Vad är motsatsen till smörgås? Till sist får de nog och bestämmer sig för att sätta henne på plats, en gång för alla.Men det går inte riktigt som de hade tänkt sig.Illustrerad med charmiga humoristiska bilder, perfekt för nybörjarläsare!Vilmas vilda värld är den första boken om Vilma. Med på Publishers Weekly's lista över 2014 års bästa barnböcker."Den frejdiga berättelsen smittar med sin humor och sitt goda humör. Inte minst de känslomättade bilderna fängslar och lockar till skratt." Peter Grönborg, Smålandsposten"Roliga pratbubblor, naivt charmiga pennteckningar, korta meningar och en alldeles lagom vild och spännande historia. Det är tur att skrattsugna små lyssnare/läsare kan förvänta sig fler berättelser om Vilma." Lena Kjersén Edman, Västerbottens-kuriren"Otroligt roliga böcker!!!" Sofia Olsson, förläggare Galago
Dory Fantasmagory: Can't Live Without You
Dory takes measures into her own hands after getting separated from her mom in this bestselling, laugh-out-loud chapter book series about an imaginative little rascal with a big personality--and bigger feelings. Perfect for fans of Junie B. Jones and Ivy & Bean 'Some of the best children's literature in years.' --New York Magazine When Dory loses track of her mom in the hardware store, it leads to a touch of separation anxiety. After reuniting, Dory worries that her mom will leave her again--after all, she's an adult who can do whatever she wants. Dory suspects her mom will soon sail off on a ship across the world to eat cake, play kickball, and never return. These are big feelings, but Dory knows just what to do: She throws a sheet over her head and haunts her family as a ghost so they can't run away from her ever again Complete with pencil-drawn pictures bursting with charm and character, this hilarious series about a lovably energetic little sister and her antics is sure to keep
Dory Fantasmagory: Head in the Clouds
Dory has her first loose tooth and with her usual over-the-top excitement, she cannot stop talking about the tooth fairy. Naturally, this drives her brother and sister crazy. But it also sparks a serious jealous streak in her nemesis, Mrs. Gobble Gracker, who wants all of Dory's attention to herself. Mrs. Gobble Gracker has decided to steal the tooth fairy's job, and flying around in a tutu from Rosabelle, she heads for Dory's house. It's time for Dory to come up with a serious plan to get the tooth fairy her job back.
Dory Fantasmagory: Can't Live Without You
Dory takes measures into her own hands after getting separated from her mom in this bestselling, laugh-out-loud chapter book series about an imaginative little rascal with a big personality-and bigger feelings. Perfect for fans of Junie B. Jones a...
Dory Fantasmagory: Tiny Tough
When her big sister Violet has friend trouble at school, Dory tries to come to her rescue. But Dory's active imagination takes over, and she is sure that Violet's lost treasure (a friendship bracelet) has something to do with pirates. In search of...
Chester Van Chime Who Forgot How to Rhyme
There once was a youngster named Chester van Chime Who woke up one day and forgot how to rhyme. Chester loved rhyming, in poem or song. It always felt right, but today it felt...not right. VERY not right. Chester van Chime is usually the BEST at r...
Dory Fantasmagory: Outside the Box
Discover everyone's favorite little rascal with a big personality in this imaginative boxed set complete with the first four chapter books in the series. 'Some of the best children's literature in years.' --New York Magazine Think outside the box with Dory and her vivid imagination in this irresistible boxed set complete with four paperback books Join Dory, her siblings, and her friends--both real and imaginary--as they encounter playful adventures, learn about bravery, and defeat the evil Mrs. Gobble Gracker throughout this endearing, laugh-out-loud series This boxed set features the first four adventures of the beloved chapter book series, including: Dory Fantasmagory Dory Fantasmagory: The Real, True Friend Dory Fantasmagory: Dory Dory Black Sheep Dory Fantasmagory: Head in the Clouds Complete with pencil-drawn pictures bursting with charm and character, this boxed set featuring Dory's early adventures is the perfect gift to keep the whole family laughing.
Dory Fantasmagory: Center of the Universe
Dory has the skills, she has the drive, and she has the lightning bolt cleats to lead her team to victory. Then she meets Valentina. Valentina has double lightning bolts on her cleats. She doesn’t whiff when she kicks the ball. And she says she was swatting a bee, not slowing Dory down, when Dory nearly beat her at Red Light Green Light. To make matters more confusing, everyone seems to love Valentina’s ideas more than they love Dory’s. So when even Dory’s imaginary nemesis, Mrs. Gobble Gracker, appears to lose interest in terrorising her, Dory knows it’s time for an emergency call to her fairy godmother, Mr. Nuggy. But she couldn't have guessed who'd be listening in. This soccer situation just took on cosmic proportions! Brimming with hilarity and you’ll-never-guess twists and turns, Dory discovers that the universe is way bigger than she thought—so big, there might be space for two friends at the centre of it.
10 Questions Science Can't Answer (Yet)
Considering questions such as 'Where did language come from?' and 'Do animals know they exist?', Michael Hanlon explores possible theories and dispatches a few of the less likely ones in his quest to fill the gaping holes that science is littered ...
Masculinities, Care and Equality
This book explores men's ambiguous relationship with intimate caring work within a context where carefree and nurturing expectations for men are competing for influence. For men, to be more involved carers clashes with commonly valued expectations...
Italy 1636
Italy 1636 is one of the most closely-researched and detailed books on the operation of early modern armies anywhere, and is explicitly inspired by neo-Darwinian thinking. Taking the French and Savoyard invasion of Spanish Lombardy in 1636 as its ...
Digital Marketing
Your complete and accessible guide to all aspects of digital marketing, from tools and channels to strategy, planning and marketing management. This fully updated third edition explores the application of AI in marketing, how digital disruption le...
Digital Marketing
An unbiased, balanced guide to all aspects of digital marketing, from social media, mobile and VR marketing to objectives, metrics and analytics. Covering all aspects of digital marketing planning and the latest models, the book also offers a range of tools to help implement your own digital marketing plans and strategies. The second edition has been expanded to include new discussions and research on areas including digital privacy, types of influencers, social listening and the gig economy. Key features: * Supported by case examples from 28 global companies and brands including IKEA, Uber, Klarna and TikTok. * A brand-new case study on Strava runs throughout the book to help you apply what you’ve learnt to real-world scenarios. * ‘Ethical Insight’ boxes provide a reflective and challenging look at social issues and the negative side of marketing. * ‘Digital Tool’ boxes introduce professional tools, such as ‘Spot the Troll’, Hootsuite and Padlet. * The ‘Smartphone Sixty Seconds’
Human Nature in Rural Tuscany
Melding evolutionary theory and both animal and human ethology together with close, descriptive historical research on a typical Tuscan village in the Seventeenth century, Hanlon explains the good reasons individuals had for behaving in ways that ...
The Future Public Health
The Future Public Health
10 Questions Science Can't Answer (Yet)
Considering questions such as 'Where did language come from?' and 'Do animals know they exist?', Michael Hanlon explores possible theories and dispatches a few of the less likely ones in his quest to fill the gaping holes that science is littered ...
Global Airlines
Global Airlines: Competition in a Transnational Industry presents an overview of the changing scene in air transport covering current issues such as security, no frills airlines, 'open skies' agreements, the outcome of the recent downturn in econo...
Lawyers, the State and the Market
Professionalism is currently undergoing a process of radical change. Changes in the welfare state and in the market place have impacted upon professional organisations forcing them to change the ways in which they perform their jobs. This book ana...
Compressor Handbook
Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. The benchmark guide for compressor technology pros ...
Eternity
It has become received wisdom that our world is doomed. Mike Hanlon believes that not only is humankind not doomed, but that we may be around for millions, if not hundreds of millions of years. Humans will survive. Our future is in many ways bizar...
Digital Business
Digital Business: Strategy, Management & Transformation covers all the essentials for understanding and doing business in a digital world within a single comprehensive textbook, including an introduction to the digital business environme...
Dark Side of Management
What isn't management and why doesn't it matter? This compelling book leads the reader away from the stories told by managers and management theories to show the secret history of the field. In characterizing the progress of management as a war on...
Primalbranding
"Whether you're leading an advertising agency, a Fortune 500 company, a middle school, or a political movement, you need to read this book." -Daniel H. Pink, author of When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing In one of the most ori...
Wayne Gretzky
This book dives deep into the life and career of hockey legend Wayne Gretzky. The book also includes a table of contents, a map of where each athlete's biggest accomplishments took place, a list of each athlete's accolades, additional resource links, a glossary, and an index. This Press Box Books title is aligned to a reading level of grades 3-4 and an interest level of grades 3-7.
Women Talk More Than Men
Do women talk more than men? Does text messaging make you stupid? Can chimpanzees really talk to us? This fascinating textbook addresses a wide range of language myths, focusing on important big-picture issues such as the rule-governed nature of l...
Sociology of Religion
The first sociology of religion textbook to begin the task of diversifying and decolonizing the study of religion, Sociology of Religion develops a sociological frame that draws together the personal, political and public, showing how religion - i...
Late Soviet Britain
Why has the United Kingdom, historically one of the strongest democracies in the world, become so unstable? What changed? This book demonstrates that a major part of the answer lies in the transformation of its state. It shows how Britain champion...
Part Of Your World
The New York Times bestselling author of Life’s Too Short delivers a refreshingly modern fairy tale perfect for fans of Casey McQuiston and Emily Henry. After a wild bet, Alexis Montgomery has had her world turned upside down. The cause: Daniel Grant, a ridiculously hot carpenter who’s ten years younger than her and as casual as they come – the complete opposite of sophisticated city-girl Alexis. And yet their chemistry is undeniable. While her ultra-wealthy parents want her to carry on the family legacy of world-renowned surgeons, Alexis doesn’t need glory or fame. She’s fine with being a ‘mere’ ER doctor. And every minute she spends with Daniel and the tight-knit town where he lives, she’s discovering just what’s really important. Yet letting their relationship become anything more than a short-term fling would mean turning her back on her family and giving up the opportunity to help thousands of people. Bringing Daniel into her world is impossible, and yet she can’t just give up the joy she’s found with him either. With so many differences between them, how can Alexis possibly choose between her world and his?
Just For The Summer
The brand new romance from bestselling author Abby Jimenez, author of Yours Truly and Part of Your World.
Girl With a One Track Mind: Exposed
She's back! More sexy adventures from our favourite seductress next door.