Incredible journeys feature in many ancient tales - made in the quest for love, honour, glory or dazzling rewards; to challenge terrible monsters; or obliterate enemies. This beautifully illustrated edition gathers together myths and legends from every corner of the globe. The stories seethe with intrepid characters and a rich pageant of gods and monsters. Superheroes, strange beasts and beautiful women overcome perilous obstacles, pit themselves against raging elements and visit fabulous lands. Some of the classic quest tales include Thor's epic journey to Utgard, the quest for the Holy Grail, Gilgamesh's attempt to conquer death, and the seven voyages of Sindbad. Background information to the tales is also included to provide a superb context for young students.

In this imaginative bedtime companion to Girl of Mine, an adorable little boy plays among the stars before his mommy tucks him in and wishes him sweet dreams. The beautiful starry sky in the illustrations is a tribute to Van Gogh's "Starry Night," and the charming lullaby, inspired by "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star," will take babies on a magical journey before bedtime.
With Asim's engaging and adorable rhymes and Pham's vibrant illustrations, babies and parents alike are sure to fall for Boy of Mine.

One of a series which offers classic and contemporary fiction for schools to suit a range of ages and tastes this book contains adaptations of Macbeth, Romeo and Juliet, A Midsummer Night's Dream, Twelfth Night, The Merchant of Venice and The Tempest.

Award-winning author, Kevin Crossley-Holland, presents a collection of stories where even the longest story is very short- none longer than two pages. A wonderful mix of the best short stories. Some are old, some are new, some are scary, some are funny, but all the stories in this book will make you think. There are stories about ghosts, supermarkets, animals, adventures, and more. Children will discover fun, quick reads in this enjoyable collection.

'I wish we'll have two children called Mark and Harriet. And I hope lots of interesting and unusual things will happen to them. It would be nice if they had a fairy godmother, for instance. And a phoenix or something out of the ordinary for a pet. We could have a special day for interesting and unusual things to happen - say, Mondays. But not always Mondays, and not only Mondays, or that would get a bit dull' As a result of their mother's honeymoon wish, Mark and Harriet Armitage have a fairy godmother, a pet unicorn, and are prepared for anything life can throw at them (especially, but not always, on a Monday): hatching griffins in the airing cupboard, Latin lessons with a ghost, furious Furies on the doorstep, and an enchanted garden locked inside a cereal packet. Life with the Armitages can be magical, funny, terrifying - but never, ever dull.

How scared can you get in just thirty seconds?

Dive into the shortest, scariest stories ever created, with more than seventy instant thrills from the likes of Lemony Snicket, James Patterson, Neil Gaiman, R.L. Stine, Holly Black, Brett Helquist, and Margaret Atwood. You'll never look at your closet door, your cat, your sock drawer, or even yourself in the mirror the same way again

Passion. Obsession. Revenge. A stunning collection of chilling short stories from the queen of the psychological thriller.

White nights of passion and revenge in St. Petersburg. A bingo-hall tyrant trapped by masked intruders. The sleazy flipside of the international publishing scene.

Nineteen nail-biting, intense and intricately plotted crime stories from one of the UK's greatest psychological thriller writers, this diverse collection demonstrates the scope of Val McDermid's imagination and her immense powers as a storyteller.

The universal and archetypal theme of how the world began has been explored by tribes and civilizations from the earliest times. These creation myths from many different cultures range from tales of the Titans and Olympian gods of ancient Greece to the Dreamtime of the Aboriginal peoples. This beautifully illustrated anthology allows the reader to compare and contrast the varied and wonderful stories of how the world was made, from every continent. Some of the classic creation tales include Marduk and the Tablets of Destiny, Five Aztec Worlds, Obtalala and the Hen, and The Cosmic Coconut. Background information to the stories is also included to provide a superb context for young students to understand the subject further. It is a perfect introduction to tales of long ago, and is ideal for project work, school libraries or home study.

The perfect companion book to the New York Times bestselling I Am Number Four series I Am Number Four: The Lost Files: Hidden Enemy is a collection of three action-packed novellas by bestselling author Pittacus Lore Originally published as the e-novellas Five's Legacy, Return to Paradise, and Five's Betrayal, now, for the first time ever, they are together in one print volume.

Five's Legacy tells the story of Five's early years on Earth when he was just a young teen on the run, discovering his abilities and making the wrong kind of friends.

Return to Paradise picks up in the aftermath of the Mog attack on Ohio and follows Mark James as he struggles between returning to a normal life and helping John Smith and the others.

Five's Betrayal is the exhilarating continuation of Five's story, in which he joins the Mogadorian ranks and must demonstrate his allegiance to them by helping to destroy the other Lorien survivors.

You know the truth about the Mogadorians' invasion of Earth and the Garde who will do anything to defeat them--yet there is still so much to learn. The stories in Hidden Enemy will help you get the answers you seek, but they will not help you stop the coming war. Only the Garde can save our planet.

Seven clever stories answer one simple question: what's in the box?
Funny, fantastic, spooky, and suspenseful, each of these unique and beautifully illustrated short graphic works revolves around a central theme: a mysterious box and the marvels--or mayhem--inside. Artists include middle school favorites Kazu Kibuishi, Raina Telgemeier ("Smile"), and Dave Roman ("Astronaut Academy"), as well as Jason Caffoe, Stuart Livingston, Johane Matte, Rad Sechrist (all contributors to the groundbreaking comics anthology series "Flight"), and upcoming artist Emily Carroll.
Praise for "Explorer: Mystery Boxes"
STARRED REVIEW
"An outstanding out-of-the box anthology from renowned comics veteran Kibuishi. With eye-popping full-color art and palettes ranging from candy-colored to ethereal earth tones, this is both a visual feast for the eyes and a healthy helping of thought for the soul. Superb."
-"Kirkus Reviews," starred review
STARRED REVIEW
"Coherent for all its variety, there will be something here for most readers."
-"School Library Journal," starred review
"This standout anthology will leave its audience with a fresh appetite for more from both the series and the individual contributors."
-"The Horn Book"
"Award-winning comics creator and editor of the celebrated Flight anthologies, Kibuishi offers yet another great anthology geared toward middle-school readers. Always clever and never boring, these diverse stories run the gamut from creepy to sarcastic to witty to cute to Zen to wacky to thoughtful. While the pieces feature different artists and styles, each one is complete and so well composed that the transitions from one to another do not seem jarring or out of place. A great introductory title for young or struggling middleschool readers starting to explore the world of graphic novels."
-"Booklist"

A collection of reissued stories with simple vocabulary featuring Dick, Jane, and other familiar characters.

Anyone can master the art of storytelling with the right advice and plenty of practice! Storytelling allows you to lift a story from the page and bring it to life. Without a book you're free -- to personalise stories, make gestures, use props or give a hug or a tickle! But most importantly you have eye contact -- creating a greater connection between you and your child and allowing you to guage their reactions -- are they excited? Frightened? Engaged? This inspiring collection of tales, suitable for children aged from about three to seven years old, includes advice on how to become a confident storyteller. Collected by age interest, each of the classic stories are easy to memorise, adapt and enhance using simple storytelling know-how. You'll find many are old favourites that are regularly told in kindergartens, nurseries and schools -- tales about magical creatures and exotic animals as well as stories from everyday life. Stories include: The Little Jug, The Mitten (Any Room for Me?), The Tomten, The Star Child, How the Zebra Got its Stripes, King Grizzly Beard and Hans in Luck.

Get your daily dose of girl power with this inspiring treasury bursting with ten stories about ten amazing girls that can each be read aloud in five minutes flat! Fearless, fun, determined, daring, kind, and confident . . . these girls rule! Whether you're looking for a strong role model, a quick pick-me-up, a jolt of inspiration, or just a giggle, this treasury has all that and more! A padded cover with plenty of glitz and gloss makes this the perfect book for gifting. Get empowered by these ten titles: David McPhail's Sisters; Mary Lyn Ray and Tricia Tusa's A Violin for Elva; Marilyn Singer and Alexandra Boiger's Tallulah's Solo; Margarita Engle and Rafael Lopez's Drum Dream Girl; Allison Oliver's Moon; Irena Kobald and Freya Blackwood's My Two Blankets; Billy Aronson and Jennifer Oxley's Melia and Jo; Camille Andros and Brianne Farley's Charlotte the Scientist Is Squished; Linda Sue Park and Ho Baek Lee's Bee-bim Bop!; and David Goodner and Louis Thomas's Ginny Goblin Is Not Allowed to Open This Box

Storiejoernaal is 'n splinternuwe Afrikaanse kortverhaalbundel vir Graad 12 (Eerste Addisionele Taal) volgens die Onderwysdepartement se voorskryflys. Die stories handel oor persoonlike belewenisse, ontroerende ervarings en selfs versinsels. Heelwat stories verteenwoordig iets van ons geskakeerde samelewing en die lotgevalle van gewone mense. Dit verbeeld verhoudings, die nadraai van die apartheidsjare, versoening en die ideale en emosies van tieners.

Original short stories from young writers aged 5-20. These young writers entered The Little BIG Book Competition ran by The Lil' Author Skool and have either won or their story was chosen as a feature. Hundreds of submissions were sent in from young writers from around the world! The Lil' Author Skool is a not for profit organisation. It was founded in 2016 by London born children's/YA author A. Bello, who wrote her debut novel 'Emily Knight I am...' at aged 12! The Lil' Author Skool is passionate about encouraging young people to read and write and want to give them as many free and affordable opportunities. The Lil' Author Skool is part of The Author School (GB Entrepreneur Awards Finalists 2016) and help young writers aged 5-21 years old. The little BIG Book Competition started in 2016 and The Originals is our first book.

Vartamaan meen saarvajanik jeevan jeenee vaalee pratyeek vyakti caahee vah vidyaarthee, grhinee ya kooee aur hoon, khaasataur par aaephis meen kaam karanee vaaloon kee liyee acchee parsanailtee aur beehatar kamyuunikeeshan skilj ka hoona anivaary hai. Baaedee laingveez kaamyuunikeeshan ka eek mahattvapuurn ang hain jisee kabhee najarandaaj naheen kiya ja sakata. Leekhak aruun saagar aanand nee prastut pustak baaedee laingveez meen shaareerik haav bhaav sambandhit tathyoon kee saath aavashyak citroon ka vistrt varnan kiya hai. Shaareerik bhaav bhangimaoon kee takaneekee samajh hamaaree vyaktittv meen too sudhaar laatee hee hai. Saath hee any loogoon kee beec hamaaree eek alag chavi vikasit karatee hai. Is pustak kee sahaayata see aap baaedee laingveez kee sabhee guurh sankeetoon koo pahacaan apanee vyaktittv meen mahattvapuurn vikaas kar sakatee hain aur isasee utpann hoonee vaalee anacaahee samasyaoon see bhee bac sakatee hain. Pustak saral eevan sateek tareekee see shaareerik bhaashaoon kee aavashyak jaanakaaree paathakoon tak pahuncaatee hai. Yah pustak aapakee kariyar koo unnati kee shikhar par lee jaanee meen avashy sahaayak siddh hoogee.(The students, housewives or office workers are expected to have a good personality and good communication skills. Body language is a part of communication that tells much about a person's personality. Body language helps us in making the first impression of a person by just looking at how he is standing, sitting or speaking. With the help of pictures, the book explains the important attributes of good body language and what it conveys and symbolises. The book offers practical tips for improving our body language. ) #v&spublishers

Mahaapandit Chaanakya ek rachanaatmak vichaarak the. Vah sarvashreshth arthashaastraaee ke saathsaath mahaan raajaneetigy evan kootaneetigy the. Vah saamraajy vinaashak tatha saamraajy nirmaata donon the. Is pustak mein Chaanakya dvaara safalata paane ka rahasy, shreshthata aur shaasan hetu gyaan, vigyaan aur kala kee vishad vivechana kee gaee hai. Yah pustak chintak, lekhak, prabandhk, sevak, shaasak, prashaasak, raajaneetigy se lekar saamaany jan sabake lie laabhadaayee va upayukt hai.(Chanakya wrote two books, the treatise called the Arthasastra or the Science of Economics, and the Chanakya Niti Shastra, or the science of public policy and governance, which laid a strong foundation 2300 years ago for the founding of one of history's greatest empires, the Mauryan Empire. Chanakya Niti is a selection of sutras and verses that convey much about the ideal way of life and expert knowledge regarding espionage, maintenance and mobilization of army, general administration, diplomacy etc. ) #v&spublishers

Three more stories of magical mayhem in one beautifully produced book!