Thomas the Tank Engine meets the dinosaurs in this brand-new picture book.

Thomas the Tank Engine isn’t afraid of anything … or is he? When dinosaurs are spotted on the Island of Sodor, it’s another engine who turns out to be the bravest of all …

Featuring a terrifying Tyrannosaurus Rex, a spikey Triceratops and an enormous Diplodocus, this story will delight fans of dinosaurs and trains alike.

Robin Davies here demonstrates that Nabokov's 'Pale Fire' has a classical unity and represents a direct attack on T.S. Eliot's philosophical position, particularly as given in The Waste Land and as represented by Eliot's later tendency for conservatism in literature, politics and religion. After Nabokov was forced into exile from Germany and then France in the 1930s with his young son and Jewish wife, Eliot's passivism must have seemed to him the very antithesis of survival. The enigmatic Pale Fire and its surface triviality suggested that there could be self-consistent logic within the obvious commentary of Charles Kinbote and John Shade's poem. Davies places this work in its vast European context, forming a bridge between Russian and European literature which will be appreciated by scholars of both.

Thomas is ready for the adventure of a lifetime! Thomas is excited to join Nia on safari in Kenya. But when he gets scared by the wild animals, Nia must teach him how useful they can be! Will Thomas be brave and make some new friends along the way? A beautifully-illustrated picture book with an action-packed adventure for 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 and essential part of our literary heritage. Also available: Thomas the Hero 9781405296755 The Story of Thomas 9781405297448 Happy Birthday, Thomas 9781405297240

Boba Fett-Uccine and Princess Leia Danish Dos are just the beginning when the Force is with you in the kitchen. "Wookiee Cookies" is your invitation to fine culinary experiences in the "Star Wars" frame of mind. From C-3PO Pancakes to Jedi Juice Bars, this intergalactic "Star Wars" cookbook features healthy snacks, delicious dishes, sweet treats, and easy main courses no Rebel can resist. With hilarious photos and safety tips for cooking on Earth as well as in most space stations, Wookiee Cookies even includes a sheet of shiny "Star Wars" stickers. Age is no issue when it comes to "Star Wars" cuisine-kids as well as adults will have a great time with this book. Whether you drove to your first "Star Wars" flick or just had your fifth birthday, there's no reason you can't whip up some Crazy Cantina Chili at near light speed.

From Robin Davis, author of CEREMONY, comes a collection of six erotic short stories that are sure to ignite your imagination as well as your passions. Curl up before a glowing fire with someone special, share a glass or two of fine wine or smooth Tennessee sipping whisky, take turns reading these stories aloud . . . and let the MAGIC begin.

This book is about global public goods (GPGs), particularly those related to the environment, in the context of the global development process. We, the co-editors of this volume, are concerned with the long-term sustainability of development, as the distinction between developing and developed countries is expected to continue for the foreseeable future. We contend that global sustainability depends on indeed, consists of the provision of certain GPGs, and that the prevailing approach to development assistance does not sufficiently recognize this fact. A key question is whether the country-ownership model is even compatible with global sustainability. A second key question is whether the political will exists to make the provision of GPGs an explicit and central objective of official development assistance especially in the face of objections from those who believe aid should be solely concerned with the eradication of poverty through national or community-level interventions. A third key question concerns the mobilization and use of resources for the World Bank s work to support the provision of GPGs. The Bank is a major player on many regional and global issues, but its work at these levels is usually enabled by donor contributions, most often in the form of grants, targeted for a particular purpose. International development assistance needs to undergo a major transition, such that it takes as an explicit and principal objective the provision of GPGs important for development. The World Bank can play a leadership role in this transition, working within new kinds of coalitions but not abandoning the fundamentals of its operating model. Some of the most important GPGs are provided through the separate and cumulative actions of multiple countries, so the challenge for the Bank is to find ways of investing strategically and sharing knowledge across countries, while keeping faith with their national development strategies, so as to achieve maximum global impacts. The World Bank can also play a unique role in stimulating the private provision of GPGs through risk-sharing and market creation."

What would you risk for love that transcends conventional limits and ordinary expectations? Juliana discovers her own answer when she returns to the island of her birth and makes a life-changing decision that leads her to great disappointment and even greater love. Will she and her soul mate both be willing to embrace the love they share despite the sacrifices that will be required of them? After a year as Anthony's wife, Juliana wrestles with dissatisfaction and longing. She returns to the island of her birth when Anthony gets an assignment from his magazine to write a series of stories on primitive cultures and pagan ceremonies. When her father Peter meets them at the dock, Juliana recognizes the handsome man with him as Nasir, an old childhood friend and classroom rival. During the long drive through the jungle to the village, they debate philosophy and politics. While Anthony takes a quick dislike to Nasir, Juliana finds him intriguing. Join Juliana on her sensual journey of self-discovery as her relationship with Anthony dies and her ties to Nasir and the island grow through a series of encounters involving ancient fertility rituals, financial hardships, the undying love of family, and a mysterious island sorceress.

This school edition of passages from two plays of Euripides, originally published by Macmillan, is furnished with introduction, notes, vocabulary and useful summaries of the lines and choruses omitted. The "Helen" in particular is suitable for use at GCSE level.