Five more episodes from the first series of the CGI-animated franchise in which the Autobots and Decepticons return to do battle once again. This time around, Bulkhead and Arcee have to investigate a strange energy signal. The episodes are: 'Operation: Breakdown', 'Crisscross', 'Metal Attraction', 'Rock Bottom' and 'Partners'.

A trip to the castle ruins leads to brand-new, daring adventure for our beloved blue-haired heroine. When she stumbles across the faratok tree and finds herself in the Time of Giants, Hilda learns all about the Giant Slayer. Desperate to help the Giants and negotiate peace, can Hilda change the past, whilst struggling with her own?

Meet Hilda - explorer, adventurer, avid sketchbook-keeper and friend to every creature in the valley! Well ... almost every creature. Join our beloved heroine as she encounters her very first troll, negotiates peace with some very persnickety elves and reunites two lovelorn ancient giants - now in paperback! Fantastic creatures and daring adventures are all just part of another average day for Hilda ... but what will she do if she is forced to move to Trolberg city, far away from her beloved valley home?

Musical Understandings presents an engaging collection of essays on the philosophy of music, written by Stephen Davies--one of the most distinguished philosophers in the field. He explores a range of topics in the philosophy of music, including how music expresses emotion and what is distinctive to the listener's response to this expressiveness; the modes of perception and understanding that can be expected of skilled listeners, performers, analysts, and composers and the various manners in which these understandings can be manifest; the manner in which musical works exist and their relation to their instances or performances; and musical profundity. As well as reviewing the work of philosophers of music, a number of the chapters both draw on and critically reflect on current work by psychologists concerning music. The collection includes new material, a number of adapted articles which allow for a more comprehensive, unified treatment of the issues at stake, and work published in English for the first time.

Based on the hit Netflix series, join Hilda and Twig for more hilarious adventures in the illustrated fiction series. We rejoin our favourite blue-haired heroine Hilda to find her caught up in a crisis in Trolberg. Ships are vanishing from the harbour and no one knows why. Could the answer lie out on Cauldron Island? Meanwhile, David suspects wild weather predictor Victoria Van Gale is up to no good as she moves into the old windmill. There is no shortage of unexpected twists, turns and new friends in this latest instalment of the Hilda fiction series.

Our favourite blue-haired heroine has to find and rescue Mum before she's eaten by a troll. This means entering the Rock Forest, where Hilda will come across some amazing and magical creatures. Along the way, we'll discover the story behind Twig becoming Hilda's very own deer fox. There is no shortage of unexpected twists, turns and new friends in this latest instalment of the Hilda fiction series.

This exceptional new collection comprises 13 new essays on the nature and definability of art. Presenting a wide offering of contemporary philosophical perspectives--including theoretical, historical, cross-cultural, and evolutionary--Art and Essence offers thorough critical discussion on the extensive contemporary philosophical literature on the subject. The work here contrasts the idea of theorizing about why we make and consume art with that of defining it; furthermore, the authors consider the possibility that art has no definable essence and discusses differences and connections between art and nature. More historical chapters focus on ancient and medieval approaches to art, while others discuss the work of philosophers such as Hume, Kant, and Nietzsche. Non-Western cultures cultivated their own, distinctive art practices and philosophies, as discussed in chapters on India and Japan, and contemporary philosophers have added their own unique perspectives. The authors are among the leading philosophers on the subjects they cover, making Art and Essence an invaluable tool for scholars of a wide variety of fields.

Is music a language of the emotions? How do recorded pop songs differ from works created for live performance? Is John Cage's silent piece, 4'33", music? Stephen Davies's new book collects some of his most important papers on central topics in the philosophy of music. As well as perennial questions, Davies addresses contemporary controversies, including the impact of modern technology on the presentation and reception of both new and old musical works. These essays, two of them new and previously unpublished, are self-standing but thematically connected, and will be of great interest to philosophers, aestheticians, and to theorists of music and art.

This is the third volume in the Vancouver Studies in Cognitive Science Series. It is based on a conference that was held in 1990, which was sponsored by the Cognitive Science Program and Linguistics Department of Simon Fraser University. Over the last decade, there has emerged a paradigm of cognitive modeling that has been hailed by many researchers as a radically new and promising approach to cognitive science. This new paradigm has come to be known by a number of names, including "connectionism", "neural networks", and "parallel distributed processing", (or PDP). This method of computation attempts to model the neural processes that are thought to underlie cognitive functions in human beings. Unlike the digital computation methods used by AI researchers, connectionist models claim to approximate the kind of spontaneous, creative and somewhat unpredicatable behavior of human agents. However, over the last few years, a heated controversy has arisen over the extent to which connectionist models are able to provide successful explanations for higher cognitive processes. A central theme of this book reviews the adequacy of recent attempts to implement higher cognitive processes in connectionist networks.

Philosophical Perspectives on Art presents a series of essays devoted to two of the most fundamental topics in the philosophy of art: the distinctive character of artworks and what is involved in understanding them as art. In Part I, Stephen Davies considers a wide range of questions about the nature and definition of art. Can art be defined, and if so, which definitions are the most plausible? Do we make and consume art because there are evolutionary advantages to doing so? Has art completed the mission that guided its earlier historical development, and if so, what is to become of it now? Should architecture be classified as an art form?
Part II turns to the interpretation and appreciation of art. What is the target and purpose of the critic's interpretation? Is interpretation primarily directed at uncovering artists' intended meanings? Can apparently contradictory interpretations of a given piece both be true? Are interpretative evaluations entailed by descriptions of a work's aesthetic and artistic characteristics? In addition to providing fresh answers to these and other central questions in aesthetics, Davies considers the nature and content of metaphor, and the relation between the expressive qualities of a work of art and the emotions of its creator.

Time is running out for the villagers of Simbi - they need to find a new source of water, and fast! One day, Ramata hears an old woman singing and realises that the lyrics have a hidden meaning. Ramata bravely sets off into the desert with her grandmother, her cousin and the very last bottle of water in the village. Will they be able to solve the riddle of the song and find water in time? Part of the Bug Club reading series used in over 3500 schools Helps your child develop reading fluency and confidence Suitable for children age 8-9 (Year 4)

Hilda and her mum have settled into their new home in the city of Trolberg and our heroine is trying to fit into this new and very different way of life. Though she's made a new friend, the city is vast and unfamiliar and, as night falls, both Hilda and her mum are lost in the bustling Bird Parade, desperate to reunite. Will this concrete labyrinth ever feel quite like home? The perfect companion to the Daytime Emmy award winning NETFLIX show!

The Norse myths are some of the oldest and most famous stories ever told. This captivating comic book collection is a perfect introduction to a magical world - containing six tales full of gods, dragons, dwarves and giants.

Readers will discover how Odin created the world from the body of a giant, meet the mischievous trickster Loki, and learn how Thor came to possess his mighty hammer. There are colorful information spreads too, packed with fascinating information about Viking explorers, dramatic funerals and the mighty tree Yggdrasil at the center of the Universe. Bursting with action and humor, this reimagining of the Norse myths will hook readers of all ages.

Galaxy reading books are a wonderful collection of fiction, non-fiction, poetry and plays to capture the interest of every child, helping to develop a life-long love of reading. The huge Sahara Desert in West Africa is home to many groups of people. Find out more about the Tuareg people and discover what it is like to live, play and work among them. Reading age: 6-7 years

Book Band: Grey, ideal for ages 8+ A hilarious folklore-inspired adventure featuring two BMX-riding heroines by award-winning author Stephen Davies. Daisy and Liberty are two bored sisters living in The-Middle-of-Nowhere, Dartmoor. The most adventure they ever have is riding their BMX bikes around the local abandoned quarry, until one day they come across a mysterious creature, and their world turns upside down! This magical adventure is immersed in local Dartmoor legend, and features black-and-white illustrations by Marta Dorado. The Bloomsbury Readers series is packed with book-banded stories to get children reading independently in Key Stage 2 by award-winning authors like double Carnegie Medal winner Geraldine McCaughrean and Waterstones Prize winner Patrice Lawrence. With engaging illustrations and online guided reading notes written by the Centre for Literacy in Primary Education (CLPE), this series is ideal for home and school. For more information visit www.bloomsburyreaders.com. 'Any list that brings together such a quality line up of authors is going to be welcomed ... Bloomsbury Readers are aimed squarely at children in Key Stage 2 and designed to support them as they start reading independently and while they continue to gain confidence and understanding.' Books for Keeps

In Please Please Tell Me Now, bestselling rock biographer Stephen Davis tells the story of Duran Duran, the quintessential band of the 1980s. Their pretty boy looks made them the stars of fledgling MTV, but it was their brilliant musicianship that led to a string of number one hits. By the end of the decade, they had sold 60 million albums; today, they've sold over 100 million albums-and counting. Davis traces their roots to the austere 1970s British malaise that spawned both the Sex Pistols and Duran Duran-two seemingly opposite music extremes. Handsome, British, and young, it was Duran Duran that headlined Live Aid, not Bob Dylan or Led Zeppelin. The band moved in the most glamorous circles: Nick Rhodes became close with Andy Warhol, Simon LeBon with Princess Diana, and John Taylor dated quintessential British bad girl Amanda De Cadanet. With timeless hits like "Hungry Like the Wolf," "Girls on Film," "Rio," "Save a Prayer," and the bestselling James Bond theme in the series' history, "A View to Kill," Duran Duran has cemented its legacy in the pop pantheon-and with a new album and a worldwide tour on the way, they show no signs of slowing down anytime soon. Featuring exclusive interviews with the band and never-before-published photos from personal archives, Please Please Tell Me Now offers a definitive account of one of the last untold sagas in rock and roll history-a treat for diehard fans, new admirers, and music lovers of any age.

The secret they dont want you to knowMichael Tagleva is the eldest son and heir to one of the wealthiest banking families in Europe. When visiting Germany he is welcomed as a distinguished guest by the Nazis, but not everything is as it seems. Michael soon finds himself in a labyrinth of deceit and double-cross. In a breath-taking race against time Michael must uncover the plot if hes to thwart those that conspire to destroy his family and force Britain to surrender to Germany Who are the British aristocrats who conspire with the Nazis? How is the Bank of England involved in the plot? What is the identity of the sinister figure in London? And why is the story still classified TOP SECRET?Stephen Davis immaculately researched story wonderfully captures the atmosphere, the confusion and the tragedies at the start of the Second World War with fast paced action moving between Germany, France and Britain. It compels you to turn the pages to discover if the Tagleva family can outsmart the plot thats directed against them and Britain.

What was it like to be on the Titanic on its fateful journey? Titanic tells the story of a young boy aboard the 'unsinkable' Titanic. This gripping first-hand account is perfect for children studying the Titanic at school. an engaging and direct narrative voice, making history accessible to a young readership Packed with fascinating historical details

Do you have a large 'Wader'-sized gap in your bird knowledge? Roy Cowgill and Stephen Davis will help you fill in those gaps and will soon have you identifying South Africa's shorebirds with confidence and ease. This unique new guide will help identify the more common waders (shorebirds) in South Africa and will appeal to both experienced birders and novices. Using classification, characteristics and behaviour, and based on an 8-point identification framework, the reader is guided through the stages of identification of shorebirds. The book gives visual clues to both plovers and sandpipers through silhouettes and plumage patterns showing their relative size as a key to identification, as well as photos with key species characteristics. Also included are descriptions of habitats, tables showing seasonality, abundance and distribution.

This book is the sequel to The Merlin Legacy, in which a young man called Peter unexpectedly found himself taking on a terrifying responsibility - witnessing the deeds of dragons in their centuries-long fight against evil, and contributing to the making of history. In this second and final part, the battle against the dark forces becomes yet more terrifying as Peter, his youth now spent, must find and recruit a successor to continue his work. As time runs out, he begins to realise that his own destiny is somehow bound up with that of a beautiful, magical woman who appears to have stepped from the pages of Norse mythology to become flesh in his own world. The Merlin Destiny will delight all those who believe there is more to the forces of nature and to life and death than science can tell us.