Yap-Yap the Talking Horse


Book Description

The book is about a talking horse, which is funny by itself, but the adventures of the horse will leave them in stitches. Children have all kinds of pets would love to take them to school and do all kinds of things with them, through this book they can let their imaginations run wild as they read all of the things Lamont does with Yap-Yap. Lamont and Mr. Bee are a small but very loving family and you will feel the warmth through the pages in the book. This book is funny, heart warming and genuine. The book shows children the meaning of caring and sharing not just material things, but their words and emotions. This book will make children laugh and smile while educating them on moral and values and enlightening them on the relevance of certain holidays. Your child will want you to read this book over and over and over again.




May Fair


Book Description

This book consists of 11 short stories and a prologue (also a short story). The stories are varied in subject matter. There are romances, ghost stories, tales of fantasy and the macabre as well as comedies. Some feature characters from his previous book 2These Charming People3.




The Routledge Macedonian-English Dictionary


Book Description

Compiled by Reginald de Bray, Todor Dimitrovski, Blagoja Korubin and Trajko Stamatoski Edited and prepared for publication by Peter Hill, Suncica Mircevska and Kevin Windle, at the Australian National University The Macedonian-English Dictionary is the essential aid to all work involving the two languages. The Dictionary is the most ambitious record to date to record English equivalents for the vocabulary of modern Macedonian. It covers the vocabulary met with in a wide variety of settings and literary forms, from modern urban life to traditional folk poetry. Features include: * 50,000 headwords * clear, accurate examples of usage * all necessary grammatical information for Macedonian headwords * details of stress, where it departs from the regular pattern * a broad range of idiomatic expressions and proverbs. The work is based on the lexical corpus of the renowned Rechnik na makendonskiot jazik. Prepared by scholars at the Australian National University in Canberra, working in collaboration with the compilers of the original Rechnik, the content has been brought up to date by the addition of many newer words and new senses which have arisen for older words.




Do Them No Harm!


Book Description

Distributed by the University of Nebraska Press for Caxton Press In autumn 1805, a group of ragged strangers staggered into a camp of Nez Perce Indians on the Kooskooskee River in what is now northern Idaho. The natives discussed killing the starving newcomers and taking the treasures they carried. Instead, they heeded an old woman who said, "Do them no harm!", marking the beginning of a unique friendship between the Nez Perce and the members of the Lewis and Clark Expedition.




The Complete Elfquest Volume 1: The Original Quest


Book Description

Discover the legendary ElfQuest! Chief Cutter and the Wolfriders are driven from their forest home by threat of annihilation. As they wander an ever-changing landscape in search of a new home, they are confronted by fearful and vengeful humans, power-hungry trolls, and other mysterious elfin tribes. Alliances are forged, enemies discovered, and savage battles fought in this epic fantasy adventure! Collects ElfQuest #1–#20.




The Complete Elfquest Volume 1


Book Description

Discover the legendary Elfquest! Created in 1978, Elfquest continues to capture the imaginations of readers young and old. Chief Cutter and the Wolfriders are driven from their forest home by the threat of annihilation. As they wander an ever-changing landscape inhabited by excitable humans--and other odd creatures--they discover other elf tribes as well. Alliances are forged, enemies discovered, and savage battles fought in this epic fantasy adventure! This edition boasts 720 pages, collecting the entirety of what is now known as "The Original Quest" in stunning black and white, including an extensive gallery of concept art, pinups, and covers, with commentary from series creators Wendy and Richard Pini.




Plants vs. Zombies Volume 18: Constructionary Tales


Book Description

The battle to protect Neighborville continues! A behind-the-scenes look at the secret schemes, ridiculous plans, and craziest contraptions concocted by the bizarre Zomboss, leader of the zombie army, as he proudly leads around a film crew from the Zombie Broadcasting Network. Crazy Dave has some silly schemes and convoluted contraptions of his own, though, to protect Neighborville's citizens. With his niece Patrice, neighborhood hero Nate Timely, and his own army of powerful plants and strange inventions, Dave's ready to counter any frightening invasion that Zomboss can think up! Eisner Award-winning writer Paul Tobin (Bandette, Genius Factor) collaborates with artist Jesse Hamm (Batman 66, Hawkeye) for a brand-new Plants vs. Zombies graphic novel adventure!




Cry of the Rain Bird


Book Description

The golden shores of Trinity Bay might not be the paradise they dream of... Patricia Shaw's Cry of the Rain Bird is an absorbing romantic saga set in the seemingly blissful Trinity Bay, with dark twists along the way. The perfect read for fans of Fleur McDonald and Elizabeth Haran. Englishman Corby Morgan and his young wife Jessie set sail for the golden shores of Trinity Bay, dreaming of an easy life in paradise. But Providence, the sugar plantation that is to be their home, promises danger as well as prosperity. As obstinate Corby drives his Australian manager Mike Devlin to distraction learning to farm the sugar cane, Devlin becomes attracted to gentle Jessie. Jessie meanwhile becomes involved with running the plantation and befriends the Aborigines and labourers, while her coquettish sister Sylvia pursues her own selfish goals. Facing a shocking introduction to plantation life and battling racial conflict and political upheavals, the planters of Providence are unprepared when nature strikes a fearful blow... What readers are saying about Cry of the Rain Bird: 'Gripped from the very first page' 'Rich in historical detail and provides understanding and insight into the culture of the land's original inhabitants' 'A fascinating, first class read'




Boys' Life


Book Description

Boys' Life is the official youth magazine for the Boy Scouts of America. Published since 1911, it contains a proven mix of news, nature, sports, history, fiction, science, comics, and Scouting.




The World Book Dictionary


Book Description

An English language dictionary, in two volumes, that provides definitions, spellings, and pronunciations to more than 225,000 terms.