Yokohama may be peaceful, but there’s never a dull moment as the agency enters a dance contest and gathers around to tell spooky stories. However, what if the series took a different path?What if the agency was a patisserie instead? What if Bungo Stray Dogs was about actual dogs? Or most unbelievable of all—what if Chuuya had a growth spurt?
"I want you to make me a love potion." With that single sentence from the object ofher affections, the Good Witch of the Lake's crush ended in heartbreak. In a desperatebid to spend more time with him, she sends him on a wild goose chase foringredients...but when he starts visiting every day to take care of her, she might havegotten much more than she's bargained for!
The author of "The True Story of the Three Little Pigs" provides a riotous romp through fairy-tale-land that will have readers clutching their sides happily ever after. Full-color oil paintings.
Once upon a time, in the not too distant past, a holy maiden was summoned. Not just any holy maiden—one hailing from modern Japan. But this story is not her story. This is the tale of the humble accountant, Kondou, who accompanied her and his trials and woes as he accounts in a new world... But no tale is complete without a love interest. And who better to play that role than the handsome knight captain Aresh?Will he begin a personal quest to save said bean counter—who toils around the clock—or is Kondou doomed to be married to his work evermore...?!
Language: English, Binding: Hardback, Number of pages: 160, Publishers: Bloomsbury Publishing, Author: Brainbug Design, ISBN-13: 9781472844859, Date of issue: 2021
Meet the world's greatest heroes, as drawn by the world's greatest creators An introduction to Iron Man for the youngest superfans-featuring art by legendary artist Bob Layton! Fly into action with Iron Man, a billionaire inventor who created a suit of armor that allows him to save the world! Learn all about his abilities, skills, and friends in this bright and bold board book, with art from the classic comics. Vivid colors and three special gatefolds make for a fun-filled read perfect for the youngest kids and longtime Marvel fans alike.
Perfect the art of entertaining with 101 modern twists on classic recipes from entertaining expert Beth Le ManachFor more than a decade, Beth Le Manach’s YouTube channel, Entertaining with Beth, has been the go-to for anyone looking for creative and practical entertaining advice. Beth is an expert hostess who has figured out the solution to entertaining success, every time. Not only do her recipes look and taste great, but they also offer a practical twist or a killer tip that saves you time, money, or effort! Because let’s face it, whipping up your favorite weeknight meal is one thing, but add a few guests to the mix and it becomes a whole other ball game.Beth’s first book, Entertaining 101 is the culmination of years of hosting experience, a comprehensive guide that will make entertaining a breeze for both the first-time host and the seasoned dinner party veteran. This book has the answers to all of your questions: What’s an easy dinner I can serve to impress my visiting in-laws? (Frenzy-Free Chicken Pot Pie); What’s a great egg dish I can make for Christmas morning? (Puffy Egg Bake); What’s the easiest drink to serve at my Mother’s Day brunch? (Bloody Mary Bar)—and so much more. Beth is determined to make entertaining easier because she has seen how much joy it can add to our lives.So, she’s taken it upon herself to compile the top 101 recipes she believes everyone should know how to make! It’s her hope that this book will be the answer to all of your entertaining questions, a true manual for the beginner or an easier approach for the seasoned host. Welcome to Entertaining 101!
Language: English, Binding: Paperback, Number of pages: 80, Publishers: John Wiley & Sons Inc, Author: Dawn Huebner,Sabine Rothmund, ISBN-13: 9781433844881, Date of issue: 2024
The No. 1 Bestselling Happy Pear twins are back! Vegan Cooking for Everyone is the vegan cooking bible, distilling their twenty years of plant-based cooking experience into ten chapters. David and Stephen's recipe grids show you just how many different meals you can make using the same key ingredients and methods. This means you can start adapting your favourite dishes to your taste, to your budget or to whatever you have in the cupboard. Their introductory chapters walk you through the fundamentals of taste and texture, teaching you the role of every ingredient you use. Once you understand this, you will have the confidence to swap ingredients in and out and even come up with recipes of your own. You will find over 200 versions of plant-based recipes anyone can make, from fluffy coconut granola for breakfast, to home-made vegan pizza for lunch, to creamy broccoli pie for dinner to carrot cake with vegan cream cheese frosting for dessert. From the plant-based newbie to the experienced vegan, this approach will inspire you to become the best plant-based cook you can possibly be.
"I love The Happy Pear. Its cheery optimism is enough to make it a charming refuge ...genuinely good food that brings healthy eating in from the cold". (Irish Times). Let's face it: while we want to eat more fruit and veg and things we know are good for us, we sometimes fall short because we're not sure how to turn all that great produce into great food. Well, welcome to the Happy Pear way of eating - healthy but never worthy, easy but never dull, and packed with mind-blowing flavour, exciting texture and vibrant colour. The Happy Pear opened ten years ago when twins David and Stephen Flynn, passionate about starting a food revolution in their home town, took over their local fruit and veg shop and later opened a cafe. Their revolution has not only succeeded, but it is spreading, and The Happy Pear's fans range from young parents to pensioners, ladies-who-lunch to teens-on-the-run, Electric Picnickers to Hollywood stars. David and Stephen's first cookbook is full of irresistible recipes for everything from everyday breakfasts, lunches and dinners, to scrumptious - and yes, still wholesome! - cakes and sweet treats, to special occasion splurges.David and Stephen also tell their story (how they transformed from jocks to hippies before finally finding their groove), share their top tips for maximizing taste and goodness in food, and explain how they've succeeded in building a food business based on flavour, health and community. "One of the funkiest eateries in the country". (Irish Independent).
"Knowing that life loves you is the secret to loving yourself and to living a life you love." (Louise Hay). Louise Hay has been an inspiration to millions since her bestselling book You Can Heal Your Life was published, and in this new book - a joint project between Louise and Robert Holden, bestselling author of Shift Happens! and Loveability - readers will delve into the power of one of Louise's most loved affirmations: Life Loves You. Together, Louise and Robert look at what 'Life loves YOU' really means - that life doesn't happen to you; it happens for you. Life is on your side. And when you understand and live in line with this philosophy of basic trust, you open yourself up to countless opportunities to experience greater happiness, creativity, prosperity and love. But Louise and Robert don't expect readers to take their word for it. In fact, they outline seven practical and straightforward experiments that will help readers experience the loving universe for themselves.
This series provides an ideal platform to study chess openings. By continually challenging the reader to answer probing questions throughout the book, the Move by Move format greatly encourages the learning and practising of vital skills just as much as the traditional assimilation of opening knowledge. Carefully selected questions and answers are designed to keep you actively involved and allow you to monitor your progress as you learn. This is an excellent way to study any chess opening and at the same time improve your general chess skills and knowledge. The Nimzo-Larsen Attack is an ideal opening choice for players keen to avoid mainline theory but still wanting to set their opponents problems from the outset. In the Nimzo-Larsen, White begins 1 b3 and then develops in hypermodern fashion - planning to undermine any central structures Black dares to erect. A key attraction of the Nimzo-Larsen is that White can steer the game into either sharp play or elaborate strategic battles. In this book, International Master Cyrus Lakdawala invites you to join him in examining the many different variations of the Nimzo-Larsen.Lakdawala studies the typical plans and tactics for both sides, offers repertoire options for White, provides answers to all the key questions and tells you everything you need to know about playing the Nimzo-Larsen Attack. *Essential guidance and training in the Nimzo-Larsen Attack *Presents a repertoire for White with 1 b3 *Utilizes an ideal approach to chess study
Bioresonance has been an established and proven method of diagnosis and treatment for over 30 years. The author has been successfully using the bioresonance method in his own practice for over 20 years and describes the background, explanatory models and experiences relating to this fascinating therapeutic approach in simple and coherent language. From the original idea to a modern, computer-controlled therapy device The latest scientific findings used to explain how the method works How bioresonance devices work and their therapeutic action in patients Biophysical test methods Indications, options and limitations, with a broad range of case studies Efficacy and evidence-based studies
This is a new collection of art from one of the UK's most acclaimed sci-fi artists featuring everything from his initial sketches to his final works and published book covers. It includes covers from the SF greats - Greg Bear, Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett, Anne McCaffrey, Robert Silverberg, Joe Haldeman, John Meaney, Ricardo Pinto, Peter F Hamilton, and Timothy Zahn and many more.
30-osaline magnetiliste plaatidega võidusõiduraja komplekt on loominguline ehituskomplekt, mis võimaldab lastel luua 3D-võidusõiduradu ja arendada STEAM-oskusiOmadused:Komplekt sisaldab kiirühendusega servadega magnetilisi plaate, mis võimaldavad teil ehitada mitmekihilisi radu sammaste ja nõlvadega.Sisaldab 2 võidusõiduautot ning tänava- ja liiklusmärke, et ergutada loomingulist rollimängu ja linna modelleerimist.Komplekt soodustab loovust ja kujutlusvõimet, võimaldades ehitada suuri konstruktsioone või kombineerida neid teiste PicassoTilesi komplektidega.Edendab varajast STEM-õpet – värvide, kujundite, geomeetriliste kujundite, matemaatika ja 3D-arhitektuuri õppimist mängu kaudu.BPA-vabad ja mittetoksilised plaadid tagavad ohutu mängimise ja konstruktsioonide hõlpsa hoiustamise.
GOO JIT ZU MARVEL Flash.Toote omadused:Muljetavaldav, veniv ja kleepuv superkangelane, millel on väga omapärane tekstuur.Kasutage Marveli superkangelasi, et võita pahalased ja päästa päev!Goo Jit Zu Marveli superkangelased on täidetud erinevate venivate materjalidega! Vaadake, kui kaugele saate neid venitada, ja seejärel vaadake, kuidas nad oma algse kuju taastavad.Komplektis on 1 x Goo Jit Zu Marveli superkangelane.Soovitatav vanus alates 4+ eluaastat.
short, sharp guide to managing your mind. THE SUNDAY TIMES STYLE If I could inject it, I would. REFINERY29 Brilliant THE TELEGRAPH Manage your mind. Handle your emotions. Concentrate on what matters in life. So many of us feel stressed in our daily lives but lack the ability to respond to lifes hurdles effectively and overcome these challenges. We can build resilience to stress by taking action to live our lives in a more meaningful way. The answer is to become stressilient. Dr Sam Akbar will show you how. As a clinical psychologist with over ten years of experience, Dr Sam draws from her own professional expertise to provide sensitive and realistic guidance to feel calmer, less stressed, and more resilient to lifes challenges. From understanding how your brain works, managing your emotions and challenging your thought-processes, to opening up your perspective and having more self-compassion, Stressilient offers an indispensable, easy and effective go-to guide to help you get from surviving to thriving.
The ultimate guide to the very best scenic and fun routes for camper vans and motorhomes around the valleys, mountains and coastlines of beautiful Ireland.Forget hurrying. Forget putting your foot down and racing through sweeping bends. Forget the understeer (whatever that is). Forget the blur of a life lived too fast. This is a look at taking life slowly. It's about taking the time to enjoy journeys and places for their own sake. In Take the Slow Road: Ireland, we define the best driving routes around Ireland for camper vans and motorhomes. We show you the coolest places to stay, what to see, what to do and explain why it's special. We meander around Ireland on the most breathtaking roads, chugging up mountain passes and pootling along the coast. We show you stuff that's fun; often free. We include the best drives for different kinds of drivers; for surfers, wildlife watchers, climbers and walkers. We include the steepest, the bendiest, those with the most interesting bridges or views or obstacles, ferries and tidal causeways. And you don't even have to own a camper van or motorhome--we'll tell you the many places you can rent one to take you on the journey. All of this is interspersed with beautiful photos, handy maps and quirky travel writing from the king of camper vans and motorhomes, Martin Dorey. So if all you want to do is flick through it on a cold day and plan your next outing, you'll be transported to pastures, beaches, mountains and highways that will make you want to turn the key and go, go, go! The ultimate guide to the very best scenic and fun routes for camper vans and motorhomes around the valleys, mountains and coastlines of beautiful Ireland.
'The definitive guide to Britains quirky and rugged islands. Islands have always had a mysterious allure Peter has managed to capture the magical essence of our old favourites and lesser known gems.' Ed Stafford Islands represent adventure, mystery, wilderness and escapism. Surrounded by water, theyre somewhere to run away to, to be marooned on, to find a paradise The British Isles includes some 194 inhabited islands (out of a total of over 6,000), ranging from remote lost worlds to famous and popular holiday spots. And Treasured Islands includes them all, in one enticing package. This wonderfully comprehensive and inspiring guide starts off with a Best of section, highlighting the ten best islands for foodies, wildlife, adrenaline-junkies and pure escapism. Then, region by region, the author explores the UKs most wonderful islands, including: Shetlands, Fair Isle, Orkneys, Outer Hebrides, Inner Hebrides, Isle of Arran Lindisfarne, Isle of Man, Walney Island Anglesey, Pembrokeshire Island Foulness and Canvey Islands Isle of Sheppey, Lundy Isle of Wight, Isles of Scilly, Channel Islands, Islands of Ireland Tidal Islands (to include Burgh Island, Holy Island and St Michaels Mount) Inland Islands (to include Eel Pie, Derwent Isle and Peel Island in the Lake District) Remote Islands Illustrated with beautiful colour photography, the text ensures you wont miss out on must-see attractions, wildlife and natural features, local food specialties, sporting activities, best places to stay and eat, and all-important transport links to and from the mainland, and other nearby islands. For some light relief, there are interesting historical and cultural anecdotes woven through, giving a fascinating insight into the way of life on these sometimes remote settlements. 'A wonderful book filled with hidden gems, helping us to connect with the majestic beauty of the British coastline.' Levison Wood
The Secret Garden tells the story of Mary Lennox. Sent to live with her uncle in the gloomy Misselthwaite Manor, in the grounds Mary finds a key to a secret garden and the garden soon becomes her own world. One day she meets her cousin, Colin Craven, who is too ill to walk and cannot leave his room. Mary decides that she and the secret garden will help Colin to recover. Exciting and powerful classic stories to enrich and extend your children's reading experiences. TreeTops Classics are carefully adapted versions of must-read stories which introduce your readers to significant authors, powerful plots and characters that have stood the test of time. These abridged versions of classics have been sensitively adapted by top children's authors to ensure that language and content is appropriate, but remain faithful to the original. These enchanting stories will appeal to all your junior readers and introduce them to a rich literary heritage. Each book includes author biographies and notes to help with historical and social context and any challenging vocabulary, ensuring the books are easily accessible. Books contain inside cover notes to support children in their reading. Help with children's reading development also available at www.oxfordowl.co.uk. The books are finely levelled, making it easy to match every child to the right book.
This 2017 edition of Read Write Inc. Fresh Start rescues pupils aged 9 and above who are below age-related expectations, using a phonics-based approach. Read Write Inc. Fresh Start gives older pupils who have not yet cracked the 'code of reading' the chance to catch up and become confident, fluent readers and writers - enabling them to access the secondary curriculum. The Modules are specially written to help students to catch up on and develop their reading and writing skills, featuring engaging age-appropriate texts that are appealing to all students. Each Module contains a fiction or non-fiction text and a range of step-by-step writing and comprehension activities to build skills and confidence. Sounds and graphemes taught during the phonics lessons are reinforced through further practice in the Modules.
Victor Frankenstein is a scientist who is obsessed with trying to create life. Frankenstein tells how his experiments lead him to make a living person. Disgusted by what he has created he leaves his monster to fend for itself, but a terrifying chain of events has begun and Frankenstein must face what he has done. Exciting and powerful classic stories to enrich and extend your children's reading experiences. TreeTops Classics are carefully adapted versions of must-read stories which introduce your readers to significant authors, powerful plots and characters that have stood the test of time. These abridged versions of classics have been sensitively adapted by top children's authors to ensure that language and content is appropriate, but remain faithful to the original. These enchanting stories will appeal to all your junior readers and introduce them to a rich literary heritage. Each book includes author biographies and notes to help with historical and social context and any challenging vocabulary, ensuring the books are easily accessible. Books contain inside cover notes to support children in their reading. Help with children's reading development also available at www.oxfordowl.co.uk. The books are finely levelled, making it easy to match every child to the right book.
