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BABY EINSTEIN: BABY ANIMALS Bt.250 9781423122296
A delightful, incredibly soft cloth book featuring squeaks and rustles alongside very simple text and images of Peter Rabbit and his friends. Baby will love it!
CHILDREN’S FAVOURITE SONGS (SLIPCASE) Bt.495 9781849154000 A compact collection of favourite singalong songs, this slipcase is packed with 50 songs to sing along to from Bedtime Lullabies, Sing-along Songs and Nursery Rhymes books. Includes an audio CD with all the songs, as well as three illustrated board books.
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PUFF THE MAGIC DRAGON (BOOK + CD) By YARROW & LIPTON Bt.550 9781402747823
MY JOURNEY WITH THOMAS THE TANK ENGINE Bt.450 9781405251495
BLUE CHAMELEON By EMILY GRAVETT Bt.275 9780330518758 With a subtle and witty interplay between words and illustrations this introduction to colours and shapes (and chameleons!) is sure to delight everyone, from the youngest child upwards. Another triumph by prize-winning Emily Gravett.
USBORNE: LLUSTRATED STORIES FROM AROUND THE WORLD Bt.595 9781409516491
MY FIRST LIBRARY: DISNEY PRINCESS Bt.495 9781450801645
LOVE, DORA: A STORYBOOK GIFT SET Bt.275 9780857070944
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Celebrate everything Dora loves in this gift set! This adorable padded slipcase includes four favourite Dora the Explorer stories, Big Sister Dora!; I Love My Abuela; Super Babies and Flowers for Mami Unicorn. The perfect gift for every little explorer!
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THOMAS & FRIENDS THE BIG BOOK OF ENGINES Bt.395 9781405256865
I LOVE THE FARM GIANT ACTIVITY BOOK Bt.350 9781849154130
SOUNDS OF THE WILD BIRDS By DAVIES & PLEDGER Bt.595 9781848774377
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THOMAS & FRIENDS THE BIG BOOK OF ENGINES is what every Thomas fan has been waiting for! Inside you’ll find everything there is to know about Thomas and his engine friends on the Island of Sodor This book really is the ultimate guide to the world of Thomas and his friends.
MY MAGNETIC FARMYARD Bt.550 9780230743098 This book contains a magnetic barn, four board book stories and 30 magnets to play with. Children will love reading the stories and then creating their own scenes using the magnets. Hours of imaginative play guaranteed and when they’re done the magnets can be tucked away in the handy storage compartment.
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LETS SAY OUR ANIMALS (AGES 0-2) Bt.395 9781843328926
WIPE CLEAN WORKBOOKS: TRACING AND PEN CONTROL (AGES 2-5) Bt.295 9781849151559
MY FIRST COLOURS: LET’S LEARN THEM ALL (AGES 0-3) Bt.250 9781405362566 A great first introduction to colours with bold, colour-themed pages featuring black-and-white, gold, silver, multi-coloured, and an “I-spy” colours, shapes, and patterns page. With lots of fun-filled pictures, simple questions and things to name, your toddler will love this colourful board book.
SUCCESS WITH UPPERCASE LETTERS: GRADES K-1 (AGES 4-5) Bt.375 9780307479341
STECK-VAUGHN PHONICS: LEVEL D (AGES 4-8) Bt.650 9780739891384
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It’s a brand-new Brain Quest format geared to give the earliest learners a leg up on writing, reading, and using numbers: Brain Quest Write & Erase sets. These are titles that feed a real need—helping preschoolers get ready for kindergarten.
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DISCOVER HOW THE WEATHER WORKS By CHRISTIANE DORION Bt.550 9781848771956
NOISY POP-UP: SPACE By DEREK MATTHEWS Bt.450 9781840117639
STAR WARS: THE CLONE WARS: OFFICIAL EPISODE GUIDE Bt.325 9781409390336
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STUDENT WORLD ATLAS (6TH EDITION) Bt.495 9781405357524
Why do hurricanes happen? What is a tornado? Why does it snow? Answering these questions and many more, this book is an entertaining exploration of the world’s weather and climate, with bright, friendly illustrations and accessible, absorbing text.
HOMEWORK ENCYCLOPEDIA Bt.895 9781405363853 DK’s Homework Encyclopedia combines the best of the traditional book encyclopedia plus a special website, together they guide you to the most amazing facts on and offline. This encyclopedia is perfect for homework and school projects, or just for finding facts.
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NAUGHTY AMELIA JANE! & AMELIA JANE GETS INTO TROUBLE (BIND-UP) By ENID BLYTON Bt.295 9781405229517
AIRHEAD: RUNAWAY By MEG CABOT Bt.295 9780330453844
RADIANCE By ALYSON NOEL Bt.275 9780330526913 Riley Bloom died, aged twelve but her sister Ever survived. Riley must let go of Ever and all the things that tied her to life – and discover what she’s meant to be in the afterlife. Riley is a soul catcher who send ghosts back where they belong, until she can finally make it there herself.
LITTLE DARLING Bt. JACQUELIN WILSON Bt.275 9780440868347
THE VAMPIRE DIARIES THE RETURN #3: MIDNIGHT By L.J. SMITH Bt.375 9780062049506
I AM NUMBER FOUR By PITTACUS LORE Bt.350 9780241953570
EMILY THE STRANGE: DARK TIMES By ROB REGER Bt.495 9780061452352
HARRY POTTER SIGNATURE EDITION BOXED SET 7 X CHILDREN’S EDITIONS By J.K. ROWLING Bt.2,625 9781408812525
John regularly moves from small town to small town. If he stops, those who hunt him will find and kill him. But you can’t run forever. He decides to try settling down in Paradise, Ohio but it’s just a matter of time before his secret is revealed. He was one of nine. Three of them have been killed. John is Number Four. He knows that he is the next.
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“Rick Riordan is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series, the Kane Chronicles, and the Heroes of Olympus. For fifteen years, Rick taught English and history at public and private middle schools in the San Francisco Bay Area and in Texas but he writes full-time now. His most recent book is The Lost Hero, first in the new series Heroes of Olympus.“ If you hadn’t been an author, what would you have been? A teacher! I taught school for many years, and loved it. If writing didn’t keep me so busy, I would definitely be back in the classroom. Did you share the Percy Jackson novel with any of your students before it was published? Yes. Once my son heard the manuscript and said it was great, I wanted to be sure it would interest older kids — the middle school ages that I taught. I picked a few of my sixth, seventh and eighth graders and asked them if they’d be willing to “test drive” the novel. I was nervous! I’m used to showing my work to adults, but I had no idea if kids would like Percy. I finally understood what it must be like for them, turning in an essay to me and waiting to get their grades back!
He wrote... Fortunately, the kids really liked it. They had some good suggestions, too. They helped me pick the best title for the book. They also had some good ideas on how Percy should act if he had ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder). One student helped me refine the way Percy’s sword, Anaklusmos, worked. I’m very glad I showed the novel to kids first. After all, that’s who it’s written for. Like Percy, your three heroes (in ‘The Lost Hero”) are affected by ADHD. Is this a pre-requisite for demigods? What is your experience of the disorder? Both my sons have ADHD, so I’m quite familiar with it. I put that in the book for them. The same is true for dyslexia. I liked the idea that these conditions could be a mark of honor rather than a stigma, because children with these differences tend to do very well in life if they can just get through their school years. ADHD can make you incredibly focused on things you care about. Both conditions can make you a creative thinker, because you have to find new solutions to problems just to get through the day. A study recently came out that found a disproportionate number of billionaires have ADHD. What advice do you have for a child who thinks their schoolteacher might be an ancient Greek monster in disguise? It’s a very common experience, sadly. Don’t aggravate them! Without proper training, you could get in a lot of trouble. Just know, wherever there are monsters, there are probably satyrs on the lookout, trying to protect young demigods. Find a classmate who seems to have satyr qualities (eats anything, laughs like a goat, walks funny, has big hair that might hide horns). They will protect you! (possibly) You’ve been called “The Myth Master” on account of your amazing ability to open portals into ancient myths for contemporary readers. What is it about myth that attracts and intrigues you? Myth is timeless, ancient, and surprisingly relevant. I love taking characters that are eons old and making them seem like best friends to modern young readers. We can laugh at the gods or get angry at their jealous, selfish ways, but ultimately we understand them, because they are very human. How hard or easy is it for you to make such ancient myths real and relevant for young readers today? It’s actually easy for me, which I suppose is why I keep doing it, and why I love my job so much. Writing down the stories and polishing them up is a challenge, but coming up with ways to modernize the characters and events is a snap. I suppose that speaks to how timely the myths still are. Can you give three tips for becoming a successful writer? 1. Read a lot! This is where you’ll get your inspiration, your “fuel” for your writer’s engine. 2. Write a little bit every day. Writing is like a sport. The more you practice, the better you get. 3. Don’t get discouraged! Rejection is part of writing, but if you stick with it, you will succeed.
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THE NEW SILK ROAD By BEN SIMPEENDORFER Bt.725 9780230284852
DISCIPLINED DREAMING By JOSH LINKNER Bt.695 9780470922224 ON THE BRINK: INSIDE THE RACE TO STOP THE COLLAPSE OF THE GLOBOL FINANCIAL SYSTEM By HENRY M. PAULSON Bt.495 9780446561945
The rise of the Arab world and China are part of the same story, once trading partners via the Silk Road. This is a fully revised and updated account of how China is spurring growth in the Arab world, taking into account new developments that have taken place since the first edition.
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Essential crisis management lessons from William Rhodes, the current Vice Chairman of Citigroup, one of the world’s leading financial authorities. In Banker to the World, Rhodes delivers a landmark narrative, written from the point of view of a man who has, literally, shaped how the world uses money.
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NEW ECO-STYLE GRAPHICS Bt.2,395 By P.I.E. Books 9784756240576 “Eco” and “Organic “ are worldwide interests and important key words when launching a new product and service these days. Focusing on successful graphic works for “eco” products and services as well as graphics using “eco” materials, this book shall be a “must” reference for the designers in need of a good idea for their next works.
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PATTERN MAGIC 2 By TOMOKO NAKAMICHI Bt.895 9781856697064 VERY SMALL CAFES & RESTAURANTS By JOHN STONES Bt.995 9781856697316 S : AVAILABLE SOON
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MYSTERY By JONATHAN KELLERMAN Bt.650 9780755374472 Psychologist Alex Delaware visits the hotel bar. Later, Alex is called in on a murder case and the victim is the woman in white at the bar. Discovering her true identity is not easy and even leads him to the darkest of secrets in the highest of places.
THE NEAREST EXIT By OLEN STEINHAUER Bt.350 9780857891525 THE CONFESSION By JOHN GRISHAM Bt.275 9780440422952
THE LOVE VERB By JANE GREEN Bt.325 9780241952184
THE GIRL IN THE MIRROR: TWO STORIES By CECELIA AHERN Bt.350 9780007425037
THE KILL ZONE By CHRIS RYAN Bt.325 9781444722383
Lila knows how lucky she is to have found the man of her dreams. But when a secret from her family’s past comes to light on her wedding day, her destiny changes in the most unexpected of ways!
THE RED QUEEN By PHILIPPA GREGORY Bt.295 9781849833639 THE GLASS RAINBOW By JAMES LEE BURKE Bt.315 9780753829332
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THE PHILOSOPHY BOOK Bt.750 9781405353298
EXORCISING HITLER By FREDERICK TAYLOR Bt.695 9781408812389 AEROTROPOLIS By KASARDA & LINDSAY Bt.695 9781846141003
The Philosophy Book untangles knotty theories and sheds light on abstract concepts. It is perfect for anyone with a general interest in social, political, and ethical ideas, as well as students of philosophy and politics as it covers major and niche topics, from moral ethics to religious philosophies.
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KABOOM By MATT GALLAGHER Bt.595 9780593067109 TASK FORCE BLACK By MARK URBAN Bt.350 9780349123554
UNRELIABLE SOURCES: HOW THE TWENTIETH CENTURY WAS REPORTED By JOHN SIMPSON Bt.395 9780330435635 John Simpson has become one of the most recognisable and trusted British personalities with multiple bestselling success. In his new book, some searching questions are asked, including whether the press can ever be truly free and whether we would desire it to be so.
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JUSTIN BIEBER: IN THE SPOTLIGHT AND BEHIND THE SCENES Bt.395 9781603206969
EARL MINDELL’S NEW VITAMIN BIBLE (REVISED AND UPDATED) By MINDELL & MUNDIS Bt.325 9780446561983 THE AWAKENING COURSE: THE SECRET TO SOLVING ALL PROBLEMS By JOE VITALE Bt.695 9780470888032
THE HEALING CODE By LOYD & JOHNSON Bt.495 9781455502929
This book will lead readers to Justin’s life. What is he truly like offstage? Who inspires him? What makes him laugh? And what video games can he never get enough of? Packed with more than 150 drool-worthy pics, this is a must-have for any selfrespecting Bieber fan.
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LEE KUAN YEW: HARD TRUTHS TO KEEP SINGAPORE GOING (DVB) Bt.950 9789814266727 Presented in Q&A format, and enriched with strong contextual narrative, this book presents the politically incorrect Lee. There are moments when he looks back and thinks he could have done things differently. Readers will gain insight into Lee’s mind as he ruminates, argues, thinks aloud and rebuts.
BRAND SINGAPORE: HOW THE NATION MADE A MARK IN THE GLOBAL ARENA By KOH BUCK SONG Bt.695 9789814328159 SIAMESE MEMOIRS: THE LIFE & TIMES OF PIMSAI SVASTI By PIMSAI SVASTI & PING AMRANAND Bt.550 9789742257132
THE ROUGH GUIDE: LAOS (4TH ED.) By CRANMER & MARTIN Bt.650 9781848366596 SACRED TATTOOS OF THAILAND: EXPLORING THE MAGIC, MASTERS AND MYSTERY OF SAK YAN By JOE CUMMINGS Bt.1,450 9789814302548 LONELY PLANET: BALI & LOMBOK (13TH ED.) Bt.775 9781741797046
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TOKYO ON FOOT: AN ARTIST’S SKETCHBOOK By FLORENT CHAVOUET Bt.850 9784805311370