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      • Trusted Partner
        June 2015

        Dandelion’ s Children

        Parent-Child Stories

        by Zhen Guoguo

        Imaginary plots and humorous dialogue enable children to think about the meaning of dreams. The work includes a group of little characters in an amusement park. They have their own small dreams, which make them happy and joyful. Only the park manager’s steps can make them quiet again.

      • Trusted Partner
        Children's & YA
        2017

        My Name is Mariam

        by Nadiyka Herbish (Author), Mariya Foya (Illustrator)

        Mariam has lost her home in every sense: she ended up in a foreign country, faced hostility generated by stereotypes, experienced a bitter loss. All the same, she also got the two most valuable gifts, love and her life. When a war starts, those people who manage to escape its flames have nothing but memories, love, and burning desire to protect the people dear to them. Eventually, it is from these seeds that a whole new world can grow. All you need is a bit of “good soil” and support from the people around you.   From 6 to 12 years, 6700 words. Rightsholders: info@vivat.factor.ua or miroshnik@vivat.factor.ua

      • December 2020

        Are We Friends?

        by Hamid Abazari

        Friendship blooms when a mutual affection connects people to each other. This affection can be created by mutually loving anything; in the case of our story, it’s a beautiful little dandelion which carries the news of new friendships across the land. Through its journey, a little rhino, an alligator, a parrot, a zebra, a giraffe and even an elephant follow it to its destination. Once the dandelion reaches home, the animals realize that they have become friends along the way.

      • Dandelion

        by Rodoula Pappa/Lisa D'Andrea

        THE CIRCLE OF LIFE through the “eyes” of a dandelion seed. Through concise text filled with emotion we experience the wonder, joy and hardships a little seed goes through in its journey. Brightly colored images bring the seed’s journey to life. We see the little seed carried by the wind from its flower bed, across fields and forests to city parks. The stunning artwork is filled with life and the feeling of awe at nature’s resilience and beauty. Little readers learn about the four seasons and the life cycle of plants. We discover that nothing truly ends. We are all part of the circle of life. To be born, to transform, to die and be reborn again.

      • The dreambreakers - The secret of Dandelion

        by Susanna Isern, Esther Gili

        Who are those who, hidden among us, call themselves The Dreambreakers? Who is really the Dark Professor? Sofi Dandelion discovers one day, by chance, that someone has devised a way to destroy dreams and spread unhappiness. Can she do something to prevent it? A boy with an enigmatic look, a grandfather who is not what he seems, a very special glasses and the animal-laboratory may be a good way to start.

      • Age groups: children
        February 2016

        Fearne Fairy and the Dandelion Clocks

        Book 8 in the Whimsy Wood Series

        by Sarah Hill

        Meet Fearne Fairy! She loves to sing and fly but is hopeless at landing! Come on this next exciting adventure in Whimsy Wood with Fearne and the delightful woodland folk, in which sharing and teamwork play a crucial role in solving Fearne's dilemma.....   REVIEWS   "This is a warm and lyrical spring tale, in which Fearne Fairy teaches some mischievous bunnies an important lesson. Whimsy Wood is a magical setting, filled with perky woodland characters."- Sarah Hillier, County Children's Librarian, Wiltshire, UK.   "I loved Fearne's singing in this magical book. My new rabbit will be called Raspberry!" - Millie Westmacott, 5 years.   "A great bedtime story full of magical creatures and fluffy bunnies." - Freya Love, 8 years.   "I love Fearne Fairy as she's funny and friendly, clever and wise." - Ella Evans, 6 years.   "Fearne Fairy and the Dandelion Clocks is a hot, buttered crumpet of a read; full of coziness and kindness." - Beck Stubbs, Principal of Easton Royal Academy, Easton Royal, Pewsey, Wiltshire.

      • February 2021

        We Are All Perfectly Fine

        A Memoir of Love, Medicine and Healing

        by Dr. Jillian Horton

        Funny, fresh, and deeply affecting, We Are All Perfectly Fine is the story of a married mother of three on the brink of personal and professional collapse who attends rehab with a twist: a meditation retreat for burnt-out doctors. At first, she is deeply uncomfortable with the spartan accommodation, silent meals, and scheduled bonding sessions. But as this group of wounded healers struggles through awkward first encounters, guided meditation, and breathing exercises, something remarkable happens: World class surgeons, psychiatrists, pediatricians, and general practitioners open up and share stories of the secret guilt and grief they carry, the cases they can’t forget, and their deep-seated fear that they will fall short of the expectations that define them.   In this moving memoir that will make you laugh and break your heart in equal measure, Dr. Jillian Horton throws open a window onto the flawed system that shapes medical professionals, the rarely acknowledged stresses that cause doctors to commit suicide at the highest rate of any white collar profession, and the crucial role compassion plays in not only treating others but also in taking care of ourselves.

      • Fiction

        The Merchant of Bullshit

        by J.D.B.

        A rotting gene has infiltrated mankind’s cognitive process at an advanced level and turned it into gibberish.  Moreover, the Dronzyme, an integral part of the Detox Unorthodox advocated by major forces in the Consultancy Sector, actively stimulates the production of this gene via a benign mucous in the larynx. Soon, under the auspices of the Catallus Group, a new language and functionality possesses the mindset, and no one is considered immune. The Capital itself becomes a repository for degenerate ideas and concepts, whose terror becomes flesh with the birth of a quasi-physical oaf. Herein is the awful truth of the Schnimp, and the Corporate Giants now forced to obey its commands... in a unprecedented wave of NONSENSE. The explanation: The Merchant of Bullshit is a satire on the City of London, and its all-pervading, meaningless jargon, part of the global war against intelligence, as documented by someone who worked nights for over 15 years immersed in it. The author: (location unknown) lives in a shed in Myrddin’s Precinct where he communes with drunken spirits and entities, and launches vitriolic assaults against the Satanic Inertias of the Capital, soon to be revisited in The Gnat.  A series of endless night-shifts in the Ancient City of London drives him to the terrifying conclusion that its entire existence is a Hoax – a bankrupt Government, media and economy imprisoned in a Tower of Babble.  But can a man certified as insane – twice – complete his mission to rescue the intellectual heritage of his Nation?  Who knows.  For now, he sleeps amid the empty quarts and flasks, waiting to spring forth from his chrysalis...

      • The Weight of a Human Heart

        by Daniel Mallen

        Spring 1944. Injured German soldier Max Jessen returns from the Eastern Front to find that his Roma wife has died of TB, and his son Manfred has been transported to Auschwitz. A desperate Max decides he has no option but to volunteer for camp duty as an officer in the SS, hoping he can find and rescue his son. THE WEIGHT OF A HUMAN HEART is an emotionally charged historical adventure that asks what lengths people will go to in order to protect their loved ones.

      • Children's & YA

        Integrated Thematic Science Series

        by The Editorial Team

        Contents are based on Singapore primary school Science syllabus. Reveals the wonders of Science by creating stories in comic format to assist pupils to better understand the Science contents encompassed in the lower block themes of the latest Primary Science syllabus, viz. Diversity, Cycles, Systems, Energy and Interactions. Interactions: Studying the interactions between and within systems enhances understanding of the environment and Man’s role in it. Interactions occur within an organism, between organisms as well as between organisms and the environment. The interaction of Man with the environment drives the development of Science and Technology. At the same time, Science and Technology influences the way Man interacts with the environment.   Cycles: There are repeated patterns of change in nature. Examples of these cycles are the lifecycles of living things and the water cycle. Understanding these cycles helps Man to predict events and processes and to appreciate the Earth as a self-sustaining system.   Energy: Energy makes changes and movement possible in everyday life. Man uses various forms of energy for many different purposes. Man is not the only animal that needs energy, all living things obtain energy and use it to carry out life processes. Understanding this theme will allow students to appreciate the importance and uses of energy and the need to conserve it.   Systems: A system is a whole consisting of parts that work together to perform a function(s). There are natural systems as well as man-made systems. Examples of systems in nature are the digestive and respiratory systems. Examples of man-made systems are electrical and decimal systems.   Diversity: There are many types of living and non-living things in the world. Man seeks to categorise this great variety of living and non-living things better understand the world in which he lives. There are common threads that connect all living things and unifying factors in the diversity of non-living things that help Man to classify them.

      • The Turtle Family Goes to the Sea

        by Zhang Ning

        IBBY Honour List in 2018Won the 5th ( 2017 ) Feng Zikai Chinese Children's Picture Book AwardThe book applies the unique method of embroidery patch and cloth cuttingembroidery. The fabric used is cotton and linen, both machine-woven andhand-woven. The dyeing methods are Scrape pulp dyeing, batik and tie-dyeing,as well as dyeing with tool holders by the author. Collage techniques and multi-layered cloth dyeing effect add dimension to the illustrations, making themunique and artistic.

      • Agriculture & farming
        January 2010

        Underutilized and Underexploited Horticultural Crops: Vol 05

        by K.V. Peter

        "Globally there is concern for diminishing nutritional security. Land under agriculture is dwindling, water for irrigation becoming scarce and costly and availability of labour getting lesser, the need for future crops and alternate source of nutrition is getting attention. Under CGIAR, an all inclusive future crops international has been established to bring to light underexploited and underutilized crops. Horticultural crops especially vegetables, fruits, ornamentals, medicinal plants and aromatic plants are unique in presence of a large number of plants with possibility for edible uses and considerable nutritive value. Many are wild weeds in one part of the globe but edible and consumed in another part of the globe. A few such plants are used for phytosanitation and phytoremediation but are getting attention as raw materials for biofuel production. Energy and water are two natural resources getting threat due to climate change resulting global warming and ozone depletion."

      • Children's & YA
        May 2017

        Growing up in Stages: Cognitive Development of Three- and Four- Year Olds

        by Susan A. Miller

        Preschoolers have a sense of wonder about so many aspects of their world. They enjoy demonstrating their knowledge to others, and they are challenged to use their brains in fascinating new ways every day. Whether they are making clay figures, rolling cars down ramps, experimenting with writing, or exploring nature, they are expanding their mental horizons constantly. Cognitive Development of Three- and Four-Year-Olds will help you understand typical milestones children tend to reach during the preschool years as they develop their ability to think, understand, and solve problems. As you examine classroom scenarios, you will gain insight into various ways young children express their developing cognitive skills and some challenges that tend to occur. You will also learn strategies for supporting and nurturing children's cognitive growth, especially in the following areas: Believing in magical thinking Expressing a sense of curiosity Understanding time concepts Developing spatial awareness Practicing problem solving Exploring creativity through art Developing mathematical thinking Investigating science questions Exploring the writing process Developing emergent reading skills By guiding children to think creatively and critically, you will help them gain confidence and competence.

      • Gardening
        September 2011

        Modern Technology in Vegetable Production

        by Pranab Hazra, A. Chattopadhyay, K. Karmaka & S. Dutta,

        This book deals with classification of different vegetable crops basic principles of different crop management practices viz, seedling management water management plant nutrient management pollination management IPM techniques integrated disease management biological management of diseases and weed management and modern production technologies of 29 important vegetable crops. Unique feature of this book lay on 190 coloured photographs on four important aspects of vegetable production viz,nursery management physiological disorder disease and insect pests of different vegetables crops. This type book dealing with modern vegetable production technology with extensive photographic documentation is the new addition in the teaching and demonstrative field of vegetable science. This book will be extremely beneficial not only for the students but also for the faculty members of the colleges and University technical personnel of the commercial vegetable farms planners extension and development officers and even nutritionists and dieticians will also get benefit from this book.

      • Children's & YA

        Karla the Bumblebee Waits for Rain

        by Tia Navi, Regina Lukk-Toompere

        A little bumblebee named Karla is buzzing across the lawn, which is mowed as straight as a board and hasn’t a single blossom. Suddenly picking up a sweet scent, he follows it to a wonderous second-floor balcony. There are blossoms galore! Runner beans, nasturtiums, vervains, snapdragons – each and every one holds a magical power that makes them grow. A sprinkling of water is needed, too, but that’s no problem. Oskar, the boy who lives in the apartment, is very responsible about watering their flowers. Yet one day the family goes on vacation to the countryside, leaving the potted plants high and dry. Karla is at a loss for what to do to prevent the incredible blossoms from losing their life force.

      • Hobbies, quizzes & games (Children's/YA)
        October 2020

        Where’s the Unicorn In Wonderland?

        A Magical Search Book

        by Paul Moran

        A brand-new search-and-find adventure from the publishers of the 2017 bestselling title Where's the Unicorn? Follow the further adventures of a colourful blessing of globetrotting unicorns. This time, the unicorns are embarking on a magical tour through the beautiful, wild world of Wonderland.

      • Literature & Literary Studies
        September 2016

        The Infinity of the Universe Inside You

        by Marie Franz, Catrin Welz-Stein

        Dive into a universe full of magic, fantasy and unlimited possibilities.This poetic postcard book is an inspiration for women of all ages – it reminds them of their endless potential and the unrestrained power that lives inside of them. This is a powerful encouragement to go their own way – without compromises. Let yourself get carried away, fascinated and enchanted. So much beauty awaits you.

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