The extraordinary #1 New York Times bestseller that is now a major motion picture, Markus Zusak's unforgettable story is about the ability of books to feed the soul. It is 1939. Nazi Germany. The country is holding its breath. Death has never been busier, and will become busier still. Liesel Meminger is a foster girl living outside of Munich, who scratches out a meager existence for herse…
Black Hawk Down is Mark Bowden's brilliant account of the longest sustained firefight involving American troops since the Vietnam War. On October 3, 1993, about a hundred elite U.S. soldiers were dropped by helicopter into the teeming market in the heart of Mogadishu, Somalia. Their mission was to abduct two top lieutenants of a Somali warlord and return to base. It was supposed to take an hour…
Explores methods of fighting amongst the powerful ancient civilisations, examining the motivations behind expansion and empire. This book takes a comprehensive look at the period, including decisive issues such as weaponry, armies, chariots, forts and frontiers, showing how these developed to meet certain specific needs.
If you could have any ocean animal's superpower, whose would you choose? What if you woke up one morning, and you suddenly had the superpower of an ocean animal? If you could shapeshift like a giant Pacific octopus, you could squeeze through even the smallest gaps. If you could snap your claws like a coconut crab, you could slice through sheets of metal. And if you could sniff like a great whi…
In this charming and heartwarming mystery story, a group of children stumbles upon a hidden secret involving a wild hedgehog. As they try to figure out how to help and protect the creature, they must work together to solve a series of puzzling clues. Full of suspense, friendship, and a love for wildlife, this fictional tale is beautifully crafted to keep fluent readers hooked while teaching the…
The Complete Elementary Music Rudiments has been used for over 25 years and is a trusted way to learn music theory. This book contains Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced rudiments all in one volume. This new edition of the original classic contains the same reliable information that has been used by thousands of teachers and students over the years. The book includes clear and concise lessons, w…