Author: Michael Powell
Publisher: Constable
ISBN: 9781841196251
Category : Life on other planets
Languages : en
Pages : 196
Book Description
Now we know there really are other stars that have planets as well as our sun. But what do you need to know if you are going to live in space? This is youe survival guide, telling you how to move around in zero gravity, and how to grow food on a spaceship, for example. It also tells you what an alien might really look like - will they have antennae? Three hands? Will they be as tall as a house? Will they be very fierce? Plus it includes other facts and helpful ideas about life in space.
Smarties Guide to the Galaxy
Author: Michael Powell
Publisher: Constable
ISBN: 9781841196251
Category : Life on other planets
Languages : en
Pages : 196
Book Description
Now we know there really are other stars that have planets as well as our sun. But what do you need to know if you are going to live in space? This is youe survival guide, telling you how to move around in zero gravity, and how to grow food on a spaceship, for example. It also tells you what an alien might really look like - will they have antennae? Three hands? Will they be as tall as a house? Will they be very fierce? Plus it includes other facts and helpful ideas about life in space.
Publisher: Constable
ISBN: 9781841196251
Category : Life on other planets
Languages : en
Pages : 196
Book Description
Now we know there really are other stars that have planets as well as our sun. But what do you need to know if you are going to live in space? This is youe survival guide, telling you how to move around in zero gravity, and how to grow food on a spaceship, for example. It also tells you what an alien might really look like - will they have antennae? Three hands? Will they be as tall as a house? Will they be very fierce? Plus it includes other facts and helpful ideas about life in space.
Smarties Big Book of Stupid Jokes
Author:
Publisher: Constable
ISBN: 9781841197128
Category : Wit and humor
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This collection of over 2500 hilariously funny and wickedly naughty jokes contains the most brainless, ridiculous, nutty and wacky wisecracks ever invented. From addled animals to witless wizards, there are lots of brand new jokes, pathetic puns and raving riddles.
Publisher: Constable
ISBN: 9781841197128
Category : Wit and humor
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This collection of over 2500 hilariously funny and wickedly naughty jokes contains the most brainless, ridiculous, nutty and wacky wisecracks ever invented. From addled animals to witless wizards, there are lots of brand new jokes, pathetic puns and raving riddles.
Muddle Earth
Author:
Publisher: Delacorte Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 038573316X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 466
Book Description
When magic strikes and Joe Jefferson is transformed from an ordinary schoolboy into a powerful warrior, his simple life is greatly altered as dangerous tasks to slay ogres, wrestle dragons, and confront villains are bestowed upon him by the residents of Muddle Earth who are in desperate need of a hero such as he.
Publisher: Delacorte Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 038573316X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 466
Book Description
When magic strikes and Joe Jefferson is transformed from an ordinary schoolboy into a powerful warrior, his simple life is greatly altered as dangerous tasks to slay ogres, wrestle dragons, and confront villains are bestowed upon him by the residents of Muddle Earth who are in desperate need of a hero such as he.
500 More Hilarious Jokes for Kids
Author: Jeff Rovin
Publisher: Signet Book
ISBN: 9780451167279
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 148
Book Description
A collection of jokes grouped into such categories as animals, doctors, knock-knocks, school, and vacations.
Publisher: Signet Book
ISBN: 9780451167279
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 148
Book Description
A collection of jokes grouped into such categories as animals, doctors, knock-knocks, school, and vacations.
Joe Celko's Thinking in Sets: Auxiliary, Temporal, and Virtual Tables in SQL
Author: Joe Celko
Publisher: Morgan Kaufmann
ISBN: 008055752X
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 383
Book Description
Perfectly intelligent programmers often struggle when forced to work with SQL. Why? Joe Celko believes the problem lies with their procedural programming mindset, which keeps them from taking full advantage of the power of declarative languages. The result is overly complex and inefficient code, not to mention lost productivity.This book will change the way you think about the problems you solve with SQL programs.. Focusing on three key table-based techniques, Celko reveals their power through detailed examples and clear explanations. As you master these techniques, you'll find you are able to conceptualize problems as rooted in sets and solvable through declarative programming. Before long, you'll be coding more quickly, writing more efficient code, and applying the full power of SQL - Filled with the insights of one of the world's leading SQL authorities - noted for his knowledge and his ability to teach what he knows - Focuses on auxiliary tables (for computing functions and other values by joins), temporal tables (for temporal queries, historical data, and audit information), and virtual tables (for improved performance) - Presents clear guidance for selecting and correctly applying the right table technique
Publisher: Morgan Kaufmann
ISBN: 008055752X
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 383
Book Description
Perfectly intelligent programmers often struggle when forced to work with SQL. Why? Joe Celko believes the problem lies with their procedural programming mindset, which keeps them from taking full advantage of the power of declarative languages. The result is overly complex and inefficient code, not to mention lost productivity.This book will change the way you think about the problems you solve with SQL programs.. Focusing on three key table-based techniques, Celko reveals their power through detailed examples and clear explanations. As you master these techniques, you'll find you are able to conceptualize problems as rooted in sets and solvable through declarative programming. Before long, you'll be coding more quickly, writing more efficient code, and applying the full power of SQL - Filled with the insights of one of the world's leading SQL authorities - noted for his knowledge and his ability to teach what he knows - Focuses on auxiliary tables (for computing functions and other values by joins), temporal tables (for temporal queries, historical data, and audit information), and virtual tables (for improved performance) - Presents clear guidance for selecting and correctly applying the right table technique
The Ogre of Oglefort
Author: Eva Ibbotson
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101563516
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 168
Book Description
Ivo the orphan, together with the Hag of Dribble, Ulf the Troll, and Brian the Wizard, sets out to save Princess Mirella from the dreaded Ogre of Oglefort. But when the rescuers arrive at the castle, they are shocked to find that the princess doesn't want to be saved; she wants the ogre to turn her into a bird so she can escape an arranged marriage. And the Ogre isn't nearly the fearsome creature he once was--in fact, he's rather depressed. Now the rescuers have a new goal: save Princess Mirella from her tyrannical royal family and help restore the Ogre and his castle to the fearsome (but fun) paradise it used to be.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101563516
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 168
Book Description
Ivo the orphan, together with the Hag of Dribble, Ulf the Troll, and Brian the Wizard, sets out to save Princess Mirella from the dreaded Ogre of Oglefort. But when the rescuers arrive at the castle, they are shocked to find that the princess doesn't want to be saved; she wants the ogre to turn her into a bird so she can escape an arranged marriage. And the Ogre isn't nearly the fearsome creature he once was--in fact, he's rather depressed. Now the rescuers have a new goal: save Princess Mirella from her tyrannical royal family and help restore the Ogre and his castle to the fearsome (but fun) paradise it used to be.
The Smartest Kid in the Universe, Book 1
Author: Chris Grabenstein
Publisher: Yearling
ISBN: 0525647813
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 321
Book Description
"Chris Grabenstein just might be the smartest writer for kids in the universe." --James Patterson What if you could learn everything just by eating jellybeans?! Meet the Smartest Kid in the Universe and find out in this fun-packed new series from the Bestselling Author of Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library and coauthor of Max Einstein! 12 year old Jake's middle school is about to be shut down--unless Jake and his friends can figure out how to save it. When Jake spies a bowl of jellybeans at the hotel where his mom works, he eats them. But those weren't just jellybeans, one of the scientists at his mom's conference is developing the world's first ingestible information pills. And THAT'S what Jake ate. Before long, Jake is the smartest kid in the universe. But the pills haven't been tested yet. And when word gets out about this new genius, people want him. The government. The mega corporations. Not all of them are good people! Can Jake navigate the ins and outs of his newfound geniusdom (not to mention the ins and outs of middle school) and use his smarts to save his school? BONUS! Includes extra brainteasers to test your smarts! Don't miss the next Smartest Kid in the Universe—Genius Camp!
Publisher: Yearling
ISBN: 0525647813
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 321
Book Description
"Chris Grabenstein just might be the smartest writer for kids in the universe." --James Patterson What if you could learn everything just by eating jellybeans?! Meet the Smartest Kid in the Universe and find out in this fun-packed new series from the Bestselling Author of Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library and coauthor of Max Einstein! 12 year old Jake's middle school is about to be shut down--unless Jake and his friends can figure out how to save it. When Jake spies a bowl of jellybeans at the hotel where his mom works, he eats them. But those weren't just jellybeans, one of the scientists at his mom's conference is developing the world's first ingestible information pills. And THAT'S what Jake ate. Before long, Jake is the smartest kid in the universe. But the pills haven't been tested yet. And when word gets out about this new genius, people want him. The government. The mega corporations. Not all of them are good people! Can Jake navigate the ins and outs of his newfound geniusdom (not to mention the ins and outs of middle school) and use his smarts to save his school? BONUS! Includes extra brainteasers to test your smarts! Don't miss the next Smartest Kid in the Universe—Genius Camp!
Wizard!
Author: Stephen Brown
Publisher: Great Brand Stories S.
ISBN: 9781904879305
Category : Advertising
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Harry Potter may not be the biggest brand in the world, or the most venerable, but his story is one of the most dramatic. This book tells the story of the Harry Potter brand and how it has taken the entertainment world by storm. Joanne K Rowling and her fabulous money-spinning creation is a contemporary fairytale, a 21st century version of the classic cornucopian chronicle. An impoverished single parent pens an accidental bestseller, which grows exponentially. The book begets more books, which beget movies and merchandise and huge media coverage. Today, Harry Potter is as much a brand as Tom Cruise, Starbucks or even Heinz. This book provides a fascinating insight into how Harry Potter became one of the world's most recognised brands in an extraordinarily short period of time.
Publisher: Great Brand Stories S.
ISBN: 9781904879305
Category : Advertising
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Harry Potter may not be the biggest brand in the world, or the most venerable, but his story is one of the most dramatic. This book tells the story of the Harry Potter brand and how it has taken the entertainment world by storm. Joanne K Rowling and her fabulous money-spinning creation is a contemporary fairytale, a 21st century version of the classic cornucopian chronicle. An impoverished single parent pens an accidental bestseller, which grows exponentially. The book begets more books, which beget movies and merchandise and huge media coverage. Today, Harry Potter is as much a brand as Tom Cruise, Starbucks or even Heinz. This book provides a fascinating insight into how Harry Potter became one of the world's most recognised brands in an extraordinarily short period of time.
Help Your Talented Child
Author: Barry Teare
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1855395185
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 113
Book Description
Able and Talented specialist Barry Teare brings parents and carers right up-to-date with new developments on the thinking and provision for gifted children. He advises how to provide able children with the very best opportunities by working in partnership with schools and specialist organizations. The book includes masses of imaginative activities to challenge and stimulate able and talented children.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1855395185
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 113
Book Description
Able and Talented specialist Barry Teare brings parents and carers right up-to-date with new developments on the thinking and provision for gifted children. He advises how to provide able children with the very best opportunities by working in partnership with schools and specialist organizations. The book includes masses of imaginative activities to challenge and stimulate able and talented children.
The Secret of Platform 13
Author: Eva Ibbotson
Publisher: Pan Macmillan
ISBN: 0330477692
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 167
Book Description
Under Platform 13 at King's Cross Station there is a secret door that leads to a magical island . . . It appears only once every nine years. And when it opens, four mysterious figures step into the streets of London. A wizard, an ogre, a fey and a young hag have come to find the prince of their kingdom, stolen as a baby nine years before. But the prince has become a horrible rich boy called Raymond Trottle, who doesn't understand magic and is determined not to be rescued. Shortlisted for the Smarties Prize, The Secret of Platform 13 is an exciting magical adventure from Eva Ibbotson, the award-winning author of Journey to the River Sea. 'This kind of fun will never fail to delight' Philip Pullman
Publisher: Pan Macmillan
ISBN: 0330477692
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 167
Book Description
Under Platform 13 at King's Cross Station there is a secret door that leads to a magical island . . . It appears only once every nine years. And when it opens, four mysterious figures step into the streets of London. A wizard, an ogre, a fey and a young hag have come to find the prince of their kingdom, stolen as a baby nine years before. But the prince has become a horrible rich boy called Raymond Trottle, who doesn't understand magic and is determined not to be rescued. Shortlisted for the Smarties Prize, The Secret of Platform 13 is an exciting magical adventure from Eva Ibbotson, the award-winning author of Journey to the River Sea. 'This kind of fun will never fail to delight' Philip Pullman