Vole And Troll

Author : Iza Trapani
Publisher : Charlesbridge Publishing
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2019-09-10
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781632897480

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Vole and Troll by Iza Trapani Pdf

Loosely based on "The Three Billy Goats Gruff," this sweet, funny tale introduces two loveable characters who just can't get along . . . until they start singing. Troll-dee-roll, I'm a troll, and my favorite food is vole. Meet mischievous Vole and grouchy old Troll, the newest characters by best selling author/illustrator Iza Trapani. Vole wants to cross the bridge to where the literal and proverbial grass is greener, but grumpy old Troll lives under the bridge and offers two options: pay the toll or eat Vole. Vole outwits Troll three times by distracting him with clever, interactive songs (which will be quite familiar to young children and caregivers). But in the end, the pair lays aside their differences and embraces their common love of music.

Author : Matt Haig
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 386 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 0399247408

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Samuel Blink and the Runaway Troll by Matt Haig Pdf

Having been careful to heed his Aunt Eda's warnings to not enter the dangerous Shadow Forest, twelve-year-old Samuel Blink finds himself in a difficult situation when Troll-Son runs away from his Shadow Forest home to come and live with Samuel, his humanhero.

Author : William Dickey
Publisher : Wesleyan University Press
Page : 92 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Poetry
ISBN : 081952235X

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The Education of Desire by William Dickey Pdf

Dickey's finest, a confrontation with death.

Author : Piers Anthony
Publisher : Open Road Media
Page : 419 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2019-09-24
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781504058766

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Demons Don't Dream by Piers Anthony Pdf

“Series fans will find themselves right at home” as a computer game draws two players into the illusion-, pun-, and dragon-filled land of Xanth (Kirkus Reviews). Sixteen-year-old Dug has yet to be impressed by a computer game, but that’s before he gets hooked by Companions of Xanth—and the beguilingly beautiful princess-serpent he’s chosen to guide him. Nada Naga has her work cut out for her keeping Dug’s eyes on the magical prize . . . and off of her human form. Kim is no stranger to Xanth, which is why she chooses her favorite companion, Jenny Elf, to accompany her through its marvels—and dangers. Though Kim’s hyper-enthusiasm is infectious, she doesn’t really believe that Xanth is real, and it’s up to Jenny to prove it. What the two players don’t know is that there’s more at stake than winning; the very existence of Xanth hangs in the balance. Demons may run the game, but there are voids to avoid, loan sharks to outswim, and Com Pewter—the most evil machine of all—to outwit. Not to mention that a companion may be just as willing to sabotage Dug and Kim as help them succeed . . . “The legions of Xanth readers can rest assured that [Demons Don’t Dream] contains plenty of the punningly named animals, vegetables, people and things (such as the Ice Queen Clone and the Censor-Ship) that have become the series’ raison d’etre.” —Publishers Weekly

Author : Alan Dean Foster
Publisher : Open Road Media
Page : 337 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2016-02-16
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 9781504015875

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The Deavys by Alan Dean Foster Pdf

A decidedly non-Ordinary family (and their talking cat) must embark on a magical mission in this tale from New York Times–bestselling author Alan Dean Foster. For any normal teenage boy, having two and a half younger sisters would be enough to deal with. But Simwan Deavy’s life isn’t normal. His family is non-Ord—short for “non-Ordinary”—which means that at school, he and his sisters learn hexing and enchanting along with history and math. It also means they have a ghost for an uncle and a cat who talks. Still, everything is going well for Simwan—until a bottle of Truth is stolen from the local pharmacy. Now the Deavys’ favorite woods are under threat from development; their mother, whose life depends on the Truth, is growing weaker; and the world as they know it might never be the same. With the help of their cat, Pithfwid, the Deavys track the loathsome, horrible Crub to his lair in New York City. But the Crub has laid traps, turning a dangerous city into a deadly one. To succeed at their mission, the Deavys will have to stick together—or the Truth may be lost forever.

Author : John Trusler
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 1783
Category : English language
ISBN : OXFORD:400143796

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The Distinction Between Words Esteemed Synonymous in the English Language by John Trusler Pdf

Author : William Alexander Foster
Publisher : Hunter, Rose
Page : 238 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 1890
Category : Canada
ISBN : HARVARD:32044081301764

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Canada First by William Alexander Foster Pdf

Author : Catherynne M. Valente
Publisher : Feiwel & Friends
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2015-03-03
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 9781250072795

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The Boy Who Lost Fairyland by Catherynne M. Valente Pdf

"One of the most extraordinary works of fantasy, for adults or children, published so far this century."—Time magazine, on the Fairyland Twelve-year-old September lives in Omaha, and used to have an ordinary life, until her father went to war and her mother went to work. One day, September is met at her kitchen window by a Green Wind (taking the form of a gentleman in a green jacket), who invites her on an adventure, implying that her help is needed in Fairyland. The new Marquess is unpredictable and fickle, and also not much older than September. Only September can retrieve a talisman the Marquess wants from the enchanted woods, and if she doesn't . . . then the Marquess will make life impossible for the inhabitants of Fairyland. September is already making new friends, including a book-loving Wyvern and a mysterious boy named Saturday. With exquisite illustrations by acclaimed artist Ana Juan, Fairyland lives up to the sensation it created when the author first posted it online. For readers of all ages who love the charm of Alice in Wonderland and the soul of The Golden Compass, here is a reading experience unto itself: unforgettable, and so very beautiful. The Girl Who Circumnavigated Fairyland in a Ship of Her Own Making is a Publishers Weekly Best Children's Fiction title for 2011.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 447 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2012-07-19
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780199652464

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New Oxford Rhyming Dictionary by Anonim Pdf

This invaluable resource contains rhymes for over 45,000 words presented in a clear and user-friendly layout. Features include a complete index, in-text notes, examples, creative writing tips, and a fascinating introduction giving a brief outline of the history of rhyming. A must-have for all writers.

Author : Iza Trapani
Publisher : Charlesbridge Publishing
Page : 35 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2007-02-01
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781580890762

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Shoo Fly! by Iza Trapani Pdf

Adapted from the popular nursery rhyme, this book follows an adorable mouse as he tries in vain to escape from a delightfully determined fly

Author : Roberto Pieraccini
Publisher : MIT Press
Page : 355 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9780262016858

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The Voice in the Machine by Roberto Pieraccini Pdf

An examination of more than sixty years of successes and failures in developing technologies that allow computers to understand human spoken language. Stanley Kubrick's 1968 film 2001: A Space Odyssey famously featured HAL, a computer with the ability to hold lengthy conversations with his fellow space travelers. More than forty years later, we have advanced computer technology that Kubrick never imagined, but we do not have computers that talk and understand speech as HAL did. Is it a failure of our technology that we have not gotten much further than an automated voice that tells us to "say or press 1"? Or is there something fundamental in human language and speech that we do not yet understand deeply enough to be able to replicate in a computer? In The Voice in the Machine, Roberto Pieraccini examines six decades of work in science and technology to develop computers that can interact with humans using speech and the industry that has arisen around the quest for these technologies. He shows that although the computers today that understand speech may not have HAL's capacity for conversation, they have capabilities that make them usable in many applications today and are on a fast track of improvement and innovation. Pieraccini describes the evolution of speech recognition and speech understanding processes from waveform methods to artificial intelligence approaches to statistical learning and modeling of human speech based on a rigorous mathematical model--specifically, Hidden Markov Models (HMM). He details the development of dialog systems, the ability to produce speech, and the process of bringing talking machines to the market. Finally, he asks a question that only the future can answer: will we end up with HAL-like computers or something completely unexpected?

Author : Iza Trapani
Publisher : Charlesbridge Publishing
Page : 35 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2002-02-01
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781580890779

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Row Row Row Your Boat by Iza Trapani Pdf

Climb aboard, read, and sing along with this adorable family of bumbling bears as they row, row, row their boat on a merry adventure in this beloved, reimagined nursery rhyme. Hold on to your hats and get ready to laugh as these irresistible characters rock, bash, and splash their way into your heart. Iza Trapani brings a fresh spin to this classic song with new verses and sweet and vibrant illustrations. Young readers will recognize the song and delight in seeing it come to life as the bears paddle their way through each and every page.

Author : Mark Carthew
Publisher : Leaping Lizards Press
Page : 33 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2023-11-01
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780648446897

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Newt, Lutes and Bandicoots by Mark Carthew Pdf

Newts playing lutes and striped bandicoots Floating around under bright parachutes... Dive into any page of this action-packed book of rhymes, riddles and pictures and be lost for hours. Can you find a flute, a suit or a boot? What about a bed, a thread or a newlywed? Each rhyme and riddle is a clue to the different creatures, people, places, actions, or things to be found on each page. Hours of fun for everyone!

Author : Kim Chamberlain
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 450 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2015-09-22
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9781634509565

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365 Games & Puzzles to Keep Your Mind Sharp by Kim Chamberlain Pdf

Short and Fun Activities Designed to Train and Maintain Your Brain Taking care of your brain is just as beneficial as taking care of the rest of your body—research has shown that training games help improve memory, concentration, problem-solving skills, processing speed, creativity, and reasoning. 365 Games & Puzzles to Keep Your Mind Sharp provides a year’s worth of challenging mental activities to keep your brain sharp and flexible. Chamberlain’s fresh new installment uses the same format as The Five-Minute Brain Workout: a variety of games and puzzles, each with ten examples that increase in difficulty as you work through the book. This collection includes some fan favorites along with many new and exciting puzzles that will further develop your skills. 365 Games & Puzzles to Keep Your Mind Sharp is perfect for lovers of word and language games and puzzles, providing enough short, sharp exercises for a year’s worth of fun and brain stretching.

Author : Random House
Publisher : Random House Reference
Page : 361 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2008-10-14
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9781400007165

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Random House Webster's Rhyming Dictionary by Random House Pdf

The Random House Webster’s Rhyming Dictionary is an essential resource for writers, poets and songwriters. An expanded version of the RH Webster’s Pocket edition, it includes: • Approximately 60,000 words • Comprehensive cross-referencing • A glossary of poetic terms • Contemporary proper names and foreign phrases