Mira Levenson is bursting with excitement as she flies to India to stay with her aunt & cousin for the first time. As soon as she lands Mira is hurled into the sweltering heat & a place full of new sights sounds & deeply buried secrets.. . From the moment Mira meets Janu she feels an instant connection. He becomes her guide showing her both the beauty & the chaos of Kolkata. Nothing is as she imagined it
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Its Queen Titanias & King Oberons 1000th jubilee & the seven Party Fairies are in charge of making the celebratory party extra-special! However naughty Jack Frost has decided to sabotage the celebrations by hosting his own party & in order to make his bigger & better than the kings & queens he has sent his naughty goblins to steal each of the seven Party Fairies magical party bags...if he succeeds the Fairyland celebrations will be ruined! Can Kirsty & Rachel help Jasmine the Present Fairy get her magic bag back from the pesky goblins so that she can conjure up perfect prizes for the street party...? ...

The voyage of Jason & the Argonauts & their hunt for the Golden Fleece is one of the most enduringly popular of all of the Ancient Greek heroic myths. Accepting the quest in order to regain his kingdom Jason assembled a crew of legendary heroes including Hercules Orpheus Atalanta & the twins Castor & Polydeuces. With this band of warriors & demi-gods Jason set sail in the Argo on a journey across the known world. During their quest the Argonauts faced numerous challenges including the Harpies the Clashing Rocks the Sirens Talos the bronze giant the sleepless dragon that guarded the fleece & of course the fickle will of the gods of Olympus. Filled with magic monsters sword fights & sacrifice this ancient adventure story is given new life by Neil Smith who also examines its historical context its classical sources & its enduring legacy. ...

Young Reading Series Two" is aimed at children whose reading ability is beginning to grow & helps build confidence & ability. Six popular titles in " Usborne Young Reading Series Two" are re-issued in luxurious hardback editions with ribbon markers. " The Young Reading" series is developed in consultation with Alison Kelly who is a senior lecturer in education & an early reading specialist from Roehampton University." ...

THE JASPER FOREST is the second book in the Guardian Cycle a sweeping fantasy epic from one of the best new storytellers in the genre. Exiled from Vadanis the homeland he risked his life to save Terrel finds himself adrift on the ocean. Delirious with hunger & exhaustion he is on the point of giving up when he realises that he has found l&. Rescued from the perilous waters by two fishermen Terrel is nursed back to health. His situation seems desperate but at least he is not alone. The ghosts of his friends
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Essential Skills--Made Easy! Learn the fundamentals of Java programming in no time from bestselling programming author Herb Schildt. Fully updated to cover Java Platform Standard Edition 7 (Java SE 7) Java: A Beginner's Guide Fifth Edition starts with the basics such as how to compile & run a Java program & then discusses the keywords syntax & constructs that form the core of the Java language. You'll also find coverage of some of Java's most advanced features including multithreaded programming & generics. An introduction to Swing concludes the book. Get started programming in Java right away with help from this fast-paced tutorial. Designed for Easy Learning: Key Skills & Concepts--Chapter-opening lists of specific skills covered in the chapter Ask the Expert--Q&A sections filled with bonus information & helpful tips Try This--Hands-on exercises that show you how to apply your skills Self Tests--End-of-chapter questions that test your understanding Annotated Syntax--Example code with commentary that describes the programming techniques being illustrated ...

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Take your Java programming skills beyond the ordinary. Java After Hours: 10 Projects Youll Never Do at Work will make Java your playground with ten detailed projects that will have you exploring the various fields that Java offers to build exciting new programs. Youll learn to: * Create graphics interactively on Web servers * Send images to Web browsers * Tinker with Javas Swing package to make it do seemingly impossible things * Search websites & send e-mail from Java programs * Use multithreading Ant & more! Increase your Java arsenal by taking control of Java & explore its possibilities with Java After Hours. ...

Authoritative but accessible information on Java programming fundamentals As one of the most popular programming languages in the world Java is widely used in everything from application software to web applications. This helpful book escorts you through the fundamentals & concepts of Java programming using a first/late objects approach. Packed with extensive opportunities for programming practice Java For Everyone is an ideal resource for learning all there is to know about Java programming. Serves as an authoritative guide on the fundamentals of Java programming Features accessible coverage compatible with Java 5 6 7 Uses first/late objects approach & provides a variety of opportunities for programming practice If you're interested in learning the basics of Java programming then this is the book you need. ...

How many times have you reached an impasse while writing code because you couldnt remember how something in Java worked? This new pocket guide is designed to keep you moving. Concise convenient & easy to use the Java Pocket Guide" gives you Java stripped down to its bare essentials
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