Best Selling Books by Patrick Regan

The Nutcracker is new again. With Accord’s innovative AniMotion® windows, this Christmas classic gets a fresh and exciting look. The Nutcracker is a magical tale beloved by generations of children. Now, Accord''s version brings a little magic of its own to this classic Christmas story. Packed with lift-the-flap AniMotion windows, The Nutcracker is a lavishly illustrated adventure with a simple story line that loosely follows Tchaikovsky''s beloved ballet. Watch all of the familiar characters, from enchanted toys to epic battles and twirling ballerinas, come to life on the page with the magic of AniMotion. There''s enough excitement here to make everyone''s Christmas wishes come true.

"Sometimes even the greatest detective needs to look through the magnifying glass..." Julia is just your average middle schooler. She loves spending time with her family and friends, reading, and listening to music or podcasts. She especially loves listening to old-school Sherlock Holmes radio shows on YouTube. But Julia doesn''t feel like everyone else. Having a vision impairment sometimes makes her feel like she doesn''t fit in anywhere. She''s not totally blind, but she''s not sighted either. Her family and teachers for the blind encourage her to use adaptive devices, like a white cane, or assistive technology, like a screen reader, to help her, but Julia has no interest. She wants to be just like everyone else, specifically her older brother, John, the town hero, most popular guy in high school, mystery-solving, John. When Cooperstown, New York is hit with another major mystery, everyone turns to John and his three best friends to solve the case. As the mystery unfolds, they realize they are "looking" in all the wrong places. Will Julia rise to the challenge, accept the help she may need, and use it to bring her brother and his friends through the magnifying glass?

Stories of social and personal transformation in the most extreme circumstances, giving rise to real grounds for hope.

Author Engelbreit gathers her favorite Halloween art, stories, facts and recipes for a treasury of scary and fun holiday treats. Illustrations.

These adorable photographs nearly jump off the page as they offer birthday wishes, in their own special way.Both of these clever books will appeal to a gift-buying audience that''s hungry for a whimsical, unique way to say they care.

We might not say ''thanks'' or ''I love you'' often enough, but take the lead from one very cute duckling. Beautifully photographed, MUM, I M A LUCKY DUCK celebrates motherhood with humour and poignancy. Reflecting on what''s important, a grateful little duck helps us remember life''s milestones whether toddling or waddling.

This book is designed to introduce and teach anyone to become a successful PC technician or support person. It prepares them to pass the CompTIA A+ exam (2003 Objectives) and the Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician (MCDST).

Illustrator Haddon Sundbloom''s definitive Coke Santas are richly reproduced in this charming little story of Santa''s annual appearance.

She"s innocent and sexy, demure yet flirtatious, with a combination of sweetness and sass that has captivated audiences for over 70 years. She"s America"s first animated sex symbol, Betty Boop, and she is as popular now as ever. Created by legendary animator Max Fleischer in 1930, Betty Boop is enjoying a retro renaissance with fans and collectors worldwide. In 1996 she became the first cartoon star to be profiled on Arts & Entertainment Television"s popular series Biography. This irresistible little keepsake book pairs Betty"s classic images with a Boop-Oop-A-Doop poem on love and romance: Love will keep you on your toes. Love can cure the deepest woes. And when your spirit starts to droop . . . Love brings back your Boop-Oop-A-Doop! Sweet and simple, just like Betty. It"s the perfect gift for any Betty fan, and those who aren"t familiar with Betty"s charms will love this introduction to the original cartoon siren. Whether she"s giving one of her famous winks, or puckering her perfectly pouty lips for a kiss, Betty Boop is simply Boop-a-licious!

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A metal Coke bottle attached to ribbon bookmark.

This book is for anyone who has ever felt like life is simply too much. It will provide you with the tools you need to not only cope but to thrive. For readers of Katie Piper OBE and Matt Haig.

Know someone feeling blue'' Mickey and crew provide words of support and encouragement in this book that can perk up anyone who''s feeling down.