Bridget Baxter, the last orphan at the Orphanage for Errant Childs, faces the cruel Ms. Acrid and her dreadful fish sandwiches. When Mr. Vanderpuff, a kind baker, arrives to adopt a child, Bridget hopes for a brighter future, but her baking skills leave much to be desired. As Ms. Acrid plots her revenge, Bridget must confront challenges by unlocking the Locked and Secret Door and navigating traps, all while learning that baking can be both a challenge and an adventure. Join her in this whimsical tale of resilience and creativity.
Bridget Vanderpuff embarks on a captivating adventure to uncover the truth behind a ghost train terrorizing her town during the Night of the Hungry Ghosts festival. As residents, including the librarian and mayor, mysteriously vanish, Bridget and her friend Tom investigate the eerie occurrences. The situation escalates when the ghost train abducts Bridget's father, Mr. Vanderpuff. With the town's safety at stake, Bridget is determined to confront the supernatural threat and protect her beloved Belle-on-Sea.
Bridget Vanderpuff, known as the Best Worst Baker in the World, embarks on a whimsical adventure with her friend Tom in Butterälp, where they visit renowned chocolatier Vivienne Velvete. Their fun-filled stay takes a turn when a terrifying monster disrupts the village and threatens the chocolate festival. With the world's finest chocolate mysteriously devoured, Bridget and Tom must follow a trail of puzzling clues to uncover a devious plot, blending humor, heart, and a sprinkle of villainy along the way.
Robbie Gould is not psychic. Of course he isn’t – that’s not a real thing. So
why is a woman standing in his driveway begging him for help in finding her
son, who she’s convinced has been kidnapped? Join Gould as he plunges into a
bizarre world of rare whisky, drug dealers, bent cops, social influencers and
yakuza mobsters to uncover the truth.
As Belle-on-Sea prepares for the Night of the Hungry Ghosts, Mr. Vanderpuff faces a creative block for his parade centerpiece. The tension escalates with warnings from Captain Lufty and his companion, Barry, about an impending doom threatening the town. The backdrop of spooky festivities combined with the mystery of the looming danger sets the stage for an engaging tale filled with creativity and suspense.
This modern fairytale reimagines traditional narratives by portraying fairies as the lurking monsters of the story. Drawing inspiration from Adam Gidwitz, it invites readers into a world where familiar elements of fairy tales are turned on their head, blending whimsy with darker themes. The narrative promises to challenge perceptions and engage readers with its unique twist on classic tales.
Welcome to the world of Storage Concepts!We live in a world where information and knowledge represent major assets of our personal and professional lives. Nowadays, the success of many organizations largely depends on the ability to gain knowledge and process information. Digitization and information technology allow us to share this knowledge with people across the globe, while computers are able to retain information in the form of data. This book walks you through various concepts of the technology that makes these advancements possible. Efficient data management and powerful storage systems represent fascinating, state of the art technologies worth exploring. Remember - data drives our lives and fuels our businesses.We invite you to:* Get introduced to Storage Concepts!* Gain a vendor neutral view of storage technology* Get the lowdown on everything from theory and concepts of data storage, through data security and virtualization, to management, performance...and beyond!This vendor neutral book is suitable for:* Students and recent graduates in the IT space* IT administrators and managers expanding their knowledge base into storage* All individuals with a thirst for expanding their storage knowledge!Storage Technology Certification:This book also supports the Hitachi Data Systems Storage Technology Certification credential and is available in hard copy and e-book formats.
This exclusive collection of the Bard's works has been designed specifically for readers new to Shakespeare's rich literary legacy. Each of the plays is presented unabridged and in large print, copiously annotated and preceded by a character summary and commentary. Brief scene synopses clarify confusing plots, while incisive essays describe the historical context and Shakespeare's sources.
This handy literature guide provides a thorough analysis of The Lord of the Flies to help you fully understand the text. Plot and structure as well as characters and themes are explored in detail to help you prepare for the English exam.
