Best Selling Books by James Dean

A New York Times bestseller! Bestselling creators Kimberly and James Dean turn it up in Pete the Cat’s groovy adaptation of the classic children’s song “Five Little Monkeys”—with a hippity hoppity twist! One night, Pete the Cat was bunnysitting five little bunnies when all of the sudden… Five little bunnies hopping on the bed....! Sing along with Pete the Cat in his fun adaptation of "Five Little Monkeys" Fans of Pete the cat will love rocking out to this classic tune with a groovy Easter twist.

Pete the Cat sets off in search of adventure in these seven super cool stories--together in the second volume of Pete the Cat storybook favorites by New York Times bestselling creators Kimberly and James Dean! Join Pete as he rocks out in Egypt, rides a boat in Niagara Falls, drinks hot chocolate in Peru, and explores new worlds at his local library. Pete can be whatever he imagines, and you can too! With vibrant illustrations, a detachable sticker sheet, and seven fun stories, this is the perfect gift for fans of Pete! This collection includes: Pete the Cat''s World Tour Pete the Cat Super Pete Pete the Cat Checks out the Library Pete the Cat''s Trip to the Supermarket Pete the Cat and the Supercool Science Fair Pete the Cat''s Family Road Trip Pete the Cat Secret Agent

Simon Kirby-Jones Mysteries #2 From the New York Times bestselling author of the Cat in the Stacks Mystery Series, a traditional British village cozy mystery series...with a twist! “Agatha Award-winning author Dean James has penned a chatty charmer of a first book in this new cozy-with-a-kink series. Posted To Death will appeal especially to those who enjoy their murders mixed with mirth.” —I Love A Mystery “A delightful English village whodunit filled with some of the most eccentric characters you’ll ever run across in a mystery novel.” —The Denver Post Simon Kirby-Jones, amateur sleuth, gay American vampire living in the cozy British village of Snupperton Mumsley, is a respected historian and also, under a well-guarded pseudonym, a bestselling crime writer. When he’s invited to an exclusive writer’s conference he’s astonished –and outraged—to see that “Dorina Darlington” is the featured speaker. Clearly the woman is an imposter, because Simon is the real Dorina Darlington! And when the fake Dorina turns up dead, Simon suspects he’s next on the killer’s list... There are definite advantages to being undead—little fear of being murdered is high on the list. But Simon is as nosy as he is kind, so he decides to unearth the true killer before any of his fellow writers fall prey! “A worthy and cozy village mystery you can really sink your teeth into.” —The Houston Chronicle “A wickedly funny send-up of the classic cozy British mystery. Dame Agatha would be rolling in her grave, unless she’s already out of it.” —Nancy Pickard

Based on the Amazon Prime Video original series that was inspired by the classic bestselling picture book series! Pete the Cat is whipping up a delicious dish for his class’s potluck. Pete can’t wait to share his banana casserole with his classmates. It’s his favorite lunch! But it turns out that his friend Grumpy Toad hates bananas. How can he hate bananas if he''s never tried one before? Pete shows Grumpy trying something new can be supercool and groovy with the “Three Bite Rule.” This brand-new Pete the Cat picture book retells groovy moments from the show!

Join Pete in New York Times bestselling author James Dean''s Pete the Cat picture book series as Pete has a groovy Easter adventure. In this paper-over-board picture book, complete with poster, punch-out cards, and stickers, Pete helps out the Easter Bunny! Fans of Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes, Pete the Cat and His Four Groovy Buttons, Pete the Cat: Rocking in My School Shoes, and Pete the Cat Saves Christmas will love this Easter-themed Pete storybook.

Pete and his family go to the beach! Pete has lots of fun collecting shells and building a sand castle. It''s very hot, but Pete isn''t sure he wants to go in the water. The water looks scary! When his brother, Bob offers to give him a surfing lesson

Pulling out from the shelter, the mountain altitude and the weight of the train brings a monotonous sound , the sound of the steel wheels bumping each joint of the rails, creating a hypnotic effect. The passengers are unable to see the mountain beauty. The wine and the hypnotic sound have several passengers napping, and the horror cascading through the mountain meadow goes unnoticed. Suddenly, the avalanche comes crashing through the windows. Breaking glass flies through the compartments in the middle coach cars. The train is lifted off the tracks and thrown sideways as if it were a toy. The train suddenly stops in its tracks Motionless, the train sits victimized by Mother Nature, unable to move. The bright sunlight is clouded by a cloud, a cloud not of vapor but of snow and ice. Tons of frozen ice has covered the entire train in an instant. Buried beneath one of Mother Natures tools of torture, entombed, the passengers and crew are rendered helpless and at her mercy. Perched one thousand feet above Donner Lake, pushed to the edge, and hanging partially rolled over to one side, the train and her passengers are truly helpless

About the Book In Do You Know the Meaning of These United States, James Dean details how each state got its name. Some states may be surprising, but such is the history and legacy of these United States. Complete with a crossword puzzle challenging enough to stump even historians, this book tells all about the United States, our country’s flag, and the Bill of Rights. About the Author James Dean lives in Rensselaer Falls, New York.

Learning to read has never been so groovy! From New York Times bestselling artist and author James Dean, Pete the Cat is sure to make reading fun for early readers. With five super-cool stories in one box for reading on the go, this collection of My First I Can Reads is perfect for shared reading with a child. Included in this box are five favorite Pete the Cat I Can Read books: Pete the Cat: Play Ball! Pete the Cat: Pete''s Big Lunch Pete the Cat: Pete at the Beach Pete the Cat: A Pet for Pete Pete the Cat: Too Cool for School

Criterion-referenced Language Testing looks at the practical applications of this new area of language testing.

When Pete heads off to space camp, he gets to float in zero gravity, build rockets, and even goes on an extraordinary interstellar mission that is out of this world - literally. Blast off into space with NYT bestselling author and artist James Dean and everyone''s favorite cat-stronaut.

Potty time is cool with Pete the Kitty in this groovy lift-the-flap potty training board book! Pete the Kitty walks toddlers through every groovy step for using the potty, from getting ready, to washing up--all leading up to one rockin'' celebration! Includes 20 flaps to lift and step-by-step instructions for using the potty. Increase toddlers'' confidence and success with this fun potty training book starring Pete the Kitty!

This New York Times bestselling Pete the Cat hardcover picture book is a perfect Christmas gift for Pete the Cat fans who are eagerly awaiting Santa''s arrival! Pete and his friends are rockin'' and groovin'' while counting down the days to Christmas! Who needs five golden rings, when you can have five onion rings? Join Pete and the gang for one-of-a-kind holiday cheer. He adds a cool-cat spin on a well-known Christmas carol, bringing a hip and energetic spirit to the season. Plus, don''t miss Pete''s other spin on a holiday classic, Pete the Cat Saves Christmas. And Pete''s other groovy guides, Pete the Cat''s Groovy Guide to Life, Pete the Cat''s Groovy Guide to Love, and Pete the Cat''s Groovy Guide to Kindness!

Those who are quite comfortable with Flash MX and know a little ActionScript, will enjoy this book. It provides detailed step-by-step tutorials, and boasts complete technical support from the friends of ED website.

Introducing Needs Analysis and English for Specific Purposes is a clear and accessible guide to the theoretical background and practical tools needed for this early stage of curriculum development in ESP. Beginning with definitions of needs analysis and ESP, this book takes a jargon-free approach which leads the reader step-by-step through the process of performing a needs analysis in ESP, including: how to focus a needs analysis according to the course and student level; the selection and sequencing of a wide variety of data collection procedures; analysis and interpretation of needs analysis data in order to write reports and determine Student Learning Outcomes; personal reflection exercises and examples of real-world applications of needs analysis in ESP. Introducing Needs Analysis and English for Specific Purposes is essential reading for pre-service and in-service teachers, and students studying English for Specific Purposes, Applied Linguistics, TESOL and Education.

This book presents a comprehensive, but practical, overview of the different phases and activities involved in the development and implementation of effective survey projects by language-teaching professionals. The text, which includes chapters on planning, designing, gathering, analyzing, and reporting survey research, would be accessible to graduate students, language teachers, administrators, and researchers. The theoretical and practical issues involved in survey design are defined and discussed in digestible chunks. All concepts are explained in an easy-to-follow, step-by-step manner, with ample examples and checklists provided. Each chapter also includes a list of key terms, a set of review questions, and a collection of exercises for practical application. In this text, language-teaching professionals will find all of the crucial information needed to survey students and teachers about their beliefs and practices. The results can then be used for developing curriculum, evaluating the success of language programs, or doing other relevant research.

After some unusual activity, Pete the Cat must go under cover as Secret Agent Meow to solve the town''s mystery. With his handy spy watch, secret-catcher, and his meow-mobile, Agent Meow is ready to crack the case. What could the big surprise be?

English today is a global language embedded in a great variety of social contexts, resulting in linguistic and pedagogical variation. Taking a new look at the teaching and assessing of English as an international language (EIL), this text highlights overarching principles and provides specific strategies for responding to questions and challenges posed by the changing demographics of English language learners and users around the world. Teaching and Assessment in EIL Classrooms introduces an original, coherent framework in which needs analysis, pedagogical principles, and assessment are integrated describes variables that influence effective teaching and assessment and the characteristics of various EIL teachers and learners emphasizes that pedagogical and assessment decisions need to be based on the learning and teaching needs of each specific EIL context includes specific principles and strategies for teaching and assessing grammar, oral language, and literacy skills in EIL classrooms provides strategies for integrating computer-mediated language into EIL classrooms in ways that promote cross-cultural awareness, language development, and individualized learning Timely, accessible, and practical, this text for graduate and pre- and in-service courses on language teaching and assessment is at the forefront in providing valuable information and guidance for enabling principled and context-sensitive praxis in EIL classrooms worldwide.

A straightforward entry to understanding crucial components of phonological literacy, this essential text explains the theoretical and practical rationale for teaching connected speech (CS) and offers useful pedagogical applications. Brown and Crowther describe the basic phonemes (including consonants, vowels, and diphthongs) of spoken North American English and examine word stress, utterance stress, and timing, as they are related to CS. With accessible, non-technical language, the authors show how phoneme variations, simple transitions, dropping sounds, inserting sounds, and changing sounds operate, and how CS is integral to English language teaching, especially for developing non-native users’ oral English communicative ability. Each chapter features explicit discussions of pedagogical ideas targeting L2 learners, further resources, and CS-oriented exercises that are accessible and easy to implement for L2 teachers. These exercises are accompanied when relevant with recorded audio examples of CS production at www.routledge.com/9780367697570.

New York Times bestselling artist and author James Dean adds a groovy beat to his cool adaptation of "The Wheels on the Bus" with Pete the Cat. Hop on board with Pete and his friends as they sing the classic school bus tune. Fans of Pete the Cat will love singing along with Pete in this groovy rendition of this favorite children''s song. Now in board book format, perfect for little hands!

New York Times bestselling author and artist James Dean’s Pete the Cat helps kids learn to read with phonics. Who knew reading could be so groovy! Reviewed by a phonics expert, these twelve short full-color books feature repeated examples of short and long vowel sounds and common sight words. Each of the simple stories in this box set is designed to teach kids how to master reading while rocking out with Pete the Cat. Phonics teaches children the relationship between letters and the sounds they make. A child who has mastered these relationships has an excellent foundation for learning to read and spell. According to the National Institute of Child Health & Human Development, a child who has learned phonics has a method to recognize familiar words and “decode” unfamiliar ones. Correlates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts.