New Releases by Libby Hathorn

An Australian version of the Chinese legend of the Willow Pattern Plate.

Novel for young adults. Bernard, an aspiring but alienated artist living in France, finds himself in conflict with many of those he comes into contact with. His teacher disapproves of his painting style, his contemporaries are suspicious of him, and most of his family don''t understand him - apart form his beloved grandmother Bijou. When Bernard meets the great Vincent Van Gogh, his life changes irrevocably and his real struggles begin. Incorporates the life story of Van Gogh. Award-winning author''s previous titles include ''All About Anna'' and ''Grandma''s Shoes''.

Picture storybook for primary-school children. Part of the Access Asia series. Set in urban and rural China, it tells the story of the adventures of two young girls, Hong and Xian. Hathorn has been a children''s author for 25 years. Wong was born in China and has exhibited his art for 20 years.

The Lenski kids have a terrible reputation. They are the wildest, naughtiest kids in the neighbourhood. Their mild-mannered parents don''t know what to do with them - babysitters come and go, never to return again. That is, until Kim Kip moves in next door.

Lind/Marchal/Wathen: BASIC STATISTICS FOR BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS, Seventh edition is a derivative of the best-selling STATISTICAL TECHNIQUES IN BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS, offering the essential topics of statistical tools and methods delivered in a student friendly, step-by-step format. The text is non-threatening and presents concepts clearly and succinctly with a conversational writing style. All statistical concepts are illustrated with solved applied examples immediately upon introduction. Modern computing tools and applications are introduced, but the text maintains a focus on presenting statistics content as opposed to technology or programming methods, and the seventh edition continues as a "students" text with increased emphasis on interpretation of data and results.

Meet Venny -- a tall, good looking sixteen year old Australian boy who hates schoolwork and just wants a good life and a flashy car. Meet Saffron -- a bright, artistic orphan, living a sophisticated life of luxury with her great-aunt Beatrice in New York. Laugh and cry with these unlikely but likeable pen friends. Fast cars, exotic locations, dreams, confessions, tragedy and an engaging love story. Neighbours and Hollyoaks meet real life.

What happened to the boy who was left behind when the children of Hamelin were stolen by the Pied Piper? 6 yrs+

Pearl And Her Family Visit The Beautiful Taj Mahal In Agra. I Feel Stories In The Air Here, Pearl, Says Her Mother As They Walk Through The Gardens. As Pearl Looks Into The Water Reflecting The Magnificent Façade, She Sees A Face Staring Back And It S Not Hers! Inside The Taj, There S A Swish Of Colour And Pearl Feels Someone Standing Beside Her. She Turns To See . . Inspired By Her Own Visit To The Taj, Well-Known Australian Writer Libby Hathorn Uses This Symbol Of Everlasting Love To Talk About Friendship And Bonding Across Time In The Lives Of An Australian Family And Young Goharara, Youngest Daughter Of Mughal Emperor, Shah Jahan. This Real-Magical Tale Weaves The Phantoms Of History Into A Felt Experience. As The Story Flits Imperceptibly Back And Forth In Time, So Do The Illustrations, In A Creative Interplay Of Mughal Miniature And Contemporary Folk.

YA. Juliet continues her search for the clues which will reveal the tragic history of Rosette and the ghosts of Rose Cottage. 10 yrs+

A day in the life of 21 wombats, from waking until they return to their burrow to sleep.

Keiran is the paperboy on the tram to Bondi Beach. Highly commended, CBC Picture Book of the Year Award, 1982. Prebound.

Using a visit to Grandpa, the story highlights the road safety messages for car passengers.

A children''s novel telling the story of how two unpopular kids at school win friends and influence people through their devotion to dogs. Nicely illustrated.

SUMMARY: Although adults find her wearing, Anna, an only, indulged child, is an exciting companion whose escapades repeatedly land her cousins in trouble.