Most Popular Books by Louise Comfort

Earthquakes are a huge global threat. In thirty-six countries, severe seismic risks threaten populations and their increasingly interdependent systems of transportation, communication, energy, and finance. In this important book, Louise Comfort provides an unprecedented examination of how twelve communities in nine countries responded to destructive earthquakes between 1999 and 2015. And many of the book’s lessons can also be applied to other large-scale risks. The Dynamics of Risk sets the global problem of seismic risk in the framework of complex adaptive systems to explore how the consequences of such events ripple across jurisdictions, communities, and organizations in complex societies, triggering unexpected alliances but also exposing social, economic, and legal gaps. The book assesses how the networks of organizations involved in response and recovery adapted and acted collectively after the twelve earthquakes it examines. It describes how advances in information technology enabled some communities to anticipate seismic risk better and to manage response and recovery operations more effectively, decreasing losses. Finally, the book shows why investing substantively in global information infrastructure would create shared awareness of seismic risk and make postdisaster relief more effective and less expensive. The result is a landmark study of how to improve the way we prepare for and respond to earthquakes and other disasters in our ever-more-complex world.

Everyone''s favourite fairies are off to the Spectacular Spell Competition at the Three Wishes Fairy School, an amazing magical castle set high-up in the mountains. There''s an ice crystal waterfall, a balloon ride to enjoy, magic flying lessons and so many amazing rooms to explore. Read the story, press-out the characters and take them on a tour of this gloriously glittering pop-up school.

While Rosie is shopping, her fairy friends telephone to ask her to pick up items for them, as well.

Poppy is planning a birthday party, but when she telephones her friends to see if they are coming, all of them are busy.

While Lily cleans house, her fairy friends are telephoning to see if she can play with them.

While Daisy is looking for her lost necklace, her fairy friends telephone her and help out.

Welcome to the Fairy Forest! Join the graceful Ballet Fairies as they prepare for another dazzling stage performance. There''s the Fairy Foot Parlour to visit, the Ballet Boutique and Miss Plié''s Hair Parlour. And don''t forget to dress the stage! A beautiful 3D pop-up tree with moveable pieces, press-out fairies and decorations, fun fairy facts and a novelty pocket. A third title in the amazing ''Treetop Fairies'' series, to follow MY POP-UP PARTY TREE (978-0-230-74175-2) and MY POP-UP SNOWFLAKE TREE (978-0-230-74674-9).

"A magical pop-up world with press-out fairy pieces!"--Cover.

An excellent introduction to teach kids ages 3-5 how to speak Spanish, Seek and Speak Spanish Words combines learning a new language with seek-and-find visual puzzles. Featuring 270 of the most common vocabulary words and 26 illustrative scenes - from the classroom and the playground to the kitchen and the beach - kids will love scouring each colorful page as they associate the hidden objects they find to its Spanish word. Also included are question-answer prompts, phonetic spellings to aid correct pronunciation, and a complete word list key at the back of the book. Accessible, fun, engaging, and efficient, this must-have book is the ultimate resource to help kids learn Spanish! Louise Millar is the children''s author of Spanish-English Picture Dictionary, My First 1000 English Words, and My English Sticker Dictionary.

Full of fairies and flowers, with gorgeous, glittery covers, these four, shaped board books are sure to enchant little girls!

If I were a pirate, I''d wear a pirate hat. I''d have my very own pirate ship, and a special treasure map If you were a pirate, what would you do? You could have a crew of jolly mates, make the baddies walk the plank, or search for buried treasure. Just slide your photo into the slot at the back of this fun little book... and picture yourself as a pirate With a shaped, die-cut hole through each spread, these cleverly illustrated books mean that young children really can see themselves as fairies, princesses, pirates and astronauts - perfect for little people with big imaginations.

Princess Sapphire is wondering how to spend her afternoon, when her friends phone her with some fun ideas. Join in with the story and press the sound-chip to hear the phone ring, as Princess Sapphire and her friends have a very busy afternoon!

Petal, Poppy, Rose and Acorn are off to a magical sleepover inside the Sweet Dreams Fairytale Castle. There are stories to read, teeth to brush and plenty of beds to curl up in - but with this much to see, how will anyone fall asleep? A glittering 3-D fairy castle with an amazing story and press-out characters.

Petal is very excited about her birthday party. But when she phones her friends, they all seem to be busy doing other things! Just as she is about to give up hope her friends arrive – they wouldn’t miss Petal’s party for the world! PETAL’S PARTY is part of a series of four phone-shaped board books. Each has a ringing sound-chip and glittery cover, and is die-cut in the shape of each fairy’s particular flower. Delightfully brought to life by Louise Comfort’s beautiful and delicate illustrations, children will love these stories of fairies and friendship.

If I were a fairy, I''d have sparkly wings, And with my magic wand, I''d do all sorts of things If you were a fairy, what would you do? You could wave your magic wand to paint a rainbow, keep a butterfly as a pet or fly through the sky. Just slide your photo into the slot at the back of this fun little book... and picture yourself as a fairy With a shaped, die-cut hole through each spread, these cleverly illustrated books mean that young children really can see themselves as fairies, princesses, pirates and astronauts - perfect for little people with big imaginations.

Full of fairies and flowers, with gorgeous, glittery covers, these four, shaped board books are sure to enchant little girls!

Ring, ring! Princess Ruby is going to a ball, but her outfit isn''t quite right. Whatever will she wear? Join in with the story and press the sound-chip to hear the phone ring, as Princess Ruby gets some helpful calls from her friends at the palace!

Wicked stepmothers, good fairies, handsome princes and happy endings abound in this delightful series of sparkly, foiled fairytales. Louise Comfort’s fresh, charming illustrations make this retelling of the classic Cinderella story accessible for even the youngest of readers. With dazzling foil highlights splashed across every page, this highly collectible book is sure to enchant little princesses everywhere!

Full of fairies and flowers, with gorgeous, glittery covers, these four, shaped board books are sure to enchant little girls!

A 3D carousel fairy garden with press-out figures. Come and visit the fairies at the bottom of the garden - everyone is busy for a wedding. Peep inside the house and take the fairy figures through the enchanted garden, where they can sail across the brook and dance until dawn.

A glittering pop-up fairy funfair! The sweet smell of fairy floss is floating on the air, and that can only mean one thing the Fairy Funfair is in town! Join Petal, Poppy, Rose and Acorn as they take a spin on teacup twirlers, slide down the helter-skelter and take a ride on a giant fairy Ferris wheel! With an enchanting story, press-out pieces and packed with rides that spin and slide this is the ultimate pop-up funfair! From the creators of five fantastic pop-up fairy wonderlands, which have together sold over 800, 000 copies worldwide.

Bienvenue au Bal des Fées ! Entrez dans le monde des Fées et découvrez le plus extraordinaire palais, avec son jardin magique et sa Salle de Bal rose. Regardez bien dans la chambre de la reine, peut-être trouverez-vous qui s''y est caché !