New Releases by William Joyce

Un jour, tout, dans la vie de Morris Lessmore, y compris sa propre histoire, disparaît, dispersé par une tornade. Il erre alors, sans but, jusqu’au jour où il rencontre des livres qui vont devenir ses amis. Il prend soin d’eux, et en retour les livres prennent soin de lui et le guérissent. Des références littéraires et cinématographiques, des images somptueuses pleines de détails : un vrai souffle emporte le lecteur dans un univers où les livres sont vivants. Leurs couvertures palpitent comme les ailes des oiseaux, ils donnent la main à leur lecteur, on joue dans leurs pages et on escalade leurs mots, comme dans un terrain de jeu. Un magnifique hommage au livre sous toutes ses formes.

Prima che Babbo Natale diventasse Babbo Natale, era Nicholas Nord: uno spadaccino leggendario, sempre alla ricerca di tesori e avventure. Un giorno approdò al villaggio di Santoff Claussen, dove viveva il più grande mago di tutti i tempi, Ombric Shalazar: un luogo d’incanti minacciato dal malvagio Pitch, intenzionato a trasformare i sogni di tutti i bambini della Terra in incubi spaventosi. E qui Nicholas fu costretto a scegliere: continuare a cercare fortuna o salvare il villaggio dalla terribile minaccia? Una sola la risposta possibile…

Descubre la saga que ha inspirado la película de DreamWorks El origen de los Guardianes .NICOLÁS SAN NORTE, rufián, temerario espadachín y célebre forajido. Famoso por su destreza en el manejo de toda clase de armas, se dedicaba a buscar y obtener tesoros y riquezas a cualquier precio. No podía decirse que tuviera madera de héroe. Pero los héroes no nacen... los héroes se forjan. Cuando los auténticos villanos aparecen en escena, adoptando las siniestras formas de Sombra y sus aterradores temores, Norte descubre otra manera de poner en práctica sus afamadas habilidades marciales. En esta primera entrega de la serie de aventuras de los Guardianes conocerás al legendario San Nicolás. Has oído hablar mucho de él, pero en realidad aún no sabes quién es...

Descubre la saga que ha inspirado la película de DreamWorks El origen de los Guardianes .SOMBRA, EL REY DE LAS PESADILLAS, y su ejército de temores fueron derrotados en el primer episodio de las aventuras de los Guardianes. Parece que ahora el malvado enemigo de los niños está urdiendo una terrible venganza, y los Guardianes sospechan que se ha escondido bajo tierra. Pero, si es así ¿cómo van a encontrarlo? Aquí entra en escena Conejo de Pascua, Bunny para los amigos, el único emisario de la legendaria hermandad de conejos guerreros de tamaño e intelecto imponentes. Bunny domina las artes marciales y es brillante, sagaz y un excavador de túneles extraordinario. Cuenta también con la ayuda de unos soldados muy especiales. ¿Conseguirán los Guardianes dar con Sombra y desbaratar sus crueles planes de venganza?

Beware a tooth fairy queen scorned in this, the third chapter book of Academy Award winner William Joyce’s The Guardians series. There’s a lot more to this tooth-swiping sprite than meets the eye! When last we heard, the Guardians were resting easy with the knowledge that the children of Santoff Clausen were finally safe from Pitch’s dastardly plans. But is it all a ruse, a scheme, a lull the evil Nightmare King has deviously concocted? Whatever Pitch’s plans, what he doesn’t know is that there’s a new Guardian in town, and she’s not the type to forget old grudges. Actually, she’s not the type to forget anything—because this Guardian is none other than Toothiana, the Tooth Fairy herself. She’s fierce and fast and crossing her will lead to a multitude of troubles. And, it turns out that, well, all those teeth she has been collecting? They contain memories. The forgotten memories of childhood…including the memories of how to fly. Young Katherine is hopeful that these memories might help her to remember her parents. The Guardians hope they’ll offer even further protection from Pitch. You can see how this information would be invaluable to our heroes. But it could also be invaluable to Pitch…

Take a peek inside North''s Workshop! You''ll learn how the yetis make toys and guard North''s reindeer. Hear the elves'' stories and find out how everything gets finished in time for Christmas.

In this beautiful tribute to the joy of reading, children will discover that each story begins with the opening of a book. Morris loves to read and is handpicked to take care of a marvelous library. He shares the stories until it''s time for someone else to take his place, proving that good books are timeless.

The book that inspired the Academy Award–winning short film, from New York Times bestselling author and beloved visionary William Joyce. Morris Lessmore loved words. He loved stories. He loved books. But every story has its upsets. Everything in Morris Lessmore’s life, including his own story, is scattered to the winds. But the power of story will save the day. Stunningly brought to life by William Joyce, one of the preeminent creators in children’s literature, The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore is a modern masterpiece, showing that in today’s world of traditional books, eBooks, and apps, it’s story that we truly celebrate—and this story, no matter how you tell it, begs to be read again and again.

Coleção Aventuras Encantadas Antes de São Nicolau ter sido São Nicolau, ele era Norte, Nicolau São Norte, um destemido espadachim, rufião e notório fora da lei. Sua destreza com todo tipo de armamento era notável. Tesouros e riquezas eram o que buscava a todo custo. Estava longe de ser um herói. Mas heróis não nascem heróis... eles são colocados à prova. Quando vilões verdadeiros entram em cena, na forma volátil de Breu e seus temíveis Medonhos, Norte encontra outro uso para suas famosas habilidades de lutador. Aqui, no primeiro volume de uma série de épicas aventuras dos Guardiões, encontre o lendário São Nicolau. Você deve conhecê-lo há anos, mas, na realidade, você não o conhece nem um pouco... Luzes irradiadas pela lua, usadas exclusivamente para proteger as crianças; vaga-lumes que lutam bravamente e ursos tão benevolentes quanto os de pelúcia são alguns dos elementos mágicos apresentados por William Joyce em Nicolau São Norte e a batalha contra o Rei dos Pesadelos, primeiro livro da série Os Guardiões - que deu origem ao filme A origem dos Guardiões. O resultado é um conto de fadas moderno, surpreendente e inusitado.

Fearing that a missing Nightmare King has gone underground to plot revenge, the Guardians enlist the aid of warrior rabbit emissary E. Aster Bunnymund to use his talents and weapons to track down their nemesis.

Morris Lessmore loves words, stories and books, and after a tornado carries him to another land, dreary and colorless, he finds a single book in color that leads him to an amazing library where, he learns, the books need him as much as he needs them.

Forget naughty or nice—this is a battle of good vs. evil. Discover the origins of St. Nick and follow along as the Guardians start their quest to rid the world of nightmares in the first Guardians chapter book from Academy Award winner William Joyce that inspired the beloved film, The Rise of the Guardians. Before SANTA was SANTA, he was North, Nicholas St. North—a daredevil swordsman whose prowess with double scimitars was legendary. Like any swashbuckling young warrior, North seeks treasure and adventure, leading him to the fiercely guarded village of Santoff Claussen, said to be home to the greatest treasure in all the East, and to an even greater wizard, Ombric Shalazar. But when North arrives, legends of riches have given way to terrors of epic proportions! North must decide whether to seek his fortune…or save the village. When our rebellious hero gets sucked into the chaos (literally), the fight becomes very personal. The Nightmare King and his evil Fearlings are ruling the night, owning the shadows, and sending waves of fear through all of Santoff Clausen. For North, this is a battle worth fighting…and, he’s not alone. There are five other Guardians out there. He only has to find them in time.

This free eSampler packed with action and adventure is a must for middle school! Be sure and snag this free eSampler to help you survive middle school with some action and adventure! This collection features excerpts from: Doctor Proctor’s Fart Powder by Jo Nesbo; The Unwanteds by Lisa McMann; The Hunter Chronicles: Return to Exile by E.J. Patten; City of Orphans by Avi; Waiting for Magic by Patricia McLachlan; and Nicholas St. North and the Battle of the Nightmare King by William Joyce.

When a newly orphaned baby in the moon makes friends with the children of Earth, he seeks a way to ward off their fears and nightmares.

Based on a groundbreaking study, analysing data on 200 management practices gathered over a 10 year period. Reveals the effectiveness of the 4+2 practices (4 primary and 2 of 4 possible secondary) practices that really matter –– the ones that, if followed rigorously, ensure sustained business success. With a new introduction by the authors. With hundreds of well–known management practices and prescriptions promoted by consultants and available to business, which are really effective and contribute to the growth and continued success of a company? Which do little or nothing? Based on the "Evergreen Project," a massive, 5 year study involving the business school faculties of ten universities, the authors set out to find the management practices that truly promote long–term growth and success. Their findings will revolutionize the art and practice of business management.The book shows that there are essentially six management practices that all successful companies must master simultaneously. They range from focusing on a strategy of growth to maintaining the depth and quality of human talent in the organization.

When a newly orphaned baby in the moon makes friends with the children of Earth, he begins to shine as brightly as possible to ward off their fears.

"Meet Olie, his best friend, Billy, his little sister, Zowie, and his loyal dog, Spot. They''re all here in this fun box, which contains 4 board books. as well as a page of colorful Rolie Polie stickers!"--Container

Meet Zowie ... Olie''s little sister may be pint-sized, but she''s got a whole lot of spunk!

Meet Billy ... He''s Olie''s best friend. He''s kinda square, but he''s a ton of fun!

Introduces Olie the little robot''s dog. Bold bright colours. Birth to 2 yrs+

Join Olie, Zowie, Spot, Billy, and all the Rolie Polie gang as they discover all the colors in the universe. Full-color board book. 5 spreads.