Invitation To The Party

The handbook to attract and involve audiences of color for arts and cultural institutions.

When handing out the invitations for her birthday party, Ella mistakenly drops one on the forest floor, and who should find it? A wizard, of course ... and a pirate and a parrot and then a whole host of wonderful characters! Join Ella for her very exciting birthday party, complete with a hilarious array of unexpected guests! A brilliantly fun picture book, gloriously illustrated by the supremely talented and bestselling illustrator Laura Hughes.

Attending her first party, Piggie follows "party expert" Gerald the elephant's advice on what to wear, with surprising results.

Based on a well-received course designed for philosophy students, this book is an informal introduction to mathematical thinking. The work will be rewarding not only for philosophers concerned with mathematical questions but also for serious amateur mathematicians with an interest in the "frontiers" as well as the foundations of mathematics. In what might be termed a sampler of the discipline, Konrad Jacobs discusses an unusually wide range of topics, including such items of contemporary interest as knot theory, optimization theory, and dynamical systems. Using Euclidean geometry and algebra to introduce the mathematical mode of thought, the author then turns to recent developments. In the process he offers what he calls a "Smithsonian of mathematical showpieces": the five Platonic Solids, the Mbius Strip, the Cantor Discontinuum, the Peano Curve, Reidemeister's Knot Table, the plane ornaments, Alexander's Horned Sphere, and Antoine's Necklace. The treatments of geometry and algebra are followed by a chapter on induction and one on optimization, game theory, and mathematical economics. The chapter on topology includes a discussion of topological spaces and continuous mappings, curves and knots, Euler's polyhedral formula for surfaces, and the fundamental group. The last chapter deals with dynamics and contains material on the Game of Life, circle rotation, Smale's "horseshoe," and stability and instability, among other topics.

For years, a great king has ruled the kingdom of Carcium in the land of Phygeria. Brave and just, this king has protected Carcium from the evils of the outside world and the evils within the kingdom itself. The mystical elves tasked with overseeing the kingdoms of Phygeria have been pleased, and they have contained the darkness beyond Carcium's boundaries. But when this brave king falls, the days of peace in Carcium fall with him. The king's young, selfish son, Prince Troy, assumes the throne, and the evil that has threatened Carcium for so long moves ever closer to the kingdom's walls. Prince Troy has failed in the eyes of the elves, and the elves place Carcium in limbo. Troy has one last chance to redeem himself and save his kingdom from the Duras Carcer, an evil sorceror who draws his life force from fallen kingdoms. Troy along with a beautiful, mysterious maiden and an outcast dragon begins a perilous quest to find a mystical sword, the only weapon that can destroy Duras Carcer and restore Carcium to its former glory. An enthralling, richly drawn fantasy, Carcium leads its readers and its heroes through treacherous encounters with snake vines, giant killer cats, gargoyles, and supernatural demons. Will Prince Troy find the courage and strength to become the leader his kingdom so desperately needs? Or will his selfishness allow darkness to consume Carcium?

A timeless Governor General's Award-winning classic! In this timeless story, Barbara Reid explores the simple fun and wonderful family togetherness that is inspired by a lively backyard party. Through the eyes of the children in attendance, she muses on the glorious childhood pleasures of running around freely, as parents are preoccupied with conversation and food. In gorgeous colour and Plasticine detail, she invites us all to enjoy the games, the cake, the conversation and to endure kisses from Aunt Joan! Truly a perfect rendering of a chaotic but loving family event. Originally published in 1997, this Governor General's Award-winning classic has won the admiration of all who have read it.

Unemployed after high school in the highly robotic society of 2154, Lisse and seven friends resign themselves to a boring existence in their "Designated Area" until the government invites them to play The Game.