Unicorn In The Woods

As tech investors the world over search for elusive unicorns (start-ups valued at over $1 billion), acclaimed business journalist Gordon Pitts asks whether there can be a place for high-tech innovation and unicorn-like value creation outside of major urban centres, whether in Atlantic Canada, rust-belt New York, or Northern Ontario. Journeying back to the origins of Radian6 and Q1 Labs -- two New Brunswick companies that sold for a combined $1 billion -- in the basements and offices of a group of geeks and dreamers, Pitts tells a story of two remarkable companies and the legacies that continue to this day. But theirs was not a simple tale of overnight success; there were sellouts and firings, comebacks and vindication, and still unfulfilled promise. This is a story of high-tech value creation far from Silicon Valley, a story of the mythical unicorn in the woods. Are the stories of Radian6 and Q1 Labs outliers, rogue datapoints that should be discarded, or the foundation for a new knowledge economy outside of the mainstream?

With over 1.7 million copies sold, the Phoebe and Her Unicorn book series for middle-grade readers is an immensely popular and magical word of unicorns, adventure, and friendship. When your best friend is a unicorn, every day is a stroll down the red carpet. Phoebe Howell’s unicorn BFF, Marigold Heavenly Nostrils, is happy to provide the celebrity treatment—teaching Phoebe fancy new spells, giving her a ride to school so she doesn’t have to ride the bus, and even negotiating with the tooth fairy on her behalf. But when Phoebe starts noticing that unicorns have become a trendy fashion statement, she doesn’t feel quite so unique. Fortunately, she’s distracted by adventures including a visit to the unicorn community and a trip to the woods to see her friend Dakota receive an unusual honor at the goblin award ceremony. Unicorn Famous is filled with amusing examples of the extraordinary lengths friends will go to make each other feel special.

Isabelle, Cora and Lei find themselves whisked away to a magical land where they're no longer girls but unicorns! Join them on their adventures in Blossom Wood as they make new animal friends and learn to use their special unicorn magic!

For years people have claimed to see a mysterious white deer in the woods around Chinaberry Creek. It always gets away. One evening, Eric Harper thinks he spots it. But a deer doesn’t have a coat that shimmers like a pearl. And a deer certainly isn’t born with an ivory horn curling from its forehead. When Eric discovers the unicorn is hurt and being taken care of by the vet next door and her daughter, Allegra, his life is transformed. A tender tale of love, loss, and the connections we make, The Unicorn in the Barn shows us that sometimes ordinary life takes extraordinary turns.

Unicorn is a unicorn. And Horse is, well . . . not. Horse is brown. Horse is plain. And Horse can't stand the unicorn he shares a pen with. Unicorn dances. Tra la la! Horse does not. Blah blah blah. But when robbers kidnap Unicorn for a local circus, what will Horse decide to do? Packed with forty-eight pages of hilarious illustrations and deadpan wit, Unicorn (and Horse) is a funny yet endearing lesson on envy with one important truth: We are sometimes unicorns. We are sometimes horses. And happiness doesn't always come from pink cupcakes for breakfast.

The Last Unicorn in Whispering Woods It is thought that this is the last unicorn of its kind, so it sets out through Whispering Woods to find friends. Along the way, it finds long-lost secrets and makes friends it didn't expect to. Summary: There are whispered secrets and magic in the Whispering Woods, a place full of old stories and mysteries. Aurelia, a unicorn, has a strong feeling that she is not alone, and people think she is the last of her kind. She is going on an adventure that will take her into the unknown and beyond the limits of her world. This is Aurelia's first trip, and it's full of challenges that test her bravery, faith, and love. The woods are magical and full of wonder. They hide dangers in the dark, roads that lead to the impossible, and answers to long-lost mysteries. Aurelia, on the other hand, is brave at all times because her heart is as bright as the stars. Along her journey, she makes friends with many interesting and different animals, so she is never alone. These rare but important bonds become her strength and shield against the tough parts of the trip. As Aurelia and her friends go deeper into the Whispering Woods, they find out long-kept secrets and face hard truths that change how they see the world and themselves. Aurelia's strong belief in her goal comes from her deep positivity and the joy of her friendships. It gets stronger with each step she takes. Aurelia's adventure comes to an end, and it changes not only her but the whole world. Her idea of where she fits in the world is called into question when she learns that old secrets and unicorn magic have much deeper effects than she thought. This finding shows that starts are more important than ends and that all woodland creatures are connected by a magic that lasts. At its core, this book is a celebration of love, hope, and a never-ending desire to explore. The story of Aurelia shows us how important it is to believe in the impossible, how strong friendship is, and how magical we all are. It's a lesson that even when you feel lonely and uncertain, you're never really alone. And that the magic we seek is often closer than we think, thanks to friendship's protective forces and the willingness to take risks. Chapter 1: The First Whisper In a made-up forest called Whispering Woods, the trees used to talk, and the wind used to sing its own tunes. This magical place was home to Aurelia, a horse who was different from all the others. Imagine a unicorn that was so beautiful that her coat looked like the soft, fluffy snow that falls on a peaceful winter day. Her hair, which fell to the base of her neck, sparkled with every color of the sky at dawn, casting a pink, orange, and gold glow around her. In addition to being beautiful, Aurelia was unique because she was thought to be the last horse that ever lived. The older unicorns used to tell her stories about when they were younger that made her laugh. They told stories about a time when unicorns roamed the fields openly and laughed so hard that their hooves sparkled like music. Everything around them stayed bright and beautiful because of their magic, and they lived quietly in the magical forest. But as time went on and things changed, one by one, the unicorns left, leaving only Aurelia behind. At least, that's what most people thought. Even so, Aurelia never gave up hope. She thought that maybe there were more unicorns out there, hidden in the world's vastness. Aurelia lived in the Whispering Woods and spent her days figuring out what was going on there. She would ride like the wind, run through the thorns, and jump over the moving water. She lived in the woods and could hear her friends talking and whispering secrets on the wind and in the sound of leaves moving. The birds would sing songs for her as she went by, and the flowers would get lighter to try to match the colors in her hair. Aurelia felt lonely sometimes and longed for someone of her own kind to be with her. But she was never really alone. The forest and its animals were part of her family. As they talked, they showed how the sea played beautiful music and the earth touched the sky in the other world. After reading each story, Aurelia wanted to find more people who were like her even more. She wanted to find a nice place for unicorns to live where magic was common, and she wouldn't have to be the only one left living. With magic at her feet and hope in her heart, Aurelia chose to go on the biggest adventure of her life. She would look at every sunny hill, whispering forest, and secret valley until she found the answers she was looking for. So, our story starts with Aurelia, a unicorn who is excited to see the world and maybe find out that she wasn't the last unicorn after all. Chapter 2: The Voice That Doesn't Speak In our magical story, Aurelia, the horse, would have her whole world turned upside down in one night. Picture a lovely forest that is lit by the moon's soft, silvery light. This was a glade, a rare open space surrounded by trees. The moonlight danced across the ground, making it look like everything was sparkling. She was enjoying the peace and beauty of the night as she walked through this glade. Her robe was as white as the moonlight. In the middle of all this silence, something very strange happened. Someone told Aurelia something in a whisper. Because it was so soft and nice, it was almost like the breeze was talking. It said, "Not alone," but Aurelia couldn't make it out over the sound of the wind blowing leaves. This voice didn't sound dangerous, but it was strange because it seemed to come from everywhere. For Aurelia, who thought of herself as a unicorn, these two words meant the world. Is that right? "Not alone." Does another unicorn call her from somewhere? The voice made her feel something. It was like a ray of hope, making her heart beat faster and her fierce, hungry interest grow. What was being said? Besides that, where were they? Aurelia understood that she needed to do some studying. She chose to do what the voice said. It was hard to make this choice because the voice didn't come from a clear direction. It seemed to come from everywhere, like a whisper in the wind. Aurelia, on the other hand, was firm. She paid close attention and tried to figure out where the voice was taking her. Each rustle of the leaves could be a hint, making the wind feel like a player in a game of hide-and-seek. Think about Aurelia, the beautiful, magical horse, who walks slowly through the woods at night, listening for a voice that only she can hear. She walked slowly, and the happiness and surprise in her eyes shone. With each step, her journey through the Whispering Woods, a place full of old magic and secrets, brought her closer to the puzzle. The voice, which seemed to say, "not alone," gave Aurelia hope for a fresh start and the chance to find what she had always wanted: people who were like her and a place where she belonged. As Aurelia followed the muttering into the dark trees at night, she felt mixed emotions. She had a lot of hope, but she was also scared. Or was she just making it up? What if she never found where the voice came from? She was driven, though, by the thought of making friends—maybe even a unicorn family. A mysterious voice in the twilight shadows led them on an emotional trip as they looked for who they were and how they could connect with others. Chapter 3: What the Fox Told Us Aurelia met a new person while following the mysterious voice through the magical Whispering Woods at night. This new friend would have a huge impact on the task she was on. This friend was a fox named Flicker, not a unicorn like she was. In the dark of night, picture a fox whose fur sparkled and shone like a soft fire. Because of this, Flicker changed into a magical fox and lit the way with his burning light. Flicker is a thoughtful and smart person who has learned many secrets about the Whispering Woods from animals that have lived there for generations. When he saw Aurelia, he knew she was on a very important mission and decided to warn her. Flicker told Aurelia that there were risks in the lower parts of the forest. He talked about dangerous animals that hid in the dark, waiting for a chance to attack or trick anyone who went outside without being careful.

The funny, heartwarming first title in a new picture-book series explaining how magical creatures got their distinguishing features.

Follow a colourful blessing of globetrotting unicorns as they gallop around the world on an incredible whistle-stop tour. From a star-studded film premiere and a flamboyant festival, to a wild safari adventure and a beautiful tropical beach, there are 17 intricately illustrated scenes to search, and seven sensational unicorns to spot in every location.