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Dragons Out!
Learn about software testing in a fun way, by reading stories about dragons and knights. The book is a great read for children on their own, with their parents, or as an additional reading in schools. It is also for anyone who wants to know what software testing is, they will enjoy this book tremendously.
The book talks about adventures of two children, Laura and Tom, who tumble into dragons annoying villages and castles. They learn about different dragons and how to defeat them with the help of knights. The children grow into exceptional dragon experts.
Stories are explained in information technology and software testing terms and concepts, e.g. a dragon represents a software defect, and knights represent testers and developers. Reading parallels is an easy-to-understand way of learning.
In this book, Kari Kakkonen combines his passion into fantasy and software testing in a new and fascinating way, creating an enjoyable experience for the readers.
The book is suitable for ages of 9-99, although it is written for children.
“I love the idea of bringing testing and dragons together. Explaining testing ideas in this way is great for new testers to give them a broad idea of the depth of testing. The stories can sit on their own for children as well, and may encourage them to think about how they could test some of the apps they use.”
Janet Gregory, DragonFire Inc, co-author of three books on agile testing.
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By Jove!!!
Jove the wizard has unwittingly released a demon from the underworld. Aided by the Cosmic Dancer, the spirit that keeps the world in balance, he must return it from whence it came. Attacked by the Electric Warrior, foxed by the Flowers of Evil, this is not going to be easy.
Why is there a giant Glass Onion in the village pond and where did it come from?
Will the witches help, and can the Rainbow Demon finally be defeated?
All this, not to mention a dragon…
I said not to mention the dragon!!!
By Jove, this is going to be fun.
£15.99 -
Angels and Demons – The Scroll of Seven Seals
The cousins – Ella, Emma, Olly, Catherine and Tom are excited to be together again for Christmas. Soon after arriving at the old farmhouse in North Cornwall they discover the truth: they are from a family of Angels! Now, they must begin a journey to a faraway island to learn more about their past and discover their future.
Admitted to the School of Enlightenment for Young Angels, the cousins make new friends, learn to fly and explore the secrets of their school. However, their fun is disturbed by Ella’s dreams about an ancient scroll which has the power to destroy the human world. Can the cousins discover the truth about the scroll in time to save humanity?
So begins a story of incredible bravery and amazing adventure.
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A Fairy for Penny
What would you do if you discovered that fairies live in your garden? Wouldn’t you want to keep them with you forever? Every night, Penny loses herself in the fairy tales her mother reads to her at bedtime. Little does she know that a tiny fairy, named Gloob, listens to the stories too, perched unnoticed on her windowsill. Gloob lives in the hidden city of Silgree at the bottom of Penny’s garden. But what happens when he stays on one night to keep the little girl company? Does Penny befriend him, or does she capture him and expose him to the world? Pam Bertram’s A Fairy for Penny is a magical tale of friendship and innocence that will melt your heart.
£9.99