The Brother Code

What is the role of manhood and masculinity in the lives of African American males in college? How do manhood norms influence decisions within and beyond college? How might mothers and fathers differe

What is the role of manhood and masculinity in the lives of African American males in college? How do manhood norms influence decisions within and beyond college? How might mothers and fathers differe

本書是一個關於友情、勇氣與希望的冬日故事。十歲半的女孩 Blessing 正面臨三個難題：霸凌、母親的憂鬱，以及永無止盡的寒冬。就在她快要放棄時，一位六百歲的雪人 Albert Framlington 出現在她面前——他遵守〈雪人守則第二條〉：雪人永遠幫助需要幫助的孩子。故事以奇幻的設定包裹現實的情感，筆觸溫暖而誠實，描繪出一段互相療癒的友誼。這不只是關於冬天，更是關於心中光亮的故事。‘Sparklingly humorous and poignant, it’s a perfect seasonal story’ Guardian, Best Children’s Books of the Year A beautifully hopeful, funny and heartwarming tale about the lasting power of love and friendship, from the critically-acclaimed and award-winning screenwriter behind Pixar’s Luca and Paddington 2. ??A heartwarming seasonal adventure for the whole family to share ??The perfect Christmas keepsake gift for young readers ??A beautifully-written, funny and moving tale of friendship and bravery In London, in a winter which shows no sign of ending, a unique friendship begins. This is the story of Blessing, aged ten-and-a-half, and Albert Framlington, aged six hundred – an eccentric snowman who has seen many winters in many cities, and who is duty-bound by the Snowman Code to help any child in

1940, Bletchley Park, Buckinghamshire. Three very different women are recruited to the mysterious Bletchley Park, where the best minds in Britain train to break German military codes. Vivacious debutante Osla has the dashing Prince Philip of Greece sending her roses - but she burns to prove herself as more than a society girl, working to translate decoded enemy secrets.Self-made Mab masters the legendary codebreaking machines as she conceals old wounds and the poverty of her East-End London upbringing. And shy local girl Beth is the outsider who trains as one of the Park's few female cryptanalysts. 1947, London.Seven years after they first meet, on the eve of the royal wedding between Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip, disaster threatens. Osla, Mab and Beth are estranged, their friendship torn apart by secrets and betrayal. Yet now they must race against the clock to crack one final code together, before it's too late, for them and for their country.If you loved The Crown, don't mis

在《My Brother the Duck》中，Pat Zietlow Miller 以幽默筆調描寫姊姊 Stella 面對新生弟弟時的科學式懷疑：這孩子難道是隻鴨子？哭聲奇怪、走路不穩，種種「證據」都指向這個驚人結論。Stella 決定展開一場認真又滑稽的調查。這本書巧妙融合兄妹主題與 STEM 思維，讓孩子在笑聲中學習觀察與推理。對剛成為哥哥姊姊的孩子來說，是一份充滿理解與趣味的共感繪本。A new sibling book with humor, heart, and a dash of the scientific process sure to delight young readers. Is Stella's new baby brother a duck? All the evidence seems to be pointing in that direction, but Stella knows that scientists can't just wing it. Further research is definitely required.This sweet and silly book is just ducky for new siblings, fledgling scientists and anyone who loves a good laugh. * Read-aloud books for children and siblings* New baby gift for siblings* Pat Zietlow Miller has published numerous children's books, including the critically acclaimed Be Kind. Picture-book-reading new siblings who enjoyed The New Small Person, Little Miss Big Sis, and Julius Baby of the World will love the sweet and silly humor of My Brother the Duck.* Children's books for ages 3-5* New sib

`I can get a new brother? On the internet?' Jonny muttered. `Oh sweet mangoes of heaven!' Everyone has dreamed of being able to get rid of their brother or sister at one time or another - but for Jonn

The new novel from the Orange Prize-winning author of We Need to Talk About Kevin.When Pandora picks up her older brother Edison at her local Iowa airport, she literally doesn’t recognize him. The onc

這部作品是英國暢銷金獎作家大衛·索洛蒙斯（David Solomons）一鳴驚人的超級成名作！不僅一舉奪下英國最大連鎖書店水石書店童書獎（Waterstones Children's Book Prize）以及英國圖書工業獎年度最佳童書（British Book Industry Awards Children's Book of the Year）等重量級大獎，更是無數讀者公認近數十年來最爆笑、最經典的兒童特務／英雄喜劇。時隔 10 年，那個因為一場尿急而錯失超能力的少年路克（Luke）依然在憤憤不平！為了安撫他受傷的心靈，官方特別隆重推出了這款全新改版、視覺感強烈且極具收藏價值的「10週年炫目紀念版（Anniversary Edition）」，再次帶領新舊讀者重溫這場讓人笑到肚子痛的超能力爭奪戰！「我的哥哥變成了超級英雄，而且——本來那個人應該是我才對！如果我當時沒有跑去上廁所的話……」十一歲的路克是一個徹頭徹尾的瘋狂漫畫迷，平時最喜歡和他的書呆子哥哥柴克（Zack）窩在樹屋裡。路克這輩子犯過最大的錯誤，就是在一個最不該離開的關鍵時刻，因為尿急跑去上了廁所。就在他離開的短短幾分鐘內，一個外星人突然降臨，並把一身神力賜給了那個「這輩子連一本漫畫都沒讀過」、完全不配擁有超能力的哥哥柴克，還對哥哥下達了拯救宇宙的重責大任！路克對此簡直氣炸了。然而，當哥哥柴克突然被宿敵綁架、生死未卜時，雖然路克心中充滿了瘋狂的嫉妒與碎念，但他和他的死黨們只有短短五天的時間。他們必須主動出擊，不僅要救出那個笨蛋哥哥，更要順便拯救危在旦夕的世界！It's been 10 years and Luke is still cross that his brother was given superpowers instead of him. Cheer him up by reading this action-packed super-snazzy anniversary edition of the funniest kids' book for decades!The action-packed, bestselling and award-winning My Brother Is a Superhero has a new look!Winner of the Waterstones