Working Alone

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Government alone can’t solve society’s biggest problems—but neither can business. The solution? A new way of working cross-sector together.

Hans Fallada's Alone in Berlin begins in Berlin, 1940, and the city is filled with fear. At the house on 55 Jablonski Strasse, its various occupants try to live under Nazi rule in their different ways

Solitude, quiet, and independence are celebrated in this tender picture book about making friends with silence, perfect for SEL conversations about mindfulness, self-regulation, or alone time. When her mother leaves the den, Little Fox expects to spend the next few hours by herself. But then she hears a knock at the door--she has a visitor. At first, Little Fox is scared: Silence is so big and strange. Then they share a snack, and Silence helps her hear her heartbeat, even her own thoughts. Maybe time spent with Silence isn't so bad after all. Maybe Silence can be her friend.This allegorical story from Spanish author Nia Figueras was inspired by the first time she stayed home alone as a child--and by her experiences working at home during the COVID-19 pandemic. Young readers will welcome the book as a gentle exploration of solitude and independence.Illustrated by Spanish artist Anna Font, the original edition of The Visit was selected for the White Ravens list and received the Fundaci

In her first novel since winning the Newbery Medal for When You Trap a Tiger, Tae Keller offers a gripping and emotional story about friendship, bullying, and the possiblity that there's more in the universe than just us.Sometimes middle school can make you feel like you're totally alone in the universe . . . but what if we aren't alone at all?Thanks to her best friend, Reagan, Mallory Moss knows the rules of middle school. The most important one? You have to fit in to survive. But then Jennifer Chan moves in across the street, and that rule doesn’t seem to apply. Jennifer doesn’t care about the laws of middle school, or the laws of the universe. She believes in aliens—and she thinks she can find them.Then Jennifer goes missing. Using clues from Jennifer’s journals, Mallory goes searching. But the closer she gets to answers, the more Mallory has to confront why Jennifer might have run . . . and face the truth within herself.Tae Keller lights up the sky with this insightful story about

The brilliant story of two dachshunds and their escapades by Ian Falconer, the bestselling creator of the Olivia series! One day, home alone, dachshund brothers Perry and Augie look longingly out the window, desperate to be outside. Working together, the clever dogs finally manage to open the back door and soon they're diving into the swimming pool, digging an enormous hole in the lawn, and causing all kinds of chaos. Will all return to normal before their owners come home? Written with humour and brilliantly illustrated by Ian Falconer, bestselling creator of the Olivia series, these delightful dogs are sure to become a firm favourite in every home!

當生活的碎浪拍上繭居女子拒絕踏出的家門。 For anyone who has lost hope, Meredith will help you find it . . .Pre-order the most uplifting and unforgettable debut of the summerNAMED 'ONE TO WATCH' IN GRAZIA, CULTUREFLY, THE BOOKSELLER AND BY THE BBC'Gorgeous. I shed tears. Very, very touching, sweet and hopeful' MARIAN KEYES'Beautiful, moving and unexpectedly timely.It's such a pleasure to spend time in Meredith's world' DAISY BUCHANAN'Touching and funny and sad and hopeful. I loved Meredith, Alone so much!' JANE FALLON________Meredith Maggs hasn't left her house in 1,214 days. But she insists she isn't alone.She has her cat, Fred.Her friend Sadie visits when she can. There's her online support group, StrengthInNumbers. She has her jigsaws, favourite recipes, her beloved Emily Dickinson, the internet, the Tesco delivery man and her treacherous memories for company.But something's about to change.First, new friends Tom and Celeste burst into her life, followed by an estranged sister she hasn't spoken to

Eight-year old Kevin has the house all to himself when his family accidentally leaves him home alone for the holidays. But when two bumbling burglars knock on his door, Kevin has to devise a series of

What happens when the famous fixer of broken things finds a problem that she can't solve?Bea is a fixer. She is the finest fixer, far and wide, and people bring her everything - from tiny sprockets to enormous rockets - because they know she'll have them working again in no time. One day, Bea finds a broken thing.It's very small and very sad, and try as hard as she might, she cannot fix it. Bea soon realises that not every problem has to be solved alone, and that talking to her friends is the answer she has been looking for. This heartwarming story sensitively discusses big feelings like sadness, and acts as a reminder for readers young and old that we don't have to face things alone and can find support in those around us.The perfect companion for readers of Tom Percival's Big Bright Feelings series, The Way Home for Wolf and books by Oliver Jeffers.

Alex Honnold is one of the world''s best ‘free solo’ climbers. He scales impossible rock faces without ropes, pitons or any support of any kind. In Alone on the Wall, he takes you with him.‘Riveting’ - Jon Krakauer, bestselling author of Into the WildThis edition includes the account of Alex''s El Capitan climb, subject of the Oscar and BAFTA-winning documentary, Free Solo.Exhilarating, brilliant and dangerous, there is a purity to Alex''s climbs that is easy to comprehend, but also impossible to fathom. In the last forty years, only a handful of climbers have pushed themselves as far, ‘free soloing’ to the absolute limit of human capabilities.Half of them are dead.From Yosemite''s famous Half Dome to the terrifying heights of El Sendero Luminoso in Mexico, Alone on the Wall explores Alex''s seven most extraordinary climbing achievements so far. These are tales to make your palms sweat and your feet curl with vertigo. Together, they get to the heart of how – and why – Alex does what he

A 2017 Caldecott Honor Book that The New York Times calls “both classic and ultracontemporary,” Leave Me Alone! is an epic tale about one grandmother, a giant sack of yarn, and her ultimate quest to finish her knitting.One day, a grandmother shouts, "LEAVE ME ALONE!" and leaves her tiny home and her very big family to journey to the moon and beyond to find peace and quiet to finish her knitting. Along the way, she encounters ravenous bears, obnoxious goats, and even hordes of aliens! But nothing stops grandma from accomplishing her goal--knitting sweaters for her many grandchildren to keep them warm and toasty for the coming winter.This slyly clever and unexpectedly funny modern folktale by Vera Brosgol is perfect for fans ofExtra Yarn and is certain to warm even the coldest of hearts.A 2017 Caldecott Honor BookA New York Times Notable Children's BookA National Public Radio Best Book of 2016A Horn Book Best Book of 2016A Huffington Post Best Picture Book of 2016商品除瑕疵品外，恕不接受退換貨 因拍攝略有色差，

Three gorgeous puppy stories to treasure in one book, from best-selling author Holly Webb. Holly Webb's Puppy Tales includes Alfie all Alone, Sam the Stolen Puppy and Max the Missing Puppy. This lovel

Working In English is a comprehensive course for Business English learners from Leo Jones, co-author of the successful New International Business English course. The core course comprises 40 one-hour

本書帶來一個與眾不同的聖誕老人世界。從滑雪、健身到叢林探險，孩子能透過上下翻頁任意組合，拼湊出各種出乎意料的「混搭聖誕老人」。這樣的互動方式，讓閱讀不僅是故事體驗，更像一場遊戲，能刺激想像力並帶來歡笑。色彩鮮豔的插圖能吸引孩子目光，幽默的情境則讓家長也會心一笑。最後一頁回到經典的聖誕場景，帶出節慶的期待與溫暖。Jingle-Jumble Santa features Santa as you’ve never seen him before. Surfing Santa is funny on its own, let alone combined with skiing Santa’s legs! And picture chef Santa in his kitchen on top, combined with fishing Santa sitting in his boat... The final spread will show classic Christmas Santa all ready for Christmas Eve.Have silly scrambled fun with these mix-and-match Santas that all have crazy, colourful personalities. Over 144 combinations to keep little ones entertained for hours.In this wacky split-page board book, meet...Jungle Santa! Zipping through the trees.Keep-fit Santa! Working up a sweat.Chef Santa! Cooking up a storm.But also...Jungle Santa! Cooking up a storm.Keep-fit Santa! Zipping through the trees.Chef Santa! Working up a sweat.Featuring a dozen loveable Santas, this playful pre-school offering is full of humour,

《You Are Here》是英國作家David Nicholls於2024年出版的小說，並自述這是他寫過最好的作品，靈感部分來自疫情後人們對社交互動的重新適應，小說繼續延伸他對愛情不同人生階段的探索。故事聚焦兩位中年主人翁——倫敦的38歲文案編輯瑪妮（Marnie Walsh）和約克的42歲地理教師麥可（Michael Bradshaw），他們因共同朋友的安排而踏上了英格蘭北部一條長途徒步行程。兩人各自因離婚與孤獨所帶來的內心掙扎，並在徒步過程中慢慢產生情感聯繫。故事在美麗且變幻的英格蘭風景中展開，從愛爾蘭海出發，穿越湖區、約克郡山脈等地，過程中伴隨著幽默與深刻的情感描寫。兩人的關係歷經起伏，探討愛、孤獨與第二次機會的主題，展現中年重新尋找連結與自我救贖的旅程。Sometimes you need to get lost to find your way...Marnie is stuck.Stuck working alone in her London flat, stuck battling the long afternoons and a life that often feels like it's passing her by.Michael is coming undone.Reeling from his wife's departure, increasingly reclusive, taking himself on long, solitary walks across the moors and fells.When a persistent mutual friend and some very English weather conspire to bring them together, Marnie and Michael suddenly find themselves alone on the most epic of walks and on the precipice of a new friendship.But can they survive the journey?

Award-winning creators Mac Barnett and Shawn Harris are back with the second volume in the bestselling The First Cat in Space graphic novel series! Secret tales of woe, hilarious new characters, and dangerous plans of sabotage will keep readers delighted and laughing until the thrilling climax. Perfect for fans of Dog Man and InvestiGators. The Moon Queen has been poisoned--by SOUP. With few she can trust in her own royal court, she and First Cat will have to journey alone to find the antidote. If only LOZ 4000 were still with them . . . But our once-heroic toenail clipping robot is on the run, looking for new purpose in this vast universe. Unbeknownst to our trio, secret forces are working against them. In a world of villainous cowboys, high-speed chases, and falling pianos, can our iconic trio find their way back to one another and save the Moon Queen before it's too late? And who would want to poison her? Is Captain Babybeard, the adorable baby pirate, in this one? Praise for The Fi

The Prince and the Dressmaker author Jen Wang spins a sensitive narrative about an alienated teen who leaves modern society for the California wilderness to start a new life away from human kind.Ash has always felt alone. Adults ignore the climate crisis. Other kids Ash’s age are more interested in popularity contests than in fighting for change. The only person who seemed to understand how desperate things were was Ash's grandpa, Edwin.Before he died, Edwin used to talk about building a secret cabin, off the grid in the California wilderness. And to Ash, that maybe-mythical cabin is starting to feel like the perfect place for a fresh start and an escape from the miserable feeling of alienation that haunts their daily life.But making the wilds your home isn’t easy. And as much as Ash wants to be alone . . . can they really be happy alone? Can they survive alone?From New York Times–bestselling author and illustrator Jen Wang comes a singularly affectingstory about self-discovery, self-r

Willow has always felt like an outsider at school, but she and her Nanna were so alike that she never felt alone. Now Nanna is gone and Willow is adrift. So when a group of girls offer her friendship in exchange for "fun" stealing dares, Willow can't say no.But as the dares escalate, she has to ask herself: How far will she go to fit in?This wise, warm and uplifting story from the acclaimed author of Luna Rae is Not Alone explores what it feels like to lose yourself and the joy of discovering you're perfect just as you are.

Little Echo lives alone in a cave until, one day, a chance encounter encourages her to be brave and make a new friend. A gentle story about finding your own voice. Have you ever heard an Echo?They live in lakes and tunnels and caves.But have you ever seen an Echo? Little Echo lives alone in a cave. Shy, she hides away, echoing the noises around her. But Little Echo isn't just shy -- she's lonely. And when Max comes to the cave one day, in search of treasure, Little Echo starts to discover that maybe she has a voice of her own . . .

If all the scientists are saving the world... who is working on time travel? Scientists who are zooming through space, protecting the planet, singing with whales... and even learning how fast things travel through time.Get ready to meet more than 20 inspiring, real-life scientists, and discover how they started asking questions... just like YOU!

在人人都亟欲融入、唯恐被視為異類的中學時期，只有Jennifer似乎無懼自己的不同。憑藉留下的線索，Mallory想找出她的的去向和消失的原因，然而越接近真相，越讓Mallory不得不正視自己的內心。紐伯瑞獎作家Tae Keller關於友誼、反省與歸屬的全新故事。From the New York Times bestselling author of the Newbery Award winning novel When You Trap A Tiger comes a story about the quest to find a girl who goes missing after admitting she believes in aliens. Sometimes middle school can make you feel like you're totally alone in the universe...but what if we aren't alone at all?Mallory doesn't know how she feels about the new girl, Jennifer Chan. Jennifer speaks her mind, believes in aliens, and embraces what makes her different, when all Mallory wants is to fit in. That's why Mallory has her friends Reagan and Tess. They might not be the nicest girls, but they know exactly how middle school works. But when Jennifer goes missing, Mallory is pretty sure it's all her fault. The Incident wasn't her idea, but Mallory didn't try to stop the bullying either. The adults say Jennifer has run away before

How do you move water? Can we grow food where it does not rain? Find out more about dams, aqueducts and working with water.Working with Water, a Level 3 Reader, is A1+ in the CEFR framework and supports YLE Movers exams. The longer text is made up of sentences with up to three clauses, some expression of future meaning, comparisons, contractions and relative clauses.

Moonimal and Boy are ALWAYS together until, one terrible day, Moonimal gets lost in the woods.How will he survive all alone in the wild? And will he ever find Boy again?Journey through dense forests,

A gorgeous Christmas picture book that's destined to become a festive classic. A little fir tree is too small and too imperfect to be chosen at Christmas time. But being left alone in the forest bring

The warrior cats leap off the page in their first-ever original full-color adventure-a stand-alone graphic novel set in the wild world of Erin Hunter's #1 bestselling Warriors series. When RiverC

Goonies meets the humor and heart of Gordon Korman in this stand-alone adventure from the critically acclaimed author of Float, now in paperback, about a boy who must decide between his own dreams and

A 2019 Sydney Taylor Book Award Winner!It's been five years since the Sweep disappeared. Orphaned and alone, Nan Sparrow had no other choice but to work for a ruthless chimney sweep named Wilkie Crudd

From blocks to panels! Minecraft returns to comics in this stand-alone anthology collection of officially licensed, original comic stories!With tales of witch and pillager rivals finding common ground

A special 25th anniversary edition of a modern classic, this is a tender, exuberant celebration of modern family life. Mum and baby are home alone when – DING DONG! – Auntie and then Uncle and Nannie

New York Times bestselling authors Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera join forces in this critically-acclaimed stand-alone rom-com about two very different boys who can’t decide if the universe is push

Another standout hilarious picture book from Jory John and Benji Davies. Bear can’t wait to spend a pleasant day alone. But Duck wants to hang out. Will Bear ever get to relax by himself?

THE BASIS FOR STEVE MCQUEEN'S UPCOMING MAJOR MOTION PICTURE, WIDOWS IS A FAST-PACED HEIST THRILLER WITH AN ALL FEMALE CAST YOU WON'T FORGET.Facing life alone, they turned to crime together. Dolly Rawl

An epic stand-alone adventure in Erin Hunter’s #1 nationally bestselling Warriors series! Also includes an exclusive ten-page Warriors manga adventure!In this super edition, set during the events of A

Goat has always dreamed of having his very own space.But Goat lives in a petting zoo, surrounded by hugs and rubs and grabby little hands.Determined to find his perfect alone space, Goat escapes into

Three novellas featuring the cats of Erin Hunter’s #1 bestselling Warrior series—available only in this collection! In Warriors: Legends of the Clans, experience three stand-alone, never before publis

HarperCollins is proud to present its incredible range of best-loved, essential classics.“For a time I believed that mankind had been swept out of existence, and that I stood there alone, the last man

Esio Trot by Roald Dahl - the world's NUMBER ONE storyteller. High up in a tall building lives Mr Hoppy all alone. Downstairs lives Mrs Silver.Mr Hoppy loves her. And Mrs Silver loves her tortoise, Al

Stephen King’s short story “Rita Hayworth and the Shawshank Redemption”—from the collectionDifferent Seasons—is now available as an Encore stand-alone CD.An unjustly imprisoned convict seeks a strange

There are a lot of things to be afraid of in this world: spiders, the dark, being alone. In this simple, beautifully-crafted picture book, acclaimed author/illustrator Laura Vaccaro Seeger shows that