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★ 超人氣倫敦主題聲音書，全新升級可充電版本★ 一按就響！10種真實倫敦聲音，沉浸式探索城市★ 大開本×鮮豔插圖，啟發幼兒觀察與互動★ 邊找邊玩！每頁都有神祕「皇冠小偷」等你發現準備出發，來一趟熱鬧的倫敦之旅！本書收錄十種真實倫敦聲音，孩子只需按下按鈕，就能聽見雙層巴士、地鐵廣播與大笨鐘鐘聲，彷彿親臨城市現場。搭配色彩鮮明的插圖，呈現自然史博物館、動物園與白金漢宮等場景，讓孩子在探索中觀察與學習。書中還藏有皇冠小偷等互動元素，增添趣味，是一本結合聲音、遊戲與認知的優質啟蒙書。Explore London in this fun rechargeable sound book, with ten press the page noises and bright busy scenes.The London Noisy Book is packed full of sounds, including a genuine Big Ben chime and ''mind the gap'' recording. Beautifully illustrated by Marion Billet, with lots to spot and talk about, young children will love playing the noises, as they discover the sights of hustling, bustling London town.Watch out for beeping double-decker buses, find out who''s roaring at the Natural History Museum, listen to the monkeys chitter chatter at London Zoo . . . then finish off the day with a trip to Buckingham Palace. And look out for the naughty crown jewel thief on every page!The perfect gift for little tourists and London fans!Part of Marion Billet''s best

當校外教學遇上好萊塢大片，生活忽然變成電影。本書為 Frank Cottrell-Boyce 最新幽默冒險之作，入圍 Carnegie Medal for Writing，由 Steven Lenton 全書插圖呈現。Rafa 與朋友誤闖片場，卻因神似明星 BB 而成為焦點，獲得進出各區的特權。片場燈光閃耀，笑料不斷，但他心中始終掛念著失蹤的哥哥 Cillian。那封神祕訊息是否真指向好萊塢？為了找到哥哥，Rafa 必須持續扮演好角色，在真實與表演之間穿梭。作者筆下既有機智對白，也有細膩情感，被譽為兼具 Roald Dahl 的想像力與更深的情感厚度。本書在歡笑與溫柔之間取得平衡，是一段關於勇氣與家人的旅程。Nominated for the Carnegie Medal for WritingYear 6 goes to Hollywood!Head to Tinseltown in this hilarious and heart-warming adventure by the UK Children's Laureate 2024-2026 and bestselling, award-winner Frank Cottrell-Boyce. The Blockbusters! is fabulously illustrated in black and white throughout by Steven Lenton. When new boy Rafa and his friends accidentally stray onto the set of a Hollywood blockbuster, the last thing they expect is to become part of the action.Rafa’s likeness to the famous movie star, BB, gives him VIP access all areas, including the banquet of catering doughnuts!But Rafa isn’t the only one having an adventure. His big brother, Cillian, is missing. He sent Rafa

在本書中，Sarah Wynn‑Williams 以其任職於 Facebook（現 Meta）全球公共政策部門的經歷，提供了一部大膽直言且不畏權勢的內部回憶錄。她生動地記述了與馬克．祖克柏（Mark Zuckerberg）及雪柔．桑德伯格（Sheryl Sandberg）的交手過程，並深切剖析自己在平衡母親身分的同時，如何在「挺身而進」（Lean In）的職場文化中掙扎求存。書中更揭露了令人震驚的決策失誤－從政治操弄、言論審查，到在緬甸煽動暴力與仇恨的災難性後果。本書筆觸犀利、帶著黑色幽默，且讀來令人不寒而慄。這部回憶錄敲響了警鐘：揭示了不受約束的權力如何蠶食理想，並摧毀人們的生活。''Amazing: of all the books in all the world Mr Free Speech Zuckerberg wants to ban, it’s the one about him'' Marina Hyde, Guardian''Jaw-dropping . . . A tell-all tome'' Financial TimesSarah Wynn-Williams, a young diplomat from New Zealand, pitched for her dream job. She saw Facebook’s potential and knew it could change the world for the better. But, when she got there and rose to its top ranks, things turned out a little different.From wild schemes cooked up on private jets to risking prison abroad, Careless People exposes both the personal and political fallout when boundless power and a rotten culture take hold. In a gripping and often absurd narrative, Wynn-Williams rubs shoulders with Mark Z

Dante is back in Camp Catastrophe, the second in this hilarious, highly illustrated series for children aged 7+, by author/illustrator Brian Gordon. Perfect for fans of Diary of a Wimpy Kid. After winning their school quiz, Dante and Virgil are ready for a rest.But when Virgil suggests they go to Camp Sulphur Springs, Dante reluctantly agrees. What could possibly go wrong?A LOT! Endless rain, sharing a cabin with his nemesis and being hit in the butt by a stray arrow are only the beginning of Dante's woes. With an outrageously annoying heartthrob camp counsellor and whisperings of a monster lurking in the woods, Dante’s problems are about to get MUCH worse!Follow more of Dante's adventures in Dante N.Ferno is NOT a Loser.

本書以春天為主題，帶領孩子走進 Acorn Wood 的動物世界，和熟悉的朋友一起迎接溫暖季節。兔子、貓咪、母雞和其他動物們正在享受春日的美好時光，孩子可以透過推、拉、滑動的小機關，參與他們的活動。跟著烏龜在陽光下騎腳踏車，幫狐狸摘一束水仙花，或和豬、獾一起在草地上野餐。簡短、重複的文字搭配豐富的畫面細節，讓孩子一邊操作、一邊觀察，發現春天的各種變化與樂趣。本書改編自深受喜愛的 Tales from Acorn Wood 系列，由 Julia Donaldson 與 Axel Scheffler 創作，是適合幼兒閱讀與互動的春季與復活節小書。推、拉、滑動機關，培養手眼協調春天主題，充滿觀察與發現適合學齡前親子共讀Celebrate Spring with this push, pull and slide book based on the bestselling Tales from Acorn Wood series by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators of The Gruffalo - the perfect Easter gift for preschoolersWelcome to Acorn Wood, where all the animals are enjoying the Spring! Join in the fun with this interactive push, pull and slide book based on the bestselling preschool series, Tales from Acorn Wood.How are Rabbit, Cat, Hen and all their animal friends celebrating the Spring? Push, pull and slide the tabs to find out! Join Tortoise on a sunny bike ride, help Fox pick a lovely bunch of daffodils and enjoy a fun picnic in the meadow with Pig, Badger and friends.With a short,

The engaging story of a child who finds it difficult to read.World Illustration Awards - Children's Publishing Winner 2024From the creator of the Waterstones Prize-shortlisted Wolf and Bear, an inspiring story about a child lost in a forest of letters. The perfect book to share with children with dyslexia and other neurodivergence to encourage problem-solving and build confidence.Verbs, also known as action words, can be pesky things to master and nobody understands the struggle better than the young child in Wiggling Words. Skip, trip, fumble and fall with them as they discover that even though words can be tricky, they can be fun too!Written and illustrated by Kate Rolfe, winner of the prestigious V&A Student Illustrator of the Year and Macmillan Prize for Illustration runner-up.

Follow twelve-year-old Sim's time travel adventure in Ancient Rome in The Impossible Gladiator, the third title in Time Keys, a bestselling spectacular, action-packed mystery series by multi-award-winning author M. G. Leonard.'A complete triumph of imagination . . . readers are going to fall in love with this brilliant series' — A. F. Steadman, bestselling author of Skandar'A captivating adventure loaded with history and intrigue' – Abi Elphinstone''A cracking series with stunning illustrations' – Christopher Edge, bestselling author of Escape RoomThe action adventure of Gladiator meets the time travel of Doctor Who in the third title of this epic series by bestselling award-winner M. G. Leonard. Perfect for 8 to 12-year-old fans of Adventures on Trains. Supports the curriculum. Illustrated throughout in black and white by Manuel Šumberac.Sim, Jeopardy and Nelson are enjoying an amazing holiday in Rome, until they they are swept up in the mysterious disappearance of world-famous illusi

春天到了，剛從冬眠中醒來的熊先生只想找點早餐，卻在洞口發現了一顆孤零零的蛋。本書從這個小小意外開始，孵化出一隻堅信自己是「熊的孩子」的小雁——Gozzle。她學著熊爬樹、挖洞、吃蜂蜜，樣樣都努力嘗試，卻總是鬧出令人莞爾的狀況。原本只想過安靜生活的熊，漸漸在照顧中改變了心情，學會回應、陪伴，也重新理解什麼是家與責任。本書以輕快的節奏描寫成長與親情的建立，文字幽默溫柔，畫面細節豐富，讓讀者在笑聲中感受到情感的累積。When Bear finds an egg on his doorstep, he has no clue that what's hatching isn't just a lost goose, but a family! A collaboration from Julia Donaldson and Sara Ogilvie, the award-winning, bestselling duo behind The Detective Dog and The Hospital Dog.Meet a very cute little gosling! Written by the Julia Donaldson, author of The Gruffalo, and stunningly illustrated by the award-winning Sara Ogilvie, Gozzle is a funny and heartwarming story about family and growing up.It's springtime. Bear has woken up hungry and finds a lost egg outside his cave. Breakfast? No! Out hatches Gozzle, a very sweet little gosling who is convinced that Bear must be her daddy – and that she should be able to climb, dig and eat honey just like him.Follow Bear on his journey from reluctant carer to parent in

★ 月夜禁令×狼人傳說×四人小隊的極限逃亡★ 超過100幅黑白插圖，營造電影感懸疑氛圍★ 喜歡《Skandar》《Goonies》風格讀者必讀在Moonhaven小鎮，滿月之夜禁止外出，據說是為了防範狼人。然而四個好友仍偷偷在夜裡冒險，直到一場狼人襲擊震撼全鎮，他們也因此成為嫌疑人。隨著追捕逼近與謠言擴散，他們被迫逃亡，友情與信任面臨考驗。當真相逐漸揭開，他們才發現，真正的危險或許不只是狼人，而是一場更深層的陰謀與秘密。The Goonies meets the legend of the werewolf in this thrilling adventure by superstar author and illustrator Rob Biddulph. Perfect for boys and girls of 8-12 and illustrated in black and white throughout by the author.Four friends Jax, Jovi, Esau and Fourth - the Moonlighters - regularly sneak out on nights of the full moon, enjoying the freedom of the deserted streets of Moonhaven. They are careful to avoid the Nighthawks, who strictly police the curfew that, it is said, has protected people from the threat of werewolves for decades.But everything changes when news of a werewolf attack turns suspicion on the friends. The Nighthawks are hunting anyone who broke the curfew that night and the Moonlighters have no choice but to run. So the mystery begins, rumours start, friendship

這是一本文字有韻律感、畫面充滿復活節細節的小雞數數書。孩子可以滑動書頁上的按鈕，一顆顆數著小雞離開農場去冒險，再跟著押韻童謠一起把牠們「叫回來」，在遊戲中熟悉 1–5 的數字與加減概念，也練習手眼協調與精細動作。厚板硬頁設計、圓角安全不易損壞，是學齡前幼兒當作第一本節慶數數操作書的好選擇。Slide the buttons along the page to count the little chicks in this fun Easter twist on the popular nursery rhyme, Five Little Ducks.Little children will have huge fun moving the buttons to make Mama Hen's little chicks leave the farm and go on adventures! A counting book like no other, the irresistible and hugely satisfying interactive element makes Five Little Chicks the perfect way to introduce preschoolers to counting.Sing or read along with the rhyme as you count the chicks, with beautiful village and woodland scenes that are packed full of Easter details to spot, illustrated by the hugely talented Jill Howarth.

跟著這本 Little Superstars: Harry，一起認識超人氣歌手兼演員 Harry Styles 的故事！孩子可以推、拉、滑動書頁上的機關，看到 Harry 從喜歡唱歌的小男孩，一步步站上大舞台，學會追尋夢想、勇敢展現自己的才華。色彩鮮明的插畫加上安全厚板硬頁，非常適合 2 歲以上幼兒和小小粉絲，在遊戲中感受「追夢也可以很溫柔、很快樂」。Get to know Harry Styles in this joyful push, pull and slide book. Perfect for little fans!Little Superstars: Harry is an interactive introduction to the talented singer and actor, and empowers young children to follow their dreams.Push, pull and slide the scenes to discover Harry’s incredible life story, from finding fame as a teenager with One Direction to becoming a chart-topping songwriter, fashion icon and superstar.With bright, colourful illustrations by Mariana Avila Lagunes, fun rhyming text and lots of Easter eggs to spot, young children will want to revisit this book again and again.

跟著可愛的 Dot 一起到農場玩躲貓貓！孩子可以推拉書頁上的滑軌機關，在乾草堆、穀倉、農場角落裡尋找 Dot 的蹤影，最後一頁還有驚喜鏡子，讓小讀者在笑聲中找到「書裡的自己」。厚板硬頁搭配鮮豔霓虹色插畫，訓練手眼協調與專注力，也是陪 1–3 歲孩子愛上翻書的入門選擇。Find out where Dot is hiding on the farm in this interactive hide-and-seek book with tabs to push and pull, eye-catching neon details and a surprise mirror ending!From the range of joyful preschool books created by bestselling author Camilla Reid, and with distinctive and stylish illustrations by Carly Gledhill, Is Dot in the Hay? is perfect for toddlers.Little children will love sliding the easy-to-use tabs to discover where Dot is hiding, and then finding themselves in the mirror at the end.

《Meet the Newmans》講述美國最受歡迎的電視家庭Newman一家，他們在螢光幕前永遠完美無瑕，而1964年，家中的先生Del Newman發生一場神秘車禍，這個事件撼動了原本和諧的形象，也讓家庭每個成員必須面對藏在光鮮外表下的苦楚，像是父親有不為人知的祕密、母親陷入情感麻木、長子隱藏真實愛情、次子則以搖滾明星的身份惹麻煩，節目收視率銳減、社會氛圍巨變，迫使他們決定以最真實的一面拍攝最後一集；年輕記者Juliet的加入，更讓這場家庭、愛、認同與真相的角力加劇。全書以1960年代的媒體文化與時代轉型做為背景，用溫暖幽默筆調展現成長中的衝突與和解，讓讀者看到螢幕背後每個人真實的人生。'I loved Meet the Newmans! The characters jump off the page. I appreciated the subtle feminist twist and the humor. Jennifer is always good but this is one of her best' – JUDY BLUMEYou've seen the show. Now meet the woman behind the scenes . . .From No. 1 Sunday Times bestselling author Jennifer Niven, a novel about America’s favorite TV family, whose perfect façade starts to crack, for fans of Lessons in Chemistry and The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo.Los Angeles, 1964.For two decades, Del and Dinah Newman and their sons, Guy and Shep, have ruled television as America’s Favourite Family. Millions of viewers tune in every week to watch them play flawless, black-and-white versions of themselve

A hugely original tour of Great Britain by acclaimed historian Graham Robb, taking a fresh look at the people, places and events which have – for better or worse – shaped a nation.'Robb has found a new format for writing history just as Craig Brown found a fresh way to write biography'– Alan Johnson'Rarely does history feel so beguiling'-The Observer'A treasure house of a book'-The SpectatorTaking you on a time-travelling adventure around the 'spindly, sea-wracked islands' we call home,The Discovery of Britainis history that's panoramic and intimate, poignant and shocking, seriously funny, and enlightening in the most surprising way.In the hands of the prize-winning author ofThe Discovery of France, and often from the unique vantage point of his bicycle, we encounter an entertaining cast of characters foreign and homegrown, drop in on places and events, and dwell on the successes and catastrophes across British history. From ancient settlements swallowed up by the sea and the creation

A brilliantly original history of privacy with a simple and urgent argument: private life is a precious and sustaining resource that must be defended.‘Brilliantly original . . . Endlessly fascinating’– Alice Loxton, author ofEighteen‘An intricate cultural history . . . Thought-provoking’–The Sunday Times‘Lucid and elegant’–The DailyTelegraphFrom ancient times to our digital present,Strangers and Intimatestraces the dramatic emergence of private life, and argues that it is now in mortal danger.In this sweeping history, acclaimed cultural historian Tiffany Jenkins takes readers on an epic journey, from the strict separations of public and private in ancient Athens to the moral rigidity of the Victorian home, and from the feminists of the 1970s – who declared that ‘the personal is political’ – to the boundary-blurring demands of our digital age.Strangers and Intimatesis both a celebration of the private realm and a warning: as social media, surveillance and the expectations of constant op

For readers of David Nicholls, Ann Patchett, and Colm Tóibín,Almost Lifeis a love story that begins when Erica and Laure meet on the steps of the Sacré-Cœur in 1978. Theirs is a story that will last a lifetime – even if their lives take them in very different directions.Almost Lifeis Kiran Millwood Hargrave's breathtaking story of love and longing, of the lives we almost live and the choices we don't make — and finding the courage to embrace who you really want to be.'Immersive, sensual, beautiful and powerful' - Marian Keyes, author ofMy Favourite Mistake'Tender, sensual and thrumming with life' - Lucy Steeds, author ofThe ArtistOne chance encounter can define a lifetimeErica and Laure meet on the steps of the Sacré-Cœur in Paris, 1978.Erica is a student, relishing her first summer abroad before beginning university at home in England. Laure is studying for her Ph.D. at the Sorbonne, drinking and smoking far too much, and sleeping with a married woman.The moment the two women meet the

A first sticker book, packed with fun activities and over 300 stickers, and featuring all of your favourite animals fromThe Gruffalo, Room on the Broom,The Snail and the Whaleand many more!Meet all of your favourite animals inThe Gruffalo and Friends: Amazing Animals Sticker Book, sure to delight fans of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.- Withover 300 easy-to-use stickers- Packed full of fun activities includingsticker scenes, colouring-in, matching activitiesand more- Activities carefully designed forpreschoolers aged 3 and over- Perfect totake on the go- Featuring your favourite characters from the bestselling picture booksThe Gruffalo, Room on the Broom, The Snail and the Whaleand moreDiscover more sticker books:The Gruffalo: A First Sticker Book, The Gruffalo and Friends Super Sticker BookandThe Gruffalo and Friends: Summer Sticker Book

GodkillermeetsThe Cruel Princein this epic gods-and-monsters fantasy from British Fantasy Award-winning author Jen Williams.A thrilling, enchanting quest fantasy with a magical twist on a slow-burn love triangle at its heart. Get ready for:An immersivegods and monstersmagical worldDark and lyricalwritingA journey to far-flung lands and an unexpectedquest squadAn adorable and fierceanimal companionThe beginnings of alove trianglebetween a young monster woman - and two men stuck in the same bodyGrumpy (her) meets sunshine (him)Andenemies-to-loversDiscover the book readers can't stop talking about!'I couldn't put this down. . . The unique storyline, characters, world building all tied together beautifully to give you a stunning story!' - 5-star reader review'Fans ofT. Kingfisher and Naomi Novikwill absolutely devourThe Sleepless[by Jen Williams]' - 4-star reader review'The world isdark, magical, and completely original— gods, monsters, and curses everywhere.' - 4-star reader review'Elver

The cosy, bookish Tomes & Tea quartet comes to its delightful conclusion, as Reyna and Kianthe deal with rascally alchemists and troublesome tourists. FromSunday Times,USA Todayand Indie bestselling author Rebecca Thorne.The gloriously cosy conclusion to the bestselling Tomes & Tea sapphic fantasy quartet fromSunday Times,USA Todayand Indie bestselling author Rebecca Thorne. Perfect for fans of Travis Baldree and T. J. Klune.What price would you pay for a quiet cup of tea?Reyna wanted a relaxing cup of her favourite brew. Not to be kidnapped and dropped in a hidden cell. Though she’d faced worse before . . . hadn’t she?! Then she discovers her cell has been booby-trapped,andcontains a mysterious alchemical circle. What does a radical alchemist want with her? More importantly, how did they think they could get away with it?Kianthe and Reyna’s hometown is having problems too. Word of their bookshop, and its celebrity owners, has spread – and tourists are flooding into Tawney. As

Honest, moving and of course very funny: award-winning comedian Suzi Ruffell tells the story of a life afflicted with anxiety, and asks the experts to answer some of life's big questions along the way. Perfect reading for fans ofStrong Female Characterby Fern Brady,How to Failby Elizabeth Day andNo Shameby Tom Allen.The instant Sunday Times bestseller.'A brave and vulnerable book by a very, very funny woman' – Joe Lycett'A brilliant representation of anxiety made hilarious' – Romesh Ranganathan'Only Suzi Ruffell can take anxiety & make it funny. Relatable, hilarious & educational to boot' – Aisling BeaDoes peaking in high school ruin you for life?Was Miley Cyrus right,isit all about the climb (when it comes to building a career?)And what – scientifically – is the best way to mend a broken heart?Comedian Suzi Ruffell is considering life's big questions.In this brutally honest, funny, and often moving memoir, Suzi winningly tells her life story, and asks a host of experts to answ

An original romantasy series by New York Times bestselling author, Jeaniene Frost, it's Beauty and the Beast meets The Witcher in this dark fantastical retelling, except Beauty IS the Beast.New York Times bestselling author of The Night Huntress series, Jeaniene Frost, returns with a brand-new series! It’s Beauty and the Beast meets The Witcher, except Beauty IS the Beast, and he’s the Warden keeping mythical beings in check in our world and beyond.Raine Stone is living a nightmare. Ever since she survived the attack that killed her family, she's been hiding a terrible secret - and a Beast inside her.It feeds on violence and chaos, but she restrains its urges by playing vigilante on the city streets. Until one night, Raine uses the Beast’s energy to heal an elderly gentleman from a seemingly random attack and discovers a new world of danger - literally.Remington 'Remy' Byrne knows the wall between a realm of deadly mythic creatures and our own world is very fragile. After all, he’s the

For Richer For Pooreris a touching family drama about unconditional love and the trials and joys of motherhood, from billion-copy bestselling author Danielle Steel.For Richer For Pooreris a compelling family drama about a woman who faces losing everything she has worked for and has to rebuild her world from billion-copy bestselling author Danielle Steel.Eugenia Ward spent decades building a high-end and hugely successful fashion business, only to see it decimated economically by Covid. As she wrestles with anxious days and sleepless nights, fighting to avoid financial disaster, Eugenia desperately needs new investors – and new ideas.Meanwhile, the demands of motherhood also lay claim to her time. A single parent for over a decade, Eugenia works hard to be a guiding light for her five adult children – but she often finds herself at a loss with their tumultuous lives, while they are oblivious to her financial woes.Wedding plans for her daughter Gloria are ballooning in expense, even as t

The profoundly moving novel from the international bestselling author ofThe House at Riverton, The forgotten GardenandThe Distant Hours, presented in a beautiful new edition.‘If you haven’t read Kate Morton before, do yourself a favour’ –Graham NortonKate Morton’s global bestselling novel,The Secret Keeper, is a spellbinding story of secrets, murder and enduring love.1961:On a sweltering summer’s day, while her family picnics by the stream on their Suffolk farm, sixteen-year-old Laurel hides out in her childhood tree house dreaming of a boy called Billy, a move to London and the bright future that awaits her. But before the idyllic afternoon is over, Laurel will have witnessed a shocking crime that changes everything.2011:Now a much-loved actress, Laurel finds herself overwhelmed by the long shadows of her past. Haunted by memories, and the mystery of what she saw that day, she returns to her family home and begins to piece together a secret history. A tale of three strangers from vast

The sixth book in the unstoppable, multi-million bestselling Japanese series; four guests with four poignant stories get another chance at lasting happiness.The sixth book in the multi-million-copy bestselling series about a cosy Japanese cafe that offers its visitors the chance to travel back in time.In a special seat in a fabled Tokyo cafe, you’re offered something irresistible – not just a warm, comforting coffee, but the chance to go back in time to revisit the ones you love . . .InBefore I knew I loved you, Toshikazu Kawaguchi takes us back to the warm heart of the mysterious Funiculi Funicula Cafe, with another four guests whose luminous stories of love, lost and won again, will reaffirm your belief in its eternal potential. In this book, we meet:- The girl who wishes to make amends with the mother she never accepted- The man who waited for a reply from his girlfriend, and never heard from her- The woman anxious to travel ahead to know what her future holds- The student who trave

The third and final sizzling romance in this brand-new gritty romance series from TikTok sensations the Ritchie sisters.Swindling the rich and fleeing to new cities is all con artist Phoebe Graves has ever known – until she started building real relationships in a small but wealthy Connecticut town. But she’s worried these new bonds won’t hold fast, as more than one enemy threatens those she loves most.And now more than ever, she has a reason to stay in one place. Among them is Rocky Tinrock, her best friend’s older brother, who’s been a partner to Phoebe during every daring and exhilarating con. And then of course there’s Hailey Tinrock, her best friend, whose precious secret they’ll do anything to protect . . .As Phoebe and her family team up with the Tinrock’s to fight for a chance at a home, they confront the demons of their pasts and must do the impossible . . . deceive the most cunning con artist they’ve ever known.

A sweeping yet intimate history - from the Bronze Age to the modern day - exploring where our inherited ideas of fatherhood have come from, how the role has changed over the centuries, and what it now means to be a dad.An ambitious history of masculinity and family, from the Bronze Age to the contemporary 'crisis of men',Fatherhooddares to offer a more caring and affirmative vision of the roles men play at home and in the world.‘Superbly intelligent . . . a rewardingSapiens-style big history’-The Sunday Times‘A lightness of touch that recalls Bill Bryson or Craig Brown at their non-fiction best’-The ObserverWhat is fatherhood, and where did it come from? How has the role of men in families and society changed across thousands of years? What does the history of fatherhood reveal about what it means to be a dad today?From the anxious philosophers of ancient Athens and Henry VIII’s obsessive quest for an heir, to Charles Darwin’s theories of human origins, Bob Dylan’s take down of ‘The Ma

An original, gripping courtroom drama, following all the ins and outs of the punchy legal world, mixed with the twists and turns of a propulsive thriller. Perfect for fans ofAnatomy of a ScandalmeetsApple Tree Yardby way ofBlood Orange.'So gripping, so clever, so good. This brilliant book had me hooked from the beginning' –Alice Feeney, author ofBeautiful UglyBreathlessly compulsive courtroom drama with expertly-crafted twists that you won't see coming,Dissection of a Murderis the razor-sharp debut novel from Jo Murray.A dead judge. A silent defendant. And a courtroom full of liars.When Leila Reynolds is handed her first murder case, she’s shocked at how high-profile it is: the murder of a well-respected, well-known judge. This shouldn’t be the kind of case she’s leading; it’s way beyond her expertise. But the defendant, Jack Millman, is clear. He wants her, and only her.To make things worse, he’s refusing to talk. How is she supposed to prove herself on what appears to be an unwinnabl

An honest, heartbreaking and brutally funny memoir about losing a mother you never really had –and a comfort to anyone who knows that love can be complicated.THENEW YORK TIMESBESTSELLERAn honest, heartbreaking and brutally funny memoir about losing a mother you never really had - and a comfort to anyone who knows that love can be complicated.'I was just bowled over by this book'- Nigella Lawson‘Often rancorous, sometimes furious, never self-indulgent’-Financial Times'Brisk and funny and beautifully done'-The Times'Unsparing . . . but also a loving elegy'-The New York Times'By turns hilarious and heartbreaking'- Oprah Daily'Punchy . . . with moments of deep sadness leavened by a sardonic humour' -The Guardian'A gripping memoir . . . exquisitely relatable'- Lori Gottlieb, author ofMaybe You Should Talk to Someone'Lines so good you won't just want to underline them, you will want to cut them out to share'-The Washington PostRaw, moving and seriously funny,How to Lose Your Motheris Molly J

The Queen's Coronationby Jennifer Ryan is an unforgettable tale of the friendship, courage and resilience of three women, set against the enthralling backdrop of Queen Elizabeth II's coronation.By command of the queen, you are hereby directed to be present at. . .There’s a lot to get done ahead of the queen’s coronation – and even more so when your livelihood is at stake.Lucy Jones is Junior Wardrobe Assistant to the queen, but dreams of being a singer. Caroline Brimstone loves her role as the queen’s Assistant Dresser, but behind closed doors fights for a better life for herself and her daughter. Meanwhile, Miranda Miller, an undercover journalist in the Coronation Office’s planning committee, needs an inside scoop to keep her job – the only thing she has left.They are all running away from their own demons but, in order to succeed, they must shed their feelings of shame, trust themselves and reclaim their lives.As Queen Elizabeth II takes the throne, will these three women also be ab

A wildly original debut set in Belfast: full of the pain, joy and bad decisions arising from young friendship, grief and bad house shares.The International Bestseller'Hilarious and gut-wrenching' - Alice Slater, author ofDeath of a Bookseller'Think Dolly Alderton, but with the sharp edges of Eliza Clark' -IndependentIn a crumbling Belfast houseshare, three women are living for the weekend, their wild friendship the core of their lives.Maggie: navigating the twin perils of therapy and a situationship with an unavailable woman.Harley: careening from club to club, hookup to hookup, in a blurry quest for meaning.Róise: about to turn thirty, her crush on her boss the only reason she still turns up to work.But the three of them used to be four. And now, one year on from a tragic accident, Maggie, Róise and Harley still can’t face up to any of it: to the death of their best friend, adulthood, the future, and to each other.'Compulsively readable and brilliant on friendship and grief. I raced t

A darkly funny, heartbreaking and propulsive ticking time bomb of a novel,One Yellow Eyefollows a scientist as she tries to find a cure for the last victim of a zombie apocalypse – her husband . . .‘Snort-inducingly funny . . . One for those with strong stomachs and big hearts’ –The TimesFull of heartbreak, revulsion and black humour, a scientist desperately searches for a cure to a zombie virus while also hiding a monumental secret – her undead husband.Kesta’s husband, Tim, was the last person to be bitten in a zombie pandemic. The country is now in a period of respite, the government seemingly having rounded up and disposed of all the infected.But Kesta has a secret . . .Tim may have been bitten, but he’s not quite dead yet. In fact, he’s tied to a bed in her spare room. And she’s made him a promise: find a cure, bring him back.A scientist by day, Kesta juggles intensive work under the microscope alongside Tim’s care, slipping him stolen drugs to keep him docile while knowing she is

★ 《樹屋》系列全球暢銷作者 Andy Griffiths 全新冒險系列第2集★ 你就是主角！直接跳進故事裡的超沉浸式閱讀體驗★ 漫畫風插圖滿滿，笑點爆炸、節奏瘋狂★ 喜歡《Dog Man》《Bunny vs Monkey》讀者必讀當你與「我」發現一個深不見底的大洞，你毫不猶豫跳了下去，展開一場瘋狂冒險。洞底竟藏著傳說中的花生醬怪獸，接著一連串荒謬又爆笑的事件接連發生...From the author of the worldwide bestselling Treehouse series comes You and Me and the Cave of the Peanut-Butter Beast, the second book in the exciting adventure series where the sky's the limit.Dive into a laugh-out-loud adventure with You and Me and the Peanut-Butter Beast - the second book in the action packed, hilarious, highly-illustrated You and Me series. From the author behind the multi-million bestselling Treehouse series, Andy Griffiths, this book puts YOU the reader right into the middle of the adventure! This book is highly illustrated by Bill Hope in a comic book style, perfect for fans of Dogman and Bunny vs Monkey.What are you waiting for? Come on in!Hey, you – yes, you!Remember when we found that really deep hole and you jumped in and I had to jump in to rescue you and at the bottom of

A gorgeously readable, insightful dual biography of British brother and sister artists Gwen and Augustus John, perfect for readers ofThe Unfinished Palazzo,Square HauntingandThe Story of Art Without Men.Longlisted for the Women's Prize for Non-fiction'Outstanding'- The Guardian'Superb'- The Telegraph'A must read'- Anne Sebba'Lively'-The TimesThey seemed to be polar opposites . . .Augustus: vivid, volatile and promiscuous. He was a hero among romantics and bohemians, celebrated as one of the great British talents of his generation.Gwen’s art was magnificent, but she was also more reserved, and as a woman she struggled for the recognition which has only come to her now, years after her death.Artists, Siblings, Visionariesis a riveting story of love, infidelity, betrayal, and of two extraordinary siblings whose art and lives subverted society’s expectations.

米利安是一名高利貸者的女兒，為了拯救貧困的家，她硬起心腸代父討債，竟意外獲得了「將銀變成金」的名聲。這項謠言引來了極北之境的「星辰之王」，冷酷的冬之精靈。他給米利安一個不可能的任務：將精靈的銀幣變成黃金。若成功，她將成為冬之王后；若失敗，她將化為冰雕。與此同時，公爵之女伊琳娜正被父親當作換取權力的籌碼，準備嫁給年輕的沙皇，但她發現沙皇體內竟寄宿著吞噬火焰的惡魔……三位身份迥異的女孩，在這個永恆寒冬的邊緣，必須聯手編織一張足以欺騙神靈與惡魔的網，才能守護她們所愛的一切。'I couldn’t put it down' – Katherine Arden, author of the Winternight trilogyRumours have drawn unexpected attention – and now her life hangs in the balance. From the author of the award-winning Uprooted, Naomi Novik's Spinning Silver is a rich, original tale inspired by the folktale of Rumpelstiltskin.Will dark magic claim their home?Miryem is the daughter and granddaughter of moneylenders, but her father is too kind-hearted to collect his debts. They face poverty, until Miryem hardens her own heart and takes up his work in their village.Her success creates a rumour that she can turn silver into gold, attracting the fairy king of winter himself. He sets her an impossible challenge – and if she fails, she will die. Yet if she triumphs, it may mean a fate

Sing, read and listen along with this fabulous collection of illustrated songs, based on some of Julia Donaldson's best-loved picture books!As well as being the UK's most successful picture book author, Julia Donaldson is a gifted songwriter for children. A Hatful of Songs contains ten of her songs, based on Julia Donaldson's best-loved picture books, including What the Ladybird Heard, Cave Baby, One Mole Digging a Hole, Tyrannosaurus Drip, There's an Owl in my Towel and more!This beautiful songbook treasury is illustrated throughout with the wonderful artwork of Lydia Monks, David Roberts, Nick Sharratt, Emily Gravett and Rebecca Cobb.Scan the QR code to enjoy all the songs performed by Julia herself. Which will be familiar to anyone who has heard them on TV or radio or enjoyed one of Julia's live performances.With a beautiful cover, a foreword by the author, and scores so anyone can perform these songs, this is the perfect gift for all fans of Julia Donaldson.

Dive into the fourth laugh-out-loud book in the Agents of S.U.I.T. series, featuring the weird and wacky coworkers of everyone's favourite sewer-sleuthing super-agents, Mango and Brash!Laugh yourself silly with the Agents of S.U.I.T. inSew Much Trouble- a hilarious InvestiGators adventure!If you like perfect puns, silly supervillains and special BBQ sauce, then this is the book for you! The fourth side-splitting book in the InvestiGators spin-off series, a full colour, laugh-out-loud graphic novel.'Fantastically funny!' - Jamie Smart, creator of Bunny vs Monkey on InvestiGators.Someone has stolen the Notorious P.I.G. food truck, and with it, Piggy Smalls’s special BBQ sauce! Badgers Bongo and Marsha are teamed with Cilantro the chameleon and Sven Septipus on a super-secret pilot programme and a not-so-secret reality TV competition,Sew You Think you Can Sew.Can the Agents discover the thief in time and save the day?Created by John Patrick Green with cowriter Christopher Hastings and art

From theNew York Timesbestselling author ofEmpire of PainandSay Nothingcomes a riveting story of wealth, violence and deceit at the heart of a glittering city.From the Baillie Gifford Prize-winning andSunday Timesbestselling author ofEmpire of PainandSay Nothingcomes a riveting story of wealth, violence and deceit at the heart of a glittering city.'Gripping, rigorous, smart . . . breathtaking' - Jon Ronson‘Patrick Radden Keefe [is] one of the top narrative nonfiction authors of his generation’ - TIME'A phenomenal book that will stay in your soul long after the last page . . .London Fallingcaptures how easily a life can go wrong in the shadows of a city bankrolled by billionaires' - Emily MaitlisIn 2019, a London teenager, Zac Brettler, fell to his death from a luxury apartment building on the banks of the Thames. On a desperate quest to understand how their son had died, his grieving parents made a terrible discovery: Zac had been leading a fantasy life, posing as the son of a wealthy

Join Freya, Ralph and her friends in this Sylvanian Families picture book, with all your favourite characters from the animation Freya's Happy Diary.Join the Sylvanian Families on their summer adventures in this sweet picture book, based on the animation Freya's Happy Diary, now showing on Youtube!It's summer time in Sylvania, and Freya and her friends are taking a holiday in the forest. Her best friend, Ralph Walnut, is keen to practice his ninja skills. He's always been great at sports, and he especially wants to impress his little brother, Ambrose.But when Freya challenges him to a skipping rope contest, Ralph realises he can't do everything perfectly right away . . . and that Freya is just as competitive as he is! Will Ralph be able to learn to skip and win the contest?This sweet picture book features artwork from the animated Sylvanian Families series, Freya's Happy Diary, and brings the classic and beloved toy range to life as never before.Also available: The World of Sylvanian F

Join Freya and her friends in this Sylvanian Families picture book, with all your favourite characters from the animation Freya's Happy Diary.Join the Sylvanian Families on their summer adventures in this sweet picture book, based on the animation Freya's Happy Diary, now showing on Youtube!The kids are opening a bakery, with bread they've baked themselves! Freya and her friends, Ralph and Lyra, can't wait to get started. Frasier Chocolate, the town's resident baker, is helping them out.There's just one problem . . . Freya can't remember what she put in her bread! Can the friends work out Freya's recipe before the bakery opens?This delightful picture book features artwork from the animated Sylvanian Families series, Freya's Happy Diary, and brings the classic and beloved toy range to life as never before.Also available: The World of Sylvanian Families: The Official Guide, Easter Search and Find and more!Join the Sylvanian Families on their summer adventures in this sweet picture book,

A groundbreaking refutation of resilience from theNew York Timesbestselling author and organizational psychologist Dr Tasha Eurich.‘Insightful’–Brené Brown, bestselling author ofDare to Lead‘Life-changing’–Marshall Goldsmith, bestselling author and the world's #1 Leadership ThinkerFromNew York Timesbestselling organizational psychologist Dr Tasha Eurich comes the myth-busting guide to transforming adversity into strength.The world is more chaotic than ever, and resilience alone isn't enough anymore. Based on groundbreaking research,Shatterproofintroduces a proven four-step roadmap for turning adversity into your greatest catalyst for growth:Probe Your Pain: Look closely at your difficult emotions – they're signals that tell you exactly where you need to take action.Trace Your Triggers: Identify the core needs that are being frustrated.Spot Your Shadows: See and stop the subconscious, self-limiting habits that secretly undermine your happiness and goals.Pick Your Pivots: Choose evidence