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The sixth and final book in the million copy selling Gallagher Girls series set at an elite boarding school for spies. Perfect for fans of XO, Kitty. What is a Gallagher Girl? She's a genius, a scientist, a heroine, a spy .. . a Gallagher Girl is whatever she wants to be.Cammie Morgan is about to take on her final and most dangerous mission at Gallagher Academy. Armed with the truth about why she's being hunted by an ancient criminal organisation, Carrie and her friends must track down its elusive members to save their sisterhood - and the world. But will they survive to see graduation?

In clear, accessible and engaging style Thought: The Basics gets to grips with the nature of human thought with just the right balance of theory and examples from philosophy, psychology and neuroscience. Ideal for anyone coming to this fascinating but deceptively difficult topic for the first time.

Pugsley from the hit seriesWednesdayelectrifies in his very own Little Golden Book!Wednesday Addams’ return to Nevermore Academy in her second year wouldn’t be the same without her little brother, Pugsley! Coming into his own powers at a school for Outcasts isn’t for the faint of heart, but all Pugsley wants is to find a friend. Will he meet his match? This Little Golden Book is perfect for children ages 2 to 5 and Wednesday fans of all ages.Based on the characters created by Charles Addams.

From the incredible minds that brought the world All of Us Villains, comes the next epic duology in a world of deadly magic.TWO CHOSEN ONES WITH ONE CHOICE: THE WORLD OR EACH OTHERA Fate So Cold is the first of a new blockbuster duology from the New York Times bestselling authors of All of Us Villains, Amanda Foody & C. L. Herman.For most of the year, Summer reigns peacefully over Alderland. Then, for six brutal weeks, Winter rages, obliterating towns and wreaking casualties. Magicians bond with powerful wands of Summer to defend the nation, a duty that costs many their lives.Domenic Barrow never wanted such responsibility-but destiny hasn't granted him a choice. The greatest Summer wand has awakened for the first time in a century, warning that an icy cataclysm looms on the horizon. And despite his reputation as the least suited of his classmates, the wand Chooses Domenic to wield it.Ellery Caldwell spent years striving to be a perfect Summer magician-and burying her fears of her

This beautiful and thoughtful cut-art picture book from debut author-illustrator Cynthia De La Torre, draws on imagery from Dia de los Muertos to gently introduce readers to grieving a relative--with the reminder that memories formed with love are never lost. Galina has never had anyone close to her pass away--until T燰 Luz Maria joins los muertos in the nearby cemetery. Now, Galina is filled with fear at the thought of her loving aunt changed into a calavera! Much better to put her fear and sadness up on the shelf, and forget T燰 Luz Maria. But strange things keep happening that make Galina think of her happier memories of her aunt. Could a calavera be playing tricks on her? Or could it be that death has not changed her beloved t燰 as much as she'd thought?

It's time for a super sleepover! The foodie besties and their friends are excited for a fun night of telling ghost stories! Will Pizza and Taco ever get to sleep? Find out in book #11 of the popular chapter book graphic novel series!Pizza and Taco’s sleepover night is about to begin! They have their sleeping bags, their friends are arriving, and their Best Sleepover Ever playlist is on! Pizza, Taco, and their friends are not allowed to watch a scary movie, but you know what’s just as awesome and shivery? GHOST STORIES! Pizza and Taco won't get too scared, right?!This hilarious young graphic novel series with chapters will tickle the funny bones of kids ages 5-8 and bolster their reading confidence. It's the perfect stepping stone for those who are transitioning to longer chapter books and graphic novels.Readers will be hungry to read every book in the series! Look for these Pizza and Taco stories...and many more!Coolest Club Ever!Draw Your Own Comic Activity Book!Go Viral!

With one small seed every day, what good will you plant in the world? Johnny Appleseed--an American folk hero--changed our nation seed by seed, deed by deed, and now the acclaimed Esm?Raji Codell and award-winning Lynne Rae Perkins celebrate his legendary life.This beautiful biographical picture book is an excellent choice to share during homeschooling, and includes suggestions for celebrating John Chapman's birthday (September 26), apple craft ideas, and a recipe.Why should we remember Johnny Appleseed today--more than two hundred years after he was born--and call him a hero? Why are the life and lessons of John Appleseed relevant to kids now? This extraordinary picture book from educator, librarian, and best-selling author Esme Raji Codell and award-winning illustrator Lynne Rae Perkins answers these questions and more--and challenges readers to follow the five footsteps John Chapman left behind: 1. Use what you have 2. Share what you have 3. Respect nature 4. Try to make peace wh

An addictive killer-thriller following an aspiring crime journalist's investigation into a case that blurs the line between art and life--perfect for fans of Holly Jackson's A Good Girl's Guide to Murder. When aspiring crime journalist Fliss Keller attends an estate sale and uncovers a disturbing painting by a mysterious artist, she wants nothing to do with it. Unfortunately for her, her Art History professor dad buys it immediately. The portrait has been lost for decades and completes a set of four existing paintings of women by the same artist already hanging in the town's gallery. But when a series of gruesome crimes rock the community and her father's gallery becomes the epicenter of a deadly game, Fliss discovers that the paintings may hold the key to a killer's identity. Haunted by the specter of a serial killer, Fliss races against time to solve the mystery before it claims another victim. In a world where every brushstroke hides a sinister secret, can she unravel the clues befo

It's up to Ghost to save Halloween in this irresistible picture book perfect for fans of How to Catch a Monster and Trick or Treat on Scary Street! Might I try a good 'ole haunt? Ghostly games I have to flaunt. Forgive me, I don't mean to taunt... Ok, maybe I do. Candy has upstaged Ghost on Halloween for far too long. It's time for Ghost to learn a new trick and treat these kids to a haunt or else the holiday will fall flat like a busted pipe organ. To the toon of Edgar Allan Poe's The Raven, this spirited and clever rhyming picture book ideal for Halloween read-alouds is sure to enchant young readers all spooky season long. Find out Who Saved the Holidays with more books in this series, coming soon: The Turkey Who Saved Thanksgiving (Fall 2027)

Warm, cosy and uplifting fantasy romance, The Enchanted Greenhouse is the standalone sequel to The Spellshop by Sarah Beth Durst.Set in a cosy, heartwarming world brimming with singing flowers, honey cakes and heartwarming romance, The Enchanted Greenhouse is a story about giving second chances – to others and to yourself. From the acclaimed New York Times bestselling author of The Spellshop, Sarah Beth Durst.‘Full of magic, wonder and gentle romance . . . The perfect comfort read’ – Stephanie Burgis, author of Wooing the Witch QueenTerlu Perna broke the law because she was lonely.★ 溫柔療癒的奇幻戀愛故事，在魔法溫室中找回愛與自我★ 唱歌的花朵、會思考的植物，打造最夢幻的「療癒系奇幻世界」★ 《The Spellshop》暢銷作者Sarah Beth Durst全新力作當孤單讓她犯錯，命運卻給了她重來的機會。在一座充滿魔法與花香的島嶼，她與古怪園丁、奇幻生物攜手守護即將凋零的世界，也慢慢修補自己破碎的心。本書以溫柔筆觸描繪「第二次機會」的力量，是一段關於療癒、愛與重生的奇幻旅程。She cast a spell and created a magically sentient spider plant. As punishment, she is turned into a wooden statue and tucked away into an alcove in the Great Library of Alyssium.When, years later, Terlu wakes

Join Bluey, Bingo and Muffin for sleepover fun in this lift-the-flap picture book!Muffin has come to the Heeler house for a sleepover, but she didn’t take her nap today and is very tired. Bluey and Bingo want to use the opportunity of Muffin’s visit to stay up late. Can they keep Muffin awake long enough to play a game before bed? Lift the flaps in this picture book to join the sleepover fun!“Let’s make it a really long game so that we have to stay up late to finish it!”Don’t miss these other awesome Bluey books:Bluey: Pass the ParcelBluey: Daddy DropoffBluey: The ShowBluey is an Emmy award-winning Australian children's television programme following the adventures of a loveable six-year-old Blue Heeler Puppy, Bluey and her family. It’s currently showing on Disney+, BBC iPlayer and CBeebies in the UK. Bluey enjoys exploring the world and using her imagination to turn everyday life into an amazing adventure. Join Bluey in this fun?collection of story, activity and novelty books that cel

Akasegawa is the kind of artist who inspires everybody every time he makes a new piece of art. -Yoko OnoIn the 1970s, estranged from the institutions and practices of high art, avant-garde artist and award-winning novelist Genpei Akasegawa (1937-2014) launched an open-ended, participatory project to search the streets of Japan for strange objects which he and his collaborators labeled hyperart, codifying them with an elaborate system of humorous nomenclature.Along with modernologists such as the Japanese urban anthropologist Kon Wajiro and his European contemporary, Walter Benjamin, Akasegawa is part of a lineage of modern wanderers of the cityscape. His work, which has captured the imagination of Japan, reads like a comic forerunner of the somber mixed-media writings of W.G. Sebald, and will appeal to all fans of modern literature, art, artistic/social movements and writing that combines visual images and text in the exploration of urban life.In this revised edition, Matthew Fargo's o

【反抗，即是魔法：當女巫步入二戰煙硝，禁忌的力量即將覺醒！】★ 全美即時暢銷書，橫掃各大文學榜單！★ 《紐約時報》暢銷作家 Kate Quinn 狂熱推薦：「我整個人陷進去，欲罷不能！」1940年代，世界正值崩潰邊緣。希特勒不只渴求土地，更覬覦那足以摧毀文明的超自然武裝。莉迪亞（Lydia Polk），一個出身平凡、快言快語的女孩，從未想過自己會被皇家女巫學院錄取，更沒想過自己會成為對抗第三帝國的最後一道防線。當納粹女巫滲透學院、女巫團內部因恐懼而分裂時，莉迪亞毅然決定隻身前往戰火紛飛的法國。她的目標是《戰爭魔導書》（Grimorium Bellum）。那是一本所到之處必伴隨死亡與毀滅的邪惡古籍。在法國抵抗組織戰士與異國藝術史學家的幫助下，莉迪亞必須在森林與暗巷間躲避超自然獵殺。但她很快發現，找到這本書只是考驗的開始...這本魔導書擁有自己的黑暗意識。在納粹奪取它之前，莉迪亞必須先想辦法在魔法的吞噬下「活下來」。AN INSTANT NATIONAL BESTSELLERRESISTANCE IS MAGIC“War II meets A Discovery of Witches…I raced through this one.” —Kate Quinn, New York Times bestselling author of The Briar Club“Historical fantasy at its absolute best.” —Alexis Henderson author of The Year of the Witching and An Academy for LiarsAs World War II rages around her, a witch abandoned by her coven must journey to find a book of unspeakable power before it lands in Nazi handsStubborn, plain-spoken and from an unimpressive family, Lydia Polk never expected to be accepted into the Royal Academy of Witches. Now, with Hitler

Drones are everywhere! Discover the many ways they help us in this rhyming Little Golden Book, perfect for classrooms and read-aloud storytime.Drones zoom through the sky, delivering packages, filming movies, and even helping farmers grow crops! This rhyming book with adorable illustrations introduces young readers to the amazing jobs drones do and the fascinating world of STEM and technology.

Brimming with love and magic, The Enchanted Greenhouse is a New York Times best selling cozy fantasy romance about a librarian longing for connection, a timid gardener and a mystery to unveil. Now in paperback!DELUXE EDITION—a beautiful paperback featuring mint sprayed edges.Terlu Perna broke the law because she was lonely. She cast a spell and created a sentient spider plant. As punishment, she was turned into a wooden statue and hidden away.But one day, Terlu wakes in the cold of winter on a nearly-deserted island full of hundreds of magical greenhouses. She’s starving and freezing, and the only other human on the island is a grumpy gardener. To Terlu’s surprise, he offers her a warm refuge—until she’s ready to sail home.But Terlu doesn’t want to leave, and as she grows closer with the unwittingly charming gardener, Yarrow, she learns that the magic that sustains the greenhouses is failing. Terlu knows she must help, even if that means breaking the law again.This time, though, she is

Exploring the influence of AI technologies on theories of reason, cognition, learning, and educationLearning Under Algorithmic Conditions presents twenty-seven concise essays that collectively chart the shifting terrain of learning in the age of artificial intelligence. Providing historical and philosophical context, this innovative volume features prominent scholars from the fields of media studies, philosophy, and education research, who shed light on how learning has become newly envisioned, machinic, and more-than-human. The contributors unravel various histories of machine intelligence and elucidate the current impact of machine learning technologies on practices of knowledge production. Teeming with theoretical and practical insights, Learning Under Algorithmic Conditions is an interdisciplinary guide for those working across the humanities and social sciences as well as anyone interested in understanding our changing social, political, and technical infrastructures.Contributors:

The Fry Guys can't wait to meet the dino nuggies in this laugh-out-loud early graphic novel for snack lovers of all ages who crave laughs and crispy comic chaoas. Long ago, fries and dino nuggies lived together in golden, crispy harmony--until the nuggies mysteriously vanished from the menu. But thanks to cutting-edge snack science, they're back, and ready to rule the all-new Fry-assic Park! Curly, Sweets, and Waffle are thrilled to meet these prehistoric legends, but not everyone is ready to welcome the nuggies with open cartons. Are these tasty newcomers a recipe for friendship or a deep-fried disaster? Packed with puns, snack attacks, and fast-food fun, Meet the Dino Nuggies is a laugh-out-loud graphic novel that's perfect for reluctant readers and fans of Dog Man, Pizza and Taco, and Narwhal & Jelly. This early reader graphic novel features: Easy-to-follow comic panels and design for kids starting their graphic novel journeyFull-color art on every page, bringing the Fry Guys' c

In the stunning finale to the global phenomenon of the Inheritance Games Saga (over 6 million copies sold!), discover danger, riches, romance—and the staggering answers to long-brewing mysteries.Everyone is a player.In the grandest of games, there is everything to win—money, love, power, revenge—and even more to lose. From Texas to Prague to London and beyond, the Hawthorne family, the players from the Grandest Game, and allies old and new are drawn into a web of centuries-old secrets and mind-bending puzzles. Every clue pulls them deeper; every answer demands a price.To survive, they must unravel the mysteries that bind them together…but some truths are deadly.Discover danger, riches, romance—and the long-awaited revelations at the heart of Jennifer Lynn Barnes’s most intricate and explosive puzzle yet.All games must come to an end.Don’t miss a moment of The Inheritance Games Saga, including the thrilling Grandest Game spinoff series, set in the world of the Inheritance Games:The Inhe

Return to the dynamic world of KPop Demon Hunters with this official coloring book!From hunters to demons to the fans they fight for—there’s a coloring page for everyone in this official KPop Demon Hunters coloring book! Style HUNTR/X for a savage demonic takedown with Rumi’s iconic yellow motorcycle jacket, Zoey’s teal top, and Mira’s magenta pigtails. Pull out baby blues and pastel pinks for Saja Boys' bubbly debut of "Soda Pop," and your richest reds and blacks for their riveting performance of "Your Idol." Use some golden metallics to finally seal the Honmoon. Or color things your way to bring your own vibrant imagination to the hit animated film!With 40 illustrations on thick paper and all the intricate details coloring fans crave, this coloring book is the perfect opportunity to spend more time with favorite characters and scenes from Netflix’s KPop Demon Hunters.

Adorable hedgehog Bean returns for more adventures that will warm quills and tickle funny bones. This follow-up to the beloved Everyday Bean features legume-sized stories with larger-than-life personality!Meet Bean, a very tiny hedgehog.Bean loves ice cream, flying kites, making potions and waking Grandma up for breakfast.Grandma loves ice cream, card games, a Bean that cleans and sleeping in.Join Bean, Grandma and stuffie Clem in seven small (and sometimes tall) tales. Bean and Grandma eat ice cream and go just a little bit bananas; Bean learns how to fly a kite and gets carried away; Bean turns a party princess into a princess-witch; and there's even a story about when little Bean was so BIG she could fit Grandma in her pocket — the story of Bean Supreme!This second volume in the Tiny Bean’s Big Adventures series by acclaimed author/illustrator and hedgehog friend/insider, Stephanie Graegin, is the perfect gift for little (and big) readers and hedgehog admirers everywhere.Series Over

Post-medieval archaeology in the Nordic countries has experienced rapid growth since the late 1990s, driven by urban development and increasing recognition of the period's importance. This volume provides a comprehensive synthesis of recent research, focusing on the region's integration into European and global networks through shifting political borders, trade, and maritime connections. Research traditions vary across the Nordic countries, influenced by differences in legislation, funding, and methodologies. While Norway's Cultural Heritage Act excludes most post-medieval sites, Sweden's 2014 reform expanded legal protections. Denmark emphasizes regional studies, often conducted by museums, while Finland and Iceland use a hybrid model combining state and private sector research. This volume brings together contributions that not only discuss local phenomena but also place them within broader Nordic and European contexts, offering valuable insights into the development and future direc

This book deals with a careful presentation of the principles on which the physical problems are based and the mathematical treatment of the problems. The fundamental solution is used as in classical potential theory to construct solutions to initial and certain boundary value problems for the linear Stokes equations.

When the child he is supposed to capture is unlike anything he has ever seen - or been trained to expect - Peter must decide whether to go back empty handed or to accept Jaime's pleas and take a chance on the fascinating yet unfathomable ' bird child' . A perilous journey awaits the unusual trio who must rush away from the outskirts of the feared town of Belua and elude its inhabitants across an ancient forest and up remote mountains, or risk being spotted and hunt by them. Will the journey help them discover more about the bird child? Will they be welcomed back into HomeVillage, where the true brothers expect a familiar captured child just like them? Will the bird child finish breaking the close bond that used to exist between Peter and Jaime? A literary and haunting novel which explores our captivation with charismatic leaders and our discomfort with difference. Borrowing the central characters from Hugo Simberg's cryptic painting The Wounded Angel and mobilising them in an allegoric

Moses Maimonides is undoubtedly the most famous rationalist of the Jewish tradition, portraying all of Torah as an intellectual project to know the deepest secrets of God and nature. This book, however, argues that this characterization of Maimonides is only partially true. Notwithstanding his focus on the primacy of intellect, he views the emotions or passions as central to the good life. Maimonides does so through imbuing his works the Mishneh Torah and Guide of the Perplexed with a series of emotions that are grounded in conflicting moral and psychological archetypes: love vs. fear, moderation vs. abstinence, courage vs. awe, anger vs. calmness, pride vs. humility, and justice vs. compassion. Maimonides' Moral Psychology contends that these contrasting emotional paradigms represent two distinct approaches to the world that exist simultaneously in Maimonides' writings. One is grounded in an understanding and imitation of nature, while the other derives from a skeptical view of the wo

Hop aboard Big Thunder Mountain Railroad in this exciting Little Golden Book based on the iconic Disney Parks attraction!Race through a haunted gold mine, dodge falling boulders, and keep a sharp eye out for long forgotten treasures on the Big Thunder Mountain Railroad! Disney fans of all ages will love this beautifully illustrated Little Golden Book that explores the iconic Wild West-themed Disney Parks attraction like never before!Little Golden Books enjoy nearly 100% consumer recognition. They feature beloved classics, hot licenses, and new original stories . . . the classics of tomorrow.

The real competition is just getting started, both inside and out. . . . Lee Yeon's beloved webcomic is now available in English print for the first time. After successfully passing the preliminary round of Face-Off Cinderella, wallflower Kim Yeseul feels a bit more confident in herself, thanks to makeup artist Cheon Yuseong's ability to transform her looks. Now, in addition to the show's cosmetic challenges, the duo must face a new obstacle: keeping Yeseul's identity a secret on live TV. To hide her face during broadcasts, Yeseul dons a costume of her favorite bunny character, Toseul. But the other contestants won't let her fly under the radar so easily--especially not Ju Heewon, who's still seething after being rejected by Yuseong. Can Yeseul make it through the next round without being discovered--or worse, sabotaged by another contestant? Volume 2 collects episodes 15-29 of the webcomic The Makeup Remover.

A new Little Golden Book all about Grover from Sesame Street!Grover tells readers all about himself and his friends on Sesame Street in this adorable Little Golden Book. Young children will love learning all about this very “cute and adorable” monster!Little Golden Books enjoy nearly 100% consumer recognition. They feature beloved classics, hot licenses, and new original stories . . . the classics of tomorrow.

Meet Isadora Moon's mermaid friend, Emerald! Emerald is learning how to be a mermaid princess, but there are just so many rules. She loves having fun with her friends and exploring her underwater world with her pet octopus, Inkibelle, she doesn't want to be stuck in the palace with everyone looking at her and checking that she's doing things the proper, royal way. The morning after a big storm, Emerald discovers a shimmery egg in Dad's back garden.A baby sea dragon hatches from the egg! It is sooo cute! When the cheeky little sea dragon hitches a lift with Emerald back to Mum's, everyone at the royal palace is enchanted. Emerald knows deep down that they need to find its real family and so Emerald, Delphina, and Mum set out on an exciting ocean adventure to do just that. Illustrated throughout in sea green and black, Emerald is perfect for readers who are looking for a first chapter book with a splash of wildness and wonder.

*Now an acclaimed live-action Netflix series and soon to be a feature film!*Boy meets boy. Boys become friends. Boys fall in love. The bestselling LGBTQ+ graphic novel about life, love, and everything that happens in between: this is the sixth and final volume of the much-loved Heartstopper series, featuring gorgeous two-color artwork.The long-awaited conclusion to Nick and Charlie's unforgettable love story.By Alice Oseman, winner of the YA Book Prize, Heartstopper encompasses all the small moments of Nick and Charlie's lives that together make up something larger, which speaks to all of us.Contains discussions around mental health and eating disorders, and sexual references.

★ 全球熱銷《天官賜福》官方彩色漫畫，第2集震撼登場★ BILIBILI破70億點閱神作，首度英文精裝出版★ 宿命、信仰與千年愛戀交織——最虐心也最浪漫的東方奇幻在天界對「鬼新娘玄姬」事件的調查告一段落後，三度飛升的神明謝憐，踏上尋找八百年前那場瘟疫中消失的「繃帶少年」。然而線索早已斷裂，他只能回到更現實的困境——一位沒有信徒、沒有廟宇的神，該如何存在？就在此時，他的命運悄然改變。傳說中的「四大災厄」之一，似乎正將目光投向他。為了重建信仰，謝憐下凡人間親手建廟，卻遇見一名紅衣少年——神祕、從容，對眾神與鬼界了若指掌，甚至知道謝憐所有過去。那雙帶笑的眼睛背後，隱藏著橫跨八百年的執念與守候……當神與鬼再次相遇，命運的輪盤開始轉動。這一次，誰才是真正的救贖？Four tales and four calamities. The official manhua (webcomic) adaptation of the New York Times bestselling danmei novel by Mo Xiang Tong Xiu. Featuring stunning art by STARember, the webcomic produced by BILIBILI COMICS is now available in English print for the first time.As the heavenly court wraps up its investigation of Xuan Ji, the Ghost Bride, Xie Lian starts a search for the bandaged boy bearing the scars of the plague that destroyed his kingdom eight hundred years ago. But with a trail gone cold, he’s forced to turn his attention to more pressing matters: He’s a god without a temple or worshipers, and he seems to have caught the attention of an infamous

A group of students must convince their teacher to give up their strange, definitely-not-a-tadpole class pet in this laugh-out-loud tale, now in paperback! When their class tadpoles are big enough, Mr. Stricter tells his students they can keep just one. The class chooses Bruno, the smallest of the bunch. But Bruno doesn't stay that way for long. Soon, he's grown into a giant, classroom-wrecking creature: he eats desks, he farts for show-and-tell, and he sneezes slime all over everything! Everyone can see that Bruno is trouble. Everyone except Mr. Stricter. With their teacher blinded by his love for the pet, the students must step up and take matters into their own heroic hands.

A passion. A hatred. A jealousy. A murder.Cory has been following her for months. The longer this goes on, the deeper his obsession grows. Experience has taught him that catching this girl won't be simple. She is too smart, too cunning, and too slippery for an ordinary plan to work. He'll have to be methodical, to slowly gain her trust. Becoming a part of her life will require him to lie, to deceive, and to make promises he can't keep. Cory thinks he knows what he's doing. He thinks he's in control, but it's not until he has blood on his hands that he realizes he has gone too far.

《They All Had a Reason》系列以校園霸凌、隱藏祕密、海島命案與危險競賽串起五本快節奏 YA 懸疑小說。每個角色都有不能說的過去，每段關係都可能藏著背叛。適合喜歡《A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder》與《One of Us Is Lying》的讀者。They All Had a Reason (Book 1-5)They All Had a Reason is a fast-paced young adult murder mystery thriller series by Michele Leathers. Across the first five books, the series moves through school drama, buried secrets, dangerous competitions, obsessive behavior, and a string of murders that force its teenage characters to question who they can trust. Each book centers on a new crisis, but the appeal remains consistent: everyone is hiding something, every relationship may be built on a lie, and every suspect may have a reason.In They All Had a Reason, Charlotte finds her high-school bully, Bellany Silverfield, brutally murdered in the woods, forcing her to confront the uncomfortable truth that she may not be the only person who wanted Bellany gone. They All Had a Secret turns to Charity, Samantha, and Roy, whose dark pasts and buried secrets pu

Steel Magnolias meets Practical Magic in this charming contemporary fantasy about a thirty-something kitchen witch who is recruited to help a reclusive warlock and discovers love on the other side of the next bake. Honey Frost is Foxe Holler's dependable Farewitch. With a dash of flour and a pinch of charm, Honey carries on her family's legacy for healing any ailment with the right recipe. She just didn't expect to inherit the role twenty years early. When the Holler's reclusive Warlock suddenly requests a Farewitch to cure his mysterious illness, Honey's ordered life turns upside down. Honey is reluctant to help--witches and warlocks do not get along. Then he tempts her with the one thing she can't resist: access to his infamous library of spellbooks and kitchen grimoires. Soon, Honey is the newest resident of his moody farmhouse, which has one gorgeous kitchen. And a Warlock that maybe...isn't so frightful after all. Or old. Or bad looking. Healing the Warlock would be simple if he w

This biography focuses on Anne of Cleves, fourth wife of King Henry VIII, most famous for being the wife that Henry divorced after only six months of marriage and allegedly no consummation. Popularly she is thought to be ugly and stupid, unable to keep the king's attention. This biography retells Anne's early life, focusing on her time in England, and offering an overview of her legacy for the last 500 years.Re-evaluating many of the misconceptions around Anne, including her religion, the fateful week of her marriage, her life during Mary's reign, and her legacy in history, the book brings together historiography and the most recent research on Anne, including her relationship to books and foreign reputation. Also, for the first time, it thoroughly investigates Anne's relationship with Mary Tudor. Rather than being a traditional biography, the book combines a breakdown of events with chapters that are thematic in nature, examining the political landscape that led to her queenship, her

Black Queer Girlhood on the Musical Theatre Stage offers a new perspective on the creativity of contemporary Black women musical theatre artists, their representations of Black girlhood, and the Black queer feminist spectators who engage with their work. Creating a new model for Black queer feminist praxis, La Donna L. Forsgren engages with musical theatre scholarship, Black queer feminist criticism, reception studies, Black girlhood studies, and film and television studies, critiquing the gaps and silences within these fields. Each chapter uses Black queer feminist criticism and audience reception theories of popular culture to understand what meaning and pleasure Black queer spectators find in popular musical performances created by Black women. Through resistant readings of twenty contemporary musical theatre productions--from Broadway hits such as The Color Purple and the televised broadcast of The Wiz Live! to the less studied but popular gospel musical Mama, I Want to Sing!--Fors

In this work the author uses nine themes to explore the many facets of China's past and present: territory (guo), city (cheng), temple (si), gods (shen), home (jia), texts (wen), body (shen), food (shi), and people (min). This book will be of interest to anyone looking to better understand China, its long political, religious, and cultural histories, and the complexities of how an imperial system transforms into a modern nation-state and a new form of empire in our contemporary world.

Unlock a world of Disney magic and LEGO®' adventure with this essential character guide ' including a Jessie minifigure from Toy Story!Meet more than 150 LEGO® Disney minifigures and mini dolls, from Mickey and Minnie Mouse to Princess Elsa and even Walt Disney himself! Explore the heroes, villains, princesses, friends, and locations from your favourite Disney films.Everything you need to know about the enchanting world of LEGO® Disney:Discover the latest LEGO® variants of beloved Disney characters, including fan favourites like Princess Ariel, alongside rare minifigures you've never seen before!Loaded with fun facts about the best-loved Disney characters and locations ' all presented in charming LEGO® detailIncludes a collectable LEGO® minifigure of Jessie from Toy Story ' a must-have addition to any Disney or LEGO® collectionPacked with colourful images and fascinating facts, this guide is a magical must-have gift for Disney fans aged 5-8, as well as lifelong fans and collectors of a

Sanctuary is an ancient right. But what does it mean today? Drawing on a lifetime of engagement with literature, myth, history and tradition from different cultures, Marina Warner's Sanctuary is an ambitious attempt to grapple with the sharpest questions that we are facing in today's world of global turmoil.

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