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★ 當維京戰士遇見披薩，一場爆笑又溫暖的夢想冒險開始了！★ 勇士的劍，還是廚房的披薩？關於勇氣與夢想的美味故事★ 《Publishers Weekly》《Kirkus Reviews》好評推薦★ 色彩奔放、幽默滿滿，孩子一翻就停不下來的圖像故事！岡納是一名勇敢的維京戰士，生活在遙遠寒冷的北方村落。雖然他總是出海冒險、揮舞長劍，但心裡卻始終感到少了些什麼。直到某次航行中，他聞到一股令人難以抗拒的香味——那是他人生第一次遇見披薩。回到家鄉後，岡納決定自己做披薩。第一次嘗試卻徹底失敗，但他沒有放棄，一次又一次嘗試，終於做出令人驚豔的「維京披薩」。當全村的人都愛上他的披薩時，岡納面臨一個重要的選擇：繼續當勇猛的戰士，還是追隨自己真正熱愛的料理夢想？阿根廷插畫家 Diego Vaisberg 以色彩鮮明、充滿動感的畫面，講述一個幽默又溫暖的故事，鼓勵孩子相信自己的興趣、勇敢追尋夢想。In a rugged northern village, there lived a brave Viking warrior named Gunnar. Deep down, Gunnar had a secret: He felt something was missing from his life.During a voyage to a southern town, Gunnar's destiny took a turn when he smelled a delicious aroma coming from an empty cabin. Inside, he discovered a wonderful treat that completely overwhelmed him: Pizza! When he returned home, Gunnar tried to recreate the recipe. His first Viking pizza was born, and it was … a disaster.He tried again and again until he perfected his recipe. He couldn’t wait to share it with his fellow villagers. As demand for his

Sisters Rei, Kiki and Ai have always had to look out for one another, but life has taken them on very different paths.Eldest daughter Rei is spiky and sensible, consumed by her London finance job. Big-hearted Kiki is a single mother, working in a Tokyo retirement home. The free-spirited youngest, Ai, is a Japanese pop idol who has found fame and fortune – until a scandal spins her life into chaos . . .Together, the three sisters retreat to the remote seaside town where they grew up. But returning home means facing the long shadow of their mother’s death, and the lives they’ve built without each other.Transporting, funny and moving, Kakigori Summer is an uplifting exploration of love, loss, and finding your way home.

WHO IS THE BIGGEST VILLAIN IN YOUR OFFICE?A gripping and incisive psychological drama from the internationally bestselling author of DallerGut Dream Department Store.Eight people receive a mysterious invitation to participate in a new reality show called Break Room. Immediately things take a nasty turn when they learn how they were chosen – they were voted in by their own co-workers as the people they’d least like to share a break room with.As more details about the game are revealed and alliances shift, each contestant comes to realise that surviving the show isn’t the greatest challenge . . . it’s facing up to who they really are.Welcome . . . Step into the world of the reality show, Break Room, where every smile hides suspicion, and every word could be a clue.

Rediscover the bestselling children's fantasy series as fun-filled graphic novels. Packed with magic, mystery and charming full-colour illustrations, these are perfect for young readers aged 5–7Rediscover the bestselling Magic Tree House series with easy-to-read full-colour graphic novels, packed with adventure and perfect for readers aged 5–7.Magic. Mystery. Time-travel. Monkeys!!When siblings Jack and Annie discovered a magic, time-travelling tree house at the end of their garden, they stumbled upon an adventure that would take them through time and space.This time, Jack and Annie have been whisked away to the Amazon rainforest... Watch out for the crocodiles!Jack and Annie are in for a wild ride as they continue their quest to save their friend, Morgan le Fay. From killer ants to vampire bats, the siblings never know what they'll run into next! Of course, it's not long before they’re hopelessly lost... Can they find their way through the rainforest before it gets dark?This fun-fille

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

PRE ORDER NOW! From the New York Times bestselling author of A Million Kisses In Your Lifetime comes a grumpy x sunshine summer romance that sizzles. After a very public breakup, a summer at her family’s lake house is exactly what heiress Rachel Henderson needs. But after setting her mother’s expensive curtains on fire, Rachel is saved by a very handsome fireman.Too bad he’s also the grumpiest guy she’s ever met. Rachel keeps running into the fireman around the lake, and when she breaks through his tetchy façade, she finds herself totally falling for him. And it seems he feels the same.But as summer draws to a close, Rachel must decide: Will she head back to the city, or stay by the lake forever.

★ 18世紀倫敦解謎冒險，智慧少女偵探登場★ Netflix《Enola Holmes》式機智探案魅力★ 結合歷史細節與謎題解碼的精彩冒險★ 詩歌線索、神祕密碼與字典謎團，帶讀者穿梭古老倫敦1775年的倫敦，少女Letty為了拯救生病的父親與即將陷入困境的家庭，捲入一場關於寶藏與祕密組織的謎團。詩歌暗號、字典線索與神祕訊息將她帶往城市各處，追查「偷走文字的人」。在歷史與冒險交織的旅程中，Letty必須運用智慧與勇氣揭開真相。一部結合歷史細節與精彩解謎的中年級冒險故事。本書同時融入真實歷史元素，包括18世紀知名學者 Samuel Johnson 與他的經典字典，讓解謎過程更加真實迷人。An exciting adventure for 9-12 year old readers from talented new writer, Penny Boxall; perfect for fans of Netflix’s plucky ENOLA HOLMES, the humour of Hana Tooke's THE UNADOPTABLES, and the caper of Katherine Rundell's ROOFTOPPERS.LONDON, OCTOBER 1775Lettice Breech is itching to go on another adventure.But her beloved Pa is sick, and their home is in danger. Letty needs money. She needs treasure.So, when a mysterious socialite appears in London, promising more treasure than she can imagine, Letty finds herself embroiled in a thrilling new mystery right in her home city. Baffling poems, puzzling clues in dictionaries, and curious notes from a mysterious group known only as The Alphabetters lead

The instantSunday Timesbestseller, a vibrant and heartbreaking story of unexpected friendship and how far people go to find a second chanceTHE INSTANTSUNDAY TIMESBESTSELLER‘Heartbreaking, heartwarming yet unsentimental, and savagely comic’Guardian‘Some of the most beautiful writing I’ve experienced in my lifetime’ Oprah WinfreyREADERS ARE OBSESSED WITHTHE EMPEROR OF GLADNESS:‘Read it slowly. Let it wreck you. Then read it again’‘I feel like I lost part of my soul to this book’‘I would give it 6 stars if I could’‘Sad and funny, devastating and quietly celebratory’‘A masterwork of compassion and complexity’College dropout Hai doesn’t know how to face the future until a chance meeting with elderly widow Grazina changes his life.One late summer evening in the town of East Gladness, nineteen-year-old Hai stands on the edge of a bridge, ready to jump, when he hears someone shout across the river. The voice belongs to Grazina, an elderly widow.From this moment, his second chance begins. Over

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

投資大師們的指定教科書巴菲特說：「別人貪婪時我恐懼，別人恐懼時我貪婪。」索羅斯說：「市場總是錯誤的。」華爾街教父 班傑明‧葛拉漢：「不做群羊，一要正確思考，二要獨立思考。」在價格處於高位時對利多消息保持懷疑，在價格處於低位時對利空消息保持懷疑。本書的五大原則總結：1. Your main purpose must be to keep the mind clear and well balanced. Hence, do not act hastily on apparently sensational information; do not trade so heavily as to become anxious; and do not permit yourself to be influenced by your position in the market.1.你必須目標明確，頭腦冷靜，不能因一些道聽塗說的消息而莽撞行事；不要過度交易讓自己變得焦慮；更不能盲目地固執己見。2. Act on your own judgement, or else act absolutely and entirely on the judgement of another regardless of your own opinion."To many cooks spoil the broth."2.要麼依照自己的判斷行動，要麼無視自己的看法、絕對徹底地按別人的判斷行動。「人多手雜反而壞事。」3. When in doubt, keep out of the market. Delays cost less than losses.3.當心存疑慮、游移不定時，不要進行交易，延誤成本小於虧損。4. Endeavor to catch the trend of sentiment. Even if you should be temporarily against fundamental conditions, it is nevertheless unprofitable to oppose it.4.努力培養對走勢的敏感度，即使目前你還不能把握它，但這也絕不會是作無用功。5. The greatest fault of ninety-nine percent out of

The book every new kindergartner needs to get them excited for school, brought to vibrant life by Pete Oswald, the New York Times bestselling artist of The Good Egg.Join kindergarten teacher Mr. Bee as he gets ready for the new school year. Watch as he transforms a cluttered classroom into an inviting, orderly space where everything has its place—art supplies, books, things for pretend, a chair for every child, a cubby marked with their name. Everything goes where it will be easy for the children to reach, and easy to put away when they are done.This satisfying journey shows children with what to expect when they start school, building excitement in the most comforting way—until, at last, here come the new students, ready to explore a room prepared just for them. Kindergarten Gets Ready organizes the messy unknown into an orderly, irresistible place for children getting ready for kindergarten.

William Warwick and Ross Hogan will return, for one last time, in a gripping and unputdownable finale. Available now! London, 2012. The eyes of the world are on Britain as the country prepares to host the Olympic Games.​But the glare of the spotlight makes London a target for some of the most dangerous people on earth. And the moment the bid is won, an international conspiracy is set in motion to unleash a devastating attack that will leave the world in chaos.​One man stands between triumph and disaster: Commander William Warwick, heading up Scotland Yard's elite team. But as he pursues the shadowy organisation, he sets off a deadly game of cat and mouse which will take him from the bustling streets of London to the hidden corridors of power. Can Warwick stop the assassin before the greatest show on earth becomes a catastrophe ... ​'The Olympic Gold of novels' - Seb Coe

In this follow-up toThe Colliding Worlds Of Mine Lee, a boy discovers he can travel into parallel worldsto be with his girlfriend. But each time their paths collide, the fabric of their universes frays a little more. Is their love worth the unraveling of reality?"SINCERE, SMART,AND META..." —SOMAN CHAINANI, AUTHOR OF THE SCHOOL FOR GOOD AND EVIL SERIESJin’s whole world been turned upside down. Since meeting Mina inside her webcomic,Jin has discovered unbelievable things about his life:1. He’s been living in a parallel universe.2. His birth mother actually didn't abandon him.3. He'll never be able to see Mina again.But then the impossible happens—Jin teleports to Mina’s world. But with every visit, cataclysmic weather threatens Jin’s world. And a mysterious lab seemswaytoo interested in testing Jin’s new teleporting ability. Is Jin ready to risk it all for the girl he loves?Ellen Oh, the award-winning author and a founding member of We Need Diverse Books delivers a grounded speculative

★ 《魔道祖師》最終卷＋番外收錄，完整揭曉所有謎團★ 橫跨兩世的愛與執念，迎向命運的終局與餘韻★ 全球現象級丹美神作，影視動畫改編席捲世界風雨交加的夜晚，觀音廟成為命運的交會點。金光瑤、魏無羨與藍忘機，以及重組而成的兇屍聶明玦，三方勢力正面衝突——潛藏數十年的陰謀逐一揭露，塵封已久的祕密被迫現形。這一夜，將決定整個修真界的未來，也將為一段橫跨兩世的情感寫下最終答案。曾經天才橫溢卻墮入鬼道的魏無羨，在重生之後再次面對過去與真相；而始終相伴的藍忘機，則以堅定與信念，陪他走過黑暗與審判。當一切塵埃落定，故事並未真正結束——八篇番外，描繪戰後的日常與餘波：夜獵、宴席、蓮蓬、香爐……在平凡片刻中，看見角色真正的歸處與未竟的情感。這不只是結局，而是一段傳奇之後，仍然繼續的生命。HAPPILY EVER AFTER—AND THEN SOMEA three-way showdown occurs as Jin Guangyao, Wei Wuxian and Lan Wangji, and Nie Mingjue’s reassembled fierce corpse converge on the Guanyin Temple. With decades-long schemes finally unveiled, and terrible secrets unearthed, the events of this rain-battered night will decide not just the future of the entire cultivation world—but also that of a love story two lifetimes in the making.Also included in this book are eight short stories about what happens when an epic tale ends but life goes on. From magical incense burners to tense banquets, lotus-pod-hunting and Night Hunts with the juniors, these stories span dawn to dusk and

What lives under the ocean? Lift the flaps to find out! Don't miss this bold, stylish pop-up book for young readers. Lift the flaps and dive in to discover all kinds of wonderful creatures that live under the sea. From shallow, colorful coral reefs to the deepest trenches of the ocean and the strange creatures that reside there, readers will be rewarded with intriguing facts behind each flap and pop-up. Bright and engaging, this lively book is the ideal introduction to marine life for even the youngest readers.

A richly illustrated overview of the work of Neri Oxman whose design redefines computer science, digital fabrication, material science, and synthetic biology. Mediated Matter is the first comprehensive overview of Neri Oxman's groundbreaking design work. Oxman has forged a singular career across design, science, and technology over the past twenty years that includes, notably, founding the field of material ecology. Trained as both a medical doctor and an architect, she brings to design a spirit of inquiry and experimentation that includes a future-forward approach to materials--from silkworm thread to automated microrobots to a water-based fabrication platform that prints structures made from biopolymers. In her work at the MIT Media Lab, she designed products and buildings as interactive entities that are environmentally informed, biologically augmented, computationally grown, and digitally manufactured. Through richly detailed diagrams, explanatory texts, process documents, and brea

【這場戲，誰才是真正的壞女巫？】一場夏日營隊、一齣音樂劇，以及一場醞釀了六年的友誼崩塌。對 Eowyn 來說，藍普萊特湖夏季營隊是她唯一的避難所。在那裡，她可以暫時忘記喪母之痛，並與她最好的朋友 Jules 重逢。她們曾約定要一起演出最愛的音樂劇《女巫前傳》(Wicked)。 Eowyn 是壞女巫 Elphaba，而 Jules 則是好女巫 Glinda。但在第六個夏天，一切都變了。Jules 變得冷漠、避而不見，甚至成了最熟悉的陌生人。「每個故事都有兩面，如果你想知道真相，就得聽聽兩個人的說法。」透過兩位少女交替的視角與橫跨六年的回憶剪輯，《Take It from the Top》 像是一場情感的解謎遊戲。作者 Claire Swinarski 犀利地剝開了友誼中隱藏的特權、偏見與誤解。Set at a camp over the course of six summers, this novel dives into the falling-out of two girls from different backgrounds who thought they'd be friends forever...until a production of Wicked brings all their buried issues to the surface. Claire Swinarski, Edgar Award nominee of the ALA Notable What Happened to Rachel Riley?, tackles privilege, perspective, and the power of friendship in this page-turning puzzle that readers will devour.Eowyn Becker has waited all year to attend her sixth summer at Lamplighter Lake Summer Camp. Here, the pain of her mom’s death can’t reach her, and she gets to reunite with her best friend, Jules Marrigan—the

Beloved author/illustrator Isabelle Arsenault returns to the Mile End Kids of Montreal in this charming picture book told in comic book-inspired panels about practice, overcoming fears and getting back on the wagon . . . er, bike. A perfect pick for introducing 4-to-8-year-olds to graphic novels.Tom is ready to take the training wheels off his bicycle, but his friends aren't so sure. How will he convince them that his next stop is the Tour de France?!Tom won't let a few mishaps keep him from becoming the cyclist he knows he was born to be; that's what bandages are for. But his friends in the Mile End neighborhood think he needs more practice. Helping him train, they build an obstacle course to get ready for the road . . . but when Tom announces he's ready for a longer ride, without training wheels, his friends are overwhelmed with worry! What if he gets lost? What if he falls? What if he just goes and goes FOREVER? But Tom knows he has what it takes. A combination of experience, grit a

Go on a camping trip with Bluey in the bilingual edition of this fun storybook based on the wildly successful animated series Bluey, as seen on Disney+! Vete de campamento con Bluey en la edici鏮 biling de este divertido cuento basado en la superexitosa serie animada Bluey, presentada en Disney+! The Heelers are camping! Bluey makes a new friend named Jean-Luc, and despite their language barrier, they have fun planting fruit trees, hunting a wild pig, and more! But after vacation ends, will Bluey ever get to see her new friend again? Read along to find out! Los Heeler est嫕 de campamento. Bluey hace un nuevo amigo llamado Jean Luc. A pesar de que no hablan el mismo idioma, se divierten sembrando 嫫boles frutales, atrapando un cerdo salvaje y m嫳! Pero volver?Bluey a ver a su nuevo amigo cuando hayan terminado las vacaciones? Lee para averiguarlo!

From the New York Times bestselling author of A Crane Among Wolves and The Red Palace comes a historical romance set in the Joseon dynasty about forbidden books and those willing to risk their lives for their craft and each other.'Behind Five Willows is an instant classic and a book that I will cherish for a very long time.' - AXIE OH, author of The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea and The Floating World***From the New York Times-bestselling author of A Crane Among Wolves comes a warm and romantic homage to Jane Austen set in historical Korea, about a reader and a writer who secretly fight against government book banning and find themselves irresistibly drawn together.As the dutiful second daughter of a poor family, Haewon is expected to marry well. Instead, amid harsh censorship and rampant book bans, she secretly works as an illegal book transcriber - dangerous work she loves, especially when copying the writings of her favourite author, the elusive Black Lotus.When her older sister beg

Sumptuous fabric, shining metal and delicate threads abound in this luxurious three-volume boxed set on traditional Moroccan costumeCaftans, embroidered textiles and belts are an integral part of Morocco's dresses and heritage, embodying its identity and expressing its uniqueness and permanence throughout history. The richness and diversity of these garments, varying from region to region, and Moroccan costume in general have never failed to arouse the admiration of international travelers from the 16th to the 18th century and the Orientalist painters of the 19th century, attesting to their timeless aesthetics. Moroccan costume provides a concrete insight into the art of living and way of life of the inhabitants, revealing the ingenuity and talent of the artisans and their ability to open up to the outside world without denying their roots. This three-volume bilingual (English/French) box set reveals for the first time the richness of an exceptional private collection.

A magical stone, one impulsive kid, and total chaos. This laugh-out-loud, full-color graphic novel is perfect for readers who love comics and adventure! When Lucas uses the magical, wish-granting Gloom Stone on his 13th birthday, he thinks he's hit the jackpot. Wishes? Granted. Problems? Solved. Life? Perfect. Except . . . maybe not. Between a climate crusader best friend, a stuffed animal who won't zip it, a never-ending wishlist that spirals wildly out of control, and a time traveling great-great-great-great-grandfather with a thirst for revenge, Lucas quickly learns getting everything you want isn't all it's cracked up to be. Magic, mayhem, and a whole lot of missteps collide in this hilarious and heartfelt graphic novel about growing up, messing up, and figuring it out, one wish at a time. This epic, full-color comic adventure makes a great gift for avid and reluctant readers! Originally published in French, the English edition of the book combines both tales in the Atomic Lucas se

★ 機場裡到底藏著多少祕密？一本帶孩子走進機場幕後的知識探險書！★ 從報到、行李托運到飛機起飛，完整揭開機場運作的祕密★ STEM知識 × 精細插畫，讓孩子看懂航空世界如何運轉★ 百萬粉絲航空達人「The Airport Guy」首本兒童知識書！每天有數百萬人從機場起飛，但你知道飛機背後發生了多少事情嗎？行李托運後到底去了哪裡？飛機為什麼會遇到亂流？跑道在飛機起飛前要怎麼準備？空中交通管制又是如何確保所有飛機安全降落？在這本充滿驚喜的圖文知識書裡，航空工程師兼人氣航空科普創作者 Mohammad Taher（The Airport Guy），帶領讀者走進機場幕後世界。書中跟著一群旅客從辦理登機到抵達目的地，一步步探索機場各個區域：行李系統、跑道準備、塔台指揮與飛機運作等祕密。搭配細緻又生動的插畫與易懂的STEM知識小專欄，小讀者將在閱讀中理解飛行背後的科學與工程，也許還會在心裡悄悄種下一個航空夢。Millions of people fly from airports every year, and yet how they work remains a mystery to most of us. Where does luggage go once you've checked it in? What causes turbulence? How does air-traffic control work? Answers to these questions and much, much more are found in the thrilling pages of this fully illustrated book written by Mohammad Taher, better known as Mo T, The Airport Guy, as he gives you a groundbreaking behind-the-scenes look at an international airport and reveals all of its hidden secrets. Brimming with all the information and facts that only experts would know, each sprea

Joanna Ho, New York Times bestselling author of Eyes That Kiss in the Corners, returns with another sweet, funny picture book about summertime outdoor adventures and the unforgettable memories often made along the way.Mama's decided it's time for their next big outdoor adventure, but Oliver's not so sure. He's no fan of bazillion-mile, brain-melting car rides, sleeping someplace with bears, bugs, and bats, or the sticky, icky food! Blech!Mama may be convinced that memories are best made outdoors, but Oliver's determined to make this adventure his last. But is it all that bad? After hide n' seek, hiking, and s'mores, Oliver realizes that there just might be fun times and unforgettable moments to treasure after all.New York Times bestselling author, Joanna Ho, returns with another touching and hilarious story, illustrated by the talented Tha疄 Mesquita, that highlights nature and family, and reminds us that the best views are the ones we share with those we love.

在第一次大戰最黑暗的漫天硝煙中，五位疲憊的士兵在廢墟中發現了一個驚天秘密...一位墜落凡間、生死未卜的天使。祂的手中，似乎掌握著能扭轉乾坤、終結這場絞肉機般戰爭的關鍵密碼。這不只是一部戰爭小說，更是一場關於信仰、人性掙扎與終極救贖的魔幻史詩。作者以大膽的想像力，在歷史的傷口上開出一朵最震撼心靈的奇幻之花。WINNER OF THE PULITZER PRIZE FOR FICTIONNEW YORK TIMES TOP TEN BOOKS OF 2025NATIONAL BESTSELLERThe critically acclaimed author of the “crazily enjoyable” (The New York Times) Whalefall returns with an immersive, cinematic novel about five World War I soldiers who stumble upon a fallen angel that could hold the key to ending the war.Private Cyril Bagger has managed to survive the unspeakable horrors of the Great War through his wits and deception. But his survival instincts are put to the ultimate test when he and four other grunts are given a deadly mission: venture into the perilous No Man’s Land to euthanize a wounded comrade.What they find amid the ruined battlefield, however, is not a man in need of mercy but a fallen angel, seemingly struck down by artillery fire. This celestial being may hold the key to ending the brutal conflict

Dribbling Divides: Football, Islam, and Identity offers a compelling view of how global football intersects with Muslim identity, faith, and politics in an era shaped by migration, digital media, and rising populism. Drawing from rich case studies of elite Muslim footballers, this book examines how players navigate racism, Islamophobia, and national belonging while maintaining visible piety and engaging in activism. From fasting on match days to taking public stands on global Muslim issues, these athletes challenge dominant narratives about loyalty, integration, and modernity. Sociologist Kamaludeen Nasir brings a unique perspective as both a football fan and a scholar, offering insights into the lived realities of Muslim players in Europe, the Middle East, and beyond. He unpacks how club ownership, digital performance, gender politics, and faith-based practices shape the contemporary sporting landscape. By shifting the analytical gaze from fans to players, Dribbling Divides invites re

新學校、新朋友、新煩惱，全都一次到來！Riley Wright剛進入 Heverton Junior School，就遇上人生最大尷尬——她那超級丟臉的爸爸，竟然是新任校長！面對陌生校園、難搞的才藝表演、個性難以預測的新好友 Emmie，還有愛找麻煩的壞心女孩 Harper，Riley每天都在出糗、跌撞與努力中前進。本書以輕快逗趣的筆調，寫出小學生最熟悉的校園生活：想交朋友、怕被笑、渴望被喜歡，也總在一連串手忙腳亂中慢慢找到自己的位置。角色鮮明可愛，笑點密集，節奏明快，既有日記書的親切感，也有滿滿插圖帶來的閱讀樂趣。A hilarious illustrated series about school, mean girls and BFFs for readers aged 7+, from the best-selling author of The Christmas Carrolls — new for 2026!Riley Wright is starting at Heverton Junior School with one awkward disadvantage: her MAJORLY embarrassing dad is the new head teacher…!!“A lively fun-filled story” — Dame Jacqueline WilsonNew school, new friends (hopefully!). Riley Wright has to figure out how to fit in, pin down a talent for the talent show, look out for her unpredictable new BFF Emmie, and face down super mean girl Harper…As someone who gets a lot of stuff wrong, when will Riley finally get something right?

如果知識也能像冒險一樣好玩，那會是什麼樣子？在《Cute FACTopia!》裡，200個關於世界「最可愛的一面」的知識，串成一條意想不到的探索旅程。你會認識睡覺時耳朵會抖動的侏儒河馬 Moo Dheng，發現世界上最迷你的泰迪熊，還會知道大象其實會在雨中跳舞，而人類寶寶在媽媽肚子裡就可能打嗝。旅程甚至一路延伸到太空——那裡有像橡皮鴨的彗星，還有表面出現巨大愛心冰原的矮行星。最有趣的是，每一個知識都會連到下一個，有時還會出現分岔路線，讓你跳到另一個完全不同卻又奇妙相關的主題。翻開這本書，就像展開一場沒有終點的好奇心冒險。A super-cute adventure through 200 adorable facts, in an irresistible pocket-sized book.Follow an ingenious trail of 200 facts about all things cute, cosy and sweet. You’ll meet the pygmy hippo called Moo Dheng whose ears wiggle when she sleeps and encounter the world’s tiniest teddy bear. You’ll learn that elephants dance in the rain and babies hiccup inside the womb. And you’ll even jet off into space to discover a comet shaped like a rubber duck and a dwarf planet with a huge, heart-shaped ice field on its surface. Every fact in the book is linked to the next in funny and surprising ways. And there isn’t just one trail through these pages: sometimes your path branches and you can choose to jump to a totally different (but st

2025’s INSTANT No.1 SUNDAY TIMES best-seller from the author of YELLOWFACEPrepare for one hell of a journey…'A big, bold fantasy romp' GUARDIAN'R.F. Kuang is making magic' ELLE'[A] truly original and spellbinding hero's-journey story' VOGUE'I devoured it' REDOne of the BBC's 25 best books of 2025Katabasis, noun, Ancient Greek. The story of a hero's descent to the underworld.Grad student Alice Law has only ever had one goal: to become the brightest mind in the field of analytic magick.But the only person who can make her dream come true is dead and – inconveniently – in Hell. And Alice, along with her biggest rival Peter Murdoch, is going after him.But Hell is not as the philosophers claim, its rules are upside-down, and if she’s going to get out of there alive, she and Peter will have to work together.That’s if they can agree on anything.Will they triumph, or kill each other trying?2025’s most unexpected love story is going to be hell in the new No.1 Sunday Times bestselling novel by R

附水畫筆Join Peppa and her family on a zoo adventure in this exciting water magic format! Use your water pen to reveal colourful zoo creatures and bring brilliant zoo fun to life over and over again! You’ll find beautiful butterflies, colourful birds and the cheekiest monkeys.Just add water to use your water pen to reveal the colour. Let the pages dry and complete the adventure again with your reusable pen (included).Don’t miss these other brilliant Peppa books:Peppa Pig: I Spy at the Zoo: A Tabbed Board BookPeppa Pig: Where’s Peppa at the Zoo?Peppa Pig: Fun at the Zoo Jigsaw Puzzle BookPeppa Pig is a 4-time BAFTA award-winning preschool animation shown in the UK daily on Channel Five’s Milkshake and Nick Jnr. Peppa is a loveable, cheeky little piggy whose days are filled with action packed activities. Along with her family and friends, Peppa learns and plays and has lots of fun. Join Peppa and her family on their funny, action-packed, everyday adventures in this collection of activity, st

★ 《Onyeka and the Academy of the Sun》暢銷作者全新爆笑校園日記系列★ 《遜咖日記》《Geek Girl》讀者一定會愛的青春成長故事★ 日記＋訊息對話＋插圖的閱讀形式，節奏快、笑點滿滿★ 最真實的青春煩惱：升上國中、初戀、友情與超尷尬時刻！剛升上國中的Bím Blake，用日記與訊息記錄自己的混亂生活：尷尬時刻、初戀、友情危機與家庭日常。幽默、溫暖又極具共鳴，搭配大量插圖與輕快節奏，是9–12歲讀者最有感的成長故事。From the bestselling author ofOnyeka and the Academy of the Suncomes the first in a brand-new tween slice-of-life series. Relatable, humorous and highly illustrated,Bím Blake's Hot Takesis perfect for fans ofDork DiariesandGeek Girl.From the bestselling author ofOnyeka and the Academy of the Suncomes the first in a brand-new tween slice-of-life series. Relatable, humorous and highly illustrated,Bím Blake's Hot Takesis perfect for fans ofDork DiariesandGeek Girl.‘Laugh out loud, full of heart and fantastic fun!’ A.F. Steadman, author of the Skandar series‘A perfect tween diary with a strong, immediate voice and relatable struggles.’ Louie Stowell, author ofLoki: A Bad God’s Guide to Being GoodHi bestie! My name’s Bím Blake. I've just started high school and here’s

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

受到廣大讀者熱烈迴響、好評不斷， 最簡單、最好學的《大家的越南語 初級1》堂堂推出新版！ 新版新增「越南語檢定A1詞彙補充與發音練習」內容， 讓您在打下越南語扎實基礎的同時，還能準備越南語檢定！ 您還在找入門越南語的學習書嗎？ 《大家的越南語 初級1 新版》是您的最佳選擇！ 在臺大、政大等各級機關任教的超人氣越南語名師阮蓮香，將集結多年教學經驗的教學講義，重新整理規劃並補充內容，以「食、衣、住、行、育、樂」生活六範疇為主旨，重視「聽、說、讀、寫」學習四技能，打造上課和自學均適用的「大家的越南語」此一套書。 越南各大學所屬越南語能力檢定機構，一般將越南語教材程度區分為「初級、中級、高級」三級。但是阮蓮香老師考量越南語語音對外國人學習越南語的重要性，「大家的越南語」此一套書分為「初級1、初級2、中級1、中級2」四冊。 ★《大家的越南語 初級1》是史上最輕鬆易學、全方位的越南語學習書！ 阮蓮香老師在《大家的越南語　初級1》規劃兩大部分，同時結合聽、說、讀、寫，務求內容符合「簡單易自學、輕鬆易溝通、日常易實習」的需求，期使越南語學習者能在短期之內開口說出標準越南語並初步瞭解越南文化。本書兩大部分： ．PART 1 發音　第一課～第五課 越南語是由羅馬字母所組成的拼音文字，有29個字母、6個聲調，以及各種母音與子音的拼音方式，所以學習越南語，首先要從認識它的字母發音開始。本書從發音開始，循序漸進，並表格式整理拼音方式，簡單易學，待學習者完全熟悉發音和文字之後，再進入七課正課。 第一課 認識越南語二十九個字母 十二個元音（韻母） 三對雙元音（韻母） 十七個輔音（聲母、單子音） 十一個雙輔音（雙子音、聲母） 六個聲調 第二課 練習輔音與元音的組合 練習尾音m與n的差別 練習尾音n、ng、nh的差別 練習韻尾ai、ay、ao、au的差別 第三課 練習韻母ai、ay、ây與ao、au、âu的差別 練習韻母an、ang、ăn、ăng的差別 練習韻母ân、âng、on、ong的差別 練習韻母ôn、ông、en、eng的差別 練習韻母om、ôm、ơm與oi、ôi、ơi的差別 練習韻母i、e、ê與in、en、ên的差別 練習韻母in、inh與ên、ênh的差別 第四課 練習韻母ia、iêu、iên、iêng的差別 練習韻母oa、oe、eo、êu的差別 練習韻母um、un、un

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

在公寓大樓下的小小日出公園裡，矗立著一座外表有些斑駁、眼神微微上揚的河馬雕像——「Kabahiko」。人們相信，只要觸摸它身上與自己相同的位置，願望便能被療癒。成績不如以往的少年、失去自信的新手母親、傾聽他人幸福卻忽略自己的婚禮企劃、假裝受傷卻真的感到疼痛的孩子，以及因長年工作而視力衰退的編輯……在各自的困境裡，他們都來到河馬身旁，尋找重新出發的力量。本書以溫柔細膩的筆觸，描寫社區裡彼此交織的日常與情感。沒有驚天動地的奇蹟，卻在一聲問候、一個觸碰之中，慢慢喚醒人心深處的勇氣與光亮。這是一則關於陪伴、理解與連結的故事，讀來靜靜動人。Readers adore The Healing Hippo of Hinode Park:‘I wanted to discover the magical hippo in myself as I read this book’ ★★★★★‘How does Aoyama depict human emotion so vividly? I imagined myself in this book’ ★★★★★‘I almost wept on my train home from work’ ★★★★★‘It gripped my heart. I wish there was a magical hippo near my home’ ★★★★★‘Whenever I feel hurt, I want to re-read this wonderful book’ ★★★★★‘Kabahiko is an amazing hippo. People say that if you touch the area of his body that you want to make better on yours, he’ll provide a cure.’Nestling at the bottom of a five-storey apartment block is the children’s playground, Hinode Park.If you look to the side, standing on stubby legs, is a hippo. Its upturned eyes give it a tea

The warm and life-affirming novel from the author of the instantSunday Timesbestsellers,Never Greener,Us ThreeandLove Untold.The joyful and life-affirming new novel from the BAFTA-winning co-writer ofGavin and Staceyand theSunday Timesbestselling and Richard and Judy Book Club author ofLove Untold.'A heartwarming and funny read from the brilliant Ruth Jones'Heat(Book of the Week)'Filled with compassion and populated with wonderfully engaging characters'ObserverBecause second chances come when you least expect them . . .Linda Standish has been a friend to the friendless for the past thirty-three years, in her role at the council’s Unclaimed Heirs Unit. And now she’s looking forward to the joys of an early retirement.But before she hangs up her lanyard, Linda takes on one last case – that of Levi Norman – a Welshman who made his home on a remote Scottish island for the five years before he died. Linda must visit Storrich to track down Levi's remaining relatives . . .What brought Levi her

From bestselling author John Boyne comes a gripping and profound exploration of responsibility, guilt, blame, trauma, and our capacity for redemption.‘An epic.... Impactful and provocative’The New York Times‘An almost note-perfect piece of first-person storytelling’Guardian‘Subtle, intelligent and humane’Sunday Telegraph_________From bestselling author John Boyne comes a gripping and profound exploration of responsibility, guilt, blame, trauma and our capacity for redemption.The Elementsis a stunning kaleidoscope of storytelling, in which four interconnected lives, each representing a different perspective on crime from the points of view of the enabler, the accomplice, the perpetrator, and the victim, combine to form one transformative narrative.Boyne’s most ambitious work yet, The Elements is both an engrossing drama and a moving examination of why and how we allow crime to occur. In masterful, spellbinding prose, he navigates this complex subject with extraordinary empathy and unfli

Power Playis a spicy friends-to-lovers hockey romance with the teach-me trope, accidental marriage, fake-dating fun, he falls quietly but hard and a guaranteed happily ever after from bestselling author Chelsea Curto.The viral hockey romance sensation from international bestseller, Chelsea Curto. Comes with an exclusive bonus chapter.She gives me that smile again. The one that makes me feel alive. Like I've been sleeping for thousands of years and now that I'm finally waking up, she's the only thing I can see . . .Piper Mitchellneeds something in her life to finally make sense. Fresh off a divorce, stuck in a career that’s lost its spark, and terrified of dating again, she decides to focus on the one thing she can control: getting more confident in the bedroom.Liam Sullivanmight be the league’s best goalie, but he’s never been great with people. Behind closed doors, though, he knows exactly what he’s doing – and after some gentle pressure from Piper, he agrees to help her learn. It’s s

★《紐約時報》榜首作者 Ava Reid 震撼力作 ★★《最後生還者》的末世感 ×《飢餓遊戲》的殘酷競技 ★★ 全美各大書評媒體「星級推薦」，必讀反烏托邦神作 ★在這個被企業「Caerus」統治的未來，貧窮不僅是罪，更是致命的債務。為了償還巨額欠款，貧民的孩子被推入名為「羔羊競技場（The Lamb's Gauntlet）」的直播獵殺秀，而這也是權貴們最愛的血腥娛樂...故事中的兩個女孩，一場命定的追殺：伊內莎（Inesa）： 被親生母親背叛、送上祭壇的「羔羊」。她在廢墟中學會生存，卻沒想到自己正被最強大的武器盯上。梅莉諾（Melinoë）： 凱路斯的王牌「天使」暗殺者。她是被改造過的活武器，美麗、冰冷、從未失手，卻在這次任務中，聽見了內心崩裂的聲音。當獵人與獵物在輻射塵飛揚的荒原相遇，當直播螢幕前的萬千觀眾正屏息等待血光，她們卻在彼此眼中看見了這個腐敗世界不允許存在的東西－勇氣與愛。這不只是一部生存冒險，更是一場關於人性、性別與階級的史詩預言。2025 SLJ Best Young Adult BooksIndie Next PickCBC Hot off the Press PickCCBC Choices 2026NAIBA Book of the Year FinalistThe epic standalone dystopian romance from the Sunday Time bestselling author of A Study in Drowning and Lady Macbeth. Perfect for fans of The Hunger Games and The Last of Us‘Stunning . . . Among the dystopian greats.’ Chloe Gong‘Brilliant and devastating, Fable for the End of the World will arm you with the strongest tools we have: both anger and hope.’ Allison Saft‘Knife-edged and tender-hearted, I will be thinking of the final line for years to