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【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

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

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

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?

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

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

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

From the critically acclaimed author of The Apology comes a contemporary retelling of Korea’s Romeo & Juliet, as the cousin of the star-crossed lovers helps them avoid a tragic fate. When Dahee Shin was nine years old, she made a promise to protect her favorite cousin, Channing, who has always been like a sister to her. Now, at thirty, Dahee has found herself in a Korean American community in a New England beach town, once more running to the rescue of her debt-ridden relative. Ever the idealist, Channing—who has spent her life haunted by the tragic story of Chunhyang and Mongryong, Korea’s parallel Romeo & Juliet—has fallen in love with Minjae Oh, all the while fending off the advances of powerful, manipulative Kent Cho, a local politician. As Channing and Minjae’s romance blossoms, and as Kent's suspicion and obsession grow, Dahee begins to realize that it may be up to her to make sure her cousin and beloved escape Chunhyang and Mongryong’s doomed end. For fans of Hello Beaut

SHORTLISTED FOR THE ENCORE AWARD. LONGLISTED FOR THE JHALAK PRIZE.‘A quietly devastating masterpiece.’ MARIAN KEYES‘Adam is a master storyteller.’ SARA COLLINS‘Exquisitely written … compelling and tender.’ MONIQUE ROFFEYIn the heart-aching new novel from the author of the award–winning Golden Child, a mother searches for the daughter she left behind a lifetime ago.When Dawn Bishop was sixteen, she left her home in Trinidad and journeyed across the sea to Venezuela. There, she gave birth to a baby girl and returned to Trinidad alone.Dawn tried to carry on with her life: a move to England, a marriage, two sons and a divorce. But she never stopped thinking of her daughter and of what might have been.Forty years later, a woman gets in touch on an internet forum, claiming that she might be her long-lost daughter. Dawn dares to hope that this may be a way back to her past. Could she finally give form to all the love and care a mother has left to offer?

Specially written for Scottish learners, this authoritative National 5 English Student Book by Simon Hall is the definitive guide to succeeding in your N5 English course from 2026 onwards. Reflecting the latest changes to the course and Scottish texts, it covers every element of your assessment with expert advice, worked examples and model answers.

★Matt Haig用最溫柔的筆觸，接住每一個破碎的靈魂。★這不僅是主角威爾伯的故事，更是每一個曾感到「後悔」的人的共鳴。★2026 年全球最受矚目的文學盛事，預測年度最佳小說大作之一。威爾伯在人生最後一刻，遇見了一列不該存在的火車。這列火車不通往遠方，而是通往「過去」。他回到了與摯愛瑪姬新婚的威尼斯，回到了他親手毀掉幸福的前一刻。火車帶給他改寫命運的機會，但也給了他最殘酷的抉擇：為了救回愛人，你願意冒險讓現在的一切消失嗎？When your life flashes before your eyes, what will matter most?For Wilbur it was his time with Maggie, the love of his life. Their honeymoon in Venice. Before he threw it all away.Years later, on the brink of his own death, a train arrives. It can take Wilbur back in time. To relive his most important moments. Soon he realises just how much he would have changed.An adventure through time, The Midnight Train is a story of love and second chances, from the world of The Midnight Library.

Get ready for a monstrously good time in Camp Scream #1: Shriek Week, the laugh-out-loud, lightly spooky start to a new series perfect for fans of the Tales from Cabin 23 series. With black-and-white illustrations throughout and just the right mix of chills and chuckles, this is one summer camp you'll never forget!Max and his best friend Kiana can't wait for their first-ever sleepaway camp. But when they arrive, there's one tiny surprise: they're the only humans... and everyone else is a monster! There are vampire bunkmates, werewolf counselors, and a mummy in arts and crafts.With the big talent show just days away, Max and Kiana will have to navigate spooky surprises, creepy creatures, and ghoulish games. Can two ordinary kids survive a week at Camp Scream--and maybe even make some monster-sized friendships along the way?Camp has never been this creepy--or this fun!

★ 爆笑動物漫畫《The Racc Pack》三冊套書一次收藏★ 《InvestiGators》✕《The Great Pet Heist》讀者必讀★ 浣熊垃圾劫案、動物明星、動物園越獄一次登場兩隻浣熊＋一隻自認是浣熊的負鼠組成最瘋狂的動物團隊。他們每天的任務只有一個：✨ 找到全城市最好吃的垃圾。但事情很快失控——🍔 垃圾大劫案🐾 假扮名人寵物🎨 意外阻止藝術品竊盜結果……他們竟然成了城市明星？Live life in the trash lane with the laugh-out-loud middle grade graphic novel series about a family of sneaky raccoons from graphic novel superstars Stephanie Cooke and Whitney Gardner! The first three books are now available together in one paper over board boxed set. Meet the Bins Family, two raccoons and an opossum (who thinks he's a raccoon). Armed with brains, muscle, and ideas galore, they're determined to leave no garbage bin unturned in their pursuit of the tastiest, most delicious trash they can find. Together, they hatch a daring heist to get their hands on food being thrown away by a new grocery store, swap one of their members with a celebrity pet, and become celebrities themselves by inadvertently thwarting a notorious ring of art thieves. This hilarious paper over board bo

In this action-packed fantasy adventure, from the internationally bestselling author of How to Train Your Dragon, comes the finale in an out-of-this-world new series packed with epic adventure, thrilling space travel and forbidden Magic. Planet Earth, in case you do not know it, is a small, green little world, out on the end of a remote and rarely visited Milky Way. All Magic was supposed to have disappeared from this particular planet many centuries earlier. But in an ordinary, slightly damp part of the planet there are five human children with extraordinary Magical Gifts that the universe has never seen before. Only two of them don't know it yet. What will Mabel and Izzabird's Gifts be? And how will they navigate Bounty Hunters, a witch and three perilous tasks to reach the end of their story? After all, there's nothing like an adventure to find out whether you are a Hero or not . . . CAUTION: May Contain Dangerous Space Travel and Very Illegal Magic Don't Miss: Which Way to Anywhere

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Brandon Sanderson, Mistborn: Secret History sheds light on events hidden in the shadows of the original Mistborn trilogy. Kelsier, sentenced to die mining the Pits of Hathsin after attempting to rob the Lord Ruler's palace, arose as a powerful Mistborn and inspired the revolution that shook the foundations of the Final Empire. His name and deeds passed into legend. But was that truly the end of his tale? Whispered hints to those he called friends suggested there was a lot more going on. If you think you know the story of the Mistborn trilogy, think again--but to say anything more here risks revealing too much. Even knowing of this tale's existence could be heresy. There's always another secret. Other Tor books by Brandon Sanderson The CosmereThe Stormlight Archive● The Way of Kings● Words of Radiance● Edgedancer (novella)● Oathbringer● Dawnshard (novella)● Rhythm of War The Mistborn SagaThe Original Trilogy● Mistborn● The Well of Ascension● The

#1 New York Times bestselling author Brandon Sanderson expands his Cosmere universe shared by The Stormlight Archive and Mistborn with a new standalone novel for everyone who loved The Princess Bride.The only life Tress has known on her island home in an emerald-green ocean has been a simple one, with the simple pleasures of collecting cups brought by sailors from faraway lands and listening to stories told by her friend Charlie. But when his father takes him on a voyage to find a bride and disaster strikes, Tress must stow away on a ship and seek the Sorceress of the deadly Midnight Sea. Amid the spore oceans where pirates abound, can Tress leave her simple life behind and make her own place sailing a sea where a single drop of water can mean instant death?This is a large print, paper-over-board hardcover edition of Tress of the Emerald Sea.

2025 SLJ Best Young Adult BooksIndie Next PickCBC Hot off the Press PickCCBC Choices 2026NAIBA Book of the Year FinalistThe Last of Us meets The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes in this stand-alone dystopian romance about survival, sacrifice, and love that risks everything.By encouraging massive accumulations of debt from its underclass, a single corporation, Caerus, controls all aspects of society.Inesa lives with her brother in a half-sunken town where they scrape by running a taxidermy shop. Unbeknownst to Inesa, their cruel and indolent mother has accrued an enormous debt—enough to qualify one of her children for Caerus’s livestreamed assassination spectacle: the Lamb’s Gauntlet.Melinoë is a Caerus assassin, trained to track and kill the sacrificial Lambs. The product of neural reconditioning and physiological alteration, she is a living weapon, known for her cold brutality and deadly beauty. She has never failed to assassinate one of her marks.When Inesa learns that her mother has o

Fun how to draw bugs drawing book for kids--5-minute lessons great for young artists, holiday gifts, birthday gifts, homeschool art lessons, and elementary art classes! Perfect for budding artists and kids who have never drawn before, this beginner drawing book will teach your kid how to draw fun bug-themed pictures in no time! Author and professional artist Alli Koch's kid-friendly, mini drawing lessons will help your child practice their basic art skills and teach them how to draw with confidence. This book is perfect for kids 7-12, but kids as young as 5 with an interest in art will be able to easily follow along as well. No experience required! Easy-to-Follow Instructions: Simple steps and diagrams from start to finish40+ Cool Projects: Learn to draw fun bugs, from ladybugs to spiders to beetles and moreLayflat Binding: Making it easier for kids to keep the book open as they follow alongPerforated Pages and Premium Paper: Easily removable pages that are thick and sturdy, and the fo

★ 獨角獸×人魚國度，夢幻冒險全新展開！★ 彩色插圖滿版登場，打造最閃亮的閱讀世界★ 女孩友情×任務挑戰，最適合入門的奇幻橋梁書在閃閃發光的獨角獸王國「Unicornia」，一場全新任務即將展開——皮帕、克勞蒂亞和莎拉接下任務，前往神祕的人魚國度，尋找一隻失蹤的獨角獸。然而，人魚們卻不希望牠被找到，處處設下阻礙。一路上，她們必須躲避水母、穿越佈滿毒植物的沼澤，還要想辦法安撫脾氣不好的蝙蝠。這不只是一次尋找任務，更是一場考驗勇氣、智慧與友情的冒險。當危機層層逼近，她們能否成功帶回獨角獸，證明自己是真正的「獨角獸救援者」？The first in a new full-color series set in the magical Unicornia universe, featuring a perilous journey to Mermaid Land! Pippa, Claudia, and Sara set out on the most incredible trip to Mermaid Land, searching for a lost unicorn. But the mischievous mermaids do not want the unicorn to be found! The friends must escape jellyfish, journey through a swamp of poisonous plants, and charm grumpy bats on this very special mission. Can they return the unicorn to Unicornia safe and sound . . . and prove that they can be unicorn rescuers?

A REESE'S BOOK CLUB PICK ∙ AN INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER ∙ Two writers compete for the chance to tell the larger-than-life story of a woman with more than a couple of plot twists up her sleeve in this dazzling and sweeping novel from Emily Henry. As featured in The New York Times ∙ Rolling Stone ∙ People ∙ Good Morning America ∙ NPR ∙ Vogue ∙ The Los Angeles Times ∙ The Cut ∙ USA Today ∙ Cosmopolitan ∙ Harper's Bazaar ∙ Marie Claire ∙ Glamour ∙ ELLE ∙ E! Online ∙ The New York Post ∙ Bustle ∙ Reader's Digest ∙ BBC ∙ PopSugar ∙ SheReads ∙ Paste ∙ and more! Alice Scott is an eternal optimist still dreaming of her big writing break. Hayden Anderson is a Pulitzer-prize winning human thundercloud. And they're both on balmy Little Crescent Island for the same reason: to write the biography of a woman no one has seen in years--or at least to meet with the octogenarian who claims to be the Margaret Ives. Tragic heiress, former tabloid princess, and daughter of one of the most storied

Before the Bat-Signal lights the sky, Gotham's detectives are already on the case. Gotham Central delivers a gripping police procedural set in the shadow of the Dark Knight, where the officers of the GCPD face down supervillains, corruption, and the chaos of a city on the edge. It's Law & Order meets Batman--with no capes to save the day. Gotham Central: DC Compact Comics Edition collects the first ten issues of the Eisner and Harvey Award-winning series by Ed Brubaker, Greg Rucka, and Michael Lark. This grounded, character-driven volume follows the detectives of Gotham City's Major Crimes Unit as they investigate the murder of one of their own by Mister Freeze, navigate internal politics, and confront the psychological toll of working in a city haunted by both criminals and vigilantes. With appearances by Batman, Two-Face, and more, this is a street-level look at Gotham like you've never seen before.

NEW YORK TIMESBESTSELLER• NATIONAL BOOK AWARD WINNER • ANEW YORK TIMESNOTABLE BOOK• PALESTINE BOOK AWARD WINNER • FINALIST FOR THE NATIONAL BOOK CRITICS CIRCLE AWARD FOR CRITICISM• From award-winning novelist and journalist Omar El Akkad comes a powerful reckoning with what it means to live in a West that betrays its fundamental values."[A] bracing memoir and manifesto." —The New York Times"I can’t think of a more important piece of writing to read right now. I found hope here, and help, to face what the world is now, all that it isn’t anymore. Please read this. I promise you won’t regret it." —Tommy Orange, bestselling author ofWandering StarsandThere ThereOn October 25, 2023, after just three weeks of the bombardment of Gaza, Omar El Akkad put out a tweet: “One day, when it’s safe, when there’s no personal downside to calling a thing what it is, when it’s too late to hold anyone accountable, everyone will have always been against this.” This tweet has been viewed more than 10 million

Life On Us is a first-of-its-kind exploration of everything that lives ON and IN us, but is NOT us, from one of the world's greatest living explorers and scientists! Welcome to the fascinating world of Life On Us! Our bodies are home to tens of thousands of species that aren't at all human - on our skin, inside our gut and even in our brain, and they can have an extraordinary impact on how we feel, act and live. Many organisms are microscopic, but some are far longer than we are. Some make frequent but temporary visits, while others stay for a very long time! Get ready to learn all about our amazing microbiome and the trouble-making germs and parasites you won't like to host. Scientist-extraordinaire Tim Flannery and his daughter Emma Flannery come together in this incredible exploration of a rapidly growing and enormously exciting area of science. Together, they've assembled possibly the weirdest collection of knowledge about the human body, from poo transfusions to research into how

The No.1 Sunday Times bestselling sensation When the Moon Hatched continues with the second book in The Moonfall Series, The Ballad of Falling Dragons…

The No.1 Sunday Times bestselling sensation When the Moon Hatched continues with the second book in The Moonfall Series, The Ballad of Falling Dragons...

A New York Times bestseller A young pickpocket gets recruited into an elite group of thieves in this "page-turning, edge-of-the-seat" (Publishers Weekly, starred review) upper middle grade boarding school adventure full of heists, danger, and secret plots perfect for fans of Spy School and Keeper of the Lost Cities. Tom Morgan's life on the streets of London consists of shining shoes, picking pockets, and keeping his group of street kids out of the hands of snatchers. When he fails at the last and their home is raided, Tom is the only one not carted off to the workhouse. He's determined to rescue his friends, but breaking into the workhouse is a nearly impossible task, let alone breaking back out. Tom is at a loss until he's approached by a mysterious figure claiming to be an accomplished thief and Tom's ticket to the best training in the clandestine arts in the world: an elite international boarding school that would teach him all the skills necessary to help his friends. Without any

An exploration of Paddingon the Bear as an international cultural phenomenon.In 1958, a little marmalade-loving brown bear from Peru named Paddington was introduced to the post-war British public. Inspired by his creator Michael Bond's memories of displaced Jewish children in the United Kingdom during World War II, Paddington became a symbol of how to treat refugees with kindness. Author Bond was clear from the outset about Paddington's refugee status. Nearly sixty-five years later, the bear's legacy has evolved into a transmedia phenomenon; his once marginalized image has now been licenced to numerous British organisations -- such as Barbour and Marks & Spencer -- and more recently, even become a symbolic figurehead of national mourning following Queen Elizabeth II's death in 2022. Please Look After This Bear analyzes the titular character's transformation from displaced Peruvian bear to member of a wealthy, upper-class West London family, raising questions about migration, assimilati

An hourly guide that follows twenty-four mollusks to reveal the fascinating lives behind their shells. From morning to night and from the Arctic to the equator, snails, clams, and other shell-making mollusks have busy days. In this short book, award-winning author and marine biologist Helen Scales shows readers exactly how these animals spend their time. Each chapter of Shell Day features a single mollusk during a single hour, highlighting twenty-four unique species. We begin our day far in the north, where the Svalbard archipelago lies deep in the darkness of the polar night. And yet, in what remains a scientific mystery, Iceland scallops continue daily rhythms, closing and opening their fan-shaped shells using an internal clock. At noon, we observe a clam shell sitting still on the seabed of a sandy tropical lagoon. The two shells open a crack, and a pair of rounded eyes peep out. A small, rust-colored coconut octopus hiding inside lets the clam shells fall apart and gathers them u

Forty years after their single hit, La Plage bassplayer Maxwell Reid investigates singer Jimmy Endicott’s death, confrontingex-bandmates, post-pandemic cults and his own past in a darkly comicmemoir-mystery.

★★台灣第一本專述 Fine Dining 之書★★ 籌備十年．首度完整紀實．精緻餐飲黃金十年 摩登又風起雲湧的台灣味 專訪十二位主廚的創作Ｘ專評十二間高端餐廳， 當料理成為文化語言，飲食成為文化運動， 回答台灣味是什麼，即是台灣人與土地最切身的追索！ ★作家蔡珠兒專文推薦★ 「吃飯何等重要，終於我們有了這本飲食文化史， 嚴謹翔實，飽滿有料， 而且當代近身，活跳跳捕捉到台灣味『in the making』的過程。」——蔡珠兒 從二〇一四年，江振誠回台灣開設「RAW」為始，至二〇二四年其華麗落幕，以此十年為關鍵背景，飲食文化人、「美食家的自學之路」創辦人高琹雯 Liz Kao，一手提筆梳理台灣精緻餐飲的歷史脈絡，一手親身探訪十二位主廚，記錄一場由料理引發的文化運動。十年間，台灣餐飲透過米其林、亞洲 50 最佳餐廳等國際評鑑與世界接軌，同時也在地方風土、族群記憶與社會文化中，不斷追尋屬於「台灣」的味道。 第一部「台灣精緻餐飲發展概述」。以釐清 Fine Dining 的定義與歷史背景為始，爬梳台灣從清治、國民政府來台、八九〇年代到現代的精緻餐飲脈絡，除嘗試論證「黃金十年」的成因與現象，亦抒發為何這十年是餐桌上的文化運動。 第二部「十二位打造黃金年代的主廚」。根據五大問題意識：「廚師養成經歷」、「如何定義台灣味？」、「Fine Dining 是什麼？」、「餐飲評鑑」與「台灣餐飲產業發展」，收錄十二間在此十年具有代表性的餐廳，其主廚訪談與專評。 ● 「RAW」江振誠——當代精神，重新凝鍊台灣味的共感邊界。 ● 「樂沐」陳嵐舒——溫柔堅定的初心，撐起台灣精緻餐飲的早期風景。 ● 「MUME」林泉——多角化與永續思維，打造餐飲的未來樣貌。 ● 「祥雲龍吟、盈科」稗田良平——做出只有在台灣才能品嚐的日本料理。 ● 「山海樓」蔡瑞郎——老派手工守護台菜傳統，提升台菜美學。 ● 「Taïrroir態芮」何順凱——法式底蘊與台菜精神，建構摩登台灣風土。 ● 「AKAME」彭天恩——部落文化，講述原住民料理與故事。 ● 「logy」田原諒悟——視角跨文化詮釋台灣，展現亞洲創作的自由性。 ● 「JL STUDIO」林恬耀——重塑新加坡小吃，以家鄉味訴說愛。 ● 「Sinasera 24、予島」楊柏偉——以Fine