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Follow the incredible story of Rihanna, from a young girl in Barbados to an international superstar and successful businesswoman. Robyn Rihanna Fenty grew up on the Caribbean island of Barbados. Despite a tough childhood that meant she often had to look after her younger brothers, little Rihanna always found time to sing and loved putting on shows for her family. After a life-changing audition, a teenage Rihanna found herself in New York. Her dreams were coming true! Bursting on to the scene with hits like "Umbrella" and "Diamonds," she quickly became one of the most popular artists of all time. With 14 number-one singles to her name, Rihanna is the bestselling female recording artist of the twenty-first century.Alongside her music, Rihanna became a fashion and beauty icon, but she struggled to find make-up that suited her skin tone. She was inspire to launch a game-changing inclusive beauty and fashion brand, Fenty, designed to celebrate people of all different colours, shapes and siz

Four adorable doggos and their new friend dive into another adventure-filled session of their favorite role playing game in DnDoggos: Spells Like Trouble, the second book in the hilarious graphic novel series by Scout Underhill. Magnus, Pickles, Tonka, and Zoey are ready to play! After leveling up, the doggos have new spells, new gear, new maps, and even a new friend: Toast the cat! But Maxilla's spell has woken a slumbering giant, and the threatening rumbles are growing louder. Plus, their new friend Toast has an unusual type of magic that is causing all kinds of trouble for our heroes. Will leveling up help the DnDoggos and Toast stop Maxilla before she causes even more trouble? Or will their own magic get the best of them?

A joyful exploration of a child's loving relationship with the land that supports and nurtures her as she grows You Are the Land is a vivid ode to belonging within a family, within a community, and within the natural world. From the day she's born, a child feels the love and power that come with being part of something bigger. She's a new spring leaf, alive and growing, as strong as the ancient cedars and as radiant as the glittering night sky. She is one with the amazing forces of nature that surround and nurture her, and that she nurtures in return. Through inspiring words and sweeping illustrations, renowned artist Steph Littlebird's stunning debut celebrates our connection to the land and shows how we perfectly mirror its beauty and resilience.

From Michael Pollan, author of the #1 New York Times bestselling HOW TO CHANGE YOUR MIND, a dazzling and panoptic exploration of consciousness--what it is, who has it, and why--and a meditation on the limits and bounds of our very humanity When it comes to the phenomenon that is consciousness, there is one point scientists, philosophers, and researchers can all agree on with a level of certainty: that it feels like something to be ourselves. And yet, the fact that each and every one of us has a subjective experience of the world continues to be one of the greatest mysteries in nature. How is it that our mental operations are accompanied by feelings, thoughts, and a sense of self? What would studying the idea of an inner life even look like, considering we have as little distance and perspective on it as fish do of the sea? What began for Michael Pollan as a startling awareness of his own consciousness soon evolved into a greater fascination with this strange and elusive phenomenon. In

A bold celebration of America’s most famous highway.Route 66 is undoubtedly the world’s most beloved road trip, having inspired music, film, books, and countless adventures. Created to mark the highway’s 100-year anniversary,Route 66: A Tribute to an American Iconfollows the Mother Road from Chicago to Los Angeles, spotlighting the legendary, can’t-miss landmarks that make this journey the ultimate all-American road trip.Inside you’ll discover:Must-see stops and attractions, including classic diners, museums, motels, and muffler menMaps for the eight states that Route 66 passes through:Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and CaliforniaCurated playlists for each state. Simply scan the Spotify codes found alongside each map and listen at home or on the roadStories of pivotal moments in the road’s history, like the strife of the Eagle-Picher Miners’ strike and the essential guidance of the Green BookProfiles on visionary people, including motel proprietor Lil

A beloved schoolteacher chronicles the meteoric rise of his most dazzling student in this ambitious, big-hearted work of literary fiction, perfect for fans of Nathan Hill, Susan Choi, and Tess Gunty. Mr. Keating is an extraordinary teacher: brilliant, dedicated, and possibly a few pages ahead in a book no one else is reading. He's a magician able to enchant fourteen-year-olds into a love of writing and literature. Yet no student has lived up to the promise of their potential more than Clara Hightower. Over the course of three decades, Clara is a kindergarten thief, a high school genius, a Silicon Valley celebrity, and an animal rights activist turned terrorist. To tell Clara's story, Mr. Keating must tell his own, including his courtship and marriage, his dreams of writing and comedy, his days in the classroom in lower Manhattan along with the rivalry and friendship with his Head of School, and his eventual stroke and the isolation that follows. The Optimists is a love story, a joke bo

“PAWSSIBLY the sweetest books on the shelf!” — Ben Clanton, bestselling author of the Narwhal and Jelly seriesFollow the antics of Squash and Ginny in the sixth installment of Cat & Cat Adventures from popular webcomic creator Susie Yi! This chapter book graphic novel series is perfect for fans of Catstronauts, Babymouse, and Catwad.Into the belly of the beast! After recovering the orbs of the Past and Present, Squash, Ginny, and the rest of the crew head to the zoo to secure the Orb of the Future from their greatest enemy yet: the Owl King. But their mission will be no easy feat. After all, the Owl King holds the Orb of the Future, which means he knows their next move even before they do. Their best plan of attack: to have no plan at all!Armed with nothing but their wits (and some snacks, of course) the Spirit Squad must find a way to rescue the third orb and restore the Staff of Knowledge. If not, the Spirit Realm, Human World, and the future of snacking all hang in the balance!

From New York Times bestselling author and renowned creator Joey Graceffa comes a pulse-pounding YA fantasy where witches hunt witches, magic has a price, and sisterhood is the only thing standing between light and darkness. Welcome to the coven.Each month, a Zodiac Witch is born, her magic written by the stars.Ophelia and Serena--twin sisters born on the cusp of Pisces and Aries--are trapped in the cold confines of an orphanage until fate rips them from obscurity. Suddenly, they are invited into The Twelve, a powerful coven. To join, they must swear to hunt Dark Witches, creatures of spectral beauty and razor-sharp teeth who survive by siphoning magic from young witches.On a secret island, protected by their new sisters, Ophelia and Serena train to use their powers. Serena commands Lightning, raw and untamed. Ophelia wields Water, quiet and waiting. Their paths shift--one chasing power, the other resisting--as the sisters find themselves caught between two destinies. Some choices can

“The twists are out of this world! You don’t want to miss this one!”– Freida McFaddenFrom indie thriller sensation Natalie Barelli comes a riveting domestic thriller about a woman who finds her darkest secrets published in a bestselling novel – and she'll do anything to keep the past from being rewritten.***Dear Diary. Today I'm going to kill her. Love, Rose.When Rose discovers the contents of her teenage diary splashed across the pages of a bestselling book, she knows her carefully constructed life is about to unravel.The author, Emily Harper, claims the story is fiction, but Rose knows better. Desperate to find out how Emily discovered her deepest secrets, Rose ingratiates herself into Emily's life, posing as an enthusiastic assistant and adoring fan.But as Rose gets closer to the truth, long-buried memories resurface. Slowly, the horrifying events of her teenage years come into focus, revealing that sometimes, the people you trust the most are the ones you should be most afraid of.F

If one day buds bloom and birds chirp, and the next day a late snow falls from the sky, is it spring? Will it ever be spring? An evergreen, child-friendly picture book that explores themes of patience, hope, the seasons, and nature by the New York Times bestseller and Caldecott Medalist Kevin Henkes.A flower in the garden down the street. Birds in the sky. Buds on the branches in the park. It must be spring.But wait! What is this icy gust of wind? Why are snowflakes falling from heavy gray clouds? Will it ever be spring? Yes, says the sun. Just be patient.Kevin Henkes, the #1 New York Times bestseller who has been awarded the Caldecott Medal, two Caldecott Honors, two Newbery Honors, two Geisel Honors, the Children's Literature Lecture Award, and Children's Literature Legacy Award, among numerous other honors, has created a masterful and classic picture book that combines an evocative call-and-response text with delicate and lovely illustrations. Readers will be left assured that the s

At age thirty-five, her thirteen-year relationship ended and food journalist Candice Chung found herself without not only her first love, but her most reliable restaurant review partner. When her retired Cantonese parents offered to be her new plus-ones, she faced a dilemma: was it better to eat together in polite silence, or to try saying the unsayable--to broach how, for the past decade, they had managed to drift so profoundly apart?Soon, a geographer enters her life, and the course of their relationship forces Chung to address what's still left unsaid to her parents. To do so, she must find a new vocabulary--a way to unscramble what her family has been trying to express all along. Not through words, but with food.

Jiyu is the pen name of Shou-Fang Hu-Moore. During graduate studies at the University of Alberta her life took a dramatic turn owing to a leukemia diagnosis. Upon hearing the news, the young man with whom she had only recently entered into a serious relationship and who would soon be attending medical school, immediately proposed to her. Thus started their lifelong journey together dealing with this terminal disease, while continuing their studies and careers. Despite the many physical and mental hardships they faced, he persevered and eventually became a medical doctor, while she unleashed her potential with his constant encouragement and lived her life to the fullest, establishing multiple career paths in interior design, architecture, writing, translation and Mandarin Chinese education.This book is her memoir recounting her ordeals of undergoing cancer treatments, especially a bone marrow transplant, with many immediate and long-term side effects that continue to impact her health a

The time-tested, most popular board prep resource―updated to reflect the newest Step 1 examFirst Aid for the USMLE(R) Step 1 is a veritable blueprint for preparing for this critical exam, revealing all the content you will encounter on test day. This unmatched text is written by carefully chosen students who excelled on the Step 1 exam and reviewed by top faculty―ensuring the content is relevant, high-yield, and accurate. The book is organized and formatted in ways that help you easily home in on the most important content.The new edition of First Aid for the USMLE(R) Step 1 is filled with over 1,000 color clinical images, including more depicting diverse patients; 1,300+ high-yield facts and mnemonics, organized by basic principles and organ system; and invaluable test-taking advice. There's a reason for the longstanding success of First Aid for the USMLE(R) Step 1. Once you open the 2026 edition, you'll instantly understand why it's a resource you can't be without!

《神學大全》中文版標題縮寫的用法 索引一　人名書名對照 索引二　重要詞彙索引（按英文字母順序排列） 索引三　重要詞彙索引（按中文筆畫順序排列） 索引四　中文版分類索引 論天主一體三位（第一冊） 聖道（Treatise on sacred doctrine） 天主（Treatise on the one God） 天主三位一體之神聖位格（Treatise on the most Holy Trinity） 論天主創造萬物（第二冊） 總論受造物的區別（Treatise on the distinction of things in general） 善與惡的區別（Treatise on the distinction of things in particular） 天使（Treatise on the angels） 創造工程（Treatise on the work of the six days） 論創造人類與治理萬物（第三冊） 人（Treatise on man） 論神聖的治理（Treatise on the divine government） 人的道德行為與情（第四冊） 最後目的（Treatise on the last end） 人性行動（Treatise on human acts） 情（Treatise on the passions） 德性與惡習及罪（第五冊） 習性（Treatise on habits in general） 德性（Treatise on habits in particula） 論法律與恩寵（第六冊） 法律（Treatise on law） 恩寵（Treatise on grace） 論信德與望德（第七冊） 向天主之德（Treatise on theological virtue） 信德（faith） 望德（hope） 論愛德（第八冊） 愛德（charity） 論智德與義德本身（第九冊） 樞德或達德（Treatise on the cardinal virtues） 智德（prudence） 義德（justice） 相反分配正義的惡習（vices opposed to distributive justice） 相反交換正義的惡習（vices opposed to commutative justice） 論義德之功能部分或附德（

A fiercely intelligent and moving second novel from the author of the acclaimed The Wilderness.FROM THE AUTHOR OF 2024 BOOKER PRIZE WINNING ORBITALLeonard is alone and rootless, returning to London after his father's death.He moves in with his distant brother William and his family, hoping to renew their friendship but learning to drop his expectations of brotherhood. William is a former lecturer and activist who now runs informal meetings with ex-students. He is defiantly unworldly and forever questioning.When a young student follows William's arguments to a shocking conclusion, it appears William has already set his own fate in motion. Against a backdrop of tabloid frenzy, Leonard can only watch as William embraces the danger in the only way he knows how, which threatens to consume not only himself, but his entire family.*cover may vary*'Profoundly beautiful' DAILY TELEGRAPH‘Graceful and unhurried, full of sharp observation and moments of subtly understated pathos’ GUARDIAN

A powerful debut novel charting the faultlines that open in a farming family in North Wales as they wait for their son to return from the Iraq War'Beautiful and unflinching, Cloudless is a phenomenal debut' ANNA HOPE, author of Albion‘Attends to the bonds we have to family, landscape, global politics with uncommon attention, extraordinary depth and lightness of touch’ ELIZABETH O'CONNOR, author of Whale FallIt is autumn 2004 and in a farmhouse on the hills outside Llandudno, Catrin and John endure the agonizing wait for their older son to return from Iraq. His decision to join up has left them reeling, yet there are other battles at home: the working of the land that has been theirs for generations and what to do with their troubled younger son.Catrin’s childhood sweetheart comes back to their small town, forcing the boys’ doting mother to confront the life she might have had. And John, desperate to keep farm and family together, turns to ever riskier methods to stay afloat.As each mem

A FORGOTTEN EGYPTIAN GODDESS. A FAMILY IN DANGER. Victorian Egyptologist Clemmie’s dark talents have torn her family apart. Now she has one chance to atone for the past.‘Brilliant… I loved it.’ Santa MontefioreA FORGOTTEN EGYPTIAN GODDESS. A FAMILY IN DANGER.Victorian Egyptologist Clemmie’s dark talents have torn her family apart. Now she has one chance to atone for the past.Clemmie’s gift for reading hieroglyphs shines at the Egyptian relic parties which have made her father the toast of Victorian society. But at one party, the words she interprets from an unusual amulet strike fear into her heart. The childhood game she used to play about the immortal sisters, Isis and Nephthys, takes on a devastating resonance and it is only by following Nephthys' story back to Egypt that she can undo the mistakes of the past.‘An irresistible page-turner’ Susan Stokes-Chapman, author Pandora‘An intoxicating tale of adventure and obsession’ Emilia Hart, author of Weyward‘A joy of a book’ Fiza Saeed M

在櫻花盛開的河畔橋邊，隱身林間的「Marble Cafe」靜靜佇立。一位總是點熱可可的女子，在筆記本上書寫日常；年輕的侍者默默為她準備熟悉的滋味。彼此不曾真正交談，卻在心裡猜想對方的人生，也觀察著來來往往的客人。本書以十二個彼此相連的生活片段，描繪散步、煎玉子燒、塗指甲油這些微小瞬間，如何在不經意間改變他人的命運。故事溫柔細膩，如一杯暖熱可可，緩緩滲入心底，提醒我們——在各自的孤單與喜悅之中，人與人始終悄悄相互照亮。THE GLOBAL BESTSELLERBy the multi-million copy author of What You Are Looking For Is in the LibraryFor fans of Before the Coffee Gets ColdReaders love Hot Chocolate on Thursday:‘Slipped into my heart and warmed me, just like a cup of cocoa’ ★★★★★‘I definitely recommend this book!’ ★★★★★‘Thursday is the beginning of the second half of the week. I felt restored reading this’ ★★★★★‘Reminds you that everyone is living their own daily joy and pain. Heartwarming’ ★★★★★‘This made me realise how we magically influence each other’s lives without realising it’ ★★★★★Across a bridge, in view of cherry blossom lies the Marble Cafe,where a woman writes in a notebookand a young waiter prepares her favourite hot drink.Both wonder about each other,and about the other lives of the clientelewho fre

The heartwarming, magical Japanese bestseller about grief, love and a cat who will do anything to see his beloved owner againThe heartwarming Japanese bestseller about grief, love and a cat who will do anything to see his beloved owner again'A much-needed dose of comfort and positivity' SHANNA TANAfter a long and happy life with a loving human family, tabby cat Fuuta has passed into the afterlife. But he is not as far from his owner Michiru as it seems. Sometimes the divide between the lands of the living and the dead can be traversed.Eager to see Michiru again, Fuuta interviews for a position at Café Pont, which sits in the liminal space between the two worlds. The café is known for its unique service: its living customers can request meetings with the person they'd most like to see again, through the specially selected spirits of messenger cats.Fuuta must investigate and deliver his messages without unnerving the living, or worse, upsetting the balance of the universe itself. It is a

**FROM THE AUTHOR OF 2024 BOOKER PRIZE WINNING ORBITAL**It''s Jake''s birthday. He has lost his wife, his son is in prison and he is about to lose his past. Jake has Alzheimer''s.As the disease takes hold of him, the key events of his life shift, and what until recently seemed solid fact melts into surreal imaginings. Is his daughter alive or long dead? And why exactly is his son in prison? There was a cherry tree once, and a yellow dress, but what do they mean? Is there anything he''ll be able to salvage from the wreckage?From the first sentence to the last, The Wilderness holds us in its grip. This is writing of extraordinary power and beauty.

An expert author team examines in detail the theory and history behind the EU, before moving on to explore the institutions and policies at work, giving readers valuable insight into this complicated

Play the best of Bluey's games in this coloring and activity pad that comes with a 5-color stackable marker and 50+ stickers! Keepy Uppy, Fancy Restaurant, Rug Island . . . there are just too many games to choose from! Join Bluey, Bingo, and their whole family in this coloring and activity pad that is all about the fun games they play together. From made up games to awesome sports, the coloring pages show the whole Heeler gang having a blast with their friends. Solve mazes, puzzles, dot-to-dots, and so much more. Bring the fun-packed coloring pages to life with the 5-color stackable marker, then add the 50+ stickers to your favorite pages. With so much coloring and activity fun, this is the perfect gift for all Bluey fans!

Pre-order now to receive the stunning DELUXE LIMITED EDITION-- only available on the first printing while supplies last! The collector's hardcover features stenciled edges, illustrated endpapers, and jacket effects.From New York Times bestselling author Kate Quinn comes a gorgeously written fantastical adventure which poses the question: Have you ever wished you could live inside a book? Welcome to the Astral Library, where books are not just objects, but doors to new worlds, new lives, and new futures.Alexandria "Alix" Watson has learned one lesson from her barren childhood in the foster-care system: books will never let you down, unlike people. Working three dead-end jobs to make ends meet and knowing college is a pipe dream, Alix takes nightly refuge in the high-vaulted reading room at the Boston Public Library, escaping into her favorite fantasy novels and dreaming of far-off lands. Until the day she stumbles through a hidden door and meets the Librarian: the ageless, acerbic guard

A fresh and fascinating picture book biography about the iconic magician Harry Houdini, an avid book collector who lived and breathed the idea that books are magic, from the author of Caldecott Honor book The Noisy Paint Box. Houdini is the world's most beloved magician, and he became famous for all of the amazing tricks he accomplished. Houdini knew just how to captivate his audience, whether it was leaping from a bridge or freeing himself from a straitjacket. But in true magician's fashion, he kept a secret so great that not many people knew about, and that was his love for books! As a young boy in Budapest, Harry learned to read at his father's knee. After the family emigrated to America, Harry grew up to be the amazing Houdini--but never lost his love of reading. He spent the rest of his life collecting all kinds of rare and unusual books, almost entirely about magic. With warm, inviting text and astounding art with miniature models constructed from paper, this extraordinary book o

A companion book to the bestselling Go Show the World, this is another joyous picture book celebration of 13 Indigenous heroes from the past and present. We are who we are. There's strength in this too. We kept this place free, so you can be you. Author Wab Kinew expresses this essential message and continues his work from Go Show the World by celebrating the triumphs of 13 more Indigenous heroes throughout history -- and how their struggles and successes have made not just their communities but the world a better place for today's youth. From engineer Mary Golda Ross to interpreter George Bonga, from actor Chief Dan George to author Tasha Spillett, Kinew explores how each of these heroes embraced their most authentic selves (alongside gorgeous illustrations by Janine Gibbons) . . . and encourages young readers to do the same.

★ 真實歷史事件「盧西塔尼亞號沉沒」為背景的震撼冒險小說★ 《The Blackbird Girls》得獎作家 Anne Blankman 最新歷史故事★ 在戰爭與偏見之中，看見友情與勇氣的力量★ 結合歷史事件、逃亡冒險與深刻情感的動人作品以第一次世界大戰與盧西塔尼亞號沉沒為背景，本書描寫少女 Marta 在敵國獨自求生的冒險。當她隱藏德國身分、被善良家庭收留時，也開始思考戰爭與偏見的真相。這是一部結合歷史、友情與成長的動人故事。2025 SLJ Best Middle Grade BooksIn the spirit of Lauren Wolk and Ruta Sepetys comes the tale of a girl fighting her way back home after surviving the sinking of the Lusitania--and learning to think for herself rather than accept the prejudice of wartime. The year is 1915 and the world is at war. Marta and her father are passengers on the Lusitania, desperately trying to get back home to Germany. While aboard, they must keep their identities hidden or risk being mistaken for enemy spies. Then the Lusitania is attacked by a German submarine. They just make it off the sinking ship, but her father is discovered and detained. Marta suddenly finds herself alone in enemy land. To survive, Marta must draw upon a deep well of bravery she never knew she had. Fortunately, she meets C

A new picture book from #1 New York Times bestselling author and musician Robbie Arnett about finding the music of your heart It will make you dance!It will make you sing!It's called . . .Thwistle Ping! Lennie Fling has always been good at everything. But when it comes to music, he only falls flat. So when the school's music recital is announced, Lennie must find a way to play a tune. With a little help from his groovy neighbor who dances to her own beat, Lennie learns that musical expression can take on many unexpected forms. In this rollicking tale by #1 New York Times bestselling author Robbie Arnett, Thwistle Ping! will inspire you to strum a chord, whistle a melody, and find the music of your heart.

A woman who runs a cat rescue in 1920s Montreal turns to a grouchy but charming wizard to help save the shelter in this heartwarming cozy fantasy from the New York Times bestselling author of the Emily Wilde series. Agnes Aubert leads a meticulously organized life--and she likes it that way. As the proudly type-A manager of a much-needed cat rescue charity, she has devoted her life to finding forever homes for lost cats. But after she is forced to move the cat shelter, Agnes learns that her new landlord is using her charity as a front--for an internationally renowned and thoroughly disreputable magic shop. Owned by the disorganized--not to mention self-absorbed, irritating, but also decidedly handsome--Havelock Renard, magician and failed Dark Lord, the shop draws magical clientele from around the world, partly due to the quality of Havelock's illicit goods as well as their curiosity about his shadowy past and rumors of his incredible powers. Agnes's charity offers the perfect cover fo

From the Man Asian Prize-shortlisted author Rahul Bhattacharya, a breathtaking novel about a woman forging a life for herself on the railways of 20th century India. In a country rapidly modernizing after Independence, Animesh Chitol bends his caste title into a quirky surname, moves his family to the brand-new township of Bhombalpur Railway Workshop, and throws in his lot with an optimism-filled future. Then tragedy strikes. Into the empty space left by his wife's passing grows Chitol's only daughter, the middle child, Charu. As India moves from steam to diesel locomotives, through a great strike and state repression, Charu flees to Bombay, alarmed by her narrow prospects. There she quests for the means to live on her own terms. Amidst the everyday discriminations of modern India, Charu forges her own destiny, becoming a railway woman and census enumerator who keeps her heart open-sometimes guilelessly-to her country's vast possibility. Sweeping, elegiac, and at times wonderfully comic

Wab Kinew's acclaimed picture book tribute to historic and modern-day Indigenous heroes -- now available in paperback -- is sure to be shared and treasured across generations. Honoring the stories of Indigenous people across time, award-winning author Wab Kinew's celebrated picture book is now available in paperback. Featuring figures such as Crazy Horse, Net-no-kwa, former NASA astronaut John Herrington, NHL goalie Carey price and many others, Go Show the World showcases a diverse group of Indigenous people from the United States and Canada. Individually, their stories -- though briefly touched on -- are inspiring; collectively, they empower us to "show the world what people who matter can do." With breathtaking illustrations by internationally lauded artist Joe Morse, this beautiful book celebrates the potential within readers when they recognize how much they matter, and how far they can go.

A brand new spicy forced proximity action adventure romcom set on a desert island!Perfect for fans of Christina Lauren, Jo Segura and Meghan Quinn. One treasure map. Two total opposites. A romance they never saw coming... When Sydney York ends up shipwrecked on a remote island, the last thing she expects is to end up on a treasure hunt. But when she meets Hunter Holden, the island's sole inhabitant, who just happens to be searching for a legendary treasure, she ends up drawn into an adventure that leads across treacherous terrain, fighting venomous snakes and facing an enemy also searching for gold.Will the two treasure hunters find the gold they're searching for, or is it possible their unlikely partnership might turn into something more priceless?Tropes: Destination romcom Desert island location Forced proximity Chance encounter Spicy Praise for Olivia Jackson 'A fun, spicy adventure romance perfect for readers who adore puzzles and action mixed in with their love stories...

四冊珍藏套書限量精裝收藏版。故事以幽默筆法描寫一名意外穿入小說世界的讀者，化身為命定反派的師尊 Shen Qingqiu，必須改變命運、化解與主角 Luo Binghe 的糾葛。奇幻修仙背景下，情節兼具諷刺與深情，角色塑造鮮明，呈現人性與命運的交錯。‧ 精裝盒組限量版，內含四色主冊、全新封面與燙金設計‧ 書口印花、書籤帶、特製外盒與迷你畫冊、雙款海報‧ 原作以輕快筆調調侃穿書套路，兼具娛樂與反思A beautiful, limited edition hardcover box set of the 4-volume New York Times bestselling series! (One printing only!)These blockbuster danmei/Boys' Love novels from China follow the hilarious story of a man reborn as a fantasy novel villain who ends up romancing the male protagonist.Half-demon Luo Binghe rose from humble beginnings and a tortured past to become unrivaled in strength and beauty. With his dominion over both the Human and Demon Realms and his hundreds-strong harem, he is truly the most powerful protagonist...in a trashy webnovel series!At least, that's what Shen Yuan believes as he finishes reading the final chapter in Proud Immortal Demon Way. But when a bout of rage leads to his sudden death, Shen Yuan is reborn into the world of the novel in the body of Shen Qingqiu--the b

From New York Times bestselling illustrator Pete Oswald and written by acclaimed author Lucy Ruth Cummins comes a silly and sing-songy Sleepy Sheepy bedtime board book.Twinkle, twinkle, little sheep,now it's time to go to sleep . . .Crafted from the original bedtime song "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star," and with sturdy board book pages, this is the perfect bedtime read for little sheepies who absolutely, positively refuse to go to bed! For fans of Sandra Boynton's The Going to Bed Book and Eric Carle's Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star and Other Nursery Rhymes.Don't miss the other books in the series:Sleepy SheepySheepy Sheepy and the SheepoverCreepy Sheepy

From one of tech’s boldest thinkers and his deputy, a sweeping indictment of the West’s culture of complacency, arguing that timid leadership, intellectual fragility, and an unambitious view of technology’s potential in Silicon Valley have made the U.S. vulnerable in an era of mounting global threats.Silicon Valley has lost its way.Our most brilliant engineering minds once collaborated with government to advance world-changing technologies. Their efforts secured the West’s dominant place in the geopolitical order. But that relationship has now eroded, with perilous repercussions.Today, the market rewards shallow engagement with the potential of technology. Engineers and founders build photo-sharing apps and marketing algorithms, unwittingly becoming vessels for the ambitions of others. This complacency has spread into academia, politics, and the boardroom. The result? An entire generation, for whom the narrow-minded pursuit of the demands of a late capitalist economy has become their c

Mars was a distant shore, and the men spread upon it in waves... Each wave different, and each wave stronger.The Martian ChroniclesRay Bradbury is a storyteller without peer, a poet of the possible, and, indisputably, one of America's most beloved authors. In a much celebrated literary career that has spanned six decades, he has produced an astonishing body of work: unforgettable novels, including Fahrenheit 451 and Something Wicked This Way Comes; essays, theatrical works, screenplays and teleplays; The Illustrated Man, Dandelion Wine, The October Country, and numerous other superb short story collections. But of all the dazzling stars in the vast Bradbury universe, none shines more luminous than these masterful chronicles of Earth's settlement of the fourth world from the sun.Bradbury's Mars is a place of hope, dreams and metaphor-of crystal pillars and fossil seas-where a fine dust settles on the great, empty cities of a silently destroyed civilization. It is here the invaders have

'Sweeping and intimate... a gorgeous meditation on roads not taken' SHELBY VAN PELT, author of Remarkably Bright Creatures'A magnificent, spellbinding love story' CLARE LESLIE HALL, author of Broken Country'A captivating debut about love, loss and the many ways in which the past bleeds into the present' J. COURTNEY SULLIVAN, author of The Cliffs_____1976, Rhode Island.Lily has two loves.There's the boy, in whom she finds a kindred spirit. And then there's Jane, her brilliant but troubled younger sister and best friend.Lily has a plan.She'll graduate, go to college, marry her high-school sweetheart and start a family of her own, her future unfolding before her as a bright, clear path.But the laws of love and logic are not as simple as Lily thinks.When one fateful night throws Lily's life on an entirely new course, she'll discover just how fragile the futures are that we so carefully plan and imagine for ourselves. Because the universe has a plan of its own - and what seems to be the end

This edition includes gorgeous black-and-whiteinterior artthat bringsThe Beastto life like never before.New York TimesandUSA Todaybestselling author Katee Robert delivers another deliciously dark enemies to lovers romance that puts a scorching twist on a classic tale.***Once upon a time, I fell in love with two men.Gaeton, with his brash charm and casual cruelty. Beast, his lust equal to his penchant for violence. Their feelings for me were matched only by their hatred for each other. Being with them was sinful and perfect in different ways.In the end, I couldn’t choose, and I lost them both.Now, my sisters have tasked me with securing our power base, no matter the cost. I will do anything for my family – even if it means agreeing to the terms set by Gaeton and Beast. The three of us. Together. But only for as long as it takes me to choose one of them once and for all. When playing games of power, happily ever after isn’t a priority. Not even for me.Especially not for me.A classic myth

FromUSA Todaybestselling author and TikTok sensation Piper CJ – author ofThe Night and Its Moon– comes the third book in the No Other Gods series: a spellbinding and deliciously dark urban fantasy romance.***It's only the end of the world...Reeling from shattered trust and caught between the truth and the love of her lifetimes, Marlow finds herself facing down the apocalypse…not as its victim, but as its very catalyst. She's ready for?the end times, and she has officially declared herself an enemy of Heaven. Gathering allies across realms and pantheons brings new, tantalising?twists and passionate nights as more and more figures step out of mythology to fight to the end.With the stakes higher than ever and every world at risk, Marlow must determine once and for all who she needs on her side?and who she can trust to stay there as she tears it all down. Enemies new and old close in, and the lines between love and hate blur. And in the end, it might just be the power of Marlow's own realm

Perfect for fans of Skandar and Wilderlore, this "chilling page-turner" (Publishers Weekly, starred review) follows a magical apprentice in a land of ice and snow who must uncover why strange monsters are attacking his fellow apprentices...or else suffer the tragic consequences. Tundra is the last settlement in a world of ice. Oswin Fields is its only stray--a foundling rescued from the ice who many think is a drain on scarce resources meant for Tundrans. Then Oswin is summoned to Corridor by Grandmaster Yarrow to learn magic, finally giving him a chance to prove his worth. But Oswin barely has time to embrace his new role before his fellow apprentices start being attacked by monsters. Perhaps even worse, he learns his deceased adopted uncle is considered the most infamous Tundran to ever have lived and might have left followers behind who want to destroy the settlement. Now grappling with an unwanted legacy and mysterious foes, Oswin must look deep inside himself for the strength to p