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Collect the complete -- and completely marvelous! -- Bink & Gollie series in a beautifully designed edition full of visual and textual humor. Whether exploring the wonders of the state fair, attempting to set a world record, or just relaxing with some pancakes and peanut butter, Bink and Gollie are irresistibly witty, imaginative, and adventurous -- just the sort of friends young readers love. Kids can savor all of their outrageously funny escapades, created by the brilliant pairing of authors Kate DiCamillo and Alison McGhee with illustrator Tony Fucile.The collection includes: Bink & GollieBink & Gollie: Two for OneBink & Gollie: Best Friends Forever

Immerse yourself in 30 cute, cozy, tear-out postcard coloring pages, and daydream about the joys and comforts of spring. As the world awakens from its winter slumber, go for a leisurely stroll through a sunny meadow, water the garden to see colorful flowers burst into life, and watch a family of birds as baby birds emerge from their nest to take their first flight. Choose a springtime scene and make it yours with this charming, cozy coloring book full of heartwarming scenes and cute characters that will fill you with hope and cheer. A fantastic mindful activity, Cozy Coloring is the perfect solution for a quiet, rainy day. Cultivating creativity and calm, coloring is also a wonderful alternative to screen-based activities and encourages self-expression and the development of concentration and focus. The fun doesn't stop here! Collect the Cozy Coloring series and fill your year with dreamy seasonal scenes and feel-good fun.

Caldecott Medalist, National Book Award Winner, and New York Times bestselling creator Dan Santat returns to Sidekicks with a brand-new adventure in this second series installment! Suit up for high-octane action and laughs!There's trouble at the Society of Superheroes!Captain Amazing, the longtime hero of Metro City, has retired, and he's enjoying a much-needed vacation at the World's Biggest Ball of Yarn. But while he's away, there's trouble at home! A massive data breech disrupts the Society of Superheroes, and a flash drive containing sensitive information about Captain Amazing and other heroes winds up in reckless hands. Meanwhile, an unannounced visitor named Whipley arrives at the captain's house, and his pet sidekicks -- Manny, Roscoe, and Fluffy -- are skeptical of the stranger's intentions. The only sidekick excited by the visit is Shifty.Could Whipley be Shifty's loving, long-lost brother as he claims? Or is he framing the sidekicks for his own personal gain and vengeance?

'The Life of Herod The Great – like Hurston herself – is a masterpiece, a miracle, and a marvel. In other words, treasure for the whole world' Tayari Jones, author of An American Marriage

A poignant novel in verse about a Hmong girl losing and finding home in the aftermath of the Vietnam War. For fans of Jasmine Warga and Veera Hiranandani."As gripping as it is informative and as beautiful as it is heartbreaking, A Year Without Home does what all great books do: spark curiosity, ignite compassion, and leave its readers changed for the better. The young people who read V.T. Bidania's story will feel energized and empowered to make their future kinder, more peaceful, and more just than either the past or our present."—Jarrett Lerner, award-winning author-illustrator of A Work in ProgressFor eleven-year-old Gao Sheng, home is the lush, humid jungles and highlands of Laos. Home is where she can roll down the grassy hill with her younger siblings after her chores, walk to school, and pick ripe peaches from her family’s trees.But home becomes impossible to hold onto when the communist government takes over after U.S. troops pull out of the Vietnam War. The communists will be

The fifth book in the humorous, heartfelt, highly illustrated series about a girl who doodles to cope with her anxiety, from #1 New York Times bestselling author Sara Shepard. Now in paperback!When fifth grader Penny Lowry's school announces an upcoming charity pickleball tournament, she doesn't know what to think. On the one hand, all her friends are joining the team and she doesn't want to feel left out. But on the other hand, Penny's never been particularly athletic. What if it turns out she's terrible at pickleball? What if she lets her teammates down? Things get even more stressful when a local news channel announces they'll be covering the tournament, giving Penny something new to worry about: what if she embarrasses herself on live TV?It's all a lot to handle, but luckily Penny has her right hand dog Cosmo, her best friends, and her love of drawing to get her through!

Math booster author David A. Adler and artist Ed Miller make pie charts easy-as-pie charts with this fun and vibrantly illustrated guide to data collection. For students, STEM topics don't always feel like a walk in the park. But what if they were more like a day at the fair? Follow Janet and Ben from the Ferris Wheel to the carousel as they use graphs and data collection to make decisions about their day. This is the sixteenth book in this duo's math picture book series. Combining elements of a graphic story with engaging and accessible nonfiction text, David A. Adler combines his well-established STEM know-how with Edward Miller's vibrant, high contrast art to take young readers on a wild ride through the world of bar graphs, pictographs, pie charts, and more!

From the author of Coop Knows the Scoop and The Mystery of the Radcliffe Riddle comes a quirky whodunnit that explores friendship, small town secrets, and a twisty mystery that will keep readers guessing.In the small, southern town of Everson, goats can run for mayor, the mail is always late, and nothing all that bad ever happens. That is, until thirteen-year-old Tucker finds Miss Geraldine dead at the bottom of her stairs. At first glance, it looks like an accident. But Tucker has always had a knack for noticing details that others overlook, and the details surrounding Miss Geraldine's death just aren't adding up.Miss Geraldine was miserable and mean. Miss Geraldine was murdered.The whole town seems to have reason to want her dead, which makes Tucker's search for the truth nearly impossible. The more he investigates for clues, the more danger he finds himself in, and the more he realizes that maybe Everson was never as safe as he once thought it was. Anyone could be the killer, and in

《Polar War: Submarines, Spies, and the Struggle for Power in a Melting Arctic》是記者 Kenneth R. Rosen 的親地調查報導，揭示氣候變遷如何讓北極成為俄羅斯、美國、中國等大國的新冷戰前線，冰層融化開啟航道、資源與戰略要地，伴隨間諜、潛艦對峙與環境災難。俄羅斯間諜、核潛艦、被破壞的天然氣管線──地球暖化最快的北極，正從冰封荒原變成全球權力角力場！作者親身搭乘美國海岸警衛隊巡邏挪威破冰船，跟隨海豹部隊北極戰訓，探訪原住民村莊與科學站，揭露21國在融冰下的軍事野心、資源爭奪與生物武器風險。這是旅行日誌與前線報導的完美結合，預測「無冰夏季」即將來臨，警告美國若繼續「睡大覺」，歐洲北極已準備開戰！A gripping blend of travelogue and frontline reporting that reveals how climate change, military ambition, and economic opportunity are transforming the Arctic into the epicenter of a new cold war, where a struggle for dominance between the planet’s great powers heralds the next global conflict.Russian spies. Nuclear submarines. Sabotaged pipelines. Undersea communications severed in the dark of night. The fastest-warming place on earth—where apartment buildings, hospitals, and homes crumble daily as permafrost melts and villages get washed away by rising seas—the Arctic stands at the crossroads of geopolitical ambition and environmental catastrophe.

Join Alfie as he waits impatiently for his new sibling to arrive in this charming and funny picture book about the baby growth process -- which includes an illustrated baby growth chart on the back of the book jacket! Alfie has a new sibling on the way, and he can't wait to meet them! Follow Alfie and his enthusiastic narration all the way from six weeks, when his sibling is just a tiny lemon pip, to their highly anticipated welcome to the world at forty weeks when they're a big pumpkin! This funny and informative picture book follows the growth stages of a baby (with helpful fruit and vegetable comparisons!) and teaches how to be a good big sibling to a new baby.

Which moon has icy water fountains? What does space smell like? What trash have astronauts left on the Moon?In Star, Moon, Zoom, meet some kids and their brainy dog, Charlie. They're here to help you find out about our big, beautiful, and seriously strange universe. If you could blast off into space, where would you visit? Discover the weird weather on the planets in our solar system, what it's like to live on a space station, and how space telescopes can see stars formed near the beginning of time! This superbly funny, fact-filled book is full of amazing space fun, such as: What is a comet's tail made fromDoes the Sun Burp?What happens when you crash a spacecraft into an asteroid?What does space smell like?This playful, energetic non-fiction series (A Book Full of...) from Moira Butterfield looks at familiar questions from children about the world around them, and with the help of child characters and their clever dog, they discover the answers they need. Star, Moon, Zoom answers all

Best friends Astrid and Stella are back for another out-of-this-world adventure in Blast from the Past!, the fifth story in the graphic novel series from bestselling creators Hello!Lucky Fire up the turbo pumps, best friends Astrid and Stella are off on another high-flying adventure! Alert! Alert! The Friend Ship's been hacked! A pack of evil pugs have infected Bobo with a computer virus and taken Astrid and Stella hostage! Unable to rescue his friends alone, Bobo builds a sidekick--Zobo, a friendly new robot with a talent for smashing things. The two will have to work together to free Astrid and Stella from Pugnacious D and his hungry hounds. Their daring rescue mission goes awry when the team discovers that the pugs have united with Evil Screenius and Kittywonkus--villains from the crew's past bent on destruction. This terrible trio is bad to the bone, but--with the help of an old friend--Astrid and Stella just might be able to defeat them and escape the doghouse. With a focus on soc

Revolutionise how you care for your skin - these are the ultimate rules from the 'Queen of Skincare' Caroline Hirons, the globally adored skincare expert and international bestselling author, is now back with Skin Rules - a ground-breaking guide to healthy skin.With over 400,000 copies of her previous books sold and her brand, Skin Rocks, becoming an award-winning global sensation, Caroline's expertise is unmatched.Whatever your skin type or concern, Caroline's no-nonsense approach will arm you with all the knowledge you need to simplify your routine and feel confident in your own skin.Inside, you'll find: No One-Size-Fits-All: Tailored advice for every age and skin concern. Hormone Impact: Whether you are pregnant, on GLP-1s, suffering from illness, pre-menopausal or post-menopausal, there is guidance for every stage of life. Health and Nutrition: Caroline will advise you on where to invest and what will make a difference to your skin - recommending product ingredients with impa

Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet like you've never seen it - or read it - before! Classics in Graphics: Romeo and Juliet has been adapted into a graphic novel by expert authors, Steve Skidmore and Steve Barlow, with illustrations by Wendy Tan Shiau Wei. The epic, tragic love story reads like your favorite film on the page - as Death stubbornly hovers over the heads of our star-crossed lovers. Classics in Graphics is a series of graphic novels for children aged 10 plus that has inclusion at its heart, flinging wide the doors of literature for everyone to enter and understand. Including dyslexia-friendly design on every page, and encouraging readers to relate to these iconic roles - casting spells, falling in love, and winning duels. Each graphic novel includes pitch-perfect illustrations for presenting the tragic, the romantic, the comedic, the magical, as well as: - snappy simplified text presenting Shakespeare's themes clearly - introductory materials to help set the scene and context o

Join Hekla and the remnants of the Bloodaxe Crew as they battle the evil, poisonous mist threatening the citizens of Istre - and perhaps all of Iseldur - inRoots of Darknessby Demi Winters, an epic romantasy novella following the events ofKingdom of Claw.Traveling the Road of Bones was only the start of Hekla's troubles.The Bloodaxe Crew have arrived at the village of Istre - beleaguered and missing three of their members. They might be down in numbers, but Hekla "Rib Smasher" is determined they'll complete their job all the same: defeat the monstrous, sentient mist, and keep the citizens of Istre safe.What she didn't expect is for Istre's bullheaded chieftain to block her every move.Exasperated, Hekla throws caution to the wind for a single passion-filled night. But to her horror, the mysterious, red-cloaked warrior to whom she's spilled her deepest secrets is the Bloodaxe Crew's new temporary leader and ally - Eyvind Hakonsson.Hekla must now learn to play by Eyvind's rules while guar

A heartbreaking, empowering and often hilarious debut memoir about a mother's all-consuming love, a son's perilous quest to discover the world beyond the front door and the unregulated homeschool system that impacts millions like himStefan Merrill Block was nine when his mother pulled him from school, certain that his teachers were "stifling his creativity." Hungry for more time with her boy who was growing up too quickly, she began to instruct Stefan in the family's living room. Beyond his formal lessons in math, however, Stefan was largely left to his own devices and his mother's erratic whims, such as her project to recapture her twelve-year-old son's early years by bleaching his hair and putting him on a crawling regimen.Years before homeschooling would become a massive nationwide movement, at a time when it had just become legal in his home state of Texas, Stefan vanished into that unseen space and into his mother's increasingly eccentric theories and projects. But when, after fiv

A Good Morning America Book Club PickTwo outsiders share a forged desire to become something more to themselves, and to each other in this cozy romantic fantasy from bestselling author Roshani Chokshi.To find love is a curse ...Prince Arris knows that marriage means murder. Thanks to a poorly worded wish to a sea witch, all one needs to rule the Isle of Malys is the heart and hand of the kingdom's heir. Historically, this has been construed quite literally. Thus, Arris expects that the day after his marriage and murder he will wake up as a sentient tree alongside the rest of his predecessors. His only chance at a long life is finding true and lasting love. When Arris's parents announce a tournament of brides to compete for his hand and heart, a slew of eligible, lovely and (possibly murderous) bachelorettes make their way to Rathe Castle. Amidst glittering balls in ozorald caves, strolls through menageries of daydream trees and pearl crocodiles, tea time on glass boats and kisses that

The #1 bestselling Magic Tree House series for chapter book readers is ready to whisk you away across the world with Jack and Annie--this time to save sea otters after a shark attack! Magic Tree House is the perfect series for kids ready to transition from leveled readers and picture books to longer novels! It's bright and early when the magic tree house spins Jack and Annie to Monterey Bay, California. It's their mission to collect sea urchins in the underwater kelp forests! But they know nothing about collecting sea urchins--can a grouchy boat captain help them? Maybe. But Jack and Annie have another problem when Annie finds a badly injured sea otter. They're not supposed to help the otter. . . but it's the right thing to do. Can they convince the grouchy boat captain to help them? Did you know that there's a Magic Tree House book for every kid?Magic Tree House: Perfect for readers who are just beginning chapter booksMerlin Missions: More challenging adventures for the experienced re

From Caldecott Medalist Jon Klassen comes the first board book in the Your Things series for the youngest of children. This is your truck.It is yours to have. Your truck is red, but it could be other colors too. It can carry things around, like a chair and table, a dog, or a horse. It will wait for you until you tell it to go, then it will go wherever you want, as far as you want, whenever you want. At the end of the day it will sleep, and you can sleep, too. Jon Klassen brings his minimalist's touch to a soothing story of a simple object that a child can command and befriend, one that is there whenever the child chooses to visit it. Building on the quiet but evocative world he created in Your Farm, Your Forest, and Your Island, Jon Klassen invites young children to consider more things that are theirs and theirs alone, reinforcing that they have a right to things like solitude, exploration, and companionship.

The first book in a thrilling new middle-grade series for KPop Demon Hunters fans! Twelve-year-old Hana Kim has always dreamed of becoming a K-pop idol--singing, dancing, and dazzling the world on stage. When she earns a scholarship to KPop Academy, Seoul's most prestigious training school, she's ready for hard work, long hours, and intense competition. What she's not prepared for are the shadows--dark, whispering demons that slink into rehearsal rooms and feed on the students' fears of failure. With the help of her new friends, confident rapper Minji, perfectionist dancer Soojin, shy singer Nari, and jokester drummer Taeyang--Hana must confront her own insecurities: that she's not good enough, that she doesn't belong, that she'll always be in the background. Perfect for fans who are obsessed with the K-Pop Demon Hunters movie, The Stage of Shadows offers a welcome return to the stage with a fresh new friend group of soul-searching, demon-fighting performers.

'A staple in every art aficionado's library.' - GalerieNow available in a tactile mini formatThe Art Book is beloved throughout the world, known for introducing millions of readers to the joy of art appreciation. This award-winning, century-spanning survey features more than 600 artists from medieval times to modern day. Each is represented by a key work and an informative, explanatory text on the piece and its creator.In addition to hundreds of the world's best-loved artists, the selection includes many overlooked historical and cutting-edge contemporary figures, including: Berenice Abbott, Hilma af Klint, El Anatsui, Romare Bearden, Mark Bradford, Cao Fei, Cecily Brown, Judy Chicago, John Currin, Guerrilla Girls, Lee Krasner, Jacob Lawrence, Kerry James Marshall, Joan Mitchell, Zanele Muholi, Takashi Murakami, Louise Nevelson, Clara Peeters, Jenny Saville, Wolfgang Tillmans, and more.Breaking with tradition, The Art Book; is organized by names instead of dates, creating a vibrant A-t

Achieve more by doing less…At work we often feel weighed down by an excess of initiatives, meetings, training and targets. Over-enthusiastic executives, interfering consultants and demanding stakeholders often get in the way of doing the ‘real work’. This leaves us feeling overwhelmed but underproductive.The Art of Less offers ideas for how to create a more effective and efficient organization by removing obstacles to meaningful work. Mats Alvesson and André Spicer explain how ‘organizational sludge’ gets in the way of performance, and what can be done about it. They show how unblocking systems and processes can improve work flow so people can focus more on the things that actually matter.The Art of Less is the essential guide to how overburdened managers and employees can break down barriers to more effective working and achieve more by doing less.

This book shows how North Korea's nuclear programme is central to Kim Jong-un's strategy for survival and leverage, tracing its roots to the origins of the North Korean state and the evolution of its security policies under Kim Jong-il. It analyses how, upon assuming power, Kim rapidly accelerated nuclear weapons development, culminating in advanced missile tests and a declared nuclear deterrent. This programme plays a key role in promoting regime legitimacy and national security and is designed to deter foreign intervention, especially from the US and South Korea. Diplomatically, Kim has leveraged nuclear capabilities to gain international attention, engaging in high-profile summits with leaders like Donald Trump, while never seriously compromising on disarmament.North Korea under Kim Jong-un also examines how, domestically, Kim maintains elite loyalty through a tightly controlled patronage system -- distributing privileges, purging potential rivals, and exerting strict control over t

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What is the nature of mass opinion on public policies? And what role do citizens' positions on policy issues play in their political choices? This book re-examines these questions, which lie at the he

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Join Bluey and Bingo as they play games at the weekend.It’s the weekend! What games will Bluey and Bingo play? Join them and discover what happens when Dad buys a statue that is definitely not a magic statue and meet Bingo’s new bug friend!“You sold me a magic statue!”“Give me back my dollar-ee-doos!”This board book will keep little ones entertained at the weekend!Don’t miss these other awesome Bluey books:Bluey: Granny MobileBluey: BBQBluey: Daddy RobotBluey is an Emmy award-winning Australian children's television programme following the adventures of a loveable six-year-old Blue Heeler Puppy, Bluey and her family. It’s currently showing on Disney+, BBC iPlayer and CBeebies in the UK. Bluey enjoys exploring the world and using her imagination to turn everyday life into an amazing adventure. Join Bluey in this fun collection of story, activity and novelty books that celebrate play.

A brilliant tabbed board book to meet all of your favourite characters from the deep dark wood, based on the bestselling modern classics, The Gruffalo and The Gruffalo's Child.Meet all your favourite characters from the deep dark wood in this sturdy and colourful tabbed board book based on the modern classics, The Gruffalo and The Gruffalo's Child.Take a stroll through the deep dark wood and turn the colourful, chunky tabbed pages to learn about Mouse, the Gruffalo and more of your favourite creatures.Based on the original stories, Gruffalo, Who Can You See? is the perfect introduction for preschoolers to The Gruffalo and The Gruffalo's Child by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, and a great gift for fans of the bestselling picture books.Look out for the brand new Gruffalo picture book coming on 10th September 2026.

◎This book is the first to explain the core principles and training methods of Guangzhou Wing Chun ◎From knowing nothing about Wing Chun to fully mastering the Wooden Dummy training movements and application techniques of Wing Chun. ◎This book serves as the teaching material for the Guangzhou Wing Chun Martial Arts Association, covering 51 core topics, 133 Wooden Dummy techniques, and 16 group movements. ➤ The Wooden Dummy is not just a tool; it is a reflection of the core philosophy and techniques of Wing Chun, as well as a testament to the bond of master and disciple. This book, for the first time in a comprehensive and systematic manner, uses the Wooden Dummy to delve deeply into the core principles and training methods of Guangzhou Wing Chun. Even if you are a beginner with no prior experience in Wing Chun, you will find guidance and confidence here to begin your journey. ➤ Guangzhou Wing Chun primarily consists of two major lineages: the Yuen Kay Shan lineage and the Sum Nung l

◎完整解析冶金煤（Coking Coal）与动力煤（Steam Coal）的物理与化学性质。 A comprehensive analysis of the physical and chemical properties of coking coal and steam coal. ◎结合作者在 HMS Bergbau AG 及波士顿咨询集团 (BCG) 的多年实战经验，将理论转化为交易与生产决策。 Drawing on years of hands-on experience at HMS Bergbau AG and The Boston Consulting Group (BCG), the author translates theory into practical guidance for trading and production decision-making. ◎特别收录配煤技术、流动性指标（Fluidity-Temperature Area）等前沿研究与评价标准。 Includes in-depth coverage of advanced research and evaluation standards, such as coal blending techniques and liquidity indicators (Fluidity–Temperature Area). 一书在手，解读煤炭的化学密码与市场商机 One Book in Hand: Decoding the Chemical Secrets and Market Opportunities of Coal 在复杂多变的全球能源市场中，准确理解煤炭的物理与化学特性，是掌握利润与效率的核心关键。由国际能源经济学家乐思-谢倪考博士（Dr. Lars Schernikau）亲自撰写，《谢倪考的煤炭手册》为产业提供了前所未有的深度解析。 In an increasingly complex and volatile global energy market, a precise understanding of the physical and chemical properties of the resource coal is a critical key to maxi

左乙萱的第三本書《洛夫與超現實主義：超現實主義的技巧與觀念、《石室之死亡》與〈金龍禪寺〉》指出洛夫造詣非凡的超現實詩《石室之死亡》與〈金龍禪寺〉反映洛夫的超現實主義論作與他參考的超現實主義英文書中的超現實主義技巧與觀念。自創「詩之美可感而不可盡解」的理論，左乙萱主張艱澀難解的詩的詩意包含在美中。左乙萱以弗瑞德瑞希‧馮‧席勒（Friedrich von Schiller）、赳瑟夫‧愛德森（Joseph Addison）、萊恩諾爾‧崔林（Lionel Trilling）、貝內德投‧克羅切（Benedetto Croce）、維絲瓦伐‧辛姆柏絲卡（Wisława Szymborska）、豪爾德‧內默諾夫（Howard Nemerov）的詩論解釋自創的理論。Sarah Yihsuan Tso’s third book Lo Fu and Surrealism: The Techniques and Concepts of Surrealism, Death of a Stone Cell, and “Golden Dragon Temple” suggests that Lo Fu’s virtuoso surrealist poems Death of a Stone Cell and “Golden Dragon Temple” reflect the techniques and concepts of surrealism he discusses in his essays and in the English books about surrealism he consulted. Tso maintains, in her own theory, that “poetry’s beauty can be intuited, but the ideas cannot be thoroughly deciphered.” Tso argues that the ideas of abstruse poetry are enmeshed in its beauty. Tso applies the poetical theories of Friedrich von Schiller, Joseph Addison, Lionel Trilling, Benedett

An adorable novelty slider series all about things that go!All aboard the baby rocket. Start the countdown, nice and slow. All aboard the baby rocket.Hold on tight, and of we GO!A fun rhyming text, perfect for reading aloud, and full of sounds for little ones to join in with! Climb aboard the rocket in this brand-new novelty series for babies and pre-schoolers. With tabs to slide and wheels to spin, little ones will love to make the rocket move on every page. Seb Braun (illustrator of Spinderella by Julia Donaldson, the Daddy Grizzle books by Mark Sperring and author-illustrator of Raj and the Best Day) creates friendly, action-packed scenes, full of detail and warmth.Bursting with adorable animal characters off into space, this bright and busy book will provide hours of entertainment. Also in the series: Baby on Board: Train (2023), Car (2023), Tractor (2024), Aeroplane (2024), Bus (2025), Boat (2025)

This thrilling and enchanting adventure takes best friends Thomasina and Anne deeper into magic. Perfect for fans of Tamzin Merchant, Abi Elphinstone and Anna James. When best friends Thomasina and Anne hear the same mysterious voice calling to them in the dead of night, they know that Guaire magic must be the source.Obsessed by the legend passed down through generations of the Guaire family, Thomasina’s Aunt Morven believes it is her destiny to become the Storm Prince. But to complete her transformation, she must seize control of wild magic and gain power over all magical beings. But it’s not just the balance of the magical world that is at stake.Wild magic is unpredictable, and its strong enchantments take hold of Thomasina, threatening to destroy the very friendship that binds the girls together.

The breathtaking new standalone fantasy from the SUNDAY TIMES bestselling author of DAUGHTER OF THE MOON GODDESSTo win the God of War’s favour was wise – to fall in love with him would ruin me'Lush, deeply romantic, and endlessly enchanting. Sue Lynn Tan is a master of both fable-like whimsy and epic, sweeping adventure'—Ava Reid, #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Study in Drowning'Treacherously beautiful and dazzlingly romantic. This book will steal your breath and your heart!'—Stephanie Garber, Sunday Times bestselling author of Once Upon A Broken HeartA deadly betrayal…When Liyen ascends the throne of Tianxia she vows to end her kingdom's obligation to the fickle immortals who once protected them.A dangerous alliance…She must learn their secrets to protect her people, but to do this she will have to forge a tenuous alliance with the one she should fear and mistrust the most: the ruthless God of War.A fight for survival…A treacherous attraction ignites. But dark forces are cl

This new edition of Alex Latimer's best-loved internationally bestselling picture book is perfect for young dinosaur enthusiasts! 'Excuse me, please, but am I yours? I'm sure I am a dinosaur's!'When an icy wind pushes an egg from its nest, five friendly dinosaurs must get it home before dark. But who does the lost egg belong to? And will they figure it out in time?The stunning artwork and gentle introduction to a host of dinosaur species make this a book to be truly treasured. Look out for more of Alex Latimer's brilliant picture books including Dinosaur Hide-and-Seek, Godfrey is a Frog and Frank is a Butterfly.

Amid its distinctive geographical and climatic environment, the Lingnan region has nurtured a unique body of wisdom in Traditional Chinese Medicine along with its historical evolution.Starting from Lingnan’s local customs and eating habits, this book guides readers into the world of Chinese medicine, allowing traditional knowledge to be carried forward into the new generation!

REBELLION HAPPENS IN THE SHADOWSVivien Featherswallow has uncovered the secret language of dragons. Now can she use it to end a war?The extraordinary sequel to the instant #1 Sunday Times Bestseller, A Language of Dragons

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