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Mary had a little lamb LION!Its roar was loud and strong. And everywhere that Mary wentThe lion would come along. .. Mary brings her pet lion EVERYWHERE. But when she smuggles him into school, Mary's teacher isn't exactly pleased! She banishes him from school immediately.But before he leaves, he discovers the school library, and curls up to listen to the children read. When two thieves sneak into the library to steal the books, can Mary's lion save the day and earn his spot in school? For fans of How to Hide a Lion and The Detective Dog, this spin on Mary Had a Little Lamb is a future classic in the making. An exciting new twist on a classic nursery rhyme, with a fabulously feisty heroine Abigail Harrison's playful rhyming text makes this the perfect story to read aloud Aysha Awwad is the illustrator of Worry Boots, and Whose Dog is This? which was shortlisted for the 2024 Waterstones Children's Book Prize

Join Frank and Bert in this funny story about frogs, friendship and facing your fears. From best-selling author-illustrator Chris Naylor-Ballesteros, creator of The Suitcase.Frank and Bert love to sail Bert's toy boat on the little pond. But - oh no! - there's a FROG in the pond and Bert is scared of frogs. Poor Bert! Frank wants to help his best friend, but is he just a little bit frightened too . . .?Accolades for Frank and Bert:WINNER OF THE NOTTINGHAM CHILDREN'S BOOK AWARD 2023Praise for Frank and Bert:"Full of warmth and visual humour, with neon accents for extra zing. One for fans of Jon Klassen." - The BooksellerFind out more about the hilarious fox and bear double act:Frank and Bert: The One Where Bert Plays Hide And SeekFrank and Bert: The One Where Bert Learns To Ride A BikeFrank and Bert: The One With The Missing BiscuitsFrank and Bert: The One Where Bert Plays FootballIncludes a FREE Nosy Crow Stories Aloud® audiobook! Scan the code, hear the story.

Join a school where children can change into animals! A thrilling new magical fantasy series from the author of the bestselling Kitty books. Animagicals are children born with the power to change into an animal. They can change into any animal and they need help controlling their ability until they find their true form - the animal they are destined to be.Will they fly like an eagle, leap like a leopard or skulk like a fox? Come and join them at Wild Haven, a magical school set up to protect and train animagicals in a magical forest hidden from the ordinary world. Mia can hardly believe it when she discovers she is an animagical. She's so pleased to join the magical school where she'll be helped to control her gift - especially because she can't stop turning into a mouse.Will that be her true form forever? Or is there something more exciting in store? Mia can't wait to find out. Adventure awaits...

'I promise you, you have no idea where this story is going' Taylor Jenkins Reid, recommended for her Must-Read Book of the year in TIME MagazineA Good Morning America Book Club Pick * A Good Housekeeping Book Club Pick * An ELLE Best Mystery/Thriller of 2025 * A BookRiot Best Mystery/Thriller of 2025Not since Gone Girl have I been so gripped by a narrative voice Alex Michaelides, bestselling author of The Silent PatientDarkly satirical and wildly entertaining a riveting thriller from the first page to the last Amy Tintera, New York Times bestselling author of Listen for the LieHow far would you go to get the perfect home?There was a time when Margo thought she knew. But that was before a soul-destroying eighteen months of house-hunting hell.Now she s not sure. Her life, her marriage, her family, her career are dangerously out of control and all she needs is a new home to get them all back on track.So when the ideal house comes up, desperate measures are called for.A little online stalk

PREPARE TO BE HOOKED: The No. 1 Sunday Times and multi-million-copy bestselling author is back with a brand-new spine tingling thriller.PREPARE TO BE HOOKED BY THE GRIPPING NEW THRILLER FROM SUNDAY TIMES AND MULTI-MILLION-COPY BESTSELLER LISA JEWELL'Gripping. Shocking. Masterful.' FREIDA McFADDEN'A thrilling chilling work of genius.' CHRIS WHITAKER'Utterly absorbing, fiendishly clever and all-consuming' ANDREA MARA___________He’s the perfect man.He says he loves you.You think he might even be made for you.Before long he’s moved into your house – and into your heart.And then he leaves for days at a time. You don’t know where he’s gone or who he’s with.And you realise – if you looked back – you’d say to yourself:DON’T LET HIM IN.

ONE OF THE BBC'S '100 NOVELS THAT CHANGED OUR WORLD''Exciting, relevant and thought provoking.' STEPHEN KING'One of my favourite books.' SUZANNE COLLINS'Exemplary.' IAN MCEWANWith an Introduction by Executive Producer Joel Wilson, Director Marc Munden and Writer Jack Thorne'There aren't any grown-ups anywhere.'A plane crashes on a desert island. The only survivors are a group of schoolboys. By day, they explore the dazzling beaches, gorging fruit, seeking shelter, and ripping off their uniforms to swim in the lagoon.At night, in the darkness of the jungle, they are haunted by nightmares of a primitive beast. Orphaned by society, they must forge their own; but it isn't long before their innocent games devolve into something far more dangerous . .

Join Frank and Bert in this funny story about frogs, friendship and facing your fears. From best-selling author-illustrator Chris Naylor-Ballesteros, creator of The Suitcase.Frank and Bert love to sail Bert's toy boat on the little pond. But - oh no! - there's a FROG in the pond and Bert is scared of frogs. Poor Bert! Frank wants to help his best friend, but is he just a little bit frightened too . . .?Accolades for Frank and Bert:WINNER OF THE NOTTINGHAM CHILDREN'S BOOK AWARD 2023Praise for Frank and Bert:"Full of warmth and visual humour, with neon accents for extra zing. One for fans of Jon Klassen." - The BooksellerFind out more about the hilarious fox and bear double act:Frank and Bert: The One Where Bert Plays Hide And SeekFrank and Bert: The One Where Bert Learns To Ride A BikeFrank and Bert: The One With The Missing BiscuitsFrank and Bert: The One Where Bert Plays FootballIncludes a FREE Nosy Crow Stories Aloud® audiobook! Scan the code, hear the story.

'A great story' THE TIMES'An enjoyable twisty mystery from a master of the game' MAIL ON SUNDAYFrom the author of the books behind the #1 Netflix show The Lincoln Lawyer, and #1 Amazon Prime series Bosch and Ballard. *****'A murder case is like a shark. It sleeps, it dies.'LAPD Detective Stilwell was forced out of the Homicide department and sent to a dead-end post on Santa Catalina Island.But when the idyllic holiday destination is rocked by report of a body found in the harbour, weighed down by an anchor, Stilwell has a point to prove to his superiors - and will cross every line to solve the murder himself. It's sink or swim, as failure will cost him everything while finding the killer will make him a target and reveal the dark heart of his new home. But on a small island with big secrets - someone is always watching...****CRIME DOESN'T COME BETTER THAN CONNELLY:'The pre-eminent detective novelist of his generation'IAN RANKIN'The best mystery writer in the world'GQ'A superb natural s

From the internationally bestselling author of the DCI Ryan MysteriesMurder and mystery collide with dark humour in this explosive, fast-paced thriller.“The only way to catch a killer is to think like one…”When a senior Metropolitan Police officer and a High Court judge die within days of each other, criminal profiler Doctor Alex Gregory senses a chilling pattern. To him, the deaths echo the most devastating failure of his career: the wrongful conviction of Carl Deere, once accused of being the infamous ‘Soho Killer’.Four years earlier, Deere was cleared of the murders and released from prison—his name legally erased, his face surgically altered, his identity reborn. Officially, he no longer exists.But the past is not so easily buried.As the body count rises and public scrutiny intensifies, Gregory begins to fear that someone is orchestrating revenge with meticulous precision. Is Deere, the once-innocent man destroyed by the system, now hunting those he blames? Or is someone else manip

Death imitates art in the brand-new crime thriller starring homicide cop Eve Dallas from the Sunday Times bestselling author J.D. Robb.

How Cars Work for Curious Minds is a fun, illustrated guide that helps kids understand how cars work by comparing them to something they already know — the human body.Instead of complicated mechanical explanations, this book uses clear body analogies to explain every major car system. Just like people have a heart, lungs, brain, muscles, and bones, cars have systems that do similar jobs. By connecting car parts to body parts, complex ideas suddenly make sense and become easy to remember.This STEM-focused book introduces engineering and science concepts in a way that is easy for kids to understand.Each section includes simple explanations, colorful illustrations, and “Did You Know?” fun facts that keep learning engaging without feeling overwhelming. The focus is always on visual learning first, with short, kid-friendly text that supports the illustrations rather than competing with them.Inside the book, young readers will explore how a car works by learning about:• The engine and power

Learn about the inspiring story of Oprah Winfrey! The trailblazing entertainer and businessperson who became a global icon.Growing up between Mississippi, Wisconsin, and Tennessee, little Oprah loved reading and performing poems and Bible verses at church. Sadly, life at home was very tricky. She lived in poverty and was not always treated with kindness. But Oprah didn't let this hold her back. She worked hard to achieve a scholarship to university, and by age nineteen she was a news anchor on television! From there, she went on to host her own TV show, The Oprah Winfrey Show, and became a household name. Her empathy and openness changed television forever. She became one of the most powerful voices in media, working as an actor and producer as well as an interviewer and host, and proved herself to be an amazing businessperson. Oprah didn't stop there: she used her success to become a philanthropist and advocate for education and social justice. From the bestselling series Little Peopl

For readers of Before the Coffee Gets Cold, The Dallergut Dream Department Store, and The Midnight Library, a sweetly magical and uplifting novel about a young woman who inherits an enchanted bakery that spirits visit on their last stop before the afterlife.Twenty-seven-year-old Yeon-hwa has inherited a neighborhood bakery from her grandmother. Curiously, her grandmother’s will spells out two conditions: Yeon-hwa must keep the shop going for at least another month and only open it to customers from 10 PM until midnight. Yeon-hwa is hesitant at first; her grandmother was always distant, raising Yeon-hwa after her parents died in a car accident. But she agrees to the terms, hoping that running the bakery will help her to finally understand her grandmother after all these years.Yeon-hwa soon learns that the Hwawoldang—the name means “flower moon temple” —is not an ordinary dessert shop. The customers who arrive late at night are spirits, there to attend to unfinished business before being

以美國作家 Zora Neale Hurston 童年為靈感，本書描繪一個相信故事能帶來奇蹟的小女孩。透過詩意文字與鮮豔插畫，孩子能看見想像力與創作的力量，也認識文學如何影響世界，是一本充滿希望與靈感的繪本。A tall tale inspired by the life and works of American writer, folklorist, and anthropologist Zora Neale Hurston Small-girl Zora knows her stories are going to change the world. Although her neighbors might not believe her outlandish tales, she's sure they're the key to ending the drought in her town. If she can make people laugh at her stories, she'll be able to gather enough tears to bring back her mama's garden and more. But when things don't go exactly as planned, Zora learns that with creativity, determination, and faith, a little magic might be possible. Filled to the brim with references to Zora Neale Hurston's classic characters and details from her own life, Small-Girl Zora and the Shower of Stories is a joyful tribute to an icon of American literature and the everlasting power of storytelling.

升上七年級後，Luna 的生活出現微妙變化。她原本只想安靜寫字、和好友分享創作，卻因 zine 的成功被捲入人氣團體之中。看似被接納的背後，是不斷調整自己、壓低真實聲音的過程。當選擇越來越多，她也必須面對最困難的問題：要成為別人期待的樣子，還是忠於自己？本書以真誠又帶笑意的敘述，呈現成長的尷尬、掙扎與重新站穩。Chanel Miller 延續前作《Magnolia Wu Unfolds It All》的溫度，描寫中學階段最脆弱、也最關鍵的時刻，並獲得 Kirkus、Publishers Weekly 等多家星號好評。What's the deal with middle school, anyway? Award-winning author and artist Chanel Miller explores the glorious mess that is middle school--and the way growing up, finding friends, and discovering who you are can be both awkward and empowering. At the end of sixth grade, Luna knows who she is: a small, quiet girl who loves writing and making zines with her best friend, Scott. But when one of their zines takes off, somehow Luna is swept up into the popular group and learns just how much of herself she's going to have to compromise to stay there. Will she give up her writing? Her best friend? What about her own beliefs about who she is and what she stands for? In a contemporary novel that feels like today's Are You There God? It's

Third-grader Amina Banana is back in book three of this chapter book series, navigating new responsibilities at home and growing financial stresses, from National Book Award winner Shifa Safadi. When Amina's family hits hard times, and her dad has been gone working more, she is determined to help her family out. Using her math skills, she develops a new formula. Find a way to make groceries cheaper? + make money (how) + what else? = us being happy From clipping coupons to selling zaatar sandwiches and more--will her formula to make money work?

★ 《Nayra and the Djinn》作者全新圖像小說，夢境般華麗的青春奇幻★ 如果你能看見「每個人心裡長出的花」，世界會變成什麼樣子？★ 256頁全彩圖像小說，絢麗花朵與夢境畫面交織的感性故事★ 關於友情、身分認同與心靈成長的動人旅程當女孩能看見每個人內心的花朵，她也看見了那些被隱藏的情緒與祕密。《Wallflower》以夢幻花朵與飽滿色彩描繪青春成長與友情力量，透過圖像小說形式探索身分認同、家庭壓力與內心創傷，是一部兼具奇幻想像與情感深度的作品。From the author of the critically acclaimed Nayra and the Djinn comes a stunning graphic novel about a girl who must uncover the truth behind her strange visions.For as long as Marlena can remember, she has seen flowers growing on everyone she meets: personalized poppies and daisies and roses of every color that give away what their owners truly feel. Invisible to the rest of the world, the flowers have always felt too overwhelming, too much for Marlena to take in when they don't always match what their owner shows. She’s long since given up convincing anyone else that they’re there.Until she meets Ashe, a charming transfer student who can somehow see these mysterious flowers, too. Unfortunately for Marlena, Ashe wants nothing to do with her. But as their tho

2025 SLJ Best Young Adult BooksSOON TO BE A MAJOR TV SERIESINSTANT NEW YORK TIMES AND USA TODAY BESTSELLER!AN INDIE NEXT PICKEither you're in or you're out. Welcome to the Thrashers, the elite friend group at New Helvetia High. They're everything everyone wants to be. Jodi Dillon was never meant to be one of them. Julian, Lucy, Paige, and the infamous Zack Thrasher are rich, sophisticated, and love attention. Jodi feels out of place, but Zack's her childhood best friend, so she's in. Then Emily Mills, who desperately wanted to be a Thrasher, dies--and the whispers about the Thrashers begin. As Emily's journal surfaces, detectives close in, and Jodi faces an impossible choice: betray her friends or protect herself. But as eerie messages and strange occurrences escalate, it becomes clear--Emily isn't done with them yet. A twisty thrill-ride of unforgettable drama and suspense that "encapsulates the vulnerability of adolescents playing adult games" (Ali Hazelwood) from USA Today bestselli

Knock-knock! Who's at the door? Join Cat and Dog as they await the arrival of one special Easter visitor in this hilarious illustrated picture book.Easter is here! But where are the eggs? Join Cat and Dog as they search for a much-awaited Easter visitor!When Dog's descriptions of the Easter Bunny leave a few imaginative gaps for Cat to fill in, they soon find their home full of many other long-eared, fluffy-tailed creatures who are more than ready to enjoy the celebrations...Full of seasonal silliness and springtime charm, this hilarious story will have cat and dog lovers barking with laughter!

A funny comic with robots, monsters, and aliens-that's just right for second graders! Sam claims a monster ate his homework, the tub is full of alligators, and extraterrestrials have named their planet in his honor. But when Sam's exaggerations alienate his classmates, the tall tales escalate. Are robots really attacking his house? (Of course not! Sam made it up!) As in Aesop's classic "The Boy Who Cried Wolf," Sam's community rallies to help him out. And Sam learns how a big fib can have serious consequences. I Like to Read Comics(R) are perfect for kids who are challenged by or unengaged in reading, kids who love art, and the growing number of young comics fans. Filled with eye-catching art, humor, and terrific stories, these comics provide unique reading experiences for growing minds. I Like to Read Comics(R), like their award-winning I Like to Read(R) counterpart, are created by celebrated artists and support reading comprehension to transform children into lifelong readers. We hop

Learning how to read should be as fun as a day at the beach! Frolick in the sand with four canine friends on a letter-replacement adventure in this phonics-based early reader from Theodor Seuss Geisel Medalist Ethan Long. The Letter Setters--a lovable group of dynamic dogs--are enjoying a day at the beach, where Pat has D-U-G the perfect sandcastle! But when a huge wave washes the masterpiece away, the plan turns out to be a D-U-D. . . until the setters come up with a new idea to F-I-X this doggone mess. They'll build S-I-X sandcastles, and keep their favorite one! But as their plans and their castles take shape, these curious canines realize that the best castle of all might be one they build together. In this engaging new early reader series from acclaimed author-illustrator Ethan Long, each story starts out with a three letter word. On the next page, one swapped letter makes a new word--and a new canine caper for little ones learning how to read! As this fresh and fun device propels

A quest for screen-free family time leads to camping chaos in this hilarious and heartwarming middle grade comedy from Serena Patel. Sonal needs to take a great family picture for her school photography project, but it's impossible to get everyone together! Luckily they're heading off on a family camping trip, which should provide lots of great photo opportunities. Not. Faced with an enforced digital detox, Sonal's family takes on the great outdoors, all while she tries and fails to snap photographic evidence of a picture-perfect family. Ripped tents, overturned boats, and a runaway puppy thwart her at every turn. Can the trip be salvaged, or will the weekend be a total photo flop?

The inspiration for the Netflix original series starring Mia McKenna-Bruce, coming January 2026!A practical joke goes chillingly, murderously wrong in Queen of Mystery Agatha Christie's classic detective story, Seven Dials.Gerry Wade had proved himself to be a champion sleeper, so the other houseguests decided to play a practical joke on him. Eight alarm clocks were set to go off, one after the other, starting at 6:30 a.m. But when morning arrived, one clock was missing and the prank then backfired, with tragic consequences.For Jimmy Thesiger in particular, the words "Seven Dials" were to take on a new and chilling significance. . . .

An illuminating, hilarious, and practical guide to 99 of the most terrifying ways to die and how to avoid them from an emergency medicine doctor. Dr. Ashely Alker is a self-described death-escapologist--or, in more familiar terms, an emergency medicine doctor. She has seen it all, from flesh-eating bacteria to the work of a serial killer to the more mundane but no less deadly, and her work keeping people from dying (or being unable to) has uniquely prepared her to write this book. 99 Ways to Die: And How to Avoid Them is an illuminating, darkly funny, and practical guide to 99 of the most terrifying ways to die and how to avoid them. Dr. Alker manages to scare readers while making them laugh, preparing them for a wide range of deadly situations and conditions. Each chapter includes stories of her patients pertaining to the chapter's subject, as well as her related experiences in life and medicine. Sections include categories on sex, poison, drugs, biological warfare, disease, animals,

A thrilling, spine-chilling YA graphic novel from debut author Victoria Setian and Bloom artist Savanna Ganucheau--a modern spin on the classic horror novel Dracula Mina Murray is followed by death--at least, that's the rumor in her small town of New Whitby. An aspiring photojournalist, she has a knack for finding herself in unsettling situations to find interesting shots, like on the deck of the recently crashed boat the Demeter. While exploring the wreckage, Mina comes across large cases of dirt and debris--and the decaying body of the ship's captain. Intrigued by the ghastly scene, Mina tries to unearth more information about the abandoned ship, the captain, and the missing crew. Instead, she finds herself roped into her high school's newspaper club covering the big school dance her BFF, Lucy, is coordinating. It's a major bummer, but all might not be too bad if it gets her closer to Jon, her crush and guitarist for the local punk band the Romeros. But instead of catching Jon's eye,

A vampire hunter goes undercover at a mysterious university—and finds herself in love with her roommate, an alluring vampire, in this seductive sapphic paranormal fantasy.“Then her red eyes are on mine, gentle, deadly. She takes her time kissing my neck. I pull her closer and say:bite me.”In the mists of the ScottishHighlands is a university where vampire students study alongside humans.RebeccaCharityis a vampire hunter undercover at the university, searching for the mysteriousBook of Blood and Roses, a lost compendium of ways to kill vampires. If she finds it, she’ll be one step closer to avenging her parents, who were slain by those creatures of the night.But when Rebecca arrives, she finds something unexpected: a coffin. Her new roommate is Aliz Astra, scion of one of the most powerful vampire families... and the most beautiful woman Rebecca has ever met.The maddeningly gorgeous Aliz is everything that Rebecca has always hated, but also everything she ever wanted, and now Rebecca do

Celebrate your favorite girl, and the gentle joys of life, in this new edition of Coco Wyo's beloved coloring book, Girl Moments! Perfect for Galentine's Day and everyday! Whether you are snuggling up with a cup of hot chocolate or settling into a cozy reading nook, this girl-powered coloring book from Coco Wyo invites you to take a moment and appreciate the simple beauties of every day. Girl Moments has delightful and peaceful images for all ages of coloring lovers! This coloring book includes: - 45 hand-drawn pages ready for your creativity- Large, bold designs that are easy to color- Convenient 8 x 8-inch size, perfect for relaxing anywhere- Crisp, high-resolution illustrations that bring each page to life

What causes an energy "bonk"? How do you avoid "cracking" on a climb? What's the best way to improve mitochondrial performance? Should you ride harder into a headwind or with a tailwind at your back - and why should crosswinds be tackled diagonally? Can rougher fabrics sometimes be more aerodynamic? Is the peloton a superorganism and should we be afraid?! Cycling melds the human body to an engineering marvel and pits them collectively against geography, gravity, and the elements. Little wonder, then, that the cycling experience - and your cycling form - is enriched and transformed by scientific understanding, to a greater extent than perhaps any other sport. More easy to digest and stimulating than an energy gel, and more visually stunning than a ride in the Alps, Science of Cycling takes the varied and remarkable science of the bicycle, the cyclist, and the bike race, and makes it accessible to everyone. While knowledge is power, what you really want to know is how precisely it can bo

Discover the mysteries hidden deep within a maze of an abandoned house in this official Minecraft novel! Amy is pretty happy living the quiet life at home. She can mine ore, read up on oceanography, hang out with her pet cat. What's not to love? Her brother, on the other hand . . . Marc is always leaving their village to look for excitement. But when a couple of weeks go by without any word from him, Amy can't help but worry. Digging around, she discovers Marc has gone off alone in search of someplace called Glory's Haven, a house deep in the forests where (supposedly) the greatest adventurer their town has ever seen stashed a ton of loot. With nobody else to turn to, Amy decides to mount a solo rescue mission for her lost brother. She and Marc explored together all the time when they were little. How hard could it be to find him now? Turns out--it's pretty hard. After facing spiders, creepers, slimes, and mobs she's never even heard of, Amy is beginning to realize that something is se

Over 1 million copies sold worldwide!International Bestseller“Smart, insightful, and warm. Dr. Julie is both the expert and wise friend we all need.”—Lori Gottlieb,New York Timesbestselling author ofMaybe You Should Talk to Someoneand co-host of theDear TherapistspodcastDrawing on years of experience as a clinical psychologist, online sensation Dr Julie Smith provides the skills you need to navigate common life challenges and take charge of your emotional and mental health in her debut book.Filled with secrets from a therapist's toolkit,Why Has Nobody Told Me This Beforeteaches you how to fortify and maintain your mental health, even in the most trying of times. Dr Julie Smith’s expert advice and powerful coping techniques will help you stay resilient, whether you want to manage anxiety, deal with criticism, cope with depression, build self-confidence, find motivation, or learn to forgive yourself.Why Has Nobody Told Me This Beforetackles everyday issues and offers practical solutions

**Now with an exclusive sneak peek of Book 2**A dark romcom BookTok favourite with morally grey bikers, an opposites-attract stalker romance, and plenty of spice to get your heart racing, perfect for fans of Navessa Allen and Brynne Weaver. Hold on tight for a hell of a ride!__________________________________________________________________________REGANI used to have big dreams.Finish college, make beautiful art, and take over my dad’s business. But his illness wasn’t part of the plan. Neither was his sudden need to keep me locked up in his mansion. Until one night, I came face-to-face with a street biker. Rook Emberson is everything I should fear, yet he’s the only one who’s ever made me feel alive.But loving him means risking everything.ROOKRevenge has always been my plan.I’ve spent years plotting the perfect way to take back everything Regan Fletcher’s father stole from me. When fate puts us together, I know I’ve found the key to his destruction. Regan is everything I didn’t expect,

我們並肩而坐，卻隔著一整個宇宙。「你真的了解那個每天睡在你身邊的人嗎？」在《Strangers》中，貝兒．波登（Belle Burden）打破了婚姻的粉紅濾鏡。這不是一本教你如何修補關係的工具書，而是一場關於「看見」的旅程。她寫出了所有已婚人士都曾感受過、卻不敢言說的瞬間：當對話變成例行公事，我們何時變成了住在同一個屋簷下的陌生人？在「妻子」與「母親」的標籤之下，那個真實的「我」去了哪裡？我們追求的究竟是真正的親密，還是僅僅是不用孤單一人的安全感？這本書，獻給所有在關係中感到孤獨的人。 貝兒以如手術刀般精準的文字，劃開了婚姻的皮肉，讓我們看見其中的恐懼、渴望與那份依然存在的、微弱卻堅定的愛。「讀完這本書，你會想轉過頭，重新認識身邊的那個人。」A gorgeous memoir about the sudden end to a seemingly happy marriage--an aching, love-filled, and transcendent account of surviving betrayal and discovering joy "A powerful testament to reclaiming voice, power, and joy." -- Adrienne Brodeur, New York Times bestselling author of Wild Game On a chilly day in early spring, Belle Burden's husband of twenty years announced, with no prior warning, that he was leaving her. Belle was shocked; he had always been a committed partner and a devoted father to their three children. She thought they were in love. She thought he--they--were living the life they'd always wanted: professional success, summers at their beloved beachsid

AN HBO ORIGINAL SERIES, COMING JANUARY 2026 Taking place nearly a century before the events of A Game of Thrones, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms compiles the three official prequel novellas to George R. R. Martin's ongoing masterwork, A Song of Ice and Fire. NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY LOS ANGELES TIMES AND BUZZFEED These collected adventures recount an age when the Targaryen line still holds the Iron Throne, and the memory of the last dragon has not yet passed from living consciousness. Before Tyrion Lannister and Podrick Payne, there was Dunk and Egg. A young, na鴳e but ultimately courageous hedge knight, Ser Duncan the Tall towers above his rivals--in stature if not experience. Tagging along is his diminutive squire, a boy called Egg--whose true name is hidden from all he and Dunk encounter. Though more improbable heroes may not be found in all of Westeros, great destinies lay ahead for these two . . . as do powerful foes, royal intrigue, an

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"The Inimitable" Charles Dickens captured the ethos of Victorian England in his writing and was undeniably a celebrated author--indeed a celebrity author--in his own time. With writing that ranged from hilarious caricature to gritty social realism, he managed to effectively blend entertainment with wide-ranging social critique. No element of Victorian society was spared, as his novels put the spotlight on class structures, education, industrialization and urbanization, the legal system, attitudes toward the poor and orphans, gender relations, and global networks. This keen exploration of social issues speaks to 21st century readers, and a continued interest in Dickensian characters, plots, and themes motivated this updated guide for students, teachers, and fans alike. This companion to Dickens's major works carefully curates material relating to the author's life and times to allow deeper engagement with his Victorian era writings. Entries covering each of Dickens's major works include

The teachings of Stoic philosophy began and thrived in the Greek and Roman world until the 3rd century AD, and has since experienced multiple revivals right up to the modern day.

The Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SOTL) is a systematic and evidence-based approach to examining teaching and improving learning that is openly shared. In the summer and fall of 2024, the National Academies Global Forum on Innovation in Health Professional Education held a public workshop series exploring current and future applications of SOTL to health professional education and elevating its critical value for advancing health professional workforce development across the education to practice continuum. This Proceedings of a Workshop highlights the presentations and discussions that occurred at the workshop.

Jim Panzee is very grumpy about Valentine's Day until his buddy Norman shows him that this celebration is for everyone. When Jim hears Oxpecker cooing over her doting boyfriend on Valentine's Day, he has just one thought: Gross. But Jim finds out that not everything about Valentine's Day is hearts and kisses.Jim learns there are different types of valentines and many kinds of love, such as love for a parent or for friends. This funny non-saccharine story is full of the same silly humour that characterises all the beloved titles in the New York Times bestselling Grumpy Monkey series. Read more in the Grumpy Monkey series: Grumpy MonkeyGrumpy Monkey Party Time

They say love conquers all, but can it win in a war between demons and exorcists – or might it just tear them all apart . . ?A brutal war between demons and humanity has raged across Europe for over a century. At its heart are two elite soldiers: Selene Alleva, a powerful exorcist trained at the prestigious Vatican Academy, and foot soldier, Jules Lacroix, unrivalled in battle.When their paths cross, despite initial distrust – then unwelcome attraction – Jules and Selene discover a terrible secret at the heart of the holy Vatican City.Soon Jules is forced to question everything he’s ever known – including himself. And Selene, unable to ignore her growing feelings for Jules, must make an impossible choice between love and duty.