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The stunning second novel from the bestselling author of Everything Is Beautiful and Everything Hurts ''Poignant, redemptive, electrifying.' - Catherine Chidgey A novel about friendship and betrayal, ambition and grief, Good Things Come and Go is also a study of homecoming and heartbreak and an ode to taking risks no matter the consequences. After the death of their young daughter, Penny Whittaker and Adam Riggs are struggling. Penny's lifelong dream of becoming a successful artist has stalled, and Riggs, battling an addiction to prescription painkillers, is coming to grips with the end of his glittering professional skateboarding career. When Penny is unexpectedly offered a chance to exhibit her work at an Auckland gallery, she accepts, despite her reservations. At the same time, Jamie Flannery suddenly finds himself out of work and out of options. To recuperate, he moves to his uncle's abandoned bach on the Coromandel, and when his childhood friend Riggs calls out of the blue the thr

在這個「人人都上網」的時代，孩子們真的了解網路背後的運作原理嗎？本書是一本專為新世代數位原住民量身打造的網路實戰指南。書中用極具趣味性的方式，解答了孩子們日常最常接觸卻一知半格的關鍵課題：從網路的發展歷史、網站是如何被設計與編碼（Coded）出來的、科技產業有哪些幕後工作者，到大家最關心的「如何安全地上網不踩雷」。作者 Craig Steele 憑藉專業背景，在書中提供了大量實用的專家級訣竅與防身技巧。更棒的是，書中穿插了許多精心設計的互動體驗與實作活動，引導孩子以健康、符合年齡且適當的方式參與線上專案，讓孩子不再只是被動的內容消費者，而是能像專家一樣自信、安全地駕馭網路（Surf the web like a pro）！Everyone uses the internet! But do we understand how it really works? From AI to Wi-Fi is the ultimate guide for 8-12 year olds to the internet's most crucial topics, featuring tips, tricks and activities to help them surf the web like a pro!With expert information and practical tips written by real-life technologist Craig Steele, children will be well-equipped to navigate the tricky internet landscape, from the history of the internet to how websites are made and coded, who works on the internet and how to stay safe while using it. Plus engaging activities sprinkled throughout will inspire readers to get involved with helpful online projects in an age-appropriate way. Featuri

This book is bursting with simple, yet satisfying things for little children to make using everyday and recycled materials. From fairy wands to superhero jet packs, and pebble pals to sock snowmen, there are over 60 irresistible activities to enjoy. Each one is clearly explained and illustrated and includes a photo of the finished project.

You'll never guess what Planet Earth used to look like, which mountaintop is closest to space, how coral reefs are built from seawater and sunlight, and how many different languages you'd need to learn to speak to everyone in the world. All is revealed in this delightful information book, filled with quirky and surprising things to know.

An intriguing introduction to the medieval world and the people who lived back then.You'll never guess why knights were like superheroes, how to eat at a castle dinner, and what villagers did when someone stole a loaf of bread! Discover the answers to these and all sorts of weird and wonderful facts about the world a thousand years ago as you travel back in time to the Middle Ages.- Clear, approachable text will spark young readers' curiosity and build their enthusiasm for history.- Perfect for fact-hungry kids to share with friends and family.- Includes a QR code with links to carefully chosen websites, where children can find out even more.

What happens when ancient queens, space probes, and even millions in Bitcoin simply vanish? Discover the secrets and stories behind history’s most baffling disappearances.Journey across the world and through the ages in this truly fascinating history book for kids 7+, discovering how extraordinary treasures came to be “lost”.From legendary pirates and ancient empires to sunken ships and missing jewels, every page reveals an intriguing new mystery, complete with colourful, captivating visuals showing how each story might have unfolded.Written by award-winning TV producer and author, Tom Adams, LOST is a fresh take on history. With different, equally compelling categories - from missing people and places to art and literature - there truly is something for every curious young mind to puzzle over.Inside, explore the real stories behind:*The mystery of Queen Nefertiti’s tomb*The fate of Amelia Earhart's plane*Millions in missing Bitcoin*The original World Cup trophyWith intrigue and myster

入圍 Carnegie Medal 2023榮獲 V&A 最佳童書插畫獎 2024一趟穿越城市的採買之旅，悄悄成了一段回望記憶的旅程。十一歲的 Benji 與外婆 Bubbe Rosa 正為週五晚餐採買食材。對 Bubbe 來說，這座城市早已不是記憶中的模樣——熟悉的街景變了，店家消失了，人們也不同了。她對這座城市懷抱著複雜的情緒：既懷念、又疏離，甚至帶著一絲憤怒。然而，Benji 以孩子特有的清明與包容，看待這個世界，也看待外婆。他不急著反駁、不急著糾正，只是陪伴著。隨著兩人穿梭於街道與市場之間，我們逐漸拼湊出 Bubbe 年輕時的生活與愛戀，也慢慢理解那份藏在倔強與嘮叨外表下的柔軟靈魂。《Alte Zachen》是一則看似簡單卻情感深刻的故事，細膩描繪猶太文化認同、世代差異，以及差異之間其實可以跨越的距離。城市如同活著的角色，在流動與改變之中，承載著記憶，也映照著人心。A trip through the city turns into a trip down memory lane, as an old Jewish woman and her grandson shop for ingredients for a Friday night meal.11-year-old Benji, and his grandma, Bubbe Rosa, are shopping for the ingredients for Friday night dinner. Bubbe’s relationship with the city is complex – nothing is quite as she remembered it and she feels alienated and angry at the world around her. Benji, on the other hand, looks at the world, and his grandmother, with clear-eyed acceptance. As they wander the city, we catch glimpses of Bubbe’s life and loves, piecing together the history to gain an ins

★《第四翼》作者──全球暢銷女王Rebecca Yarros經典愛情代表作★雙時間線交織，跨越戰火與世代的命定之戀★BookTok破2億觀看，讀者一致淚推★無書衣燙金硬殼＋書口噴繪＋專屬彩繪蝴蝶頁，夢幻收藏級典藏本有些愛，沒有結局。有些故事，註定無法完成。二十八歲的喬治亞在一場殘酷離婚後失去幾乎一切，只能回到科羅拉多外曾祖母的莊園重新開始。沒想到，她必須與傲慢又迷人的暢銷作家諾亞．哈里森合作，替外曾祖母未完成的最後一部小說寫下結局。然而，當他們翻閱手稿與塵封的信件，才發現那本小說其實源自一段二戰飛行員的真實愛情——而結局，並不幸福。當愛情與現實交錯，當命運逼你直視心中最深的傷痕——你，還敢再愛一次嗎？Told in alternating timelines, THE THINGS WE LEAVE UNFINISHED examines the risks we take for love, the scars too deep to heal, and the endings we can't bring ourselves to see coming. Twenty-eight-year-old Georgia Stanton has to start over after she gave up almost everything in a brutal divorce―the New York house, the friends, and her pride. Now back home at her late great-grandmother's estate in Colorado, she finds herself face-to-face with Noah Harrison, the bestselling author of a million books where the cover is always people nearly kissing. He's just as arrogant in person as in interviews, and she'll be damned if the good-looking writer of love stories thinks he's the one to finish h

Why do your feet age more slowly than your head? Is time travel possible? How did spies use clocks to complete secret missions? What caused the year of confusion? Why don't naked mole rats age? Find the fascinating answers to these questions and many more in this book full of mind-boggling facts about time.Ideal for fact loving readers aged 8+.Each book in this best-selling and award-winning series presents 100 bite-sized topics, with bold, graphic illustrations and clear text. Perfect for dipping in and out of, and for sharing with family and friends.

Think you know lots about animals? Think again! Did you know that owls don't have eyeballs? Or that tigers are invisible to their prey?This book contains 100 incredible things about the animal kingdom, full of creatures that glow, build, scheme, dance and everything in between. Perfect for dipping in and out of, it covers a wide range of topics, from frogs that have antifreeze in their blood and pandas that do handstands, to animal-inspired inventions and newts in space.Presented with bold, graphic illustrations and bite-sized text, each page has an unusual or unexpected fact you can take away and use to wow your friends and family.Written in consultation with experts and ideal for fact-loving readers aged 8+.

This expanded junior novelization retells the fourth season of Netflix’s iconic series Stranger Things—and includes 8 pages of full-color images from the show!It’s been six months since the Battle of Starcourt, which brought terror and destruction to Hawkins. Struggling with the aftermath, our group of friends are separated for the first time – and navigating the complexities of high school hasn't made things any easier. In this most vulnerable time, a new and horrifying supernatural threat surfaces, presenting a gruesome mystery that, if solved, might finally put an end to the horrors of the Upside Down. This 320-page junior novelization retells the thrilling fourth season of Stranger Things and includes eight pages of full-color images from the show.Welcome to the world of Netflix's hit series Stranger Things. Follow Eleven, Mike, Dustin, Lucas, Will, Max, and their friends for mystery, suspense, and adventures in 1980s Hawkins.Series Overview: The summer 2026 Stranger Things pub pla

Lift the flaps with Bluey in this book of scary things to reveal all the frightful surprises this Halloween!Lift the flaps in this book of scary things to reveal all the frightful surprises this Halloween!Bluey and Bingo live in a lovely home, there isn’t a single scary thing. Nothing disgusting happens here, and there’s definitely no magic to worry about, either. There are definitely NO ghosts. So nothing scary . . . right? Spend Halloween with Bluey and Bingo lifting the flaps in this spooktacular book.Don’t miss these other awesome Bluey books:Bluey: Bluey’s Halloween Mix and Match BookBluey: Fruit BatBluey: Hooray It’s Halloween!Bluey 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

Told in alternating timelines, THE THINGS WE LEAVE UNFINISHED examines the risks we take for love, the scars too deep to heal, and the endings we can't bring ourselves to see coming. Twenty-eight-year-old Georgia Stanton has to start over after she gave up almost everything in a brutal divorce―the New York house, the friends, and her pride. Now back home at her late great-grandmother's estate in Colorado, she finds herself face-to-face with Noah Harrison, the bestselling author of a million books where the cover is always people nearly kissing. He's just as arrogant in person as in interviews, and she'll be damned if the good-looking writer of love stories thinks he's the one to finish her grandmother's final novel...even if the publisher swears he's the perfect fit. Noah is at the pinnacle of his career. With book and movie deals galore, there isn't much the "golden boy" of modern fiction hasn't accomplished. But he can't walk away from what might be the best book of the century―the o

A brand-new take on board books! Babies and adults alike will be mesmerized by the innovative die-cut spinners on every spread. Do you see that bicycle? How about that tractor? Now can you spin them? Learning about things that go is a hands-on activity with this high-contrast board book featuring a die-cut spinner on every spread. Along with promoting interaction and early motor development, this book also provides visual stimulation for babies--through simple illustrations and five spinning pictures that make a different pattern on each spread, from a helicopter's blades to a paddleboat's wheel. Offering sure appeal for expectant parents, carers of babies, and anyone who appreciates ingenious design, this book's content has been reviewed and approved by experts in pediatric ophthalmology.

Babies who've grown up with the bestselling touchy-feely books will love That's not my... Activity Books!Discover vehicle-themed things to spot, pictures to finish, shapes to trace and words to learn - all packed into the pages of this fun first activity book. Don't forget to spot little white mouse on every double page!- Perfect for children aged 2 years and above- Helps develop vocabulary and fine motor skills- Bright, bold, eye-catching illustrations support visual development- Keeps children entertained on-the-go- Discover more in the series, from favourite animals to beautiful sea creatures

Packed full of illustrations, exciting experiments - and even comic strips - That''s Life! encourages young scientists to start looking for the living things around them.Life is everywhere on planet Earth. Jungles, deserts, seas, plains, fields and forests - all of them teem with life but, amazingly, you can also find lots of living things hidden in your home, and even hidden inside you! Join Sherlock Ohms and his companions on a brilliant biological adventure, seeking out all kinds of life, including the life forms hiding in your own home!That''s Life! Is the follow-up to The Element in the Room (shortlisted for The Blue Peter Book Awards 2019 and The Royal Society Young People''s Book Prize 2019. Longlisted for the UKLA Book Awards 2020).

我們與最親近的人朝夕相處，卻可能從未真正認識彼此。歷史教師 Artie Dam 有一段維持三十年的婚姻、一棟臨海的房子，以及一份深受學生喜愛的工作。在旁人眼中，他的人生安穩而充實；但在平靜的日常之下，他始終被難以言說的孤獨纏繞——為什麼即使面對最親密的人，我們仍有那麼多話無法說出口？直到一個意外揭開埋藏多年的祕密，Artie 熟悉的世界開始動搖。他不得不重新審視婚姻、親情與自己走過的人生，也重新理解那些沉默背後，未曾消失的愛。普立茲獎得主 Elizabeth Strout 以一貫細膩而慈悲的筆觸，寫下關於孤獨、友誼、家庭與真相的動人故事。有些話我們終其一生都未能說出口，卻也正是它們，悄悄塑造了我們與所愛之人的一生。NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • LONGLISTED FOR THE BOOKER PRIZE • In this “profound, resplendent novel”* from Pulitzer Prize–winning author Elizabeth Strout, a chance incident sparks a powerful realization in a beloved teacher’s life.“Strout’s capacious empathy and rigorous attention to the nuances of human behavior and psychology are as evident as ever.”—The Boston Globe“Artie Dam is someone you may never be able to forget.”—Financial Times*Artie Dam is living a double life. He spends his days teaching history to eleventh graders, expanding their young minds, correcting their casual cruelties, and lending a kind word to those who need it most. He goes to holiday parties with his wife