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Akasegawa is the kind of artist who inspires everybody every time he makes a new piece of art. -Yoko OnoIn the 1970s, estranged from the institutions and practices of high art, avant-garde artist and award-winning novelist Genpei Akasegawa (1937-2014) launched an open-ended, participatory project to search the streets of Japan for strange objects which he and his collaborators labeled hyperart, codifying them with an elaborate system of humorous nomenclature.Along with modernologists such as the Japanese urban anthropologist Kon Wajiro and his European contemporary, Walter Benjamin, Akasegawa is part of a lineage of modern wanderers of the cityscape. His work, which has captured the imagination of Japan, reads like a comic forerunner of the somber mixed-media writings of W.G. Sebald, and will appeal to all fans of modern literature, art, artistic/social movements and writing that combines visual images and text in the exploration of urban life.In this revised edition, Matthew Fargo's o

Build your awesome Cole minifigure and mech, and use them to help you with the activities and adventures in this super puzzle book.Build your awesome Cole minifigure and mech, and use them to help you with the activities and adventures in this super puzzle book.Build your Cole LEGO® minifigure and magnificent mech, before using both to help you with the activities and adventures in this super LEGO NINJAGO® puzzle book.In this action-packed Bricktivity book, you can use your minifigure on the page, completing the puzzles and joining in with the imaginative play ideas.Find out all about Cole’s life as a ninja, before colouring in pictures, spotting differences and making your way through mazes. Design your own awesome new features for Cole’s mech, lead him to the Land of Lost Things, find his katana and figure out a combat move sequence.Also included are two awesome comics and a fun story where you get to decide the ending. Plus, there are ideas for new adventures to play out with your L

This thrilling sequel to Riftborne, with its enemies-to-lovers romance and unexpected twists and turns, is perfect for fans of Fourth Wing and A Court of Thorns and Roses.This epic sequel to Riftborne, with its enemies-to-lovers romance and unexpected twists and turns, is perfect for fans of Fourth Wing and A Court of Thorns and Roses.A FATED LOVE. A COSTLY BETRAYAL.Fia Riftborne thought joining the Sídhe Guard was the hardest choice she'd ever make.She was wrong.Taken prisoner by those she swore to fight, Fia uncovers a devastating truth that upends everything she ever knew…about the Aossi…about Sídhe …about herself.The only thing that is certain, is that Fia's growing powers are tied to the Isle’s survival.As war looms on two fronts and tensions in Sídhe reach a breaking point, the Void that gave Fia her power is calling—but answering it means betraying everyone she left behind.The Guard. Her friends. Laryk.In a war where nothing is as it seems, choosing the wrong side could cost her

A Dictionary of Epidemiology, 7th Edition, offers the most current, authoritative definitions for the terms most central to public health, biomedical, and quantitative literatures - with updated definitions on terms from airborne infection and syndemic to real world and target trial.

Drones are everywhere! Discover the many ways they help us in this rhyming Little Golden Book, perfect for classrooms and read-aloud storytime.Drones zoom through the sky, delivering packages, filming movies, and even helping farmers grow crops! This rhyming book with adorable illustrations introduces young readers to the amazing jobs drones do and the fascinating world of STEM and technology.

Laughton Rees is back in the latest novel from the bestselling author of the Sanctus trilogy--this time, with a case that hits uncomfortably close to home and threatens the thing Laughton values most: her daughter.When a body with no head or hands turns up in the river Thames Forensic specialist Laughton Rees is called in to consult. But what at first seems to be a typical, if gruesome case, quickly turns personal when it becomes apparent the body has a connection to Laughton's past.Laughton is not ashamed of her youthful indiscretions-- after all, they led to the birth of her daughter Gracie, the person she loves most in the world--but when this new case unexpectedly leads to Gracie's father turning up in their lives again, Laughton is automatically wary.Shelby Facer is a dangerous man, formerly imprisoned for his involvement in an international drug trafficking ring, and no matter what Laughton once felt for him, she doesn't want him anywhere near Gracie. But when Shelby claims he ca

Brimming with love and magic, The Enchanted Greenhouse is a New York Times best selling cozy fantasy romance about a librarian longing for connection, a timid gardener and a mystery to unveil. Now in paperback!DELUXE EDITION—a beautiful paperback featuring mint sprayed edges.Terlu Perna broke the law because she was lonely. She cast a spell and created a sentient spider plant. As punishment, she was turned into a wooden statue and hidden away.But one day, Terlu wakes in the cold of winter on a nearly-deserted island full of hundreds of magical greenhouses. She’s starving and freezing, and the only other human on the island is a grumpy gardener. To Terlu’s surprise, he offers her a warm refuge—until she’s ready to sail home.But Terlu doesn’t want to leave, and as she grows closer with the unwittingly charming gardener, Yarrow, she learns that the magic that sustains the greenhouses is failing. Terlu knows she must help, even if that means breaking the law again.This time, though, she is

Back by popular demand, this daily desk calendar celebrates the stories and birthdays of the characters from the world ofAnimal Crossingâ„¢,the beloved Nintendo® video game series.Every day is a day to celebrate your friends and neighbors from the world ofAnimal Crossingâ„¢! With this day-to-day calendar near, you’ll have a daily reminder of some of your favorite characters, including entrepreneur Tom Nook,bug-phobic museum curator Blathers, his stargazing sister Celeste,the hardworking Able sisters, and many more. And with a different neighbor’s birthday featured each day, you’ll never forget an occasion!Features include:Page size: 5.25" x 4.375"Chipboard easel backer for desk or tabletop displayPrinted on FSC® certified paper with soy-based inkPlastic-free packagingFull color tear-off pagesBack of pages are blank for notes or shopping listsDay/Date reference on each pageSeparate weekend pagesOfficial major world holidays and observancesBirthdays for over 400 charactersReissued for

★2026 British Book Award-Book of the Year Winner★2026 British Book Award-Non-Fiction: Narrative Winner#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The unforgettable memoir by the late Virginia Roberts Giuffre, the woman who dared to take on Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell“Make no mistake: this is a book about power, corruption, industrial-scale sex abuse and the way in which institutions sided with the perpetrator over his victims. . . . But it is also a book about how a young woman becomes a hero. . . . Important [and] courageous.” —The GuardianThe world knows Virginia Roberts Giuffre as Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell’s most outspoken victim: the woman whose decision to speak out helped send both serial abusers to prison, whose photograph with Prince Andrew catalyzed his fall from grace. But her story has never been told in full, in her own words—until now.In April 2025, Giuffre took her own life. She left behind a memoir written in the years preceding her death and stated unequivocall

From the peerless Jon Klassen comes a board book for young readers who relish things that go bump in the night—while feeling safely tucked into their own house, with plenty of somebodies around.Here are all the things in this house: a chair, a clock on the wall, a stool, a lamp. And more. What’s missing from this house? Somebody. This is the house with nobody in it. Well, there might be something . . . Designed as an oversize board book, this story takes young ones through a recognizable, cozy house, while die cuts introduce just a hint of precarity. This is the house with nobody in it—or is it? Ideal for children whose older siblings are fans of Jon Klassen’s The Skull—readers who aren’t quite ready for “creepy” but are totally on board with being gently spooked—this is classic Klassen, revealing a bit of mystery out there before bringing us back into the familiar . . . shifty eyes and all.

Does life sometimes get you down? Don't worry! Successful predator and life coach Tony Rex is here to help... and he's got KILLER advice. A spoof self-help picture book that will have kids and grown-ups roaring with laughter! Meet T-Rex-turned-life-coach Tony Rex. No matter who you are, or what you're going through, or how fast you're running, Tony Rex is right behind you. Tony's seven-stomp program will help you become your best self, with advice like: DON'T HIDE AWAY (really, stay out in the open where he can spot you) and SLOW DOWN (he'd recommend anything below his top speed of 30mph). So follow along, and remember: nothing can change the fact that you're highly nutritious. Packed with prehistoric pep talks, dino-sized confidence, and tongue-in-cheek tips for life's biggest challenges, this book will motivate little ones to stomp their way to success--and away from the giant dinosaur trying to eat them.

Return to the dynamic world of KPop Demon Hunters with this official coloring book!From hunters to demons to the fans they fight for—there’s a coloring page for everyone in this official KPop Demon Hunters coloring book! Style HUNTR/X for a savage demonic takedown with Rumi’s iconic yellow motorcycle jacket, Zoey’s teal top, and Mira’s magenta pigtails. Pull out baby blues and pastel pinks for Saja Boys' bubbly debut of "Soda Pop," and your richest reds and blacks for their riveting performance of "Your Idol." Use some golden metallics to finally seal the Honmoon. Or color things your way to bring your own vibrant imagination to the hit animated film!With 40 illustrations on thick paper and all the intricate details coloring fans crave, this coloring book is the perfect opportunity to spend more time with favorite characters and scenes from Netflix’s KPop Demon Hunters.

In this unforgettable novel by the bestselling author of Water Moon, a young Isaac Newton falls in love with a girl living in modern-day San Francisco, defying the laws of physics to forge a seemingly impossible connection.Andrea Louviere is seven years old the first time he appears. While she’s alone in her bedroom, practicing her beloved cello, the light shivers and a crack forms in the wall. Through the crack, she sees a candle, a window, a desk—and a boy. In the eerie silence, the boy clearly sees Andrea too. Then, as quickly as it opened, the crack closes and he vanishes.Over the years, summoning the boy becomes an obsession for Andrea. On her seventeenth birthday, she receives a three-hundred-year-old love letter from Isaac Newton. Andrea knows that Isaac will change the world with his groundbreaking discoveries; the letter tells Andrea that she will change him.As Isaac’s letters intensify in passion and intimacy, Andrea grows determined to follow his clues to their shared destin

Return to the dynamic world of KPop Demon Hunters with this official coloring book! From hunters to demons to the fans they fight for--there's a coloring page for everyone in this official KPop Demon Hunters coloring book! Style HUNTR/X for a savage demonic takedown with Rumi's iconic yellow motorcycle jacket, Zoey's teal top, and Mira's magenta pigtails. Pull out baby blues and pastel pinks for Saja Boys' bubbly debut of "Soda Pop," and your richest reds and blacks for their riveting performance of "Your Idol." Use some golden metallics to finally seal the Honmoon. Or color things your way to bring your own vibrant imagination to the hit animated film! With 40 illustrations on thick paper and all the intricate details adult coloring fans crave, this coloring book is the perfect opportunity to spend more time with favorite characters and scenes from Netflix's KPop Demon Hunters.

The Fry Guys can't wait to meet the dino nuggies in this laugh-out-loud early graphic novel for snack lovers of all ages who crave laughs and crispy comic chaoas. Long ago, fries and dino nuggies lived together in golden, crispy harmony--until the nuggies mysteriously vanished from the menu. But thanks to cutting-edge snack science, they're back, and ready to rule the all-new Fry-assic Park! Curly, Sweets, and Waffle are thrilled to meet these prehistoric legends, but not everyone is ready to welcome the nuggies with open cartons. Are these tasty newcomers a recipe for friendship or a deep-fried disaster? Packed with puns, snack attacks, and fast-food fun, Meet the Dino Nuggies is a laugh-out-loud graphic novel that's perfect for reluctant readers and fans of Dog Man, Pizza and Taco, and Narwhal & Jelly. This early reader graphic novel features: Easy-to-follow comic panels and design for kids starting their graphic novel journeyFull-color art on every page, bringing the Fry Guys' c

Who will rise to the top of The X in the ultimate Beyblade showdown?!Bladers are ready to battle it out! They’ve set their sights on the top of The X tower and prepare to fight their way to victory. With new technology and powerful opponents entering the arena, Beyblades are pushed to their extremes as they race through a new era.Team Pendragon once ruled supreme at the top of The X, but without their top Blader, they suffer a shocking defeat at the hands of Team Zodiac, led by the fierce Omega Shiroboshi! Omega issues a bold proclamation, launching the ultimate showdown across Xenon City—the Star Battle. Can Jaxon and Team Persona rise to the challenge and gather 100 Stars?

This book deals with a careful presentation of the principles on which the physical problems are based and the mathematical treatment of the problems. The fundamental solution is used as in classical potential theory to construct solutions to initial and certain boundary value problems for the linear Stokes equations.

When the child he is supposed to capture is unlike anything he has ever seen - or been trained to expect - Peter must decide whether to go back empty handed or to accept Jaime's pleas and take a chance on the fascinating yet unfathomable ' bird child' . A perilous journey awaits the unusual trio who must rush away from the outskirts of the feared town of Belua and elude its inhabitants across an ancient forest and up remote mountains, or risk being spotted and hunt by them. Will the journey help them discover more about the bird child? Will they be welcomed back into HomeVillage, where the true brothers expect a familiar captured child just like them? Will the bird child finish breaking the close bond that used to exist between Peter and Jaime? A literary and haunting novel which explores our captivation with charismatic leaders and our discomfort with difference. Borrowing the central characters from Hugo Simberg's cryptic painting The Wounded Angel and mobilising them in an allegoric

Authoritative and accessible, Smith & Wood's Employment Law provides detailed and lucid coverage of the core areas and key case law. Critical analysis combined with discussion of contextual knowledge engages students and helps them to develop a well-rounded and intricate understanding of the subject.

A sweeping debut novel of love, war and courage from an exciting new voice.An unforgettable wartime novel about loyalty, honour and the unbearable cost of choosing a side, perfect for readers of The Rose Code, All the Light We Cannot See, and The Nightingale'This is a startingly brilliant first novel' Tom Bradby‘This stunning novel will stay with you long after you turn the last page’ Lucy Foley'A heart-stopping thriller, a heart-breaking love story, and a heroine to die for. I loved it’ Kate Mosse_________Munich, 1938. Europe is on the brink of war when Julia 'Missie' Ormesby, a young Englishwoman, meets Conrad von Echlau, a German aristocrat whose conscience is increasingly at odds with the country he serves.Their connection is instant, consuming — and impossible.As Germany darkens under Nazi rule, Missie and Conrad are pulled apart by history. He remains bound to the Luftwaffe, while she returns to England, where her fluency in German leads her to Bletchley Park and the hidden world

A gripping and powerful story of connection and displacement set in 2000s Palestine'A novel of huge power' ESTHER FREUD'Vivid and evocative' Juliet Stevenson'A haunting, lyrical novel that seems almost to dissolve time. Everyone should read it’ LOUISE KENNEDY'Compassionate and beautifully observed' GUY GUNARATNE'Cleverly conceived and brilliantly engaging . . . a powerful novel. Read this' PRISCILLA MORRIS'Ambitious and complex but handled with impressive ease' ROSE TREMAIN'An astonishingly compelling novel which is full of moral grace' OWEN JONES'A brave book ... It rings with truth' ELIZABETH LAIRD'Piercing, personal, necessary' COLUM MCCANNIt is the year 2000 when Dinah, a Jewish teenager from London, arrives in Israel with her family. Still reeling from the death of her beloved dad, the idea of having to start all over again daunts her. Dinah isn’t quite sure what to make of this seemingly pristine place: her new life seems soulless and suffocating.Another teenager, Safa, watches D

Join Bluey and Bingo in a game of Taxi in this illustrated chapter book based on the wildly successful animated series Bluey, as seen on Disney+! Hugo Borinson is in a huge hurry to get to the airport! Can his taxi driver get him there on time--and in one piece? Hop in and join the adventure to find out! This illustrated chapter book is perfect for honing the reading skills of young readers who are familiar with the fun adventures of Bluey and the Heeler family.

Meet Isadora Moon's mermaid friend, Emerald! Emerald is learning how to be a mermaid princess, but there are just so many rules. She loves having fun with her friends and exploring her underwater world with her pet octopus, Inkibelle, she doesn't want to be stuck in the palace with everyone looking at her and checking that she's doing things the proper, royal way. The morning after a big storm, Emerald discovers a shimmery egg in Dad's back garden.A baby sea dragon hatches from the egg! It is sooo cute! When the cheeky little sea dragon hitches a lift with Emerald back to Mum's, everyone at the royal palace is enchanted. Emerald knows deep down that they need to find its real family and so Emerald, Delphina, and Mum set out on an exciting ocean adventure to do just that. Illustrated throughout in sea green and black, Emerald is perfect for readers who are looking for a first chapter book with a splash of wildness and wonder.

An all-star lineup, including Ann M. Martin, creates the first new Baby-sitters Club novel in over a decade!It's a summer to remember for The Baby-sitters Club, with Mary Anne and Stacey staying in Stoneybrook while Kristy, Claudia, Dawn, Jessi, and Mallory head on adventures all across the map.

A group of students must convince their teacher to give up their strange, definitely-not-a-tadpole class pet in this laugh-out-loud tale, now in paperback! When their class tadpoles are big enough, Mr. Stricter tells his students they can keep just one. The class chooses Bruno, the smallest of the bunch. But Bruno doesn't stay that way for long. Soon, he's grown into a giant, classroom-wrecking creature: he eats desks, he farts for show-and-tell, and he sneezes slime all over everything! Everyone can see that Bruno is trouble. Everyone except Mr. Stricter. With their teacher blinded by his love for the pet, the students must step up and take matters into their own heroic hands.

Steel Magnolias meets Practical Magic in this charming contemporary fantasy about a thirty-something kitchen witch who is recruited to help a reclusive warlock and discovers love on the other side of the next bake. Honey Frost is Foxe Holler's dependable Farewitch. With a dash of flour and a pinch of charm, Honey carries on her family's legacy for healing any ailment with the right recipe. She just didn't expect to inherit the role twenty years early. When the Holler's reclusive Warlock suddenly requests a Farewitch to cure his mysterious illness, Honey's ordered life turns upside down. Honey is reluctant to help--witches and warlocks do not get along. Then he tempts her with the one thing she can't resist: access to his infamous library of spellbooks and kitchen grimoires. Soon, Honey is the newest resident of his moody farmhouse, which has one gorgeous kitchen. And a Warlock that maybe...isn't so frightful after all. Or old. Or bad looking. Healing the Warlock would be simple if he w

In the far future, on a remote planet, an epic adventure awaits. Here is the first novel of Frank Herbert's magnificent Dune saga--a triumph of the imagination and one of the bestselling science fiction series of all time. This deluxe paperback features beloved vintage cover art by Frederic Marvin and includes: - Stenciled edges with excerpts from the "Litany Against Fear"- Art printed inside the front and back covers featuring the planets Caladan and Arrakis- Foiled details on the cover Set on the desert planet Arrakis, Dune is the story of Paul Atreides, heir to a noble family tasked with ruling an inhospitable world where the only thing of value is the "spice" melange, a drug capable of extending life and enhancing consciousness. Coveted across the known universe, melange is a prize worth killing for... When House Atreides is betrayed, the destruction of Paul's family will set the boy on a journey toward a destiny greater than he could ever have imagined. And as he evolves into the

Fourth Wing meets Iron Widow in this enemies-to-lovers romantic fantasy by debut author Mikayla Bridge. The hottest must-read of the summer! On an island built from ash and shrouded in fire, phoenix racing is a sport just as profitable as it is deadly. Kel Varra and her team of underdogs, the Crimson Howlers, are desperate to win the annual races and the fortune that comes with it. But the Howlers need a new rider, which leads Kel to join forces with Warren "Coup" Coupers - an arrogant rival she can't get out of her head. As tensions rise on and off the track, Kel accepts a job from a mysterious tech mogul who shows an unsettling interest in her phoenix, Savita. This thrusts Kel into a conspiracy that endangers everyone she cares about, especially Coup, as her resentment ignites into something dangerously new. Heart-pounding pages full of fiery romance, jaw-dropping confessions, political scheming, and volatile magic culminate in a final battle that none may survive.

A fantastically imaginative interactive detective story for middle grade readers. With hundreds of paths to choose from and no dead ends, you'll solve the mystery every time! Welcome to Haventry, a town where the ordinary and extraordinary collide! With ghosts, werewolves, and zombies living side by side, trouble is always brewing. And when a fiendish crime is committed, YOU are the detective in charge of the case. It's the first day of Magicon, the world's biggest magic convention, and everyone is in town for the event. But when all the magic in Haventry suddenly goes missing, it's up to YOU to find out who took it and get it back in time for the opening ceremony! Should you tail the head of the powerful Magic Circle, Grandmaster Dimbleby, or does the newly crowned king of the elves raise your suspicions? Could Enid the Evil Enchantress be too obvious a suspect, or is Moondance the meditating unicorn deceptively innocent? YOU decide! And you better do so quickly, because without magic

Where is the real Princess in Black? A case of hilarious costume confusion leads some neighborhood trick-or-treaters to discover their inner heroes thanks to the power of a good disguise. It's a dark and silly night, and Princess Magnolia is wearing her Princess in Black cape and mask over her clothes--just enough to pass as a Halloween costume in a hurry. She can't wait to go trick-or-treating! This year, Princess in Black costumes are popular, and so are monster disguises, like the little orange guy with horns yelling "GOAT!" as the kids shout "trick or treat!" When the little monster devours an onion, however, along with an eraser and a bar of soap (not to mention a rock), and as he politely asks for a goat at each door, it's clear to Princess Magnolia that something isn't quite right. And--oh no--the next house is Duff's goat shack! With half of her monster-fighting outfit at home, who can come to the poor critters' rescue? Halloween hijinks meet high-spirited heroics in a special

An Adam Silvera Book Club PickA 2026 Children’s Book Council 9th–12th Grade Kids FavoriteA 2026 Children’s Book Council Librarian Favorite一座傳說能復活亡者的隧道，牽引 Monika 走進悲傷最深處。為了喚回已逝的 Shun，她必須與同樣懷抱執念的 Shiori 一起面對祕密、恐懼與失去。本書融合奇幻試煉與青春傷痛，寫出告別、友情與重新活下去的勇氣。This speculative coming-of-age YA novel follows a teenager as she undertakes a magical journey to bring her deceased childhood friend back to life.A poignant quest for hope with original, fantastical twists, perfect for fans of Dustin Thao and Ann Liang.Monika can’t bring herself to celebrate her last summer before college. Instead, she’s still grieving the loss of the one classmate who didn’t make it to graduation, a boy named Shun with whom she had a complicated relationship.Then, during her final Japanese Club meeting, Monika hears about the Yomigaeri Tunnel, a local urban legend. Those who venture into this mythological passageway undergo harrowing trials to confront their hidden secrets and worst fears. According to the lore, anyone who mak

This biography focuses on Anne of Cleves, fourth wife of King Henry VIII, most famous for being the wife that Henry divorced after only six months of marriage and allegedly no consummation. Popularly she is thought to be ugly and stupid, unable to keep the king's attention. This biography retells Anne's early life, focusing on her time in England, and offering an overview of her legacy for the last 500 years.Re-evaluating many of the misconceptions around Anne, including her religion, the fateful week of her marriage, her life during Mary's reign, and her legacy in history, the book brings together historiography and the most recent research on Anne, including her relationship to books and foreign reputation. Also, for the first time, it thoroughly investigates Anne's relationship with Mary Tudor. Rather than being a traditional biography, the book combines a breakdown of events with chapters that are thematic in nature, examining the political landscape that led to her queenship, her

Black Queer Girlhood on the Musical Theatre Stage offers a new perspective on the creativity of contemporary Black women musical theatre artists, their representations of Black girlhood, and the Black queer feminist spectators who engage with their work. Creating a new model for Black queer feminist praxis, La Donna L. Forsgren engages with musical theatre scholarship, Black queer feminist criticism, reception studies, Black girlhood studies, and film and television studies, critiquing the gaps and silences within these fields. Each chapter uses Black queer feminist criticism and audience reception theories of popular culture to understand what meaning and pleasure Black queer spectators find in popular musical performances created by Black women. Through resistant readings of twenty contemporary musical theatre productions--from Broadway hits such as The Color Purple and the televised broadcast of The Wiz Live! to the less studied but popular gospel musical Mama, I Want to Sing!--Fors