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Emily Henry's beloved New York Times bestselling novel, now in a gorgeous special hardcover collector's edition with: - A dazzling revamped cover- Beautifully illustrated endpapers with matching sprayed edges - A unique foil-stamped case, and...- A new letter from Emily and a never-before-seen epilogue from the original draft of the book! One summer. Two rivals. A plot twist they didn't see coming... Nora Stephens' life is books--she's read them all--and she is not that type of heroine. Not the plucky one, not the laidback dream girl, and especially not the sweetheart. In fact, the only people Nora is a heroine for are her clients, for whom she lands enormous deals as a cutthroat literary agent, and her beloved little sister Libby. Which is why she agrees to go to Sunshine Falls, North Carolina for the month of August when Libby begs her for a sisters' trip away--with visions of a small town transformation for Nora, who she's convinced needs to become the heroine in her own story. But

This second edition provides a pedagogical introduction to cell mechanics and mechanobiology with quantitative descriptions and solved examples. It covers essential topics from single molecule mechanics to whole-cell responses, including cellular polymers, cytoskeleton networks, and mechanotransduction.

For decades, carbon taxes reigned as the most important global strategy for decarbonization--a seemingly simple, market-based solution to one of humanity's greatest challenges. Yet despite the tax's prominence, our planet is still warming, and carbon taxation has frequently devolved into political spectacle, from the tear-gassed streets of Paris to abandoned proposals languishing in government archives. Why Carbon Taxes Failed interrogates the foundational flaw of carbon tax policymaking. Drawing on global archives and intimate conversations with policymakers and activists, author Daniel Driscoll argues that carbon taxes failed because they relied on a politics of wishful thinking: governments hoped a simple market signal would save them from the unavoidable job of strategic investment, hard choices, and planning for the future with eyes wide open. Advancing The Growth Model Policy Alignment Framework, Driscoll argues that climate is governed less by noble aspirations to decarbonize th

The No.1 bestselling author of the Why Mummy series is back with her second book for young YA readers!

The centenary edition, with a newly commissioned introduction by Jo Hamya.'Fascinating . . . an extraordinary mixture of historical detail and sexual meditation . . . G. belongs in the tradition of George Eliot, Tolstoy, D. H. Lawrence and Norman Mailer.' New York TimesIn this luminous novel about a modern Don Juan, Berger relates the story of G., a young man forging an energetic sexual career in Europe during the early years of the last century as Europe teeters on the brink of war.With profound compassion, Berger explores the hearts and minds of men and women, and what happens during sex, to reveal the conditions of the libertine's success: his essential loneliness, the quiet cumulation in each of his sexual experiences of all of those that precede it, the tenderness that infuses even the briefest of his encounters, and the way women experience their own extraordinariness through their liaisons with him.Set against the turbulent backdrop of Garibaldi's attempt to unite Italy, the fai

Spanning sixty-five years, this memoir recounts the profound bond between lifelong outdoorsman William Murray and a memorable cast of canine companions, from the protectors who offered solace during a difficult childhood to the spirited gun dogs who shared in wild adventures. Through heartwarming tales about English Setters, chasing birds, and a dog with a taste for black coffee, the author captures the distinct personalities of the likes of Grizzly, Jeb and others with vivid emotion.

Meet Mole, Ratty, Toad and Badger in this timeless adventure that has enchanted generations of children - now available in paperback. This beloved childhood classic by Kenneth Grahame is now available in a beautifully illustrated paperback gift book edition with full colour illustrations throughout. One spring day, Mole peers out from his underground home to find a marvellous world awaits him.As the seasons pass, he picnics on the riverbank with Ratty, accompanies Toad on a chaotic caravan adventure, and even braves the snowy depths of the fearsome Wild Wood in search of Badger. But when Toad's mischievous ways finally land him in trouble, can his friends come to his rescue and recapture Toad Hall from a gang of sneaky stoats and wheedling weasels?The hilarious and heart-warming adventures of Mole, Ratty, Badger and Toad are brought to life for a new generation in this enchanting abridgement, accompanied by Kate Hindley's vibrant and appealing artwork. Discover more beautiful gift book

Make tummy time extra fun for little ones with this fold-out concertina book with a mirror!Say hello to the jungle animals in this engaging tummy time book for babies. There is a busy jungle scene on one side of the concertina and friendly animal faces and a mirror for babies to see themselves in on the other side. This dazzling board book is designed with tummy time in mind - a gentle exercise where a baby lies on their front to help strengthen their muscles and improve their head control.The fold-out format allows the book to be spread out in-front of a baby, while the bold colours stimulate their developing eyesight. The captivating, bright artwork from Louise Lockhart - the illustrator behind The Printed Peanut - creates a series of books that will enchant even the wriggliest of babies!Also available:Tummy Time: FarmTummy Time: Safari Tummy Time: Park Tummy Time: Forest Tummy Time: Ocean

New for 2026, an official illustrated gaming adventure, perfect for children aged 5, 6 and 7Explore the Overworld and beyond in this Young Reader book, the only official levelled reader series based on Minecraft, the world's best-selling video game!Emmy, Birch and Byte (their tame wolf) are on another action-packed adventure! This time, they’re on a search for the rare snowy wolf mob. Can they find Byte a new friend?Look out for more exciting adventures with Emmy, Birch and Byte:Minecraft Young Readers: The Sky’s the Limit! 978 0008495978Minecraft Young Readers: Survival Mode 978 0755500451Minecraft Young Readers: Escape from the Nether! 978 0755500468Minecraft Young Readers: Trouble Brewing 978 0008682217

No smiling or laughing allowed. Don't even think about it. Jelly means business in this seriously silly interactive picture book follow-up to the bestselling This Book is Dangerous!, a spin-off of the beloved Narwhal and Jelly series. Who messed with the title of this book? Was it YOU? Hold in those smiles and giggles and don't you dare make a silly face or sound -- Jelly is a SERIOUS jellyfish, and this is a SERIOUS book. Jelly has serious plans for this book and doesn't need any smiling, laughing, funny faces OR noises to derail it. And even if you do silly stuff Jelly will still be serious . . . even if he had a fuzzy pink mustache, or a name like "Jellysquish," or wore silly striped socks with silly faces that made silly sounds. Hey, don't let that give you any ideas!

Arnold Lobel's beloved duo Frog and Toad enjoy a friendship-filled Fall in this charming mini-hardcover book. Join Frog and Toad as they rake in the fallen leaves, tell spooky stories, and bask in the warmth of a friend's company when the weather gets cooler in autumn with this special gift book. Includes these popular stories from the bestselling and award-winning books: ShiversThe Surprise

In her first nonfiction book in a decade, the #1 bestselling writer who taught millions of readers to live authentically (Eat Pray Love) and creatively (Big Magic) shows how to break freeIn 2000, Elizabeth Gilbert met Rayya. They became friends, then best friends, then inseparable. When tragedy entered their lives, the truth was finally laid bare: The two were in love. They were also a pair of addicts, on a collision course toward catastrophe.What if your most beautiful love story turned into your biggest nightmare? What if the dear friend who taught you so much about your self-destructive tendencies became the unstable partner with whom you disastrously reenacted every one of them? And what if your most devastating heartbreak opened a pathway to your greatest awakening?All the Way to the River is a landmark memoir that will resonate with anyone who has ever been captive to love—or to any other passion, substance, or craving – and who yearns, at long last, for liberation.

Penguin Blue is back, in a swashbuckling new adventure about pirates, treasure, and friendship from Rob Biddulph, the creative genius behind the #DrawWithRob phenomenon and the bestselling and award-winning Blown Away!A pirate hat.A sunny day.For Penguin BlueA game to play.Your favourite Penguin and his friends are back in a new adventure, and this time they're pirates - ARRRRR!Sailing the seven seas in search of treasure, Captain Blue and his friends are unexpectedly SUNK! But with a shipwreck to explore and a mysterious stranger on a desert island to meet, they might still find some treasure after all...From the bestselling and multi-award-winnning Rob Biddulph, creator of the internet phenomenon Draw With Rob, as seen on YouTube, FaceBook, Instagram, CBeebies and TV news everywhere, and the Waterstones Book Prize-winning Blown Away!!This is the perfect story for boys and girls of 4+, and pirates everywhere, to share with their families! Sink into this treasure and enjoy Rob Biddulph

This is your essential guide to standards and ethics in the psychological therapies. The book introduces you to key ethical values and principles and discusses how to practice in accordance with these.

After 20 years, Llewellyn Tarot returns in a new, deluxe edition with redesigned cards--five of which are fully re-illustrated--a color guidebook, premium packaging, and more. Now featuring color-enhanced cards with reduced borders to better showcase the illustrations, this classic kit welcomes you into a mystic world of ancient forests, sensuous seascapes, and wondrous waterfalls brimming with mystery and magic. This new edition includes a full-color guidebook and a premium box with a magnetic closure and built-in card altar. Anna-Marie Ferguson has also given five cards brand new illustrations: Strength, Hierophant, Emperor, Four of Pentacles, and Seven of Wands. With gold foil on the kit box and guidebook cover to enhance its richness, this kit gives you a deep understanding of Celtic myth and magic.

Join little bear Niko for a funny, yummy meal time in this interactive board book, packed with push-and-pull sliders and flaps.Set the table. Find your seat.Uh-oh, Niko!Time to eat!Help little Niko set the table, slurp some squiggly spaghetti, and try not to make a mess in this interactive board book packed with push-and-pull sliders and flaps.Uh-Oh Niko is a little bear who sometimes gets things a little wrong. Whatever happens, he always tries again and learns new skills along the way.With durable pages and interactive elements to help little ones develop their fine motor skills, this colourful, illustrated board book is the perfect way to help toddlers with their daily routines.Children will love joining in with the fun-filled rhyming text and playing along with the story - great for fans of Maisy and Tales of Acorn Wood.Want more fun with Niko? Check out the other books in the series:Uh-Oh, Niko: BathtimeUh-Oh, Niko: BedtimeUh-Oh, Niko: The ParkUh-Oh, Niko: NurseryUh-Oh, Niko: The

This book presents Encounter Theory; an approach grounded in engagement with difference and the principle of nonviolent conflict transformation. It offers scholars, peacebuilders, and students a comprehensive way to understand and practice violence transformation by drawing on diverse frames, concepts, and pedagogies from multiple disciplines. Schmitz, Standish, and Sloan, who work across personal, interpersonal, community, and international contexts, aim to create a platform for addressing violence in society, culture, and the self in the twenty-first century. At its core, Encounter Theory calls for meeting others and their deeply held beliefs within a space that is non-dominatory and non-discriminatory, fostering recognition and appreciation. Through such encounters, individuals move toward relationality, building bonds of understanding and re-humanization. The book argues that creating a nonviolent world requires tools that allow us to continually and relentlessly engage with differ

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - THE SECOND BOOK IN THE LANDMARK NEW FANTASY SERIES THAT BEGAN WITH IMPOSSIBLE CREATURES "Rundell is back with a sequel . . . which offers magical thrills for young readers and adults alike."--The New York Times Return to the magic of the Archipelago in the dazzling sequel to the runaway, smash hit Impossible Creatures, hailed as "an instant classic" (Katherine Applegate, Newbery Medal Winner for The One and Only Ivan)! Christopher Forrester woke to find a dragon chewing on his face--and his heart leapt for joy! He'd been dreaming of going back to the Archipelago, the secret cluster of islands where all the creatures of myth still live, and here was his summons. But there is a poison spreading in the Archipelago. Rooting it out will involve a daring rescue mission on the back of a sphinx, a stealthy entrance to a dragon's lair, and a death-defying plan to save a prisoner held in the heart of a castle. At the center of this storm is Anya: a small girl with

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Join Carl and his ex-girlfriend’s cat, Princess Donut, as they fight fantastical creatures and deadly mobs to make it to the next level and build the kind of fan following the dungeon masters can’t ignore in the second book in the smash-hit Dungeon Crawler Carl series—now with bonus material exclusive to this print edition.“Greetings, Crawlers! The training levels have concluded. Now the games may truly begin.”The aliens have come, and they’ve transformed Earth into a multilevel, video game–like dungeon. It’s the newest season of the galaxy’s most watched game show, Dungeon Crawler World. Now on the third floor, Carl and Donut have to fight harder than ever. They’ve already proven that a Coast Guard vet and once-and-forever feline royalty are an almost unstoppable team. Their ratings are off the charts. Viewers can’t get enough. But the dungeon gets more dangerous each day, and now there’s a whole new problem to deal with: Quests.They call it the Over City.

From the New York Times-bestselling illustrator of Sleepy Sheepy and The Good Egg comes an irresistible new character who insists on doing everything owl by himself today. He might not be great at it, but it’s fun to see him try!Owl wakes up with a mission for the day: to do everything owl by himself. Like clean his room. (Don’t look in that corner. Or that corner…) Brush his teeth. (Just step over that small mountain of toothpaste on the floor.) And pack his backpack for school. (You can never bring too many stuffies to school!)Follow a day in the life of the most adorable owl you’ve ever seen as he proves he’s a big boy ready to take care of himself - or at least tries his best. With art that pairs hilariously with spare text, often showing that Owl is not the most reliable narrator, this book is the perfect blend of humor and warmth. While it’s filled visual gags that will make readers laugh, it ends with a bedtime moment that will make them go aww.

Best friends Jasper, Mo, and Ruby try out for their town's travel baseball team in the next installment of this action-packed, fully illustrated early chapter book series by New York Times bestselling author Andrew Maraniss!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!Jasper is excited to finally get the chance to play on a travel baseball team with all of his friends! But it turns out taking his game to the next level comes with its own set of challenges. As the big tournament approaches, Jasper and his teammates learn some tricky baseball rules and prepare to face off against other travel teams. Then best friends Jasper, Mo, and Ruby head to Chicago, where they'll get to attend a real MLB game and even stay at a h

Ember and his pet friends come face-to-face with the most bizzare pet yet: an evil axolotl!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!Ember comes face-to-face with truly the strangest villain he's ever seen: a pink axolotl! With his weirdly cute face, at first glance, Arnold the axolotl appears to be super chill. Steve and Neo, the other Chin family pets are eager to befriend the axolotl, but Ember's overlord instincts kick in when he thinks that Arnold is actually out to hynotize his friends to make them his minions! Will Ember be able to thwart the evil axolotl's plans and save his friends from falling under Arnold's wicked spell? With laugh-out-loud humor, engaging artwork on every page, and nonstop action that

Ember the Fire Dragon and Gus the Mushroom Dragon make a new Cloud Dragon friend in the latest installment of this full-color, fantasy adventure series perfect for beginning readers!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early reader line, Acorn, aimed at children who are learning to read. With easy-to-read text, a short-story format, plenty of humor, and full-color artwork on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and fluency. Acorn books plant a love of reading and help readers grow!Ember the Fire Dragon and Gus the Mushroom Dragon are having a great time playing with their new friend Hazy, a young Cloud Dragon. But then, a huge gust of wind blows Hazy away! Ember and Gus have to hurry -- Hazy is heading straight for the mysterious forest. Along the way, Gus and Ember meet a kind River Dragon. Can the River Dragon help Gus and Ember catch up to Hazy in time to help their new friend? Gus and Ember's adventure is told through five full-color short

"Hahahahahahahaha" --Jon Klassen, Caldecott medalist and New York Times bestselling author-illustrator of THE SKULL HELLO AGAIN, READER HEADS! Cabin Head and Tree Head are BACK in this second volume of the lovable, laugh-out-loud graphic novel series about a best friend duo like no other! It's Frog and Toad meets Bill and Ted for a new generation of readers -- and best buddies of all ages. Book 2 includes 6 hilarious adventures in a wonderfully off-the-wall universe where everyone has something on their head! Includes bonus content: Storytime with Library Head, Notable Spots with Tour Bus Head and Sandcastle Building with Sandcastle Head. Cabin Head and Tree Head return for some "sunny day relaxing" and are ready to experience the joys of the beach, alone time, getting in strong shape, rewarding their accomplishments (like breathing) and other important activities (like posing and lying down). Yes, they are feeling good! And so are their equally unforgettable buddies -- Pool Party Head

"Hahahahahahahaha" --Jon Klassen, Caldecott medalist and New York Times bestselling author-illustrator of THE SKULL HELLO AGAIN, READER HEADS! Cabin Head and Tree Head are BACK in this second volume of the lovable, laugh-out-loud graphic novel series about a best friend duo like no other! It's Frog and Toad meets Bill and Ted for a new generation of readers -- and best buddies of all ages. Book 2 includes 6 hilarious adventures in a wonderfully off-the-wall universe where everyone has something on their head! Includes bonus content: Storytime with Library Head, Notable Spots with Tour Bus Head and Sandcastle Building with Sandcastle Head. Cabin Head and Tree Head return for some "sunny day relaxing" and are ready to experience the joys of the beach, alone time, getting in strong shape, rewarding their accomplishments (like breathing) and other important activities (like posing and lying down). Yes, they are feeling good! And so are their equally unforgettable buddies -- Pool Party Head

Cobble the dinoghost meets an unexpected new friend in the first installment of this laugh-out-loud series perfect for newly independent readers!Pick a book. Grow a Reader! This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!This hilarious, friendship-themed series follows a ghost-dinosaur named Cobble who's been roaming the world alone for millions of years. Cobble starts a diary because he has begun losing track of the passing days. He has a set routine everyday: He commutes on the bus, visits the haunted lighthouse, and observes a seven-year-old boy named Kevin who's obsessed with ketchup. But Cobble's world gets turned upside-down when he meets Bonny, a goldfish ghost (who's forever trapped in the fishbowl where she died by ketchup!). Bonny is d

A special deluxe edition of the first book in the #1 New York Times bestselling Rebel Blue Ranch series—the sizzling, small-town brother’s best friend romance that went viral on TikTok—now featuring:• a bonus scene and letter from Lyla• show-stopping endpapers• reversible jacket with an original illustration• lavish printed case• stenciled edges with a beloved quote from the book“The Rebel Blue Ranch series is a must read.”—#1 New York Times bestselling author Tessa BaileyShe’s off-limits, but he’s never been good at following the rules.For the first time in her life, Clementine “Emmy” Ryder has no idea what she’s doing. She’s accomplished everything on her to-do list. She left her small hometown of Meadowlark, Wyoming; went to college; and made a career for herself by doing her favorite thing: riding horses. But after an accident makes it impossible for her to get back into the saddle, she has no choice but to return to the hometown she always wanted to escape.Luke Brooks is Meadowlar

Three strangers’ lives are forever changed when they’re all drawn to a mysterious agency claiming to have unlocked the secret to time travel in this dazzling novel from award-winning author Jaclyn Moriarty.On a bustling road in Sydney, Australia, lies a nondescript storefront known simply as the Time Travel Agency. Inside, you’ll be welcomed with coffee, baked goods…and the question, Where in time do you wish to go? The guidelines are simple: you can go whenever you wish into the past, and there’s no fear of altering the present. Have tea with Jane Austen, scream at a Beatles concert, witness the Olympics in ancient Greece. Perhaps a more personal trip? Visit your long-lost grandmother, return to your teen years, or watch yourself make the one decision that changed everything. Is it a hoax? And if it’s real, what’s the catch? When single mother Anna is offered a job at the agency, she glimpses the possibility of happiness. Meanwhile, Teddy’s a customer hoping to untangle his recently i

The Oxford Critical Guide to Homer's Odyssey brings together internationally recognized experts to provide commentary style essays for non-specialists on each book of the Homeric epic. The introduction provides a broad overview of the historical and mythographical backgrounds to the Odyssey along with brief discussions of the major thematic and scholarly concerns of the poem. The introduction can stand alone as a guide to reading the Odyssey, while it also prepares readers for the deeper discussions of the individual books. Twenty-four scholars, selected for their expertise and earlier publications, contributed essays aimed at guiding readers through different approaches to the poem. Each essay offers a summary of the plot of an individual book followed by a discussion of interpretive issues and its relationship with the epic as a whole. The essays were written and edited with a view towards providing accessibility to epic and epic scholarship to audiences from all backgrounds. While e

With a focus on real-world issues and an extensive range of thought-provoking case studies, Issues in Political Theory provides the clearest, most engaging introduction to political theory and how it is applied to address the most important issues confronting the world today.