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An unmissable, hardcover deluxe limited edition of the first book in Veronica Roth's #1 New York Times bestselling Divergent series: the story that inspired a major motion picture and captivated millions of teen and adult readers worldwide.This collector's edition features a stunning, completely foiled case, shimmering unique endpapers, a metallic reimagined cover, gorgeous designed edges, and bonus exclusive content. One choice can transform you.Beatrice Prior's society is divided into five factions: Candor (the honest), Abnegation (the selfless), Dauntless (the brave), Amity (the peaceful), and Erudite (the intelligent). Beatrice must choose between staying with her Abnegation family and transferring factions. Her choice will shock her community and herself.But the newly christened Tris also has a secret, one she's determined to keep hidden--because in this world, what makes you different makes you dangerous."A memorable, unpredictable journey from which it is nearly impossible to tu

★ 迪士尼《小美人魚》黑暗改寫——如果烏蘇拉贏了？★ 紐約時報暢銷《Twisted Tales》系列，顛覆童話結局★ 豪華刷邊版登場，收藏與閱讀一次滿足本書以「烏蘇拉勝利」為前提，重新改寫《小美人魚》故事，描繪愛麗兒在失去聲音與自由後，如何面對命運與愛情。結合黑暗童話與成長元素，情節緊湊且富有張力，為熟悉的經典帶來全新詮釋。What if Ariel had never defeated Ursula? This immersive, creative twist on the beloved Disney classic Little Mermaid is the 5th installment in the New York Times best-selling A TWISTED TALE series! It's been 5 years since the infamous sea witch defeated the little mermaid... and took King Triton's life in the process. Ariel is now the voiceless queen of Atlantica, while Ursula runs Prince Eric's kingdom on land. But when Ariel discovers that her father might still be alive, she finds herself returning to a world--and a prince--she never imagined she would see again. Fans will love exploring how things would have changed had Ursula won and Ariel lost--and spending more time with all the Little Mermaid characters they love in this suspenseful, imaginative spin on the cherished Disney favorite. For more twisted adventures, try t

小象第一次露營，堅持自己已經五歲，不需要帶任何玩偶。然而夜色降臨，陌生聲響讓勇氣逐漸消失。此時，一團大人襪子變身「襪蚤」，成為小象最意想不到的守護朋友。一本爆笑、溫暖又貼近孩子情緒的親子共讀繪本。Rollicking and irreverent, this any-time ode to independence--and parental innovation--doubles as the vacation read-aloud of the year. Don't leave home without it (spare socks optional)! This little elephant is going camping for the first time, and does not need to bring ANY STUFFIES. You don't need stuffies in the wild, OK? Not when you're FIVE! Not even when it's dark (very dark) and the sky is endless black, and there are crunchy scrunchy noises all around. Why didn't the grown-up insist on packing stuffies? Enter Sockflea, who may look like a rolled-up ball of grown-up socks, but NO. Sockflea has been sent by the stuffies back home to look after their friend on vacation. Bold, quirky character art by a New York Times-bestselling illustrator meets high action, slapstick humor, and genuine heart in a witty interactive romp. Brimming with personality, this playful picture book will charm

Heartfelt, hot and healing. The new standalone from the author of the Bergmann Brothers series. Perfect for fans of Emily Henry.‘Honest, vulnerable, and achingly romantic’ B.K. Borison, Sunday Times Bestseller_____A swoony friends to lovers summer romance. Perfect for fans of Emily Henry.Two best friends. One unexpected summer holiday. A plot twist they didn’t see coming. . .Bookseller Thea never thought she'd meet her best friend through her ex-husband. But that’s exactly how she ended up with Alex – a world renown chef and single dad who charms everyone he meets. They vowed that romance would never ruin their friendship, and two years later, they are inseparable.So much so, that when their exes invite them both on a “family” holiday – Alex’s daughter and Thea’s dog in tow – they reluctantly agree.Theirs didn't start as a love story. But as blistering beach days melt into slow golden evenings, Thea and Alex find themselves confronting feelings that might just lead them to the last pla

A sweeping debut inspired by the Chinese folk practice of necromancy, Deathly Fates is perfect for fans of Descendant of the Crane, The Bone Shard Daughter, and A Magic Steeped in Poison.As a priestess paid to guide the deceased home, Kang Siying has never feared death. But when her beloved father collapses, Siying realizes that even she is not free from the cruel grasp of mortality. Desperate to provide her father with the medical aid he needs, Siying accepts a dangerous job that promises a generous commission, and travels to a hostile state to retrieve the corpse of a missing prince.But the moment Siying places her reanimation talisman on the dead prince's head, rather than make the corpse obedient to Siying's commands, the talisman brings the prince back to life. Worse, he won't stay alive for long—not unless he absorbs enough qi, or life force, to keep his soul anchored to his body.In return for a reward worth twice her original commission, Siying agrees to aid the frustratingly ha

Opposites attract in this sweet, sapphic romance about two girls who reluctantly join forces to escape the effects of going viral!THIS PAPERBACK EDITION FEATURES GORGEOUS THREE COLOR SPRAYED EDGES.Saylor Ford and Heaven Goo-Campbell could not be more different. Saylor is bubbly, popular, athletic, and always coupled up. Meanwhile, Heaven is grumpy and artistic, prefers her skateboard to people, and is perpetually single. So obviously, sparks fly when they must spend the entire summer together.When Saylor, distracted by her mom’s viral video about Saylor’s coming out, breaks her arm at basketball camp, she becomes determined not to spend the summer stuck at home with the social media star. Her best escape is the girl she’s pretty sure can’t stand her but whom she finds absolutely irresistible, Heaven. Thankfully, Heaven is willing to let Saylor in on her summer plans, but for a price. Saylor has to help Heaven establish her social media presence, showcasing her art for her future career

Strong-willed Genya sets her mind to attending art school in 1980s Ukraine, amidst the turmoil of Soviet control, the Cold War, and the unfolding Chernobyl nuclear disaster. Genya--the nickname of the book's author and story's protagonist, Yevgenia--knows from age five that she wants to be an artist. When she turns eleven, she'll apply to the same prestigious art school that her mother attended. But making the cut won't be easy, especially with the school's open-secret rule that no more than 1% of the student body can be Jewish. The years before Genya's eleventh birthday bring plenty to distract her. Nothing in Soviet Ukraine is quite as it seems; adults mock the government, but only in private; and her classmates are terrified of American bomb strikes. And that's all before April 26, 1986, when Genya's police officer neighbor gets called to an emergency in a town she's never heard of: Chernobyl. A graphic memoir account of creator Yevgenia Nayberg's childhood, Past Perfect Radioactive

Originating nearly four thousand years ago, Gilgamesh tells the story of a tyrannical king and his wild counterpart, Enkidu, whom the gods spawn to rein in the king's cruel tendencies. Their unlikely friendship leads to adventure, tragedy, and a quest for immortality. This archetypal tale is one of the most compelling and memorable in all of world literature.It's a testament to the story's inherent power that Gilgamesh continues to enthrall readers despite a long line of English translations that have privileged punctiliousness over narrative energy and readability. Now, in the hands of Simon Armitage, poet laureate of the United Kingdom, this profound ancient epic swells and flows in contemporary English with a vitality and immediacy that only a truly poetic rendering can achieve. Grounded in the latest scholarship, (Jacob L. Dahl of Oxford University, an expert in Assyriology, advised Armitage throughout), this version brings the ancient text to new life, offering readers a thrilling

The United States was founded based on the monumental idea that everyone deserves the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Yet throughout our two hundred and fifty years as an independent country, we have faced many obstacles to these self-evident truths: slavery, wars, economic depressions. Still, the United States is one of the most powerful nations in the world and is a hub for global economics, innovation, and culture. How did a nation, which throughout its history has hardly been united, become one of the biggest global superpowers of the twenty-first century?Don Watson dissects both the flaws and triumphs of our nation's history in The Shortest History of the United States of America. He traces moments of liberty and justice, inequity and oppression, to show how a country at war with itself in the 1860s, and the leader of the free world less than a hundred years later, became a nation beset by wild division and turmoil in the twenty-first century. Along the way h

A spellbinding and lyrical modern fairy tale about a girl who journeys to an enchanted world to find the twin she's never met, filled with lavish illustrations that bring the magic to life, perfect for fans of The Girl Who Drank the Moon. After her mother passes away and her father retreats into his grief, 11-year-old Anne Applebaum is afraid the only happy endings she'll ever have are in The World to Come, a collection of fairy tales about the flying forest of Bei Ilai. In its pages, children outsmart demons, girls train as knights, and songs come to life. But even these stories can't stop Anne from feeling alone. So when a raven tells her that she has a long-lost twin brother named Rainer, she sets out to find him. Anne soon learns that Bei Ilai is a real place--and she must step through the door into this magical realm to seek her brother. But the dangers in the flying forest are just as real as its beauty. To overcome the challenges and monsters she faces, Anne must lean into the m

The fourth installment of Balle’s expansive, and highly ambitious On the Calculation of Volume teems with new faces, new people, and voices from every corner of the western worldWe’re a little more than halfway through Balle’s hypnotic, monumental seven-volume novel about a woman set adrift within the walls of November 18th. Balle’s riveting project continues to wring ever more fascinating dimensions from time and its hapless, mortal captives. In Book III we saw the addition of a handful of new characters to Tara’s world—fellow travelers within November 18th—and now Book IV heralds the arrival of many others, and soon to be even more, roaming uncertainly through the same November day. Could this be the first stirrings of an alternate civilization? The big house in Bremen turns into the headquarters for this growing group of time-trapped individuals. But who are they and what has happened to them? Are they loopers, repeaters, or returners? A brilliant modern spin on the myth of Babel in

《懼裂/The Substance》的血腥逆齡，遇上《黃色臉孔/Yellowface》的身份竊取：Kelly Yang 寫下好萊塢最殘酷的換血遊戲。在本書《The Take》中，Kelly Yang 以冷冽而犀利的筆調，展開一場關於青春、權力與掠奪的心理角力。落魄的亞裔美籍作家 Maggie Wang，收到一筆難以拒絕的提議：過氣的好萊塢製片 Ingrid Parker 願意支付三百萬美元，換取十次實驗性「逆齡」療程，由 Maggie 作為輸血夥伴。對 Ingrid 而言，這是挽救事業與青春的機會；對 Maggie 而言，則是翻身與實現寫作夢想的門票。交易很快超出金錢層面，成為一場互相利用、彼此試探的心理博弈。隨著權力天平傾斜，兩人都開始質疑：成功的代價是什麼？又該由誰來承擔？本書被形容為「The Substance meets Yellowface」，兼具話題性與娛樂性，直指年齡焦慮與族裔權力結構。Addictive, timely, and hugely entertaining, The Take is a novel about how far you'd go to have it all - and who you might sacrifice to get it. Perfect for fans of Yellowface and The Other Black Girl.'The Substance meets Yellowface' PEOPLE'A juicy, twisty take on aging, success, and race . . . sure to be one of the hottest books of spring' MARIE CLAIRE----------------THERE ARE ONLY TWO WAYS TO GET AHEAD IN THIS WORLD - YOU EITHER MAKE SOMETHING OR TAKE SOMETHING.Maggie Wang, a broke young Asian American writer, needs a lifeline. Ingrid Parker, a veteran white Hollywood producer with her c

The greatest of all epics, soon to be a film by Christopher Nolan! "This may be the best translation of The Odyssey yet."The Telegraph A magnificent feat of translation, hailed by classicists and poets alike as a "momentous achievement" "thrilling," "rich and rhythmical," "superb," "mesmerizing," "searingly faithful--yet absolutely original." With this edition of Homer's Odyssey, the celebrated author, critic, and classicist Daniel Mendelsohn brings the great epic to vividly poetic new life. Widely known for his essays on classical literature and culture in The New Yorker and many other publications, Mendelsohn gives us a line-for-line rendering of The Odyssey that is both engrossing as poetry and true to its source. Rejecting the streamlining and modernizing approach of many recent translations, he artfully reproduces the epic's formal qualities--meter, enjambment, alliteration, assonance--and in so doing restores to Homer's masterwork its archaic grandeur. Mendelsohn's expansive six

A heartwarming new WWII saga series that sees a young woman swap a Welsh mining town to work at Buckingham PalaceAvailable for pre-order - a heartwarming new WWII saga of friendship, bravery and scandal that sees a young woman swap a Welsh mining town for Buckingham Palace'A heartwarming tale of true friendship!' Rosie Goodwin'A gripping and heart warming read set in the royal palace' Daisy StylesAs bombs rain down on London, the palace gates open for a young royal maid . . .The year is 1944, and in South Wales, seventeen-year-old pit miner’s daughter Rosa Edwards has just secured a coveted new position at Buckingham Palace.Setting off for the Big Smoke with only a small suitcase to her name, she is determined to seize this unexpected opportunity while her sweetheart is away fighting in Europe. And it also brings her closer to the mystery of where Alice, her best friend who moved to London and disappeared without trace, is.But within Rosa’s first few weeks in post, a grave accusation l

Have you ever wondered what stars are made of, or how they blaze into life? What about how a black hole works, or whether there's alien life somewhere in the universe?These are the kinds of incredible questions that astronomers spend their days trying to answer. This book won't only give you basic answers, it really digs in to explain some seriously cool and mysterious ideas, from gravity to the origin of the universe to the problem of warping through spacetime.Find out what Astronomers and Cosmologists have discovered so far, how on Earth they figured it all out, and the head-scratching problems they're still puzzling over in this thrilling introduction.Chapters in this book include:- Space rocks- How light works- Studying stars- Black holes- Gravity- Is anybody out there?Exploring complex ideas in easy-to-digest chunks, with expert input from astronomer Dr. Sheila Kanani MBE, Astronomy for Beginners is perfect for space-obsessed children aged 10 and above.Discover more from Usborne's

Discover all kinds of weird and wonderful mistakes you've (probably) never heard of in this funny, fascinating book.Did you know that Alexander Fleming discovered penicillin BY MISTAKE when he forgot to tidy his lab? Or that an 11-year-old child accidentally invented . . . the ICE LOLLY? What about the chemist whose fiery failure led to . . . the very first MATCHSTICK? Or the chef whose attempt to annoy a fussy customer resulted in . . . the creation of CRISPS?From building blunders to musical mishaps, mouthwash to ice-cream cones, post-it notes to fireworks, there are all sorts of incredible mistakes that you've probably never heard of . . . and some of them have shaped life as you know it! Maybe one day YOU will make an incredible mistake too.*Shows children how important lessons can be learned from failure and teaches them not to be afraid of making mistakes*Features engaging text from author Natalie Labarre, brimming with wit and wow-factor*Colourfully brought to life throughout wi

This ELT Graded Reader is made for people learning English as an additional language. The short, simple text is also perfect for anyone looking for an easier read. In this story, Sayuri Komachi is a librarian who recommends books and gives gifts to people.She helps them find what they are really looking for in life. The books and gifts are special for each person. They show them that life might not always be easy, but it can still be wonderful.Our Penguin Readers books include:Simple text (CEFR-levelled)Pictures to help you understand the storyFun exercises to help you learn and practise EnglishWith the print book, you can get even more help online:Read the book onlineListen to the book being read out loudGet lesson plans for teachersFind answers to check your understandingNote: online resources not available with the eBook.

In Welcome to Our Playground, we invite you to explore how children play all around the world in this beautifully illustrated follow-up to the bestselling Welcome to Our World.From basketball to board games, clapping games to climbing frames, dens to doll's houses, there are so many ways to play and have fun around the world.In this fascinating picture book, young children can learn all about the different games, toys and playtimes around the world, as well as the playgrounds, fields and beaches children play in, and the many different words they use when they play.With engaging, colourful artwork on every page by award-winning illustrator Harriet Lynas, this is a unique, warm-hearted book to help teach children understanding, harmony and respect."Sure to be a smash hit with the older end of the preschool market" (The Independent, on Welcome to Our World)Other books in the series include:Welcome to Our WorldWelcome to Our Table.

★ 2026全新爆笑橋梁書系列，怪物親自寫日記！★ 希臘神話大翻轉：怪物也有自己的故事★ 喜歡《Loki》《Horrible Histories》讀者必讀★ 插圖滿滿、笑點密集，7歲以上讀者輕鬆入門神話當人們聽到獨眼巨人波呂斐摩斯時，總以為他只是個可怕的怪物。但如果由他自己來說，故事其實完全不同。這位獨眼巨人最大的夢想只是辦一場史上最盛大的派對，直到英雄奧德修斯闖入，一切計畫瞬間失控。本書以幽默日記形式重新詮釋希臘神話，讓神話怪物親自講述自己的版本，是認識神話最爆笑有趣的橋梁書系列。New for 2026, a monstrously fun illustrated series for 7+ readersMonsters from mythology finally get to tell their side of the story, in this hilarious illustrated series for fans ofLoki,Horrible Historiesand Pamela Butchart."A charming, funny and hugely enjoyable reimagining of Greek mythology. Perfect for fans ofLoki." Anna JamesWhen people hear Polyphemus is a cyclops, they always assume he's a big scary MONSTER with one huge eye who EATS PEOPLE.The truth is, YES, he is big, and he does have one huge eye, and ok he does OCCASIONALLY eat people… but THAT’S NOT THE WHOLE STORY!All he ever wanted was to throw THE GREATEST PARTY OF ALL TIME! But then Odysseus arrived, and it all went very, VERY, wrong…

From multi-award winning, New York Times bestselling duo Mac Barnett and Jon Klassen, Now I See Autumn is one in a unique quartet of board books that playfully shows the changing seasons through a child’s eyes. The house. The tree.The garden. Me. Sparse and rhythmic text invites readers to explore a farm setting through different seasons, gently introducing everyday words.Envisioned as a set that also can be read as standalone stories, each of the four books in this series has identical text but a different visual treatment to show the time of year. In autumn, the tree sheds its russet leaves, the sky turns pink and gold, a sweet treat is a caramel apple and the perfect hat is plaid with flaps to cover your ears. Now I See Autumn celebrates all the wonderful things about the season from a kid’s point of view – and why it’s their favourite time of year.Collect them all:Now I See SpringNow I See SummerNow I See Winter

Hercules Braver, modern-day son of Zeus, is about to face his BIGGEST challenge yet... A legendary Greek monster has escaped from the underworld!Hercules is ready to start a new school year as the BEST demigod when, to his surprise, his cousin Theseus suddenly comes to stay from Greece. Theseus, son of Poseidon, is a young demigod just like Hercules. But right as Herc was (finally) preparing to be a heroically good role model, infuriating Theseus causes TROUBLE at every turn!But soon the boys are forced to work together - because Zeus has been so focused on writing a book that he's lost control of the cosmos... and now the universe is in jeopardy. One of the most terrifying monsters in Greek myth has hatched an escape from the underworld! With their dads pre-occupied, it's up to Herc and Theo to track down and stop the Minotaur.No doubt about it, this is Herc's most high-stakes adventure yet. Will the boys become monster-slaying heroes like their namesakes? Or will they learn that myth

013 第一回: 蝦咪！原來美國首都不在紐約 文法1：When it comes to (ph.) = Speaking of + n./ Ving 文法2：In the meantime + 完整句子 023 第二回: 嘿！先不要走，記得給小費哦！ 文法1：go the extra mile 盡心盡力 + for sb./ sth. 文法2：put sb./sth. in a plight 使某人身陷困境 之中 035 第三回：早餐時的閒聊，誰是露比？ 文法1：Let’s be honest = Let’s face it 文法2：What are you up to? 048 第四回: 麥當勞點餐遇到奧客 文法1：With all due respect 文法2：Get the hell out of + 地點 滾出去 062 第五回: Alanna Foxx 的健康正向肯定句 文法1：Wrap 的用法 文法2：Vibrate 的用法 074 第六回：意外成為梗圖 文法1：In order to 的用法 文法2：Of all time 的用法 087 第七回：Jimmy O. Yang 的脫口秀 文法1：Star 的用法 文法2：Ovation 的用法 100 第八回 : Slice n Rice 韓國與非洲的背景 文法1：Provide 的用法 文法2：Be about to do something 的用法

013 第一回: 語言卡卡被騙 文法1：Conditional Sentences 文法2：Present Perfect Continuous Tense 023 第二回: 國外租屋困境多 文法1：Direct Speech vs. Indirect Speech 文法2：Tag Questions 033 第三回：學校手續代辦費被騙 文法1：Present Perfect Tense 文法2：Past Simple with Adverbs of Time 042 第四回: 假投資真詐財 文法1：Past Perfect Tense 文法2：Should 050 第五回: 假借名義收水電費 文法1：過去完成式 文法2：will + 動詞 059 第六回：實習介紹費泡湯了 文法1：現在完成式 文法2：could 068 第七回：旅遊行程不如預期 文法1：一般過去式 文法2：現在完成式 077 第八回 : 人脈費大騙局 文法1：There is/there are 文法2：Modal Verb "can"

014 第一回: Buffalo Chicken Wings 水牛 城辣雞翅 文法1：Imperative Sentences 文法2：Passive Voice 025 第二回: Apple Pie 蘋果派 文法1：So That 文法2：In Order To 034 第三回：chocolate chip cookies 巧克 力豆餅乾 文法1：Present participle phrases 文法2：Allow sb to do sth (Causative Verb) 045 第四回: Clam Chowder 奶酪蛤蜊湯 文法1：Relative Clauses (關係子句) 文法2：Inversion (倒裝句) 057 第五回: 烤肋排 Barbecue Ribs 文法1：Conditional Sentences 文法2：Participle Clauses 068 第六回：Macaroni and Cheese 奶酪 通心粉 文法1：Reduced Relative Clauses 文法2：Imperatives with Adverbs 079 第七回：Biscuits and Gravy 脆麵包和肉汁 文法1： Conditional Sentences 文法2：Mixed Conditionals 090 第八回 : Reuben Sandwich 魯賓三明治和肉汁 文法1：Relative Pronouns 文法2：Present Perfect

014 第一回: Gray's Papaya 文法1：Would + 動詞 文法2：Not... until (直到...才) 024 第二回: La Grande Boucherie 文法1：Had + 動詞過去分詞 文法2：Given + 名詞/代名詞 036 第三回：Shake Shack 文法1："Not for everyone" 文法2："Considering" + 名詞/代名詞 048 第四回: The Metropolitan Museum of Art 文法1：The + 名詞 + is + 形容詞 文法2：Once + 子句 文法3：I feel the need to + 動詞 058 第五回: Central Park 文法1：With + 名詞 文法2：Depending on + 名詞 文法3：Best if + 句子 068 第六回：Broadway 文法1：Depending on + 時間/條件表達 文法2：Taking in + 名詞 078 第七回：Statue of Liberty 文法1： While + 子句 文法2：If not + 名詞 089 第八回 : Time Square 文法1：Apart from + 名詞 文法2：It’s a must + 動詞

A PROPULSIVE DEBUT MYSTERY FROM EVELYN CLARKE, THE BRILLIANT AND DIABOLICAL CREATION OF CAT CLARKE AND V.E. SCHWABSix authors.One private island.Seventy-two hours to write the ending that will change their lives.Named one of the Most Anticipated Mysteries of 2026 by GoodReads, Marie Claire, and Page Six.“In the running for the best mystery of 2026. With a trove of tropes that mystery lovers will love, it will remind you, in the best way, of Agatha Christie.”—Stephen KingArthur Fletch, one of the world’s bestselling novelists, is a reclusive genius known for his iconic protagonists and fiendish twists. When six struggling authors are invited to spend a weekend on his private Scottish island, they arrive to discover a shocking secret: Arthur Fletch is dead . . . and his last book is unfinished.Desperate to publish the novel, Fletch’s agent and editor have summoned these writers in the hope that one of them will imagine a worthy ending for this final book. To sweeten the deal, they are of

OVER 3.5 MILLION COPIES SOLD IN SERIES! Celebrate the 20th anniversary of the beloved New York Times bestselling series about two siblings who inherit a hidden sanctuary for magical creatures. In the fourth installment of this worldwide phenomenon, they must face dragons, giants and demons before time runs out to save the world. Two hidden artifacts have been found. Three more remain hidden. If all five fall into the wrong hands, they can unlock the great demon prison and unleash unstoppable chaos and destruction on the world. After escaping a close call with the Society of the Evening Star, Kendra uncovers the trail to one of the remaining artifacts--a quest that begins in Grunhold, the domain of Fablehaven's centaurs. If Seth can steal a closely guarded relic crucial to their quest, the Knights of the Dawn can continue on their path. But to succeed they must enter a death trap--the dragon sanctuary of Wyrmroost. Wyrmroost contains threats unlike anything anything Seth and Kendra have

A fierce and gorgeous debut novel about a teenager who runs away from her abusive home to live in a boarding house for single women as a global financial crash threatens the people of Seoul. Set in Seoul in 2008, Tailbone follows the story of an unnamed teenage girl who, after years of struggling with her alcoholic father's abuse, and what she sees as her mother's cowardice, decides to run away. At a boarding house for single women, the narrator is pulled into the orbit of one of the other girls living there: an older girl named Juju, whose beauty and hardscrabble determination greatly impress the narrator. But when a global financial crisis reaches Korea, fears of a wider economic collapse bring the city to a standstill. Everything the girls have come to rely on for survival-mainly, the patronage of wealthy men-is put at risk. Everyone begins to struggle, especially Juju, who has long been dependent on one particular benefactor, a man who is all too aware of his power over her. As bus

A stunningly imaginative picture book about embracing change and discovering the magic it brings, from internationally bestselling author-illustrator Beatrice Blue.Lucien has always found change a little frightening whether it's trying unfamiliar foods, moving to a new home or making new friends. But one stormy night, when a gust of wind blows open his window and extinguishes his fire, he notices a single ember still glowing. To his amazement, the ember transforms into a glowing boy who leads Lucien on an enchanting journey through four seasons in a single day.Along the way, Lucien encounters new animal friends and experiences the beauty of the ever-changing seasons. Through his adventure, he learns that change isn't something to fear--it's a wonderful, natural part of life, filled with exciting opportunities and endless possibilities.

★ 當維京戰士遇見披薩，一場爆笑又溫暖的夢想冒險開始了！★ 勇士的劍，還是廚房的披薩？關於勇氣與夢想的美味故事★ 《Publishers Weekly》《Kirkus Reviews》好評推薦岡納是一名勇敢的維京戰士，生活在遙遠寒冷的北方村落。雖然他總是出海冒險、揮舞長劍，但心裡卻始終感到少了些什麼。直到某次航行中，他聞到一股令人難以抗拒的香味——那是他人生第一次遇見披薩。回到家鄉後，岡納決定自己做披薩。第一次嘗試卻徹底失敗，但他沒有放棄，一次又一次嘗試，終於做出令人驚豔的「維京披薩」。當全村的人都愛上他的披薩時，岡納面臨一個重要的選擇：繼續當勇猛的戰士，還是追隨自己真正熱愛的料理夢想？阿根廷插畫家 Diego Vaisberg 以色彩鮮明、充滿動感的畫面，講述一個幽默又溫暖的故事，鼓勵孩子相信自己的興趣、勇敢追尋夢想。In a rugged northern village, there lived a brave Viking warrior named Gunnar. Deep down, Gunnar had a secret: He felt something was missing from his life.During a voyage to a southern town, Gunnar's destiny took a turn when he smelled a delicious aroma coming from an empty cabin. Inside, he discovered a wonderful treat that completely overwhelmed him: Pizza! When he returned home, Gunnar tried to recreate the recipe. His first Viking pizza was born, and it was ... a disaster.He tried again and again until he perfected his recipe. He couldn't wait to share it with his fellow villagers. As demand for his pizza grew, Gunnar faced

An unforgettable YA murder mystery set in an escape-room themed game show, by Marissa Meyer, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Lunar Chronicles, and Tamara Moss, rising star and acclaimed author of Lintang series. It's all fun and games until someone ends up dead. Six months ago, season four of The Escape Game ended in horror when contestant Alicia Angelos was found murdered on set. Now season five is underway, and new contestants are ready to put their skills to the test solving the show's trickiest escape rooms. There's Adi, the cryptographer; Carter, the math whiz; Beck, the wannabe game master, and . . . Sierra Angelos, the girl who got away with her sister's murder. Or so everyone believes. But Sierra's not just here to win. She's here for justice. When the contestants begin uncovering clues that hint at the identity of Alicia's true killer, it becomes clear that the stakes aren't high in this competition, they're deadly. If these teens want to win--and survive--the game

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - WINNER OF THE BOOKER PRIZE - A gripping return to Gilead, The Testaments exposes the regime's inner decay through the intersecting stories of three women whose choices could ignite its downfall. Coming soon as a Hulu Original series starring Ann Dowd, reprising her role as Aunt Lydia, Chase Infiniti as Agnes, and Lucy Halliday as Daisy. The Testaments can be read on its own or as a sequel to Margaret Atwood's classic, The Handmaid's Tale. More than fifteen years after the events of The Handmaid's Tale, the theocratic regime of the Republic of Gilead maintains its grip on power, but there are signs it is beginning to rot from within. At this crucial moment, the lives of three women converge, with potentially explosive results. Two have grown up as part of the first generation to come of age in the new order. The testimonies of these two young women are joined by that of Aunt Lydia, whose complex past and uncertain future unfold in surprising and pivotal wa

A pulsating YA murder mystery set in an escape-room themed game show by Marissa Meyer, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Lunar Chronicles, and Tamara Moss, acclaimed author of the Lintang series. Perfect for fans of One of Us is Lying and The Inheritance Games. It's all fun, puzzles and games until someone ends up dead...Six months ago, season four of the hugely popular reality TV show THE ESCAPE GAME ended in horror when contestant Alicia Angelos was found murdered in the escape room on set. Now season five is underway, and new contestants are ready to put their skills to the test solving the show's trickiest escape rooms. There's Adi, the cryptographer; Carter, the math whiz influencer; Beck, the escape room enthusiast and wannabe game master, and .. . Sierra Angelos, the girl who got away with her sister's murder.Or so everyone believes. But Sierra's not just here to win. She's here for justice .. . and revenge.As the contestants progress through the rounds, they begin unc

Set against the salty breeze and red cliffs of Prince Edward Island, Ahoy Mate Ahoy! Miss Molly Molloy is a lyrical tale of love, legacy, and the special bond between a father and daughter. Each morning, they cast their lines into the sea--but it's not just fish they're reeling in. With every tide and tangled net, their connection deepens, tied tight like the Celtic knot that links them.Told in playful rhyme and gentle rhythm, this heartwarming story celebrates family traditions, island life, and the unbreakable threads that hold us together. Perfect for reading aloud, Ahoy Mate Ahoy! Miss Molly Molloy is a tribute to the magic of the ocean, the wisdom of a parent's hands, and the joy of passing our traditions from one generation to the next.

“In a brilliant translation of this great German novel, Michael Hofmann has illuminated a dark corner of recent European history. A forgotten masterpiece.”—Evening StandardDeath in Rome tells the story of four members of a German family—a former SS officer, a young man preparing for the priesthood, a composer, and a government administrator—reunited by chance in the decaying beauty of postwar Rome. A chilling account of Nazis after the war, here the older generation is resentful but not repentant. From the old unreconstructed Nazi officer Judejahn (the name has a suggestion of “Jew hunter”) to the young and apparently gay priest, from the supposedly reformed Mayor to the acclaimed but haunted young composer Siegfried, no clear hope emerges. And amid haunting flashbacks and against the shadows of Rome with its imperial echoes, the darkness is alive. Brace yourself: the novel takes place over a two-day period, mostly at night, and it's certain that the present will be governed by the pas

A pitch-perfect middle-grade graphic memoir about crushes, coming out, and finding the courage to be yourself.Eighth grade isn't off to a great start. Everyone but Rex seems to be coupling up, and he's starting to feel like an outsider... until he meets Charlotte. She's fearless, smart, pretty, and she likes him back. But as great as Charlotte is, there's someone Rex can't stop thinking about.Drew is Rex's childhood best friend, so when he kisses Rex, all kinds of new feelings begin to stir. Though at school, Drew acts like he doesn't even know Rex, making those feelings turn really confusing really fast. And with all the strong opinions Rex hears at home and at church, he questions his own worth and what his affections actually mean. Rex wants to be more like his new friend, Nina, and not care what others think, but being himself seems impossible. When did middle school get so confusing?!

The epic, heart-pounding sequel to Devney Perry s #1 New York Times bestselling SHIELD OF SPARROWS.A princess journeys across a cursed realm to find the truth about her family, only to discover her quest intertwines with the fate of a lost warrior. Love, danger, and magic collide in a captivating romantasy perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas and Rebecca Yarros.--Calandra s five kingdoms are on the verge of destruction. The crux migration is coming. And in the wake of a devastating attack, I ve been separated from the man who owns my heart.I m lost.Terrified. Homesick. Hunted by monsters, driven to exhaustion, and kidnapped by a powerful priest, the only thing keeping me going is the little girl counting on me to keep her safe.It s my turn to become the Guardian.Our lives change one fateful night.A night of death. A night of monsters. A night of truths.That night, I learn the real meaning of fear and the depth of my own strength.Everyone wants me to be something I m not a queen, a spy, a

Rediscover the magic of one of the most iconic classics ever in this 80th anniversary keepsake edition of Antoine de Saint-Exup廨y's The Little Prince, featuring the magnificent illustrations of MinaLima and eight dazzling, interactive paper inserts.All grown-ups were once children--although few of them remember it.A pilot crashes his plane in the Sahara Desert. There, far away from civilization, he meets The Little Prince, a strange young boy who left his solitary life on a distant asteroid and traveled to the disenchanted adult world. What unfolds is an unforgettable adventure through the night sky, and a timeless meditation on the power of seeing the world with wonder and clarity.MinaLima, the design studio best known for creating the graphic universe of the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts films, takes readers on an ever more fantastic journey from planet to desert, from watering the prince's blossoming rose to feeling the embrace of the snake. This reimagination of the world-famou

From multi-award winning, New York Times bestselling duo Mac Barnett and Jon Klassen, Now I See Fall is one in a unique quartet of board books that playfully shows the changing seasons from a kid's point of view. the house / the tree / the garden / me Sparse and rhythmic text invites readers to explore a rural setting through different seasons, gently introducing everyday words. Envisioned as a set that also can be read as standalone books, each of the four volumes in this eye-catching series has identical text but different images that reflect the time of year. In fall, the tree sheds its russet leaves, the sky turns pink and gold, a sweet treat is a candy apple and the perfect hat is plaid with flaps to cover your ears. Now I See Fall celebrates all the wonderful things about the season through a child's eyes - and shows why it's their favorite time of year.

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