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Language is integral to human doing, being, becoming and belonging, and its acquisition is naturally distributed in and across activity spaces over time. Different learning experiences form 'a dialectical unity', where one brings the others into existence, and the capacities fostered in one inform and transform those in the others. Thus, connected learning across time and space is fundamental to the coherence, relevance, and meaningfulness of language learning, yet is not given sufficient attention in second language education. Connected learning is particularly relevant in the GenAI era where learner-driven lifelong and lifewide learning is much emphasized. This Element hence conceptualizes the framework of connected language learning with technology, and discusses how the framework could be operationalized and implemented in teaching and learning. It further foregrounds four concepts in this learning framework - agential literacy, interest development, self-regulation support, and id

Celebrate 20 incredible years of Wizardology with this special anniversary edition and unlock secrets written by Merlin himself. After the legendary wizard Merlin was bound to a tree by magic, he used part of that tree to create a guide for apprentices of the mystical arts seeking to master Wizardology. First printed in the Elizabethan era, Templar has republished this special edition of the ancient tome to ignite the next generation of wizards, including intricate novelty elements such as magical moving illustrations, a scrap of a fairy flag, a phoenix feather, a deck of divination cards and the gemstone of a true wizard's staff.The groundbreaking Ology series, which includes Dragonology, has sold more than 18 MILLION copies worldwide. Perfect for all witches and wizards, young and old!

2025 SLJ Best Middle Grade BooksAmari and the Night Brothers meets Pokémon in this thrilling start to Graci Kim’s brand-new fantasy series where dragons and phoenixes roam the skies of Seoul; meals magically appear based on your mood; and dreams literally come to lifeFourteen-year-old Aria Loveridge lives at the Resthaven Home for Dreamslingers, a safe haven for children born with a genetic mutation that transports them to a powerfully magical realm while they sleep. But this magic can be unpredictable—even deadly. After all, it was only ten years ago when members of the Royal League of Dreamslingers caused the Great Outburst—a tragedy that killed hundreds of people, including Aria’s mom. Since then, Aria’s dad has become leading expert on Dreamslinger Welfare, which means Aria knows better than most what it takes to keep society safe from her, and others like her: separation, identification, and most importantly, power suppression.So when the Kingdom of Royal Hanguk—home of the Dreams

Magic awakens. Darkness swells. A hero rises--and she's ready to fight... New York Times bestselling author Sophie Jordan is back with an all-new epic romantasy set in the high-stakes world of A Fire in the Sky.It's been a year since Tamsyn transformed. From royal whipping girl in the palace of Penterra to the bride of Fell, the Beast of the Borderlands. From the enemy in the Beast's bed to the wife he sacrificed himself to save. From an ordinary girl...to a dragon. And not just any dragon--a powerful fire-breather...and the best hope to keep magic from flickering out forever.With Fell gone, torn from her side in the dangerous swirling mists of the Crags, Tamsyn is heartbroken and alone among the dragon pride. An unwelcome outsider still learning to survive in this fiery skin of hers within a new cutthroat society, she trains in the arena until her muscles burn and her blood spills. Slowly, Tamsyn forges herself into a warrior in the shadow of Fell's enigmatic brother, Vetr, whose silv

Full of T. Kingfisher’s signature dark magic, charming characters and sweet romance, Hemlock & Silver is a stunning dark retelling of Snow White. From the New York Times bestselling and Hugo Award-winning author of Nettle & Bone and A Sorceress Comes to Call.AN INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERFrom bestselling and Hugo Award-winning author T. Kingfisher, Hemlock & Silver is a dark reimagining of Snow White steeped in poison, intrigue and treason of the most magical kind.‘A new favourite! Masterful storytelling with creepy magic and a fantastic cat!’ – Sarah Beth Durst, author of The SpellshopHealer Anja regularly drinks poison.Not to die, but to save – seeking cures for those everyone else has given up on.But a summons from the King interrupts her quiet, herb-obsessed life. His daughter, Snow, is dying, and he hopes Anja’s unorthodox methods can save her.Aided by a taciturn guard, a narcissistic cat and a passion for the scientific method, Anja rushes to treat Snow – but noth

Getting caught in the rain at the park leads a little girl to discover a remarkable umbrella and, with it, the magic of friendship and community in this charming picture book inspired by Jan Brett’s classic The Mitten.Zora’s fun day in the park is interrupted by a sudden rain shower, and she finds just the thing she needs to stay dry: an umbrella big enough for one. When another child on the playground asks if he can join her, and then another and another still, Zora makes room for them all—and the umbrella does too!But suddenly, a gust of wind blows the umbrella away, and Zora and her new friends must work together to find it, a search that helps them discover the true value of friendship and collaboration.

Shortlisted for the Irish Novel of the YearShortlisted for the International Dublin Literary AwardLonglisted for the Man Booker Prize'A marvellously engrossing journey, studded with ideas and lyrical treats' The Times______________________________________In 1919, pioneering journalist Emily Ehrlich watches as two young airmen emerge from the carnage of World War One to pilot the very first non-stop transatlantic flight from Newfoundland to the west of Ireland. In 1845 Frederick Douglass, a Black American slave, lands in Ireland to champion ideas of democracy and freedom, only to find a famine unfurling at his feet. And in 1998 Senator George Mitchell criss-crosses the ocean in search of an elusive Irish peace.Stitching these stories intricately together, Colum McCann sets out to explore the fine line between what is real and what is imagined, and the tangled skein of connections that make up our lives.'History comes vividly to life in a majestic work' Sunday Times'Beautifully hypnotic

★特裝版特典收錄：本集漫畫with精美書卡紓壓搖搖掛飾：尺寸約L8cm×W8cm滑鼠墊：尺寸約L24cm×W18cm★系列累積銷量突破1500萬冊的超人氣輕小說《魔法禁書目錄》系列外傳漫畫又來了！★人氣與御坂美琴分庭抗禮，常盤台的女王──食蜂操祈為主角的故事，堂堂登場!!科學與武術交會，非凡的災厄朝常盤台國中襲來――！不屬於「魔術」、「科學」，赤手空拳的武術達人――舍監與木元一族的激烈衝突！常盤台的校舍被鬧得雞飛狗跳，學生會長選舉也暗潮洶湧……！

【特裝版特別收錄】✩雨中沙季 壓克力鑰匙圈（尺寸：L7×W5cm）✩禮服沙季 掛軸(附組合桿)（尺寸：L50×W30cm）✩本集小說with特別設計書衣★從同學，變為兄妹。兩人逐漸走向幸福的故事。★彼此的距離日漸縮短，慢慢建立起兄妹以上卻與家人有所不同的關係。★在日本累積銷售超過100萬冊（截至2024年12月），廣受好評的戀愛生活小說！這是另一種「義妹生活」——「——撰寫小說時忘記寫的部分，上野監督和工作人員們細心地替我撿回來——這就是我對動畫版的印象。」（摘錄自內文）TV動畫《義妹生活》2024年7月開始播放，並在大受好評下順利完結。每集播放後，原作者三河ごーすと都會在Ｘ上抒發他的熱情。本書收錄了經過潤色修正的文字，以及採用讀賣栞視角自我回顧的外傳小說——《Goodbye》，令這部作品更添韻味，書迷們絕不能錯過！

A revelatory look at one of America's most progressive cities--Minneapolis--as journalist Justin Ellis returns to his hometown to grapple with the quiet history of white supremacy in the wake of George Floyd's murder, uncover his family's story of surviving "Minnesota nice," and revisit the city years later as state violence again forces the question of what a real reckoning looks like. It's the "North," they like to say, not the Midwest. It's dif­ferent. Minneapolis is a city for everyone. But in 2020, George Floyd's murder by the city's police left many Americans stunned and wondering, "How could this hap­pen in Minneapolis?" To Ellis, the real question is: What made people think it couldn't?The Minneapolis Justin Ellis grew up in is not the idealistic metropolis it claims to be. The "City of Lakes" was built on discrimination-- in its housing, its schools, its politics--much like all other American cities. Black families were systematically cut out of the prosperous neighbor

The second book of the #1 New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestselling apocalyptic adventure series, now in paperback with custom-designed sprayed edges! A Netflix Original series! "Terrifyingly fun! Delivers big thrills and even bigger laughs."--Jeff Kinney, author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Diary of a Wimpy Kid The zombies are disappearing. This might seem like a good thing, since zombies eat your brains, but normal human kid Jack Sullivan is suspicious. He keeps hearing an eerie shrieking noise that seems to be almost summoning the zombies--but to where, and for what (probably) foul purpose? Jack, his three best friends (maybe the only people left on Earth), and their pet monster Rover need to get to the bottom of this. Along the way they encounter a lot more than they bargained for, including a giant Wormungulous, a pizza parlor monster hangout, an ancient evil who destroys worlds, and a stereo system that is totally bomb. Can Jack figure out why the zomb

Step carefully - the old ways still hold power...The Faery Rules revives long-forgotten customs for navigating the hidden realm of the Fae. This essential guide unveils ancient protections, age-old etiquette, and long-silenced folklore to help readers understand, respect, and avoid the mischief and dangers of the faery world. Presented as both a reference and a practical manual, this unique volume explores faery folklore from multiple angles. Whether you're a scholar of myth, a lover of cozy fantasy, or someone who believes the veil is thin, this handbook offers an enthralling, grounded path to faery knowledge. Every chapter features rules and rituals - from warding off changelings to rewarding brownies - rooted in authentic tradition and delivered with care and clarity. - The first book to gather the folklore rules for living alongside the fae in one place- Practical guidance meets folkloric storytelling across themed, easy-to-follow chapters- A perfect companion to romantasy trends a

The thrilling high-concept Korean bestseller about conforming to society's standards, where one woman decides she has HAD ENOUGH - with the creepy dystopian undercurrent of a Black Mirror episode, perfect for fans of EARTHLINGS by Sayaka Murata and DIARY OF A VOID by Emi Yagi.The thrilling high-concept Korean bestseller about conforming to society's standards.HAPPINESS IS ALWAYS A CHOICEYoungah is a warm-hearted schoolteacher - always smiling, always yielding. She bends her life to everyone else's rules. But deep inside, this endless restraint is killing her. An unending sense of despair festers.Desperate for relief, she turns to a cutting-edge, four-week emotion regulation programme, which promises to sculpt her into a better version of herself.The procedure works a little too well.Unburdened at last, Youngah embraces her raw, unfiltered self, dismantling the weight of the exhausting expectations and ideals imposed upon her.WHO WOULD EVER CRAWL BACK WHEN FREEDOM FEELS THIS GOOD?** Tra

The World’s Greatest Superheroes unite in a dazzling, high-octane adventure that redefines the meaning of “team-up.”Legendary writer Mark Waid and superstar artist Dan Mora bring new energy and heart to the iconic partnership of Batman and Superman in this explosive, critically acclaimed series. Set in a vibrant past of the DC Universe, the Dark Knight and the Man of Steel join forces to face the ancient and dangerous Devil Nezha, a threat powerful enough to require help from unlikely allies such as the Doom Patrol. As the stakes escalate, the World’s Finest must navigate supercharged powers, deadly enemies, and the arrival of a mysterious young hero known as Boy Thunder. Collected in deluxe hardcover for the first time, this edition launches a bold new chapter in superhero storytelling packed with action, emotion, and timeless charm.Collects Detective Comics #1050 and Batman/Superman: World’s Finest #1-11.

A sweeping novel about friendship, love, and the lifelong pursuit of art from Dave Eggers, the award-winning, bestselling author ofThe Circle,Hologram for the King, andThe Eyes & the ImpossibleCricket Dib, born on the American prairie, has no particular prospects or ambitions until, in grade school, he realizes he can draw. He soon meets a girl, Olympia Argyros, one year older, who is captivating and brilliant and far more worldly. Recognizing his talent, she convinces him to deface, with profound vulgarity, a popular playground. Under her direction, he does it willingly, already in love, and thus begins a sixty-five-year entwining between Cricket and Olympia, encompassing friendship, working partnership and love affair. Together they go to art school—an experience of dubious value—and then navigate the art world for the next fifty years, together and apart.Contrappostois a moving and very funny novel about allies and art, and what it means to be an artist. All through their lives,

★ 《馴龍高手》讀者下一場奇幻冒險首選！幽默、魔法與勇氣交織的熱血任務。★ 一個被判定「毫無用處」的十二歲男孩，踏進黑暗森林，尋找失落魔法，也找回真正的自己。★ 得獎喜劇編劇 Ollie George Clark 首部兒少奇幻小說，笑料十足、節奏明快，充滿友誼與自我發現的暖心力量。十二歲的 Youngest Faircrest 在「決定日」被判定為最不起眼的存在，卻不願讓命運就此定案。他與好友 Agnes、會變身的小豬 Satchel 闖入黑暗森林，尋找古老巫師與失落魔法，也揭開關於勇氣、友情與自我價值的祕密。適合喜歡《馴龍高手》的讀者。For fans of the best-selling series How to Train your Dragon, look no further for your next epic fantasy quest. It is the day of Deciding in the swampy town of Bogsmarsh, and awkward twelve-year-old Youngest Faircrest is deemed a dearth - the most unremarkable and undesirable profession. Distraught by his hopeless destiny and determined to change his fate, Youngest, along with his best friend Agnes and a shape-shifting piglet Satchel, plunge into the dark forest on the hunt for an ancient sorcerer and lost magic. Fierce creatures lurk within the decaying forest, but it's also home to many hidden truths... Could it be that Youngest is more remarkable than he's been made to feel, and capable of more than he ever dreamed?

Advancing Health for All: On the Front Lines of Equity and Justice captures stories of lived experience and additional research from 30 experts who presented at the Equity Summit, hosted by Tulane University School of Public Health & Tropical Medicine and sponsored by RWJF. New Orleans and the Gulf Coast region--with its rich culture and resources, its aching poverty and enduring structural racism, and the intensifying immediacy of a changing climate--offers a window into the interwoven risks that lie before the entire nation. Yet its rich culture and resources also offer a measure of hope, exemplified by the vigorous, equity-oriented work unfolding along so many intersecting pathways. A starting point in any power-building effort is to define community, or more accurately to ask people how they define their own communities--geography, history, ethnicity, religion, and gender identity are potential commonalities that encourage people to stand together. In this volume, we consider many

★ 最小偵探出動，辦最大離奇失蹤案！★ 爆笑懸疑×彩色插圖×漫畫分鏡，閱讀節奏超帶感★ 古靈精怪主角登場，讓孩子一翻開就停不下來夜深人靜，巴斯城本該安安靜靜，沒想到就在一碗字母湯前，法比歐．尖牙竟然突然憑空消失！這起詭異又滑稽的案件，立刻驚動了全世界最講究穿著、最有自信、也可能是最迷你的偵探──芥末先生。面對線索稀少、危機步步逼近，還有壞蛋緊追在後，這位小小名偵探能不能在混亂中找出真相？本書以全彩插圖搭配漫畫式分鏡，帶出辦案的刺激、角色的怪趣與故事的笑點，就像一部節奏飛快的兒童偵探電影。適合喜歡推理、幽默與圖像閱讀的孩子，一起跟著芥末先生展開一場又驚又鬧的破案大冒險！Meet the number one (and smallest) detective, Monsieur Mustard. Dressed to the nines, he is a charming and very famous crime-solving mouse.Monsieur Mustard curls his whiskers just so, slips on his fancy suit, looks at the handsome front-page picture on the newspaper announcing his arrival in the city of Bath, and chuckles happily to himself. As soon as he leaves the house, he is mobbed by admirers, as usual. But just as he starts to sniff out his first mystery, everything seems to go wrong: his detective bag is stolen, he is knocked off his feet and his monocle shatters. It appears that not everyone is happy to have the world-famous detective in their city . . . With the help of new friends, can Monsieur

The action-packed new series for fans who can’t get enough of K-Pop Demon Hunters! Hana and her K-pop crew are back, and this time they’ve got to prove their super singing and dancing skills in an inter-school showcase against its fiercest rivals. Spirit guardians summoned by the epic performances dazzle the crowds, but when one spirit goes rogue, the competition turns deadly. Hana's team must face sabotage, betrayals, and the toxic side of fandom to protect each other, and everyone else!Including:Heart-pumping actionCatchy K-Pop tunesForever friendsReturn to the stage and dance your way into the Huntr/x fandom with a fresh new crew of soul-searching, demon-fighting performers.The K-POP ACADEMY SERIES SO FAR: Book 1: The Stage of ShadowsBook 2: The Cursed SpotlightBook 3: The Crystal BeatComing soon in the K-POP ACADEMY seres: Book 5: The Tiger's EyeBook 6: The Song of Tomorrow

The utterly addictive new YA murder mystery thriller from Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé, the instant New York Times bestselling and award-winning author of ACE OF SPADES and WHERE SLEEPING GIRLS LIE.MEET THE HEIRSOctavius the Maestro.Fola the Brain.Bilal the Olympian.Perdita the Artist.Romeo the Failure.FIVE PRODIGIESEveryone has heard of the Button heirs: the five genius children of infamous billionaire Leontes Button. Adopted and trained under the "Button Method", they've had no choice but to be brilliant.ONE DEAD FATHERBut brilliance comes at a deadly price. Because at their father's tenth annual Prodigy Ball, Leontes Button is murdered.A MANSION FULL OF SUSPECTSAs long-buried secrets come to light, one thing is clear: everyone at the ball had reason to want him dead. After all, their father was especially good at making enemies...A rollercoaster of twists and turns with secrets, lies, murder and money, The Heirs is The Inheritance Games meets Knives Out.

Big ideas for curious minds are simply explained in this fascinating book about volcanoes.Have you ever wondered what makes a volcano erupt? Or what happens when molten lava meets the sea? From towering mountains that spit fire to hidden underwater volcanoes shaping the ocean floor, this beautifully illustrated book takes young readers on an explosive journey into the heart of Earth's most powerful natural wonders.Discover the secrets of volcanoes - from the science behind eruptions and the different types of volcanoes around the world, to the daring work of volcanologists who study these fiery giants up close. Find out how volcanic eruptions have shaped our planet, created new islands, and even changed the climate.*Part of a fascinating series of illustrated single-subject STE(A)M books for children aged 7-10, exploring some of the universe's most fascinating subjects.*Written by leading volcanologists and Oxford professors, Tamsin Mather and David Pyle*Published in collaboration with

Can two very different women put aside their differences to save the bookstore they love? The Japanese bestseller that kicked off a seven-book series – adapted for TV and 200,000 copies soldRiko Nishioka is assistant manager of the flagship Pegasus bookstore in Kichijoji. After working her way up from a part-time position, she is now, aged forty, a respected figure in the Japanese publishing industry. But she has a nemesis.Aki Kitamura, twenty-seven, has waltzed in as a full-time employee thanks to her family connections. A free spirit with a rebellious streak and a silver spoon in her mouth, she’s anything but a team player.The two are always clashing – both at work and over their personal lives. But when Riko is given notice that the store will be closing in six months’ time, they face a stark choice.Can they put their petty enmities aside to boost sales and save their livelihoods or will they go down fighting . . . each other?Translated from the Japanese by Haydn Trowell

★ 一個人去夏令營？從崩潰開場到友情大爆發，笑料與成長一次收滿！★ 結合《遜咖日記》的爆笑日常、《保母俱樂部》的女孩情誼與《怪咖少女事件簿》的尷尬魅力！★ 滿滿日記感、插圖感與校園社交修羅場，超適合8–12歲讀者一口氣讀完！★ 第一次離開熟悉世界，也許正是遇見全新自己的開始！露比原本以為，這會是她人生最完美的夏天。第一次參加夏令營，還能和最好的朋友萊莉一起待上整整一個月，光想就讓人興奮到睡不著。沒想到，就在出發前一天，萊莉竟然打來說她摔斷了腳，不能去了。於是，原本滿懷期待的旅程，瞬間變成一場要獨自面對陌生女孩、陌生小木屋、陌生活動的生存挑戰。露比只想躲進房間，最好誰都不要來找她。可是夏令營的節奏，根本不可能讓人安靜縮在角落！新朋友、意外事件、心跳加速的小曖昧，還有一連串讓人想尖叫又忍不住大笑的場面，全都接連登場。這個夏天，也許沒有照計畫進行，卻可能比她想像中更難忘、更閃亮。"I think I just might die. Riley called this morning, aka the DAY BEFORE we leave for camp, to tell me SHE CAN'T GO. She broke her ankle. So now I have to go alone. All I know is, I'd better pack more notebooks, because I plan on never leaving my cabin. EVER."Packed with the laugh-out-loud fun of Diary of a Wimpy Kid, the empowering friendships of The Babysitter's Club, and the hilarious and cringe-worthy moments of Dork Diaries - the perfect summer read for 8-12 year olds.Rubie can’t wait to go to summer camp for the very first time. She and her best friend, Riley, are going to have an ENTIRE MONTH T

Big ideas for curious minds are simply explained in this fascinating book about volcanoes.Have you ever wondered what makes a volcano erupt? Or what happens when molten lava meets the sea? From towering mountains that spit fire to hidden underwater volcanoes shaping the ocean floor, this beautifully illustrated book takes young readers on an explosive journey into the heart of Earth's most powerful natural wonders.Discover the secrets of volcanoes - from the science behind eruptions and the different types of volcanoes around the world, to the daring work of volcanologists who study these fiery giants up close. Find out how volcanic eruptions have shaped our planet, created new islands, and even changed the climate.*Part of a fascinating series of illustrated single-subject STE(A)M books for children aged 7-10, exploring some of the universe's most fascinating subjects.*Written by leading volcanologists and Oxford professors, Tamsin Mather and David Pyle*Published in collaboration with

Follow Layla and Glacier for a sparkling summer adventure at Unicorn Academy in this magical storybook!It's the summer holidays at Unicorn Academy! Layla can't wait to start her summer job as a research assistant and make lots of discoveries just like her hero, Professor Faraday.But when Layla's discovery releases a dangerous new creature onto the island, can she save the unicorns and their magic before it's too late?Packed with colourful pictures from the hit Netflix show, this is the perfect book for young fans of Unicorn Academy who love unicorns, friendship and adventure!Ride towards your destiny and discover more magical adventures at Unicorn Academy:Unicorn Academy: Sophia Meets Her Unicorn (Picture Book, 4+)Unicorn Academy: Isabel's Fairy Island Rescue (Picture Book, 4+)Unicorn Academy: Sticker ScenesUnicorn Academy: Colouring BookUnicorn Academy: Meet the Unicorn Riders: Sticker Activity Book

Jungkook is one of the world’s biggest stars, period. His first album, Golden, sold more than 2 million copies on the day of its release and stayed on the Billboard 200 for twenty-four consecutive weeks. How did a young prodigy from South Korea make music history?The Meaning of Jungkook is an unofficial kaleidoscopic exploration of the forces that made Jungkook into the triumph he is today. This book does more than just chronicle his humble beginnings in Busan and meteoric rise to fame. A lively narrative, it places Jungkook in a larger cultural and historical context, shedding light on the inner workings of the K-pop industry, internet culture, ARMY, and more.We learn that Jungkook’s ruthless work ethic is a symptom of Korean culture and its singular pursuit for excellence; his style of dance places him in the lineage of Michael Jackson; and “the soldout king” has a unique visual appeal that meets high, intensive Korean beauty standards but also subverts it with his irreverent style c

A funny bedtime picture book in an extra tall split-page novelty format!From award-winning picture book creator Guilherme Karsten, illustrator of Hen in the Bed.Praise for Hen in the Bed:"Charming version of the classic counting song "Ten in the Bed"" - BookTrustIt's night-time and everyone is fast asleep, until - WAAAH! - Baby Giraffe wakes up. Oh dear! As each animal wakes up the neighbour in the apartment below with their noisy snip-snapping, chattering and ROARING, soon the whole building is wide awake. Will anyone ever get any sleep. . .? Oh my! What a night!Turn the split pages to see the noisy mayhem mount up - and spot some cheeky mice joining the fun!Includes a FREE Nosy Crow Stories Aloud® audiobook! Scan the code, hear the story.

A spellbinding cosy fantasy novel from Lucy Jane Wood, the Sunday Times bestselling author of Rewitched, about letting go of perfectionism and being your true magical self.Perfection is a spell. It’s time to break it.'The literary equivalent of the most delicious cinnamon bun’ – Beth O’Leary, author of The Flatshare‘Full of found family, baked goods, and characters you'll cheer for’ – Sarah Beth Durst, author of The SpellshopAndromeda Wildwood is practically perfect in every witch way. As the proud owner of Celestial Bakehouse, a bustling London bakery, Annie’s life is a haze of pink, magic and impossibly high standards. Annie devotes her powers to pleasing others, believing that perfection is a price worth paying, no matter the magical toll it takes.But Annie’s charmed existence is about to get delightfully messy . . .Annie is tasked by her coven with mentoring a troubled teenage witch, and she couldn’t be more different from fiery, stubborn Maeve. Or from Hal, the gruff but handsome

From beloved bestseller David Nicholls comes a brilliant, bittersweet novel about love and family, husbands and wives, parents and children.From beloved bestseller David Nicholls comes a brilliant, bittersweet novel about love and family, husbands and wives, parents and children. Us: a brilliant, bittersweet novel about love and family, husbands and wives, parents and children Longlisted for the Booker Prize'Perfect' INDEPENDENT 'I honestly can't imagine loving a novel much more' SUNDAY TIMES 'I loved this book. Funny, sad, tender: for anyone who wants to know what happens after the Happy Ever After' JOJO MOYES Douglas and Connie - scientist and artist, husband and wife - live a quiet and quietly unremarkable life in the suburbs of London. Until, suddenly, after more than twenty years of marriage, Connie decides she wants a divorce. Heartbroken but determined, Douglas comes up with the perfect plan: he is going to win back the love of his wife and the respect of Albie, their teenage so

【當正義成為娛樂，真相是你最承受不起的代價。】2025 年席捲歐美書市的頂級懸疑大作《High Season》《控制/Gone Girl》般的心理壓抑： 步步驚心的反轉，不到最後一刻絕對猜不到結局！20 年前，在南法蔚藍海岸的那個盛夏，17 歲的 Tamara 靜靜地浮在豪宅泳池中。6 歲的妹妹 Nina 隔著窗戶，看見了那個「兇手」。一場審判，終結了一名少女的生命，也摧毀了另一個少女的人生。20 年後，當「真實犯罪」紀錄片的鏡頭再次對準這座逐漸頹圮的粉紅別墅，Nina 回到了家鄉。然而，陽光下的陰影卻開始扭曲...記憶是會說謊的，而她的家人，似乎正不計代價地守著某個比謀殺更黑暗的祕密。這不只是一部關於尋找兇手的小說，它更是一場關於權力、階級與記憶脆弱性的深度剖析。Escape to the French Riviera with the suspenseful new mystery thriller from the author of The Girls of Summer, perfect for fans of Girl A, Penance and Idol.'A master storyteller' Sara Ochs, author of The Resort'Ripped me out of my reading slump as I found myself devouring this tale of privilege, loss, and the slippery nature of memory.' Ella Berman, author of Reese Witherspoon Book Club pick Before We Were Innocent'True crime meets the Côte d’Azur in this layered, insightful novel… Propulsive, escapist, and sharp.' Emily Layden, author of Once More From The TopIn the heat of summer, the past can become hazy. . .For twenty years, Nina Drayton has told hers

【陽光、沙灘、私人島嶼……以及一具接一具的屍體。】★《紐約時報》六大暢銷天后再度集結，首部「致命系」驚悚力作！★《Blackout》浪漫系列華麗轉身，揭開優等生最黑暗的秘密。★ 在這場春假，你最該擔心的不是風暴，而是身邊的朋友。「這本該是一場完美的逃離，直到秘密開始殺人。」瑟古德·馬歇爾學院的五名精英學生，身懷不可告人的過去，受邀前往佛羅里達的一座私人豪華度假村。他們渴望洗刷去年的悲劇陰影，卻沒想到踏入了一個更深不見底的陷阱。一場熱帶風暴切斷了與外界的聯繫，五星級的避風港瞬間變成奪命的牢籠。隨著同伴接連倒下，那些關於背叛、謊言與死亡的真相，正隨著浪潮一步步逼近。這不只是一場度假，這是一場關於「誰能活到天亮」的殘酷遊戲。六位全美頂尖作家聯手編織，節奏緊湊到讓你不敢呼吸。當每個人都有殺人的動機，你還能相信誰？Trapped at a luxurious resort off the coast of Florida, a group of elite teens are about to have a spring break they will never forget . . . but not all of them are coming home. The star-studded team of authors behind New York Times bestsellers Blackout and Whiteout returns with a thriller full of intrigue, betrayal, and heart-stopping romance.For Thurgood Marshall Academy's best and brightest--five friends who've been thick as thieves since kindergarten--this spring break is all about forgetting: they want nothing more than to wash away last year's tragedy, and the human-shaped hole it left in their friend group.It's a hole the new ki

2025 SLJ Best Middle Grade BooksNational Book Award FinalistIndie Next PickA Best Book of the Year: Publishers Weekly, Chicago Public Library, School Library Journal, KirkusJane Addams Children's Book Award FinalistSydney Taylor Notable BookALA Rainbow Book List PickALSC Notable Children's BookNCSS-CBC Notable Social Studies Trade BookNow available in paperback, a groundbreaking, action-packed, and ultimately uplifting adventure that intertwines elements of Jewish mythology with an unflinching examination of the impacts of transphobia“Rare and beautiful—a novel that combines wondrous fantasy, searing real-world relevance, and a frank empathetic understanding of the adolescent experience...The way Lukoff combines these elements in a page-turning adventure is nothing short of magic!” —Rick Riordan, author of Percy Jackson and the OlympiansCovid lockdown is over, but A’s world feels smaller than ever. Coming out as trans didn’t exactly go well, and most days, he barely leaves his bedroom,

#1 New York Times bestselling author Lauren Kate’s Fallen series has sold over 11 million copies around the world—now she returns to the seductive world of angels with a ruthless romantasy, perfect for both Fallen fans and new readers alike."Dark, seductive, and original." ―Jennifer L. Armentrout, #1 New York Times bestselling author of From Blood and AshWhen mysterious Rafe de la Cruz rolls into Desdemona’s life to recruit her to the elite film school Acheron, Dez has no reason to trust him—and no other option. A violent attack has just put her brother in the hospital…and Dez is the only suspect. Guilt-ridden and grieving, she finds herself running from the law to chase her longtime dream of making movies, at a school she’s never heard of. Soon, she’s dropped into Acheron’s cutthroat world of seductive intrigue, power on an otherworldly scale, and deadly competition.Acheron may seem like the ticket to a future Dez has always wanted, but as she delves deeper into the secret work being

Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection A Level 1 I Can Read for kids who love farms, food, and the environment as well as any child interested in the many careers in agriculture. Visit the State Fair with Dad and his daughter, and get to know all the different kinds of farmers along the way in this Level 1 I Can Read My Community book ideal for early readers learning to sound out words and sentences.Find out more about the community helpers who do so much for us in this tenth book in the I Can Read My Community series full of characters who are diverse in terms of gender, race, age, and body type. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the short sentences, familiar words, and simple concepts of Level One I Can Reads support success for children eager to start reading on their own.Meet these farmers: - Grain farmer- Vegetable farmer- Fruit farmer- Rancher- Dairy farmer- Chicken farmer- Sheep farmer- Llama farmer- Beekeeper- Fish farmer- Tree farmer- Flower farmer- Herb farmer

★A USA TODAY bestseller!★ In the magical city of Nevermoor, long-buried secrets are coming to light, and Morrigan Crow's life is about to turn upside down. When Morrigan is invited into Nevermoor's wealthy Silver District, she discovers a world of extravagance and a family mystery she's eager to unravel. She could never imagine where it will lead: a white wedding, a golden dragon, and a red pool of blood. Embroiled in suspicion and danger, Morrigan leaps head first into a murder investigation, while also grappling with her ever-growing Wundersmith powers. And although her friends are there to help, she fears that could change if they learn she's keeping a terrible secret of her own. As shadowy forces awaken in Nevermoor, can Morrigan find a killer and solve the mystery in her own past ... before the clock strikes midnight? Jessica Townsend weaves a spellbinding tale of magic and mystery in this thrilling new installment of the Nevermoor series.

The sweeping new historical fantasy novel from Sunday Times bestselling author Katherine Arden.With her country's future and her own life at stake, an orphaned duchess must journey into a world of myth and there discover a power that may be her salvation - or her demise - in this enchanting new novel from the New York Times bestselling author of the Winternight Trilogy and The Warm Hands of Ghosts.'Captivating' Naomi Novik'A brilliant writer with an intriguing imagination' Santa Montefiore------Anne of Brittany was a child when her land was invaded, her castle besieged, and her royal father driven to his death.Now Brittany is occupied by her enemies, her treasury empty, and only one thing is lacking to complete her realm’s subjugation: she is required, on pain of the sword, to marry the King of France.But Anne cannot. She has promised her dead father that Brittany would never be conquered.Defiantly, she betroths herself in secret to France’s greatest enemy. But in a world where courts

★ 50週年紀念版！改變世界的科學經典再進化★ 全球暢銷數百萬冊，翻譯超過30種語言★ 「基因視角」顛覆人類對生命與演化的理解★ 收錄全新後記與附錄，重新詮釋經典觀點《自私的基因》以基因為核心重新詮釋演化理論，指出生物只是基因延續的載體，顛覆傳統生命觀。自出版以來深刻影響科學界與大眾思維，成為科普經典。50週年紀念版收錄全新後記與附錄，回顧其歷史意義並延伸當代影響，是理解生命與演化不可或缺的重要著作。Celebrating 50 years with a new anniversary edition, this critically acclaimed international bestseller has sold millions of copies and been translated into over 30 languages. Among the most influential and enduring science books of all time, The Selfish Gene is a classic in every sense of the word. Originally published in 1976, the book soon galvanized the biology community and fascinated a broad general readership.Professor Dawkins's gene's-eye view of evolution introduced a completely novel way of looking at survival. Fifty years later, The Selfish Gene still sparks fascination and debate among scientists and science-enthusiasts alike, inspiring new directions in research and fresh generations of young life scientists. First-time and returning readers will marvel at the timelessness a

隨想集續 一些踩踏在虛空中的足跡 願我們心無波瀾，澄澈如天空。願我們彼此護慰，以度過這暫時的黑暗。 在出版了《隨想集》（2013-2022 年）三年之後，現在又集結了別冊《隨想集續》（2023-2025 年），以與心靈相契的朋友在靈魂的暗夜中互通款曲。這三年中，時代丕變！我們被催逼著隨著時代的鼓聲急速前行！將去往何方？不可確知，無法掌控。回顧身後？我們所熟悉的世界已一去不返了。這不僅是當代、也是古今共通的情境。思及此，我又要吟誦英國詩人馬修‧阿諾德（Matthew Arnold, 1822-1888）的詩句了，當時他與新婚妻子漫步在英國多佛海邊，遙見對岸法國的熠熠燈火：（這是最後的一段）Ah, love, let us be trueTo one another! For the world, which seemsTo lie before us like a land of dreams,So various, so beautiful, so new,Hath really neither joy, nor love, nor light,Nor certitude, no peace, nor help for pain;And we are here as on a darkling plainSwept with confused alarms of struggle and flight,Where ignorant armies clash by night.馬修‧阿諾德所處的十九世紀，是一個變動劇烈的時代，工業革命的浪潮如海嘯般湧來，作為心靈與生活支柱的宗教信仰也受到人們的質疑，他身處其中，內心感到極度的惶惑不安 —如此紛繁，如此美麗，如此新穎，其實沒有歡樂，沒有愛，沒有光，沒有明確，沒有和平，沒有對痛苦的救贖；詩人是先知吧？德國詩人海涅（Heinrich Heine, 1797-1856）早已警告世人：德意志的民族主義將為人類帶來大禍，果然。馬修‧阿諾德的惶惑不安也非無病呻吟，他謝世之後不到三十年，爆發了第一次世界大戰，他詩中描述的爭戰相殘不幸成真。現在，二十一世紀在驚濤駭浪中走過了四分之一，網路、人工智能、商業與消費主義……撒下漫天巨網，傳統價值與既有體制正在崩壞瓦解，我們心中的惶惑不安較諸十九世紀的先賢們更為猛烈。我的讀者朋友們—願我們心無波

The scientific study of consciousness features a vast array of conflicting theories, but cross-disciplinary exchange between researchers from different camps is not always prevalent. This book seeks to address these complexities by providing a thorough introduction to the field while remaining accessible to those new to the topic. By exploring empirical methods, surveying a variety of competing theories, and outlining challenges for current approaches, it equips readers with the tools to evaluate existing theories. It also showcases contributions from the originators and leading proponents of today's most influential theories, providing unparalleled depth and clarity into diverse theoretical perspectives. Offering a thorough overview of scientific consciousness studies, this book presents new perspectives on a topic that has long puzzled scientists and philosophers alike.

★ 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★ 色彩奔放、幽默滿滿，孩子一翻就停不下來的圖像故事！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