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DescriptionOptimise Stars, the new edition of Optimise, combines the hugely popular methodology of the original Optimise series with new content that is genuinely relevant to teenagers. It teaches students essential exam skills and techniques to optimise their exam performance and ensure no surprises on the day. It gives teachers comprehensive exam-prep guidance and offers additional wellbeing support for both students and teachers.Key FeaturesNew Optimise your wellbeing sections show students how to stay calm under pressure and help them perform to the best of their ability in end-of-year exams.New video content, gamified digital activities and teen-relevant texts bring learning to life and keep teenage students engaged in every lesson.The 12-page Optimise Your Exams section at the back of the Student’s Book brings together exam strategies for each key skill, plus advice on how to perform well on the day.New communication activities put a strong focus on speaking and encourage learn

DescriptionOptimise Stars, the new edition of Optimise, combines the hugely popular methodology of the original Optimise series with new content that is genuinely relevant to teenagers. It teaches students essential exam skills and techniques to optimise their exam performance and ensure no surprises on the day. It gives teachers comprehensive exam-prep guidance and offers additional wellbeing support for both students and teachers.Key FeaturesNew Optimise your wellbeing sections show students how to stay calm under pressure and help them perform to the best of their ability in end-of-year exams.New video content, gamified digital activities and teen-relevant texts bring learning to life and keep teenage students engaged in every lesson.The 12-page Optimise Your Exams section at the back of the Student’s Book brings together exam strategies for each key skill, plus advice on how to perform well on the day.New communication activities put a strong focus on speaking and encourage learn

DescriptionOptimise Stars, the new edition of Optimise, combines the hugely popular methodology of the original Optimise series with new content that is genuinely relevant to teenagers. It teaches students essential exam skills and techniques to optimise their exam performance and ensure no surprises on the day. It gives teachers comprehensive exam-prep guidance and offers additional wellbeing support for both students and teachers.Key FeaturesNew Optimise your wellbeing sections show students how to stay calm under pressure and help them perform to the best of their ability in end-of-year exams.New video content, gamified digital activities and teen-relevant texts bring learning to life and keep teenage students engaged in every lesson.The 12-page Optimise Your Exams section at the back of the Student’s Book brings together exam strategies for each key skill, plus advice on how to perform well on the day.New communication activities put a strong focus on speaking and encourage learn

DescriptionOptimise Stars, the new edition of Optimise, combines the hugely popular methodology of the original Optimise series with new content that is genuinely relevant to teenagers. It teaches students essential exam skills and techniques to optimise their exam performance and ensure no surprises on the day. It gives teachers comprehensive exam-prep guidance and offers additional wellbeing support for both students and teachers.Key FeaturesNew Optimise your wellbeing sections show students how to stay calm under pressure and help them perform to the best of their ability in end-of-year exams.New video content, gamified digital activities and teen-relevant texts bring learning to life and keep teenage students engaged in every lesson.The 12-page Optimise Your Exams section at the back of the Student’s Book brings together exam strategies for each key skill, plus advice on how to perform well on the day.New communication activities put a strong focus on speaking and encourage learn

DescriptionOptimise Stars, the new edition of Optimise, combines the hugely popular methodology of the original Optimise series with new content that is genuinely relevant to teenagers. It teaches students essential exam skills and techniques to optimise their exam performance and ensure no surprises on the day. It gives teachers comprehensive exam-prep guidance and offers additional wellbeing support for both students and teachers.Key FeaturesNew Optimise your wellbeing sections show students how to stay calm under pressure and help them perform to the best of their ability in end-of-year exams.New video content, gamified digital activities and teen-relevant texts bring learning to life and keep teenage students engaged in every lesson.The 12-page Optimise Your Exams section at the back of the Student’s Book brings together exam strategies for each key skill, plus advice on how to perform well on the day.New communication activities put a strong focus on speaking and encourage learn

DescriptionOptimise Stars, the new edition of Optimise, combines the hugely popular methodology of the original Optimise series with new content that is genuinely relevant to teenagers. It teaches students essential exam skills and techniques to optimise their exam performance and ensure no surprises on the day. It gives teachers comprehensive exam-prep guidance and offers additional wellbeing support for both students and teachers.Key FeaturesNew Optimise your wellbeing sections show students how to stay calm under pressure and help them perform to the best of their ability in end-of-year exams.New video content, gamified digital activities and teen-relevant texts bring learning to life and keep teenage students engaged in every lesson.The 12-page Optimise Your Exams section at the back of the Student’s Book brings together exam strategies for each key skill, plus advice on how to perform well on the day.New communication activities put a strong focus on speaking and encourage learn

DescriptionOptimise Stars, the new edition of Optimise, combines the hugely popular methodology of the original Optimise series with new content that is genuinely relevant to teenagers. It teaches students essential exam skills and techniques to optimise their exam performance and ensure no surprises on the day. It gives teachers comprehensive exam-prep guidance and offers additional wellbeing support for both students and teachers.Key FeaturesNew Optimise your wellbeing sections show students how to stay calm under pressure and help them perform to the best of their ability in end-of-year exams.New video content, gamified digital activities and teen-relevant texts bring learning to life and keep teenage students engaged in every lesson.The 12-page Optimise Your Exams section at the back of the Student’s Book brings together exam strategies for each key skill, plus advice on how to perform well on the day.New communication activities put a strong focus on speaking and encourage learn

DescriptionOptimise Stars, the new edition of Optimise, combines the hugely popular methodology of the original Optimise series with new content that is genuinely relevant to teenagers. It teaches students essential exam skills and techniques to optimise their exam performance and ensure no surprises on the day. It gives teachers comprehensive exam-prep guidance and offers additional wellbeing support for both students and teachers.Key FeaturesNew Optimise your wellbeing sections show students how to stay calm under pressure and help them perform to the best of their ability in end-of-year exams.New video content, gamified digital activities and teen-relevant texts bring learning to life and keep teenage students engaged in every lesson.The 12-page Optimise Your Exams section at the back of the Student’s Book brings together exam strategies for each key skill, plus advice on how to perform well on the day.New communication activities put a strong focus on speaking and encourage learn

DescriptionOptimise Stars, the new edition of Optimise, combines the hugely popular methodology of the original Optimise series with new content that is genuinely relevant to teenagers. It teaches students essential exam skills and techniques to optimise their exam performance and ensure no surprises on the day. It gives teachers comprehensive exam-prep guidance and offers additional wellbeing support for both students and teachers.Key FeaturesNew Optimise your wellbeing sections show students how to stay calm under pressure and help them perform to the best of their ability in end-of-year exams.New video content, gamified digital activities and teen-relevant texts bring learning to life and keep teenage students engaged in every lesson.The 12-page Optimise Your Exams section at the back of the Student’s Book brings together exam strategies for each key skill, plus advice on how to perform well on the day.New communication activities put a strong focus on speaking and encourage learn

Do YOU have what it takes to win the Race? ‘You’ll LOVE racing to Imagination Island!’ MAZ EVANS ‘Joyful!’ JENNY MCLACHLAN ‘Riotously fun!’ HANNAH GOLD Luca and his teammates have conquered two maps in the fabled Imagination Island, where anything they imagine comes to life. Now they have three more challenges to face in this THIRD leg of the Race! They must crack jokes in Laughter Lagoon, ride giant space hoppers along Silly String Street, and finally, join in a game of Sneak ’n' Seek in a crumbling Roman-style coliseum, where if you are found, you are turned to stone… Will Luca overcome his fears? Will Om find the courage to speak for the first time? And who will lose and leave the Race FOREVER? Perfect for readers of MAGICALIA and DUNGEON RUNNERS! READERS LOVE IMAGINATION ISLAND! ‘One of the most joyful books I have read … The only problem with Imagination Island is that you never want to leave.’ Jenny McLachlan

*THE NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER*THE BRAND-NEW, HILARIOUS DIARY OF A WIMPY KID BOOK!In Hot Mess, book 19 of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series from #1 international bestselling author Jeff Kinney, Greg Heffley is in for a particularly awkward summer with his whole family. The pressure is building for Greg Heffley, who discovers that when you mix heaps of family, a tiny beach house, and sweltering heat, it’s a recipe for disaster. Speaking of recipes - the secret ingredients behind Gramma’s famous meatballs have been closely guarded for years.Can Greg unpack all of his family’s mysteries before their vacation is over? Or will he just stir the pot?This sidesplittingly relatable summer story is the funniest Wimpy Kid book yet!WHAT'S IN DIARY OF A WIMPY KID?50% words, 50% cartoons, 100% hilarious!Stories that all readers can't wait to get their hands onLaughter guaranteed!And DON'T MISS an all-new fantasy from Greg's best friend in Rowley Jefferson's Awesome Friendly Adventure, the follow-up to the

'A great story' THE TIMES'An enjoyable twisty mystery from a master of the game' MAIL ON SUNDAYFrom the author of the books behind the #1 Netflix show The Lincoln Lawyer, and #1 Amazon Prime series Bosch and Ballard. *****'A murder case is like a shark. It sleeps, it dies.'LAPD Detective Stilwell was forced out of the Homicide department and sent to a dead-end post on Santa Catalina Island.But when the idyllic holiday destination is rocked by report of a body found in the harbour, weighed down by an anchor, Stilwell has a point to prove to his superiors - and will cross every line to solve the murder himself. It's sink or swim, as failure will cost him everything while finding the killer will make him a target and reveal the dark heart of his new home. But on a small island with big secrets - someone is always watching...****CRIME DOESN'T COME BETTER THAN CONNELLY:'The pre-eminent detective novelist of his generation'IAN RANKIN'The best mystery writer in the world'GQ'A superb natural s

A journey back in time! (Dyslexia-friendly)Alfie and Kat’s school trip takes an unexpected turn when they’re whisked back to a Viking village in this exciting time-slip adventure from bestselling author Karen McCombie.Things take a weird turn for Alfie and Kat when they get separated from the rest of their group on a school trip to the Viking Museum. The models around them start to come to life, and at first Kat is sure they’re being pranked for a TV game show.She urges Alfie to play along, and they take part in Viking village life – cooking, weaving and even digging a toilet pit. But will they ever be able to find their way back home?Particularly suitable for readers aged 7+ with a reading age of 7.

The second book in the fabulous series for 6+ readers by Cbeebies star George Webster, full of more dragon mayhem with new dragons, magic and adventure. “George Webster: inspiration, ambassador, actor, author, pioneer, role model, myth-buster, BAFTA-winner, best presenter, top dancer, top bloke, all-round legend.” – Sam Wollaston, the Guardian George and his friends are back for another adventure … this time into a magical forest on a school camping trip! Joined by two new mini dragons, Slushie and Glitz, the gang learn survival 101 skills, including how to roast marshmallows! But when Lava mysteriously flies off, George and the gang are left to their own devices. Magical mishaps happen along the way as Glitz and Slushie discover their special powers, while Jason and Faiza struggle to get along.Can George get his friends to work together, and find Lava? Chaos and mayhem will fly, and new dragons will emerge from the wilderness as George and the mini dragons embark on a brand-new advent

Start Where You Are is a beginner’s guide to running for women. It will challenge misconceptions and offer a positive and motivating guide to get you started.A book for all women at the start of—or resuming after a break—their running journeys and looking to run up to 5 and 10k distances.In 2009 a GP recommended Sabrina try running to manage her post-natal depression. It transformed her life and she hasn’t stopped since. She is now a UK Athletics qualified Leader in Running Fitness, a Coach in Running Fitness and a qualified personal trainer with a passion for helping other women, wherever they are in their running journeys.This friendly, attractive manual features motivational support, technique guidance, practical advice, real-life runner testimonies and strength and conditioning exercises. It also includes valuable tips about how to run during menopause, toilet issues on the run, fuelling and hydration, menstrual cycles, common injuries, how to run safely at night, injuries, finding

史坎達的最後戰役，即將展開！混沌盃之後，真相曝光，史坎達被迫躲藏，而雷克斯正集結力量，準備攻向本土。島上人心惶惶，朋友變敵人，信任岌岌可危。為了阻止災難，史坎達必須與宿敵肯娜達成脆弱的聯盟，一同追溯島嶼魔法的起源，解開封印已久的力量。兇猛獨角獸、空中激戰、古老祕密與破碎的友情——史坎達是否能挺身而出，拯救世界，成為島嶼真正的守護者？這是史坎達系列的壯烈完結篇，一場寫給勇者的魔幻冒險，熱血、動人，絕對讓你翻頁到最後一刻！‘The most popular children’s fantasy hero since Harry Potter’ – TelegraphBLOODTHIRSTY UNICORNS. UNLIKELY HEROES. A MORTAL ENEMY.Don’t miss this epic final adventure in the number 1 bestselling SKANDAR series, for readers ages 9 to 99 and fans of Harry Potter, Percy Jackson, Eragon and Impossible Creatures. PRE-ORDER YOUR COPY NOW TO BE ONE OF THE FIRST TO READ!Skandar is in hiding after the Chaos Cup where Rex Manning revealed a game-changing secret. But as Rex prepares to invade the Mainland, the Islanders are not sure who to trust.With one of Skandar’s closest friends now fighting for the enemy, Skandar must build new alliances – including an uneasy truce with Kenna. To defeat Rex, Skandar and his friends will need to look back to the origins of the Island, and harness the ful

Join a school where children can change into animals! A thrilling new magical fantasy series from the author of the bestselling Kitty books. Animagicals are children born with the power to change into an animal. They can change into any animal and they need help controlling their ability until they find their true form - the animal they are destined to be.Will they fly like an eagle, leap like a leopard or skulk like a fox? Come and join them at Wild Haven, a magical school set up to protect and train animagicals in a magical forest hidden from the ordinary world. Mia can hardly believe it when she discovers she is an animagical. She's so pleased to join the magical school where she'll be helped to control her gift - especially because she can't stop turning into a mouse.Will that be her true form forever? Or is there something more exciting in store? Mia can't wait to find out. Adventure awaits...

Enter the Bizarre Bazaar, a phantasmagorical graphic novel series sure to enchant or entrap its curious customers! In this spine-tingling mystery, there's evil lurking in the shadows just outside the Buford family farm! Lucy and Frida Buford have never stepped foot outside their family farm in the Carolina Inner Banks. It's the dead of July, and in the midst of yet another boring summer making jam for the family business, the girls are clamoring to be taken to the elusive town they've never been allowed to visit. Their father has always said that the outside world is a dangerous place, but danger is closer to home than they even know. There's something in the nearby woods uprooting trees, scaring fish from the water, and scratching at Lucy's window in the middle of the night. Lucy can't shake the feeling that there's a monster out and about--one with two pointy fangs who only comes out at night. It's up to these two sisters to discover what this monster wants. But the further they stra

Learn about the inspiring story of Oprah Winfrey! The trailblazing entertainer and businessperson who became a global icon.Growing up between Mississippi, Wisconsin, and Tennessee, little Oprah loved reading and performing poems and Bible verses at church. Sadly, life at home was very tricky. She lived in poverty and was not always treated with kindness. But Oprah didn't let this hold her back. She worked hard to achieve a scholarship to university, and by age nineteen she was a news anchor on television! From there, she went on to host her own TV show, The Oprah Winfrey Show, and became a household name. Her empathy and openness changed television forever. She became one of the most powerful voices in media, working as an actor and producer as well as an interviewer and host, and proved herself to be an amazing businessperson. Oprah didn't stop there: she used her success to become a philanthropist and advocate for education and social justice. From the bestselling series Little Peopl

Enter the Bizarre Bazaar, a phantasmagorical graphic novel series sure to enchant or entrap its curious customers! In this spine-tingling mystery, there's evil lurking in the shadows just outside the Buford family farm! Lucy and Frida Buford have never stepped foot outside their family farm in the Carolina Inner Banks. It's the dead of July, and in the midst of yet another boring summer making jam for the family business, the girls are clamoring to be taken to the elusive town they've never been allowed to visit. Their father has always said that the outside world is a dangerous place, but danger is closer to home than they even know. There's something in the nearby woods uprooting trees, scaring fish from the water, and scratching at Lucy's window in the middle of the night. Lucy can't shake the feeling that there's a monster out and about--one with two pointy fangs who only comes out at night. It's up to these two sisters to discover what this monster wants. But the further they stra

★ 《Nayra and the Djinn》作者全新圖像小說，夢境般華麗的青春奇幻★ 如果你能看見「每個人心裡長出的花」，世界會變成什麼樣子？★ 256頁全彩圖像小說，絢麗花朵與夢境畫面交織的感性故事★ 關於友情、身分認同與心靈成長的動人旅程當女孩能看見每個人內心的花朵，她也看見了那些被隱藏的情緒與祕密。《Wallflower》以夢幻花朵與飽滿色彩描繪青春成長與友情力量，透過圖像小說形式探索身分認同、家庭壓力與內心創傷，是一部兼具奇幻想像與情感深度的作品。From the author of the critically acclaimed Nayra and the Djinn comes a stunning graphic novel about a girl who must uncover the truth behind her strange visions.For as long as Marlena can remember, she has seen flowers growing on everyone she meets: personalized poppies and daisies and roses of every color that give away what their owners truly feel. Invisible to the rest of the world, the flowers have always felt too overwhelming, too much for Marlena to take in when they don't always match what their owner shows. She’s long since given up convincing anyone else that they’re there.Until she meets Ashe, a charming transfer student who can somehow see these mysterious flowers, too. Unfortunately for Marlena, Ashe wants nothing to do with her. But as their tho

X-Men meets Spy Kids in the sixth installment of The Forgotten Five middle-grade fantasy/adventure series by the New York Times bestselling author of The Unwanteds. Now in paperback!Only weeks remain before the election that will decide the fate of supernaturals in Estero, with presidential challenger Magdalia Palacio in the lead. Desperate to maintain his grip on power, corrupt President Fuerte has leaked photos of the forgotten five to the press, making the kids public enemy number one. And now the location of their safe house has been discovered, and the five and their friends are on the run.With their identities revealed to the world, the kids must master the art of disguise to move freely about Estero, including infiltrating an upcoming Fuerte campaign event at the Estero City Zoo. But the other side is willing to play dirty, so the five will have to be ready for anything.Meanwhile, Cabot’s parents, who have been acting as double agents for years, dare to cross the president and a

A vampire hunter goes undercover at a mysterious university—and finds herself in love with her roommate, an alluring vampire, in this seductive sapphic paranormal fantasy.“Then her red eyes are on mine, gentle, deadly. She takes her time kissing my neck. I pull her closer and say:bite me.”In the mists of the ScottishHighlands is a university where vampire students study alongside humans.RebeccaCharityis a vampire hunter undercover at the university, searching for the mysteriousBook of Blood and Roses, a lost compendium of ways to kill vampires. If she finds it, she’ll be one step closer to avenging her parents, who were slain by those creatures of the night.But when Rebecca arrives, she finds something unexpected: a coffin. Her new roommate is Aliz Astra, scion of one of the most powerful vampire families... and the most beautiful woman Rebecca has ever met.The maddeningly gorgeous Aliz is everything that Rebecca has always hated, but also everything she ever wanted, and now Rebecca do

2025 SLJ Best Young Adult BooksSOON TO BE A MAJOR TV SERIESINSTANT NEW YORK TIMES AND USA TODAY BESTSELLER!AN INDIE NEXT PICKEither you're in or you're out. Welcome to the Thrashers, the elite friend group at New Helvetia High. They're everything everyone wants to be. Jodi Dillon was never meant to be one of them. Julian, Lucy, Paige, and the infamous Zack Thrasher are rich, sophisticated, and love attention. Jodi feels out of place, but Zack's her childhood best friend, so she's in. Then Emily Mills, who desperately wanted to be a Thrasher, dies--and the whispers about the Thrashers begin. As Emily's journal surfaces, detectives close in, and Jodi faces an impossible choice: betray her friends or protect herself. But as eerie messages and strange occurrences escalate, it becomes clear--Emily isn't done with them yet. A twisty thrill-ride of unforgettable drama and suspense that "encapsulates the vulnerability of adolescents playing adult games" (Ali Hazelwood) from USA Today bestselli

本書由 Sheets 三部曲的創作者帶來全新圖像小說，背景設定在亞利桑那的乾熱小鎮 Stony Lonesome。十一歲的 Willa 個性害羞，習慣透過郵件與人交流，也夢想有一天能成為郵差。然而這份夢想因一場誤會而受挫──她被錯認為長年偷竊郵件的傳說人物 Two Gum Tilly，瞬間成了人人側目的「賊」。為了洗清嫌疑，Willa 決定找出真正的犯人。途中，她遇見一群自稱 Gumshoe Gang 的孩子，他們也想終結信件失竊事件。在與新夥伴的相處中，Willa 逐漸理解，建立連結或許比寄送信件更難，也更重要。她必須在追尋真相與守護夢想之間找到自己的方向。・以郵件、冒險與友誼為主題的中階圖像小說・呈現成長、誤解與人際連結的細膩感受・適合喜愛 Paper Girls 與 This Was Our Pact 的讀者From the visionary creator of the Sheets trilogy comes a never-before-seen contemporary middle grade graphic novel about a spunky group of girls, set against the backdrop of the Arizona desert. Perfect for fans of Paper Girls and This Was Our Pact.In the hot, gossipy town of Stony Lonesome, shy eleven-year old Willa interacts with others the only way that feels right to her—the mail. She loves the mail so much that she hopes to become a mail carrier herself one day. But her dreams of delivering birthday cards, thank-you notes, and love letters come crashing down when she’s mistaken for the notorious Two Gum Tilly, a bandit rumored

Pre-order your copy today! For a limited time only. The second book in Jasmine Mas's best-selling Cruel Shifterverse trilogy now in deluxe paperback with gorgeous sprayed edges and foil detail.Are you ready to enter into a new realm?It's an all-out fight for survival in the deadly gladiator Fae Games.I shifted into a saber-toothed tiger...but that was just the beginning.Jax, Cobra, and Ascher are now my teammates.Once again, we're fighting for our lives. And our futures.But nothing is as it seems, and for every secret we uncover, another unfolds.Under the spiteful watch of Xerxes and the evil Fae Queen, it's not clear we're going to survive.Can we work together? Or will we implode?One thing is for sure, I'm about to uncover my destiny.Power is in my veins.Don't miss the conclusion of Sadie's dark and twisted trilogy in Psycho Beasts!Perfect for readers who love: Kickass heroineEdgy Enemies to Lovers"Why choose?" dynamicMorally Gray Alpha HerosSuper steamy heat levelCruel ShifterversePs

What causes an energy "bonk"? How do you avoid "cracking" on a climb? What's the best way to improve mitochondrial performance? Should you ride harder into a headwind or with a tailwind at your back - and why should crosswinds be tackled diagonally? Can rougher fabrics sometimes be more aerodynamic? Is the peloton a superorganism and should we be afraid?! Cycling melds the human body to an engineering marvel and pits them collectively against geography, gravity, and the elements. Little wonder, then, that the cycling experience - and your cycling form - is enriched and transformed by scientific understanding, to a greater extent than perhaps any other sport. More easy to digest and stimulating than an energy gel, and more visually stunning than a ride in the Alps, Science of Cycling takes the varied and remarkable science of the bicycle, the cyclist, and the bike race, and makes it accessible to everyone. While knowledge is power, what you really want to know is how precisely it can bo

我們並肩而坐，卻隔著一整個宇宙。「你真的了解那個每天睡在你身邊的人嗎？」在《Strangers》中，貝兒．波登（Belle Burden）打破了婚姻的粉紅濾鏡。這不是一本教你如何修補關係的工具書，而是一場關於「看見」的旅程。她寫出了所有已婚人士都曾感受過、卻不敢言說的瞬間：當對話變成例行公事，我們何時變成了住在同一個屋簷下的陌生人？在「妻子」與「母親」的標籤之下，那個真實的「我」去了哪裡？我們追求的究竟是真正的親密，還是僅僅是不用孤單一人的安全感？這本書，獻給所有在關係中感到孤獨的人。 貝兒以如手術刀般精準的文字，劃開了婚姻的皮肉，讓我們看見其中的恐懼、渴望與那份依然存在的、微弱卻堅定的愛。「讀完這本書，你會想轉過頭，重新認識身邊的那個人。」A gorgeous memoir about the sudden end to a seemingly happy marriage--an aching, love-filled, and transcendent account of surviving betrayal and discovering joy "A powerful testament to reclaiming voice, power, and joy." -- Adrienne Brodeur, New York Times bestselling author of Wild Game On a chilly day in early spring, Belle Burden's husband of twenty years announced, with no prior warning, that he was leaving her. Belle was shocked; he had always been a committed partner and a devoted father to their three children. She thought they were in love. She thought he--they--were living the life they'd always wanted: professional success, summers at their beloved beachsid

Has the revolution that led from the economy of the gift, characteristic of most precapitalist societies, to the economy of modern societies been accomplished in all spheres of life, as tacitly assumed by those who claim to apply the model of the profit-optimizing agent to every practice – to art, to education and even to marriage, seen as an exchange of economic services of production and reproduction? And is it totally accomplished even at the heart of the sphere most directly concerned with economic activity – the world of business?These and many other questions are absent from the dominant economic theories, which fail to take account of the economic and social conditions under which economic agents and their universe arise. In his lectures at the Collège de France in 1987-89, Pierre Bourdieu laid bare the assumptions of the imaginary anthropology that underlies economics in its dominant form and put forward an alternative view. He replaced the notion of a pure and perfect market w

From the bestselling biography series Little People, BIG DREAMS, discover the life of Mikaela Shiffrin, the greatest skier of all time!Discover the inspiring story of Mikaela Shiffrin, a record-breaking alpine skier who battled tough times to become the very best.Mikaela grew up under a snowy mountain in Colorado, USA. Her family were all big fans of skiing and by the age of two she was already gliding all by herself, determined to beat her brother! This was to be a theme throughout Mikaela’s career as, inspired by skier Heidi Voelker’s message as a junior skier she added the acronym A.B.F.T.T.B to her helmet: ‘Always Be Faster Than The Boys’!Mikaela truly fell in love with skiing when at the age of just six she started training for slalom. She went to the Burke Mountain Academy, a top US ski school and at sixteen won her first World Cup trophy. Between 2013-2018, Mikaela broke many records and won two Olympic Golds – one at the Winter Olympics in Russia in 2014 and one at the Winter O

The Second Chance Convenience Storeis a Korean million-copy bestselling novel set in Seoul, telling the charming story of a store owner who gives those who work for her a second chance at life. For fans ofWelcome to the Hyunam-dong BookshopandDays at the Morisaki Bookshop.'Holding on to the belief that life had meaning and must go on, I, too, would carry on.'In this million-copy bestseller from Korea, the owner of a corner store takes in a homeless man who does a good deed – a kind soul whose presence will transform the whole neighbourhood.Seoul Station is home to Dokgo, a man with no memories of his past. Until one day his subdued existence is disrupted when he stumbles upon a lost wallet, triggering a chain of events that will change the course of his life.Enter Mrs. Yeom, a retired teacher turned convenience-store owner, who, upon discovering Dokgo's act of kindness in returning her purse, offers him a meal as a token of her gratitude. Their chance encounter blossoms into an unexpec

This open access book examines adaptive regulatory frameworks to tackle the emerging risks and opportunities of the digital transformation in the critical sectors of energy and finance. With contributions from leading experts across Europe, the book reveals how digitalisation impacts public values, policy goals, and regulatory approaches, providing comparative insights on the benefits and risks of digital transformation. Through case studies on cybersecurity, data privacy, and regulatory sandboxes, it also explores the evolving role of non-state actors.By advancing forward-looking solutions such as dynamic regulation and collaborative governance, the chapters are tailored to meet the unique regulatory needs of the critical sectors of energy and finance. Ideal for academics, policymakers, and industry leaders, the book highlights strategies for achieving sustainability, stability, and resilience while fostering innovation. For those seeking actionable insights for policy adaptation or b

PrefaceThis book is written and edited following the guidelines below: 教育部於民國107 年發布之十二年國民基本教育技術型高級中等學校群科課程綱要――外語群 “中階英文閱讀與寫作練習” is a comprehensive split edition coursebook for students in their second year of vocational high school to develop their reading and writing skills. The book includes a broad collection of topics related to news media, social issues, cultural differences, and environmental sustainability. In “中階英文閱讀與寫作練習,” students can use and improve their English skills through readings and exercises that will help them make progress on a daily basis.Each unit has two main readings with different types of texts. For each reading, students are guided through a set of steps: before you read, while you read, and after you read. These help students understand the act of reading in a logical, helpful way.After the two readings in each unit, there is a writing section that teaches grammar points and writing skills. At the end of each unit, students take what they have learned and

PrefaceThis book is written and edited following the guidelines below:教育部於民國107 年發布之十二年國民基本教育技術型高級中等學校群科課程綱要――外語群“中階英語聽講練習” is a comprehensive split edition coursebook for students in their second year of vocational high school to develop their listening and speaking skills. The book provides a broad collection of topics based on real-world situations and various activities promoting interaction with peers. In “中階英語聽講練習,” students can use and improve their English skills to build fluency in their everyday English conversations and professional speeches.Each unit has two main listening texts. For each listening text, students are guided through a set of steps: before you listen, while you listen, and after you listen. These help students learn how to listen and understand spoken English.After the two listening texts in each unit, there is a speaking section that teaches a grammar point, a pronunciation rule, and a speaking tip. At the end of each unit, students take what they have learn

A groundbreaking exploration of justice, democracy and Islamophobia, inviting us to reconsider our assumptions and build a more equitable future. Change has run amok! Technology advances by the minute, and much of what we think we know about the world fades in front of our eyes. How we are, how we know, how we live our daily lives—all shifting quicker than we can cope with. Anwar Ibrahim, Malaysia’s tenth Prime Minister, asks how we might rethink ourselves for these confusing, uncertain and volatile times, and shape fairer, more sustainable futures. Anwar’s passion is rooted in experience: he spent, in total, over a decade behind bars after three separate miscarriages of justice, from his days as a student activist to his time as Leader of the Opposition. Alongside reflections on his time in prison are critical investigations into truth, justice, post-colonialism, Islamophobia, democracy and global order. Anwar assembles ideas from East and West, North and South, to explore how we c

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Mystery of Locked Rooms, when a centuries old crypt key is lost--unleashing a dark force--it's up to the son of the local crypt keeper to end the haunting for good. Find the key. Put it back. Get rid of the ghost. It's supposed to be simple...it's not. Thanks to his mother's job at a local graveyard, twelve-year-old Will Stone has some unique talents. For one, he knows exactly how a burial vault works and why they're used. For another, he's great at genealogy and can decode centuries old records. Not your normal every day after school activities, that's for sure! But when a centuries old crypt key is lost, his normally peaceful existence at Graceland cemetery is shattered. Trees wither and die. The lake becomes covered with a sinister green slime that threatens to choke out anything living in it. And suddenly, the graveyard's reputation isn't the only thing in jeopardy . . . Will and his friends' safety is, too. Suddenly, Will is for

Don't miss out on the stunning DELUXE LIMITED EDITION while supplies last. This breathtaking collectible is only available on a limited first print run in the U.S. and Canada only, a must-have for any book lover. Daemon will do anything to get Katy back. After the successful but disastrous raid on Mount Weather, he's facing the impossible. Katy is gone. Taken. Everything becomes about finding her. Taking out anyone who stands in his way? Done. Burning down the whole world to save her? Gladly. Exposing his alien race to the world? With pleasure. All Katy can do is survive. Surrounded by enemies, the only way she can come out of this is to adapt. After all, there are sides of Daedalus that don't seem entirely crazy, but the group's goals are frightening and the truths they speak even more disturbing. Who are the real bad guys? Daedalus? Mankind? Or the Luxen?Together, they can face anything. But the most dangerous foe has been there all along, and when the truths are exposed and the lies

《Sasha Feels Shy》由Natalia Shaloshvili創作兼繪製，是一部溫柔且富有同理心的繪本，適合小朋友及家長共讀。故事主角Sasha是一隻小狼，被邀請到Leo小老鼠家玩 。Leo很活潑，想法又多，很多事都想做，想開咖啡館、組樂團、甚至飛向月球，但這些對害羞的Sasha來說似乎太多了，讓她只想趕快回家....全書用輕鬆可愛的語調，展現Sasha內心的小劇場，也鼓勵孩子們勇敢面對害羞與不安。最後，Sasha藉由溫柔的引導與理解，逐漸敢於表達自己，並與Leo建立了友誼 。這本書非常適合用來陪伴社交適應期的幼兒，幫助他們認識害羞、學習理解別人的感受、並懂得給予耐心和支持。Sasha wants to join in on a playdate, but her shyness keeps getting in the way. A kindhearted, funny, reassuring story for anyone who needs more time warming up in this socially extroverted world. When Sasha arrives for a playdate at Leo's, she finds him charged up and ready to go. Waving a toy frying pan, he shouts, "I'm Chef Yummy. Step into my caf?" Sasha pictures herself making fluffy pancakes, but her shyness quickly takes over. Leo is full of ideas, bouncing up and down as he invites Sasha to play rock stars or astronauts, but Sasha's reticence wins out every time. She wants to be Leo's friend, and she doesn't want to make him sad, but how can she get past this hurdle? With empathy, humor

Caldecott Medalist, National Book Award Winner, and New York Times bestselling creator Dan Santat returns to Sidekicks with a brand-new adventure in this second series installment! Suit up for high-octane action and laughs!There's trouble at the Society of Superheroes!Captain Amazing, the longtime hero of Metro City, has retired, and he's enjoying a much-needed vacation at the World's Biggest Ball of Yarn. But while he's away, there's trouble at home! A massive data breech disrupts the Society of Superheroes, and a flash drive containing sensitive information about Captain Amazing and other heroes winds up in reckless hands. Meanwhile, an unannounced visitor named Whipley arrives at the captain's house, and his pet sidekicks -- Manny, Roscoe, and Fluffy -- are skeptical of the stranger's intentions. The only sidekick excited by the visit is Shifty.Could Whipley be Shifty's loving, long-lost brother as he claims? Or is he framing the sidekicks for his own personal gain and vengeance?

A poignant novel in verse about a Hmong girl losing and finding home in the aftermath of the Vietnam War. For fans of Jasmine Warga and Veera Hiranandani."As gripping as it is informative and as beautiful as it is heartbreaking, A Year Without Home does what all great books do: spark curiosity, ignite compassion, and leave its readers changed for the better. The young people who read V.T. Bidania's story will feel energized and empowered to make their future kinder, more peaceful, and more just than either the past or our present."—Jarrett Lerner, award-winning author-illustrator of A Work in ProgressFor eleven-year-old Gao Sheng, home is the lush, humid jungles and highlands of Laos. Home is where she can roll down the grassy hill with her younger siblings after her chores, walk to school, and pick ripe peaches from her family’s trees.But home becomes impossible to hold onto when the communist government takes over after U.S. troops pull out of the Vietnam War. The communists will be