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★ 用想像力，陪孩子勇敢走進醫院世界！★ 神話生物住院日記，爆笑又溫暖！★ 從急診到加護病房，一次認識真實醫療流程！★ 獸醫作家 × 幽默插畫家，打造最安心的醫院冒險！星期三清晨，一通緊急電話響起——車禍發生了！小黛西手骨折、麗莎頭部受傷，還有可憐的雷霆蹄先生胸口劇痛。救護車呼嘯而至，把他們送往「神話生物醫院」。在那裡，醫師、護理師、放射師與推床員迅速展開行動。透過獨角獸、龍與奇幻生物的住院歷險，孩子一步步認識醫院如何運作：照X光、兒科病房、新生兒照護、甚至加護病房。緊張中帶著笑聲，知識裡藏著溫柔。當想像力成為那一匙糖，醫療不再可怕，而是一場充滿光與勇氣的冒險。A spoonful of imagination helps the medicine go down!One Wednesday morning, Dani at Emergency Services takes a call: there’s been a car crash. Daisy’s arm is broken, Lisa’s got a head injury, and poor Mr. Von Thunderhoof has chest pains. They’re rushed by ambulance to the Hospital for Mythological Creatures, where a team of nurses, doctors, radiographers, and even porters spring into action.As the patients are cared for, children discover how a real hospital works, from radiology to pediatrics, neonatal to ICU, through a playful, imaginative lens.Packed with warmth, humour and fantastical characters, this book is the spoonful of sugar that helps the medicine go down, conveying factual content with reassurin

用雙語故事看見微觀世界，帶你秒懂 DNA 轉化奧祕！◎用小鎮故事擬人化呈現 DNA 轉錄，讓生物學生動易懂。◎全書簡單易懂、插畫有趣，採雙語教學，可吸收英文資訊。◎冒險情節結合科學概念，輕鬆理解 DNA 轉變與專有名詞。世界級「細胞達人」蕾妮這次將視野帶入我們體內，從神祕的核鎮到飛速前進的 mRNA 列車。透過精緻擬人的故事、簡練的文字與獨特的「轉錄密技」大公開，揭開 DNA 複製與轉變的神祕面紗。不論你是大朋友還是小朋友，不妨閉上眼睛想像、感受身體律動，你會意外發現體內的建築家所打造的神祕家園！English Version:Citizens in Nucleotown are finding a new place to survive.Can they move to another town without facing any danger?Come with me to explore the secrets of our body's DNA.How does it replicate and transform into different substances?Follow the journey of these citizens to discover the answers!中文版:核鎮的居民正在尋找新家園，希望避開所有未知的危險。他們能順利搬遷到另一座城鎮，展開新的生活嗎？跟我一起探索 DNA 奧祕，看它們如何複製並轉化物質？加入市民們的奇幻旅程，你就能找到守護身體的答案！◎代理經銷：白象文化更多精彩內容請見http://www.pressstore.com.tw/freereading/9786263648555.pdf

This is the first comprehensive book on the creative universe of NIGO (Tomoaki Nagao) – charting his journey from Toyko in the 1980s to global tastemaker, via a career as influential fashion designer, DJ and record producer.With contributions from NIGO, Pharrell, Yoon Ahn, Tiffany Godoy, Esme Hawes, Rachel HajekNIGO’s pioneering streetwear brand A Bathing Ape (BAPE) drew on his love of American hip-hop and pop culture; nearly 30 years later he became artistic director at luxury fashion house KENZO. He is also a collaborator on brands such as Billionaire Boys Club with Pharrell Williams, and is a member of hip-hop supergroup Teriyaki Boyz.Created in close collaboration with NIGO and his team, this richly illustrated book features texts by leading voices in fashion, design and culture, together with personal insights from three current collaborators (Pharrell Williams, TET Nishiyama and Fraser Cooke).Specially commissioned new photography focuses on objects from NIGO’s archive, published

用雙語故事看見微觀世界，帶你秒懂 DNA 轉化奧祕！ ◎用小鎮故事擬人化呈現 DNA 轉錄，讓生物學生動易懂。 ◎全書簡單易懂、插畫有趣，採雙語教學，可吸收英文資訊。 ◎冒險情節結合科學概念，輕鬆理解 DNA 轉變與專有名詞。 世界級「細胞達人」蕾妮這次將視野帶入我們體內， 從神祕的核鎮到飛速前進的 mRNA 列車。 透過精緻擬人的故事、簡練的文字與獨特的「轉錄密技」大公開， 揭開 DNA 複製與轉變的神祕面紗。 不論你是大朋友還是小朋友，不妨閉上眼睛想像、 感受身體律動，你會意外發現體內的建築家所打造的神祕家園！ English Version: Citizens in Nucleotown are finding a new place to survive. Can they move to another town without facing any danger? Come with me to explore the secrets of our body's DNA. How does it replicate and transform into different substances? Follow the journey of these citizens to discover the answers! 中文版: 核鎮的居民正在尋找新家園，希望避開所有未知的危險。 他們能順利搬遷到另一座城鎮，展開新的生活嗎？ 跟我一起探索 DNA 奧祕，看它們如何複製並轉化物質？ 加入市民們的奇幻旅程，你就能找到守護身體的答案！

From the world of award-winning creator Mo Willems, join best friends Elephant and Piggie on an adventure full of games, puzzles, and, most importantly STICKERS!Elephant and Piggie stick together like only best friends can! This fun-filled sticker-scene book features favorite Elephant & Piggie adventures along with special guest appearances from a cast of pals including Snake, Bat, Whale, and Ice Cream Penguin. Dance with Gerald, play ball with Snake, make slop with Piggie, go for a drivey-drive-drive, and so much more!

★2026 British Book Award: Discover AwardA sharply-witted and tender portrait of a young girl’s quiet rebellion and her refusal to be broken.Shortlisted for the Women's Prize for Fiction 2026Shortlisted for the British Book Award - Discover Prize'Dark, humorous, and passionately captures the unique realities of the northern Black experience’ — The ObserverSet in 1960s Bradford, The Mercy Step follows Mercy, a precocious young child facing a world far too big for her small body. She lives with her Windrush-generation parents in a crowded household where her mother’s attention is stretched between church and family, and her father’s temper is something to be endured or avoided.Feeling like an outsider within her own home, Mercy retreats into books and the companionship of her beloved doll, Dolly, while learning early how to navigate the flaws and failings of the adults around her. Yet Mercy is nothing if not resilient. Armed with humour, style and fierce imagination, she quietly begins to

從古文明遺跡到都市傳說，本書彙整一則則關於「消失」的故事。Library of Alexandria的典籍何在？Amelia Earhart究竟飛向何方？傳說中的Loch Ness Monster是否仍潛伏水中？這些疑問交織成一場跨越時空的探索。本書同時提醒我們，許多事物雖然遠去，卻以另一種形式延續。恐龍化為化石，渡渡鳥留下近親Nicobar pigeon，昔日的集體狂熱，也能在當代流行文化中找到回聲。內容深入淺出，帶著輕快幽默的語氣，讓閱讀如同一次知識尋寶。From the missing pages of the Library of Alexandria to the whereabouts of Bigfoot and the Loch Ness Monster, The World's Last Mammoth and other Missing Marvels is a treasure trove of mysterious and long-gone things: absent animals, bygone buildings, missing monarchs, past palaces and more... But all is NOT lost - along the way you'll also find the survivors and modern marvels of things gone by.Explore the lost splendour of the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, ponder the fate of historical figures like Cleopatra or Genghis Khan and unravel the mystery behind Amelia Earhart's disappearance. And while we may no longer have dinosaurs, we have fascinating fossils to ogle at instead. We can call the Dodo's closet-living relative, the Nicobar Pigeon, and even though the

A gorgeously readable, insightful dual biography of British brother and sister artists Gwen and Augustus John, perfect for readers of The Unfinished Palazzo, Square Haunting and The Story of Art Without Men.SHORTLISTED FOR THE WOMEN'S PRIZE FOR NON-FICTION'Outstanding' - The Guardian'Superb' - The Telegraph'A must read' - Anne Sebba'Lively' - The TimesThey seemed to be polar opposites . . .Augustus: vivid, volatile and promiscuous. He was a hero among romantics and bohemians, celebrated as one of the great British talents of his generation.Gwen’s art was magnificent, but she was also more reserved, and as a woman she struggled for the recognition which has only come to her now, years after her death.Artists, Siblings, Visionaries is a riveting story of love, infidelity, betrayal, and of two extraordinary siblings whose art and lives subverted society’s expectations.

Practical Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Second Edition is an essential undergraduate textbook in obstetrics and gynaecology for Hong Kong medical students. It provides a comprehensive overview of all the topics in the core curriculum of obstetrics and gynaecology. In addition to the description of various diseases, there is also discussion on the evidence-based approach to the differential diagnosis and management of common symptoms/presentations in obstetrics and gynaecology. Where appropriate, flow charts and diagrams are used to help readers to make a diagnosis. The book also includes updated information on diseases that are more common in Asia. While this book is mainly written for medical students, it is also a useful basic reference for student midwives, practising doctors, and other healthcare professionals who are involved in women’s healthcare.

AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER'Touching, thoughtful, a deeply affecting love story about time and regret' DAVID NICHOLLS'Steeped in yearning, melancholy and the reckoning with mortality that must come to us all . . .King's writing still pierces you' The Times'Exploring how first love shapes a lifetime, here is a novel of piercing clarity' Independent'Beautifully written . . .I was hooked from the first page' Daily MailOur narrator understands good love stories - their secrets, their highs and free falls. But her greatest love story, the one she lived, never followed the rules. She was in her senior year of college when star students Sam and Yash swept her into an intoxicating world of academic fervour, rapid-fire banter and raucous card games.Their lives became quickly intertwined - with friendship but also with unpredictable passions and the intimations of first love. Decades later, she is a successful writer, living a comfortable life with her husband and children, when a surpr

Discover how one grumpy bird and one optimistic worm become friends in this start to a sweet, giggle-inducing early reader series from Geisel award-winning creator Greg Pizzoli. Earl and Worm have been friends for a very, very long time, but their friendship had a rocky start. Earl is a happy go-lucky bird who plays saxophone to his plants because they love music in the morning. His neighbor Worm, on the other hand...well, Worm is the exact opposite. She would rather read in silence. How will these very different neighbors become the very best of friends? With some sweet lemonade, the right shade of paint, and an unfinished poem, and most of all, sharing a little bit about themselves. Award-winning creator Greg Pizzoli delivers three funny and heartwarming stories that will delight fans of other iconic duos like Elephant and Piggie or Pizza and Taco.

Everyone's favorite fourth grader, Gracie Wei, is back for her third chapter book adventure, mustering up the courage to brave the haunted house with her friends and prove that she’s all grownup—for fans of Ivy and Bean and Dory Fantasmagory.Gracie Wei has grown an entire inch over summer and she’s positively sure she's ready for the Zipper—the coolest ride at the Spin City Spectacular Carnival. The big night finally comes, and Gracie is having a blast with her BFFs, eating cotton candy and going on all the rides—but before the girls can make it to the Zipper, they take a detour to the haunted house. Gracie tries to be brave and go along with her friends but she's running in the opposite direction before the first "boo!" Gracie knows that best friends like all of the same things, at least according to Keira Patel. Has Gracie lost her BFFs because she’s too afraid? Or can their friendship survive the haunted house fiasco?

Commemorate the innumerable ways the African American community has shaped the foundation of the United States in this stunning, poetic picture book from the Caldecott Honor-winning team behind Freedom in Congo Square.Black hands molded clay, chiseled marble,rendered portraits, and painted vistas.Black hands penned literary testamentsthat have stood the test of time.Since the United States won independence in 1776, African Americans have contributed greatly to the nation’s culture, politics, economy, and landscape. Black Hands celebrates the countless contributions of African Americans—from building the White House, birthing jazz, and landing a man on the moon to pushing for social justice. Black excellence, however, has too often been overlooked.Black Hands reunites Newbery Honor winner Carole Boston Weatherford and Coretta Scott King award-winning illustrator R. Gregory Christie to chronicle the remarkable progress of African Americans, even in the face of adversity.

★ 星雲獎得主 P. Djèlí Clark 中年級奇幻代表作續集★ 非洲神話靈感世界觀 × 精靈夥伴 × 黃金王座傳說黑夜之子已獲自由。阿貝妮與精靈夥伴們成功救出族人，逃離女巫祭司的怪物軍團。然而當她被請求回家重建村落，她卻拒絕了——只要還有人身陷危險，她就不能停下腳步。命運卻將她帶往傳說中的「黃金織匠王國」。被囚禁的她必須尋回神祕的黃金王座，才能重獲自由；否則，將永遠化為金像。傳說說王座由巨龍守護，唯有魔法之劍能擊敗牠。但傳說，未必是真相。為奪回王座，阿貝妮必須踏上更壯闊的旅程——翻越群山之上的光之城，潛入沙海之下的失落國度，對抗怪物與黃金軍團，同時躲避女巫祭司之女的追捕。若沒有勇氣與信念，再耀眼的黃金王國也將墜入黑暗。她的歌聲，是否足以拯救一切？Return to the world of Abeni's Song in Abeni and the Kingdom of Gold, the action packed sequel by P. Dj鋩?Clark. "Lush and magical." --KWAME MBALIA - "Astonishing." --MARK OSHIRO - "Abeni's story will sweep you away." --AMANDA FOODY The Children of the Night are free. Abeni and her spirit friends rescued them from a terrible fate in the Witch Priest's army of monsters. But when Abeni is asked to return home to rebuild her village, she refuses. She must carry on with her mission until all of her people are safe. When Abeni is captured and imprisoned by the legendary Kingdom of Gold Weavers, she must win her freedom by retrieving the mystical Golden Throne--or risk

Instant New York Times Bestseller - A USA Today Bestseller - An Indie Bestseller - A Good Morning America Book Club Pick"Under the Same Stars will leave you shattered and wildly hopeful." --E. Lockhart, author of We Were Liars and Genuine Fraud"Stirring and absolutely unforgettable" --Samira Ahmed, New York Times-bestselling author of Internment and Hollow Fires"Full of banter, romance, humor and a little bit of magic" --Gayle Forman, author of Not Nothing and After Life From New York Times-bestselling and Printz Award-winning author Libba Bray comes a propulsive historical mystery that examines truth, rebellion, reconciliation, and what must be sacrificed for a better world. It was said that if you write to the Bridegroom's Oak, the love of your life will answer back. Now, the tree is giving up its secrets at last. In 1940s Germany, Sophie is excited to discover a message waiting for her in the Bridegroom's Oak from a mysterious suitor. Meanwhile, her best friend, Hanna, is sending me

Author Rochelle Hassan delivers a pulse-pounding conclusion to her dangerous and alluring trilogy, The Buried and the Bound, inviting readers into the realm of witches that churns beneath the surface of the mundane--just as it threatens to boil over. . . After the chaos of the summer solstice, elder hedgewitch Anne Sterling steps in to take Coven Blackthorn under her wing--and to enlist their help. There's damage control to be done as threats of a fairy war loom and the upheaval in Elphame spills into the human realm. Leo, in particular, is uniquely positioned to influence the course of events. But Aziza's top priority is to rescue her oldest friend and former librarian, Meryl, a selkie whose mysterious captor may have closer ties to Blackthorn--and Aziza herself--than she ever realized. To find him, Aziza will venture into the secretive community of witches hidden beneath the surface of mundane society and confront her deadliest foe yet. Meanwhile, Tristan delves deep into the study o

A spin-off to the New York Times best-selling Once Upon a K-Prom, a K-pop idol and an up-and-coming K-drama star must fake date in this fresh and funny romcom that Korean pop culture fans will absolutely swoon over! Moon Minseok--or Moonster as this WDB fans know him--wasn't born to lead. Even as part of the world's most popular K-Pop group, he found comfort in his role as the jokester, the sidekick, the unserious one (with the cutest smile). But now WDB is drowning in dating scandals, and it's time for Moonster to take charge of the group's image. Shin Hyeri has been dealing with some scandals of her own. An up-and-coming K-Drama actress, she's been labeled a "nepo baby" (with a famous idol as a big brother) and now, a bully (which couldn't be further from the truth). Desperate to show the world that she's earned her spot, Hyeri is determined not to let her rising star crash and burn. When these two childhood enemies get caught up in yet another scandal while co-hosting a K-Pop festiv

Every Summer After meets A Thousand Boy Kisses in this heartbreaking love story about second chance romance..When Sera Watkins and her family arrive at their summer house on Cape Cod, she has one goal in mind: protect her heart from the boy who broke it, her next-door neighbor, Luke Tisdale. The problem is, Luke still has a piece of her heart—literally. When Sera received a new heart as a baby, the healthy valves of her old heart were given to Luke. Forever bonded, Luke and Sera grew up together spending sun-soaked days swimming at their secret beach and painting at art camp.Then, two summers ago, their friendship almost turned into something more. Key word: almost. Because one fateful night, everything changed. Sera’s health took a turn for the worse. A family secret sent Luke spiraling. And they weren’t there for each other when it mattered the most.Now Sera is ready for a fresh start, which means no more pining over the boy next door. But Luke has grown up a lot since she last saw h

在本書中，Arthur Geisert 為 Clayton County 三部曲畫下句點。故事發生在 Turkey River 河畔的小鎮，住在地底洞穴裡的 trolls 調皮又愛熱鬧，常把玉米種到街道縫隙，或讓大街滑得像溜冰場，惹得鎮民哭笑不得。然而當河水暴漲、洪患逼近，trolls 第一時間奔走示警。若想守住共同的家園，彼此唯有放下成見，攜手合作。本書以童話般筆調描繪美國中西部小鎮日常，細節豐富，節奏從容。Arthur Geisert 四十年來以版畫風格聞名，作品曾獲《The New York Times》年度最佳圖畫書肯定；此次首度以鋼筆與水彩創作，仍保有細膩線條與幽默感，為風景與社群留下溫柔註腳。Legendary illustrator Arthur Geisert returns with the final installment in his Clayton County trilogy--this time imagining how the Turkey River trolls and townspeople must come together to save their shared home from flooding. The trolls of the Turkey River live underground in hollows they call homes. They are fun loving and communal, but also mischief-makers who sometimes go too far! From sowing corn that sprouts up through the cracks in the pavement to making Main Street as slippery as an ice-skating rink, there's nothing more fun for a troll than pranking the townspeople. But when the waters of the Turkey River start to rise and threaten to flood, the trolls rush to warn the townspe

New York Times Book Critics Favorite Book of the Year - Washington Post Notable Book of the Year"It's all here: the grade school Walt Disney and Dr. Seuss; the adolescent acid trips; the fondness for Post-it notes and flying saucers; the long tails of Dubuffet and Burroughs; the encounters with Madonna, Warhol, and one game-changer of a subway Johnny Walker Red poster. Brad Gooch takes us deep into Keith Haring's imagination while somehow managing to fix the aura and energy of the 1980s New York art scene to the page. A keen-eyed, beautifully written biography, atmospheric, exuberant, and as radiant as they come."--Stacy Schiff, Pulitzer Prize winning author of The Revolutionary: Sam AdamsA stunning life of the iconic American artist, Keith Haring, by the acclaimed biographer Brad Gooch.In the 1980s, the subways of New York City were covered with art. In the stations, black matte sheets were pasted over outdated ads, and unsigned chalk drawings often popped up on these blank spaces. Th

★ 入選「Read with Jenna」書友會選書★ 入圍 《THE ANDREW CARNEGIE MEDAL》文學獎★ 亞馬遜讀者 4.5 顆星好評：這本書會讓你掩卷長思，想打電話給生命中最重要的那個人。如果一個名字，能改寫三種人生？《紐約時報》暢銷巨作，揭開選擇背後的無限可能！「一個決定，三段命運。如果是妳，妳會簽下哪個名字？」在一場災難性的風暴後，柯拉（Cora）帶著九歲的女兒去為新生兒登記出生。她的丈夫高登（Gordon）——一位在社區備受尊敬、在家卻擁有極強控制慾的男人——要求兒子必須繼承他的名字。但在提起筆的那一刻，柯拉猶豫了……這是一部橫跨 35 年的壯闊史詩。作者 Florence Knapp 運用大膽的敘事結構，為我們呈現了柯拉在那一秒鐘的三種不同決定，以及隨之而來的、截然不同的三種人生。是順從傳統，繼續在陰影下求生？是無聲反抗，開啟一段未知的冒險？還是徹底覺醒，重新定義母愛與自我？透過這道命運的三稜鏡，《The Names》探討了家庭關係中隱隱作痛的傷痕，也見證了女性在破碎中重組自我的力量。這不只是一個關於命名的故事，更是一首獻給所有「勇敢做決定的人」的讚美詩。AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER AND READ WITH JENNA PICK—A WORD-OF-MOUTH HIT THAT BEGS TO BE SHAREDLONGLISTED FOR THE ANDREW CARNEGIE MEDAL“Dazzling.” —The Washington Post“A magnificent novel.” —Geraldine Brooks, Pulitzer Prize–winning author of HorseThe extraordinary novel that asks: Can a name change the course of a life?In the wake of a catastrophic storm, Cora sets off with her nine-year-old daughter, Maia, to register her son's birth. Her husband, Gordon, respected in the community but

An unlikely lord finally meets a problem he can’t flirt his way out of in this adventurous and slyly light-hearted queer cozy fantasy featuring pirates, dragons, kidnapping, tea, and other high-fantasy delights for readers of Rebecca Thorne, TJ Klune, Sarah Beth Durst, and Travis Baldree.In theory, the dragoness of Summer can make any resident on her island the ruler, if the previous Lord Summer is so careless as to die without an heir. In practice, absolutely no one expected her to choose Teddy, the last lord’s middle-aged fancy man. With his quick wit, heaps of charisma, and excellent dress sense, Teddy brings plenty of virtues to his new role, but statecraft, pedigree, and decorum are not among them. That’s all right: he’s done his duty to the island, and his five-year-old daughter, Zinnia, will make a brilliant Lady Summer when her time comes.Except when a ship of desperate mainlander thieves arrives, Zinnia’s caught in the fracas and taken hostage. Teddy jumps into the rescue miss

An unlikely lord finally meets a problem he can’t flirt his way out of in this adventurous and slyly light-hearted queer cozy fantasy featuring pirates, dragons, kidnapping, tea, and other high-fantasy delights for readers of Rebecca Thorne, TJ Klune, Sarah Beth Durst, and Travis Baldree.Deluxe Limited Edition Paperback with Stenciled Edges!In theory, the dragoness of Summer can make any resident on her island the ruler, if the previous Lord Summer is so careless as to die without an heir. In practice, absolutely no one expected her to choose Teddy, the last lord’s middle-aged fancy man. With his quick wit, heaps of charisma, and excellent dress sense, Teddy brings plenty of virtues to his new role, but statecraft, pedigree, and decorum are not among them. That’s all right: he’s done his duty to the island, and his five-year-old daughter, Zinnia, will make a brilliant Lady Summer when her time comes. Except when a ship of desperate mainlander thieves arrives, Zinnia’s caught in the fra

Four siblings use their imagination to turn a boxcar into a home in this Little Golden Book adaptation of the beloved classic from 1924, with beautiful new illustrations!The Alden children—Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny—don't want to live with the grandfather they've never met. Instead, they run away and make a perfect little home inside an old boxcar. This Little Golden Book edition of Gertrude Chandler Warner's classic story The Boxcar Children is the perfect way to introduce young readers to the beloved story about family, adventure, and resourcefulness.

The first Level 2 I Can Read in the Indie Bestselling Cranky & Friends series by Phuc Tran and #1 New York Times bestselling illustrator Pete Oswald!There's trouble at Sandbox Hills! A cat is causing mayhem as Cranky and the crew are building a new playground, and Cranky is feeling, well, cranky. Will an unexpected new friendship help Cranky cool down and get back to work?Find out in this Level 2 I Can Read! book featuring an engaging story, longer sentences, and language play perfect for developing readers.For more fun with Cranky and Friends, don't miss: CrankyCranky Makes a Friend

#紐約時報暢銷書！全球銷量突破190萬冊！#國際媒體年度選書:《The Guardian》、《Time》、《Chicago Tribune》等一致推薦#ReadwithJenna Book Club 選書在羅德島紐波特陽光燦爛的一天，Phoebe Stone 身穿綠色洋裝，腳踩金色高跟鞋，來到豪華的康沃爾旅館沒有行李，沒有陪伴，獨自一人。她被誤認為婚禮賓客，卻是整間旅館裡，唯一不屬於這場盛事的人。原本與丈夫共享的夢想之旅，如今只剩她一人完成；在人生跌至谷底之際，她決定為自己揮霍最後一次任性。然而，一場精心策劃、看似完美的婚禮，卻因她的出現，出現了意想不到的裂縫，也讓兩個原本毫無交集的女人，開始彼此傾訴、互相照見。本書以幽默與溫柔交織的筆調，描寫人生偏離軌道時的迷惘與轉折，以及那些偶然相遇，如何悄悄改變我們的方向。The runaway New York Times bestselling Today Show Read with Jenna Book Club Pick, with more than 1.5 million copies sold, about an unexpected wedding guest and the surprising people who help her start anew.Named a Best Book of the Year by The Guardian, Time, Chicago Tribune, Elle, Real Simple, and GlamourIt’s a beautiful day in Newport, Rhode Island, when Phoebe Stone arrives at the grand Cornwall Inn wearing a green dress and gold heels, not a bag in sight, alone. She’s immediately mistaken by everyone in the lobby for one of the wedding people, but she’s actually the only guest at the Cornwall who isn’t here for the big event. Ph

For fans of Grumpy Unicorn, Groucho the Grouchy Groundhog is back with his half-pig, half-uncorn (and all smiles) sidekick, Blork! ​ And while Groucho would much rather be eating pancakes or napping, Critter Creek might need him to save the day...again. Groucho is a Grouchy Groundhog (NOT a mole, moles are different. See page 78 in Book 1 for more). When a terrifying turnip appears in the sky, it's up to Groucho and Blork to see what Lord Turnip from planet Jupi-TURD is up to. Lord Turnip and his legion of zombie farmers have been prowling the universe, looking for the perfect place to plant their tasty turnips. But their Poo Poo Glue Slime is killing all the plants in Critter Creek! Can Groucho figure out how to stop them? This original graphic novel sequel brings back all of your Critter Creek favorites!

★ 結合歷史記憶、家庭故事與青春成長的動人小說★ 適合喜愛《The Canyon’s Edge》《Other Words for Home》的讀者一場槍擊事件打碎了史蒂薇原本平靜的生活。為了逃離創傷，她與好友及療癒犬在紐約展開探索，聆聽不同世代的生命故事，也逐漸理解家族與歷史。透過這些片段，她開始重新認識自己。本書溫柔描寫創傷與復原，展現故事與記憶如何帶來理解與希望。A CCBC Children's Choice BookIn this life-affirming novel of trauma and recovery, a girl searches for a path forward after being forced to confront the reality of gun violence, for fans of Dusti Bowling and Jasmine Warga. Stevie Jane Cohen-Kaplan's sheltered suburban life is shattered by a mass shooting at a festival in her town. In the aftermath, her brain feels broken. She can't bear to visit her mom, recovering in the hospital under Stevie's dad's watchful eye, or to be pent up in her grandparents' nearby Manhattan apartment. To escape the apartment and her own thoughts, Stevie starts adventuring around New York City with her best friend, Avi, and a new therapy dog (in training). The trio starts chasing stories--about a neighbor's life after the Holocaust, Stevie's grandfathers who died of AIDS long b

A gripping and incisive psychological gameshow drama from one of the biggest stars in Korean fiction, author of million-copy bestseller The Dallergut Dream Department Store. Eight unsuspecting people receive an invitation to participate in a new reality show called Break Room. But what starts as an opportunity for fame is quickly revealed to be something far more unsettling when they learn how they were chosen--voted in by their respective coworkers as "the office villain." Among them is an imposter--a mole planted by the show's producers. The only way to win the prize money is to uncover the saboteur before time runs out. As alliances shift and paranoia festers, the contestants begin to realize that the true challenge isn't surviving the show--it's facing their own selves. Welcome . . . Step into the world of the reality show, Break Room, where every smile hides suspicion, and every word could be a clue.

In the spirit of Eyes That Kiss in the Corners and I Talk Like a River, this lyrical picture book from acclaimed author Jamie Sumner tells the story of a child in swim therapy and celebrates the ways differently abled bodies can move in the water. Under here, there isno top or bottom, no left or right--only fields of water to wander inas topsy-turvy as I like. Underwater, everything looks different--and every body moves differently, too. During swim therapy, a child discovers he can be anything: a catfish, a seahorse, a starfish cartwheeling across the universe. He finds the magic of moving in wholly new ways, just like he does on land in his trusty wheelchair.

Still at the helm after 36 years, founders Govaert and Vanhoutte steer their firm with a view toward minimalistic, functional, authentic and timeless styleGuided by a clear design philosophy, the architecture by Govaert & Vanhoutte Architects is characterized by functionality in concept, simplicity in complexity, and the context as a guiding element. As a result, their designs are timeless in aesthetics, establishing an authentic architectural identity that is recognized both nationally and internationally.The monograph includes an in-depth introduction into the firm and its two founding partners, Benny Govaert & Damiaan Vanhoutte, outlining their architectural upbringing and how it influences the way they think and design architecture to this day. Numerous architectural projects are presented through photographs, plans and sketches, including uncompleted and conceptual projects, revealing their long-term dedication, consistency, authenticity and passion for the art of architec

This captivating sequel to The Buried and the Bound draws readers into the twisted and irresistible world of the Fair Folk.As a new coven, Aziza, Leo, and Tristan faced evil and triumphed; now, all that’s left is to put their lives back together. But everything changes with the arrival of strange visitors to Blackthorn: the Summer Court, a nomadic community of Fair Folk from deep in Elphame. They’ve come to take back something that belongs to them—something Leo’s not willing to lose.Refusing to give up without a fight, he makes a risky deal with the Summer Court’s princess and regent. The challenge she proposes sends Coven Blackthorn into the farthest, wildest reaches of Elphame.But when you play games with the Fair Folk, even winning has a cost.

Two Caldecott honorees--and real-life best friends-- team up to illustrate a story of friendship from bestselling author Julie Fogliano. Like the two stars of this story, illustrators Molly Idle and Juana Martinez-Neal know that differences only make a good friendship stronger. In this bouncy, rhyming story, two best friends think about all the little things that don't matter- and the big things that really, really do. With each artist designing and drawing one character, and collaborating on the scenery and details, Molly Idle and Juana Martinez-Neal transformed this sweet story into a celebration of friendship- including their own- and a unique artistic vision. Working remotely, they swapped drawings across the country, using a limited palette of teal and yellow over graphite. As artwork passed back and forth between their mailboxes, childhood versions of each artist came to life and came together on the page into one unified creation. Award-winning author Julie Fogliano's rhythmic r

Go on some out-of-this-world adventures in this LEGO(R) Star Wars(R) activity book that comes with a Grogu minifigure and exclusive Hover Pram mini build! Go on a mission with Grogu! Dive into the world of LEGO(R) Star Wars(TM) like never before in this book that includes tons of mazes, puzzles, doodling, and so many fun activities. Plus, you can follow along Grogu's journey in the comics, and use your minifigure to elevate the play experience with the LEGO play prompts. With activities, stories, a LEGO Grogu minifigure, and everything you need to build an exclusive Hover Pram mini build, this book is the perfect gift for all young Star Wars and Mandalorian fans! (c) & TM 2025 Lucasfilm Ltd.LEGO, the LEGO logo, the Minifigure and the Brick and Knob configurations are trademarks and/or copyrights of the LEGO Group.(c)2025 The LEGO Group. All rights reserved.

***NOW WITH BONUS CONTENT!******Over 1M Copies Sold!***The USA Today bestsellerA Wall Street Journal Best Science Fiction Book of 2018"A mind blowing journey with nonstop thrills until the very last page."--Freida McFadden"A shock on every other page." --Wall Street JournalA thrilling speculative novel for fans of Severance, Silo, and Dark MatterHow far would you go to find The One?A simple DNA test is all it takes. Just a quick mouth swab and soon you'll be matched with your perfect partner--the one you're genetically made for.That's the promise made by Match Your DNA. A decade ago, the company announced that they had found the gene that pairs each of us with our soul mate. Since then, millions of people around the world have been matched. But the discovery has its downsides: test results have led to the breakup of countless relationships and upended the traditional ideas of dating, romance and love.Now five very different people have received the notification that they've been "Match

In the time before The Force Awakens, where is the Millennium Falcon?!Less than satisfied with a settled life, Han Solo lands on the idea of reclaiming the Falcon and returning to a life of adventure. The problem is, he can’t find it! After enlisting a less than enthusiastic Chewbacca, the duo embarks upon a quest to reclaim the greatest ship in the galaxy. Standing in their way are a laundry list of rogues who have staked a claim to the Millennium Falcon as well — like Ducain, the villainous scoundrel who stole it!COLLECTING: Star Wars: Hunt for the Falcon (2025) #1-5

My Three Dogs is a charming and heartfelt new novel from the #1 bestselling author of A Dog's Purpose, about humankind's best, most loyal friends, and a wonderful adventure of love and finding home. When a tragic accident separates three dogs from their human, they find themselves up for adoption -- separately. But Riggs, a dedicated, loyal Australian Shepherd, refuses to see his family torn apart. After the exuberant and fun-loving doodle Archie and quick-witted Jack Russell Luna are taken to new homes, Riggs' powerful herding instincts send him on a journey to bring his pack back together again. Cameron's signature style shines in this whirlwind of a novel that showcases how determination, instinct, and love can make a family whole once more.

In this new mystery from CL Montblanc, the author of Pride or Die, two internet enemies are forced to work together after a true crime meetup turns into a deadly case of its own.Seventeen-year-old Sam Tombs hopes to get more eyes on the videos they make to raise awareness of crimes against LGBTQ+ teens. A true crime content creator event seems like the perfect opportunity to grow their channel—until the group becomes stranded at an eerie Victorian mansion, and one of them is killed in the night.Sam’s alibi, and the only person they can trust, happens to be their mean, dorky internet nemesis Dylan. But the two must now put aside their rivalry and use their investigative skills to figure out who among the remaining teens is the killer, before their own deaths become tomorrow’s trending content.

The first systemic analysis of time travel as narrative device, Edward Royston's Transgressing Time argues that as a fictional conceit, time travel can most fruitfully be understood from a narratological perspective that sidesteps questions of its plausibility. In service of this goal, Royston identifies the precise narrative device, "anachronic metalepsis," that powers time travel. Existing at the confluence of narrative's power to manipulate temporality and fiction's power to transgress and displace across ontological boundaries, anachronic metalepsis demonstrates that the power of narrative itself is what enables time travel. Royston bolsters this concept through readings of classics such as Back to the Future and Octavia E. Butler's Kindred, contemporary works such as the video game Outer Wilds and Scott Alexander Howard's The Other Valley, and lesser-known works such as the nineteenth-century Spanish novel El Anacron鏕ete. These readings demonstrate how time travel functions acro