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Once upon a time in the land of Oz, a green little girl was born…ELPHIE: A WICKED CHILDHOOD is the captivating coming-of-age story of the most iconic witch ever to grace our screens and bookshelves.Young Elphaba is destined to be a witch, she bears the markings from childhood. But what happened before her powers took hold?Elphie is a girl like any other and no other. Nothing like her parents – one beautiful, the other pious – nor her saintly sister, Nessarose. Her skin is green, her mind is cunning. One day she will command this strange and wonderful world. For now, her journey is just beginning.The road ahead is full of lessons and heartbreak, the first bruising attempts at friendship – and tantalising whispers of magic.It will lead Elphie to the doors of Shiz University, and to the girl who will change her life forever…

Everyone's favorite fourth grader, Gracie Wei, is back for her second chapter book adventure, and she's determined to have the most AWESOME summer ever—if only she can work up the nerve to get back on her bike—for fans of Ivy and Bean and Dory Fantasmagory.Gracie Wei is the boss and she has everything figured out for a fun time in her Summer of Awesome Club. Slime time! Water balloon fights. Dance offs and plenty of snacks. But her friends Elena, Keira, and Lydia have different ideas. They want to ride bikes, which sounds awful to Gracie, who had a horrible tumble the first time on her bicycle. Can Gracie Wei tell her brain who’s boss and muster up the courage to ride again? Or will her fear get in the way of her summer of awesome?

Meet Gracie Wei—a go-getting fourth grader who's determined to win it all at her school’s spelling bee competition! A charming new chapter book series for fans of Ivy and Bean or Dory Fantasmagory.Gracie Wei wants nothing more than to make it onto the Wei’s Special Wall, which displays awards from every family member, even her baby brother—all except for Gracie. Which is why she must win the Grapevine Elementary 4th Grade Class Spelling Bee competition. Gracie has studied hard, there's just one problem—well, person—in her way. And her name is Elena Yarberry, who’s had it out for Gracie since kindergarten. Can Gracie finally beat Elena and earn a coveted spot on the Wei’s Special Wall? In a day full of ups and downs, Gracie will learn what it truly means to be special and that winning may be different from what she expected.

Now in paperback from the bestselling creators of Room on the Broom and The Snail and the Whale -- a very fishy story about very fishy stories!The little fish Tiddler comes late to school every day, but always with an elaborate excuse that charms his classmates -- and annoys his teacher! One day, as he's thinking up his next story, a net sweeps him up and hauls him far away. How will Tiddler find his way home? All he has to do is follow the trail of his biggest, fishiest story yet!For every parent or teacher who knows the boundless creativity of a perpetually late child, this book is sure to become the next read-aloud favorite from the bestselling author-illustrator team behind The Gruffalo, Room on the Broom, and The Baddies.

A lyrical, mythology-tinged debut novel about a Chinese-Filipino teenager whose world of daydreams is destroyed by a family secret--perfect for fans of Emily X.R. Pan and Ann Liang. Jasmine Cheng has grown up on stories spun by her beautiful, free-spirited mother. Together, they're the Phoenix and Dragon. Jasmine's father is the god Pangu, creator of the heavens and earth. Her mother may have boyfriends, but Jasmine chases them away. For her mother, love brings chaos, sleepless nights, and frightening episodes, and it's Jasmine's job to keep their home life stable--especially now that a social worker has started to keep tabs on them. When the sudden arrival of Cal, her mother's old flame, fractures their delicate world, events unfold that will send Jasmine on a cross-country journey to the West Coast--and into her past. Trapped in a tangle of fantasy and reality, Jasmine becomes determined to find the truth, even while her mother's refusal to be honest drives a deeper wedge between the

Everyone will be rooting for a happy ending for Hank, a boy struggling to hold his family together when his mom doesn't come home, in this gripping story from Newbery Honor winner Gennifer Choldenko. When eleven-year-old Hank's mom doesn't come home, he takes care of his toddler sister, Boo, like he always does. But it's been a week now. They are out of food and Mom has never stayed away this long... Hank knows he needs help, so he and Boo seek out the stranger listed as their emergency contact. But asking for help has consequences. It means social workers, and a new school, and having to answer questions about his mom that he's been trying to keep secret. And if they can't find his mom soon, Hank and Boo may end up in different foster homes--he could lose everything. Gennifer Choldenko has written a heart-wrenching, healing, and ultimately hopeful story about how complicated family can be. About how you can love someone, even when you can't rely on them. And about the transformative p

A fun wipe-clean book, full of exciting pirate puzzles to help pre-k children practice their pen control skills - essential when they are learning to write. Pirate-themed activities include counting gold coins, joining the dots to make a pirate ship and finding the way through a maze to reach the buried treasure. The special wipe-clean pen means that children can get lots of practice and return to their favorite activities again and again. The perfect way for young children starting school to develop their counting, observation and pen control skills.

This scratch activity book is filled with amazing butterflies and inviting patches to scratch. Using the wooden scraper provided, scratch off whole patches to reveal hidden details, or scratch lines and patterns to create your own designs. - Every scratch art page has a facing page of butterfly-themed coloring and puzzles.- Easy and relaxing, with satisfying results guaranteed.- Double-ended wooden scraper tool included.

The dangerous belief that granting women reproductive freedom poses a threat to "traditional" values is a myth that has long prospered in American politics, playing an especially vicious role in the development of totalitarianism in the West. How did such damaging ideas arise?In Reproductive Wrongs, acclaimed translator and cultural historian Sarah Ruden exposes how ideologies that oppress women and families in the service of power took hold. Ruden traces a sweeping history through her trenchant analysis of seven pieces of literature that, she argues, marked key inflection points across two thousand years. From propagandistic poetry written by Ovid in the early Roman Empire to the biography of an evangelical American "abortion survivor," Ruden lays bare how doctrines of control over women were invented and propagated.Scathing and vital, Reproductive Wrongs unearths the evolution of a right-wing radicalism that endures to this day, when half of the US population is losing access to basi

A Printz Award Honor BookA Stonewall Book Award Honor BookHorn Book Fanfare Best Book of the YearA Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the YearA School Library Journal Best Book of the YearAn Amazon Best Book of the YearA Chicago Public Library Best of the Best Book of the YearThis final, essential chapter in Rex Ogle’s memoir trilogy recounts being forced from his home and living on the streets after his father discovered he was gay.When Rex was outed the summer after he graduated high school, his father gave him a choice: he could stay at home, find a girlfriend, and attend church twice a week, or he could be gay—and leave. Rex left, driving toward the only other gay man he knew and a toxic relationship that would ultimately leave him homeless and desperate on the streets of New Orleans.Here, Rex tells the story of his coming out and his father’s rejection of his identity, navigating abuse and survival on the streets. Road Home is a devastating and incandescent reflection on Rex’s hunger—for

The Louvre is the most famous museum in the world, attracting millions of visitors every year with its masterpieces. In Adventures in the Louvre, Elaine Sciolino immerses herself in this magical space and helps us fall in love with what was once a forbidding fortress.Exploring galleries, basements, rooftops, and gardens, Sciolino demystifies the Louvre, introducing us to her favorite artworks, both legendary and overlooked, and to the people who are the museum's lifeblood: the curators, the artisans producing frames and engravings, the builders overseeing restorations, the firefighters protecting the aging structure.Blending investigative journalism, travelogue, history, and memoir, Sciolino walks her readers through the museum's front gates and immerses them in its irresistible, engrossing world of beauty and culture. Adventures in the Louvre reveals the secrets of this grand monument of Paris and basks in its timeless, seductive power.

Hailed as a "genius-enchantress" (Karen Russell) and winner of the MacArthur Fellowship, the celebrated novelist Andrea Barrett has for decades reached backward to find inspiration from the past and written acclaimed and prizewinning works of historical fiction. In Dust and Light, the first work of nonfiction of her extraordinary career, Barrett draws from that deep well of experience to explore the mysteries, methods, and delights of the form.Inspiration found in the past, she argues, can illuminate fiction, just as dust scatters light and makes the unseen visible. Barrett writes of lessons gleaned from the classic work of some of her guiding lights (Willa Cather, Henry James, Leo Tolstoy, Virginia Woolf), as well as the work of such contemporary masters as Hilary Mantel, Toni Morrison, Colm T鏙b璯, and Jesmyn Ward. She reveals how she created some of her own beloved works, taking readers on a fascinating journey into some of the largest questions in the genre: How does a writer find me

ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: Publishers Weekly, The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, School Library JournalIn this poignant mixed voice, mixed form collection of interconnected prose, poems and stories, teen characters, their families, and their communities grapple with the COVID-19 pandemic. Amidst fear and loss, these New York City teens prevail with love, resilience and hope. From the award-winning author of Chlorine Sky and Vinyl Moon. Grief, pain, hope, and love collide in this short story collection. In New York City, teens, their families, and their communities feel the brunt of theCOVID-19 pandemic. Amidst the fear and loss, these teens and the adults around them persevere with love and hope while living in difficult circumstances: Malachi writes an Armageddon short story inspired by his pandemic reality.Tariq helps their ailing grandmother survive during quarantine.Zamira struggles with depression and loneliness after losing her parents.Mohamed tries to help

這一天是 Classroom Ten 的拍照日，老師希望大家留下「完美的一張照片」。但對 Henry 來說，事情並不那麼簡單：新襯衫的條紋讓他不自在，他沒有練習過微笑，而那顆開始搖晃的門牙，更讓他難以安心。故事以溫柔幽默的方式，描寫孩子面對「必須表現得很好」的壓力時，內心的真實感受。短章節與簡潔文字，讓新手讀者能輕鬆進入故事，也在過程中理解：不完美的一天，也能成為值得記住的回憶。School Library Journal 星級書評肯定其對焦慮情緒的細膩描寫，是一本能帶來安定力量的讀物。Now available in paperback! The third chapter book in the Schneider Award-winning Henry series, starring a sweet and sensitive child on the autism spectrum, is a story about embracing life's messier moments and one's own uniqueness. Praise for Henry's Picture-Perfect Day! "With its short chapters, easy text, gentle humor, and depiction of relatable feelings of unease while offering satisfyingly warm, non-threatening solutions, this title is ideal for young readers who will empathize with the characters' feelings of anxiety." ― School Library Journal, Starred Review "Another charming outing for this winsome protagonist." ― Kirkus Reviews It is Picture Day for Classroom Ten! Mrs. Tanaka says that the class will take a perfect picture. And on Pict

Introduce your little artist to the magic of paint with water using this water coloring book, a delightful and reusable water coloring pad designed just for kids! From renowned artist Sarah Simon (@themintgardener), author of the bestselling Watercolor Workbook series, this special kid-friendly series allows children to paint alongside their parents, creating colorful masterpieces together. With Watercolor with Me, your child will love bringing simple line drawings to life with a splash of water. Each page transforms into a vibrant scene when wet, making it easy for young artists to explore their creativity without any mess. Features: 6 Reusable Coloring Pages: Six coloring pages turn from black and white to brilliant hues with just a touch of water. Once dry, the pages return to their original state, ready to be painted again and again.Kid-Friendly Water Pen: The chunky, easy-to-fill water pen is perfect for little hands, ensuring a comfortable grip and easy use. Plus, it conveniently

Noble young lady Nicole has had her heart broken more times than she can count. Her fianc?Keios is so devoted to Princess Caroline, his childhood friend and the unrivalled belle of their aristocratic academy, that he seems to forget Nicole even exists. But no longer. Tired of waiting around and conforming to Keios' needs, Nicole makes a most liberating decision: I'll give up on love and go it alone. Her arranged marriage may be unavoidable, but that doesn't mean she can't enjoy her own life, right? Emboldened and excited, Nicole begins to shine as she never had before--so brightly, in fact, that even the clueless Keios can't help but notice...

如果時間倒轉，你會選擇救他——還是學會放手？一場溺水意外一次重來機會一段不該發生的愛情今夏最揪心的時空系青春戀曲。A gripping speculative romance about one girl saving her first love's life by falling for the last person she ever should - his best friend.Nieve Monroe is devastated after her boyfriend Carter dies saving her from drowning. Even worse she blames herself for his death... and so does his best friend, Max. He was there with them on that fateful day, and he's never liked Nieve. Unable to pull herself from her grief and wanting to hide from the accusation in his eyes, Nieve goes to stay with her grandmother, who has always had strange stories to tell of uncanny happenings, of magic and make believe. The next morning, Nieve wakes up on the first day of college, the year before. This time she plans to make sure Carter never follows her into that river. She'll do everything in her power to keep him safe, even if it means losing him in other ways. But the more distance she puts between her and Carter, the closer she gets to Max, drawn to

Whose truth is the lie? Stay up all night reading the sensational psychological thriller that has readers obsessed--soon to be a major motion picture starring Anne Hathaway and Dakota Johnson--from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Too Late and It Ends With Us. Now including beautifully designed and full color inside covers and sprayed edges--for a limited time only. #1 New York Times Bestseller - USA Today Bestseller - Globe and Mail Bestseller - Publishers Weekly Bestseller Lowen Ashleigh is a struggling writer on the brink of financial ruin when she accepts the job offer of a lifetime. Jeremy Crawford, husband of bestselling author Verity Crawford, has hired Lowen to complete the remaining books in a successful series his injured wife is unable to finish. Lowen arrives at the Crawford home, ready to sort through years of Verity's notes and outlines, hoping to find enough material to get her started. What Lowen doesn't expect to uncover in the chaotic office is an unfinishe

Welcome to the Nice Age! Wally is looking for his friend, Wolf. It's time to play hide-and-seek! Come out, come out, wherever you are! A giggle-inducing, unjacketed, lower-priced hardcover picture book about friendship and competition that is perfect for emerging readers by the multiple Geisel Award-winning Corey R. Tabor and illustrator Dalton Webb. For fans of Elephant and Piggie and Narwhal and Jelly.Wolf and Wally are playing hide-and-seek. But hiding is hard for mammoths, and seeking is even harder! Especially when Wolf has a superpower: snow white fur that camouflages perfectly with the snowy Arctic landscape.Will Wally find Wolf? Will Wolf find Wally? And what about Otto the great auk, who discovers his own unique (and silly) hiding spot? Who knows! But there will be sweet treats all around for this sweet group of Ice Age friends.Wally Mammoth: Hide-and-Seek is the second title in a laugh-out-loud funny, comic-inspired series about a group of unforgettable friends--created by fr

The Son of the Demon Rises--Superman's Rage Unleashed Absolute Superman Vol. 2: Son of the Demon continues Jason Aaron and Rafa Sandoval's bold reimagining of the Man of Steel in a world that fears his power--and may soon feel its wrath. As Kal-El is hunted, manipulated, and pushed to the edge, the mysterious Omega Men arrive with a terrifying proposition: unleash your full power, or watch the world burn. With Smallville under siege and his past haunting him, Superman must decide what kind of god he will become. Available in both hardcover and softcover editions. Collects issues #7-14.

Discover the enchanting world of Little Sticker Dolly Dressing! This delightful sticker book is full of well-known characters. Use the stickers to dress Red Riding Hood, Sleeping Beauty and her Prince, Snow White and Cinderella, and lots of other familiar fairytale figures. There are over 150 stickers of clothes, as well as lots of animals and flowers to decorate the scenes. . The number 1 bestselling sticker series with characters to dress and colorful scenes to decorate. Over 200 stickers in every book! . With 12 scenes to complete. Easy to remove perforated sticker pages for decorating each scene . Hours of enjoyment to stimulate any child's imagination . Develop children's concentration and fine motor skills. Ideal for ages 5+. 44 pages of screen-free fun!

Discover the enchanting world of Little Sticker Dolly Dressing! This magical little activity book is full of fairies to dress and scenes to decorate. Have fun adding the stickers as the fairies gather berries, fly across a moonlit sky, dance with snowflakes and play among the treetops. There are over 200 stickers of their clothes, as well as lots of treetop creatures. . The number 1 bestselling sticker series with characters to dress and colorful scenes to decorate. Over 200 stickers in every book! . With 12 scenes to complete. Easy to remove perforated sticker pages for decorating each scene . Hours of enjoyment to stimulate any child's imagination . Develop children's concentration and fine motor skills. Ideal for ages 5+. 44 pages of screen-free fun!

Things don't look good for Icarus and his dad. They're imprisoned in a tower inside a maze on a rocky island. Can a daring idea fly them both to freedom? This colorfully illustrated adaptation of the classic story from Ancient Greece has been specially written for young readers who have just started to read alone.

A brilliant con artist and a secretive librarian collide in New York Times bestselling author Kalyn Josephson's enchanting new adult fantasy debut packed with twists, tricks, and magical creatures, perfect for fans of S.A. MacLean's The Phoenix Keeper and The Book that Wouldn't Burn by Mark Lawrence. ***DELUXE LIMITED EDITION HARDCOVER with stenciled edges, a beautiful foil-stamped hardcover, and exclusive interior design with full-color illustrated endpapers!*** Only while supplies last. Kasira used to be a masterful con artist: choosing her target, building trust, judging the precise moment to make her move. Now, she's working off a lengthy prison sentence by hunting dangerous magical creatures on behalf of the fanatical kingdom of Kalthos. But Kasira's past catches up to her when the ambassador from Kalthos arrives at her camp with a deal: her freedom in exchange for infiltrating and destabilizing the magical institution meant to protect all six kingdoms--the Library of Amorlin. Whe

★ BookTok千萬流量創作者首部小說，未出版先爆紅！★ 青梅竹馬 × 二次心動 × 小鎮咖啡館重逢★ 雙時間軸敘事，初戀的甜與痛交錯上演★ 獻給所有「還沒放下那個人」的你他們曾經是彼此的全世界，卻在一個衝動的吻之後失去一切。Blair與Declan從小形影不離，熟悉到不需要言語就能懂彼此的心。直到那個夏天，他們從朋友跨越界線，卻也因為一場意外與誤解分崩離析。四年後，Blair回到海岸小鎮Seabrook，為家人撐起生活，沒想到推開咖啡店的門，迎面而來的，竟是那雙熟悉的眼睛。過去的傷口還在，心動卻從未停止。當祕密一一揭開，他們是否還有勇氣，重新牽起彼此的手？這是一段關於初戀、遺憾與重來一次的故事——當那個讓你有「回家感覺」的人再次出現在生命裡，你會選擇逃避，還是勇敢？This heartwarming and swoon-worthy second chance romance about childhood friends reconnecting as adults is the highly anticipated debut novel from BookTok icon Haley Pham. Blair and Declan were inseparable growing up--best friends who knew each other better than anyone else. But when an impulsive kiss took them from friends to something more, everything changed. Just as quickly as their romance started, one moment shattered it all, leaving them with nothing but heartbreak and silence. Now, four years later, Blair is back in their coastal hometown of Seabrook to support her mom and care for her great-aunt Lottie as her health declines. To make ends meet,

★ 超人氣「尋找＋故事」繪本★ 每冊超過20個房間／場景，展開多線故事與隱藏任務★ 超大畫面＋細節滿滿，培養觀察力與專注力一棟住著二十五戶兔子的溫馨公寓，以及一艘滿載企鵝的熱鬧郵輪。在《兔子公寓》中，讀者將跟著新搬來的兔子家庭，探索每一個房間，認識不同職業與個性的住戶，並在細節中發現彼此交織的故事。在《企鵝郵輪》中，一場歡樂假期卻暗藏神祕任務——失竊的寶物、走失的小企鵝，以及穿梭各個艙房的線索，等待讀者逐步解開。兩書皆以細膩插畫與多線敘事打造豐富閱讀體驗，讓孩子在翻找與觀察中建立故事理解，也在反覆閱讀中不斷發現新的細節與樂趣。這是一套結合遊戲、故事與想像力的圖像作品，讓閱讀成為一場充滿探索與驚喜的冒險。Acozy apartment building filled with twenty-five rabbit families,and a bustling cruise ship packed with playful penguins.In Welcome to the Rabbit Residence, readers follow a newly arrived rabbit family as they explore their new home, meeting neighbors with unique personalities and discovering how their stories connect.In Welcome to the Penguin Cruise, a fun vacation turns into a mystery adventure, as readers help track down a stolen treasure while following clues across decks, cabins, and hidden corners of the ship.With vibrant illustrations, layered storytelling, and countless details to discover, each book offers a rich interactive reading experience.Children can return again and agai

【療癒首選】日本街貓攝影大師沖昌之作品：Neko: Cats of Japan★超過 50 萬粉絲追蹤，日本最懂貓的攝影師，帶你領略最真實的貓咪表情。★從富士山腳到傳統神社，貓咪與日本絕景的完美結合，翻開書就像出國旅行。★高質感精裝設計，208 頁的滿滿療癒感，是送給自己或貓奴友人的最棒禮物。★被譽為「捕捉日本靈魂最可愛的方式」，看貓咪如何優雅地統治這座島嶼。當日本最受歡迎的街貓攝影大師 沖昌之 (Masayuki Oki) 遇上這片土地上的「貓主子」，這場化學反應簡直萌度破表！這不只是一本攝影集，更是一場橫跨全日本的尋貓之旅。透過沖昌之那雙能捕捉「貓咪靈魂」的眼睛，我們走進了貓島的自由王國、古老寺廟的寧靜角落，以及充滿人情味的昭和街道。無論你是重度貓奴，還是想念日本旅行的溫度，這本書都能在你的書架上開出一扇窗，看見那些在街道角落、陽光下翻滾的自由靈魂。現在就帶走這份來自日本貓咪的呼嚕聲，讓家裡的空氣也變得溫暖起來。Fall in love with cats from Japan! What do people love more? Cats or Japan? Why compromise? What could be cuter than a book that combines the two?! Neko is a finely curated collection of cute cats doing what they do best in the world's favorite tourist destination. Whether they're building their own empire on one of Japan's dedicated cat islands, roaming the streets looking for fish and scritches, or reclining at temples, one thing's for sure: the cats of Japan are some of the cutest kitties out there, and everyone loves them. Neko provides a glimpse into the lives of Japan's fel

Now in paperback: The story of Gumluck continues! From New York Times bestselling author Adam Rex, this acclaimed, laugh-out-loud series is perfect for young fans of magic, wizardry, and the special alchemy of friendship."Adorable."--Shelf Awareness, starred review "Readers will fall in love with [Gumluck]."--School Library Journal, starred review "Silly and heartfelt."--Publishers Weekly, starred review "[A] spellbinding read."--Booklist, starred review "Here's a tale to treasure."--Kirkus Reviews, starred review A hero fights for what is right! A hero's aim is true! Is the hero of this story like that? I don't know. He is the kind of person who might turn you into a donut if he's thinking too hard about donuts. His name is Gumluck the Wizard, and he is on a Quest. Along the way he'll discover singing goblins, unicorn magic, a possible ostrich that breathes definite fire, and three companions who are pretty sure they're heroes already. With delightful illustrations and a lighthearted

Find a berth and prepare for a day full of discoveries in this charming new addition to the "Fluffyville" series. This look-and-find adventure from celebrated author and illustrator Britta Teckentrup explores the bustling harbor of Fluffyville, where there's something new to spot on every page. From sunrise to sunset, the harbor comes to life across seven beautifully illustrated spreads. Children can follow a family as they tour the port, ride the ferry, and even visit a pirate ship. Along the way, familiar faces return--including the mischievous Bandit Badger, who's back as a stowaway hiding in plain sight. Each detailed scene is packed with playful surprises and whimsical characters, offering countless opportunities to observe, search, and discover. Whether it's cranes unloading cargo, seagulls swooping overhead, or curious critters peeking from behind barrels, every page invites readers to slow down and explore. With its detailed artwork, interactive format, and irresistible cast of

This compact, beautifully designed, and affordably priced volume is the perfect introduction to French Impressionism and to the luminous world of Claude Monet--a visionary artist whose work transformed the way we perceive and interpret nature. From the iconic water lilies and shimmering haystacks to the vibrant scenes of bustling train stations and serene gardens, Monet's achievements are thematically presented in 55 stunning reproductions that highlight the depth, texture, and vibrancy of his artistry. Essential works such as Impression, Sunrise; Woman with a Parasol; Bordighera; The Palazzo Contarini; The Water Lily Pond in the Evening; and Poplars in the Sun are accompanied by insightful commentary that explores his innovations and masterful ability to capture the transient interplay of light and atmosphere.A concise yet richly detailed biography traces his journey from early struggles to his emergence as one of the most celebrated painters of his era. Rich contextual details illumi

★2026 The Radio 2 Book Club WinnerIn this beautiful, urgent, and ultimately uplifting novel by a rising Irish literary star comes a heart-pounding, life-affirming story about one woman trying to leave her marriage and start over. On a bright spring afternoon, Ciara Fay makes a split-second decision that will change everything. Grabbing an armful of clothes off the clothesline, she straps her two young daughters into her car and drives away. Head spinning, all she knows for certain is that home is no longer safe--and that this time, when she leaves, she must stay away. On the surface, she has a perfect life: her husband, Ryan, is a good provider, sometimes even kind and attentive, from a nice Irish family, and they have another baby on the way. But he also monitors Ciara's every move, flies into unpredictable rages where he convinces her she can do nothing right, and has isolated her from work, friends, and her beloved family. Was fleeing the right thing to do? With no job and no suppor

Rebecca Solnit offers a thrilling survey of the sheer breadth and scale of social, political, scientific, and cultural change over the past three quarters of a century.In this sequel to her enduring bestseller Hope in the Dark, Solnit surveys a world that has changed dramatically since the year 1960. She argues that, despite the forces seeking to turn back the clock on history, change is not a possibility, it is an inevitability, and the nature of that change is determined by who participates and how.The changes amount to nothing less than dismantling an old civilization and building a new one, whose newness is often the return of the old ways and wisdoms. In this rising worldview, interconnection is a core idea and value. But because the transformation has happened in so many disparate arenas, and within a longer arc of history, the scale of that change is seldom recognized.While the backlash of white nationalist authoritarianism, Manosphere misogyny, and justifications for callousnes

THE MANHUA ADAPTATION OF THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING NOVEL SERIES REACHES ITS THRILLING CONCLUSION, AS HIDDEN TRUTHS COME TO LIGHT AND HEARTS LONG MUTED COME TO BURN BRIGHT TOGETHER!Jiang Cheng has learned the truth about his golden core: It was never restored, but rather replaced by one ripped from the pain-wracked body of Wei Wuxian. Things will never be the same between them, as Jiang Cheng lays his feelings bare. Meanwhile, the master of Golden Carp Tower's schemes begin to crumble, and one dark truth after another spills forth from his lips. Yet might he not be the true mastermind? Might there be some other hidden player, who manipulated everything from the shadows.Lan Wangji and Wei Wuxian join forces, playing their qin and flute together to battle against evils newly unveiled. On the other side of peril awaits the dream of happiness and the open expression of all the feelings they've so long held quietly in their hearts. Don't miss the end of their internationally beloved sag

別讓螢幕與加工食品，偷走孩子的快樂與專注力！本書被譽為兒童版的《多巴胺國度》，並與《焦慮世代》（The Anxious Generation）互為表裡，填補了「知道問題，但不知道怎麼做」的最後一里路。「為什麼孩子一放下平板就發脾氣？為什麼蔬菜再好也沒有洋芋片吸引人？」 答案不在於孩子調皮，而在於他們的大腦正被現代商業精確設計的「多巴胺陷阱」所劫持。繼全球暢銷書《自然教養》（Hunt, Gather, Parent）後，NPR 科學記者 Michaeleen Doucleff 博士帶來了這部改變遊戲規則的作品。她深入腦科學與心理學的前線，為現代父母提供了一套「大腦重塑計畫」，教你如何將多巴胺從「成癮的枷鎖」轉變為「成長的動力」。這不只是一本書，而是一個五步驟行動指南：★拆解多巴胺路徑： 了解電子遊戲與垃圾食物如何精準瞄準孩子的獎勵系統。★建立「無螢幕聖殿」： 透過環境設計，讓孩子自然而然遠離誘惑。★找回真實的成就感： 用更有趣的實體活動（如烹飪、戶外冒險）取代低產出的多巴胺刺激。★重新導向動力： 教導孩子如何利用多巴胺來專注於具挑戰性的長期任務。From the New York Times bestselling author of Hunt, Gather, Parent comes a revolutionary five-step guide—packed with practical, science-backed strategies—that shows you how to raise confident, happy children, while breaking the cycle of overdependence on screens and ultraprocessed foods.Nearly everything you’ve heard about dopamine is wrong. No, it’s not the molecule of happiness. And no, it doesn’t give us pleasure—it gives us motivation.For the first time in history, we are inundated with what are known as “dopami

★ 風靡全球的小金書系列，全新推出大谷翔平傳奇！★ 史上最強二刀流，50/50俱樂部唯一成員完整故事★ 世界大賽冠軍＋多座MVP榮耀，一次看懂傳奇紀錄他，是棒球場上的奇蹟。他，是改寫紀錄的名字——Shohei Ohtani。從日本的棒球少年，到站上世界舞台的大聯盟巨星，大谷翔平一步步證明，夢想可以同時揮棒與投球。成為史上第一位「50轟＋50盜」傳奇人物、奪下世界大賽冠軍，他不只是球星，更是時代象徵。這本經典小金書以溫暖明亮的插畫與淺顯易懂的文字，帶領孩子認識這位傳奇二刀流的成長旅程。每一頁都是勇氣與堅持的縮影，讓小讀者在故事中看見夢想的力量。Step up to the plate and read about Shohei Ohtani, the record-breaking baseball superstar from Japan, in this collectible Little Golden Book featuring colorful illustrations! Shohei Ohtani might just be the greatest baseball player of all time. Get inspired by the story of two-way sensation Shohei Ohtani. From his childhood in Japan, to becoming the first and only member of the 50/50 Club, to winning the World Series, Ohtani's journey as both a pitcher and hitter is incredible! Little Golden Book biographies feature the iconic gold-foil design and share the life stories of extraordinary artists, world leaders, performers, and athletes including: Willie Mays Lionel Messi Simone Biles LeBron James Tom Brady

From the playground to the premier league, Leo K. Doyle has dodged and dribbled his way to soccer stardom...but is he prepared to represent his country at the Cup of Nations? Leo has big, dragon slaying, soccer pro sensation level dreams. But the Cup of Nations? As a team USA player? The biggest, scariest dream of all, even for a Youth Premier League star. But Leo is up for the challenge......or so he thinks. Terrible team chemistry, competition stress, and only a few weeks to prepare seem to spell disaster for Leo and his so called "teammates." It doesn't help that the United States is this year's host nation, and the pressure is on to make a good showing. Will Leo and his teammates flame out, or rally themselves to scorch the competition?For premier fans and soccer enthusiasts, T.Z. Layton's sensational fifth book in The Academy series is perfect for middle grade readers and sports fans ages 7-13.Keep score with the other books in The Academy series: The AcademyThe Academy II: The Jo

ONE OF THE NEW YORK TIMES AND THE ATLANTIC'S TEN BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR - ONE OF BARACK OBAMA'S FAVORITE BOOKS OF THE YEAR - Through the "revelatory and gut-wrenching" (Associated Press) stories of five Atlanta families, this landmark work of journalism exposes a new and troubling trend--the dramatic rise of the working homeless in cities across America. "An exceptional feat of reporting, full of an immediacy that calls to mind Adrian Nicole LeBlanc's Random Family and Matthew Desmond's Evicted."--The New York Times Book Review (Editors' Choice) FINALIST FOR THE ANDREW CARNEGIE MEDAL - A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR: NPR, The Washington Post, Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Elle, New America, BookPage, Shelf Awareness The working homeless. In a country where hard work and determination are supposed to lead to success, there is something scandalous about this phrase. But skyrocketing rents, low wages, and a lack of tenant rights have produced a startling phenomenon: People with full-time jobs ca

It's a mystery, my dear Watson! Detective Squirrel Lock Holmes and her trusty sidekick Mole Watson are on the hunt for a missing pet rock in this first book of the hilarious early graphic chapter book series.THE CASE OF THE MISSING PET ROCKVictim: Reggie the Rabbit's Pet Rock, Dwayne (aka, "the Rock")Scene of the Crime: Pet Rock Obedience SchoolSuspects: Reggie's classmates -- and even his teacher! Detective Squirrel Lock Holmes and her partner in crime-solving -- Mole Watson -- are experts in finding lost things. But can they find Reggie's pet rock? Or will they hit rock bottom? Early chapter book readers will laugh along at the problem-solving skills of the silliest sleuths in the forest in this full-color graphic novel.Keep your eyes peeled for the next Squirrel Lock Holmes Mystery: A Corny Maze Mystery -- coming Fall 2026!Series Overview: This is the first book in a humorous detective mystery for early chapter book graphic novel readers. We have 3 books signed up so far with a slig

Leilani Stellarion is cursed. The last surviving member of an ancient bloodline, she's shunned for the volatile Starborn magic that grants her prophetic visions - and is slowly corrupting her mind. Branded a pariah, Leilani bears the legacy of the Sistertouched, who unleashed the Sickening: a deadly curse that's dragged the four realms of Arcelia into war and ruin. Heir to a tainted throne, Leilani's father brokers an arranged marriage with her childhood rival to wrest the line of succession away from her. And to make matters worse, her mother's health is failing by the day, and Leilani believes her magic is to blame. When a prophecy reveals the existence of a relic that could end the Sickening, Leilani seizes her chance to escape the court and reclaim her fate. To recover the lost sceptre, she must survive the perilous journey to the Astral Mountain and perform an ancient blood rite - one that demands unity between the feuding realms. If she's to succeed, Leilani must forge an uneasy

Set among the Californian redwoods, this is the mesmerising new novel from the internationally bestselling author of Fallen City and The Unmaking of June Farrow.**The new novel from the bestselling author of Fallen City and The Unmaking of June Farrow**James and Johnny Golden have only ever had each other.For as long as she can remember, James's connection with her twin has gone beyond intuition - she can feel what he feels. So when Johnny is killed in a tragic accident, James knows before her phone even rings that she's alone - truly alone - for the first time in her life.When James arrives in the rural town of Hawthorne, California to settle her brother's affairs, she's forced to relive the past and finally face Micah, the only man she's ever loved.But the more she immerses herself into his world, the more questions she has about the brother she thought she knew. Johnny was keeping secrets, and he's not the only one.What she uncovers will push her to unravel what happened in the days