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From New York Times bestselling author of The Priory of the Orange Tree – the soaring fifth novel in the bestselling Bone Season series.'A fabulous, epic fantasy thriller ... Lavish, ebullient, escapist' The Times'Samantha Shannon is a master storyteller and wordsmith' Katherine Webber'Blazing a trail for a new generation of feminist fantasy authors' GraziaEverything is about to change.Paige Mahoney is outside the Republic of Scion for the first time in more than a decade – but she has no idea how she got to the free world. Half a year has been wiped from her memory.As she makes her way back to the revolution, her journey takes her to Venice, where she learns a dangerous secret – one that could change the face of the war between humans and immortals. Before she can return to London, she must help the Domino Programme unravel the sinister Operation Ventriloquist.And it soon becomes clear that the one person who could recover her memories – Arcturus Mesarthim – might also hold the key to

可愛的Bizzy Bear回來了！這次要和孩子一起認識各種工作。從消防員、廚師到太空人，小熊都能親自體驗。透過貼紙活動，孩子可幫Bizzy Bear蓋房子、參與足球比賽、開救護車出任務。貼紙設計大而易操作，讓學齡前幼兒在遊戲中認識職業世界，也培養手眼協調與想像力，是忙碌小手的理想互動書。亮點．超過百枚貼紙，設計適合幼兒操作．主題涵蓋多種職業，寓教於樂．角色親切，情境貼近生活．鼓勵探索與動手能力Join Bizzy Bear in this first sticker book all about jobs - perfect for busy little paws!A mechanic, a firefighter, a chef or an astronaut - what do you want to be when you grow up?Use your stickers to help Bizzy Bear build a house, race to the rescue with the paramedics, and even score the winning goal in the football match! No job is too big for Bizzy Bear!This interactive sticker book is the perfect first introduction to jobs for busy toddlers who are always on the move. Explore, discover and play with more Bizzy Bear books:Bizzy Bear: My First Sticker Book: Amazing Adventures Bizzy Bear: Building Site: With 5 sliders! Bizzy Bear: Whizzy Wheels: Train: With 4 moving wheels! Bizzy Bear: Dress-Up Fun: A flip flap bookBizzy Bear: Tractor Trouble: A Bizzy Bear picture book

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The Oxford Handbook of Social Welfare in the Global South offers a critical examination of social protection systems across the Global South, interrogating their role in addressing inequality, mitigating crises, and fostering transformative development. Structured around three core themes--equity, resilience, and systemic change--the volume explores how social protection policies are designed, contested, and reconfigured in diverse political and economic contexts. Moving beyond technocratic assessments, it situates social protection within broader struggles over rights, governance, and social justice, revealing both the promises and limitations of these systems in an era of compounding global challenges. This handbook bring together leading scholars and practitioners to dissect the interplay between social protection and development across Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East. Contributions interrogate how cash transfers, healthcare reforms, and labor policies function as i

How Cars Work for Curious Minds is a fun, illustrated guide that helps kids understand how cars work by comparing them to something they already know — the human body.Instead of complicated mechanical explanations, this book uses clear body analogies to explain every major car system. Just like people have a heart, lungs, brain, muscles, and bones, cars have systems that do similar jobs. By connecting car parts to body parts, complex ideas suddenly make sense and become easy to remember.This STEM-focused book introduces engineering and science concepts in a way that is easy for kids to understand.Each section includes simple explanations, colorful illustrations, and “Did You Know?” fun facts that keep learning engaging without feeling overwhelming. The focus is always on visual learning first, with short, kid-friendly text that supports the illustrations rather than competing with them.Inside the book, young readers will explore how a car works by learning about:• The engine and power

Practical strategies to improve school climate and well-being for allSchool counselors often shoulder the weight of social emotional learning (SEL) at a time when students are experiencing increased mental health challenges, including loneliness, depression, and trauma, leaving them vulnerable to burnout. With contributions from a team of educational experts, this practical and timely guide presents a user-friendly framework that integrates adaptive strategies to meet real-time needs, balanced approaches to distribute workloads effectively, and collaborative solutions that elevate the voices of students and the school community. Inside, you will find:Actionable insights to foster culturally responsive programming while driving systemic changePractical solutions for addressing real-world implementation challenges tailored to diverse school communitiesDownloadable templates, talking points for encouraging dialogue, and team-based professional development activitiesGuidance for fostering

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

Teach kids 3 to 5 about body boundaries, private parts, and consent with a positive and empowering picture book from pediatrician and bestselling author Dr. Krupa Bhojani Playforth!Knowing how to talk about their bodies and establish safe boundaries with others is critical to kids' health and safety--but body safety can be a tough topic to tackle.This friendly, illustrated picture book from board-certified pediatrician Dr. Krupa Bhojani Playforth makes it simple, with age-appropriate but accurate text and illustrations that describe the correct names for private parts, what body boundaries are, and how kids can advocate for themselves--because their body should belong to them and only them.An essential topic for this age range--Knowing the right terms for body parts and appropriate body boundaries can improve children's body image, self-confidence, and make them less likely to be a target of abuse. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends starting this conversation as early as pos

FIRST ONE OUT Mimi and Ibuki are two friends determined to survive a rigorous reality TV show and become idols. After the first real challenge of the show, one of the girls is being eliminated and sent home. How will Aria, the creator of the show and an idol herself, pick the loser? And will Mimi and Ibuki make it through to the next round?

A thrilling, spine-chilling YA graphic novel from debut author Victoria Setian and Bloom artist Savanna Ganucheau--a modern spin on the classic horror novel Dracula Mina Murray is followed by death--at least, that's the rumor in her small town of New Whitby. An aspiring photojournalist, she has a knack for finding herself in unsettling situations to find interesting shots, like on the deck of the recently crashed boat the Demeter. While exploring the wreckage, Mina comes across large cases of dirt and debris--and the decaying body of the ship's captain. Intrigued by the ghastly scene, Mina tries to unearth more information about the abandoned ship, the captain, and the missing crew. Instead, she finds herself roped into her high school's newspaper club covering the big school dance her BFF, Lucy, is coordinating. It's a major bummer, but all might not be too bad if it gets her closer to Jon, her crush and guitarist for the local punk band the Romeros. But instead of catching Jon's eye,

Sexy small town contemporary romance from USA Today bestselling author A.J. Pine, perfect for readers of Sarah Adams' Practice Makes Perfect and Lucy Score's Rock Bottom Girl. When Haddie Martin discovers her new roommate is the man she almost hooked up with for a one-night stand, she knows her life just got very complicated.Craving a fresh start, Haddie Martin trades life in Chicago for a teaching gig in the quirky small town of Summertown, IL. But when she stops in a hotel to rest for the night, she locks eyes with a painfully handsome, nameless stranger who would make the perfect one-night stand. Only...she chickens out at the last minute and disappears.Never expecting to see the man again, Haddie leaves her embarrassing exit in the rear view and drives straight to her new home. She arrives only to find out, thanks to her new landlord, that her apartment has been double rented, and of course, the other tenant is none other than Levi Rourke, the gorgeous man Haddie bailed on just the

Reveal magical hidden pictures with this adorable Easter coloring book for ages 4 to 8!Color sweet and sunny Easter scenes as you discover the secrets of this magic coloring book. The pages are made with special paper that reveals hidden pictures and patterns as you color over it with colored pencils, meaning there are little secret surprises on every page! Grab your favorite colors and your sense of wonder as you shade and scribble to find out what's hiding within this fantastical Easter coloring book.Makes a magical gift--Kids who love Easter, the Easter bunny, cute animals, or just love to color will be dazzled by this fun coloring book with a magical twist! It's the perfect Easter basket gift!At home or on the go--The spacious, square size offers 24 singe-sided coloring pages and fits easily into a bag or backpack so you can bring a kid-friendly activity anywhere. And it works with colored pencils only, so there's no need for messy markers!More than a coloring book--The specially d

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

For readers of Before the Coffee Gets Cold, The Dallergut Dream Department Store, and The Midnight Library, a sweetly magical and uplifting novel about a young woman who inherits an enchanted bakery that spirits visit on their last stop before the afterlife.Twenty-seven-year-old Yeon-hwa has inherited a neighborhood bakery from her grandmother. Curiously, her grandmother’s will spells out two conditions: Yeon-hwa must keep the shop going for at least another month and only open it to customers from 10 PM until midnight. Yeon-hwa is hesitant at first; her grandmother was always distant, raising Yeon-hwa after her parents died in a car accident. But she agrees to the terms, hoping that running the bakery will help her to finally understand her grandmother after all these years.Yeon-hwa soon learns that the Hwawoldang—the name means “flower moon temple” —is not an ordinary dessert shop. The customers who arrive late at night are spirits, there to attend to unfinished business before being

以美國作家 Zora Neale Hurston 童年為靈感，本書描繪一個相信故事能帶來奇蹟的小女孩。透過詩意文字與鮮豔插畫，孩子能看見想像力與創作的力量，也認識文學如何影響世界，是一本充滿希望與靈感的繪本。A tall tale inspired by the life and works of American writer, folklorist, and anthropologist Zora Neale Hurston Small-girl Zora knows her stories are going to change the world. Although her neighbors might not believe her outlandish tales, she's sure they're the key to ending the drought in her town. If she can make people laugh at her stories, she'll be able to gather enough tears to bring back her mama's garden and more. But when things don't go exactly as planned, Zora learns that with creativity, determination, and faith, a little magic might be possible. Filled to the brim with references to Zora Neale Hurston's classic characters and details from her own life, Small-Girl Zora and the Shower of Stories is a joyful tribute to an icon of American literature and the everlasting power of storytelling.

升上七年級後，Luna 的生活出現微妙變化。她原本只想安靜寫字、和好友分享創作，卻因 zine 的成功被捲入人氣團體之中。看似被接納的背後，是不斷調整自己、壓低真實聲音的過程。當選擇越來越多，她也必須面對最困難的問題：要成為別人期待的樣子，還是忠於自己？本書以真誠又帶笑意的敘述，呈現成長的尷尬、掙扎與重新站穩。Chanel Miller 延續前作《Magnolia Wu Unfolds It All》的溫度，描寫中學階段最脆弱、也最關鍵的時刻，並獲得 Kirkus、Publishers Weekly 等多家星號好評。What's the deal with middle school, anyway? Award-winning author and artist Chanel Miller explores the glorious mess that is middle school--and the way growing up, finding friends, and discovering who you are can be both awkward and empowering. At the end of sixth grade, Luna knows who she is: a small, quiet girl who loves writing and making zines with her best friend, Scott. But when one of their zines takes off, somehow Luna is swept up into the popular group and learns just how much of herself she's going to have to compromise to stay there. Will she give up her writing? Her best friend? What about her own beliefs about who she is and what she stands for? In a contemporary novel that feels like today's Are You There God? It's

Third-grader Amina Banana is back in book three of this chapter book series, navigating new responsibilities at home and growing financial stresses, from National Book Award winner Shifa Safadi. When Amina's family hits hard times, and her dad has been gone working more, she is determined to help her family out. Using her math skills, she develops a new formula. Find a way to make groceries cheaper? + make money (how) + what else? = us being happy From clipping coupons to selling zaatar sandwiches and more--will her formula to make money work?

A quirky, fun, and surreal story about new friendships (and snacks) for all curious little adventurers. Betsy and her stuffed crocodile Philippa are out on a walk, when Betsy points to the ground. "There is not usually a hole."Then something comes out of the hole. It is a banana. Followed by a number of other unexpected items. Betsy is content to watch what happens, but when Philippa disappears down the hole, Betsy has to go find her. From master picture book creator Daisy Hirst comes a story of friendship and sharing, and realizing that more is indeed merrier.

'A timely, vitally important read about what’s missing from so many people’s lives. Jennifer Wallace has a deep understanding of what matters most to us – and her book shows us how to find it' ADAM GRANT, internationally bestselling author of Think Again

★ 《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

Knock-knock! Who's at the door? Join Cat and Dog as they await the arrival of one special Easter visitor in this hilarious illustrated picture book.Easter is here! But where are the eggs? Join Cat and Dog as they search for a much-awaited Easter visitor!When Dog's descriptions of the Easter Bunny leave a few imaginative gaps for Cat to fill in, they soon find their home full of many other long-eared, fluffy-tailed creatures who are more than ready to enjoy the celebrations...Full of seasonal silliness and springtime charm, this hilarious story will have cat and dog lovers barking with laughter!

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

A swoon-worthy romantic dramedy about finding love and reconnecting with your culture in the most surprising ways--now in paperback. Taiwanese American Catie Carlson has never fit in with her white family. As much as she loves her stepmom and stepsister, she yearns to understand more about her culture and find her biological mother. So Catie is shocked when an opportunity comes knocking on her door: Her summer spa coworker, Toby, says he'll teach her Mandarin. In exchange, she needs to teach him how to date so he can finally work up the courage to ask out his crush. The only problem is that Catie doesn't actually have any dating experience. But she can fake it. With her late father's copy of The Five Love Languages and all his annotated notes, Catie becomes the perfect dating coach. Or so she thinks. As she gets dangerously close to Toby and to finding out what really happened to her biological mom, she realizes that learning the language of love might be tougher than she thought. Stef

A funny comic with robots, monsters, and aliens-that's just right for second graders! Sam claims a monster ate his homework, the tub is full of alligators, and extraterrestrials have named their planet in his honor. But when Sam's exaggerations alienate his classmates, the tall tales escalate. Are robots really attacking his house? (Of course not! Sam made it up!) As in Aesop's classic "The Boy Who Cried Wolf," Sam's community rallies to help him out. And Sam learns how a big fib can have serious consequences. I Like to Read Comics(R) are perfect for kids who are challenged by or unengaged in reading, kids who love art, and the growing number of young comics fans. Filled with eye-catching art, humor, and terrific stories, these comics provide unique reading experiences for growing minds. I Like to Read Comics(R), like their award-winning I Like to Read(R) counterpart, are created by celebrated artists and support reading comprehension to transform children into lifelong readers. We hop

Learning how to read should be as fun as a day at the beach! Frolick in the sand with four canine friends on a letter-replacement adventure in this phonics-based early reader from Theodor Seuss Geisel Medalist Ethan Long. The Letter Setters--a lovable group of dynamic dogs--are enjoying a day at the beach, where Pat has D-U-G the perfect sandcastle! But when a huge wave washes the masterpiece away, the plan turns out to be a D-U-D. . . until the setters come up with a new idea to F-I-X this doggone mess. They'll build S-I-X sandcastles, and keep their favorite one! But as their plans and their castles take shape, these curious canines realize that the best castle of all might be one they build together. In this engaging new early reader series from acclaimed author-illustrator Ethan Long, each story starts out with a three letter word. On the next page, one swapped letter makes a new word--and a new canine caper for little ones learning how to read! As this fresh and fun device propels

Discover the mysteries hidden deep within a maze of an abandoned house in this official Minecraft novel! Amy is pretty happy living the quiet life at home. She can mine ore, read up on oceanography, hang out with her pet cat. What's not to love? Her brother, on the other hand . . . Marc is always leaving their village to look for excitement. But when a couple of weeks go by without any word from him, Amy can't help but worry. Digging around, she discovers Marc has gone off alone in search of someplace called Glory's Haven, a house deep in the forests where (supposedly) the greatest adventurer their town has ever seen stashed a ton of loot. With nobody else to turn to, Amy decides to mount a solo rescue mission for her lost brother. She and Marc explored together all the time when they were little. How hard could it be to find him now? Turns out--it's pretty hard. After facing spiders, creepers, slimes, and mobs she's never even heard of, Amy is beginning to realize that something is se

Over 1 million copies sold worldwide!International Bestseller“Smart, insightful, and warm. Dr. Julie is both the expert and wise friend we all need.”—Lori Gottlieb,New York Timesbestselling author ofMaybe You Should Talk to Someoneand co-host of theDear TherapistspodcastDrawing on years of experience as a clinical psychologist, online sensation Dr Julie Smith provides the skills you need to navigate common life challenges and take charge of your emotional and mental health in her debut book.Filled with secrets from a therapist's toolkit,Why Has Nobody Told Me This Beforeteaches you how to fortify and maintain your mental health, even in the most trying of times. Dr Julie Smith’s expert advice and powerful coping techniques will help you stay resilient, whether you want to manage anxiety, deal with criticism, cope with depression, build self-confidence, find motivation, or learn to forgive yourself.Why Has Nobody Told Me This Beforetackles everyday issues and offers practical solutions

Celebrate your favorite girl, and the gentle joys of life, in this new edition of Coco Wyo's beloved coloring book, Girl Moments! Perfect for Galentine's Day and everyday! Whether you are snuggling up with a cup of hot chocolate or settling into a cozy reading nook, this girl-powered coloring book from Coco Wyo invites you to take a moment and appreciate the simple beauties of every day. Girl Moments has delightful and peaceful images for all ages of coloring lovers! This coloring book includes: - 45 hand-drawn pages ready for your creativity- Large, bold designs that are easy to color- Convenient 8 x 8-inch size, perfect for relaxing anywhere- Crisp, high-resolution illustrations that bring each page to life

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

A quest for screen-free family time leads to camping chaos in this hilarious and heartwarming middle grade comedy from Serena Patel. Sonal needs to take a great family picture for her school photography project, but it's impossible to get everyone together! Luckily they're heading off on a family camping trip, which should provide lots of great photo opportunities. Not. Faced with an enforced digital detox, Sonal's family takes on the great outdoors, all while she tries and fails to snap photographic evidence of a picture-perfect family. Ripped tents, overturned boats, and a runaway puppy thwart her at every turn. Can the trip be salvaged, or will the weekend be a total photo flop?

An illuminating, hilarious, and practical guide to 99 of the most terrifying ways to die and how to avoid them from an emergency medicine doctor. Dr. Ashely Alker is a self-described death-escapologist--or, in more familiar terms, an emergency medicine doctor. She has seen it all, from flesh-eating bacteria to the work of a serial killer to the more mundane but no less deadly, and her work keeping people from dying (or being unable to) has uniquely prepared her to write this book. 99 Ways to Die: And How to Avoid Them is an illuminating, darkly funny, and practical guide to 99 of the most terrifying ways to die and how to avoid them. Dr. Alker manages to scare readers while making them laugh, preparing them for a wide range of deadly situations and conditions. Each chapter includes stories of her patients pertaining to the chapter's subject, as well as her related experiences in life and medicine. Sections include categories on sex, poison, drugs, biological warfare, disease, animals,

AN HBO ORIGINAL SERIES, COMING JANUARY 2026 Taking place nearly a century before the events of A Game of Thrones, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms compiles the three official prequel novellas to George R. R. Martin's ongoing masterwork, A Song of Ice and Fire. NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY LOS ANGELES TIMES AND BUZZFEED These collected adventures recount an age when the Targaryen line still holds the Iron Throne, and the memory of the last dragon has not yet passed from living consciousness. Before Tyrion Lannister and Podrick Payne, there was Dunk and Egg. A young, na鴳e but ultimately courageous hedge knight, Ser Duncan the Tall towers above his rivals--in stature if not experience. Tagging along is his diminutive squire, a boy called Egg--whose true name is hidden from all he and Dunk encounter. Though more improbable heroes may not be found in all of Westeros, great destinies lay ahead for these two . . . as do powerful foes, royal intrigue, an

The inspiration for the Netflix original series starring Mia McKenna-Bruce, coming January 2026!A practical joke goes chillingly, murderously wrong in Queen of Mystery Agatha Christie's classic detective story, Seven Dials.Gerry Wade had proved himself to be a champion sleeper, so the other houseguests decided to play a practical joke on him. Eight alarm clocks were set to go off, one after the other, starting at 6:30 a.m. But when morning arrived, one clock was missing and the prank then backfired, with tragic consequences.For Jimmy Thesiger in particular, the words "Seven Dials" were to take on a new and chilling significance. . . .

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

This book positions King Creole in the disputed territories of 1950s youth culture. It is one of Elvis's best regarded films, but one of his least financially successful. It is a portrait of youthful alienation and juvenile delinquency made at a time when these topics were becoming less fashionable in teenpics.The author argues that King Creole's release during the death throes of rock and roll in America helps to position it as an outlier among youth films of the time in three distinct ways. First, the author demonstrates how the post-rock and roll release of the film allowed for a better harnessing of the star's 'Elvisness.' Second, the author conducts an extensive examination of the film's production records, which show how the film's portrait of youth alienation and delinquency pre-dated America's big screen fixation on these topics, making the film not wholly bound by concurrent youth conventions. Third, the author challenges the dominant reading of the film as being about interge