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A quirky, fun and practical guide to finding the right pet for you, as well as tips and tricks on how to deal with some of their unique characteristics.Cats are renowned for being independent creatures content to do their own thing, in their own time. They can be aloof, distant and independent - yet many of us adore our cats, and wonder if we could do more to make them return our affection and attention.My Cat is Ignoring Me!? answers 50 frequently asked questions about how to choose, care for and live with your cat. Boy or girl? Long haired or short? And when they've taken over the sofa, the kitchen and the bed, is the house their place or yours? Follow these simple steps to ensure you create the best possible lifestyle for your cat, and they'll never ignore you again! Probably...maybe.

A quirky, fun and practical guide to finding the right pet for you, as well as tips and tricks on how to deal with some of their unique characteristics.Dogs share our homes and our lives in a much closer way than any other pet. A dog becomes one of the family, included in photographs, outings and stories. In fact, people so often treat their dogs like humans, it is no wonder that they sometimes act like one!Whether they're becoming a picky eater, a couch potato or simply thinks they're the 'man of the house', My Dog Thinks He's Human!? can help. With 50 tips and tricks on all aspects of caring for your dog, from your choosing a puppy to them dragging their bottoms on the floor, this book will show you the best ways to ensure that you and your pampered pooch learn to co-exist contentedly - all while you remain top dog.

New York Times bestselling author Ann Liang returns to the world of her acclaimed debut, If You Could See the Sun, as a picture-perfect influencer teams up with the bad boy after they share a vision of future.Everyone loves Chanel Cao—except Ares Yin.While Chanel has spent her entire life curating a picture-perfect social media personality—from her body to her hair to her camera-ready smile—Ares has spent his trying to hide in the shadows. But Ares’s brother is missing, and Chanel’s parents have secretly separated, and their only hope is each other.Ares is willing to do whatever it takes to find his brother, and Chanel will do anything to keep her parents’ secret. When the two meet and share a vision of the future—where Ares’s brother appears, as Chanel’s house burns to the ground—they are determined to use each other. Ares believes Chanel is the key to finding his brother, but Chanel is convinced if she gets Ares to fall in love with her, she’ll save her family house—and her parents’

It's never too early for your first checkmate. International Master and top YouTube chess coach Levy Rozman (aka GothamChess) brings the world’s greatest game to its newest fans—babies!This adorable board book introduces little ones to the basics of chess: the names of the pieces, how they move, and what it takes to win. With bold, high-contrast illustrations designed to support a baby’s developing vision and growing mind, this charming little book is both brainy and beautiful. Whether you're raising the next grandmaster or just want something smart for storytime, Chess for Babies is a perfect first move.

第一本Claude 全功能實戰指南當AI 已經從聊天機器人邁向全能代理應用，你需要的是可以幫你把事情做好做滿的 AI 同事。►當你要交的報告持續卡關…►早要啟動的案子裹足不前…►文案改來改去都不太滿意…如果你跟 AI 互動老半天還是沒解決問題，第一本Claude 全功能實戰指南當AI 已經從聊天機器人邁向全能代理應用，你需要的是可以幫你把事情做好做滿的 AI 同事。►當你要交的報告持續卡關…►早要啟動的案子裹足不前…►文案改來改去都不太滿意…如果你跟 AI 互動老半天還是沒解決問題，讓 Claude 來直接幫你完稿。Claude 是目前唯一同時站上「程式」與「寫作」兩個評測榜首的 AI，既有理科腦的精準、也有文科生的語感。當別人還在用 AI 問問題、寫摘要，善用 Claude 可以把零散的想法彙整成一份完整提案，把繁瑣的流程串成自動運作的系統。▌ 讓 AI 不再只是回答問題, 而是能跟你一起「工作」的同事！▌ 從 Artifacts 即時產出可互動工具、Projects 建立你的私人知識庫、Adaptive Thinking 拆解複雜問題，到 Code 模式幫你打造例行程式、Claude Design 用對話做設計、Computer Use 直接操控整台電腦，還可以透過 Cowork、Skills、Connectors，把以上能力跟其他軟體工具全串在一起。本書帶你一次摸透 Claude 全系列工具，把 Claude 變成你的好拍檔，共組最強的 AI 團隊。本書特色: 「AI Everywhere, Claude First.」用 AI 解決所有事，就從 Claude 開始。從一次性對話互動到 AI Agent 自動化工作流，一次掌握Claude 家族全系列工具！◤最會做事的 AI ◢- Cowork 代理模式：一句話整理桌面資料夾的 200 份檔案，讓 Claude 自己擬規則、分類、歸檔，做完交給你驗收。- Dispatch 跨裝置派任：通勤時用手機叫 Claude 找資料，到公司時，重點摘要已經分析好等你了。- 排程任務：設定一次，Claude 每天自動蒐集、彙整、分析股市資訊，打造你的專屬 AI 盯盤助手。- Computer Use：直接開啟 LINE 電腦版，幫你摘要群組的重要訊息。◤最會分工的 AI ◢ - Connectors 連接器串接 Gmail、

From one of our leading chroniclers of the intersection of innovation and capitalism, a landmark reckoning— based on unprecedented access— with one of the world’s most brilliant and driven tech visionaries and his game-changing company.Even by the standard of a tech industry stacked with so-called visionary leaders possessed of the godspark of genius, Demis Hassabis is universally recognized as a special case. Born poor in North London to immigrant parents, a dominant chess prodigy by age five and wizard coder in his teens, he turned down a seven figure offer before he turned 18 to feed his insatiable scientific curiosity at Cambridge. Later, he added a neuroscience PhD to his computer science skills to pursue the dream of artificial general intelligence, his ultimate goal to solve the world’s hardest problems and usher in an era of super-abundance. And along with a small group of fellow travelers around the world, that is the path he is very much still on, winning a Nobel Prize along

This is a dialogue across East and West,and a sincere remembrance of trust, responsibility, and mission.From classroom to life, from ideas to practice,the book records not only Drucker’s thought,but the legacy of a belief at its core:that management exists to develop human beings.In 1999, Peter Drucker, the father of modern management, embarked on a profound dialogue with Chinese entrepreneur Shao Minglo over a shared vision for education. Drucker made a solemn commitment: to serve as Shao’s pro bono advisor for the rest of his life. In the years that followed, the two met regularly in California to discuss management education in China, economic realities, and organizational culture—forging a deep friendship that transcended both culture and age.This book records that precious journey. It illustrates not only how Drucker translated ideas into practice, but also portrays his sincerity, warmth, and humanity. He held a deep hope for the future of management in China, remained steadfast i

For the first printing only! This hardcover features exclusive painted edges while the special edition supply lasts. In a world ruled by the tenets of Greek mythology, one girl's fate is more than it appears in the first book in a new dark academia fantasy middle grade series from #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Crave series Tracy Wolff. What's your myth? Penelope Weaver has spent her whole life preparing to attend Anaximander's Academy, where students learn how to bring to life the stories of Greek mythology as well as discover the Greek god whose principles they most embody. Penelope knows she's an Athena--all smart, practical, and rule-following girls who take part in stories that matter are Athenas. But when Penelope and her twin brother Paris arrive at Anaximander's, it appears fate has other plans. Penelope isn't placed with Athena but with students who are anything but practical and who prefer parties to rules. And that's just the beginning. She's given the world's w

＼\國內第一本！OpenClaw實戰專書 /／ AI 助理不只住在手機裡。OpenClaw 是第一個真正能「坐在你電腦前幫你做事」的開源 Computer Agent，從開啟軟體、填寫表單、執行指令到控制硬體，全部辦得到。這本書帶你從零開始，把 OpenClaw 變成 24 小時不下班的個人助理。 1. Computer Agent：史上第一個能真正「坐在電腦前幫你做事」的開源 AI 2. 完整安裝：從零開始，在 macOS 上把 OpenClaw 裝好裝滿 3. Telegram 連接：手機傳一句話，電腦立刻動起來 4. LINE 連接：用最熟悉的 App 直接指揮你的 AI 助理 5. 正式域名：Cloudflare Tunnel 加 Docker，開機自動上線、永不斷線 6. 全通道串接：WhatsApp、iMessage 一次接齊，一個大腦管所有入口 7. 多重 Agents：工作、私人、研究各一個分身，記憶個性完全隔離 8. Skills 擴充：不用寫程式，用 Markdown 就能讓 Agent 學會新技能 9. Mac 桌面操控：Peekaboo 讓 Agent 看見螢幕、點擊按鈕、操作任何 App 10. Nodes 多機協作：一個指令同時控制多台電腦，打造你的 AI 機器軍團 11. 語音電話通報：整合 Twilio，任務完成時 Agent 直接打電話給你

#1 New York Times 暢銷作家 Tracy Wolff 推出全新中階奇幻系列首作，背景設定在以希臘神話為核心的學院世界。學生進入Anaximander’s Academy後，將依自身特質對應神祇，展開屬於自己的神話篇章。Penelope原以為自己是理性自持的Athena型學生，卻被分派到不守規則的一群人之中。隨著任務加劇、魔法失序，學院背後的力量逐漸浮現裂縫。她必須放下既定想法，重新理解命運與自由的意義。故事揉合校園競逐、神話象徵與青春困惑，在緊湊節奏中描寫成長的掙扎與勇氣。In a world ruled by the tenets of Greek mythology, one girl’s fate is more than it appears in the first book in a new dark academia fantasy middle grade series from #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Crave series Tracy Wolff.What’s your myth?Penelope Weaver has spent her whole life preparing to attend Anaximander’s Academy, where students learn how to bring to life the stories of Greek mythology as well as discover the Greek god whose principles they most embody. Penelope knows she’s an Athena—all smart, practical, and rule-following girls who take part in stories that matter are Athenas.But when Penelope and her twin brother Paris arrive at Anaximander’s, it appears fate has other plans. Penelope isn’t placed with Athena but with stu

Unlock Pathway Codes, Reshape Cancer FightProfessor BENJAMIN YAT-MING YUNG, former Professor in the Department of Pharmacology at Chang Gung University College of Medicine, draws on forty years of accumulated research on NPM1/B23 to present the world's first network model of cancer drug resistance and recurrence pathways.This book breaks free from traditional therapy frameworks, delving into the four major characteristics of cancer to reveal the core pathogenesis of nucleolar imbalance and analyze the regulatory mechanisms of seven key pathway categories. The breakthrough QGCT® deconstructs personalized dysregulated pathways for patients, while providing pathway-based supplement applications and clinical solutions.More than just a popular science introduction to cancer knowledge, it offers patients new directions in precision treatment and provides scientific prevention strategies for health-conscious individuals. By integrating cutting-edge science with personalized care, it transform

本書深入探討空間計算和空間智能的前沿發展，重點分析Apple Vision Pro等設備如何推動虛擬與現實的深度融合。本書通過詳細闡述空間計算的概念、技術及應用，展示這一技術是如何重塑生產、生活和交互方式的。結合行業領先設備與實際案例，本書嘗試打通領域、跨越場景、改變認知邏輯，以創造有用的、有趣的、有意義的體驗為目標，探索超時空連接、沉浸式體驗和數字場景的全新定義，為設計師、開發者提供思路和參考，幫助他們在智能時代找到有價值的應用場景。本書適合對未來科技、數字化轉型以及智能技術感興趣的讀者，尤其是相關領域的設計師、開發者、學者以及技術愛好者閱讀和參考。

在資訊鋪天蓋地的現在，本書以清楚、有趣的方式，陪伴讀者一步步學會判斷資訊的可靠性。透過輕鬆的插圖與實際案例，內容涵蓋假訊息、詐騙手法、廣告話術、偏頗報導，以及照片與影像被操弄的方式，幫助讀者理解資訊如何被製造、包裝與傳播。本書不以說教為出發，而是引導讀者練習提問、比對與思考，建立面對網路與生活資訊時的基本判斷力。對家長而言，本書是一種安心的工具，協助孩子在分享或行動前，先停下來想一想；對大人來說，也同樣實用。這是一本適合全家共讀、在快速變動的世界中培養冷靜與自信的實用指南。圖文並茂，將複雜概念化為易懂例子涵蓋假照片、統計誤導與新聞偏見協助建立獨立思考與安全判斷力A clear and fun guide on evaluating information, to make the best decisions.Learn how to spot scams and misinformation with this fun, comprehensive guide.Packed with entertaining illustrations alongside practical information, Fake News and How to Spot it helps identify many pitfalls of everyday and online life - from scams and advertising tricks, to one-sided information and image manipulation. A must-have tool to help make wise choices and navigate a fast-changing world safely and confidently.- Broad coverage of a range of topical issues, including doctored photos and videos, influencing with statistics, biased news articles and sophisticated scams.- A reassuring book for parents, aimed at empowering young

In the National Book Award longlist book This Side of Wild, Newbery Honor–winning author Gary Paulsen shares surprising true stories about his relationship with animals, highlighting their compassion,

Ari Avatar is just your average Roblox kid living in a blocky world! Battle monsters and avoid disasters in a Roblox world -- all through the eyes of Ari and his friends. Diary of a Roblox Pro is a must-read for any kid who loves to game!When Ari, Jez and Zeke visit the army base with Zeke's dad, they find themselves in Professor Gilford's laboratory once again. But when a certain sneaky rat activates one of the inventions, the gang ends up in an unexpected location... the rat's own cage! Now Ari and his friends are shrunk, scared, and trapped! Can they find a way out and survive the rat attack?

ANew York TimesBest Illustrated Book―now in paperback!“A fearful ghost, a take-charge girl, an interracial friendship, and a tale in which fear is . . . sweetly tied to positive qualities of imagination.”―The New York TimesMost people cannot see ghosts. Can you? Follow Leo in this heartfelt tale about a friendly ghost who, after struggling to fit in, sets off on a journey of self-discovery and friendship, capturing the magic of belonging and the unexpected joys of adventure.You would like being friends with Leo. He likes to draw, he makes delicious snacks, and most people can't even see him. Because Leo is also a ghost. When a new family moves into his home and Leo's efforts to welcome them are misunderstood, Leo decides it is time to leave and see the world. That is how he meets Jane, a kid with a tremendous imagination and an open position for a worthy knight.Leo and Jane become friends, and that is when their adventures begin.This charming tale of friendship―from two of the best cre

Welcome to The Game - an exciting summer camp where you will make new friends, build resilience and test your limits! You will be put into a team of five with strangers, no screens, no shortcuts. Everyone starts from scratch and has to make friends and find a way to the finish line together.Tig has been packed off to Game Camp to gain confidence, but is immediately wary of the other team members: bossy and ultra-competitive Maya, intense Joni, grumpy screen-addicted Frank and quiet, sporty Jake. They are all so different: but must find a way to work together. They embark on a series of physical and mental challenges, with Tig (and therefore the reader) choosing the path. When the team start noticing strange things happening around them in the woods - ghostly noises, wild weather and suspicious-looking Game Camp staff - they uncover a mystery to solve. Will you lead the team to victory, or into chaos? And will they all find out a lot about their true selves during the process...? You, t

The chaos and anarchy of Bunny vs Monkey meets the diary format of Loki and the sparring character dynamics of Blackadder in this two-colour, highly illustrated, laugh-out-loud debut!The underworld is a dangerous place.It's all fiery and there's marauding dragons and all sorts of other critters you wouldn't want to run into. Demise, aka Bone Head, isn't bothered about any of this.Why?Because he's a skeleton guardian of the underworld - and not just any guardian. He thinks he's the BEST and is determined to prove it... with catastrophic results...Demise just wants to impress his Big Boss, Hades, god of the underworld. Problem is, Hades barely knows he exists. After an attempt to get attention backfires horribly, causing the gates of Hades' castle to disintegrate, Demise and Mort are demoted to dog-sitting duty. And the dog in question? Cerberus, the famously ferocious three-headed dog of the underworld.What could possibly go wrong with two creatures made out of bones trying to keep a ma

A gorgeous own-voices love story with a twist - now with an additional swoony story set during a trip to California! Seventeen-year-old Sadie Wen is perfect on paper.It’s a reputation she’s fought hard to earn at the highly prestigious Woodvale Academy, and one she’s determined to maintain until graduation. The trick to keeping her model-student-smile plastered on her face at all times?She channels all her petty frustrations into her email drafts.One for the math teacher who refused to round her eighty-nine-point-nine percent up to ninety; one for the girl who blatantly copied her science project and took the credit for it. But most of her vehemently-worded emails are for her smug, infuriating co-captain, Julius Gong, who’s been the sharpest thorn in her side ever since they were kids.Sadie never meant for these emails to get out ... but now her whole life is about to change... From the author of THIS TIME IT'S REAL comes another own-voices love story with a high-concept twist, now wit

"An informative and accessible child's-eye view of STEM careers" —Kirkus ReviewsFor any child who loves making art! This I Can Read story, blending narrative with nonfiction, introduces many different kinds of working artists to the young reader.Papa takes me to an art show and I get to meet a painter and a sculptor. Then we go to Papa’s workspace. He’s a hand-lettering artist. He takes me to meet the other artists in the building and I get to see how they work. Maybe I will be an artist when I grow up!Over the course of an exciting day with Papa, our young narrator interacts with a potter, a photographer, an animator, a graphic designer, an illustrator, a cartoon artist, and even a muralist! Art and artists are everywhere. There are loads of ways to make art—and making art doesn’t just have to be a hobby. I Want to Be an Artist is a vibrant addition to the I Can Read series that introduces young readers to important community helpers. Includes a glossary.This Level One I Can Read and

A chance meeting on a train to Tokyo sends two girls named Nana on a collision course with destiny! After a string of epic romantic failures, Nana Komatsu is ready to take control of her life and get a clean start in the big city. After prioritizing her musical ambitions over love, Nana Osaki is ready to stomp her way to the top of Tokyo's punk scene. With determination in their hearts and dreams in their eyes, these two women are ready to take the world by storm! But first, they need a place to live. Roommates, anyone? Hachi was happy to be Blast's biggest cheerleader, but now that the band is taking off, she's discovering that there are hordes of fans eager to take her place. To make matters worse, Hachi's happiness with Nobu is slipping through her fingers as an unexpected complication with Takumi threatens to upend her entire life. And unlike with her past romantic woes, the choice she makes now will change the lives of everyone around her.

Fish Do Not Have Feet is the latest offering from I Can Read Comics, an early reader line that familiarizes children with the world of graphic novel storytelling and encourages visual literacy in emerging readers. Critically acclaimed TJ Miller's humor shines in this story about a Fish who is determined to try out everything with his newfound feet, much to the dismay of his friend Octopus.This Level 1 I Can Read Comic is: Perfect for Shared Reading: Simple words, clear pictures, and easy-to-follow panels help children learn how pictures and text work together to tell a story.WELL-RESPECTED CREATOR: TJ's previous titles have received accolades from folks in the industry, including starred reviews from School Library Journal and Publishers Weekly.SWEET, VIBRANT ART: Fish's shenanigans trying to convince Octopus of the joys of having feet are brought to life in Tim's signature style.EXPERT-VETTED: The I Can Read Comics program was made in consultation with educators and librarians.SOCIAL-

Multiple-time New York Times-bestselling sewer-surfing super-sleuths Mango and Brash are back in the ninth volume of the mega-smash-hit InvestiGators series! The InvestiGators' latest case is a dairy disaster! The city's water supply has been replaced with milk and the newest feline agents, the InvestiGatos, don't seem to be complaining. What's with the simian scientists and why is the rain green?! All will be revealed in this sticky volume of InvestiGators!

In this action-packed and heartfelt second original graphic novel in the Iron Man: Mighty Marvel Team-Up series, Iron Man must work with the Incredible Hulk to save a group of innocent monsters from being used for destruction It's monster mayhem! When Iron Man looks to connect with the Hulk outside of super heroing, Tony creates a new suit big enough to keep up with Hulk's desire to smash! But when a group of monsters are unleashed across the world, Tony realizes that all of that smashing might be doing more harm than good. And when it seems like there is more to these monsters attacking at random, Hulk and Iron Man must put their heads together and find out who is really be behind these monster attacks, and calm the monsters at large!

A MOST ANTICIPATED BOOK OF 2026 BY THE NEW YORK TIMES TODAY SHEREADS WOMAN’S WORLD PARADE THE NERD DAILY HER CAMPUS BOOKPAGEWhen your life flashes before your eyes, where would you stop?No one can change the past, but the Midnight Train can take you there.The chance to re-live the moments that meant most.To see what kind of person you really were.For Wilbur his best days were with Maggie, the love of his life. On his honeymoon in Venice.Before he gave it all away.He wishes he could go back and live differently. But to do so risks everything . . .A magical, time-travelling love story, from the world of The Midnight Library.

For fans of Shut Up, This Is Serious, this humorous, relatable novel gives an honest look at what it's like to fall in love for the first time...with someone you were sure you hated. High school senior Mayte has never been kissed, but it hardly matters. Her abuelita has cancer, her half sister with special needs has moved in, and college is off the table--family comes first. She keeps her problems to herself; why burden everyone she loves with more? Meanwhile, fellow senior Auggie is set on attending an elite creative writing program. But as the self-proclaimed most boring person alive, he can't exactly write the next great American novel when he's struggling to write a short story for college applications. After an awful blind date ("disaster" doesn't even begin to describe it), Mayte and Auggie are forced together by their merging social circles. The pair must at least pretend to get along...but soon they develop actual feelings. Then tragedy strikes Mayte's family. Auggie feels comp

★ TikTok話題哥德奇幻續作，讀者最期待的黑暗篇章★ 小鎮魔法 × 禁忌戀情 × 危險祕密★ 《羅密歐與茱麗葉》家族宿命＋《The Inheritance Games》級愛情張力★ 如果魔法有代價，你願意為愛付出多少在拯救Penny母親的詛咒事件後，小鎮Idlewood看似恢復平靜，但黑暗力量其實正悄悄醞釀。Corey試圖終結家族的血腥魔法契約，而Alonso的力量卻逐漸失控，變得危險而陌生。當悲劇發生，Penny與朋友們必須面對殘酷抉擇：為了阻止更多血腥與詛咒，他們究竟願意犧牲多少？一場愛情、命運與黑暗魔法交織的哥德奇幻再度展開。The hotly-anticipated sequel to the unputdownable gothic contemporary fantasy The Glittering Edge. Return to a world where magic is real, witches make irresistible boyfriends, and keeping secrets is dangerous—but not as dangerous as the truth. With the dark magic of Krystal Sutherland and a love triangle to rival The Inheritance Games.The hotly-anticipated sequel to the unputdownable gothic contemporary fantasy The Glittering Edge. Return to a world where magic is real, witches make irresistible boyfriends, and keeping secrets is dangerous—but not as dangerous as the truth. With the feuding families of Romeo and Juliet, the dark magic of Krystal Sutherland and a love triangle to rival The Inheritance Games.Penny Emberly

Power Playis a spicy friends-to-lovers hockey romance with the teach-me trope, accidental marriage, fake-dating fun, he falls quietly but hard and a guaranteed happily ever after from bestselling author Chelsea Curto.The viral hockey romance sensation from international bestseller, Chelsea Curto. Comes with an exclusive bonus chapter.She gives me that smile again. The one that makes me feel alive. Like I've been sleeping for thousands of years and now that I'm finally waking up, she's the only thing I can see . . .Piper Mitchellneeds something in her life to finally make sense. Fresh off a divorce, stuck in a career that’s lost its spark, and terrified of dating again, she decides to focus on the one thing she can control: getting more confident in the bedroom.Liam Sullivanmight be the league’s best goalie, but he’s never been great with people. Behind closed doors, though, he knows exactly what he’s doing – and after some gentle pressure from Piper, he agrees to help her learn. It’s s

附水畫筆Join Peppa and her family on a zoo adventure in this exciting water magic format! Use your water pen to reveal colourful zoo creatures and bring brilliant zoo fun to life over and over again! You’ll find beautiful butterflies, colourful birds and the cheekiest monkeys.Just add water to use your water pen to reveal the colour. Let the pages dry and complete the adventure again with your reusable pen (included).Don’t miss these other brilliant Peppa books:Peppa Pig: I Spy at the Zoo: A Tabbed Board BookPeppa Pig: Where’s Peppa at the Zoo?Peppa Pig: Fun at the Zoo Jigsaw Puzzle BookPeppa Pig is a 4-time BAFTA award-winning preschool animation shown in the UK daily on Channel Five’s Milkshake and Nick Jnr. Peppa is a loveable, cheeky little piggy whose days are filled with action packed activities. Along with her family and friends, Peppa learns and plays and has lots of fun. Join Peppa and her family on their funny, action-packed, everyday adventures in this collection of activity, st

Wind in the Willows meets Enola Holmes in this exciting, young middle grade mystery series from Newbery Honor-winning author Margi Preus and with art from Junyi Wu Mystery: Something that is difficult or impossible to understand. With a curious mind and a vast vocabulary (thanks to her wallpaper--pages of a discarded human dictionary), tiny Minerva Shrew would love nothing more than to solve the Big Mysteries of Life and the Universe. Instead, in The Case of the Pilfered Pearls, she's called upon to help her cousin Tenacity solve a mystery in the most dangerous of places: a human house. When a string of pearls goes missing, the human owner is sure a "dreadful rodent" has pilfered them--and now the lives of all Minerva's friends are at risk! Will Minerva find the true culprit before the exterminators arrive? With wit and warmth, Margi Preus creates a charming woodland world filled with creatures both whimsical and nefarious (neh-FARE-ee-us: wicked or criminal), along with suspense, intr

The LitRPG fantasy smash hit phenomenon and New York Times bestseller, DUNGEON CRAWLER CARL, is now a graphic novel for the very first time! The Apocalypse WILL be televised! You know what's worse than breaking up with your girlfriend? Getting stuck on a sadistic alien game show with her cat. Join Carl and Princess Donut as they try to survive the end of the world -- or just get to the next level of a trap-filled fantasy dungeon. With vibrant art done by Laurel Pursuit to bring action-packed battles to life, join as Carl fights his way through the dungeon in heart-speckled underwear. And of course, the grizzly scenes are only balanced with the incredibly fluffy, wide-eyed stare of its main character, Princess Donut. A ton of heart and effort was poured in creating a series with a script and style that would both appeal to WEBTOON readers and also lovers of DCC, all while consulting author Matt Dinniman the entire way about character designs, story, - EVERYTHING! We couldn't resist taki

A hilarious picture book about an endearing little crank who thinks the museum is absolutely awful . . . or is it actually awesome? Art can be a lot of things--wondrous, inspiring, transformative . . . but mostly it's boring! And visiting an art museum? Double boring! Come along with a curmudgeonly young boy--who's more interested in finger painting his cat than "admiring art"--as he's begrudgingly taken to the local museum by his well-meaning mother. Seriously, what's so great about scribbles and squares and dots? OK, sure, that portrait made of cubes is kind of cool. And those sculptures made of clay are pretty awesome . . . Gasp! Maybe he does like art after all?! Well, would that be so awful? Witty and informative (but never boring!), author Cassi McCreight and Xindi Yan, illustrator of the New York Times-bestselling Busy Betty series, have paired up to create a laugh-out-loud romp all about art appreciation. With nods to famous artists and art movements on every page, and back mat

Before the Bat-Signal lights the sky, Gotham's detectives are already on the case. Gotham Central delivers a gripping police procedural set in the shadow of the Dark Knight, where the officers of the GCPD face down supervillains, corruption, and the chaos of a city on the edge. It's Law & Order meets Batman--with no capes to save the day. Gotham Central: DC Compact Comics Edition collects the first ten issues of the Eisner and Harvey Award-winning series by Ed Brubaker, Greg Rucka, and Michael Lark. This grounded, character-driven volume follows the detectives of Gotham City's Major Crimes Unit as they investigate the murder of one of their own by Mister Freeze, navigate internal politics, and confront the psychological toll of working in a city haunted by both criminals and vigilantes. With appearances by Batman, Two-Face, and more, this is a street-level look at Gotham like you've never seen before.

Winner, 2025 Best Baby Book Prize from the French Ministry of Culture From family trips to ocean dips, experience summer's everyday magic in this sturdy, neon pop-up book. With playful illustrations, engaging text, and pop-up surprises that toddlers (and parents) will love!Designed especially for little hands, this bright, bold pop-up book brims with the joy of summer in every turn of the page. Perfectly portable and shaped for toddlers' hands, this sturdy board book features six playful pop-up scenes that leap from the pages with high-contrast neon images - the yellow of sunshine and the pink of summer sunsets.Celebrate the magic of summertime, from a busy bee zipping between blossoms to a bumpy ride in the family van, from spreading sunscreen on our faces to enjoying bare feet on a beach, and from diving into sunset seas to counting the stars at night. This book brings all our most-loved summer moments to life in a way that's both familiar and fresh, clever and surprising. Every page

Embark on a literary odyssey through ancient Greece in this stunning compilation of Homer's iconic epics, the Iliad and the Odyssey. This elegant addition to the Timeless Classics series features the complete and unabridged version of Homer's epic poems. In the Iliad, witness the ravages of the Trojan War as gods and mortals clash in a tale of honor, heroism, and the consequences of unchecked pride. Then journey alongside Odysseus in the Odyssey, as he voyages home, battling mythical creatures and evading vengeful gods along the way. These classics of ancient literature capture the essence of the human experience, exploring themes of love, loss, destiny, and the indomitable human spirit. Filled with iconic heroes, unforgettable gods, and legendary battles, Homer's poems offer gripping narratives of honor, courage, and sacrifice. Fans of Greek mythology and classical literature will fall in love with this stunning hardcover edition, featuring gorgeous foil cover detail, decorative endpa

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From the extraordinary team behind The Tiger on the Train, this fabulously winning story is about a croc who will not be sidelined!'NO scales on stage!' said Sidney. 'These fantasies must stop. Flamingos have star quality,And crocodiles do NOT!'Elvis the crocodile dreams of being a Zigzags' Circus star but only cute and furry animals are allowed on stage.Elvis is left to serve the ice creams. But flipping ice creams into cones, juggling with a flamingo, and practice makes perfect. It's not long before Elvis demonstrates that he has exactly what it takes to be a star.With stunning artwork, colour and charm pour out of every page.

The second title in a cosy crime puzzle series following the adventures of super-sleuth Ivy and her grandpa, Bearlock Holmes. When a dinosaur fossil disappears from Bearona's remote Jurassic Ridge, Ivy and Bearlock face their trickiest case yet. With 15 interactive puzzles woven through the story, readers can join the duo as they unravel a mystery inspired by real-world fossils, evolution and conservation.Featuring charming illustrations and a heartwarming cast, this series combines cosy mystery with STEM - perfect for curious young detectives. Also available: The Case of the Missing Flower (Ivy and Bearlock 1)"5+ readers with an interest in detective stories and nature will enjoy helping Ivy and her grandpa solve the case in this absorbing, beautifully designed puzzle book." - Guardian

A magical storybook to read together, based on the Isadora Moon animated TV series! Isadora is off to play her first ever game of Catch That Fang! But will she be able to keep up with her vampire cousins?Isadora Moon: half fairy, half vampire, totally unique!Step into the enchanting world of the hit Isadora Moon animated television series as seen on Sky Kids and Now TV with this magical storybook, perfect for reading together or for young fans taking their very first steps into independent reading.Isadora Moon - half fairy, half vampire, and totally lovable - is off on a nighttime adventure with her dad, Bartholomew Moon. It's finally time for her first ever game of Catch That Fang! But keeping up with her speedy vampire cousins is harder than she expected...Will Isadora find her rhythm, or will she need a tiny sprinkle of fairy magic to make this a night to remember?Celebrating ten years of Isadora's magical mischief, this new TV Tie-In range brings the stunning artwork, well-loved ch

A magical storybook to read together, based on the Isadora Moon animated TV series! Isadora is headed to Dragon Camp! But bonding with her glitter dragon proves to be more difficult than she expected . . .Isadora Moon: half fairy, half vampire, totally unique!Step into the enchanting world of the hit Isadora Moon animated television series as seen on Sky Kids and Now TV with this magical storybook, perfect for reading together or for young fans taking their very first steps into independent reading.Isadora and her cousin, Mirabelle, are off to Dragon Camp! Isadora soon finds out that bonding with a glitter dragon is harder than she thought. Dashing Dazzle doesn't want to play by the rules, so Isadora must use all her fairy-vampire skills to win the naughty dragon overCelebrating ten years of Isadora's magical mischief, this new TV Tie-In range brings the stunning artwork, well-loved characters and familiar stories from the tv series straight into children's hands. Designed especially f