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When you lose your way in life, the Elsewhere Express just might find you. Step on board the train that can take you to your life’s purpose, in this cozy and inspiring fantasy from the author of Water Moon.What happens when you lose your way in life? The Elsewhere Express finds you. It's a magical train carrying very rare and special cargo: a sense of purpose, peace, and belonging.Raya is one of those lost souls. She dreamed of being a songwriter, but when her brother died, she gave up on her dream and started living his instead.One day, as her thoughts wander while on the subway, she's swept off to the Elsewhere Express. There she also meets Q, a charming, handsome artist who, like her, has lost his place in the world.Together they find a train full of wonders, from a boarding car that's also a meadow to a dining car where passengers can picnic on lilypads to a bar where jellyfish and whales swim through pink clouds.But they also discover that the train harbors secrets--and danger: a

In the aftermath of the accident that changed her life, one young woman leaves everything behind to search for the father she never knew, and finds the man of her dreams and the found family she's always wanted in the charming streets of Sorrento, from international bestselling author Maria Martinez, for fans of emotional new adult romance.After a car collision ends her career as a ballet soloist with the National Dance Company in Madrid, 22-year-old Maya Rivet finds herself abandoned by her vindictive grandmother to mourn her past life alone. When she discovers some vintage photos in an old music box, Maya musters the courage to travel to Sorrento, Italy, in search of the man she suspects is her birth father.There she meets handsome and fascinating 29-year-old Lucas Velasco, who fled Madrid years ago to escape his toxic family. He arrived in Sorrento a lost and broken young man with no plan, no resources, and no confidence. But he found a community that welcomed him with open arms and

From spectacular storyteller Buck Turner comes a southern paranormal romance to transcend timeCole Mercer is a young man angry at the world... and for good reason. After the sudden loss of his father, Cole's mother moves them to the small town of Evergreen, North Carolina. Between difficult classmates, the beautiful girl next door, and the forest on the outskirts of town that always seems to have more of a presence than it should, nothing in Evergreen is quite what it seems.From the author of the sensational The Keeper of Stars comes a paranormal YA coming-of-age story with a twist. Perfect for readers of Sarah Addison Allen, readers will fall in love with the sleepy town of Evergreen with its southern charm, love story that transcends time, and many secrets lurking in the shadows.

In the Heights meets Front Desk in this heartwarming and funny illustrated story about an injured boy and his newly-adopted three-legged cat. Baseball means everything to Gregory. Not just because it feels like he's flying when he hits a homerun, but also since it reminds him of summers spent playing with his cousin in the Dominican Republic. But when his accident benches him for the season, he's doomed to sitting around his parents' bodega all day long. For street cat Amber, who was born with a missing leg and left on the street as a kitten, life has always been about staying away from danger, keeping her belly full, and finding joy in the little things. But when she spots a human boy whose leg is broken, she remembers what it's like to need help when you feel lost and alone. How far will these two go to make a friend when they need one most?

DELUXE EDITION―featuring gorgeous gilded edges, detailed endpapers, and beautiful case art under the book jacket! Debut author Shen Tao introduces readers to the lush, deadly world of The Poet Empress, a sweeping, epic and intimate fantasy perfect for fans of The Serpent & the Wings of Night, The Song of Achilles and She Who Became the Sun. In the waning years of the Azalea Dynasty, the emperor is dying, the land consumed by famine, and poetry magic has been lost to all except the most powerful. Wei Yin is desperate. After the death of her sister, with her family and village on the brink of starvation, she will do anything to save those she loves. Even offer herself as concubine to the cruel, dissolute heir of the blood-glutted Azalea House. But in a twist of fate, the inner court stands on the knife-edge of civil war with Wei now at the center...as the prince's chosen. To survive, Wei must harden her heart, rely on her wit, and become dangerous herself, even if it means learning t

NATIONAL BESTSELLER - The eccentric detective Ana Dolabra matches wits with a seemingly omniscient adversary in this brilliant fantasy-mystery from the author of The Tainted Cup. "Wonderfully clever and compulsively readable . . . another winning blend of fantasy and classic detection."--Publishers Weekly In the canton of Yarrowdale, at the very edge of the Empire's reach, a Treasury officer has disappeared into thin air--vanishing from a room within a heavily guarded tower, its door and windows locked from the inside. To solve the case, the Empire calls on its most brilliant and mercurial detective, the great Ana Dolabra. At her side, as always, is her bemused assistant Dinios Kol. Ana soon discovers that they are investigating not a disappearance but a murder--and one of surpassing cunning, carried out by an opponent who can pass through warded doors like a ghost. Worse still, the killer may be targeting the high-security compound known as the Shroud, where the Empire harvests fallen

Given the sometimes extraordinary politicization of culture, it is surprising that Sesame Street has gained acceptance and legitimacy in more than fifty countries. Sesame Street's global success raises two questions. First, how does a US icon like Sesame Street spread around the world, gaining acceptance as a local cultural product? Second, how does the nonprofit that created it, Sesame Workshop, and its partners around the world navigate cultural differences, manage conflicts, and construct shared collective representations to create Sesame Street programs that resonate with local audiences? Tamara Kay answers these questions using data from seven years of intensive ethnographic fieldwork and 200 in-depth interviews with Sesame Workshop staff and international partners-including their real-time interactions-from seventeen countries within four regions around the world. Kay argues that Sesame Workshop's secret is its engagement in coproduction, meaning it works with partners as a trans

Windows Server 2025 Inside Out is Microsoft's official guide to all supported versions of the Windows Server operating system up to and including the new Windows Server 2025. Windows Server 2025 Inside Out details all that you need to know about Windows Server roles and features that have been around for decades and those that are new to the latest version of the operating system. It provides up to date and detailed coverage of all Windows Server roles and features, with everything from running basic file servers and Active Directory deployments through to hosting Azure Kubernetes Services on Windows Server, running Windows Server in Azure, and integrating AD DS with Entra ID. This supremely organized reference packs hundreds of timesaving solutions, tips, and workarounds--all you need to plan, implement, or manage Windows Server in enterprise, data center, cloud, and hybrid environments.

This volume offers a comprehensive guide to the role that iconicity - resemblance between form and meaning - plays in all modes of languages, on all levels of language, and in all aspects of language.

Wabi-sabi, that ancient philosophy which embraces imperfection, lies at the very heart of Japanese traditions—both artistic and societal. Today, it is being diluted by modernity. Worse still, this timeless aesthetic—nourished by the slow passage of time and enriched by the patina of age—is being cheapened by the mass-market home décor industry.Reducing wabi-sabi to what it once was, or to a fleeting “lifestyle” trend, is to confine it within a box. From their encounter with architect Kengo Kuma, the authors have retained—and illustrate here—his vision of “modern wabi-sabi. Through their travels in India, Europe, and Morocco, they have witnessed the transcontinental ripple effect of wabi-sabi and, through this aesthetic, the subtle yet powerful influence of Japan.While journeying through the Japanese archipelago, they met with a new generation who is preserving, revealing, and carrying forward this philosophy: the new ambassadors of wabi-sabi. From a shared moment with a monk in a teaho

Organizing Relation investigates how attachment theory can shift major conversations in literary criticism about connection, personhood, and aesthetic experience. Drawing on the author's experience along with extensive scholarly research into attachment theory, somatic and relational healing, and childhood development, the book delineates the emergence of subjectivity from micro-episodes of attuned connection and the arising of attachment trauma in the absence of adequate experiences of attunement. The emergent understanding of intermittent passages in which embodied presence self-organizes in response to relational episodes prompts a reorganization of how literary studies approaches subjectivity, language, and the body. Organizing Relation pursues that reorganization through a portfolio of readings in nineteenth-century American literature, in which relational turbulence provokes different experiences of power and dependency, opening up passages of dissociated chaos and of brilliant,

Ghost Boys, the New York Times bestselling novel about a Black boy killed by a white police officer from award-winning author Jewell Parker Rhodes, is brought to a new audience in this heartbreaking and powerful graphic novel with striking colour artwork by Setor Fiadzigbey.ALIVE Twelve-year-old Jerome doesn''t get into trouble. He goes to school. He does his homework. He takes care of his little sister.Then Jerome is shot by a police officer who mistakes his toy gun for a real threat. DEAD As a ghost, watching his family trying to cope with his death, Jerome begins to notice other ghost boys. Each boy has a story and they all have something in common... Bit by bit, Jerome begins to understand what really happened - not just to him, but to all of the ghost boys. A poignant and gripping graphic novel about how children and families face the complexities of race and racism in today''s world.

Alice Melvin's award-winning Mouse is back for another mindful adventure in nature. Join Mouse on his summer holiday by the seaside. Each day brings new excitement, from sandcastles on the beach to ice creams on the promenade, sunbathing on the sand dunes to looking for treasures amongst the rock pools! Beautifully detailed illustrations feature many plants and animals to identify, and the atmospheric rhyming text sets the scene for this perfect summer holiday.The book also features a nature guide with fascinating facts about the different habitats and wildlife that Mouse has come across.

From the critically acclaimed, bestselling author of Weyward: FOUR SISTERS, SEPARATED BY HISTORY, BOUND BY THE SEA 'Beautiful and magnificent' Jennifer Saint, author of ARIADNE'A profoundly moving and rich historical story wrapped up in a contemporary murder mystery’ ROSIE ANDREWS, author of THE LEVIATHAN When Lucy arrives at her sister’s house in a wild panic, she doesn’t find the solace she’s desperately seeking – only an abandoned house, in a town steeped in mystery. As Lucy searches for her sister, instead she uncovers tales of missing men. Stories of women drowned just off the coast two hundred years before.Rumours of their voices on the waves. Can the voices lead Lucy to her sister – or are they trying to pull them both under? 'I can't wait to see what Emilia Hart writes next' Kate Morton READERS ARE SAYING… ‘This book is a beauty. A real hidden gem.

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

當「追蹤數」成為衡量價值的標準，真實還剩下多少空間？在 AI influencer 機器人主導社群平台的時代，Mikah 和朋友決定用最單純的方式創作──沒有機器人，沒有濾鏡，只有人類本身。本書以當代網路文化為背景，描寫一段從爆紅到失衡的歷程。Mikah 的 mukbang 頻道迅速竄紅，大量進食的畫面吸引無數目光，數字節節攀升。然而，身體並非無限供應的素材。當名聲越來越耀眼，他也逐漸意識到甜美背後的沉重代價。故事在幽默與戲劇張力中推進，結局帶著冷冽反轉，留下餘味。作者以自身與 influencer 合作的經驗為靈感，細膩描繪社群浪潮與 AI 風險。本書延續 Island of Influencers 的議題關懷，呈現流量時代的明暗交錯。When fame tastes sweet, how far can you go before it turns sour? With AI influencer robots taking the internet by storm, Mikah and his friends team up to make their own content. No robots, no AI, just human beings in all their fallible glory. Mikah’s mukbang channel where he stuffs his face with food soars to great heights, but what will happen when his body can no longer fly? Funny, dramatic and with a deliciously dark ending, Sweet and Sour is perfect for those who love a Black Mirror twist Take the Korean culture trend of mukbang, add followers and fame - and get a twist you'll never see coming Drawing on the author's experience of working with influencers, the stor

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

A hilariously tempting picture-book treat, perfect for fans of Jon Klassen I found a cookie. It's just sitting there, all alone. I wonder who it belongs to? I'm sure they'll be along to get it any second now.Poor cookie. Poor lonely cookie. Poor lonely yummy cookie.When a bear finds a cookie just sitting there, all alone, what is he to do? Should he pass up this tasty treat, or will he give in to temptation? Or is there someone else who wants the cookie even more?! Oh No, George! by Chris Haughton meets Steve Antony's Please Mr Panda in this fabulous treat of a story by Kael Tudor Perfect for any readers who have ever wrestled with temptation... Ben Sanders is the wonderfully talented illustrator behind Agent Harrier, Bad Apple, and Clive Penguin

Mary had a little lamb LION!Its roar was loud and strong. And everywhere that Mary wentThe lion would come along. .. Mary brings her pet lion EVERYWHERE. But when she smuggles him into school, Mary's teacher isn't exactly pleased! She banishes him from school immediately.But before he leaves, he discovers the school library, and curls up to listen to the children read. When two thieves sneak into the library to steal the books, can Mary's lion save the day and earn his spot in school? For fans of How to Hide a Lion and The Detective Dog, this spin on Mary Had a Little Lamb is a future classic in the making. An exciting new twist on a classic nursery rhyme, with a fabulously feisty heroine Abigail Harrison's playful rhyming text makes this the perfect story to read aloud Aysha Awwad is the illustrator of Worry Boots, and Whose Dog is This? which was shortlisted for the 2024 Waterstones Children's Book Prize

A ROARINGLY fun dinosaur picture book from a bestselling duo – now with a bold new cover! Going to the supermarket can be SO BORING. But do you know what makes it fun? DINOSAURS, that's what! There's a T. rex gobbling sausages,a Stegosaurus spilling beans!A Diplodocus in the frozen peasfills the aisles with greens! Except, if mischievous dinosaurs are busy making mess, then who on earth is going to clear everything up?! The brilliant picture book from bestselling author and illustrator team Timothy Knapman and Sarah Warburton is back with a brand new cover! With a rhyming story, bright, engaging illustrations and dinosaurs galore, children will love this super fun book Also available: Dinosaurs in My School

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

Wooing the Witch Queen by Stephanie Burgis is a delightfully funny romantasy, full of humour and spice, about an evil witch queen and the archduke-in-disguise who falls for her. Perfect for fans of Stephanie Garber and Assistant to the Villain by Hannah Nicole Maehrer.Wooing the Witch Queen by Stephanie Burgis is the start of a delightful, funny and seductive romantasy trilogy, set in a gaslamp-lit world where hags and ogres lurk in thick pine forests and genteel court intrigues can turn deadly . . .‘This is a warm and lovely story with a big heart’ – Sangu Mandanna, bestselling author of The Very Secret Society of Irregular WitchesQueen Saskia is the wicked sorceress everyone fears. After successfully wrestling the throne from her evil uncle, she only wants one thing: to keep her people safe from the empire next door. For that, she needs to spend more time in her laboratory experimenting with her spells. She definitely doesn’t have time to bring order to her chaotic library of magic.W

PREPARE TO BE HOOKED: The No. 1 Sunday Times and multi-million-copy bestselling author is back with a brand-new spine tingling thriller.PREPARE TO BE HOOKED BY THE GRIPPING NEW THRILLER FROM SUNDAY TIMES AND MULTI-MILLION-COPY BESTSELLER LISA JEWELL'Gripping. Shocking. Masterful.' FREIDA McFADDEN'A thrilling chilling work of genius.' CHRIS WHITAKER'Utterly absorbing, fiendishly clever and all-consuming' ANDREA MARA___________He’s the perfect man.He says he loves you.You think he might even be made for you.Before long he’s moved into your house – and into your heart.And then he leaves for days at a time. You don’t know where he’s gone or who he’s with.And you realise – if you looked back – you’d say to yourself:DON’T LET HIM IN.

'I promise you, you have no idea where this story is going' Taylor Jenkins Reid, recommended for her Must-Read Book of the year in TIME MagazineA Good Morning America Book Club Pick * A Good Housekeeping Book Club Pick * An ELLE Best Mystery/Thriller of 2025 * A BookRiot Best Mystery/Thriller of 2025Not since Gone Girl have I been so gripped by a narrative voice Alex Michaelides, bestselling author of The Silent PatientDarkly satirical and wildly entertaining a riveting thriller from the first page to the last Amy Tintera, New York Times bestselling author of Listen for the LieHow far would you go to get the perfect home?There was a time when Margo thought she knew. But that was before a soul-destroying eighteen months of house-hunting hell.Now she s not sure. Her life, her marriage, her family, her career are dangerously out of control and all she needs is a new home to get them all back on track.So when the ideal house comes up, desperate measures are called for.A little online stalk

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

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

Kuma's gentle but commanding commentary, accompanied by hundreds of photos and diagrams, focuses on how architectural details reveal his identity across a journey of discovery. This evolution is told in six chapters--Fabric, Mineral, Green, Thatching, Bamboo, and Wood--and covers 38 projects from around the world. Each project has been carefully curated to tell specific developments in this coming-of-age story.As he explains the details of each project readers will see more of Kengo Kuma's creative essence throughout his process. Concepts such as creating softness with hard materials, the relationship between openness and anti-volume, and how to use geometry to mitigate the natural contours of a building site offer clarity on his perspective as an architect.What unfolds is an architectural vision of craft developed through the exploration of historical processes and expectations, craftsmanship, and artistic skill.

A must-have, compassionate guide for tackling life’s challenges as a Brown Girl.Fahima Ali (aka “The Brown Therapist”) draws on her years of experience working as a therapist within the South Asian community, and her own lived experience as a Brown Girl raised in the UK, to give a voice, validation and practical support to the often-overlooked struggles for women within the Brown community.As a society, we often fail to acknowledge and understand that people from different cultural backgrounds experience different lived-in circumstances which in turn shapes and impacts their mental health in distinctive ways. Fahima is on a mission to raise awareness of this sensitive matter—to amplify the voices and experiences that are being unheard.Fahima guides you through the various life experiences faced in the South Asian community, covering topics such as family dynamics, conflicted feelings of identity, attitudes to the outside world like friendships, marriage and the stigma of divorce, menta

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

The second instalment of Gourav Mohanty’s Indian-inspired epic, grimdark fantasy series—the Raag of Rta. “Like Game of Thrones in an Indian universe.” —Dan JonesAs the Sun sets on the age of virtue, the shadows gather for a final dance . . .The Mathuran Republic and Magadhan Empire are locked in mortal struggle, but they are not the only pieces on the board. Over the Eastern horizon, storm clouds gather.The Rakshasan Tree Cities have opened their borders for the first time in centuries, gathering kings, clerics, matriarchs and merchant lords to a Conclave of Peace . . . all the better to carve up the future without having to worry about either Empire or Republic.After all, a season of peace is the time to plant anew the seeds of war. But in this world drenched in oil, three women emerge, each the spark that might light the fire.A Pirate Queen discovers the only gold around is in the bars of her cage.A Temple Courtesan’s heart dances for the lowborn archer she was tasked to destroy.A Li

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

(Dyslexia-friendly)(大字版)Sadie Jones, the smallest kitchen maid in the palace, is determined that no one should be left out of Prince Charming’s ball in this funny Cinderella retelling from Sally Nicholls.Everyone knows the story of Cinderella and how she and Prince Charming danced the night away at the ball. But what happened to all the other girls who were invited?Sadie Jones, kitchen maid at the palace, is furious when everyone else is left standing around with no one to dance with while Prince Charming and Cinderella have a wonderful time.So when Cinderella disappears and Prince Charming flounces off in a huff, it’s up to Sadie to save the day!Particularly suitable for readers aged 7+ with a reading age of 7.

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

From bestselling author-illustrator Tom Percival comes a poignant picture book that encourages us to take notice of all the wondrous little things that happen to us each day.​Daniel is having a terrible day. From the rain that tumbles down from the dark, grey skies to the puddles that soak his shoes, Daniel’s convinced that nothing will lift his mood. But everything changes when he hears the sweet, delicate sound of music, barely audible beneath the rain. Perhaps, if he looks carefully enough, Daniel might find that there are moments of joy and wonder that can brighten even the darkest of days . . . ​

本書以輕快節奏展開一場「拆散爸媽」行動。Year Six開學第一天，William與Florence彼此看不順眼，一個衝動健談、學校生活跌跌撞撞；一個冷淡內斂，對父母復合仍抱期待。原本各自守著自己的世界，卻因為一個消息被迫結盟——他們的爸爸正在交往。為了讓一切回到原狀，兩人決定暫時放下敵意，策畫各種惡作劇與破壞行動。然而在合作過程中，他們也逐漸看見彼此的脆弱與真心。作者Ian Eagleton以溫暖幽默的筆觸，描寫LGBTQ家庭、收養、神經多樣性與重組家庭的日常，既敏感細膩，也充滿笑聲。作者曾以《Nen and the Lonely Fisherman》獲得Polari Children's & YA Prize肯定，本書延續其真誠書寫，在成長與接納之間，帶出關於家的新想像。Instant enemies William and Florence are horrified to find out their dads are dating each other - and are forced to work together to split them up! This fun, warm-hearted, celebratory adventure for readers aged 9+ is a modern, inclusive twist on The Parent Trap for readers of Jacqueline Wilson, Elle McNicoll and Benjamin Dean. When William and Florence meet on the first day of Year Six, they instantly dislike each other. William is impulsive, endlessly chatty and struggles in school.His home life is safe and predictable - just him and Dad, who adopted him as a solo parent - and that's how William likes it. Florence is sullen, cold, and everything

《Boss of the Underworld #2: Shirley vs the Huge Beast》是 Tor Freeman 的搞笑彩色圖像小說系列第二集，延續第一集冒險，Shirley 追好友蟑螂 George 掉進 Under-Underworld，意外被封為臨時女王，攜手香蕉皮僕人 Peels 穿越垃圾場世界，對抗恐怖巨獸與 Dr. Parmesan 的實驗陰謀。Shirley 的最佳夥伴 George 被巨鼴鼠綁架到地底，她二話不說跳下洞穴，卻被真女王加冕為「臨時女王」！跟著忠心耿耿的香蕉皮僕人 Peels，一起穿越垃圾山、躲 Trash Bats 與 Sand Sharks，對決讓整個 Under-Underworld 陷入恐慌的「Huge Beast」。途中還發現 Dr. Parmesan 實驗室的黑暗秘密──這趟友情救援之旅充滿視覺笑點、瘋狂災難與意外反轉，保證讓讀者笑到噴飯！Second in a hilarious full-colour graphic novel series by the award-winning Tor Freeman, perfect for fans of Jamie Smart's Bunny vs Monkey. Come with Shirley as she falls down a hole into the Under-Underworld...Shirley follows her cockroach companion George into the Under-Underworld and finds herself immediately crowned as queen. With Peels, a banana-skin royalist, Shirley travels across the junkyard of this new world to rescue George and confront the Huge Beast who has been terrorising the land.

A beautifully illustrated ode to the wonders of travel, from the illustrator of Morris and the Magic of Stories.When an alley cat named Pip finds a ticket for a round-the-world trip that nobody wants, the scene is set for a globetrotting adventure.Follow Pip from Paris to Tokyo and from India to Brazil and beyond, and meet a wonderful world of international cats. Enchanting illustrations are packed with delightful details that will keep young readers coming back again and again!

Experience the world of fashion in a whole new way with Fashion Unfolded – an enthralling pop-up book series bringing stories of legendary brands to life in three-dimension. Fashion Unfolded is a series that renders fashion history in three dimensions—where popups reveal iconic moments, timeless designs, and lasting legacies in an engaging exploration of style and history across celebrated houses. Following on from the success of Chanel and Dior, the third title in this captivating pop-up book series delves into the history, legacy and iconic creations of the world renowned fashion brand Louis Vuitton.Each pop-up spread showcases legendary designs and celebrated pieces, from the iconic Speedy bag to the signature trunks, brought to life with intricate paper engineering and illustrations. With its hardcover design and matching slipcase, Fashion Unfolded is both a charming gift and timeless collectable for fashion enthusiasts.

From the internationally bestselling author of the DCI Ryan MysteriesMurder and mystery collide with dark humour in this explosive, fast-paced thriller.“The only way to catch a killer is to think like one…”When a senior Metropolitan Police officer and a High Court judge die within days of each other, criminal profiler Doctor Alex Gregory senses a chilling pattern. To him, the deaths echo the most devastating failure of his career: the wrongful conviction of Carl Deere, once accused of being the infamous ‘Soho Killer’.Four years earlier, Deere was cleared of the murders and released from prison—his name legally erased, his face surgically altered, his identity reborn. Officially, he no longer exists.But the past is not so easily buried.As the body count rises and public scrutiny intensifies, Gregory begins to fear that someone is orchestrating revenge with meticulous precision. Is Deere, the once-innocent man destroyed by the system, now hunting those he blames? Or is someone else manip

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