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Júlia Sardà spins an enthralling and evocative tale rich with layers of meaning to be unearthed.One night, Franca has a dream about a marvellous queen. And now she feels intrigued… Eager to know more about this mystical figure, Franca shares her dream with her two younger sisters. Together, they set out on an enchanting adventure to discover the kingdom of the queen in the cave.This is a riveting and atmospheric picture book that will surprise and enthral young readers and dreamers.

A girl's community joins hands to fight intolerance and antisemitism in this richly illustrated picture book that sings with hope for young readers. Leila loves going to Hebrew school and hearing stories of mighty kings and quick-witted queens. Being Jewish is a part of her story, and learning Hebrew connects her to her ancestors. L'dor V'dor! From one generation to the next! But when Leila's synagogue gets vandalized, she isn't sure she wants to be Jewish. It makes her feel different. She doesn't want to stand out if it means people won't like her. Then Leila's classmates and community come together to repair the synagogue. This compassionate gesture makes Leila realize that everyone around her is different--and that's a beautiful thing. Lyrical text and gorgeous, textured collage art by award-winning illustrator Selina Alko make a powerful statement in this uplifting story based on an event from the author's childhood. Back matter, including a glossary and an author's note, provide a

X-Men meets Spy Kids in the fourth installment of The Forgotten Five middle-grade fantasy/adventure series by the New York Times bestselling author of The Unwanteds. Now in paperback!Following an explosive showdown with President Fuerte and his supernatural henchmen, the forgotten five and their allies are feeling lost. Their trusted friend and mentor The Librarian has left the group and declared her loyalty to the corrupt president. Has the Librarian really abandoned them in their quest to take down Fuerte’s regime, or has she been kidnapped?Then, without warning, Troy Cordoba—Tenner’s dad, who has been working for Fuerte for years—shows up at the five’s safe house wanting to join their cause but accidentally leading the presidential guards right to their doorstep. Troy insists that he has changed for the better, but Tenner isn’t sure he can be trusted. Meanwhile, Magdalia Palacio’s election campaign is gaining steam. If she’s against the president, does that make her the five’s ally?

Shoyo Hinata is out to prove that in volleyball you don't need to be tall to fly! Ever since he saw the legendary player known as "the Little Giant" compete at the national volleyball finals, Shoyo Hinata has been aiming to be the best volleyball player ever! Who says you need to be tall to play volleyball when you can jump higher than anyone else? Karasuno's training camp kicks off with a bang, and the moment they've all been waiting for finally arrives--the revival of the long-standing rivalry between the Cats and the Crows! Karasuno's practice games against Nekoma reveal all the cracks in their teamwork, and they'd better patch things up if they're to stand a chance in the Inter-High qualifiers. Team Karasuno realizes that their chances are even slimmer when they see who they're up against in their block: Aoba Johsai and the Iron Wall of Date Tech!

Too Bright to See meets Doll Bones in a spooky, atmospheric adventure about a reluctant hero’s journey into a terrifying other world.Some would call River Rydell a ‘chosen one’: born with the ability to see monsters and travel to a terrifying world called The Otherwoods, they have all the makings of a hero. But River just calls themself unlucky. It’s not like anyone actually believes River can do these things, so the way River sees it, it’s best to just ignore anything Otherwoods related.But The Otherwoods won’t be ignored any longer.When River’s only friend (and crush) Avery is dragged into The Otherwoods, River has no choice but to confront the world they’ve seen only in their nightmares—but reality is more horrifying than they could have ever imagined. With only their cat for protection and a teen spirit as their guide, River must face The Otherwoods and their own fears to become the hero they were (unfortunately) destined to be.

The eleventh Branches early chapter book featuring everyone's favorite pug, Bub, and his human, Bella!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!Bub has a new hobby: BASKETBALL! He's so good, Bella convinces him to become a doggie basketball coach. Bub loves playing, but he isn't sure how he feels about being in the spotlight. Can Bub's friends help him balance being a SPORTS STAR with staying true to himself?With full-color artwork throughout, this funny and charming diary-format early chapter book is perfect for anyone who believes a furry pal is the best kind of friend.

In the next installment of this New York Times bestselling early chapter book series, Eva competes in the Owlympic Games!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!The Owlympic Games are about to begin at Treetop Elementary School! It's going to be a flaptastic week full of games, races, and owlmazing obstacle courses. Eva wants to be excited like all her other classmates--who wouldn't want to compete for a gold medal, after all? But as the Games begin, and the pressure to win starts to build, Eva is afraid of letting her team down. Will she be able to overcome her fears to compete for first place? With speech bubbles, easy-to-read text, and adorable characters, this New York Times bestselling series is perfect fo

Unicorn and Yeti are magical friends who enjoy the world around them -- and each other -- in this book perfect for beginning readers!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early reader line, Acorn, aimed at children who are learning to read. With easy-to-read text, a short-story format, plenty of humor, and full-color artwork on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and fluency. Acorn books plant a love of reading and help readers grow!Unicorn and Yeti go camping. Will they make yummy s'mores?Unicorn goes swimming in a hot spring. But Yeti thinks the water is too hot.They dance and enjoy a picnic under the night sky. Could the dazzling moon really be made of cheese?Best friends Unicorn and Yeti have lots of fun in these sparkly, laugh-out-loud stories. With full-color artwork, speech bubbles, and easy-to-read text throughout, this adorable book is perfect for new readers!

This Oman guidebook is perfect for independent travellers planning a longer trip. It features all of the must-see sights and a wide range of off-the-beaten-track places. It also provides detailed practical information on preparing for a trip and what to do on the ground. And this Oman travel guidebook is printed on paper from responsible sources, and verified to meet the FSC’s strict environmental and social standards. This Oman guidebook covers: Muscat; the Hajar Mountains; Nizwa; Al Hamra; Al Batinah; Seeb; Barka; the Rustaq Loop; the Musandam Peninsula; Khasab; Sharqiya; Sur; Saiq Plateau; Dhofar.Inside this Oman travel book, you’ll find:A wide range of sights – Rough Guides experts have hand-picked places for travellers with different needs and desires: off-the-beaten-track adventures, family activities or chilled-out breaksItinerary examples – created for different time frames or types of tripPractical information – how to get to Oman, all about public transport, food and drink, s

‘What happened to the heart? It’s the most important, beautiful and sad question I’ve ever wondered in my life.’ AURORAIn April 2022, Aurora discovered a love letter to Earth, written by indigenous activists from Brazil. The letter was a plea for mankind to “heal the land”, “reforest our minds” and celebrate our connection to Mother Nature. The profound impression this letter left on Aurora became the inspiration for her fourth studio album, What Happened to the Heart?Complete with full album lyrics and striking photography, this beautiful clothbound reproduction of Aurora’s personal album notebook gives fans intimate insight into her creative process and takes readers on a journey through the human body as she seeks the soul of humanity.

D.I.Y. squishy stickers featuring some of your favorite Pokémon!Color, stack, and squeeze! It's super simple to make 3D puffy stickers with Klutz's nifty, tried-and-true sticker press. Simply layer the sticky back with the foam insert and the artwork. When you press on the handheld sticker maker, the custom plates squish everything into a neatly lined-up sticker. Cut around the outside, and you have a round sticker you can stick and display, or simply store it in your sticker collection to use later. Some of the artwork is already colored in, while the rest is up to you to use colored pencils, markers, and other art supplies from home to fill in the blanks. Preprinted artwork features Pokémon characters including Eevee, Charizard, and of course Pikachu.

Explore colors with cute Pokemon--and use the water pen to reveal images on every page!What color is Pikachu? What color fruit does Dedenne like to eat? Explore colors with the cute Pokemon of monpoke island!Fill the pen with water and reveal hidden colors, objects, and Pokemon on every page. When the pages dry, refill the pen and do it all over again--the perfect mess-free activity for fun at home or on the go!Illustrated in a soft, sweet style, this adorable Water Wonder board book is sure to appeal to moms and dads eager to introduce their children to the world of Pokemon.

A 300-piece jigsaw of a wintry woodland scene, with a picture puzzle book.This delightful pack contains a 300-piece jigsaw of a beautiful forest scene for children to assemble, as well as a picture puzzle book teeming with forest animals and objects to spot, match and count. Can you find foxes wearing hats, a lost cat, an otter with swimming goggles and lots more?

A hilarious, heartfelt story following lovable Lulu Whifferton-Rear's first top-secret mission. Susannah Lloyd's witty, perfectly-pitched writing and Nici Gregory's standout illustrations combine to make an unforgettable reading experience.Lulu Whifferton-Rear loves to mind her own badgery business, but when she discovers that important humans are actually BOPs (Badger Operated Persons), she is thrust into the world of the Rumpington Academy of Badgering. There, her catastrophic training leads to the most dramatic of first missions . . . SAVE THE WORLD!A madcap, heart-warming adventure story about badgers, cheese and tomato sandwiches, staying true to yourself and how 'too much welly' might just be the perfect amount.

Countdown the top 100 greatest gaming world records! The Gamer’s Edition is back and bursting with new trivia, facts and stats. Discover the highest scores, fastest speedruns and biggest collectors across every major game, console, character and developer. From Minecraft to Fortnite, Mario Kart and more, our experts and record researchers select and rank the very best records from your favourite games. Review the last year in gaming with a rundown of the biggest winners at the major awards and conventions. Track the story of videogames in the movies, from Super Mario Bros to Sonic the Hedgehog How would Kratos fair against Raiden? Settle the ultimate fight tournament with fun cross-category head-to-heads. Meet Permastunned – the largest esports team for gamers with disabilities.

Join the Gods Squad in the third and final hilarious new installment of the Oh Maya Gods series! Vesper and Aster need Excalibur to save the day. They must journey through the enchanted realm of Camelot, with King Arthur and his loyal knights to help them on their quest. But will they return in time to defeat the daemons vying to rule the world? The third and final instalment in the laugh-out-loud bestselling series. Over half a million copies of Maz’s books sold. Ties in neatly with KS2 curriculum as readers learn about mythology and Arthurian legend.Full of epic adventure and big laughs! PRAISE FOR THE SERIES: ‘Proves again that Maz is one of the very finest storytellers we have.’ PHIL EARLE ‘Maz Evans reigns supreme as queen of godly comedy. Oh Maya Gods! is hilarious, whip-smart and full of heart.' AISLING FOWLER ‘Hilarious with a bolt of genius – her best yet’ M. G. LEONARD

A touchy-feely Halloween book, perfect for sharing with babies and toddlers.Turn the pages to discover tactile pumpkins in this delightful addition to the much-loved That's not my... series.From fuzzy leaves, to bumpy skin, as well as a velvety Halloween witch's hat, there are lots of different touchy-feely textures to explore.With their bright, bold, eye-catching illustrations and fuzzy, furry, smooth and soft tactile patches on each page, babies and toddlers love the best-selling That's not my... books.That's not my... books are designed to be shared, and support sensory and language development.Don't forget to spot the little white mouse on every page!DID YOU KNOW...? One That's not my... book is sold every minute in the UK! With over 75 titles to choose from, there's a That's not my... book for everyone.

★ 魔法版《Wicked》×《善惡魔法學院》，黑暗校園設定！★ 「壞女巫學校」背後的真相，比想像更危險！★ 一段關於「被定義」與「選擇自己」的成長冒險Ava 從沒想過，自己會成為「壞女巫」。在 Oz，擁有魔法的孩子都會進入四方著名的女巫學院，學習如何成為優秀又受人尊敬的魔法師。Ava 也一直相信，自己會走上這條路——直到她的魔法在考試中徹底失控。然後，她被送往一個從未有人願意提起的地方——「壞女巫學校」。這裡真的在「矯正」邪惡嗎？還是……在培養它？外界看見的是秩序與教化，但校內卻隱藏著更強大、更危險的力量。當 Ava 一步步深入，她開始懷疑：所謂的「好」與「壞」，真的有那麼簡單嗎？這是一場充滿魔法、謎團與危機的冒險——也是一段關於「你是誰，由你決定」的成長旅程。適合喜愛奇幻校園與黑暗童話風格的中年級讀者。Ava isn't ready to leave her home in Oz – especially not to become a witch. Then the worst thing that could possibly happen occurs – Ava's magic goes very wrong and she is banished to a school for wicked witches. Perfect for fans of WICKED, WITCHLINGS and THE SCHOOL FOR GOOD AND EVIL! In Oz, most girls and boys with magical powers are sent from the north, south, east and west to renowned witch academies, where they are elevated and taught all the finer ways to be a responsible witch.But if you misbehave? Or are thought to harbour darker magic? You're sent to the equivalent of witch reform school – The School for Wicked Witches. ONLY! O

Boy and Grandad find themselves on an old steamship that takes them on an incredible adventure around the world!The second title in a new quartet from Sam Usher featuring the much-loved Boy and Grandad.Boy has lost his beloved toy penguin. He and grandad have looked all over the place but she's nowhere to be seen. Boy thinks he might know where she's gone, but if they're going to find her, they need to build a big boat!In this thrilling new story, CLANG! sees Boy and Grandad use their resourcefulness to turn an old bath into a seaworthy vessel, and navigate all the way to the South Pole. Along the way, they encounter a variety of ships, submarines and even pirates. A delightful family read, exploring creativity and deftly introducing subtle science facts - all the while following the enduring and heart-warming Boy-Grandad relationship.

Touch the soft patches to hear the ghost and its friends come to life in this irresistible Halloween treat.You'd better not tickle the ghost... because it might just go "woooo!" if you do! Each page of this delightful book has a soft patch to touch, and along with the ghost you can hear a witch, a werewolf and a bat come to life. With fun sounds and adorable artwork, this is a perfect gift for babies and toddlers in the spooky season.

A chunky Halloween board book for babies, with soft flaps to lift on every spread.Help Little Ghost look for her friends this Halloween. Lift the felt flaps to see where they are hiding and who will say BOO!With soft flaps on every spread that are easy for babies to lift and help develop their fine motor skills, this gorgeous book by Axel Scheffler, bestselling illustrator of The Gruffalo, is the perfect Halloween gift for little ones.Discover more adventures from Axel Scheffler: Who's Hiding on Safari?, Hide and Seek: On the Farm and In the Jungle.

本書以 Tove Jansson 經典角色姆明為主角，結合實體信件設計，打造一段充滿驚喜的尋寶冒險。故事從 Snufkin 寄來的一封信開始，Moomintroll 按著線索在姆明谷展開探索。讀者可隨他一起打開書中信封，收到來自姆明家族與朋友的驚喜小物：Moominpappa 的明信片、Little My 的小冊子、Moominmamma 的煎餅食譜等等。插圖溫暖柔和，充滿姆明世界特有的詩意氛圍。這不只是一本故事書，更是一份能反覆翻閱、值得收藏的互動禮物。This beautifully-illustrated picture book is a brand new interactive story, with real letters to open, based on Tove Jansson's beloved Moomin characters and the classic world of Moominvalley. A treat for Moomin fans old and new, it is sure to be treasured for years to come.“Dear Moomintroll . . . here’s a letter for you!”Moomintroll’s best friend Snufkin has left Moomintroll a special surprise in the letterbox – a treasure hunt!Follow Moomintroll as he explores Moominvalley and finds all the clues Snufkin has left, leading to an exciting surprise. Open the envelopes inside this book and find letters from all your favourite Moomin characters, including postcards from Moominpappa, a little book from Little My, a pancake recipe from Moominmamma – and more!

Join Bizzy Bear at the zoo in this chunky new board book with sliding counters.Bizzy Bear is helping look after the animals today. He’s got lots to do and he needs your help! Let’s feed the elephants, clean the crocodile enclosure and take visitors around the zoo. With five easy-to-use moving counters, there’s lots of busy fun to have.Learn key vocabulary with simple first words and helpful text prompts to encourage talking. Then push Bizzy Bear along 4 different tracks with a moving counter on every spread, plus an extra one on the cover! The perfect book for children who love animals, zoos and who love being in control of the story!Other titles in the series include: On the Building Site, On the Farm and In Space.

Join a cast of adorable monsters as they come out to celebrate Halloween with a monsters' ball.A cast of cute and cuddly witches, vampires, ghosts and more are all coming out to play this Halloween. Children will love adding over 100 stickers to the playful supernatural scenes, perfect for getting into the Halloween spirit.

這款聖誕倒數日曆收錄 24 本精緻的《Magic Painting》迷你著色書，讓孩子每天開啟新驚喜。附有畫筆，只需沾水輕刷，黑白線條即幻化為繽紛色彩。主題包含小精靈、星星、聖誕樹與麋鹿等節慶圖案，每冊皆附防滲插卡，方便使用。兼具創意與節慶樂趣，是送給孩子的理想聖誕禮物。A pre-Christmas gift with 24 beautiful little Magic Painting books that will keep children entertained. Discover 24 beautifully-illustrated Magic Painting books to count down to Christmas!This luxury advent calendar contains a festively illustrated Magic Painting book behind each window - plus, behind the first window you'll also find a high-quality, wood-handled brush. Simply use the brush to sweep water over the black-and-white designs in the books and vibrant hues magically appear!Count down the days to Christmas by painting enchanting images of elves, stars, Christmas trees, decorations and much, much more. Each little book contains four beautifully detailed magic painting images, plus an insert card to stop water from seeping through to the pages below. As the big day approaches, watch out for images of reindeer, Christmas stockings and of course

Has the mummy of an angry Pharaoh come to life? Help time travellers Jade and Jack to investigate the mystery by solving lots of brain-teasing puzzles.Jade and Jack are ready for another trip back in time. An Ancient Egyptian scarab beetle transports them to 1250 B.C. where they investigate plots, pyramids and a mummy that seems to have come to life.This second title in the brand new Puzzle Adventures series is packed with all sorts of problems to solve from picture puzzles to cryptic codes, with all the answers in the back

The perfect Pip and Posy picture book to share this Halloween!Pip and Posy and their friends are getting dressed as spooky characters! Pip, Posy and Zac find the perfect accessories in the dressing-up. box but Frankie wants to use her face paints to turn herself into a Frankie Fine Monster! The trouble is her friends want some face paint too, and soon it is all gone . . . poor Frankie! Then, Posy has an idea that might just make Frankie the finest monster of them all.Pip and Posy’s world is all about friendship and play, and this enchanting book is full of the fun of Halloween without any of the scary spookiness!Listen to the free Stories Aloud audiobook read by Stephen Mangan and a full cast – just scan the QR code inside the front cover to read along with the story!Other titles in the series to collect: The Bug Hotel, Snow Coaches and Summer Games.

An intricate pop-up book bursting with beautiful bugs.Discover a treasure trove of bugs and other invertebrates in this deluxe pop-up book.Packed with multi-layered pop-ups and flaps to lift, this incredible feat of paper-engineering takes a close-up look at insects and arachnids, and their incredible lives. From shiny bright beetles, to giant-winged butterflies, to silk-weaving spiders, this book reveals wonder after wonder, page after page.Written by award-winning wildlife journalist, Ben Hoare, and illustrated in striking colour and texture by rising star Jasmine Floyd, this fact-packed pop-up shows the true beauty of the insect kingdom. With a sparkling holographic cover and stunning Psychedelic design, it's the perfect gift for anyone from seven to 99!

★深刻描寫跨性別青少年的生存與身份掙扎★融合經典恐怖元素與現代社會議題★關於希望與團結的訊息這部作品是帶有懸疑與恐怖色彩的青春小說。故事講述兩位跨性別青少年Max和Erin，一起從俄亥俄州開車前往加州，各自帶著自我認同和情感上的傷痕。Max渴望能夠到加州後順利完成性別轉換，Erin則希望理解自己為何要和已經斷聯兩年的前伴侶Max同行。途中，他們誤闖一個美國小鎮，被困在詭異的森林裡，被當地迷信居民盯上。根據傳說，這個小鎮每隔一段時間就要獻祭一位女孩予森林裡的怪物。Max和Erin需設法脫困，不只要對抗外在的怪物，還要面對人性的黑暗與自我內心的掙扎。小說以雙主角視角展開，不僅凸顯恐怖氛圍，也細膩描寫跨性別成長的情感歷程，並帶有對身分探索與社會偏見的深刻反思"Subversive and scary, with compelling characterisation, this YA horror thriller is a pulse-pounding debut." The Guardian"Had me on the edge of my seat." Bill Wood, author of Let's Split UpTwo trans teens end up in a small, isolated town, where they must escape the locals who plan to sacrifice one of them to an ancient monster that only eats girls...Erin and Max are two trans kids, just trying to get to California. Max is desperate to finally be able to transition, and Erin is longing to understand why she's on this trip to begin with, after Max suddenly broke up with her two years earlier.But when they find themselves stranded - and eventually separated - in th

Loki's fourth doodle-packed diary in the number one best-selling series. Loki has made a fair few enemies during his time in Asgard. Too many to count and certainly too many to remember.When the elf, Vinir beams Loki aboard his chariot and challenges him to a magical duel, Loki hasn't got a clue why. Sweet talking his way out of a fight by pointing out there's little honour in duelling someone who can't remember how they wronged you, and even less in picking on a child, Loki is returned safely to school. That is until Vinir shows up in child form, as resolute as ever about seeking that duel...and vengeance.

A unique illustrated exploration of the development of finance that combines data from every part of the world and covers five thousand years of history “The book is a lot of fun. Data-fixated readers will enjoy unpicking its main content: a series of elegantly produced maps, graphs and other visualisations. These are eclectic in scope and ambitious in intent.”—Jonathan Guthrie, Financial Times From the emergence of money in the ancient world to today’s interconnected landscape of high-frequency trading and cryptocurrency, the story of finance has always taken place on an international stage.Finance is one of the most globalized and networked of human activities, and one of the most important social technologies ever invented. This volume, the first visually based book dedicated to finance, uses graphics and maps to bring the complex and abstract world of finance down to earth, showing how geography is fundamental for understanding finance, and vice versa. It illuminates the people—inc

Sleeping Beauty musical jigsaw puzzle: Featuring four sound clips of an orchestra playing from Tchaikovsky's original score - a perfect gift for music lovers and aspiring ballerinas 4 musical buttons to press: Complete the puzzle to see how the story ends and press the musical note inside the shaped pieces to hear the music Sturdy gift box contains: 48-piece puzzle (44 child-friendly pieces, plus 4 shaped pieces with cutouts for pressing the musical buttons) and an educational poster; finished puzzle measures 11.7 ?8.3 in. Edutainment for ages 4-7: Includes a puzzle frame that gives a concise retelling of the story of Sleeping Beauty and a double-sided poster with information about the composer, music and the story's ending on one side, and the full puzzle image on the other Piece together the magical adventure of Tchaikovsky's Sleeping Beauty ballet with this unique musical jigsaw puzzle. Begin with a musical tray that tells the story of Sleeping Beauty - from the birth of Princess Au

A new holiday classic in the making with a message for all that highlights the spirit of gifts and giving One morning Little Hare wakes up to a thud on her roof. When she goes outside to investigate, she finds a gift-wrapped package has landed on her house. So starts a search to find the owner. She drags the package all over the forest on the back of her sled, but no-one knows whose it is, until she bumps into a large figure dressed in red and white with a long white beard and glasses. This charming story follows the unfolding adventure as Little Hare helps to avoid a disaster and save Christmas for all her forest friends. Little Hare is rewarded for her generosity and selflessness with her own special gift. With delightful pastel art, Shatokhin has penned a tale that wonderfully embodies the spirit of the gifting season.

Discover how engineering is part of our daily lives with Everyday STEM Engineering--Civil Engineering. Engineering is all around us, from the roads on which we travel to the latest earthquake-proof buildings. It's even in space! Discover how civil and mechanical engineering helps us interact with society, see how engineering is helping save the environment, and meet the inspirational engineers whose designs make our lives easier, including Roma Agrawal, Reyhan Jamalova, Sarah Guppy, and David Aguilar. A "try this at home" section shows readers how to create a building made out of spaghetti, plus much more. With easy-to-understand text written by STEM expert Jenny Jacoby and lots of colorful artworks, photos and diagrams, readers can best explore where we encounter engineering and why it's even important at all. The Everyday STEM series makes science relevant to tweens. Instead of telling kids STEM is important and is the key to their future success, these books show readers how we use

Finding Nemo's Marlin and Dory by way of Tim Burton in this darkly humorous middle grade graphic novel! When shy, anxious Milo rings the doorbell of the forbidden Shock City castle on a dare, he gets more than he bargained for when peppy young monster, Sunny, answers the door and labels herself Milo's new BFF. But when Milo returns to tell Sunny he--and the rest of the town's residents--are moving out of the crumbling Shock City, his monster pal refuses to accept it. She soon convinces Milo to join her on a romp around the city to reverse the damages done, and persuade him and everyone else, to stay. But when Sunny learns that her grandfather, the great Darkness Von Shock, was not the revered benefactor she believed him to be, and is actually the cause of everything bad happening in Shock City, Milo confronts his biggest fears to help Sunny save the town and reverse her family's reputation.

"Pure storytelling at its best."--Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review Ghostly pirates, lost treasure, and high adventure abound in Fathomless, the sequel to Spineless, set in glittering Gilded Age Florida. After months away at boarding school, Lulu Davenport was looking forward to summer vacation at her home on the southwest Florida coast, especially since her best friend, Algie Emsworth, will be spending his vacation with the Davenport family. But since his widowed mother has fallen on hard times, he's gotten a job nearby that keeps him away from the house most of the day. And Frankie, Lulu's sister and usual companion, is out of commission after injuring herself while sailing. But when Lulu hears about a possible haunting in a nearby abandoned fort and rumors of hidden treasure, she decides it's time to strike out on her own and solve the mystery herself. In the process, she meets Vic, a blind boy who's just moved to town, and the two of them embark on a hunt for clues about the ghostly a

來自多倫多的魯絲，在搬往香港後陷入孤單與迷惘。語言不通、課業壓力、父母忙碌，讓她覺得自己與這座城市格格不入。但逐漸地，她也開始尋找屬於自己的位置。一部融合歡笑與淚水的圖像回憶錄，訴說離散、認同與成長的旅程。Perfect for fans of New Kid and A First Time for Everything, a joyful and tearful debut middle grade graphic memoir about one girl being uprooted when she moves to Hong Kong, a place where her family fits in but, for her, it's nothing like home. Ruth Chan loves her hometown in Toronto, hanging out with her best friends for life, and snacking on ketchup flavored potato chips, which are the best. What Ruth doesn't love is having to move to Hong Kong after her dad gets a new job there. Her mom is excited to reunite with her family, but it's not the same for Ruth. In Hong Kong, her classes are harder, her Cantonese isn't good enough, and her parents are never around. Ruth feels lonely and completely uprooted. But as Ruth's dad tells stories about her family, about how they relied on their strength, courage, and each other to survive the most difficult times, Ruth realizes that she too can

A bold reinterpretation of economics and history revealing why technology does not inevitably lead to shared prosperity, and how we must redirect innovation in the age of AI to benefit all. A thousand years of history and contemporary evidence make it clear that progress depends on the choices we make about technology. New ways of organizing production and communication can either serve the narrow interests of an elite or become the foundation for widespread prosperity. At no point has this been truer than the crossroads we face today. The transformation of work by digital technologies and AI could make life better for most people, or possibly much worse - depending on the economic, social, and political choices we make. Through powerful, illuminating examples, Daron Acemoglu and Simon Johnson fundamentally change how we see the world. The wealth generated by technological improvements in agriculture during the European Middle Ages was captured by the nobility and used to build grand c

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From the author of Sapiens comes the groundbreaking story of how information networks have made, and unmade, our world.“Striking original . . . A historian whose arguments operate on the scale of millennia has managed to capture the zeitgeist perfectly.”—The Economist“This deeply important book comes at a critical time as we all think through the implications of AI and automated content production. . . . Masterful and provocative.”—Mustafa Suleyman, author of The Coming WaveFor the last 100,000 years, we Sapiens have accumulated enormous power. But despite all our discoveries, inventions, and conquests, we now find ourselves in an existential crisis. The world is on the verge of ecological collapse. Misinformation abounds. And we are rushing headlong into the age of AI—a new information network that threatens to annihilate us. For all that we have accomplished, why are we so self-destructive?Nexus looks through the long lens of human history to consider h

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • OPRAH’S BOOK CLUB PICK • From Pulitzer Prize–winning author Elizabeth Strout comes a “stunner” (People) of a novel about new friendships, old loves, and the very human desire to leave a mark on the world.“Tell Me Everything hits like a bucolic fable. . . . A novel of moods, how they govern our personal lives and public spaces, reflected in Strout’s shimmering technique.”—The Washington PostA BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR: Time, NPR, Vogue, ParadeWith her remarkable insight into the human condition and silences that contain multitudes, Elizabeth Strout returns to the town of Crosby, Maine, and to her beloved cast of characters—Lucy Barton, Olive Kitteridge, Bob Burgess, and more—as they deal with a shocking crime in their midst, fall in love and yet choose to be apart, and grapple with the question, as Lucy Barton puts it, “What does anyone’s life mean?”It’s autumn in Maine, and the town lawyer Bob Burgess has become enmeshed in an unfolding murder investigation, def