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Book 9.5 is a new, full-length novel in the New York Times bestselling Keeper of the Lost Cities series follows fan-favourite Keefe on his adventures in the human world during the events of Stellarlune.Unravelled is a new, full-length novel in the New York Times bestselling Keeper of the Lost Cities series, following fan-favourite Keefe on his adventures in the human world during the events of Stellarlune. Perfect for fans of Harry Potter, Percy Jackson and Skandar.While his friends faced their own challenges in Stellarlune, Keefe was in the human world. Where did he go, who did he see…and what shocking secrets were revealed to him?This can’t-miss installment of the series is told entirely from Keefe’s point of view and contains crucial clues about truths buried deep in the elvin world. Other books in the Keeper of the Lost Cities series:Keeper of the Lost CitiesExileEverblazeNeverseenLodestarNightfallFlashbackLegacyUnlockedStellarlune

《圓覺經》全名《大方廣圓覺修多羅了義經》，透過文殊師利等十二位菩薩與佛陀的問答，宣說如來圓覺妙理，揭櫫一切眾生具足圓覺妙心，是指引如何修行成佛的經典。《圓覺經》廣受唐代天台、華嚴、禪宗、密宗重視，北宋郭印提出佛教四書，清末吳坤修甄選釋氏十三經，它從未缺席，又早早流布高麗與鎌倉時代的朝鮮、日本。該經一卷之薄，允為東亞漢傳佛教「經中之睛」。是次新注新譯，深度利用東亞文獻以校勘、輯佚，紹述唐僧玄奘忠於原典及思想、語言原貌之傳統，從佛學乃至文學角度，予以精當闡釋，化深奧為易懂，內容至簡至要。〈導讀〉一文更明析該經結構、善本、善注、文體，乃至東亞古典時代地位諸議題。研讀佛教經典者，切莫錯過。The Sūtra of Perfect Englightenment 圓覺經, whose full title is The Nītârtha Sūtra on the canon of the great and expansive Perfect Enlightenment (Dà fāngguăng yuánjué xiūduōluó liǎoyì jīng) 大方廣圓覺修多羅了義經, uses a conversation between the Buddha and twelve Bodhisattvas, led by Mañjuśrī, to promulgate the wondrous doctrine of perfect enlightenment. It discloses that all sentient beings have an innate mind of perfect enlightenment, and guides them on how to train to attain Buddhahood. In the Tang dynasty, the Sūtra of Perfect Enlightenment was held in high esteem by the Tiantai, Huayan, Chan, and Vajrayāna (Esoteric) schools. And it was listed in the four Buddhist classics proposed by the Northern Song’s G

Books six through nine, including Unlocked Book 8.5, of the New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling Keeper of the Lost Cities series are now available together in a collectible paperback boxed set! Sophie Foster is struggling. Grieving. Scrambling. But she knows one thing: she will not be defeated. The Neverseen have had their victories--but the battle is far from over. It's time to change tactics. Make sacrifices. Reexamine everything. Maybe even time for Sophie to trust her enemies. All paths lead to Nightfall--an ominous door to an even more ominous place--and Sophie and her friends strike a dangerous bargain to get there. But nothing can prepare them for what they discover. Sophie must face down ruthless enemies, uncover secrets of her past, and discover the true meaning of power...and evil. Unlocked Book 8.5 offers alternating perspectives from Sophie and Keefe following the events of Legacy and includes a comprehensive guide to the world of the Lost Cities--plus fun bonuses like

The past and present unravel into staggering truths in this can’t-miss installment of the New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling Keeper of the Lost Cities series told entirely from Keefe’s point of view.Please be careful. Please be happy. And PLEASE forget all about me. It’ll be better for everyone that way.Those were the last words Keefe Sencen wrote to Sophie Foster before he ran away to the Forbidden Cities. He didn’t want to leave, but it was the only way to keep his friends safe while he figured out how to control his scary new powers and searched for answers about his past.What he found was so much more than adventures in Humanland.Where did he go? What did he do? And who did he meet while the rest of his friends worked to solve the mystery of Stellarlune? The answers go far beyond anything anyone could have ever imagined and give Keefe the power to change his destiny.

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在克拉斯尼亞成為英雄後，瑞秋迎來新的試煉。一把神祕紅鑰，通往未知的「邊境之地」，她被託付成為鑰匙的守衛者。為拯救一名女孩，她不得不啟動鑰匙，也因此再度捲入危機。This “swashbuckling and emotionally stirring” (Kirkus Reviews) sequel to the phenomenal The Book of Stolen Dreams that Publishers Weekly compared to the work of Kelly Barnhill and Lemony Snicket sees Rachel shouldering her new responsibility as key keeper when a girl goes missing.After defeating the tyrant Malstain, Rachel and Robert are the heroes of Krasnia…but all is not how it should be. Robert is swept away with his new friends, leaving Rachel alone to take care of their ailing father, who’s lost without their beloved mother.Rachel has also become the keeper of the hidden bloodred key that opens the way into the Hinterland and is sworn to answer when it calls. So when a young girl, Elsa Spiegel, is illegally smuggled into the Hinterland, Rachel has no choice but to use her key to save her. But Elsa’s fate is linked to Krasnia’s, and Rachel’s rescue mission turns into a battle to save her home as she kn

Barclay and his friends race to find a legendary beast in the Wilderlands before their enemy in this action-packed fourth book in the New York Times bestselling Wilderlore series. As the election for Grand Keeper looms closer, the villainous Audrian Keyes returns. He claims he has the secret to finding Navrashtya, the Legendary Beast of the Tundra who's been missing for centuries. And so a team of specialized Lore Keepers must undertake a desperate mission: find her first, no matter the cost. But the uncharted regions of the Tundra hold countless dangers, from the monstrous Beasts to the brutal cold, yet far more chilling mysteries await them out on the ice caps. Like why Navrashtya went missing in the first place. Or the truth behind this strange Lore that only Barclay can feel, whose power might very well save the mission--or doom it.

Grisly history and fiery accusations await in this piping hot history of the Great Fire of London!As if the plague wasn't bad enough, here comes the fiery antidote! As famous diary-keeper Samuel Pepys, you'll witness four ferocious days of fire and smoke, and live to tell the tale. Find out how people survived in the tightly-packed, plague-ridden streets of London in 1666, how they coped in the aftermath of the Pudding Lane disaster and all importantly, whodunnit! - or at least who we think dunnit!The ever-popular You Wouldn't Want to Be series transports readers to the grisliest times and places in history, perfect for reluctant readers. The first-person narrative approach puts children in the shoes of some of the most unfortunate people ever to have lived.Humorous cartoon-style illustrations bring the characters to life, while informative captions explain processes or chronological events.

臺灣第一本「用寫的」正念引導書正念減壓創始人卡巴金推薦的正念機構，「台灣正念工坊」師資執筆、執行長監修！3階段 Ｘ 12個主題 Ｘ 52週練習為了自己而寫，也與珍惜的人一起寫──覺察生活每時每刻的奇蹟，寫出你們的幸福正念，一套身心修練系統，幫助我們更全面的理解自身處境、重新看待我們與周遭的關係、找出合適的方法解決困境，從而培育生活的智慧。感覺是一個很難的工具，對吧？但其實，從生活的點點滴滴，包含吃飯、刷牙、搭電梯，都能練習正念；只要帶著正念，每一天每一刻，都有獨特的奇蹟等待我們去發掘。如果你未曾接觸正念，這本手札是一扇探索正念世界的大門；如果你已對正念有基礎了解，這本手札提供了在生活中保溫、深化及擴展的練習機會。將正念落實在生活的每個地方：練習01 品味食物 →「比以前更能嘗到食物的味道了！」練習28 正念抉擇 →「弄清楚自己想要什麼後，做決定不猶豫了。」練習47 正念溝通 →「今天跟不喜歡的人講話，變得有效率很多！」這本手札是一份心意，願能陪伴你，在你探索生命的道路上，提供方向與支持；這本手札是一份禮物，送給自己，送給重要的人，一起寫出你們的正念奇蹟。使用方法1.你可以從第一個練習開始，也可以從最喜歡的練習開始。2.練習時，可以依據引導，自行調整步驟與時長；在每一次練習中，都能找到自己的節奏。3.練習結束後，回顧本週練習過程，再選擇下週你要休息，或是繼續下個練習。在52個正念練習中，你都可以擺脫制式的既定內容，打造最適合自己的正念練習。隨書附贈「正念時光膠囊留言卡」◆由臺灣知名質感文具品牌「一分之一工作室」操刀設計。◆兩張一組，分別記錄正念旅程的開始與結束，讓未來的你見證自己的改變。◆第一張「Before the beginning」：在練習開始之前，留下你對未來的期望、現在的心緒及想法。◆第二張「After the end」：在練習完成後，記錄工作或生活上的改變，或是寫下想對自己說的話，留言給未來的自己。本書特色★臺灣首屈一指的正念機構「台灣正念工坊」執行長親自監修，師資群執筆，結合正念專業知識與自身實踐經驗，做你最溫暖與專業的正念引路人。★將專業理論，化為3個階段實踐；並以52項練習，培養12個行動與態度。從日常的呼吸開始，逐步推展至工作、溝通、社交、家庭。有一天你會發現，一舉一動皆有正念。★絕佳書寫體驗：裸背線裝，完整攤平，寫字不卡卡；特選好書寫、不易泛黃的

A Newbery Honor WinnerANew York TimesBestsellerIn this first book inNew York Timesbestselling, Newbery Honor-winning author Shannon Hale's Princess Academy series,Miri finds herself a sudden participant in a contest to find the next princess of the realm.Miri lives on a mountain where, for generations, her ancestors have lived a simple life. Then word comes that the king's priests have divined her village the home of the future princess. In a year's time, the prince will choose his bride from among the village girls.The king's ministers set up an academy on the mountain, and every teenage girl must attend and learn how to become a princess. Soon Miri finds herself confronted with a harsh academy mistress, bitter competition among the girls, and her own conflicting desires. Winning the contest could give her everything she ever wanted--but it would mean leaving her home and family behind.

A new Anne Tyler novel destined to be an instant classic: a socially awkward mother of the bride navigates the days before and after her daughter's wedding.Gail Baines is having a bad day. To start, she loses her job—or quits, depending on whom you ask. Tomorrow her daughter Debbie is getting married, and she hasn’t even been invited to the spa day organized by the mother of the groom. Then, Gail’s ex-husband Max arrives unannounced on her doorstep, carrying a cat, without a place to stay and without even a suit.But the true crisis lands when Debbie shares with her parents a secret she has just learned about her husband-to-be. It will not only throw the wedding into question but also stir up Gail and Max’s past.Told with deep sensitivity and a tart sense of humor, full of the joys and heartbreaks of love and marriage and family life,Three Days in Juneis a triumph, and gives us the perennially bestselling, Pulitzer Prize-winning writer at the height of her powers.

With the past safely restored to the past, Trilby Moffat is looking forward to sitting down to a big slice of cake and a good crossword puzzle. But she's about to find out that the job of Time Keeper is never done and the future has other plans for her . .. extremely perilous plans. 'This looks dangerous,' said Trilby, who was tied to an antique parlour chair teetering on the edge of a rocky cliff.The man in the top hat arched one prickly eyebrow. 'Children can be so ungrateful. This will be the trip of a lifetime!' he said, pointing to the endless dark water below.Trilby Moffat is in grave danger, again. When she arrives on a secret island outside of time, in search of her missing mother, she knows she's in trouble. A strange festival is about to take place and Trilby is the guest of honour.Travellers from all over time are flocking to this mysterious carnival with its treasure markets, floating cupcakes and a terrifying surprise. Now Trilby and her friends must race against time (lit

With a colorful cast of characters and a cellar full of wine, anything can happen--from murder to a second chance at love--in Jenny Elder Moke's half mystery, half romance adult debut set at a lavish destination wedding. A high-end wedding on a private island off the coast of Seattle sounds like something out of a magazine. But for bestselling mystery author Kate Valentine, it's more like a nightmare. Why Kate agreed to attend her ex-fianc?s wedding is its own enigma, but she'll plaster on a fake smile for two nights, with the aid of free champagne, naturally. And because the groom happens to be her editor, she'll try to finish a draft of her latest Loretta Starling mystery as a wedding gift. But when the bride is poisoned and Kate stumbles across a dead body, she finds herself in a real-life mystery that eerily echoes the plot of her latest novel. And the only person who seems willing to help Kate catch the killer is Jake Hawkins, aka: the Hostralian; aka: Kate's biggest romantic regr

Start your quest with a talking purple llama and protect the Kingdom of Ravenwood! Join eight-year-old Dak as he's swept into a magical adventure to protect the people and creatures of their kingdom—including dragons!Eight-year-old Dak spends his days scooping llama poop and dreaming of adventure. Then he meets Fenn, the mysterious girl who lives next to his family’s farm, and Lucy, a llama…who wears a scarf? And talks? And turns PURPLE?!Suddenly Dak is on a magical whirlwind adventure! Turns out Lucy is the keeper of the magical stones that protect the people of Ravenwood —and a thief has tried to steal them. Now they're scattered across the kingdom! The good news? Lucy has found the Fire Stone. The bad news? A family of dragons found it first and they won’t give it up easily. Can Dak, Fenn, and Lucy get the Fire Stone back?They’ll encounter magical creatures, a sneaky thief, and tricky magic, but when Dak, Fenn, and Lucy work together, nothing can beat Team Llama Quest!Join Team Llam

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Carl and Princess Donut journey into insanity in the wildly entertaining sixth book in the Dungeon Crawler Carl series—now with bonus material exclusive to this print edition!Coast Guard vet Carl and his ex-girlfriend’s cat, Princess Donut, have survived longer and leveled up higher than anyone ever thought they could in the galaxy’s most popular reality show, but after the shocking conclusion of the seventh level, it’s now anyone’s game.A pantheon of forgotten gods. An old grudge between a talk show host, an heiress, and the man they shattered along the way. A rapidly deteriorating AI system. An inconvenient tiara upon the head of a friend.It is bedlam on the eighth floor.The crawlers are given a new task: Find and capture six monsters, each of which will be turned into a card. The stronger, the deadlier, the better. At the end of the floor, the bad guys will also have decks, made of some of the most powerful cards available. So it’s crucial for crawlers to

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ANew York Timesbestseller!With Jory John’s charming and endearing text and bold expressive illustrations by Pete Oswald, here isThe Bad Seed: a funny yet touching tale that reminds us of the remarkably transformative power of will, acceptance, and just being you. Perfect for readers young and old,TheBad Seedproves that positive change is possible for each and every one of us.Check out Jory John and Pete Oswald’s funny, bestselling books for kids 4-8 and anyone who wants a laugh:套書內含以下8本：The Bad SeedThe Good EggThe Cool BeanThe Couch PotatoThe Smart CookieThe Sour GrapeThe Big CheeseThe Humble Pie

Not just management. This book reveals the philosophical soul of Peter Drucker’s thought. Through eight essential articles, it explores purpose, responsibility, and society, inviting leaders and thinkers to look beyond techniques and rediscover management as a deeply human endeavor.Unveiling the Soul of Management: A Deep Dive into Drucker’s PhilosophyStudy Notes on Drucker’s Eight Articles offers a profound and personal exploration of Peter Drucker’s most critical writings. Developed through a close collaboration with Shao Minglo’s compilation To Know the Real Drucker, this volume transcends traditional management commentary to reveal the philosophical bedrock of Drucker’s worldview.The author, originally a scholar of ancient Chinese literature, approaches Drucker not merely as a management guru, but as a great thinker in the lineage of Dostoevsky and Thomas Mann. Through a journey that traverses the diagnosis of totalitarianism and the search for societal salvation, these notes conne

This Little Golden Book, based on Netflix's hit animated film KPop Demon Hunters, is sure to delight Demon Hunters of all ages! Rumi, Mira, and Zoey are pop stars by day and Hunters by night! Meet them along with Saja Boys, the hottest new demon-boy band on the scene, Derpy Tiger, Sussie, and more beloved characters from KPop Demon Hunters in this Little Golden Book. Featuring adorable, stylized artwork, this must-have, official storybook will entertain and excite fans of all ages. Happy fans, happy Honmoon! Little Golden Books enjoy nearly 100% consumer recognition. They feature beloved classics, hot licenses, and new original stories . . . the classics of tomorrow. Based on the screenplay by Danya Jimenez & Hannah McMechan and Maggie Kang and Chris AppelhansBased on KPop Demon Hunters, the film Directed by Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans

【末日到了，而你居然只穿條愛心四角褲？】全球 4.5 顆星超狂好評！當《魷魚遊戲》遇上《龍與地下城》，一場瘋狂、血腥又令人捧腹大笑的宇宙級直播秀正式開打！★ Amazon 百萬級銷量神作，LitRPG 類型的天花板！★ 讀者驚呼：「這是我讀過最有趣、也最讓人心碎的生存小說。」地球毀滅只花了一秒鐘。當外星公司為了收割資源將地表夷為平地時，卡爾正穿著內褲追著一隻貓。現在，他與那隻意外獲得「智慧」且毒舌到不行的波斯貓「甜甜圈公主」，必須進入一個致命的 18 層地牢。在這裡，你的等級決定你的命運，你的觀眾決定你的酬勞。外星觀眾們正吃著爆米花，看著這群殘存的人類在地牢裡互相殘殺、挑戰 Boss。《三民小編必讀推薦》爽快感炸裂： 升級、打寶、神裝、成就系統，遊戲迷絕對會高潮的設定！毒舌貓奴必讀： 你以為卡爾是主角？不，那個穿著華麗禮服、對著鏡頭賣萌卻能用法術炸掉敵人的「甜甜圈公主」才是靈魂所在。笑中帶淚： 在荒誕的設定下，隱含著對人性的深刻剖析。你以為是喜劇，讀到後面卻會為這對搭檔的革命情感流淚。別再猶豫了，加入這場全宇宙最瘋狂的競賽。記住，別讓甜甜圈公主不高興！NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - The apocalypse will be televised! Welcome to the first book in the wildly popular and addictive Dungeon Crawler Carl series--now with bonus material exclusive to this print edition.You know what's worse than breaking up with your girlfriend? Being stuck with her prize-winning show cat. And you know what's worse than that? An alien invasion, the destruction of all man-made structures on Earth, and the systematic exploitation of all the survivors for a sadistic intergalactic game show.

The third book in a new highly illustrated chapter book series set in both a Minecraft-style video game world and the real world of elementary school where friendships will be tested, courage will be discovered, and teamwork will always win!Kat, Tai, and Alex are obsessed with the video game Otherworld. They strategize and play together all the time but are famous for their arguments while playing. They can't help being passionate about what they love!

Grab your backstage pass to Netflix's hit animated film KPop Demon Hunters with this glossy full-color poster book that features foil on the cover and more than 35 posters! This official poster book is full of exciting artwork featuring the world-renowned girl group HUNTR/X, Saja Boys, Derpy Tiger, and Sussie! Fans of all ages can cover their walls with these full-color, collectible images. Perfect for fans of K-pop and demon slaying! Based on the screenplay by Danya Jimenez & Hannah McMechan and Maggie Kang and Chris AppelhansBased on KPop Demon Hunters, the film Directed by Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans

The graphic novel adaptations of the #1 New York Times bestselling Wings of Fire series continue to set the world on fire!For every villain, there is a hero ...Turtle isn’t one of the heroes he reads about in stories. If he were, he’d use his animus powers to help Pyrrhia -- instead of keeping his abilities a secret, even from his own sister. Now that Darkstalker, the sinister and impossibly old dragon from Pyrrhia’s most notorious legends, has returned, Turtle knows his own role is simple: hide. And stay hidden.The more he watches Darkstalker from the shadows, the more Turtle knows that someone needs to stop the powerful dragon. A real hero. But Turtle is running out of time to find one, which means ... he might have to try to save the day himself.The #1 New York Times bestselling Wings of Fire series soars to new heights in the ninth graphic novel adaptation, with art by Mike Holmes.

In the next installment of this New York Times bestselling early chapter book series, Eva and her friends find and take care of some mysterious eggs!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!In this lateststory, it's Be a Swooperhero Week at school! Eva and her friends are excited to dress up in their best superhero costumes. At a special picnic, they all play games and eat lots of delicious food. It's the most perfect class outing ever until Eva and Lucy discover twenty-five mysterious eggs. No one seems to be protecting the eggs. So Eva decides that she and her classmates must keep the eggs safe until they hatch! Will they be able to save the day?With speech bubbles, easy-to-read text, and adorable characters,

Core Insight：Cross-Domain Data Collaboration: Unlocking Chip PotentialEliminating the "efficiency gap" caused by knowledge silos is the starting point for industry potential. Data doesn't lie; Data Science provides the solution: Through innovation and cross-domain restructuring, we visualize results to become the critical accelerator for boosting efficiency.GenAI Reshaping the Future of SemiconductorsFacing the immense challenge of the slowing pace of Moore's Law, the semiconductor industry urgently requires new breakthroughs. This book is specifically designed to solve the "Efficiency Black Hole" that consumes tens of billions of dollars annually in the industry.The Empowering DTCO Innovation with AI and Machine Learning offers readers a practical DTCO.ML Framework, demonstrating how to leverage Machine Learning (ML) and Generative AI (GenAI) technologies to inject new acceleration into chip manufacturing processes. Learn to master process variability and optimize chip energy efficien

An Indigenous hunter laments the decline in the flying squirrel population and reflects on how animals perceive the world. In a drought-stricken cyberpunk anytown, kids revolt against the grown-ups only to face off with stray dogs over water. During late-night diving sessions, a researcher encounters a mysterious group of ocean-dwelling people with gills. In an overpopulated future, marrying an AI spouse will raise a human's credit score. A man follows the trail of an extinct leopard, seeking to unravel a metafictional mystery left behind by his late wife. This anthology showcases cutting-edge works on ecological themes by essential and emerging Taiwanese authors, revealing the vitality of their engagements with environmental crises. Taiwan is a biodiversity hotspot and geopolitical flashpoint, home to both Indigenous peoples and settlers. The pieces collected in A Taiwanese Ecoliterature Reader give voice to this human and more-than-human diversity, telling tales that are disturbing y

The hit danmei/Boys' Love novels (originally released in Chinese) that inspired animation and the comic/manhua—also available from Seven Seas!In an ancient China where magic has been nearly extinguished, two young men must work together to prevent the destruction of all life. (Takes place in the same universe as Legend of Exorcism.)Once, ancient China was brimming with magic...but three hundred years ago, the Spiritual Qi of the Heavens and Earth dried up in the Silence of All Magic. Hundreds of years with no spiritual qi have allowed resentment to build unchecked, and it’s only a matter of time before calamity descends and the world is plunged into chaos and destruction. Once-powerful exorcists have done their best to preserve their legacy in the centuries since, but now only one remains: Chen Xing, now tasked with venturing out into the war-torn world to prevent the impending apocalypse.Chen Xing’s sole magical ability is the heart lamp, a supernatural light source that’s supposed to

包含 Izzy the Inventor 系列 #1-6 集，共 6 本平裝本 本書系列以熱愛科學、堅信理性的小女孩 Izzy 為主角，她不相信魔法，卻一次次被帶進充滿童話角色的奇幻世界。當王子被詛咒、獨角獸受困、精靈設下審查陷阱，Izzy 總是帶著她的發明與實驗，用觀察、推理與創意破解看似不可能的難題。故事將科學原理巧妙融入童話冒險，讓火山、時間旅行、飛行裝置都成為情節的一部分，也讓讀者在歡笑中感受思考的力量。隨著旅程推進，Izzy 也慢慢發現，理性與想像並非對立，友情、信任與一點點「相信」，同樣重要。這是一套兼具幽默、節奏感與啟發性的橋樑書系列。科學思考結合童話冒險每集皆有明確任務與解謎情節鼓勵好奇心與問題解決能力Izzy the Inventor and the Unexpected Unicorn: Izzy the Inventor LOVES science and does NOT believe in magic. That is until the day her Fairy Godmother appears and sends her to Fairytale Land to rescue Prince Charming from the Mountain of Doom, with an enthusiastic unicorn as her guide. To succeed, Izzy must use her science skills to outwit trolls, goblins and a bottomless lake of despair. But her quest will also teach her about the power of friendship and that we all need a little magic in our lives... Izzy the Inventor and the Curse of Doom: Izzy the Inventor is back in Fairytale Land and this time she must rescue the prince in Sleeping Beauty from a wicked fairy's curse. If sh

A deliciously thrilling new novel about a mysterious threat that puts targets on the backs of a group of roommates, from the author behind the "darkly funny, hilariously twisty, and completely charming" (Jennifer Close, New York Times bestselling author) Swiped. Kirby Cornell needs a break--particularly from her crumbling apartment in a sleepy town that is only known for serial killer in the '90s, her dead-end job, her sleazy landlord, her sloppy housemates, and, most of all, the terrible thing they all did. Luckily, that hasn't caught up with her just yet. Until a new message in their old group chat pops up from ex-roommate Esme: "Everyone in the group chat will die." The threat isn't the most disconcerting part of this--it's the fact that Esme died a year ago. With his signature "plot twists and wicked" (Margarita Montimore, USA TODAY bestselling author) prose, L.M. Chilton proves that he is a wickedly entertaining author to look out for.

Blast off into outer space with this interactive trivia book fromJeopardy!host andchampion andNew York Timesbestselling author Ken Jennings—featuring updated facts!Take one giant leap into space with Ken Jennings to become a Junior Genius! In this book about outer space, you’ll discover Mars’s massive volcanoes, witness the birth of stars like our sun, explore black holes, and more! With stellar illustrations, cosmic facts, and out-of-this-world activities, this Junior Genius Guide will have you reaching for the stars!

An official Minecraft manga adventure! Peaceful life in a perfectly constructed town bores ten-year-old Nico into mischief. Riding Creepers while they explode is fun and all, but what he really wants is to escape the blocky confines of his home and take his crafting skills on an adventure to the ends of the world. Just how big is the world, anyway, and what could possibly stand in his way? Nico's journey, following his father to the end of the world, has reached a new level of intensity! He's gathered friends who adventure alongside him, explored a whole lot of the world, and helped a ton of people. What's next? What in the world is Enderman?!

Explore the brutal massacre of Isstvaan V in this fantastic stand-alone Horus Heresy title from Black Library.Horus has rebelled against the Emperor by purging his and his brother’s Legions, but what was supposed to be a secret act of murder has been revealed. In the Emperor’s name, Rogal Dorn and Malcador the Sigillite dispatch the largest force of legionaries and primarchs ever assembled to end Horus’ rebellion before it can begin. But the loyalists, on their way to enact vengeance, do not know the depth of the betrayal they face. They will not be the perpetrators of a massacre, but its victims. The last hope of returning to the Great Crusade and the unity of the Imperium will die in the dust of Isstvan V, and all those that survive will live in a new age of darkness.

★ 英國No.1暢銷兒童小說！《絕對笑噴》作者Adam Kay爆笑新系列★ BBC即將改編電視特別節目，話題度滿滿★ 10歲天才醫生出診中！醫院、學校與人生問題一起爆走★ 醫學知識 × 爆笑橋段 × 成長故事，笑到停不下來從很小的時候開始，大家就知道——Dexter Procter不是普通小孩。他出生四秒就開口說話；三歲就拿到87張A-level證書；十歲時，已經在醫院當兒科醫生！但即使是天才，也有煩惱。Dexter不太會交朋友，還得面對討人厭的宿敵醫生Dr Drake。更糟的是，他以前的學校突然爆發一場史上最可怕的災難——所有老師同時得了超嚴重的腹瀉！Dexter能不能一邊保住醫院的工作，一邊拯救整所學校，還順便找到自己在世界上的位置？The highly-acclaimed, No. 1-bestselling children's fiction debut from Adam Kay - and soon to be a BBC TV special!It was clear from an early age that Dexter Procter was different. He started speaking at four seconds old.By the age of three, he had 87 A-levels, from Afrikaans to Zoology. And by ten, he was working as a paediatrician at Lilydale General Hospital. Despite a loving but annoying family and a couple of good friends (Rupi and Otto), Dexter’s always struggled to fit in.Add to this a mortal enemy (Dr Drake) and a major problem at his old school (all the teachers struck down with awful diarrhoea) – will Dexter be able to save his job, save the school and find his

Terrible Traitors is a horrible compendium of the worst traitors in history. Were they really all bad? You decide.The master of making history fun, Terry Deary, tells the tales of fifty brutal betrayals across history. Did you know that the oldest story in the world is about the traitor Enkidu, who dared to rise up against King Gilgamesh? You might already know about Caesar and his unfaithful senators, but have you heard about Walter Tirel, the Norman knight who went out hunting with King William the Conqueror? Well, only one man returned. Walter claimed it was an accident, but he had a pretty good track record with his aim...There have always been people who are willing to switch sides, let down a friend, betray their country and turn traitor. Sometimes they do it for love, often because of their beliefs, maybe out of pride . perhaps even greed. (And sometimes just for fun.) Nothing could ever make you become a traitor though . could it?Fully illustrated throughout and packed with hor

A lone astronaut.An impossible mission.An ally he never imagined.'Weir's finest work to date. . . This is the one book I read last year that I am certain I can recommend to anyone, no matter who, and know they'll love it.' BRANDON SANDERSON'If you like a lot of science in your science fiction, Andy Weir is the writer for you. . . This one has everything fans of old school SF (like me) love.' GEORGE R.R. MARTIN'Brilliantly funny and enjoyable. One of the most plausible science fiction books I've ever read' TIM PEAKE, astronautRyland Grace is the sole survivor on a desperate, last-chance mission - and if he fails, humanity and the earth itself will perish.Except that right now, he doesn't know that. He can't even remember his own name, let alone the nature of his assignment or how to complete it.All he knows is that he's been asleep for a very, very long time. And he's just been awakened to find himself millions of miles from home, with nothing but two corpses for company.His crewmates d

An action-packed early chapter book full of humor and adventure, featuring pigeon detectives and a cohort of other animals.Lights. Camera. Heartbreak.The residents of City Park are ready for this year's beloved baking competition, The Great Bake-a-Thon: Valentine's Edition, but someone keeps stealing the props! Without essential items like whisks, cake tins, and cookie cutters, the show may come to a grinding halt. Luckily, the Pigeon Private Detectives—PPD for short—are on the scene and determined to get to the heart of the matter. But the clues on the case are quite curious, leaving the PPD perplexed. Have they finally met their match in a case they can't crack?Once again, author-illustrator Christee Curran-Bauer pokes fun at detective procedurals with kid-friendly humor, as she did in The Case of the Missing Tarts and The Case of the Poached Painting.

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, the two Nanas are ready to take the world by storm! This is the story of two 20-year-old women who share the same name. Even though they come from completely different backgrounds, they somehow meet and become best friends. The world of Nana is a world exploding with sex, music, fashion, gossip, and all-night parties. Living in Tokyo is proving harder than either Nana expected. Nana K. can't seem to outrun her bad luck in love, and Nana O. can't seem to avoid the constant reminder of her ex-boyfriend's success. Can the brand-new besties help pick each other up, or will doom and

本產品為一款 3 吋高的迷你 Howler 複刻款，造型取自《Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets》中的經典場景。其錄音按鍵可自行錄製短訊息，播放時能呈現 Howler 特有的強烈提醒效果，既具收藏性，也具互動趣味。體積小巧，可放在書桌或展示櫃上，易於操作與收納。套組內含一本全彩迷你書，整理多句電影經典台詞與幕後小故事，搭配劇照閱讀更具臨場感。整體設計明確、收藏意義強，是 Harry Potter 粉絲或電影周邊收藏者十分容易入手的小型商品。・3 吋 Howler 迷你複刻款・可錄製自訂訊息並播放・附全彩迷你書：台詞＋幕後故事・官方授權，適合收藏與送禮Deliver magical messages by recording and sending your own Howler, with this officially licensed collectible palm-sized set, which includes:*Specifications: 3" Howler mini replica inspired by the one seen in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets*Customizable Recordable Feature: Button featurethat allows you to record your own personal message*Book included: Companion book includes movie quotes, behind-the-scenes stories, and more, complete with full-color photos*Perfect Present: This is an ideal gift or self-purchase for Harry Potter fans*Officially Licensed: Authentic Harry Potter collectibleIncludes button cell batteries.

Learn how many different Asian communities celebrate Lunar New Year in this book for young readers that reveals why the first new moon of the year is such a culturally significant moment for many countries!This fact-filled book covers all things Lunar New Year, from the Chinese Zodiac animals to the details of modern celebrations in busy cities like San Francisco, Vancouver, and London. During today's celebrations, children receive money from their elders in red envelopes and people exchange gifts. Some rituals that people do for Lunar New Year include spring cleaning, sweeping away bad luck, and wearing new clothes. Young readers will learn about the Lunar New Year traditions of China, Korea, Vietnam, the Philippines, and Thailand in this book about the beloved holiday.Series Overview: A natural expansion of the exceptional Who Was? series, What Was? focuses on compelling historical events, great battles, protests, and discoveries.