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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER OPRAH’S BOOK CLUB PICKFrom 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.With 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, defending a lonely, isolated man accused of killing his mother. He has also fallen into a deep and abiding friendship with the acclaimed writer Lucy Barton, who lives down the road in a house by the sea with her ex-husband, William. Together

From award-winning and beloved children's author Elizabeth Laird comes a stunning edition of Song of the Dolphin Boy, with a cover illustration by Shonagh Rae. This moving adventure about the impact of plastic pollution on our seas is a modern classic and a must-read story, and includes black and white illustrations by Peter Bailey. Finn has always been different, and in the tiny fishing village of Stromhead he sticks out like a sore thumb. He's always felt that something was missing; until one day he dives into the ocean and finds that, swimming with the dolphins, he feels completely at home. But his new friends are in danger of being injured by the rubbish that floats out into the water - and now a supermarket is going to release thousands of balloons that could drift out to sea and cause even more damage. Desperate to help the dolphins, Finn goes to the Lighthouse Crew, a group of kids who have always left Finn out. Will they be able to set aside their differences to save the dolphi

A fantasy romance, by dazzling new talent Sarah Underwood, inspired by Greek mythology and the tale of Penelope's twelve hanged maids.'A lavish epic of power, vengeance, love and fate.'YA Book of the Month in The Observer (2/4/2023)'A lovely, lyrical fantasy which takes the fate of the hanged maids of the Odyssey and weaves something brand new. A story overflowing with emotion and full of magic.'Jennifer Saint, bestselling author of Ariadne and ElektraIn the cursed kingdom of Ithaca, each spring brings the hanging of twelve maidens, a gift to the vengeful Poseidon. But when Leto awakens from her death on the shore of a long-forgotten island, its enigmatic keeper Melantho tells her that there's only one way the curse can be broken.Leto must kill the last prince of Ithaca . . .In Lies We Sing to the Sea, debut author Sarah Underwood delivers a thrilling and breathtaking tale that will enthral readers from the very first page as they are transported to the cursed shores of Ithaca.A reclam

A magical middle-grade debut about a Filipino girl who ventures into the land of the engkantos, or nature spirits, to save herself and her mother from a sinister fate, written by a Filipino author.Marikit is used to wearing recycled clothes. Her mother, the best seamstress in the barrio, has become an expert at making due ever since Marikit’s father and brother were lost at sea. But for her tenth birthday, all Marikit wants is something new. So when her mother gifts her a patchwork dress stitched together with leftover scraps from her workshop, Marikit vows to never wear it. That is, until the eve of her birthday, when shadow creatures creep into their home and upend the very life she knew.Marikit discovers that her dress is a map, one lovingly crafted to lead her to safety in the magical lands of the engkantos, where Marikit makes friends out of monsters and challenges the gods. With the help of her friends, including an exuberant firefly and a cursed boy, Marikit journeys through the

#1 New York Times Bestseller The thrilling and addictive prequel to The Pillars of the Earth--set in England at the dawn of a new era: the Middle Ages"Just as transporting as [The Pillars of the Earth] . . . A most welcome addition to the Kingsbridge series." --The Washington PostIt is 997 CE, the end of the Dark Ages. England is facing attacks from the Welsh in the west and the Vikings in the east. Those in power bend justice according to their will, regardless of ordinary people and often in conflict with the king. Without a clear rule of law, chaos reigns.In these turbulent times, three characters find their lives intertwined. A young boatbuilder's life is turned upside down when his home is raided by Vikings, forcing him and his family to move and start their lives anew in a small hamlet where he does not fit in. . . . A Norman noblewoman marries for love, following her husband across the sea to a new land, but the customs of her husband's homeland are shockingly different, and it

What really lies under the sea? A family in Chile sets out for a glorious day at the beach. A girl and her brother happily swim with the sealife, only to discover the underwater world is littered with garbage and plastic. At first distraught, the children contemplate what they can do to help. The girl remembers that her father told her that he recycles his fishing nets so they can have another life. They construct a sand castle recycle center where they can visit to learn how these nets and other plastics are turned into shorts, skateboards, and other items. Knowing now that they can make a difference, the boy and his sister gather the trash in the ocean, making the sealife happy again, then accompany their father to the recycle center with their used nets and other trash, soon to be treasure. Presented in both English and Spanish, with an over-and-under, before-and-after illustrations, Better than New is a motivating tale that presents children with a problem and helps them find the s

A conservation biologist looks at some of the many kinds of animal babies―and the many ways their parents take care of them―in a gentle introduction for young children.Some animals have big babies (did you know a newborn whale weighs three tons?). And some animals have babies that are small (a new kangaroo, less than an inch long, climbs into its mother’s pouch to stay safe and warm). All animals have babies, but not all animal babies are the same, and not all animal parents are the same, either. From parents whose babies look just like them to those with no resemblance at all, from parents who raise their young in a crowd to those who do it all on their own, the range of family setups depicted here shows just how much the lives of animal babies can vary from the time they’re born. Melding a simple narration with more detailed facts on a variety of creatures from leopards to lizards, elephants to sea turtles, butterflies to chimpanzees, fish to flamingos, this fascinating picture book

Friendship and magical realism sparkle on the page in this heartwarming, delightfully eccentric illustrated middle-grade gem from an extraordinary new literary voice. Perfect for fans of A Snicker of Magic and The Penderwicks.Alberto lives alone in the town of Allora, where fish fly out of the sea and the houses shine like jewels. He is a coffin maker and widower, spending his quiet days creating the final resting places of Allora's people.Then one afternoon a magical bird flutters into his garden, and Alberto, lonely inside, welcomes it into his home. And when a kindhearted boy named Tito follows the bird into Alberto's kitchen, a door in the old man's heart cracks open. Tito is lonely too--but he's also scared and searching for a place to hide. Fleeing from danger, he just wants to feel safe for once in his life. Can the boy and the old man learn the power of friendship and escape the shadows of their pasts?With a tender bond that calls to mind The Girl Who Drank the Moon, charming c

2015 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction2015 Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in FictionWinner of the Pulitzer Prize, a New York Times Book Review Top Ten Book, National Book Award finalist, more than two and a half years on the New York Times bestseller listFrom the highly acclaimed, multiple award-winning Anthony Doerr, the stunningly beautiful instant New York Times bestseller about a blind French girl and a German boy whose paths collide in occupied France as both try to survive the devastation of World War II.Marie-Laure lives in Paris near the Museum of Natural History, where her father works. When she is twelve, the Nazis occupy Paris and father and daughter flee to the walled citadel of Saint-Malo, where Marie-Laure’s reclusive great uncle lives in a tall house by the sea. With them they carry what might be the museum’s most valuable and dangerous jewel.In a mining town in Germany, Werner Pfennig, an orphan, grows up with his younger sister, enchanted by a crude radio they find that

地球文明存在著東、西兩個文明波，因為「地球轉動」的緣故，帶動文明波消長，各以約八百年為一個周期，交替循環，二者合計約一千六百年形成一個周期。 林英臣先生以「文明波周期」（Civilization Cycle）、「社會系統」（Social System）的「文明法則史學」分析中國各朝代的興亡，書成《中國文明興亡史》，從西周到中華人民共和國的成立。他認為一個「社會系統」（Social System）大約四百年，並分析其a、b、c、d、e、f、g點，a為「創造起始點」、b至c為「成長期」，c、d、e為「高峰（原）期」，e為「衰弱開始點」，f為「續衰點」，g為「滅亡點」。但也可能出現Double Social System，例如西漢、東漢；北宋、南宋。

本書特色 本書以近十年與保險相關的考題為基礎資料庫，經篩選後將題型區分為三個等級即Ｂ、Ａ及Ｓ，透過Ｂ級題目引導該單元之基本概念，建立讀者對本科目之基礎概念；透過Ａ級題目實際操作基礎概念及法規範內容，訓練讀者對於實例題的掌握度；透過Ｓ級題目帶入個別議題或學者較深入或獨特的學說與討論，培養讀者之問題意識與爭點敏感度，此些題型均置於完整的體系架構中呈現，應能讓讀者以最短的時間獲得保險法相關考題之滿意分數。

莊肅欽主編的《高考數學進階特訓(小題不丟分)》精選了足量且有代表性的各不同類型小題分A，B，C三個層次編寫而成，為同學們提供了全面學習各種數學基礎知識、各類數學思想方法以及各種解題技巧與策略的練習材料，並提供詳盡的試題解析作為同學們學習的參考，建議同學們在時間分配上宏觀把握為：A組(30分鐘)，B組(30分鐘)，C組(40分鐘)。利用本書進行系統化練習，並注意總結特訓中所涉及的各種數學方法與規律，一定能助力同學們極大地提高學習成績。

水是地球上最常見的物質之一，是包括人類在內所有生命生存的重要資源，也是生物體最重要的組成部分。水在生命演化中起到了重要作用。本書針對青少年讀者設計，圖文並茂地介紹了水的概況、我們身邊的水、壯麗的水迴圈、江河湖海皆有水、水與人類五部分內容。 本書由A本和B本兩部分組成。A本是科學讀本，每一篇啟發式科學短文講明一個和水相關的知識點。B本是指尖探索卡片書，讀者可通過精心設計的測試題在探索答案的過程中實現

中華文明涉及中華民族上層建築的各個方面，由此衍生出輝煌燦爛的中華文明體系。本書針對青少年讀者設計，圖文並茂地介紹了博大的中華文明，包括歷史悠久的農耕文明、影響深遠的政治文明、深邃博大的文化藝術、澤被後世的科技成果、獨具特色的社會生活、影響深遠的中外交流六個部分。 本書由A本和B本兩部分組成。A本是科學讀本，每一篇啟發式科學短文講明一個與中華文明相關的知識點。B本是指尖探索卡片書，讀者可通過精心設計

關於海盜有很多匪夷所思或啼笑皆非的奇聞逸事。海盜一度被認為早已銷聲匿跡，但其實在現代文明的邊緣他們依舊存在。本書針對青少年讀者設計，圖文並茂地介紹了歷史上的海盜舊事、著名海盜的傳奇、關於海盜的奇聞逸事、海盜的寶藏故事、海盜依然存在五部分內容。 本書由A本和B本兩部分組成。A本是科學讀本，每一篇啟發式科學短文講明一個和海盜相關的知識點。B本是指尖探索卡片書，讀者可通過精心設計的測試題在探索答案的過程

聰明的人類經常從自然現象中得到啟發，研製出各種新的產品或技術，不斷豐富著人們的生活世界。本書針對青少年讀者設計，圖文並茂地介紹了不可思議的仿生現象、追根溯源探究仿生學、仿生學的智慧和應用、機械仿生和仿生機械、仿生不是仿製五個部分。 本書由A本和B本兩部分組成。A本是科學讀本，每一篇啟發式科學短文講明一個與仿生現象相關的知識點。B本是指尖探索卡片書，讀者可通過精心設計的測試題在探索答案的過程中實現自

現代社會中，人類每天都在享用化學帶來的便利。化學是如何讓我們的生活和整個世界變得豐富多彩的？本書針對青少年讀者設計，通過四個部分圖文並茂地介紹了化學的秘密，分別是化學無處不在、化學元素無處不在、化學反應無處不在、你一定會喜歡的化學實驗。 本書由A本和B本兩部分組成。A本是科學讀本，每一篇啟發式科學短文講明一個與化學相關的知識點。B本是指尖探索卡片書，讀者可通過精心設計的測試題在探索答案的過程中實現

力在人們生活中無處不在，小到種子的發芽，大到太空船的升空，力無時無刻不在發揮著作用。本書針對青少年讀者設計，圖文並茂地介紹了力可以感受到卻看不到、各種不同的力、大自然中關於力的現象、生活中關於力的現象、運動中力的秘密和關於力的趣味實驗六部分內容。 本書由A本和B本兩部分組成。A本是科學讀本，每一篇啟發式科學短文講明一個與力相關的知識點。B本是指尖探索卡片書，讀者可通過精心設計的測試題在探索答案的過

船是現代水路運輸中不可缺少的工具，它的發展經歷了從獨木舟到萬噸貨輪的複雜過程。本書針對青少年讀者設計，圖文並茂地介紹了從獨木舟到萬噸貨輪、船為什麼能漂浮在水上、船是怎麼做出來的、船是怎樣行進的、船上要注意哪些事項五個部分內容。 本書由A本和B本兩部分組成。A本是科學讀本，每一篇啟發式科學短文講明一個與船相關的知識點。B本是指尖探索卡片書，讀者可通過精心設計的測試題在探索答案的過程中實現自測。

在璀璨的人類文明中，各式各樣的發明層出不窮，為我們的生活帶來了日新月異的變化。那發明是如何改變生活的呢？本書針對青少年讀者設計，圖文並茂地介紹了什麼是發明、了不起的古代發明、變革性的科技發明、偉大的高科技發明、一把雙刃劍和發明的逸聞趣事等六個部分內容。 本書由A本和B本兩部分組成。A本是科學讀本，每一篇啟發式科學短文講明一個與發明相關的知識點。B本是指尖探索卡片書，讀者可通過精心設計的測試題在探索

作為四大文明古國之一的古埃及歷史悠久，其燦爛文化雖未能流傳下來，但仍給人們留下許多寶貴的歷史遺產。究竟埃及有哪些被塵封的古代文明呢？本書針對青少年讀者設計，圖文並茂地介紹了歷史悠久的文明古國、獨具一格的政治文明、博大精深的文化藝術、領先世界的科學水準、多姿多彩的社會生活、氣勢恢宏的歷史遺跡。 本書由A本和B本兩部分組成。A本是科學讀本，每一篇啟發式科學短文講明一個與古埃及文明相關的知識點。B本是指

日常生活中人們經常需要購買商品或服務，在這個過程中我們就要用到各種形式的貨幣。本書針對青少年讀者設計，圖文並茂地介紹了中國各個歷史時期流通的貨幣、各國流通的貨幣、各個領域流通的貨幣、貨幣在流通中像是旅行、貨幣不只是錢的事兒這五部分內容。究竟貨幣經歷了怎樣的旅行？閱讀本書，讀者可以自己探索出答案。 本書由A本和B本兩部分組成。A本是科學讀本，每一篇啟發式科學短文講明一個與貨幣相關的知識點。B本是指尖

全國專業技術人員職稱英語等級考試是由國家人力資源和社會保障部專業技術人員管理司組織實施的一項外語考試，它根據英語在不同專業領域的應用特點，結合專業技術人員掌握和應用英語的實際情況，對申報不同級別職稱的專業技術人員的英語水平提出了不同的要求。考試共分三個專業類別：綜合類、理工類、衛生類。每個專業類別的考試各分A、B、C三個等級。A、B、C三個等級考試的總分各為100分，考試時間均為2小時。每個等級的

全國專業技術人員職稱英語等級考試是由國家人力資源和社會保障部專業技術人員管理司組織實施的一項外語考試，它根據英語在不同專業領域的應用特點，結合專業技術人員掌握和應用英語的實際情況，對申報不同級別職稱的專業技術人員的英語水平提出了不同的要求。考試共分三個專業類別：綜合類、理工類、衛生類。每個專業類別的考試各分A、B、C三個等級。A、B、C三個等級考試的總分各為100分，考試時間均為2小時。每個等級的

全國專業技術人員職稱英語等級考試是由國家人力資源和社會保障部專業技術人員管理司組織實施的一項外語考試，它根據英語在不同專業領域的應用特點，結合專業技術人員掌握和應用英語的實際情況，對申報不同級別職稱的專業技術人員的英語水平提出了不同的要求。考試共分三個專業類別：綜合類、理工類、衛生類。每個專業類別的考試各分A、B、C三個等級。A、B、C三個等級考試的總分各為100分，考試時間均為2小時。每個等級的

全書包括20單元，每單元有A、B兩篇課文及補充閱讀材料。A篇為各單元中心內容，配有詳盡的課文翻譯和針對提高語言基本能力的練習，力求幫助學生完成從醫學科普英語學習到醫學專業英語學習的過渡；B篇則是為提高學生的泛讀能力所設，訓練學生快速準確理解重要事實和把握文章組織脈絡，從而提高其閱讀能力和效率。在滿足其今后拓寬學習范圍，加大閱讀強度的基本需要基礎上，指明其短期學習目標及方向；C篇的主要內容為臨床常見

A gorgeously giftable special hardback edition of The Odyssey, retold for young readers by Geraldine McCaughreanBound in high-quality cloth with a dazzling new foil-stamped cover design, Puffin’s Clothbound Classics are a gift that book lovers of all ages will treasure forever. ‘I am Odysseus, hero of Troy.'The ancient Greek epic, retold for young readers. After ten years of war, Odysseus turns his back on Troy and sets sail for home, eager to be reunited with his wife and son.But the voyage is long and dangerous, plagued by strange magic, monstrous enemies – like Polyphemus the greedy one-eyed giant and Scylla the six-headed sea monster – and the wrath of the gods themselves. Can Odysseus rise to the challenge?Gift the best-loved classics to a new generation with Puffin’s stunning Clothbound Classics. Bound in high-quality cloth with dazzling new foil-stamped designs, these coveted and highly collectable hardback editions will be treasured forever.The perfect gift for book lovers and

The epic conclusion of the Archimedes Engine duology by legendary author Peter F. Hamilton, a high-octane adventure set in the far-future.For millennia, the Crown Dominion has been at relative peace, with the Celestials in control and the human population little better than serfs. But now the Crown Dominion is facing a crisis of epic proportions – one that could change the balance of power in the Centauri Cluster forever – as an exiled faction that has been waiting for seven thousand years beyond the Helium Sea has returned to claim its vengeance.For Finn and his human allies, who have ended up at the center of this conflict through either circumstance or manipulation, this is an unprecedented opportunity. If they can band together, they may be able to outwit the Celestials and finally earn their fellow humans a place of independence and power in the Crown Dominion.But first they must locate and master ancient artifacts of immense power that could give them a needed edge in the conflic

Have fun with sounds in this super silly beatboxing book – perfect for kids who like to read aloud!Introducing Boots and Cats, silly brilliant fun from author Hazel Gardner and prolific illustrator Fred Blunt. Enjoy the free audio track from professional beatboxer Conrad Murray - scan the QR code and beatbox along! With bobbing bunnies, guinea pig wigs and a high-wire act from an elephant this innovative, entertaining book is bursting with wild, unexpected sounds. Inspired by the rhythms of beatboxing, it's hilariously satisfying to read aloud. Beatbox along with the audio QR code, toe-tapping guaranteed!Using the well-known beatboxing starting point pattern of Boots and Cats this book takes you on a fantastical, magical ride, down to a deep-sea diner, a nightclub where ducks dance and an exhilarating rollercoaster ride. Bold, wacky and brilliantly funny, Boots and Cats tickles the imagination, reminding us all to find the fun in reading aloud - and to do it together!

Join two kids and a magical talking llama on a quest to find the missing magical stones of Ravenwood and save their kingdom in this epic fantasy chapter book series! Team Llama Quest is looking for the water stone, but first must face an angry kraken in this underwater adventure.Dak and his friend Fenn have just returned from finding the missing earth stone when the magical llama Lucy senses the missing water stone! Thanks to some friendly merkids, Dak, Fenn, and Lucy are able to travel under the sea to search for the stone. But then they swim into an angry, giant octopus-like creature called a kraken! It turns out the kraken is searching for something, too: her missing son! Can Dak, Fenn, and Lucy find the water stone--and the missing kraken--before the thief?They'll encounter magical creatures, a sneaky thief, and tricky magic, but when they work together, nothing can beat Team Llama Quest!

For fans of Legends and Lattes, The House in the Cerulean Sea and Before the Coffee Gets Cold, this queer time-travel fantasy is the perfect cosy, heartwarming read."The most delightful time travel novel ever!" Sarah Beth Durst, author of The Spellshop"A delightful and whimsical new fairy tale brimming with sartorial charm and time-travelling escapades." Elizabeth Lim, author of Six Crimson CranesAnyone who has hiked through time knows the town of Pocket. It’s the place time-travellers first reach after they stumble away from their hometime, before they reach their intended new destination. In Pocket, travellers can take care of all their needs before continuing their journey: a hot meal, a cold shower, helpful information – and appropriate clothing from Costumes for Time Travellers, Mena’s shop, filled with clothes and cloth from every era.To Calisto, Pocket is home. They love their grandmother Mena’s clothes shop where they work and where they meet and help many travellers a day. Cal

Discover the colorful wonder of the Caribbean in this fascinating and beautiful exploration of the coral reef from the New York Times bestselling author and award-winning illustrator of the beloved Over and Under series! Part of the acclaimed nature book series that includes Over and Under the Pond, Over and Under the Wetland, and Over and Under the Snow, this volume takes readers on a journey into the colorful and lively coral reef of Grand Cayman in the Caribbean. Over the reef, terns circle and frigate birds soar. Sea turtles paddle and balloonfish float through the sparkling waves. But under the reef's arms, where nurse sharks prowl the seafloor and octopuses slip away into shadows, there waits a living rainbow of peacock flounders and blue damselfish, pink anemones and creamy conch shells. Discover the dazzling world just beneath the waves--over and under the coral reef. ENCHANTING AND EDUCATIONAL: A charming story and dazzling illustrations invite readers of all ages to explore a

In this exquisitely illustrated novelty picture book with die-cut flaps, we follow Mouse from woods to estuary to visit an old friend by the seaside.In this exquisitely illustrated novelty picture book with die-cut flaps, we follow Mouse from woods to estuary to visit an old friend by the seaside.This gorgeous follow-up to the award-winning Mouse's Wood accompanies Mouse on a new adventure - from the woods, down a gently flowing river to the open sea - to visit an old friend. Detailed illustrations feature many plants and animals for children to identify, and the atmospheric rhyming text winds down to a peaceful conclusion perfect for bedtime.Taking place over the course of twenty-four hours, the gently rhyming story tracks the changing environment of the river's banks, the shift from day to night, pleasant weather to rain and back again, and introduces a whole new cast of friendly characters who wave to Mouse on the way, including beavers, water voles, and water fowl aplenty.Mouse tra

A heartfelt celebration of parental love and the beauty of nature.How much does Mum love her little Rae? More than seal pups and penguins love their icy home, more than dolphins love the boundless sea or lions love to race and roar, more even than all the stars, the moon and the sun combined. In fact, she loves her more than words can even say . . .A beautiful, lyrical story which reassures children that the love between a parent and child is unconditional and everlasting, whilst encouraging them to explore and discover, to change and grow.Perfect for fans of Giles Andreae and Emma Dodd and picture books Guess How Much I Love You? by Sam McBratney and Anita Jeram and No Matter What by Debi Gliori.Written by Clare Helen Welsh, author of The Tide and Everything Changes, with stylish, retro artwork from Kevin and Kristen Howdeshell.Every Nosy Crow paperback picture book comes with a free 'Stories Aloud' audio recording - just scan the QR code and listen along!

A heartfelt celebration of parental love and the beauty of nature.How much does Mum love her little Rae? More than seal pups and penguins love their icy home, more than dolphins love the boundless sea or lions love to race and roar, more even than all the stars, the moon and the sun combined. In fact, she loves her more than words can even say . . .A beautiful, lyrical story which reassures children that the love between a parent and child is unconditional and everlasting, whilst encouraging them to explore and discover, to change and grow.Perfect for fans of Giles Andreae and Emma Dodd and picture books Guess How Much I Love You? by Sam McBratney and Anita Jeram and No Matter What by Debi Gliori.Written by Clare Helen Welsh, author of The Tide and Everything Changes, with stylish, retro artwork from Kevin and Kristen Howdeshell.Every Nosy Crow paperback picture book comes with a free 'Stories Aloud' audio recording - just scan the QR code and listen along!

A jigsaw puzzle for nature lovers: Offers a screen-free getaway to America’s most beautiful wild places Sturdy gift box contains: 500-piece puzzle and an educational poster; finished puzzle measures 37 × 47.5 cm / 14.5 × 19 in. Enjoy National Parks from anywhere: Perfect for a rainy day, family fun, or mindful relaxation Edutainment for ages 8+: Includes a double-sided poster with the full puzzle image on one side and information on the featured national parks and their flora and fauna on the other Get ready to explore! Immerse yourself in America’s great outdoors with this 500-piece puzzle featuring the United States’ awe-inspiring national parks. With this exciting extension of the best-selling National Parks of the USA book series, piece together nature’s greatest adventures, from America’s highest cliffs to its deepest basin 282 feet below sea level, via colorful hot springs and Alaska’s northern lights. Spot creatures big and small as you build the puzzle, from 600-pound gri

The fifth novel in the bestselling Graceling Realm series is told from the point of view of Hava, Queen Bitterblue’s sister and spy, and chronicles the harrowing journey back to Monsea.Hava sails across the sea toward Monsea with her sister, the royal entourage, and the world’s only copies of the formulas for the zilfium weapon she saved at the end of Winterkeep. During the crossing, Hava makes an unexpected discovery about one of the ship’s crew, but before she can unravel the mystery, storms drive their ship off course, wrecking them in the ice far north of the Royal Continent. The survivors must endure a harrowing trek across the ice to make it back to Monsea. And while Queen Bitterblue grapples with how to carry the responsibility of a weapon that will change the world, Hava has a few more mysteries to solve ―and a decision to make about who she wants to be in the new world Bitterblue will build.

From the chic pools of Palm Springs to the rugged beauty of Joshua Tree National Park, soak up the California sunshine with Moon Joshua Tree & Palm Springs. Inside you'll find:* Flexible itineraries, like relaxing weekends in Palm Springs and the Coachella Valley and the week-long best of Joshua Tree National Park, including day trips to the Salton Sea and Idyllwild* Strategic advice for outdoor adventurers, spa-seekers, poolside loungers, and more* The best hikes in Joshua Tree and the Palm Springs area marked with mileage, duration, difficulty level, and elevation gain, plus trailheads and detailed directions* Top activities and unique experiences: Discover hidden waterfalls, fan palm oases, and stunning canyons on a hike through Joshua Tree, or trek part of the Pacific Crest Trail on a day trip to the Sand to Snow National Monument. Try a rejuvenating sound bath or soak in serene hot springs. Admire mid-century architecture and sip retro-chic cocktails in Rat-Pack-era hangouts a

Little Mermaid combines a the classic fairytale narrative with die-cut holes and high-contrast illustrations to create a captivating and interactive storytelling experience that kids will love.Journey into the world of the Little Mermaid in this exquisite board book, which introduces the classic story to the youngest children with beautiful illustrations and innovative peek-through layered pages.​The Little Mermaid combines a simple narrative with die-cut holes and high-contrast illustrations to create a captivating storytelling experience that encourages tactile interaction.Turn each page to delight in the increasingly expansive spreads as the Little Mermaid's journey is brought to life, from the magical underwater seascapes of her home to her dramatic encounter with the evil sea witch to her time on land with the handsome prince.Keep the magic of The Little Mermaid alive for the next generation with this gorgeous interactive retelling, which kids will love to read again and again.The

Into the Dark is the new dark and gripping crime thriller from Fiona Cummins about revenge, greed, ambition and the true cost of friendship. 'Complex. Inventive.Twisting. Unsettling.' - Sarah Vaughan, bestselling author of Anatomy of a ScandalTHE PLACE: Seawings, a beautiful Art Deco home overlooking the sweep of the bay in Midtown-on-Sea. THE CRIME: The gilded Holden family - Piper and Gray and their two teenage children, Riva and Artie - has vanished from the house without a trace.THE DETECTIVE: DS Saul Anguish, brilliant but with a dark past, treads the narrow line between light and shade. One late autumn morning, Piper's best friend arrives at Seawings to discover an eerie scene - the kettle is still warm, all the family's phones are charging on the worktop, the cars are in the garage. But the house is deserted.In fifteen-year-old Riva Holden's bedroom, scrawled across the mirror in blood, are three words: Make Them Stop. What happens next?