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A gripping modern-day detective story about the scientific quest to understand the Oracle of Delphi Like Walking the Bible, this fascinating book turns a modern eye on an enduring legend. The Oracle o

A landmark new translation of the ancient Chinese oracle and book of wisdom, in a stunning Penguin Classics Deluxe EditionPose a question, then toss three coins (or cast your yarrow stalks) to access

" A landmark new translation of the ancient Chinese oracle and book of wisdom With our lives changing at dizzying speed, the I Ching, or Book of Change, is increasingly consulted for answers to funda

Leonidas has long led his fellow immortal warriors in battle with quiet, unyielding strength. But when Daphne, Oracle of Delphi, confesses to having loved him from afar, Leo finds his stoic shell brea

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Diana Bishop journeys to the darkest places within herself—and her family history—in the highly anticipated fifth novel of the beloved All Souls series, hailed as “your next favorite fantasy read” (Harper’s Bazaar).“The Black Bird Oracle deftly explores the nexus of memory, history, and parenthood—the magic, pain, and promises mothers pass onto their children.”—Jodi PicoultDeborah Harkness first introduced the world to Diana Bishop, an Oxford scholar and witch, and vampire geneticist Matthew de Clermont in A Discovery of Witches. Drawn to each other despite long-standing taboos, these two otherworldly beings found themselves at the center of a battle for a lost, enchanted manuscript known as Ashmole 782. Since then, they have fallen in love, traveled to Elizabethan England, dissolved the Covenant between the three species, and awoken the dark powers within Diana’s family line.Now, Diana and Matthew receive a formal demand from the Congregation: They must

"In the sequel to REBEL BELLE, Harper Price and her new boyfriend and oracle David Stark face new challenges as the powerful Ephors seek to claim David for their own"--

Cate Cahill goes into an asylum in order to meet her godmother and another oracle as she continues to try to learn about the prophecy and protect her sisters from the oppressive Brotherhood in an alte

Part meditation book, part oracle, and part collection of Sufi lore, poetry, and stories, The Sufi Book of Life offers a fresh interpretation of the fundamental spiritual practice found in all ancient

Can your brain help you become more successful? YES! In Wired for Success, Wendy Jago introduces the reader to NLP—Neuro-Linguistic Programming—a therapeutic technique used to recognize and reprogram

The national bestselling author of Roast Mortem serves readers a fresh Coffeehouse mystery. Clare's Village Blend coffee beans are being used to create a new java love potion: a "Mocha Magic Coffee,"

A scathing and prescient look at television news?now updated for the new tech-savvy generationTelevision news : genuine information or entertainment fodder? Fifteen years ago, Neil Postman, a pioneer in media education and author of the bestselling Amusing Ourselves to Death, and Steve Powers, an award-winning broadcast journalist, concluded that anyone who relies exclusively on their television for accurate world news is making a big mistake. A cash cow laden with money from advertisers, so-called news shows glut viewers with celebrity coverage at the cost of things they really should know. Today, this message is still appallingly true but the problems have multiplied? along with the power of the Internet and the abundance of cable channels. A must-read for anyone concerned with the way media is manipulating our worldview, this newly revised edition addresses the evolving technology and devolving quality of America?s television news programming.

It's Not an All Night Fair tells the deeply affecting story of a son returning home to central Java to confront the dying and eventual death of his father. Struggling to understand his reticent father

Minke is a young Javanese student of great intelligence and ambition. Living equally among the colonists and colonized of 19th-century Java, he battles against the confines of colonial strictures. It

Beneath the streets of Averalaan, capital city of the Essalieyan Empire, lie the three Princes of the firstborn, doomed to sleep until the end of days. When gods walked the world, they feared the Slee

Beneath the streets of Averalaan, capital city of the Essalieyan Empire, lie the three Princes of the firstborn, doomed to sleep until the end of days. When gods walked the world, they feared the Slee

The husband-and-wife treasure-hunting team of Sam and Remi Fargo return in a new adventure as they search for an ancient scroll--which carries a deadly curse--in this thrilling addition to Clive Cussl

A young reaper hunter must conspire with her enemy to uproot the ancient evil that threatens her world in this heart-pounding romantic fantasy from the bestselling author ofThe Prison Healer."This year's must read YA fantasy." —Rebecca Yarros, #1New York Times bestselling author ofFourth WingThe city of Aravell is in peril, plagued by a deadly blackmist that kills all it touches, and reapers who roam the streets, stealing the magic of innocent children in their thirst for power. Seventeen-year-old Viridia Solace has trained for years to hunt and kill these monsters, but their ranks keep growing, led by the man who murdered her parents: the Reaper Priest.Then Viri meets Reeve Ashton, the Priest's most loyal follower, and he offers a chance to avenge her parents . . . for a price. She knows better than to bargain with a reaper, let alonethisreaper, but his offer is too good to resist.Soon she's breaking him out of prison, colluding with his crew of magic thieves, and following him to the

In this follow-up toThe Colliding Worlds Of Mine Lee, a boy discovers he can travel into parallel worldsto be with his girlfriend. But each time their paths collide, the fabric of their universes frays a little more. Is their love worth the unraveling of reality?"SINCERE, SMART,AND META..." —SOMAN CHAINANI, AUTHOR OF THE SCHOOL FOR GOOD AND EVIL SERIESJin’s whole world been turned upside down. Since meeting Mina inside her webcomic,Jin has discovered unbelievable things about his life:1. He’s been living in a parallel universe.2. His birth mother actually didn't abandon him.3. He'll never be able to see Mina again.But then the impossible happens—Jin teleports to Mina’s world. But with every visit, cataclysmic weather threatens Jin’s world. And a mysterious lab seemswaytoo interested in testing Jin’s new teleporting ability. Is Jin ready to risk it all for the girl he loves?Ellen Oh, the award-winning author and a founding member of We Need Diverse Books delivers a grounded speculative

★ 入選「Read with Jenna」書友會選書★ 入圍 《THE ANDREW CARNEGIE MEDAL》文學獎★ 亞馬遜讀者 4.5 顆星好評：這本書會讓你掩卷長思，想打電話給生命中最重要的那個人。如果一個名字，能改寫三種人生？《紐約時報》暢銷巨作，揭開選擇背後的無限可能！「一個決定，三段命運。如果是妳，妳會簽下哪個名字？」在一場災難性的風暴後，柯拉（Cora）帶著九歲的女兒去為新生兒登記出生。她的丈夫高登（Gordon）——一位在社區備受尊敬、在家卻擁有極強控制慾的男人——要求兒子必須繼承他的名字。但在提起筆的那一刻，柯拉猶豫了……這是一部橫跨 35 年的壯闊史詩。作者 Florence Knapp 運用大膽的敘事結構，為我們呈現了柯拉在那一秒鐘的三種不同決定，以及隨之而來的、截然不同的三種人生。是順從傳統，繼續在陰影下求生？是無聲反抗，開啟一段未知的冒險？還是徹底覺醒，重新定義母愛與自我？透過這道命運的三稜鏡，《The Names》探討了家庭關係中隱隱作痛的傷痕，也見證了女性在破碎中重組自我的力量。這不只是一個關於命名的故事，更是一首獻給所有「勇敢做決定的人」的讚美詩。AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER AND READ WITH JENNA PICK—A WORD-OF-MOUTH HIT THAT BEGS TO BE SHAREDLONGLISTED FOR THE ANDREW CARNEGIE MEDAL“Dazzling.” —The Washington Post“A magnificent novel.” —Geraldine Brooks, Pulitzer Prize–winning author of HorseThe extraordinary novel that asks: Can a name change the course of a life?In the wake of a catastrophic storm, Cora sets off with her nine-year-old daughter, Maia, to register her son's birth. Her husband, Gordon, respected in the community but

A bold new framework for successfully navigating complicated interactions at work and at home—by one of the first leadership coaches to infuse her work with an equity lens and propose spaces for connection that require accountability with generosityWe all have that moment we wish we could do over. Maybe it was a comment you made at work. Maybe a look you gave a loved one. These moments can cause real, lasting damage and they happen when we are misaligned with who we aspire to be. In this book, Aiko Bethea teaches us how live every moment intentionally by introducing the "Anchored-Aligned-Accountable" framework:Transformation requires that we areanchoredin our values, our intention and impact arealigned,andwe areaccountableto ourselves and others.Bethea has spent her life helping folksenvision and pursuetheir aspirational selves, including becoming the leaders they want to be, both at work and in life. By taking the reader through real-life scenarios from her career, and situations she’

A teen girl decides to spend her summer helping her eccentric great aunt manage her quaint Vermont inn—only to discover that the fixer-upper is hiding a magical secret—in this cozy and irresistible new young adult fantasy from the New York Times bestselling author of The Spellshop.“Frosted with whimsy and sprinkled with joy, The Faraway Inn is a testament to why Sarah Beth Durst is the queen of cozy fantasy!”—Tricia Levenseller, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Darkness Within UsWhen sixteen-year-old Calisa arrives at her great-aunt’s B&B in rural Vermont for the summer, she’s shocked to find a rundown inn rather than the cozy bed-and-breakfast she was expecting. Grumpy and eccentric, Auntie Zee is determined to keep anyone from messing with her beloved inn . . . even though she clearly needs the help.To convince her great-aunt to keep her around, Calisa sets to work fixing up the inn, enlisting extra help from the groundskeeper’s (handsome) son. But the longer she stays

跨越心中那道綠色樹籬：當我們放下偏見，世界就此相連。「他們和我們不一樣嗎？」在一道高大的綠色樹籬兩端，兩個孩子互相張望。「他們不是我們這邊的人，」其中一個孩子篤定地說。接著，一連串充滿好奇的對話展開了：「他們會飛嗎？」「他們有觸角嗎？」「他們是機器人嗎？」「還是……他們跟我們一樣，也會思考、也會感受？」由《紐約時報》冠軍暢銷作家 Kobi Yamada 與大師級插畫家 Charles Santoso 聯手打造。這不只是一本給孩子的繪本，更是一本寫給大人的寓言。A universal story of kindness, compassion, and the importance of looking for the best in others by the #1 New York Times bestselling author of What Do You Do with an Idea?You have to wonder what they’re thinking. The other people.They’re not from here. They’re over there.They’re different.Standing by the hedge that divides them, two children wonder what the people on the opposite side are like. They're not like us, one child insists. The other child wonders: How are they different? Can they fly? Do they have tentacles? Are they machines? Or are they human? And if they are, do they think and feel? Maybe, just maybe, the people here and the people there are not so different after all.Written with gentle humor and illustrated with spare, emotionally powerful pi

Yearbook superlatives turn deadly in this darkly funny young adult thriller.The rumor mill has never been kind to Meadowvale High seniors and best friends Rick and Martina, labeling them outcasts (sure), stoners (no comment), and pranksters (okay, this one’s fair). But for the most part, they have successfully flown under the radar.That is, until they’re targeted in a prank that replaces yearbook superlatives with grisly forecasts of student and faculty deaths. Sure, Rick and Martina were never going to be votedMost Likely to Succeed. . . butHomecoming’s Cutest Corpses? Thanks for the cute, no thanks on the corpse.At first, the senior class is annoyed by the prank. But when the body of Mr. Stephens,Most Likely to Sleep with the Fishes, is dredged from the bottom of a lake, suspicions arise that something truly sinister is going on. And as more people turn up dead in the exact ways the yearbook promised, it becomes clear someone’s killing off the student body one page at a time.Now Rick

From Mieko Kawakami, award-winning author ofBreasts and Eggs, comes a bold novel of sacrifice and the tumultuous bonds of sisterhood, set in the gritty Tokyo of the 1990s.“I can never forget the sense of pure astonishment I felt when I first read Mieko Kawakami.” —Haruki MurakamiHana has nothing – she’s fifteen years old and living in a tiny apartment in a suburb of Tokyo with her young mother, a hostess at a local dive bar. They have no money, no security. Then Kimiko appears.Kimiko is older, a bright light in Hana’s dark world. Together they set up Lemon, a bar that, despite its shabby setting and seedy clientele, becomes a haven for Hana. Suddenly Hana has a job she loves, friends to share her days with, and the glittering promise of money. She feels like a normal girl. She feels invincible.But in the narrow alleys of Sangenjaya, nothing is as it seems. Soon all of Hana’s hope, her optimism, and her drive will be pushed to the limit . . .A story of enduring friendship and deep betra

The girls of PAWS have a bone to pick with a group of rival dog walkers in the fifth book of this heartwarming and hilarious graphic novel series that is the Baby-Sitters Club for pets!It's been seven whole dog years of PAWS (or just one if you're a human), and business is at an all-time high! But after a regrettable run-in with Gabby's arch-nemesis, Leo, things take an unfortunate turn. The two have an argument and Leo leaves the girls with an ominous message: "You're not the only one who can walk dogs..." It's not long before the girls notice flyers advertising a new dog walking business, SCAMPS. Sure enough, Leo and friends Brandon and Nolawi are behind it. And when Gabby and Mindy take some not-so-righteous retribution on these PAWS copycats, what could just be a little healthy competition turns into an all-out turf war.In the midst of it all, Mindy gets stuck doing a group project with Brandon, bringing her face to face with the enemy. But is it possible they have more in common t

A joyful exploration of a child's loving relationship with the land that supports and nurtures her as she grows You Are the Land is a vivid ode to belonging within a family, within a community, and within the natural world. From the day she's born, a child feels the love and power that come with being part of something bigger. She's a new spring leaf, alive and growing, as strong as the ancient cedars and as radiant as the glittering night sky. She is one with the amazing forces of nature that surround and nurture her, and that she nurtures in return. Through inspiring words and sweeping illustrations, renowned artist Steph Littlebird's stunning debut celebrates our connection to the land and shows how we perfectly mirror its beauty and resilience.

From one of tech’s boldest thinkers and his deputy, a sweeping indictment of the West’s culture of complacency, arguing that timid leadership, intellectual fragility, and an unambitious view of technology’s potential in Silicon Valley have made the U.S. vulnerable in an era of mounting global threats.Silicon Valley has lost its way.Our most brilliant engineering minds once collaborated with government to advance world-changing technologies. Their efforts secured the West’s dominant place in the geopolitical order. But that relationship has now eroded, with perilous repercussions.Today, the market rewards shallow engagement with the potential of technology. Engineers and founders build photo-sharing apps and marketing algorithms, unwittingly becoming vessels for the ambitions of others. This complacency has spread into academia, politics, and the boardroom. The result? An entire generation, for whom the narrow-minded pursuit of the demands of a late capitalist economy has become their c

From New York Times bestselling illustrator Pete Oswald and written by acclaimed author Lucy Ruth Cummins comes a silly and sing-songy Sleepy Sheepy bedtime board book.Twinkle, twinkle, little sheep,now it's time to go to sleep . . .Crafted from the original bedtime song "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star," and with sturdy board book pages, this is the perfect bedtime read for little sheepies who absolutely, positively refuse to go to bed! For fans of Sandra Boynton's The Going to Bed Book and Eric Carle's Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star and Other Nursery Rhymes.Don't miss the other books in the series:Sleepy SheepySheepy Sheepy and the SheepoverCreepy Sheepy

Welcome to the most magical bakery -- Witchycakes! Little Blue, a witch-in-training, uses magic to make everything perfect. . . well, sort of. Cozy up with this sweet chapter book with irresisitible full-color art on every page!In a magical bakery called Witchycakes there's a young witch-to-be named Blue. Blue's Mama bakes with magic and Blue makes the deliveries! Blue is good at problem-solving but they want everything to be perfect. So they "borrow" a magic potion from Mama Moon. Does everything go perfectly? Not so much. But magic makes perfect. . . right?Cook up some love with Blue as they use magic and problem-solving to be the best helper they can be in their whimsical little town. And there's a special magical recipe at the end of each book!Don't miss a single book in the most magical chapter book series! Witchycakes #1: Sweet Magic Witchycakes #2: Changing MagicStory Locale:A magical seaside town called ShelvilleSeries Overview: We have 4 books signed up in the Witchycakes seri

You’ve heard of IQ and EQ. But in today’s world, they’re no longer enough. We need the Agility Quotient (AQ).“Holistic, practical, and easy to digest (without feeling corporate). If you’re looking for a quick, yet addictive read about how to manage uncertainty, this is one of those books that will make you feel a little more steady.”—theSkimmIn a time defined by nonstop disruptions, when jobs vanish overnight, industries evolve in months, and yesterday’s rules no longer apply, AQ—the Agility Quotient—is the intelligence you need to handle change, uncertainty, and the unknown. The good news is that, with the right toolkit, you can grow your agility and learn to navigate a world of increasing instability.Drawing on leadership coach and former venture capitalist Liz Tran’s work with over 200 successful founders, executives, and dozens of companies and organizations,AQreveals a model for how high-performing teams and managers adapt to uncertainty. Tran will show you how to cultivate “durab

In this steamy hockey romance, a single dad and hockey coach must mentor his biggest temptation—from the viral TikTok author of the Vancouver Storm series.Former star player Tate Ward has become easily the best coach in professional hockey, leading the Vancouver Storm team to victory. Everyone is in love with the handsome, authoritative single dad—except Jordan Hathaway, the newest staff member on the Vancouver Storm team.Jordan was more than comfortable behind her bar at the team’s favorite watering hole. When her father threatens to sell the team, though, she’s forced to put her grievances aside and work with the man who likes everyone but her—: Coach Tate Ward.But beneath his controlled exterior, Tate is funny, encouraging, and protective. He moves her Jordan into his guest house, trusts her with his daughter, and fires the person who made her cry. He’s her boss, and a relationship would ruin both their careers, but Jordan still finds herself dreaming of a life with Tate. As the lin

In the third book in the New York Times bestselling series from Yuval Noah Harari, explore how different ancient civilizations united and created countries and cultures we have today!How do you become friends with your enemies?The answer to that is one of the strangest tales you’ll ever hear. And it’s a true story!Books, movies, and video games are full of stories about wars, battles, and empires, but where did all these conflicts come from? More than 2,000 years ago, humans collaborated, exchanged stories, and married those from different lands. New cities and cultures were formed, and languages and religions were shared. But sometimes our differences become bigger than the things that unite us, turning us from neighbors to enemies.From exchanging food and traveling across oceans to building empires and developing religions, prepare to explore how early civilizations interacted with each other and shaped the way we are today.In Unstoppable Us, Volume 1 and 2, acclaimed author Yuval No

A frank, hands-on guide to using AI at work, unpacking for the curious and skeptical alike the “24 Laws” of AI and revealing strategies that businesses of every size can use to free up time, innovate, and add to the bottom line—from aWall Street Journaltech columnist“The antidote to AI panic. Read it. You’ll breathe easier.”—Scott Galloway, NYU Stern School of Business professor and co-host ofPivotwith Kara Swisher“A clear, practical, and hype-free guide to the AI revolution that will resonate with anyone trying to figure out the how to make AI deliver real value.”—Ethan Mollick, Wharton professor andNew York Timesbestselling author ofCo-IntelligenceAI is nothing to be afraid of. After all, AI is merely software. It’s great at some things and (at least right now) terrible at others. But for workers who take time to experiment with AI and develop expertise, AI will make them more productive and more creative, saving them time, giving them job security, and boosting their income.InHow to

From a comedian and host of hit TED podcast,How to Be a Better Human, a hilarious and enlightening guide to laughing your way into a fuller life“Warning: this book may cause repeated smiling. It’s a delightful read about how we can bring more levity into our lives.”—Adam Grant, author ofHidden PotentialandThink AgainIn his days as an exhausted fifth grade teacher, Chris Duffy taught the funniest person he’s ever met: eleven-year-old Gary. Gary was the school newspaper’s official food critic, blasting cafeteria pizza for looking like cardboard and opining that the baked beans weren’t “beany” enough. These days, Duffy is a professional comedy writer and the host of a podcast with millions of listeners, but he’s never forgotten the transformative joy of laughing with Gary during a bleak Boston winter. InHumor Me,he shares a road map for how to cultivate and strengthen a sense of humor in a challenging world.Duffy embarks on a journey that takes him from comedy clubs to emergency rooms to

AN INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • What if being famous was the most dangerous thing you ever did? #1 New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Natasha Preston is back with a twisted tale of social media, secrets, and survival.SOMEONE IS ALWAYS WATCHING. Connie never asked to be famous—but thanks to her mother’s relentless vlogging, she and her sister Isla have spent their lives under a virtual microscope. Every smile, every moment curated for clicks. Every stranger online thinking they know them. Then local girls—girls who look just like Connie—start dying. One by one. As the bodies pile up and the spotlight turns sinister, Connie is forced to confront the terrifying truth: someone isn’t just watching. They’re planning.

NEW YORK TIMESBESTSELLER • OPRAH’S BOOK CLUB PICK • From Pulitzer Prize–winning author Elizabeth Strout comes a“stunner” (People) of a novelabout new friendships, old loves, and the very human desire to leave a mark on the world.“Tell Me Everythinghits 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 PostSHORTLISTED FOR THE WOMEN’S PRIZE FOR FICTION • A 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 lifemean?”It’s autumn in Maine, and the town lawyer Bob Burgess has become enmeshed i

A simmering psychological thriller about a dead teacher at an elite boarding school, the students who had every reason to want her gone, and the tangled web of rivalry and romance concealing the truth—from the #1New York Timesbestselling author ofAll the Bright Places.At an elite New England boarding school, eight students are selected for an exclusive storytelling workshop with the one and only Meredith Graffam—an enigmatic writer, director, and actress. For sixteen days, they will live in the isolated estate of the school's founder, surrounded by snowy woods and a storm-tossed sea. Only one of the chosen will walk away with a lifechanging opportunity to realize their creative dreams.Everyone, including Graffam, has a compelling reason to be there—Effy, the orphan, Isaac, the legacy, Ness, the wallflower, Ramon, the outsider, and Arlo, whose unexpected arrival leaves Effy spiraling—but only the most ambitious will last the term. Graffam's unorthodox methods push the students past the

An ode to the triangle, the shape that makes our lives possibleTrigonometry is perhaps the most essential concept humans have ever devised. The simple yet versatile triangle allows us to record music, map the world, launch rockets into space, and be slightly less bad at pool. Triangles underpin our day-to-day lives and civilization as we know it.In Love Triangle, Matt Parker argues we should all show a lot more love for triangles, along with all the useful trigonometry and geometry they enable. To prove his point, he uses triangles to create his own digital avatar, survive a harrowing motorcycle ride, cut a sandwich, fall in love, measure tall buildings in a few awkward bounds, and make some unusual art. Along the way, he tells extraordinary and entertaining stories of the mathematicians, engineers, and philosophers—starting with Pythagoras—who dared to take triangles seriously.This is the guide you should have had in high school—a lively and definitive answer to “Why do I need to lear