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Star of the New York Times bestselling picture book Can I Be Your Dog?Everyone loves Arfy the rescue dog——even when he stinks! This is his first Comic Reader in the #1 early reader line, Step into Reading.Arfy used to be homeless, but now he's found his forever home with a sweet person and a squeaky bone! But what's that smell? Arfy loves to sniff things out--he's great at it, so he is on the case! He will find the source of this mysterious smell, even if he has to sniff the whole neighborhood! Tag along with Arfy on his newest adventure--illustrated with panels and speech balloons for a fun intro to comics! Comic Readers are told almost entirely in action-packed dialogue! Simple, graphic, paneled layouts introduce emergent readers to the joy of comics.Step 1 Readers feature big type and easy words. Rhymes and rhythmic text paired with picture clues help children decode the story.

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERA SONG OF ICE AND FIRE: BOOK FIVEIn the aftermath of a colossal battle, Daenerys Targaryen rules with her three dragons as queen of a city built on dust and death. But Daenerys has thousands of enemies, and many have set out to find her. Fleeing from Westeros with a price on his head, Tyrion Lannister, too, is making his way east—with new allies who may not be the ragtag band they seem. And in the frozen north, Jon Snow confronts creatures from beyond the Wall of ice and stone, and powerful foes from within the Night’s Watch. In a time of rising restlessness, the tides of destiny and politics lead a grand cast of outlaws and priests, soldiers and skinchangers, nobles and slaves, to the greatest dance of all.Don’t miss the thrilling sneak peek of George R. R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire: Book Six, The Winds of Winter

'Alex Cross is a legend' HARLAN COBENDiscover the next book in the globally bestselling Alex Cross series... now the inspiration for the original series CROSS on Prime Video starring Aldis Hodge as Alex Cross.________________Alex Cross thought serial killer Gary Soneji was dead and buried.But when a hidden cabin reveals a stash of gruesome trophies and diaries, Cross realises the Spider's evil influence has spread wider than he ever thought possible.The chilling truth soon becomes clear: Cross imprisoned the wrong man.As he studies the clues, Cross becomes enmeshed in a web of evil designed to ensnare him all along.Now he must retrace the steps of a long-ago investigation and face theReturn of the Spider.________________PRAISE FOR THE ALEX CROSS SERIES'Patterson never, and I mean never, disappoints'USA TODAY'Behind all the noise and the numbers, we shouldn't forget that no one gets this big without amazing natural storytelling talent - which is what Jim has, in spades. TheAlex Crossser

Laugh out loud with the #1 New York Times bestselling Junie B. Jones series--now in graphic novels! Junie B. is NOT happy about a new baby in the family--until her grandma tells her he's the cutest little monkey ever. A monkey brother? Now that's exciting! "Hilarious. Barbara Park makes reading fun." --Dav Pilkey, creator of Dog Man Junie B. Jones is going to have a new baby at her house. Only that is not a very good surprise. Because babies smell like P.U. (Junie B. smelled one once). But good news! Grandma Miller tells Junie B. the new baby is a little monkey! Now Junie B.'s two bestest friends are giving her everything they own just to see him. And guess what else? Maybe she can bring him to school on Pet Day! With over 75 MILLION books sold and more than 30 years as a beloved favorite, Junie B. is coming to graphic novels with fun, full color adaptations that gives kids even more ways to laugh--and read--with Junie B. Jones!

Journey through Minecraft biomes, outsmart hostile mobs, and craft your way through this official Minecraft Activity Book! Includes over 200 stickers, puzzles, mazes, and so much more! Fans of all ages will love encountering mobs and exploring biomes while completing the codes, scrambles, mazes, sequences, sticker activities, and more in this Minecraft Official Activity Book. With full-color pages and over 200 stickers, it's hours of fun for Minecraft fans ages 6 to 9 and a whole new way to experience and expand on the best-selling video game of all time! (c) 2024 Mojang AB. All Rights Reserved. Minecraft, the Minecraft logo, the Mojang Studios logo and the Creeper logo are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies.

Five Minecraft(R) Step Into Reading level 3 readers are collected in one book for even more action-packed adventures based on one of the world's best-selling video games! Perfect for children ready to read on their own. Minecraft(R) is one of the best-selling video games of all time! And now learning to read has never been more fun. Players new and old can join Emmy, Birch, and their tame wolf Byte, as they explore mysterious biomes and encounter scary mobs in this collection of five exciting Step Into Reading Step 3 leveled readers. Features the stories: - Survival Mode! (Minecraft) - Mobs in the Overworld! (Minecraft) - Escape from the Nether (Minecraft - The Sky's the Limit (Minecraft) - Mobs in the Mansion! (Minecraft) Step 3 readers feature engaging characters in easy-to-follow plots about popular topics for children who are ready to read on their own. (c) 2024 Mojang AB. All Rights Reserved. Minecraft, the Minecraft logo, the Mojang Studios logo and the Creeper logo are trademark

阿西姆的朋友馬克斯處於危險之中！阿西姆確信某種超自然存在——也許是女巫？——在追捕馬克斯。羅克夏爾，這個小組中的理性者，認為這位女士是一位利用孩子進行實驗的科學家！無論哪種情況，馬克斯都處於危險之中，阿西姆和羅克夏爾負責保護他。但是當他們接近找到答案時，阿西姆和他的朋友遭到火球的襲擊。是科學解釋了這些飛來的火球？還是來自圭亞那民間傳說的女巫？如果你敢的話，找出答案吧！不要錯過基於圭亞那鬼故事的《神秘偵探》系列。There are mysterious explosions near the old abandoned houses in town. Is it science . . . or is it something strange and ghostly? Find out in the latest installment to the spooky chapter book series Spooky Sleuths.Asim’s friend Max is in danger! Asim is sure some sort of supernatural being—a witch, maybe?—is after Max. Rokshar, the levelheaded one of the group, thinks the woman is a scientist using kids for her experiments! Either way, Max is in trouble, and it’s up to Asim and Rokshar to keep him safe.But when they get close to finding answers, Asim and his friends are attacked by fireballs. Is science behind the flying fire? Or is it a witch from Guyanese folklore?Find out . . . if you dare!Don't miss the Spooky Sleuths series based on ghost stories from Guyana.Spooky Sleuth

With chaos on the rise, one girl stands in the face of all evil . . . and we're not talking about homework! The action-packed sequel to the epic fantasy series inspired by Chinese mythology."A hilarious tussle between homework, family, and heroism." —Kwame Mbalia, #1New York Timesbestselling authorAs shamans, Winnie Zeng and her archnemesis, David Zuo, have accepted their roles in guarding the world from evil spirits. But with Halloween around the corner, the balance between realms grows fragile—and so yet another shaman is assigned to help Winnie and David protect the town of Groton, Michigan.The catch? The new shaman is just theworst.Not only is shewaytoo perfect—she also has an ego to match, and thinks she’s the best thing that’s happened to Groton since Winnie’s red bean brownies. Plus, she's confident she can save the world all on her own.With evil spirits growing in number, Winnie and David find themselves in quite a pickle. While the newest shaman isn’t convinced there’s a storm

This full-color chapter book series features the most darling dancers you will ever meet! For fans of the Magic Bunny and Rainbow Magic series. One of the Ballet Bunnies is missing! It's the day before Millie's big show at the town hall, and she and her mom--and of course, the Ballet Bunnies--spend it walking around town before heading to rehearsal. But when Millie packs her bag after ballet class, she can't find Trixie. She and the Ballet Bunnies must retrace their steps to figure out where Trixie might be. Spin and twirl with more Ballet Bunnies books!Ballet Bunnies #1: The New ClassBallet Bunnies #2: Let's DanceBallet Bunnies #3: Ballerina BirthdayBallet Bunnies #4: The Lost SlipperBallet Bunnies #5: The Big Audition

Is it science…or strange and ghostly? 新城鎮讓阿西姆感到毛骨悚然！夜晚有奇怪的聲音，幽怨的光芒，現在還有一棵邪惡的樹，生長速度遠遠超出了正常範圍。他確信有一些超自然的事情正在發生。他的朋友羅克夏爾相信一切都可以用科學解釋。但是，當樹木控制了他們的老師時，她也開始感到擔憂！這一切看起來與民間傳說裡，在作祟的邪靈愈來愈像。阿西姆和他的朋友能否拯救他們的老師，以及整個城鎮，免受幽靈樹的侵害？ Asim’s new town is freaking him out! There are weird noises at night, eerie lights, and now an evil tree that is growing way faster than it should. he’s sure there’s something supernatural going on.His friend Rokshar believes that everything can be explained by science. But even she’s worried when the tree takes control of their teacher! It’s starting to look like an evil spirit straight out of Guyanese folklore is to blame. Can Asim and his friends save their teacher–and the town–from the ghost tree? Find out…if you dare! It’s a new spooky series based on ghost stories from Guyana.

Is it science...or strange and ghostly?科學家馬恩先生負責教阿西姆班的天文學。不過在他周圍總會有些非常奇怪的事情發生。馬恩先生花很多時間凝視夜空。有時候，他幾乎看起來發光。阿西姆確信馬恩先生是一個來自圭亞那民間傳說的超自然存在。而如果他是的話，整個城鎮都處於危險之中！不過羅克夏爾認為，馬恩先生所做的一切都有科學解釋。但她也同意這一切看起來很不妙。阿西姆和他的朋友能否找到方法阻止馬恩先生？敬請期待... 如果你敢的話！這是一個基於圭亞那鬼故事的新恐怖系列。There’s something very odd about Mr. Maan, the scientist who is helping teach Asim’s class about the moon. He spends a lot of time staring up at the night sky. Sometimes, he almost seems to glow. Asim is sure Mr. Maan is a supernatural being straight out of Guyanese folklore—and the whole town is in danger!His friend Rokshar thinks there’s a scientific explanation for everything Mr. Maan does. But she agrees that he’s up to no good. Can Asim and his friends find a way to stop Mr. Maan’s sinister plans?Find out...if you dare! It's a new spooky series based on ghost stories from Guyana.

一舉打入布克獎決選，斯特勞特再次藉主角露西巴頓，刻畫生命裡的幽微孤寂與失落。NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - Pulitzer Prize winner Elizabeth Strout explores the mysteries of marriage and the secrets we keep, as a former couple reckons with where they've come from--and what they've left behind. ONE OF THE TEN BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: Maureen Corrigan, NPR's Fresh Air - ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: The New York Times Book Review, The Washington Post, Time, Vulture, She Reads "Elizabeth Strout is one of my very favorite writers, so the fact that Oh William! may well be my favorite of her books is a mathematical equation for joy. The depth, complexity, and love contained in these pages is a miraculous achievement."--Ann Patchett, author of The Dutch House I would like to say a few things about my first husband, William. Lucy Barton is a writer, but her ex-husband, William, remains a hard man to read. William, she confesses, has always been a mystery to me. Another mystery is why the two have remained connected after all these

本書《Educated》是 Tara Westover 的回憶錄，記述她從與世隔絕的山區家庭中掙脫、追尋知識與自我重生的歷程。她的父親信奉極端信仰，不讓子女上學、就醫，甚至不為孩子辦出生證明。十六歲那年，Tara 決定離家，展開一場以教育為武器的逃亡。這不僅是一個關於學習的故事，更是自我覺醒的見證。她用知識重建人生，也以書寫重新理解家庭、信仰與自由的意義。・真實回憶錄，震撼人心又充滿希望。・探討教育、信仰與個人意志的力量。・文字真摯細膩，感動無數全球讀者。#1 NEW YORK TIMES, WALL STREET JOURNAL, AND BOSTON GLOBE BESTSELLER - One of the most acclaimed books of our time: an unforgettable memoir about a young woman who, kept out of school, leaves her survivalist family and goes on to earn a PhD from Cambridge University "Extraordinary . . . an act of courage and self-invention."--The New York Times NAMED ONE OF THE TEN BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY THE NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW - ONE OF PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA'S FAVORITE BOOKS OF THE YEAR - BILL GATES'S HOLIDAY READING LIST - FINALIST: National Book Critics Circle's Award In Autobiography and John Leonard Prize For Best First Book - PEN/Jean Stein Book Award - Los Angeles Times Book Prize Born to survivalists in the mountains of Idaho, Tara Westover was seventeen the f

Mehar, a young bride in rural 1929 Punjab, is trying to discover the identity of her new husband. She and her sisters-in-law, married to three brothers in a single ceremony, spend their days hard at work in the family's 'china room', sequestered from contact with the men. When Mehar develops a theory as to which of them is hers, a passion is ignited that will put more than one life at risk.Spiralling around Mehar's story is that of a young man who in 1999 travels from England to the now-deserted farm, its 'china room' locked and barred.In enforced flight from the traumas of his adolescence - his experiences of addiction, racism, and estrangement from the culture of his birth - he spends a summer in painful contemplation and recovery, before finally finding the strength to return 'home'.

A haunting debut story collection on friendship, mothers and daughters, and the deep-rooted truths of our homelands, centered on Latinas of indigenous descent that shines a new light on the American W

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERKarin Slaughter, author of the bestselling Will Trent novels, is widely acclaimed as “one of the best crime novelists in America” (The Washington Post). Now she delivers her f

In 1945, Elsie Schmidt is a naive teenager, as eager for her first sip of champagne as she is for her first kiss. She and her family have been protected from the worst of the terror and desperation ov

Rizzoli & Isles ‧ Hit series on TNTNEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER“One of the most versatile voices in thriller fiction today.”—The Providence JournalFor the second time in his short life, fourteen-year

In the depths of the Utah desert, long after the Flame Deluge has scoured the earth clean, a monk of the Order of Saint Leibowitz has made a miraculous discovery: holy relics from the life of the grea

After Pearl Harbor, he led America’s flight to victoryGeneral Doolittle is a giant of the twentieth century. He did it all. As a stunt pilot, he thrilled the world with his aerial acrobatics. As a sci

In Geneva, American lawyer Joel Converse meets a man he hasn’t seen in twenty years, a covert operative who dies violently at his feet, whispering words that hand Converse a staggering legacy of death

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Loop me in, odd one. The words, spoken in the deep of night by a sleeping child, chill the young man watching over her. For this was a favorite phrase of Stormy Llewellyn,

For one man, they are the five most terrifying words of all . . . One year after the heart transplant that saved his life, thirty-five-year-old Ryan Perry has never felt better. He’s getting back ever

Loop me in, odd one. The words, spoken in the deep of night by a sleeping child, chill the young man watching over her. For this was a favorite phrase of Stormy Llewellyn, his lost love, and Stormy is

An expanded new edition of the classic Latin-English dictionary features a comprehensive format, more than seventy thousand words and phrases, a classical and ecclesiastical pronunciation guide, a lis

Scotland Yard Inspector Nigel Lyman investigates a suspicious suicide that could be tied to the unearthing of a gnostic gospel that allegedly would reveal the heretical words of Christ, a discovery th

There are few words as evocative as saffron. Over thousands of years it has perfumed the halls of Crete's palaces, made Cleopatra more alluring, and driven crusaders and German peasants to their death

Hunger of Memory is the story of Mexican-American Richard Rodriguez, who begins his schooling in Sacramento, California, knowing just 50 words of English, and concludes his university studies in the s

A tongue-in-cheek dictionary of Southern words and phrases offers an hilarious spoof of the Southern accent.

Explores the experiences of drinking alcohol and growing up with an alcoholic, in the words of eighteen young people

Celebrate the act of giving with the beloved characters from the beloved bestsellerAll Are Welcome!This Step 2 early reader is perfect for emerging readers who are learning to give back to their communities.Get together, lend a hand.Can we do it? Yes, we can!The kids fromAll Are Welcomeare working together to give back to their community. How do they do it? By gathering a team to follow a dream and lending a hand when someone is in need.Step 2 readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories. They are ideal for children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help. Perfect for children who are ready to read on their own!

A rollicking, rhyming, magical adventure in this Step 1 Reader featuring a young wizard in training!Maxie Wiz wants a pal. HOCUS-POCUS—a dragon egg appears! Soon, he almost grows too large for the castle! What spells will Maxie come up with to help with her new pet?Follow this little wizard and her hatchling dragon for a day full of fun and charming spells! Easy-to-follow rhyme ensures a successful reading experience, while bright, lively art brings this delightful story to life.Step 1 Readers feature big type and easy words. Rhymes and rhythmic text paired with picture clues help children decode the story. For children who know the alphabet and are eager to begin reading.

Stir-up a child's interest in reading--and cooking--with this gifty boxed set of four rhymed early readers featuring beloved Dr. Seuss characters! This sturdy slip-cased set of four Step 1, Step into Reading books featuring classic Dr. Seuss characters cooking and baking different foods is perfect for nurturing a child's love of reading--and helping in the kitchen! Titles included are: Cooking with the CatCooking with the GrinchCooking with Sam-I-AmCooking with the Lorax From baking a holiday surprise with the Grinch to tossing a fresh-picked salad with the Lorax, this boxed set makes the perfect gift--for children learning to read, foodies, and of course, Dr. Seuss fans! Step 1 Readers feature big type and easy words for children who know the alphabet and are eager to begin reading. Rhyme and rhythmic text paired with picture clues help children decode the story.

Bullshit isn't what it used to be. Now, two science professors give us the tools to dismantle misinformation and think clearly in a world of fake news and bad data. "A modern classic . . . a straight-talking survival guide to the mean streets of a dying democracy and a global pandemic."--Wired Misinformation, disinformation, and fake news abound and it's increasingly difficult to know what's true. Our media environment has become hyperpartisan. Science is conducted by press release. Startup culture elevates bullshit to high art. We are fairly well equipped to spot the sort of old-school bullshit that is based in fancy rhetoric and weasel words, but most of us don't feel qualified to challenge the avalanche of new-school bullshit presented in the language of math, science, or statistics. In Calling Bullshit, Professors Carl Bergstrom and Jevin West give us a set of powerful tools to cut through the most intimidating data. You don't need a lot of technical expertise to call out problems

"Read Kuralt's words and discover America with him."UNITED PRESS INTERNATIONALHe has entertained and informed us about ourselves on television for years. Taking to the highways, he h

Dangerous. Wild. Reckless.Those were the words that passed through Serna Ward’s mind at the moment Julian Raynor entered the gaming Hall. If anyone could penetrate Serena’s disguise as a tart–and jeop

A stirring meditation on Black performance in America from the New York Times bestselling author of Go Ahead in the Rain “Whether heralding unsung entertainers or reexamining legends, Hanif Abdurraqib weaves together gorgeous essays that reveal the resilience, heartbreak, and joy within Black performance. I read this book breathlessly.”—Brit Bennett, author of The Vanishing HalfAt the March On Washington in 1963, Josephine Baker was 57 years old, well beyond her most prolific days. But in her speech at the march, she was in a mood to consider her life, her legacy, her departure from the country she was now triumphantly returning to. "I was a devil in other countries, and I was a little devil in America, too," she told the crowd. From those few words, Hanif Abdurraqib has written a profound and lasting reflection on how black performance is inextricably woven into the fabric of American culture. Each moment in every performance he examines--whether it's the 27 seconds in "Gi

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - The epic tale of a woman who breathes a fantastical empire into existence, only to be consumed by it over the centuries--from the transcendent imagination of Booker Prize-winning, internationally bestselling author Salman Rushdie "Victory City is a triumph--not because it exists, but because it is utterly enchanting."--The AtlanticSalman Rushdie is one of Time's 100 Most Influential People of the Year - A New Yorker Best Book of the Year In the wake of an unimportant battle between two long-forgotten kingdoms in fourteenth-century southern India, a nine-year-old girl has a divine encounter that will change the course of history. After witnessing the death of her mother, the grief-stricken Pampa Kampana becomes a vessel for a goddess, who begins to speak out of the girl's mouth. Granting her powers beyond Pampa Kampana's comprehension, the goddess tells her that she will be instrumental in the rise of a great city called Bisnaga--"victory city"--the wonder of

"Thrilling . . . a bracing summary of what we have learned [from] 'archaeogenetics'--the study of ancient DNA . . . Krause and Trappe capture the excitement of this young field."--Kyle Harper, The Wall Street JournalJohannes Krause is the director of the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology and a brilliant pioneer in the field of archaeogenetics--archaeology augmented by DNA sequencing technology--which has allowed scientists to reconstruct human history reaching back hundreds of thousands of years before recorded time. In this surprising account, Krause and journalist Thomas Trappe rewrite a fascinating chapter of this history, the peopling of Europe, that takes us from the Neanderthals and Denisovans to the present. We know now that a wave of farmers from Anatolia migrated into Europe 8,000 years ago, essentially displacing the dark-skinned, blue-eyed hunter-gatherers who preceded them. This Anatolian farmer DNA is one of the core genetic components of people with conte