Principles of Distributed Systems

Discovering the existence of a devastating weapon that has the power to destroy suns and with them entire solar systems, Luke Skywalker is forced to make a decision that jeopardizes the freedom of the

In the sequel to The Greatest Miracle in the World, the inspirational self-help author offers a set of principles designed to point readers toward a more promising and prosperous future. Reprint.

Outlines money management principles for young people while offering helpful tips to parents on how to raise children that are resistant to media ads and materialistic peer pressure. Original.

"Merlin Sheldrake's marvelous tour of these diverse and extraordinary life forms is eye-opening on why humans should consider fungi among the greatest of earth's marvels. . . . Wondrous."--Time A mind-bending journey into the hidden universe of fungi, "one of those rare books that can truly change the way you see the world around you" (Helen Macdonald, author of H Is for Hawk). NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY Time - New Statesman - London Evening Standard - Science FridayWhen we think of fungi, we likely think of mushrooms. But mushrooms are only fruiting bodies, analogous to apples on a tree. Most fungi live out of sight, yet make up a massively diverse kingdom of organisms that supports and sustains nearly all living systems. Fungi provide a key to understanding the planet on which we live, and the ways we think, feel, and behave. In Entangled Life, the brilliant young biologist Merlin Sheldrake shows us the world from a fungal point of view, providing an exhilarating chan

Vivid accounts of life in a Soviet prison camp by the author of Inhuman Land.Interned with thousands of Polish army officers and a handful of civilians in the Soviet prisoner-of-war camp at Starobiels

';A masterpiece' (The Guardian) from the Nobel Prizewinning writer, an oral history of children's experiences in World War II across RussiaNAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY THE WASHINGTON POST For more than three decades, Svetlana Alexievich has been the memory and conscience of the twentieth century. When the Swedish Academy awarded her the Nobel Prize, it cited her for inventing ';a new kind of literary genre,' describing her work as ';a history of emotions . .. a history of the soul.'Bringing together dozens of voices in her distinctive style, Last Witnesses is Alexievich's collection of the memories of those who were children during World War II. They had sometimes been soldiers as well as witnesses, and their generation grew up with the trauma of the war deeply embeddeda trauma that would change the course of the Russian nation.Collectively, this symphony of children's stories, filled with the everyday details of life in combat, reveals an altogether unprecedented view of

From the backyards of suburban Florida to the parched desert of New Mexico, Because of the Sun explores the complexity of family, the saving grace of friendship, and the healing that can begin when th

TWIN KILLING Agent Sam Ryan wants out of the Special Investigations Unit. She’s sick of the attitude from her partner, Gabriel Stern. She’s sick of the paperwork. Most of all, she’s sick of feeling

A remarkable collection of Tibetan religious verse--of interest to students of any spiritual tradition. The first major anthology of Tibetan spiritual poetry available in the West, Songs of Spirit

Our most commonly held formula for success is broken. Conventional wisdom holds that if we work hard we will be more successful, and if we are more successful, then we’ll be happy. If we can just find

From the critically acclaimed author of In the Forest of Harm, one of suspense fiction’s most exciting new voices, comes a stunning psychological thriller, a novel of conspiracy and revenge and of a r

In his introduction to The Well of Remembrance, author Ralph Metzner provides a telling explanation of the theme of his work:"This book explores some of the mythic roots of the Western worldv

In this new edition of his classic work, Religion and the Rise of Western Culture, Christopher Dawson addresses two of the most pressing subjects of our day: the origin of Europe and the religious roo

This defense of the concept of bourgeois revolution reasserts the importance of basic historical materialist precepts to an understanding of the rise of European capitalism. In a wide-ranging analysis

The summer of '28 was a vintage season for a growing boy. A summer of green apple trees, mowed lawns, and new sneakers. Of half-burnt firecrackers, of gathering dandelions, of Grandma's belly-busting

One of the fruits of the revival of socialist economic theory over the past decade has been a wide-ranging debate about the validity of Marx’s labour theory of value. At the heart of the discussion st

★ 電影改編繪本，碧姬公主生日派對大事件！★ 全彩精裝，最適合親子共讀的瑪利歐故事★ 溫馨派對×神祕訪客，冒險即將展開蘑菇王國最重要的一天來了——碧姬公主的生日！瑪利歐、路易吉與所有朋友都準備好盛大慶祝，派對氣氛熱鬧又歡樂。然而，就在大家沉浸於歡笑時，一位神祕訪客突然現身，讓這場生日派對出現意想不到的變化……這場原本溫馨的慶生會，會變成一場新的冒險嗎？Join Mario and his friends for Princess Peach’s birthday in this hardcover picture book based onThe Super Mario Galaxy Movie—in theaters April 1, 2026!Mario and everyone in the Mushroom Kingdom are ready to celebrate Princess Peach’s birthday, but events take an unexpected turn with the arrival of a mysterious visitor. Children and Mario fans of all ages will love this full-color hardcover picture book based onThe Super Mario Galaxy Movie—in theaters April 1, 2026!

讓超級瑪利歐成為孩子的笑聲製造機！您還在找一本能讓孩子放下平板、哈哈大笑的書嗎？全世界最出名的水管工瑪利歐來了！但他這次不鑽水管，而是要邀請孩子一起來「變臉」。這本獨特的互動式分頁書，將讓您的客廳瞬間充滿笑聲。Now here’s a book for young Super Mario™ fans! Parents and their children will love this sturdy board book that will allow them to interact with their favorite hero—Mario!Young children and Nintendo fans of all ages will love this sturdy board book featuring their favorite hero, Mario! This interactive book, based on the iconic character from the Super Mario Bros. game series, includes tabs to pull, flaps to lift, and more. Each page offers so much fun that Mario’s hat will come off his head and his eyes will spin!The Hello, Mario! board book is part of the new My Mario™ series , the latest by Nintendo to bring smiles to people’s faces everywhere. Designed to inspire joy and imaginative play. My Mario offers fun ways for young children, parents, and caregivers to explore, imagine, and play side-by-side with characters from the Mushroom Kingdom.

A deluxe junior novelization that retells Netflix's KPop Demon Hunters--and features a shiny cover and 16 pages of full-color images! Rumi, Mira, and Zoey are the world-famous girl group HUNTR/X. When they aren't selling out stadiums, they protect the world from a force of powerful demons that have threatened the world for centuries. But have they met their match with the arrival of Saja Boys, an infuriatingly cute boy band who happen to be demons in disguise? This hardcover deluxe junior novelization is the official retelling of Netflix's KPop Demon Hunters--and features a shiny cover and 16 pages of full-color images. 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

Three middle school students embark on a quest to find a book that may just save their lives in this spectacular novel about fate and friendship--from the Newbery Award-winning author of When You Trap a Tiger. Once there was a tree. There was a tree. There was a tree. Until the tree fell. And then there was a book. When best friends Nomi, Vi, and Arthur were younger, they found a book that could predict the future. It was so very satisfying and comforting to know what was coming. But as the friends drifted apart, they forgot about the book. Except for Nomi. The final prediction says "How do you turn a girl into flame. You'll never be the same." What does it mean? It sounds dangerous--especially with wildfires raging in the distance. Nomi just knows there's a sequel to the book; if only they could find it, everything would make sense. As Nomi teams up once again with Vi and Arthur, they must navigate their complicated feelings about each other, their fears of the unknown, and the risks

十二歲的 Aku 是個愛做白日夢的太空迷。在學校常感到不安、甚至遭遇霸凌的他，最自在的地方是天文館。當外婆過世，留給他一頂太空人頭盔時，「本書」的冒險就此展開——這頂頭盔竟能帶他穿越元宇宙，往返地球與神祕星球 Ibra。在那裡沒有霸凌，他可以成為最真實的自己，還結識了外星朋友。然而，穿越也撕開宇宙裂縫，引來士兵入侵，奪走珍貴的 lunaberry。若 Aku 無法補救，整個星球將陷入危機。作者 Micah Johnson 以自身創造的 3D 角色 Aku 為原點，展開系列起始篇。Aku 曾登上《TIME》雜誌封面，成為文化現象。《Kirkus》與《School Library Journal》皆肯定其節奏明快、兼具真實成長議題與科幻張力。這是一則關於勇氣與想像的起飛故事。When 12-year-old daydreamer Aku inherits an astronaut helmet from his dead grandmother, he gains the power to transport himself throughout the metaverse. Now, he has no choice but to become the space hero he always wanted to be. Aku loves space. He loves playing space-themed role-playing games with his best friends, Benji and Trae, and he dreams of becoming an astronaut. Otherwise insecure--especially at school, where he's bullied--Aku is most comfortable at the local planetarium. So, when his grandmother dies and leaves him an astronaut helmet, Aku thinks it's the coolest thing ever. ...scratch that... Discovering that the helmet can transport him thr

Librarian and literacy ambassador Mychal Threets invites all to find themselves at the library! Perfect for little readers who are regular visitors and those who might be stepping into the stacks for the first time. Welcome to the library! It's a place just for you! There are activities, movies, games, and SO. MANY. STORIES. Best of all, it's a place where you will always belong. Take a tour of the library with the internet's favorite librarian, Mychal Threets! This heartwarming debut picture book from Mychal extends an invitation to anyone who could use a little library joy and a reminder that libraries are for everyone.

The New York Times bestselling author illustrator of The Wonderful Things You Will Be creates an enchanting picture book about a child finding their "wild" self. What would you do if you let the wild in? Eleanor loved wild things. Every wing and wild sprout. There was somthing wild inside of herthat wanted to come out. With gorgeous illustrations, this book is the ideal addition to any bedtime reading routine or read aloud. The Wildest Thing beautifully expresses a timeless message about little ones unleashing their inner "wild" and encouraging their budding imagination and unique individuality.

Dive into an underwater hide-and-seek adventure! Part of the new Seuss Studios line of Beginner Books inspired by never-before-seen sketches by Dr. Seuss, this whimsical story by Avani Dwivedi celebrates curiosity and invites readers to seek out the magic that's hidden in the world around them. When Momo's ball falls into the sea, a mysterious ocean creature invites him to play. The two begin a game of hide-and-seek, during which Momo finds a school of fish in the middle of class, a family of seahorses sleeping, a band of Trumpetfish playing their tune... but will he ever find his new friend? Inspired by Avani Dwivedi's childhood in India, this playful story is rich with lush, colorful illustrations and simple text that's perfect for beginning readers. Seuss Studios is a new line of Beginner Books with original stories and art from emerging authors and illustrators. Every Seuss Studios story was inspired by never-before seen sketches from the Dr. Seuss archives, which you can find in t

When there are suspicious sightings around the bay (ghosts?! a sea monster?!)--who're you gonna call? An elite team of crime-fighting underdogs, that's who! The Misfits are on the case in the hilarious follow-up to the beloved New York Times bestseller! "For any kid who's felt like a misfit, this crackling adventure packs a wallop!" --Lincoln Peirce, creator of Big Nate Oof! When reports of ghosts arise around an abandoned lighthouse, Olive and her elite team of underdogs are immediately thrust into a brand new case. After all, ghosts don't exist . . . right? Real or not, the ghosts draw quite a crowd at Olive's beloved Reforming Arts School, or RASCH (not "rash"). Turns out everyone wants a glimpse of the ghosts, including . . . the nearby marine life?! Between RASCH's ghosts and newfound tourism, rumors soon spiral out of control about a sea monster in the bay--snagging unwanted attention from a corrupt mogul. What is going on at RASCH? Does the mythical creature really exist, and ca

Explore Hawkins with fan-favorite character Eleven in a novel based on the iconic Netflix series Stranger Things. It's summer vacation, and everyone in Hawkins has plans--everyone except Eleven. She feels trapped by her overprotective father and wants to break out and find a normal teen life like she sees in her magazines. Luckily, Eleven's not alone. Her friend Max needs to flee a troubling home life and an increasingly dangerous older brother. They decide to escape together, and in Hawkins in the summer of 1985, there is only one place to go: the all-new Starcourt Mall. Will midnight movies and an overnight party in the food court be the solution to their problems? Or will Eleven and Max discover that a little freedom can lead to a lot of trouble, and that the ghosts of the past are never far away? Filled with details from Netflix's series Stranger Things, this novel explores Hawkins--and Eleven's place in it--like never before.

This gorgeous special edition of the essential New York Times bestseller with extra pages is the perfect gift for baby showers, birthdays, graduations, and other new beginnings--including back-to-school, no matter what that looks like! This gorgeous special edition of Emily Winfield Martin's modern classic poem will elevate any special occasion! With extra pages designed to be personalized with notes from friends and family, this volume is sure to be treasured and revisited often. From brave and bold to creative and clever, Emily Winfield Martin celebrates all personalities and their potential. With gorgeous and moving illustrations, and a rhyming text, this is a book that parents will love reading over and over to their kids--both young and old. A great gift for any occassion, but a stand-out for birthdays and graduation with it's loving and inspiring message: Then I'll look at you, And you'll look at me, And I'll love you, Whoever you've grown up to be.

Thirteen-year-old Keedie Darrow is used to bullies. Growing up neurodivergent makes you an easy target. But when her friends fall victim, Keedie launches an anti-bullying agency--and business is booming. A moving and inclusive prequel to the award-winning novel A Kind of Spark. Keedie Darrow has never been afraid of standing out. Her autism makes it clear she sees the world differently from others. But ever since Keedie and her twin sister Nina entered middle school, NOT standing out seems to be the only thing that matters. And the more Nina tries to fit in, the less Keedie understands her--or her classmates who become increasingly cruel to anyone who is different. Determined to take a stand, Keedie launches an anti-bullying agency. Soon, kids are lining up to have her tell off their biggest nemeses. But Keedie will have to be careful. It's a fine line between speaking up for what you believe in and becoming a bully yourself.

NATIONAL BESTSELLER - An epic novel of star-crossed lovers set in a doomsday cult on the Texas prairie that asks: What would you sacrifice for the person you love? "Symphonic and suspenseful . . . In an epic act of empathy, Bret Anthony Johnston inhabits every point of view, from doomed devotees to perplexed law enforcement."--Geraldine Brooks, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of MarchA New York Times Book Review Editors' Choice Waco, Texas, 1993. People from all walks of life have arrived to follow the Lamb's gospel--signing over savings and pensions, selling their homes and shedding marriages. They've come here to worship at the feet of a former landscaper turned prophet who is preparing for the End Times with a staggering cache of weapons. Jaye's mother is one of his newest and most devout followers, though Jaye herself has suspicions about the Lamb's methods--and his motives. Roy is the youngest son of the local sheriff, a fourteen-year-old boy with a heart of gold and a nose for trou

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!

Meet the characters from Dr. Seuss's beloved Christmas classic, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, in this three-book collection perfect for holiday gifting! Get to know the Grinch, Max, and Cindy-Lou Who with this boxed set ideal for Christmas read-alouds! These sturdy board books feature simple rhyme and colorful illustrations to introduce Dr. Seuss's holiday characters to babies and toddlers. Look for more of these board book introductions to classic Dr. Seuss characters: - I Am the Cat in the Hat - I Am the Lorax - We Are Thing One and Thing Two - We Are the Sneetches

** A FINANCIAL TIMES & NEW STATESMAN BEST BOOK OF 2025 **A Bill Gates Top Pick for 2025: 'One of the clearest explanations of the climate challenge I ve read''We urgently need Hannah Ritchie' GUARDIAN'Essential reading' RUTGER BREGMAN'Read this book -- now' MARK LYNASWe can t afford to delay climate action, but with all the shouting and disagreement it s hard to know where to turn. In her new book, bestselling environmental star Hannah Ritchie answers 50 key climate questions once and for all, clearing the air so we can get on and fix things.With so many conflicting headlines out there, it s tough to sort fact from fiction when it comes to climate change and the solutions we need for a cleaner future.The first piece of good news is that data scientist Hannah Ritchie is here with the answers and the steps we need to take now. Using simple, clear data, she tackles questions such as, Is it too late? , Won t we run out of minerals? and Are we too polarised? .The second piece of good ne

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

Fans of Netflix's Stranger Things will love this full-color activity book that's filled with puzzles, codes, and trivia. How well do you know Hawkins, its residents, and all its unusual history? Packed with full-color pictures from Netflix's iconic show Stranger Things, this activity book includes trivia, puzzles, and codes that are sure to challenge and entertain kids 7 to 10--and fans of all ages. Welcome to the thrilling world of Netflix's hit series Stranger Things. Follow Eleven, Dustin, Max, Lucas, and their friends for mystery, suspense, and supernatural adventures in 1980s Hawkins.

Return to the hallowed halls of Nevermore Academy with Wednesday Addams in this delightfully dark novelization of season one of the hit show, Wednesday! Wednesday is a sleuthing, supernaturally infused mystery charting Wednesday Addams' time as a student at Nevermore Academy. Follow along with her as she attempts to master her emerging psychic ability, thwart a monstrous killing spree that has terrorized the local town and solve the supernatural mystery that embroiled her parents 25 years ago -- all while navigating her new and very tangled relationships at Nevermore Academy. Relive the excitement and intrigue in this amazing novelization of the phenomenal first season. Based on the characters created by Charles Addams.

Love Island meets Lord of the Flies in this must-talk-about-it read, as bingeable as the best reality TV. Lily--a bored, beautiful twenty-something--wakes up on a remote desert compound, alongside nineteen other contestants competing on a massively popular reality show. To win, she must outlast her housemates to stay in the Compound the longest, while competing in challenges for luxury rewards like champagne and lipstick, plus communal necessities to outfit their new home, like food, appliances, and a front door. Cameras are catching all her angles, good and bad, but Lily has no desire to leave: why would she, when the world outside is falling apart? As the competition intensifies, intimacy between the players deepens, and it becomes increasingly difficult to distinguish between desire and desperation. When the unseen producers raise the stakes, forcing contestants into upsetting, even dangerous situations, the line between playing the game and surviving it begins to blur. If Lily make

《Native Nations》是歷史學者凱瑟琳・杜瓦爾的研究著作，榮獲坎迪爾歷史獎，聚焦於北美原住民族在千年歷史中的角色與影響力。書中從千年前的城市文明談起，描寫原住民族如何建立多樣社會制度、經濟體系與外交關係。當歐洲殖民者抵達時，原住民並非被動接受，而是積極運用自身優勢與外來勢力互動。從莫霍克族的貿易策略，到夏安族、肖尼族等在主權與認同上的努力，本書展現出原住民族持續存在的政治與文化力量，是認識美洲歷史的重要觀點。WINNER OF THE CUNDILL HISTORY PRIZE - "An essential American history" (The Wall Street Journal) that places the power of Native nations at its center, telling their story from the rise of ancient cities more than a thousand years ago to fights for sovereignty that continue today SHORTLISTED FOR THE MARK LYNTON HISTORY PRIZE - "A feat of both scholarship and storytelling."--Claudio Saunt, author of Unworthy Republic Long before the colonization of North America, Indigenous Americans built diverse civilizations and adapted to a changing world in ways that reverberated globally. And, as award-winning historian Kathleen DuVal vividly recounts, when Europeans did arrive, no civilization came to a halt because of a few wandering explorers, even when the strangers came well armed. A mi

I'm in your house. I'm your friend. You can trust me.A voice-driven, read-in-one-night suspense thriller coming to you in 2025.'This smart, original, twisty story had me gripped from the first to the last page. I just had to keep reading!' Liane Moriarty'Readers will find themselves racing through the final, jaw-dropping pages, desperate to gather every last clue of this astonishing web of lies' Katy Hays'Utterly gripping and unputdownable' Amy Tintera'Get ready for a rollercoaster of twists' Liv Constantine_________Sloane Caraway is a liar.They are harmless lies, she tells herself, to make her own life a bit more interesting.So when she sees a child in tears in a playground one afternoon, she tells the girl's (very attractive) dad she's a nurse and helps him pull a bee sting from his daughter's foot.With this lie and chance encounter, Sloane becomes the nanny for Jay and Violet Lockhart who have everything: a beautiful brownstone house, a daughter in private nursery school, and long s

Your child has cracked the code of letters and sounds and is ready for more! Research shows that early phonics instruction is a key to reading success. With Phonics First Steps boxed sets, kids will practice decoding and build on skills they develop with each book in the 8-book set!Children will gainconfidence each time they say, "I read this book!"Developed by a phonics expert,Phonics First Stepsare an innovative program designed to help kids learn to read, step by step. New and improved—our bright boxed sets include eight little easy-to-decode books (24 pages each), now illustrated infull-color, with an easier to read font for emergent readers—plus a handy parent guide to walk you through how to use these books with your reader.Set 3 covers short vowels, blends, digraphs, and more!

Enter the creative worlds of LEGO® and Minecraft® with this Seek & Find activity book featuring stickers and a LEGO minifigure with accessory!Steve goes in search of Netherite and meets many mobs along the way! This LEGO® Minecraft® Seek and Find activity book features photos of real LEGO sets in busy scenes filled with fun details with objects to find as well as mazes, actives and more! Readers can also create their own scenes with the included stickers, adding to the fun and adventure. And most awesome of all, this book features a LEGO Minecraft Steve minifigure with a sword!LEGO, the LEGO logo and the Minifigure are trademarks and/or copyrights of the LEGO Group. ©2025 The LEGO Group. All rights reserved.© 2025 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.Series Overview: We publish approximately four Lego-Minecraft book and minifigure packages each each.