A Christmas Bride

A teenager desperate to pass his Biology final is visited in the night, Christmas Carol-style, by the spirits of some of the greatest scientists in history. Trevor suffers from an ailment common among high schoolers: apathy. He snoozes through science class, distrusts his teachers, and would rather stay up all night playing video games than studying for his upcoming science quiz. With an "F" in Biology looming ominously in Trevor's near future unless he finds motivation, Trevor's parents take away his video games for a week in an effort to make him buckle down and study. When he opens up his book, however, an epic adventure begins, and the greatest scientists in history become his guides-literally!

A REESE'S BOOK CLUB PICKMORE THAN 1.5 MILLION BOOKS SOLDA wedding celebration turns dark and deadly in this deliciously wicked, New York Times bestselling thriller that “evokes the great Agatha Christie classics And Then There Were None and Murder on the Orient Express” (New York Times Book Review).The bride – The plus one – The best man – The wedding planner – The bridesmaid – The bodyOn an island off the coast of Ireland, guests gather to celebrate two people joining their lives together as one. The groom: handsome and charming, a rising television star. The bride: smart and ambitious, a magazine publisher. It’s a wedding for a magazine, or for a celebrity: the designer dress, the remote location, the luxe party favors, the boutique whiskey. The cell phone service may be spotty and the waves may be rough, but every detail has been expertly planned and will be expertly executed.But perfection is for plans, and people are all too human. As the champagne is popped and the festivit

“If I could only read one writer from now until the end of my life, it would be Dorothea Benton Frank.” —Elin Hilderbrand, New York Times bestselling author By Invitation Only is classic Dorothea Benton Frank—a mesmerizing Lowcountry Tale that roars with spirit, humor, and truth, and forces us to reconsider our notions of what it means to be a Have or a Have Not.The Lowcountry of South Carolina is where By Invitation Only begins at a barbecue engagement party thrown by Diane English Stiftel, her brother Floyd, and her parents to celebrate her son’s engagement. On this gorgeous, magical night, the bride’s father, Alejandro Cambria, a wealthy power broker whose unbelievably successful career in private equity made him one of Chicago’s celebrated elite, discovers the limits and possibilities of cell phone range. While the mother of the bride, Susan Kennedy Cambria, who dabbles in the world of public relations and believes herself deserving of every square inch of her multimillion-dollar p

**Winner of the 2020 PARLIAMENTARY BOOK AWARDS for Best Political Book by a Non-Parliamentarian**A Times Political Book of the Year'An entertaining, thorough and informative canter through the characters and stories of prime ministers past.' - New Statesman 'A wealth of enjoyable insights into three centuries of Westminster politics... It is a most elegant hardback volume, with a gilded cover that looks a little like the famous front door of No. 10 itself; the ideal Christmas gift.' - Joyce McMillan, The Scotsman'This is a timely study of UK Prime Ministers and Iain Dale has done the subject a great service with this measured and thoughtful labour of love which offers a fascinating set of insights into the history of Britain, politics, the role of Prime Minister, and elite and establishment power...a superb guide to the times we have lived through and are living in.' - Gerry Hassan, Scottish ReviewIt has almost been 300 years since Sir Robert Walpole arguably became the first holder of

International BestsellerWinner of the An Post Irish Book Award for Popular Fiction Book of the Year“Norton has a knack for capturing the sturdy, melancholic small-town Irish life where secrets are only revealed when they have to be, and even then in a controlled fashion. His characters come to vivid life, sweeping readers up in this quiet, affecting novel.”—Booklist“He is a magnificent writer.”— John Boyne It is 1987 and a small Irish community is preparing for a wedding. The day before the ceremony a group of young friends, including the bride and groom, drives out to the beach. There is an accident. Three survive, but three are killed.The lives of the families are shattered and the rifts between them are felt throughout the small town. Connor is one of the survivors. But staying among the angry and the mourning is almost as hard as living with the shame of having been the driver. He leaves the only place he knows for another life, taking his secrets with him. Traveling first to

A gorgeous picture book to delight all little readers, featuring midnight parties and sleepy beach adventures. Collect the whole series for a year-round library of beautiful books.In this beautiful collection of stories by the world’s best-loved storyteller, Enid Blyton, Linnie dreams of fairies going to night-time parties and three little sailors fall asleep on a ship made from an upside-down table and cushions. With charming colour illustrations by Becky Cameron, acclaimed illustrator of Treasury of Bedtime Stories by Enid Blyton and of Paddington and the Christmas Wish, this is the perfect gift.Step into a world of magic and nature with The Enchanted Library series. Look out for:Stories of Nature’s TreasuresStories of Favourite FriendsStories of Animal SecretsStories for All SeasonsStories of Starry NightsStories of Fairy FunStories of Woodland AdventuresStories for Cosy DaysStories of Tasty Treats

A gorgeous picture book to delight all little readers, featuring blackbirds and honeybees with shining secrets. Collect the whole series for a year-round library of beautiful books.In this beautiful collection of stories by the world’s best-loved storyteller, Enid Blyton, the blackbirds share their secret, a honeybee shows off his hidden pockets and the fairy queen searches for a royal snow-digger. With charming colour illustrations by Becky Cameron, acclaimed illustrator of Treasury of Bedtime Stories by Enid Blyton and of Paddington and the Christmas Wish, this is the perfect gift.Step into a world of magic and nature with The Enchanted Library series. Look out for:Stories of Nature’s TreasuresStories of Favourite FriendsStories of Dreamy AdventuresStories for All SeasonsStories of Starry NightsStories of Fairy FunStories of Woodland AdventuresStories for Cosy DaysStories of Tasty Treats

A gorgeous picture book to delight all little readers, featuring Easter chicks, seaside trips and fairy toys. Collect the whole series for a year-round library of beautiful books.There are Easter chicks and chocolate eggs, magical seashells and wonderful toys made from acorns, chestnuts and sycamore keys to be found in this beautiful collection of stories by the world’s best-loved storyteller, Enid Blyton. With charming colour illustrations by Becky Cameron, acclaimed illustrator of Treasury of Bedtime Stories by Enid Blyton and of Paddington and the Christmas Wish, this is the perfect gift.Step into a world of magic and nature with The Enchanted Library series. Look out for:Stories of Favourite FriendsStories of Animal SecretsStories of Dreamy AdventuresStories for All SeasonsStories of Starry NightsStories of Fairy FunStories of Woodland AdventuresStories for Cosy DaysStories of Tasty Treats

A gorgeous picture book to delight all little readers, with surprises from old friends who live in the Faraway Tree and hidden birds. Collect the whole series for a year-round library of beautiful books.When Sandra finds her teapot in the garden she discovers a lovely surprise, as does William when he loses his kite and familiar friends from the Faraway Tree come to the rescue, in this beautiful collection of stories by the world’s best-loved storyteller, Enid Blyton. With charming colour illustrations by Becky Cameron, acclaimed illustrator of Treasury of Bedtime Stories by Enid Blyton and of Paddington and the Christmas Wish, this is the perfect gift.Step into a world of magic and nature with The Enchanted Library series. Look out for:Stories of Nature’s TreasuresStories of Animal SecretsStories of Dreamy AdventuresStories for All SeasonsStories of Starry NightsStories of Fairy FunStories of Woodland AdventuresStories for Cosy DaysStories of Tasty Treats

An instant New York Times bestseller and literary sensation: a debut story collection about Cambodian-American life—immersive and comic, yet unsparing—that offers profound insight into the intimacy of queer and immigrant communitiesSeamlessly transitioning between the absurd and the tenderhearted, balancing acerbic humor with sharp emotional depth, Afterparties offers an expansive portrait of the lives of Cambodian-Americans. As the children of refugees carve out radical new paths for themselves in California, they shoulder the inherited weight of the Khmer Rouge genocide and grapple with the complexities of race, sexuality, friendship, and family.A high school badminton coach and failing grocery store owner tries to relive his glory days by beating a rising star teenage player. Two drunken brothers attend a wedding afterparty and hatch a plan to expose their shady uncle’s snubbing of the bride and groom. A queer love affair sparks between an older tech entrepreneur trying to launch a

A glittering celebration of queer families puts Pride gently in perspective - honouring those in the LBGTQ+ community who fought against injustice and inequality. Pride's a day that means "Together, we are strong!"This joyful picture-book homage to a day of community and inclusion - and to the joys of anticipation - is also a comprehensive history. With bright, buoyant illustrations and lyrical, age-appropriate rhyme modeled on "'Twas the Night Before Christmas," it tackles difficult content such as the Stonewall Riots and the AIDS marches.On the night before Pride, families everywhere are preparing to partake. As one family packs snacks and makes signs, an older sibling shares the importance of the parade with the newest member of the family. Reflecting on the day, the siblings agree that the best thing about Pride is getting to be yourself.Debut author Joanna McClintic and Pura Belpre Award-winning author-illustrator Juana Medina create a new classic that pays homage to the beauty of

Adventures in Childhood connects modern intellectual property law and practice with a history of consumption. Structured in a loosely chronological order, the book begins with the creation of a children's literature market, a Christmas market, and moves through character merchandising, syndicated newspaper strips, film, television, and cross-industry relations, finishing in the 1970s, by which time professional identities and legal practices had stabilized. By focusing on the rise of child-targeted commercial activities, the book is able to reflect on how and why intellectual property rights became a defining feature of 20th century culture. Chapters trace the commercial empires that grew around Alice in Wonderland, Peter Rabbit, Meccano, Felix the Cat, Mickey Mouse, Peter Pan, Eagle Magazine, Davy Crockett, Mr Men, Dr Who, The Magic Roundabout and The Wombles to show how modern intellectual property merchandising was plagued with legal and moral questions that exposed the tension betw

Before he became known as "The Last Mountain Man," Smoke Jensen and his bride Sally were hardworking ranchers on the Colorado frontier, when times were hard, tensions were high, and guns were the law...JOHNSTONE COUNTRY. BULLET BY BULLET. For Smoke and Sally Jensen, the Sugarloaf Ranch is a glorious stretch of untamed land near the Colorado-Kansas border, the perfect place to stake their claim, raise some cattle, and start a new family. But when a man claiming to be an army colonel arrives in Big Rock--with a well-armed militia--the Jensens' dream becomes a living nightmare. Colonel Lamar Talbot claims there's a war looming with the Cheyenne Indians. And only he can save them from a bloody massacre--by launching a bloody counterattack... Smoke and Sally aren't sure they trust him. They suspect the colonel and his men are nothing more than brutal vigilantes with a hidden agenda of their own. But the Cheyenne war parties are a very real threat. The tribe's charismatic leader, Black Drum,

Repeat New York Times bestselling author Christopher Moore returns to the mean streets of San Francisco in this outrageous follow-up to his madcap novel Noir.San Francisco, 1947. Bartender Sammy "Two Toes" Tiffin and the rest of the Cookie's Coffee Irregulars--a ragtag bunch of working mugs last seen in Noir--are on the hustle: they're trying to open a driving school for Chinatown residents; shanghai an abusive Swedish stevedore; get Mable, the local madam, and her girls to a Christmas party at the State Hospital without alerting the overzealous head of the S.F.P.D. vice squad; all while Sammy's girlfriend, Stilton (a.k.a. the Cheese), and her "Wendy the Welder" gal pals are using their wartime shipbuilding skills on a secret project that might be attracting the attention of some government Men in Black. And, oh yeah, someone is murdering the city's drag kings and club owner Jimmy Vasco is sure she's next on the list and wants Sammy to find the killer.Meanwhile, Eddie "Moo Shoes" Shu h

This charming, rhyming board book about going on vacation is perfect for spring break, summer vacation, or any time of year. For fans of Where Do Diggers Sleep at Night? and its things-that-go companion books.Where do you go on vacation? Do you visit family? Go to the beach? How about a road trip? For sure! Follow diggers, fire trucks, fork-lifts―and more―on their vacation travels. Hard working trucks need to get away, relax, and play, just like you do! Children who can't get enough of trucks will love all the books in the bestselling Where Do...series. Where Do Diggers Sleep at Night?Where Do Diggers Celebrate Christmas?Where Do Diggers Trick or Treat?Where Do Diggers Say I Love You?Where Do Steam Trains Sleep at Night?Where Do Jet Planes Sleep at Night?Where Do Speedboats Sleep at Night?

'Mieko Kawakami is a genius' - Naoise Dolan, author of Exciting Times'Compact and supple, it's a strikingly intelligent feat.' - The New York Times Book ReviewFrom international literary sensation Mieko Kawakami comes All The Lovers In The Night, an extraordinary, deeply moving and insightful story set in contemporary Tokyo. Fuyuko Irie is a freelance proofreader in her thirties. Living alone, and unable to form meaningful relationships, she has little contact with anyone other than Hijiri, someone she works with.When she sees her reflection, she's confronted with a tired and spiritless woman who has failed to take control of her own life. Her one source of solace: light. Every Christmas Eve, Fuyuko heads out to catch a glimpse of the lights that fill the Tokyo night.But it is a chance encounter with a man named Mitsutsuka that awakens something new in her. And so her life begins to change. As Fuyuko starts to see the world in a different light, painful memories from her past begin to

The moments in life of "knowing". On Bognor Beach, with Grandpa England, she had "known" that he, and Papa, and she, would carry something on, something given, something bigger than themselves.Lilibet: a carefree child, a lover of horses and dogs, devoted to her family. And the girl who would be Queen.A.N. Wilson, one of England's most beloved writers, imagines the Queen on the eve of her platinum jubilee. We watch as she discovers, at the tender age of ten, that she is heir to the throne. We witness her meet the dashing Prince Phillip of Greece, who she loved steadfastly from the age of fifteen, and see their friendship blossom into passionate love. Above all, we learn of her astonishing sense of vocation and public duty, which grew during the dark years of WWII and her father's subsequent years of ill health.By turns funny, tender and tragic, Lilibet: The Girl Who Would be Queen honours our beloved monarch and her illustrious reign.Praise for A.N. Wilson's The King and the Christmas

A glittering celebration of queer families puts Pride gently in perspective―honoring those in the LBGTQ+ community who fought against injustice and inequality.Pride’s…a day that means “Together, we are strong!”This joyful picture-book homage to a day of community and inclusion―and to the joys of anticipation―is also a comprehensive history. With bright, buoyant illustrations and lyrical, age-appropriate rhyme modeled on “’Twas the Night Before Christmas,” it tackles difficult content such as the Stonewall Riots and the AIDS marches. On the night before Pride, families everywhere are preparing to partake. As one family packs snacks and makes signs, an older sibling shares the importance of the march with the newest member of the family. Reflecting on the day, the siblings agree that the best thing about Pride is getting to be yourself. Debut author Joanna McClintick and Pura Belpré Award–winning author-illustrator Juana Medina create a new classic that pays homage to the beauty of famil

60 delectable Swedish desserts perfect for sweetening up any holiday celebration!In Swedish culture, few things conjure up the spirit of Christmas like making and wrapping toffee. In fact, candy is just as important to Christmas as decorations, presents, and food. With the help of food creator and cookbook writer Lena Soederstroem, confectioners can now widen their repertoire and find new Christmas candy hits. There are of course old favorites like toffee, fudge, and nougat, but there are some unexpected flavorings and fun twists, too. All the recipes are simple and clear and are accompanied by inspirational pictures. So start playing your favorite Christmas music, put on your apron, and break out the sugar-because with Lena Soederstroem's help, Christmas will be better than ever!

What if you had one year to save everything you loved? ONE PRINCESS. Merida of DunBroch needs a change. She loves her family--jovial King Fergus, proper Queen Elinor, the mischievous triplets-- and her peaceful kingdom. But she's frustrated by its sluggishness; each day, the same. Merida longs for adventure, purpose, challenge - maybe even, someday, love. TWO GODS. But the fiery Princess never expects her disquiet to manifest by way of Feradach, an uncanny supernatural being tasked with rooting out rot and stagnation, who appears in DunBroch on Christmas Eve with the intent to demolish the realm - and everyone within. Only the intervention of the Cailleach, an ancient entity of creation, gives Merida a shred of hope: convince her family to change within the year - or suffer the eternal consequences. THREE VOYAGES. Under the watchful eyes of the gods, Merida leads a series of epic journeys to kingdoms near and far in an attempt to inspire revolution within her family. But in her efforts

《紐約時報》暢銷榜TOP1、AMAZON網路書店4.8顆星超高評價 傳奇天后瑪麗亞‧凱莉唯一親筆回憶錄X獨家收錄59張珍藏照片 「我花了一輩子的時間，換來寫這本回憶錄的勇氣與洞見。」 你絕對聽過經典的聖誕名曲〈All I Want For Christmas Is You〉，或許震懾於展現精湛海豚音的〈Emotions〉，也曾隨著脫稿玩家女主角的愛歌〈Fantasy〉扭動身體。這次，瑪麗亞‧凱莉要你聽她講述自己的真實人生。 ▌黑白混血X失能家庭X窒息婚姻 ▌ 三歲那年父母離婚，黑白混血的雙重歧視從四歲開始形影不離。哥哥有暴力傾向，十二歲那年她的姊姊想把她賣給皮條客。自我認同的困惑、童年暴力陰影的影響在她的充滿才華的生命中埋下各種障礙，她花了數十年的時間去突破，得到成就卻不懂什麼是被愛。被家人當作戴著假髮的提款機、被傾全力支持自己事業的前夫嚴密控制，以為一切都是愛的代價。 ▌全能創作X演歌雙棲X找回自我 ▌ 音樂是瑪麗亞混亂生命的出口。自小就嶄露天賦的她將一切盼望與心情都寫進歌裡，5座葛萊美獎、19首冠軍單曲、15項告示牌音樂獎都是她為生命做的記號。然而在事業高峰的瑪麗亞也成為八卦媒體狩獵的對象，演員路失利後的各種抹黑與家人放話都令她悲痛欲絕，但她始終堅定自己的目標，不向命運低頭。在低谷過後，她將過往的經歷傾注於《珍愛人生》裡的社工、《白宮第一管家》裡的樸素母親，細膩的演技再度獲得認同。 如今，出道逾三十年的瑪麗亞循著信仰和寬容、歌迷的陪伴始終翩翩飛舞，她決定親口說出自己的故事，帶著她的記憶、不幸、掙扎與創作告訴所有人她到底是誰。 這是一本透過梳理回憶進行治療、回顧自己創傷的痊癒之書；更是一本關於毛毛蟲堅定目標、不畏命運打擊的花蝴蝶蛻變記。 ▌真情推薦（順序按首字筆劃排列） - A-Lin（天生歌姬） - 那那大師（音樂型YouTuber） - 李明璁（社會學家、作家） - 黃子佼（跨界王） - 黃丹尼（飛碟電台「幽浮Sports秀」主持人） - 蝶報Mariah Times（瑪麗亞凱莉粉絲團） - 關韶文（知名娛樂記者）

An all-new title in the exciting series of kid-friendly quiz books written by BuzzFeed quiz creator and pop-culture expert Rachel McMahon!What’s more fun than packing your bags and hopping in the car for an exciting adventure? Bringing your new favorite quiz book along for the ride! Filled with twenty-five hilarious quizzes that capture the highs and lows of road tripping, this book is perfect for sharing with friends and family, or answering on your own, and features colorful illustrations throughout.The queen of BuzzFeed quizzes, Rachel McMahon, has created a fun new series that is perfect for young readers. From quizzes that are focused on general topics like sports and fashion, to ones that get you pumped for holidays like Halloween and Christmas, this series has a quiz book for everyone!

An all-new title in the exciting series of kid-friendly quiz books written by BuzzFeed quiz creator and pop-culture expert Rachel McMahon!School is out for summer, so it’s time for camp! Make sure to pack your sunscreen, swimsuit, and this amazing quiz book! Whether you’re looking to learn more about your family, friends, and other campers, or you just want to take a break from swatting those pesky mosquitoes, this book has twenty-five fun quizzes to complete with colorful illustrations throughout.The queen of BuzzFeed quizzes, Rachel McMahon, has created a fun new series that is perfect for young readers. From quizzes that are focused on general topics like sports and fashion, to ones that get you pumped for holidays like Halloween and Christmas, this series has a quiz book for everyone!

Join in the Pixar fun! Embark on adventures with Woody and Bo, explore the ocean with Nemo and friends, go on a quest with Ian and Barley, and more!Franchises included: Toy StoryMonsters IncCocoSoulLucaOnwardInside OutThe Good DinosaurUpWall-ERatatouilleIncredibles 2BraveFinding Nemo/Finding DoryCarsWith eighteen stories and over 250 illustrations, this storybook collection is a must-have for Pixar fans!Complete your Storybook Collection!Disney Scary Storybook CollectionDisney Christmas Storybook CollectionDisney Bedtime Favorites Storybook CollectionDisney Pixar Storybook CollectionDisney Animals Storybook CollectionMarvel Storybook CollectionStar Wars Storybook CollectionDisney Princess Storybook CollectionDisney Princess Bedtime Storybook CollectionDisney Mickey and Minnie Storybook CollectionDisney Frozen Storybook CollectionDisney Disney Junior Storybook CollectionAND MORE!