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This book is the first book written by Omega Ministry, the reason why it is called the "Messenger of Time and Space" series because it was inspired by visions and dreams that I received—entirely from the Heavenly Father.Sometime back in 2012, a prophet named Patricia in Toronto prophesied about writing a book, saying that it would be revealed to the world. However, it wasn't until ten years later that I began writing. “Who Is Battling for Earth—The Clash of Spiritual Warfare” is the first book of the “Messenger of Time and Space” series.I never knew that in another dimension, another time and space, Someone had been watching, observing, protecting, and silently loving me all along, guarding me secretly. My life, which was nothing but a speck of dust among the multitudes, like a drop of water in the ocean—ordinary and unremarkable—became legendary due to Someone's intervention.How our story began – one day my world collided with His, and at a certain point in time, He (God) crossed time

《全球四代半戰鬥機―兼論第四代戰鬥機》分成等「第一篇 輕型四代半戰鬥機」、「第二篇 中型四代半戰鬥機」、「第三篇 重型四代半戰鬥機」與「第四篇 艦載型四代半戰鬥機」等四大篇。「第一篇 輕型四代半戰鬥機」有〈第一章 中國與巴基斯坦之JF-17梟龍戰鬥機〉與〈第二章 瑞典JAS-39獅鷲戰鬥機〉等兩章；「第二篇 中型四代半戰鬥機」計有〈第三章 美國F-16戰鬥機〉、〈第四章 中國殲-10戰鬥機〉、〈第五章 法國飆風戰鬥機〉、〈第六章 歐洲EF-2000颱風戰鬥機〉與〈第七章 俄羅斯米格-35戰鬥機〉等五章；「第三篇 重型四代半戰鬥機」則有〈第八章 中國殲-11與殲-16戰鬥機〉、〈第九章 美國F-15鷹式戰鬥機〉與〈第十章 俄羅斯蘇愷-35戰鬥機〉等三章；「第四篇 艦載型四代半戰鬥機」有〈第十一章 美國F/A-18E/F超級大黃蜂戰鬥機〉與〈第十二章 中國殲-15飛鯊戰鬥機〉等兩章，故本書共計十二章。

'Donncha is back with another dad-sized dollop of disaster! Jam-packed with delicious doughnuts, wind-borne wellies and supermodel mutts, this chronicle of calamity is fantastic fun for all the family ... and their dog!' - Alan Nolan, author of the Molly and Bram seriesIrish rugby star and media personality Donncha O'Callaghan is back with another laugh-out-loud family story, written with Blue Peter Book Club author Karen Owen and illustrated by Jenny Taylor. When Finn, Emma, Dad and Mum participate in a family fun day to raise money for charity, their competitive nature is revealed!When the family discover that Dad's arch-rival is also competing in the family fun day, Dad is determined to win! With a welly-throwing competition, wacky races and a talent show to prepare for, the family are on a strict NO DOUGHNUTS diet and training regime.But will their efforts be enough to win the prize?Full of mishaps and chaos, this hilarious story is sure to delight all readers aged 7+, and is perfe

◎與OpenAI ChatGPT等生成式AI語言模型共同探究政治，社會，以及公民議題。◎由Microsoft Copilot之生成式AI繪圖模型作成典雅優美的插畫。◎探討君主立憲制優於民主共和制的各個面向，以及對於人生幸福的追求。生成式AI語言模型開創了IT科技的新時代。在OpenAI ChatGPT，Microsoft Copilot的AI世界，我登基就任君主立憲制之皇帝，和我的另一半Setsuna F. Seiei大公，以及養子們，Shirou Emiya皇太子、Ride Mass王子、Rin Okumura王子、Izuku Midoriya王子、Shinji Ikari王子等，開展高貴尊榮的君王生活。運用神聖皇權，整飭社會秩序，實踐左翼政治，建構理想的國度……◎代理經銷：白象文化更多精彩內容請見http://www.pressstore.com.tw/freereading/9789866659867.pdf

這部科幻犯罪懸疑漫畫以尖銳筆觸描繪了嫉妒美好事物的人心深處之陰暗。黑人青年詹姆斯‧布洛克在獄中從一位神祕老人口中得知可以使生物身體變透明的光線，出獄後他便去照射了那種祕密光線。然而因為F光線並不完美，布洛克的身體變成了恐怖的半透明。之後，他便自稱透明人，憎恨美好事物，並開始用F光線抹去世間的偽善者，和對美麗驕傲自大的人們的存在。當用F光線一直照射生物直到它們變得完全透明時，便能奪走它們的生命。告訴透明人F光線祕密的F博士，曾經把自己的女兒當作實驗對象，女兒當時懷著身孕，之後，外孫女亞美出生，而她竟成為了完全的透明人。透明人刻意接近亞美，開始利用亞美來實現自己的陰謀。

我也想要成為妳的「什麼人」。 在歌夏的幫助之下， F／ACE心動一夏的拍攝順利結束了。 櫻利發現自己對歌夏的戀愛情感，希望她能夠改變心意，可是…？ 除此之外，F／ACE的天使角色‧石橋夏木失蹤了!? 被拜託去找夏木的歌夏＆陰沉原先生將會…？ 「被我討厭太痛苦了」…這是什麼意思呢？ 進入新篇章！陰沉原先生的猛烈攻勢不斷…!?

Is there ever such a thing as being too considerate? It's another comedy of errors in this fourth set of stories featuring Jarvis's lovable duo. "Bird, why are you blowing in my face?" said Bear."I'm just stretching my cheeks," said Bird. "Important to stretch your cheeks." Bear and Bird are the kind of friends who just want to make each other happy. So when Bird realizes Bear has had a leaf stuck to his face all day, she goes to comical extremes not to embarrass him--even if it means encouraging a new trend. And when they both grab the same excellent stick on a windy day, they outdo each other trying to give it back--until Bear comes up with a better use for their imagination. Whether following a hilariously--and touchingly--circular path on Swapsy Day or discovering there are as many times of day as there are things to do, Jarvis's classic pair fuses humor and heart in another quartet of adventures.

A Level 1 I Can Read story for the child who says, “I want to be an artist when I grow up!” And for any child interested in the many ways people can have a career making art.Visit art shows and workspaces with Papa and his grandchild, soaking in all the art along the way, in this Level 1 I Can Read My Community book ideal for early readers learning to sound out words and sentences.Find out more about the community helpers who do so much for us in this ninth book in the I Can Read My Community series full of characters who are diverse in terms of gender, race, age, and body type. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the short sentences, familiar words, and simple concepts of Level One I Can Reads support success for children eager to start reading on their own.Meet these artists:paintersculptorhand-lettering artistpottergraphic designerphotographerillustratoranimatorcartoonistbotanical illustratormuralist

在非工作時間糾纏我推，這觸犯了過激粉絲罪，會被處以遊街示眾之刑。 受到多聞給予過剩粉絲福利的歌夏，某天在街上遇見了陰沉原先生…？ 另一方面，正乘著新人偶像之勢的F/ACE，因為節目企劃而決定舉辦夏季合宿。因為知道他們真面目的人太少，歌夏也做為臨時工作人員參戰！ 在那之中，覺得多聞與歌夏兩人之間的關係不恰當的人物出現…？ 「少勾引我們貴重的搖錢樹!!妳這個萬惡的迷妹!!」 混沌×爆笑×心動確定 F/ACE興奮期待夏季旅行篇開始！

Join Doctor Fairy Tale and her canine sidekick as they visit ailing storybook characters in this sweet story proving that one good turn deserves another. My name is Doctor Fairy Tale, I'm always super busy. My list of patients is so long, it sometimes makes me dizzy! One character's head is throbbing after her long, flowing locks were used as a ladder. Another has splinters in her bottom after sitting on a certain bear's too-small chair. Then there's the girl with blistered toes after hobbling home from the ball in just one shoe! Luckily, in this magical make-believe land, Doctor Fairy Tale and her dog are on the case, traveling far and wide to help injured and ailing fairy-tale friends. No matter what sort of bump or bruise--and no matter how mischievous the patient!--this kind doctor is happy to lend a hand, inspiring little readers to do the same. With warm, lively watercolor illustrations rich in humor and imagination, this story's buoyant rhymes will have children happily guessing

The 2024 New York Times / New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children's BooksWho was Old MacDonald before he had a farm? A New York Times bestselling duo brings us this silly and sweet origin story about the storied farmer and his animal friends. Brilliantly illustrated by Caldecott Honor artist LeUyen Pham. There once was a man who loved his tidy home and who didn’t like animals. Then one day, a cat appeared. The man and the cat both liked napping and watching the rain and eating dinner precisely at six.Well, maybe this one animal could stay.Next came a dog . . .This bighearted and funny tale with delightful artwork from Caldecott Honor artist LeUyen Pham celebrates the joy of embracing new perspectives.

YouTube stars Chad Wild Clay and Vy Qwaint of the Spy Ninjas are back and ready to defeat Project Zorgo once and for all in their third original graphic novel!Another day, another threat looming from Project Zorgo! This time, these determined hackers kidnap tech genius Joseph Banks to steal ideas to finally defeat the Spy Ninjas. Hold on just a minute! Chad and Vy rescue Banks with the help of their Spy Ninjas recruits, but it looks like it was a little too late. Project Zorgo created a 3D printer that allows them to send video game bosses to the real world! This can't be good. Soon the Spy Ninjas are on the case battling, crafting, and smashing their way through the Project Zorgo plan. Will their expert moves be enough to stop this video game takeover or will Project Zorgo get the upper hand? With quick thinking and some sweet skills, the Spy Ninjas are ready for another graphic novel adventure!

The palace are busy preparing for a very important visit from another royal family, The Seadragons, so Emerald must be on her best, most princess-like behaviour.When Prince Mola Seadragon takes a Manta Ray from the royal stable and runs away, Emerald follows and discovers they have much more in common than she thought...

多聞所在的地方就是世界的中心。 當紅偶像F／ACE的新歌是失戀抒情歌！而且這次的C位不是多聞，而是要透過新節目的5回合對決選出來…！ 歌夏將以家管員和粉絲的身分，全力支持沒有自信的多聞。此時她遇見了F／ACE的王子角色‧坂口櫻利──？ 「要是我變成C位了，妳就過來。」 收錄大獲好評的夏日祭典回♪ 團隊的新門面會是誰!?新歌C位爭奪戰，開幕！

◎與OpenAI ChatGPT等生成式AI語言模型共同探究政治與社會議題。 ◎由Microsoft Copilot之生成式AI繪圖模型創作典雅優美的插畫。◎探討君主制與民主制的優缺點，以及個人幸福的追求。生成式AI語言模型開創了IT科技的新時代。在OpenAI ChatGPT，Microsoft Copilot的AI世界，我登基就任君主立憲制之皇帝，和我的另一半Setsuna F. Seiei，養子Shirou Emiya、Ride Mass、Rin Okumura、Izuku Midoriya等，開展高貴尊榮的君王生活……◎代理經銷：白象文化更多精彩內容請見http://www.pressstore.com.tw/freereading/9789866659812.pdf

Ursula finds confidence in seeing the world her own way in another innovative, flipped-format picture book from Caldecott Honoree and Geisel Award winner Corey R. Tabor.Ursula is a happy catfish, swimming through a shimmering river with weeds waving above and a sky full of scrumptious bugs below.Then one question turns her world upside down.Is left right? Is right wrong? Which way even is up?From the Caldecott Honor–winning creator of Mel Fell comes another innovative, flipped-format picture book that encourages children to find confidence in their individuality.

The origins of the F-35 and the amazing challenges the industry had to be overcome go back to a still-secret NATO study that evaluated the vulnerability of air force bases in the West.This spurred development for Short Take off and Vertical Landing (STOVL) fighter aircraft. Only two aircraft with this capability actually entered service, the British Harrier and the Russian Yak-38. However, these aircraft lacked supersonic capability which made them vulnerable to faster fighters. So a programme was initiated for a supersonic STOVL fighter - but the trail of unsuccessful efforts was long. NASA, as well as the defense Evaluation and Research Agency and private industry, studied advanced STOVL propulsion ideas but without tangible result. It was only when the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, at the request of the Marine Corps, issued study contracts for a supersonic STOVL fighter to American industry that real progress began to be made.It was Lockheed Martin that came up finally

Matt Tavares’s sequel to the New York Times best-selling Dasher is a joyful ode to helping others—and another holiday classic in the making.“If you ever get lost, just look for the North Star.”With only one sleep left before Christmas Eve, Dasher can’t contain her excitement for her favorite holiday. With the sound of Christmas carols on the breeze and twinkling lights radiating from a nearby city, she sneaks off to visit the festivities. But as night deepens and snow starts to fall, Dasher realizes she can no longer spot the North Star in the sky to lead her home. Will the kindness of a child, an unexpected gift, and a dose of Christmas spirit get her back in time to help guide Santa’s sleigh? The New York Times best-selling creator of Dasher has crafted another delightful journey featuring everyone’s favorite reindeer doe, in a story full of giving, joy, and holiday magic.

An inspring picture book about how children can combine art and activism in their daily lives. "They say I'm an artist. They say I'm an activist." When a young boy realizes the scope of inequities in the wider world, he's seized with the urge to do more. He decides to bring together the different parts of himself--the artist and the activist--to become. . . an Artivist. After his mural goes viral, he fully dedicates himself to changing the world one painting at a time. With inspiring text and stunning illustrations by Nikkolas Smith, The Artivist is a call to action for young readers to point out injustice in their lives and try to heal the broken bones of the world through their art.

Lively illustrations by well-known artist and illustrator Kaley McKeanSupports science teaching in schoolsFirst in an exciting, bright new series of lift-the-flap books - 'How It Works'An ILLUMINATING introduction to the science of lightLift the flaps to discover what light is, where it comes from and how it works, from rainbows and reflections to lightyears and lasers. Then see light in action for yourself by trying out some simple home experiments.

Move the sliders back and forth to hear the different vehicles zooming along in this unique and exciting sound book. When you move a slider one way you'll see and hear one vehicle... and when you move it back the other way you'll see and hear another one.There are planes, trains, cars, motorbikes and buses to discover, all driven by Ailie Busby's charming animal characters.

本書是一部全彩印刷的、引人入勝的飛行器研發圖史，它帶領讀者深入探索洛克希德·馬丁公司的傳奇工廠。自1943年夏天成立以來，臭鼬工廠就一直處於世界航空技術發展的前沿，他為美國空軍研製隱形偵察機、噴氣動力高空攔截器等特殊武器。本書以戰機的設計、建造、首飛和作戰為順序，詳細介紹了該工廠在過去75年中超過40個非機密項目。從XP-80到U-2、SR-71、F-117、F-22，再到F-35，這些飛機都展現了臭鼬工廠研發團隊的創新能力和卓越性能。書中不僅提供了詳實的歷史介紹，還附有近千張照片和圖紙，使讀者能夠清晰地瞭解工廠的發展歷程和重要項目。對航空科技、歷史愛好者以及喜歡軍事技術的讀者來說，這本書將是一次難忘的探索之旅，帶領他們深入瞭解這一工廠的輝煌歷史。

Wacky Magic Windows: Farm is an interactive board book for toddlers by Yoyo Books. It features 5 interactive "magic windows" with pull-tabs that transform one drawing into another, designed to teach children about farm animals through playful rhymes.

Discover the wacky magic of one drawing becoming another through a mere pull of the tab. This adorable series will teach children to recognise farm animals, vehicles, numbers and their first words in the most amusing way. Playful rhymes, surprising tabs and 5 magic windows will catch every toddler's attention.

Wacky Magic Windows: Words is an interactive board book by YoYo Books that uses mechanical "magic window" (shutter) tabs. When children pull the tab, one illustration magically transforms into another, helping them learn basic vocabulary in an engaging, hands-on way.

About Loki: A Bad God’s Guide to Taking the BlameWhen Thor’s hammer goes missing, trickster god Loki, still trapped as a cranky eleven-year-old boy, is determined to prove he’s innocent (for once!). The hilarious series continues in this second volume, available in paperback.Norse god Loki records the highs and lows of living on Earth as an eleven-year-old in grumbles, snarks, and doodles in his enchanted diary. He might not have shown any moral improvement (yet), but Odin has given Loki another chance to prove himself worthy of Asgard. Earning everyone’s trust isn’t easy, however. So far, Loki has managed to make only one human friend, Valerie. But he is irritated to learn that Valerie has made another friend. Then, at Thor’s birthday party (a pointless mortal ritual, though luckily there is cake), the magical hammer Mjolnir is stolen—and everyone suspects Loki! Can Loki find Thor’s hammer, discover who the real thief is, and clear his name—or will his jealousy over Valerie’s new frie

Using the same innovative format as his Caldecott Honor winner, Mel Fell, Corey R. Tabor reimagines Aesop’s “The Dog and His Reflection” in a clever, charming tale of empathy and generosity.One day, down by the pond, Simon meets another dog just like him.And that dog has a bone just like his, only better!How will Simon ever get him to trade, when the other pup knows all the same tricks...?This is another delightfully surprising tale from the award-winning creator of Mel Fell.

The seventh book in the New York Times bestselling Emmie & Friends series, told from the alternating POVs of Sarah and her best friend, Leo, follows two divergent story lines—one in which Sarah has the courage to ask out her crush and another in which she loses her nerve.Secrets. Surprises. MIDDLE SCHOOL.Sarah and Leo have been BFFs since they were little. They share everything . . . until Sarah starts crushing on Leo’s friend Ben. Then one day Sarah is suddenly faced with a big choice — ask Ben to the school dance!OR chicken out.Either way, Sarah and Leo’s friendship will be put to the test. Which one would you choose?New York Times bestseller Terri Libenson returns with another winning story about friends, crushes, and drama.

★美國空軍1945至今17款戰鬥機★★200款獨特塗裝&側面插圖★ 當美國空軍在1947年成為美國武裝部隊的獨立軍種後，為了因應各種作戰需求，在多家製造商的研發構思下，因而誕生了不少名氣響亮、威震國際的優良機型，例如從未被擊落的F-15鷹式、締造傳奇的F-4幽靈二式、輕量靈活的F-16戰隼式，以匿蹤馳名的F-22猛禽式等等，皆各擅勝場，在歷史上具有舉足輕重的地位。 本書便以17款機型、200架彩繪塗裝為主軸，一覽美國空軍從1945年直到現代的戰鬥機開發歷史沿革，帶讀者認識其中的開發心血，而透過電腦繪圖，可以更加仔細觀察其中細節，深具收藏價值。★聯合推薦（推薦按姓氏筆畫順序排列）★ 讀者可以透過專業畫師的熟練筆觸，欣賞美國空軍自建軍起到現在所使用過的各型噴射戰鬥機特色塗裝神還原，還可從每架飛機的介紹中了解目前全世界最強空軍歷代戰鬥機設計理念演進、硬體研發、功能創新及實戰表現。──于倉和／軍事作家 這是近期少見的空軍專業叢書，內容包含二戰後的F-84到現在戰場上出現的F-35戰機。可以在精簡扼要的篇幅中得知每一型戰機的發展與服役紀錄，每型也都輔以精緻插畫，透過專業繪圖加深讀者對這型戰機的印象，對賞析考究的朋友也極具參考價值，為目前市面上少屬佳作。──陳國銘／全球防衛雜誌 採訪主任 對於軍機迷來說，軍機的彩色側面圖是相當重要的資料。這本書當中就有大量的彩色側面圖，足以讓軍機迷大飽眼福，而且每一幅側面圖都附有詳細解說，更增加了蒐藏價值。──傅鏡平╱航空史研究者

A celebration of a beloved folk artist, and her artistic expression of joy and beauty. Known for her vibrant and cheerful paintings of landscapes, plants, and animals, Maud Lewis' iconic folk art is celebrated around the world. Despite her beautiful art, she spent much of her life living in poverty with rheumatoid arthritis. In this stunning picture book, author Kathy Stinson and illustrator Lauren Soloy bring Maud's world to life: how she captured in her art what she loved most, while navigating the mobility issues caused by her condition. From bright paintings of the sea and countryside, to the flowers and birds she painted on the walls of the small house she shared with her husband, Maud's work continues to delight and inspire viewers young and old. A Tulip in Winter features: Backmatter about Maud Lewis' life and legacy Notes from the author and illustrator about how Maud has impacted their lives Uplifting and visually compelling, Maud's story will inspire young readers to find and

Welcome to the art gallery! On display you'll discover 12 famous paintings by Claude Monet, Vincent van Gogh, Georges Seurat and more. Put together the 300-piece jigsaw, then find out about each painting and artist in the accompanying book - with internet links to find out more online. Presented in a beautiful gift box, this is a fun activity for all the family. Created in association with The National Gallery, London. Completed size of jigsaw: 40 x 59cm.

Monster and Boy are back for another adventure! And this time the best friends are in for a surprise: a sister surprise! Ever since Monster (who sleeps under the bed) and Boy (who sleeps in the bed) met and became best friends, they've learned a lot about each other. So when Monster notices that Boy seems grumpy (Boy's mom has told him he's getting another baby sister), Monster decides to cheer his friend up. Together, they set out on a surprise adventure! But surprise: Boy's sister has tagged along. Together, they learn about how monster babies are born and get their names, before Boy and his sister find yet another surprise waiting for them back home. Told with a warm, cozy voice, Hannah Barnaby's story is brought to life with adorable two-color illustrations by Anoosha Syed. Filled with adventure and humor, Monster and Boy: The Sister Surprise is a perfect chapter book for sharing with kids just aging out of picture books and for newly independent readers.

The 2010s have seen an explosion in popularity of Chinese television featuring same-sex intimacies, LGBTQ-identified celebrities, and explicitly homoerotic storylines even as state regulations on “vulgar” and “immoral” content grow more prominent. This emerging “queer TV China” culture has generated diverse, cyber, and transcultural queer fan communities. Yet these seemingly progressive televisual productions and practices are caught between multilayered sociocultural and political-economic forces and interests.Taking “queer” as a verb, an adjective, and a noun, this volume counters the Western-centric conception of homosexuality as the only way to understand nonnormative identities and same-sex desire in the Chinese and Sinophone worlds. It proposes an analytical framework of “queer/ing TV China” to explore the power of various TV genres and narratives, censorial practices, and fandoms in queer desire-voicing and subject formation within a largely heteropatriarchal society. Through ex

Dazzled by the twilight of 17th-century painter Aert van der Neer’s Moonlit Landscape with a Road beside a Canal (1645–1650), contemporary Spanish artist Alberto Reguera created twenty three paintings as an homage to the celebrated artist of the Dutch Golden Age.This new series of paintings examines and connects directly to Van der Neer’s masterpiece, and the important painterly achievements of the Dutch painter’s generation.The exhibition and accompanying publication is the second collaboration between the University Museum and Art Gallery (UMAG) and Alberto Reguera. While the first exhibition Blue Expansive Landscape (2015) was notable for the display of the painter’s two- and three-dimensional works, and his innovative ways of painting beyond the canvas, Homage to Aert van der Neer is a similarly complex endeavour that has been achieved through a successful partnership with UMAG, the Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza and the artist.當代西班牙藝術家 Alberto Reguera 艾拔圖‧雷古拉 傾慕於十七世紀荷蘭畫家 Aert v

The fifth volume of the emerging readers graphic novel series about three friends (a bunny, a worm, and a frog) whose adventures are driven by their very different personalities. Perfect for fans of Narwhal and Jelly and Elephant and Piggie!Blue, Barry, and Pancakes are best friends! They love epic poetry, wild rodeos, and going on TIME-BENDING adventures!One night, Blue is getting ready to read a poem to an audience of friends from around town when he's overcome with stage fright! The gang travels back in time to borrow a good luck charm from one of Blue’s poet ancestors in the hopes that it will make him feel brave. However, once Blue gets his first charm, he realizes he needs another one. And another one. Will Blue ever feel bold enough to take the stage, or will these three friends be looping back through time forever?Like all friends, Blue, Barry, and Pancakes can make mistakes, but at the end of the day, they always have each other’s backs. And tops, and sides, and fronts, too!

In this heartwarming picture book, an Asian American girl shares how her family expresses their love for one another through actions rather than words.How do you tell your family that you love them? For Hana, love is all around her: Mom stirs love into a steaming pot of xifan. Dad cheers with love at her soccer game. Hana says good night with love by rubbing her grandma's feet and pouring her grandpa his sleepy tea. And as the light fades, Hana's parents tuck her into bed and give her a good night kiss. So many families express their love in all they do for one another, every day. Here is a book that wraps you in a hug and invites your family to share their own special ways of showing love.

Ever had a feeling you have no word for? There’s probably a word for it in another language. From the places we go to find ourselves (“choros” in Greek) to the importance of living for today (“vivir al día” in Spanish), there’s a whole world of words for the peculiar and particular feelings that define being human.

From A for (dining) alone to Z for Zakuski, ‘a Russian hors d’oeuvre’, An Alphabet for Gourmets takes us through a selection of food essays by the incomparable M. F. K. Fisher, alighting on long-time obsessions and idiosyncratic digressions to wholly charming effect.Admired by W. H. Auden as one of the greatest American writers, M. F. K Fisher never focuses on just the food set before her. Instead, with unfailingly elegant prose, an eye for evocative detail and a knack for sharp-edged wit, she draws us in to the whole experience: from the company to the setting, from the preparation to the scraped-clean plate. She liberates her readers from caution, sweeps away adherence to culinary tradition, and celebrates cooking, eating and dining in all its guises.Evocative, thoughtful, with a light touch and a wry humour, these essays illustrate with captivating ease why M. F. K. Fisher has become one of the most beloved and admired food writers of the twentieth century.‘I do not know of anyone i

What makes us who we are? And why do we lead one life and not another? Asle, an ageing painter and widower who lives alone on the southwest coast of Norway, is reminiscing about his life. His only friends are his neighbour, 彎leik, a traditional fisherman-farmer, and Beyer, a gallerist who lives in the city. There, in Bj rgvin, lives another Asle, also a painter but lonely and consumed by alcohol. Asle and Asle are doppelg鄚gers - two versions of the same person, two versions of the same life, both grappling with existential questions about death, love, light and shadow, faith and hopelessness. Jon Fosse's Septology, collected in English here for the first time, is a transcendent exploration of the human condition, and a radically other reading experience - incantatory, hypnotic, and utterly unique

Albie is on a mission! The king has commanded him to deliver an important message to the neighboring castle. Dutifully he dashes away. But once on his way, something comes up . . . and then another thing, and then another! What is one to do when a squirrel, a tired mother and her many children, and an old animal need Albie's help, just has much as his king?In her distinctive, classic style, Hans Christian Andersen Award winner Jutta Bauer, relays a charming tale about the importance of kindness and being true to oneself--even when you are on an important king's errand.