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Blast off into outer space with this interactive trivia book fromJeopardy!host andchampion andNew York Timesbestselling author Ken Jennings—featuring updated facts!Take one giant leap into space with Ken Jennings to become a Junior Genius! In this book about outer space, you’ll discover Mars’s massive volcanoes, witness the birth of stars like our sun, explore black holes, and more! With stellar illustrations, cosmic facts, and out-of-this-world activities, this Junior Genius Guide will have you reaching for the stars!

A deliciously thrilling new novel about a mysterious threat that puts targets on the backs of a group of roommates, from the author behind the "darkly funny, hilariously twisty, and completely charming" (Jennifer Close, New York Times bestselling author) Swiped. Kirby Cornell needs a break--particularly from her crumbling apartment in a sleepy town that is only known for serial killer in the '90s, her dead-end job, her sleazy landlord, her sloppy housemates, and, most of all, the terrible thing they all did. Luckily, that hasn't caught up with her just yet. Until a new message in their old group chat pops up from ex-roommate Esme: "Everyone in the group chat will die." The threat isn't the most disconcerting part of this--it's the fact that Esme died a year ago. With his signature "plot twists and wicked" (Margarita Montimore, USA TODAY bestselling author) prose, L.M. Chilton proves that he is a wickedly entertaining author to look out for.

A lone astronaut.An impossible mission.An ally he never imagined.'Weir's finest work to date. . . This is the one book I read last year that I am certain I can recommend to anyone, no matter who, and know they'll love it.' BRANDON SANDERSON'If you like a lot of science in your science fiction, Andy Weir is the writer for you. . . This one has everything fans of old school SF (like me) love.' GEORGE R.R. MARTIN'Brilliantly funny and enjoyable. One of the most plausible science fiction books I've ever read' TIM PEAKE, astronautRyland Grace is the sole survivor on a desperate, last-chance mission - and if he fails, humanity and the earth itself will perish.Except that right now, he doesn't know that. He can't even remember his own name, let alone the nature of his assignment or how to complete it.All he knows is that he's been asleep for a very, very long time. And he's just been awakened to find himself millions of miles from home, with nothing but two corpses for company.His crewmates d

第二版全面升級成全彩印刷，閱讀上更加美觀舒適！ 內容也更新成最新技術，快速適應未來潮流！ 「前端效能優化」最全面的書籍！ 精通前端基礎和優化技術，為你打造高效能網站！ 本書內容改編自第 13 屆 2021 iThome 鐵人賽，Modern Web 組冠軍網路系列文章──《今晚，我想來點 Web 前端效能優化大補帖！》。本書彙整了網頁前端應用效能優化的各種技巧，並以此為出發點，延伸至許多前端領域必備的知識。搭配簡易圖文和範例檔實作，讓你打造高效能的前端應用，解決網站效能痛點，提升速度與使用者體驗，增加網站曝光率與流量！ 本次改版除了將一些過時的內容更新，以及新增新的章節以外，也驗證了大部分的篇章概念是不會因為前端技術本身或是 AI 的發展而變成無用的知識。作者希望透過「前端效能優化」這個主題協助讀者掌握前端開發裡的「底層邏輯」，在快速變化的前端領域掌握不變的核心概念，培養能夠快速適應未來改變的扎實基底！ 專注底層邏輯才能永不過時！ 讓你增進網站效能的四劑大補帖 ▍小細節讓效能UP 除了依賴指標，還要從對的地方著手！ ▍前端開發心法 用對優化工具和技術，提升效能&使用者體驗。 ▍深入技術原理 介紹前端技術原理，精通前端應用知識。 ▍提供完整範例 跟著實作範例學習，強化前端優化技能！ 【精彩內容】 •認識 Core Web Vitals、RAIL Model、Lighthouse 等指標和效能監測工具，找出效能不足的地方。 •建立前端必備知識：瀏覽器架構與渲染流程、網路與快取、JavaScript 記憶體管理機制，並學習正確的圖片資源、檔案壓縮與打包技術。 •在不同情境下使用正確的優化技術：Code Splitting、動態載入、Tree Shaking、模組化技巧、Web Workers 與 WebAssembly。 •使用 DevTool 檢測網站效能、實作 Debounce 與 Throttle，達到網站節流。 【目標讀者】 ✦想要了解各種效能優化技巧的前端開發者 ✦想要更理解前端開發底層知識的開發者 ✦想了解前端開發近期發展與未來趨勢的讀者 下載範例程式檔案 本書的程式碼是由GitHub託管，可點選下面圖案前往下載： https://github.com/kylemocode/f2e-performance-optimization-book-demo 升級全彩

An action-packed early chapter book full of humor and adventure, featuring pigeon detectives and a cohort of other animals.Lights. Camera. Heartbreak.The residents of City Park are ready for this year's beloved baking competition, The Great Bake-a-Thon: Valentine's Edition, but someone keeps stealing the props! Without essential items like whisks, cake tins, and cookie cutters, the show may come to a grinding halt. Luckily, the Pigeon Private Detectives—PPD for short—are on the scene and determined to get to the heart of the matter. But the clues on the case are quite curious, leaving the PPD perplexed. Have they finally met their match in a case they can't crack?Once again, author-illustrator Christee Curran-Bauer pokes fun at detective procedurals with kid-friendly humor, as she did in The Case of the Missing Tarts and The Case of the Poached Painting.

Learn how many different Asian communities celebrate Lunar New Year in this book for young readers that reveals why the first new moon of the year is such a culturally significant moment for many countries!This fact-filled book covers all things Lunar New Year, from the Chinese Zodiac animals to the details of modern celebrations in busy cities like San Francisco, Vancouver, and London. During today's celebrations, children receive money from their elders in red envelopes and people exchange gifts. Some rituals that people do for Lunar New Year include spring cleaning, sweeping away bad luck, and wearing new clothes. Young readers will learn about the Lunar New Year traditions of China, Korea, Vietnam, the Philippines, and Thailand in this book about the beloved holiday.Series Overview: A natural expansion of the exceptional Who Was? series, What Was? focuses on compelling historical events, great battles, protests, and discoveries.

In the second book in the Gabby Torres graphic novel series, nine-year-old Gabby discovers the true meaning of winning when she enters a baking contest, perfect for fans of THE CUPCAKE DIARIES and DORY FANTASMAGORY. Gabby has a new idea: now that she's finally learned how to not burn her cookies, she will become the best baker the world has ever seen! The local grocery store's baking competition is the perfect opportunity to show everyone what she's made of... winner material! All she needs to do is buy books for research and baking supplies... and more baking supplies... and more baking supplies... oh dear. What will happen when her money, and her parents' patience, runs out? This heartwarming series is written and illustrated by Angela Dominguez, the New York Times bestselling illustrator who created the beloved Stella D燰z series. Gabby Torres is tenacious, bold, relatable, and hilarious, reminiscent of favorite characters like Junie B. Jones, Clementine, and Ramona Quimby.

Lights. Camera. Heartbreak. The residents of City Park are ready for this year's beloved baking competition, The Great Bake-a-Thon: Valentine's Edition, but someone keeps stealing the props! Without essential items like whisks, cake tins, and cookie cutters, the show may come to a grinding halt. Luckily, the Pigeon Private Detectives--PPD for short--are on the scene and determined to get to the heart of the matter. But the clues on the case are quite curious, leaving the PPD perplexed. Have they finally met their match in a case they can't crack? Once again, author-illustrator Christee Curran-Bauer pokes fun at detective procedurals with kid-friendly humor, as she did in The Case of the Missing Tarts and The Case of the Poached Painting.

An action-packed comedy about a fake family that includes a spy, an assassin and a telepath! Master spy Twilight is unparalleled when it comes to going undercover on dangerous missions for the betterment of the world. But when he receives the ultimate assignment--to get married and have a kid--he may finally be in over his head!

This high-contrast baby book features striking black-and-white sports artwork designed to support your baby's visual development. The unique accordion-style format stands upright on its own--making it perfect for tummy time! Infants are born with limited vision and respond best to bold images, which makes this high-contrast board book an ideal first book for developing eyes. Featuring fine art illustrations of classic sports gear--like soccer balls, baseball gloves, footballs, and more--this book introduces babies to the exciting world of sports from day one. Designed by Tabitha Paige--artist, speech pathologist, and author of the best-selling Our Little Adventures series--each illustration combines developmental benefits with life-like imagery that can grow with your child and help build early vocabulary. The fold-out accordion design makes this book as functional as it is beautiful. Use it during tummy time, prop it up during diaper changes, or lay it flat for early play and bonding.

BLACKPINK in your area! Read all about the record-breaking K-pop girl group in this beautifully illustrated collectible Little Golden Book!Since their debut in 2016, BLACKPINK has taken the world by storm with their catchy songs, powerful performances, and awesome style. Read about Jisoo, Jennie, Rosé, and Lisa—from their childhoods and their time training in South Korea, to becoming the biggest girl group on the planet and their world concert tours.This Little Golden Book Biography is perfect for BLACKPINK fans of all ages, BLINKs, and people looking for inspiring stories about talented young musicians. Little Golden Book biographies feature the iconic gold-foil design and share the life stories of extraordinary artists, world leaders, performers, and athletes, including:BTSTaylor SwiftThe BeatlesLady GagaHarry StylesSeries Overview: LITTLE GOLDEN BOOK BIOGRAPHIES introduce fascinating people including artists, world leaders, performers, and athletes to young readers. With informative

◎A heartwarming story about curiosity, kindness, and loving your mother.◎Perfect for parents and children to share and experience the sweetness of family love.In a small house on a green hill, live two adorable and silly groundhog siblings.They dislike vegetables for breakfast, but they absolutely adore the cookies from their mother's bakery!The siblings steal an entire plate of cookies, sparking a hilarious and chaotic baking adventure for the groundhogs.They forget to divide the dough, resulting in a massive cookie that surprises and delights their mother...◎代理經銷：白象文化更多精彩內容請見http://www.pressstore.com.tw/freereading/9786263647886.pdf

With brand-new, full-colour illustrations, the book that started the internationally bestselling Dork Diaries series comes alive in full bloom and geared for a new modern middle school audience.New school. New life. New drama.New edition in AMAZING FULL COLOUR!THINK GUMBALLS, RAINBOWS, AND SWEET TREATS! Nikki Maxwell’s very first diary, filled with drama, tears, and lots of laughs (sometimes snotty ones!) is now filled with SQUEE-worthy new bright, vibrant, sweet-coloured art! OMG!

Solve Animal Mysteries from A to Z! Inspired by Ron Roy's A to Z Mysteries series, this exciting animal adventure mystery is perfect for budding young chapter book readers. This time, 8-year-old Abbi and her friends solve the mystery of a missing ferret!F IS FOR FERRET . . .Follow that ferret! Abbi and her friends and family are pet-sitting at a petting zoo and animal sanctuary. The kids are in charge of the ferret, Marcie. There's just one problem: Marcie is acting very strange. She seems upset! Then she runs off, escaping her crate, and sending Abbi, Lydia, and Daniel on a hunt for the missing ferret! Little do they know that finding Marcie will lead to an even bigger mystery. . . .Don't miss the first books in the A to Z Animal Mysteries series:#1: The Absent Alpacas#2: Bats in the Castle#3: Cougar Clues#4: Dolphin Detectives#5: The Emerald EggReady for more? Check out the original A to Z Mysteries series by Ron Roy!

這款以《Arcane™》為主題的 12 日倒數琺瑯徽章組，將影集中經典角色與象徵物化為質感收藏。每打開一格，都是粉絲的小驚喜。Jinx 的狂放、Hexcore 的神秘、Ekko’s Timewinder 的時間之力，都以細膩工藝重現。整體設計結合收藏與節慶樂趣，讓《Arcane™》與《League of Legends™》的世界更貼近現實。Celebrate the holidays, birthdays, or any special occasion with this official countdown enamel pin set inspired by the Netflix hit series, Arcane™. The set features 12 one-of-a-kind enamel pins, including fan favorites like Jinx, the Hexcore, and Ekko’s Timewinder!Experience one surprise a day and proudly wear or display these pins to show your love for Arcane™ and the world of League of Legends™.DISCOVER 12 UNIQUE ENAMEL PINS: Open a pocket each day and discover 12 unique pins featuring iconic characters and elements from, Arcane™. This deluxe advent calendar is a must-have for any Arcane™ and League of Legends™ fan.12 DAY COUNTDOWN: Countdown to Christmas, birthdays, or any special occasion by unwrapping one pin every day for the 12 days leading up to the big day.ADD TO YOUR COLLECTION: Add more fun Arcane™–inspired

Carefully crafted using accessible language, repetition, sight words, and charming illustrations, Corey R. Tabor’s award-winning Fox books are a terrific choice for emerging readers and their caretakers. These active, engaging My First I Can Read stories have appealing plots and loveable characters, encouraging children to continue their reading journey.Perfect for introducing new readers to mischievous Fox’s adventures, this set includes five My First I Can Read Fox books (including three Geisel Award winners): Fox the TigerFox is LateFox versus WinterFox at NightFox Has a ProblemWith all five books tucked into one sturdy box, this is an excellent choice to jumpstart your Fox collection!

Explore the beautiful night sky with this inspiring guide - the perfect companion for budding astronomers of all ages. From mountains on the Moon to glittering star clusters and distant galaxies, it includes over 120 sights to spot from the Northern Hemisphere, with information on when and how to see them. Each entry shows what you can expect to see with a telescope, as well as breathtaking photographs, engaging descriptions and spotting tips.

'A superb chronicler of cop culture' -SUNDAY TIMES'Disher is the gold standard for rural noir' - CHRIS HAMMER'The equal of Joseph Wambaugh and James Lee Burke' -THE TIMESA MAN OF GOD IS NOT WITHOUT SINSchool's out on the Mornington Peninsula, and the small town of Waterloo has become a hotbed for petty crimes. The Waterloo Police Department are struggling with the caseload, and Detective Inspector Hal Challis is desperate for a week without major crimes.But when a prestigious school's chaplain is beaten to the brink of death, the team's workload takes a turn for the worse. Then a local woman is found dead, and the hunt for a killer is on...From the multiple Ned Kelly Award-winning author ofConsolationandDay's Endcomes the fifth Hal Challis investigation, for readers of Jane Harper, Ian Rankin and Chris Hammer.

A superb chronicler of cop culture' -SUNDAY TIMES'Disher is the gold standard for rural noir' - CHRIS HAMMER'The equal of Joseph Wambaugh and James Lee Burke' -THE TIMESEVERY MAN HAS A BREAKING POINTCalm never lasts on the Mornington Peninsula, especially for Detective Inspector Hal Challis. Today, he's dealing with a serial armed robber, a brutal home invasion and a mysterious cat burglar, not to mention the offender disguised in a police uniform stalking his beat.But with Sergeant Ellen Destry away, a boss who's more committed to budget cuts than police work, and a team that struggle to separate personal lives from professional duties, one more case could be enough to push Challis to breaking point.From the multiple Ned Kelly Award-winning author ofConsolationandSanctuarycomes the sixth Hal Challis investigation, for readers of Jane Harper, Ian Rankin and Chris Hammer.

The Hunting of the Snark relates in glittering verse the story of how the Bellman and his eccentric crew, who include a butcher, a baker, a beaver and a tailor, set off in quest of that most mysterious and elusive of creatures: the Snark. In 1959, Tove Jansson, the creator of Moomin Valley and its magical inhabitants, was commissioned to illustrate a Swedish edition of Lewis Carroll's miniature masterpiece. It proved an inspired choice, as the enigmatic charms of Jansson's illustrative style bring to life the beauty and strangeness of Carroll's tale.The minds of two of the greatest children's authors of the past 150 years meet on the page. Remarkably, amid the success of Tove Jansson's Moomin books, her unique edition of The Hunting of the Snark was forgotten, and has been unavailable for over fifty years. Now, for the first time, these beautiful illustrations are matched with Lewis Carroll's original English text, so that readers can encounter this wonderful adventure afresh through t

'A superb chronicler of cop culture' -SUNDAY TIMES'Disher is the gold standard for rural noir' - CHRIS HAMMER'The equal of Joseph Wambaugh and James Lee Burke' -THE TIMESONLY FIRE WILL REVEAL THE TRUTHIt's bushfire season and pressure is building for the Waterloo Police Department. Two bodies have been found in a burnt-out car, and Detective Inspector Hal Challis suspects that they are linked to the sudden increase in drug suppliers flooding the Mornington Peninsula.When Melbourne's Major Drug Division starts blocking his every move, Challis is certain of the connection. But with the team occupied by the hunt for a serial predator, an investigation into elusive hitmen and the discovery of an abandoned meth lab, it seems fires are the least of Waterloo's problems.From the multiple Ned Kelly Award-winning author ofConsolationandDay's Endcomes the final Hal Challis investigation, for readers of Jane Harper, Ian Rankin and Chris Hammer.

Love is in the little things.A kiss, a smile, a cup of tea.Just me and you sitting quietly.A song, a hug, a helping handthat lifts us up so we can stand.Join Big and Small as they explore what love TRULY is, and how it is shown in the little things every day – from sharing stories before bedtime, to singing songs to cheer each other up!This heartwarming chunky board book, featuring charming illustrations from the talented Jane Massey, is the ideal gift for parents or carers wanting to share their love with their little ones. Told by both Big and Small as they share their favourite moments, this story is a wonderfully gentle bedtime read!Perfect for fans of I Love You to the Moon and Back by Amelia Hepworth and Tim Warnes, Guess How Much I Love You by Sam McBratney and Anita Jeram, and I Love You When You’re Angry by Erin Winters and Kaitlin Bucher.

Join Liko and Roy on their journey to become real Pokémon Trainers as they embark on a series of training battles.This simple story book is accessible to young readers who are learning to read independently.Liko, Sprigatito, Roy, and Fuecoco are now official members of the Rising Volt Tacklers and ask Friede to train them, but Friede has an electrifying surprise in store for them. Will they manage to dig deep and uncover what it takes to become true Pokémon Trainers?This Level 2 reader includes longer sentence structures, more challenging vocabulary, paragraphs and short chapter lengths.

Boy-inventor Dev and his giant robot bear, Boja, return for a third madcap adventure, in the high-tech, mega-modern city of Prosperity. There's a battle going on for who will control the magical power of flember . .. will Dev and Boja find themselves fighting for the right side?

It's the Festival of Fish – the biggest party of the year! Everyone seems to be having a great time … except for Blobfish. The clownfish tells some funny gags, the sawfish does magic tricks and the dolphin swims loop-the-loops, but no-one can make Blobfish happy.Or can they?Featuring energetic rhyme, joyful illustrations and some fascinating blobfish facts, Cheer Up, Blobfish! is a celebration of difference that stars one VERY misunderstood sea creature.

Learning to fly at the Unicornia Academy of Magic. A glittery birthday celebration at a magical theme park. A magical baking competition full of sugar and surprises. Practising a dance routine on a sparkling rainbow stage. All of it taking place in a land where unicorns are everywhere! For beginning chapter-book readers who adore a certain mythical beast, this delightful boxed set of four paperback stories is guaranteed to make an enchanting gift.Includes:Unicornia: Learning to FlyUnicornia: A Magical BirthdayUnicornia: The Cupcake ContestUnicornia: The Dance Show

The fourth book in Jim Smith’s brand new full-colour graphic novel series for readers of 7+. This time join the Poopies for a Christmas yule log delight!Packed full of friendship, festive fun and toilet jokes galore! That’s right, the Poopies take on Christmas in a brand-new, PLOP-tastic collection of stories celebrating the festive holidays!Join best friends Pedro, Olga and Ozzy – otherwise known as the Poopies – on a series of fun adventure stories… can Pedro, Olga and Ozzy start a successful business selling plastic reindeer poos? Who is stealing Pedro’s special golden toilet paper? And wait a second … is that Santa stuck down the sewage pipe?!These perfectly bite-sized stories are perfect for fans of Bunny Vs Monkey, Dog Man and InvestiGators.The brand new graphic novel series from the bestselling creator of Barry Loser, Jim SmithA hilarious, fun and witty series of bite-sized stories. This time with a festive twist!Striking full-colour art in Jim Smith’s trademark style

面對即將到來的青春期，許多男孩既好奇又不安。本書逐步解釋身體為何改變、情緒為何波動，並回答成長過程中最常見的疑問。從身高、體毛、刮鬍子，到性、喜歡誰、如何照顧自己與保持安全，內容完整卻不過度。插畫風格活潑，資訊深度拿捏得宜，讓尚未進入青春期的孩子也能先建立基本理解。書中文字傳達一個重要訊息：每個人的成長節奏都不同，而你正在經歷的，都是正常的一部分。For boys who are just starting to hit puberty, a guide to explain sex, and the changes their body will go through.This totally revised edition of the bestselling 'What's Happening to Me?' guide comes with all-new artwork, and 16 more pages. Written with male readers in mind, it explains puberty in a simple, clear and friendly way, with cartoony artwork and diagrams. Designed to help reassure readers that what they're going through is normal, whether that's coping with a changing body, mood swings, new emotions and even questions about their sexuality and identity.The writing and art style, and the level of detail given in each topic has been tailored to be suitable for kids aged 10 and up, who most likely haven't started puberty yet.Topics covered include: growing taller, getting hairier, shaving, all about penise

本書是一場結合時空穿越與解謎的刺激冒險。Hallie 和 Martha 原本只是過著平凡的一天，卻意外喚醒沉睡千年的兩名騎士，被捲入一場跨越過去與現在的任務。為了阻止神祕的 Dark Dark Knight，她們必須回到古老的 Hamalot 王國，尋找唯一能拯救一切的 Good King Stan。隨著旅程展開，讀者將和主角一起破解暗號、推理線索，穿越地圖與迷宮，在閱讀中動腦前進。A lively time travel mystery packed with puzzles and intrigue.It's an ordinary day for Hallie and Martha... until they accidentally wake two knights from a thousand-year sleep and find themselves on a daring and dangerous quest.Flung back in time, they must travel through the ancient kingdom of Hamalot in search of Good King Stan. For only Good King Stan can save both the past and the present from the evil threat of the mysterious Dark Dark Knight.Full of coded messages plus logic, map and maze puzzles to unravel as you read, this Usborne classic has been updated and enhanced for a whole new generation of puzzle adventurers.

The hilarious hit Webtoon is now a graphic novel! In Volume Two, join Saphie and her fellow house cats as they zoom, scratch, and nap their way through life. It's purr-fect for fans of Pusheen!What exactly does a one-eyed cat do all day? Well, there's running, knocking things over, scratching things you're not supposed to, terrorizing your brothers, messing with your owner, stealing food, and generally causing mayhem left, right, and center! Saphie the One-Eyed Cat Volume 2 features more delightful adventures with our favorite feisty feline and her family.

Think Baby-sitters Little Sister Graphix... with a fairy tale twist! The beloved New York Times and USA Today bestselling Whatever After series rolls on in graphic novel format, with an enchanting Book 2 that takes us into the story of Cinderella!Abby and her little brother, Jonah, are ordinary kids...except for one little thing. They have a magic mirror in their basement that sends them into different fairy tales. This time, when the mirror slurps them up, they're taken to the story of Cinderella. And they're determined NOT to mess anything up!But then Cinderella breaks her foot and her glass slipper won't fit. How is her prince charming supposed to know she's meant for him? And how will Cinderella get her happily ever after?In order to save the day, Abby and Jonah will have to find Cinderella a job, stay out of jail, and make sure true love finds a way, all before the clock strikes midnight and the chance for a happily ever after is gone...forever!

Join Bluey in this 116pp full colour graphic novel based on 28-minute episode, The Sign!The Heeler home is up for sale, but Bluey is not very happy about it. She’s initially comforted by a story Calypso tells her about everything working out the way it’s supposed to . . . but then quickly comes up with a plan to stop the sale of the house.“That sign means the house is for selling. So, if you get rid of it, then the house won’t be for selling anymore.”“Then everything will work out. That’s it, Muffin, we just need to get rid of the sign.”Meanwhile, Frisky and Uncle’s Rad’s wedding is supposed to be taking place at the house but when Frisky gets some unexpected news, nobody can find her!Will everything work out the way it’s supposed to? We’ll see . . .Based on the biggest Bluey episode,The Sign, this 112-page full colour illustrated chapter book is the perfect book for Bluey fans to enjoy a longer story.Don’t miss these other awesome Bluey books:Bluey: CalypsoBluey: CricketBluey: ZooBlue

A gorgeous illustrated edition of the fourth book in the beloved A Song of Ice and Fire series, the inspiration for HBO's Game of Thrones With a special foreword by Joe Abercrombie Here is the fourth book in the landmark series that has redefined imaginative fiction and become a modern masterpiece in the making. This special edition of A Feast for Crows features 24 original color illustrations from artist Jeffrey R. McDonald. A FEAST FOR CROWS After centuries of bitter strife, the seven powers dividing the land have beaten one another into an uneasy truce. But it's not long before the survivors, outlaws, renegades, and carrion eaters of the Seven Kingdoms gather. Now, as the human crows assemble over a banquet of ashes, daring new plots and dangerous new alliances are formed while surprising faces--some familiar, others only just appearing--emerge from an ominous twilight of past struggles and chaos to take up the challenges of the terrible times ahead. Nobles and commoners, soldiers a

Winner of the Rainbow Book of the Year“I know of no other book that so tenderly, convincingly, and completely authentically captures the quest of a young, queer character. Beautiful!” – Benny LindelaufJip has an assignment from school for spring break: draw a self-portrait. That should be easy for someone who can draw so well. Yet Jip's thoughts keep wandering. To the new boy in class, to beetles and fireflies, to twilight dreaming, to the party next Friday, and especially to the boy who changed Jip's world once and for all.Ludwig Volbeda writes as he draws: sensitively, intimately, and with striking observations and metaphors that gradually give the reader insight into Jip’s innermost thoughts. What results is a magnificent self-portrait in words (and line art) and one of the more exquisite queer coming-of-age stories in years.*Coming-of-Age Story: Explores themes of gender, friendship, and self-acceptance.*First Crushes: Jip, the teen protagonist, experiences the excitement and confu

Three megaselling books in the Crayons series are now available together in a joint slipcased edition--the perfect gift! Millions of crayon lovers can't be wrong! What's better than receiving a copy of The Day the Crayons Quit, The Day the Crayons Came Home, or the newest addition to the series, The Day the Crayons Made Friends? Receiving them all, of course! The BIG Crayon Box is a perfect gift for kids, teachers, and families who love to laugh.

Expect four times the charm with this shimmering quartet of adventures that includes a fun sticker page. Learning to fly at the Unicornia Academy of Magic. Enchanted cakes and candies at the most glittery birthday celebration ever. A magical baking competition full of sugar and surprises. Practicing a dance routine on a sparkling rainbow stage. All of it taking place in a land where unicorns are everywhere! For beginning chapter-book readers who adore a certain mythical beast, this delightful boxed set of four paperback stories, complete with a sheet of colorful stickers, is guaranteed to make an enchanting gift.Includes: Unicornia: Learning to FlyUnicornia: A Magical BirthdayUnicornia: The Cupcake ContestUnicornia: The Dance Show

The tenth anniversary edition of the #1 New York Times bestseller about a high school held hostage, and four teens--each with their own reason to fear the boy with the gun. Featuring printed edges, French flaps, updated author's note, and exclusive anniversary bonus epilogue.10:00am: The principal of Opportunity, Alabama's High School finishes her speech, welcoming the entire student body to a new semester and encouraging them to excel and achieve.10:02am: The students get up to leave the auditorium for their next class.10:03am: The auditorium doors won't open.10:05am: Someone starts shooting.Told over the span of 54 harrowing minutes, terror reigns as one student's calculated revenge turns into the ultimate game of survival.Praise for This Is Where It Ends: A Buzzfeed Best Young Adult Book of the DecadeA Paste Magazine Best Teen Book of the DecadeA Book Riot Biggest YA Book of the DecadeA Professional Book Nerds Best Book of the DecadeA Bustle.com Most-Anticipated YA NovelA Goodreads

The Magic School Bus (Scholastic Reader, Level 2) develops beginning readers with vocabualry and suitable sentence length through quirky, Science-filled stories. They take the child past pages of colorful illustrations and fun bus rides!01.The Magic School Bus Has a Heart02.The Magic School Bus Gets Crabby03.The Magic School Bus Flies With The Dinosaurs04.The Magic School Bus and the Missing Tooth05.The Magic School Bus Rides the Wind06.The Magic School Bus Flies From The Nest07.The Magic School Bus Blasts into Space08.The Magic School Bus Weathers the Storm09.The Magic School Bus Sleeps for the Winter10.The Magic School Bus Takes A Moonwalk

Under the mistletoe, a single mom and a professional athlete realize they have more in common than the lake house they unexpectedly have to share for the holidays, in this heartwarming romance from New York Times bestselling author Julia London.All Amy Casey wants for Christmas is to paint. She needs five new paintings for the holiday show at her local art gallery, but between her two teenage sons, her needy ex-husband, and her overbearing parents, she hardly has any time for herself. Luckily, her best friend has the perfect solution: a vacant family lake house in North Texas, all hers for two weeks of distraction-free painting. Or so she thought.Turns out professional golfer Harrison Neely also rented the lake house so he can spend the holidays rehabbing the injury that has put his career—and life—on hold. Despite the booking snafu, both Amy and Harrison (along with Amy's old blind dog and the army of child-sized nutcrackers residing in the living room) agree to share the festive lodg

A punny holiday tale about a snazzy and pizzazz-y Christmas ornament who tries to find the tree that's right for him—from the author of theNew York Timesbestselling Can I Be Your Dog? series. Perfect for Christmas stockings and on-the-go reading!Otto is an ornament. He's glittery, he's colorful, he's full of Christmas pizzazz! Otto wants to be at the top of the tree, not in the middle with all of the regular ornaments! Doesn't he deserve to shine at the top? Will Otto be able to find the tree he dreams of and learn about kindness and chosen family along the way? Full of Troy Cummings's clever puns, wordplay, and humor, wrapped up with a heartfelt message.An original, comical, and festive tale from aNew York Timesbestselling author-illustrator that should be placed under every Christmas tree! Perfect for families, teachers, and librarians.